APPROVED

TOWN BOARD MEETING

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2007

7:00 P.M.

TOWN HALL

W2004 COUNTY S

 

 

Call to Order: 7:00 p.m.

Members Present: Tim Maass, Robert Valentine, Don Gonnering, Steve Lowney and Dean Sitar.            

Others Present: Clerk Barb Seegers, Atty Frassetto, Adm Asst. Colleen Laha and Engineer Steve Brueggeman

Pledge recited

 

VERIFICATION OF POSTING/ADOPT AGENDA

Posted the 7th day of September, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. at the Town Hall.  Also posted at KND Shorty’s One Stop, Dairyland Depot, Freedom Foods and Freedom Mini Mart. 

Motion by Sitar/Valentine to adopt agenda with the removal of Item #21 concerning the Vanderloop Bridge Petition until more information is received.  5 Yes 0 No MC

 

MOTION TO APPROVE MINUTES OF 08/08, 08/22 & 8/27/2007

Motion by Sitar/Gonnering to approve minutes of the 8/8/07, 8/22/07, and 8/27/07 with the following corrections:

8/22/07 – Motion on Fire Protection Ordinance was made by Valentine/Sitar;

8/27/07 – Sitar was not present at this meeting.

5 Yes 0 No MC

 

OPEN FLOOR SESSION

Steve Lowney told the Board that after meeting with Public Works Foreman Charles Kramer, he thought they should reconsider the plan to purchase another new plow truck and possibly use the money to construct a salt shed.  This will be placed on a future agenda for discussion.

Terry Vandenberg questioned what if anything will be done about the water in the ditch on County E by his apartments.  Clerk will check again.

Wm VandeWettering told the Board to be careful when buying a used truck and to check with the Town of Center.  They did and are being nickel and dimed by it.

 

AUDITOR REPORT ON 2006 AUDIT – LEE STUMPF - tabled

 

FINANCING OPTIONS – BRAD VIEGUT

Viegut reported to the Board on current financing and gave them scenarios on funding the Town complex.

 

ACTION ON WOODLAND SUBDIVISION MINI STORMS/ASSESSMENTS

Motion by Gonnering/Sitar to reject the plan to move forward with mini storms on Oak Lane and Maple Court.  5 Yes 0 No MC

 

WOODLAND SUBDIVISION – CURB, GUTTER AND STREET REPAIRS

Motion by Valentine/Lowney to authorize Martenson & Eisele to move forward with repairs to curb & gutter in Woodland Subdivision at a cost not to exceed $3,930.00  5 Yes 0 No MC

 

2007 Pulverize and Paving Pay Request No. 1 and Change Order No. 1

Motion by Valentine/Lowney to approve pay request #1 for the 2007 Pulverize and Pave program for Northeast Asphalt at a cost of $240,322.81.  5 Yes 0 No MC

Change order  - tabled

 

UPDATE ON GEENEN LANE PROJECT

Attorney Frassetto told the Board that Leslie Role of Outagamie County told him that putting the road past the mound system should not affect the system unless there is a lot of disturbance to the area.  He also said the other test sites should still be viable.  Frassetto also said that Vanderloop would donate the ROW for the cul du sac to keep the lot buildable.  Valentine stated that the Board should meet with VanderLoop about purchasing his lot.  Board will look into this option.

 

 

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KELLER – REPORT ON COST TO REMODEL/EXPAND TOWN HALL

REVIEW/DISCUSS BUILDING/COMPLEX

Keller presented the Board with a plan to expand the current town hall to 20,200 sq ft.  Board will review before making decision.

 

GLEN VAN CAMP – REMOVAL OF WALKING TRAIL FROM GARDEN ESTATES SUBDIVISION

Van Camp told the Board that he thought some illegal things were done by the Chairman of the Town Board and Plan Commission during approval of his subdivision.  He stated that he did not know about a walking trail being placed on his land and wants it removed.  The Town Board reviewed the final plat on file with the Town and it was signed by both Mr. and Mrs. Van Camp, and clearly showed the proposed trail easement.

