March 11,2024 Homer Township Minutes

Harlan called the meeting to order at 5:30 pm. Board members present were Harlan Larsen, Pat Prodzinski, Frank Fitch, Kim Skappel, and Rita Prodzinski. 

Amendment: Board of Audit occurred at the start of the meeting.

The minutes were read.  Pat made a motion to accept. Frank 2nd. Minutes were approved. 

Wendy and Rick Sandel came to the meeting to ask for support for a variance for a setback for a septic holding tank. After a discussion about the setback was held about the setback and variance, Frank made a motion to support the Sandell’s variance. Pat 2nd the motion. The motion passed and the paperwork was signed. 

  Pat talked to Lou Overhaug concerning the Septic cost share program and we are still on the list.  But no more money has been allotted for this project at this time. 

A letter was received from Amy Cordry concerning the decision. A motion was made by Pat and 2nd by Frank to accept the ballot. The motion passed.

An email from Anna Driscoll brought discussion concerning the ballot for the election. The ballots were reprinted with the names in alphabetical order. 

 Charlotte Roraff asked about time limits for time limits for speakers. The Moderator makes these decisions. A motion may be made at the annual meeting to set these limits. 

Michael Busch asked the question about questions allowed at the annual. Adam Carlson talked about it being more of a comment period not a question time. Jean Nelson also thought that it should be time for comments, not so much questions.  Again, it is left to the moderator.

 Anna Driscoll asked the board to set the moderator fee.  After a short discussion, Pat made a motion to keep it at $25. Frank 2nd the motion. Pat 2nd, The moderator fee will stay at $25.

Hank Calteau asked questions about who will be allowed to speak and whether non residents would be allowed at the meeting. Non residents will be allowed to attend but not to speak.

The Town hall decision will be handed out to residents at the meeting when they sign in.

 Michael Busch asked about the candidates and if they would be available to talk about themselves after the meeting. 

Pat brought a letter to be signed by the board that will be handed out to the residents at the annual meeting. Someone asked what the paper was and Pat explained that it was an answer to the postcards that were mailed out to the residents of Homer Township clarifying statements. 

Hank Calteau would like to know what would exactly is in the renovation. Pat will send the scope to Hank in an email.

Pickwick Fire Chief, Adam Zimmerman came to answer questions about funding for the department and is completely fine with the donation to Ridgeway Fire. He also shared a report on calls made in the last year. 180 calls in last year.

 Frank made a motion to adjourn, Pat 2nd. Meeting adjourned at 6:15 PM

Respectfully Submitted,  Rita Prodzinski, Clerk   Harlan Larsen, Chair