REGULAR BOARD MEETING
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2010
Held at the Alden Town Hall, Star Prairie, WI
7:00 p.m.

Chairman Brad Johnson called the regular monthly board meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.

PRESENT: Brad Johnson – Chairman, Keith Karpenski, John Bonneprise and Gary Dado Town Board Supervisors, Judy Demulling – Town Clerk, Margo Dahl –Treasurer.

ABSENT: Helen Johnson, Supervisor

AGENDA: Motion was made by Supervisor Bonneprise, seconded by Supervisor Dado to approve adoption of the proposed agenda. Motion carried.

APPROVE BILLS: The monthly bills were presented to the Town Board. Motion was made by Chairman Johnson, seconded by Supervisor Dado to approve payment of the bills listed. Motion carried.

TREASURER’S REPORT: Treasurer’s report was presented to the Town Board. Motion was made by Supervisor Dado, seconded by Supervisor Karpenski to approve the treasurer’s report as presented. Motion carried.

MINUTES: Motion was made by Supervisor Karpenski, seconded by Supervisor Bonneprise to approve the minutes of the January 14, 2010 Regular Town Board Meeting and the January 14, 2010 Town Caucus Minutes. Motion carried.

PUBLIC COMMENT – None

OLD BUSINESS

a.  Town Board May Consider entering into closed session under Wisconsin State Statue 19.85 (1)(e) deliberating or negotiating the purchasing of public properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session. Did not go into closed session.

b.  Lyle Eng Gravel Pit – Motion was made by Supervisor Bonneprise, seconded by Supervisor Karpenski to proceed with arrangements to purchase the gravel pit of Lyle Eng. The chairman will contact town attorney, Gwen Kuchevar, and set up a special meeting including Mr. Eng, to work out the details as soon as possible.  Roll call vote: Supervisor Karpenski – yes, Supervisor Bonneprise – yes, Supervisor Dado – yes, Chairman Johnson – yes. Motion carried.

c. Resolution to Support the Creation of an Ag Enterprise Area – Motion was made by Supervisor Dado, seconded by Supervisor Bonneprise to approve Resolution 55-2010 Resolution to Support the Creation of an Ag Enterprise Area. Motion carried.

NEW BUSINESS

a.  Resolution 54-2010 – Review of Resolution Authorizing Town Board to Purchase Land – Motion was made by Supervisor Karpenski, seconded by Chairman Johnson to approve and move forward with Resolution 54-2010. Motion carried.

STATUTORY PLANNING COMMISSION

a.  Approve CSM for 2 Outlots for Gerald and Shirley Bestler – Section 27-T32N-Range 18W Motion was made by Supervisor Dado seconded by Supervisor Bonneprise to approve the Certified Survey Map and Polk County Checklist for Gerald and Shirley Bestler. Roll call vote: Supervisor Karpenski – yes, Supervisor Bonneprise – yes, Supervisor Dado – yes, Chairman Johnson – yes. Motion carried.

ROADWORK ISSUES

a. Review Request by Roger Hoiby to Construct a Structure 45 feet from the Centerline of a Town Road – Motion was made by Supervisor Dado, seconded by Supervisor Bonneprise to approve the request from Roger Hoiby and send a letter to Polk County Zoning Department noting there were no objections from the Town Board. Motion carried.

AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MONTH – Eng Gravel Pit

ADJOURNMENT: Motion was made by Supervisor Dado, seconded by Supervisor Bonneprise to adjourn. Motion carried. 8:20 p.m.

TO BE APPROVED AT THE MARCH 11, 2010 BOARD MEETING

Submitted by

Judy Demulling
Town Clerk