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April 9, 2001 REGULAR BOARD MEETING 7:30 p.m. Meeting was called to order with Gary Beck, Wayne Schrader, Nancy Klemko, Colleen Holder (Treasurer) and Betty Novy (Clerk) present. Wayne moved, 2nd by Nancy to approve minutes of the March 12, 2001 regular board meeting. Motion carried. Nancy moved, 2nd by Wayne to approve April disbursements. Motion carried. Colleen read the Treasurer’s report as follows: TOWN GENERAL FUND BALANCE: $ 72,122.17 TOWN MONEY MARKET BALANCE: $226,117.01 PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE: $ 15,506.99 HONEY LAKE FUND BALANCE: $ 13,795.62 TOWN ROAD FUND BALANCE: $138,743.02 SEWER UTILITY GENERAL BALANCE: $ 3,645.50 SEWER UTILITY MMA BALANCE: $ 49,577.19 SEWER UTILITY CD’S: $135,155.14 Betty reminded those present the Town’s Annual meeting will be held Tuesday, April 24th at 7:30p.m. The Town is hosting the Racine County Town’s Association meeting Wednesday, May 2nd. Lift Station design approval for Fox River Prairie Subdivision: Brandon Foss of Crispell-Snyder. Brandon explained this design recently received approval from Western Racine County Sewerage District (WRCSD). Design parameters include a 4” force main discharging to the west under Highway 36. The lift station will utilize two submersible pumps which accommodate a 100 gallon per minute maximum flow. This design is upgradeable to 260 gallons per minute by upsizing the motor. Traveling under Hwy 36 will be 4”, 8” and 12” pipes encased in a single 36” pipe for connection to the sewer treatment plant. The 8” and 12” pipes will be blocked off for future use. The 4” pipe will be utilized immediately. The lift station will be situated on a 30 x 17’ outlot of Fox River Prairie. The utility building will be situated three feet off both west and east lot lines. There may be a zoning variance required for this. WRCSD would like a meter installed at the station which utilizes radios signals to send meter readings to their plant. Their proposal suggests the Town pay for the transmitter and the Town’s “portion” of the receiver. Cost of this equipment will be in the $8-$10,000 range. Details are still being worked out on this arrangement. WRCSD has requested keyed access to the lift station. No objections were voiced to this. Gary moved, 2nd by Nancy to go forward with the bidding process of this design with a bid opening date of May 9th. Motion carried. Parkview Sand & Gravel Permit Application: Attorney Robert Wilkins. Partner/owner Pete Loppnow passed away last year. Current owners have been attempting to sell the pit… so far with no success. Terms of the renewal were reviewed as specified in the document prepared by Atty. Phenicie. Wayne moved, 2nd by Nancy to approve the renewal permit. Motion carried. Land Division by CSM, Parcel #014-03-19-08-016-000 Oak Knoll Road (10.45 acres), creating two parcels out of one: Jeff Erickson, Bear Realty, for Keith & Terry Tridle. Jeff confirmed each lot supports mound septic systems. A letter was presented from the Town engineer indicating no concerns with the division. The Plan Commission recommended approval at its April 2nd meeting. Gary moved, 2nd by Nancy to approve the CSM creating two parcels out of one. Motion carried. Conditional Use Permit: Construction of 180’ Self Supporting Lattice Tower and a 9’ by 13 ‘ equipment shelter in a 50 x 50’ leased area, 35308 Fairview Street, Honey Creek, 014-03-19-06-006-020: Primeco Personal Communications Ltd. D/B/A Verizon Wireless: Jim Kopeny. Mike Bienich appeared in lieu of Jim Kopeny. Mike explained the Fairview Street location has come before the Plan Commission twice with no success. Verizon investigated the Payne & Dolan gravel pit location, but placement of a tower there does not meet their coverage needs. Landowner Bill Gendrich has indicated a willingness to locate the tower on his farmland- this site is being investigated. Mike requested the Board table the Fairview Street location until such time as Verizon determines placement on Bill Gendrich’s land is feasible. The newly proposed location will be west of the railroad tracks, 1500+ feet off the road. Wayne relayed an objection to any site which causes hardship for American Champion Aircraft, as that business has been in the Town for many years and their operation needs take precedence. Mike explained Verizon always tries to co-locate on existing towers before constructing new, as approvals are easier and it is a cheaper process. Unfortunately there are no towers available which allow them to complete their coverage grid. One of their license requirements is to provide coverage. The Gendrich site looks favorable for accomplishing their goal. They will seek F.A.A. approval on the proposed new site. Gary moved, 2nd by Nancy to table the Fairview Street location for 30 days, or until the next Town Board meeting. Motion carried. Conditional Use Permit: 28505 Washington Avenue, 014-03-19-01-009-050, parking of one semi-truck and trailer: Jay Hoppe. Jay explained he will be renovating a pole building on his property in the future so as to park his truck inside. Until then, he wishes to park his truck out of site of Hwy. 20 behind one of his outbuildings. Gary moved, 2nd by Wayne to indicate no objections to approval of the conditional use permit to Racine County. Motion carried. 