MONTHLY TOWN BOARD MINUTES
2016 APRIL 12
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Town of Barksdale Board Meeting

Barksdale Town Hall
29025 East Ondossagon Rd.
Ashland, WI 54806

Date: April 12, 2016

Present: Dennis Pocernich, John Nyara; Chris Bretting; Lynn Divine; Susan Sanders

Absent: None

Other’s Present: David Lucius, Road Crew; Mike Mlynarek, US Fish & Wildlife

Members of the Public Present: Dave Maki; Jayson Nohl, Bob Divine; Susan Jacobson; Chad Abel; Dale Johnston; Tony Zordan; Ann & Scott Kranz

Call To Order: The meeting was called to order by Chairman Pocernich at 7:00 p.m.

Verification of Posting and Publishing: Pocernich verified that the meeting notice was published. Divine verified that the meeting notice was posted.

Approval of Previous Month’s Minutes: Bretting made a motion to dispense with reading the March 8, 2016, Minutes, seconded by Nyara. Motion carried.

OLD BUSINESS

Update on US Fish & Wildlife Activities: Mike Mlynarek stated that he is still catching up on work from being gone for his back surgery. Applications for the YCC Crew are due in by this coming Friday. A crew leader position was accepted by an applicant, but then the applicant declined. They will be offering the position to a young man who attends the University of WI, Stevens Point.

The bridge on Cherryville by the gauging station could use rock on the west side. It will require large rock. We will have to check with the DNR whether a permit is needed or not. There is also old guard rail that needs to be removed by the Long Bridge. Lucius will see to that.

Comprehensive Plan Update: Jacobson reported that the commission met on April 4th to review a request from Ann and Scott Kranz to rezone a portion of their property on Nolander Road. This will be discussed further in New Business.

Ondossagon Road Update: Nothing new to report.

NEW BUSINESS

Public Input: There was no public input.

Request to Change the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map: Jacobson indicated that a request was made to change a parcel of land on Nolander Road, owned by Ann and Scott Kranz, be changed from Ag1 to Commercial Use. The reason for the change is to alow the Kranzs to construct a Bar and Grill business. The Comprehensive Plan Commission is requesting to hold a Public Hearing regarding the request. Bretting made a motion to hold a Public Hearing regarding the request to change the zoning on a parcel of land owned by Ann and Scott Kranz from Ag1 to Commercial, seconded by Nyara. Motion carried. A hearing will be planned for Monday, May 16, 2016 at 7:00 p.m.

Request to Assist Land Owner with Erosion Control: Chad Abel presented a request to conduct erosion control on a portion of his land located along Bono Creek. A copy of the project and the cost of the work involved is included in these Minutes. After much discussion, the Board informed Mr. Abel that the Town cannot get involved in a private land owner’s project of this nature. The funds received by the Town are for the roads and bridges that affect all landowners of the Town.

Damage to Former Chevrolet Pickup: Tony Zordan was present to discuss the damages to the former Chevrolet pickup he purchased from the Town. While plowing at C. G. Brettings, the frame broke in half. Mr. Zordan is requesting money for the damages. There is a company in Duluth that does these repairs and quoted a price of between $1,500 and $2,000. After some discussion, Bretting made a motion to pay Tony Zordan $2,000 dollars for the repair of the damages, with the understanding that no further repairs of any kind will be offered in the future. Nyara seconded the motion. Motion carried.

Road Crew Report: Lucius said the crew is doing a lot of patching. The necessary signs for the Wickstrom Bridge have been taken care of. There have also been tonnage signs placed on three driveways. Things are going well.

Clerk’s Report: Divine indicated that the April election had record breaking attendance. There were 361 ballots cast, 13 of those were absentee ballots.

Chairman’s Report: Pocernich said everything has been quiet. There are four new members to the County Board.

Treasurer’s Report: Sanders provided the monthly report. A copy is attached to these Minutes.

Next Meeting: The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 10, 2016, at 7:00 p.m.

At 8:14, Pocernich made a motion to adjourn and go into Executive Session, seconded by Bretting. Motion Carried.

Pocernich called the meeting back to order at 8:45 p.m.

Expenditures: The expenditures were reviewed and checks approved and signed. Pocernich made a motion to accept the expenditures as presented, seconded by Bretting. Motion carried.

Adjournment: There being no further business to discuss, the meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,
Lynn M. Divine, Clerk