Town of West Sweden- Monthly Meeting

January 16, 2018

 

Meeting was called to order by Simon Nelson, Chairman, at 6:30 pm.  Present were Supervisors: Scott Wilder and Glenn Meier; Kevin Taylor, Phyllis Wilder, clerk; Brenda Tesch, treasurer, Sara McLain, from Starwire; Vince Netherland, Ken Ruhn, and Brad Olson. 

 

The minutes to the December meeting were presented by the clerk.  No corrections or additions needed, minutes stand approved as presented.

 The financial statement for December was presented by the clerk on the treasurer’s behalf. The board thanked her for the report.

 

Public Input:  Brad Olson reported no competition for 15 positions as County Supervisors.  Nothing happening on salt sand shed in northern area for the county.

Ken Ruhn reviewed fire department and ambulance meeting reports on website.

 

Unfinished Business:

A.       Starwire:  The board signed letter to recommend Starwire for the grant.

 

B.      Salt Sand Shed: Nothing to report, schedule a meeting with the Boyers to adjust property lines.

New Business:

A.      Audit Books:  Board approved final audit for 2017 and signed report.

 

B.      Review ATV ordinance:  Section 10 of the ordinance will be changed so annual review isn’t necessary, approval for this will be done at the February meeting.

 

Employee report:  Polk County posted the weight limit on 350th bridge.  The Ridge wants driveway to be sanded, board requires them to sign waiver and quote prices.  Tractor is stored in Terry Taylor shed on 140th.

 

Ambulance Report:  Glenn reported Northland will have new ambulance sometime in March.  Hiring 2nd full time person, will be EMT, crew chief for both Frederic & Luck.  Cost of new ambulance will between $162, 000 – 167,000 and will have to borrow 62,000 to 67,000. 

 

Correspondence:  WTA meeting, Thursday, January 25 @ 7 pm

 

Motion made by Glenn M, seconded by Scott W, to approve the payment of bills check# 16904 thru 16923      and payroll and ACH payments totaling $239,535.15. 

 

 

 Next regular meeting will be February 20, 2018

No other business, meeting adjourned. Time:  7:42   pm

 

Respectfully submitted,  

Phyllis Wilder Clerk