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Town of El Paso Meeting Minutes

June 8, 2020 7:00 p.m.

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Board Members Present: Chair Ron Kannel, Supervisor Dan Fischer, Supervisor Ron Foley,

Treasurer Mary Foley, Clerk Sherri Heise

Board Members Absent: None

Others: Road Maintainer Wally Hines

Kannel called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

The notice for this meeting was published in the June 4, 2020 issue of The Journal.

Town Board Minutes

Heise read the minutes from the May11, 2020 regular meeting. Motion by Foley, second by Fischer to

accept the minutes. All in favor, motion carried.

Heise read the minutes from the May 20, 2020 special meeting. Motion by Fischer, second by Foley to


Plan Commission Minutes

None

Treasurer’s Report

Treasurer Foley summarized income and expenses. Motion by Fischer, second by Foley to receive

treasurer’s report as presented. All in favor, motion carried.

Road Maintainer’s Report

Hines reported on the following items:

Waiting to hear from landowner 460th St (dead end)

Rock hauled to shop

Met with landowner regarding washout on 450th Ave

Shouldering machine purchase waiting for price (three-town share with Martel and Gilman)

Public Comments

Kannel reported a conversation with Clark Goodwin regarding cars speeding past his home and his wish

for a lower speed limit there. Kannel advised Goodwin to bring this concern to a board meeting.

Agenda Items

Discuss/Take Action: Rush River bridge project

No updates or action.

Discuss/Take Action: MLS 450th Ave. upgrade project


Discuss/Take Action: Rock purchase pricing



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Discuss/Take Action: Road work

Kannel presented an estimate from Pierce County Highway Department to remove and replace 3 culverts

on 410th St. for $22,583.00. Motion by Kannel, second by Foley to accept estimate. All in favor, motion

carried.

Kannel requested Heise compose and send a letter to Jay Richardson, owner Son-Bow Farms regarding

watershed and run-off at his property on 450th Ave, requesting landowner contacts Pierce County Land

Conservation Director Rod Webb.

Discuss/Take Action: V-plow (for truck)

V-plow will be placed for sale on Craig’s List this fall, if it does not sell, it will be stored until a time the

price of scrap metal increases. Options for disposal will be revisited at that time.

Discuss/Take Action: Shouldering Machine

No action.

Discuss/Take Action: Liquor/Tobacco/Operator’s license application

Heise presented three Renewal Alcohol Beverage License Applications (Type Class B beer and Class B

liquor). Applications for 7/1/2020 until 6/30/2021 include: Ellsworth Rod and Gun Club, El Paso Bar

and Vino in the Valley, also a renewal Cigarette License Application from El Paso Bar. Robin Zignego

DBA Langers Bar has not submitted a renewal as of this date. Motion by Fischer, second by Foley to

approve renewals including Langers Bar, alcohol and cigarette licenses, as long as fees are paid, and it is

received before 7/1/20. All in favor, motion carried.

Heise presented Operator’s License Applications (a.k.a. Bartender’s License) for the time frame of

approval until June 30, 2020. Heise reported the Wisconsin Circuit Courts website was used to investigate

applicant’s criminal records. Motion by Fischer, second by Foley to approve operator’s licenses. All in

favor, motion carried.

Applicants:

Langer’s Bar/Vino in the Valley:

Pamela Hines

Ellsworth Rod and Gun:

Michael Nelson

Brian Yanish

Joseph Plummer

Matthew Feuerhelm

Discuss/Take Action: CARES Act Sub-grant to Municipalities

Wisconsin Elections Commission is offering funds to help cover additional 2020 election costs caused by

the coronavirus crisis. Municipalities will receive $200 plus an additional $1.10 per registered voter as of

6/1/20. Motion by Fischer, second by Kannel to authorize Heise to apply for these funds. All in favor,

motion carried.


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Discuss/Take Action: Telephone provider

Motion by Kannel, second by Foley to switch telephone providers from AT&T to Lingo Communications

LLC, a reseller of telephone services in our area.

