Title: Town of Maxville Public Hearing on the Proposed 2011 Budget
Author: Barb
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Town of Maxville Public Hearing on the Proposed 2020 Budget

The Public Budget Hearing for the 2021 Budget for the Town of Maxville was called to order at 6:15 PM at the Maxville Town Hall November 10, 2020 by Town Chairperson, Dan Weisenbeck.

Present:  Chairperson, Dan Weisenbeck, Supervisor Bruce Kees, Supervisor Allen Carothers, Clerk, Barb Traun, Treasurer Carrie Lindstrom.  Also present were Jane Weisenbeck and Larry Traun.  

Dan presented the budget.  Maxville Town Board is proposing the levy amount of $98,976. (1.631%) new net construction increase allowed by the state.  Total budget amount is $186,535.66 (1.68%) increase. 

Bruce Kees moved to adjourn the Public Hearing at 6:20 PM – Allen Carothers seconded. Vote was all ayes.  Motion carried – public hearing adjourned.   

Special Town Meeting of the Electors of the Town of Maxville, 
Buffalo County, Wisconsin – November 10, 2020

The Special Town Meeting of the Electors of the Town of Maxville, Buffalo County, WI was called to order at 6:21 PM at the Maxville Town Hall pursuant to Sec. 60.12(1) (c) of Wis. Statutes by the town board for the following purposes: 

1.   To approve the 2020 total town tax levy to be collected in 2021pursuant to s60.10(a) of Wis. Stats.	      2.   To approve the total year 2021 highway expenditures of $131,068.66 Sec. 82.03(2)(a) of Wis. Stats.
	3.   To set the compensation of the elected town officials for the term of office     
       beginning April 20, 2021 thru April 18, 2023 s.60.32 Wis. Stats.

It was noted that the Special Town Meeting of the Electors has been properly published and posted.

Present: 7 Maxville Town Electors – Jane Weisenbeck, Larry Traun, Dan Weisenbeck, Bruce Kees, Allen Carothers, Carrie Lindstrom and Barb Traun.

Larry Traun moved to have Dan Weisenbeck serve as the Town Meeting Chairperson, Bruce seconded. Minutes were taken by Barb Traun.  

Town Meeting Chairperson, Dan Weisenbeck asked for a motion to approve the town tax levy for 2020 to be collected in 2021 for the amount of $98,976.  Allen Carothers moved to approve the $98,976 tax levy amount.  Bruce Kees seconded.  All 7 Maxville town electors voted aye – 0 nays.  Motion carried.  

Dan Weisenbeck, the Town Meeting Chairperson, asked for a motion to approve the total year 2021 highway expenditures.  Bruce Kees moved to approve the highway expenditures of $131,068.66.  Allen Carothers seconded. All 7 Maxville town electors voted aye – 0 nays.  Motion carried.

Dan Weisenbeck asked for recommendations regarding town official’s salaries.  There was discussion on a print out of other Buffalo County salaries.  After discussion, Bruce Kees moved to raise the Clerk’s salary to $6,500. Jane Weisenbeck seconded.  6 Maxville town electors voted aye.  1 abstained.  Motion carried.  Other town official’s salaries will remain the same. Larry Traun moved to raise the election workers to $12 @ hour.  Allen Carothers seconded.  All 6 Maxville town electors voted aye.  1 abstained.  Motion carried. Dan Weisenbeck moved to increase the WM/Recycling mileage to open & close to $20.  Barb Traun seconded.  All 7 Maxville town electors voted aye.  Motion carried.  Complete Salary & reimbursements included with these minutes. (After consulting with WTA attorney – WM/Recycling mileage & election workers pay are set by the board not the electors).  Pay increases/changes can be approved at a properly noticed town board meeting.   

Larry moved to allow the township to borrow money for emergencies.  Allen Carothers seconded.  Vote was 7 ayes.  Motion carried.  
  
Larry Traun moved to adjourn the Special Meeting of the Maxville Electors at 6:40 PM. Bruce Kees seconded. All 7 Maxville town electors voted aye – 0 nays.  Meeting adjourned.

Filed in my office this 10^th day of November, 2020            
Barb Traun, Clerk 

Town of Maxville
Town Board of Supervisors
Regular Monthly Meeting Minutes
November 10, 2020

Dan Weisenbeck, Town Chairman, called the Regular Monthly Meeting of the Maxville Town Board of Supervisors to order at 6:41 PM, November 10^th, 2020 at the Maxville Town Hall.

Present: Chairman, Dan Weisenbeck; Supervisor, Bruce Kees; Supervisor, Allen Carothers: Clerk, Barb Traun; Treasurer, Carrie Lindstrom along with Jane Weisenbeck and Larry Traun.     

Minutes:  Minutes of the October 13^th, 2020 meeting were read.  Minutes were approved as read.  Treasurer’s report was given noting an account balance of $119,858.64 with the cemetery fund balance of $5,690.64.  Leaving available funds of $114,168.00.   

Citizen’s Concerns: Dan stated he had gotten a call from Brent Bauer, Pepin County Hwy foreman regarding putting rock on Anibas Rd. Maxville had agreed to doing.  The road has been rocked. Don Anibas got his own rock for the road. No action is needed now.

Correspondence/Announcements:
-Dan and Barb had gotten an email from the Zoning Dept. They have district maps that can be picked up.  Barb will get them if there is an election recount, she will have to deliver recount materials – otherwise Dan will get them. 

Town Hall:  -Dan will put antifreeze in drains preparing for winter/colder weather.
Town Road Maintenance Update:  
-Dan explained after talking to Buffalo County highway personnel – Neil and Dennis that putting rock on the Kings Hwy & Golden Rd previously suggested would be a waste of money.  The rock would be grated off this winter. They recommended milling and then grating & packing both roads.  Buffalo Co. is currently working on Kings Hwy now. 
-Dan also reported that Dairyland Power is done on Parrott Ln.  He checked the road out and thought it looked good.  He asked Bruce and Allen to also check it out.
-Dan called Jake Weisenbeck about submitting a bid to mow town roads.  Jake called back and has decided to not bid.  He would help with brushing this winter if needed.
-Dan reaffirmed that J & K Lawn Care would plow town roads for the same price as last year.       

Pay Monthly Bill:  Monthly bills were reviewed and payments made.  See disbursement journal for details. 

Next Meeting:  The next board meeting will be Tuesday, December 8^th, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.

Adjourn: Bruce Kees moved to adjourn at 7:20 PM.   Allen Carothers seconded - all ayes, motion carried.  Meeting adjourned.

Filed in my office this 10^th day of November, 2020            
Barb Traun, Clerk