TOWN OF SAXEVILLE, WAUSHARA COUNTY, WISCONSIN

Meetings November 15, 2010

 

PUBLIC HEARING – 2011 PROPOSED BUDGET

The meeting was called to order at 8:00 pm.  The Pledge of Allegiance was spoken.  There were three visitors. The2011 proposed budget was discussed.  The Treasurer’s expenses were adjusted up from $350.00 to $600.00   Computer aid for $2.95 was added to the revenue.  Town hall rent was raised from $350.00 to $950.00.  There was some talk of purchasing a new or used truck for town roadwork in the near future.  A storage shed will be needed soon too.  Street signs with reflectivity and proper height letters are mandatory by the year 2012. 

SPECIAL TOWN MEETING

A special town meeting was held to adopt the town tax levy.  Motioned by Jason Timm, seconded by Terry Purvis to adopt the 2010 town tax levy of $194,456.22, payable in 2011.  Voice vote, all in favor, motion carried.

 

MONTHLY TOWN BOARD MEETING

Notice for the meeting was posted at the dump, the town hall, the Leon-Saxeville Library, the Saxeville Post Office, published in the Waushara Argus and on the Town’s web site. There were three visitors. All officers were present. Chairman Timm called the meeting to order.

THE CLERK’S REPORT of the meeting minutes from October 18, 2010 was read. Motioned by Supervisor Purvis, seconded by Supervisor Lind to accept the minutes as read. Voice vote, all in favor, motion carried.

 THE TREASURER’S REPORT from October 2010 was read. Motioned by Supervisor Lind, seconded by Supervisor Purvis to accept the report as read.  Voice vote, all in favor, motion carried.

 Rural Mutual Insurance Agent, Len Kawleski, addressed the board.  He has reviewed the Town’s coverage and will make corrections with the Board’s approval to Clerk, Treasurer, public access dock, small equipment and hand tool items.  Len suggested a once-a-year look at the policy to keep items listed and premiums current.

 Audrey Christensen presented some concerns she had dealing with things at the town hall:  a.) after an inspection of the hall by Sheriff Peterson, several safety items are needed b.) easily movable ballot boxes for elections c.) missing town hall furniture d.) damaged flagpole, and e.) emergency plan for tree removal.  The Board will gather some safety items that were suggested such as flashlights, a small first aid kit and a posted set of emergency plans. Emergency lighting in bathrooms and the office, a public telephone and an automatic door opener will need further discussion.  A plan for easily movable ballot boxes will be studied with Paul Christensen, who may be able to build some for the elections.  Some older, extra hall furniture had been sold for a minimal amount when an adequate number of new tables and padded chairs had been purchased.  The storm-damaged flagpole can be replaced or repaired when the weather is conducive to outside working conditions.

   UNFINISHED BUSINESS

  1. Waushara County Deputy – There was no report.
  2. Roads – Tina Priestly sent a note to the Board about changing the speed on Archer from 55mph to 35mph. Motioned by Chairman Timm, seconded by Supervisor Purvis to table that matter till the December meeting.  Voice vote, all in favor, motion carried.   She also reported that “Saxeville” was spelled incorrectly on signs on Highway 49.  Chairman Timm will contact Highway Commissioner, Tom Dahlke about the signs. Vern Hess requested that Oak Street be closed for the winter beginning December 1, 2010.  Motioned by Supervisor Lind, seconded by Supervisor Purvis to close off Oak Street on December 1 for all road traffic for the winter season.  Voice vote, all in favor, motion carried.   There has been no response for the old dock as listed on Craig’s list. Supervisor Purvis contacted Pat Crier to survey the Mallas and 2nd Streets area.  The plan is to do that on Nov 22 or 23.
  3. Town Hall Rentals–Reservations are: 12/18-Christmas Party and 12/26 and 1/7/2011 by Jeanne Christensen. There are no new rentals.
  4. There was no other old business.

   NEW BUSINESS

  1. Tom Christensen called for a fireworks permit for Dec 31, 2010.  The Board will contact the WI Towns Association for direction on that issue.
  2. Joan Ballweg – State Representative – requests an opportunity to meet with the Board to communicate questions, concerns or comments on any state issue. The Clerk was asked to contact her to set up an appointment.
  3. 2011 Budget – Motioned by Supervisor Purvis, seconded by Supervisor Lind to adopt the 2011 budget for the Town of Saxeville at $300,151.23.  Voice vote, all in favor, motion carried.
  4. 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, December 20, 2010 at the town hall. Motioned by Supervisor Purvis, seconded by Supervisor Lind to adjourn the meeting. Voice vote, all in favor, motion carried.

Respectfully submitted,

 Virginia Cartwright, Town Clerk