january meeting minutes

TOWN OF TIFFANY
Meeting Minutes January 2023
Chairman Siler called the regular monthly board meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, January 9, 2023. Board members present: Chuck Siler, Lee Kegan and Matt Shepard. Others present: Brad Eggen-Patrolman, Laura Rasmussen-Treasurer, Katie Moll-Clerk, Carrie Green, Gordy Cronk, Bob Utphall, Kevin Brown and Tim Kusilek (Nextgen Broadband)
 
Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
 
Meeting Minutes-Kegan moved to accept December General Meeting. Shepard seconded.  Motion carried.
 
Financial Report given by treasurer Laura Rasmussen.  Account balances for the month end were as follows: General checking $114,177.32.  Equipment Fund $16,362.14 General Savings Fund $188,623.45.  ARPA Grant Savings $68,315.07.
 
 
Clerk Report-Katie Moll
 
 
Public Input-none
 
Nextgen Broadband-Tim Kusilek presented on grant procedures.  The more towns that pledge money, it shows the interest in the area.  Grant application is due 2/15/23.  Towns can pledge now and pay later.  2 years minimum to get grant approved and start project.
Kegan moved to pledge $2,000. Shepard seconded.  Motion carried.
 
Patrolman’s Report

• Snowplowing and winging.
• Dunn County Garage Door out for routine maintenance.
• Backhoe hydraulics having issues.
• Tractor-Still leaking in the back end.
• Freightliner was down with electrical issues.
• Dually-pump out-Siler to call on this.
• Furnace is hall went down.  Fall Electric was out.

Kegan moved to purchase Air Wrench and Torque Stick.  Shepard seconded. Motion carried.
 
Animal Control-Kegan moved to approve contract with Dedicated Animal Control Services.  Shepard seconded. Motion carried.
 
Fire District- New Chief hired. Matt Lunderville will be installed at the March District meeting.
 
Ambulance District-District up to 18 personnel now.  Able to bill 84% at full coverage.  Received a grant for new ambulance.
 
UTV/ATV-Updated policy approved and signed.
Vouchers:  Kegan moved to pay vouchers. Shepard seconded.  Motion carried.
Adjourn: Shepard moved to adjourn meeting.  Kegan seconded.  Motion carried. 
 
Recording Secretary:  Katie Moll, Clerk