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December 8, 2011 December 8, 2011 Board Meeting
DECEMBER 8, 2011 TOWN OF RICHMOND MEETING MINUTES The meeting was called to order by Chairman Rehnelt, as noticed. Present were Supervisors Berquist, Knutson, Naser, Volkert, Treasurer Soderquist, Attorney Scott, Plan Commission Chair Derrick, and Clerk Preece. Other residents signed in were: Jim Nelson, Jeff Dionisopoulos, John Kelly, Mike Jacobson, Shawn Demulling. The agenda was approved on a motion by Naser/Volkert. The minutes of November 10, 2011 were approved on a motion by Volkert/Knutson. The treasurer’s report was approved on a motion by Knutson/Rehnelt. Public Input: Tom Derrick brought forth the speeds being used on 140th St. Randy Berenscott brought up the illegal collections of the park fund monies. REPORTS 1. Building Inspector/Permit—1 New home permit, 2 additions, 1 basement finishing, 1 outbuilding 2. Animal Control—4-5 dog calls, also an ongoing dog barking problem. 3. Plan Commission—Tom Derrick has had some conversations with other town plan commission members and will bring more information to the next plan meeting. 4. Ambulance—Meeting on Dec. 13 @ 6:30 p.m. New building should be occupied by year end. 5. Fire—Proposed contract has been received and will be on Jan. agenda. 6. Landfill—No report. 7. Transportation—Have had 1st snowplowing, with some problems regarding cars parked on town roads. 8. WTA—District regional meeting in February. 9. GEN—More discussion on health center; Also some library possibilities being discussed. 10. Recycling Center—Operating in the black by about $12,000.00 for 2011. 11. Emergency Services—See Item #3 & 4 Old and New Business. 12. Richmond Sanitary District—See Item #7 Old and New Business. OLD AND NEW BUSINESS 1. Setting Caucus Date—Caucus date to be January 3, 2012 at 6 p.m. on a motion by Volkert/Rehnelt. 2. The 2012 budget of $612,107.00 was approved on a motion by Knutson/Rehnelt. 3. The 1994 Ordinance regarding emergency plan was rescinded on a motion by Rehnelt/Naser. 4. The Resolution to Adopt National Incidents Management Plan was approved on a motion by Knutson/Naser. 5. Policies and Procedures for Plan Commission—discussed under reports #3. 6. Capital Improvement Plan—Todd discussed the road improvement priorities; will be on January agenda for consideration. 7. Sanitary Commission Salary—Gary recapped the 2011 report prepared by Pam Cole. Pam also shared the 2012 budget for the district, along with other information. The recommended salaries are: President--$200.00/year; Vice President--$100.00/year; Treasurer--$1,800.00/year; and Brody Larson’s salary--$840.00/year. These were approved on a roll call vote with 5 yes votes and zero no votes. 8. MOU with St. Croix Co. re: SVRS—This contract was approved on a motion by Berquist/Volkert. Possible agenda items for January: Tom Jenkins Insurance report, Urban Towns Assoc. Membership, Fire Dept. Contract, February Regional Meeting, Brian Basel wage for snowplowing, Capital Improvements The bills payable were approved on a motion by Rehnelt/Berquist. The clerk announced the receipt of thank you notes from the Senior Center, Youth Sports Association, Youth Hockey Association, Pathways Committee of New Richmond Community Foundation. The meeting was adjourned at 6:53p.m. on a motion by Volkert/Rehnelt. Respectfully submitted Donna Preece, Clerk