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TOWN OF SUGAR CAMP
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING MINUTES
APRIL 14, 2008

The regular monthly meeting of the Sugar Camp Town Board was held on Monday, April 14, 2008, at 7:30 p.m. in the Sugar Camp Town Hall.

7:15 p.m. Review Vouchers
7:30 p.m. Regular Meeting

ALL AGENDA ITEMS ARE FOR DISCUSSION & ACTION

  1. Meeting called to order by the Town Chairman.
Present:

Chairman Scott Holewinski
Supervisor Otto Schoeneck
Supervisor Paul Sowinski
Clerk John Bigley
Treasurer Lisa Jolin
Foreman Kortenhof
There was 1 visitor

  1. Verification of Agenda posting and approval of Agenda.

The agenda was posted at the Town Hall, Sugar Camp Enterprises, Lilly Bass Road and Hwy H. by 12:00 p.m. Saturday, April 12, 2008.
Motion: Schoeneck/ Sowinski… to approve the agenda. Carried

  1. Approval of the minutes from the last regular monthly meeting and any special meetings not previously approved.

Motion: Schoeneck / Sowinski … to accept the Regular Meeting Minutes of March 10, 2008. Carried

  1. Treasurer’s Report.

Motion: Sowinski/Schoeneck… to approve the Treasurer’s report with a March 31, 2008 checking and CD account balance of $157,182.14. Carried

  1. Approval of vouchers. Discussion & action

Motion: Schoeneck / Sowinski … to approve the vouchers of $633,577.14 as presented. Carried

  1.  Public Comments: None
  1. Correspondences: 
  • The Town Board signed the final copy of the Employees working agreement.
  • The Town has received approval of the TRIP Road Grant, the clerk will advertise for bids as soon as possible.
  • Board memebers received their copies of the Final Audit.
  • The Board received paper work finalizing the Emergency Management Plan.
  1. Old Business: None
  1. New Business:
    1. Open Road Bids for 2008
Motion: Sowinski/Schoeneck …to close acceptance of road bids. One bid was received from Pitlik & Wick.

Motion: Schoeneck/Sowinski …to accept the Pitlik bod as modified. Items 1 and 3 on the Schedule of Prices will be removed from the bid. Removing from the bid is 2" crushed aggregate for a savings of $16,415 and removing 2" of fine aggregate for a savings of $11,062.50.  Carried.

    1. Report from Treasure on Delinquent Personal Property Tax

The Town Treasurer presented the Board a copy of persons who are delinquent on their personal property taxes. List attached to the minutes. The Town will charge back these taxes next year and the county will then have the responsibility of collecting the taxes

    1. Discuss the 2009 plow truck and accessories

Mike Kortenhoff, road foreman, reported that he is still looking at different plow types to fit under the new truck. He most likely will go with the fixed blade type because that type works best with 4-wheel drive trucksl. Mike continues to look at different box types, also. He is also still receiving quotes from different companies to supply the truck. This item will be on the May meeting agenda.

    1. Review Crack Sealing projects for the summer..

      Motion: SowinskiSchoeneck …to have Pitlik and Wick complete the 2008 crack sealing at a price of $1.27 per pound and not to exceed $14,500. Project is to be done according to town specifications. Mike will inspect the roads and compile a list of what work needs to be done. Carried

    1. Consider the sale of town trucks

Motion: Schoeneck/Sowinski…to advertize for bids for the purchase of the two plow trucks the town wishes to sell. The town will retain the right to reject bids felt to be unreasonably low. Bids will be opened at the May 19th meeting. Carried

    1. Review comments and actions taken at the Annual Meeting.

Web site: the clerk has worked out a new procedure for getting information on the web site. It should be noted that the web site is NOT an official posting location for agendas, minutes or any other legal documents. However, the Town will try to keep all information up to date and will be looking at redesigning parts of the site so more information may be posted.

Comprehensive Planning: Chairman Holewinski will arrange for additional speakers to address the town people on different points of view regarding Comprehensive Planning and Smart Growth. Possible speakers might be Karl Jennrich from Planning and Zoning, Director of North Central Regional Planning Commission and representatives from oppositional groups.
Fire Numbers: Mike will continue to get information on the cost for new fire numbers. This item may be included in the 2009 budget to be discussed in November.

Jennie Webber Lake Road: The Board will meet with residents on Jennie Webber Lake Road as soon as the weather permits, sometime in May.

Other discussion: There was brief discussion on installing a walk in cooler near the kitchen. Otto will follow up on roofing problem on the town hall.
    1. Road Work Report: The Board reviewed the report, no action taken. A copy of the report is attached to the minutes

    2. Town Hall Report: The Board reviewed the report, no action taken. A copy of the report is attached to the minutes.

    3. Motion to Adjourn

Motion: SowinskiSchoeneck …to adjourn at 9:10 p.m. Carried.

John Bigley, WCMC
Sugar Camp Town Clerk 

Notice is hereby further given that pursuant to the Americas with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please call John Bigley at 715-272-1044 with specific information on your request allowing adequate time to respond to your request

 
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