Town of Cooks Valley

Regular Town Board Meeting

January 12, 2015

 

Chairman Darrel Fehr called the meeting to order on January 12, 2015 at 8:00 pm.   The supervisors present were David Clements and John Sykora.   Other officers present were:  Victoria Trinko-Clerk and Judith A. Prince-treasurer.  See attached attendance sheet.
Certification of proper posting for the scheduled town board meeting: The notice for the January town board meeting was duly posted on January 8, 2015 in the 3 designated places within the Town of Cooks Valley. 
Public Comment:  Jim Lueck asked if Xcel Energy was still coming through to the Preferred Sands site by Willie’s Trailer Court as he had noticed driveways, highline poles, etc. being marked.  Chairman Darrel Fehr acknowledged the Xcel Energy is proceeding with the gas line.  There was discussion of the route of the gas line:  part of which will cross State Highway 40 near the Rosenbrook farm and proceed on the west side of 60th Street. 
Discussion and possible action on budget categories:  no action was needed.
Approval of the December 8, 2014 regular monthly town board meeting minutes:  John Sykora made a motion to approve and place on file the December 8, 2014 regular monthly town board meeting minutes.  David Clements seconded the motion.  The motion carried 3-0. 
Reading by the Treasurer of the December financial report:  The ending check book balance was $72,541.81 as of December 31, 2014.  The total cash assets for the Town of Cooks Valley were $254,985.94.   The money designated for a CD was placed in a money market because money can be added or withdrawn instead of locked in for 6 months.  Also the money market fund has a higher interest rate. 
Reading and approval of the December bills:  David Clements made a motion to approve payment of the December bills.  John Sykora seconded the motion.  The motion carried 3-0.  
Building permits:  no building permits
Discussion and possible action of concerns pertaining to the plan commission:  no action was needed.
Discussion and possible action on the draft of Chapter 26 Nonmetallic Mining Exploration License:  Darrel Fehr made a motion to adopt Chapter 26 Nonmetallic Mining Exploration License into the Town of Cooks Valley Code of Ordinances.     
David Clements seconded the motion.  Roll call vote:  David Clements-yes, Darrel Fehr-yes, John Sykora-yes.   This ordinance has fees incorporated within it, therefore a review and resolution regarding Chapter 23 Fees and Forfeitures will be placed on the next month’s agenda.
Discussion and possible action on Implements of Husbandry Rules [IoH] Act 377:  Darrel Fehr made a motion to adopt Option F of Act 377 Implements of Husbandry Rules.  David Clements seconded the motion.  The motion carried 3-0.  Darrel Fehr wall contact the state about the decision. 
Discussion and possible action on signage on 148th/150th Avenue between County Highway DD and County Highway A:
Darrel Fehr made a motion to place signs on 148th/150th Avenue between County Highway DD and County Highway A.  John Sykora seconded the motion.  The motion carried 3-0.  The estimate for the signs is $3000.00.
Chairman’s report – Fire Dept. - no fire calls in the Town of Cooks Valley in the month of December. Mine roads-
Darrel Fehr met with EOG with discussion on EOG annexing the Scott Johnson property for the construction of water containment/filtration ponds to clean and eliminate silt from the water that washes into the nearby creeks.  There will be removal of trees, dirt and sand behind the present house, which will likely be removed.  A reclamation plan and permitting will be necessary for this annexation. 
Supervisor David Clements informed the board he had contacted WTA about the money placed in funds for fire/ambulance/emergency road projects.  WTA advised renaming the funds more concisely as our names are vague.  WTA suggested the Town of Cooks Valley could name a fund for the replacement of the town hall as our town hall is old.  This matter will be placed on the February agenda.

 

 

 

 

 

Dissemination of Information-Clerk’s report: 

 

Future agenda items and business:
Discussion and possible action on budget categories
Building permits
Discussion and possible action on concerns pertaining to the Plan commission
Discussion and possible action on purchase of WisLine materials about updating the land comprehension plan
Discussion and possible action on renaming fire/ambulance/road emergency funds
Discussion and possible action on resolution and review of Chapter 23 Schedule of Fees and Forfeitures i.e. Chapter 26
Discussion and possible action on resolution concerning preemption of local control
Chairman’ report
Dissemination of information
Next regular board meeting will be February 9, 2015 at 8:00 p.m.
Adjourn:  John Sykora made a motion to adjourn at 8:31 pm.  David Clements seconded the motion.  The motion carried 3-0.            

Typed:  January 13, 2015                                                  Respectfully Submitted,
Approved:  February 9, 2015                                                      Victoria Trinko-town clerk