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