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February 9, 2004 REGULAR BOARD MEETING 7:30 p.m.
Meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. with Gary Beck, Paul Beere and Mike Weinkauf present.
Gary Chart, Public Works Supervisor, Colleen Holder, Treasurer, and Betty Novy, Clerk, were also present.
Mike moved, 2nd by Paul to approve minutes of the January 12, 2004 meeting as printed. Motion carried.
Mike moved, 2nd by Gary to approve February disbursements as follows. Motion carried.
General Fund Disbursements:
Sewer Utility Disbursements:
Public Works Report: Gary Chart reported “No Parking” sign installations on Evergreen Drive have been delayed due to snow and frozen ground. They will be installed as soon as possible.
Treasurer’s report: Colleen Holder reported balances as follows:
Sheriff’s Department. Sergeant Kacmarcik reported the following statistics for January: five accidents; twelve speeding citations, twelve traffic citations and twenty-four warnings were issued. Complaint statistics were as follows: nineteen complaints originated through calls directly to the Sheriff’s Department; Deputy Prochaska assisted with eighteen additional complaints, performed follow up on eight and originated sixteen on his own. Six foot patrols were conducted. Sergeant Kacmarcik indicated several complaints were received about snowmobilers on Academy Road going onto private property.
Deputy Prochaska reported on a conversation with Wayne Ball (member of the local snowmobiling club). A portion of a previously established snowmobile trail has been closed. This has caused snowmobile traffic to use road right of way on Academy to get to a connecting part of the trail to the west. Several residents have complained; one reported almost getting run over in his driveway. Deputy Prochaska marked the right of way line on one of the properties to create a more visual reference for snowmobilers, however tracks indicate snowmobiles are still going on private property. Because of the sporadic times snowmobiles travel down the road, it is hard to witness any particular one going onto private property. However, any future observed violations will be ticketed under the Town’s trespassing ordinance.
A sample Bicycle registration form and an article for inclusion in the March newsletter was presented to Board members. Response to the article will determine whether a bicycle registration program is pursued. Gary Chart questioned the legality of two cars which continually park on Oak Knoll Road with their rear bumpers less than a foot off the paved surface of the road. He expressed concern over traffic hitting the vehicles and the hazard they present to snowplows. Deputy Prochaska will stop at the property and ask the residents not to park there during winter months. There was further discussion on discontinuance of the snowmobile trail. Mike reported his conversation with Wayne Ball indicated a trail would split off of Academy Road before getting to the problem area, run through the DNR land in that area, continue behind the Racine County Public Works garage through a couple of private properties and then exit onto Maple Lane where another trail begins. However, Mike noted the conversation took place last Fall. Deputy Prochaska indicated this trail did not materialize. Some concern was expressed about a gate on Racine County Public Works property. Deputy Prochaska was asked to check periodically to make sure it is closed.
Tree Removal: 2502 N. River Road
Resident Dan Steffens, 2502 N. River Road, called the Clerk’s office reporting a large dead tree in front of his property that is in need of removal. Gary Chart verified the tree is in the road right of way and should be removed. Two proposals were received for removal, one from T & T Tree Service for $500.00 and one from Complete Tree Service for $625.00. Mike moved, 2nd by Paul to accept the proposal from T & T Tree Service for $500.00 to remove the tree. Motion carried.
Road project completion options: N. Honey Lake Road
Correspondence was read from the Town attorney regarding a request for additional compensation from Payne and Dolan to finish the Honey Lake Road project because of delay caused by utility companies. After review of the construction contract, the attorney concluded the Town is not responsible for additional costs because it was not the cause of delay. Consensus of the Board was to send a letter to Payne and Dolan denying their request for additional compensation. If Payne and Dolan will not observe the terms of the contract, re-bidding the project should be considered.
Ordinance #1-2004 revising Kennel License Requirements
Gary moved, 2nd by Paul to adopt Ordinance #1-2004. Motion carried.
Confirmation of Land Use Plan Committee Appointments
It was reported that Lloyd Frye and Chris Johnson confirmed their willingness to serve on the committee. All other appointments were confirmed by people present during last month’s meeting. Final appointments to the committee were made as follows: Lloyd Frye, Chairman (citizen at large), Chuck Haubrich (citizen at large), Patricia Hurley (citizen at large), Mike Weinkauf (Board Member), Bob Willard (Plan Commissioner) and Chris Johnson (Plan Commissioner).
Course enrollment for Ken Dahlstrom in “Certificate of Education in Planning and Zoning”
Gary moved, 2nd by Paul to approve the application and payment of the enrollment fee for Ken to take the course. Motion carried.
Lease options: copier for Town office
The Clerk presented lease proposals from Gordon Flesch, Office Copying Equipment, James Office Equipment and Xerox along with recommendation that the Town contract with Office Copying Equipment for a 36 month lease of a Sharp AR-M205 digital copier due to comparable costs and features. Mike moved, 2nd by Gary to enter into a lease agreement with Office Copying Equipment for the Sharp digital copier. Motion carried.
Letter of Agreement: Tri-County Public Health Consortium of Southeastern Wisconsin
Mike moved, 2nd by Gary to approve signing the letter extending the agreement which qualifies the three county health departments for bio-terrorism readiness funding. Motion carried.
Application for
Operator’s Licenses: Cheryl L. Remer; Leah Parson
The Clerk reported both applicants have clean background checks and provided Responsible Beverage Server’s Course Completion certificates. Paul moved, 2nd by Gary to approve both licenses. Motion carried.
Period for Public Comment: Mike Weinkauf requested an update on the Fox River Prairie lift station easement and whether a plan had been established addressing Paul Hollander’s concerns about grading between his home and the lift station. The clerk was directed to have the engineer update the Board on the situation.
Paul moved, 2nd by Mike to adjourn the meeting at 8:50 p.m. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted:
Betty J. Novy Clerk |