November Regular Board Meeting Minutes
Monday, November 14, 2022
The REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING for the Town of Springfield was called to order by Dean Fayerweather at 6:45 p.m. after the Public Budget Hearing and the Special Meeting of Electors to approve the town levy. PRESENT: Chairman Dean Fayerweather, Supervisors: Jim Mahoney & Barry Ketchum, Clerk/Treasurer Sheri Erickson, Mark Erickson, Kurt & Julie Frye
A motion was made by Barry & 2nd by Dean to approve the agenda. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Dean & 2nd by Barry to approve the Regular October minutes as presented. Motion carried.
CSM & Mobile Home Permits:
A motion was made by Dean & 2nd by Jim to approve the CSM for Kurt Frye. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Dean & 2nd by Barry to re-approve the CSM for Noah Schwartz. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Dean & 2nd by Jim to approve the Mobile Home Permit for Charles Schwartz. Motion carried.
The October financial report was read. A motion was made by Dean & 2nd by Jim to approve the report as read. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Barry & 2nd by Jim to approve the bills to be paid in November at a total of $15,040.25. Motion carried.
Clerk report: Sheri showed the board the voluntary dues for Town Advocacy Council. A motion was made by Barry & 2nd by Jim to pay the 2023 TAC dues of $251. Motion carried with Dean as a nay vote.
The WTA survey was presented. Dean made a motion to do the survey at the end of the meeting. Jim seconded and motion carried.
ARPA Grant Item List Update: Fireproof filing cabinets have been ordered.
Amend 2022 Budget: The ARPA grant funds were missing from the original 2022 budget. Dean made a motion and seconded by Barry to approve the 2022-007 Resolution of Town Board to Amend the 2022 Budget. Motion was passed with Dean Aye, Barry Aye, and Jim Aye votes.
Adopt 2023 Budget: A motion was made by Barry & 2nd by Jim to adopt the 2023 budget. Motion carried.
Recycling/ Maintenance Report: Mark reported that the 58”culvert on 110th needs to be replaced and the county estimate was $28,000 but that a county funding grant would pay for half.
Chairman Report: Dean reported on the animal at large issue and that the search warrant did not help the animal issue. And Dean discussed his meetings with Corporate Council and County DA and he feels legal council may be needed.
Public Input: None
WTA Survey: Board completed the survey and Sheri will submit it.
Winter Plowing: With Mark pending knee surgery, a motion was made by Dean and seconded by Jim to hire the county to plow the roads this winter season.
Meeting Adjourned.