Minutes of 09-9-2013 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 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 August 12, 2013 Board Meeting were approved on a motion by David North second by Dennis Duckworth, motion carried
Bills for the month were reviewed. Motion by Dennis Duckworth second by David North to approve bills as presented, motion carried.
Clerk reviewed correspondence.
No one was present for the Dennis Wood CSM
Reviewed and discussed 1 Lot CSM for Jack Rasmussen in Section 31. Motion by Dennis Duckworth second by David North to approve 1 Lot CSM for Jack Rasmussen in section 31, motion carried, map signed.
Chairman Lund reviewed request from St. Croix County Board of Adjustment that a “road agreement” be completed between D&S Ag Operations LLC and the Town as part of the review process. Todd Dornink read a letter describing their intended road use and anticipated truck weights. Dennis Duckworth read a set of conditions he had drafted. Motion by David North second by Dennis Duckworth to approve “road agreement” as described in the two letters presented with additional conditions;
- The Dornink Letter referred to be identified
- Parcels to be identified
- Add line that this agreement will be revisited as deemed necessary by Town Board
Motion carried and Chairman Lund to proceed with getting signed copies of both letters.
Bill Hanson presented request to allow ATV’s & UTV’s on 230th. St. from County N to Pierce St. Croix County Line. Mr. Hanson reviewed changes in State Law on age, adult supervision and helmet use. This would be Route not a Trail and all signs would be installed and removed if necessary according to WI. Statues at no charge to the Town. Mr. Hanson has contacted all 24 residents along 230th. and 23 of the 24 residents signed a petition to allow use. Motion by David North to allow ATV’s & UTV’s on 230th. St. from County N to Pierce St. Croix County Line by Ordinance when a properly drafted Ordinance is approved and noticed as required by Statue, second by Dennis Duckworth, motion carried. David North to draft Ordinance for review at next meeting.
Chairman Lund reviewed Bridge Petition for 30th. Ave .24 miles west of 230th. Motion by David North second by Dennis Duckworth to approve bridge petition, motion carried, petition signed.
Discussed Levy for 2014 budget, proceed to construct budget based on the State allowable increase of 2%.
Chairman Lund reviewed TRIP contract with WI DOT. Motion by David North second by Dennis Duckworth to approve TRIP contract with WI DOT, motion carried, contract signed.
Due to TRIP contract being signed it is not necessary to approve purchase of hot mix material with contract awarded by St. Croix County Highway Dept.
Road work 2013
- 250th completed
- Speeding on Old Co. B will be handled by Village of Woodville
- Motion by David North second by Dennis Duckworth to authorize the mowing of road ditches all the way out to ROW, motion carried.
No action on Building Permit Ordinance, next agenda
Chairman’s Report;
- October 5 Clean Up 9 to 12 at Murtha Sanitation
- 4H to build new sign for Hall
- Contact about 2013 audit
Open Forum
- Consider setting 45 as speed limit on all Town Roads
- Next Agenda
- Chairman to get cost estimate
Next meeting 10-14-2013 at 7:00 P.M.
Motion to adjourn by David North second by Dennis Duckworth, motion carried.
William Peavey Clerk/Treasure
Download: Minutes of Sept 9, 2013 meeting