TOWN OF CHICOG Town Board Meeting December 8, 2021 1. Verify Legal Posting Notice
2. The Town Board Meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm at the Town Hall.
3. Pledge of allegiance was recited.
4. Roll call: Sue Kowarsch, 2nd Supervisor is absent all other present.
5. Approval of the previous minutes as posted on our web site. Motion made by Steve Loiselle and seconded by Pat Wilcox to approve the posted minutes. Motion Passed.
6. Treasurer’s Report was given as follows all balances as of November 30, 2021: Checking Account: Beginning balance - $33,840.31, outstanding checks - $856.53, includes interest of $1.50,
Final working balance – $32,983.78
Money Market Account: $195,312.28 includes interest of $117.11
Highway Equip. Maintenance Account - $7,955.98
MMA Equipment Replacement Account - $ 20,038.58 includes interest of $ 9.19
Tax Account - $302.00
Grant MMA - $ 12,377.84 includes interest of $7.05
Motion made by Steve Loiselle and seconded by Pat Wilcox to approve the Treasurer’s report. Motion passed.
7. Chairman’s Report: a. Reports of anglers on the ice on multiple lakes in the area prior to the Wisconsin gun deer season. This is just my opinion: I find human nature at times disturbing! Shortly after the onset of first ice some of your compelling natures to test the common sense boundaries amazes me. 2 to 3 inches of ice just to say you were the first ones out fishing; at what point do you weigh the risk of life for a fish? I was contacted by our Fire chief to be prepared for a tone out! At what point do you weigh the risk of putting other lives on the line to save yours. As a part of the EMS services I just don’t get the thought processes. “Here ends this sermon for the day”
b. As many of you may be aware there has been an outbreak of Covid positive cases in our community shortly after the Hunter’s Feed dinner on Nov. 20th. It is not clear to where it came from but all parties involved in volunteering with the event were contacted, several cases of illness were reported. I came in contact with a positive case and self-quarantined for 10 days with no effects. Just my opinion: this virus is here to stay and just how quickly this virus can take control of our lives. Use every precaution to stay safe.
c. Merry Christmas everyone and a joyous New Year.
8 Correspondences: a. We received an unhappy response from Mr. James Price in regards to the letter of termination as Chicog’s UDC Inspector. He has relinquished his contract immediately instead of the Feb date. As to date we can now move forward in hiring Mr. Steve Boss as our new UDC Inspector
b. Washburn County Highway Department application for LRIP funding for 2022 has been submitted and we will be receiving $13,000.00 plus dollars for projects over $60,000.000. This will go towards our Bramer Road project if we are accepted. The next LRIP go round will be 2024. These are two year interval programs.
9. Roads & Road Work: a. Construction: None at this time
b. Maintenance: Winter Maintenance
c. Purchases: No new purchases.
10. Approve the 2022 Budget: Motion made by Steve Loiselle and seconded by Pat Wilcox to approve the 2022 Budget presented. Motion passed. For a copy of the 2022 Budget please contact the Town Clerk.
11. Appointment of Election Officials: The attached list of names was submitted to the Town Board by the Town Clerk for appointment of Election Officials. Motion made by Pat Wilcox and seconded by Steve Loiselle to appoint the individuals presented. Motion passed.
12. Operator’s License: A request from Renee L Troyer for an Operator’s license was submitted. The license requirements were not complete; the alcohol awareness course was not submitted.
Motion made by Steve Loiselle to approve the license once the course completion is submitted and seconded by Pat Wilcox. Motion passed.
13. Committee Reports: a. ESG: Terri Corrie
1. Attendance was good for this year’s Hunter’s Feed; I would like to thank all of our volunteers and everyone who donated items for the Feed. We couldn’t have done it without you!!
2. Walkabout has been postponed till Jan. 6, 2022 due to the outbreak of Covid. See you then.
14. Public Input: Sharon Berg: What is the ESG and what does it do? Terri Corrie answered.
15. The next Town Board Meeting will be January 12, 2022.
16. Motion made by Steve Loiselle and seconded by Pat Wilcox to approve and pay bills with check numbers 11680 thru 11702, 321 thru 421 and -3121 thru -3321. Motion passed.
17. Motion made by Steve Loiselle and seconded by Pat Wilcox to adjourn the meeting. Motion passed
18. Meeting adjourned at 7:45 pm.
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