Audit Bills

Heise presented bills to the board. Motion by Fischer, second by Foley to pay all bills presented. All in


Correspondence and Communication

Miscellaneous correspondence was distributed to the board.

Future Agenda Items

1. Discuss/Take Action: Road work

2. Discuss/Take Action: Rush River bridge project

3. Discuss/Take Action: Shouldering machine

4. Discuss/Take Action: Operator’s license applications

Next Meeting Date

The next meeting will be held on July 13 at 7:00 p.m.

Adjourn

Motion by Fischer, second by Foley to adjourn the meeting at 8:10 p.m. All in favor, motion carried.

Town of El Paso Special Meeting Minutes

May 20, 2020 6:30 p.m.

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Treasurer Mary Foley, Clerk Sherri Heise



The notice for this meeting was posted at the Town Hall, Ron’s Service, Langer’s Bar.

Agenda Items


Motion by Foley, second by Fischer to accept cost overrun on bid for Rush River bridge project. All in


Adjourn

Motion by Fischer, second by Foley to adjourn the meeting. All in favor, motion carried.


May 11, 2020 7:00 p.m.

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Treasurer Mary Foley, Clerk Melanie Schoepp


Others: Road Maintainer Wally Hines, Sherri Heise


The notice for this meeting was published in the May 7, 2020 issue of the Journal.

Town Board Minutes

The minutes were provided from the April 21, 2020 regular meeting. Motion by Fischer, second by Foley

to accept the minutes. All in favor, motion carried.


None


Treasurer Foley summarized income and expenses. Motion by Kannel, second by Fischer to receive




Patching is in progress

Gravel deliveries

Future culvert replacement mentioned

Shouldering machine possible shared purchase (three-town share with Martel and Gilman)

Public Comments

None

Agenda Items



Discuss/Take Action: Multimodal Local Supplement 450th Ave. upgrade project

Motion by Foley, second by Fischer to sign and return the State/Municipal Agreement letter from the

DOT. All in favor, motion carried. Kannel stated that this is a six-year window project and no dollars are

required to be paid this year.


Hines reported on prices from Kraemer and Pierce County. Motion by Foley, second by Fischer to

proceed with purchasing rock from Kraemer as the Kraemer price was $1.23 per yard lower. All in



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Culvert conditions on 410th Street were discussed. Problems with ruts on 460

th Street (dead end) and a

proposed new driveway were discussed. No action.

Discuss/Take Action: V-plow (for truck)

Hines mentioned that top surfaces are rusting through. This will be on the agenda next month.

Discuss/Take Action: COVID-19 Tax legislation or other

This was put on the agenda in case Pierce County takes action on tax due dates, etc. It was noted that

Pierce County is not extending due dates or waiving interest, etc. at this time. No action.

Discuss/Take Action: Tavern League relief requests and associated state of WI regulations

Discussion included input from the DOR, WTA, the Town of Ellsworth and the Village of Ellsworth.

Motion by Kannel, second by Foley to make a temporary change for 2020 only to the Schedule of Fees

and Forfeitures as follows:

Item Existing Temporary 2020 only Reference

Alcohol

Beverage

License

Application

(including

Renewal)

$75 Class B beer

$500 Class B liquor

$15 Publication fee

$50 Class B beer

$350 Class B liquor

No change to Pub. fee

12/8/2003 Meeting Minutes

Per DOR:

"Class "B"(beer) license - $100

maximum; no minimum, fee set

by municipality, sec. 125.26(4),

Wis. Stats.

"Class B" liquor license - $500

maximum, $50 minimum, fee set

by municipality, sec.

125.51(3)(e)1., Wis. Stats.

5/9/2011 Meeting Minutes

Cigarette License $15 annual No change 12/8/2003 Meeting Minutes

Wis. Stat. 134.65 (2)(a)

Operator’s

License (a.k.a.

Bartender

License)

$20 each application

period (renewed

even years in July)

$10 Fee set many years ago pursuant

to sec. 125.17(3), Wis. Stats.,

Past practice allowed clerks to

issue provisional licenses.

