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April 20, 2005 Annual Meeting Minutes
TOWN OF MILTON
ANNUAL MEETING
April 20, 2005
Chairperson Haeuser called the meeting to order at the Milton Town Hall at 8:00 p.m. with all board members present. Also present were 13 community members as well as outgoing clerk, Keith Greshik.
2004 Annual Meeting Minutes: Outgoing Clerk Keith Greshik read the meetings from the 2004 Annual Meeting. Mike Patzner moved to approve the minutes as presented, with a second from Paul Duellman (motion passed).
Annual Report Approval: Chairperson Haeuser asked for comments regarding the Annual Report handed out at the meeting and received none. Bob Platteter moved to approve the report, with a second from Diane Bagniewski (motion passed).
Liquor License Fees: Discussion was held on whether to raise the liquor license fee. Motion to leave fees the same was made by Rich Bagniewski with Warren Bechly seconding (motion passed).
Official Newspaper: Jim Patzner moved to keep the C-FC Recorder as the official newspaper and Eugene Bagniewski seconded the motion (motion passed).
Borrowing Money: Rich Bagniewski moved to allow the Township to borrow money and Bob Platteter seconded the motion (motion passed)
Legal Counsel: Discussion was held regarding allowing the board to choose legal counsel without locking into one attorney. Mike Patzner moved to allow township to hire whatever legal counsel it wanted to and Bob Platteter seconded the motion (motion passed)
Old Business: Discussion was had on the following old business:
• Lover’s Lane: The Board had meeting at Lover’s Lane with the Dept of Natural Resources. Chairperson Haeuser read a letter from the Department of Natural Resources regarding cost of keeping road open.
• Snowplowing Contract: We now have 10 year contract with Paul Duellman with graduated increases in costs.
• Brush Dumping in Sleepy Hollow: Chairperson Haeuser advised that location is getting full and the board will be considering closing it.
• Toilet: Chairperson Haeuser brought up the possibility of purchasing a self-contained toilet for the town hall. Darryl Schmitt said cost was approximately $1,100.00.
• Posting of Monthly Meeting: There will now be posting of meetings and agenda at the Town Hall; by Clerk Engel’s home and by another location near the park.
• Assessor: We have a new assessor this year, Eric Kleven from Strum.
• Elections: In the future, everyone must be registered to vote and we will be getting voting machines.
• New Fire/Water Truck: We are supposed to be raising $10,000 for new firetruck; which is ½ the cost of a truck.
• Road Work: There is no scheduled roadwork this year. Canada Ridge Road was supposed to be done next year but Haney Road may have to be attended to first.
• B&N Crossing: Clerk Engel will be setting up a meeting with B&N officials. Warren Bechly is concerned about the lack of signage on a road near Indian Creek. Paul Duellman will inspect and order new signs, if needed.
• Re-Assessment: The Assessor says that we’re good for three years regarding a re-assessment. There is a new law that will affect some with forestland adjacent to fields.
• Ernst Plat: The new Ernst development has been approved but there are some delays and issues with the required inspections of new homes.
Motion to adjourn by Bob Platteter; second by Karen Bagniewski (motion passed).
Thank you to Keith Greshik for his years of service and a belated thank you to Warren Bechly for his past years of service.
Meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
Submitted by Kalene Engel, Town Clerk
Archive:
January 18, 2012 Town Board Meeting
December 21, 2011 Town Board Meeting
November 16, 2011 Town Board Meeting
November 16, 2011 Budget Meeting and Special Town Meeting RE: Tax Levy
October 19, 2011 Town Board Meeting
September 21, 2011 Town Board Meeting
August 17, 2011 Town Board Meeting
July 20, 2011 Town Board Meeting
June 15, 2011 Town Board Meeting
May 18, 2011 Town Board Meeting