MONTHLY TOWN BOARD MINUTES
2024 NOVEMBER 12
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MONTHLY TOWN BOARD MINUTES
2024 NOVEMBER 12
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Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Barksdale Town Hall
29025 East Ondossagon Rd., Ashland, WI 54806
Present: John Nyara, Chris Bretting, Angela Truchon, Susan Sanders, Jayson Nohl
Absent: None
Other’s Present: David Lucius
Members of the Public Present: Theresa Margetta, Dave Reto, Al Kirschbaum
Call To Order: The meeting was called to order by Chairman Nyara at 7:04 p.m.
Verification of Posting: Clerk Truchon confirmed the meeting notice was posted at the Town Hall, Lakeshore Drive, and the Town Website.
Approval of Previous Month’s Minutes: Bretting made a motion to dispense with the reading of the October 8, 2024 minutes and to approve them as written, seconded by Nohl. Motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS
Comprehensive Plan update: Jayson reported that the quarterly meeting will be held on December 9, 2024 and a public hearing will be held on December 10, 2024 to amend the current map to reflect the Gary Harvey property as Ag instead of Commercial. They will have the books reprinted and updated as well.
Cozy Corner Road discussion and possible action: The road has been finished and just needs final approval. They will stripe next year. See suggested putting up corner signs by Miley’s on the corner as it is very hard to see at night.
Cozy Corner Road Funding: No new payments have been made. Waiting for final estimate.
Ondossagon Road: Nothing new
Ondossagon School: Dave Reto said that he had a meeting with the county, C&S Design and other participants regarding the School and he also stated that new grants will not come out until May of 2025.
Bono Creek: State has the $30,000 for blacktop until May of next year Chris is talking with Linda Coleman and will have her look over an ordinance for Bono Creek. There was a suggestion regarding possibly setting up a Harbor Commission.
NEW BUSINESS:
Public input: None
Fred Brocher asked about an application for his rental on Suhan Road. Sue said that yes he can get an application.
Discussion and Possible Action on Purchase of Tires: Bretting made a motion to purchase tires for the Dump Truck from Zifko Tire for $2179.44 and for the 1 Ton from Frenchies for $1443.96, Nohl seconded, Motion Carried
Septic Tank Repair: The septic tank for the shop is failing and needs to be replaced. Bretting made a motion to accept Cady Plumbing’s bid for $7300.00 to put in a new septic tank, Nohl seconded, Motion Carried
Road Foreman’s Report: Dave looked at Lutkie Road culverts. One is 4’ x 100’ and he said it is rotted but he has seen worse. A liner would be 36” and 2‘ deep. The culverts on Lakeshore are 42” pipes . Everything else is ready for winter.
Clerks Report: Nothing new
Chairman’s Report: Nothing new
Treasurer’s Report: See attached report.
Next Meeting: The next regular meeting date is December 10, 2024 immediately following the public hearing.
Approval of Bills: Nohl made a motion to approve the bills as presented, seconded by Bretting, Motion carried.
Adjournment: There being no further business Nohl made a motion to adjourn Bretting seconded. Motion carried Meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by Angela M. Truchon, Clerk