Temporary Class

“B” / “Class B”

Retailer’s

License (a.k.a.

Picnic License)

$10 per application No change Fee set many years ago pursuant

to sec. 125.17(3), Wis. Stats.,

Past practice allowed clerks to

issue provisional licenses.

http://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/125/II/26/4

http://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/125/III/51/3/e/1

http://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/125/III/51/3/e/1

http://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/125/I/17/3

http://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/125/I/17/3


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Discuss/Take Action: Clerk position

Motion by Fischer, second by Foley to appoint Sherri Heise as Town Clerk. All in favor, motion carried.

The oath of office was taken.

Motion by Kannel, second by Fischer to pay Schoepp for clerk consultation services as needed at the rate

used in 2009 of $20 an hour. Information Technology computer services rate would be double that. All

in favor, motion carried.

Discuss: Telephone provider

Schoepp provided the board with information for their consideration on a cheaper telephone provider.

Lingo is a reseller of telephone services in our area.

Audit Bills

Schoepp presented bills to the board. Motion by Fischer, second by Foley to pay all bills presented. All




Future Agenda Items



3. Discuss/Take Action: Multimodal Local Supplement 450th Ave. upgrade project

4. Discuss/Take Action: V-plow

5. Discuss/Take Action: Shouldering machine

6. Discuss/Take Action: Telephone provider

Next Meeting Date

The next meeting will be held on June 8th at 7:00 p.m.

Adjourn


Town of El Paso

Board of Review Minutes

May 5th

, 2020 6:00 pm

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Board Members Present: Chairman Ron Kannel, Supervisor Ron Foley, Supervisor Dan Fischer, Clerk

Melanie Schoepp

Board Members Absent: none

Others: Assessor Kayne Brenner, Assessor Barrett Brenner

Let it be noted that the clerk position is elected and is a member of the Board of Review.

The BOR was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Kannel.

Motion by Foley, second by Fischer to elect Kannel to Chair the Board of Review. All in favor, motion

carried.

The notice for the Board of Review was published in the April 2, 2020 issue of the Pierce County Journal.

It was also posted in four public places.

Objections filed:

None.

Motion by Foley, second by Fischer to close/adjourn the Board of Review at 8:00 p.m. All in favor.

Motion carried.

Melanie J. Schoepp, Clerk

Clerk Note: BOR Minutes do not require board approval. Clerk to file only.


April 21, 2020 7:00 p.m.

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Kannel called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m. (following the Annual Meeting).

The notice for this meeting was published in the April 16, 2020 issue of the Journal.

Town Board Minutes

The minutes were provided from the March 9, 2020 meeting. Motion by Kannel, second by Fischer to



None


Treasurer Foley summarized income and expenses. Motion by Fischer, second by Kannel to receive




Town Hall bathrooms were refurbished.

V plow is aging.

Dave Bull private road washout was discussed. Fischer stated considerations that the washout is

the owner’s responsibility. It was mentioned that the owner could pursue the issue with the

county Land Management/Conservation office.

Public Comments

None

Agenda Items

Discuss/Take Action: The Town is accepting bids for mowing the Town Hall grounds. (Please mark

outer envelope “bid”.)

Reuvers’ Nursery bid $90 per mowing.

Motion by Fischer, second by Foley to accept the bid from Reuvers’ Nursery. All in favor, motion

carried.


The project is continuing. No action.


Hines is awaiting word on when any patching would take place.


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This will be on the agenda next month.

Discuss/Take Action: New Truck

The board directed to insure the truck for $170,000.

Discuss/Take Action: Multimodal Local Supplement 450th Ave. upgrade project

No action.

Discuss/Take Action: Pandemic election poll worker pay

Schoepp asked the board to consider extra pay for the workers at the polls in April. Current poll worker

rates are $12/hour for Chief Inspectors and $10/hour for Inspectors. Motion by Kannel, second by Foley

to approve 1.5 times pay rate for the April election. Fischer abstained due to his spouse being an

inspector. All in favor, motion carried.

