TOWN OF SAXEVILLE, WAUSHARA COUNTY, WISCONSIN

Annual Town Meeting Minutes – 4/21/2008

Notice for the meeting was posted at the dump, the town hall, the Leon-Saxeville Library, mailed to and published in the Waushara Argus and posted on the Town’s website.

Chairman Petersen called the meeting to order at 8:00 PM.  All officers were present. The pledge of allegiance was recited.

The Clerk’s report of the minutes from April 16, 2007 was read. Motioned by Jason Timm, seconded by Wally Petersen to accept the minutes as read.  Voice vote, all in favor, motion carried.

The voters reviewed the financial report for 2007. Motioned by Jason Timm, seconded by Wally Petersen to accept the report.  Voice vote, all in favor, motion carried.  Chairman Petersen noted the need for a new computer for the Treasurer to handle the tax bill program.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

  1. 2007 Road Work – The completed work included:
    1. ½ mile paving on 31st
    2. seal coat on N Long Lake Rd and Apollo Ln
    3. wedge and seal coat south of 31st
    4. seal coat Badger Dr
    5. seal coat 30th Rd where the snow plow stripped the top
    6. 5” of limestone & seal coat on 30th & Cty A
    7. seal coat on 29th
    8. seal coat on Mallas, Spruce and Pine Lanes and Apache Court
  2. There was no other unfinished business.

NEW BUSINESS

  1. Leon-Saxeville Library – Wally Petersen reported that things were going well at the Library.  He is the County representative, replacing Yvonne Feavel.
  2. Road Work Scheduled for 2008 –
    1. rebuild ¾ mile of Alp Drive: grind asphalt, install 7 culverts, redo ditches – About $23,000 of TRIP monies will be used for the project
    2. wedge & seal coat Acorn Road
    3. repairs on North Long Lake Road from the town line to East Long Lake Road
    4. culverts on 29th
    5. fix potholes near The Ding
    6. repair guardrail on 26th
  1. Long Lake Water Patrol – The Town Board opted out of participation in that patrol. Sheriff Peterson said his department might take over that project.  He is looking for reimbursement from the state.  The DNR plans to train more folks to educate lake users in law compliance.
  2. Flag Fire Numbers – The fire department and the town residents like the new numbers.  They are more readable than the older type.  About 1500 need to be replaced.  It was suggested that the Board plan to make all the replacements in 2-3 years.
  3. Smart Growth – The state has approved a grant for $200,000 for the county to finish the Smart Growth Plan.  The board intends to get Saxeville’s plan laid out and approved.
  4. Boat Landing - A few repairs are needed at the public access.  Right now gravel is needed because of the higher water level.
  5. Sheriff Peterson encouraged all to attend TRIAD meetings sponsored by the County.  Some subjects include: television conversion to HD, seat belt use and emergency preparedness. Another canine unit was purchased from Crime Stoppers funds.  The dogs are trained for drug detection, officer protection, search and rescue and in the jail with the inmates.
  6. Cell Phone Tower – A new tower is being installed on Russ Meyer’s place.  The area residents are looking forward to better reception in the area for their phones.  
  7. The next meeting was set for Monday, April 20, 2009, 8:00 PM at the Town Hall.
  8. There was no other new business.

Motioned by Vern Hess, seconded by Jason Timm to adjourn the meeting at 8:40 PM.  Voice vote, all in favor, motion carried.

Respectfully submitted,
Virginia Cartwright, Clerk

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