MONTHLY TOWN BOARD MINUTES
2023 NOVEMBER 14
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Town of Barksdale Board Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, November 14, 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: Denise Bosak, Kitty Wilson
Call To Order: The meeting was called to order by Chairman Nyara at 6:43 p.m.
Verification of Posting: Truchon confirmed the meeting notice was posted at the Town Hall, Bono Creek and Lakeshore Drive and the Town Website.
Approval of Previous Month’s Minutes: Nohl made a motion to dispense with the reading of the October 10, 2023 minutes and to approve them as written, seconded by Bretting. Motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS
Comprehensive Plan update: Nothing new. The next meeting is scheduled to be on December 11, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.
Ondossagon Road discussion and possible action: Nothing New
Cozy Corner Road discussion and possible action: Bretting made a motion to accept the bid from A-1 Excavating Inc. in the amount of $1,129,453. Nohl seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Ondossagon School discussion and possible action: Treasurer received a call regarding the school and what is being done about it. As of right now the town can not do anything. It's currently listed as Ondossagon LLC and Justin Reto. Need to contact Mr. Reto and ask him to come to a board meeting to discuss the condition of the school and the mandates that need to be completed to make the property safe and respectable looking.
NEW BUSINESS:
Public input:
Kitty Wilson requested a speed limit sign on Wedal Road. She would like to see it at 35mph. The Board asked Dave to order speed limit signs for 45 miles per hour.
Enbridge/Todd Oschner regarding road maintenance reimbursement:
The Pumping Station on FR 241 owned by Enbridge that uses the road maintained by Pilsen and Barksdale should Invoice Enbridge for the cost of maintaining the road (such as snowplowing, etc). Todd Oschner recommended that it should be invoiced at the end of each year.
Adopt Budget:
Bretting made a motion to approve the proposed budget for 2024 as the actual budget for 2024, Nohl seconded. Motion carried.
Road Foreman’s Report:
Dave reported he is hauling rock and gravel to Forest Roads. Received the shoes for the Truck and Loader. Everything is going good.
Clerk’s Report: Xcel questioned if they need a permit for replacing poles. The board said that it is not required. Nothing further to report.
Chairman’s Report: Kathy Moore called Chairman Nyara regarding Brian Eids cows that keep getting out and is destroying her yard. Nothing further to report.
Treasurer’s Report: Report attached. WTA meeting on November 27 at 7:00 pm
Next Meeting: The next regular meeting date is December 12, 2023 at 7:00 p.m..
Approval of Bills: Jayson Nohl made a motion to approve the bills as presented, seconded by Chris Bretting. Motion carried.
Adjournment: There being no further business Chris Bretting made a motion to adjourn. Jayson Nohl seconded. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:29 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Angela M. Truchon, Clerk