Rockford Town Council Meeting Minutes January 2, 2013

Town Council

January 2, 2013

7:00 pm

Mayor Micki Harnois opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance.  Council members present:  Clint Stevenson, Steve Meyer, Thomas Smith and Dave Thompson.  Micki informed the Council that Jim Oshanick resigned from the Council due to health issues.

Committee Reports

Micki Harnois spoke that Jim Oshanick had been on the park committee.  Micki had a copy of various park fees that the Council could review and discuss these issues at a later meeting.

Thomas Smith spoke of the necessity of explaining what is considered satisfactory and when do park users get their deposits back.

Finance Committee

Thomas Smith spoke of some areas that the Town could cut back on.  Thomas noted that the Town has a PO Box.  Could the mail be delivered to a mail box?  Clint did not know if that would be possible.

Thomas felt that the staff could clean the office and no longer hire it out.  This would save on funds.  Thomas felt that Juli Hansen had been doing a fine job.  Darlene voiced that she didn’t have a problem with that.  Darlene stated that she had cleaned the office in the past.  She also voiced that it would be nice if all pitched in and helped.  Thomas stated that Micki could work out a schedule.  Darlene didn’t know if that would be necessary if all just pitched in and helped.

Thomas Smith made a motion to no longer hire Juli Hansen to clean the Town Hall.  The motion was seconded by Clint Stevenson, Steve Meyer opposed; motion carried.

Thomas Smith followed up on the difference in the health insurance being taken out of the staff’s pay checks.  Darlene explained that the current paycheck had the difference taken out of each of the employee’s check.

Mayor’s Comments

Micki Harnois reported that John Goyke got several sheets of plywood to board up the doors and windows on the yellow Pierce house on First Street.

Public Comment

Fairfield Scope and Council member Patty Newman were visiting the Town’s Council meeting.

Minutes

Thomas Smith made a motion to approve the December 19, 2012 meeting minutes.  Dave Thompson seconded the motion, motion carried.
 
Checks
Clint Stevenson made a motion to approve the checks for December 2012 #’s 11805 – 11813, 11843 totaling $5,440.97.  Thomas Smith seconded the motion, motion carried.

Clint Stevenson made a motion to approve the checks for January 2013 #’s 11814 – 11842 totaling $109,675.17.  Dave Thompson seconded the motion, motion carried.

 
               Payroll   11814 – 11821                             $    5,090.05
                     Claims   11822 – 11842                               $104,585.12

Old Business
Primmer’s agreement – all council members were to read and sign a document to say they had read the agreement.
 
Micki Harnois reported she would like to meet with Dar Grewe and the Primmer’s to explain items that couldn’t be approved.
 
Steve Meyer mentioned that the issue is costing the Town a lot of money.

Micki Harnois reminded all, of the Public Hearing on the 16^th regarding utility taxes.

Micki Harnois informed the Council that she had a meeting set with Ozzie on Friday January 4^th at 10:00 am at Town Hall.  Steve Meyer will try to attend.

Ballots for the Law Enforcement Levy will be mailed out in January for the February 12^th election.

New Business

Micki Harnois reported that Jim Oshanick’s term would have expired in three (3) years.  Whoever would fill this position would be in the seat until the end of the year.  If that person or any other person wishes to file for that seat they will need to do so in June.

Information on the vacancy will be placed in the newsletter.  Applications will be taken until January 31^st by 4:00 pm.  Copies of applications will be sent to Council members and the applicant will be appointed at the first meeting in February.

Public Works

John Goyke reported the Public Works have been cutting back hours.  John also noted that Jerame may be deployed in March.

Steve Meyer asked John if he knew of someone who may take Jerame’s position.  John does not at this time.

 
John Goyke further informed the Council that the Town will be enforcing the four (4) inch plowing rule more than it has in the past.  John asked the Council if they agreed with this decision and the consensus was, yes, the four inch rule should be adhered to.

Meeting adjourned.

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Darlene LaShaw Clerk/Treasurer          Micki Harnois Mayor