TOWN OF SAXEVILLE, WAUSHARA COUNTY, WISCONSIN

 Town Board Meeting – 1/19/2009

 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 December 15, 2008 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 2008 was read. About one-third of the town taxes have been received ($77,746.56). Rockwoods are still delinquent on their personal property taxes.  Motioned by Supervisor Timm, seconded by Supervisor Lind to accept the report as read.  Voice vote, all in favor, motion carried.

             UNFINISHED BUSINESS

1.      Waushara County Deputy – no report.

2.      Roads – The snow plowing is going okay. The county widened some of the more narrow areas.  Like the rest of the country, we are experiencing higher costs for the salt.  The county expects to have enough for this snow season.  Some of the newly blacktopped roads have several places with dips and heaves.  That may remedy itself come spring.

3.      Town Hall Rentals – There is one rental scheduled for January. The Land Use Committee meeting on January 12 was well attended in spite of the blizzard conditions.

4.      There was no other unfinished business.

NEW BUSINESS

1.      Primary Election – The Clerk noted the primary election set for February 17, 2009, for the Superintendent of Public Instruction.  The voter turnout is expected to be very low.

2.      Chairman Petersen noted the value of the LOSA pension plan program for Saxeville-Springwater Fire Department at $65,952.

3.      Meal Site Contract – The 2009 contract was presented.  The rate is $50.00 per month. Motioned by Chairman Petersen, seconded by Supervisor Timm to renew the contract for 2009.  Voice vote, all in favor, motion carried.  Chairman Petersen signed the contract.

4.      Tom Rusch is facing trouble with the DNR. He hasn’t filed the tree cutting report, which could result in a hefty fine.

5.      The fence near Hilltop Cemetery on Rustic Road was damaged by the snowplow.  The chain link fence will be repaired in spring.

6.      The WTA meeting in Wautoma on January 26 was noted. All officers plan to attend.

7.      Mike Bruenning asked for some help with the rate on his homeowners insurance.  The rate had gone up considerably.  He lives 3.1 miles from West Bloomfield, but the insurance says PoySippi Fire Department covers it.  Supervisor Timm will try to help him figure out a plan of action.

8.      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 9, 2009, 8 PM at the town hall. Motioned by Supervisor Lind, seconded by

          Supervisor Timm to adjourn the meeting at 9:05 PM. Voice vote, all in favor, motion carried.

Respectfully submitted,
Virginia Cartwright,   Town Clerk