March 18, 2002

TOWN OF SAXEVILLE, WAUSHARA COUNTY, WISCONSIN

Meeting held at Saxeville Town Hall

Regular Monthly Town Board Meeting – March 18, 2002

Notice for the meeting was posted at the dump and both town halls, mailed to the Waushara Argus and published in the Waushara Argus. Chairman Christensen called the meeting to order at 8:05 pm. All officers were present. Visitor was Jim Slow.

The Clerk’s report of the meeting minutes from February 18, 2002 was read. Motioned by Supervisor Petersen and seconded by Supervisor Lind to approve the minutes as read. Voice vote, all in favor, motion carried.

Chairman Christensen called Assessor Blader who met with Tom Protheroe to view Tom’s property and discuss the assessment. Mr. Blader will retain the current assessment.

The Treasurer’s report for February 2002 was read. Mr. Rockwood’s personal property taxes of $55.18 have been paid. The Town will most likely receive no shared revenues from the state. Motioned by Supervisor Lind and seconded by Supervisor Petersen to set aside $25,000 into a Certificate of Deposit or similar account for a contingency fund. Voice vote, all in favor, motion carried. Treasurer Seefelt was asked to search out the best financial deal for this transaction.

OLD BUSINESS

1. Roads – Roads are being plowed, sanded and salted as needed. The broken speed sign near Long Lake won’t be replaced, because the speed limit can’t be enforced there. The Board will post notice and view the town roads to arrive at a repair plan before the annual meeting.

2. New Town Hall – A sign for the hall has been finished and will be put up after the eaves have been installed. Clayton Petersen will also erect a sign near the road this summer. Chairman Christensen moved files, maps and various records from the old to the new town hall. He had an itemized list of the items for the files. A few more folding chairs will be purchased to accommodate a larger audience.

3. Land Use Committee – There was no report.

4. Treasurer’s Computer - The Town computer for the Treasurer’s use is not operating properly. The tax program company informed Treasurer Seefelt that the present computer would not have enough capacity for the upcoming tax rolls. Supervisor Petersen will make inquiries about repair and update for the machine.

5. Fax Machine – The Clerk stated the need for a fax machine. State agencies are using fax machines and e-mail much more now due to budget cuts at the state level. Motioned by Supervisor Lind and seconded by Supervisor Petersen that the Clerk purchase a medium-priced fax machine for the town. Voice vote, all in favor, motion carried.

6. Sawdust City Bar – It was reported that Rob Lennert is looking into the purchase of the bar. The Board would request a full background check on any new owner before issuing licenses.

There was no other old business.

NEW BUSINESS

1.Jim Slow – Mr. Slow presented his land division for review by the Board before it was to be examined at the County level. Motioned by Chairman Christensen and seconded by Supervisor Petersen to accept the preliminary layout (Job #02038) for Jim Slow as prepared by Moe Land Surveying. Voice vote, all in favor, motion carried. The Clerk was asked to send a letter to Mark Schumacher concerning the Board’s acceptance of this land division review.

2. Ordinance – Confidentiality – After discussion, it was motioned by Supervisor Petersen and seconded by Supervisor Lind to adopt the ordinance relating to the confidentiality of income and expense provided to the Town Assessor for assessment purposes. Voice vote, all in favor, motion carried.

3. Ordinance – Board of Review – After discussion, it was motioned by Supervisor Lind and seconded by Supervisor Petersen to adopt the ordinance to appoint alternate members, Jim Slow, Harold Hansen, Len Brasch, Bill Lake and Pat Seefelt for the Board of Review. Voice vote, all in favor, motion carried.

4. Credit Card – The use of a credit card for Town business was discussed. It was motioned by Supervisor Lind and seconded by Chairman Christensen to subscribe to a VISA or Master Card for Town business, with the Chairman and Clerk as signers. Voice vote, all in favor, motion carried.

5. Election April 2, 2002 - There will be six ballots for the election: judicial, county supervisor and four school boards. The Clerk will hire five poll workers.

6. There was no other new business.

The bills were presented for payment and the Clerk was instructed to pay them.

The next meeting was set for Monday, April 15, 2002, following the Annual Meeting, 8 PM at the town hall.

It was motioned by Supervisor Petersen and seconded by supervisor Lind to adjourn the meeting at 10:25 PM. Voice vote, all in favor, motion carried.

Respectfully submitted,

Virginia Cartwright, Clerk