MINUTES NOT YET APPROVED
Lenroot TownBoard Meeting
Lenroot Town Hall
12215 N US Hwy 63, Hayward WI
Monday, May 10, 2021
Present: Chairman Christians, Supervisor Jack Sjostrom, Supervisor Jason Sjostrom, Supervisor Kariainen, Supervisor Bandow, Carol Stone, Clerk, Rebecca Brunner-Stroede, Treasurer.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIENCE:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: April 12, 2021 Regular Town Board Meeting Minutes. Supervisor Jack Sjostrom made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Supervisor Kariainen 2nd the motion. All in favor. 5 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. Town of Lenroot Special Meeting Minutes: Supervisor Kariainen made a motion to approve the Special Meeting Minutes as written. Supervisor Bandow 2nd the motion. All in favor. 5 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF TREASURER REPORT: Supervisor Bandow made a motion to approve the April 12, 2021 Treasurer’s Report. Supervisor Jack Sjostrom 2nd the motion. All in favor. 5 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
APPROVAL CLERK REPORT: Supervisor Jack Sjostrom made a motion to approve the April 12, 2021, Clerk Report. Supervisor Kariainen 2nd the motion. All in favor. 5 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
PUBLIC INPUT: Dennis Erickson thanked the Town Board for signs posted on Olson Road. He appreciated them taking care of this issue.
OLD BUSINESS: Supervisor Steve Kariainen is working on the the Covid American Rescue Plan which may grant the Town of Lenroot an approximate amount of $127,913.00. At this time he is not sure what the monies can be used for. He hopes to have further information next month. Chairman Christians informed the board that 3 picnic tables had been stolen from Nelson Lake Park. The town has submitted a claim to the insurance company and will be reimbursed to some extent.
ZONING: Conditional Use Application-Scott & Melanie Mercier. Application #21-009. Supervisor Jack Sjostrom made a motion to approve the application. Supervisor Kariainen 2nd the motion. All in favor. 5 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
ACTION ITEMS: Consideration to Increase Election Workers Wages. Supervisor Jack Sjostrom made a motion to increase the Election Line Workers wage from $11.00 to $12.00, and the Chief Inspector Wages from $11.00 to $15.00. Supervisor Kariainen 2nd the motion. All in favor. 5 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
Town of Lenroot Seeley Riverside Cemetery: No action taken, no motion made.
Comprehensive Plan Committee Membership List: Supervisor Kariainen made a motion to approve the membership list as follows: Chairman-Fred Goold – Members: Tim Gardner-Brad Kuczenski – Laurie Perlick – Leslie Strapon – Dennis Erickson – Michael Bandow – Rob Mittlesdorf. Supervisor Bandow 2nd the motion. All in favor. 5 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
2021 Town of Lenroot Road Projects: Blacktopping/Pulverizing/Graveling. Roads are as follows: Clem Road, Eaton Road, Portion of nelson Lake Road, Jolly Fisherman Road and Hard Rock Circle. Supervisor Jack Sjostrom made a motion that the Chairman should proceed with advertising for bids. Supervisor Kariainen 2nd the motion. All in favor. 5 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
Residents informed of dates for Open Book – May 20, 2021, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Board of Review June 04, 2021, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm.
ROAD & BRIDGE REPORT: Much of the grading is done. Cleared trees on Mosquito Brook Road and Silverthorn bathrooms power washed.
TOWN OF LENROOT SEELEY RIVERSIDE CEMETERY: Memorial Day Event planned for the Seeley Riverside Cemetery.
APPROVAL OF BILLS: APPROVAL OF BILLS: Supervisor Jack Sjostrom made a motion to approve the Federal and State withholding internet payments and check series #29525 thru #29558, making the May 10th, 2021, total expense of $23,309.88. Supervisor Kariainen 2nd the motion. All in favor. 5 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. Supervisor Jack Sjostrom made a motion to approve the Cemetery Expenditures: check #1052 in the amount of $150.00. Supervisor Jason Sjostrom 2nd the motion. All in favor. 5 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
CORRESPONDENCE: Thank you card from Dennis Erickson regarding signs on Olson Road.
ADJOURNMENT: Supervisor Jason Sjostrom made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Supervisor Bandow 2nd the motion. All in favor. 5 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned: May 10, 2021 @7:03 pm
Respectfully submitted by: Carol Stone, Clerk
Gordon Christians, Chairman