MONTHLY TOWN BOARD MINUTES
2016 DECEMBER 13
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Town of Barksdale Board Meeting

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

Date: Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at 7:00 p.m.

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

Absent: None.

Other’s Present: David Lucius, Mike Mlynarek, US Fish & Wildlife; Jayson Nohl, Comprehensive Plan Commission

Members of the Public Present: Dave Maki; Tom Sanders; Dale Johnston, James Pagac; Sharon Jolma

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 indicated that it was posted.

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

OLD BUSINESS

Update on US Fish & Wildlife Activities: Mike Mlynarek stated that a Toppo Survey was completed for the erosion of Whittlesey Creek by Paul Beeksma property. Ben Dufford and Travis Tulowitzky will come up with the design for the project.

A replacement for Tom Kerr has been selected. The replacement is Bridget Olson, who has lived in the area in the past. Her husband is originally from Washburn.

Comprehensive Plan Update: Jayson Nohl reported that the commission met the night prior to this meeting. A permit request was submitted by James Pagac to create a home-based business for his rental property near the intersection of US Highway 13 and Cherryville Road. After discussion regarding the pros and cons of such a request, the commission made a motion to disapprove the permit request because of said concerns. The motion carried. Mr. Pagac was agreeable to the decision.

Ondossagon Road Update: Joan has requested to know whether her services will still be needed for the Ondossagon Road Project now that the decision has been made to go with the TRID grant and not pursue FLAP grant funds. It was decided that she should continue to find other avenues of funding to assist with the project.

Snowplowing: Sharon Jolma introduced herself (and her fiancé) as a new resident to Barksdale. She inquired about the snowplowing procedures for Barksdale and requested to receive an application for service. Sanders will mail her the application. No late fee will be assessed.

NEW BUSINESS

Public Input: None.

Contrat for Ondossagon Road Project (MSA): Bretting reviewed some items for consideration regarding the contract with MSA. Overall, Corporation Council did not find anything daunting and does not have any major concerns regarding it. Pocernich will contact Jim Bollmann to go over the concerns. Bretting made a motion to have Pocernich sign the contract if all concerns have been addressed and resolved to the Town’s satisfaction, seconded by Nyara. Motion carried.

Approval of Server’s Licenses: Applications for Server’s Licenses were received by Kirsten N. McAuliffe and Nicole Swanson. Bretting made a motion to approve the Server’s Licenses for Kirsten N. McAuliffe and Nicole Swanson upon receipt of proof of taking the alcohol server’s course or a copy of a current server’s license from a different municipality, seconded by Nyara. Motion carried.

Road Crew Report: Lucius indicated that everything is ready for winter. Dale Johnston and Mike Whittley are assisting with the snowplowing.

Clerk’s Report: Divine took part in the Wisconsin Recall for Bayfield County. There were a few minor findings, but overall the recall effort went very smoothly and the end results for the election were the same.

Chairman’s Report: Nothing new to report.

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, January 10, 2017, at 7:00 p.m. The 2017 Caucus will be held first, with the regular business being conducted afterward.

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

Adjournment: There being no further business to discuss, the meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,
Lynn M. Divine, Clerk