Monthly Board Meeting February 11, 2014
Town of Bayview
Monthly Board Meeting
February 11, 2014
Meeting was called to order by Chairman Charly Ray at 6:00 p.m.
Roll call: Supervisor Larry Nelson, present; Supervisor Greg Rozier, present; Chairman Charly Ray, present; Clerk Wanda Hyde, present and Treasurer Carol DeMars, absent. Others present: David Hyde, Bill Shneeberger, Lori Evrard, Mike Yonan, Paul Norris, Joe Johanik and Deb Gierczic.
Minutes of January 14, 2014. Motion was made by Greg Rozier seconded by Charly Ray to approve as presented. Motion carried.
Minutes of Special Town Board meeting on February 3rd, 2014. Motion was made by Larry Nelson seconded by Greg Rozier. Motion carried.
Treasurer report was given by Wanda Hyde. Tax Account $309,654.56; Checking $4,980.34; Equipment Fund $2,230.40 and Room Tax $6,000.24.
Bill in the amount of $72,275.06 was presented. Motion was made by Greg Rozier seconded by Larry Nelson to approve and pay. Motion carried.
Citizens Concerns and Comments – None
Road Business –
Road Supervisor Mike Yonan reported that the roads were snow covered and slippery. Mike has been plowing and scraping roads.
Greg Rozier reported that Big Rock Road project should be started Monday. Backhoes have not liked the cold temperatures but trees have been cut and stacked. Everything has been roughed out. Chary Ray questioned whether we have any documentation regarding the $20,000 overrun or more work. Greg Rozier stated no documentation to date but will get confirmation.
Road Committee – Paul Norris reported that the committee would like to see the town go forward with Maki Road. Bring it to a 26’ wide road bed, taper shoulders to existing ditches with 4” gravel. Westgate – trees create a water problem every spring. Motion was made by Larry Nelson to approve work on Maki Road from STH 13 to Washington Ave. No second.
5 yr Road Plan was presented by Charly Ray. Changes were discussed and Charly will update plan for next meeting.
Next meeting we will review budget to see what we have to work with for improvement of roads.
Use of Geotextile material was reviewed as a possibility for Maki Road. Six foot culvert by Carlson’s on Maki road would qualify for bridge aid.
Old Business –
WTA – Non-Metallic Mining Policy was reviewed. No action as board members needed more information.
Charly Ray reported that the Guski property has not closed although we have legally binding paperwork stating they will sell to town as soon as they have a clear title to property.
Newsletter – After review some additions would be added on and get this mailing out before next meeting.
New Business –
Bayfield Electric has requested to run lines underground along some town roads. Motion was made by Greg Rozier seconded by Larry Nelson to approve and sign Resolution 14-02. Maps are attached to resolution. Motion carried.
New hire for assistant road crew position discussed. Need to advertise position for a job opening of May or June. Deadline for applicants was set for March 11th.
Next meeting was set for March 11, 2014 at 6:00 p.m.
Motion to adjourn was made by Greg Rozier seconded by Larry Nelson.
Submitted by:
Wanda Hyde, Clerk
Vol. 15 page 20 Approve 3/11/2014