MONTHLY TOWN BOARD MINUTES
2023 MARCH 14
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Town of Barksdale Board Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, March 14, 2023
Barksdale Town Hall
29025 East Ondossagon Rd., Ashland, WI 54806
Present: John Nyara; Chris Bretting; Jayson Nohl; Angela Truchon
Absent: Susan Sanders
Other’s Present: David Lucius
Members of the Public Present: John McCue, Fred Brocher, Dennis Pocernich, Ron Pagac
Call To Order: The meeting was called to order by Chairman Nyara at 7:05 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 February 14, 2023 minutes and to approve them as written, seconded by Nohl. Motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS
Comprehensive Plan Update:
Jayson reported that they received a permit for an Airbnb on the Lakeshore. Comp Plan recommends to approve. Their next meeting will be held on March 13, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.
Grants Update:
Skating Rink: John reported that we should be receiving the grant money and that everything has been turned in.
Ondossagon Road:
Received an email from Atty Lindsey regarding the project and apologized for the lack of response.
Update on Town Zoning:
The advisory referendum will be on the spring ballot.
NEW BUSINESS:
Public Input:
John McCue questioned the referendum explained to him why the town is looking to move away from the County Zoning. He also asked if a 45 mile per hour sign could be put up on Range and the Board Approved the recommendation. J. Nohl made a motion to approve this and C. Bretting seconded. Motion Carried.
Dennis Pocernich and Fred Brocker made a suggestion to discontinue plowing in the town.
Road Foreman’s Report:
Dave reported that the A frame on 1 ton broke, the grader through a code on the 237 – Ted is coming tomorrow to fix the grader. The Hydraulic oil was gone and the cylinder is bent on the loader. The shoe on the loader broke parts should be here tomorrow. Basically been fixing equipment and plowing. He also said will probably use all the salt/sand.
Clerk’s Report:
Clerk reported that she received the quote on another express vote. Chris made a motion to approve and Jayson seconded. Motion carried. Nothing further.
Chairman’s Report:
Chairmain reported he received a call from Norvado’s attorney in Madison regarding permits and he told them to call zoning. Chairman had nothing further.
Treasurer’s Report:
Treasurer’s report is attached.
Next Meeting:
The next regular meeting date is April 11 following the Annual Meeting.
Approval of Bills:
Nohl made a motion to approve the bills as presented, seconded by Bretting Motion carried.
Adjournment:
Bretting made a motion to adjourn at 9:15 p.m., Nohl seconded. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Angela M Truchon, Clerk