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Town Council approves claims and minutes, accepts roof repair bid, hires clerk and moves to withdraw from workers' comp pool
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Summary
In addition to voting to pursue a parking variance, the council approved routine business including minutes and claims, authorized reinvestment of $1,134,318.58, accepted a town shop roof repair bid, hired a part-time clerk (April Wolf), reviewed insurance rate changes, and voted to withdraw from the workers' compensation cooperative pending legal review.
The Town Council handled a series of routine and administrative matters, approving minutes, claims and several staff and maintenance proposals.
Early in the meeting the council approved the March 12 minutes and accepted claims recommended by the claims committee by voice vote. Members then approved a motion to reinvest $1,134,318.58.
Public works items: the council accepted an insurance-approved bid to repair the town shop roof (the bid amount discussed in the meeting was approximately $6,600) and directed staff to proceed with the repair.
Personnel and benefits: the council moved to hire April Wolf as a part-time clerk after interviewing one applicant. The agreed pay was discussed within the council's established range; the motion was seconded and carried. Council members also reviewed an MMI insurance rate increase of about 3.8 percent that raises the town's employer contribution for the Madison plan to $926 (from $892); the council discussed plan options and the town's historical practice of paying the Madison plan for eligible employees.
Workers' compensation: members reviewed notice that their workers' compensation cooperative is phasing out coverage. The council agreed to submit written notice to withdraw (written notice due by May 1 for members) and to make the withdrawal effective June 30 pending attorney John Reed's review; coverage will remain through June 30 if the town remains enrolled.
Other items: updates were provided on pothole patching, parks and playground project permitting with Fish, Wildlife & Parks (tribal review completed and decision expected in weeks), and a chamber-owned interstate sign that needs repair (preliminary estimate discussed). The meeting concluded with the usual adjournment vote.
What happens next: staff will process the roof repair, finalize hiring paperwork for the new clerk, solicit alternative workers' compensation coverage for July 1 and follow up on insurance/benefit choices before the next fiscal year.