The December 6, 2023 Town of Oulu regular board meeting was called to order by Jonathan Hamil-ton, Chair at 6:55 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/s: Mike Davidson and Jeremy Gordon.
Approval of Agenda: Motion by Mattson, second by Burhans to approve the agenda as printed and posted. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
Consent Agenda:
Approve general fund vouchers 14078-14115 ACH 608-611
Minutes of the November 8, 2023 Regular Board Meeting & November 12, 2023 Budget “Working” Committee
Motion by Mattson, second by Burhans to approve the consent agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
Treasurer’s Report: General/ARPA/Park Donations – $268,690.44 Tax $ 1,673.55
Chairman’s Report:
Park/Cemetery/Town Hall Update:
No updates, all closed down
Road Maintenance
Sand traps on Eastview have now all been dug out and repaired
Road sign work continues to replace missing or damaged signs
More shouldering was done Airport and Bayfield Line
Grading on going. Roads graded are Airport Rd, Kaukamo Rd, and Hokkanen Rd, Hoover Line Rd south.
On-going winterizing equipment and maintenance
Pickup truck hub work has been completed
New plow was delivered and installed
LRIP grant was submitted. Oulu is number one on the list as it goes to the state for review.
No word on BIL grant for ORR, probably not until February or March
Community Groups:
No community groups registered at this time.
New Business:
Adoption of the 2024 Town of Oulu Budget:
Motion by Mattson, second by Burhans to adopt the 2024 budget as presented. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
Election Inspectors:
Motion by Burhans, second by Mattson to appoint Michelle Dawson, Barbara Tapani, Kimberly Hamilton, Sandra Rantala, Bonnie Rantala, and Diana Reijo as election inspectors to serve a two-year term beginning January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2025. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
Correspondence:
Romaine Robert Quinn, State Senator – Notifying Town of Oulu About a 62% Increase in Shared Revenue
Bayfield County Board – Comprehensive Plan Ordinance and Ordinance Amendment
Set Dates for Next Meeting/s:
January 10, 2024 - Regular Board meeting – 6:45pm, bills reviewed at 6:30pm
Adjournment: 7:01pm.
Respectfully Submitted,
Diana Reijo, Clerk