Town of Dunkirk

Dane County, Wisconsin

Town Board Meeting Minutes

November 2, 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, Treasurer Bonnie Smithback, 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 October 19, 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 $110,880.12. Motion was seconded by Supervisor Jenks.    Motion carried 3-0.

5.  Public Comment:  The Clerk reported for tomorrow’s Presidential election, we have 1418 registered voters.  We have issued 709 absentee ballots and 664 have been returned for a 47% turnout so far.   

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

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

8.  Road Crew:  They are planning to work hours similar to the City, four nine hour days and four hours on Friday. 

9.  Constable Report:       Holte   

10.  Complaints:       

11.  Unfinished Business: 

None.

12.    New Business:

None. 

13.  Future Agenda Items.  (1) Discussion of rescheduling the first meeting in November.  (2) Discussion of amending our building permit fees to include fiber cables, etc.  (3) Discussion of 2021 budget. 

14.  Adjournment:   No further business, Supervisor Jenks stated a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:00 p.m.  Motion was seconded by Supervisor Olson.  Motion carried 3-0.  

Submitted 11/16/2020

Melanie Huchthausen, Clerk

Attachments:

List of attendees

Copy of Bills

Copy of agenda for November 2, 2020 meeting

Copy of Treasurer’s Report

Copy of Clerk’s Report