April 2024 Meeting Minutes

​Town of Dewey
April 4, 2024
Town Board Meeting Minutes
 

1. Meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm by Chairman Duane Johnson.  Others present were Supervisors Steve Dahlstrom and Gary Crosby, Treasurer Donna Meeds, and David Coon, Clerk. Also, present were 7 town residents.*

​2. All parties present were notified to silence cell phones and other devices.
3. Public Comment: Donna Meeds noted that the current interim County Treasurer is running for the office and needs signatures on her nomination papers.
4. The Minutes of the March 5, 2024, meeting were approved on a Crosby/Dahlstrom motion.
5. The Treasurers’ report was read and, on a Dahlstrom/Crosby motion, was approved.
6. The Financial review was conducted.
7. A discussion was had regarding a credit application for ABC/Arrow for lumber purchases. There were problems with the personal guarantee in the contract. The clerk will call them to discuss it.
8. The alcohol license renewal timeline was discussed. Laws and forms have been changed since last year. Packets will be sent out with the renewals being addressed at the June Meeting.
9. Road Maintenance report by Mark Melton. The was another break-in attempted at the shop with some door damage. The possibility of installing some cameras and whether internet or cellular service would be required. The grader needs welding to repair gears and parts to repair the boom mower arrive on Friday. There was a discussion about using wood 4x4 posts for signs as well as a discussion about signs that have gone missing. It was noted that the brush cutting along roads looks good. The new truck worked well this past winter as it has more power and capacity. The required small bridge/culvert assessment will begin soon.
10. Other Business: It was noted that there were 86 votes cast in the Spring Election. It was also noted that one absentee ballot came in the mail too late to count, so voters need to be sure to mail them far enough in advance to arrive on time. The Spring Road Inspection needs to be scheduled. The Town Chair will contact the clerk to confirm April 9th as the date for the inspection so notice can be properly given. It was confirmed that, as the Clerk position is still an elected position, with the next election coming up in 2025, the current clerk may participate in the Board of Review.
11. Monthly correspondence reviewed.
12. Approval of monthly expenditures. Dahlstrom/Crosby motion to approve checks #105043 to #10521 in the amount of $12,461.54. Motion carried.
13. May 7, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. was set for the next Board Meeting.
14. The Meeting was adjourned at 7:45 pm.

• Diane Hulleman, Rudy & Sharon Kessler, Jonas Beachy, Stuart Olsen, Cody Helstern, and Bret Iverson.