Drummond board roundup: roads work, full ambulance roster, airport brushing, bills approved

The Town of Drummond board covered routine operations and administrative items at its July 8 meeting, including roads, emergency services staffing, airport maintenance coordination, and bill payments.

Public Works Director Mark Jerome reported that the town crew is actively mowing roadsides; he said posts are set for the new pavilion and trusses will go up next week. Jerome also noted a complaint about speeding on Old 63 Road and said the town will make sure school zone and speed limits are properly posted and will contact the sheriff’s department if concerns continue.

Chairman Roy Bloom reported the ambulance roster is full and the department has a waiting list of applicants, which Bloom said may be related to the benefit package. Bloom also announced that bookkeeper Laura Bjork is resigning and the town is interviewing replacements.

Supervisor Jeff Hurula said a prison crew will perform brushing at the airport and the town is coordinating with Bayfield County to rent a chipper for the project. Jerome reported the fire department responded to two calls since the last meeting: a lift assist and mutual aid to Delta.

Clerk Andy Tuttle will send recreation information requested by Sara Hudson, Bayfield County Recreation Coordinator, to assist the county’s Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan. The board approved payment of checks #45856 through #45878 (motion by Scott McKinney, second by Jeff Hurula; carried) and had previously approved the June 10 meeting minutes (motion by Jeff Hurula, second by Scott McKinney; carried).

The meeting adjourned at 7:43 p.m.; the next meeting is scheduled for Aug. 12, 2025 at 7:02 p.m.