Meeting Minutes

Board Minutes for Regular Board Meeting for August 8th, 2023. Chairman Blaine Lee called the meeting to order at 7:30p.m. and asked everyone in attendance to stand for the pledge of Allegiance. Roll Call was taken Chairman Blaine Lee, Supervisor Paul Degenhardt, Supervisor Kevin Hoyer and Clerk/ Treasurer Katie Reding were all present. Katie Reding read the July 11, 2023 board meeting minutes, Kevin Hoyer motioned to approve as printed and Paul Degenhardt made the second. Motion carried. Blaine Lee read the agenda. Paul Degenhardt motioned to remove Item # 13 Phillip Langston for approve/disapproval of a multiple dog license and then approved the agenda after that adjustment was made. Kevin Hoyer seconded. Motion carried. No Public Comment was made. Matt Batzel N4446 County Road M West Salem Parcel 7-249-1 requested a variance for 60’ X 140’ pole shed for agricultural/ personal use. The board discussed and reviewed the plans and had no concerns. Blaine Lee motioned to approve the variance. Paul Degenhardt seconded the motion. Motion carried. Derek and Megan Sparks N6724 E. Scotch Coulee Road West Salem Parcel 7-557-3 requested a variance and setback of 42.5’ to add on an addition to the existing house. The board reviewed and discussed that the current garage and house are both 42.5’ from the middle of township road and the new addition would be even with the existing. Paul Degenhardt made a motion to approve the variance. Kevin made the second. Motion carried. Andrew Sweeney N5996 Bergum Coulee Road West Salem Parcel 7-786-0 Requested to add on an addition to his existing house of 20’ X 30’ X 8’ above current structure (upper addition). The board reviewed and discussed. Blaine Lee made the motion to approve the motion of the addition. Paul Degenhardt seconded. Motion carried. Jonathon Hoffman W2951 Hoff Road West Salem Parcel 7-909-0 Requested to approve a Certified Survey Map. Kevin Hoyer made the motion to approve the CSM and Paul Degenhardt made the second. Motion carried. Jeff and Renee Schwinefus Parcel 7-931-2 Requested a zoning change from AG district to Residential district. Blaine Lee made a motion to approve the zoning change to residential district from AG district since it follows the comprehensive town plan under land use. One condition of the driveway needing to be approved by the Town of Hamilton before and after installation. Kevin Hoyer made the second. Motion carried. Terry Craig N7275 State Road 108 Mindoro Parcel 7-415-0 Requesting a fence viewing. The board discussed and will send notice out and review with landowners. Brian Horstman W3351 Horstman Road West Salem Requesting to be able to install a lighted sign 24” X 36” off road right away of 30’ on Pleasant Valley Road Kevin Hoyer made a motion to approve of the lighted sign making sure it is 3 foot off the ground. Paul Degenhardt seconded. Motion carried. Features Fest requesting approval of a picnic license for August 26, 2023 located at La Crosse Interstate Fairgrounds N4985 County Road M West Salem. Kevin Hoyer made the motion to approve. Paul Degenhardt seconded. Motion carried. Road Report and Zoning The road crew is still working on cleaning up trees. Two bills were discussed at this time one was Olympic Builders payment #6 of $336,680.00 and SEH for $2,390.50. Paul Degenhardt made the motion to approve these payments. Kevin Hoyer seconded. Motion carried. Recycling Center Update Blaine Lee put an ad looking for help in the recycling center. Financial Report Katie Reding handed out the financial reports and bank balances. Kevin Hoyer motioned to approve. Paul Degenhardt seconded. Motion carried. Pay Monthly Bills Paul Degenhardt made a motion to pay the monthly bills and Kevin Hoyer made the second. Motion carried. Blaine Lee motioned to adjourn the meeting at 9:20 p.m. Kevin Hoyer made the second. Motion carried