2001 Street Project Bid Award: Rowntree Road. Project specifications include resurfacing Rowntree Road. Bids came in as follows: Cicchini Asphalt Paving, Inc.: $129,633.00; Payne & Dolan, Inc.: $98,285.65; Paving Mix and Construction: $120,250.00. The Town engineer recommends awarding Payne & Dolan the contract. Gary moved, 2nd by Nancy to accept Payne & Dolan’s low bid of $98,285.65. Motion carried. 2001 Seal Coat Project Bid Specifications: Country Aire Estates. A letter drafted by the clerk was presented to Board members for consideration. The letter explains the seal coat process and requests a response from residents living on affected streets as to whether they wish to have seal coat applied again this year. Board members agreed it would be a good vehicle to inform residents of what to expect and give them an opportunity to make the decision. Gary moved, 2nd by Wayne to send letters to affected property owners requesting direction on applying a new seal coat this year. Motion carried. Responses received by the next Board meeting will determine whether the project is put out for bids. Ordinance #1-2001 amending Chapter XIX- Sewerage Systems of the Code of Ordinances of the Town of Rochester (increasing sewer hook up fees from $1,500 to $2,000). Wayne moved, 2nd by Gary to approve the amendment. Motion carried. Junk Car Complaints: Honey Lake. In response to a complaint, Wayne investigated the presence of a large number of junk vehicles in the Honey Lake area. Wayne proposed the Constable be instructed to put together a list of names and addresses of people with junk cars on their property. A letter from the Town, delivered by the Constable, should be drafted prescribing a particular number of days for removal of the offending vehicle. Non-compliance by letter recipients will cause follow-up prosecution in circuit court for an order of abatement under Chapter 9 “Dumping and Storage of Rubbish, Junked Automobiles and Junked Equipment”. Board consensus was this was appropriate action. The Constable should be directed to contact Wayne for details on locations. Tree Overgrowth in Right of Way: Clover Lane and N. River Road. Wayne investigated this in response to complaints from last year. There are three or four Evergreens growing on the property so large that drivers cannot see towards the right when pulling onto N. River Road. Consensus was a letter should be sent to the property owner citing Chapter 6.11 Public Nuisance subsections (a.) and (d.) with direction that the trees be trimmed within 15 days. If the property owner needs help accomplishing this, it was suggested the Roadman be offered for assistance. Appointment to Highway 36 Corridor Design Committee. Gary moved, 2nd by Wayne to appoint Kenneth Dahlstrom as the Town’s representative to this committee. Motion carried. Operator’s License Applications: Kathleen Farber, Kim M. Brown and Michelle Fons. Health certificates and Responsible Beverage Training course completion certificates are on file. Wayne moved, 2nd by Gary to approve the licenses. Motion carried. Board of Review member appointment. As the Town clerk’s position is appointed, an alternate member must be appointed to serve on the Board of Review. Gary moved, 2nd by Nancy to appoint Don Eckert as the alternate based on his willingness to serve in the position. Motion carried. A Board of Review date and time of June 2, 2001at 9:00 a.m. is to be placed on May’s agenda for official action. Public Comment: Wayne Schrader questioned why Del Monte Drive in Honey Lake never got paved when the rest of the roads did. A property owner on the street has been negotiating with the Honey Lake District to have this done, with no success. Gary indicated from memory that the street was not done because of the number of trees on the street… and a problem with the paver fitting. There may also have been an issue with funds running out. Gary Beck indicated he observed the Berry Farms garbage being picked up on Friday, and had a concern whether they were being picked up on the Town’s bill. Clerk is to check on Dover’s collection day to see if it coincides with ours. If not, Superior Services should be informed the Berry Farm is not located in the Town of Rochester. Gary moved, 2nd by Nancy to adjourn at 10:05 p.m. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Betty J.
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