TOWN OF SAXEVILLE, WAUSHARA COUNTY, WISCONSIN

Meeting held at Saxeville Town Hall

Regular Monthly Town Board Meeting – September 16, 2002

 

 Notice for the meeting 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 meeting to order at 8:10 pm.  All officers were present.  Visitor was Len Brasch.

 The Board heard from a representative of the Waushara County Tobacco Free Coalition.  Cindy Emerich was on hand to inform the Board of the changes in the statute pertaining to the licensing of businesses for the sale of tobacco products.  The changes took place in April, and Cindy has been visiting the various municipalities throughout the county to inform the Boards of the changes, the objectives of the coalition and to request that the municipalities raise the license fees.  The extra money can go the coalition to help prevent tobacco from reaching the hands of minors if the municipalities can’t come up with other good uses for the money. 

 Rural Insurance Agent, Tom Simon, reviewed the Town’s policies with the Board.  The dump, new and old town halls, 2 cemeteries, and a Board member’s home (if used for town business) are the town’s property. The policy also covers the signage at the public access There was much discussion concerning the general policy and the umbrella policy.  Motion by Supervisor Petersen, second by Supervisor Lind to drop the umbrella policy and increase the general coverage policy.  Voice vote, all in favor, motion carried.  It was motioned by Supervisor Lind, seconded by Supervisor Petersen to purchase a separate policy with $25,000 coverage for employee dishonesty.  Voice vote, all in favor, motion carried.  Mr. Simon will also submit a quote for the Treasurer’s tax collection bond.

 The Clerk’s report of the meeting minutes from August 19, 2002 and the Treasurer’s report for August 2002 were read and approved.

 OLD BUSINESS

  1. Roads – Simpson’s will take care of trees needing attention on 30th Rd and 2nd St near the boat landing. The seal coating has been completed at a cost of $18,822.40.  Mr. Kettlewell is doing the fall mowing.  Supervisor Lind will install a new stop sign near Calvin Hansen’s residence.  County Hwy TT will receive black top yet this fall.
  1. Treasurer’s Computer – The new computer is up and running.  Motion by Supervisor Petersen, second by Supervisor Lind for Treasurer Seefelt to purchase a new printer at a cost of up to $150.00.  Voice vote, all in favor, motion carried.
  1. First National Bank – The Town’s accounts have been transferred from Baylake Bank to 1st National Bank, Poy Sippi. 
  1.  There was no other old business.

 NEW BUSINESS

  1. The Board reviewed the 10-year lease with the County for the dumpsite.  A garbage compactor will be installed there soon.  Motion by Supervisor Lind, second by Supervisor Petersen, to sign the 10-year lease with Waushara County for the dump, provided the agreement includes a statement of accessibility by the Town to the dumpsite.  Voice vote, all in favor, motion carried. 
  2. The WTA County Unit meeting for September 19 was noted.  All members except Supervisor Petersen plan to attend the meeting in Wautoma.
  1. Resolution about Land Use – The Board would like to have the right for the “first look” at all land divisions in the town.  The item will be on the October agenda.
  1. 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, October 21, 2002, 8 PM at the town hall.

Motioned by Chairman Christensen and seconded by Supervisor Petersen to adjourn the meeting at 10:35 PM.  Voice vote, all in favor, motion carried.

 Respectfully submitted,

 Virginia Cartwright, Town Clerk

 

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