MONTHLY TOWN BOARD MINUTES
2023 OCTOBER 10
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Town of Barksdale Board Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Barksdale Town Hall
29025 East Ondossagon Rd., Ashland, WI 54806
Present: John Nyara; Chris Bretting; Jayson Nohl; Angela Truchon, Susan Sanders
Absent:
Other’s Present: David Lucius
Members of the Public Present: Dr. John McCue, Dale Johnson, Mike Pagac, Fred Brocher, Keith Olson
Call To Order: The meeting was called to order by Chairman Nyara at 7:02 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: Bretting made a motion to dispense with the reading of the September 12, 2023 minutes and to approve them as written, seconded by Nohl. 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: Cooper Engineering got the bids out, we received 7 bids. Received call from Cooper Engineering to read bids. The bids read as follows:
• A1 Excavating $1,129,453.00
• Northern Interstate $1,194,155.00
• James Peterson & Sons $1,203,359.06
• McCabe Construction $1,231,150.00
• Olson Brothers $1,276,653.51
• Ashland Sand & Gravel $1,439,766.05
• Ritola Construction $ 1,521,445.80
The Board has decided to table the bid award until the November 14 meeting. Cooper Engineering has a start date of around June 1, 2024 with a completion date of August 31, 2024.
Ondossagon School discussion and possible action: Nothing new.
Nuisance Order discussion and possible action: Chris talked to Mark Pope and he suggested that the board talk to the state and try to get them to turn the Bono Creek Property over to the Town so the Town has more authority to do things there. The kayaks aren’t the only issue down there. Parking becomes an issue as well in the summertime.
NEW BUSINESS:
Public Input:
• Fred Brocher questioned snowplow application system and said he did not get one. Treasurer gave him an application. He also questioned the minutes on the website. Clerk informed him they get sent to the website when she emails them to the board. There is also no law that states that minutes need to be on a website.
Discussion and possible action on applying for L-RIP grant funding for Asphalt paving on East Engoe Road:
LRIP is not getting money to townships fairly. A pilot program for a committee of township members was formed and Jayson is on this committee. The program allows for the grant money to 50% of the project. Currently we are 4th on the list for the Engoe Road Project that we submitted an application for, Washburn is 5th on the list. This money would not be available until 2025. Another project to look into is AGRIP for agricultural areas and they pay 90-10.
Discussion and possible action on Ditching on Range Road:
Sue said that they are having a new culvert put in and Ritola suggested that there be ditching done as well, the flow of the water has created its own ditch path and is starting to back up by her house. Ritola said he would give a quote for 100 feet up from the new culvert and 150 feet down from the new culvert. (Culvert is the responsibility of the homeowner.) Board Members will look at the situation. Chris Bretting made a motion to go forward with what needs to be done, Jayson Nohl seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Approval of Servers Permit for Topside Tavern:
Chris Bretting made a motion to approve the servers permit for Jessica Hilgendorf, Jayson Nohl seconded the motion. Motion Carried
Road Foreman’s Report:
Dave reported that Tom has been brushing roads. He bought a new tire for the Tractor, but Peter said that he would buy the tire back if we ended up buying new tires for the Tractor in Spring. Has put the rock and gravel from money that will be reimbursed from the Forest Service out on the Forest Roads.
Clerk’s Report: Clerk asked Board if we would donate to the CWD adopt a dumpster again this year for the $150.00. Chris Bretting made a motion to approve the payment for $150.00 and Jayson Nohl seconded. Motion carried.
Chairman’s Report: Nothing new
Treasurer’s Report: Report attached
Next Meeting: The next regular meeting date is November 14,2023 following the budget hearing.
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 9:08 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Angela M. Truchon, Clerk