Town of Stark board meeting minutes

Wednesday, January 21, 2009

Held at the Kickapoo Reserve Visitors Center

 

Pledge of Allegiance undertaken

 

Meeting opened at 7:28 p.m. by chairman Brad Steinmetz

 

All elected officials present.  Chairman Brad Steinmetz, supervisors Myron Richard and Virgil Thomas Jr, clerk Lonnie Muller and treasurer Bonnie Potter.

 

Guests present were Koletta Steinmetz, Rich and Lois Milonczyk, Gary Leatherberry, Rick and Zell Spry, Don Barr, Gail Muller, and Dale Parker.

 

Verification of posting was verified

 

Correction of minutes for last name for Koletta Steinmetz, says Thomas on minutes.

Motion by Thomas, seconded by Richard  to approve minutes with name change,  All yes.

 

Motion to accept reconciliation statement by treasurer, motion by Richard, 2^nd by Thomas to accept.  All yes.

 

Motion to pay bills including $20,000 to Scott Construction, 2^nd by Thomas.  All yes.

 

Citizen discussion period.  Koletta said Lois will work for her on the last Sat. in January at recycling center.

 

Info:  truck accident report, assessment report from clerk. Myron asked about bad fuel in tank and if we were going to get anything back. Chairman said Visitors Center had been reserved for elections

 

Old business:

a. Flood damage update/FEMA payment updates = Nothing received, chairman was at meeting at Soldiers Grove and no one had received anything, he contacted FeingoldÕs office and also Kapanke and Nerison will be checking on it.

b. Municipal building – meeting in Soldiers Grove had an individual (Greg) from MRPC told the group that federal Economic Development office in Chicago had received $60 million to be used for flood damage and could be used for a combined Stark/La Farge municipal office. Dale Klemme said he would write up a proposal and it was to arrive in Chicago office today. Community could pay 75% unless other factors could bring it up to 100%.  Could leverage the 25% with flood buyout.

c. Comprehensive planning update – Met in early January and took items from Dec public meeting and went through the list to determine which ones should be comprehensive planning issues. 3 elements will be written up by next meeting in Feb.  A money grant request has been sent to Prof. Steve Ventura for $15,000 from Nuzum Fund to be divided up between 4 towns.  Next meeting is 1^st Tuesday in Feb. the 3^rd at 7:30 p.m. at Visitors Center. Chairman indicated to clerk that another $500 could be requested from Nuzum fund.

 

New business:

1. Ho-Chunk proposal for PILT. La Farge Fire Dept and Ambulance squad has agreement with Ho-Chunk at present time and Atty Stittleburg did this.  Chairman reported that Marcy West got note today from state DOA concerning PILT and new gaming contract says that nation starting May 1, 2010 to make annual payment of $1,000 to each county for each acre of land owned by the nation. 1,200 acres in trust in Vernon County, meaning $1.2 million a year. Chairman wants ok to continue working with Ho-Chunk, through an agreement drawn up by Stittleburg for $400 and see how the $1.2 million could be divided up.  Motion by Thomas, 2^nd by Richard to hire Stittleburg to draft agreement between Stark and Ho-Chunk nation for land held in trust.  All yes.  Passes.
2. Flood damage invoices for Rogers, Indian, and Lisney roads. Chairman read letter from Bureau of Indian Affairs concerning possible contribution to obtain additional funds for repairing roads.  Chairman will apply for it.
3. WTA district meeting: Feb 28 at La Crosse or Reedsburg on the 7^th.  Will go to Feb 28^th at La Crosse at Fox Hollow.  Will leave at 7:45 p.m. on a Saturday.

 

Next meeting agenda;  gravel and seal coat bids, paying more of Scott bill.

 

Motion to adjourn by Thomas, seconded by Richard.  Adjourned 8:15 p.m.

 

 

Lonnie Muller, clerk