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February 19, 2008 Regular Board Meeting
Regular Town Board Meeting of February 19, 2008 Chairman Long called the meeting to order at 7:40 p.m. Also present were Supervisors David Schuenemann and Charlie Spencer, Deputy Clerk/Treasurer Barbara Boston. Clerk/Treasurer Lois Smith was present in the building working the election. Guests present were: Russ Cluey, Ken Ehle, Steve Duba, Arlene Bozicnik, Cathy & Raymond Schneider, Cathy & Bill Karaffa, Fran Theil, Jim Tait, Stephanie and Don Meisbauer, Bob Bertch, Nina Saulic, Craig Mason & Mark Bauer. MOTION/SCHUENEMANN: SECOND/SPENCER: To approve the agenda as posted. MOTION CARRIED. The treasurer’s report was reviewed. MOTION/SPENCER: SECOND/SCHUENEMANN: To approve the Treasurer’s Report as presented. MOTION CARRIED. The minutes of the January 15, 2008 regular board meeting were reviewed. MOTION/SCHUENEMANN: SECOND/LONG: To approve the minutes as presented. MOTION CARRIED. The minutes of the February 12, 2008 special board meeting were reviewed. MOTION/LONG: SECOND/SCHUENEMANN: To approve the minutes as presented. MOTION CARRIED. The application for renaming Hoffman Road was reviewed. MOTION/SCHUENEMANN: SECOND/LONG: To approve the renaming of Hoffman Road to Natures Way Road. MOTION CARRIED. The Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Resolution was reviewed. MOTION/LONG: SECOND/SCHUENEMANN: To approve Treatment for Aquatic Invasive Species in Upper, Middle and Lower Gresham Lakes in 2008 by Adopting Resolution 2008-02. MOTION CARRIED. Spencer abstained from voting since he’s on the Gresham Lakes Association board. The 2007 Room Tax report was reviewed. Total room tax collected was $105,760.12, a 3.81% increase from 2006. Amendment 3 to Boulder Junction Ordinance 1-2004, Uniform Dwelling Code Inspections was reviewed. Schuenemann asked how the code pertains to metal storage buildings where there is no foundation or footings. Long recommended tabling until further information is obtained. MOTION/LONG: SECOND/SCHUENEMANN: To table this until the next meeting. MOTION CARRIED. Resolution 2008-03 authorizing Town Chairman as Representative to sell all the remaining shares of Freddie Mac, Computershare Trust Company was reviewed. MOTION/LONG: SECOND/SCHEUNEMANN: To approve the resolution. MOTION CARRIED. Chairman Long recommended reviewing the proposal for the water treatment system further since there is no health concerns with the iron content in the water. Long recommended tabling this at this time. No action taken. Chamber of Commerce advertising budget was discussed. Chamber Treasurer Cathy Schneider responded to questions by Ken Ehle. Chamber President Jim Tait read this statement to be entered into the minutes: “The Boulder Junction Chamber of Commerce is a membership united in the mission of bringing commerce to our area. The benefit of advertising and promoting the Boulder Junction area is not restricted to just the membership, but is advantageous to the whole community. Everyone knows that membership has its advantages (true of any association, club, business, etc.); however, those in this community that are connected to commerce should realize that the coat tail ride also takes them down the road putting currency into their pockets. Without successful commerce in the community of Boulder Junction, our town, in my opinion, would not exist. The Boulder Junction Chamber and the Town rely on each other in keeping our community vibrant and healthy. This partnership is nothing more than a success story with the Boulder Junction Chamber taking serious its commitment to spend every dollar wisely. Accountability is an important element of that partnership, along with the accountability to the membership, which the Chamber takes direction from. Finally, but not lastly, the Boulder Junction Chamber Board of Directors, with its Officers, realize the importance of positive input and constructive criticism from the community at large, along with the Membership that elected them. Through proper channels, the Boulder Junction Chamber welcomes community input that allows for the growth of commerce within the Boulder Junction town that will benefit all.” Discussion ensued. The issue of downtown litter containers was discussed. Representing the downtown retail group, Bill Karaffa gave a presentation asking for the Town to provide four trash containers on Main Street. Lengthy discussion ensued. Agreement was made that, on a trial basis for one summer, the Town and Chamber, through room tax funds, will provide materials (garbage cans & bags) if the retail group provides volunteers to transfer the bags of garbage to the dump. They will do this beginning Memorial Day weekend through Harvest Fest weekend. Jim Tait made a presentation regarding snow removal on sidewalks by downtown business owners. Chairman Long suggested the Town write a letter to business owners asking them to keep their sidewalks clean of snow. MOTION/SCHUENEMANN: SECOND/LONG: For the Town to write a letter in the spring to downtown business owners asking them to keep their sidewalks free of snow. MOTION CARRIED. There was one piece of correspondence from the Community Church of Boulder Junction contributing $200.00 to the town, since they’re exempt from paying property taxes. They appreciate the service the town provides. Bills payable were approved in the amount of $52,361.79. MOTION/SCHUENEMANN: SECOND/LONG: To adjourn at 9:14 p.m. MOTION CARRIED. Respectfully submitted, Barbara J. Boston Deputy Treasurer