JANUARY 5, 2022
PORT WING TOWN BOARD MEETING MINUTES

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Meeting called to order at 7:00 pm, by Chairman, Russell Bailey.    Present were Russell Bailey, Ken Bodeen, Scott Jardine, Pam Holt, DuWayne Zupke and Troy Kavajecz.  Absent were Marge Ogren and Nora Tribys. Pledge of Allegiance.        Motion was made to accept the December 2021 minutes as presented by Ken Bodeen, second by Scott Jardine.  All in favor.   Motion was made by Scott Jardine to accept the November’s amended and December’s Treasurer’s report with a second by Ken Bodeen.  All in favor.

Fire Department – Update from Dustin Danula  (Moved up in Agenda because Dustin needed to leave for FD Meeting) – Another old Fire Truck will be ready for bids on March 2^nd.

Citizen’s Input – None.

ON GOING BUSINESS:   

                        Kinney Valley Road Bridge Update – Board of Commissions of Public Lands application needed approved December minutes and will be sent out this week.

Water/Sewer & Land Use at 82930 White Birch Road.  No update.

Ken reported on LRIP.  No update.  Will try to get information on Blacktop projects to apply for funding. John Humberg from Northwoods Paving will be providing estimates for projects on Touve Road, White Birch Road and Grand Avenue.

.gov domain set up – Ken will stop by Pam’s office on Wednesday to try to complete the set up process.

NEW BUSINESS:

Fire Dept/Ambulance reports read.

Reviewed renewed Sewer permit

Reviewed letter from State regarding Forest Crop

Reviewed letter from concerned citizen about walking the beach.

Discussed culvert replacement on White Birch Road.   Cannot put insert and needs a full culvert replacement.  Olson Bros gave estimate for replacement of $12110 – not including the actual cost of the culvert.  The project will require a 48×80 dual wall culvert. Had discussions with Bob Anderson from Bayfield County and will try to get it replaced this year using emergency funds.

ZONING REQUESTS:  

OPERATOR’S INPUT:  Troy reported on recent activities of the Town Crew:  One plow is down with cylinder hydraulic issues.  Getting complaints about snow plowing and not removing enough snow. Troy is trying to keep as much gravel on the roads as possible and this is why there was some snow left on the roads.  Paserware report has been submitted.  Sewer pump is down and will need replacement.  Looking for a different subcontractor out of Minneapolis.   DuWayne reported on resident on Fireplace Road and figuring out the best way to turn around the plow on that road.

Next meeting set for Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at 7pm.  Meeting adjourned by Scott Jardine with a second by Ken Bodeen.  All in favor.

Respectively Submitted by Pam Lawrenz Holt, Town Clerk