Monthly Board Meeting November 8th, 2011
Town of Bayview
Monthly Board Meeting
November 8th, 2011
Regular Monthly Meeting
Chairman, Al House called the regular monthly meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Roll Call: Larry Nelson, present; Charlie Ray, present; Al House, present; Wanda Hyde, present and Carol
DeMars, present. Others present: Mike Yonan, Don and Sue Jenicek and Deb Gierczic.
Approval of Minutes of October 11th, 201- Motion was made by Charly Ray seconded by Al House to approve minutes with one word changed from contain to container. Motion Carried.
Approval of Special Town Board Meeting of October 17th, 2011 – Motion to approve minutes was made by Charly Ray seconded by Al House to approve minutes with a correction of Rae to Ray. Motion Carried.
Treasurer report was given by Carol DeMars: Checking $77,650.61; City Room Tax $3,157.61; General Savings $8,911.47; Tax Account $134,839.12; Equipment Fund $4,320.53 and Room Tax $2,200.02.
Motion was made to approve the transfer of the Tax Account into the General Savings account was made by Charly Ray seconded by Larry Nelson. Motion carried.
Carol DeMars noted that two tax refund checks have not been cleared.
Payment of Bills in the amount of $54,497.52 – Motion to sign and approve for payment bills as presented was made by Charly Ray seconded by Larry Nelson. Motion carried.
Citizens concerns and comments –
Shore line letter was reviewed. Motion was made by Charly Ray seconded by Larry Nelson to sign and send letter to Bayfield County Zoning with the Bayview Boards concerns. Motion carried.
Speaker system – Mike Yonan reported that he had checked into costs and they would range from $480 – $1200. Motion was made by Charlie Ray seconded by Larry Nelson to authorize Mike Yonan to pursue best deal and purchase with a cap of $500. Motion carried.
Deb Gierczic questioned whether the letter regarding fence on right of way along Kjarvick Road was sent to all property owners. Al House stated that the letter would be sent to all property owners along Kjarvick where survey has taken place.
Road Report –
Mike Yonan, Road Supervisor stated that he is purchasing flagger apparel from the City of Washburn. The wing is on the dump truck, blacktop pad is in place for salt/sand and salt/sand has been received. The striping on the new blacktop has been done.
Mike stated that there was a problem with the heat at town hall today. Propane line broke underground and all the fuel had leaked out. Ferrellgas came out and repaired. Clerk was told to check with insurance company regarding reimbursement for damages.
Retro-reflectivity Plan – Mike reported that all Stop Signs have been replaced and others would be replaced as necessary.
TRIP application with a 2 year road improvement plan is ready and Clerk will deliver to BC Highway Department in the morning.
Ordinance regarding building, fences, trees planted in the right of way was discussed. Al House will ask Attorney John Carlson to make up a sample ordinance for next meeting.
Old Business-
Sue Jenicek reported that the Parks Committee has finished the revisions for town park Ordinance 2-79 and it is being typed. Parks Committee will not meet again until March.
Clerk stated the she had checked with Wisconsin Towns Association and our insurance carrier and charging a fee for rent of town hall or pavilion would not impact our liability and that the pavilion and outhouse would be added to the insurance.
Al House stated that the Knowles Nelson grant for HFNP trail improvements has been approved. We are still waiting to hear from Coastal Management on the second half of grant for trail improvements.
Forest Crop Money was discussed. Motion was made by Larry Nelson seconded by Charly Ray to order stainless steel truck box for dump truck. Motion carried.
Motion was made by Charly Ray seconded by Larry Nelson to replace and install energy efficient vinyl windows in the town hall. Motion carried.
Conceal and Carry Firearms was discussed. Al House volunteered to look into research and bring his findings back to the next meeting.
New Business –
Treasurer Bond & Resolution was reviewed. Motion by Charly Ray seconded by Al House to approve and sign Resolution 11-03. Motion carried.
Road Projects were estimated and prioritized for 2012. #1 Washington Ave $42,000; Friendly Valley $60,000; HFNP chip seal $32,000.
Correspondence – No action necessary.
Next meeting is set for December 13th, 2011.
Motion to adjourn was made by Charly Ray seconded by Larry Nelson.
Submitted by:
Wanda Hyde, Clerk
Vol. 14 page 288 Approved 12/13/11