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January 12, 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, and Betty Novy, Clerk, were also present. Colleen Holder, Treasurer, was absent.
Mike moved, 2nd by Paul to approve minutes of the December 8, 2003 meeting as printed. Motion carried.
Mike moved, 2nd by Paul to approve January disbursements as follows. Motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report: The report was delayed until such time as the Treasurer arrived.
Public Works Report: Gary Chart reported Onyx Waste had missed recycling pick up on several roads. The Clerk is to send Onyx a letter informing them of the missed pick ups and requesting an improvement to service.
Sheriff’s Department. Sergeant Kacmarcik reported the following statistics for December: three accidents; four speeding citations, fifteen traffic citations and thirty-two warnings were issued. Complaint statistics were as follows: nine complaints were originated through calls directly to Sheriff’s Department; Deputy Prochaska assisted with six additional complaints, performed follow up on eight and originated sixteen on his own. Four foot patrols were conducted. Two misdemeanor arrests were made. A spreadsheet totaling 2003 activities and hours was presented.
Deputy Prochaska reported several thefts from vehicles in the towns of Waterford and Norway. He urged those present to remove valuables from their cars and to keep vehicle doors locked. He would like to start a bike registration program this summer. This would encourage people to register bikes so those found could be returned to the owner. As a secondary benefit, this would create some positive contact between parents, young people and Town officials. Bike rodeos will be held in several subdivisions this year to promote bike safety. Consensus of the Board was for Deputy Prochaska to come up with an article for the March newsletter to solicit interest in the program. Registration forms should be created. Mike questioned whether the individual(s) who smashed mailboxes in the area had been found. It was indicated they have not yet been found.
Land Division creating two parcels out of one: 420 S. English Settlement Drive; Owner: Michael Martin (Parcel #014-03-19-13-019-000: 13.68 acres)
Art Naber, agent for Mike Martin, addressed the Board. It was explained the Plan Commission recommended approval of this land division with a stipulation that a building envelope be placed on the certified survey map. After further consideration, the buyers of lot one felt the 100’ x 100’ building envelope specified on the revised CSM is not sufficient for both their house and an outbuilding. It was requested the building envelope requirement be released. Instead, they are willing to place a restriction on the map that no more than 10% of adult vegetation (trees) could be destroyed. It was stated placement of a building envelope is a requirement of the new land division ordinance. It was agreed increasing the size of the building envelope to 200’ x 200’ would resolve the buyer’s concerns.
Gary moved, 2nd by Mike to approve the land division creating two parcels out of one at 420 S. English Settlement Drive noting that conditions specified by the Plan Commission had been met and that the building envelope size could be increased to 200 by 200 feet. Motion carried.
Settlement of Reesman claim for extension of Westwood Avenue
Correspondence from the Attorney’s office was read with an offer by the Reesmans to settle a judgment awarded in favor of the Town in the matter of connecting Westwood Avenue to Way-Mar Lane.
Gary moved, 2nd by Paul to accept the proposal made by the Reesmans to pay $6,000.00 towards connecting Way-Mar Lane and Westwood Avenue and to quit claim any necessary land to the Town; the Town will install the culvert for their driveway connection to the new road but will not surface their driveway; and the Town will not vacate any existing right of way for the cul-de-sac but will remove asphalt at the direction of the Town Engineer. Motion carried.
The Clerk is to contact Wayne Fuller in regards to coordinating surface coat installation on Way-Mar; and also notify the Town of Burlington of the project.
Kennel License Requirements
The clerk explained many complaints are received annually about a Town ordinance requiring a kennel license for owners of three or more dogs. Kennel licenses require payment of a $50.00 application fee every other year and a $35.00 annual tag fee. They also require that the kennel premises be inspected by a law enforcement officer every other year. Neighboring municipalities were polled for their requirements. Three towns require kennel licenses for owners of four or more dogs; one town requires kennel licenses for owners of five or more dogs. Neighboring villages limited dog ownership to two or three per household. Consensus of the Board was to direct the Town attorney to draw an amendment to the ordinance setting the kennel license requirement to households with five or more dogs. Dog license fees should be researched and results reported to the Board in February for consideration of a possible increase.