Discuss/Take Action: Clerk succession planning

Clerk resignation is effective June 1, 2020. An offer was made to stay on until July 1, 2020 as Office

Manager only with no election related (official clerk) duties. It was mentioned that summer is the best

time to transition this work as it is generally the least busy season. There is a five-day course available

online in July from the Clerks and Treasurers Institute in association with the University of Wisconsin –

Green Bay. The board stated the clerk needs to live in the Town of El Paso.

Audit Bills

Schoepp presented bills to the board. Motion by Foley, second by Fischer to pay all bills presented. All




Future Agenda Items



3. Discuss/Take Action: Multimodal Local Supplement 450th Ave. upgrade project

4. Discuss/Take Action: V plow

5. Discuss/Take Action: Clerk position

Next Meeting Date

The next meeting will be held on May 11th at 7:00 p.m.

Adjourn

Motion by Fischer, second by Kannel to adjourn the meeting at 8:47 p.m. All in favor, motion carried.

Town of El Paso Annual Meeting Minutes

April 21, 2020 7:00 p.m.

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Board Members Present: Chairman Ron Kannel, Supervisor Ron Foley, Supervisor Dan Fischer,





The notice for the Annual Meeting was published in the April 16, 2020 issue of the Journal.

Annual Meeting Minutes

Schoepp read the minutes from last year’s Annual Meeting. Motion by Foley, second by Fischer to


Public Comments

none

Agenda Items

Discuss/Take Action: Approve 2019 Financial Report

Schoepp summarized the Financial Report. Motion by Kannel, second by Fischer to receive the financial

report as presented.

Number of electors in favor: 5

Number of electors against: 0

Motion carried.

Discuss/Take Action: Motion by electorate for borrowing emergency funds if needed

Motion by Treasurer Foley, second by Schoepp to allow the board to borrow money as needed in the

event of an emergency for the next 12 months.



Motion carried.

Set 2021 Annual Meeting date

The next annual meeting will be held on the third Tuesday in April, April 20, 2021.

Adjourn

Motion by Foley, second by Fischer to adjourn the Annual Meeting at 7:11 pm.



Motion carried.

Clerk note: Minutes placed on town website and 1 physical posting within 30 days of meeting.


March 9, 2020 7:00 p.m.

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Board Members Present: Chair Ron Kannel, Supervisor Dan Fischer, Clerk Melanie Schoepp

Board Members Absent: Supervisor Ron Foley, Treasurer Mary Foley

Others: Road Maintainer Wally Hines, Tony Feuerhelm


The notice for this meeting was published in the March 5, 2020 issue of the Pierce County Journal.

Town Board Minutes

Schoepp read the minutes from the February 10, 2020 meeting. Motion by Fischer, second by Kannel to



None


Schoepp presented the Treasurer’s report. Fischer explained increased costs for Ellsworth Area

Ambulance Service. Motion by Kannel, second by Fischer to receive treasurer’s report as presented. All




Truck will be in the end of the month.

Keypad could be considered for shop door in the future.

Public Comments

None

Agenda Items

Discuss/Take Action: Building Inspector contract

Discussion with TF Inspection Agency (Tony Feuerhelm) included the following:

Review of process flow

Costs

TF Inspection Agency will also perform any Commercial/Industrial inspections.

Motion by Kannel, second by Fischer to approve the process flow presented by Schoepp in agreement

with TF Inspection Agency.

Discuss/Take Action: Multimodal Local Supplement DOT funding for 450th Ave. road work

Kannel explained the offer (one million dollars which is approximately 69% of the $1,450,000 total

estimate) and terms from the state for the funds we applied for. The understanding is that we have five

years to do this project. According to the WTA and SRF Consulting: “This application was one of only

84 town applications ($28.7 million) selected of the 1,036 requested. Over 1,600 total applications for the

$75 million pool split between Town, Cities/Village, and Counties.” The MLS program allowed for

individual grants that funded up to 90% of a total project. In order to expand the number of projects, they

generally provided for 70% of the project to funded with grant money. No action.


