2023_12_12 Minutes

TOWN OF HANSEN MEETING MINUTES

Paul Goldberg, Chairperson * Pamela Martinson, Treasurer * Diane Kohls, Clerk

* Wayne Brock, Supervisor * Daniel Madsen, Supervisor

 December 12, 2023

Board Members in Attendance:  Paul Goldberg, Pamela Martinson, Wayne Brock, Dan Madsen, and Diane Kohls

Board Members Excused:  None

Others in Attendance:  Ralph Hamel, Bob Cline, Chris Ferkey and Dennis Dederich

Call to Order:  Chairman, Paul Goldberg, called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.

2% Fire Dues:  Dennis from the Vesper Volunteer Fire Department came to explain fire dues.  The 2% fire dues are collected from all of the fire insurance premiums in that area.  The money is collected and dispersed to the municipalities to be given to the area fire departments.

Approval of Clerks Minutes:   The minutes from the November 21, 2023 meeting were read.  A motion was made by Dan, seconded by Wayne, 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:  Paul received a call from a resident about a dog, he referred them to the humane society.  Enbridge finally fixed the tiling on a residents property.  Received some more cutting notices for MFL’s.  BOR training is on February 17 and Paul, Dan, and Wayne will attend.

Road and Maintenance Concerns/Tree Trimming:  Wayne will get in touch with the owner of the land that has trees hanging over the road.  The town needs permission to have the tree cut.  Tabling the tree trimming decision until next meeting. 

Insurance Review:  The board reviewed the insurance policy.  There were questions so Diane will contact our agent to get answers.

Appoint Poll Workers for 2024 & 2025:  A motion was made by Dan, seconded by Wayne, to approve Karen McCarthy, Elaine VanErt, and Susan Bach as our poll workers.  Motion carried.  There is another person interested so Diane will contact her to see if she would like to be appointed.

Utility Ordinance:  The board decided to not pursue one at this time.  If in the future it becomes a problem then the board will revisit if they want to create an ordinance.

Pay current bills:  A motion was made by Dan, seconded by Wayne, to pay the current bills.  Motion carried. 

Old Business:  Need to move money to the contingency account for this year.  A motion was made by Wayne, seconded by Dan, to move $30,000 from the savings account to the contingency acccount.  Motion carried. 

New Business:  Paul received a quote from Lang Electric for $1475 to install new lights at the town hall.  A motion was made by Wayne, seconded by Dan, to approve the bid.  Motion carried. 

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Public Input:  Ralph Hamel wanted to know why we get our blades for the plow from Hilco.  He said they are usually more expensive.  He was wondering if they would be cheaper if we got them from the county.  We will keep that in mind for next year.

Next agenda items:  Haas Tree Care, Appoint another poll worker

Next meeting date:  January 9, 2024 @ 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 8:30 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted by Diane Kohls, Clerk, Town of Hansen