Town of Washington-Rusk County
                         Monthly Board Meeting Minutes
                              July 2, 2024

1.)	  Monthly board meeting called to order at 6:30PM. Pledge of allegiance recited by all.        
2.)	  Chuck Perry made a motion to approve previous board minutes, seconded by Kurt Gorsegner.  All approved and motion carried.
3.)	  Clerk’s report.  Shared that all licenses and permits for taverns and trailer/campground have been sent and most paid.                                                                                                                     
4.)	  Treasurer’s report by Tori Hanson. Shared disaster monies have been received. 
5.)	  Chairman's report.   Discussion of township vehicles and repairs needed. Report by Jim Van Den Huevel that town hall roof needs replacing.  After discussion Chuck Perry made motion to replacement not to exceed $9000.00.   Seconded by Kurt Gorsegner.  All approved and motion carried.
6.)	  Discussion on bids for gravel.  Haas’s bid was $14.20/CY, while the bid from Stout Construction was $19.18.  Discussion on permanently accepting the lower bid.  Chuck made motion for township to go with Haas for all gravel for 2024.  Seconded by Kurt.  All approved and motion passed.  Jim reported that the East side of Bailey is graveled but they are now waiting for more gravel.    
7.)	  Presentation by Laura H. from Northern Lights, LLC regarding application of a conditional use permit.  This is for a property off Tower Road to use as a short-term rental.  Kurt made a motion to approve the application, seconded by Chuck.  All approved, motion passed, and signed application.  Laura paid the town $20.00 and will now go to the county for permit.
8.)	  Bank loan discussion for road repairs, majority for blacktopping Bailey Road.  Marty shared that there were 2 options:  A 5-year loan at 4.75 % and then a 10 year loan with balloon payment at 5 years.  Discussion that town’s borrowing capacity was for $500,000.00.  Marty made a motion to accept the following resolution: The Town of Washington, Rusk County will obtain a general obligation bank loan not to exceed $300,000.00 for a term of 5 years. This was seconded by Chuck.  All approved and resolution passed.   Monarch plans to start blacktopping at the end of July.  Discussion of Marty checking on contract town has signed with Monarch and town.
9.)	  Public comment.  Resident requested that potholes be fixed on Chippewa Avenue. 
10.)	  Review and pay invoices/bills.  Motion made by Kurt and seconded by Chuck.  All approved and motion passed.  
11.)	The meeting was adjourned at 7:15PM.  Motion made by Chuck and seconded by Kurt.  All approved and motion carried.
Next meeting is August 6, 2024 at 6:30PM.
Sincerely,
Deb Klund, clerk