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December 4, 2007 Special Board Meeting Minutes December 12, 2007 Regular Board Meeting Minutes DECEMBER 4, 2007 Special Joint Village and Town Board Meeting 6:30 p.m.
Meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m., with Gary Beck and Mike Weinkauf present from the Town Board; and Chris Denman, Dean Stapleton, Russ Kumbier, Jim Henning, Mark Tamblyn and Dave Pattengale present from the Village Board. Village Trustee Bill Weidert and Town Supervisor Paul Beere were absent. Betty Novy, Clerk-Treasurer (Town and Village), was also present.
Review and provide updates, if necessary, to:
for inclusion in the Racine County Multi-Jurisdictional Comprehensive Plan: 2035; Dave Schilling, Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission
Dave Schilling addressed the Board regarding necessary updates to “A Land Use Plan for the Town and Village of Rochester: 2020” for inclusion in the Racine County Comprehensive Plan.
The land use plan map was reviewed for necessary updates. There was discussion on density requirements for non-sewered areas. Dave stated allowable densities are up to each municipality to decide. There is a range throughout the County. The question tonight was whether areas are properly designated on the Rochester map. Gary Beck moved, 2nd by Jim Henning to endorse the map in the current version of the Land Use Plan for the Comprehensive Plan. Motion carried.
Dave presented a report showing Town and Village plan objectives, existing and proposed, as compared to proposed Racine County comprehensive goals. Dave explained some elements are missing from the Rochester plan that are required for the comprehensive plan. General objectives were written to address those shortcomings. Consensus of both Town and Village Boards was to move forward with the proposed objectives as written.
Data relating to population, households and employment was reviewed. Proposed numbers were accepted with the exception of the projected change in households from 2000 to 2035. Numbers were adjusted to 150 for the Village of Rochester; and 500 for the Town of Rochester.
Data relating to the existing mix of housing types by community in Racine County was reviewed. It was noted the Town is currently 7.7% multi-family; and the Village is 32.9% multi-family. Dave explained some communities are pro-active in setting goals for different types of housing; others simply choose to let the market dictate housing needs. Consensus of the Boards was to take the latter stance.
Transportation plans pertaining to Town and Village were reviewed. The regional plan contained a recommendation that County Highway W (CTH W) be turned over to local municipalities. It was noted Rochester did not want to take on the burden of CTH W maintenance as it is a highly traveled road that runs through several municipalities. This concern is to be identified in the plan.
Dave indicated a goal of Spring 2009 for final
adoption of the plan by all Racine County municipalities. It will
then be up to each municipality to update zoning and land division ordinances to
reflect the adopted plan. He will utilize the information gained at this
meeting to update Rochester’s portion of the plan. Implementation of Consolidation Statute 66.0229(2)
Novy reported implementation of the statute requires that Town and Village Boards pass a consolidation ordinance by 2/3 vote to fix the terms of consolidation. After the ordinance is passed, a referendum election is required. If the referendum passes by majority vote in each municipality, consolidation will take effect.
Timing for the referendum was discussed. Consensus of both Boards was to delay the referendum until Fall of 2008 to allow outstanding boundary agreements with Village of Waterford and City of Burlington to be finalized. Summer time informational meetings are to be held before the referendum.
The previous consolidation ordinance, passed in 2002, was reviewed for updates. The following items were identified for revision:
Composition of the Interim Board that will serve if the referendum passes: The interim Board is to be composed of seven original Village Board members, three original Town Board members and five residents appointed from the area that is now the Town. At the Spring Election, a seven member Village Board is to be elected from the population at large.
Chairperson of the Interim Board. The interim Joint Board is to be co-chaired by the Town Chairman and Village President
No other items were identified for revision.
Novy is to direct the attorney to update the ordinance and to invite him to a special meeting on Wednesday, January 9th at 6:30 p.m. to further discuss the ordinance and process.
Gary Beck moved, 2nd by Russ Kumbier to adjourn the meeting at 8:20 p.m. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Betty J. Novy, CMC Clerk-Treasurer
DECEMBER 12, 2007 REGULAR BOARD MEETING 7:00 p.m.
Meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. with Gary Beck, Paul Beere and Mike Weinkauf present.
Betty Novy, Clerk-Treasurer; John Tierney, Engineer; and Christopher Birkett, Public Works Supervisor; were also present.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Mike moved, 2nd by Paul to approve minutes of the November 12 & 20, 2007 meetings. Motion carried.
Paul moved, 2nd by Gary to approve December disbursements as follows. Motion carried.
