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The following notices are posted in accordance with requirements set forth by the State of Wisconsin. • (9/1/2010) Proceedings Florence County Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes Office of the County Clerk Courthouse, Florence, WI August 17, 2010 The Florence County Board of Supervisors met pursuant to adjournment at the Courthouse on August 17, 2010. The meeting was called to order by the Chairwoman. Members present were Supervisors: Bomberg, Erickson, Gardner, Halada, Kelley, Neuens, Osterberg, Schomer, Stratton, Theer and Wenger. Excused: Supervisor Steber. Absent: None. Moved by Supervisor Wenger, seconded by Supervisor Stratton to approve the Agenda, as presented. Ayes: Eleven (11). Nays: None (0). Motion carried. Moved by Supervisor Schomer, seconded by Supervisor Neuens to approve the minutes of the last meeting, as read. Ayes: Eleven (11). Nays: None (0). Motion carried. Under those wishing to address the Board, Cynthia Yilmaz addressed the Board regarding concerns she had with the cutting of trees which had been done along the right of way on Hwy 101 in Fence, Wisconsin by the Highway Department. Chairwoman Bomberg explained to Ms. Yilmaz that the matter would have to be addressed at the Committee level. She suggested she request to be placed on the next Highway Committee’s agenda. Jeff DeMuri, Florence County Highway Commissioner, explained the trees were in the State’s right of way. He said he has contacted the State, and he stated Ms. Yilmaz should be receiving a letter from the State shortly regarding the matter. He said he would put the item on the next Highway agenda. Mike Konecny of Schenck and Associates presented the 2009 Final Audit to the County Board. Mr. Konecny reviewed the Management Letter with the Board and reported on the County General and Highway final audits. Moved by Supervisor Kelley, seconded by Supervisor Schomer to accept the 2009 Final Audit from Schenk and Associates. Ayes: Eleven (11). Nays: None (0). Motion carried. Chairwoman Bomberg thanked the department heads for working well with the auditor. She also recognized Karlyn Osterberg, Financial Manager, for all the work she had done in preparation for the audit, and she said she should be commended for her hard work. She thanked Ms. Osterberg on behalf of the County Board. Moved by Supervisor Schomer, seconded by Supervisor Osterberg to approve the dog damage claim for Elinor Trosin as recommended by the Town of Homestead. After a brief discussion regarding the handling of dog issues in the County, the Chair called for the vote. Ayes: Eleven (11). Nays: None (0). Motion carried. Moved by Supervisor Kelley, seconded by Supervisor Gardner to approve accepting the Title II Option for the USFS Secure Rural School Act Funds as recommended by the Forestry Committee. Ayes: Eleven (11). Nays: None (0). Motion carried. Moved by Supervisor Schomer, seconded by Supervisor Stratton to adopt the resolution supporting a WI Constitutional Amendment to prohibit any further transfer or lapses from the segregated transportation fund. Ayes: Eleven (11). Nays: None (0). Motion carried. Moved by Supervisor Schomer, seconded by Supervisor Stratton to adopt the resolution establishing a Land Information Council for the Land Information Program. Ayes: Eleven (11). Nays: None (0). Motion carried. Under committee reports, Supervisor Kelley reported for Forestry that Pat Smith and Jake Walcisak should be congratulated for the work they did so the County could receive a Sustainable Forestry Grant. He also reported Lori Moore had been hired by Friends of the Wild Rivers to replace Nathan Ruble. There being no further business and on a motion made, seconded and carried the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Jerri Meyer • (9/1/2010) Proceedings Minutes of the School Board Meeting Niagara School District Monday, July 26, 2010, 5:30 p.m. High School LMC PRESENT: Mr. Dunnick, Mr. Butler (arrived at 6:00 p.m.), Mrs. Geldmeyer, Mr. Harvath, Mrs. Rock, Mr. Schroeder, Mr. Swanson, Mr. Nett and Mrs. Hammill Others Present: Staff Members and Members of the Community The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Dunnick at 5:30 p.m. Roll call was taken with all members present as mentioned above. Motion by Schroeder/Swanson to approve the consent agenda. Unanimous. COMMUNICATION FROM THE PUBLIC Public Appearances Wisconsin-Michigan Anti-Bullying Coalition/Support Group The group discussed educating everyone about bullying and suicide prevention. BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS Personnel Committee – Mr. Nett reported there was a Personnel Committee held at 4:45 p.m. to discuss the hiring of a new guidance counselor. Buildings & Grounds Committee – Mr. Harvath discussed that all the rooms have been cleaned. There is a dust collection problem in the shop. New sinks have been installed in the elementary bathroom. The championship signs at the bank are in bad need of staining. Negotiations Committee – Mr. Nett reported there has been no action taken since the last meeting. NEW BUSINESS Milk Bid Motion by Schroeder/Harvath to accept Jilbert’s bid for supplying the milk for the 2010-11 school year. The bid is as follows: 2% milk - .185, skim milk - .1695 and 1% chocolate - .195. Carrie Geldmeyer, Karen Rock and Peter Swanson voting nay. Motion carried 4-3. Bread Bid Motion by Harvath/Swanson to accept Sara Lee’s bid for supplying the bread and buns for the 2010-11 school year. The bid is as follows: 6” Hot Dog Buns - $1.70, 4” Plain Hamburger Buns - $3.95, 1 ½ MSTR White - $1.50 and MTHRS Wheat Jumbo - $1.60. Unanimous. Approve the Hiring of a Guidance Counselor Motion by Swanson/Schroeder to approve Vincent Rowen as the guidance counselor for the 2010 – 2011 school year. Unanimous. Approve the Selling of Bus #5 Motion by Harvath/Swanson to approve the selling spare bus #5. Unanimous. Administrators’ Reports Business Manager – Mrs. Hammill reported the auditors will