REGULAR BOARD MEETING
THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 2011
Held at the Alden Town Hall, Star Prairie, WI
7:00 p.m.

Chairman Brad Johnson called the regular monthly board meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. 

Pledge of Allegiance

PRESENT:  Brad Johnson – Chairman, Keith Karpenski, John Bonneprise, Gary Dado and Helen Johnson Town Board Supervisors, Judy Demulling – Town Clerk and Margo Dahl - Treasurer.

AGENDA:  Motion was made by Supervisor Johnson, second by Supervisor Dado to approve adoption of the proposed agenda.       Motion carried.

APPROVE BILLS:  The monthly bills were presented to the Town Board.  Motion was made by Supervisor Dado, second by Supervisor Bonneprise to approve payment of the bills listed.       Motion carried.

TREASURER’S REPORT: Treasurer’s report was presented to the Town Board.  Motion was made by Supervisor Bonneprise, second by Supervisor Karpenski to approve the treasurer’s report as presented.       Motion carried.

MINUTES:  Motion was made by Supervisor Karpenski, second by Supervisor Johnson to approve the minutes of the May 12, 2011 Regular Town Board Meeting.     Motion carried.

PUBLIC COMMENT   - NONE

OLD BUSINESS

a.     Church Pine Lake Boat Landing Sign and Ilid Camera Location Approval – Gary Ovick, Big Lake, Round and Church Pine Lake Association board member gave a presentation plan of placing a camera to photograph invasive species that may be on boats entering the lake chain and the new sign to replace the current sign.  Motion by Chairman Johnson, second by Supervisor Dado to approve the plan as presented with the condition of meeting with town engineer for placement.        Motion carried.

b.     Resolution for Payment of New Richmond Ambulance Garage and Approval of Signing of Contract for Services – Motion by Supervisor Karpenski, second by Chairman Johnson to approve Resolution 61-2011 New Richmond Area Ambulance & Rescue Service Finance Agreement.  Roll call vote:  Supervisor Johnson – yes, Supervisor Dado – yes, Supervisor Karpenski – yes, Supervisor Bonneprise – yes, Chairman Johnson – yes.        Motion carried.

c.     Printer/Copier Evaluation – Motion by Chairman Johnson, second by Supervisor Karpenski to authorize Treasurer, Margo Dahl to purchase a new printer/copier in one week and not to exceed $600.00.     Motion carried.

 NEW BUSINESS

    a.      Courage St. Croix – Melina Hoke, Spokesperson – Did not attend the meeting.

    b.      Cemetery Management Issues – Some discussion.  Put on next month’s agenda.

c.      Approve Liquor Licenses for Horsecreek and Big Lake Stores – Motion by Supervisor Bonneprise, second by Supervisor Johnson to approve the licenses for Horsecreek and Big Lake Stores.       Motion carried

d.      Appoint Members and Alternates for Board of Review – Motion by Chairman Johnson, second by Supervisor Dado to appoint all town board members for the Board of Review and to appoint Judy Demulling and Margo Dahl as Alternates.     Motion carried.

e.      Redistricting for County – Discussion only.

 STATUTORY PLAN COMMISSION – RECOMMENDATIONS

a.      Follow Up of Nuisance and Parking Ordinance – Citation Ordinance – Next month’s agenda.

b.      Correction for Plan Commission Appointment – Motion by Supervisor Dado, second by Supervisor Johnson to approve appointed members Larry Behne and Rick Anderson for the three year term of 2011 - 2014.        Motion carried.

c.      Animal Control Ordinance Review – Motion by Supervisor Johnson, second by Supervisor Dado to have our town attorney, Gwen Kuchevar go over the proposed Animal Control Ordinance.       Motion carried. 
Animal Control Person Working with Town of Osceola on the Animal Control Person.

d.      Request for Variance in Polk County Zoning Ordinance on Paulson Lake – Motion by Supervisor Bonneprise, second by Supervisor Karpenski to support the variance requested and send a letter to Polk County Zoning.     Roll call vote:  Supervisor Karpenski – yes, Supervisor Bonneprise – yes, Supervisor Dado – yes, Supervisor Johnson – yes, Chairman Johnson – yes.     Motion carried.

 ROAD WORK ISSUES

a.      Accept Bid for Reconstruction of 138^th Street and 50^th Avenue – Motion by Supervisor Bonneprise, second by Supervisor Karpenski to accept the bid of $68,064.34 from Gjonnes & Sons.       Roll call vote:   Supervisor Johnson – yes, Supervisor Dado – yes, Supervisor Bonneprise – yes, Supervisor Karpenski – yes, Chairman Johnson – yes.   Motion carried.

b.      Swinging Arm Mailbox – Motion by Supervisor Bonneprise, second by Supervisor Dado to sell and install swinging arm and post for $75.00.      Motion carried.  

AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MONTH – Cemetery Issues, Nuisance, Parking and Citation Ordinances.

 ADJOURNMENT: Motion was made by Supervisor Bonneprise, second by Supervisor Dado to adjourn.     Motion carried.     9:20 p.m. 

TO BE APPROVED AT THE JULY 14, 2011 BOARD MEETING

Submitted by

Judy Demulling
Town Clerk