Chairman Darrel Fehr called the meeting to order on December 11, 2023 at 7:00 pm. The supervisors present
were Matt Borofka and Kale Clements. Other officers present: Vicki Freeberg-clerk and Jan Thorson –treasurer.
See attached list for delegation present
Recitation of Pledge of Allegiance by delegation present.
Certification of proper posting for the scheduled town board meeting: The notice for the December 11, 2023 board meeting was duly posted in the 3 designated places within the Town of Cooks Valley on December 8, 2023.
Public Comment: None
Discussion and possible action on budget categories: Recycling Budget $13,000 spent $14,609.75. Darrel Fehr made a motion to move $1,609.75 from Contingency to Recycling. Kale Clements seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0
Approval of the November 13, 2023 regular board meeting minutes & Special Budget meeting minutes – Darrel Fehr made a motion to approve minutes for November 13 Town board meeting and Special Budget meeting. Matt Borofka seconded the motion. The motion carried 3-0.
Reading by Treasurer of November financial report: Ending balance on November 30, 2023 of $114,926.84 and total cash
on hand $209,413.17.
Reading and Approval of the November bills: Darrel Fehr made a motion to approve check vouchers #5974 - 5996 for payment of the November bills. Matt Borofka seconded the motion. The motion carried 3-0.
Building/driveway permits: Chris Harmon for addition to shed
Discussion and possible action relating to the plan commission: Did not meet
Discussion and approval of Election workers for January 2024 through December 31, 2025 – Darrel Fehr made a motion to approve election workers for 2 year term. Matt Borofka seconded the motion. The motion carried 3-0.
Chairman’s report: no fires, nothing new with mines. Darrel did some road patching.
Recycling report by Rod Thorson – detailed report on income and expense at recycling center and Rod suggested higher fees for demo-swap-waste
Discussion and possible action on Fees and Forfeitures for Recycling in 2024 – After discussion and Board approval fees were changed for 2024. Darrel Fehr made a motion to approve changes in Ordinance #23 Fees & Forfeitures for the 2024 Recycling Schedule to go out to residents with taxes. Kale Clements seconded the motion. The motion carried 3-0.
Dissemination of Information- clerk’s report: Final for Transportation Aids in 2024 $98,888.78, rental on town hall December 9th went good, refund from Rural Mutual for $226.00 for changes made to policy.
Future agenda items and business: Pledge of Allegiance, discussion and possible action on: Budget categories, minutes of December 11, 2023 regular meeting approved, Treasurers financial report, December bills, building permits, concerns pertaining to the Plan Commission
The next regular town meeting is scheduled for – January 8, 2024 at 7:00 pm
Adjourn: Darrel Fehr made a motion to adjourn at 7:34 pm. Matt Borofka seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.
Typed: December 13, 2023 Respectfully Submitted,
Approved: January 8, 2024 Vicki Freeberg, Clerk