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October 8, 2001 SPECIAL BOARD MEETING 6:30 p.m. Meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. with Board members Gary Beck, Wayne Schrader, and Nancy Klemko present. William Phenicie, Town Attorney, and Betty Novy, Clerk, were also present. Wayne moved, 2nd by Nancy to adjourn to closed session to discuss personnel manners as allowed by §19.85(1)(b) and to discuss pending litigation as allowed by §19.85(1)(g). Motion carried. Gary moved, 2nd by Wayne to reconvene to open session at 7:00 p.m. Motion carried. Nancy moved, 2nd by Wayne to adjourn at 7:00 p.m. Motion carried. Submitted by: Betty J.
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2001 Meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. with Board members Gary Beck, Wayne Schrader and Nancy Klemko present. Jim Schilling, Town Engineer, William Phenicie, Town Attorney, and Betty Novy, Town Clerk, were also present. Jim reported on videotape of the Garstecki (2602 N. River Road) sewer lateral. No stones or obstruction were noted; only a slight grease build up. There is also a slight dip in the lateral, but nothing unusual. Betty reported results of polling other sewer utilities in the area. All other utilities indicated repair to laterals fall under homeowner responsibility. Attorney Phenicie concurs with this statement indicating charges billed to customers are incurred for the right to discharge sewage into the system- not for maintenance of their laterals. Laterals are the homeowner’s responsibility as it lies on their property and any problems with it are unique to the property. The only sewage fed into the line is the homeowners. When questioned on the portion of lateral lying under road right of way, he further indicates it could be argued the Town offers an easement across road right of way for homeowner access to the sewer mains. Gary moved, 2nd by Nancy to respond to John Garstecki’s letter of August 29, 2001 communicating Town Engineer analysis of his sewer lateral tape and also explaining policy in regards to lateral repairs being homeowner responsibility. Motion carried. Nancy moved, 2nd by Wayne to adjourn at 7:15 p.m. Motion carried. Submitted by: Betty J.
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Meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. with Board members Gary Beck, Wayne Schrader and Nancy Klemko present. Betty Novy, Clerk, was also present. Wayne moved, 2nd by Nancy to approve minutes of the September 10th and September 24th meetings as printed. Motion carried. Wayne moved, 2nd by Gary to approve October disbursements with addition of a check for $42.00 to “Cedar Shack” for flowers ordered on behalf of the Town for Marie Chart’s funeral. Motion carried. The Treasurer’s report was delayed to the end of the meeting as the Treasurer was not yet present. The Clerk reported that judgement has been filed against Kurt Doerr for non-payment of 2000 Personal Property Taxes. Mr. Doerr left a phone message stating he is no longer in business and objects to the tax. Clerk is to discuss the 2001 assessment with the Town Assessor. Developer’s Agreement: Fox River Prairie Subdivision. By consensus, this item was tabled as no one appeared on behalf of the developer. Conditional Use Application; N7254 Honey Creek Road: to construct a wireless telecommunications service facility consisting of a 180’ tall lattice tower with an 11 x 24’ support structure to be located within a 50’ x 50’ leased area: Mike Bienich, Site Acquisition Consultants for William and Loretta Gendrich (Parcel #03-19-06-006-002- 41.52 acres). This item was tabled per Site Acquisition Consultant’s written request. Oaks & Jung Gravel Pit Agreement: Tom Jung. This item was tabled as Tom Jung was not yet present. J.D. Trucking & Landscape: 2001-2002 Snowplowing proposal. Gary reported information he received on Village of Rochester satisfaction with J.D.’s snowplowing performance last year. He indicates a willingness to contract with J.D. for this snowplowing season. Gary moved, 2nd by Wayne to table the item for discussion at the Boards special meeting. Motion carried. Clerk is to find out whether it is necessary to publish for bids. J.D. Trucking & Landscape: proposal for sod installation around asphalt pad at Case/Eagle Park. Gary moved, 2nd by Nancy to approve the proposal for $800.00. Motion carried. Charles Haubrich, Ken Dahlstrom and Bob Willard: Discussion of Cluster Subdivision Ordinance. Plan Commission and CETSEAL (Community Effort To Save Environmental and Agricultural Land) members report being frustrated by the current land division ordinance. They feel it does not give enough power to control development or preserve environmental corridor as outlined in the Land Use Plan. They suggested creation of a cluster subdivision ordinance based on a State model they have obtained. They requested Town Board approval to form a committee to work on creating an ordinance. Consensus of the Board was to form this committee preferably with representation from:
