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ANNUAL TOWN MEETING MINUTES
TOWN OF MILLSTON ANNUAL MEETING
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The Town of Millston held its Annual Town meeting on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at the Community Center. Meeting called
to order by Dan at 6:31pm. Board Members present: Dan Smrekar, Chairman , Dawn Wojtyla, Clerk, George Riedel,
Supervisor 1, Michael Yahn, Supervisor 2, Sue Marcou, Treasurer
20 voting residents present with 18 signed in.
MEETING MINUTES FROM APRIL 2022
Minutes from April 19, 2022 read. Motion to approve made by Sue Vanderhayden, seconded by Mary Bunde.
All in favor. Non opposed. Motion carried.
NEXT ANNUAL BOARD MEETING
• Wendy Wright made a motion to have the Next Annual meeting on the Third Tuesday of April 2024, being
April 16, 2024 at 6:30pm, seconded by Sue Vanderhayden. All in favor. Non opposed. Motion carried.
ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT REVIEWED
2022 Annual Fiscal Report was provided for review. Motion to accept the 2022 Annual Financial Report made
by Mary Bunde, seconded by Roger Schreier. All in favor. Non opposed. Motion carried.
SNOWPLOWING FEES
Motion made to keep the upcoming 2023-
$80.00/hr for man and machinery if requested by resident/business-
Payments made after November 15th will be charged a $25.00 late fee. Please contact Sue Marcou, treasurer at
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Non opposed. Motion carried.
PARK COMMISSION
Wendy Wright reported on the Park Commission's budget and expenditures. Based on 2022, they have an
annual budget of expenses of $3986.00 and annual event expenses of $8785.00. Annual event income from
Chili Cook-
fireworks and Labor Day 2022 $10,708.00 to go towards future projects and annual expenses. 2023 projects
include Shelter Kitchen Remodel at $10,000.00, reserve fund <$42.96>, Fireworks Balance $6715.00, 2023
Fireworks are $4000.00. The checking account balance is $22,728.04.
MISCELLANEOUS QUESTIONS
Kudos was given to the Town's Website on how nice it looks, its layout and ease of use -
manages the Town's website and if you have anything to share with her, send her an email at
woodrose@centurytel.net.
Elsie Swanson presented the history of the Millston Union Church, the costs involved for running and upkeep of
the building. The Millston Union church reached National Historical Status on 9-
Board could budget them $3500 for annual costs. The Town has no obligations to support the church financially.
Suggestion was made for them to contact the Historical Society for grant opportunities. The Church will be
holding a Bible Study this year and plan on having services for the summer months. The board of trustees would
like the town residents to vote to remain active on the board for another 3 year duration. Board of Trustees are
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the same Board of Trustees for a 3 year duration, seconded by Catalina Schooler. All in favor. Non opposed.
Motion carried.
Notation by the Town Board that if there are any issues with someone building or bringing animals into the
Town that the Jackson County Zoning office should be contacted at 715-
Jackson County Zoning Chapter 17 Zoning Ordinances and there are specific rules to abide by with living within
the Town limits.
Motion to adjourn made by Wendy Wright, seconded by Catalina Schooler. Meeting adjourned 7:35 pm.
Dawn M. Wojtyla, Clerk -
TOWN OF MILLSTON BOARD MEETING MINUTES
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The Town of Millston Board members met on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at the Community Center. Meeting
called to order by Dan at 7:39 pm. Board Members present: Dan Smrekar, Chairman, Dawn Wojtyla, Clerk,
Mike Yahn, Supervisor 2, Sue marcou, Treasurer, George Riedel, Supervisor 1.
INSTALLATION OF NEW OFFICERS 2023-
*Certificate of Election completed and Official Oath administered.
Chairman, Mike Yahn
Supervisor I, Daniel Smrekar
Supervisor II, George Riedel
Treasurer, Susan Marcou
Clerk, Dawn M. Wojtyla
Minutes from 3-
QUESTIONS/ANSWERS
Epstein's inquired about using a Town Building during the Mosser Lee Christmas event. The Community
Center would fit their needs. Coordinate with Dawn.
Concerns with Snowmobiles and ATV/UTV's entering the Cemetery and destroying the grounds. Mike
will see about erecting signs noting the fine penalty. The Cemetery board will be having a Rake the
Leaves function on the Saturday, April 29th, 2023.
Airbnb concerns raised with their campfires. Mike will reach out to owner again.
Question regarding our Siren warning for emergencies. If evacuation is required, Sheriff's department
will come door to door to communicate with residents.
Epstein's have provided firebreak roads and they need mowing/upkeep. Mike and George will do.
Complaint with ATV/UTV's traveling on Beiman road area. This is a legal route.
CLERKS REPORT
• Check/voucher number 17897 thru 17934 with 7 EFT for a total of $37,557.87.
• Motion to accept the clerks report made by George, seconded by Dan. Motion carried.
OPERATOR/LIQUOR LICENSES
• n/a
TREASURERS REPORT
• Sue reported checking account balance as of 3-
• CD coming up for Renewal at CCU on 4-
George to cash in the CD funds and renew under a new 15 month special CD at rate of 4.75%,
seconded by Dan. Motion carried.
• Motion to accept treasurer’s report made by George, seconded by Dan. Motion carried.
ROADS/DAVIDS REPORT
Truck #1 having several mechanical issues.
Town is looking for a large Grapple to help with downed tree removal due to the storms. They are very
costly. Looked into rental of machinery with grapple from Brooks and came back at $4200/month.
Mike believes the Town may need a separate building for Salt storage due to ice storms. This can be
looked into further for 2024.
ROADS/DAVIDS REPORT -
The park shelter has rotten wood siding on the bottom of the building and is need of repair. Verbal
quote received that includes fixing some of the fascia and soffit on the one side for $4800.00. This will
be put on the May agenda.
Security System at Community Center has been updated by Modica Technologies, LLC.
Mail/Vouchers reviewed and signed. Motion to Adjourn made by George, seconded by Dan.
Meeting Adjourned 8:29 pm
NEXT MEETING WILL BE m0nday, MAY 8th, 2023 @ 6:30 PM
Dawn M. Wojtyla, Clerk
Town of Millston