August 2023 Minutes
Town of Gingles August 9, 2023 Meeting Minutes
The regular monthly meeting was called to order by Chairman, Patrick Colgrove. Tom Riemer, Bill, Pearce, Laura Martinsen and Traci Beiersdorff were present. There were three people in public attendance.
- The July, 2023 minutes were presented and a motion was made by Bill Pearce, seconded by Tom Riemer to approve them as written. All in favor, motion carried.
- The July, 2023 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.
Comments by Clerk/Board – Chairman inquired if a resident on Weister Road had applied for a building permit as there was a new structure on their property. Town Clerk identified that they have not received a building permit and resident has not received one this year for the new structure. Town Clerk will send resident a letter stating that a building permit is required along with $30.
OLD BUSINESS:
Patching Progress- Seal Coat Hegstrom & Pearce Road: Chairman identified that he received a phone call from Scott Sturgon. Project will likely need 200 tons of chip seal. No date has been set yet for this. The materials will likely be stored at the City garage. More on this to come at future meetings.
Roadside ditch mowing: More likely will be late fall for brush mowing. County has it on their agenda to complete.
Beaser Culvert Update- Pave Estimate: County is going to come in with the grout pumper. Pump ribs should be able to seal outside. The goal is to seal up and wedge late fall. Dave O’Donahue is currently researching ways to line up the bottom or other products available. Once that is complete, he will provide an estimate to the Town. Continued discussion regarding this will be at future meetings.
American Rescue Plan Project- Road Graveling Report to DOR: Town Clerk identified they have all of the necessary documents for the report and will work on submitting it to DOR within the next week.
Handicap Ramp Proposals- Request to Enbridge for Funding: Chairman identified that two proposals came in; one from Foley Construction for $22,800 and the other from KV Build for $18,869 [which was not itemized]. Discussion regarding the specifics of the project. Michelle Johnson with Enbridge will assist Chairman in completing the application request online. It is not certain, at this time, what Enbridge will approve for the project. Town would be responsible for installing a handrail; this was not included in the estimates. Tom Riemer will review the proposals. Foley Construction’s estimate is good for 20 days. More on this to come at future meetings.
NEW BUSINESS:
WTA Involvement in LRIP Applications: County has approved for Wisconsin Towns Association to do LRIP applications. The Town would select a project to complete and WTA would select which towns’ applications are approved.
Public Comment: Theron Rutyna inquired about collapsed culvert on Fletcher Road off of County Road A. Discussion regarding tribe’s responsibility for the culvert and that it was on the tribe’s agenda this year.
Additional discussion regarding Fletcher, Stones, & Beaugard Roads and how it is possible that there will be a jurisdictional change. Currently, the Town of Gingles receives funding from GTA for these roads. If these roads were to become the tribe’s responsibility the roads would need to remain open for public access. No final decisions have been made on this.
Building/Driveway Permits: Emery Mattson identified he was approved for a building permit in 2020 and has been trying to build for the last three years. A motion was made by Pat to re-issue the existing building permit, for Emery Mattson, and waive the $30 fee. Motion was seconded by Bill to approve. All in favor, motion carried. A motion was also made by Pat to approve a building permit for Theron Rutyna and Jess Hall. Motion was seconded by Bill to approve. All in favor, motion carried.
-The next regular monthly meeting was scheduled for September 13, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.
– -The bills were submitted and authorized to be paid by board signature.
-Meeting was adjourned.
Laura Martinsen, Clerk