A suggestion was made to limit participation to eight members. An idea was expressed that the group meet twice a month for a couple of hours at a time. The goal would be to have an ordinance ready for implementation by next Spring. Gary requested the group report back next month as to composition and those willing to serve on the committee. Final Asphalt Surface Requirements: 2nd Phase Camelback Farms. Reporting back from last month’s meeting, the clerk clarified the “80% developed” requirement is outlined in the Developer’s Agreement as meaning construction of buildings on 80% of the lots. Pat and Buzz Hurley indicated several roads have already been accepted by the Town. No one is sure whether this statement is accurate. Clerk is to check past Board minutes to verify if and which roads were formally accepted by the Town Board. Appointment of Town Clerk. Gary moved, 2nd by Nancy to appoint Betty Novy to a three year term as Town Clerk or until such time as consolidation with the Village of Rochester occurs or clearly will not occur, whichever is shorter. Motion carried. Appointment of Town Treasurer. Gary moved, 2nd by Wayne to reappoint Colleen M. Holder as Town Treasurer for three years. Motion carried. Law Enforcement Contract. A revised proposal was presented showing an amount of $19,504.43 providing 61 eight-hour shifts or 488 hours of patrol. Consensus of the Board was to include this amount as an option to the 2002 Budget at the budget hearing this year. Clerk is to send a letter to Captain Greer informing him of this consideration. Budget Amendment Resolutions: 1-2001 providing for debt to finance $52,000 of ambulance purchase. Gary moved, 2nd by Wayne to approve. Motion carried. 2-2001 increasing income from Cable T.V. Franchise Fees to offset purchase of new portable radio for use by the Town Constable. Wayne moved, 2nd by Nancy to approve. Motion carried. 3-2001 increasing income from T.R.I.P. Funding Grant and existing Road Fund Balance to offset increased expenditures to Town Road Repairs. Gary moved, 2nd by Nancy to approve. Motion carried. 4-2001 increasing income from Sale of Property and decreasing budgeted auditor costs to offset increased expenditures in insurance and general building repairs. Nancy moved, 2nd by Wayne to approve. Motion carried. 5-2001 increasing income from general fund interest to offset increased expenditures in ball diamond maintenance costs. Wayne moved, 2nd by Gary to approve. Motion carried. Municipal Hall Rental policy. Improvements to the hall and a recent party have given cause to consider increasing the $25.00 security deposit. Discussion led to consensus of a preference that rentals be limited to residents only and the security deposit be increased to $150-$200. Pat Hurley suggested implementation of a checklist for renters which deducts certain amounts of money for any clean up tasks not completed. Clerk is to report Town recommendations to the Village Board and report back next month for action on this item. Wisconsin Department of Transportation Road Rating Requirements. Beginning this year, the Town must rate all their roads and provide a listing to the D.O.T. by December 15, 2001. The clerk questioned who the Board would like to rate the roads. Nancy moved, 2nd by Wayne to have the Town engineer do this. Motion carried. Burning Ordinance issues. The Clerk reported complaint of a resident stockpiling yard waste and other materials close to a neighbors garage and concerns the neighbor had regarding the burning hazard. In the past, this neighbor has left fires burning into the night unattended. He has fears of property damage. The complaintant indicates Racine County referred him to the Town for a local burning ordinance to address his concerns. Upon reviewing Town ordinances, the Clerk found nothing prohibiting such actions. Board consensus was to have the Clerk double check County ordinances. If none address this, then refer the matter to the Town Attorney as to whether a local ordinance is necessary or recommended to address this issue. Set date for Budget meetings. A date of Monday, October 22, 2001 at 7:00 p.m. was set for the Town Board to begin preparation of the 2002 budget. A letter of resignation from the Plan Commission Chairperson, Don Eckert, was read. Gary moved, 2nd by Nancy to accept the resignation with regret. Motion carried. Clerk is to send a letter to Don thanking him for his time and effort. Colleen read the Treasurer’s report as follows: Town General Fund Balance: $ 15,979.73 Town Money Market Balance: $173,599.70 Park and Recreation Balance: $ 22,340.11 Honey Lake Fund Balance: $ 14,052.10 Town Road Fund Balance: $ 40,243.99 Sewer Utility General Balance $ 7,471.10 Sewer Utility MMA Balance $ 41,910.68 Sewer Utility CD’s $138,873.73 Period for Public Comment. There was none. Gary moved, 2nd by Wayne to adjourn at 9:25 p.m. Motion carried. Submitted by: Betty J.
Novy October 22, 2001 SPECIAL BOARD MEETING 7:00 p.m. Meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. with Board members Gary Beck, Wayne Schrader and Nancy Klemko present. Betty Novy, Clerk, and Colleen Holder, Treasurer, were also present. Petition for rezoning from R-2 to P-1 and Conditional Use Permit: Rochester Cemetery Co. (Parcel #03-19-03-031-000). Gary Schrader attended representing the cemetery company. He explained the proposed addition to the Cemetery plat is being held up due to incorrect zoning on the parcel. Racine County has requested Town input before public hearings are held on the matter. Nancy moved, 2nd by Wayne to approve rezoning the Rochester Cemetery parcel from R-2 (Suburban Residential District- unsewered) to P-1 (Institutional Park District) with no additional conditional use restrictions other than those imposed by Racine County Planning and Zoning. Motion carried. J.D. Trucking & Landscape: 2001-2002 Snowplowing Proposal. Legal counsel from the Town Attorney was reviewed indicating award of service contracts are not subject to legal publication requirements. Gary moved, 2nd by Nancy to accept J.D. Trucking & Landscape’s proposal for snow removal November 1, 2001 to Spring 2004 at $52.20 per hour for labor and equipment; with a salt/sand mixture application rate of $52.00 per ton. Motion carried. 2002 Budget Preparations. Revenues and expenditures were gone over line by line. A proposed budget was prepared for presentation at the November budget hearing with a $341,484.31 levy amount, resulting in a $2.35 mill rate. An option shall be shown on the budget for contracting with Racine County Sheriff’s Department for a full-time law enforcement officer. Cost of the option should be displayed as additional cost per $100,000 of assessed value. Gary moved, 2nd by Nancy to adjourn at 9:30 p.m. Motion carried. Submitted by:
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