TOWN BOARD MEETING

WEDNESDAY, MAY 23, 2007

5:00 P.M.

TOWN HALL

W2004 COUNTY S

 

Members Present: Charles Kramer, Tim Maass, Robert Valentine, Don Gonnering and Dean Sitar.   

Others Present:  Clerk Barb Seegers and Adm Asst Colleen Laha           

Meeting was called to order at.5:00 p.m.

 

ANNEXATION OF PROPERTY (REIMER, LOCY, BEL GIOIOSO) INTO THE FREEDOM SANITARY DISTRICT

Motion by Maass/Valentine to approve the petition to annex  acres of Reimer, Locy and BelGioioso land into the Sanitary District with the understanding that the balance of Reimer’s property is petitioned within the next two weeks.  5 Yes 0 No MC

 

ADJOURN

Motion by Maass/Valentine to adjourn at 5:30 p.m.  5 Yes 0 No MC

 

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BOARD OF REVIEW

WEDNESDAY, MAY 23, 2007

5:45 P.M.

TOWN HALL

W2004 COUNTY S

 

TOWN BOARD MET TO CALL BOARD OF REVIEW TO ORDER AND ADJOURN TO A DATE TO BE DETERMINED

Members Present: Charles Kramer, Tim Maass, Robert Valentine, Don Gonnering and Dean Sitar.   

 

Others Present: Clerk Barb Seegers and Adm Asst Colleen Laha                            

 

The meeting was called to order at 5:45 p.m.

Motion by Sitar/Gonnering to adjourn the Board of Review to a date to be determined.  5 Yes 0 No MC

Motion by Valentine/Maass to adjourn at 5:50 p.m.  5 Yes 0 No MC

 

 

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INFORMATIONAL MEETING

WEDNESDAY, MAY 23, 2007

6:00 P.M.

TOWN HALL

W2004 COUNTY S

Members Present: Charles Kramer, Tim Maass, Robert Valentine, Don Gonnering and Dean Sitar.   

Others Present: Clerk Barb Seegers and Adm Asst Colleen Laha                            

The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m.

 

TOWN BOARD MET TO REVIEW THE PROPOSED NEW FIRE ORDINANCE AND TAKE INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC

Discussion held on permit fees, woodburners, and annual fees.  Attorney instructed to amend the existing ordinance.

Information meeting adjourned at 6:55 p.m.

 

Meetings posted 21st day May, 2007 at 4:00 p.m. at Town Hall.  Also posted at Dairyland Depot, KND Shorty’s One Stop, Freedom Foods and Freedom Mini Mart

                                                                                                                                                Barbara M. Seegers, Clerk


 

TOWN BOARD MEETING

WEDNESDAY, MAY 23, 2007

7:00 P.M.

TOWN HALL

W2004 COUNTY S

 

Members Present: Charles Kramer, Tim Maass, Robert Valentine, Don Gonnering and Dean Sitar.   

Others Present: Clerk Barb Seegers and Adm Asst Colleen Laha                            

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.

 

VERIFICATION OF POSTING/ADOPT AGENDA

Meeting posted 21st day May, 2007 at 4:00 p.m. at Town Hall.  Also posted at Dairyland Depot, KND Shorty’s One Stop, Freedom Foods and Freedom Mini Mart

Motion by Valentine/Maass to adopt agenda as posted.  5 Yes 0 No MC

 

MOTION TO APPROVE MINUTES OF 5/9, 5/15, 5/16, 5/18 MEETINGS

Motion by Sitar/Maass to approve minutes of 5/9, 5/15, 5/16 and 5/18. as printed.   5 Yes 0 No MC

 

PUBLIC COMMENT SESSION

Dee Spiegel spoke in favor of the Greenway Committee.

Terry Vandenberg questioned the emergency government siren and he was told to call the County Emergency Management Department.

Don Fox told the Board that there is a bad spot in the road on VandenBosch Rd and also questioned when the former Breed property would be leveled and landscaped.

 

ACTION ON FIRE ORDINANCE AS RESULT OF INFORMATIONAL MEETING

Motion by Valentine/Maass to approve the proposed fire permit ordinance with the changes made.  5 Yes 0 No MC

 

APPROVE/DENY REQUEST BY RICO’S TO CLOSE COLUMBIA AVE. FOR CAR SHOW

Motion by Sitar/Gonnering to close Columbia Ave. from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.   Motion withdrawn.

Motion by Valentine/Gonnering to table until representative attends Board meeting to address space and traffic issues.  5 Yes 0 No MC

 

PLAN COMMISSION REFERRALS

a.             Henry McKenna – Conditional Use Permit for filling and grading – Section 23

Motion by Gonnering/Maass to add McKenna’s name to the Conditional Use Permit granted to Christine Thompson.  5 yes 0 No MC

 

b.             CSM #07-04-07-30  Jeff Corcoran – Equestrian Park

Motion by Gonnering/Valentine to approve Corcoran CSM #07-04-07-30 with the condition that any utilities in the easement will be moved at Corcoran’s expense.  5 yes 0 No MC

 

c.             CSM #08-04-07-02  Burke – Kempen Rd

Motion by Valentine/Sitar to approve Burke CSM #08-04-07-02 with the 4 conditions as recommended by the Plan Commission.  5 Yes 0 No MC

 

d.                    Special Exception Permit – VanderLoop – Contractor Storage Yard – County N

Motion by Gonnering/Maass to recommend approval of a Special Exception Permit for Tim Vanderloop Parcel # 090-0945-00  for a non ag building in the ag district with the conditions as recommended by Plan Commission.  5 Yes 0 No MC

