TOWN OF STARK

Vernon County, Wisconsin

 

MINUTES OF MEETING

Wednesday, 18 August 2004

Stark Town Hall

 

Meeting was called to order at 7 p.m. by chairman Brad Steinmetz.  Present were board members Dwain Jeffers and Myron Richard and clerk Lonnie Muller. Treasurer Bonnie Potter arrived at 7:06 p. m.

 

Also in attendance were Tom McGee and Rich and Lois and Milonzyck.

 

Motion by Richard, seconded by Jeffers to approve minutes.  All yes.

 

Financial report and payment of bills was approved with a motion by Jeffers, seconded by Richard with the exception that only ½ of the Scott sealcoating bill be paid.

 

Citizen discussion period.  McGee mentioned that some road signs were still missing, the chairman will check on it.  They include signs on Harris and Bickel Rods.

 

Informational reports:

1. Results of bridge inspection – County does inspection, every 2 years, 6 bridges in town, chairman reported the bridges were all ok with some very minor problems. Mainly removing some trash.  Bridges on Thompson, Cornell, Zahm, Newburn, S. Jug Creek Road, and Tunnelville.
2. WTA TIF seminar – chairman reported how towns can use TIF districts.  He and clerk attended seminar in Madison.
3. Zoning – chairman handed out his proposed changes and suggestions where they can be inserted in the zoning booklet.
4. Picnic update – went well, 50 people, great musical program, will find out at annual meeting if residents want another picnic next year.  Is paid for out of money from selling of aluminum cans. Milonyzcks, Richard family and Lonnie and Gail Muller thanked for work on picnic.
5. FEMA updates – most work done and finishing up paperwork.  Not sure when money will be coming. Clerk meeting with FEMA worker tomorrow. Town will be responsible for 12.5% of the total cost. Estimated damages from $40,000 to $50,000.
6. Web page – clerk stated that the WEB page designer would be meeting with him to obtain more training.
7. WTA report – clerk reported on 2-day meeting at Wausau for state meeting and reported on legislative issues.
8. Election training – clerk reported that Anna Richard and Mae Fronk along with himself had attended the required training in Viroqua.

 

Old Business – none

 

New business –

1. Soil and water conservation flyover proposal – Motion by Jeffers, seconded by Richard to participate, which will happen next spring.  Estimated cost is $500 according to Joe Schmelz of the conservation department. All yes.

 

2. Ronnfeldt property – Motion by Richard, seconded by Jeffers to approve zoning change request for Joe and Joanne Ronnfeldt approved earlier by zoning board. All yes.

 

3. Stray dog issue – Chairman received letter, said towns under no legal opinion to pick up strays. Chairman feels should be brought up at annual meeting.

 

4. Town shop expansion possibilities – Chairman has been talking with co. highway chairman.

 

5. Employee issue regarding sick leave:  Motion by Richard, seconded by Jeffers to have clerk work with Jim Haugh regarding pay during his recuperation from heart surgery. All yes.

 

Motion by Jeffers, seconded by Richard to adjourn.  Adjourned 8:16 p.m.

 

Lonnie Muller

Town Clerk