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.