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February 3, 2009 Monthly Meeting
Town of Upham Monthly Meeting February 3, 2009 Chairman Rodger Lodholz called the February meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Also present were, James Jansen, Roger Henke, Leah Antoniewicz, Tim Murphy and 11 visitors. The Clerk read the minutes of the Caucus held January 6, 2009. Supervisor Jansen made a motion to approve the minutes as read. Supervisor Henke seconded. Motion carried. The Clerk read the minutes of the January meeting. Supervisor Jansen made a motion to accept the minutes as read. Supervisor Henke seconded. Minutes approved. The Treasurer reported the balance as of January 1, 2009 as $743,890.06, total receipts as of January 31, 2009 of $826,259.84 and total disbursements as of January 31, 2009 of $662,078.50. Balance on hand as of January 31, 2009 was $908,071.40. Supervisor Jansen made a motion to accept the Treasurer’s report. Supervisor Henke seconded. Motion carried. The Clerk read Petition for Grant of Variance Permit #591 from James R. & Laura Pukall to reconfigure two existing lots resulting in lots of 11,245 sq. ft. and 56,980 sq. ft. (120,000 sq ft and 300’ lot width required) and to construct a 576 sq. ft. garage 15’ to Waterpower Rd and 65’ to Kettle Lake. A brief discussion took place. Supervisor Henke made a motion to approve the request. Chairman Lodholz seconded. Motion carried. The Clerk recommended the following poll workers for the upcoming February 17, 2009 Primary: Nancy Bruce, Irene Buck and Ester Lodholz. Supervisor Henke made a motion to appoint Nancy Bruce, Irene Buck and Ester Lodholz as poll workers for the February 17, 2009 Spring Primary. Supervisor Jansen seconded. Motion carried. The Clerk presented her findings of a solar powered light for the flagpole. She recommended purchasing a light that can be mounted directly on the pole at a cost of approximately $300.00. Discussion took place as to whether or not it is required to illuminate the flag since the pole may not be high enough. The Clerk will do more research regarding proper lighting of the flag. This issue will be put on the March Agenda for further consideration. Chairman Lodholz made a motion to pay the bills. Supervisor Henke seconded. Motion carried. Supervisor Henke made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Chairman Lodholz seconded. Meeting adjourned. Leah Antoniewicz