December 2023 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
Monday, December 11, 2023
The REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING for the Town of Springfield was called to order by Dean Fayerweather at 6:35 p.m. PRESENT: Chair: Dean Fayerweather, Supervisors: Barry Ketchum & James Mahoney, Clerk/Treasurer Sheri Erickson, Mark Erickson, and Linda Kuhn.
A motion was made by Barry & 2nd by Dean to approve the agenda. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Jim & 2nd by Barry to approve the November Regular Monthly minutes as presented. Motion carried.
The November 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 Dean & 2nd by Barry to approve the bills to be paid in December at a total of $28,708.98. Motion carried.
Clerk report:
Building Permits report provided.
Discussion on benefits of separate clerk and treasurer position and the need of a deputy clerk.
Sheri reported the Oakwood Cemetery CD will be maturing at the end of December. The consensus was to roll whole CD into the 7 month CD.
Oakwood Cemetery Discussion:
Dean reviewed the ordinance template.
Dean made a motion to table until next month’s meeting. Barry seconded. Motion carried.
Resolution Changing Number of Election Officials:
A motion was made by Jim & 2nd by Dean to approve the 2023-004 Resolution Changing Number of Election Officials. Roll call vote: Dean-Yes Jim-Yes Barry-Yes. Motion carried.
Split Shifts for Election Officials Ordinance:
A motion was made by Barry & 2nd by Jim to approve the 2023-005 Ordinance Establishing Split Shifts for Election Officials. Roll call vote: Dean-Yes Jim-Yes Barry-Yes. Motion carried.
Election Inspectors Appointment for 2024-2025:
A motion was made by Dean & 2nd by Jim to approve the list of Election Inspectors for 2024-2025. Motion carried. Election Inspectors Appointment are: Amy Dopkins-Republican, Dianne Brandt-Democratic, Frances Kromrey, Keri Mahoney, Kathryn Timm, Evelyn Pickerign, David Faber, Jim Elsbury, and Martha Erickson.
Appointment of Town Clerk/Treasurer:
A motion was made by Dean & 2nd by Barry to appoint Sheri Erickson as Town of Springfield Clerk/Treasurer for a period of two years. Motion carried.
Official Bond Amount for Clerk:
Sheri was still waiting on information from Rural on the official bond.
Dean made a motion to table and readdress later. Barry seconded. Motion carried.
Part-time Snowplow Driver Discussion:
Dean stated that we should have a parttime snowplow driver.
Recycling/ Maintenance Report:
Mark reported that all the culverts are in.
Nothing new with recycling.
Plow truck is ready and just need to pick it up.
Chairman Report:
Dean reported garage door install is planned for the week after Christmas.
A workday is needed to sort through old financial records.
Dean reported Josh posted cease and desist for the house Clemens Borntreger was building.
Discuss on citations and bond amounts.
Public Input:
Comment on Amish not following rules and loose dogs.
Meeting Adjourned.