Garfield Town Board Meeting
September 21, 2009
Present: Chairman: Ed Gullickson
Supervisor: Donald Mork
Supervisor: George Stroebel
Treasurer: Valerie Anderson
Clerk: Sue Knutson
Meeting called to order by Chairman, Ed Gullickson, at 7:04 pm.
Minutes of last meeting: Motion made by Stroebel/Mork to approve Board minutes as
submitted. Carried-unanimously.
Public Comments: None.
Update on Road Projects & Construction – New Truck Update: Mark Knutson gave
an update on the roads.
155th Street looks good. Board has received good comments on it.
New road signs are up. There are more signs that need to be put in or replaced.
Discussion on the used street signs and what to do with them. Possible to re-paint them.
Truck should be done on the 7th of October, final inspection is on Wednesday the 23rd.
Radios were price quoted through Rassbach Communications and General
Communications. Discussion.
Motion made by Gullickson/Stroebel to approve the 45 watt radio from Rassbach for
$1,851. Carried-unanimously.
Paser report needs to be completed.
Review New Road Ordinance and Set Date for Road Ordinance Hearing: Line in
Ordinance “Towns must inspect driveways on County and State Highways” should be
taken out. Section 6-B (bottom) needs a period after State approval and strike the rest.
Section C-2 – Strike “galvanized steel minimum or”.
Motion made by Gullickson/Stroebel to set the hearing date for Monday, October 19,
2009 at 7:00 before the regular Town Board Meeting. Carried-unanimously.
Sunrise Beach Launch Facility Update: Problems with the boat launch box, lock has
been cut two times now. Mark Knutson will put up light and camera.
Other Business: Application for a minor subdivision for Brock Olson was put on hold
until he or someone could explain what they were requesting.
Entryway to Town Hall: Mike Karpenske will be finishing the entryway this week.
Statement of Accounts: Profit & Loss statement was submitted. Motion made by
Gullickson/Mork to approve the Profit & Loss Statement. Carried-unanimously.
Approval of Vouchers: Submitted, signed and approved. Motion made by
Stroebel/Mork to approve submitted vouchers. Carried-unanimously.
Treasurer Report: Submitted. Motion made by Gullickson/Mork to approve treasurer’s
report. Carried-unanimously.
Adjourn Meeting: Motion made by Mork/Stroebel to adjourn meeting, 8:10 pm.
Carried-unanimously.
Submitted by: Sue Knutson, clerk