Regular Board Meeting

5 January 2009

     The regular Board meeting of the Town of Sampson was called to order on Monday, 5 January at 7:00 P.M. Meeting notices were posted in the three designated areas, the town web site and the Bloomer Advance. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Butterfield.  Supervisors Gutsch and Haller were present. Clerk Reed and Attorney Singleton were also present.  There were 3 guests in attendance.

     Chairman Butterfield led the meeting attendees in the Pledge of Allegiance.

     Board members have received copies of the board minutes of the regular board meeting on 1 December 2008.  A Motion was made by Supervisor Gutsch to approve the minutes.  Supervisor Haller seconded the motion and all present voted Aye.  Motion carried.    

     An end of the year Treasurer’s report was given by Clerk Reed and made available to Board members.  Clerk Reed explained the need for Budget Resolution #2-2008.  A Motion was made by Supervisor Haller to approve the Resolution.  Supervisor Gutsch seconded the motion and all present voted Aye.  Motion carried.

     There was no public comment.

OLD BUSINESS:

     Review of the proposed draft ordinance relating to debris alongside roadways was discussed. Chairman Butterfield had requested Town Attorney Norm Singleton to look into this.  As stated in the previous meeting, Mr. Singleton stated that he believes that section WI State Statue section 287.81 provides the necessary prohibition, e.g. "a person who does any of the following may be required to forfeit not more than $500 . . ."deposits or discharges any solid waste on or along any highway." Section 345.11(1u) states that "The uniform traffic citation may be used by an officer of a law enforcement agency of a municipality for a violation of s. 287.81.” He then stated that the authority for the town's enforcement of littering and solid waste violations clearly is provided by the above statutory sections, and no ordinance would be required. Chairman Butterfield said he would contact the Amish Community Leaders and discuss this with them. He will also encourage them to use a “catch bag” on all buggies.  Tabled until Chairman Butterfield has received a reply from the Amish leaders.  Chairman Butterfield stated that he gave a verbal warning to another property owner for distribution of horse manure/straw along a large section of 152nd St. this week.

     Chairman Butterfield then discussed the possible amendment to the snowmobile Ordinance.  He stated that signs will be purchased and put up on all roads that allow snowmobiles.  An amendment is not required at this time.

    NEW BUSINESS:

    An operator license application was submitted for Amanda Ashley. A Motion was made by Supervisor Gutsch to approve this application.  Supervisor Haller seconded the motion and all present voted aye.  Motion carried.

    Vouchers were then presented and audited.  Supervisor Haller made a motion to approve vouchers 16371-16406 plus five electronic transfers. Supervisor Haller seconded the motion and all present voted aye.  Motion carried.

    There being no further business, Supervisor Gutsch made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Supervisor Haller seconded the motion and all present voted aye.  Motion carried.  Meeting adjourned at 7:40 P.M.

   

Veda Reed, Clerk

 

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