REGULAR BOARD MEETING- SEPTEMBER 13, 2010
Chairman Fahey called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM. Present: Fahey, Gundlach, Zweifel, C. Christen and 5 residents.
Minutes approved, motion Zweifel/ Gundlach
Treasurer report- balance at the end of August was $172,193.17, motion to approve Gundlach/ Zweifel
Announcements-
Assessor Galhouse would like to meet with the board to discuss the necessary storage of the assessment cards at the Exeter office.
The Belleville, Exeter, Montrose Fire District meeting is scheduled for September 27, 2010.
Citizen Input-
Stacy Heller inquired as to when the salt shed would be complete. Chairman Fahey stated that the forms are to be delivered in two weeks and the construction and paving would follow.
Committee updates-
Supervisor Gundlach reported on the successful Exeter Park Open House. Once again it was a perfect day and was attended by over 200 people. The duck races were very popular and over $2,000 worth of door prizes were given away. Chairman Fahey requested that a thank you and follow up article be put together by Park Committee Chair Deb Broge as soon as possible for publication.
New Business-
Sunset Ridge Road residents Mark Romich and Carla Wolf were present to discuss the recommendations by Town Attorney Jeff Clark in regards to the acceptance of Sunset Ridge road as a town road. The board had made the motion to not accept the road at the September board meeting. Chairman Fahey asked if the board would consider a variance accepting the slope of the road, Gundlach/ no, Zweifel/ no, Fahey/ no. After discussion of the decision by the board and the concerns of the residents of the road, the conclusion was that the residents would enter into a long term contract with the town for the maintenance and snowplowing of the road with the same terms that are in the contract now.
Motion to meet and discuss the extension of the long-term agreement was made- motion Gundlach/ Zweifel. Roll call vote- Gundlach/yes, Zweifel/yes, Fahey/yes.
New Glarus EMS contract- the clerk presented the 2011 contract for service from New Glarus EMS. The contract is for coverage of 62 people at $17.35 per person. Motion to approve the contract, Zweifel/ Gundlach.
Phone service-Charter Internet has provided a quote to add phone service to the Internet contract. The clerk discussed the need for a separate line for the fax machine and the addition of voice mail. It would be an update to the current system. Chairman Fahey instructed the clerk to make any necessary changes to upgrade the current phone service.
Landmark Fuel contract- the clerk presented the contract from Landmark for LP fuel. The board approved the secure pay option with 20% down and pay as you go billing at $1.68/gal. Motion Gundlach/ Zweifel.
Bills- approved to be paid with a motion from Zweifel/ Gundlach.
Adjournment- Gundlach/ Zweifel. Meeting adjourned at 9:10 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Candee J. Christen, Clerk