Town of Dunkirk

Dane County, Wisconsin

Town Board Meeting Minutes

November 16, 2020

7:00 PM

Dunkirk Town Hall

654 County Highway N

Chairman Monsen called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.  Also present were Supervisor Ted Olson, Supervisor Daniel Jenks, Constable Greg Holte and Clerk Melanie Huchthausen.  See attached sign-in sheet for others present. 

1.      Welcome and Pledge of Allegiance.  The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Constable Holte. 

2.      Approval of Agenda.  Supervisor Olson stated a motion to approve the agenda as presented.  Motion was seconded by Supervisor Jenks.  Motion carried 3-0. 

3.  Minutes: Chairman Monsen asked if everyone read the minutes.  Supervisor Jenks stated a motion to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of November 2, 2020.  Motion was seconded by Supervisor Olson.  Motion carried­ 3-0.  

4.  Report on Bills:  Supervisor Olson stated a motion to accept and approve the bills payable in the amount $19,891.68. Motion was seconded by Supervisor Jenks.    Motion carried 3-0.

5.  Public Comment:  None.

6.  Clerk's Report:   Clerk Huchthausen gave the Clerk’s report, a copy of which is attached and made a part of these minutes.  Supervisor Jenks stated a motion to approve the Clerk’s Report.  Motion was seconded by Supervisor Olson.  Motion carried 3-0.        

7.  Road Crew:  None.

8.  Constable Report:  (1) Resident Jay Kretsch called regarding a semi parked in the Ash Lane neighborhood.  Holte spoke with the resident and instructed him to move it after the weekend.  He further instructed that the semi cannot be parked in the residential neighborhood.  (2) Holte received a complaint regarding semis being parked outside the Thayer Every quarry.  Thayer advised he would move them as soon as possible.  (3) A resident complained regarding a neighbor’s dog running at large in her yard.  The dog was chasing another neighbor’s chickens and ran away.  The dog is still missing.           

9.  Plan Commission Report:  None. 

10.  Complaints:       None. 

11.  Unfinished Business: 

12.    New Business:

a.   Discussion and adoption of the Town of Dunkirk 2021 Budget.

Supervisor Jenks stated a motion to adopt the 2021 Budget.  Motion was seconded by Supervisor Olson.  Motion carried 3-0. 

13.  Future Agenda Items.  Send newsletter items to the Clerk. 

14.  Adjournment:   No further business, Supervisor Olson stated a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:40 p.m.  Motion was seconded by Supervisor Jenks.  Motion carried 3-0.  

Submitted 12/07/2020

Melanie Huchthausen, Clerk

Attachments:

List of attendees

Copy of Bills

Copy of agenda for November 16, 2020 meeting

Copy of Clerk’s Report

Copy of 2021 budget