TOWN OF SKANAWAN AGENDA FOR THE TOWN BOARD MEETING Tuesday April 18h - 6:00 p.m. Checks written & drawn 5:30 p.m.
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approval of Town Board Meeting Minutes
4. Treasurer's Report
5. Recycling Report a. Address adding additional time or day.
6. Roads a. Supervisors' Report b. Road improvements discussion c. American Asphalt speaking on CUP request and pitts. 7. Chairman's Report a. Ordinances and sign for Recycle violations
8. Public Open Comments from the Floor
Adjournment NOTE: Action may be taken on any topic.
TOWN OF SKANAWAN, LINCOLN COUNTY TOWN BOARD MEETING March 15th, 2023 7:00 pm
Present: Chairman: Ben Mehring, Supervisors: Wally Horabik, Mike Lucas Treasurer: Jean Zoellner Clerk :Loyetta Dennis Also, Present: residents/property owners’.
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Ben M moved to approve the minutes from February, Mike L seconded. Minutes were approved with changes
Treasurer’s Report: Cash and Bank Accounts as of 2/28/23 $399,533.09; Building Fund $27,821.99; Spendable Funds $475,833.41; Investment Pool $180,725.76; Total Cash and Bank accounts $520,258.85; Equipment fund 5,000. See attachment for details.
Recycling: February went well. Bins full and 43 residents. Wally spoke with Eagle Waste and they will put together a quote. Suggestion made to allow individuals who call in advance to drop off recycling during Monthly Town Hall meeting. Still investigating other Recycling Vendors.
Roads: Mike L reported that roads are icy and slippery , but in normal condition for the current spring weather. Coming spring will need to mark culverts with orange fiberglass posts. Wally H roads are icy but in normal spring operating condition. Several of the side roads are becoming narrow. Will need to sand roads with upcoming weather of snow and ice, Grundy black top on corner will need repaired in spring.
Tim Noviski requested permission to drive empty semi during spring road limits. He presented a scale sheet indicating the weight of the 5 axle semi truck and trailer. Ben M made a motion to approve the request, Wally seconded and motion was passed.
No estimates were received for parking lot and culverts. Ben and Wally will follow up getting estimates before we post for formal bids.
Wally submitted a letter to county for a Hidden Driveway Sign to be placed across from the Oak Hill Cemetery on County V.
Comments: Ben and Wally discussed the CUP permits for Mathey. Mathey will be presenting at next months meeting. Ben is reaching out to a new attorney, due to previous attorney retiring. Town wants to make sure there is a way to enforce ordinances.
John L commented that County S will not hold up with Mathey gravel trucks and at this time Lincoln County said they do not have the money to fix County Rd S at this time. Charlotte D ask if anyone was going to the County Meetings. John C asked if we have chosen anyone to do the landscaping for the Town Hall. Ben received quote to remove some trees.
Meeting adjourned: 7:57 pm Next Meeting: April 18th, 6pm 2023 Annual Town Meeting will be held at 7pm By: Loyetta Dennis CLERK
TOWN OF SKANAWAN AGENDA FOR THE TOWN BOARD MEETING Wednesday March 15h - 7:00 p.m. Checks written & drawn 6:30 p.m.
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approval of Town Board Meeting Minutes
4. Treasurer's Report
5. Recycling Report a. Address adding additional time or day.
6. Roads a. Supervisors' Report b. Road improvements discussion c. Tim Novitski to request permission to drive Semi down Stevenson Rd during road limits
7. Chairman's Report a. Ordinances and sign for Recycle violations
8. Public Open Comments from the Floor Adjournment NOTE: Action may be taken on any topic.
TOWN OF SKANAWAN, LINCOLN COUNTY TOWN BOARD MEETING Feb 15th, 2023 7:00 pm
Present: Chairman: Ben Mehring, Supervisors: Wally Horabik, Mike Lucas Clerk :Loyetta Dennis Also, Present: residents/property owners’.
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Mike L moved to approve the minutes from January, Wally H seconded. Minutes were approved with changes
Treasurer’s Report: Cash and Bank Accounts as of 1/30/23 $700,751.17 ; Building Fund $27,821.99; Spendable Funds $736,771.21; Investment Pool $80,445.48; Total Cash and Bank accounts $781,196.65; Equipment fund 5,000. See attachment for details.
Recycling: 1/14/23 went well. Bins 3/4 full and 33 residents. Suggestion made to allow individuals who call in advance to drop off recycling during Monthly Town Hall meeting. Still investigating other Recycling Vendors.
Charlotte Downing was presented to the Board and approved for Liquor serving license.
Roads: Mike L reported that roads are icy and slippery but in normal condition for the current weather. Wally H roads are icy but in normal operating condition. However, Hwy S is in terrible condition with potholes and poor edges. Tire on Bear Trail but will not be able to remove till spring. With the cold weather coming, extra sand will be needed for roads. Ben getting estimate for paving/gravel/culverts parking lot.
Tylor Hartwig requested permission to drive semi empty down Stevenson Rd in early morning and late afternoon. Ben made a motion to approve for Tylor Hartwig driving his empty semi down Stevenson Rd during road limits. Wally seconded the motion. Motion passed.
Comments: Ben and Mike L. will be posting sign for recycling and dumping violation.
Lincoln County submitted a list of resolution changes for CUP changes. (Allowing Daycare, Home Occupations, but no changes to camping, rentals, or mining) Board agreed with the changes that were being made. Skanawan was asked to review and sign. Ben made a motion to sign the resolution. Wally seconded and motion passed.
Jean Z will get a person to do an estimate for landscaping.
Wally H brought up that Mathey should be paying $300 every year for using pits and CUP. However, they have not been paying it for years. Ben will follow up on this with the County. Josh Schulz Tree will give an estimate for removing some pine trees on Stevenson Rd.
Charlotte D is willing to do Recycling on Saturdays, but will need a back up.
Meeting adjourned: 7:47 pm Next Meeting: March 15th, 7pm 2023 By: Loyetta Dennis
TOWN OF SKANAWAN AGENDA FOR THE TOWN BOARD MEETING Wednesday Feb 15h - 7:00 p.m. Checks written & drawn 6:30 p.m.
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approval of Town Board Meeting Minutes
4. Treasurer's Report
5. Recycling Report a. Address adding additional time or day.
6. Roads a. Supervisors' Report b. Road improvements discussion c. Tylor Hartwig to request permission to drive Semi down Stevenson Rd during road limits
7. Chairman's Report a. Ordinances and sign for Recycle violations
8. Public Open Comments from the Floor Adjournment NOTE: Action may be taken on any topic.
TOWN OF SKANAWAN AGENDA FOR THE TOWN BOARD MEETING Jan 9th - 7:00 p.m. Checks written & drawn 6:30 p.m.
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approval of Town Board Meeting Minutes
4. Treasurer's Report
5. Recycling Report
6. Roads a. Supervisors' Report b. Road improvements discussion
7. Chairman's Report a. Ordinances and sign for Recycle violations
8. Public Open Comments from the Floor Adjournment NOTE: Action may be taken on any topic.
TOWN OF SKANAWAN, LINCOLN COUNTY TOWN BOARD MEETING December 12th, 2022 7:00 pm
Present: Chairman: Ben Mehring, Supervisors: Wally Horabik, Mike Lucas Clerk: Loyetta Dennis Also, Present: residents/property owners’.
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Ben M moved to approve the minutes from November, Wally H seconded. Minutes were approved.
Treasurer’s Report: Cash and Bank Accounts as of 11//30/22 $362,679.65; Building Fund 44,425.44; Spendable Funds 318,254.21; Investment Pool 79,880.36; Total Cash and Bank accounts $442,560.01; Equipment fund 3,164.44.
Recycling: Good turn out. 36 residents. Bins 70% full,
Roads: Mike L no report. Wally reported culverts on David road, that were replaced, were left on the side of the road. Rest of roads are in normal winter condition.
Comments: Wally commented on his opinions of the presentation in October by the County and County Materials. Ben suggested hiring an Attorney when the CUP comes due, Ordinances to be created, and “conditions or use” that should be enforced. Loyetta commented that someone is removing the Town’s posting on the Town’s Boards at the Town Hall and the Cemetery.
Meeting adjourned: 8:10 pm Next Meeting: January 9th, 7pm 2023 By: Loyetta Dennis
TOWN OF SKANAWAN AGENDA FOR THE TOWN BOARD MEETING Dec 12 th - 7:00 p.m. Checks written & drawn 6:30 p.m.
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approval of Town Board Meeting Minutes
4. Treasurer's Report
5. Recycling Report
6. Roads a. Supervisors' Report b. Road improvements discussion
7. Chairman's Report a. Ordinances and sign for Recycle violations
8. Public Open Comments from the Floor
Adjournment NOTE: Action may be taken on any topic.
TOWN OF SKANAWAN, LINCOLN COUNTY TOWN BOARD BUDGET HEARING November 14th, 2022 6:00 pm
Present: Chairman: Ben Mehring, Supervisors: Wally Horabik, Mike Lucas Treasurer: Jean Zoellner Clerk: Loyetta Dennis attended. Also, Present: residents/property owners’. The meeting was called to order at 6:03 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Transportation Budget motion of 145,000
Explained the budget and expenses for next year.
Discussed large road expenses for next year. 4 culverts at an estimate of 40,000 Blacktop on Grundy at an estimate of 65,000 Repairing of several chip seal projects Chip seal S Silver Bear Trail Blacktop
Adjourned: 6:41pm
TOWN OF SKANAWAN, LINCOLN COUNTY TOWN BOARD MEETING OF ELECTORS November 14th, 2021 6:30 pm
Motion made to vote to approve Transportation Budget of by Ben , M. Motion approved by Mike Seivert and John Craig seconded. Voted and approved.
Motion made by John Craig to raise salary of town board members by 3% for the Chairman, Treasurer, & Supervisors, and 23% for the Clerk for 2023 and another 3% for all board members for 2024. Motion approved by Mike S and seconded by Mike L.
5 yeah 3 nay.. Motion passed
meeting adjourned 7:07pm
TOWN OF SKANAWAN, LINCOLN COUNTY TOWN BOARD MEETING November 8th, 2021 7:00 pm
Minutes: Read. Motion made to approve by Wally H and Seconded by Mike L. Minutes approved.
Treasurer’s Report: Cash and Bank Accounts 454,881.03; Building Fund 27,821.99 ; Spendable Funds 490,092.48; Investment Pool 79,636.89; Total Cash and Bank accounts 534,517.92 Equipment fund 4,748.86; Highway fund remaining balance
Town Budget : Ben M made a motion to approve 2023 Town Budget with the increase for the Transportation budget and payroll increase for Townboard. By Ben M and seconded by Wally H. Budget and payroll approved.
Meeting adjourned: 7:10pm Next Meeting: dec 12th, 6pm 2021 By: Loyetta Dennis
TOWN OF SKANAWAN AGENDA FOR THE TOWN BOARD MEETING October 11 th - 7:00 p.m. Checks written & drawn 6:30 p.m.
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approval of Town Board Meeting Minutes
4. Treasurer's Report
5. Recycling Report
6. Roads a. Supervisors' Report b. Road improvements discussion c. 2023 Road budget d. Gravel pits - county road S improvement - Tony Tomashek e. Bear Trail grading
7. Budget 2023 concerns November Budget Meeting
8. Salaries
9. Broadband grant
10. Chairman's Report a. Ordinances and sign for Recycle violations
12. Public Open Comments from the Floor
Adjournment NOTE: Action may be taken on any topic.
TOWN OF SKANAWAN, LINCOLN COUNTY TOWN BOARD MEETING Sept 13th, 2022 7:00 pm
Present: Chairman: Ben Mehring, Supervisors: Wally Horabik, Mike Lucas Clerk: Loyetta Dennis Also, Present: residents/property owners’.
The meeting was called to order at 7:06 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Ben M moved to approve the minutes from April , Wally H seconded. Minutes were approved.
Treasurer’s Report: Cash and Bank Accounts as of 8/31/22 $415,798.14; Building Fund 44,425.44; Spendable Funds 450,343.92; Investment Pool 78,971.22; Total Cash and Bank accounts $494,769.36; Equipment fund 3,164.44.
Recycling: Recycling was done by Jeffery W. Bins are full and one resident turned away. 39 residents attended. Town needs to place limits on the amount of recycling residents can turn in at one time.
Roads: Mike L reported that roads had not been inspected. Wally reported Craigfoot look okay, Stevens road needs culvert repaired, and Beartrail is in poor shape. Grundy chipseal looks good. Gerbet is a little washed out.
Gravel Pits: Opening gravel pits for County Road S. Tony Tomashek could not make the meeting tonight.
Dan Daigle commented that we need guard rail on County Rd S new bridge. Also, Bear Trail is not being graded monthly or done well. Suggested adding clay to road and gravel. He will follow up with suggestions from other road companies.
Joe Dorava commented the need for truck noise relief. Suggested a sign requiring a not engine braking.
Tylor said is not engine braking, but the lack of exhaust pipe. He suggested residents contact police dept to issue ticket.
Chairmans Report: Ben will get signs for recycling.
Posting boards need done at Cemetery and Town Hall
Meeting adjourned: 7:45 pm Next Meeting: October 11th, 7pm 2022 By: Loyetta Dennis
TOWN OF SKANAWAN AGENDA FOR THE TOWN BOARD MEETING TUESDAY Sept 13th - 7:00 p.m. Checks written & drawn 6:30 p.m.
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approval of Town Board Meeting Minutes
4. Treasurer's Report
5. Recycling Report
6. Roads a. Supervisors' Report b. Road improvements discussion
7. Gravel pits Tony Tomashek
8. Broadband grant
9. Chairman's Report a. Ordinances and sign for Recycle violations
10 Public Open Comments from the Floor Adjournment NOTE: Action may be taken on any topic.
TOWN OF SKANAWAN, LINCOLN COUNTY TOWN BOARD MEETING July 25th, 2022 5:00 pm
Present: Chairman: Ben Mehring, Treasurer: Jean Zoellner, Clerk: Loyetta Dennis Supervisors: Wally Horabik, Mike Lucas Also, Present: residents/property owners’.
Treasurer's report was read on 7/11/22 meeting and available at town hall.
Minutes were read and approved by board on 7/25/22.
Meeting was specifically to open bids and discusss roads.
Motion was made to decline bids and investigate ways to make improvements to Bear Trail road.