be at the school district for three days. The Sparsity Aid is $117,000. Motion by Butler/Swanson to approve contracting with Key Benefit Concepts to update the Actuarial for post retirement debt based on timing requirements required by GASB. Unanimous. Motion by Swanson/Schroeder to write off the annual staff loan of $959.33. Unanimous. Busing Mr. Nett reported that he and Deb Phillips had gone through all the routes and extracurricular runs. It was decided there would be a problem filling all runs if another bus driver is not hired. Motion by Swanson/Geldmeyer to go into closed session at 7:29 p.m. Unanimous. Motion by Schroeder/Geldmeyer to go into open session at 8:50 p.m. Unanimous. Motion by Schroeder/Geldmeyer to adjourn at 8:50 p.m. Unanimous. • (9/1/2010) Proceedings Board of Supervisors Town of Florence August 9, 2010 SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING Pursuant to due call and notice thereof the Board of Supervisors, Town of Florence met on the 9th day of August, 2010 with Chairman Tim Bomberg and Supervisors John Holbrook and Dennis Christian present. On a motion by Christian and seconded by Holbrook the agenda was approved as posted. All in favor, motion carried. The minutes of the regular Town Board meeting, held on July 26th, 2010 were approved on a motion by Holbrook and seconded by Bomberg. All in favor, motion carried. Tim Bomberg questioned Steve Friberg, Project Manager for Coleman Engineer on the SRTSG and the latest professional services agreement contract the town received. Friberg stated that the additional estimated fees are associated with the construction phase of the project, which were not included in the design phase. All board members expressed concern regarding the additional costs to the town with the project. Christian stated that already the town has invested funds that will not be reimbursed by the grant if we stop the project. Friberg explained each item within the construction proposal for board clarification. Christian asked Friberg if there were any more unexpected expenses with this project. Friberg stated he does not foresee any other expenses. On a motion by Christian and seconded by Holbrook it was approved to accept the proposal for the construction phase. All in favor, motion carried. On a motion by Holbrook and seconded by Christian it was moved to accept the amendment to the Town of Florence Job Description for Working Foreman. The amendment was to include “Submit required DNR permits for road maintenance/repair and construction, Attend town board meetings when requested and Obtain a Federal medial card and renew when required”. All in favor, motion carried. Bomberg informed the board that Scott Baker who the board hired last month for the dog warden position has informed him that he is no longer interested in the dog warden position. On a motion by Christian and seconded by Holbrook it was moved to table discussion/action on the dog warden position. All in favor, motion carried. On a motion by Christian and seconded by Holbrook it was moved to accept the offer that was made to purchase the Keyes Lake lot of $110,000. This motion was contingent that utility easements be included in the sale of the property. All in favor, motion carried. On a motion by Christian and seconded by Holbrook Dog Ordinance 08-23-10 was tabled. All in favor, motion carried. There being no further business it was moved by Christian and seconded by Holbrook to adjourn until August 23, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. for the regular town board meeting. All in favor, motion carried. Shelly Tripp Clerk/Treasurer • (8/25/2010) Notice of Sheriff’s Sale State of Wisconsin Florence County Circuit Court STATE BANK OF FLORENCE Plaintiff, -vs- DALE A. ANDERSON MICHELLE A. WALSTROM Mortgagor Defendants, and FIA CARD SERVICES, N.A. Defendant. Case No. 09 CV 18 Code No. 30404 By virtue of and pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above-entitled action on the 9th day of June, 2009, I will sell at public auction in the lobby of the Florence County Courthouse, 501 Lake Avenue, Florence, Wisconsin, on the 21st day of October, 2010, at 10:00 A.M., all of the following described mortgaged premises, to-wit: A parcel of land in the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (SE ¼ NW ¼) of Section Sixteen (16), Township Thirty-eight (38) North, Range Nineteen (19) East, Florence County, Wisconsin, more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the Southeast corner of said SE ¼ of the NW ¼; thence West along the South forty line a distance of 525 feet; thence North and parallel with the East and West forty lines a distance of 120 feet; thence East and parallel with the North and South forty lines to a point on the East forty line; thence South along the East forty line to the point of beginning. Address: 4287 Fischer Lake Parkway, Niagara, WI, 54151 Tax Parcel No.: 002-00344-0001 The property will be offered for sale as a whole. TERMS OF SALE: Cash. DOWN PAYMENT DUE IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING SALE: Ten percent (10%) of amount bid by certified check or cash; balance to be paid immediately following confirmation or as otherwise provided for by law. SALE HEREUNDER IS SUBJECT TO ALL DELINQUENT AND UNPAID REAL ESTATE TAXES AND ANY AND ALL OTHER LEGAL LIENS AND ENCUMBRANCES WHICH AFFECT THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED ABOVE; THIS SALE IS ALSO SUBJECT TO THE RIGHTS OF TENANTS. THE PROPERTY SHALL BE SOLD IN ITS PRESENT CONDITION, “AS IS”. ANY TRANSFER TAX REQUIRED SHALL BE PAID BY THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER. Dated at Florence County, Wisconsin, this 22nd day of August 2010. Sheriff Jeff Rickaby, Sheriff Florence County, Wisconsin ATTORNEY FREDERICK C. WIETING Jefferson Court Building 125 S. Jefferson Street, Suite 101 P.O. Box 1626 Green Bay, WI 54305-1626 Phone: (920) 432-7716 Fax: (920) 432-4446 STATE BAR NO. 1014137 |
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