The July 12, 2023 Town of Oulu regular board meeting was called to order by Jonathan Hamilton, Chair at 6:47 p.m. at the Town Hall.
Roll Call: Members present: Jon Hamilton, Ed Burhans, Adam Mattson, Diana Reijo, clerk, and Margie Lahti, treasurer. Town employee: Mike Davidson
Approval of Agenda: Motion by Burhans, second by Mattson to approve the agenda as printed and posted. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
Consent Agenda:
Approve general fund vouchers 13966-13992 ACH 587-590
June 14, 2023 Regular Board Meeting
Motion by Mattson, second by Hamilton to approve the consent agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
Treasurer’s Report: – General/ARPA – $144,064.82 Tax $111,593.15
Chairman’s Report:
Park Update: Park lawn and trails have been mowed and routine maintenance performed
Road Maintenance:
Position for another maintenance worker was posted – no applications were received, we will post again
Started laying gravel, fixing rutting from this past winter, and grading roads
Oulu Pioneer Road temporary repair was completed with slope rebuilt and stabilized
Holsclaw Construction will replace the doors on the town hall.
Community Groups:
Jack Nelson – Town Board
Jonathan Nelson – Thanks for mowing and grading Rankinson Road
New Business:
County Line & Boulevard Road Project Bids:
2 bids received:
Olson Bros:
County Line Road: $51,529.04
Boulevard Rd: $88,705.87
Discount for both projects: 3,565.44
Both Projects with discount: $136,669.47
Ritola:
County Line Road: $119,323.42
Boulevard Rd: $209,392.24
Discount for both projects: 4,365.44
Both Projects with discount: $324,350.22
Motion by Mattson, second by Burhans to schedule a special board meeting to review bids. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
Part-Time Help:
Motion by Hamilton, second by Mattson to hire Jesse Olesiak as a part-time employee for mowing. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
Discussion was held on advertising for full-time position with the posting deadline open until filled.
Correspondence:
Bayfield County Planning & Zoning Committee Meeting – July 20, 2023, 4pm
Bayfield County Clerk – Title 3 – Chapter 1 Ordinance Amendment
Bayfield County Planning & Zoning Dept.- After-the-Fact Conditional Use Application for Abe Ray
Set Dates for Next Meeting/s:
July 17, 2023 – Special Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m.
August 9, 2023 - Regular Board meeting, 6:45 p.m.
Closed Session:
Motion by Burhans, second by Mattson to adjourn to closed session per Wisconsin Statutes 19.85(1)(c) at 7:07 p.m. to discuss compensation and performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility. Roll call vote: Yes: Burhans, Hamilton, Mattson. No: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None. Motion carried by roll call vote.
Reconvene to Open Session:
Motion by Hamilton, second by Burhans to reconvene to open session. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
Adjournment:
Motion by Hamilton, second by Burhans to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 8:17 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Diana Reijo, Clerk