Town of Merrill
   Lincoln County, Wisconsin

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MINUTES OF THE TOWN OF MERRILL BOARD MEETING HELD AT THE TOWN OF MERRILL COMMUNITY CENTER

AUGUST 8, 2011

 

   

Chairman Burgener called the meeting to order at 6:30 P.M. with the Pledge of Allegiance

     

ROLL CALL:   Chairman Bill Burgener, Supervisors Simon & Voigt, as well as Clerk, Treasurer and Constable in attendance.  Pettit and Matushak excused.  

 

Also present:  Sign in sheet

 

Motion by Simon “to dispense with the reading of the minutes of the July 11, 2011 Board Meeting and approve as written”.   Motion 2nd by Voigt.  Carried 3-0.

 

Treasurer’s report:  Balance as of  July 31, 2011 - $393,022.68.  Checks issued August 8, 2011 total $21,771.78 for a balance of $281,249.90 as of this date.  Motion by Voigt “to approve as read”.   Motion 2nd by Simon..  Carried 3-0.

 

Motion by Voigt “to approve the vouchers as submitted, checks #15928 thru #15967”.  Motion 2nd by Simon.  Carried 3-0.

 

 

OPENING OF BIDS FOR SALE OF THE FORMER TOWN HALL:   The follow-

ing bids were received: 

                        Karen Kosidowski-Berger                  $6,000.00

                        Craig & Leah Brown                            5,200.00

                        Michael DuVay & Vivian Collins       11,000.00

                        Robert Johnson                                   11,100.00

After discussion, Simon made motion “to accept the bid of $11,100.00 submitted by Robert Johnson”  Motion 2nd by Burgener.  Carried 2-1.  Voigt opposed.  After Johnson

signs an ‘Offer to Purchase’ the necessary steps to close the transaction can be accom-

plished.

 

 

OLD BUSINESS:

 

Updates on Ice Drag Ordinance:  Chairman reported Towns of Harding, Scott and Rock Falls have not as yet adopted the ordinance so at this time nothing further can be

accomplished.

 

 

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NEW BUSINESS

 

Shane Courneya of Rural Insurance:   Shane presented a premium comparison of

Rural Insurance and Trident Insurance stating credits were obtained reducing the

original premium of  $4112.00 TO $3552.00.  Trident Insurance quote was $3,730.00.

After questions and discussion, Simon made motion “to continue Town’s Liability

Insurance with Rural Insurance”.  Motion 2nd by Voigt.  Carried 3-0.

 

Outside lighting and flag pole:  Decision made to discuss further at the September 12,

2011 Board Meeting.  Bill to get costs.

 

Bartender License:  Motion by Simon  “to approve the Bartender License application for Michelle Krueger”.  Motion 2nd by Voigt.  Carried 3-0.

 

Adoption of Resolution No. 2011-03 establishing ward boundaries.  Ward boundaries

will be changed as a result of the 2010 Census.  Motion by Simon “to adopt the ward

boundaries as presented in Resolution No. 2011-03”.  Motion 2nd by Voigt.  Carried 3-0.                                                              

 

Long Range Planning Committee Recommendations:  Mike of L & L Propane met

with Supervisor Matushak and Engineer Rod Akey on August 4, 2011 regarding his

interest in purchasing 2 acres in the “Business Park” to expand his business.

 

 

CORRESPONDENCE: -  None.    

 

 

PUBLIC COMMENTS  - Scott Streich reported a culvert is needed on East Shore Drive

and the Community Center parking lot is being undermined by washouts.  He was

informed Board was aware of this.  In regard to Cherry Road he was informed there would be granite spread.

 

 

Motion by Simon “to adjourn”.  Motion  2nd by Voigt.  Carried 3-0.

 

Chairman Burgener adjourned the meeting at 7:30 P.M.

 

 

 

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                                                                         Naomi Fischer, Clerk