Town of Blooming Grove Board Meeting Minutes – February 26, 2008

Chair Johnson called the meeting to order at 7:00pm. Board members in attendance: Chair Johnson, Supervisor Linzmeier, Supervisor Stube and Supervisor Young. Supervisor Berg was absent. Also in attendance: Clerk/Treasurer/Administrator Mike Wolf, Deborah Sellers, Angela Roidt and Michael Roidt.

The pledge of allegiance was recited. Chair Johnson asked if the meeting notice had been properly posted, and Mike Wolf said that it had been.

2a. MMSD Wastewater Byproduct: Dwight explained that this is an important topic for the community, and asked Mike Wolf to contact Dave Taylor at MMSD so they can do a presentation on this topic at a future Town Board meeting.

2b. Waiving of Thurber Park Rental Fee: Chair Johnson made a motion to waive the park rental fee for the Gallagher Grove Civic Club's Garage Sale / Fundraiser to take place in Thurber Park on May 16-17, 2008. Supervisor Young seconded the motion, and it passed 4-0.

2c. Chris Astrella's Time to Assist the Town of Dodgeville : Mike Wolf explained that the Town of Dodgeville in Iowa County is in a bind, and they contacted former Blooming Grove Clerk/Treasurer/Administrator Audrey Rue for assistance. Audrey subsequently contacted Blooming Grove, wondering if Chris Astrella might be able to work in Dodgeville up to one day per week for the next couple of months. Chair Johnson made a motion to approve allowing Chris to go to the Town of Dodgeville up to one day per week for up to two months if he uses vacation time, personal time, or time without pay. Supervisor Linzmeier seconded the motion, and it passed 4-0.

3a. Minutes of February 12, 2008 Town Board meeting: Chair Johnson made a motion to approve the February 12, 2008 minutes as presented. Supervisor Linzmeier seconded the motion, and it passed 3-0, with Supervisor Young abstaining.

3b. Vouchers: Chair Johnson made a motion to approve the vouchers as presented, and it was seconded by Supervisor Young. The motion passed 4-0.

4. Public Comment: Deborah Sellers said that two fire hydrants were still buried in the plat.

5. Adjournment: Chair Johnson made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Supervisor Young seconded the motion, and it passed 4-0 at 7:31pm.

Minutes Written and Submitted by
Mike Wolf, Clerk/Treasurer/Administrator