Discussion on Chip Sealing Bear Trail Road. Residents presented views for and against.
Town will hold another meeting August 8th at 7pm.
Loyetta Dennis Clerk
TOWN OF SKANAWAN, LINCOLN COUNTY TOWN BOARD MEETING July 25th, 2022 5:00 pm
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approval of Town Board Meeting Minutes
4. Treasurer's Report
5. Recycling Report
6. Roads a. Supervisors' Report b. Open bids and accept or decline
12. Public Open Comments from the Floor Adjournment NOTE: Action may be taken on any topic.
TOWN OF SKANAWAN, LINCOLN COUNTY TOWN BOARD MEETING July 11th, 2022 7:00 pm
Present: Chairman: Ben Mehring, Supervisors: Wally Horabik, Mike Lucas Also, Present: residents/property owners’.
Treasurer's report was read and available at town hall.
Clerk was not present but minutes were read and approved by board.
Roads in same condition as May meeting. Discussion on Chip Sealing Bear Trail Road. Residents presented views for and against. Board decided to hold off on decision till further discussion. Board is consulting with Musson Brothers and LCHD on alternatives ways to improve Trail Road.
Town will hold another meeting July 25th at 7pm.
TOWN OF SKANAWAN, LINCOLN COUNTY TOWN BOARD MEETING May 9th, 2022 7:00 pm
Present: Chairman: Ben Mehring, Supervisors: Wally Horabik, Mike Lucas Clerk: Loyetta Dennis Also, Present: residents/property owners’.
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Wally H moved to approve the minutes from April , Ben M. seconded. Minutes were approved.
Treasurer’s Report: Cash and Bank Accounts as of 4/30/22 $433,204.89; Building Fund 44,425.44; Spendable Funds 309,849.63; Investment Pool 78,929.82; Total Cash and Bank accounts $433,204.89; Equipment fund 3,164.44.
Recycling: Recycling next week.
Roads: Ben M will contact Pitlick concerning roads. Musson’s will be contacted to come out and sweep the roads. All roads in normal spring condition.
Chairmans Report: Ben will follow up on sign for recycling violations. Ben will be getting letter from Vilas County resident asking us to join a fight to exceed levy limits. A request was made for permission to have dumpster delivered and it will remain till road limits go off.
Meeting adjourned: 7:47pm Next Meeting: June 13th, 7pm 2022 By: Loyetta Dennis
TOWN OF SKANAWAN AGENDA FOR THE TOWN BOARD MEETING June 13th - 7:00 p.m. Checks written & drawn 6:30 p.m.
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approval of Town Board Meeting Minutes
4. Treasurer's Report
5. Recycling Report
6. Roads a. Supervisors' Report 8. Petition WPS to bury power lines in Skanawan.
9. Broadband grant
10. Chairman's Report a. Ordinances and sign for Recycle violations
12. Public Open Comments from the Floor Adjournment NOTE: Action may be taken on any topic.
TOWN OF SKANAWAN AGENDA FOR THE TOWN BOARD MEETING April 11th - 7:00 p.m. Checks written & drawn 6:30 p.m.
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approval of Town Board Meeting Minutes
4. Treasurer's Report
5. Recycling Report
6. Roads a. Supervisors' Report
8. Petition WPS to bury power lines in Skanawan.
9. Broadband
10. Chairman's Report a. Ordinances and sign for Recycle violations
12. Public Open Comments from the Floor
Adjournment NOTE: Action may be taken on any topic.
TOWN OF SKANAWAN, LINCOLN COUNTY TOWN BOARD MEETING March 14th, 2022 7:00 pm
Present: Chairman: Ben Mehring, Supervisors: Wally Horabik, Mike Lucas Clerk: Loyetta Dennis Also, Present: residents/property owners’.
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Wally H moved to approve the minutes from February, Mike L seconded. Minutes were approved.
Treasurer’s Report: Cash and Bank Accounts as of 2/28/22 $350,733.20; Building Fund 27,821.99 ; Spendable Funds 322,911.21; Investment Pool 78,894.46; Total Cash and Bank accounts $429,627.66; Equipment fund 5,000.
Recycling: Wally H reported that Jeffrey Wagner handled recycling and it went well. 36 Residents participated. Bins are 75% full. Need individual to take Mike Lucas position as Rcycling Chairman.
Roads: Mike L reported lots of ice on roads. Stevenson has icy spots. Most roads have extra gravel on shoulders of roads due to plowing. Ben will talk with Musson Brothers. Mainly, most of the roads are normal spring conditions with heaving due to frost. Wally roads are icy. Gerbik road has large hump in road. Ben had sand placed on several spots when residents called. Stop ahead sign on Grundy was temporarily fixed. Wally will call about the culvert posts. B. Novinski requested to run his truck during road limits on Skanawan Lake rd. Only when empty. Empty 27,500#s. Novinski will provide scale slip. John L mentioned that there is an extra layer of asphalt on Skanawan lake road years ago for the milk trucks. Board will watch for rutting on this road and Stevenson. Ben made motion to accept Novinski request for travel of his empty trailer during road limits, after receiving scale slip, for 2022 . Wally seconded and motion passed. WPS Petitions: tabled
Broadband: tabled Wally will talk with Mark S to follow up.
Chairmans Report: Ben will follow up on sign for recycling violations. Broadband discussion. Ben discussed hiring someone to help clean up trees, logs, and branches on sides of roads.
Comments: John L reported Skanawan Lake Road sign is knocked over and will need fixed after frost is out of the ground. Apryl Cerkas.
TOWN OF SKANAWAN AGENDA FOR THE TOWN BOARD MEETING
Monday March 14th - 7:00 p.m. Checks written & drawn 6:30 p.m. 1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approval of Town Board Meeting Minutes
4. Treasurer's Report
5. Recycling Report
6. Roads a. Supervisors' Report
b. Novovinski trailer during road limits
7. Broadband grant
8. WPS petition
9. Recycle sign up 10. Chairman's Report
12. Public Open Comments from the Floor
TOWN OF SKANAWAN AGENDA FOR THE TOWN BOARD MEETING Wednesday February 16th - 7:00 p.m. Checks written & drawn 6:30 p.m. 1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approval of Town Board Meeting Minutes
4. Treasurer's Report
5. Recycling Report
6. Roads a. Supervisors' Report b. Tylor request to discuss road limit for trailer. 8. WTA advice on Petition to get WPS to bury power lines in Skanawan.
9. Security System update.
10. BOR date Open Book Monday May 9th, 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm Board of Review Monday May 16th, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
11. Chairman's Report a. Ordinances and sign for Recycle violations b. Broadband
12. Public Open Comments from the Floor Adjournment NOTE: Action may be taken on any topic.
TOWN OF SKANAWAN, LINCOLN COUNTY TOWN BOARD MEETING January 10th, 2022 7:00 pm
Present: Chairman: Ben Mehring, Supervisors: Wally Horabik, Mike Lucas Treasurer: Jean Zoellner. Also, Present: residents/property owners’. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Wally H moved to approve the minutes from December, Ben M seconded. Minutes were approved.
Treasurer’s Report: Cash and Bank Accounts 507,711.22; Building Fund 27,821.99 ; Spendable Funds 479,889.23; Investment Pool 78,889.93; Total Cash and Bank accounts 586,601.15; Equipment fund 4,681.95. Highway fund remaining balance 84,766.74.
Recycling: 36 people and 3/4 full.
Roads: Crane foot plowed . Snow drifts on Grundy road that need plowed. Gerbick has a big bump in road. Bradley is not plowing Kyes Rd so Skanawan will plow.
Public service petition is still on hold until we receive information from WTA. Ben will follow up on this topic. Following dates were approved by Town Board. Board of Review Monday May 16th, 2022 5 pm - 7 pm Open Book Monday May 9th, 2022 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Nick Amelse volunteered to work recycling.
Chairmans Report: All Town meeting in July at Skanawan. Legal Issues: No new issues New Town Hall: Nothing
Meeting adjourned: 8:00pm Next Meeting: February 16th, 7pm 2022 By: Loyetta Dennis
TOWN OF SKANAWAN AGENDA FOR THE TOWN BOARD MEETING January 10th - 7:00 p.m. Checks written & drawn 6:30 p.m.
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approval of Town Board Meeting Minutes
4. Treasurer's Report
5. Recycling Report
6. Roads a. Supervisors' Report
8. WTA advice on Petition to get WPS to bury power lines in Skanawan.
9. Security System update.
10. BOR date Open Book Monday May 9th, 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm Board of Review Monday May 16th, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
11. Chairman's Report a. Ordinances and sign for Recycle violations
12. Public Open Comments from the Floor
Adjournment NOTE: Action may be taken on any topic.
TOWN OF SKANAWAN, LINCOLN COUNTY TOWN BOARD MEETING December 6th, 2021 7:00 pm
Present: Chairman: Ben Mehring, Supervisors: Wally Horabik, Mike Lucas Clerk: Loyetta Dennis attended. Also, Present: residents/property owners’. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Wally H moved to approve the minutes from November, Mike L seconded. Minutes were approved.
Treasurer’s Report: Cash and Bank Accounts 249,179.49; Building Fund 29,321.99 ; Spendable Funds 298,734.99; Investment Pool 78,877.49; Total Cash and Bank accounts 328,056.98; Equipment fund 4,748.86; Highway fund remaining balance
Recycling: Recycling is next Saturday.
Roads: Mike L reported that the roads are ice covered and slippery, but normal winter conditions. Wally H roads are in normal winter conditions. Board encourages residents to call Town Board, if there are any issues.
Speed Limit Sign:Will be mounted.. Security system: System was installed on October 6th. Ben will follow up on petition to WPS. Election workers were approved by Town Board Kathy David Mary Wolf Jackie Horabik Loyetta Dennis Anita Scholtz Sam Niedziela Board of Review Monday May 16th, 2022 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm Open Book Monday May 9th, 2022 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Discussion of Town of Skanawan Christmas Tree Chairmans Report: no issues Legal Issues: No new issues New Town Hall: Nothing
Meeting adjourned: 7:54pm Next Meeting: January 10th, 7pm 2021 By: Loyetta Dennis
TOWN OF SKANAWAN AGENDA FOR THE TOWN BOARD MEETING December 6th - 7:00 p.m. Checks written & drawn 6:30 p.m.
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approval of Town Board Meeting Minutes
4. Treasurer's Report
5. Recycling Report
6. Approval of Liquor license for Maple Bear Campground
7. Roads a. Supervisors' Report
8. WTA advice on Petition to get WPS to bury power lines in Skanawan.
9. Security System update.
10. Approval of election workers a. Kathy David D\ b. Mary Wolf I c. Jackie Horabik D d. Loyetta Dennis R e. Anita Scholtz I f. Sam Niedziela R
11. BOR date Open Book Monday May 9th, 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm Board of Review Monday May 16th, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
12. Chairman's Report a. Ordinances and sign for Recycle violations
13. Public Open Comments from the Floor
Adjournment NOTE: Action may be taken on any topic.
TOWN OF SKANAWAN, LINCOLN COUNTY TOWN BOARD BUDGET HEARING November 8th, 2021 6:00 pm
Present: Chairman: Ben Mehring, Supervisors: Wally Horabik, Mike Lucas Treasurer: Jean Zoellner Clerk: Loyetta Dennis attended. Also, Present: residents/property owners’. The meeting was called to order at 6:03 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Transportation Budget of 135,000:
Employee Pay: $45.00/hr for equipment larger than a lawn mower with minimum of hour pay $35.00/hr for lawn mower and smaller equipment with hour minimum pay $15.00/hr pay for all employees
Salary increases for Town Board removed till next year.
TOWN OF SKANAWAN, LINCOLN COUNTY TOWN BOARD MEETING OF ELECTORS November 8th, 2021 6:30 pm Motion made to vote to approve Transportation Budget by John Lazars seconded Mike S. Motion carried.
Motion made to vote to approve new payroll for equipment and hourly pay. John Lazars made motion to vote on new payroll as described above and seconded by Mike S. Motion Carried.
Meeting adjourned at 6:56pm.
TOWN OF SKANAWAN, LINCOLN COUNTY TOWN BOARD MEETING November 8th, 2021 7:00 pm
Minutes: Read. Motion made to approve by Wally H and Seconded by Mike L. Minutes approved.
Treasurer’s Report: Cash and Bank Accounts 293,630.22; Building Fund 29,321.99 ; Spendable Funds 343,185.72; Investment Pool 78,877.49; Total Cash and Bank accounts 372,507.71; Equipment fund 4,748.86; Highway fund remaining balance
Town Budget Approval: Motion made to approve 2022 Town Budget and payroll increase for equipment and hourly pay by Ben M and seconded by Wally H. Budget and payroll approved.
Recycling: Recycling next week.
Roads: Mike reported all roads in normal condition and good shape for winter. Wally reported Bear Trail was graded and in good shape. Stevens road culvert is in poor shape and will need replaced in spring. Remainder of roads in good shape.
Approval of County Redistricting of Skanawan Ward 1: Ben M made motion to approve county redistricting Town of Skanawan with Ward 1, Wally seconded the motion. Motion passed.
Chairmans Report: Discussion of roads Public Issue: John L appreciated new speed limit sign. John L commented that Musson’s Brothers did a good job plowing. Mike S. Legal Issues: No new issues New Town Hall: Nothing
Meeting adjourned: 7:44pm Next Meeting: November 8th, 6pm 2021 By: Loyetta Dennis
TOWN OF SKANAWAN TOWN BOARD BUDGET HEARING Monday November 8th- 6:00 p.m. Followed by 1. Call to order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Discussion of Budget a. Transportation budget 135,000.00 b. employee pay $45.00/hr large equipment $30.00/hr small equipment $15.00/hr payroll c. salaries 3.00% increase
TOWN OF SKANAWAN TOWN BOARD MEETING OF ELECTORS
TOWN OF SKANAWAN AGENDA FOR THE TOWN BOARD MEETING November 8th- 7:00 p.m. Checks written & drawn 6:30 p.m.
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approval of Town Board Meeting Minutes Approval of 2022 Budget
4. Treasurer's Report
5. Recycling Report
6. Roads a. Supervisors' Report b. Discussion of roads
7. Approval of County Redistricting of Skanawan Ward 1.
TOWN OF SKANAWAN, LINCOLN COUNTY TOWN BOARD MEETING October 11th, 2021 7:00 pm
Present: Chairman: Ben Mehring, Supervisors: Wally Horabik, Mike Lucas Treasurer: Jean Zoellner Clerk: Loyetta Dennis attended. Also, Present: residents/property owners’. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Wally H moved to approve the minutes from August, Mike L seconded. Minutes were approved.
