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September 18, 2007 Regular Board Meeting
Regular Board Meeting of September 18, 2007
Chairman Jeff Long called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Also
present were Supervisors Charlie Spencer and David Schuenemann,
Clerk/Treasurer Lois Smith and guests: Gene & Carol Klisnick, Ken
Ehle, Steve Duba and Jim Galloway and BJ Policeman, Jim Hanson.
Chairman Long read the agenda. MOTION/SCHUENEMANN: SECOND/SPENCER:
To approve the agenda as posted. MOTION CARRIED.
The Treasurer’s Report for August was reviewed. MOTION
SPENCER/SCHUENEMANN: To approve the Treasurer’s Report for August.
MOTION CARRIED.
The board reviewed the minutes for the August 21, 2007 meeting.
MOTION/SCHUENEMANN: SECOND/SPENCER: To approve the minutes. MOTION
CARRIED. The board reviewed the minutes for August 28, 2007 special
meeting. MOTION/SCHUENEMANN: SECOND/SPENCER: To approve minutes as
presented. MOTION CARRIED. The minutes of the September 6, 2007
special meeting were reviewed. MOTION/SPENCER: SECOND/SCHUENEMANN:
To approve the minutes as presented. MOTION CARRIED. The minutes of
the September 11 special meeting were reviewed. MOTION/SCHUENEMANN:
SECOND/LONG: To approve the minutes as presented. MOTION CARRIED.
The operator’s license application for Donna M. Donato was reviewed.
MOTION/LONG: SECOND/SCHUENEMANN: To approve operator’s license.
MOTION CARRIED.
James Galloway, Vilas County Emergency Management Coordinator
explained the need for the National Incident Management System (NIMS)
Resolution 2007-03.. This system came out of 9/11/01 incident.
MOTION/LONG: SECOND/SCHUENEMANN: To approve Resolution 2007-03 as
presented. MOTION CARRIED.
Chaiurman Long then explained the need for a contact person for NIMS
and suggested Jim Hanson, BJ Police Officer. He stated that Jim
would be willing to serve in this capacity. MOTION/SPENCER:
SECOND/SCHUENEMANN: To approve the appointment of Jim Hanson as a
point of contact for NIMS compliance. MOTION CARRIED.
Clerk/Treasurer Smith explained the need for the 2007 budget
amendment of $5,670.95 for the community center new well costs. This
amount includes the amount of $5675 approved by board for new well and
other costs incurred with the original well’s repair.
MOTION LONG: SECOND/SCHUENEMANN: To approve the budget amendment of
$5,670.95, Community Center Expenses Category. MOTION CARRIED.
Propane costs for 2007-08 winter season are as follows: Ritchie
(current carrier) $1.649 less .10 if payment in 10 days ; Hilgy’s
$1.669 less .10 if paid w/I 10 days; Lakes Propane $1.819 – prebuy is
over. Discussion ensued. MOTION /SPENCER: SECOND/SCHUENEMANN: To
go with Ritchie Oil/Propane for 2007/08 heating fuel at $1.649 less
.10 if paid within ten days. MOTION CARRIED.
The Wisconsin Town’s Association fall convention is coming up on
October 21-24.
Chairman Long said he will be attending. Supervisor Schuenemann and
Spencer will the advise the clerk if they are attending. MOTION/LONG:
SECOND/SCHUENEMANN: To approve the boards attendance at the October
convention. MOTION CARRIED.
Correspondence: Letter from Fred Rathke, President of
High/Fishtrap/Rush Lakes Association stating their association passed
a motion to request the Town consider forming a town lakes committee.
Chairman Long gave the information to Supervisor Spencer to begin the
process of investigating the possibility of a town lakes committee.
Bill payable were approved in the amount of $ 35,935.79.
MOTION/LONG: SECOND/SPENCER: To approve bills payable.
MOTION CARRIED.
MOTION/LONG: SECOND/SCHUENEMANN: To adjourn the meeting at 8 p.m.
MOTION CARRIED.
Respectfully submitted,
Lois J. Smith
Town Clerk/Treasurer