Monthly Board Meeting November 10th, 2020
Town of Bayview
|November 10th, 2020
Meeting was called to order at 6 p.m. by Chairman Charly Ray.
Roll call: Supervisor Bill Bodin, present; Supervisor Don Jenicek, present; Chairman Charly Ray, present; Clerk Wanda Hyde, present and Treasurer Kelly Warren medically excused. Others present Paul Johnson and Butch Warren. Those on Zoom: Bert Kasiske, Mike Garnich and Mike Yonan.
Minutes of 10/13/20 were revied. Motion was made by Charly Ray seconded by Don Jenicek to approve the minutes with the edits Charly made. Motion carried.
Road Tour minutes of 10/12/2020. Motion was made by Don Jenicek seconded by Bill Bodin to approve as presented. Motion carried.
Treasurer report by Wanda Hyde for Kelly Warren. Checking $281,169.94; Equipment $3,399.09; room tax $2,479.99; Contingency Fund $10,000.54. Tax levy $21,373.53.
Citizens Concerns and Comments – None
Update discussion and possible action on Parks Committee and Depot. Paul Johnson reported that Mark Smith and Doug Ament have resigned their position on the Parks Committee. Charly Ray stated we would put out an invitation for 2 new members for the Parks Committee. Paul reported on the old railroad grade as a possible walking trail between Bayview Park and Singing Sands (Friendly Valley Rd). The property owner is not interested in selling at this point. Paul reported that the committee discussed long range plans.
Bayview Historical Committee has a balance of $2,249.61. They have purchased a door, and the windows are at Olson Building Material. They plan to do a fund raising in June 2021. The committee plans to send an email with pictures to participants and town officials.
Discussion and possible action on Houghton Falls volunteers. Bert Kasiske questioned if it was possible to use the towns Zoom account to have meetings. Bert is also looking into a way that there would be a calendar for sign up for checking HFNP. Having a link on the town website for this calendar was also discussed.
Don Jenicek questioned whether the Volunteers were entering the Preserve by the Parking Area. He stated we still have a trespassing issue and asked that the issue be placed on the next month’s agenda. Charly Ray stated we he thought this should be addressed through an update to the Management Plan, but we would address trespassing at the next meeting.
Road Report– Request by Mike Garnich that we review the Road Tour minutes at this time.
Butch Warren reported that the roads were in good shape right now. Friendly Valley Road has an issue with wash boarding from the trucks hauling. Wanda Hyde reported that she had billed BC Forestry for the work done on Smith Fire Lane and noted the BC Forestry paid for their share of Whiting Rd. calcium chloride. Butch reported that Smith Fire Lane needs grading. Butch reported that some young residents of the town were doing some donuts with 4-wheelers on gravel roads and he would talk to the parents.
Review and action on Election Board for Jan 1st, 2021 thru Dec. 31st, 2022. Charly Ray read off the names presented by the Clerk. Motion was made by Don Jenicek seconded by Bill Bodin to approve election board for 2-year period. Motion carried.
Charly Ray wanted the minutes to say thank you to Wanda Hyde and the other election workers for a job done well. There was an 87% turn out to vote in the Town of Bayview.
2021 Budget was discussed. Don Jenicek stated that at this point the 2021 Budget is looking good. Wanda Hyde will see that everyone gets a copy as she gets more final information.
Charly Ray suggested we earmark some funds for invasive species control. Don Jenicek suggested up to $2,000 of the Park/Preserve Budget be saved for weed control and all agreed.
Discussion of replacing International Dump truck was discussed. Mike Yonan is working on getting prices for dump truck and box.
Charly Ray noted that the board would go into closed session at this time per Wi State Statutes 19.85 (1)(c) to consider employee compensation of the road crew.
Motion was made by Charly Ray seconded by Don Jenicek to reconvene in regular session. Motion carried.
Motion was made by Don Jenicek seconded by Bill Bodin to give each employee a 3% raise. Butch Warren’s wages would be raised to $17.00 per hour and paid holidays to equal 30 hours per week.
Mike Yonan would be increased to $24.00 per hour and Jim Maki’s position raised to $17.00. Motion carried.
Payment of bills in the amount of $261,299.26 which includes a transfer from checking to the tax account in the amount of $213,000. (Northwoods Paving contract amount). Motion was made by Don Jenicek seconded by Bill Bodin to approve and sign. Motion carried.
Correspondence –
The board authorized Charly Ray to write another letter in support of the Broadband grants.
Charly Ray noted that the Bay Area Sanitary Waste District has a surplus of funds. The Board discussed seeking reduced bag prices, especially for recycling. Charly solicited any ideas for providing better service.
Wanda Hyde stated she has received a letter from BC Land & Water Department Ben Dufford requesting each township give $150.00 to facilitate the placement of several collection dumpsters for collection and testing for CWD, the Board discussed and supported the request.
Wanda Hyde reported that she had received a final report on Butch Warren’s injury.
Next meeting will be held on December 8th at 6 p.m.
Public hearing will be held on December 8th at 7 p.m. followed by
Special Town meeting of the Electors followed by
Special Town Board Meeting.
Motion to adjourn was made by Bill Bodin seconded by Don Jenicek.
Submitted by
Wanda Hyde, Clerk
Vol. 16 page 15 Approved 12/08/2020