Treasurer’s Report: Cash and Bank Accounts 305,661.12; Building Fund 29,321.99 ; Spendable Funds 276,339.13; Investment Pool 78,867.84; Total Cash and Bank accounts 384,528.96; Equipment fund 4,748.86; Highway fund remaining balance
Recycling: 47 residence attended. Bins are almost full. Advance will pick up before next recycling. Next recycling is 9-12 hours. Mike L brought in an example sign to place at Dumpsters. Ben will have sign made.
Roads: Wally reported Cranes Foot is repaired. Stevens road needs repaired near culvert. Bear Trail is in good shape. One spot in gravel on Grundy needs repaired. Road should be graded before winter. Resident asked if chip seal will be swept. It will be after a month. Mike L reported good input from residents on roads. Cloverbelt has a large pothole repaired. The rest are in normal condition. Speed Limit Sign: New signs ordered. Security system: System was installed on October 6th. Road Bids under $25,000: 1. Single Chip Seal West Silver lake Road from V to end: 0.64 miles x 20ft. $11,200.00 - COMPLETED 2. Single Chip Seal Skanawan Lake Road from S to end: 0.83 miles x 18ft. $14,160.00 - COMPLETED 3. Flex Patch and Crack Seal Grundy Road: 9,000ft x 20ft/ appox. 103 cracks $16,250.00 - COMPLETED 4. Cold mix wedge to regain profile of lanes. Grundy Road from W3498 E to W3440: 750ft x 21 ft.15,264.00 - NOT COMPLETED 5. Flex Patch and Crack Seal Stevenson: 792ft x 22ft. $10,523.00 - COMPLETED
Town Hall plowing: Mike S and Mike L. will do plowing this year . That will include shoveling sidewalk and snowplowing around dumpsters.
Will discuss the completion of these next month.
Petition WPS Underground Power Lines: Chris Kurtzweil spoke of creating a petition for the Residence to sign and submit to WPS. He brought a copy of a petition that he’d like us to include with the tax bills. Ben M will contact the WTA to verify that we can legally promote the petition. Chairmans Report: no issues Legal Issues: No new issues New Town Hall: Nothing Town Payments and Equipment licenses: 15/hr employee pay. Small equipment 30/hr and large equipment 45/hr. Meeting adjourned: 7:44pm Next Meeting: November 8th, 6pm 2021 By: Loyetta Dennis
TOWN OF SKANAWAN, LINCOLN COUNTY TOWN BOARD MEETING September 13th, 2021 7:00 pm
Present: Chairman: Ben Mehring, Supervisors: Wally Horabik, Mike Lucas Treasurer: Jean Zoellner Clerk: Loyetta Dennis attended. Also, Present: residents/property owners’. The meeting was called to order at 7:24 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Mike l moved to approve the minutes from August, Ben M seconded. Minutes were approved.
Treasurer’s Report: Cash and Bank Accounts 313,275.91; Building Fund 29,321.99 ; Spendable Funds 283,953.92; Investment Pool 78,874.03; Total Cash and Bank accounts 392,149.94; Equipment fund 4,748.86; Highway fund remaining balance
Recycling: Sue Erickson did recycling. 43 people attended and 2 bins are full. On the forth Saturday recycling started an hour late, but turn out was good.
Roads: Mike L reported S Cloverbelt needs graded next time town grades. The rest of the roads are normal driving conditions. Wally reported Cranes Foot needs repairs and will be attended to by Musson’s. Bear trail is a little wash board. The rest of the roads are in normal driving condition. Speed Limit Sign: New signs will be ordered next month.
Road Bids under $25,000: 1. Single Chip Seal West Silver lake Road from V to end: 0.64 miles x 20ft. $11,200.00 2. Single Chip Seal Skanawan Lake Road from S to end: 0.83 miles x 18ft. $14,160.00 3. Flex Patch and Crack Seal Grundy Road: 9,000ft x 20ft/ appox. 103 cracks $16,250.00 4. Single Chip Seal Grundy Road from W3498 E to W3440: 750ft x 21 ft. 15,264.00 5. Flex Patch and Crack Seal Stevenson: 792ft x 22ft. $10,523.00 Will discuss the completion of these next month. Will discuss changing the speed limit on Bear Trail.
Petition WPS Underground Power Lines: Chris Kurtzweil spoke of creating a petition for the Residence to sign and submit to WPS. He brought a copy of a petition that he’d like us to include with the tax bills. Ben M will contact the WTA to verify that we can legally promote the petition.
Security System: Board approved the Eagle Security System for $3490.00 installed. Ben made a motion, Mike seconded and motion approved.
Chairmans Report: JJ Brushing called asking if the Town had cameras because damage was done to a vehicle. Mike L will get a copy of other Townships Recycling signs of consequences for illegal dumping.
Legal Issues: No new issues
New Town Hall: Nothing Town Payments and Equipment licenses: Will continue to discuss next month. Will consider changing payments at budget meeting. Meeting adjourned: 8:18pm Next Meeting: October 11h, 2021 By: Loyetta Dennis
TOWN OF SKANAWAN AGENDA FOR THE TOWN BOARD MEETING October 11th - 7:00 p.m. Checks written & drawn 6:30 p.m.
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approval of Town Board Meeting Minutes
4. Treasurer's Report
5. Recycling Report
6. Roads a. Supervisors' Report b. Discuss progress on approved bids. c. Discuss progress on Speed limit signs to 25mph on Bear Trail/Skanawan Lake Road.
6a. Lincoln county Redistricting timeline.
7. WTA advice on Petition to get WPS to bury power lines in Skanawan.
8. Security System update.
8. Employee and Equipment payments
9. Chairman's Report a. Ordinances and sign for Recycle violations
10. Public Comments from the Floor
Adjournment
NOTE: Action may be taken on any topic. TOWN OF SKANAWAN AGENDA FOR THE TOWN BOARD MEETING September 13th - 7:00 p.m. Checks written & drawn 6:30 p.m.
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approval of Town Board Meeting Minutes
4. Treasurer's Report
5. Recycling Report
6. Roads a. Supervisors' Report b. Discuss progress on approved bids. c. Discuss progress on Speed limit signs to 25mph on Skanawan Lake Road.
7. Petition progress to get WPS to bury power lines in Skanawan
8. Security System update and additional quotes.
8. Employee and Equipment payments
9. Chairman's Report a. Ordinances and sign for Recycle violations
10. Public Comments from the Floor
Adjournment
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TOWN OF SKANAWAN, LINCOLN COUNTY TOWN BOARD MEETING August 9th, 2021 7:00 pm
Present: Chairman: Ben Mehring, Supervisors:Wally Horabik, Mike Lucas Treasurer: Jean Zoellner Clerk: Loyetta Dennis attended. Also, Present: residents/property owners’. The meeting was called to order at 7:04 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Ben M moved to approve the minutes from July, Mike seconded. Minutes were approved.
Treasurer’s Report: Cash and Bank Accounts 291,213.00; Building Fund 29,321.99 ; Spendable Funds 261,891.01; Investment Pool 78,867.84; Total Cash and Bank accounts 370,080.84; Equipment fund 5,000; Highway fund remaining balance
Recycling: Good turn out on the second Saturday. On the forth Saturday recycling started an hour late but turn out was good.
Roads: Mike reported Grundy and Cloverbelt have small potholes that still need repaired. Kyes road still has wash out. Cloverbelt E needs graded. Other roads are in good shape. Wally reported that Stevens Road has wash out spots. Tree down on David Road. Bear Trail and Gerbick needs graded. Grundy South road has chip seal that still needs to be patched. There are still logs on the side of roads that need removed Speed Limit Sign: WTA said we can reduce Speed Limits by 25mph without County or State approval. Will have to get WPS to check for underground lines before posting new signs. Board would like to reduce speed to 25mph on certain roads. Mike mad a motion to change Skananwan Lake road down to 25mph. Ben seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Road Bids under $25,000: Town posted last week that the Town Board will be discussing road bids under $25,000, so that the board can act on those bids. Bids available for viewing at Town Hall per request to Chairman or a Supervisor. Resident spoke that some damage to roads were done by Propane trucks and the condition of his road because of the trucks. Ben made a motion to approval the 5 bids for road work, each under $25,000, for a total of 67,397.00 Wally seconded the motion. Motion passed. All bids can be reviewed at the Town Hall per request to the Town Chairman or one of the Supervisors. 1. Single Chip Seal West Silver lake Road from V to end: 0.64 miles x 20ft. $11,200.00 2. Single Chip Seal Skanawan Lake Road from S to end: 0.83 miles x 18ft. $14,160.00 3. Flex Patch and Crack Seal Grundy Road: 9,000ft x 20ft/ approx. 103 cracks $16,250.00 4. Single Chip Seal Grundy Road from W3498 E to W3440: 750ft x 21 ft. 15,264.00 5. Flex Patch and Crack Seal Stevenson: 792ft x 22ft. $10,523.00
Petition WPS Underground Power Lines: Resident spoke of creating a petition for the Residents to sign and submit to WPS.
Security System: Board discussed quote received from Eagle Tech for Security system. Total cost would be approximately $3,500.00. Mike S will get a second quote.
Chairmans Report: ARPA Meeting for Covid grants. The meeting discussed what the grant money could be used for. It is very specific and must meet guidelines to use the funds. Ben gave update concerning the property on CTY H that the County took over due to unpaid fines and taxes. County gave previous owner time to remove items on property before proceeding with liquidation of property. Posting Boards need to be mounted next month because old ones are in very poor shape. Board discussed what kind of handicap ramp to install. Board discussed remaining items to be completed on Town Hall.
Legal Issues: No new issues New Town Hall: Nothing Town Payments and Equipment licenses: Will continue to discuss next month. Will consider changing payments at budget meeting.
Meeting adjourned: 8:58pm Next Meeting: September 13th, 2021 By: Loyetta Dennis
TOWN OF SKANAWAN AGENDA FOR THE TOWN BOARD MEETING August 9th - 7:00 p.m. Checks written & drawn 6:30 p.m.
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approval of Town Board Meeting Minutes
4. Treasurer's Report
5. Recycling Report
6. Roads a. Supervisors' Report b. Discuss and approve bids for Roads. No single bid per Road to exceed $25,000. c. Discuss and vote to change Speed limit signs to 25mph on Skanawan Lake Road.
7. Petition to get WPS to bury power lines in Skanawan
8. Employee and Equipment payments
9. Chairman's Report a. Ordinances
10. Public Comments from the Floor
Adjournment
NOTE: Action may be taken on any topic. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TOWN OF SKANAWAN, LINCOLN COUNTY TOWN BOARD MEETING July 12th, 2021 7:00 pm
Present: Chairman: Ben Mehring, Supervisors: Mike Lucas Treasurer: Jean Zoellner Clerk: Loyetta Dennis attended. Also, Present: residents/property owners’. The meeting was called to order at 7:02 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Ben M moved to approve the minutes from May, Mike seconded. Minutes were approved.
Treasurer’s Report: Cash and Bank Accounts 250,736.70; Building Fund 29,321.99 ; Spendable Funds 221,414.71; Investment Pool 78,865.00; Total Cash and Bank accounts 300,282.55; Equipment fund 5,000; Highway fund remaining balance 113,968.30.
Recycling: Good turn out and 3/4 dumpsters were full.
Roads:Mike reported Grundy and Cloverbelt small potholes need repaired. Rest are in good shape. Kyes road still being discussed.
Wally reported that all gravel roads are in good shape. Grundy South road has chip seal that still needs to pached. Grundy and Stevenson intersection needs to be swept. Also, residents on Skanawan Lake road would like the speed limit changed to 35mph. Discussed chip seal options and why some roads were not graded.
Legal Issues: No new issues
New Town Hall: Nothing
Town Payments and Equipment licenses: Will continue to discuss next month. Will consider changing payments at budget meeting.
Chairman’s report:
Meeting adjourned: 7:45pm Next Meeting: August 9th, 2021 By: Loyetta Dennis
TOWN OF SKANAWAN AGENDA FOR THE TOWN BOARD MEETING July 12th - 7:00 p.m. Checks written & drawn 6:30 p.m.
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approval of Town Board Meeting Minutes
4. Treasurer's Report
5. Recycling Report
6. Roads a. Supervisors' Report
7. Town Hall legal issues
8. Employee and Equipment payments
9. Chairman's Report a. Ordinances
10. Public Comments from the Floor
Adjournment
NOTE: Action may be taken on any topic. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOWN OF SKANAWAN, LINCOLN COUNTY TOWN BOARD MEETING June 14th, 2021 7:00 pm
Present: Chairman: Ben Mehring, Supervisors: Mike Lucas Treasurer: Jean Zoellner Clerk: Loyetta Dennis attended. Also, Present: residents/property owners’. The meeting was called to order at 7:02 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Ben M moved to approve the minutes from May, Mike seconded. Minutes were approved.
Treasurer’s Report: Cash and Bank Accounts 260,957.29; Building Fund 29,321.99 ; Spendable Funds 231,635.30; Investment Pool 78,865.00; Total Cash and Bank accounts 339,822.29; Equipment fund 5,000; Highway fund remaining balance 125,966.37.
Recycling: Good turn out and dumpsters were full. Two people were turned away but were okay with returning in two weeks. Recycling has changed to twice a month for the summer.
Roads:.Mike reported that the corners on cloverbelt that need repaired. Corner Bear Trail and Grundy road sign still missing.
Wally reported that he left a message with DNR about the boatlanding on Gerbick lake and follow up next month. David, Bear Trail, and Peterson roads have washouts. Brush pile still on Bear Trail. Trucks have been tearing up the intersection at Bear Trail and Grundy. Grundy, Crane Foot and Stevens have blacktop repairs needed.
Legal Issues: No new issues
New Town Hall: Nothing
Town Payments and Equipment licenses: Will continue to discuss next month. Will consider changing payments at budget meeting.
Liquor licenses: Ben made a motion to approve Cloverclub and Birkensee liquor licenses. Motion was where approved.
Chairman’s report: Complaints about a driveway on Peterson Road. Ben will discuss next month.
