Meeting Minutes - November 2024

Town of Dewey
November 14, 2024
Town Board Meeting Minutes

1. Meeting was called to order at 7:05 pm by Chairman Duane Johnson.  Others present were Supervisors Steve Dahlstrom and Gary Crosby, Treasurer Donna Meeds, and David Coon, Clerk. Two town residents also attended.*
2. All parties present were notified to silence cell phones and other devices.
3. Public Comment: None.
4. The Minutes of the October 8, 2024, meeting were approved on a Dahlstrom/Crosby motion.
5. The Treasurers’ report was read and reviewed. It was discussed that the loans should be added to the report.
6. The Financial review was conducted. As the Town will likely have some year end funds available, a Motion was made to pay down the line of credit first with those funds. Dahlstrom/Crosby motion passed.
7. Action at the Elector’s Meeting was reviewed. The 2025 budget was adopted on a Dahlstrom/Crosby Motion.
8. An update was provided regarding the November 2024 election and the record turnout.
9. The Town is still looking for a new Assessor. The search will continue.
10. Road Maintenance report by Mark Melton: A study will be started in 2024 or early 2025 on the Town Hall bridge to see if multiple culverts can be used rather than one bridge structure. It is hoped that it can be completed for less cost with culverts and be done in 2025. The mower is fixed, and the plow is ready. There is a stock of salt/sand and more will be ordered as needed. The small bridge/culvert inventory is done and submitted.
11. Other Business: None.
12. Monthly correspondence reviewed.
13. Approval of monthly expenditures. Dahlstrom/Crosby motion to approve checks #10607 to #10630 in the amount of $22,331.72. Approved on Dahlstrom/Crosby motion.
14. December 10, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. was set for the next Board Meeting. 
15. The Meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m. on a Dahlstrom/Crosby motion.

• Esther Bernecker and Cody Helstern