The regular meeting of the Town of Arland Board was called to order by Chairman, Maynard Hoff. All board members were present. Clerk Fall presented the minutes of the previous meeting. Motion by Brad Wolf, second by Maynard Hoff to approve. Motion carried.
Treasurer, Jodene Nelson gave the financial update. Motion by Maynard Hoff, second b y Brad Wolf to accept report. Motion carried. Current general fund balance is $214,007.82. She also noted the two CDs currently held by the Town total approximately $416,000.00.
Phil Hoff presented the 202 Highway Maintenance Outline of work. Discussion followed.
Board was reminded of the $25.00 voucher with the Barron Co. Incinerator for Spring Clean UP. It was noted that if any resident had not received one in their tax statements, the Treasurer would provide them one.
The fence repair was discussed again. Jacksons were present to review what repairs had been done. Maynard noted that he had briefly talked with Sarah Prinsen. She was aware of the letter from the Attorney, but offered no firm plan of repair. After further discussion, a motion was made by Brad Wolf, second by Robert Nelson to instruct the Clerk to send a letter to Sarah Prinsen , informing her that someone had been contracted to do the fence repair or replacement as needed. Motion carried. Robert Nelson will contact Cory Hornick to do the work as he had offered a bid on such project previously. Once work has been completed, the invoice for Prinsen fence will be sent to her. If it is not paid directly to the Town Treasurer, it may be put on the property taxes as a special assessment.
Sharon Masek gave a brief report on Superior Silica Sands mining operation. She noted that SSS is selling their office in Barron.
No public comment was given.
Bills were presented for review and payment. Motion to approve all for payment was made by Robert Nelson, second by Brad Wolf. Motion carried.
Resolution 2020-01 – 2019 Act 185 Waiver of Property Tax Interest and Penalties Due to COVID-19 Pandemic was presented to the Board for consideration. Motion was made by Brad Wolf, second by Robert Nelson to approve. Motion carried.
Board of Review will be held on Thursday – May 21, 2020 at 6:30 PM.
Next regular meeting is scheduled for Thursday, June 11, 2020 at 6:30 PM.
Motion was made by Robert Nelson, second by Brad Wolf to adjourn. Motion carried.
Pamela Y Fall, Clerk