2023_11_21 Minutes
TOWN OF HANSEN MEETING MINUTES
Paul Goldberg , Chairperson * Pamela Martinson, Treasurer * Diane Kohls, Clerk * Wayne Brock, Supervisor * Dan Madsen, Supervisor
November 21, 2023
These minutes are in draft form and have not been approved by the Hansen Town Board. They will be brought before the board for approval at the next meeting.
Board Members in Attendance: Paul Goldberg, Pamela Martinson, Wayne Brock, Diane Kohls and Dan Madsen
Board Members Excused: None
Others in Attendance: Tim Miller, Robert Cline, and Chris Ferkey
PUBLIC BUDGET HEARING AND SPECIAL MEETING OF TOWN OF ELECTORS
Call to Order: Chairman, Paul Goldberg, called the meeting to order at 7:07 p.m.
Approval of 2024 Budget: A motion was made by Robert Cline, seconded by Chris Ferkey, to approve the 2024 Budget. Motion carried.
Adopt 2023 Tax Levy and Approve Highway Expenditures: A motion was made by Chris Ferkey, seconded by Robert Cline, to adopt the 2023 Tax Levy of $193,700 and approve the 2024 Highway Expenditures of $209,089. Motion carried.
Adjourn meetings: A motion was made by Robert Cline, seconded by Chris Ferkey, to adjourn the budget hearing and special meeting. Motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 7:11 p.m.
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
Call to Order: Chairman, Paul Goldberg, called the meeting to order at 7:11 p.m.
Approval of Clerks Minutes: The minutes from the October 10, 2023 meeting were read. A motion was made by Wayne, seconded by Dan, to approve the minutes. Motion carried.
Expenditures and Treasurer Reports: A motion was made by Wayne, seconded by Dan, to approve the expenditures and Treasurer reports. Motion carried.
Correspondence: MFL Cutting Notice, Wood County letter requesting information about our trucks, BNI # for Mary DeByle, Paul received a call from the sheriff about wild dogs killing some sheep, and the board decided to sign the SWCHS contract.
Road and Maintenance Concerns/Tree Trimming: Fire numbers were replaced. The bus stop signs are up, but haven’t received a bill from the county yet. Joe DeRuiter is our new snow plow driver. Paul picked up some tires and buckets from the ditches. Paul will dispose of these items and save his receipts. Haas Tree Care gave the Town a bid to remove the trees that are hanging in the right of way. The board will table this until next month.
Approve letter that gets mailed with taxes: Changes need to be made about garbage and recycling. Diane will make those changes and get it over to Pam and Paul to make sure nothing is missed.
Curbside Pick up: A motion was made by Wayne, seconded by Dan, to accept Waste Management’s proposal for garbage as it was $18.20 per pick up per month with a fuel surcharge over $5 per gallon. Motion Carried. There will be 287 pick ups starting in 2024.
Snowplow Agreements: Snow plow agreements with Town of Seneca, Town of Sigel, and Town of Wood were signed by the board for 2023-2024. Diane will email them to the towns.
Pay current bills: A motion was made by Wayne, seconded by Dan, to pay the current bills. Motion carried.
Old Business: None
New Business: None
Public Input: Chris Ferkey gave Paul a copy of solar power ordinance that the Village of Vesper is considering adopting.
Next agenda items: Utility Ordinance, 2% Fire Dues, Insurance Review, Appoint poll workers, Haas Tree Care bid
Next meeting date: December 12, 2023 @ 7:00 p.m.
Adjournment: A motion was made by Dan, seconded by Wayne, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned by Chairman, Paul Goldberg, at 8:45 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted by Diane Kohls, Clerk, Town of Hansen
