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

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

Date: January 12, 2016

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

Absent: None

Other’s Present: David Lucius, Road Crew; Karin Kozie & Erica Peterson, Lake Superior Sanctuary

Members of the Public Present: Dave Maki; Jayson Nohl, Bob Divine

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 December 8, 2015, Minutes, seconded by Nyara. Motion carried.

OLD BUSINESS

Update on US Fish & Wildlife Activities: Mike Mlynarek was not present.

Comprehensive Plan Update: Nohl gave a summary of Comprehensive Plan meetings and activities for 2015. Three requests were recommended and approved by the Town Board. The committee is learning about and may be addressing CAFO’s for the Comprehensive Plan. The committee thanked Dennis Pocernich for his presentations regarding CAFOs. Some work was done regarding screening and enhancements for the Bono Creek area are still being considered. The next meeting is scheduled for March 9, 2016.

Ondossagon Road Update: No new developments. Joan is still waiting to hear from Tom Toepfer regarding the TRID application. Pocernich suggested that Joan contact Kathleen Wendling regarding grant applications. Wendling and her husband have had great success in obtaining grant funds for the Town of Russell.

Snowplowing Update: All is going well. A refund will be sent to Jayson W. Nohl, as re-construction is hindering snowplowing at his second home.

NEW BUSINESS

Public Input: There was no public input.

NOAA National Marine Sanctuary: Erica Peterson and Karin Kozie were present to inform everyone about a possible NOAA National Marine Sanctuary for Lake Superior. A copy of a proposed resolution is attached to these Minutes for a better understanding of the designation. They requested that the Town Board consider creating a Resolution to support the designation, as intergovernmental cooperation is one of the criteria required by NOAA. After some consideration, the Board informed them that the Town of Barksdale will support the application. A formal resolution will be prepared for the February monthly meeting. Nyara invited Kozie and Peterson to do a presentation at the next WI Towns Association meeting on Monday, January 25, 2016, at the Pilsen Town Hall. They agreed to do so.

Appointment of 2016-2017 Election Workers: Divine presented the names of Election Officials recommended for appointment. A copy of the list is attached. Pocernich appointed each individual on the list as an Election Official, effective for 2016 and 2017.

Road Crew Necessities: Due to Duane Garz’s illness, the Board is considering hiring a replacement Road Foreman until he is able to resume his position. Lucius was asked if he’d be interested in the position. He indicated that he would be interested, under the condition that he receive health insurance and be paid an acceptable wage. Divine and Pocernich will do some research as to available health insurance plans, etc. The discussion will be resumed at next month’s monthly meeting.

Road Crew Report: Garz was not present due to illness. Lucius said things are running smoothly. He requested that the Board consider purchasing a new welder. Send samples in for the equipment and waiting for the results. The old pickup will be put up for sale and be on display at Fast Lane. The asking price is $19,000.

Clerk’s Report: Nothing new to report.

Chairman’s Report: Nothing new to report.

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

Next Meeting: The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 9, 2016, at 7:00 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 8:15 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,
Lynn M. Divine, Clerk