Meeting adjourned: 7:55pm Next Meeting: July 12th, 2021 By: Loyetta Dennis
TOWN OF SKANAWAN AGENDA FOR THE TOWN BOARD MEETING June 14th - 7:00 p.m. Checks written & drawn 6:30 p.m.
TOWN OF SKANAWAN, LINCOLN COUNTY TOWN BOARD MEETING May 10th, 2021 7:00 pm
Present: Chairman: Ben Mehring, Supervisors: Wally Horabik, Mike Lucas Treasurer: Jean Zoellner Clerk: Loyetta Dennis attended. Also, Present: residents/property owners’. The meeting was called to order at 7:02 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Wally moved to approve the minutes from February, Mike seconded. Minutes were approved. Annual meeting minutes also approved motion by Mike L and seconded by Wally. Approved.
Treasurer’s Report: Cash and Bank Accounts 255,496.93; Building Fund 29,321.99 ; Spendable Funds 305,036.71; Investment Pool 78,861.77; Total Cash and Bank accounts 334,358.70; Equipment fund 5,000; Highway fund remaining balance 125,966.37.
Recycling: Good turn out and ample space in dumpsters. Some complaints because
Roads:.Gerbert lake road needs grading and new culvert. Tree in ditch on Bear Trail that needs removed. Bear Trail also needs grading. Stevens road culvert has a bump . David need work and old culvert still needs removed. Grundy and H intersection needs patch work. Culvert on blacktop portion on Grundy needs repaired. Mike L reported Cloverbelt has a few spots that need repaired. Silver Lake roads look good. Gerbet lake Slow Lake Zone signs have been removed. Wally H will call the DNR. Ben will check on gravel prices and call on status on blacktopping Cty Road S.
Legal Issues: No new issues
Cemetery Staking Fee: Ben made motion made to create $75.00 Staking Burial fee. Wally seconded it and motion passed. Need to remark cemetery.
New Town Hall: Mike S made list of items that need completed. Board looking for someone to put in new steps and ramp at entrances of Town Hall. Board will look into landscaping and auto water flushing.
Security System: nothing
Town Payments: Will continue to discuss next month.
Illegal Junkyard: County now owns the property.
Equipment charges: Check with other Clerks for next month.
Chairman’s report: Ordinances Ben received referrals for a new Attorney.
Meeting adjourned: 7:55pm Next Meeting: June 14th, 2021 By: Loyetta Dennis
TOWN OF SKANAWAN AGENDA FOR THE TOWN BOARD MEETING May 10th - 7:00 p.m. Checks written & drawn 6:30 p.m.
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approval of Town Board Meeting Minutes
4. Treasurer's Report
5. Recycling Report
6. Roads a. Supervisors' Report
6a. Cemetery staking fee $75.00
7. Town Hall legal issues
8. Security Systems
8a. Equipment charges: What will the town pay for use of person equipment.
9. Chairman's Report
10. Public Comments from the Floor
Adjournment
NOTE: Action may be taken on any topic. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TOWN OF SKANAWAN, LINCOLN COUNTY ANNUAL TOWN BOARD MEETING April 20th, 2021 7:00 pm
Present: Chairman: Ben Mehring, Supervisors: Wally Horabik and Mike Lucas, Clerk: Loyetta Dennis, Treasurer: Jean Zoellner attended. Also, Present: residents/property owners’. The meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Treasurer’s Report: Cash and Bank Accounts 251,673.21; Building Fund 29,321.99 ; Spendable Funds 222,351.22; Investment Pool 78,858.74; Total Cash and Bank accounts 330,531.95; Equipment fund 5,000; Highway fund remaining balance 125,966.37. List of checks and spending from 2020 provided.
Elected Members: Ben Mehring, Wally Horabik, Mike Lucas, Jean Zoellner, and Loyetta Dennis sworn in.
Financial: Open for questions.
Open Forum: Upgrade Website.
Meeting adjourned: 7:55pm Next Meeting: May 10th, 2021 By: Loyetta Dennis
TOWN OF SKANAWAN, LINCOLN COUNTY TOWN BOARD MEETING April 20th, 2021 6:00 pm
Present: Chairman: Ben Mehring, Supervisors: Wally Horabik, Clerk: Loyetta Dennis attended. Also, Present: residents/property owners’. The meeting was called to order at 6:05 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Ben moved to approve the minutes from February, John seconded. Minutes were approved.
Treasurer’s Report: Cash and Bank Accounts 251,673.21; Building Fund 29,321.99 ; Spendable Funds 222,351.22; Investment Pool 78,858.74; Total Cash and Bank accounts 330,531.95; Equipment fund 5,000; Highway fund remaining balance 125,966.37.
Recycling: Recycling next week. There was no official report from last month. Good turn out and ample space in dumpsters.
Roads: Wally H reported Cranfoot needs grading and gravel. Stevens road is in poor condition and old culvert is still on side of road. All roads need grading. Bear Trail has trees on the edge of road that need removed. Grundy has a lot of patching work that needs done. Gerbet Lake road needs more gravel and new culvert. John L. reported all roads were swept. Leech road has soft spots. All roads need grading and brushing. Cloverbelt has buckling and soft spots. It should be a couple more weeks before road limits are removed. Hilgy road has a big heave. B. It should be a couple more weeks before road limits are removed. C. Shoreland ordinance 211 Board has no issues with.
Legal Issues: No new issues
New Town Hall: Mike S will finish exterior work. Ben will get quotes to replace stairs and ramp.
Security System: No update.
Illegal Junkyard: County now owns the property.
Equipment charges: Check with other Clerks for next month.
Chairman’s report: Ordinance conditions will be discussed next month. Board Discussed the Town requiring an operating permit from Land Pits in addition to the CUP required from County. John C inquired about culvert on H. Ben said it will be dependent on remaining balance in Road budget.
Meeting adjourned: 6:45pm Next Meeting: May 10th, 2021 By: Loyetta Dennis
TOWN OF SKANAWAN VOTING EQUIPMENT TESTING March 30th 5PM -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOWN OF SKANAWAN AGENDA FOR THE TOWN BOARD MEETING April 20th- 6:00 p.m. Checks written & drawn 6:30 p.m.
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approval of Town Board Meeting Minutes
4. Treasurer's Report
5. Recycling Report
6. Roads a. Supervisors' Reports b. Road Limits and trailers c Shoreland ordinance 211
7. Town Hall legal issues
8. Security Systems
8a. Equipment charges: What will the town pay for use of person equipment.
9. Chairman's Report
10. Public Comments from the Floor
Adjournment
NOTE: Action may be taken on any topic. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TOWN OF SKANAWAN ANNUAL TOWN BOARD MEETING April 20th - 7:00 p.m.
March 8th- 7:00 p.m. Checks written & drawn 6:30 p.m.
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approval of Town Board Meeting Minutes
4. Treasurer's Report
5. Recycling Report
6. Roads a. Supervisors' Reports
7. Town Hall legal issues
8. Security Systems
8a. Equipment charges: What will the town pay for use of person equipment.
9. Chairman's Report
10. Public Comments from the Floor
Adjournment
NOTE: Action may be taken on any topic.
TOWN OF SKANAWAN, LINCOLN COUNTY TOWN BOARD MEETING February 8th, 2021 7:00 pm
Present: Chairman: Ben Mehring, Supervisors: Wally Horabik and John Lazarz, Clerk: Loyetta Dennis attended. Also, Present: residents/property owners’. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Ben moved to approve the minutes from August, John seconded. Minutes were approved.
Treasurer’s Report: Cash and Bank Accounts 470,959.25; Building Fund 29,321.99 ; Spendable Funds 520,487.62; Investment Pool 78,850.36; Total Cash and Bank accounts 549,809.61; Equipment fund 5,000; Highway fund remaining balance 127,00.29 .
Recycling: Recycling will be next month. There was no official report.
Roads: John L. reported roads are snow covered and in normal winter condition. Musson’s did a good job plowing and pushing snow back to remove any visual issues. Also, plenty of sand was used. John discussed posting signs with WTA and was informed that all town roads are 55mph unless we post otherwise. Town is allowed to reduce speed limit to 45 mph. If we want to do more than that the town would have to pay to have a study done to prove the request for change. All roads are snow covered, but in normal winter condition. Wally reported that roads are in normal winter condition. He suggested plowing a turn around on the end of Cranefoot Lk road. Also, should discuss with Musson’s where snowmobile trails are so that they don’t plow over them.
New Town Hall: No update
Illegal Junkyard: No Update.
Security system: Will have Security system company come to a Town Hall Meeting.
Chairman’s report: Will discuss equipment payments next month. Ben discussed what the board discussed during their meeting on Non-metallic mining. Board wants to establish the conditions in the ordinance ahead of time, so that, if any company opens any new pit all “Grandfather clauses” would be void. The Board will discuss with Mathy conditions of operation before it is an issue. The board made an initial list of what they would like to see in the ordinance and will contact legal consol to ensure it is done correctly.
Meeting adjourned: 7:49pm Next Meeting: March 8th, 2021 By: Loyetta Dennis
TOWN OF SKANAWAN, LINCOLN COUNTY TOWN BOARD MEETING January 11th, 2020 7:00 pm
Present: Chairman: Ben Mehring, Supervisors: Wally Horabik and John Lazarz, Clerk: Loyetta Dennis attended. Also, Present: residents/property owners’. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Ben moved to approve the minutes from August, John seconded. Minutes were approved.
Treasurer’s Report: No Treasurer’s report. Cash and Bank Accounts ; Building Fund ; Spendable Funds ;Investment Pool ; Total Cash and Bank accounts ; Equipment fund ; Highway fund remaining balance .
Recycling: Recycling went well the second Saturday of December. There was no official report.
Roads: John L. reported no issues. All roads are snow covered, but in normal winter condition. Musson did a good job the first time plowing. All intersections were sanded. Residents are welcome to give their input on Musson’s plowing, since the Board can’t get to all the roads. Wally reported that Grundy Road blacktop has some pot holes. Gerbert lake has some rough spots that may be due to heaving with the extra frost and no snow. The cost of blacktop vs chip seal is approximately 10x the cost. The Board will get comparison bids in the future. Wally inquired if anyone knew what the sign said at the end of Gerbert Lake Road . We can go ahead in the spring and fix Silver Lake Road boat landing per DNR.
New Town Hall: No update
Illegal Junkyard: No Update.
Security system: Will have Security system company come to a Town Hall Meeting.
Chairman’s report: Board will discuss cemetery costs for opening sites. Wally requested a time the Board could meet to discuss CUP and Ordinance changes. Discuss what the town will pay for personal equipment use.
adjourned: 7:49pm Next Meeting: February 8th, 2021 By: Loyetta Dennis
TOWN OF SKANAWAN AGENDA FOR THE TOWN BOARD MEETING February 8th- 7:00 p.m. Checks written & drawn 6:30 p.m.
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approval of Town Board Meeting Minutes
4. Treasurer's Report
5. Recycling Report
6. Roads a. Supervisors' Reports
7. Town Hall legal issues
8. Security Systems
9. Chairman's Report
10. Public Comments from the Floor
Adjournment
NOTE: Action may be taken on any topic.
TOWN OF SKANAWAN, LINCOLN COUNTY TOWN BOARD MEETING December 14th, 2020 7:00 pm
Present: Chairman: Ben Mehring, Supervisors: Wally Horabik and John Lazarz. Both Treasurer: Jean Zellner and Clerk: Loyetta Dennis attended. Also, Present: residents/property owners’. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Ben moved to approve the minutes from August, John seconded. Minutes were approved.
Treasurer’s Report: Cash and Bank Accounts 214,388.67; Building Fund 29,321.99; Spendable Funds 185,066.68; Investment Pool 78,837.18; Total Cash and Bank accounts 263,903.86; Equipment fund 3,894.00; Highway fund remaining balance 36,562.07.
Recycling: Recycling went well the second Saturday of November with new winter times. 53 residents participated in recycling and bins were full, but no one was turned away.
Roads: John L. reported Kyes road was graded and improved. Bradly Township plows Kyes road and Skanawan grades it. Birch township grades David Rd and Skanawan plows the road. Hilgy’s road had trash left on the side of the road and the Town had to have it removed. North side of Hilgy’s road starting to get a soft spot in the road.
Wally reported Cranefoot still needs grading. Bear Trail needs a sign. David rd has large rocks which will have to wait till next summer. Gerbert Lk road is in poor shape and rough, will need graded.
Musson Brother’s replied to Ben that they would reduce salt price.
New Town Hall: No update
Illegal Junkyard: Wally reported that more vehicles have been placed on the property.
Security system: Will discuss in 2021.
Chairman’s report: Meverdan did an excellent job on the roads for trip fund. Discussed road work that will need to be done in 2021.
Meeting adjourned: 7:49pm Next Meeting: January 11th, 2020 By: Loyetta Dennis
TOWN OF SKANAWAN TOWN BOARD BUDGET HEARING Monday November 9th- 6:00 p.m. Followed by
TOWN OF SKANAWAN TOWN BOARD MEETING OF ELECTORS
TOWN OF SKANAWAN AGENDA FOR THE TOWN BOARD MEETING November 9th- 7:00 p.m. Checks written & drawn 6:30 p.m. 1. Call to Order
TOWN OF SKANAWAN, LINCOLN COUNTY TOWN BOARD MEETING Sept 14th, 2020 7:00 pm
Present: Chairman: Ben Mehring, Supervisors: Wally Horabik and John Lazarz, Clerk: Loyetta Dennis. Also, Present: residents/property owners’. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Ben moved to approve the minutes from August, John seconded. Minutes were approved.
Treasurer’s Report: Cash and Bank Accounts 202,630.11; Building Fund 29,321.99; Spendable Funds 173,308.12. Investment Pool 78,814.20. Total Cash and Bank accounts 281,444.31. Equipment fund 3,894.00. Highway fund remaining balance 52,462.13.
Recycling: Recycling went well in September. Bins were completely filled and individuals were turned away. Mike L requested an additional Saturday on the forth Saturday in September to accommodate the individuals that were turned away. It will be advertised on WJJQ and the website. The board agreed to an additional day on Saturday September 26th. Board also agreed to allow Mike L. to call Advance Disposal, if bins fill quickly.
