Town of Washington-Rusk County
                         Monthly Board Meeting Minutes
                                August 5, 2025

1.)	  Monthly board meeting called to order at 6:30PM. Absent were Jaimie Wilk and Tori Hanson.     
2.)	  A motion to approve previous board minutes was tabled until next meeting.
3.)	  Clerk’s report.  The clerk shared information in the mail. Also discussed email from assessor on picking dates for Open Book and Board of Review.  Decision was to have Open Book on September 20 from 9 AM to 11 AM.  And Board of Review on September 29 at 6:30PM to 8:30 PM.  Both will be at the Town Hall.                                                                                                                     
4.)	  No Treasurer’s report.  
5.)	  Chairman's report. Marty reported that there will be a new zoning administrator.  Discussed his speaking with mower company regarding warranty.  Discussion of someone to fix backhoe.  Generator is here but not connected yet.  Jim shared gravel distribution town’s 148 loads will be delivered on Thursday and residents will be on Friday. Marty presented a cost sheet for projects this year.  Discussion of chip sealing and bids by Scott Construction:   $19050.00 for Schweigert Rd  Kurt made motion to accept bid, seconded by Deb.  All approved and motion passed.  $17557.00 for Lehman and Squaw Point Rds.  Kurt made motion to accept bid, seconded by Deb.  All approved and motion passed.  $11900.00 for Pulaski Lake Rd,  Kurt made motion to accept bid, seconded by Deb.  All approved and motion passed.   $8500.00 for 2nd half of Pulaski Lake Rd  Kurt made motion to accept bid, seconded by Deb.  All approved and motion passed.  Discussion of replacement of culverts.  Jim will pick out the 8 most important ones to do this year and report back.  Marty brought up small bridge on Ranch Rd regarding notice from state.  Since there is no weight posting yet town still has time to assess what to do for repairs.
6.)	  Kurt discussed town hiring Morgan and Parmley to advertise for bids for completion of Boot Lake Project.  Cost would be up to $3500.00.  He made a motion to accept their bid and was seconded by Deb.  All approved and motion carried.
7.)	  Public comment.  Maria Richards commented regarding losing “the dark side” with

       all new buildings adding lights that shine up and out instead of down.  Discussion this   may be good to bring up at annual meeting.  
8.)	Review and pay invoices/bills.  The motion was made by Marty and seconded by Kurt.  All approved and motion passed.  
9.)	The meeting adjourned at 7:30 PM.  Motion made by Kurt and seconded by Deb.  All approved and motion carried.
Next meeting is September 2, 2025, at 6:30PM.   
Sincerely,      
Deb Klund, clerk