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November 3, 2009 Monthly Meeting
Town of Upham Monthly Meeting November 3, 2009 Chairman Larry Anderson called the November meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. A full quorum is present. Also present were, James Jansen, Roger Henke, Leah Antoniewicz, and 29 registered visitors. Tim Murphy was absent. The Clerk read the minutes of the October meeting. Supervisor Henke made a motion to accept the minutes as read. Supervisor Jansen seconded. Minutes approved. The Clerk reported the balance as of January 1, 2009 as $743,890.06, total receipts as of October 31, 2009 of $1,387,471.95 and total disbursements as of October 31, 2009 of $2,018,911.44. Balance on hand as of October 31, 2009 was $112,450.57. Chairman Anderson made a motion to accept the Treasurer’s report. Supervisor Henke seconded. Motion carried. Jon Petroskey, Antigo Fire Chief, presented the proposed 2010 cost for the town’s ambulance service of $67,898.00. Chairman Anderson presented a quote from the Town of Elcho Fire and Rescue for 2010 ambulance service of $64,000.00. After discussions and a time of questions and answers, Supervisor Jansen made a motion to approve the 2010 ambulance service contract with the City of Antigo. Supervisor Henke seconded. Chairman Anderson abstained. Motion carried. The discussion of EMT affiliation with the City of Antigo took place. Fire Chief Petroskey assured those in attendance and the board that the City of Antigo would do whatever is necessary to facilitate the town EMT affiliation with the City. There is concern that because our current EMT staff is licensed with the Elcho Fire and Rescue that they would not be able to respond to a call in the town of Upham when on call for the Town of Elcho. The Elcho Fire and Rescue would have to amend the policy, as this is an internal issue. Chairman Anderson presented the October road improvement report. Chairman Anderson introduced the possibility of UTV vehicles being allowed access to the town’s ATV routes. After a brief discussion, it was decided to follow up with Langlade County and how it works for them before the town makes any further recommendations. Chairman Anderson reported that the DNR would be handling all the elevations of the creek at the Forest Road culvert including 200 yards on each side of culvert. There will be no budget workshop. Cousineau Auto will place a 20-yeard dumpster for metal only at the transfer site. There will be no charge for this service. Value of the scrap and payment will be determined by current market conditions and distance traveled. The board reviewed the five-year Waste Management contract. Supervisor Jansen made a motion to approve the contract minus the cost of the metal dumpster. Supervisor Henke seconded. Motion carried. The Cut-Ups Quilt Guild gave the town a check for $100.00 as an appreciation for using the town hall. Chairman Anderson extended a thank you to the women for their donation. Supervisor Henke made a motion to pay the bills. Supervisor Jansen seconded. Motion carried. Supervisor Jansen made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Chairman Anderson seconded. Meeting adjourned. Leah Antoniewicz