Garfield Town Board Meeting
September 11, 2012
Present: Chairman: Ed Gullickson
Supervisor: George Stroebel
Supervisor: Donald Mork
Treasurer: Valerie Anderson
Clerk: Sue Knutson
Public Comments: Class of ’82 had their class reunion at our park.
Road Construction: Discussion regarding a driveway access by mailboxes in Klatt Addition. 138th St, 170thSt, and 65thAve have been graveled. Roads will be black topped this week. Shouldering will be done a week later. 70thAvenue will be fog sealed around the 19thor 20th.
Trees were cleared out over by Jerry Kiekhoefer.
Stump grinder was picked up Saturday, September 8. Thumb will be ordered tomorrow.
Review Water Testing Guidelines: Water testing flyer will be put on web site. Clerk/Treasurer will edit flyer to reduce printing down to fit onto a postcard to be mailed out to property owners/residents. Motion made by Stroebel/Mork to approve sending out a postcard to residents regarding water testing. Carried-unanimously.
Review of Dog License Process: Treasurer stated that there was 278 licensed dogs and 142 unlicensed (that were not licensed this year from last year). Possible increase in fees. Draft notice will be available at next meeting.
Approval of Cory Ulrich and Mark Kopp to Planning Committee: Ulrich and Kopp have agreed to continue as a board member on the Planning Committee. Motion made by Gullickson/Stroebel to approve Ulrich and Kopp to the Planning Committee Board from April 2012 to April 2015. Carried-unanimously.
Feral Cat Issues in Wanderoos: Tanya Borg gave information on the feral cat program, “Farm, Feral & Stray”. This organization traps, takes to vet to get rabies & distemper shots, fix and then ear-tip them for identification. In Wanderoos, they have helped 12 cats. Generally, the care-giver calls to ask for help.
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 Stroebel/Mork to approve the September 11, 2012, Board minutes as submitted. Carried-unanimously.
Adjourn: Motion made by Mork/Stroebel to adjourn meeting, 7:58 pm. Carried-unanimously.
Submitted by: Sue Knutson, Clerk