Chairperson Marc Couey called the monthly meeting to order at 5:00pm.
Roll Call – Chairperson Marc Couey, Supervisor Don Stanke, Clerk Diane Parduhn, Deputy Treasure McKenzie Couey, and Randy Olson. Absent Treasurer Judy Shadewald, Supervisor Joe Halverson
Agenda Properly Noticed – Clerk Diane Parduhn reported that the notice of meeting was posted on 12/17/2024
Approve the Agenda – Chairperson Marc Couey read the agenda as printed. A motion to approve the agenda was made by Supervisor Don Stanke, seconded by Chair Marc Couey. Motion carried.
Approval of November Minutes – Chairperson Marc Couey asked if there were any changes or additions to the minutes for the August reg meeting. Hearing none, Chairperson Marc Couey approved the minutes as presented.
Treasurers Report – Deputy Treasure McKenzie Couey reported that the balance in the Town of Orion Checking account on November 30, 2024, was $185,829.53 per the bank statement. A total of $4,767.01 checks issued were outstanding as of November 30, 2024, making the actual balance in the Town of Orion Checking account $181,062.52.
Clerks Report – Clerk Diane Parduhn reported:
• The county/WISVote contract will be ending in 2026. All clerks will be required to do their own data entry into WISVote. This will create an additional workload for the Clerk of Orion’s job duties.
• Tax Bill issue – Diane reported that Fed EX had left a package outside, by the door when no one was in the office. It was found by Diane while posting notices. The sender was contacted, but it is unclear how many other deliveries by Fed Ex are floating around.
• The board must select a Caucus date – Because Joe was not available, the board selected the first three Saturdays in January and asked the clerk to contact Joe to pick a date that he would be available.
Approve Bills – Chairperson Marc Couey read the December bills presented for approval totaling $14059.99 in monthly bills, the list was reviewed by supervisors. Supervisor Don Stanke made a motion to approve the payment of the bills totaling $14,059.99 using checks #1978 – #1986. The second was made by Chairperson Marc Couey. Motion carried.
Roads Report – Signs are ordered and gravel from Bindl Bauer for 2024 expenses
Fire Districts –
• Muscoda – No meeting
• Richland Rural – No Report
• Richland Ambulance – They are switching billing system this month. Repairs have increased. Pardeeville is closing, RC Ambulance will be getting supplies from them.
Other Business –
• Reassessment – Chairperson Marc Couey shared the phone call with Worth Services, and we will have new reassessment again this year to correct the errors.
• New Printer – Chairperson Marc Couey shared information about the cost of a new printer. Supervisor Don Stanke made a motion to approve the purchase of a new black and white printer from Rhyme at the quoted 2024 price, seconded by Chairperson Marc Couey. Motion carried. Chairperson Marc Couey will notify Ryhme and connect them with the Clerk to get the order processed.
• Budget Review/Approval – Meeting scheduled for December 27, 2024 at 5:00pm.
• Cemetery – Some discussion regarding how we will clean up the cemeteries. Randy will look at the cemeteries and make recommendations, perhaps starting with Mayfield.
• Pollworkers payment – Clerk Diane Parduhn presented some payment options to save money and perhaps eliminate the high number of MBOC’s we experienced this year. After much discussion, payment will remain the same. The clerk will work with all poll workers to set clear expectations for all poll workers.
NEXT REG MEETING – January 15, 2025, at 5:00
Budget Final Approval Meeting – December 27, 2024, at 5:00
AGENDA ITEMS/INPUT – NONE
MOTION TO ADJOURN – Motion made by Supervisor Don Stanke, seconded by Chair Marc Couey. Motion carried.
Approved by Orion Town Board on January 15, 2025