Town of Westford

Monthly Meeting Minutes

November 6, 2017

  1. CALL TO ORDER

Chairman Banes called the meeting to of the Town of Westford at 7pm on November 6, 2017 at the Town Hall.

  1. ATTENDANCE

The following persons were present: John Kluz, Amy Burbach, Dan Banes, Corey Welch, Dale Macheel, Dave Uttech, and Vicky Orth.

  1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM LAST MEETING

The minutes for the October 2, 2017 meeting were read by the clerk. Supervisor Welch moved to approve the minutes as presented; Supervisor Macheel seconded. Motion carried by the aye vote. Ayes: Banes, Macheel, Welch; Nays: none.

  1. TREASURERS REPORT
  2. The checkbook balance is $684.58; savings account balance is $128,185.99. The checkbook balance of $684.58 matches the Clerks records
  3. Receipts for the month: Dockside Bartender License - $10.00; Mike Kopff Building permit - $25.00; Statz Custom Home Building permit - $25.00; and interest on savings - $11.02.
  4. Supervisor Welch moved to approve the treasurer’s report; seconded by Supervisor Macheel. Motion carried by the Aye vote. Ayes: Banes, Welch Macheel; Nays: none.
  1. ROAD REPORT
  2. John Kluz addressed the board regarding Town of Westford garbage pickup. The board advised that they have a contract to fulfill before any changes can be reviewed. They suggested we could revisit the subject in the spring and would recommend additional residents to come forward in favor as well at that time. Currently the Town of Westford offers recycling at the town hall and twice a year bulk trash drop-off at the town hall.
  3. A minor land division request from Jenice Henderson was discussed. A motion was made by Supervisor Welch, Seconded by Supervisor Macheel to approvethe minor land division on parcel 046-1213-1522-001. Motion was carried by the Aye vote. Ayes: Banes, Welch, Macheel; Nays: none.
  4. The board reviewed notices from the US Postal Service of road issues on Link Rd. and Stone Ledge Rd. The board agreed to wait until spring to address the potholes on Link Rd. and the sign has been ordered that needs has been knocked down. On Stone Ledge Rd. Chairman Banes is working on finding out if the town or property owners are responsible for the trees that are in the roadway. Upon those results the town will take care of removal of the bushes and trees or request the property owner to take care of them.
  1. CORRESPONDENCE AND CONCERNS
  2. A notice from Dodge County Highway Commission was received regarding required bridge inspections. The board agreed to accept being included in a master contract that Dodge County will be obtaining. The Town of Westford will allow bridge inspections to be administered by the Dodge County Highway Commission department.
  3. The budget for 2018 was presented and reviewed by the board. The board approved the proposed 2018 budget with the tax levy of $176,593.00 to be presented to the residents of the Town of Westford on December 4, 2017 at a public hearing followed by a special meeting of the electors for adoption.
  1. APPROVAL AND PAYMENT OF BILLS
  2. Checks written are as follows: Dale Macheel - $245.08; Tim Reul - $81.27; Dave Uttech - $431.74; Vicky Orth - $1,212.44; Corey Welch - $262.66; Dan Banes - $527.75; Capital Newspaper - $161.86; Adams Columbia Electric - $36.83; Century Link - $49.39;Advanced Disposal - $677.88; Dodge County Clerk - $2,875.00; Pete Hupf - $550.00; Beaver Dam Fire Assn. - $1955.08; Randolph Fire Assn. - $2606.68; Fox Lake Fire Assn. - $605.44 and IRS - $423.89. Total amount of bills to be paid was $12,702.99.
  3. Supervisor Welch made a motion to transfer $12,700.00 from the savings to the checking to pay bills. Motion was seconded by Supervisor Macheel. Motion was carried by the aye vote Ayes: Banes, Macheel, Welch; Nays: none.
  4. Supervisor Welch made the motion to pay the bills; seconded by Supervisor Macheel. Motion was carried by the aye vote. Ayes: Banes, Macheel, Welch; Nays: none.
  1. ADJOURNMENT

Next meeting will be on Monday, December 4, 2017 at 7pm. Supervisor Welch moved to adjourn; seconded by Supervisor Macheel. Motion was carried by theaye vote. Ayes: Banes, Welch, Macheel; Nays: None. Meeting adjourned.

Respectfully Submitted

Vicky Orth, Clerk