Roads: Stevens Road has a wet spot where the culvert is bad. Wally sprayed spots on Grundy were chip seal spots need repaired. Ben contacted Musson to install two culverts and do ditch work on various areas along 0.7 miles of Grundy Road. The cost is under $25,000 so the town does not have to post for bids. Ben made a motion to approve the quote from Musson Brothers for 3,940.00 for the two culverts and 11,880.00 for the ditching along 0.70 miles of Grundy Road. Motion was seconded by Wally, and the motion was approved. The Board discussed using Musson Brothers for the winter plowing, instead of LCHD, due to the lack of documentation of what is done in the billing.
New Town Hall: The attorney will send a letter to subcontractor that we will not be paying the claim because work was not completed.
Illegal Junkyard: An email will be sent out.
Community Complaint: Silver lake residents have complaints about excessive rentals not abiding by County zoning. Ben asked the County about the rules for obtaining permits for rentals. The board discussed if there are multiple complaints against a rental can the permit be pulled. At this point there are no formal complaints on record. Silver lake residents need to start calling the authorities when there are any issues.
Silver lake Boat Landing: The Town services the boat landing. It was given a 99 year deed to the Town. Ben will investigated options of repairing the boat landing.
Security system: Will discuss next month.
Chairman’s report: Board discussed where the flag poles will be placed. The poles will have solar lights on the flag.
Meeting adjourned: 7:55pm Next Meeting: October 12th, 2020 By: Loyetta Dennis
TOWN OF SKANAWAN AGENDA FOR THE TOWN BOARD MEETING October 12th - 7:00 p.m. Checks written & drawn 6:30 p.m.
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approval of Town Board Meeting Minutes
4. Treasurer's Report
5. Recycling Report
6. Roads a. Supervisors' Reports
7. New Town hall Legal issues
8. Illegal Junkyard
9. Silver Lake issues
10. Security system
11. Chairman's Report
12. Public Comments from the Floor
Adjournment
NOTE: Action may be taken on any topic.
TOWN OF SKANAWAN AGENDA FOR THE TOWN BOARD MEETING September 14th - 7:00 p.m. Checks written & drawn 6:30 p.m.
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approval of Town Board Meeting Minutes
4. Treasurer's Report
5. Recycling Report
6. Roads a. Supervisors' Reports
7. New Town hall Legal issues
8. Illegal Junkyard
9. Silver Lake issues
10. Security system
11. Chairman's Report
12. Public Comments from the Floor
Adjournment
NOTE: Action may be taken on any topic.
TOWN OF SKANAWAN, LINCOLN COUNTY TOWN BOARD MEETING August 10th, 2020 7:00 pm
Present: Chairman: Ben Mehring, Supervisors: Wally Horabik and John Lazarz, Clerk: Loyetta Dennis. Also, Present: residents/property owners’. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Ben moved to approve the minutes from the May, John seconded. Minutes were approved.
Treasurer’s Report: Not available
Recycling: Recycling went well in July, with 39 residents participating. Both Saturdays had a good turn out and bins are full.
Roads: Leach road has some soft spots. There is only one resident on the road, and they have not complained. The Board will have to have a professional look at options to fix the road. Cloverbelt needs some work done. West side of Silver Lake road needs brush removed. Wally reported Cranefoot has serious washed out areas. The road is used mainly by ATV’s. Stevens road, David road, Peterson road, and Bear Trail road all have washed out areas that need graded. Grundy road had some of the potholes fixed, but still has some spots that need repaired. LCHP does not have the time to doing the ditching, so Ben will investigate getting another company to do the work.
New Town Hall: Ben discussed the situation with an attorney. The attorney will send a letter to subcontractor that we will not be paying the claim because work was not completed.
Illegal Junkyard: A letter will be printed out, signed, and sent this month.
Cemetery Issues: Flag was removed.
Community Complaint: Silver lake residents have complaints about excessive rentals not abiding by county zoning. The Board encourage Silver Lake residents to call the Sheriff’s office when concerned so offensives are on record. They must be documented and reported for action to be taken. Security system: Ben will have Eagle security come out in September and discuss options.
Chairman’s report: Mike Lucas found faucet in women’s room left on.
Comments: Dale C has offered to help out the town cleaning up roads.
Meeting adjourned: 8:25pm Next Meeting: September 14th, 2020 By: Loyetta Dennis
TOWN OF SKANAWAN AGENDA FOR THE TOWN BOARD MEETING Augusat 10th - 7:00 p.m. Checks written & drawn 6:30 p.m.
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approval of Town Board Meeting Minutes
4. Treasurer's Report
5. Recycling Report
6. Roads a. Supervisors' Reports
7. New Town hall Legal issues
8. Illegal Junkyard
9. Cemetery rules.
10. Silver Lake issues with Air BnB’s
11. Security system
12. Chairman's Report
13. Public Comments from the Floor
Adjournment
NOTE: Action may be taken on any topic.
TOWN OF SKANAWAN, LINCOLN COUNTY TOWN BOARD MEETING July 13th, 2020 7:00 pm
Present: Chairman: Ben Mehring, Supervisors: Wally Horabik and John Lazarz, Clerk: Loyetta Dennis, and Treasurer: Jean Zoellner. Also, Present: residents/property owners’. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Ben moved to approve the minutes from the May, John seconded. Minutes were approved.
Treasurer’s Report: Following are the 6/30/20 balances. Cash and Bank Accounts $231,403.77; $29,321.99 toward Building fund, leaving a balance of $202,081.78 of Town funds available. The Investment pool $78,795.87 Equipment Fund of $5,000 - 1106.00 snow blower, and a Contingency Fund of $5000.00.
Recycling: Recycling went well in June. Both Saturdays had a good turn out and bins were full. July 11th there were 38 residents. Mike Lucas suggested that we will start opening one bin at a time. Next recycling is scheduled for July 25th.
Roads: $106,591.49 Left in the transportation fund. Proceeded to open up bids. First bid opened was from Meverden Materials for $13.16 per cubic yard, total of $32,900. Second bid was from Peterson Brothers for $20.50 per cubic yard, total of $51,250. Third bid opened was from LCHD for $19.00 per cubic yard, total of 47,500. A motion was made by Ben to accept the Meverden bid for 32,900 to be used towards grant. Vote was taken and approved. The Trip project would be for 2500 yards of gravel placed and rolled . Bids were then opened for chip seal project. First bid opened was from Fahrner Bid was for 0.81 miles double chip seal for $32,248.00 and single chip seal for Popple lane 0.48 miles at $9,827.00 for a total of $42,075. The second Bid was from Pitlik & Wick for the same at a total of $33,123.00. Ben made a motion to accept the bid from Pitlik and John seconded. Vote taken and passed. Ditching is planned to be done by the end of August so that the gravel can be applied after that is completed. John L reported kyes road is a little washed out and will needs some attention later this summer. We will need land owners permission to widen that road. There is a refrigerator is on the side of the road that needs removed. Pitlik will repair the Skanawan Lake road at no cost. S Silver lake road needs brush removed on side of road. Cloverbelt has a spot that needs repaired and will be repaired when chip seal is done. Wally reported Bear Trail needs graded and Gerbek also needs graded. Moose trail still has a bad culvert. There are some spots on Grundy that need repaired. A sign is missing at Grundy and Bear Trail. New Town Hall: Ben discussed the situation with an attorney, and there is no new information at this time. The Town will have to accept it, deny it, or do nothing which is the same as denying the claim. The claim is for $4585.00. The Town has to determine if the work was completed to our satisfaction. The Town will deduct the work that the Town has done to complete the building.
Illegal Junkyard: Letter will be printed out, signed, and sent this month.
Cemetery Issues: Letter was sent to Mr Zastrow certified mail.
Security system: John collected quotes for security system. Board discussed pros and cons.
Chairman’s report: nothing
Comments: Wally received complaints about no flags at the Town Hall. Also, a complaint about a weekend rental on Silver Lake. Those complaints have to go to the county. Judy S came representing Silver L with a complaint of the residence doing a weekend rental and not following the zoning ordinances. Board suggested documenting and reporting issues as it occurs.
Meeting adjourned: 8:25pm Next Meeting: August 10th, 2020 By: Loyetta Dennis
TOWN OF SKANAWAN AGENDA FOR THE TOWN BOARD MEETING July 13th - 7:00 p.m. Checks written & drawn 6:30 p.m. 1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approval of Town Board Meeting Minutes
4. Treasurer's Report
5. Recycling Report 6. Roads a. Supervisors' Reports b. Trip Fund, road projects, and opening of bids
7. New Town hall Legal issues
8. Illegal Junkyard
9. Cemetery rules.
10. Chairman's Report
11. Public Comments from the Floor Adjournment
NOTE: Action may be taken on any topic.
TOWN OF SKANAWAN, LINCOLN COUNTY TOWN BOARD MEETING June 8th, 2020 7:00 pm
Present: Chairman: Ben Mehring, Supervisors: Wally Horabik and John Lazarz, Clerk: Loyetta Dennis, and Treasurer: Jean Zoellner. Also, Present: residents/property owners’. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Ben moved to approve the minutes from the May, John seconded. Minutes were approved.
Treasurer’s Report: Following are the 5/31/20 balances. Cash and Bank Accounts $327,071.35; $29,321.99 toward Building fund, leaving a balance of $297,749.36 of Town funds available. This includes the Investment pool $78,786.59 Equipment Fund of $5,000 - 1106.00 snow blower, and a Contingency Fund of $5000.00.
Recycling: Recycling went well in May. Next recycling is scheduled for June 13th.
Roads: John L reported roads are in good condition. With the heavy rains coming Silver Lake rd might become washboard. Leach road has soft spots. West Cloverbelt has a repaired spot that is not holding and needs repaired correctly. Wally reported damaged spot on Stevens road at the failed culvert. The hills on David road are washed out and the old culverts are still in the woods. Bear trail still needs a left turn sign and has washboard spots. Moose Trail culvert needs repaired. Grundy has potholes that need repaired. Grundy road has a damaged spot at N8410. Gerbert Lake road has a culvert that is exposed and can not be graded till culvert is covered with gravel. Ben reported he discussed with John H about our trip fund bid. They felt it would be easier just to bid out gravel for Grundy and Stevens road for the Trip grant. The Town then would have the County do the other road work. The Trip project would be for 2500 yards of gravel placed and rolled on Grundy and Stevens. Ben made a motion for this project for the Trip fund. Wally seconded and the motion passed. The Town would accept the lowest bid. A notice will go into the paper next week and bids will be due by the July 14th meeting. Ben made a motion to accept a quote made by Pitlik and Wick for flex patching on East Silver Lk road, West Silver Lk rd, Skanawan Lake rd, and Popple Lane.
New Town Hall: Ben discussed with the attorney and will get more information next week.
Illegal Junkyard: Wally took photos of new vehicles that have been added to the junkyard.
Liquor License approval: Wally made a motion to approve liquor licenses. Motion was seconded and motion was passed.
Cemetery Issues: John L raised the issue of the Alaskan Flag concreted in at a grave site. The Town will notify Mr Zastrow that the Flag needs to be removed. He will be notified it needs to removed or the Town will remove it and send the cost to Mr Zastrow. John L made a motion that the Flag must be removed within 30 days after Mr Zastrow receives the letter. Wally seconded the motion. The motion passed. The Board discussed what should be allowed in the cemetery.
Chairman’s report: nothing Comments: John C noticed flooring town hall coming up. Discussion of installing a camera. John C asked the Board to get gravel for around the dumpsters.
Meeting adjourned: 8:25pm Next Meeting: July13th, 2020 Written by: Loyetta Dennis, Clerk
TOWN OF SKANAWAN AGENDA FOR THE TOWN BOARD MEETING June 8th - 7:00 p.m. Checks written & drawn 6:30 p.m. 1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approval of Town Board Meeting Minutes
4. Treasurer's Report
5. Recycling Report 6. Roads a. Supervisors' Reports b. Trip Fund and road projects
7. New Town hall Legal issues
8. Illegal Junkyard
9. Approval of Birkensee and Clover Club liquor License 10. Cemetery rules.
10. Chairman's Report
11. Public Comments from the Floor Adjournment
NOTE: Action may be taken on any topic.
TOWN OF SKANAWAN, LINCOLN COUNTY TOWN BOARD MEETING May 11th, 2020 5:00 pm
Present: Chairman: Ben Mehring, Supervisors: Wally Horabik and John Lazarz, Clerk: Loyetta Dennis, and Treasurer: Jean Zoellner. Also, Present: residents/property owners’. The meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Ben moved to approve the minutes from the February, John seconded. Minutes were approved.
Treasurer’s Report: Following are the /31/20 balances. Cash and Bank Accounts $330,213.42; $29,321.99 toward Building fund, leaving a balance of $222,117.90 of Town funds available. This includes the Investment pool $78,773.53 Equipment Fund of $5,000 - 1106.00 snow blower, and a Contingency Fund of $5000.00.
Recycling: Recycling went well. Cardboard was full. Other Bins are almost full.
Open Agenda: Town received letter from Dempsey Law for a lien against the Town Hall. The Certified letter will be sent to our lawyer. Concerning the illegal junkyard Ben has reached out to the local DA to press charges against the owner. He has not heard back. Town will send out letter. Ingman family provided a letter informing the Town that there will be no Memorial Day Program.
Roads: John L reported Leach road is still soft in spots, but vehicles are still driving across it. He will continue to monitor. East Cloverbelt residents ask John about the large gravel on the road and would like it covered with smaller gravel. There were three tires on Hilgey road. Town will place notice on Website to watch for individuals dumping tires on the side of the road. Wally Grundy has issues were chip seal is broken. Two failed culverts on Stevens rd and Moose Trail. Speed sign replaced on Bear Trail. Culvert in the woods on David rd. A lot of trees in the ditches. Wally could not find the missing sign on the curve of Bear Trail and the sign on Grundy. June meeting Board will decide what projects will be sent out for bids.
Comments: Concern of trees that have fallen on the Town Hall property. Ben will take care of removing it and town will have to replace those trees. Mike Lucas asked if Town wants him to continue taking care of lawn. Also, asked about the gravel that was moved around the dumpsters during plowing. Ben will take care of it. Recycling sign needs reposted.
Chairman’s report: Next Meeting June 8th, 2020 @ 7:00 pm
TOWN OF SKANAWAN, LINCOLN COUNTY APRIL 21ST 7:00PM Town Board meeting to follow
TOWN OF SKANAWAN AGENDA FOR THE TOWN BOARD MEETING April 21th - 6:00 p.m. Checks written & drawn 6:30 p.m.
