Board Meeting Minutes: May 11, 2022

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Meeting was called to order with the pledge of allegiance at 7 pm at the town hall. In attendance were Chairman Corey Leis, Supervisor 1 Wally Hemmersbach, Supervisor 2 Fred Brandt, Clerk Sandy Schweiger, Treasurer Jan Clark, Patrolman Scott Sanders and numerous guests. 

Mr. Brandt made a motion to approve the April minutes with an addition regarding the ARPA report, 2nd by Mr. Hemmersbach; all ayes, motion carried. Mr. Hemmersbach made a motion, 2nd by Mr. Leis to accept the financial report; all aye, motion carried. Mr. Brandt made a motion, 2nd by Mr. Leis, to approve transfers of $240 from savings to checking and $22,400 from money management to checking; all ayes, motion carried. Mr. Leis made a motion, 2nd by Mr. Brandt, to pay the bills; all ayes, motion carried. 

During public comment, Joe Giles inquired about terms of loan for Irish Ridge project; Mr. Leis noted a request was made for the voluntary “buggy tax” to be applied to this project. Doug Ewing asked whether the chairman had seconded the motion to pulverize Irish Ridge when supervisor. Lori Schmitz asked if traffic would be detoured. Carla Leppert asked about the engineer’s report which will not be available until next month. 

Mr. Brandt is working with a designer for the new website which will have enhanced features. He requested resolutions from 2018-2022 and noted the zoning ordinance had an error message. Site should be available next month. 

Mr. Brandt suggested the ARPA funds could be better utilized on projects other than new HVAC for the town hall due to the complex federal procurement guidelines. Mr. Hemmersbach made a motion, 2nd by Mr. Brandt, to postpone the HVAC issue; all ayes, motion carried. 

Bids will be published for the Clinton Ridge TRIP project. The project covers 1 mile from TWP 57 to Lovstad Road; the surface will be pulverized, 6” base laid and then seal-coated. Approximate cost is $158,000; bids will be requested by June 7, 2022. Mr. Brandt made a motion, 2nd by Mr. Leis, to approve TRIP project for Clinton Ridge Road; all ayes, motion carried. Mr. Leis made a motion, 2nd by Mr. Brandt, to obtain a $200,000 line of credit; all ayes, motion carried. 

Mr. Leis contacted two banks regarding a 2-year line of credit for the Irish Ridge project. The Bank of Cashton offered 2.9% interest on $1,249,700, non-revolving no penalty. Farmer’s State Bank offered 2.73% on $1,250,00 with no fees or penalties. Mr. Hemmersbach made a motion, 2nd by Mr. Brandt, to accept Framer’s State Bank line of credit; all ayes., motion carried. Mr. Leis requested the minutes for Carol Jeffries at the bank in Hillsboro. 

Since an error was found on the recall petitions, the certificate of sufficiency was rescinded and no recall election will be held. 

Spring Clean-up is scheduled for Saturday from 9am to 3 pm. 

Board of Review will be held next Tuesday from 1-3 pm at the Town Hall. 

Mr. Hemmersbach found a replacement mower for $4,500 which can be tested prior to purchase. Mr. Leis made a motion, 2nd by Mr. Brandt, to test Eric Wang’s mower; all ayes, motion carried. 

Mr. Sanders indicated Scott’s Construction would be starting in Hillsboro working west and hopefully seal-coating will occur in two weeks. Preparatory work is nearly completed. 

Mr. Leis suggested exploring alternatives for the dumpsters at the Recycle Center. One possibility is Big Hook which could provide a 40-yard enclosed dumpster. 

At 7:40 pm, Mr. Leis made a motion to adjourn, 2nd by Mr. Brandt; all ayes, motion carried.