Regular Board Meeting

6 October 2008

     The regular Board meeting of the Town of Sampson was called to order on Monday, 6 October 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 was present. Clerk Reed and Attorney Singleton were also present. Supervisor Gutsch was not present. There were 10 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 8 September 2008.  A Motion was made by Supervisor Haller to approve the minutes.  Chairman Butterfield 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.  Budget Resolution #1-2008 was presented and a motion was made by Chairman Butterfield to approve the resolution.  Supervisor Haller seconded the motion and all present voted aye.  Motion carried

     There was no public comment on this agenda.

OLD BUSINESS:

     The damage on Beaver Creek Road was discussed.  Chairman Butterfield stated that it is evident the road is damaged and had requested Mr. Singleton, the town lawyer, to present his findings.  Mr. Singleton stated that in his opinion the town has four options:

  1. The town can seek a court declaration of liability for damage to the road. 
  2. He spoke with John Sebotik, the general council for the WI DOT.  His suggestion was to pass an ordinance regulating the use of horse shoes/buggy wheels that damage roads.
  3.  He also suggested that the town suspend operations on a new blacktop road.
  4. Another option was to have the town and the Amish community work together and stay off the roads that were susceptible to damage.

     Supervisor Haller stated that he had been on the roads that are used frequently by the Amish.  He noticed that both newly paved and older paved roads had been damaged and he is not sure what the solution could be.  Later he suggested that the Amish not use the roads when they are newly paved and to try steel tak on the horse shoes. 

     Some of the Amish elders were present and they stated that it is difficult not to use the type of horse shoes that they use, as they prevent the horses from slipping.  There may be another type of material that can be used in the shoes. 

     Chairman Butterfield strongly suggested that a different type of horse shoe be used to prevent further damage to the roads. He got the names of the Amish elders and will be in contact with them. 

NEW BUSINESS:

     Chairman Butterfield stated that many of the current town ordinances do not have the updated penalties clause included in the text.  This should be included and the procedures are unclear and so further discussion was tabled until further information can be received.    

     A letter of engagement from Bauman Associates for the 2008 audit was presented and a motion was made by Chairman Butterfield to have them do the audit.  Supervisor Haller seconded the motion and all present voted aye.  Motion carried. 

     An updated 2008-2010 Election Officials listing was presented and a motion was made by Supervisor Haller to approve the revised listing. Chairman Butterfield seconded the motion and all present voted aye.  Motion carried.

     A date for the 2009 budget workshop was discussed.  It was decided to have the budget workshop on Wednesday, October 29th at 9:00 A.M.

     A motion was made by Supervisor Haller to approve an Operator license for April Wicken. Chairman Butterfield seconded the motion and all present voted aye.  Motion carried.

      Vouchers were then presented and audited.  Supervisor Haller made a motion to approve vouchers 16293-16322 plus five electronic transfers. Chairman Butterfield seconded the motion and all present voted aye.  Motion carried.

      There being no further business, Chairman Butterfield made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Supervisor Haller seconded the motion and all present voted aye.  Motion carried.  Meeting adjourned at 7:55 P.M.

   

Veda Reed, Clerk

 

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