MAY - Town Of Millston

TOWN OF MILLSTON BOARD MEETING MINUTES
5-10-2023
The Town of Millston Board members met on Wednesday, May 10th, 2023 at the Community Center. Meeting
called to order by Mike at 6:30 pm. Board Members present: Mike Yahn, Chairman, Dawn Wojtyla, Clerk, Dan
Smrekar, Supervisor 1, George Riedel, Supervisor 2, Sue Marcou, Treasurer.
Minutes from 4-18-23 were read, Motion to approve made by George, seconded by Dan. Motion carried.
Addendum for 4-18-23 Annual Town Meeting Minutes to change man/machinery costs. Motion by George
to increase charges to $100/hr for Man/Machinery requests by residents/business with a minimum of $50
charge per request, seconded by Mike. Motion carried.
QUESTIONS/ANSWERS
 Gerald Ramsey noted there is brush behind his house by ally way that he would like to see if this can be
removed. Mike will have Clay touch base with Gerald to assist.
 Sue stated the Park Commission is going to erect a chain link aluminum dog kennel in the park for year
round aluminum can collection as a fundraiser.
PAUL KENT, ATTORNEY STAFFORD, ROSENBAUM,LLP
 Phone call with Mr. Kent to discuss the $50,000 trust funds held by their firm for the Meteor Timber
Agreement with the Town of Millston. After discussion, Motion made by George to release the
$50,000 in trust back to Meteor Timber due to permit processing has ceased, seconded by Dan.
Motion carried.
CLERKS REPORT
• Check/voucher number 17935 thru 17947 with 4 EFT for a total of $11,119.59
• Request for Town Debit card to use now that the Town does not have a credit card. Motion by Dan to
acquire debit card for the Town of Millston bank account and to be in the Clerks name, seconded by
George. Motion carried.
• CC vandalism October 2022 - town received insurance payment of $3960 as we have a $500
deductible. Requesting that the Welker family only be responsible for restitution of the deductible and
not the whole $4460.00 cost of repair. Motion by Dan for Welker family to be responsible for $500
deductible for restitution for completion of debt, seconded by George. Motion carried.
• Motion to accept the clerks report made by George, seconded by Dan. Motion carried.
OPERATOR/LIQUOR LICENSES
 Application received from Park Commission for their July 3rd, 2023 festivities. Motion by George to approve
application as presented, seconded by Dan. Motion carried.
TREASURERS REPORT
• Sue reported checking account balance as of 4-30-23 is $107,157.54.
• Motion to accept treasurer’s report made by George, seconded by Dan. Motion carried.
PARK SHELTER REPAIR - BID FOR SIDING
 BID received from James Rhode Home Repair to install tan metal on concession stand except under
front roof and block wall areas as those areas will be painted. Replace rotten wood about 16 inches up
as needed before metal installation. Repair soffit on north side of building -white 16" panels for
$4880.00. Motion by George to accept bid as presented, seconded by Dan. Motion carried.
DNR RESOLUTION NORTH SETTLEMENT 2024
 Motion by Dan to approve Resolution of Commitment for North Settlement Road Renovation with
the DNR for 50/50 Grant Match of $125,000.00 for 2024 budget, seconded by George. Motion
carried. Resolution to be posted and sent to Jennifer Boice at DNR.
SCOTT CONSTRUCTION ROAD PROPOSAL
 Motion by George to accept the proposal from Scott Construction to complete Double Chip Seal with
100% fractured 3/8" washed dark granite chip & PG 58-28 5% cutback Hot Asphalt for 14 road
projects for the Town of Millston to be completed 2023 for $133,253.00, seconded by Dan. Motion
carried. Contract signed and will be forwarded to Jack at Scott Construction.
WATER SOFTENER SYSTEM AT CC
 Motion by George to have Culligans give us an Estimate for replacement water system at Community
Center, seconded by Dan. Motion carried. Mike will contact Culligans.
BODY WORK F450
 Replaced rocker panels last year, now the door panels are in need of repair. After inspection by Popps
Auto Body, the doors cannot be repaired and will need to be replaced, painted and corrosion
protection completed. Motion by George to accept inspection quote from Popps Auto Body for
$4511.01 to complete the work, seconded by Dan. Motion carried.
ROADS/DAVIDS REPORT
 Broomed subdivision and coffee road, mower still leaking oil and back at Sport Country for repair.
 Brooks Tractor has a new 6' set of forks that will work perfectly for the town. Motion by Dan to
purchase the forks from Brooks Tractor for $8,000.00, seconded by George. Motion carried.
Mail/Vouchers reviewed and signed. Motion to Adjourn made by George, seconded by Dan.
Meeting Adjourned 7:16 pm
NEXT MEETING WILL BE WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7TH, 2023 @ 6:30 PM
Dawn M. Wojtyla, Clerk
Town of Millston