The 2008 Budget Meeting was called to order by Dennis at 6:30 p.m., the budget was presented by the clerk, the amount to be approved for the town levy for 2009 is $120,000.

A motion to approve the budget and the levy was made by Glenn, seconded by Scott. Carried.

Town of West Sweden-Monthly Meeting

Nov. 18, 2008

Meeting called to order at 6:40 p.m. Present at the meeting were Dennis O’Donnell- Chairman, Scott Wilder and Glenn Meier- Supervisors, Phyllis Wilder – Treasurer and Lori Lundquist-Clerk. Residents and onlookers included Kevin Taylor, William Johnson and Roxanne White.

The meeting was called to order by Dennis.

The minutes of the last meeting were read by the clerk.

Motion to approve minutes by Scott and seconded by Glenn .Carried.

The treasurer’s monthly report was presented by Phyllis.

Motion to approve the treasurer’s report was made by Glenn and seconded by Scott.

Carried.

Public Input- Swenson Surveying from St. Croix Falls appeared with a town board checklist document for the Bob Gjerning property. The document was approved and signed.

Old Business – Loan disbursement from Bremer, clerk will issue check to Monarch. Also an attorney has to sign the document, Glenn will have Dave Grindell sign the necessary papers.

Patrolman/Hwy. Building/Hwy. Report – Kevin reporting that new tires are needed for the dump truck, Quotes were obtained from 3 sources, motion to purchase the tires from Firestone for $395.00 plus mounting. Glenn made the motion and Scott seconded the motion. Carried.

Correspondence- Received a contract from Ed O’Meara for the 2009 Assessment in the amount of $4400.00. A motion to accept this bid was made by Scott and seconded by Glenn, Carried.

New Business- Discussion on the non renewal of the check writing insurance, as the sales rep had contacted the clerk again.

The culvert on Glenn Meier’s property that is blocked needs to be opened up and he was reminded that the culvert in on the town’s right of way.

All bills paid and approved.

The next meeting will be Thursday, Dec. 18 at 6:30 p.m.

Motion to adjourn the meeting made by Glenn and seconded by Scott

Carried.

Meeting adjourned at 7:10 p.m.

Lori Lundquist, Clerk