Town of Stark

Wednesday, December 17, 2008

 

Guests:  Lois and Richard Milonczyk, Linda Thomas, Koletta Steinmetz, Tom McGee

 

All elected officials present

 

Pledge of Allegiance

 

Meeting opened at 7:00 p.m. by chairman Brad Steinmetz

 

Verification of meeting:  Postings made as indicated in agenda.

 

Approval of previous minutes by Thomas seconded by Richard, all yes. Approved.

 

Approval of financial report and bills by Steinmetz with exception of Scotts and Vernon Co. highway dept, seconded by Thomas.  All yes, Motion passed.

 

Citizen discussion period: None

 

Informational reports: Thomas said truck could be subject to bacteria in fuel, he had talked to Nottestad at Zzip Stop about it.  Thomas did say there was ice in tank but that this was normal in the wintertime.  Chairman received letter for highway funding.  Chairman reported on a meeting on Dec. 8^th on a working lands workshop at Wisconsin Dells put on by the Wisconsin Towns Association.

 

Old business:

1. Flood damage:  No money yet from FEMA.
2. Town hall status: Chairman met at La Farge village hall and talked about plan with Klemme and Klemme was meeting with state in a few days. Another meeting was held at Reserve and building was discussed and an individual from Gays Mills felt it is feasible with grant funding. 
3. Ho-Chunk-Chairman met with 3 reps from Ho-Chunk nation week before last.  Chairman disappointed with outcome as Ho-Chunk had no interest in paying the town an PILT money.  Reps from Whitestown had also been at meeting.  Chairman is looking at some sort of PILT from a different idea.
4. Comprehensive meeting went very well, over 35 people, which was held this past Saturday. Will start the process of writing the plan. Meeting tomorrow at Reserve regarding a Nuzum Grant request, will have a phone hookup with Steve Ventura at the UW-Madison.

 

New business:

1. Caucus will be 21 January 2008
2. Stark poll workers:  Motion by Thomas, seconded by Steinmetz.  All yes, approved. Anna Richard, Mae Fronk, Sharon Leatherberry,. Don Barr, Gail Muller, Lois Milonczyk, Linda Thomas, Barbara Cunningham, Delores Haugh.
3. VEDA donation: Chairman mentioned that VEDA could write grants.  He suggested a $500 donation with money coming from FEMA administration payment. Motion by Richard, 2^nd by Thomas but payment to be made after first of year.  All yes.

 

Discussion:  Treasurer asked about getting paid for using company computer.  She suggested $50 to be paid to Tom Kotten. Motion by Steinmetz, 2^nd by Thomas. All yes.

 

Agenda items for next meeting: District WTA meeting.

 

Motion to adjourn by Richard, seconded by Thomas, all yes.  Adjourned 7:45 p.m.

 

 

Lonnie Muller, clerk