TOWN OF ALMA BOARD MEETING MINUTES
August 20, 2025
All Board members present:
Meeting called to order by Chairman Flick at 7:00 PM.
Minutes from July 16, 2025 were read into the record. Motion by Tom Gearing, second by Mat Murray to approve the minutes as read. Motion carried.
Treasurer’s report: Current balance $158,808.37 less $86,000.00 reserved for equipment, 9,225 building reserve for a cash on hand balance of $63,583.37. Motion by Murray, second by Gearing to approve report. Motion carried.
Motion by Gearing, second by Murray to authorize payments for the month. Motion carried.
Citizen comments: New Business:
- Road report- Chairman Flick spoke to Fahrner and Scott Construction about timetable for fall work. Fahrner about 2 weeks out with Scott indicating an October timeline. Further discussions with Scott to determine if that timeframe is too late. Jack Detmer looked at Jeffrey and Sand Rd bridges and provided recommendations. Dan attended WISLR training, continued wedging and started mowing. Equipment update-wiring issue fixed on 2010. Transmission still needs attention.
- Timber Harvest-about 1/3 of cutting has been completed. Wet conditions have hampered progress. About $18,800 in cutting so far.P
- Plow and Sander-Bids- Augusta Tier and Auto, SnoDog $8914 plow, Sander $9841; Monroe, Boss plow $13,000, sander $11,500; Universal Hiniker plow $10,194, sander $10,500. Motion by Gearing second by Murray to approve purchase of plow and sander from Augusta Tire & Auto. Motion carrried.
- Motion by Murray, second by Gearing to approve Resolution #2025-01 adopting All-Terrain Vehicle and Utility Terrain vehicle ordinance. Roll call: Gearing-yes, Murray-yes, Flick-yes. Motion carried.
- Motion by Murray, second by Gearing to approve Ordinance #22 as presented. Motion carried.
- Motion by Murray, second by Gearing to adjourn. Adjourned at 7:58 PM.
Don Forsting, Clerk
*Minutes are not official until read and approved at the next monthly meeting.