TOWN OF SAXEVILLE, WAUSHARA COUNTY, WISCONSIN

Meetings held at Saxeville Town Hall

Meetings – November 18, 2002

 Notice for the three meetings was posted at the dump and both town halls, mailed to and published in the Waushara Argus and published on the Town’s web site. Chairman Christensen called the first meeting to order at 8:10 pm.

 A.     ASSESSOR JOHN BLADER

Mr. Blader reported to the Board that he had recently attended assessor’s schooling in Oshkosh and Green Bay. The meetings addressed the recent changes in assessing laws.  Agriculture use has seen the most revisions.  At present the town is assessed at 86% of fair market value and by 2003 the rate is expected to be about 80%.

 B.     PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED BUDGET FOR 2003

John VanAmerongen, president of the Saxeville/Springwater Volunteer Fire Department explained the “Length of Service Award Program” for fire fighters.  The state passed a bill initiating this program to obtain and retain more fire fighters for local departments.  Monies are set-aside for 10 years and fire department members must meet the state-mandated guidelines before any awards can be drawn from the fund. About $2,500 per year would be the cost to the town. It was suggested that this item be added to the town budget for 2003.

 Vern Hess questioned the funds set aside for the library.  They are still available.  The library may ask for them soon.

 It was noted that the salaries proposed for town officers for the 2003-2005 term is the same as the current compensation.

 C.     SPECIAL TOWN MEETING

1.      2002 Town Tax Levy – Motion by Vernon Hess, second by Jean Heniff to approve the 2002 town tax levy, payable in 2003 for $169,105.  Voice vote, all in favor, motion carried.

2.      Elected Officials Compensation – Motion by John VanAmerongen, second by Yvonne Feavel, approving the salaries for the town officers for the 2003-2005 term at the current rate of Chairman $4,025, Supervisors $2,025, Clerk $10,725, and Treasurer $5,350.  Voice vote, all in favor, motion carried.

 D.    REGULAR MONTHLY TOWN BOARD MEETING

Chairman Elwyn Christensen called the meeting to order at 9:15 pm.  All officers except Treasurer Seefelt were present.  Visitor was Karen Hansen.

 The Clerk’s minutes from October 21, 2002 were read.  One correction listed Warzynskis as belonging to the Lake Kristine Association. The Treasurer’s report for October 2002 was approved.

 OLD BUSINESS

1. 2003 Town Budget – Motion by Supervisor Petersen, second by Supervisor Lind to adopt the 2003 budget for the Town of Saxeville at $271,742.39.  Voice vote, all in favor, motion carried.
2. Roads – The brush cutters have finished in the area.  The clutch on the town truck has been repaired. 
3. Treasurer’s Printer – Treasurer Seefelt is studying the options.

  There was no other old business.

 NEW BUSINESS

1. The Spring Primary (if needed) February 18, 2003 and the Spring Election on April1 2003 were noted.
2. The Board signed the lease agreement for the solid waste disposal.
3. 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, December 16, 2002, 8 PM at the town hall.

 Motioned by Supervisor Petersen, seconded by Supervisor Lind to adjourn the meeting at 9:45PM. 

 Respectfully submitted,

 Virginia Cartwright, Town Clerk