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October 13, 2011 October 13, 2011 Meeting Minutes
OCTOBER 13, 2011 TOWN OF RICHMOND MEETING MINUTES The meeting was called to order by Chairman Todd Rehnelt, as noticed. Present were Supervisors Berquist, Knutson, Volkert, Naser, Clerk Preece, Treasurer Soderquist, and Attorney Scott. Other residents signed in were Jim Nelson, Mike Jacobson, Jeff Dionisopoulos, John Kelly, Jeff Cole, Pam Cole. The agenda was approved on a motion by Volkert/ Naser. With 2 corrections duly noted, the minutes of September 8 and September 19, 2011 were approved on a motion by Knutson/ Berquist. With clarification on road reconstruction amount, the treasurer’s report was approved on a motion by Rehnelt/Knutson. Public Input—Randy Berenscot questioned the timing between the open book and board of review. Animal Control Contract--After some discussion, the animal control contract with Save The Strays, was approved on a motion by Knutson/Rehnelt. 140th St. Project—Scot Balsavich,, of Cooper Engineering, explained the closeout process for 140th St. Project. Gary Knutson approved the final payout to Haas Sons of $31,869.47, seconded by Richard Berquist. On a roll call vote, the motion carried with 5 yes votes and 0 no votes. Balsavich also addressed the final payout to Cooper Engineering, which is $3,602.18. This payout was approved under bills payable. Dan Orf Property—Gary Knutson brought an agreement from Hank VanDyk regarding the Dan Orf Property. Rehnelt moved to approve the agreement as presented contingent upon the resolving of the 2 issues brought forward by the building inspector. Motion died for lack of a second. Knutson moved to approve the document without building inspector recommendations being completed. This motion is contingent on Dan Orf’s Mother not living there. Naser seconded the motion and motion carried. Peter Post Assessor Contract—Approved on a motion by Berquist/Volkert. REPORTS 1. Building Inspector/Permit—1 New home permit, 1 addition, 1 floor replacement, 2 decks, 1 kitchen remodeling and 1 basement finishing. 2. Animal Control—3 pick ups, 1 barking dog complaint. 3. Plan Commission—Berquist reported on McDermid Waiver approval and also some discussion on ordinances. 4. Ambulance—Next meeting is Oct. 18. Garage should be completed by mid December. Bad debt is down to $109,000.00 5. Fire—Todd attended the budget hearing and those figures are now available. 6. Landfill—Financial figures for this year are not available. 7. Transportation—Meeting on Oct. 27 regarding Hwy. 64 and 95th exit off freeway. 8. WTA—Quarterly Meeting Oct. 20 in Deer Park 9. GEN—Volkert reported on ambulance, community commons, animal control and community commons open house on Oct. 24. All future GEN meetings will be held there and hosted by involved townships. 10. Recycling Center—No report. 11. Emergency Services—Berquist reported on meeting and what has been done for readiness preparedness. The pay back on disaster is 70%, subject to a deductible. 12. Richmond Sanitary District—Gary introduced Pam Cole, the new treasurer, and brought us up to date on progress being made. OLD AND NEW BUSINESS 1. Weed Ordinance Review—On a motion by Volkert/Knutson, this ordinance will be rescinded at November meeting. 2. County Tax Collection Contract—Town of Richmond will continue to have St. Croix County collect taxes on a motion by Berquist/Rehnelt. 3. Land Use Exception Request—The McDermid land use exception request was approved on a motion by Rehnelt/Berquist. 4. Town Clerk Computer—On a motion by Rehnelt/Volkert, the clerk is to have the computer repaired at a cost not to exceed $200.00; and if not feasible, a new computer will be purchased at a cost not to exceed $1,000.00. 5. Accu-Vote Servicing—Approved on a motion by Naser/Berquist. 6. Budget Hearing/Special Meeting—The budget hearing/special meeting will be held on Monday, November 14, 2011 at 6 p.m. on a motion by Rehnelt/Knutson. 7. Road Maintenance—Town will get an estimate from NR Tree Service to do some road tree trimming. 8. Town Hall Maintenance—Gutter repair will be done at a cost of $400-$560.00, on a motion Knutson/Rehnelt. 9. Grievance Officer for Employee Grievance Procedure—Rehnelt moved to name John VanDyk as grievance officer at a cost of $25.00/Hr. Motion seconded by Berquist and carried. 10. Park Fund distributions and Account Closure—Clerk to bring a proposal to November meeting to disburse the Park Funds and close the fund. 11. Road Impact Fee Suspension—No action taken. Possible Agenda Item for November—Rescind Weed Ordinance, Emergency Practise, Park Fund Uses, Comp. Plan Reviewal, Considerations for Conceal/Carry, Policies & Procedures for Plan Commission, Plan Commission Reviewal of Ordinances The bills payable were approved on a motion by Rehnelt, Berquist. Meeting was adjourned at 8:25 on a motion by Knutson/Volkert Respectfully submitted Donna Preece, Clerk