Minutes – Oct. 8, 2012 Meeting

Minutes of 10-08-2012 Eau Galle Board

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 David North, Dennis Duckworth, Jim Lund and William Peavey.

The agenda was approved as presented on a motion by David North second by Dennis Duckworth, motion carried.

Minutes of the September 9, 2012 Board meeting were approved on a motion by Dennis Duckworth by David North motion carried

Bills for the month were reviewed. Motion by David North second by Dennis Duckworth to approve bills as presented with additional 5 election workers, motion carried.

Clerk reviewed correspondence.

Reviewed 2013 budget and scheduled budget hearing for November 12 at 6:45.

Chairman Lund reviewed 2012 road work;

  • 250th. completed, $267,000 bid completed for $234,000.
  • Ditch mowing completed
  • Map drawn of rocks and bad spots
  • 230th South of 10th culvert failed and replaced
  • Meet with Amish and discussed routes they will be following
  • To follow County recommendations 18 signs for $2,700, motion by Dennis Duckworth second by Jim Lund to proceed, motion carried.
  • Estimate to replace culverts on unfinished sections of 250th.
  • 10th to County Line $6,000
  • Co. N to 30th $4,000
  • Motion by David North second by Dennis Duckworth to proceed, motion carried.

Chairman Lund openened and read bids for the 6 acres farmland lease;

  • Scott Peavey
    • 2013 $486.00
    • 2014 $492.00
    • 2015 $498.00
    • 2016 $498.00
    • 2017 $498.00
  • Jeff Kennett
    • 2013-2017 $390.00
  • Chuck Serier
    • 2013-2017 $460.00
  • Motion by David North second by Jim Lund to award lease to Scott Peavey for 5 years as proposed, motion carried. Scott Peavey to meet with Chairman Lund to sign Lease agreement.

Discussed rezoning request from Arden and Jeanne Olson in Section 36. Motion by David North second by Dennis Duckworth to accept proposal as presented with condition that easement shall be permanent, motion carried and Board will await final documentation.

Reviewed Building Permit Ordinance. Motion by Dennis Duckworth second by Jim Lund that Ordinance is fine as is, motion carried 2 yes 1 no with David North voting no.

Chairman’s report;

  • WTA Hammond Hall 10-25
  • 230th driveway needs to be fixed, Clerk to send letter
  • No issues for cleanup at Murtha Sanitation

Open Forum

  • 55th will need rebuild in near future

Next meeting 11-12-2012 at 7:00 P.M.,

Motion to adjourn by David North second by Dennis Duckworth, motion carried.

William Peavey Clerk/Treasure

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