Regular Board Meeting

6 July 2009

     The regular Board meeting of the Town of Sampson was called to order on Monday, 6 July 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 was also present.  There were 8 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 June 1st and Special Meeting on June 11th 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:  There was no public comment. 

      OLD BUSINESS:

      Chairman Haller opened the five (5) bids for the re-roofing of the salt and sand shed.  After review by the Board members, a motion was made by Supervisor North to accept the bid from Thur Custom Builders in Bloomer WI for $4,245.00.  Supervisor Richardson seconded the Motion and all voted aye.  Motion carried.

      Chairman Haller opened the four (4) bids for the milling and blacktopping of 1.75 miles of 117th St. (Round Lake Road).  After review by the Board members, a motion was made by Supervisor Richardson to accept the bid from Monarch Paving Company in Turtle Lake WI for $106,268.58.  Supervisor North seconded the Motion and all voted aye.  Motion carried.

      Chairman Haller opened the two (2) bids for the aggregate/trucking.  After review by the Board members, a motion was made by Supervisor Richardson to accept the bid from the Chippewa County Highway Department in Chippewa Falls WI for $6.56 a ton.  Supervisor North seconded the Motion and all voted aye.  Motion carried.

      Chairman Haller opened the five (5) bids for crack seal.  After review by the Board members, a motion was made by Supervisor Richardson to accept the bid from Total Asphalt Maintenance in Bruce WI for $1.03 per pound.  Supervisor North seconded the Motion and all voted aye.  Motion carried.

NEW BUSINESS:

     Carmen Crotteau from Rural Insurance reviewed the current town board insurance policies with the Board and answered various questions concerning the town coverage.  The Board will review all the vehicle limits at the August board meeting and make changes if needed on the policy for 2010.     

     Operator license applications were presented for Jodi Downs and Jennifer Farrell. A Motion was made by Supervisor Richardson to approve the applications. Supervisor North seconded the motion and all voted aye.  Motion carried.  (Chairman Haller abstained from this vote.)

     The brushing and tree removal bid specification was discussed briefly.  Chairman Haller will speak with Patrolman Richardson about what areas he feels need to be a priority and make a bid specification sheet.   Bids will be opened at the August 3rd board meeting.

     The next Board meeting will be on Monday, August 3rd.                       

     Vouchers were then presented and audited.  Supervisor North made a motion to approve vouchers 16558-16575 plus five electronic transfers. Supervisor Richardson seconded the motion and all present voted Aye.  Motion carried.   

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

   

Veda Reed, Clerk

 

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