Regular Board Meeting

3 November 2008

     The regular Board meeting of the Town of Sampson was called to order on Monday, 3 November 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 12 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 6 October and the Special meeting on 29 October.  A Motion was made by Supervisor Gutsch to approve the minutes.  Supervisor Haller seconded the motion and all present voted Aye.  Motion carried.   

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

     Public comment was requested by Chuck Richardson.  He stated that he feels that a lot of manure is being left on the roads by both horse riders and the Amish.  He brought a picture of a “catch bag” used by some Amish.  Supervisor Gutsch also expressed his concern that other residents have complained to him about manure on the road.  Chairman Butterfield requested the town attorney, Norm Singleton to check into State laws and ordinances regarding this situation.  Further discussion was tabled until the next meeting.      

OLD BUSINESS:

     The damage on Beaver Creek Road was discussed.  Alvin Yoder, an Amish leader, brought four types of horse shoes with various grades of drill tec that had been placed on them. Drill tec is put on the horse shoes to extend the wear of the shoes and to provide traction.  Some of the displayed tec looked very abrasive and appeared to have sharp edges that could still damage the road.  Board members looked at the various shoes and recommended that the Amish try to extend the drill tec further on the shoe, flatten the base and to try it out now. Yoder was concerned about how much faster the shoes may wear but agreed to see how it make work.  It was also agreed upon that the next time the town blacktops a road, that alternate routes be established to keep the horses off the roads until the road sets.  Yoder stated that they would try to comply with the alternate routes.  Further discussion was tabled until the results of the drill tec can be provided.  Chairman Butterfield thanked Mr. Yoder for his cooperation in this matter.      

NEW BUSINESS:

     Chairman Butterfield stated current town ordinances need to have the penalties clause incorporated into them to make them enforceable.  Norm Singleton had drafted an amendment to the town ordinances to reference the penalties clause.  A Motion was made by Supervisor Haller and seconded by Supervisor Gutsch to adopt the amendment. All board members voted aye.  Motion carried. The Clerk was instructed to post the Amendment in the Bloomer Advance and in the three designated areas.    

     A date for the 2009 budget hearing was discussed.  It was decided to have the budget hearing on Wednesday, November 19th at 7:00 P.M.

     Preservation of the town records and minute books were discussed. After discussion it was agreed to purchase a gun safe that has shelving inside.  The safe and records would be maintained in the town hall store room and would be fireproof. Chairman Butterfield will look at various safes and purchase an appropriate one.      

      Vouchers were then presented and audited.  Supervisor Gutsch made a motion to approve vouchers 16323-16344 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 7:50 P.M.

   

Veda Reed, Clerk

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