The regular meeting of the Town of Helvetia Board was held at the Town Hall, and was called to order by Chairman, Calvin Preuss at 7 p.m. All Town board members were present, four town residents were in attendance.

The Board cited the Pledge of Allegiance.

The minutes of the previous meeting were read by Clerk Doug Hines and approved with a motion by Gary Chich, second by Jeff Oppor.

Town bills were approved and paid with a motion by Jeff Oppor, second by Gary Chich.

The Treasurers reports were given and approved with a motion by Jeff Oppor, second by Gary Chich.

New Business

Bids for Garbage disposal and recycling were opened from Harters Recycling and Graichen Disposal. A motion to accept the lower bid from Graichen Disposal at $16.90/month per household was made by Gary Chich, second by Jeff Oppor. Service will start Jan. 1, 2022.

Gravel was added to the shoulder area of Bestul Road near a homeowners’ mailbox as requested by the rural mail carrier.

Georgeson Road has been ground up and lime rock added. Moen Road has been blacktopped with shouldering to follow.

Gary Chich made a motion to approve resolutions 10-04-21-1 and 10-04-21-2 the Thoe and Yanosh properties, second by Jeff Oppor.

Jeff Oppor made a motion the approve resolution 10-04-21-3 for wards 1 and 2 in the town, second by Gary Chich. No changes from previous years.

The clerk presented estimates for two new voting machines, as the previous Edge machine has become obsolete. A motion was made by Gary Chich, second by Jeff Oppor to purchase the ICE voting machine.

Jeff Oppor made a motion, second by Gary Chich to approve conditional use permit for Dale Hines hunting cabin along Highway 161.

Gary Prill, from the Plan Commission, approved previously mentioned resolutions and permits.

Public Input

The chairman answered a question about a large tree on Moon Lake Court.

Next meeting Monday, Nov. 1, at 7 p.m.

The 2022 Budget Hearing will be held Nov. 1 at 6:30 p.m.

A motion to adjourn was made by Gary Chich, second by Jeff Oppor.