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No action. This will be on the agenda next month.


Kannel discussed a potential project delay and rescheduling due to a landowner’s (Chris Chard’s) refusal

to agree to right-of-way paperwork. Motion by Kannel, second by Fischer to sign the right-of-way

paperwork (Notice of Lis Pendens, Jurisdictional Offer, and Award of Damages). All in favor, motion

carried.


None


Fabrication is in progress.

Discuss/Take Action: Resolution for Ellsworth Area Ambulance Service Executive Committee formation

Fischer read the resolution 2020-1 at the last meeting. Motion by Kannel, second by Fischer to approve.

All in favor, motion carried.

Discuss/Take Action: Elmwood Area Ambulance Service request to purchase 4x4 ambulance

The request was reviewed. Motion by Fischer, second by Kannel to approve. All in favor, motion

carried.

Schedule road tour date/time

The road tour is planned for Friday, April 10 at 10 a.m.

Audit Bills

Schoepp presented bills to the board. Motion by Fischer, second by Kannel to pay all bills presented. All




Future Agenda Items

1. Discuss/Take Action: Rock purchase pricing



4. Discuss/Take Action: MLS funding for 450th Ave. road work

5. Discuss/Take Action: New truck

6. Discuss/Take Action: The Town is accepting bids for mowing the Town Hall grounds.

Next Meeting Date

The next meeting will be the Annual Meeting at 7:00 p.m. on the third Tuesday in April, April 21, 2020.

Adjourn

Motion by Fischer, second by Kannel to adjourn the meeting at 9:00 p.m. All in favor, motion carried.


February 10, 2020 7:00 p.m.

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Others: Road Maintainer Wally Hines, Donald Brunner, Chimney Rock Inspections

team (Mark Garlick, Kayne Brenner, Barrett Brenner)


The notice for this meeting was published in the February 5, 2020 issue of the Republican Eagle.

Town Board Minutes

Schoepp read the minutes from the January 13, 2020 meeting. Motion by Foley, second by Fischer to



None


Treasurer Foley summarized routine income and expenses including tax collections and GTA. Motion by

Fischer, second by Foley to receive treasurer’s report as presented. All in favor, motion carried.



New tires are on tractor.

Thumb in backhoe failed.

Cleaning of brush is in progress.

New truck is now expected the third or fourth week of March.

Public Comments

Donald Brunner mentioned that Paul Nielsen came to the Rock Elm recycling center and claimed he

didn’t know about any charges when he left the refuse. They discussed costs for disposal of the refuse.

Nielsen left a check for $50 to the Town of Rock Elm.


February 10, 2020 7:00 p.m.

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Agenda Items

Discuss/Take Action: Assessor contract

Assessor proposals received included:

Appraisal Services and Data Processing Systems, Inc. (Eau Claire): $39,300 for three years

including revaluation

Mark Garlick, Chimney Rock Appraisal (Eleva): $32,400 for three years including revaluation

Scott Zillmer, Zillmer Midstate Assessment, LLC (Marion): $16,150 plus expenses for three

years including an interim reassessment. The board is unclear on if this includes a revaluation.

Three members of the Chimney Rock team were in attendance. Their team of four people presently

provides appraisal services to Rock Elm, Gilman, Martel and Spring Lake towns. They mentioned that at

a revaluation Open Book, the whole team participates. They stated they do not submit expenses on top of

their proposed price and they invoice three times a year. Motion by Foley, second by Fischer to accept

the proposal from Chimney Rock Appraisal. All in favor, motion carried.


Building Inspector proposal received:

TF Inspection Agency (Tony Feuerhelm). Feuerhelm has communicated that the flow for

processing a building permit is customizable. They have an online application form available.

Via teleconference with Feuerhelm, he stated the building inspection fee would be approximately $1500 –

$2000 for a typical house and $1800 for a $300,000 house. He stated their fees are comparable to All

Croix Inspections Corp fees and others in the area. A typical pole shed (50’ x 100’) would be

approximately $300 - $400 for the inspection. Turn-around on building permits is typically two to three

days. They have three people on their team.

