November 13, 2023 Homer Township Minutes

The meeting was called to order by Harlan Larsen at 5:30pm. All board members were present. 16 community members present.

 Rita read the minutes There was a question about something that might be missing from the minutes. The question was on the annual town hall meeting which was voted on in August 2023. A motion was made, 2nd and passed that the annual meet take place at Witoka Ballroom at the meeting in August.  Frank made a motion to accept the minutes, Pat 2nd. Motion carried.

New business. Rita gave a short report on the letter from Harterts Lawyer concerning the accident last March. Everything will be handled by the Matt Insurance. Suchomel Variance was approved.

Salt and sand price is 38.79 per cu. yd Andre Klonecki will continue plowing the same as last year.

We received a few requests for the RFQ. 2 were for renovations, 7 for a new building and others were for help in getting bids. Pat noted that he and Jim talked to Jason Keller and Gordians Knot and they both would be submitting a bid for renovations. Lester buildings will send a quote and so will Keller Construction. Foe a new building.

 There was some discussion about Tom Conway and the motion made a couple months ago. Pat made a motion to rescind the motion made to give Tom Conway up to $1000 for his work to help with the RFQ. since nothing has happened and he has not answered any calls in the last 2 months. Frank 2nd the motion. Motion carried.

Amy Cordry would like the Ordinance (statute) that explains the vote at the annual meeting be put in the minutes.

If a new building is built, the residents would like to know where it would be placed. The new building would be placed right in front of the current town hall. The current building would be gone.  

 Dana Blong brought a message from Jim Bronner about a culvert problem.  Pat and Harlan have talked to Jim before and will check it out.  There was discussion about the culvert and road.

 Michael Busch asked about clarification about the building. It was explained that the old building would be torn down and be a parking area.

Amy Cordry asked about opening the ballots. The ballots would be looked at during the December meeting.

Pickwick Inn is asking for us to sign papers to allow charitable gambling. Frank made a motion to sign papers for Pickwick Inn to have charitable gambling. Pat 2nd. Motion carried.

Frank made a motion to adjourn. Pat 2nd. Meeting adjourned at 6:50PM.

Respectfully Submitted

Rita Prodzinski, Clerk

Harlan Larsen, Chair