MINUTES
Motion to Adjourn was made by Tasha Olson. A second was made by Mike Anderson. The motion passed.
- Call to order
- Meeting called to order on Monday, March 23, 2026 at 5:30 PM CST. Present were Town Board Members Chairman John Vehrenkamp, Supervisor Tasha Olson, Supervisor Mike Anderson, Clerk/Treasurer Tim Rand, Road Crew Foreman Eric Olson, Fire Chief Wade Noren, Kristi Smith, Lynn Halverson and Lindsey Byom.
- Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
- Approve Agenda
- A motion was made to approve agenda as presented with a motion by Natash Olson. A second was made by Mike Anderson. The motion passed.
- A presentation was given by Lynn Halverson about the Blair-Taylor School District Operational Referendum.
- Public Comment
- No residents attended the meeting.
- Review and Approve Minutes
- A Motion was made by Mike Anderson to approve the Regular Board Meeting on February 9, 2026 minutes as presented. A second was made by Tasha Olson. The motion passed.
- Treasurer’s Financial Report
- A Motion wasmade to accept the February Treasurer Financial Report as printed by Natasha Olson. The second was made by Mike Anderson. The motion passed.
- Specific matters for discussion and possible action by town board in open session:
An Update on the truck purchase was given. The truck will be produced on Wednesday March 25, 2026.
The Bids to replace the culvert at Emery and Farm Lane were opened. Bids were submitted by Hegg Contractors, Inc., Wallin Trucking, MJ Beck, LLC and Abel Excavating. The winning bid was submitted by Wallin Trucking for $5745. The culvert for the project will be ordered from Trempealeau County Hwy Dept.
An update on the double chip sealing of Buttman Lane and Wayside was given. No bids have been received as of March 24, 2026. Bids are due by March 27, 2026.
There was nothing new to update on the Emery Road LLRIP grant.
Bills have been submitted to the Village of Ettrick to get reimbursement for 2025 Ettrick Fire Department expenses paid for by the Town of Ettrick. The requested amount of reimbursement is $32,845.46.
The Small Structures Improvement Program (LSSIP) was discussed. Natasha Olson suggested the bridges on Dopp Road and Washington Coulee should be the bridges submitted for funding.
A request for funding was received from the GET First Responders. A motion was made by Natasha Olson to give the same amount given last year. The amount was $3000. The second was made by Mike Anderson. The motion passed unanimously.
A discussion was held on a Resolution Supporting a Comprehensive and Sustainable Transportation Funding Solution. The board agreed to sign and return the resolution.
An update on the April 7, 2026 Election was given. The Clerk said we should have 7 poll workers. The voting machine will be tested on March 31, 2026 at 1:30.
The Annual Meeting date was set to April 21, 2026 at 6pm.
The Spring Dumpster Day was set to April 18, 2026 using the same price for tonnage and specific items as the Spring 2025 numbers.
A brief discussion was held on the Scheduling Open Book and Board of Review. The Open Book meeting will be in May and the Board of Review will be in June.
A brief discussion was held on Linrude Road. There have been complaints of speeding trucks.
It was noted that building permits have been approved for Mike Nigard (garage) and Jarrn Mills(pole shed).
The Board was informed that the Annual Audit with Engelson & Assoc Ltd. will be conducted on April 21, 2026.
Road crew supervisor Eric Olson gave a brief update.
Fire Chief Wade Noren gave lengthy talk on Fire Dept issues.
There was no update from the Clerk.
- Approve Bills to Pay & Monthly Payables Report- A motion was made to approve monthly payables by Mike Anderson. The second was made by Tasha Olson. The motion passed.
- Future meeting agenda/discussion and possible action of future town board agenda.
- The next meeting will be April 20, 2026 at 5:30 pm.
Respectfully,
Tim Rand, Clerk/Treasurer