Motion by Maass/Gonnering to approve the Stormwater Management and Erosion Control Plan as recommended by Martenson & Eisele with the following conditions: signed maintenance agreement with the Town; financial guarantee for cost to construct pond and for all erosion control devices filed with the Town before construction starts.   5 Yes 0 No MC

 

 REVIEW PLANS FOR SIDEWALK ON STATE HWY 55

Motion by Maass/Sitar to table this item until response is received from DOT.  5 Yes 0 No MC

 

 DISCUSSION/ACTION - GEENEN LANE

Motion by Kramer/Gonnering that the Board enter into a developer’s agreement with each property owner on Geenen Lane and require that each put $25,000 into a fund to cover all costs and fees of Geenen Rd project.  1 Yes (Kramer)  4 No (Maass, Valentine, Gonnering, Sitar)  Motion Failed

 

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May 23, 2007

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MOTION TO APPROVE ROW PURCHASE – TALBOTS – GEENEN LANE

Motion by Maass/Valentine to approve purchase of ROW on Geenen Lane from the Talbot’s at a cost of $3,300.  3 Yes 2 (Kramer, Gonnering) No  Motion carried

 

JON MOTQUIN – DISCUSS TOWN PRACTICE OF CUTTING DITCHES - tabled

 

MOTION TO APPROVE/DENY ORVILLE GONNERING – REIMBURSEMENT FOR SPECIAL

ASSESSMENT/TREES

Motion by Valentine/Maass to table until Attorney can research this issue.  4 Yes 0 No 1 Abstain (Gonnering)MC

 

MOTION TO APPROVE/DENY DISSOLUTION OF GREENWAY AND AG COMMITTEE’S

Motion by Kramer/Gonnering to dissolve the Ag and Greenway Committee’s.  2 Yes (Kramer, Gonnering) 3 No

(Maass, Valentine, Sitar)  Motion failed

 

MOTION TO APPROVE/DENY CONTINUATION OF PLANNING FOR TOWN COMPLEX

Motion by Valentine/Maass to approve the continuation of planning for the Town complex until there is enough information to make a solid decision.    3 Yes 2 No (Kramer, Gonnering)  Motion carried

 

MOTION TO APPROVE/DENY CONTINUATION OF STUDY FOR NEEDS ASSESSMENT ORDINANCE

Motion by Maass/Valentine to continue the Needs Assessment study. 4 Yes 1 No (Gonnering)  Motion carried

 

MOTION TO APPROVE CONTRACT WITH M&E TO OVERSEE CONCESSION STAND PROJECT

Motion by Maass/Sitar to contract with M&E to oversee the construction of the concession stand at a cost not to

exceed $1800.00 5 Yes 0 No MC

 

DISCUSS TOWN/SANITARY DISTRICT/UTILITY DISTRICT ISSUE

Discussion held on debt limit.  Tabled until further information is received.

 

MOTION TO APPROVE/DENY DESTRUCTION OF RECORDS AS APPROVED BY STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Motion by Maass/Sitar to approve the destruction of records as approved by the State.  5 Yes 0 No MC

 

MOTION TO APPROVE/DENY OPERATOR’S LICENSE – ANN HUETTL-SAMSON, MARGARET COLLETT,

Motion by Maass/Gonnering to approve Operator’s License for Huettl-Samson and Collett.  5 Yes 0 No MC

 

MOTION TO APPROVE/DENY  PAYMENT OF MEDICAL BILLS FOR FIRST RESPONDER

Motion by Valentine/Maass to authorize Atty Frassetto to request a hearing on the First Responder WC issue.  5 Yes 0 No MC

 

MOTION TO APPROVE AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOC TOUR de CURE

Motion by Sitar/Maass to approve the bike route for the American Diabetes Association Tour de Cure.  5 Yes 0 No MC

 

USE OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS IN TOWN VEHICLES

Motion by Sitar/Maass to put no smoking stickers in town vehicles.  5 Yes 0 No MC

 

MOTION TO INSTRUCT CLERK TO ATTEND SANITARY DISTRICT MEETINGS

No action taken

 

MOTION TO APPROVE/DENY M&E PROPOSAL FOR STORMWATER MANAGEMENT & EROSION

CONTROL INSPECTIONS

Motion by Maass/Sitar to contract with M&E to enforce Stormwater Management and Erosion Control Ordinance. 

5 Yes 0 No MC

 

MOTION TO APPROVE/DENY M&E REVIEW OF STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN

Motion by Valentine/Maass to authorize M&E to review the Stormwater Plan as presented by Mead & Hunt at a cost of $450.00   5 Yes 0 No MC

 

 

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MOTION TO APPROVE/DENY CHANGE ORDER FOR 2007 PULVERIZE AND PAVE PROJECT

Motion by Gonnering/Sitar to approve the 2007 pulverize and pave project and deny change order #1 and install

mountable curb in Industrial Park.  5 yes 0 No MC

 

ENGINEER & ATTORNEY REPORTS - reviewed

DEPARTMENT REPORTS – Highway Dept. report submitted

VOUCHERS

Motion by Maass/Gonnering to approve vouchers #20675 to 20704 and direct deposits 1146 to 1183 at a cost of  $38,141.74.  5 Yes 0 No MC

 

ADJOURN

Motion by Sitar/Maass to adjourn at 9:15 p.m.  5 Yes 0 No MC

 

                                                                                                                                                Barbara M. Seegers, Clerk