August 8 2016 Wilson Town Board Meeting

The regular monthly meeting of the Wilson Town Board held on August 8 2016 at the town hall was called to order by Chairman Leon Bowman at 7:00 p.m.

Present were Chairman Leon Bowman, Supervisors Tony Chelmowski, David DeLano, Ernie Culp and Shelby Kammerer Clerk Robin Jandt, Treasurer Karen Haedtke, Zoning Administrator Paul Siebenaler and Fire Chief Paul Douglas.

Others Present: List is attached.

Leon Bowman called the meeting to order.

The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.

The agenda was approved by T.Chelmowski and seconded by E.Culp. All approved.

The amended minutes from July 11 2016 were moved by T.Chelmowski and seconded by E.Culp All approved.

The bills totaling $ 33,616.27 were approved by T.Chelmowski and seconded by S.Kammerer . All approved.

An update on the plow truck was given by T.Chelmowski. A gentleman from Savage Mn. will come down and take a look at ours and will meet with Tony and Dave Ledebuhr. T.Chelmowski commented that it will cost between $70,000.00 and $80,000.00 to purchase a used one.

Spraying of roads is done. Brushing has started but will take a while because there is a lot to do.

L.Bowman has talked to Reed’s Tree Service and they are behind because of storms but will get to the tree before school starts. T.Chelmowski and D.Delano will meet with David Kramer on Upper Blackberry Road on August 19th. A discussion took place on Blackberry Road, blacktopping was discussed. T.Chelmowski and D.DeLano both commented that we would not have money for that this year but will get David Kramer’s opinion on it.

There is a camper on Valley View Drive. T.Chelmowski has talked to the guy. A discussion took place and it was decided that we should probably let him know parking it for a day or two is no big deal but it should not be longer then that. T.Chelmowski will let him know.

Spring Brook culvert is getting worse. T.Chelmowski will talk to David Kramer on it.

The budget was discussed and it is still looking good. CTAS is being worked on.

First Student Bus Company has no short buses available for parking so they will not be parking a bus at the Fire hall.

P.Douglas reported that the bypass for Echodale Road is in. The new keys have been handed out and P.Douglas has a list of people that have them.

The district meeting is coming up on August 11th. E.Culp said that he could attend it. T.Chelmowski made a motion to send Ernie and D.DeLano seconded. All approved.

R.Jandt reported that the Election polls open tomorrow at 7:00 a.m. we will set up after the meeting tonight.

We will be having the new feedlot officer attend one of our upcoming meetings. So we should discuss some questions we should ask her. Here are a few things we would like answered. Who determines the animal units for feed lots? Fee’s for variances, It seems like we our getting double charged. There is the Township fee and then the County fee. Who determines these fees? How many counties have the same restrictions as Winona County and where do the restrictions come from? R.Jandt will contact her.

The town hall position was discussed. Arlene Jandt would be interested in doing it. She is close and it would be very convenient. It would consist of upkeep and rental. S.Kammerer made a motion to hire Arlene Jandt and D.DeLano seconded. All approved. L.Bowman would like to see R.Jandt, S.Kammerer and D.DeLano work together on the calendar. Arlene and Lisa will get together and transfer everything over.

P.Siebenaler commented that the new zoning ordinance will be printed and he will exchange them for our old books.

P.Douglas commented that the security cameras have been installed.

K.Hadtke asked if we were going to hang some of the pictures back up that had came down?

D.DeLano brought up the town hall floor. Dave had seen some commercial paint that was pretty responsible. A discussion took place on the floor. S.Kammerer would like to see some sprucing up done.

D.DeLano was impressed by the new Zoning Administrator Eric Evenson. He was very prompt on following up with things. R.Jandt will send a email out thanking him and put in care of Ken Fritz the County Administrator, Marcia Ward. The opt out resolution for the granny pods was discussed. P.Siebenaler will revise a resolution. D.DeLano made a motion to opt out of the granny pods and E.Culp seconded. All approved.

Garbage dumpster was discussed. The dumpster is overflowing it has not been picked up. R.Jandt will contact Waste Management. S.Kammerer will look into other companies and we will discuss it next month.

The bank note is paid off.

R.Jandt had received a letter on possible Ag Star grants but P.Douglas commented that we were not eligible for it this year.

E.Culp would like to make sure Ryan on the Fire Dept gets thanked for all of his volunteer time working on security cameras.

With no other business T.Chelmowski made a motion to adjourn at 8:50 and D.DeLano seconded. All approved.