Town General Fund Disbursements:
Rochester Sewer Utility District #1 Disbursements:
Treasurer’s Report. Betty read the report as follows:
Betty reported on sewer utility revenues vs. expenditures for 2007. The utility should break even this year. She will work with the engineer to determine a value for mechanical replacement of lift station pumps. This will be used to begin a replacement fund in 2008. Betty also reported on compliance issues with Rochester Automotive. They were given a one year deadline to comply with building code requirements as part of their conditional use permit. The building inspector reported two outstanding items for which the owner requested a 60-day extension. Mike moved, 2nd by Paul to allow a 60-day extension for Rochester Automotive to comply. Motion carried. Betty also reported the 2006 Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission Annual Report is available for review at the municipal office.
Sheriff’s Department. A written report was submitted showing the following statistics for November: zero accidents; two speeding citations, four traffic citations, eighteen parking citations and ten warnings were issued. Complaint statistics were as follows: twenty-four complaints originated through calls directly to the Sheriff’s Department; Deputy Prochaska assisted with twelve additional complaints, originated twenty-one on his own and performed follow up on four. He reported sixteen work days, 138.75 hours and 1,420 miles driven. Three foot patrols were conducted.
Deputy Prochaska reported speed enforcement as down. Speeds are back to normal in the Highway 36 construction zones. Snow removal seems to be going well. Gary Beck inquired about snowmobile complaints. There have been none to date. There have been no further gang activity issues in Honey Lake. However, residents in the subdivision have complained about a semi truck that someone is parking at their residence. Because these are private roads, the issue was referred to the Honey Lake District. There has been one noise complaint from the Honey Lake Inn. The complaint was filed at 9:30 p.m. on a weekend evening.
Public Works Department. Christopher Birkett’s written report was reviewed as follows:
Chris reported a complaint from one of the residents on Fox Grove Drive regarding drainage. The resident asked that planned drainage improvements be extended to his property. John Tierney also noted several culvert issues on Fox Grove. Chris may organize a site visit in Spring before finalizing drainage improvement plans.
Engineering Report. John Tierney’s report was reviewed as follows:
Application for Class “B” Liquor, Probationary
Cabaret & Cigarette Licenses: Premises: Honey Lake Inn, 35415 Academy Road
Betty reported the sale of 35415 Academy Road to WBRS Enterprises on November 20, 2007. Via a handwritten agreement presented by the current owner, the previous owners are managing the bar with the same bartenders, etc., until such time as a new license is issued. Background checks performed on partners of the applicant LLC came back clean with one exception. Jeff Schloemer’s criminal background offered concern regarding statutes that prohibit issuance of a license to an applicant considered to be a habitual law offender. Deputy Prochaska reported convictions in 2002, 2004 and 2005 for disorderly conduct. Police reports indicate alcohol use as a contributing factor in a number of incidents. Gary Beck moved, 2nd by Paul Beere to deny the applications for Class “B” Liquor, Probationary Cabaret and Cigarette Licenses for WBRS Enterprises due to the criminal record of Jeff Schloemer. Motion carried.
Contract for Recurring Engineering Services: Baxter-Woodman Engineering
John Tierney reported the contract will be submitted for legal review in time for January’s meeting.
Rochester Land Use Plan Density Issues: Mike Weinkauf
Mike moved, 2nd by Gary to direct the Town attorney to amend the land division ordinance to allow three acre density for areas that now have five acre density in the Land Use Plan. Motion carried.
Resolution #11-2007 designating First Banking Center as an authorized depository for Town of Rochester funds
Betty reported the need to update the depository resolution and signatures. Gary moved, 2nd by Paul to adopt Resolution #11-2007. Motion carried.
Resolution #12-2007 establishing 2007 tax levies
Mike moved, 2nd by Paul to adopt Resolution #12-2007. Motion carried.
2008 – 2010 Plan Commission Appointments (to succeed the three year terms of Maureen Eckert and Brian Wanasek)
Gary re-appointed Maureen Eckert and Brian Wanasek to three year terms subject to their acceptance. Mike reported on a recent discussion by the Plan Commission in regards to their powers and duties. He requested that Gary explain the function of the Plan Commission to its members, making the point that they are an advisory commission to the Board.
Appointment of 2008 – 2009 Election Officials
Gary moved, 2nd by Mike to approve appointment of Colleen Holder, Joyce Schrader, Jane Babik, Edna Dobson, Maureen Eckert, Margaret Schmidt, Mildred Welke, Lucille Hardie, Wayne Schrader, Richard Gay, Pamela Schweitzer and Mary Janacky as 2008-2009 Election Officials. Motion carried.
Period for Public Comment. There was none.
Mike moved, 2nd by Paul to adjourn at 8:15 p.m. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Betty J. Novy, CMC Clerk-Treasurer
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