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approval of Town Board Meeting Minutes
4. Treasurer's Report
5. Recycling Report
6. Roads a. Supervisors' Reports
7. Chairman's Report
8. Public Comments from the Floor
Adjournment
NOTE: Action may be taken on any topic.
TOWN OF SKANAWAN, LINCOLN COUNTY TOWN BOARD MEETING April 21st, 2020 6:00 pm
Present: Chairman: Ben Mehring, Supervisors: Wally Horabik and John Lazarz, Clerk: Loyetta Dennis, and Treasurer: Jean Zoellner. Also, Present: residents/property owners’. The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Ben moved to approve the minutes from the February, John seconded. Minutes were approved.
Treasurer’s Report: Following are the 3/31/20 balances. Cash and Bank Accounts $319,970.03; $29,321.99 toward Building fund, leaving a balance of $290,648.04 of Town funds available. This includes the Investment pool $78,740.75 Equipment Fund of $5,000 - 1106.00 snow blower, and a Contingency Fund of $5000.00.
Recycling: Recycling went well. Bins are 3/4 full. Roads: John L reported Cloverbelt needs grading Leach road is in poor shape, and can’t be fixed until road limits are off. Silver Lk South is good shape, but needs brush removed. Ben will call JJ Brushing. Kyes road, after frost is out, will need some grading. Grundy road is very soft and will need some ditching done. Grundy has some chip seal spots that will need repaired and gravel portion will need grading. Stevens has a culvert that needs repaired. Moose Trail has several softs spots. Gerbiet has a few pot holes. John L asked if we (Skanawan can leave our road limits on longer than the County) Ben said we can and the Board may consider doing so. E Silver Lake road, Pople and Skanawan Lk road will need chip seal. Cloverbelt will need chip seal in 2021. Land owners can buy culverts and the board will put them in when ditching occurs.
Chairman’s report: Board is waiting for frost to leave before replacing the ramp and posting boards. Wally discussed ordinances for the gravel pits and will discuss more at the next meeting. Reminder Open Book and Board of Review is May 4th 5-7 and May 11th 6-8th. Monthly meeting will be May 11th from 5-6.
Meeting Adjured 7:05 pm for Annual meeting.
Minutes Annual Meeting
Meeting called together at 7:10 pm 4/21/20
Comments from the Floor: Mr W. voiced his concern of the past 6 years of the illegal junk yard across from his house. There has been no changes, county has found the owner guilty and has issued fines. The county informed the Town Board that only way for this to be solved is for the property to be siezed. This can can only be done if taxes are diliquent for more than 3 year. He is asking the township to consider siezing the property by labeling it a “junk yard” He would like us to seek legal counsel to find options. Board will contact the dhs.wisconsin.gov, DNR, and WTA with health concerns. Board will send letter to Rep. Mary F, DHS, DNR, and WTA with health concerns of the property is imposing on community and stating statue 84.31(6)(b). Mr w will format the letter for the Board to approve and sign. N8638 County Rd H “illegal Junk Yard” Sam N inquired about issue he has with neighbor’s fencing on his property.
Meeting adjourned: 8:15 pm Minutes were written by Loyetta Dennis, Town Clerk Next meeting May 11th , 5:00pm
TOWN OF SKANAWAN, LINCOLN COUNTY TOWN BOARD MEETING March 16th, 2020 7:00 pm
Present: Chairman: Ben Mehring, Supervisors: Wally Horabik and John Lazarz, Clerk: Loyetta Dennis, and Treasurer: Jean Zoellner. Also, Present: residents/property owners’.
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Ben moved to approve the minutes from the February, John seconded. Minutes were approved.
Treasurer’s Report: Following are the 2/28/20 balances. Cash and Bank Accounts $343,873.63; $29,321.99 toward Building fund, leaving a balance of $314,551.64 of Town funds available. This includes the Investment pool $78,664.988 Equipment Fund of $5,000 - 1106.00 snow blower, and a Contingency Fund of $5000.00.
Recycling: Recycling went well. 37 residents participated. Bins are 3/4 full.
Roads: John L reports road signs that were needed will put up. Roads are in good condition. John L also would like the town to inform Tim Novinski needs to prove he is under weight otherwise he is liable for the road damage. Any Stop that comes out to a county road, the County is responsible for. Wally reported that Bear Trail and Gerbic has some icy spots. Grundy is in good condition. However, the gravel portion of Grundy has large frost heaves in the road.
New Town Hall Update: Town discover the bathroom heaters are the cause of the increase in the electric bill.
Chairman’s report: Ben is beginning to put together Trip grant for Grundy road. County will help put together the report. Board discussed what all needs done on Grundy and what needs to included on the bid. Wally asked how residents can submit ordinances they would like to see for the Town.
Comments from the Floor:
Meeting adjourned: .
ANNUAL MEETING APRIL 21ST @ 6:00 PM
Minutes were written by Loyetta Dennis, Town Clerk Next meeting April 21th , 7:00pm
TOWN OF SKANAWAN AGENDA FOR THE TOWN BOARD MEETING March 16th - 7:00 p.m. Checks written & drawn 6:30 p.m.
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approval of Town Board Meeting Minutes
4. Treasurer's Report
5. Recycling Report
6. Roads a. Supervisors' Reports
8. Town Advisory Committee
9. Chairman's Report
10. Public Comments from the Floor
Adjournment
NOTE: Action may be taken on any topic.
TOWN OF SKANAWAN, LINCOLN COUNTY TOWN BOARD MEETING Feb 17th, 2020 7:00 pm
Present: Chairman: Ben Mehring, Supervisors: Wally Horabik and John Lazarz, Clerk: Loyetta Dennis, and Treasurer: Jean Zoellner. Also, Present: residents/property owners’.
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Ben moved to approve the minutes from the January 20th and January 28th meetings, Wally seconded. Minutes were approved.
Treasurer’s Report: Following are the 1/31/20 balances. Cash and Bank Accounts $572,864.47; $30,329.99 toward Building fund, leaving a balance of $542,534.48 of Town funds available. (Without tax settlement) This includes the Investment pool $78,564.16 Equipment Fund of $5,000 - 1106.00 snow blower, and a Contingency Fund of $5000.00.
Recycling: Recycling went well.
Roads: John Lazarzs reported roads snow covered and hard packed. Good for winter driving. Ben called county to add sand and salt. Wally reported his roads are in standard winter driving condition. However, Stevenson road is in poor condition with ruts and ice.
New Town Hall Update: John discussed the WTA article concerning our liability to contractors. The concern is that since there was no performance bond, we could still be liability. Ben replied that our attorneys are aware of this situation, and that if the subcontractors have not filed against us at this time, that the 120 day time frame for filing has expired. Ben will contact our lawyers and verify this information. Comments from the floor were also heard.
Land Use: January 28th was the Land Use Plan meeting and the plan was approved. No response from the county yet.
Chairman’s report: John contacted Jelinik water about the iron in the water. Ben will get a filter for the water. Mike S suggested a timer to turn the water on and off.
Comments from the Floor: Mike S asked if the Final Comprehensive Plan was available. Jim S asked if we had contracted anyone to do the remaining work for the Town Hall. Ben said that needs to be done. Wally and Ben mentioned changing the outside light on the rear entrance to a motion light. Mary W is concerned about there being no Stop Ahead and Stop sign on Bear Trail road. Ben suggested the use of barricades to set up temporary signs. Question was asked if the Town Board was satisfied with the results of the Comprehensive Plan considering the cost. Ben replied that the Board felt it was necessary to get legal advice and speed the money considering the Town has never had a full evaluation of the Town Plan.
Meeting adjourned: 8:05 p.m.
Minutes were written by Loyetta Dennis, Town Clerk Next meeting March 16th , 7:00pm
TOWN OF SKANAWAN VOTER EQUIPMENT TESTING FEB. 10TH 6:00 pm
TOWN OF SKANAWAN TOWN BOARD MEETING FEBRUARY 17TH - 7:00 p.m. Checks written & drawn 6:30 p.m.
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approval of Town Board Meeting Minutes
4. Treasurer's Report
5. Recycling Report 6. Roads a. Supervisors' Reports 7. Town Advisory Committee
Review of Land use meeting January 28th.
7a. WTA article on New Town Hall building 8. Chairman's Report
9. Public Comments from the Floor Adjournment
NOTE: Action may be taken on any topic.
TOWN OF SKANAWAN, LINCOLN COUNTY TOWN BOARD MEETING January 20th, 2019 7:00 pm
Present: Chairman: Ben Mehring, Supervisors: Wally Horabik and John Lazarz, Clerk: Loyetta Dennis, and Treasurer: Jean Zoellner. Also, Present: residents/property owners’.
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Ben moved to approve the minutes and Wally seconded. Minutes were approved.
Treasurer’s Report: Following are the 12/31/19 balances. Cash and Bank Accounts $521,689.11; $30,329.99 toward Building fund, leaving a balance of $491,359.12 of Town funds available. (Without tax settlement) This includes the Investment pool $78,456.99 Equipment Fund of $5,000 - 2575.32 = 2424.68, and a Contingency Fund of $5000.00.
Recycling: Recycling went well. Dumpsters are half full.
Roads: John Lazarzs reported roads snow covered and hard packed. Good for winter driving. Ben called county to add sand. Wally reported his roads are in standard winter driving condition. Peterson was plowed completely due to County using smaller piece of equipment to plow. With the warmer weather coming the Town will sand and not salt. Ben will have a discussion with LCHD concerning plowing too soon before the snow storms are completed and plowing to the boat landing on Silver Lake.
New Town Hall Update: Ben will call R Myre to fix the ceiling fans.
Land Use: January 28th at 6 pm will be the Land Use Plan meeting. Vandewalle will also be at the meeting. Meeting is in the Leader, Website, and posted.
TOWN OF SKANAWAN, LINCOLN COUNTY TOWN BOARD PUBLIC HEARING Nov 11 th, 2019
Present: Chairman: Ben Mehring, Supervisors: Wally Horabik and John Lazarz, Clerk: Loyetta Dennis, and Treasurer: Jean Zoellner. Also, Present: residents/property owners’.
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Board discussed Proposed Budget for 2020. Discussed possible road projects and why the increase in the road budget for next year. Discussed State Highway Aids and Funds. Also, allowed input and questions from residents. Board discussed following through collecting funds from residents for Fire Calls. Ben motioned that the Board accept the budget, Wally second the motion. The Budget was approved.
TOWN BOARD MEETING OF ELECTORS
Levy was presented to Electors. Jackie H made a motion to accept the Levy. It was seconded and approved.
TOWN BOARD MEETING 7:00pm
Minutes: Ben made a motion to accept the minutes. It was seconded and approved.
Treasurer’s Report: Following are the 10/31/19 balances. Cash and Bank Accounts $349,147.17; $30,329.99 toward Building fund, leaving a balance of $318,817.18 of Town funds available. This includes the Investment Pool, $78,238.20, Equipment Fund of $5,000 - 2575.32 = 2424.68, and a Contingency Fund of $5000.00.
Recycling: Recycling returned to 9-Noon in November. Some bags were left outside the dumpsters.
Roads: It was reported Moose Trail needs some work done. Stevens road has a low spot and culvert that needs repaired. The culvert on David’s road was repaired. Peterson road has to have a sign repaired. Grundy also has a low spot. Excessive brush on the west side of South Silver Lake road that will be addressed in the spring. Ben discuss with the town of King to split plowing cost for S Twin Lake, S Birch, and Cloverbelt. Bills will be coming in from Pitlik and there will be some plowing and salting that will need done in December. Ben made a motion to raised the road budget to 135,000 for 2019. Wally seconded the motion and it was approved.
New Town Hall Update: Our current Attorney has no new updates. Ben is suppling the attorney all the payments the Town has made to Athens Builders. At this point, the bankruptcy has very little impact on our town
Land Use: John L. and Steve M spoke about the updates to the survey. Ben reported that VandeWalle Associates is helping create a new plan and compile the survey results. There will a meeting December 11th in Madison. 539 surveys were sent out. A note will be sent out with the tax bills of how to donate to the costs of the New Land Use plan. Ben answered questions from the floor about the survey.
Comments from the Floor: It was suggested to purchase new Election Booths before the next election. Discussion continued from last month of who can speak, how long, guidelines for speaking, and etc. The board will continue to discuss guidelines and place them in writing to be voted on.
Meeting adjourned: 8:25 p.m. Minutes were written by Loyetta Dennis, Town Clerk Next meeting Dec 9th, 7:00pm.
TOWN OF SKANAWAN TOWN BOARD BUDGET HEARING November 11th- 6:00 p.m. Followed by
TOWN OF SKANAWAN TOWN BOARD MEETING OF ELECTORS
TOWN OF SKANAWAN AGENDA FOR THE TOWN BOARD MEETING November 11th- 7:00 p.m. Checks written & drawn 6:30 p.m.
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approval of Town Board Meeting Minutes
4. Treasurer's Report
5. Recycling Report
6. Roads a. Supervisors' Reports
7. Discuss and vote to amend road budget for 2019
8. Town Advisory Committee a. Discuss time and place to hold meeting with Vandewall and Associates in December regarding Land Use Plan.
9. Discuss meeting format and speaking by public audience.
10. Chairman's Report
11. Public Comments from the Floor
Adjournment
NOTE: Action may be taken on any topic.
TOWN OF SKANAWAN, LINCOLN COUNTY TOWN BOARD MEETING October 14th, 2019
Present: Chairman: Ben Mehring, Supervisors: Wally Horabik and John Lazarz, Clerk: Loyetta Dennis, and Treasurer: Jean Zoellner. Also, Present: residents/property owners’.
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Minutes of the August meeting were read and accepted. Motion by Wally H. & John L.
Treasurer’s Report: Following are the 9/30/19 balances. Cash and Bank Accounts $349,630.03; $30,329.99 toward Building fund, leaving a balance of $319,300.04 of Town funds available. This includes the Investment Pool, $22.37; Investment pool $78,110.51, Equipment Fund of $5,000 - 2575.32 = 2424.68, and a Contingency Fund of $5000.00. Recycling: Recycling will return to 9-Noon starting in November. Some bags were left outside the dumpsters. More gravel will be delivered this month to allow extra room for dumpsters. John Craig will spread and level the gravel. Dumpsters are 3/4 full. Turn out was good for the Month.
