Town Board Meeting — Minutes

MINUTES AMBERG TOWN BOARD MEETING Tuesday, April 19, 2022 6:00 pm Chairman Matt Mattison called the monthly board meeting to order at 6:00 pm with Supervisor Magley, Supervisor Campbell, Clerk Boshen, Treasurer Suzawith and twenty-one 21 citizens present. The pledge of allegiance was recited and Mattison opened the floor for public comments. Under Open Floor Mark Wisinski asked why was the stupid town snowplow driver plowing with wing down on his road which tore it up. He stated that the shoulder was torn up and mail boxes were knocked down. The owners of the property that received brush fire damage wanted to thank the fire department, Fire Chief Parr, the DNR and all others that responded for preventing extensive damage to their house and buildings from a fire started on their neighbors property. George Kloppenburg stated that Marquis road very rough and torn up— there is no excuse for the condition of this segment of road. Mark Wisinski made disparaging remarks about the town clerk inefficiency closing out the April election. Clerk Boshen responded to the accusations. The audience responded negatively to Mark’s remarks. Tom Roerdink asked what does the Town want residents to do with downed branches from the ice storms. Clerk Boshen read the minutes into the record from the March 8 regular board meeting and the March 11 board committee meeting dealing with the road bids. Treasurer Suzawith reported that the current vouchers have been paid, and the second quarter hwy aids, lottery credit, and $28,302.57 from the dnr were received and deposited. Currently the Money Market account has a balance of $108,336.09, tax money market account balance is $425,487.29, checking account balance is $13,531.83, the employee benefit account balance is $53,407.36, and equip cd balance is $189,463.71. On March 11 $43930.00 was transferred from the tax account to pay for the new pickup truck and $50,000 to pay vouchers. Motion was made by Supervisor Magley with second by Supervisor Campbell to accept the reports are read. Passed unanimously. On-Going/Continuing Business Plan Commission Report: Fred Smeester, plan commission chair, showed the board the C.S.M. from last month that was approved upon clarification of remaining acres. Hugh Guy had contacted Smeester and cleared up the issue. Matt and the Clerk had signed the C.S.M. and it was sent in. Then the C.S.M. from Rob Kemp showed a parcel in the Bear Paw Sub- division, where a neighbor had sold one-half acre of land to clear up an inaccurate survey in the past. The half-acre included half of the neighbor’s house driveway, fence, and well. The plan commission had voted unanimously to have the half-acre attached to the neighbors land, and make it one tax statement. Supervisor Magley made the motion to do the same, seconded by Supervisor Campbell. The motion passed unanimously. The Plan Commission made a request to get a copy of the building permits. Treasurer Suzawith said they would get an e-mailed copy as they are issued. The Plan Commission also recommended adding a solar/wind/section put on the building permit. A sample will be made and looked at next month. Chairman Mattison reappointed Sue Maes and Mark Wisinski to the plan commission for another three-year term. The clerk reported that the current Fire Department Report is on file in her office. Mark Wisinski, rescue squad liaison, did not have a report to present but asked why the Town of Amberg’s quarterly check wasn’t written in a timely manner. Chairman Mattison reported: 1) An insurance claim was filed to replace a truck windshield broken in one of the ice-storms. 2) One of the plow trucks needs its injectors replace and/or repaired. 3) Four culverts have failed and need replacing. They are on Wallace Wagner, Marquis, and Merrick Roads. 4) The old chipper that has not been used in numerous years was sold for $4500.00. Supervisor Campbell reported that the Stephenson National Bank & Trust is able to provide a Town Credit Card. The town has to fill out the on-line application and get it approved. New Business Supervisor Magley presented a copy of a Sex Offender Ordinance to the board. An ordinance hearing will be held before the next monthly meeting. A citizen requested having “No Parking” signs posted on both sides of Amberg Wausaukee Rd. He owns property on the north side of the road has made off-road trails. A group of citizens in that area are protesting his use of the property stating that: 1)He is holding sanctioned motocross racing with entry fees on May 15th and Sept. 11th; 2) It is being advertised on the internet to draw a crowd; 3)It is very loud and annoying to the neighbors; 4)He is trespassing over the property line on north end; 5) Beer, pop and food are being sold without sellers permits; 6) the deer herd numbers are dropping due to the noise and activity. 7) The property owner has lied about everything he has said. George Kloppenburg and Pete Vilas, Forestry Administrator looked at the site and there are no parking sites available. Kloppenburg stated that the Town should get parking signs up as soon as possible otherwise the town would be liable for any injury and/or damage. Chairman Mattison will call the property owner for more information about the event and required licenses needed. It was determined that the No Parking Signs are necessary even if event canceled. After a short discussion the board decided to set Saturday, May 14th for Spring Town Clean Up Day. It will be held from 8:00 am – 12:00 noon at the Town Garage as usual. They also agreed to set the date for the annual “Tour of Town Roads for Saturday, May 21 at 8 am. The meeting was adjourned at 7:00 pm on a motion made by Supervisor Campbell with the second by Supervisor Magley. Board unanimously approved. Meeting adjourned.