April 2024 Minutes
Town of Gingles April 16, 2024 Meeting Minutes
The regular monthly meeting was called to order by Chairman, Patrick Colgrove. Tom Riemer, Bill Pearce, Traci Beiersdorff and Laura Martinsen were present. There were 3 people in public attendance.
- The March, 2024 minutes were presented and a motion was made by Bill Pearce, seconded by Pat Colgrove to approve them as written. All in favor, motion carried.
- The March, 2024 treasurer’s report was presented and a motion was made by Tom Riemer and seconded by Bill Pearce to approve the report as presented. All in favor, motion carried.
Building/Driveway Permits: A motion was made by Pat Colgrove to approve a building permit for Ron Lundquist. Motion was seconded by Tom Riemer to approve. All in favor, motion carried. A motion was made by Bill Pearce to provide an extension for Kevin Schmidt’s building permit. Motion was seconded by Tom Riemer to approve. All in favor, motion carried.
Comments by Clerk/Board –
- Town Chairman inquired if Town Clerk was able to gather any information on getting Internet at the Town Hall or getting a website for the township. Clerk identified they are still gathering information. More information will be presented at future meetings.
- Town Clerk identified they will be out of the State on August 13th, the day of the next election for the township. Clerk is working on finding a Deputy Clerk to run the day of the election and post-election work.
- Town Chairman and one of the Town’s Supervisors attending a Wisconsin Towns Association training in Cable earlier in the month. Chairman identified that WI Department of Revenue is going to be sending out a form that asks the township to prove they are providing EMS and fire services. City of Ashland Fire Chief will also need to sign off on the form and Town Clerk will submit it online to DOR.
- Town Clerk provided different prices options obtained for new laptop estimates. Discussion regarding costs. A motion was made by Pat Colgrove to utilize Omer Nelson for purchasing a new laptop for Town Clerk. Motion was made by Tom Riemer to approve. All in favor, motion carried.
- Town Clerk provided information to the Board about the Town’s recent payment from WI DOR for $36,716. It was a one-time payment for loss in taxable property value as a result of a recent court ruling.
Roads:
- Dust control: Chairman identified that dust control costs have increased to $1.48 a gallon; previously had been at $1.36 a gallon.
OLD BUSINESS:
- Town of Gingles Garbage Services: Chairman identified no new information on this will remain as a standing agenda item for future discussion at upcoming meetings.
- LRIP D Grant Application Update: Town Chairman relayed that the Town is still waiting to hear from State of WI DOT if they have been approved. More information will come at future meetings.
NEW BUSINESS:
- BOR Training- Completed: Town Chairman and one of the Board’s Supervisor attended BOR Training earlier this month. Town Clerk will ensure that training affidavits are entered into WI DOR website.
- [Board] Road Maintenance Tour: Still needs to happen; new date was set for Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 10:00 AM.
- ARPA Report for DOR: Town Clerk identified that the report is due on April 30, 2024 and will ensure that it is submitted in time. Town of Gingles has spent all of its allocated funds.
Public Comment: None
-The regular monthly board meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.
-The bills were submitted and authorized to be paid by Board signature.
-Meeting was adjourned.
Laura Martinsen, Clerk