August's Board Meeting Minutes
"UNAPPROVED MINUTES"
Town Board Regular Meeting
August 14th, 2006
6:00 Meeting
Chairman Jack Huston called the meeting to order. Present were Supervisors Elsie Bartz, Bill Jelinek and Kevin Koth.
Following the Pledge of Allegiance Register of Deeds candidates Sarah Koss and Renee Bonnell spoke on their qualifications for office and answered questions.
Phyllis Evans gave the Treasurer’s report: Building & Office Equipment Fund - $32,093.73 Equipment Fund - $14634.47, General Savings Account - $52,095.69 Checking Account - $402,880.86, Indebtedness - $85,603.40. Two Greenwood Cemetery CD’s - $135,416.53 and $10,135.76. M/M Bartz/Koth to accept the report. Passed 4-0
M/M Jelinek/Koth to approve the minutes of the meetings of July 10th. Passed 4-0
M/M Koth/Bartz to approve payment of vouchers #13492 through #13627 Passed 4-0
M/M Koth/Jelinek to approve the Special Class “B” Retailers License to Tomahawk Vintage Riders for August 26, 2006. Passed 4-0 M/M Koth/Jelinek to approve the operator’s license for Joan Milby. Passed 4-0 The clerk noted that she had issued probationary licenses to Tracy Speath and Shannon Bengford for two months until they complete the Beverage Servers Course.
The clerk reported correspondence from Rose & Leslie Lynd, Rose L. Lynd, Wisconsin Public Service, and James Kindler, Harold DeHart and Attorney David Reid all of which are items on the agenda.
M/M Bartz/Jelinek to approve the request of Duane & Mary Martin to change parcel at N11895 Klade Road from Recreation to RR2. Passed 4-0
M/M Koth/Bartz to
approve the request of James & Nicole Savada to change parcel at W5387
Kaphaem Road from RL4 to RR5. Passed 4-0
M/M to approve the preliminary plat of Northern View Estates – Owner, Harold DeHart with the condition that included in the covenant it is stipulated that the well depth must be of a minimum of 120 feet. Passed 4-0
M/M Bartz/Koth to amend the Town Plan Commission Ordinance Section 8 Compensation & Expenses to read “Compensation is covered in the yearly wage schedule that is approved by the Town Board on a yearly basis” This was done to eliminate having to amend the ordinance anytime the wage is changed for the Plan Commission members. Passed 4-0
M/M Bartz/Koth to have the clerk will contact Terri Barrier of Experience Works to sign up for the program. Passed 4-0
M/M Koth/Bartz to write a letter of support for a lake study to be done on Bridge Lake as requested by David Nycz. Passed 4-0
Bartz reported that she had called Baumgart Transfer from Merrill and that they would haul the garbage from the dumps to the Lincoln County Landfill if our garbage truck breaks down. The board will meet on August 29th after Board of Review to discuss contacting haulers in the area.
M/M Bartz/Huston not to move the power pole on Selmer Road. Passed 4-0
Randy Langhoff from Selmer Road said that he was not happy with the way the road was raised when it was reconditioned. It was explained that it had to be done that way to drain water off the road so there would not be an ice build up in the middle of the road in the winter. He also said that sand and gravel has been washing onto his property. Byron Lange said that has been filled with topsoil and seeded which should take care of the problem. He also did not like the way his driveway was done. The board will look at his driveway on the fall road tour.
Byron will contact Town of Rock Falls Chairman Rudy Burgener to discuss drawing up an agreement concerning the maintenance of Tamarack Lane.
Byron reported that Attorney David Reid had written letters to two of the land owners on Sand Lane that absolve them from any litigation if the road issue goes to court.
M/M Bartz/Jelinek that the town will not sell culverts to individuals. Passed 4-0
M/M Koth/Jelinek to order “No Snowmobiles ”signs for Daoust Road. Passed 4-0
The Plan Commission will discuss fees at the next meeting. The clerk will ask Dave Hilgendorf if he would add our driveway permit and ordinance to his building permit packet.
The clerk will write a letter to James Kindler in response to his letter asking about lighting at the intersection of Hwy 8 and L as those are state and county highways.
Bob Eisenman had two quotes for a chain saw. Ingman’s Service - $462.00 for a Jonsred and Meyers Marine - $469.00 for a Husqvarna. M/M Bartz/Koth to purchase either chain saw as the quotes were so close. Passed 4-0
Byron Lange will draw up specs for a diesel pickup truck to be purchased after January. It will be placed on the September agenda.
The board approved the Request for Abandonment Agreement that the clerk had drawn up. The agreement covers all fees incurred by an abandonment request.
A discussion was held concerning the fireworks permits. The board felt that maybe the number of days to shoot fireworks should be limited to two. No decision was made, but will be looked at again when permits are issued.
John Conner appeared to discuss the appearance of the Fulsher School property. He said that he is trying to get it cleaned up but it takes time. It was noted that the first letter was sent out 3 ½ years ago and that the town has had several complaints through the years. The board will view the property on the fall road tour.
Supervisor Bartz reported that the name on the memorial plaque for Alfred Brackin was engraved as Albert. She has checked with Tomahawk Monument and the cost for correcting both plaques will be approximately $300.00. The board approved the correcting the plaques.
M/M Bartz/Huston to accept the bid for tree removal and trimming at the cemetery from Randy Carstensen for $1,500.00. Passed 4-0
There was also a bid from Foley’s Tree Service for $1,900.00,
Supervisor Koth reported that the steel for Theisen Park has been purchased.
Plan Commission member Harry Gladwin reported that the cost to update the Sub-division ordinance due to a change in state law would be $150.00. If the board wishes to meet with Nic Sparacio it would be an additional $600.00. There are no plans for a meeting at this time. When the sub-division ordinance has been updated North Central Regional Planning will be asked to review it.
M/M Jelinek/Koth to have the update and a flow chart done. Passed 4-0
The clerk reported that she and the deputy clerk had attended a three-day seminar for the new statewide voter computer program. She told the board that she will be needing the deputy clerk’s help for inputting information in order to try and get it all in before the September 12th election.
M/M Koth/Jelinek to adjourn.
Ann Eckman, Clerk
Last Date Updated 08/18/2006
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