2024-09 September Monthly Meeting Minutes

September 2024 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
Monday, September 9, 2024

The REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING for the Town of Springfield was called to order by Dean Fayerweather at 6:32 p.m. PRESENT: Chair Dean Fayerweather, Supervisors: Barry Ketchum & James Mahoney, and Clerk/Treasurer Sheri Erickson.

A motion was made by Jim & 2nd by Barry to approve the agenda.  Motion carried.

A motion was made by Barry & 2nd by Jim 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 Jim to approve the report as presented.  Motion carried.

A motion was made by Barry & 2nd by Jim to approve the bills to be paid in September at a total of $22,479.30. Motion carried.

 

Clerk report:
Sheri provided the current building permits.
Sheri stated the WTA Fall workshops were coming up soon.
Dean made a motion to allow Sheri attend the virtual workshop meetings. Jim seconded the motion. Motion carried.

Clerk-Treasurer Discussion:
Sheri presented information about the steps to be taken to split the clerk/treasurer position and the average wage survey from the summer for the split positions and not needing to pay an auditor.
Dean made a motion to table the discussion until next meeting. Jim seconded the motion. Motion carried.

2025 Budget Items Discussion:
Sheri asked for information on items the board would like to see in the 2025 budget. Items included road brushing, cement bunkers, and electrical in the storage building.

Recycling/ Maintenance Report:
Dean reported trash and recycling were full from last Saturday.
Jessie will help fix the tractor.
Brushing around guard rails and signs.

Chairman Report:
Dean stated that the court dates for Cady violations were coming up.

Public Input:
None

Closed Session: Motion made by Dean to go into Closed Session pursuant SS 19.85(1)(c). Motion seconded by Barry. Roll call vote: Dean – Aye   Jim – Aye   Barry – Aye. Motion carried.

Reconvene from Closed Session:
Dean made a motion to reconvene from closed session. Barry seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Dean made a motion to raise Mark Erickson’s wage to $23/hr. Jim seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Dean made a motion to raise Sheri Erickson’s wage by 5%. Barry seconded the motion. Motion carried.

 

Meeting Adjourned.