Town of Lincoln

The board discussed the Webster School Operation Referendum and reviewed road maintenance activities, specifically regarding snow removal. Discussions were also held regarding the research of virtual options for the Board of Review. The board authorized the advertising of bids for road improvement projects on Black Brook Road and approved the monthly Treasurer's report and the payment of bills.

The Board of Review meeting was called to order, roll call was taken, and a motion was made to adjourn to a later date due to an incomplete assessment roll. The meeting was then adjourned.

The meeting included discussions on road maintenance, such as washing the dump truck and rescheduling the annual road tour. The Cemetery Committee reported on surveying the corners of Perida Cemetery and providing information to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home. The board also discussed the need for a septic tank riser at the Town Hall and reviewed correspondence. Future agenda items include approval of a liquor license, sewer tank riser quotes, and a cemetery committee fencing proposal.

The meeting covered the 2017 financial detail report, showing revenue of $482,729.82, expenses of $473,457.31, and an ending balance of $132,074.94. The treasurer's report was also reviewed and approved. Discussion included newspaper advertising practices, the sale of miscellaneous equipment, gopher and beaver bounties, cemetery maintenance, and salary adjustments for the chairman, supervisors, clerk, and treasurer. The meeting concluded with a brief discussion about the township's 80 acres of land and setting the date for the 2019 annual meeting.

The Town of Lincoln's Comprehensive Plan guides the town's physical, social, and economic development, providing a 20-year vision for future planning and community decisions. The plan is currently undergoing a 10-year update (2023-2044).