TOWN OF STARK, VERNON COUNTY, WI

 

WEDNESDAY, 17 May, 2006

 

STARK TOWN HALL

 

http://tn.stark.wi.gov

 

 

 

Meeting called to order by town chairman Brad Steinmetz at 7:20 p.m. at conclusion of adjourned Board of Review. All elected officials present: Dwain Jeffers and Myron Richard of the town board, treasurer Bonnie Potter and clerk Lonnie Muller.

 

 

 

Guests present were Doug Elmer, Bruce Tosch, Bob Van Every, Linda Thomas, Don Barr, Tom McGee, Earl Nelson, Otis Williams, Danny Green and son, Eldon Leatherberry, Orland Steinmetz, and Don Potter.

 

 

 

Verification of proper posting of meeting was confirmed.

 

 

 

Motion by Jeffers, seconded by Richard to approve last month's minutes.

 

 

 

Motion by Richard, seconded by Jeffers to approve financial report and payment of bills. It was mentioned that a culvert at the town shop that KRMB ordered is no longer needed by them and that the town will take it back. Clerk will check to see if KRMB ever paid for it.

 

 

 

Citizen discussion period: Robert Van Every complained about Danny Green's dogs barking excessively and inquired if the town had a dog kennel ordinance.. Steinmetz said town has no zoning requirements for kennels. Van Every said Green had 12 dogs. Green stated he has a kennel license. Green said he was doing all he could to keep the dogs from barking.

 

 

 

Informational reports: Steinmetz sent in TRIP grant papers to Vernon County highway department for Wolfe and Nelson Road, and stated we would be reimbursed $16,723.94. Steinmetz asked that an invoice be sent to the Ho-Chunks in lieu of PILT. Steinmetz plans to attend zoning meeting at Black River Falls and will get the application back to the clerk. Myron Richard spoke about the WTA meeting at Viroqua. The clerk mentioned that a radio grant had been sent in to Vernon County Emergency Management.

 

 

 

Old Business:

 

Motion by Richard, 2nd by Jeffers to approve and sign franchise agreement with Vernon Telephone.

 

 

 

New Business:

 

a. Zoning board appointment: Steinmetz nominated Jon Zahm for a term on the town zoning board. Motion by Richard and seconded by Jeffers to table until next meeting. Passed 2-1 with Steinmetz voting no.

 

 

 

b. Meeting with tax assessor: All questions were answered at Open Book meeting.

 

 

 

c. Curb and gutter at town hall: The village of La Farge asked that Stark pay for 200 feet of curb and gutter on Gold Street. Motion by Richard, seconded by Jeffers to not pay for curb and gutter. All yes.

 

 

 

d. Truck bids: Only 1 bid received, that being from the La Farge Truck Center. Bid price was $52,777.49. Motion by Richard, 2nd by Jeffers to accept bid.

 

 

 

e. Motion by Jeffers, seconded by Richard to sign Memorandum of Understanding with Vernon County regarding payment for handicap voting machines. All yes.

 

 

 

Motion to adjourn by Richard, seconded by Jeffers. Adjourned 8:25 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

Lonnie Muller, clerk