Regular Board Meeting

4 May 2009

     The regular Board meeting of the Town of Sampson was called to order on Monday, 4 May 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 Haller.  Supervisors Richardson and North were present. Clerk Reed and Attorney Singleton were also present.  There were 14 guests in attendance.

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

     Board members have received copies of the board minutes of the regular board meetings on April 6th and Special Meeting on April 28th 2009.  A Motion was made by Supervisor Richardson to approve the minutes.  Supervisor North seconded the motion and all present voted Aye.  Motion carried.    

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

     PUBLIC COMMENT:  Chairman Haller stated that Public comment will be part of the regular board meetings but will be limited to a total of 15 minutes.  No action can be taken if discussion item is not on the agenda. If necessary it will be put on next month’s agenda. Comments will be directed to the Board, not to other attendees, and kept in a civil forum. 

     Recommendations were made for the Board to consider Town Line Road alternations and Deer Fly Trail to Low Land Lake (it was later determined that the majority of that road is not in the Town of Sampson).  It was also recommended that 97th Street have some work done on it as it flooded and had to be closed for a considerable amount of time this spring.  Chairman Haller stated that the Board will be doing an annual road inspection and will be looking at all town roads and then   determine road work projects to be completed this year.

OLD BUSINESS:

     Chairman Haller drafted up some specifications for the salt and shed re-roofing project.  He has not received the determination if the shingles contain asbestos.  Once that determination has been made the bid will be put in the Bloomer Advance and the three designated areas.  Chairman Haller recommended that steel not be used on the roof.  Bids will be opened at the June 1st meeting.  The final bid will be reviewed prior to the road inspection trip.  

NEW BUSINESS:

     Richard Brand, the Chippewa County Highway Department Foreman, presented a letter explaining the services that the County can provide to the Township.  He stated that the County has had an excellent working relationship with the Town and he hopes that this will continue. 

     Chairman Haller discussed the town ordinances and requirements of the town representative enforcing ordinances in the town.  He stated it is the Chairman’s responsibility to maintain order and can issue citations if necessary. One specific would be the animals at large.  An Animal Humane Officer, if deemed necessary, would be required to attend 40 hours of specialized training.  If a uniformed officer is required, Chippewa County Sheriff’s department will provide such. Mr. Singleton recommended that a resolution be drafted regarding this. Chairman Haller requested that a resolution be drafted to authorized Supervisors Richardson and North to act on the Chairman’s’ behalf if he is unable to maintain order if called upon. Mr. Singleton will draft Resolution #3-2009 and it will be placed on the June 1st agenda.

     Chairman Haller then designated appointments to the following boards:

          LLLPRD-Supervisor Chuck Richardson

          Bloomer Ambulance and Recycling Committee-Supervisor Chris North    

          New Auburn Area Fire Department-Chairman Haller and Mike Kellen

Clerk Reed will notify the above Committee Clerks of the appointment changes.

     The date for the annual road inspection was set for Monday, May 11th at 7:30 A.M. 

     The cemetery and hall mowing was discussed.  Charles Frenz had proposed a lower cost for each occurrence but the Board recommended keeping the cost the same as last year.  This will be indicated on the new wages and equipment rates for 2009.

     Clean up around the back of the town shop was discussed. If the Board decides to get a dumpster for shingle removal, items that are no longer of use can be placed in the dumpster.   Tabled until shingle analyses results are received.

     The dog kennel was discussed.  Patrolman Richardson has been working on a kennel to be used to temporarily hold dogs when caught.  Chairman Haller would like to get this kennel done with the help from him and the other Board members.  When completed, the kennel will be put behind the town shop.  Clerk Reed will provide the Board with a list of all licensed dogs in the Township for identification purposes if the tags are on the dogs.

     The extra fuel tank in the bed of the pick up was discussed.  At this time it does not appear to be a need for this tank.  No action required.

     The 2009 Wage and Equipment rates were then reviewed.  After considerable discussion, a Motion was made by Supervisor C. Richardson to increase Patrolman’s’ W. Richardson wages by 50 cents per hour effective 1 May.  Supervisor North seconded the motion and all present voted aye.  All other wage and equipment rates were reviewed and will remain the same.

     Chairman Haller and Supervisors Richardson and North will attend W.T.A. training on May 14th and 19th respectively.

     The next Board meeting will be on Monday, June 1st.                      

     Vouchers were then presented and audited.  Supervisor Richardson made a motion to approve vouchers 16505-16539 plus five electronic transfers. Supervisor North seconded the motion and all present voted Aye.  Motion carried.   

    There being no further business, Supervisor North made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Supervisor Richardson seconded the motion and all present voted aye.  Motion carried.  Meeting adjourned at 8:50 P.M.

   

Veda Reed, Clerk

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