TOWN OF DIAMOND BLUFF – It was an uncharacteristic summer meeting of the Diamond Bluff Town Board Thursday, Sept. 8.

Summer meetings are usually conducted on the banks of the Mighty Mississippi. Or, at least, across the street outdoors at the town hall building.

Generally, an announcement is made, usually around the October meeting, that the next meeting will be held in side the town hall.

Because of the Board of Review meeting being held immediately prior to the town board meeting, this month’s board business occurred indoors. It would have been a lot nicer outside, however, than in a 80-plus degree building. There wasn’t the outdoor competition from trains that come through during every meeting, just a box fan moving the humid air.

No one attended the Board of Review, except officials required to attend in case anyone was to contest the assessed value of their property.

It was noted in the minutes of the Aug. 11 meeting that a proposal was made by township residents Glen and Courtney Fisher to apply for American Relief Plan Act dollars that Pierce County is distributing. The county is hearing proposals from communities, and Diamond Bluff is seeking funds, according to the minutes, “to preserve and upgrade the Town Hall. Potential exterior improvements include roofing and dealing with peeling paint on the siding. Potential interior improvements include upgraded lighting and an energy efficient air conditioning and furnace replacement.” Supervisors approved pursuing the application.

On the topic of town road – ways, Town Chair Jeu Holst announced that the Pierce County Highway Department was in town fixing a town road that needed repair.

“They did a nice job. We appreciate their help,” he said.

The board also discussed the possibility of applying for Wisconsin Department of Transportation Local Road improvement Project funds. The grant program pays 50 percent of the cost of improving “seriously deteriorating” roads. Holst pointed out that the town needs to look and see what roads could be rebuilt.

“The money is ours to have,” Holst said. “We’re just running out of time to do it this year.”