The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m.  Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all.  Chairman Younglove, Supervisor Groy and 13 residents were on hand for the meeting.

Minutes of 2022 Annual meeting were read by the clerk.  Motion to accept the minutes as read by Chairman Younglove, seconded by Bruce Djupstrom.  Motion carried. 

Presentation of 2022 financial report given.  No questions by the participants. 

Motion to renew contract with Pembine Cemetery Association by Jeff Mueller, seconded by John Wagner.  Motion carried. 

Motion to renew contract with Pembine Dunbar Beecher Fire Department by Mike Younglove, seconded by Jeff Mueller.  Motion carried. 

Motion to renew contract with Pembine Dunbar Beecher Rescue Squad by Jeff Mueller, seconded by Bruce Djupstrom.  Motion carried. 

Regarding designating financial institution, Chairman Younglove requested that if no one had any objections, he wanted to review with the treasurer and board to see if Forward Financial is giving us the best deal and if not to look at other institutions.  No objections made. 

Motion to designate the town official newspaper as the Peshtigo Times by Bruce Djupstrom, seconded by Jeff Mueller.  Motion carried. 

Motion to continue posting town notices on the website, at the town hall and Patti’s Platter by Chairman Younglove.  Motion carried. 

Motion by Supervisor Groy to put $21,000 to equipment reserve fund, seconded by Bruce Djupstrom.  Motion carried. 

Motion to leave fire equipment fund as is by Chairman Younglove, seconded by Jeff Mueller.  Motion carried. 

Motion to give a donation to the Little League in the amount of $250 if there is a league this year, seconded by David Szprejda.  Motion carried. 

Motion to increase clerk salary by $500 to $9500 after the next election by Chairman Younglove, seconded by John Wagner.  Motion carried. 

Other discussion items were the school is looking into getting a resource officer in the school.  It would cost approximately $112,000 annually.  The school is looking at getting grants to help cover the cost over a 3 year period.  The town’s portion may be up to $12,000. 

Another discussion item that Chairman Younglove brought up to the public that the town has the option of borrowing up to $5,458,000 to replace equipment or for long range road improvements.  Our current debt is approximately $60,000 on our town hall.  We typically have not borrowed money but one of our trucks, the front end loader and grader are aging and we might want to think about borrowing money to replace what our equipment fund does not cover. 

No more discussion items being brought forward, motion made by Chairman Younglove to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Supervisor Groy.  Motion carried.  Meeting adjourned at 6:40 p.m.   

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