Minutes: June 14, 2017 Board Meeting

Minutes of 06-14-2017 Eau Galle Board Meeting

Minutes are unofficial until approved by Town Board

The regular monthly meeting was called to order by Chairman Lund at 7:00 P.M. at the Town Hall.

Chairman Lund indicated that notice of the meeting was posted as required by Statutes.

Town Board members present were Kevin Larson, Amy Shafer, Jim Lund and William Peavey.

The agenda was approved on a motion by Amy Shafer second by Kevin Larson, motion carried.

Minutes of the 05-08-2017 Board Meeting were approved on a motion by Kevin Larson second by Amy Shafer, motion carried.

Bills for the month were reviewed. Motion by Amy Shafer second by Kevin Larson to approve bills as presented except for check for Carlson Highland for Audit, motion carried.

Clerk reviewed correspondence

Building Permits issued in past month were reviewed.

Chairman Lund reviewed request for Town Board approval for CSM for Mike and Debby Jones in section 10. Motion by Kevin Larson second by Amy Shafer to approve CSM for Mike and Debby Jones in Section 10, motion carried, CSM signed.

Chairman Lund reviewed request for Town Board approval for CSM for Joe DeGross in Section 35. Motion by Amy Shafer second by Kevin Larson to approve CSM for Joe DeGross in section 35, motion carried, CSM signed.

Chairman Lund reviewed request for Town Board approval for CSM for Joan Larson in section 19. Motion by Kevin Larson second by Amy Shafer to approve CSM for Joan Larson in Section 19, motion carried, CSM signed.

Chairman Lund reviewed bridge petition for 50th. Ave. .21 miles east of 233rd. Motion by Jim Lund second by Kevin Larson to approve bridge petition for 50th Ave .21 miles east of 233rd, motion carried and petition signed. Discussion was held on possible stream bed improvements and tree removal if necessary, and necessary improvements were approved by the Board.

Chairman Lund reviewed resolution authorizing the borrowing of up to $150,000 from First Bank Baldwin for road construction to finish the 55th. St. project. Motion by Amy Shafer second by Kevin Larson to approve resolution 17-01 authorizing the borrowing of up to $150,000 from First Bank Baldwin at 3.25% for 2 years for road construction to finish the 55th. St. project, motion carried.

Road Work 2017

  • Mowing one pass was discussed. Motion by Amy Shafer second by Jim Lund to authorize Gary Larson to mow one pass at $96.00per mile and weather permitting be completed by July 15, motion carried Kevin Larson abstained.
  • Ditch and Shoulder disturbed without permit at 230th & 10th.
    • Check with land owner
    • Have meeting with land owner, Town and Co. highways to review options.
    • If unable or unwilling to comply have County restore to original condition and bill landowner.
  • Unnecessary school bus sign on 20th West of BB.
    • Need to note all unnecessary signs

Chairman’s Report

  • Need secure fire resistant file cabinet for Office
    • Cemetery records
    • Minute books
    • Voter registration
    • Clerk to get specifications and prices
  • Complete water sampling.
  • County Water quality committee meeting monthly.
    • Will present options to County Board
  • Check on Bank signing cards

Open Forum

  • Nothing

Next meeting 07-10-2017at 7:00

Motion to adjourn by Amy Shafer second by Kevin Larson, motion carried.

William Peavey
Clerk/Treasure