Minutes

November 13, 2023 MONTHLY BOARD MEETING MINUTES
November 13, 2023 MONTHLY BOARD MEETING MINUTES

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TOWN OF BENNETT MONTHLY BOARD MEETING MINUTES

November 13, 2023

Chairman Brett Hunter, called the meeting immediately following the close of the Budget Hearing and Special Town Meeting. Other officers in attendance were Wesley Koehler, and Timothy Haskins, Supervisors, Tamara Johnson, Town Clerk, and Stephanie Lintula, Town Treasurer.

 

Notices of the meeting with the agenda were posted at the Town Hall, Recycle Center, and the Town Website on November 6, 2023.

 

MINUTES: The minutes of the October 9 Special Board Meeting and the Regular Board meeting were read by the clerk.  Moved by Tim, seconded by Wes, to approve as read.  Motion Carried.

The minutes of the October 16 Budget Workshop and the October 19 Special Board meeting were read by the clerk.  Moved by Wes, seconded by Tim, to approve as read.  Motion Carried.

 

APPROVE BILLS FOR PAYMENT:  Moved by Brett, seconded by Wes, to pay the bills, checks #19442-19473, ACH payroll dated 10-26-2023, November 09, 2023, and November automatic withholding payments to Wisconsin Department of Revenue, IRS, Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS). Motion Carried.

 

REPORTS:   

TREASURER: The account balances on October 31, 2023, were: Checking Account -- $23,618.44, Money Market -- $89,879.17, and ICS Account -- $0.01. The accounts were balanced with the bank as of October 31, 2023. Moved by Tim, seconded by Wes, to accept the report as presented. Motion Carried.

 

FIRE DEPARMENT: Travis Theien, Fire Chief, was not available but submitted his report.  It is attached to the original of these minutes.

 

HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT: Brett reported that the grader repairs are done.

 

CONSTABLE: The constable was not available but submitted his report.  It is attached to the original of these minutes.

 

CEMETERY SEXTON: No Report.

 

DOUGLAS COUNTY: N/A

 

OLD BUSINESS:

Update on Equipment Listed on Wisconsin Surplus (2006 F350, Rescue and Pumper): The equipment listed has sold: 2006 F350 sold for $7,575.00, The 1984 Ford F800 sold for $1,550.00 and the 2000 Ford E350 sold for $1,625.00

 

Messany Road Turn-Around: Tabled until next spring.

 

 

 

NEW BUSINESS

Adopt 2024 Summary Budget: Moved by Tim Haskins, seconded by Wes Koehler to adopt the 2024 Summary Budget.  Motion Carried unanimously.

 

Order New Dump Truck: Wes Koehler moved to set up a purchase order with Boyer & Monroe stipulating that payments will begin on delivery of the new truck to the Town of Bennett.  Seconded by Tim Haskins.  Motion Carried.

 

Discuss Hiring Cemetery Sexton, Lawn Mowing & Recycle Attendant Substitute: Tim Haskins moved that the job openings for Sexton, Lawn Mower & Recycle Attendant Substitute be posted separately.  Seconded by Wes Koehler.  Motion Carried.

 

Budget Amendments: Wes Koehler moved to adopt Budget Amendment TB-2023-06-R adjusting the budget with the sale of the equipment previously discussed.  Motion Carried.

 

Review Permits Issued by Douglas County: No Action Needed

 

Correspondence: No Action Needed

 

Public Comment:  Nothing

 

ADJOURNMENT: Being there was no further business, Tim moved to adjourn at 7:27 p.m. Seconded by Wes. Motion Carried

 

Respectfully submitted,

Tamara Johnson, Town Clerk

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