Town of Stark

 

Minutes of meeting

 

Wednesday, October 18, 2006

 

 

 

Meeting called to order by town chairman Brad Steinmetz at 7:50 p.m.

 

Meeting was delayed due to Open Book that began at 4 p.m. and continued to 9:30 p.m.  All elected officials present and besides Steinmetz included board members Dwain Jeffers and Myron Richard, treasurer Bonnie Potter and clerk Lonnie Muller.

 

 Guests present were David Wright, Tom McGee, Don Barr, Lois and Rich Milonczyk, Jim Harris, Doug Elmer and Mike Bonner.

 

 Verification of proper posting verified.  Posting at the town hall, La Farge State Bank, La Farge post office and bulletin board at BergumÕs Food Mart.

 

 Motion by Richard, 2nd by Jeffers to move David Wright up on agendas right after approval of minutes.  All yes.

 

 Motion by Jeffers, 2nd by Richard to approve minutes of last meeting with one change where it says, ÒReport of two new garages,Ó add, Òbeing builtÓ.  All yes.

 

 Motion by Richard, 2nd by Jeffers to approve financial report and payment of bills with exception of billing from fire department that did not include any addresses or any information about the event billed for.  All yes.

 

 Next on the agenda was David Wright, moved up from Old Business.  Wright explained the new coverageÕs and the board dropped the Towing option and Pollution Liability and retained Use of volunteer and employee autos, increase for underinsured, and increase in medical expense.  Wright estimated the final yearly cost would be $8,457 and due by November 12th.

 

 Citizen discussion period: Doug Elmer was only speaker.  Felt that David WrightÕs insurance company was too expensive.  Explained that towns get special rates and that this company was lowest on bids.  Elmer Satisfied.

 

 

 

Informational reports:

 

a. Steinmetz explained comprehensive planning grant that is being applied for. 5 municipalities are working together to apply for grant and are Stark, La Farge, Webster, Union, and Forest. Marcy West of Kickapoo

 

Reserve and Aaron Miller of Organic Valley are writing the grant. Grant request is for $30,000 and then matching money required which hopefully will come from the Nuzum fund. Another meeting is set for 5 p.m. on Monday, October 23rd at the Reserve. Grant request must be in to state by November 1, 2006.  Village of La Farge will handle grant with Delores Sandmire doing the work.

 

b. Status of new truck: Jim talked with Universal, no dump box available until November and truck probably not ready until after first of year.

 

c. Steinmetz gave report on his attendance at Vernon County Economic Development Association meeting. 66 in attendance. Brian Rude spoke. Group broke into smaller groups. Association could be in business full time by February, county to donate office and maybe pay part of the wages.

 

d. Results of meeting with Ambulance Association. New ambulance coming in 2007, towns share is $8,000. Delivery July 1st. Present 1997 ambulance will be sold for $20,000.

 

e. Results of annual meeting with Rural Fire Association: Fire department plans to purchase new truck in 2008 at a cost of $300,000. StarkÕs portion would be $60,000, maybe set up over a 10-year payment schedule. This yearÕs Stark assessment will be $6,388.88.

 

 

 

Old Business

 

a. David Wright had been moved up.

 

b. Options for old truck:  1990 truck.  Truck Center will take oil pan off and then do pressure test to see where leak is occurring. May need to replace cylinder sleeve. May be able to repair for $1,200. To rent a truck would be $60-$80 a day.

 

c.   Fall clean up day:  set for Saturday, Oct 21st, half price for items.

 

d.   Assessment update and payment of assessor: Open book being held tonight, Board of Review will open on October 26th and then immediately close to a later date. May have to wait to pay assessor due to no funds available until November 20th.

 

e.   Update on BabbÕs cabin:  Letter received indicating work is complete, BabbÕs have paid for road damage. Chairman said two new houses planned for Stark next year, one on Slayback Road, and at Joan KentÕs.

 

f. Nothing new on fire department billing for search and rescue.

 

 

 

New business:

 

a. Motion by Jeffers, 2nd by Richard to adopt livestock siting ordinance. All yes on roll call vote.  Motion by Richard, 2nd by Jeffers to adopt non-property owner request for zoning board meeting, all yes on roll call vote. Motion by Jeffers, 2nd by Richard to adopt zoning fee change of $100 to $200 for request for zoning meeting.  All yes on roll call vote.

 

b. Adding members to Comprehensive Planning Committee. Chairman would like 7 members, now has five. Volunteers welcome.

 

c. Brenda Kratzer is retiring end of December as recycling manager; Koletta Steinmetz will take the position at that time.

 

   At this time the board decided to forego items d, e, and f. and have another meeting on Wednesday, October 25th starting at 7 p.m.

 

 Motion by Richard, 2nd by Jeffers to adjourn, all yes.  Adjourned at 9:15 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

Lonnie Muller

 

Clerk, town of Stark