Regular Board Meeting
Jul 21, 2014
TOWN OF RIVER FALLS REGULAR BOARD MEETING
Monday, July 21, 2014; River Falls Town Hall
Elected Officials & Staff Present: Diana G. Smith, Chair; LeRoy Kusilek, Siri Smith, Joe Mahoney, Brad
Mogen, Supervisors; Ruth Stern, Clerk; Rita Kozak, Treasurer; Jerome Rodewald, Zoning Administrator;
Michele DeLong-Reiter, Recycling Administrator; Brian Weber, Highway Dept. Administrator
The meeting was called to order at 8:07 P.M. Brad moved to approve the July 7th regular board meeting
minutes. Joe seconded. Motion carried.
Rita presented the July 21st financial report. There is a money market balance of $308,545.81. Siri
moved to approve the report. LeRoy seconded. Report approved.
Communications: LeRoy reported that he transported a stray dog to the South View Animal Hospital in
West St. Paul. They are willing to work with the town on stray dog cases that meet certain
criteria. Jerome presented the zoning/building report. Michele is looking for a recycling center
assistant. Siri moved that Rita Kozak be reimbursed $10.00/hr. for her recent work as a recycling center
assistant. Brad seconded. Motion carried.
Public Comments: Joe Sahnow, N8194 950th St., was present and requested more information regarding
the public walkway in the right-of-way along 950th St. The South Valley Development files will be
researched for this information.
Plan Commission Recommendations: Siri moved that the board approve a Certified Survey Map for
George and Vicki Shopper located in the NE1/4 of SE1/4 of S10/T27N/R18W. Joe seconded. Motion
carried.
Abandoned/Unlicensed Vehicle Report: The board completed a site visit and inspection report on
property located at N8057 920th St. The board requested that a follow-up letter be sent to the owner
along with a copy of the inspection report.
E-Cycle Report: Michele presented the annual E-cycle report which is required by DNR. The report listed
6.95 tons of EEDs collected and sent to registered recyclers.
Bridge Maintenance: Postponed to August 4th meeting.
Removal of Silo from 805th St. Right-of-Way: Joe reported that an agreement had been signed with
Patrick O’Malley Sr. for the town to remove the silo along the 805th St. road right-of-way. Joe will also
discuss options for taking down the adjoining farm building with Mr. O’Malley. Brian will work at
obtaining bids for the removal process.
Roadwork on 950th St.: The board received notice that $22,070.92 of Local Roads Improvement Program
(LRIP) funds will be available from Wisconsin DOT for the 2014-2015 project year.
Purchase of Brush Chipper: The board reviewed information on chippers that are available for purchase.
River Falls Auto Salvage Business Licensing: Postponed to August 4th meeting.
Purchase of Photo Display Boards for Town Hall: Siri moved to purchase one photo display board from
Photo Boards USA at a cost of $499.00. Brad seconded. Motion carried.
Brad moved to approve the July 21st listing of bills. Siri seconded. Motion carried.
LeRoy moved to adjourn the meeting. Siri seconded. Meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Ruth Stern/Clerk