Roads: John Lazarzs reported a tree down on Hilgy Lane that he will remove. Also, that Cloverbelt road had been patched and in good condition. He will also repair the Stop Ahead sign on West Silver Lake road. Wally reported roads are in good condition. Cranefoot is better since grading. Stevens is good, but does have some wet spots. However, Grundy is fair and has water going over the road at the culvert which will require extra gravel. Boat Landing was repaired by county. Board will be discussing what $30,000 road work will be done for grant next year. John L mentioned the town has 5 years to complete the work, but application is due in November. Next meeting the road budget will need to be amended.
New Town Hall Update: Our current Attorney has no new updates. At this point, the bankruptcy has very little impact on our town. Ben made a motion to accept the bid from Lee Painting and Drywall to finish work inside the Town Hall. Board voted in favor to have Lee Painting do the work.
Land Use: Ben reported that VandeWalle Associates is helping create a new plan. They will be billing the town hourly for their work. A survey will be sent out to land owners and residents.
Comments from the Floor:
Meeting adjourned: 7:55 p.m. Minutes were written by Loyetta Dennis, Town Clerk Next meeting Nov 11th, 7:00pm. Town of Skanawan Notice of Public Hearing on Comprehensive Plan Update Copy of "The Comprehensive plan" available at Town Hall
Notice is hereby given that the Town of Skanawan will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, January 28th at 6:00 p.m. at Town Hall, W3294 Stevenson Road, Irma, WI. The public hearing will take place at a meeting of the Town Board.
The public hearing will be held to gather public input on the Draft Town of Skanawan Comprehensive Plan Update. The Comprehensive Plan is a blueprint for the short-range and long-range growth and preservation of the Town. It will be used by Town officials as a policy guide to help make decisions regarding the future of the Town. The Draft Plan is a complete update of the Town’s existing Comprehensive Plan, which was last adopted in 2001.
The Draft 2020 Town of Skanawan Comprehensive Plan document is available for review on the Town’s website https://www.townofskanawannewsletter.com/home.html and at Town Hall located at W3294 Stevenson Road, Irma, WI.
All comments on the Draft Comprehensive Plan should be submitted to Ben Mehring, Town Chairman, at (715) 493-3646 or bmehring82@gmail.com. All written or electronic comments will be forwarded to the Town Board for their consideration.
Dated December 27, 2019.
Ben Mehring, Town Chairman
Public Hearing January 28, 2020
1.Call the meeting to order for the Town Board 2.Verification of proper legal notice 3.Presentation of the proposed Comprehensive Plan by the Consultant 4.Public Hearing regarding proposed Comprehensive Plan: a.Open Public Hearing by Town Board b.Reading of submitted comments c.Statements and questions from the public d.Town Board questions e.Closing of Public Hearing by the Town Board 5.Response to Public Hearing questions by Consultant 6.Discussion of the proposed Comprehensive Plan by the Town Board 7.Town Board consideration of Ordinance adopting Comprehensive Plan 8.City Council adjourns
TOWN OF SKANAWAN, LINCOLN COUNTY TOWN BOARD MEETING January 14th, 2019
Present: Chairman Ben Mehring, Supervisors Mike Sievert and Mike Lucas, Clerk Loyetta Dennis, and Treasurer Jean Zoellner. Also Present: residents/property owners’.
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Minutes of the January 14th meeting were read and accepted. Motion by Mike Lucas, & Mike Sievert
Treasurer’s Report: Following are the 12/30/18 balances. Checking Account: $785,396.80 which includes $92,470.72 Building fund $259,912.61will be paid out in taxes leaving a balance of 133,013.47. Total cash and bank accounts: $563,285.19, which includes the Investment Pool, $21.98; TCB 91-Day Certificate $77,866.41, Equipment Fund of $5,000, Contingency Fund of $5000.00. Recycling: Recycling went well with 45 residents and plenty of room in dumpsters.
Roads: Mike Sievert reported that the roads are snow covered and very slippery, especially on the curves. The Town will need extra sanding and salt in areas, especially the intersections. New Town Hall Update: Carpenter on a Mission trip for three weeks and holidays. Mike and Ben spoke with the contractor because they are not satisfied with the time line of the work getting done. Mike S meet with the contractor last Thursday to voice concerns. Mike and Ben will be meeting with them again next week to make sure the contractor stays on the original time line and that work is being completed according to the quote. The town will be contacting a commercial inspector for the New Town Hall. Ben M and Wally H will get quotes from several LP companies.
Town Hall Advisory Committee: Nothing to report at this time
Comments from the Floor:
Meeting adjourned: 7:45 pm
Minutes written by Loyetta Dennis, Town Clerk Next meeting February 18th, 2019 @ 7pm
TOWN OF SKANAWAN AGENDA FOR THE TOWN BOARD MEETING February 18th- 7:00 p.m. Checks written & drawn 6:30 p.m. 1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approval of Town Board Meeting Minutes
4. Treasurer's Report
5. Recycling Report 6. Roads a. Supervisors' Reports 7. Update New Town Hall
8. Town Advisory Committee a. Gravel pit update
9. Chairman's Report
10. Public Comments from the Floor Adjournment
NOTE: Action may be taken on any topic.
TOWN OF SKANAWAN AGENDA FOR THE TOWN BOARD MEETING October 14th- 7:00 p.m. Checks written & drawn 6:30 p.m.
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approval of Town Board Meeting Minutes
4. Treasurer's Report
5. Recycling Report
6. Roads a. Supervisors' Reports
7. Update New Town Hall and review bids to finish Town Hall
8. Town Advisory Committee/ Land Use update
9. Resisdent/Non-Resisdents - speeaking and voting policy
10. Chairman's Report
11. Public Comments from the Floor
Adjournment
NOTE: Action may be taken on any topic.
Town Board Meeting Tuesday October 1st, 2019 5:00 pm
There will be a Skanawan Town Board Meeting for all interested parties to discuss the Land Use Plan Survey.
Town Board Members Meeting September 3rd, 2019 @ 12:30pm LCSC Merrill, WI
Meeting will be discussing the timeline and next steps that need to be taken for updating the Land Use Plan,
TOWN OF SKANAWAN AGENDA FOR THE TOWN BOARD MEETING Sept 16th- 7:00 p.m. Checks written & drawn 6:30 p.m.
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approval of Town Board Meeting Minutes
4. Treasurer's Report
5. Recycling Report
6. Roads a. Supervisors' Reports
7. Update New Town Hall and review bids to finish Town Hall
8. Town Advisory Committee/Land Use update
9. Update on volunteers for committees
10. Resident/Non-Resident - speaking and voting policy
11. Chairman's Report
12. Public Comments from the Floor
Adjournment
NOTE: Action may be taken on any topic.
TOWN OF SKANAWAN, LINCOLN COUNTY TOWN BOARD MEETING August 5th, 2019
Present: Chairman: Ben Mehring, Supervisors: Wally Horabik and John Lazarzs, Clerk: Loyetta Dennis, and Treasurer: Jean Zoellner. Also, Present: residents/property owners’.
The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Minutes of the August meeting were read and accepted. Motion by Wally H. & John L.
Treasurer’s Report: Following are the 7/31/19 balances. Cash and Bank Accounts $332,362.92; $29,193.84 toward Building fund, leaving a balance of $303,169.08 of Town funds available. This includes the Investment Pool, $22.37; TCB 91-Day Certificate $77,925.30, Equipment Fund of $5,000 - 2575.32 = 2424.68, and a Contingency Fund of $5000.00. Transferring TCB Certificate to a 2.42% Investment Pool.
Recycling: Recycling will return to once a month starting in September and winter hours.
Roads: John Lazarzs reported that the trees down on Skanawan Lake road will be removed by a land owner. Wally H reported Stevens road culvert was repaired, Bear Trail has signs missing and needs graded. New posts and signs will need to be purchased.Boat Landed still has not been repaired by LCHD. Wally marked potholes on South Grundy road. Pitlik will be completing work during the next two weeks. Ben will call the Lincoln County concerning where stop ahead signs are required and how far before the Stop sign do they need to be posted. JJ will be doing brush cutting and mowing next week. There is still some storm damage work that needs done. Board will be discussing what $30,000 road work will be done for grant next year. John L mentioned the town has 5 years to complete the work, but application is due in November. Wally and John asked what $30,000 of road work gets the Town. Ben M estimated 2 miles single coat chip seal. John L mentioned that before any work is done on Skanawan Lake road the shoulder must be fixed. The road work has to be completed and paid for before receiving grant money, so the Board will have to plan for this expense in next year’s budget. Ben M reported that the road work on David Rd will be split with Birch Township and should cost between $4000-$5000. There are some other areas and culverts that we will be split between Birch and Skanawan.
New Town Hall Update: Our current Attorney transferred our case to another attorney that specializes in this area of law. He is reviewing the contract and contacting Athen’s Lumber in writing informing them that we will be contacting other contractors to complete the work. The attorney will be contacting in writing subcontractors that want to fill a lien. The investigation has now been transferred to the City of Athens. Ben will contact owner of dumpster and investigate how we can have it removed. Mike S asked about concrete work completion. Loyetta reported what WTA advised what was required of any individuals/contractors/residents doing work for the Town who are not covered as a worker for the Town. There are 10 requirements that must be completed. Ben M suggested that we add individuals to the Towns’s insurance as employees. Wally and John mentioned we need extra employees in case there is extra work as in storms or if they are not available.
Comments from the Floor: Meeting adjourned: 6:25 p.m. Minutes written by Loyetta Dennis, Town Clerk Next meeting Sept 16th, 7:00pm.
TOWN OF SKANAWAN, LINCOLN COUNTY LAND USE INFORMATIONAL MEETING AUGUST 5TH, 2019
Present: Chairman: Ben Mehring, Supervisors: Wally Horabik and John Lazarzs, Clerk: Loyetta Dennis, and Treasurer: Jean Zoellner. Also, Present: residents/property owners’.
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m., following monthly Town Board meeting.
This was an informational meeting. It was open discussion for residents and land owners to voice their opinions. A complete recording of the meeting is available by appointment with the Town Clerk. No decision making or voting was done by the Town Board.
The Town is reviewing their Land Use policy at the same time as the County.
Topics discussed:
1. Residents mentioned their support for short term rentals for special events. 2. Julie Allen informed the township that we have no control of Cell Phone Towers. 3. Ben M will bring in Broad Band information. Most residents are not satisfied will current coverage and voiced their opinions. 4. Residents discussed if nonresidents have voting and speaking rights at meetings. 5. Gravel pit discussion. Most residents supported pursuing professional advise. 6. Steve M provided a list of actions that should be completed and the steps involved in updating the Towns Land Use plan. These documents will be available on the Town’s Website. 7. Small busness
Additional meetings will be posted. For more information, individuals may contact any Board Member or email through the Town’s website.
Minutes: Loyetta Dennis, Town Clerk
TOWN OF SKANAWAN, LINCOLN COUNTY TOWN BOARD MEETING July 8th, 2019
Present: Chairman: Ben Mehring, Supervisors: Wally Horabik and John Lazarzs, Clerk: Loyetta Dennis, and Treasurer: Jean Zoellner. Also, Present: residents/property owners’.
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Minutes of the June meeting were read and accepted. Motion by Ben M, & John L.
Treasurer’s Report: Following are the 6/30/19 balances. Cash and Bank Accounts $322,359.30; $31,004.69 toward Building fund, leaving a balance of $291,354.61 of Town funds available. This includes the Investment Pool, $22.37; TCB 91-Day Certificate $77,905.24, Equipment Fund of $5,000 - 2575.32 = 2424.68, and a Contingency Fund of $5000.00.
Recycling: No report available. The town needs to get gravel moved around dumpsters so that there is more space available during recycling.
Roads: John Lazarzs reported that Cloverbelt Road was worse and LCHD had not done work on it or the boat landing. However, the potholes on Grundy Rd were done. Also, Silver Lake boat landing is not useable. Mike S acknowledged that the Town usually takes care of the boat landing, but John L will also check with E Ingman . S Twin Lake Road has a failed culvert with water going over the road. Wally H reported that several stop ahead signs are missing. South Grundy road has potholes, and Ben M will check if these can be fixed when they do the chip seal work. David road is washed out on the hill, and has some large rocks on the road. SE corner of Grundy and Bear Trail has a large pothole. Ben M reported that the road work on David Rd will be split with Birch Township and should cost between $4000-$5000. There are some other areas and culverts that we will be split between Birch and Skanawan. He will also contact JJ Brushing about cutting over growth that is around several of the Townships road signs and along edge of roads. LCHD needs to grade Cranefoot, David, and Stevens road. Chrys K dropped off a stack of posts that belong to the town from snow fencing.
New Town Hall Update: Our current Attorney transferred our case to another attorney that specializes in this area of law. He will contact us next month after he has reviewed the case. It was reconfirmed that the Town will not be paying any of the Sub contractors that Athens Lumber did not pay. The Town has already paid Athens Lumber for these services. This decision was made by the advice of the Town’s attorneys. The Board discussed what items legally could be completed. The Town must keep receipts of all items completed and obtain quotes of items that need completed. Also, questions were asked if ramps and steps were included in the quote from Athens. Ben said they were included in the specification portion of the quote. Ben M will be collecting quotes on gutters for the New Town Hall building. Loyetta D will check with Insurance Company and WTA about using local individuals to do work on Town Hall. The Town is waiting for advice from attorneys and Sheriffs’s department on next steps to take. The Town’s new Posting Boards need to be mounted. Wally asked questions about when individuals are insured by the town when doing work. The Board discussed the water in the Town Hall building.
Town Advisory Committee: Steve M and Mike H received a quote for $25,000 for a consultant to handle the Land Use issue. The POA cannot donate to this due to conflict of interest, but a fund can be set up by the town if individuals want to donate. The Board felt this was too high a cost. Wally suggested contacting other Townships to discover consultants they have used. Ben contacted the County for information on how to proceed. They suggested a basic initial public meeting to allow input from the community. Kathy M talked to County and said she was informed that they wanted information ASAP. Steve M suggested having a meeting with the County to get a specific time line. Ben M displayed current Skanawan Zoning Map. Skanawan zoning map is very basic and the public may want more Land Use options. Steve B discussed that gravel. Pits will be a large discussion during this process because of the lack of definitions of gravel pits. After much discussion it was decided to hold a public Land Use meeting for the Town to receive input from the community. Meeting is scheduled for August 5th following Town Hall meeting at 5:30pm.
