MINUTES JULY 11, 2024
R. Olson; C. Morris. B. Voyce; M. Nelson; C. Willis T. Ringlestetter, J. Ringlestetter J. Kleckner ;R. Morris; B. Brockway; G. Brockway; F. Bartow; V. Nelson; A. Rose
Call to Order at 7:00 p.m. by Chair Bartow
Motion to approve agenda posting by Brockway 2nd by Morris, motion carried
Motion to approve June 13, 2024 minutes by Brockway 2nd by Morris, motion carried
Motion to approve Treasure’s’ report by Brockway 2nd by Morris, motion carried
Chair Remarks: Chair made reference to the article in the Valley Sentinel newspaper of Spring Green Wi. as follows: Complaint filed with Richland County DA against Town of Buena Vista officials, open meetings law likely violated. The Treasurer Barbara Brockway and supervisors Gordon Brockway and Ronald Morris were named in the complaint. Complete story in June 27, 2024 issue of Valley Sentinel. Chair Bartow remarked that this is a serious complaint against the township and informed those involved that any fines or attorney fees would be the responsibility of each individual.
Town Records: Chair Bartow made his 2nd request to the treasurer and clerk that all files, except working files kept at local residence be brought to the town hall no later than July 18, 2024 and sign an affidavit that files were delivered.
Supervisor reports: No reports from either supervisor
Patrolman Report: Motion to approve to start process to discontinue Schuerman Rd by Morris 2nd by Brockway, motion carried.
Clary Lane drainage issue was engineered by the developer before the township took over the road, will wait for hiring of new towns attorney for help with this.
Lone Rock & Richland Center Fire Districts: LR: no report RC: on file
Travis Ringelstetter approached the board for set back variance for 30X40 Shed motion to approve by Bartow 2nd by Brockway motion carried.
Lone Rock Bridge: Request from Kraemer NA for buoy permit required by DNR
Representation and Fee Agreement with Russell Law Offices from Dodgeville Wi., for the Towns Attorneys was presented to the board. Motion to approve selection by Morris 2nd by Brockway, motion carried.
Audit Update: April DeValkenaere of Fortress Forensic Investigations emailed her qualifications and rate fees which were presented to the board for consideration. A $5000.00 retainer for the first 20 hours and $250.00 per hour thereafter. Motion to approve by Morris 2nd by Brockway motion carried.
Lone Rock Fire Call billing: Chair offered a power point presentation on how fire calls are paid. This will be an agenda item at next Lone Rock Fire District meeting.
Buena Vista Lions Club: their lease will be up in September, bring any changes to August meeting. A reminder to Lions Club that receipts will be necessary for shelter building at Gotham Park. Lions Club request to be on August agenda.
Motion to pay bills by Morris 2nd by Brockway motion carried
Motion to adjourn by Brockway 2nd by Morris motion carried.
Van Nelson Clerk
TOWN OF BUENA VISTA
RICHLAND COUNTY WI.