Garfield Town Board Meeting
January 9, 2024
Present: Chairman: Ed Gullickson
Supervisor: Dave Nelson
Clerk: Sue Knutson
Treasurer: JoAnn Erickson
Absent: Supervisor: George Stroebel
Residents/Citizens: 5
Meeting called to order by Chairman, Ed Gullickson, at 7:00 pm.
Public Comments: None.
Gale & Dan Osborne Final Solution - Discussion: Board discussed the dog matter with the Osbornes. Osbornes have reduced the number of dogs that they have had. Board thanked the Osbornes for their cooperation in this matter.
Summer Help Employment : Discussion.
Occupant/Parking for Rental Units: Discussion on Jamie Callies’ property and that the Board stated that the guests cannot park on the road and that includes boat trailers.
Sunrise Beach Landing Restroom: Discussion. Motion made and seconded to approve the bid from Huffcutt for the restroom and pay a half payment in the amount of $9,475. Carried-unanimously.
Electronic Boat Launch Machines: Board would like a large date on the receipts and the annual cards. Annual cards need to rotate between different pictures over three to four years. Half payment is due to start the order.
Open Book and Board of Review Dates: Open Book is scheduled for Saturday, April 13 from noon to 2 pm. Board of Review is scheduled for Monday, April 29 from 2 pm to 4 pm.
TRI Grant Application – Grants Applied For: Board explained the application process. Town will know around March if grant applications were approved.
Planning Committee Update: Next meeting is this coming Monday, January 15, 2024.
Closed Session to Discuss Employee Reviews: Tabled till February meeting.
Other Business That May Come Before the Board: A new operator’s license was submitted. Motion made and seconded to approve the submitted application. Carried-unanimously.
Clerk’s Report: Submitted and reviewed.
Approval of Vouchers: Submitted, signed and approved. Motion made and seconded to approve submitted vouchers. Carried-unanimously.
Treasurer’s Report: Submitted and reviewed.
Approval of Monthly Board Minutes: Motion made and seconded to approve the January 9, 2024, Board minutes as submitted. Carried-unanimously.
Adjourn: Motion made and seconded to adjourn meeting, 8:20 pm. Carried-unanimously.
Submitted by: Sue Knutson, Clerk