MONTHLY TOWN BOARD MINUTES
2023 JUNE 13
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Board Meeting Oct. 14:
MONTHLY TOWN BOARD MINUTES
2023 JUNE 13
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Tuesday, June 13, 2023
Barksdale Town Hall
29025 East Ondossagon Rd., Ashland, WI 54806
Present: John Nyara; Chris Bretting; Jayson Nohl; Angela Truchon, Susan Sanders
Absent: None
Other’s Present: David Lucius
Members of the Public Present: Paul Beeksma, Bernice Carter, Denise Bosak, and Al Kirschbaum
Call To Order: The meeting was called to order by Chairman 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 the reading of the May 9, 2023 minutes and to approve them as written, seconded by Nohl. Motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS
Comprehensive Plan Update:
Meeting was held on June 5 at 6:00 pm. There was a permit from Brad Dryer which the committee suggested the board approve. The committee approved the maps for the county comprehensive plan. Lynn has maps and brought back to county. Next meeting will be held on September 12 at 6:00 pm.
Ondossagon Road:
Chris called attorney Lindsey twice and heard nothing from attorney Lindsey.
Update on Town Zoning:
An open house prior to tonight’s board meeting regarding the zoning had a good turnout. Most of the attendees had good questions regarding why we would change and if it was really in the town’s best interest. The board feels that we should have another meeting and put it on referendum again to get a better inquiry of the town’s feeling as the 1st referendum vote was almost 50-50.
NEW BUSINESS:
Public Input:
Denise Bosak asked what was going on with the Ondossagon Road. Board explained the situation to her. Denise said she would like to be more involved in the town and the meetings. She noticed the shoulder is uneven on the Ondossagon and is concerned if someone hit it it could be a hazard. The board explained we are trying to work with an attorney to get things fixed on the road.
Sue said she received information from Mark Abeles-Allison regarding the grant that the Town of Cable received. If school is condemned, we can have the owners take responsibility to either board up or tear down. Should invite owners to the meeting to discuss this.
Brad Dryer Permit: The Comprehensive Planning Committee recommended to the Board that this permit be approved per the specifications of the town plan. Jayson made a motion to approve the permit and Chris seconded the motion. The board voted unanimously to approve the permit.
Fred Brocker again said that he talked to Norvado and had an installer come and was told if he signs up now he would get the price of $60 per month for life just for the Internet package.
Road Foreman’s Report:
Dave said that we desperately need rain. Chris asked about the possibility of getting calcium chloride. Dave said he would get a price on a load. Ordered the culverts for Mashlan Road - he said that the county will reimburse for half. The Fish and Wildlife is looking into a culvert by Tom and Sue’s house. Talked to the Forestry regarding FR 238 and have to wait to do anything on this road as they are looking for artifacts from an old homestead. Will call to get crack sealing bids. Dave will also call the DOT regarding Bono Creek road and rip rap and will try to get a meeting with them. He said he also changed the battery in the CAT, cleaned the drains and fixed the power washer.
Clerk’s Report:
Clerk reported that she received a letter regarding bridge assistance and gave the information to the board. Nothing further to report.
Chairman’s Report:
Chairman requested the board look at appropriating money from the road maintenance account to the culverts of $3128 for the additional monies needed for the culverts. Chris made a motion to allocate this money from roads to culverts and Jayson seconded. Motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report:
We received the $5000 infrastructure grant from the County for the skating rink. Treasurer’s report is attached.
Next Meeting:
The next regular meeting date is July 11, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.
Approval of Bills:
Nohl made a motion to approve the bills as presented, seconded by Bretting. Motion carried.
Closed Session:
Board went into closed session at 9:20pm and adjourned out of closed session at 9:43 p.m.
Adjournment:
There being no further business Jayson made a motion to adjourn Chris seconded. Motion carried Meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m..
Respectfully submitted,
Angela M. Truchon, Clerk