Committee Formation to update ”A Land Use Plan for the Town and Village of Rochester: 2020”
The Clerk reported on composition of the original Land Use Plan Committee as follows: all Town Plan Commission members; all Village Plan Commission members; the Town Chairman and two supervisors; the Village President and two trustees; and four citizen members of the Town were appointed. It was noted all who were appointed to the Committee did not regularly participate. At that time, it was agreed voting privileges would be split in such a way that Town members would only vote on issues relating to the Town; and Village members would only vote on issues relating to the Village. In practice, however, Bob (Willard) reported this method was not used because there were no significant items of disagreement between participating Town and Village members.
Additionally, the Clerk reported on requirements of new statutory language on consolidations. Consolidating towns and villages must agree to adopt a comprehensive plan and the comprehensive plan takes effect on the effective date of the consolidation. It was noted several updates to the Land Use Plan are needed to make the plan compliant with comprehensive plan requirements. Racine County will not begin county-wide comprehensive plan efforts until 2006. Waiting for their participation may set Town and Village consolidation efforts back a few more years.
Consensus of the Board was to establish a committee of nine members as follows: one Town Board member; two Town Plan Commission members; one Village Board member; two Village Plan Commission members; and three Town citizens “at large”. Appointments from the Town will be as follows: Mike Weinkauf (Board Member); Bob Willard and Chris Johnson (Plan Commissioners); Lloyd Frye, Patricia Hurley and Charles Haubrich (citizens at large), with Lloyd Frye being appointed chairman. Individuals are to be contacted on willingness to accept the appointments. The Village is to be contacted to appoint members as specified. Appointments are to be confirmed in February; with a first meeting date set no later than March.
Mileage Compensation for Public Works Supervisor
It was reported a compensation increase for Gary Chart, Public Works Supervisor, had not been discussed during 2004 budget preparations. Gary requested mileage reimbursement in lieu of a salary increase. It was explained ten miles of every day’s work should be compensated out of sewer utility funds for checking the Fox River Prairie lift station. Additional mileage should be reimbursed out of the general fund. Gary moved, 2nd by Mike to approve mileage reimbursement to Gary in the amount of 37.5 cents per mile for use of his vehicle in performing public works duties. Motion carried.
The Treasurer arrived at this time. Colleen read the Treasurer’s report as follows:
There was discussion on the increase in Park and Recreation funds. Several suggestions were made on using these funds to install lights at the baseball diamond fields in Case Eagle Park; to purchase additional park lands; to install park benches near the river in Case/Eagle Park and to clear out some of the brush in that area so that people could enjoy the view of the river.
Period for Public Comment. There was none.
Mike moved, 2nd by Paul to adjourn at 9:45 p.m. Motion carried.Respectfully submitted:Betty J. NovyClerkJanuary 12, 2004 ROCHESTER SEWER UTILITY DISTRICT #1 BOARD MEETING 9:45 p.m.
Meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. with Gary Beck, Paul Beere and Mike Weinkauf present.
Betty Novy, Clerk, and Colleen Holder, Treasurer, were also present.
2004 Salary Increase: Town Treasurer
It was explained the Treasurer has not received an increase in compensation for performing sewer utility billings since 1995. Sewer billings are done quarterly and sewer hook ups have increased from approximately 160 to 241 in that time period. Additionally, 30 – 40 new customers are expected in 2004. Mike moved, 2nd by Paul to increase the Treasurer’s sewer district salary from $2,500.00 to $4,000.00 annually. Motion carried.
Mike moved, 2nd by Paul to adjourn at 9:55 p.m. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted:
Betty J. Novy Clerk
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