The Town of Scott held its August board meeting on Monday, Aug. 16, 2021, at 5PM at the Scott Town Hall. Town board members present were Chuck Huffman, Henry Van Wychen, Paul Shepherd and Jim Van Wychen. Others present: Jack Potter, Lorry Erickson, David Potter, Dane Pasch, Mary Shepherd, Nodji Van Wychen and Larry Johnson.
Chairman Chuck Huffman called the meeting to order and Clerk Jim Van Wychen read the minutes of July board meeting. Minutes approved as read. Paul Shepherd gave the treasurer’s report. The board discussed how much was available to spend on town roads for the balance of this year. Supervisor Henry Van Wychen moved and Chuck Huffman seconded a motion to accept treasurer’s report and file for audit. Motion passed
David Potter and Dane Pasch submitted their names for consideration for the open town board position. Since there were two candidates, each was asked to briefly tell the board their qualifications for the position. The board selected Dane Pasch to fill the unexpired term of Dan Draeger which runs to April 2023.
Larry Johnson gave the town road report. Culvert still needs to be replaced on Coyote Avenue. There was a complaint on the condition of Drake Avenue. It was ground up two years ago and regraded but has developed some bad potholes. Larry will haul some gravel and regrade Drake for this year. Next year the board will look at doing something more permanent to repair the road. Supervisor Henry Van Wychen moved and Dane Pasch seconded a motion to have Johnson Excavation and Trucking do the work to widen the two-mile stretch of Copper Road that was planned this spring. Motion passed.
For public input, County Board Supervisor Nodji Van Wychen said county Hwy O from state Hwy 12 to Warrens has been resurfaced with 80 percent of the funding coming from the federal government. The center line will be added soon. She also reported that new county plat books will be available from 4-H office for $30 and recommended the township get one for the town clerk’s office. Lorry Erickson reported on the election worker training she and Trey Gnewikow attended for our new ICE voting machine.
Open Book for the 2021 property assessment will be held on Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021, from 1PM to 5PM, at the Scott Town Hall.
Board of Review for 2021 property assessments will be held on Monday, Sept. 20, 2021, from 8AM to 10AM., at the Scott Town Hall.
The next town board meeting will be Monday, Sept. 27, 2021, at 5PM at the town hall. Supervisor Dane Pasch moved and Henry Van Wychen seconded motion to adjourn the August town board meeting. Motion passed.
Jim Van Wychen, Clerk