TOWN OF NEW HAVEN/ADAMS COUNTY

PUBLIC HEARING

APRIL 2, 2009

A Public Hearing was called to order at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 2, 2009 at the Town Hall by Town Chairperson Mike Julson for the purpose of receiving comment on the installation of a culvert in the Big Spring Creek at its intersection with Golden Court.  A list of public concerns and comments are as follows: 

 

          * What is the Town Board’s position on the project? 

          * Are the figures known as to the total cost of the culvert & road, should the project Proceed if  these are unknown?

          * Is Interfluve going to replace the overflow culvert & road at theirexpense?

          * Are there going to be bids accepted for the fill?

          * Is the Town sacrificing other road improvements to be able to do This project?

          * Will there be weight restrictions on the new road, and when will it Be completed?

          * There were concerns voiced as to the safety of the road where it

            Will return to a more narrow width beyond the replaced area.

          * Concerns of the silt going downstream into Lake Mason.

          * Has the size of the culvert been determined?

          * Will the 100’ of Golden Court from the west side of the project be paved to complete the roadwork in that area?

 

The Public Hearing was adjourned at 7:40 p.m.

 

SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING

Thursday, April 2, 2009- 7:45 p.m.

A Special Town Board meeting was called to order by Chairperson Mike Julson with all Town Board members in attendance, the Town Treasurer was excused.  The only agenda item was the discussion/possible action (awarding) of the bids for the Golden Court Culvert project at Big Spring Creek that were opened March 19, 2009 prior to the Regular Monthly Town Board meeting.  Paul Armson was recognized by the Chairperson to state his concern that the Town Board should not award any bids at this time, and it should be done at the Annual Town Meeting of April 14, 2009.  Also recognized by the Town Chairperson was Ken Crothers, who asked if the Town Board was all in agreement with the direction this project should take and if so, proceed.  Supervisor Leo Musiedlak stated that this project had been debated long enough and moved to accept the bid/proposal of D. L. Gasser Construction in the amount of $70,363.71, second by Lenny Watson.  M/C.  Dale Reichhoff, estimator from Gasser Construction was present and wanted it on record that “Authorized Personnel Only” will be allowed on the project site.  Backfill materials for the project will be placed on the April Regular Monthly Town Board meeting agenda.  Motion to adjourn at 7:55 p.m. by Watson/Musiedlak.  M/C.

 

Respectfully submitted:_________________________________Berniece J. Tangney, Town Clerk

(These are unapproved minutes subject to approval on 4/16/09.)