Chairman Ken Anderson called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. Keith Larson, Don Clements, Burdette Nelson, Karene Uhe, Doreen O’Donnell, Rosie McCullick, Laurie Copus, George Butler, Robert and Linda Miller and Jim Holmberg were in attendance. Joan Glass arrived at 7:05.

 

Proof of proper notice was shown.

 

Nelson motioned to approve minutes of May 3, 2005, as read. Anderson seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

 

Vivian Guist from the Readstown Advancement Association was not present.

 

Treasurer’s report: There is approximately $108,000 in the checkbook currently.

 

Nelson motioned to approve accounts payable for the amount of $2,816.06. Clements seconded. All in favor; motion carried. Payables include $1,150 in donations for Kickapoo Cemetery Association, Kickapoo Valley and North Crawford Rescue Squads, and the Readstown EMS.

 

Policy re: Open Records requests: Anderson motioned to set the policy for Open Records as per WTA Attorney Carol Nawrocki’s email. Nelson seconded. All in favor; motion carried. The policy will read: Paper copies are $.15 per page. Requester will prepay if the cost of copying is more than $5. If the cost of research is over $50, the current town hourly rate paid to employees will apply.

 

Discussion regarding sealcoating. FEMA mitigation money is already allocated for Drake road from the Longmire farm to near Church road. The town will complete the sealcoat to Church Road and to USH 14. Mitigation money is also allocated for Moore Road from the top of the hill to the Highman driveway. The town will complete the sealcoat to River Road and to USH 14.

 

Clerk will send a Board letter of support for the Vernon County Road Naming and Uniform Addressing System draft ordinance.

 

Vernon County is considering the purchase of a hydro seeder. It would charge the town $300-$600 per acre to use it, with labor, materials and equipment to be provided by the county. Board is not interested.

 

New Business: Rosie McCullick submitted an invoice for fencing materials she purchased to replace a fence which was removed in order to move a house along Prestegard Road. The board said to present the bill to the person who was moving the house.  The road to Robert and Linda Miller’s home is unnamed. They requested that the road be named Kickapoo Center Lane in keeping with the history of the area.

 

Open Book is May 28, 2005, from 3-5 p.m. Board of Review is June 7, 2005, from 10 a.m. to noon.

 

The next meeting date is Wednesday, June 1, 2005, at 7 p.m.

 

At 8:43 Anderson motioned to adjourn. Clements seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

Respectfully submitted by

Doreen O’Donnell, Clerk