October 2024 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
Monday, October 14, 2024
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 Josh Melstrom.
A motion was made by Barry & 2nd by Jim to approve the agenda. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Dean & 2nd by Jim to move item 8 on the agenda to the 3rd spot. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Barry & 2nd by Dean to approve the September Regular Monthly minutes as presented. Motion carried.
Commercial Plan Review Delegation:
Josh Melstrom expressed his desire to drop the commercial plan review but would continue with commercial inspections.
Dean made a motion to accept Melstrom Inspection alternation to drop the review of commercial state plans. Barry seconded the motion. Motion carried.
The September financial report was presented. A motion was made by Barry & 2nd by Dean 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 October at a total of $77,694.28. Motion carried.
Clerk report:
Sheri provided the last building permits report and the meeting dates for the Glenwood City Fire meeting. Also, Sheri was just waiting to hear back from a couple of election workers for the General election.
Intuit QuickBooks package:
Sheri was contacted by Intuit to switch to the Enterprise version. Sheri stated that it would be cheaper with the first year discount, but not the following years with the number of employees at the current charge per employee although that could change if the per employee charge increases more.
Approve Property Tax Collection with County:
A motion was made by Dean & 2nd by Jim to approve the Property Tax Collection Agreement with the county. Motion carried.
Machine Hour Use Rate:
It was discussed that the machine hour use rate has not been updated in a while.
Dean made a motion to set the machine hour at $35/hr. Barry seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Dean made a motion to double the mileage rate for use of a trailer. Barry seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Part Time Employee Hire:
Dean made a motion to hire Jim Elsbury as a parttime employee. Jim seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Clerk-Treasurer Discussion:
Dean stated that he has a name of someone that might be interested in the clerk position.
Dean made a motion that board has interest in splitting the clerk/treasurer position and to put it electors to decide. Barry seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Review 2025 Budget:
Budget was reviewed and suggested changes were made.
Recycling/ Maintenance Report:
Mark stated that the culverts were being installed tomorrow.
Also ditch mowing is continuing.
Some issues with people not paying for recycling.
Chairman Report:
Nothing new.
Public Input:
Complaint about Amish manure on the roads.
Meeting Adjourned at 7:58 pm.