Garfield Town Board Meeting & Budget Hearing
November 10, 2020
Present: Chairman: Ed Gullickson
Supervisor: Don Mork
Supervisor: George Stroebel
Clerk: Sue Knutson
Treasurer: JoAnn Erickson
Residents/Citizens:2
Budget Meeting called to orderby Chairman, Ed Gullickson, at 7:00 pm.
Gullickson explained the draft budget for 2021.
Motion made by Dave Nelson/George Stroebel to approve the 2021 Budget. Carried-unanimously.
Adjourn: Motion made by Vi Nelson/Dave Nelson to adjourn Budget meeting at 7:04 pm. Carried-unanimously.
Levy Meeting called to order by Chairman, Ed Gullickson, at 7:05 pm.
Gullickson explained and reviewed the new levy amount of $532,760 with the budget of $760,472.
Motion made by Dave Nelson/Don Mork to approve the levy amount of $532,760. Carried-unanimously.
Adjourn: Motion made by Don Mork/Dave Nelson to adjourn Levy meeting at 7:06 pm. Carried-unanimously.
Regular Board Meeting called to orderby Chairman, Ed Gullickson, at 7:07 pm.
Public Comments: None.
Board Approval of 2021 Budget & Levy: Motion made by Stroebel/Mork to approve the budget and levy amounts. Carried-unanimously.
Resolution for Blacktop Loan & Resolution for Kennedy Mill Culvert Loan:
Gullickson explained the loans and resolutions for the blacktop and the culvert at Kennedy Mill.
Motion made by Stroebel/Mork to approve the Resolution 111020-01 for the blacktop loan. Carried-unanimously. Motion made by Stroebel/Mork to approve the Resolution 111020-02 Kennedy Mill Culvert loan. Carried-unanimously.
Cost Analysis of Kennedy Mill Culvert Replacement: Gullickson explained what the State will approximately pay for the culvert and what approximately the Town’s portion will be.
Review of Fire Department Grant Application: Kevin Christenson has submitted the fire departments’ portion for the Roads to Recovery Grant.
Discussion on New Voting Machine that is Required for 2021: New voting machine has been ordered and paid for. The amount of the new machine will be applied the Roads to Recovery Grant.
Planning Committee Update: Dave Nelson gave an update on the Planning Committee’s progress on review of the Town ordinances.
Other Business That May Come Before the Board: None.
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 November 10, 2020, Board minutes as submitted. Carried-unanimously.
Adjourn: Motion made by Mork/Stroebel to adjourn meeting, 7:35 pm. Carried-unanimously.
Submitted by: Sue Knutson, Clerk