Regular Board Meeting

2 March 2009

 

     The regular Board meeting of the Town of Sampson was called to order on Monday, 2 March 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 Haller and Gutsch were present. Clerk Reed and Attorney Singleton were also present.  There were 5 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 2 February 2009.  A Motion was made by Supervisor Haller to approve the minutes.  Supervisor Gutsch seconded the motion and all present voted Aye.  Motion carried.    

     Treasurer’s report was given by Clerk Reed and made available to Board members.   

     There was no public comment.

OLD BUSINESS:

     Discussion on debris alongside roadways was discussed.  Chairman Butterfield stated that he had spoke with leaders of the Amish community and they stated that they will not put the suggested “catch bags” on their horses. Chairman Butterfield asked the Board input on what they think should be done.  Supervisor Gutsch stated that he did not think there was much that could be done as many other communities have the same problem and they (Amish) will do as they please.  Supervisor Haller stated that they are in noncompliance with the State Statutes and it should be referred to the County for enforcement. He stated that a famer in the area has been ticketed for manure on the road and the same rules should apply to the Amish.  Chairman Butterfield stated he would talk with the District Attorney concerning this problem.  Haller also suggested that buggy license registration should be looked into Attorney Singleton stated that he has spoke with the Clark County DA and they have not been able to get licenses started. Tabled until further information is obtained.

NEW BUSINESS:

     Chairman Butterfield stated that he had received a letter dated 26 Jan 2009 from “Concerned Chippewa Citizens” regarding mining issues.  (Copies of the letter were made available to attendees.) There has been a lot of press coverage about mining issues in the Town of Howard and the Town of Cooks Valley.  Supervisor Gutsch stated that we need an Ordinance regarding this issue. Town lawyer Singleton has reviewed the Town of Howard Ordinance and it covers the financial responsibility of regulation, bonding, roadway usage and ground water issues.  All counties in WI have non-metallic mining reclamation Ordinances.  After continued discussion, Chairman Butterfield asked that both Supervisors and Town Lawyer Singleton look into this issue and see what information they can obtain and decide what way the town should go. Tabled until next meeting.

    The revision of Ordinance #2-2003 was discussed.  Chairman Butterfield asked that the reference in WI State Statues 346.46 (1) and (4) (a) to be included, thus eliminating the need to have all stop signs listed and citations can then be issued as needed by law enforcement. This will then amend the Ordinance to include ALL stop signs in the township.   Clerk Reed will rewrite the Ordinance and forward it on to Mr. Singleton and Town Board members for review prior to next Board meeting. Ordinance will be put on the April agenda.

     The dates for the 2008 Open Book and Board of Review were discussed.  A Motion was made by Supervisor Gutsch to have Open Book on Saturday May 16th 2009 from 9:00 to11:00 A.M. and Board of Review from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.  Supervisor Haller seconded the motion and all present voted aye.  Motion carried.

     The replacement of the town copy machine was then discussed.  Clerk Reed stated that E.O. Johnson can no longer provide parts for the model that has been used by the Town since December 1993.  She discussed the options the Board could take in the purchase of a replacement, from information received from E.O. Johnson.  A Motion was made by Chairman Butterfield to purchase Model 1025 for $995.00 with the quarterly maintenance agreement at $68.25 per quarter.  (This amount is less than the Town is currently paying.) Supervisor Gutsch seconded the motion and all present voted Aye.  Motion carried. 

     Discussion was then held on requesting sealed bids for the old copier and safe.  Clerk Reed will put the specifications in the Bloomer Advance and the three designated areas prior to the Town Annual Meeting on April 14th, where the sealed bids will then be opened.  

    The next Board meeting will be on Monday April 6th.                      

    Vouchers were then presented and audited.  Supervisor Haller made a motion to approve vouchers 16453-16482 plus five electronic transfers. A Motion was made by Supervisor Haller to approve the vouchers. Supervisor Gutsch 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 8:05 P.M.

   

Veda Reed, Clerk

 

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