OCTOBER 13, 2008

BANKS TOWNSHIP HALL

Present: Campbell, M. Drenth, Boss, Olach, Rasmussen, Vollmer and Seese.

Absent: J. Skeel

Others: Jeff Kessler, Robert Daunter.

Meeting called to order by President Campbell at 7:05 p.m.

1. Motion by Olach/Rasmussen to accept the September 2008 minutes as presented. CARRIED. 6-0

Public Input

Departmental Reports

a. Police -- Chief Daunter gave Police report.

b. DPW – Fire hydrant on Resort Drive, near the John Drenth residence, has been repaired.

c. Streets – Scope Asphalt Maintenance presented a proposal for repair of cracks ( hot tar patch) on Center St from Park Street to Lake Street at the cost of $2,400.00..

Action Items

2. Motion by Olach/Boss to have the 2009 rates and fees for Wooden Shoe Park remain the same as last year. CARRIED 6-0

3. Motion by Boss/Rasmussen for the Wooden Shoe Park attendants for the 2009 camping season remain Ed and Kris Green. CARRIED 6-0

4. Motion by Olach/Vollmer to set the Halloween Hours from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. October 31, 2008. CARRIED 6-0

5. Motion by Rasmussen/Boss to approve the proposal for repairing (filling) the cracks on Center St. from Scope Asphalt Maintenance for $2,400. CARRIED 6-0

Snow Removal for up town. Tabled until the November 2008 meeting. Rasmussen to ask Drenth Brothers for a written proposel for the snow removal.

6. Motion by Boss/Rasmussen to pay Banks Township $ 62.50 ½ for the village’s share of the cost of cleaning the office carpet. Carried 6-0

Discussion Items:

a. Community Park Update: the Archery Range is being built and the permit for the Restrooms/Storage Building is here and the permit for the Pavilion is on its way.

b. Banners for Street Lamps were discussed.

c. Nuggetfest October 11: All donation to go towards the Docks at the Ellsworth Community Park. Keith Stewart owner of the Gold Nugget present the Village with a check for $2000.00.

7. Motion by Rasmussen/Boss to pay the bills. CARRIED 6-0

8. Motion by Boss/Rasmussen to adjourn. CARRIED 7:40 p.m.

Hellen Allen

Village Clerk