Town of Washington-Rusk County
                         Monthly Board Meeting Minutes
                                April 09, 2024

1.)	  Monthly board meeting called to order at 6:30PM. Chuck Perry signed on-line to meeting. Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all present.     
2.)	  Chuck Perry made a motion to approve previous board minutes, seconded by Marty Borer.  All approved and motion carried.
3.)	  Clerk’s report.  The clerk shared open book and BOR dates:  May 18 at 9-11AM, and May 28 at 6-8PM. Shared information regarding training for BOR.  Clerk has completed.   Reminder of upcoming annual meeting on May 7 at 6:30PM to be followed by monthly board meeting.  Shared information regarding Dust Control for possibly Bailey Road prior to blacktopping.                                                                                                                     
4.)	  Treasurer’s report by Tori Hanson.  
5.)	  Chairman's report.  Opened bids for blacktopping Bailey Road.  Monarch and Rusk County Highway Department 4 bids for different lengths and thicknesses:  20 and 21 feet by 2 and 2.5 inches with shouldering.  Bids differed by $2000 to $4000, and $1000 to $2000 respectively.  Discussion of need for 3 inches for lasting ability.  Also whether Haas construction and their hauling trucks could contribute to cost as they are main reason of damage.  Kurt will check this out.  Decision on who will get the bid at May meeting.  Both companies shared they could/would complete this spring.  Discussion that radiator on truck sprung leak and was fixed.  Finalized process on mower.  Jim started grading Bailey Road, 2 culverts plugged. Also, discussion that work of gravel and culverts needs to be completed before work on blacktop can start.   Road review will be on May 11 at 9AM,
6.)	  Discussion of gravel planning for township roads. The clerk will put ad in paper with bids due by May 7th meeting.  Amount of gravel to be determined at Road Review.  
7.)	  Conditional Use Permit for Flambeau Trail Tenders adjacent to Dbar. 
8.)	  Public comment.  Questions as to if and when Bailey Road was to be blacktopped. The Board assured residents’ decision as to which company will receive bid will be made at May meeting and work to be completed by summer.   Resident expressed his opinion to have letter to all residents of township, in the future, regarding any large purchases.  The Board assured the resident that all decisions are public, and all residents have access to meeting times and dates to attend meetings and express opinions.  They will take his suggestion under advisement.
9.)	  Review and pay invoices/bills.  Motion made by Kurt and seconded by Marty.  All approved and motion passed.  Chuck signed off.
10.)	The meeting adjourned at 7:35PM.  Motion made by Marty and seconded by Kurt.  All approved and motion carried.
Next meeting is May 7, 2024 at 6:30PM.
Sincerely,
Deb Klund, clerk