Minutes: Oct. 12, 2015 Board Meeting

Minutes of 10-122015 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 as presented on a motion by Kevin Larson second by Amy Shafer, motion carried.

Minutes of the September 14, 2015 Board Meeting were approved on a motion by Amy Shafer second by Kevin Larson, motion carried

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

Clerk reviewed correspondence.

Building Permits issued in past month were reviewed

Discussion was held on renewal of ATV Ordinance. Motion by Amy Shafer second by Kevin Larson to make the following changes;

  • Delete Section 4
  • 5 D 5 “under 18”
  • 5 D 7 from 03-01 to 12-15
  • 5 D 9 “under 16”
  • Section 9 delete all but last sentence
  • Motion carried.

Motion by Kevin Larson second by Amy Shafer to adopt ATV Ordinance as amended, motion carried.

Clerk Peavey reviewed Tax Collection agreement with St. Croix County. Motion by Amy Shafer second by Kevin Larson to approve Tax Collection agreement with St. Croix County, motion carried and contract signed.

Road Work 2015

  • Berm on 270th removed
  • Mowing complete
  • Patching completed
  • Will need to renew slope on some shoulders next year
  • Boston and Old B paved but not shouldered
  • No action in 2015 on additional culvert on 250th
  • TRIP follow up
  • Ackley tree service will follow up now that mowing is complete
  • Potholes will be patched again

Discussion was held on possible issues on compliance with Town Ordinance regarding new residential construction in regards to compliance with state UDC code. Reviewed ordinance with discussion on a road bond requirement. On next agenda.

Chairman’s Report;

  • Ok given to 4H to construct hitching post along South Fence
  • Town half of South fence complete
  • No burning will be allowed on National Weather Service Red Flag days

Reviewed 2016 budget and set Budget Hearing for 11-09-2015 at 6:45 PM

Open Forum

  • No concerns raised

Next meeting 11-092015 at 7:00 PM.

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

William Peavey Clerk/Treasure