Garfield Town Board Meeting
February 11, 2014
Present: Chairman: Ed Gullickson
Supervisor: George Stroebel
Treasurer: Valerie Anderson
Clerk: Sue Knutson
Absent: Supervisor: Donald Mork
Meeting called to orderby Chairman, Ed Gullickson, at 7:06 pm.
Public Comments: None.
Road Maintenance: Town is looking at a big snow blower to help with moving the snow drifts back and clearing out around signs. Maintenance has tried a couple of used ones and found a heavy duty Schulty model for $2,100. New snow blowers run about $5,000. The snow blower will attach to John Deere tractor that the Town already owns.
Motion made by Gullickson/Stroebel to purchase the used snow blower in the amount of $2,100. Carried-unanimously.
With the warmer weather temperatures, salt/sand will be applied to the roads.
Ditch work needs to be done on Sunrise Beach. Gullickson will talk with Luedtke Logging and obtain pricing.
Polk County Land Surveying: Stroebel will present the Houle’s application to the Planning Committee meeting on Thursday night.
Village of Clayton Emergency Area: The Village of Clayton has joined the Amery Municipal Ambulance Service and needs approval from the Town Board.
Motion made by Gullickson/Stroebel to approve the addition of the Village of Clayton to the Amery Municipal Ambulance Service. Carried-unanimously.
Park Playground Equipment Order: Dave Nelson and Scott Ward stated that the Park Committee is in the process of ordering a couple more swings to add onto existing swings. The rocking horse will be replaced.
Park/Maintenance on Park Shelters: Park Committee will decide on one of the three painting contractors that have been obtained.
A matching split rail fence will be installed by the new parking area for the park. Steps will be installed by the riverside shelter.
Resolution for Emergency Management: Board has a Resolution from the County. The Town needs this Resolution in place to be reimbursed for damages caused by Mother Nature.
Motion made by Stroebel/Gullickson to approve the Emergency Management Resolution. Carried-unanimously.
Clerk’s Report: Submitted and reviewed.
Approval of Vouchers: Submitted, signed and approved. Motion made by Stroebel/ Gullickson to approve submitted vouchers. Carried-unanimously.
Treasurer’s Report: Submitted and reviewed.
Approval of Board Minutes: Motion made by Stroebel/Gullickson to approve the February 11, 2014, Board minutes as submitted. Carried-unanimously.
Adjourn: Motion made by Stroebel/Gullickson to adjourn meeting, 8:15 pm. Carried-unanimously.
Submitted by: Sue Knutson, Clerk