Regular Town Board Meeting – August 8, 2007
The regular Town Board meeting of August 8, 2007 was called to order by Chairman Ed Coffen at 7:00 p.m. in the Raymond F. Sloan Community Center.
All notices were posted according to the open meeting law and the media was notified.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chairman Ed Coffen.
Present: Chairman Ed Coffen, supervisors Jack Dunbar and Rick Mazurczak, Treasurer Linda Kay Houghton-Bowen and Clerk Patricia Christy.
Motion by Coffen, sec’d by Dunbar to approve the agenda of August 8, 2007. Motion carried.
Citizen Input – Jon Matz expressed his concerns regarding the Cemetery Commission. Mr. Coffen explained that as far as he can tell right now it is a Committee because right now there is not an ordinance adopting it as a commission because one was not adopted in 1970. The current Board is going to fix a mistake that was not made back then creating a cemetery board. Gladys Bauer asked about the trailer that was put in her neighborhood. The spoke with Oneida County Zoning and the people received a letter from zoning. The people replied that it will be gone in 2 weeks. Zoning will be out there to inspect on that day to inspect it and make sure it is gone.
Motion by Coffen, sec’d by Mazurczak to accept the minutes as written of July 11 and 24, 2007. Motion carried.
Motion by Dunbar, sec’d by Mazurczak to approve the payment of checks 10932 – 10965 and payroll checks 1610 – 1634 for a total of $34,353.00. Motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report – Linda Kay Houghton-Bowen said during the month of July we had income of 37,837.39 and expensed of 35,234.65 for a balance of 767,521.00. General checking 1476.24, Special Checking 146,104.27, CD 111,625.37, General Pool Fund 230817.10, Truck Replacement 96089.22, Building Additions 80,351.00, Machinery replacement 63577.53, Fire apparatus (tanker 35000.00, Tax Escrow account 705.36, Children’s Halloween fund 711.17, Children’s Christmas Fund 1063.74 for a total of 767,521.00. Income received from the following: Interest 2398.20, Driveway Permits 150.00, Hall Rentals 500.00, Hall Deposits 400.00, Operator License 25.00 Flea Market Permit 165.00, State if W, 4758.73, Gen. Highway aids 28537.22, John Deere credit 521.41, Oneida County 381.83. Motion by Coffen, sec’d by Dunbar to accept the Treasurer’s report. Motion carried.
Custodian Report – Louise reported that they cut the grass. The hall was rented on July 28 for a Band/dance, July 21 for a wedding and for Boaters safety on July 30 and 31st and there were no problems. Steve Whipple borrowed tables and chairs and returned them in good shape. Tap Enterprises will be holding their annual tool sale on August 10th. The light was changed in front of the Community building. The regular scheduled maintenance was also completed.
Road Department- Greg Kuckkahn reported that they graded roads whenever possible. Cold patch used since the last meeting to date was 15,700 lbs. Rocks were removed from the road bed on Bluebird West and gravel used on Bluebird west was 582 yards. They cut trees and removed rocks from the road bed on Swallow Rd. and also 140 yards of gravel was used. The crew is now working on Alva Lake road removing rocks from the road bed and cutting trees.
Information Booth – Elaine McCarthy reported that they had 320 visitors in July and at this time last year they had 290 visitors. She cut bids for the sign and they range from 1700.00 to 4000.00.
Fire Department – Doug Rehm that they had 3 calls in July. The parts have been ordered for the dry hydrant and the State Camp. Dry hydrant will be installed at the Legion Camp. They have 2 new members to the fire dept. It is up to the Town Chairman on who takes the NIMS training. There is training at the county Aug. 2 and Sept. 5 and this can also be done on the internet. Ed will give the board members information on NIMS.
Parks – Pat Wingo said they had their meeting on Aug.7. Launch fees are down about $1000.00. The Town crew put in the curb going to the boat landing. The flagpole was put in at Bearfoot Park. The pole cost $666.00 and
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they received a grant for $500.00. On the boat landing grant they have not met for our Federal portion but we are going to be getting it. For rental of the pavilion they get $100.00 for Town Taxpayers and $150.00 for non-residents. They have been discussing saving some money at Rainbow by setting up a system where the players chalk their own lines and do their own dragging. They discussed possibly having a concession stand at Rainbow. They are looking into grants for Bearfoot Park and Rainbow Park. The DOT is going to put some signs up for the Boat Landing on Hwy 47. They discussed for their budget for 08 that maybe they should put in some sort of replacement fund for major purchases. Discussed about buying the Church property and turning it into a park. Palm Electric said that they have 3 phase electric right there at Rainbow park and they would save money by
having them replaced. They were instructed to get something in there budget for the lights, and we will see what can be done for next year. They have been spending about $300.00 for each snowshoe game. If there money is gone at the end of the year we will cover what they can’t up to the 3600.00. The Board will put the Parks Commission budget on a future agenda. Pat Wingo will give us the fee schedule for the parks in writing.
County Representative – No report
Wilderness Rest Cemetery - Bev Fagan said they will have a meeting and get an ordinance together and bring it
to the board. Two trees were donated to the cemetery by Customer’s Choice.
Beautification – Bev Fagan stated that they would be having a meeting on August 22. A resignation letter was read from Trudy Miller. Motion by Coffen, sec’d by Mazurczak to accept the resignation of Trudy Miller. Motion carried. Motion by Coffen, sec’d by Dunbar to place an ad in the paper for someone to serve on the Beautification Committee. Motion carried.
Website Committee – Rick Mazurczak said they had a meeting last week and they adjusted the home page to make it more users friendly. The government section is up and running and they will be getting the clubs and organization on. They meet the 1st Wednesday of September.
Plan Commission – Steve Forrest said they had a meeting on July 19. Plan Commission members are contacting other towns to see who they are using to help them with the planning. They will be having a presentation at their next meeting which is August 16. We will have to provide funds for the Plan Commission. This will be put on the Special Meeting agenda.
Computer for the Website, Plan Commission and Parks Commission – The computer is now in the Peterson Room. The Parks Commission is using it but is having trouble with the printer. The Chairman will get a different printer hooked up for the Commissions.
Fall Harvest Festival – Motion by Coffen, sec’d by Mazurczak to approve the use of the Streets etc. for Fall Harvest Festival which will be held September 22, 2007. Motion carried.
Correspondence – The Clerk read a letter from the State regarding the State match for the LOSA Program.
This will be put on the Special Town Board Meeting agenda.
At 8:30 p.m. motion by Coffen, sec’d by Dun bar to adjourn. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Patricia Christy