September 2023 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
Monday, September 11, 2023
The REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING for the Town of Springfield was called to order by Dean Fayerweather at 6:31 p.m. PRESENT: Chair: Dean Fayerweather, Supervisors: Barry Ketchum & James Mahoney, Clerk/Treasurer Sheri Erickson, Mark Erickson, and Tim Kusilek
A motion was made by Barry & 2nd by Dean to approve the agenda. Motion carried.
Tim Kusilek – Fiber Optics Grant: Tim presented information on the fiber optics grant and that they would be looking at starting a grant committee. Barry made a motion to sign the Public-Private Partnership Agreement between Nextgen Broadband and the Town of Springfield for the fiber optics grant. Jim seconded the motion. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Barry & 2nd by Dean to approve the August Regular Monthly minutes as presented. Motion carried.
The August financial report was presented. A motion was made by Dean & 2nd by Barry to approve the report as presented. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Dean & 2nd by Jim to approve the bills to be paid in September at a total of $76,969.48 Motion carried.
Clerk report: Building Permits report provided. One fire call billed from United Fire.
Citation Ordinance: A motion was made by Barry & 2nd by Dean to amend the 2004-02 Citation Ordinance as modified. Motion carried.
Liquor Licenses: Operator License Cody Jadine – received valid training certificate. A motion was made by Dean to approve operator license for Cody Jadine. Motion seconded by Jim. Motion carried.
Sheri presented a Picnic Beer License email request. Sheri researched what policy or ordinance the town has on the issuance of a temporary beer license. Sheri did not find any picnic fee or policy listed in past ordinances or meeting minutes.
Dean made a motion to table the temporary picnic beer license policy and Barry seconded. Motion carried.
ARPA projects update:
The replacement recycling shed garage doors have been ordered.
Tax Exempt for Johnson Trailer was just filled out so Mark can get the trailer.
Replacement 14×14 shop overhead door has been ordered.
Road Work Plan:
Culvert work needed on 75th and 90th. There was a discussion on which road to pave next year.
Jim made a motion to pave 90th from County Rd D to 280th. No second to the motion. Motion failed.
Dean made a motion to pave 280th Street from County Rd E to 110th Avenue. Barry seconded the motion. Motion carried with Jim as a nay.
Recycling/ Maintenance Report:
Cleanup day is Saturday. Dumpsters will be delivered on Friday.
Fall ditch mowing started on Thursday.
Recycling went okay Saturday with the new fee for recycling.
Some tree trimming will be needed this fall.
Chairman Report:
WISLR report needs to be filled out.
Dean discussed the issue with cemetery plots on who is buried where and who has the right to the plots.
Affidavit may be needed to transfer cemetery funds.
Public Input: None
Closed Session for employee wages:
Barry made a motion to go into closed session to discuss employee wages. Motion seconded by Dean. Motion carried.
At 8:27 pm, the board returned from closed session.
Dean made a motion to increase Mark’s wages 50 cents to $22.00/hour. Jim seconded. Motion carried.
Dean made a motion to increase Sheri’s wages by $500 to $23,000/year. Jim seconded. Motion carried.
Meeting Adjourned.