Chairman Darrel Fehr called the meeting to order on May 11, 2015 at 8:00 pm. The supervisor present was Matt Borofka. 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 May town board meeting was duly posted on May 7, 2015 in the 3 designated places within the Town of Cooks Valley.
Public Comment: Residents living on 60th Street inquired about the smoothing out of 60th Street. There are ridges and large rocks on the street. There was discussion on possible grading and the schedule of trucks hauling on the road while 186th Avenue is being worked on or when the asphalt to be placed will need curing time.
Discussion and possible action on budget categories: Darrel Fehr made a motion to move $500.00 from non-allocated funds to C-082 office supplies- Clerk leaving a balance of $7750.00 in non-allocated funds. Matt Borofka seconded the motion. The motion carried 2-0.
Approval of the April 13, 2015 regular monthly town board meeting minutes and April 14, 2015 special meeting minutes: Darrel Fehr made a motion to approve and place on file the April 13, 2015 regular monthly town board meeting minutes and the April 14, 2015 special meeting minutes. Matt Borofka seconded the motion. The motion carried 2-0.
Reading by the Treasurer of the April financial report: The ending check book balance was $175,522.20 as of April 30, 2015. The total cash assets for the Town of Cooks Valley were $358,418.72.
Reading and approval of the April bills: Darrel Fehr made a motion to approve payment of the April bills. Matt Borofka seconded the motion. The motion carried 2-0.
Building permits: Michael Seidling-basement, patio, Darren Swartz-rebuilding home, Lindsey Heidtke-reroof barn with steel, Judith Prince-reroof house with steel, landscaping
Discussion and possible action of concerns pertaining to the plan commission: no action was taken. A meeting is scheduled for June 9, 2015 at 7:30 pm.
Discussion and possible action on Citation ordinance: No action was taken.
Discussion and possible action on designation of snowplowing fund to county: Darrel Fehr made a motion to request the Chippewa County Highway dept to return the remaining snowplowing payment and the money will be placed in the MMd3726 fund. Matt Borofka seconded the motion. The motion carried 2-0.
Discussion and possible action on time change for the town meeting: Darrel Fehr made a motion to change the meeting time to 7:30 pm. Matt Borofka seconded the motion. The motion carried 2-0.
Discussion and possible action on payment to groups for ditch cleaning: The two groups [wrestling club and ATV club] did a great job on cleaning the ditches on the town roads. Darrel Fehr made a motion to pay $150.00 per group in addition to the $250.00 each group will receive from the County Recycling grant for a total of $400.00 per group. Matt Borofka seconded the motion. The motion carried 2-0. The groups will be paid the total of $400.00 to each group and the Town of Cooks Valley will receive the reimbursement grant money from the County Recycling.
Discussion and possible action on cracksealing/flexpatching: Matt Borofka made a motion authorizing Chairman Darrel Fehr to compile information on pricing for cracksealing/flexpatching and placement of bids for this service on the town roads. Darrel Fehr seconded the motion. The motion carried 2-0.
Chairman’s report – Fire Dept. –Eugene Sarauer March 17, corn stubble fire, ambulance call Teresa Meza- Mine roads- The completion of 186th Avenue is stalled with fixing potholes and completing the asphalt paving. Money and assignments for the work need to move forward. Bruce Durand, representative for the Loran Zwiefelhofer mine, inquired about beginning paper work for a mining permit prior to approval of a reclamation permit from the county.
Dissemination of Information-Clerk’s report:
WTA membership cards distributed --- Xcel numbers to call –electrical emergency/lights out-1-800-895-1999, 24-hour customer service-1-800-895-4999
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 liquor, beer, cigarette, operators license applications., Discussion and possible action on citation authority ordinance stat. 66.0113, Chairman’s report, Dissemination of information, Next regular board meeting will be June 8, 2015 at 7:30 p.m., cemetery meeting following regular meeting. The EOG meeting will be on June 9, 2015 at 7:30 p.m.
Adjourn: Matt Borofka made a motion to adjourn at 8:42 pm. Darrel Fehr seconded the motion. The motion carried 2-0.
Typed: May 12, 2015 Respectfully Submitted,
Approved: June 8, 2015 Victoria Trinko-town clerk