Comments from the Floor: Meeting adjourned: 8:25 p.m. Minutes written by Loyetta Dennis, Town Clerk Next meeting August 5th, 5:30pm.
TOWN OF SKANAWAN, LINCOLN COUNTY TOWN BOARD MEETING June 10th, 2019
Present: Chairman: Ben Mehring, Supervisors: Wally Horabik and John Lazarzs, Clerk: Loyetta Dennis, and Treasurer: Jean Zoellner. Also, Present: residents/property owners’.
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Minutes of the March meeting were read and accepted. Motion by Wally Horabik, & John L.
Treasurer’s Report: Following are the 5/31/19 balances. Cash and Bank Accounts 332,543.48; $33,990.72 toward Building fund, leaving a balance of $298,552.76 of Town funds available. This includes the Investment Pool, $22.25; TCB 91-Day Certificate $77,885.82, Equipment Fund of $5,000, and a Contingency Fund of $5000.00. Recycling: Recycling went well. Recycling is twice a month for the summer; May, June, July, and August. Containers are 75% full. Only 3 residents on 5/25/19 and 31 residents on 6/8/19 participated in recycling. Dumpsters are in a good location, but need to be moved 5 feet apart. Extra gravel will be probably needed before moving the units.
Roads: John L reported on roads: Cloverbelt road is crumbling on the north end due to water going under the road and will need a new culvert to repair. South Twin Lake road also has a culvert that is failing and will need repaired. Wally H reported that Stevens, David, and Crane Ft are not grated yet and have soft spots. Bear Trail road is in good condition except for the last mile has some washboard issues. Grundy road is also in good condition, but has two potholes that need repaired.
Ben M opened four sealed bids that were sent in for the Chip Seal notice that was placed in the paper. The four bids were from Fhrner, Scott, Pitlik & Wick, and LCHD. A representative from LCHD and one from Pitlik each spoke explaining their quote. Both mentioned that they could have the work done in July. Many of the quotes offered a single chip seal option which the board could not accept. To accept a single chip seal bid the board would have to re-post the bid. The board decided it was not in the budget to have all three roads chip sealed, so Wally made a motion to only chip seal Stevenson and Big Pine. The motion was voted and approved. The board voted to choose Pitlik & Wick to do the work, which was the lowest bid for just the two road. All bids are available for viewing at the Town Hall per request.
Lawn Mower: Einer Igman presented three quotes he received for similar 42in zero turn lawn mowers with baggers(quotes available to be seen at the Town Hall per request) The Board voted to approve the quote from Meyers Marine for $2575.32 which was the lowest quote. A couple residents voiced their appreciation to the Igman family for the work they do at the cemetery.
New Town Hall Update: Ben will continue communicating with the town’s lawyers and the Sheriffs office to discuss options with Athens Lumber and their sub-contractors. The board discussed quickly getting quotes for finishing all the work that needs done to finish the Town Hall. Mike S obtained several quotes for dry wall, trim, and staining that needs to be completed. Ben provided a checklist to the board of items that need to be completed. The board mentioned that carpet runners are desperately needed to protect the flooring. Residents suggested we should pay our local sub-contractors before proceeding. The board explained we were advised not to pay the sub-contractors. The contractors will file against Athens Lumber. The board will meet again Friday at 9am to further discuss the items that need completed. A couple residents presented concerns with garbage that is blowing into the woods and yards. It was suggested a fence or some surrounding eventually be placed around the dumpsters to rectify the issue and to be more visibly appealing. It was also suggested to clean up some of the trees and brush surrounding the area. Board also approved using Arnott to remove old Town Hall building, with the condition that the quote also included the dumping costs of all the material. There are several items that need removed before the old Town Hall is demolished. Board agreed to have a work day on Saturday for all who could attend.
Town Hall Advisory Committee: Steve Metzenbaurer spoke on behalf of the Town Advisory Committee and shared a step by step procedure Outline for Updating the Town’s Land Use Plan. The Board signed the resolution to begin the Land Use plan. He suggested the town create a Planning Commission for the town and to hire a professional consultant. It was suggested to contact other towns to see if they have already hired a consultant. The plan is to have a Public Informational meeting in August. Ben will confirm what deadline dates are for the county. Ben also read a new amendment that the county is implementing regarding short term lodging and that rentals must be seven days or greater.
Comments from the Floor: Meeting adjourned: 9:15 pm Minutes written by Loyetta Dennis, Town Clerk Next meeting July 8th 7pm.
TOWN OF SKANAWAN AGENDA FOR THE TOWN BOARD MEETING June 10th- 7:00 p.m. Checks written & drawn 6:30 p.m.
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approval of Town Board Meeting Minutes
4. Treasurer's Report
5. Recycling Report
6. Roads a. Supervisors' Reports
7. Discuss and vote on New Lawn Mower for Town and Cemetery
8. Update New Town Hall and review bids to finish Town Hall
9. Town Advisory Committee
10. Update on volunteers for committees A. Students from Stevens Point, etc
11. Chairman's Report
12. Public Comments from the Floor
Adjournment
NOTE: Action may be taken on any topic.
TOWN OF SKANAWAN, LINCOLN COUNTY TOWN BOARD MEETING May 13th, 2019
Present: Chairman Ben Mehring, Supervisors Wally Horabik, and John Lazaars,, Clerk Loyetta Dennis, and Treasurer Jean Zoellner. Also Present: residents/property owners’.
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Minutes of the March meeting were read and accepted. Motion by Wally Horabik, & Ben M.
Treasurer’s Report: Following are the 4/30/19 balances. Cash and Bank Accounts 341,410.48; $33,990.72 towards Building fund, leaving a balance of $307,419.76 of Town funds available. This includes the Investment Pool, $22.25; TCB 91-Day Certificate $77,905.24, Equipment Fund of $5,000, and a Contingency Fund of $5000.00.
Recycling: Recycling went well. Recycling is start twice a month for the summer; May, June, July and August. Containers are 50% full.
Roads: Ben reported that Grundy and Stevenson will need chip sealed this summer. Bids will be placed in the Tomahawk leader for the chip seal. Wally reported Grundy road is waiting on culverts to come in before it can be repaired. Also, that Stevens and Crane Ft roads need grating, and that David and Moose are soft and in fair condition.. Cloverbelt has potholes that the County will repair. Ben mentioned that there are some roads that need signs repaired.
New Town Hall Update: Ben will be contacting the town’s lawyers and the Sheriffs office to discuss options with Athens Lumber and their sub-contactors.
Town Hall Advisory Committee: The committee is continuing to research possibilities of different zoning options. The town will continue to ask for volunteers on the website.
Comments from the Floor:
Meeting adjourned: 8:05 pm Minutes written by Loyetta Dennis, Town Clerk Next meeting June 10th 7pm.
TOWN OF SKANAWAN AGENDA FOR THE TOWN BOARD MEETING May 13th- 7:00 p.m. Checks written & drawn 6:30 p.m.
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approval of Town Board Meeting Minutes
4. Treasurer's Report
5. Recycling Report
6. Roads a. Supervisors' Reports
7. Update New Town Hall
8. New Lawn mower
9. Volunteers
10. Town Advisory Committee
11. Chairman's Report
12. Public Comments from the Floor
Adjournment
NOTE: Action may be taken on any topic.
TOWN OF SKANAWAN, LINCOLN COUNTY TOWN BOARD MEETING April 16th, 2019
Present: Chairman Ben Mehring, Supervisors Mike Sievert and Mike Lucas, Clerk Loyetta Dennis, and Treasurer Jean Zoellner. Also Present: residents/property owners’.
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Minutes of the March meeting were read and accepted. Motion by Mike Lucas, & Ben M.
Treasurer’s Report: Following are the 3/30/19 balances. Cash and Bank Accounts $269,039.53; $33,990.72 towards Building fund, leaving a balance of $235,048.81 of Town funds available. Total cash and bank accounts: $362,089.56, which includes the Investment Pool, $22.05; TCB 91-Day Certificate $77,885.82, Equipment Fund of $5,000, Contingency Fund of $5000.00 The board agreed to move the 91 day certificate, which is coming due, to the investment pool for a higher rate of return..
Recycling: Recycling went well. Recycling will start twice a month for the summer; May, June, July and August. Karen Olson has agreed to do the fourth Saturday of each month and Mike Lucas will continue to do the second Saturday of each month.
Roads: Ben M reported that the town has paid out a lot on road maintenance with the hard winter and that there will be another significant bill coming next month. The board will review what is left in the road budget next month. Road limits are on and posted. A section of Grundy road is closed due to a culvert failing, and will remain closed until it can be repaired by the County. East section of David road is in poor condition and will be repaired by Birch Township and Skanawan will pay half of that bill.
New Town Hall Update: There has been issues with Athens paying their sub-contractors, so the The Board is not releasing any payments to Athens until Athens shows proof of payment to the sub-contractors and lien weavers. The town has approximately $34,000 left in the town hall budget. The trim and several other repairs were completed. Interior is completed. Still waiting on someone to request the old town hall. Otherwise, if no one request to purchase the old Town Hall, the Town will take bids for its’ removal.
Town Hall Advisory Committee: Updates will be held till Annual Meeting.
Comments from the Floor: John Lazaars and Wally Horabik attended a Seminar in Stevens Point on mining which was very valuable to the town. John explained that we must prove with data our point of view of how the CUP for the Non Metallic mining (gravel pits) will negatively impact our Town. Intense discussion of the topic began between several individuals of the town and had to be reminded that comments have to be directed to board.
*minutes were completed from notes and recall due to recording issues. Meeting adjourned: 6:35 pm Minutes written by Loyetta Dennis, Town Clerk Next meeting May 13th 7pm.
TOWN OF SKANAWAN, LINCOLN COUNTY ANNUAL TOWN BOARD MEETING April 16th, 2019
Present: Chairman Ben Mehring, Supervisors Mike Sievert and Mike Lucas, Clerk Loyetta Dennis, and Treasurer Jean Zoellner. Also Present: residents/property owners’.
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. After monthly Town Hall Meeting. Minutes of the March meeting were read and accepted. Motion by Mike Lucas, & Ben M.
Treasurer’s Report: Was not repeated from Monthly meeting.
Public Comments from the Floor: Bev Schoepke requested that the Town consider giving the Town of Skanawan workers a raise. The Town workers have not received a raise in 7 years. Bev Schoepke was focusing specifically on the Election workers and Chief Inspectors. She explained the training and requirements needed for the job. She made a motion from the floor that the Town increase the hourly wage for Skanawan Town workers to $12/hr. The motion was voted on and approved.
It was suggested by J Krueger and several other individuals that more committees being made for local individuals to become active in the Town. The town is looking for someone that has experience in grant writing or is willing to the spend time looking for grants for the Town.
Ben M and Jean Z mentioned that the Tax Levy for Skanawan has not been raised since 2006, and it is necessary for re-evaluate the Levy so the Town can keep up with the maintenance of the roads. The Town can only raise the Levy 2.5%, and the Town has been taking funds from the balance our general fund to meet the budget.
Ben M mentioned that 2020 is the Land Use Plan update. The Town of Skanawan zoning is all R04. He explained what R04 zoning is comprised of. There is very little flexibility in that zoning. So, the Board would like to see more options for CUP’s. Mike Hienze suggested hiring a firm to find out what the communities of Lincoln county want or need in zoning. There may be a possibility using students from UW Stevens Point. In respect to CUP’s for gravel pits, Mike Hienze and Ben explained that the Town would like to redefine the definition CUP for gravel pits, so that it would restrict industrial mining, and preserve the quality of life in the Town. Mike Sievert mentioned that the Town Advisory Committee has to focus on all aspects of zoning and not just the zoning for gravel pits. Residence asked questions about many of the other businesses in the area. Ben responded that those businesses are Grand-Fathered in.
Several residence voiced their concern of the lack of internet service in the community. The Board will continue to make ou Representitives aware of our communities need for internet service.
New Supervisors Wally Horabik and John Lazaars were sworn in as new Supervisors for the town. *minutes were completed from notes and recall due to recording issues. Meeting adjourned: 8:15 pm Minutes written by Loyetta Dennis, Town Clerk Next meeting May 13th 7pm.
TOWN OF SKANAWAN, LINCOLN COUNTY ANNUAL TOWN BOARD MEETING April 17, 2018
Present: Chairman Ben Mehring, Supervisors Mike Sievert and Mike Lucas, and Treasurer Jean Zoellner. Also, Present: 3 town residents/property owners’.
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Minutes of the April 9th meeting were read and accepted. Motion by Ben M., Mike Sievert. Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer reported 12/31/17 balances of the following: Checking Account: 481,799.36; Investment Pool: 21.67; TCB 91-Day Certificate: 77,730.66; Total cash and bank accounts: 559,551.69; which includes the Equipment Fund of 4,804.20 which was transferred to the building fund; a Contingency fund of 3,002.00 which was also transferred to the Building fund; with a new building fund of 131,787.92.
Following are the3/31/18 balances. Checking Account: $382,417.45; Investment Pool, $21.73; TCB 91-Day Certificate, $77,730.66. Total cash and bank accounts: $460,169.84, which includes the Equipment Fund of $5,000; Building Fund, $131,983.72 and Contingency Fund of $5000.00. Recycling: none
Open Discussion: Jean reported that we increased our building fund. However, the concern from the board is that quotes for the New Town Hall will come in much higher than our building fund. At that time the Town Board will decide whether to wait to build or transfer funds from the town’s balance to fund the building.
Road projects for the year was the next topic of discussion. The culvert on Grundy road needs repaired, crack sealing needs done on as many of the asphalt roads that the Town can afford to do, spot repairs on N Grundy road need done, and the road budget will be over this year due to the extra snow plowing costs in April.
Question was raised if the Towns finances will balanced; Jean and Loyetta replied that they would balance their books to balance with the bank starting as of 1/1/18, since they could find nothing but of few forgotten deposits and nothing else of subsequence.
Recycling this month was good, however, we need to have an official sign in book. So a sign in book will be kept at Town Hall to ensure this is being done.
Meeting adjourned 7:40pm.
Chairman’s Report: Comments from the Floor: Nothing Minutes written by Loyetta Dennis, Town Clerk Next meeting Meeting May 14th, 2018 @ 6:30pm