TOWN OF ROCHESTER
Racine County, Wisconsin
Municipal Office Phone:  (262) 534-5742;  Facsimile:  (262) 534-4084
Mailing Address:  203 W. Main Street, P.O. Box 352, Rochester, WI  53167

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February 12, 2001                       REGULAR BOARD MEETING                                   7:30 P.M.

Meeting was called to order with Gary Beck, Wayne Schrader, and Nancy Klemko.  Colleen Holder, Treasurer, and Betty Novy, Clerk, were also present. 

Wayne moved, 2nd by Nancy to approve minutes of the January 15th regular meeting of the Board.  Motion carried.

Nancy moved, 2nd by Gary to approve February disbursements.  Motion carried.

Department reports:
Colleen read the Treasurer’s report as follows:

 Town General Fund Balance:                              $ 94,138.23

 Town Money Market Balance:                             $953,005.50  (Interest on tax collections:  $4,244.38)

 Park and Recreation Balance:                             $ 15,387.19

 Honey Lake Fund Balance:                                 $ 13,689.04

 Town Road Fund Balance:                                  $137,538.35

 Sewer Utility General Balance                             $ 17,549.33

 Sewer Utility MMA Balance                                $ 49,194.19

 Sewer Utility CD's                                              $135,104.72

Betty made the following Clerk’s report: 
Federal Disaster funds are available for a portion of December's snowplowing charges.  An application will be filed.  Rick Reesman has asked to be on the March agenda regarding Westwood Drive extension.  Gary Chart, Town Roadman, has recommended reducing the speed limit on N. River Road between Rochester and Waterford to 25 m.p.h.  The Board directed the clerk to check on procedural requirements to accomplish this.  Board members were reminded of the Towns Association District meeting in March.

 Agenda

Verizon Wireless, Site Plan Review, to co-locate cellular telephone antennas on existing 190 foot tall tower and construct a 12 x 20' equipment shelter (28622 Rowntree Road).  Jamie Wendall appeared representing Verizon.  An explanation of improved coverage areas was made.  Board members had no concerns regarding the co-location.  Gary moved, 2nd by Wayne to approve the site plan.  Motion carried.

TDS Telecom, Site Plan Review, to install a 12 x 14' cement pad and telephone utility equipment on 25 x 25' easement (35207 Washington Avenue).  Ralph Collison appeared representing TDS.  The cabinet they intend to install will increase quality and quantity of phone service within a 2.5 to 3 mile radius.  The installation site is just west of the railroad tracks on Hwy. D.  Landscape arrangements will be made with the owner of adjacent property to shield site of the cabinet.  Nancy moved, 2nd by Wayne to approve the site plan.  Motion carried.

JD Trucking and Landscape (Jim Dignin):
2001 - 2004 Snow Removal proposal.  Jim proposed a bid price of $52.20 per man hour and a salt/sand rate of $52.00 per ton.  He approached the Board now so there would be time to publish for bids should they decide to change snowplow providers next year.   Gary and Nancy expressed satisfaction with the service currently received by Racine County Public Works.  Board consensus was to stay with Racine County for this year.  Jim was encouraged to approach the Board again in 2002.

Tree & Stump Removal, Oak Knoll Road.  Jim reported stumps and trees need to be cut back from the road right of way on Oak Knoll Road.  He went out to mark stumps for removal, but found they are too numerous to individually mark.  He suggests soliciting bids on clearing the entire right of way.  Board consensus was to solicit bids from several tree removal services, including T&T, Wright Tree Service and Carl Weiss.  Jim will accompany anyone interested to show them what needs to be done.  Jim indicated approximately 1-2 days of work for any removal service to do the job.

Resolution 3-2001 "Organization Safe Deposit Resolution" changing signatures on Safe Deposit Box.  The Bank notified the clerk that Maureen's signature was still on the card.  Gary moved, 2nd by Wayne to approve the resolution updating signatures.  Motion carried.

Request to use Case Eagle Park baseball diamonds for Waterford High School's home field March 12 - June 6.  Wayne moved, 2nd by Nancy to approve use contingent on submittal of a $300 rental fee to cover associated costs.  Motion carried.

Kennel Application:  Tony & Janet Helland, 1521 Heritage Road.  Wayne moved, 2nd by Gary to approve the renewal based on five dogs.  Motion carried.

Joint Powers Agreement - 911 services.  Nancy moved, 2nd by Wayne to renew the agreement authorizing Rochester’s emergency vehicles to operate outside the boundaries of their normal jurisdiction when dispatched by Racine County's 911 system.  Motion carried.

Computer Purchase Options.  Based on specifications of a 1.0-1.4 GHZ Processor, 512 MB of RAM, a 40 GB Hard Drive, a CD Recordable Drive, 17" Monitor and 56K Modem, the following quotes were obtained: Gateway Computers- $2,759; Dell Computers- $3,435; Milwaukee PC- $2,330.  Another option presented was to have James Novy construct a computer with the same components and upgrade Colleen's computer to a 400 MHZ processor with 64 MB of RAM for a total of $2,153.  Nancy moved, 2nd by Wayne to have James Novy do the upgrades.  Motion carried.

The Treasurer referred $3,885.79 of delinquent Personal Property Taxes over to the Clerk for collection.

Period for Public Comment
A resident appeared before the Board offering protest to installation of a cell tower in Honey Creek. A public hearing notice was sent to him by Racine County.  Gary informed him the issue has not come before the Board yet.  The resident should watch posted agendas.  The issue will have to come before the Town Board for final approval.

Nancy moved, 2nd by Wayne to adjourn at 9:00 p.m.  Motion carried.
 

Respectfully submitted,

Betty Novy, Clerk

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Town of Rochester                                                                                                                               2-2001 (1)

February 12, 2001                          SEWER UTILITY BOARD MEETING                          9:00 P.M.

 

 

 

Meeting was called to order at 9:00 p.m. with Gary Beck, Wayne Schrader, and Nancy Klemko.  Colleen Holder, Treasurer, and Betty Novy, Clerk, were also present.

 

Review of Sewer Hook Up Fees.  Fees of neighboring municipalities were compared.  Nancy moved, 2nd by Gary to increase the fee from $1,500.00 to $2,000.00.  Motion carried. 

 

An ordinance change will have to be drafted by the attorney.

 

Gary moved, 2nd by Wayne to adjourn at 9:15 p.m.  Motion carried.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

Betty J. Novy

Clerk