Town of Summit Board Proceedings – July 10, 2023
Town of Summit Board Proceedings
July 10, 2023
The Town Board met in regular session on July 10th, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. at the firehall. President Travis Benthin present, members Dale Bauer & Kathleen Quale present. Others present were: Norma Arend-finance officer, Arlo Anderson, Jim Thurman, Sandy Lowery, Connie Brotzel, Josh Neuhard, Tim Gapp, Ciera Schwinger, Jennica Pottebaum, David VanElsacker, Savannah Moe, Joe & Jolene Johnston, Jeff Quale, David Lewandowski and Nikki Mikkelson.
Benthin called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Public communications: Letters will be hand delivered to people who have chickens in Town limits. Thirty days will be given to remove them.
Motion by Quale, second by Benthin to approve the minutes, financial reports and claims as presented. Motion carried.
Old Business: Motion by Quale, second by Bauer to approve a variance and building permit for Tim & Andrea Gapp. Motion carried. Tim was assessed a $200 fine for starting his project without having an approved building permit.
Motion by Quale, second by Bauer to approve the second reading of an ordinance change for accessory uses.
Delinquent water bills were discussed.
New Business: Motion by Eccles, second by Quale to approve a building permit for Jennica & Evan Pottebaum. Motion carried.
Josh Neuhard resigned and David VanElsacker is filling in. Dave will be a certified operator once he takes two classes. David’s salary is $50,000 per year. Ads are currently running to find a new certified operator.
The quotes for tearing down the old grocery store and old bar were tabled.
Snow pile drainage issue by four plex. Snow piles will be changed for the upcoming winter to alleviate the issue.
A letter to Larsons will be written regarding the lagoons.
Daycare: Water heater leak damage has been fixed. Waiting for the last invoice from the electrician. Raffle and Poker Run fundraiser scheduled for August 5th.
Maintenance: daycare items, garbage dumpsters overflowing, request for new weed eater, fix curb stop at Robin Phillips
Motion by Benthin, second by Quale to go into executive session for an employee matter. Motion by Benthin, second by Quale to raise Nikkie Mikkelson hourly rate to $17 per hour. Motion carried.
Public Communications: Joint meeting with Wilmot City Council will be Tuesday, July 11th at 7pm. Discussion regarding the possibility of sharing a deputy for law enforcement.
Lake Area Vet Clinic will be at the Summit Fire Hall Saturday, August 5th from 8:30 to noon for annual pet vaccinations.
The next regular town board meeting will be Monday, August 7th, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. at the town fire hall.
July 11, 2023
The Town Board met in special session July 11th, 2023 at 7 p.m. at the firehall. Town Board president Travis Benthin and Town board members Dale Bauer and Kathleen Quale were present. Others in attendance were Norma Arend, Finance Officer; Tyler Appel, Roberts County Sheriff; Trevor Mishler, Deputy; Sandra Lowery, David VanElsacker, Arlo Anderson, Connie Brotzel, Jim Thurman, Devon Wenck, Ryan Frerichs, Jack Hansen, Clayton Winge, Jackie Overberg & DeDe Minnala-Backhaus.
This was a joint meeting with the Wilmot City Council. Discussion was held regarding sharing a deputy with Wilmot and signing a contract with Roberts County for three years of law enforcement. Estimated costs for the Town of Summit would be as follows if the time allowed for each location would be split equally. First year annual cost for Summit would be $52,730. Second and third years annual cost would be $43,921.
The boards agreed to hold off with contract for now due to the high cost. The boards will be in contact with the Sheriffs office again in October to see if possible grants would be available at the time for a vehicle purchase.
Norma Arend
Finance Officer
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