Garfield Town Board Meeting
April 10, 2012
Present: Chairman: Ed Gullickson
Supervisor: George Stroebel
Supervisor: Donald Mork
Treasurer: Valerie Anderson
Clerk: Sue Knutson
Meeting called to orderby Chairman, Ed Gullickson, at 7:00 pm.
Public Comments: Bob Turek-Shay inquired about Prospect Road and Bob Traynor’s building permit as to the setbacks and right-of-way. Board stated that Traynor’s permit was approved. Discussion was made on the definition of Prospect Road.
Annual Meeting Set for April 12 at 7:00 PM: The Board was reminded of the Annual Meeting this Thursday night.
Approve Annual Statement: Annual Statement will be approved at the Annual Meeting on Thursday, April 12, 2012, at 7:00 PM.
Discuss Animal Damage Claims and Dog License Fees – Discussion Only: The surrounding Towns will need to get together to discuss a method that would work. County would not be involved in the claim process or fees. Right now the Towns only get $0.25 per tag issued.
Road Construction Equipment Financing and Bill of Sale: The Board has a Bill of Sale. Gullickson commented on the financing options.
Motion made by Mork/Stroebel Resolution 2-2012 the motion will amend the payment schedule to borrow $63,000 with the first payment of $30,000 by the 15thof January 2013 and the second payment of $16,500 by the 15thof January 2014, and the balance $16,500 and interest by the 15thof January 2015. Carried-unanimously.
Road Construction Review: Board committed to blacktopping 65thAvenue and 170thStreet back in February 2012 with Monarch Paving. Early commitment resulted in considerable cost saving for the Town. Gullickson locked in a price for oil with Farhner for chip-sealing and fog-sealing. Mark Knutson will get an estimate on chip-sealing 70thAvenue east of Highway 65. Dave Melby has been cutting trees on 65thAvenue and 170thStreet.
Park Project – Steps Leading to Spillway Shelter: Scott Ward stated that the Board could look at a couple of layouts. Scott Ward will meet with Dave Nelson on a plan for the steps.
Town Hall Open House and 125thAnniversary – Date: Board decided on Saturday, August 18, 2012, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
Motion made by Mork/Stroebel to approve the Open House/Anniversary for Saturday, August 18, 2012, from 1-5 PM. Carried-unanimously.
Approval of Building Application Process:Clerk stated the process of obtaining a building permit. Clerk would like to see a check off sheet. A formal process will be submitted and approved at the next Board Meeting in May.
Planning Committee Member Approval – 2 Positions/3yr Terms Each: Postponing until next Board meeting.
Bartender License Fee: The current price of a bartender’s license is $10. The cost to have background checks have gone up. Clerk will check on the fee for doing the background checks and report at the next meeting.
Clerk’s Report: Submitted and reviewed.
Approval of Vouchers: Submitted, signed and approved. Motion made by Stroebel/Mork to approve submitted vouchers. Carried-unanimously.
Treasurer’s Report: Submitted and reviewed.
Approval of Board Minutes: Motion made by Mork/Stroebel to approve the April 10, 2012, Board minutes as submitted. Carried-unanimously.
Adjourn: Motion made by Mork/Stroebel to adjourn meeting, 8:25 pm. Carried-unanimously.
Submitted by: Sue Knutson, Clerk