REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING
January 12, 2009
7: 00 P.M.
LAKEWOOD TOWN HALL
This meeting was posted in the three usual places those being the Lakewood Town Hall, Lakewood Super Valu and the Timberwood Bank and published in the paper.
PRESENT: Tom Gryboski, Chairman, Tom Haberstein, Lee Spletter, Supervisor, Denise Jackett, Clerk and Virginia Nelson, Treasurer.
VISITORS: Roger Enderby, Rose Mary Enderby,, Loren Nelson, Scott VanLaanen, Ted Schuurmans, Marlene Sauriol, Betty Sellhausen, Ken Beyers.
Chairman Tom Gryboski called this meeting to order at 7:00 p.m..
Lee Spletter moved to accept the agenda, second by Tom Haberstein, all ayes motion carried.
Motion by Tom H. to accept the minutes of the December 8, 2008 Town Board Meeting. Seconded by Lee S., all ayes motion carried.
Treasurer�s Report: Given by Virginia Nelson and summarized in these minutes.
Checking Account Beginning Balance: $121,384.96
Receipts: $ 31,105.46
Total in Checking $ 152,490.42
Less Expenses: $ 77,865.28
Balance in Checking $ 74,625.14
Cemetery Account: $500.00
Tax Account: $1,220,707.10
Contingency Fund $135,806.78
Storm Water Account: $666.15
Motion to approve the Treasurer�s report by Tom H., seconded by Lee S., all ayes motion carried.
Plan Commission:
Plan Commission recommends
1. The Town speaks to the Fire Department on the ISO Rating and what the factors would be to bring down the rating.
2. The Town pays the remaining bills in the amount of $1539.99 to Robert E. Lee.
Ted S. reported the Plan Commission set-up a Sub-committee consisting of Gary Donaldson, Lee Spletter and Ted Schuurmans to evaluate the use of Town property as to placement of possible Town Hall, Fire station, etc.
Motion made by Lee S., to send a letter to the County to inform them that the petition has been denied by the Town. Second by Tom H.., all ayes motion carried.
Capitol Improvement Committee:
No Report
Lakewood Fire Department:
No one present. Denise made statement from Randy Jackett, acting Chief. Randy will take care of getting the information pertaining to ISO Rating. When he has the information it will be brought to the Town Board.
Town Hall Rental:
Paul Bunyan Snowmobile Club requests waiver of hall rental fee for January 24th and January 31st of 2009. Motion made by Lee S. to waive the fees for the rentals. Second by Tom H., all ayes motion carried.
Board, Clerk, Treasurer, Assessor Comments: Correspondence:
Virginia asked if the Town could list her Name as Treasurer in the phone book under the Town�s listing.
Lee S. made mention of the Snowplow accident.
Lee brought forth information on present expense and a possible new corporate plan for town employee & Fire Department cell phones.
Denise presented correspondence.
a. Sharon Flynn Letter referencing snow to be left on side of the roads for trails system.
1. Lee S. corresponded with a previous letter from Town Attorney and there was discussion. Tom G. felt leaving some hard packed snow on the road would be okay.
b. Peter Liptack, Town Assessor had presented a bill for his annual expenses, of which $606.00 is for sketches that are not on the Town Computer. There had been a past issue in 2007 which he had been paid for the sketches and the Town felt he should not have been paid. Asking the Board what they want to do with the bill.
c. Oconto County Land Use & Zoning letter referencing snow removal at Drop-off Facilities.
d. Division of Transportation letter referencing, 2009 General transportation Aids in amount of $205,227.75
e. Mike Paul hand delivered Denise a letter he had sent to Peter Liptack via certified mail.
The letter was not picked up after 3 weekly attempts by the postmaster. What should be done with it? Tom G. will deliver to Peter tomorrow.
Vouchers:
Motion was made by Lee S.., to approve the vouchers, seconded by Tom H.., all ayes motion carried.
Public Comment:
Marlene Sauriol on Mill Rate.
Lee S. stated it that in years past the equalized value was very close to the assessed value.
Ted S. asked if someone is going to change the mill rate why do they vote on it and if there was error, a new meeting should be held to explain it.
Next Meeting:
February 9, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.
Motion to adjourn by Lee S.., seconded by Tom H., all ayes motion carried, adjourned at 7:38 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Denise A. Jackett
Denise A. Jackett, Clerk
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