Town of Washington-Rusk County
                         Monthly Board Meeting Minutes
                              January 7, 2025

   1.)  Monthly board meeting called to order at 6:50PM. after caucus.   Chuck Perry appeared by phone.        
2.)  Chuck Perry made a motion to approve previous board minutes, seconded by Kurt Gorsegner.  All approved and motion carried.
3.)	  Clerk’s report.  The clerk presented board members application for a picnic license for Flambeau Area Trailriders.  It was approved and the license was granted.  Shared information in mail.                                                                                                                 
4.)  The treasurer’s report given. Reported that collection of town taxes is going well.
 5.)  Chairman's report.   All equipment ready for winter.  It has been mild so far and Jim has been sanding when needed.  He also reported that when doing his culvert assessments porcupines have been hibernating in them and discussion as to removal.   Application for land use permit was presented and approved as well as sent into county zoning. It was for Scott and Carla Heintz. Kurt made the motion to approve and sign the form.  Seconded by Marty.  All approved and permit application passed.
6.)  Public Comment:   Resident asked if there could be anything done with outdoor lights on Ranch Road.   Marty will investigate.   Another resident inquired about her taxes increasing.  It is due to town debt to maintain roads and county’s levy increasing as well.  Discussion of the assessor doing a reevaluation of properties this year.  Open Book and BOR will be announced at a later date. 
7.) Review and pay invoices/bills.  Motion made byKurt and seconded by Marty.  All approved and motion passed.  Chuck signed off.
   8.)  The meeting was adjourned at 7:15PM.  Motion made by Kurt and seconded by Marty.  All approved and motion carried. 
        Sincerely,   Deb Klund, clerk