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Town of Dunkirk
Dane County, Wisconsin
Town Board Meeting Minutes
September 6, 2022
6:30 PM
Dunkirk Town Hall
654 County Highway N
Chairman Monsen called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Also present were Supervisor Ted Olson, Supervisor Daniel Jenks, Constable Greg Holte, Treasurer Bonnie Smithback, Bill Delehanty and Clerk Kathy Olson. See attached sign-in sheet for others present.
1. Welcome and Pledge of Allegiance. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Constable Greg 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 August 15, 2022. 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 $105,431. Motion was seconded by Supervisor Jenks. Motion carried 3-0. Supervisor Olson did indicate that we should have received a report from the City of Stoughton in August outlining costs.
5. Public Comment: (1) Constable Holte wants to revisit ATV ordinances, indicated Dane Co. is addressing. Worried about when riders are crossing major roads. Dane Co. is having a meeting next Wednesday (9/14) should address. (2) Supervisor Olson wants to set up a training date for the new video system – 9/12 at 6:30 PM was appointed time. Need to find out if all meetings need to be recorded when using the video system.
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 Jenks stated a motion to approve the Treasurer’s Report. Motion was seconded by Supervisor Olson. Motion carried 3-0.
7. Clerk's Report: Clerk Olson 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: None
9. Constable Report: (1) John Bothum called about a brush pile, went couple days later and was gone. (2) Bill Delehanty called about a property on N that had questions regarding hunting, was told to contact DNR. (3) Was contacted about a steer on the wrong side of fence on Oak Lawn Rd. Owner was away, got steer back into barn by time owner showed. Talked to resident regarding his animals constantly getting out of fenced area. Supervisor Monsen is going to stop and also address this situation with owner. (4) Received complaints on a dog (lab) barking at residents, tried to talk to owner of dog but not home, will revisit. (5) Received a text regarding a dog (lab) loose, was notified dog belonged to a Oregon resident but was staying at a boarder.
10. Plan Commission Report: The Plan Commission will be meeting next Wednesday, so far, no information yet for that meeting. Bill talked about a lot that he is researching if it is buildable or not. Received a text from John Matson regarding a parcel on Pleasant Hill Rd w/16ft access, Dane Co. is talking to him
11. Rural Preservation Commission Report. Have a meeting coming up on 9/13. Moving forward with three properties, Bill was asked what the status of appraisals are, he indicated they were on hold. Bill indicated they need to come to terms w/ easement and a deal needs to be approved. Supervisor Olson thought they were going about it backwards; shouldn’t appraisal be done first. Bill purchased a new plat book
12. Complaints: None.
13. Unfinished Business:
14. New Business:
a. Discussion and necessary action on approval of Resolution 22-09-03, designating authorized bank signatures. Resolution 22-09-03. Supervisor Jenks motioned was seconded by Supervisor Olson. Motion carried 3-0.
b. Discuss and necessary action on employer contribution to disability insurance & cell phone stipend. Employee handbook already states the employer will pay 50% of premium. Cell phone stipend will be tabled to future meeting when John is present.
15. Future agenda items. (1) ATV regulations have residents’ input on pro’s and con’s (2) Dane Co. Sheriff patrol (3) Preliminary report on budget
16. Adjournment: No further business, Supervisor Olson stated a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:45 p.m. Motion was seconded by Supervisor Jenks. Motion carried 3-0.
Submitted 09/06/2022
Kathy Olson, Clerk
Attachments:
List of attendees
Copy of Bills
Copy of agenda for August 15, 2022 meeting
Copy of Treasurer’s Report
Copy of Clerk’s Report
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