All Croix Inspections Corp (Todd Dolan) declined to send a proposal but said he could “figure out a way

to help us out” if needed.

Motion by Kannel, second by Foley to accept the proposal from TF Inspection Agency with the comment

that it would be an expectation that the board will be notified in advance if their standard fees change. All

in favor, motion carried. Schoepp will work with the new inspector to establish the application process

flow and communicate it appropriately on the town web page. Schoepp mentioned that the building

inspection ordinance likely needs improvement.


Kannel discussed the project delay and rescheduling due to a landowner’s (Chris Chard) refusal to agree

to right-of-way paperwork. There is very little impact (some could say none) to this landowner’s property.

The delay is projected to increase project costs. Delays requiring netting the bridge and pricing during

May are likely to increase costs. Paperwork to proceed with the eminent domain process may proceed

next month.


Delivery is expected in March at this time.


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Discuss/Take Action: Weights for tractor/mower

Hines lead discussion options:

Town to purchase weights from Hines (currently borrowed) for $300

Town to purchase weights from John Deere or other

Do nothing (safety concern)

Motion by Kannel, second by Fischer to purchase the weights from Hines. All in favor, motion carried.

Discuss/Take Action: Town’s official newspaper

Correspondence from the RiverTown Multimedia Fusion Team was as follows:

“While the Republican Eagle did not seek certification with the Wisconsin Department of

Administration we still believe that public meeting notices can be published in the Republican

Eagle under statute 985.02. However to give confidence that we are publishing under letter of the

law, but also to keep our readers in the area posted on important government matter we will be

publishing notices for municipalities located in Pierce County in both the Star-Observer and the

Republican Eagle.”

Town of Ellsworth Clerk indicated she is directed to use the Pierce County Journal, f.k.a. Prescott

Journal.

Correspondence from the Village of Ellsworth included:

“Both representatives were here at our board meeting Monday night, John from the Journal said he

has gotten 300 subscribers from this area within the past 3 weeks. We are hearing nothing but good

about this paper as people really like it. Eric from Rivertown said they have 30 subscribers from

Ellsworth area. Subscription for Journal for 2 years is $50 and Republican Eagle for a year is around

a $100.” Their board voted to go with the Pierce County Journal. We do share election notices with

the Village and other towns, so we should consider that.

Pierce County Resolution indicated they will now utilize the Pierce County Journal when they need to

have a paper Notice.

Melissa Ryden’s request via email: “I would like to request that meeting notices also get published in

the Prescott Journal.”

According to the WI DOA, the Pierce County Journal is a certified newspaper.

Communication from the Pierce County Journal: The publication date is every week on Thursday.

Deadline is Friday at 5 p.m. We charge $30 for one year or $50 for two years.

Motion by Fischer, second by Foley to designate the Pierce County Journal as the town’s official

newspaper. All in favor, motion carried. Schoepp will put a notice to that effect in the Republican Eagle.

Audit Bills

Schoepp presented bills to the board. Motion by Foley, second by Fischer to pay all bills presented. All



Miscellaneous correspondence was distributed to the board. Fischer explained that the Ellsworth Area

Ambulance Service is planning to form an “Executive Committee”. The resolution to do so authorizing

this will be on the agenda next month.

Future Agenda Items

1. Discuss/Take Action: Building Inspector contract (arrange attendance at next meeting)

2. Discuss/Take Action: Rock purchase pricing





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6. Discuss/Take Action: Resolution for Ellsworth Area Ambulance Service Executive Committee

formation

7. Schedule Road Tour date/time

Next Meeting Date

The next meeting will be held Monday, March 9, 2020.

Adjourn



January 13, 2020 7:00 p.m.

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Others: Road Maintainer Wally Hines, Donald Brunner


The notice for this meeting was published in the January 8, 2020 issue of the Republican Eagle and it was

posted.

