TOWN OF NEW HAVEN-ADAMS COUNTY, WI

PUBLIC BUDGET HEARING, SPECIAL TOWN MEETING OF THE ELECTORS &

THE REGULAR MONTHLY TOWN BOARD MEETING MINUTES OF

NOVEMBER 19, 2009-7:00 P.M.

 

 

 

The Public Hearing for the proposed 2010 Budget was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairperson Mike Julson at 7:00 p.m.  The proposed budget expenses and revenues were read by the Town Clerk.  Anticipated  totals for 2010 are $244,083.00.  There were no questions or comments from citizens in attendance.  Motion by Brad Seiler/ Myron Byers to adjourn the Hearing.  M/C.

 

 

The Special Town meeting of the Electors was called to order by Chairperson Julson at 7:20 p.m.  The first item on the agenda was to adopt the 2009 town tax levy of $ll4,878.00 a 3% increase, to be paid in 2010.  Ken Crothers moved to adopt the municipal levy with a second to the motion by Myron Byers.  M/C.  The second item on the agenda was to approve the 2010 highway expenditures in the amount of $149,183.00.  Motion to approve by Myron Byers/Ken Crothers.  M/C.  Motion to adjourn at 7:30 p.m. by Cheryl Coon/Joan Byers. M/C. 

 

 

The Regular Monthly Town Board meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Chairperson Mike Julson with all Town Board members in attendance.  This meeting was in compliance with the Open Meeting Law and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.  Brad Seiler motioned to approve the agenda as posted/printed and seconded by Leo Musiedlak.  M/C.  Minutes of the October regular monthly Town Board meeting were read by the Town Clerk and approved with a motion by Seiler/Musiedlak.  M/C.  The October 2009 financial report was given by the Town Treasurer with the following balances as of October 31, 2009:  NOW checking account:  $1,378.60, Money Market savings account-$ 57,531.79, Berry Ridge Parking Fees-$6,431.28, Tax account remains closed until December, and the Certificate of Deposit balance is: $20,051.11.  Musiedlak motioned to approve this report, seconded by Seiler.  M/C.

 

 

Old Business:

An Ordinance #2009-2R to adopt the Adams County All Hazards Mitigation Plan was approved unanimously by the Town Board.  This plan pertains to disasters that would require seeking assistance and reimbursements from FEMA.  This Ordinance will be forwarded onto the Adams County Emergency Management Office at the Courthouse.

 

 

New Business:

The remainder of the 2010 proposed budget was adopted with a motion by Musiedlak/Seiler.  M/C.  The municipal Business Owners Insurance policy was coming due November 29, 2009 therefore there were representatives from Rural Mutual Insurance-Roger Wolff and  agent Mike Berry from the Hometown Community Insurance Company of Adams present to inform the Town Board of different policies/packages/options and prices for coverage, there was a lot of information to digest as a decision had to be made at this meeting.  The Town Board chose to remain with the Rural Mutual at this time in the amount of $2,727.00 with a motion by Musiedlak/Seiler.  M/C.  The Workman’s Comp. Policy will come due in April 2010. 

 

 

The payment of bills was approved Seiler/Musiedlak.  M/C.  Motion by Seiler/Musiedlak to adjourn at 8:40 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on December 17, 2009. M/C. 

 

 

 

 

Respectfully Submitted:

 

 

Berniece J. Tangney, Town Clerk

 

 

 

(These are unapproved minutes subject to approval on December 17, 2009.)