Garfield Town Board Meeting
February 11, 2020
Present: Chairman: Ed Gullickson
Supervisor: Don Mork
Supervisor: George Stroebel
Clerk: Sue Knutson
Treasurer: JoAnn Erickson
Residents/Citizens: 3
Meeting called to orderby Chairman, Ed Gullickson, at 7:00 pm.
Public Comments: None.
Osceola School District Referendum Questions - Discussion: Pete Kammerud, board member, discussed the referendum issues for the school. Some of the school’s debt has been paid off early. Kammerud also stated that they plan on paying the referendum off in five years. Information on the referendum was left with board.
Renewal of Loans at Lower Interest Rates: Discussion on loans. Loan #1 for the maintenance building with a remaining balance of $407,553.61 at 2.5% interest for six years. Motion made by Stroebel/Gullickson to approve Resolution for Loan #1. Carried-unanimously. Loan #2 for the combination of the 2017 Mack truck and the Park with a combined remaining balance of $174,718.68 at 2.7% interest for four years. Motion made by Stroebel/Mork to approve Resolution for Loan #2. Carried-unanimously.
Planning Committee Update: Dave Nelson asked the Board what ordinances they want to be reviewed first. Discussion on various ordinances.
Miki Jo’s Liquor License Update: Miki Jo is in the processes of selling the business and property. New owners are in the process of obtaining all the required documents. Clerk will stay in contact with new owners and with the State.
Road Updates: Maintenance is hauling trap rock getting ready for chip sealing. Drainage issues on Sunrise Beach Drive are being addressed. Snowplowing continues.
Closed Session for the Purpose of Personnel Review: Motion made by Gullickson/ Stroebel to go into closed session. Carried-unanimously. Motion made by Gullickson/Mork to go into open session. Carried-unanimously. Board agreed to give a 3% wage increase. Board is pleased with the communication and the work that the maintenance has done.
Other Business That May Come Before the Board: April 14, 2020, at 7:00 pm will be the regular Board meeting. April 21, 2020, at 7:00 pm will be the Annual 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 Monthly Board Minutes: Motion made by Stroebel/Mork to approve the February 11, 2020, Board minutes as submitted. Carried-unanimously.
Adjourn: Motion made by Mork/Stroebel to adjourn meeting, 8:35 pm. Carried-unanimously.
Submitted by: Sue Knutson, Clerk