Town Board Minutes

Schoepp read the minutes from the December 9, 2019 meeting. Motion by Foley, second by Fischer to



None


Treasurer Foley summarized routine income and expenses including tax collections. Motion by Fischer,

second by Foley to receive treasurer’s report as presented. All in favor, motion carried.



Equipment maintenance is in progress.

Overhead doors are serviced.

Salt/sand picked up by the public was discussed. It was agreed that pickup truck sized loads

should be delivered and billed out accordingly.

Weights for the tractor/mower were discussed.

Truck hydraulic line work was completed this month.

Public Comments

Donald Brunner reported that while he recently served as attendant for the Rock Elm recycling center,

Mr. Paul Nielsen showed up at the center with what appeared to be a fiberglass tub cut into pieces. Mr.

Nielsen left the refuse, stating a refusal to pay before Mr. Brunner could speak to him about the

appropriateness of the drop-off. The board said a letter will be sent to Mr. Nielsen directing him to

remove the item (now in a snowbank) by a certain date or pay to have it removed. If the town pays to

have it removed, Nielsen will be billed. Other than this particular illegal dumping experience, Mr.

Brunner reported that all other patrons of late have been very polite and cooperative.


January 13, 2020 7:00 p.m.

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Agenda Items

Discuss/Take Action: Assessor contract

Assessor proposals received:

Appraisal Services and Data Processing Systems, Inc. (Eau Claire): $39,300 for three years

including revaluation

Mark Garlick, Chimney Rock Appraisal (Eleva): $32,400 for three years including revaluation

Scott Zillmer, Zillmer Midstate Assessment, LLC (Marion): $16,150 plus expenses for three

years including an interim reassessment. The board is unclear on if this includes a revaluation.

This will be on the agenda next month.


No Building Inspector proposals were received. This will be on the agenda next month.


Kannel mentioned he has not heard any new information from the right-of-way company. No action.


Delivery is expected in March at this time.

Discuss/Take Action: Rush River Trail Riders Temporary Beer License for Feb. 1, 2020

Schoepp reported the fee was paid. Motion by Fischer, second by Foley to approve. All in favor, motion

carried.

Discuss/Take Action: Foreign Material on the Road Ordinance

Schoepp reported that she contacted the WTA and their response was:

“I'm not sure which sample ordinance you're looking for. We often direct our members to s.

346.94, Wis. Stats., which prohibits individuals from placing foreign substances or allowing

foreign substances to be placed on the road that could be injurious to a vehicle. Please note that to

prosecute a person under this section, the town’s attorney most likely would need to prove: 1) that

it was this person who caused the injurious substance to be placed on the highway; 2) that the

legislature intended “foreign substances” to include the substance in question; and 3) that the

substance is or could be injurious to a vehicle.”

An informational postcard similar to those used by the Town of Hartland or the Town of Ellsworth was

reviewed. Motion by Kannel, second by Foley to make up postcards to be sent as needed. All in favor,

motion carried.

Audit Bills

Schoepp presented bills to the board. Motion by Fischer, second by Foley to pay all bills presented. All



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Schoepp reported that a limitation in our QuickBooks Desktop accounting software does not allow pay

rate changes in the middle of a pay period without the complications of a work-around. (We are now

using bi-weekly payroll which has worked out very well.) Schoepp has revised the Schedule of

Compensation and Benefits to reflect that the Road Maintainer’s new year’s pay rate is effective the first

pay period with 2020 working hours. This was agreeable to the board and avoids undue complications.

Future Agenda Items

1. Discuss/Take Action: Assessor contract

2. Discuss/Take Action: Building Inspector contract



5. Discuss/Take Action: Weights for tractor/mower

6. Discuss/Take Action: Town’s official newspaper (Agenda item is due to the Republican Eagle, f.k.a.

Pierce County Herald, losing its certification as a qualified newspaper because they no longer hold a

postal permit for publication in Wisconsin.)

Next Meeting Date

The next meeting will be held Monday, February 10, 2020.

Adjourn


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