Riverview Town Board Meeting
September 4, 2008 7:00 pm
Riverview Town Hall, 15471 State Hwy.32

Minutes

Notices for this meeting were posted at the town's three posting boxes by Clerk A.R.Bubolz on September 2, 2008.

The meeting was called to order by Ann Hogan, Town Chairperson at 7:00 p.m. on September 4, 2008 at the New Town Hall/Fire station located at 15471 State Highway 32.

Board members present were Chairperson Hogan, Supervisors Trosch , Supervisor Booth, Clerk Bubolz and Treasurer Smith. All stood for the Pledge of Allegiance. There were approximately 19 townspeople present.

The chairperson asked the Clerk to certify that the Open Meeting Law had been complied with. The Clerk so certified.

MINUTES
Copies of the minutes of the August 12, 2008 Board Meeting had been given to Board members. A motion “to accept the Board minutes” was made by Booth and seconded by Trosch. Motion carried.

REPORTS

FINANCIAL REPORT
Treasurer Smith read the August Financial Report. Ending balance in town regular accounts as of August 31, 2008 is $387,911.45. Supervisor Booth made a motion “to approve Financial Report”. Trosch seconded. Motion carried.

BILLS AND VOUCHERS
Approval of checks #9699 to 9738 in General Account. Motion “to pay the bills as presented” made by Trosch and seconded by Booth. Motion carried.

COMMUNICATIONS.
1) Web site-None.
2) Letter was read from Red arrow Snowmobile/ATV club regarding whether Mountain Lakes Road is a legal road. ATV use of roads are the west side of the town was discussed. Clerk will get a legal opinion on legality of Mountain Lakes Road.
ROAD REPORT
1). Holts Ranch Road completed. U.S. Forest Service is looking at Loon Rapids Road. Board meeting will be held to look at Rice Lane and Pearl Lane on September 10, 2008 at 9:00 a.m.

FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT
Riverview Fire Department: No Fires during the last month. Corn Roast was a success.
Crooked Lake by Wally Remic. No fires during last month. Breakfast was a success.

AMBULANCE REPORT by Judy Wanner and Supervisor Booth.
Working on wages for Budget.

LAND USE REPORT by Harlan Trosch.
Land Division for Rodney and Mary Beth Ryan located in Section 12 Township 32N, Range 17E was discussed. Motion was made by Trosch and seconded by Booth “to approve Land Division for Ryan’s”. Motion carried. Report of the discovery of Milfoil in Maiden Lake was discussed. They will file for a grant and hopefully will treat yet this fall.

CEMETERY REPORT by Dick Booth.
Cemetery is soliciting bids for Blacktop on new cemetery plat.

ANIMAL CONTROL REPORT by Mike Rzepka.
No calls last month. Mike will get quotes on a new facility for the meeting in October.

RECYCLING REPORT by Harlan Trosch.
Centers started their winter hours.

RESEARCH COMMITTEE REPORT by Wally Remic:
No meeting.

WISCONSIN TOWNS REPORT by Ann Hogan.
No report.

LAKE ASSOCIATION REPORT by Harlan Trosch.
Meeting was held August 23, 2008. Will treat for Milfoil again this fall.

NINE TOWN MEETING by Ann Hogan.
Next meeting is September 24, 2008 and Riverview will host.

OLD BUSINESS
 a. ATV route at Crooked Lake was discussed and various written complaints were received along with complaints from the audience. Chairperson appointed a committee that will meet September 16, 2008 and consisted of Ann Hogan, Bill Rueden, Tom Christensen, Julie Vieaux, Laurie Wesolowski and Mike Maus. It was reported Rest Rooms are now available at the Ballpark. Dust Control was discussed on the Railroad Corridor and will be taken to the Nine Town meeting for discussion and possible combine action.
 b. Fire Truck Storage reimbursement was discussed. Chairperson will write a letter to Town of Doty and Mountain to receive their input.

NEW BUSINESS
 a. A motion was made by Trosch and seconded by Booth “to approve the payment of $2000.00 to Crooked Lake Area Lakes Protection and Rehabilition District that was budgeted for Eurasian Water Milfoil”. Motion carried.
 b. A motion was made by Trosch and seconded by Booth “to approve Operator’s License for Patsy McClure.” Motion carried.
 c. Adopt-a-Tree Christmas Program was discussed. A motion was made by Trosch and seconded by Booth “to spend up to $3000.00 on electrical hookup and lites for a Christmas display that would be sponsored by various parties”. Motion carried. Chairperson appointed a committee that will meet September 13, 2008 and consisted of Ann Hogan, Paal Hanson, Bob MacIntosh, Scott Butler, Judy Wanner and Julie Vieaux to set guidelines.

CITIZEN INPUT
Mike Rzepka discussed citizen input at Town meetings and getting people involved.

ADJOURNMENT “Motion to adjourn” made by Trosch, seconded by Booth. Motion carried and meeting adjourned at 8:34 p.m. and the next meeting is scheduled for October 14, 2008 at 7:00p.m.at the Riverview Town Hall/Fire Station at 15471 Highway 32.

Respectfully Submitted



Arnold R. Bubolz, Clerk
Town of Riverview


 

 

 

 

Site Design By
Northern Destinations Northwoods Directory