Motion by Gonnering/Lowney to refer this issue to the Plan Commission for review.  3 Yes 2 No (Valentine & Sitar)  MC

 

APPROVAL OF FIRE PROTECTION BUILDING & FIREWORKS ORDINANCE

Motion by Lowney/Sitar to approve the Fire Protection Building Code and add it to the Code of Ordinances.  5 Yes 0 No MC

Motion by Gonnering/Sitar to approve the Fireworks ordinance with changes as follows:  Page 1-  #2 “Public” Display of Fireworks; include Fire Dept. approvals; Page 3 - #4 Add Fire Dept approval; No tents, stands, or permanent stands within 300’; Page 4 - #6 remove item c.               5 Yes 0 No MC

 

REVIEW WEED/GRASS ORDINANCE

Attorney will review ordinance to verify that farmer’s field are covered.

 

REVIEW RESIDENT REQUESTS FOR STREET LIGHTS ON HOOYMAN CT & LIBERTY LANE

Clerk will price to add street lights and report back to Board.

 

POLICE DEPT REPORT & BOARD ACTION ON:

a.        AT Walk

Motion by Gonnering/Sitar to approve the use of the VFW Park on October 4 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. for the AT Walk fundraiser as presented by Sheila Smith.  5 Yes 0 No MC

 

b.        County S Speed Limit

Motion by Lowney/Gonnering that no change should be made to the speed limit on County S.  4 Yes 1 No (Sitar)  MC

 

APPROVAL OF CONTRACT TO SEAL/STRIPE CITIZEN’S PARK PARKING LOT

Bids received:              WI Sealcoating - $1,100.00                              Fahrner - $627.20

Motion by Gonnering/Lowney to approve a contract with Fahrner for seal coating and striping at Citizen’s Park for a cost of $627.20.  5 Yes 0 No MC

 

REVIEW ORVILLE GONNERING CLAIM

Gonnering claims the Town owes him for ROW and trees removed.

Attorney Frassetto will review, contact Gonnering and report back to the Board.

 

ACTION ON SKY PINE SUBDIVISION ENCROACHMENT

Attorney Frassetto will review and report back to Board.  Civil issue that should also be covered in drainage plan, developer’s agreement and plat map.

 

VANDERLOOP BRIDGE PETITION ON HOLLAND ROAD  - removed

 

UPDATE ON FREEDOM SQUARE LITIGATION

Attorney Frassetto reported that they will be meeting with the arbitrator now and he will report back.

 

APPROVAL OF FENCE INSTALLATION AT TOWN GARAGE

Motion by Lowney/Sitar to approve the MiT Fence proposal to install the fencing at the town garage at a cost as follows:  DFV Developers - $1,192.50 and Town - $2,723.50.  5 Yes 0 No MC

 

REPORT ON SCHAETZ PROPERTY ENCROACHMENT

Sanitary District, Town and Schaetz are working together to resolve the issue.

 

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UPDATE ON WORKMAN’S COMP ISSUE

Hearing date with the State has been set to review this issue.

 

UPDATE ON NIMS TRAINING

Clerk reported that this training is required for the Town to get any type of federal grants or aid.  Clerk stated that 4 of 5 town board members, Clerk, Adm Asst., and Public Works Foreman had all completed the required NIMS training and certificates will be turned over to Emergency Government Coordinator.

 

MOTION TO APPROVE OPERATOR’S LICENSE

Motion by Lowney/Gonnering to approve Operator’s License for Wendy Dierich & Nicole Verkuilen.  5 Yes 0 No MC

 

ATTORNEY’S REPORT

Attorney told the Board that he is contacting the DNR for clarification on the Mtbe letter that was sent out stating that there is still contamination but the site is cleaned up.

 

REVIEW/APPROVE VOUCHERS

Motion by Sitar/Lowney to approve vouchers #20907 to 20944 and direct deposit #1356 – 1392.  5 Yes 0 No MC

 

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

Kramer voiced concern about the blacktopping that will be done in Woodland Subdivision and may possibly have to be redone next year.

 

ADJOURN

Motion by Sitar/Lowney to adjourn at 11:05 p.m.  5 Yes 0 No MC

                                                                                                                               

Barbara M. Seegers, Town Clerk