Town of West Sweden- Monthly Meeting

December 19, 2017

Meeting was called to order by Simon Nelson, Chairman, at 6:30 pm. Present Supervisors: Scott Wilder and Glenn Meier; Kevin Taylor, Phyllis Wilder, clerk; Brenda Tesch, treasurer, Ken Knauber, Sara McLain and Joe Cremin from Starwire

The minutes to the November meeting were presented by the clerk. No corrections or additions needed, minutes stand approved as presented.

The financial statement for November was presented by the clerk on the treasurer’s behalf. The board thanked her for the report.

Public Input: Starwire Technology: Sara McLain and Joe Cremin are partnering with Clam Falls to provide internet service to that area through a grant. Their plan is to run fiber optics down Clam Falls Drive to reach Clam Fall residents. Asking for a commitment from the Town of West Sweden.

Unfinished Business:

A. None

New Business:

A. Sub Division Knauber property: Ken Knauber is sub dividing Gerald Knauber’s property selling 2 acres which includes the house, Ken will retain the remaining acreage. Glenn M made the motion to approve the sub division, Simon N second, motion carried.

B. Review ATV ordinance: Change Section 10 regarding yearly renewal of Ordinance. The clerk will check with the Towns Association regarding this.

C. Approve Election Workers for 2018-2019: The clerk presented the names: Brenda Tesch, Lori Lundquist, Maria Taylor, Karen Swanberg, Becky Tischer, Nancy Anderson, Deanne Mullner, Laurie Anderson, Sara Ronnigen, and Lynn Stoklasa to the Board for approval, Simon made the motion to approve election workers, Scott seconded, motion carried.

D. Weight posting on 350^th Bridge: Weight has been changed from 35 ton to 20 ton, posting must be changed by March 31, 2018.

Employee report: Kevin reported that Terry Taylor offered his shed to store the mower, question of at what cost. Check with insurance coverage for storing it off premise. All equipment is in good working condition.

Fire Department: Scott shared the Frederic Rural Fire Department’s year end report with the Board.

Ambulance Report: Glenn reported on the Thursday night meeting on the three ambulances presenting their services. Lakes said they would house an ambulance in Luck for this area and charge $10 per capita, based on the generous donation of a private donor. North Land, charges $12 per capita, has service this area 37 years and just added 5 new first responders. North charges for $50 per capita in Burnett County, offered this area $10 - $15 per capita.

Correspondence: None

Motion made by Glenn M, seconded by Scott W, to approve the payment of bills check# 16888 thru 16903 and payroll and ACH payments totaling $ 16,825.47.

Next regular meeting will be January 16, 2018

No other business, meeting adjourned. Time: 7:45 pm

Respectfully submitted,

Phyllis Wilder Clerk