Town of Springfield
Monday, September 12, 2022
Regular Board Meeting Minutes
The REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING for the Town of Springfield was called to order by Dean Fayerweather at 6:35 p.m. PRESENT: Chairman Dean Fayerweather, Supervisors: Jim Mahoney & Barry Ketchum, Clerk/Treasurer Sheri Erickson, Mark Erickson, Ethan Brandt, and Martha Erickson
A motion was made by Dean & 2nd by Barry to approve the agenda after moving item 6 up to third position. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Barry & 2nd by Dean to approve the Regular August minutes as presented. Motion carried.
Certified Survey Map: A motion was made by Dean & 2nd by Barry to approve the CSM for Clemens Bornteger. Motion carried. A motion was made by Dean & 2nd by Barry to approve the CSM for Noah Schwartz. Motion carried.
The August 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 Jim & 2nd by Barry to approve the bills to be paid in September at a total of $68,825.15. Motion carried.
Clerk report: Sheri reported that the posting notice for the annual budget meeting had to be posted in three physical locations as posting in newspaper or on website did not fulfill state statutes. Jim will check into posting at Glen Hills Park.
Mobile Home Permit Application Discussion: Sheri reported that the current mobile home permit was last revised in early 1980s which had the old fee on it. A motion was made by Dean & 2nd by Jim to table the mobile home permit discussion for a later time. Motion carried.
Record Retention Ordinance: A motion was made by Barry & 2nd by Dean to adopt Ordinance 2022-005 to Adopt the Wisconsin Municipal Records Schedule. Motion carried.
ARPA Grant Update: A motion was made by Dean & 2nd by Barry to get a Menards Contractor Big Card with Dean as primary and Sheri as secondary card holders. Motion carried.
Closed Session: A motion was made by Dean & 2nd by Barry to enter closed session at 7:08 pm for the purpose employee salary discussion. Motion carried. A motion was made by Dean & 2nd by Jim to resume regular session at 7:29 pm. Motion carried. Board approved the following salary increases for 2023: Mark $1 increase per hour for salary of $21.50 per hour. Sheri $2,500 yearly increase for a yearly salary of $22,500.
Recycling/ Maintenance Report: Mark reported that the estimate from the county to add 3 inches of gravel to 96th Ave was $7,000. A motion was made by Dean & 2nd by Jim to gravel 96th Ave with 3” of gravel. Motion carried. Mark stated that spray patching should be finished soon and that he started fall mowing. Mark also told the board that he will likely have knee surgery later this year.
Chairman Report: Used oil discussion: Parts City does take oil, Car Quest does not, Mike’s Auto Body does oil, but no paper oil filters. Dean also updated the board on the letter from the county about the Victor & Bonita Larson situation.
Public Input: None
Meeting Adjourned.