TOWN OF SAXEVILLE, WAUSHARA COUNTY, WISCONSIN

Regular Monthly Town Board Meeting – 1/15/2007

Notice for the meeting was posted at the dump, the town hall, the Leon-Saxeville Library, published in the Waushara Argus and on the Town’s web site.  John Feavel, James Schiek and Gary Wisbroker were visitors.  All officers were present. Chairman Petersen called the meeting to order at 8:10 PM.

The Board agreed to amend the agenda and discuss the Aquatic Invasive Species Grant Resolution first for the evening.

Gary Wisbroker, Jim Schiek and John Feavel presented the resolution.  It requests the funds and assistance available from the WI DNR to better manage the lake, its watershed and its use.  The main thrust of the program now is education for the public on lake invasive species such as milfoil and zebra mussels.  Volunteers inspect boats on their way into and out from the lake.  The training is paid for upfront and then reimbursed by the state.  Motioned by Supervisor Timm, seconded by Chairman Petersen to adopt the Aquatic Invasive Species Grant.  Voice vote, all in favor, motion carried.  The Clerk signed the resolution.  

The Clerk’s report of the meeting minutes from December 18, 2006 was read. Motioned by Supervisor Timm, seconded by Supervisor Lind to accept the minutes as read. Voice vote, all in favor, motion carried.

The Treasurer’s report from December 2006 was read. The Board decided to set up a contingency fund of $25,000. Copies of written complaints about taxes were sent to Chairman Petersen and Assessor Blader. Motioned by Supervisor Timm, seconded by Chairman Petersen to accept the report as read. Voice vote, all in favor, motion carried.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

1.      Roads – Snow plowing is going well.  Brian Glatz can be a backup for Erdman Excavating if necessary.  Supervisor Lind will get more sand ready for the winter.  The Acorn Rd sign was stolen.  Chairman Petersen ordered all the necessary signs for spring installation. The brush cutting is finished for now; the crew did a fine job in the village and at the dump entrance.  Tom Dahlke will do the bridge analysis for weight limits.

2.      Town Hall Rentals – The folks at the meal site are the main renters of the hall right now.

3.      There was no other unfinished business.

 

NEW BUSINESS

1.      Chairman Petersen contacted the Town of Springwater about our extra hall chairs.  Springwater has no need for them.  Wally will contact other towns.

2.      The Rescue Service contract was discussed.  Motioned by Chairman Petersen, seconded by Supervisor Lind to accept the PoySippi Fire Department Rescue Contract for 2007. Voice vote, all in favor, motion carried.

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, February 19, 2007, 8:00 PM at the town hall.

The meeting adjourned at 9:30PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Virginia Cartwright, Town Clerk