TOWN OF MOUNTAIN
BOARD MEETING APRIL 12, 2011
MINUTES
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Hull at 7:00 p.m. in the Town Office. Roll call was taken with Chairman Hull, Sup. Uecke, Sup. Wirth and Clerk/Treas Kauzlaric present, as well as 16 in attendance. The agenda was posted on April 10, 2011. Motion to approve the agenda by Uecke. Seconded by Wirth. Motion carried. The Pledge of Allegiance is said.
Treasurer’s Report was given by Kauzlaric with bank statements available for review. Motion to accept it by Wirth. Seconded by Hull. Motion carried.
Minutes of the Town Board meeting held March 8, 2011 were available for review. Motion to accept minutes by Uecke. Seconded by Hull. Motion carried.
Budget Amendments – none at this time
Disbursements were available for all to review; check #19330 to and including #19392 for $32,157.58, which includes auto withdrawal of payroll taxes. Motion to approve disbursements by Wirth. Seconded by Uecke. Motion carried.
Ambulance Report – meeting next month. No motions are entertained.
Fire Department Report is given by Sup. Wirth with 1 meeting, 1 call and 1 call cancelled. No motions are entertained.
Humane Officer Report is given by Clerk Kauzlaric, with 6 calls researched and training attended on Understanding WI Animal Law. No motions are entertained.
Cemetery Report – Sup. Uecke stated they are accepting applications for a part time custodial position until Monday, April 18th.
Planning Commission Report – No meeting
Communication File is reviewed and list is signed.
Sealed Bids-Roads – 7 sealed bids received prior to the start of the meeting. Motion to accept sealed bids by Uecke. Seconded by Wirth. Motion carried. Sealed bids opened and read by Clerk Kauzlaric; Chairman Hull inquired from those attending meeting on difference in chip/slurry seal; following motions made:
Crack Fill – Motion to accept Scott’s Construction bid at $1.05/lb by Wirth. Seconded by Hull. Motion carried.
Stone – Motion to approve Mountain Stone Works bid by Wirth. Seconded by Uecke. Motion carried.
Hot mix – Motion to go with Northeast Asphalt Hot mix bid for over 500 ton; but under 500 ton we will revisit bid by Uecke. Seconded by Wirth. Motion carried.
Chip Seal – Motion to accept Scott Construction for chip seal by Wirth. Seconded by Uecke. Motion carried.
Remaining bids were tabled until we know exact area of roads to be completed.
ATV Application-Kingsbury – Chairman Hull contacted Jess from Northeast Surveying; Jess attended meeting and discussed his findings without actual survey which are inconclusive; pricing estimate given if he were to survey; suggestion to contact land owner prior to completing survey; discussion of other possible route choice. Tabled for further information.
Gillett Regional Municipal Court Ordinance – suggested changes received from Gary @ Gillett Police Dept. Motion to accept the two changes by Wirth. Seconded by Uecke. Motion carried.
Oconto County Bridge Inspection Reports – Bridge Inspection reports reviewed by board members; crack fill needed on Iron Road Bridge. Motion to accept and repair by Wirth. Seconded by Hull. Motion carried.
Oconto County Recycling-Review information on State budget impact on Municipal Recycling Programs – board members reviewed information sent; tabled until further information is received after the Solid Waste Committee meeting later this month.
Fire Department Standard Operation Procedures – need to review again. Tabled until next month for review.
Town Disaster Plan Templates – Robby McClain has sent templates for Town Disaster plan that he has received from Tim Magnin from Oconto County Emergency Management Services; Robby would like to work with Clerk Kauzlaric to update Town of Mountain’s Disaster Plan. Motion to let Mr. McClain continue to work with this update by Uecke. Seconded by Wirth. Motion carried.
Open Records Resolution #10-2001-2 (Amended 4/12/11) – amendment is to update current office hours. Motion to accept Resolution by Uecke. Seconded by Wirth. Motion carried.
Business Park Lot discussion – town board reviewed lots available; discussed pricing per lot; price to remain at $2,000 per lot with requirements established. Motion that we put the lots up and activately advertise with pricing to remain consistent with what was there by Uecke. Second by Wirth. Motion carried.
1999 Ambulance Discussion – Chairman Hull wanted Town Board comments/concerns with Mountain Ambulance keeping 1999 Ambulance for backup; concern was cost of stocking supplies; other costs associated; liability issues; to be discussed at Ambulance Commission meeting in May.
Committee Appointments – for Ambulance commission; motion made to appoint Kathleen McKee-Uecke, pending her approval by Hull. Seconded by Wirth. Motion carried. Uecke abstained.
Appointment of Board Duties – Chairman Hull appointed the following duties:
Chairman Hull – Insurance Liaison; Highway Commissioner; Planning Commissioner; Ambulance Commissioner; Lake Association Liaison; Humane Officer/Animal Control; Tourism/OCEDC with Allan Lauterborn volunteer to assist
Sup. Uecke – Parks; Cemetery; Community Center
Sup. Wirth – Fire Department Commissioned; Recycle Center; Roads
Hearing of the People brought about concerns relating to items tabled from the March meeting
Announcements:
Oconto County Highway Dept Meeting Wednesday, April 13th 7:00 p.m. @ Community Center
6 Towns Board Meeting, Thursday, April 14th 6:30 p.m. @ Riverview Town Hall
MABA Meeting Thursday, April 21st 6:30 p.m. @ Kitty’s
Oconto County Solid Waste Committee Meeting Monday, April 25th 6:00 p.m. @ Black Bear Trail Golf Course
Planning Commission Meeting Tuesday, May 3rd 7:00 p.m. @ Town Office
Town Board Meeting Tuesday, May 10th 7:00 p.m. @ Town Office
Sup. Wirth contacted Town of Riverview and they are allowing Town of Mountain residents to take brush and leaf debris to their dump site – Saturdays from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. starting May 1stthrough November 15th
Motion to adjourn by Wirth. Seconded by Uecke. Motion carried. Time is 8:35 p.m.
Respectfully submitted for approval by,
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Lynn Kauzlaric, Clerk