MONTHLY TOWN BOARD MINUTES
2017 JUNE 13
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Town of Barksdale Board Meeting

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

Date: June 13, 2017

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

Absent: John Nyara

Other’s Present: David Lucius, Mike Mlynarek, US Fish & Wildlife; Mark Sivula, Angelo Lupino Construction

Members of the Public Present: Dale Johnston and Albert Buss

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

Verification of Posting and Publishing: Divine indicated that it was posted; Lucius verified that it was published.

Approval of Previous Month’s Minutes: Bretting made a motion to dispense with reading the May 9, 2017, Minutes, seconded by Nyara. Motion carried.

OLD BUSINESS

Update on US Fish & Wildlife Activities: Mike Mlynarek indicated that the youth crew began work on Monday, June 12^th. They will be working on the stream restroration at the Tenney, Divine and Kacisnsky properties. Due to the storms last year, work was not able to be done and must be completed this year. He is very pleased with this year’s crew leader. Mike will check to see what kind of funds may be available for the mitigation at the Wickstrom and Beeksma properties.

Comprehensive Plan Update: Nothing new to report. The Committee is scheduled to meet on Monday, June 19, 2017, at 6:00 p.m. There are no known permit requests pending.

Grant Update: Nothing new to report.

NEW BUSINESS:

Public Input: Bretting brought a proposal from Arnie Mackey Construction for replacing the hall roof. This item will be placed on the July agenda. Bretting will also check into what pricing can be obtained for a dock at Bono Creek.

Sanders was approached by the Lumberg family to have an official sign placed on the road that goes through family property off of Cherryville Road. Lucius will order a sign.

Gravel Bids: Bids were received from Bob Olson and Company and K. V. Tech. They were as follows:

KV Tech $18.50 per yard with same price quoted for entire season

Bob Olson $17.85 per yard with same price quoted for entire season

Pocernich made a motion to accept the gravel bid from Bob Olson & Company, in the amount of $17.85 per yard, seconded by Bretting. Motion carried. Lucius will contact Bob Olson and Divine will write a letter to K V Tech regarding the results of the bids.

Renewal of Class B Combination Liquor License for SLAM, LLC: An application was received by Ann and Scott Kranz for SLAM, LLC for renewal of a Combination Class B Liquor License for the business known as Sparky’s Bar and Grill. Bretting made a motion to approve the renewal of the Class B Liquor License for SLAM, LLC, seconded by Pocernich. Motion carried.

Renewal of Class B Combination Liquor License for Topside Tavern, LLC: An application was received by Amy Hall for Topside Tavern, LLC for renewal of a Combination Class B Liquor License for the business known as Topside Tavern. Bretting made a motion to approve the renewal of the Class B Liquor License for Topside Tavern, LLC, seconded by Pocernich. Motion carried.

Approval of Operator’s Permits: Divine indicated that there were questions regarding the renewal of Operator’s Licenses per State law. In researching the topic it was learned that the municipality has the final say on when permits need to be renewed. It must be within two years. However, the municipality may choose to be more strict with their requirements. The Board reiterated that the Town of Barksdale requires the licenses to be renewed on an annual basis. Bretting made a motion that all Operator’s license applications may be approved and renewed if the applications and proof of server’s training courses are received by Divine prior to July 1, 2017. The motion was seconded by Pocernich. Motion carried.

Renewal of Assessor Contract: Divine presented the latest contract for assessing services from Nordquist Appraisal. The contract is for the 2020 Board of Review. After reviewing the

contract, Pocernich made a motion to approve the Contract for Assessment Services presented by Nordquist Appraisal, seconded by Bretting. Motion carried.

Ondossagon Road Update and Possible New Business: Mark Sivula was present to give an update on the construction project. Pocernich asked that they give a breakdown of the costs for the large culverts that will be going in, as the town can apply for county bridge aids for that part of the project. Mark indicated that they will need to breakdown the aggregate that is being taken out of the former road bed. Pocernich will see what kind of permitting will be required for crushing the rock.

Road Crew Report: Lucius indicated that the mowing operations are beginning. He is also assisting the Ondossagon Road construction crew with their questions and progress.

Clerk’s Report: Nothing new to report.

Chairman’s Report: Nothing new to report.

Treasurer’s Report: Sanders provided the construction loan documents for review and signatures. A copy of the regular monthly report is attached.

Next Meeting: The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 11, 2017 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 9:00 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,
Lynn M. Divine, Clerk