TOWN OF BLAINE
MEETING MINUTES

Tuesday, September 21, 2021

 

Supervisor Josh Fornengo called the September 21, 2021 monthly board meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 

Present were Supervisor Josh Fornengo, Supervisor Bryan Holter, Clerk Charla Zaccardi, Treasurer Mona Velebir, Ron Gallagher and Klaus Nieder.

Pledge of Allegiance

Clerk’s Report:  Supervisor Josh Fornengo motioned to approve the August 17, 2021 meeting minutes. Supervisor Bryan Holter seconded. Motion approved.

Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer Mona Velebir reported.

Expenses:  Supervisor Josh Fornengo made a motion to approve payment of expenditures as submitted.  Supervisor Bryan Holter seconded.  Motion approved.

Citizen’s Input: Klaus Nieder asked when the culvert’s on South Markville Road would be installed? Supervisor Fornengo reported that the size has changed so it is not certain if 1 or 2 will be installed.

Chairman’s Report: None.

OLD BUSINESS:

Road Equipment Update:  Ron Gallagher reported that everything is good.

Road Condition Report: Ron Gallagher reported that roads are good and everything has been mowed. Supervisor Holter mentioned mowing the cemetery with a brush hog to keep it fresh cut.

Northland Community Center:

Upcoming events are noted below:

  • October 16, 2021 DOVR fundraiser – a portable toilet has been ordered for this event.

Waste & Recycle Transfer Station: Now open Wed, 4-7 PM, Sat, 10 AM to 2 PM and Sunday, 11 AM to 3 PM. One recycle bin lid has been replaced. Dairyland Fire Department was contacted about a cage for collection of aluminum cans.

 

NEW BUSINESS:

1) The next monthly Board Meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at 7:00 p.m., with the Budget Meeting immediately following.

The upcoming monthly Board Meetings will now be held on the 2nd Wednesday of the month starting November 10, 2021 at 7 p.m.

2) Insect repellent bids will be looked at next month.

3) Supervisor Fornengo renegotiated a price this year for propane with Burnett Dairy Coop at $1.53/gal on a pay as we go contract for the NCC and the town garage.

It was mentioned again that a bid from Custom Design Painting and Drywall, Danbury, WI for interior and exterior painting of the NCC was approved. We will keep trying to get in touch with the company to set up a working time frame.

ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON THE OCTOBER AGENDA:

  • McGraw Lake boat landing – mowing

  • Insect repellent bids for NCC

  • Redistricting Plan – County Board of Supervisors

  • Board Meeting date approval

Agenda items due Friday before each meeting.

Supervisor Fornengo made a motion to adjourn at 7:40 pm. Supervisor Holter seconded. Motion passed.  Meeting was adjourned.                                            

Respectfully submitted, 
Charla Zaccardi, Clerk 

Signed and dated this 21st day of September, 2021
  

By: ________________________________________

          Joshua Fornengo, Supervisor