August 2023 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
Monday, August 14, 2023
The REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING for the Town of Springfield was called to order by Dean Fayerweather at 7:02 p.m. PRESENT: Chair: Dean Fayerweather, Supervisors: Barry Ketchum & James Mahoney, Clerk/Treasurer Sheri Erickson, Mark Erickson, Lisa Knutson and Tim Kusilek.
A motion was made by Barry & 2nd by Dean to approve the agenda. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Dean & 2nd by Jim to approve the Certified Survey Map for David Ashleson. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Dean & 2nd by Jim to approve the July Regular Monthly minutes as presented. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Barry & 2nd by Dean to approve the July 19 Special minutes as presented. Motion carried.
The July 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 Barry & 2nd by Jim to approve the bills to be paid in August at a total of $46,737.72. Motion carried.
Clerk report:
Building Permits report provided.
PASER training class was last week and have access to the WISLR system. Will be interesting to see what roads the system generates for the 5 year budget plan after the new 2023 PACER ratings are added.
Liquor Licenses:
None – class certificate is not valid for Cody Jadine.
ARPA projects – shed:
Approx 70,000 left from ARPA funds. A commercial shed with walls higher than 12 feet requires an engineer and state review.
Dean made a motion to table the building of the shed and Jim seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Road Work Plan:
Mark listed three possible road for reconstruction next year.
Dean made a motion to table road work plan decision until next month so board can view the roads and Barry seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Recycling/ Maintenance Report:
Mark reported some tree trimming is needed and there is some spray patching left to do.
Chairman Report:
Dean reported speaking with Autumn about the title for the cemetery and getting funds transferred.
Citation ordinance is being worked on.
Dean stated there are some cemetery stones that need work.
Dean said Larson cattle were out again.
Tim Kusilek – Fiber Optics Grant:
Tim gave a summary of the grant he is applying for that would cover some area of Springfield township, including the county park, to bring in fiber optics for internet. He will present more at the next board meeting.
Public Input:
Lisa liked the plan to add fiber in the areas that don’t have it yet.
Meeting Adjourned.