REGULAR BOARD MEETING
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2011
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.

Pledge of Allegiance

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

AGENDA: Motion was made by Supervisor Johnson, second by Chairman Johnson to approve adoption of the proposed agenda. Motion carried.

APPROVE BILLS: The monthly bills were presented to the Town Board. Motion was made by Supervisor Bonneprise, second 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 Johnson, second by Chairman Johnson to approve the treasurer’s report as presented. Motion carried.

MINUTES: Motion was made by Supervisor Karpenski, second by Supervisor Dado to approve the minutes of the October 13, 2011 Regular Town Board Meeting Minutes. Motion carried.

PUBLIC COMMENT

a.  Supervisor Johnson informed the board that the Town of Osceola Plan Commission is having a meeting on opening ATV Routes, Tuesday, November 15, 2011 at 7:00 p.m.

b.  Supervisor Dado reported a complaint he received that 140th Street needs repair.

c.  Resident commented that road workers do a good job on mowing the ditches and how nice the ditches look.

OLD BUSINESS

a.  Web Site Development and Management – Margo Dahl gave a report on different companies and costs. No formal action taken will be put on next month’s agenda.

b.  Discuss Banning Open or Concealed Weapons in Municipal Buildings Relating to Wisconsin Act 35 – Motion made by Chairman Johnson, second by Supervisor Dado to take no action at this time and revisit at a future time, if the board so deems necessary. Motion carried.

NEW BUSINESS

a.  Composting within the Town – There was open discussion, no action was taken.

b.  Supervisor Johnson and Clerk Demulling gave a report on the Wisconsin Town Association 64th Annual Convention that was held at the Sierra Hotel & KI Convention Center in Green Bay on October 23-26, 2011.

STATUTORY PLAN COMMISSION – DID NOT MEET IN OCTOBER

ROAD WORK ISSUES

a.  Discuss Gravel Purchases from the Town – The matter was discussed, no action taken.

b.  Discuss Salt/Sand Purchases from the Town – This matter was also discussed and no formal action was taken. A legal opinion from the state was presented and Polk County Corporate Council is reviewing the issue.

AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MONTH – Web Site

ADJOURNMENT: Motion was made by Supervisor Dado, second by Chairman Johnson to adjourn. Motion carried. 8:15 p.m.

TO BE APPROVED AT THE DECEMBER 8, 2011 BOARD MEETING

Submitted by

Judy Demulling
Town Clerk