TOWN OF KICKAPOO

REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES

Kickapoo Town Hall, Readstown, Wisconsin

November 15, 2007

Ken Anderson opened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. Ray Key, Donald Clements, Keith Larson, Karene Uhe, Doreen O’Donnell, Jay Walsh, Harley McMillen, and Ray Hummel were in attendance.

 

Proof of proper notice was shown.

 

The minutes of the October 31, 2007, meeting stand as read. Discussion to clarify: Keith will not take on clerk’s duties for elections, but will be of service as always.

 

Ken motioned to accept Accounts Payable of $12,428.93. Don seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

 

Budget Discussion: The suggested levy for the 2008 budget is $209,343. No amount is set aside for new equipment. According to this week’s meeting with FEMA representative, FEMA will pay $267,000 for flood damage repairs already made; and for 2008: $4,200 for Guist Road repair; $17,000 for seal coat repair; and $3,700 for Riley Road repair. The 2008 repairs come to $24,900. In order to spend this amount over the $5,000/ hwy mile limit, this will be brought to the electors at the Special Town meeting after the Budget Hearing.

 

Assessor Jay Walsh stated that assessments for all areas (residential, agricultural, etc.), are within the state’s current value percentages. Jay has assessed the town at $39 million; the state’s figure is $38.9 million. Woodland, Forest Crop, and Residential values will likely go up in 2008. Jay presented his bid for 2008. It is the same as for 2007. Ken motioned to approve. Don seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

 

The board will meet on Tuesday, November 20, 2007, at 9 a.m., to finish checking driveways for plowing.

 

Chuck Norman has submitted his letter of resignation. Doreen is filling in, and will post an ad for a clerk to complete Chuck’s term, in the Epitaph-News, and at the posting sites.

 

Board reviewed current UDC list of new residences.

 

The next meeting date is Monday, December 3, 2007, at 7 p.m. The Budget Hearing is Monday, November 26, 2007, at 7 p.m.

 

Ken made a motion to adjourn at 8:30. Don seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

 

Respectfully submitted by

Doreen O’Donnell, acting clerk