January 2024 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
Monday, January 8, 2024
The REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING for the Town of Springfield was called to order by Dean Fayerweather at 6:30 p.m. PRESENT: Chair: Dean Fayerweather, Supervisors: Barry Ketchum & James Mahoney, Clerk/Treasurer Sheri Erickson, and Mark Erickson.
A motion was made by Barry & 2nd by Jim to approve the agenda. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Barry & 2nd by Dean to approve the December Regular Monthly minutes as presented. Motion carried.
The December 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 January at a total of $274,226.23. Motion carried.
Clerk report:
Building Permits report provided.
Sheri presented the TAC invoice and options for payment. Barry made a motion to pay the TAC dues with the 12-month option and Jim seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Official Bond Amount for Clerk:
Sheri reported that a new quote for increased official bond amount was not available without cancelling current bond. Dean made a motion to leave the bond amount as it is and Jim seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Citation Ordinance Discussion:
Dean talked with Kristi Severson, Clerk of Court.
We need to set citation bond amounts.
Dean made a motion to make the citation bond table with minimum and maximum for each offense for each ordinance. Barry seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Oakwood Cemetery Discussion:
The board reviewed the cemetery ordinance and made modifications to the state template.
Barry made a motion to accept the changes to the state ordinance template and Jim seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Recycling/ Maintenance Report:
Mark reported no new issues.
Chairman Report:
Brief discussion on permits
Public Input:
None
Meeting Adjourned.