MONTHLY TOWN BOARD MINUTES
2021 JULY 13
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10/28 Annual Budget Meeting:
MONTHLY TOWN BOARD MINUTES
2021 JULY 13
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Barksdale Town Hall
29025 East Ondossagon Rd.
Ashland, WI 54806
Date: July 13, 2021
Present: John Nyara; Chris Bretting; Jayson Nohl: Angela Truchon; Susan Sanders
Absent: None
Other’s Present: David Lucius, Road Foreman
Members of the Public Present: Thomas Parr
Call To Order: The meeting was called to order by Supervisor Nyara at 7:00 p.m.
Verification of Posting: Truchon confirmed the meeting notice was posted.
Approval of Previous Month’s Minutes: Bretting made a motion to dispense with reading of the June 8, 2021, Minutes and to approve them as written, seconded by Nohl. Motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS
Comprehensive Plan Update: Jayson reported that they reviewed the permits for Sherry and Arquette/Hanson and recommended approval.
Grant Updates: The State has and increase in the LRF Funds, and we should watch for updates. On August 4th at 10:00 there is a 1-hour seminar on the LFRF Grant updates. John said he may attend virtually. No proposals yet on the cozy corner road project.
Pierce Road: No action yet.
Public Nuisance Ordinance: It was reported that there have been some kayaks being launched at Bono Creek landing but there have not seem to be any complaints or issues at this time. Need some signage regarding no parking and angle parking.
Xcel Line: The easements for the xcel project were taken care of and signed. We received $500 for each easement (2). The temporary line should be taken down hopefully next summer or fall.
NEW BUSINESS:
Public Input: Chris Bretting reported that the Lake Superior Byways received national recognition and the ribbon cutting will be September 15, 2021, at the Visitor Center.
Permit Reviews:
Mike/Kim Sherry: The board reviewed the permit for special use for a vacation rental. Nohl made a motion to approve the permit and Bretting Seconded the motion. Motion Carried
Robert Arquette/Nancy Hanson: The board reviewed the permit for a special use permit for shoreland grading. Nohl made a motion to approve the permit and Bretting seconded the motion. Motion Carried
There was discussion regarding room tax for vacation rentals in the town and it was suggested to check with the WTA to find out more information.
Liquor License Renewal: There was an application from SLAM LLC dba Sparky’s Bar and Grill to renew their Liquor License and also renew 8 operators licenses for 3 years. Bretting made a motion to approve the liquor license and operator’s license’s, Nohl seconded. Motion Carried.
Ondossagon Road Warranty: Luppino was previously contacted, and we were told that the marked areas would be fixed. Attorney Lindsey was contacted and asked to send a letter to Luppino regarding the warranty work that was needed. The Board feels the engineer MSA and Luppino are both at fault for the inferior work and that letters from the attorney should be sent to both.
Land Transfer to Parr: Discussion to transfer the land to Mr. Parr was discussed with Bretting wanting a lifetime easement to the Bayfield County Snowmobile Alliance (as the trail runs directly through that piece) as a condition of the land being transferred to Mr. Parr. Mr. Parr said that he would like to see the wording before it is finalized but would be willing to take with easement. Bretting made a motion to transfer land with the condition of a permanent easement to the BCSA. Nohl Seconded. Motion Carried. Bretting will talk to the Snowmobile club about easement wording and Nyara will talk to the Bayfield County Clerk regarding the transfer paperwork.
Forklift Purchase: Dave purchased the forklift and gave the town the option to buy it from him for the $1000 he paid. Bretting made a motion to approve the purchase and reimburse Dave the $1000, Nohl seconded. Motion Carried.
Road Foreman’s Report and Discussion of Road Inspection: Lucius stated that everything is going well. He has been out in the Baron’s grading roads, and he needs some rock for out there. Will get more cold mix. Nothing else to report
Clerk’s Report: Needs John to sign forms to get access to the WRS ETF site and also needs to have John sign the letter for the SAM account administration change and have the letter notified. Meagan was doing a report on public artesian wells in the area and the clerk was informed that Barksdale had none. Clerk questioned a bill to APG for $98.50 and was told this was for BASW. Clerk asked if the board would still like to have the insurance agent attend the meeting as he did not respond to attend this one and they said they were ok with the insurance and to get the old tractor off the policy.
Chairman’s Report: John reported that the town picnic would be held this year on September 11, 2021, from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the town hall. We will make signs to post and also post in the paper.
Treasurer’s Report: Sue reported that the next WTA meeting would be on July 26, 2021 at the Moquah town hall at 7:00. Treasurer’s report is attached.
Next Meeting: The next meeting date is August 10, 2021, at 7:00 at the Barksdale Town Hall.
Approval of Bills: Nohl made a motion to approve the bills as presented, seconded by Bretting. Motion carried.
Adjournment: There being no further business to conduct, the meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Angela M Truchon, Clerk