Board Minutes Town of Stark meeting June 18, 2008

Held at the Kickapoo Reserve building due to flooding problems with town hall.

Opened at 7:02 p.m. with treasurer Bonnie Potter absent. All other elected officials present and included chairman Brad Steinmetz, supervisors Myron Richard and Virgil Thomas Jr. and clerk Lonnie Muller.

Guests: George Vonderheide, Lois Milonczyk, Tom McGee, Linda Thomas, Carolyn Steinmetz, Christel Stueckrad, Loren Nicholson, Don Barr and Francis Hynek.

Minutes of last meeting approved with motion by Thomas, seconded by Richard, all yes.

Financial report and bills. Motion by Richard, secon~ed by Thomas to approve. All yes.

Citizen discussion period: Don Barr mentioned that Kovalik's driveway created a water problem and suggested a culvert be placed at the driveway, Lois said water from Kovalik's driveway didn't effect her but it did come down to Barr's; Stueckrad stated there were several potholes on Munson Road. Barr questioned seal coating for year. Chairman said 2^nd seal would be done, Barr was wondering if it could be delayed but chairman said no. Barr suggested that ditching was needed and chairman said it was coming. Thomas said a complaint came in concerning Canadian thistles at Greg Petersons. Chairman will talk to Peterson. Lois said gravel came down into her yard from the town road, chairman will check it out.

Informational reports: Richard was contacted about Nelson road at David Straits concerning a larger culvert on Nelson Road and chairman said it had been ordered. Steinmetz said patrolman Arnie Hatfield has 6 days of vacation left, and would like to carry it over until this fall and board said no problem. Normally vacation must be used up by end of July. Tom White may be building cabin on Slagle road. Owner at Hallie Green's old house wants to be rezoned and clerk and zoning administrator is working on it.

Old business:

Comprehensive planning: Met June 10^th, finished up the town comprehensive planning maps and will be sent back to county. Virgil Thomas talked about 2ⁿ fire sign where more than one property is located on a driveway and town will be implementing it in the future. First three elements of comprehensive plan will be worked on at August meeting.

New business:

Assessment error on Beres and Smith property: Francis Hynek, county board supervisor, at meeting to discuss the problem. He said county treasurer told him that assessor Cecil Chapin made a mistake but clerk and chairman disputed this. Hynek said roll was corrected for 2007. Hynek said county treasurer and corporation counsel wants to blame assessor and clerk. Property took off Smith's, Smith needs to pay for $140.37, can't collect off Beres. Deeds have been corrected now. Clerk needs to make sure the assessment roll is correct for 2008. Motion by Richard, seconded by Thomas to bill Smith, all yes.

Photos shown on flood damage. All roads are now open, French Hill finished today. Went over roadwork needed. Gravel coming from Kraemers July 7^th¥

Town hall damage. Needs new furnace at a price of $1,700, chairman handed out list of what is needed at town hall. Brad has talked with Marcy West at the Reserve for continued usage of Reserve Center for meetings and even for election use.

d. Hiring an assessor. Motion to again hire Cecil Chapin by Thomas, 2^nd by Richard, all yes.

Any items for future meeting. Meeting will be held at Reserve July 16^th¥ Adjourned, motion by Thomas, 2^nd by Richard. Adjourned at 8:25 p.m.