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September 14, 2009 Regular Town Board Meeting

Regular Town Board Meeting
September 14, 2009

Janice Johnson called the meeting to order.  The Pledge of Allegiance
was recited.  Roll call was taken.  Janice Johnson (Chairperson),
Scott Khalar (Supervisor), Sherrie Craft (Supervisor), Rose Graves
(Treasurer) and Nora Anne Moss (Clerk) were all present.  The Clerk
verified that the meeting was published and posted.

Don Kronberg and Kathy Emons addressed the Board during the Public
Comment portion of the meeting.

S. Craft made a motion to approve the minutes as written with two
sentences regarding Todd having email communication regarding his
reinstatement as fire chief deleted.  S. Khalar seconded the motion
and motion carried.

Tom Stewart (County Representative) was in attendance and gave a
report on the budget cuts at the county level due to budget cuts at
the state level.

S. Craft made a motion to change the night of the Regular Town Board
Meetings to the second Tuesday of every month.  S. Khalar seconded the
motion and motion carried.

S. Khalar gave the Equipment and Roads report.  J. Johnson made a
motion to approve the Board applying for a grant from Firewise to
widen the roads where possible.  S. Craft seconded the motion and
motion carried.

S. Craft gave the Buildings, Ground and Recycling Report. Larry
Schaller gave the Constable’s Report of 1 dog call, 1 ATV nuisance
call.

Will Kiefer gave the Cemetery Report of no activity.  W, Kiefer also
gave the Comprehensive Plan Commission Report.  A Public Hearing on
the Comprehensive Plan will be held Thursday, October 29, 2009 at 7:00
p.m. at the Highland Town Hall.  An Open House/Review will be held
from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. for the public to look at the draft plan
prior to the Public Hearing.  The Plan commission has passed a
resolution that recommends the Town Board  adopt the Comprehensive
Plan.

Mike Ross gave the Fire Department’s Report due to Ron Cairns being
absent.  There was 1 river rescue, 1 vehicle roll over, 1 lift assist
and 1 medical call.   Discussion and action on the Fire Department By
Laws will be put on the October Agenda.  He would also like to discuss
using existing funds designated for the purchase of an ATV to be used
for painting of the new rescue van.  He introduced Gerald Nelson and
asked that he be considered to become a Fire Department Member.  This
will be put on the October Agenda as well. He also stated that the
fire truck has been slightly damaged while exiting the apparatus
floor.  Marvin Landreth repaired the truck at his own expense and
time.

Dawn Ross gave a report on the Grants and also on the recent state
audit report of the golf scramble and raffle that was being held at
the Gopher Hole.

S. Khalar made a motion to approve the request from Dawn Ross for
$19.21 for a Grant Writing Class.  S. Craft seconded the motion and
motion carried.  S. Khalar made a motion to approve the purchase of
ink cartridges for the fire department.  S. Craft seconded the motion
and motion carried.

S. Craft made a motion to approve the disbursement requests.  S.
Khalar seconded the motion and motion carried.

S. Khalar made a motion to approve the Treasurer’s Report as read.  S.
Craft seconded the motion and motion carried. 
	Beginning Balance:		  69,145.65
	Total Receipts:		253,533.59
	Total Disbursements:	203,661.35
	Ending Balance:		 119,017.89

S. Craft made a motion to put the old Fire Truck out on bids with the
stipulation that it cannot be used as an emergency service vehicle due
to FEMA regulations.  S. Khalar seconded the motion and motion
carried.  The old rescue van will also be put out for bids with all
bids due for both vehicles prior to the next Regular Town Board
Meeting.

There will be a Town Board Budget Workshop Meeting to be held
Thursday, October 15, 2009 at 6:30 p.m. at the Town Hall.

The next Regular Town Board Meeting will be held Tuesday, October 13,
2009 at 7:00 p.m. at the Highland Town Hall.

S. Craft made a motion to adjourn the meeting.  S. Khalar seconded the
motion and motion carried.  Meeting was adjourned.

Respectfully submitted by,



Nora Anne Moss
Town Clerk

Also present:  Jim Kotera, Steve Kelsey, Andy Moss, Tina Blaine, Don
Kronberg, Will Kiefer, Doreen Schaller, Marvin Landreth, Larry
Schaller, George Kornstad, Sue Ann Bruce, Lester Johnson, Karen
Sandmon, Carol Farrell, Mike Ross, Dawn Ross

Archive

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December 13, 2011 Regular Town Board Meeting

November 17, 2011 Public Budget Hearing

November 17, 2011 Special Town Board Meeting

November 17, 2011 Special Town Meeting of the Electors

November 14, 2011 Special Town Board Meeting

November 8, 2011 Regular Town Board Meeting

October 25, 2011 Budget Workshop

October 20, 2011 Budget Workshop

October 11, 2011 Regular Town Board Meeting

October 4, 2011 Driveway Inspections