Chairperson Marc Couey called the monthly meeting to order at 5:00pm.
Roll Call – Chairperson Marc Couey, Supervisor Don Stanke, Supervisor Joe Halverson, Clerk Diane Parduhn, Deputy Treasure McKenzie Couey, and Randy Olson. Absent Treasurer Judy Shadewald.
Agenda Properly Noticed – Clerk Diane Parduhn reported that the notice of meeting was posted on 01/14/2024
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 December Minutes – Chairperson Marc Couey asked if there were any changes or additions to the minutes for the December 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 December 31, 2024, was $319,144.52 per the bank statement. A total of $10,879.49 checks issued were outstanding as of December 31,2024, making the actual balance in the Town of Orion Checking account $308,265.13.
Clerks Report – Clerk Diane Parduhn reported:
• The caucus was completed, paperwork submitted to the county.
• Income reports have been sent to Halverson CPA to be completed.
• The date for sorting paperwork in the Old Town Hall is January 25, 2025 at 10:30. Marc Couey, Don Stanke, Joe Halverson have volunteered to help. Diane will be there and will seek one or two others to help. This will be posted as many of the board members will be there.
• Posters regarding web posting have been placed at all three posting locations. Going forward, all the notices will be posted on the website Orionwi.gov and outside the town hall in the posting box.
• There will be a February election, training for poll workers will happen in early February, election will be the 18th.
Approve Bills – Chairperson Marc Couey read the January bills presented for approval totaling $288,455.07, the list was reviewed by supervisors. Supervisor Don Stanke made a motion to approve the payment of the bills totaling $288455.07 using checks #1987 – #2004. The second was made by Supervisor Joe Halverson. Motion carried.
Roads Report – Signs are ordered and gravel from Bindl Bauer for 2024 expenses
Fire Districts –
• Muscoda – No meeting till March
• Richland Rural – Supervisor Joe Halverson presented the annual board report for the Richland Fire department. He suggested asking Barbara Brockway to attend a meeting and explain more about the Rural Fire Dep. And how it works.
• Richland Ambulance – No meeting
Other Business –
• Form CT – Chairperson Marc Couey suggested Supervisor Joe Halverson ask about Halverson CPA completing the form for us. He will check. Joe Halverson also suggested he may do it. He will contact the clerk to assess what is involved.
• Cemetery – Discussion around the cost of a cemetery spot. A motion was made by Supervisor Don Stanke that “The cemetery cost for one 4’ x 8’ spot with one headstone in Indian Creek Cemetery will be $500.00. Second was made by Supervisor Joe Halverson. Motion carried.
NEXT REG MEETING – February 19, 2025, at 5:00
CLEANING/SORTING OF OLD PAPERS IN OLD TOWN HALL – January 25, 2024, at 10:30am.
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