February 20, 2007 Town Board Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m.

 

Chairperson Ed Sedor X                                               

Supervisor 1 Dan Staudenmaier  X                                Supervisor 2 Don Pazynski X

Supervisor 3 Karen Sylvester X                                                 Supervisor 4 Patrick Ravet X

 

Approximately 16 residents were in attendance along with Town Constable Orin Ninnemann. The Eagle Herald and Peshtigo Times reporters were also present.

 

Chairman Ed Sedor called the Town Board meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m.

 

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

 

Agenda Approval:  A motion was made by Pat Ravet to move items 20, 12, 11 and 18 ahead of number 7 on the agenda and to approve the agenda as amended. Second by Karen Sylvester. Motion carried with 5 yes votes.

 

Minute Approval:  A motion was made by Karen Sylvester to approve the minutes of the January 16, 2007 Board meeting. Second by Don Pazynski. Motion carried with 5 yes votes.

 

Treasurers Report/Investment Report/Budget Amendments:  A motion was made by Karen Sylvester to accept the treasures report as presented. Second by Pat Ravet. Motion carried with 5 yes votes.

 

Payment of Vouchers:  A motion was made by Don Pazynski and seconded by Dan Staudenmaier to pay vouchers #14495 through #14567 for a total of $2,138,297.56 (voucher #14514 was void).  The motion carried with 5 yes votes.

 

Announcements: Ed Sedor stated the US Coast Guard wanted the Towns input regarding the placing of the Peshtigo Point Light House on the list of historic places.

There will be a plan commission meeting on March 5, 2007 at 6:30 p.m. regarding the long range comprehensive plan. Every one is invited to attend.

 

Public Input: None

 

Open Bids for Fire Station: Bids for the remodeling of the town fire station were opened. The bids were turned over to EEC to put the bids together so they are apples to apples comparison. The Town Board will meet on February 27, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. to review the bids.

 

Cold Water Rescue Equipment: Mike Folgert and Steve Floriano gave a report to he board regarding the training for cold water rescue and on the equipment needed to compliment the fire departments in the area.

Motion by Don Pazynski to approve the purchase of the required equipment for a cost off approximately $5600.00. Second by Pat Ravet. Motion carried with 5 yes votes.

 

Sale of Fire Tanker: Bids were opened for the sale of Tanker 232, 67 Chev with 1000 gal tank. Motion by Karen Sylvester to award the bid to the high bidder Fran Staudenmaier for $1200.00. Second by Don Pazynski. Motion carried with 5 yes votes.

 

Fire Department Physicals: Motion by Pat Ravet to go ahead with physicals for new members already on the fire department at an approximate cost of $906.75. Second by Karen Sylvester. Motion carried with 5 yes votes. There will be 4 or 5 persons needing the physicals.

 

Procedures for Enforcement of Code of Ordinances: The Board discussed options on how to enforce the Town Code of Ordinances. Will draw up a procedure and adopt it at a latter meeting.

 

Code Fee Schedule Change: Board decided to leave the fee schedule as is until a latter date.

 

Tree Removal on Boneham Addition Road: The board will wait until the adjoining property owner gets back to the board.

 

Fire Number Proposal by County: Karen Sylvester gave a report on a meting she had with County officials.

 

Town Hall Rental Contract and Associated Fees: No action taken by Town Board.

 

New Member to the Fire Commission: Motion by Don Pazynski to appoint Mike Kunesh to replace Wendel Johnson as Alternate to the Plan Commission with end of term being January 31, 2009. Second by Pat Ravet. Motion carried with 5 yes votes.

 

2007 Town Road Program, Paving and Workers: Don Pazynski gave a report on the progress for the 2007 Town Roads maintenance. Don P stated the tractors are at Roland Equipment for winter service so they are all ready for summer. Stated the one mower deck needs repair and will have the necessary repairs done by our Town workers. Stated he will have the gravel roads graded in the spring with gravel added where necessary.

Don Pazynski also recommended a raise of 25 cents per hour for the two workers bringing their pay to $10.00 for Steve and $10.25 for Willy. The Town cost to Nicolet Staffing Services is $15.85 for Steve and $15.96 for Willy.

Motion by Ed Sedor to hire Steve and Willy back for the summer of 2007 with the $0.25 per hour raise. Second by Karen Sylvester. Motion carried with 5 yes votes.

 

Contract for Election Machines: Motion by Karen Sylvester to approve the contract with Sequoia Election Equipment for the purchase of 4 new EDGE machines. Second by Pat Ravet. Motion carried with 5 yes votes. The Town clerk to sign contract and forward to Sequoia Election Equipment.

 

Contract with Waste Management: Motion by Don Pazynski to approve the contract with Waste Management for pickup at the Recycling Center. Second by Pat Ravet. Motion carried with 5 yes votes.

 

Department Head/Committee reports: No reports at this time.

 

Motion by Don Pazynski to adjourn meeting at 9:00 p.m. Second by Pat Ravet. Motion carried with 5 yes votes.

 

Town clerk reported that 94 people showed up to vote in the February election.

 

 

Clarence E Coble, Clerk