TOWN OF SAXEVILLE, WAUSHARA COUNTY, WISCONSIN

 Town Board Meeting – 2/9/2009

 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. There were several visitors. All officers were present. Chairman Petersen called the meeting to order at 8:10 PM. The Pledge of Allegiance was spoken.

THE CLERK’S REPORT of the meeting minutes from January 19, 2009 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 January 2009 was read. Motioned by Supervisor Timm, seconded by Chairman Petersen to accept the report as read.  Voice vote, all in favor, motion carried.

             UNFINISHED BUSINESS

1.      Waushara County Deputy – no report.

2.      Roads – Chairman Petersen is working on the paperwork for the TRIP program. A certified engineer will most likely need to be retained to sign those papers.  It could result in about $23,000 toward that accomplished roadwork.  The truck sander is in need of repair; the main gearbox could be set up.  Spraying for gypsy moth will take place this spring in the Saxeville area. 

3.      Town Hall Rentals – Currently, there are just church rentals.

4.      LOSA Program – Chairman Petersen noted the current LOSA contract at $72,443.70.

5.      The Chairman, Supervisors and Clerk plan to attend the WI Towns Association District meeting.  Supervisor Timm also plans to take in “Dairy Industries – Meeting Environmental and Community Needs”.

6.      There was no other unfinished business.

NEW BUSINESS

1.      Brush Pile – The Saxeville/Springwater Fire Department agreed to burn the brush pile at a time of their choosing, when there is total snow cover, perhaps mid February.  Motioned by Chairman Petersen, seconded by Supervisor Timm to sign a hold harmless contract with the SSFD for the brush pile burn.  Voice vote, all in favor, motion carried.

2.      Saxeville Community Church – Members of the church thanked the board for allowing rent of the hall for their services.  The group wishes to start a food pantry for the area.  The food would be stored elsewhere and distributed from the hall once a month, preferably on a Saturday, beginning in March or April.  Motioned by Supervisor Lind, seconded by Supervisor Timm to approve the plan for a food pantry as proposed by the Saxeville Community Church.  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, March 16, 2009, 8 PM at the town hall. Motioned by Chairman Petersen, seconded by

          Supervisor Timm to adjourn the meeting at 8:45 PM. Voice vote, all in favor, motion carried.

          Respectfully submitted,

          Virginia Cartwright,   Town Clerk