Town Board Meeting — Minutes

MEETING MINUTES TOWN OF LAFAYETTE DECEMBER 2, 2024 5765 197TH ST. CHIPPEWA FALLS WI 54726 Call To Order / Roll Call - The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM. A roll call was conducted confirming the presence of Supervisors Mathwig, Brennan, Larson, McIlquham, Chair Staber, Clerk Konwinski, and residents. Approval of Town Board Minutes - Supervisor McIlquham made a motion to approve the minutes for the November 18th 2024, meeting along with the current agenda and was seconded by Brennan. Financial Report - None Discussion on Purchase of Vacant Land - The board discussed an offer on approximately 39.3 acres of vacant land north of Lafayette Landfill. The land was purchased by the township around 1990 for about $10,000 and was used to strip black dirt for covering the landfill. Several thousand pine trees were planted on the property. The current offer was for about $78,000, or roughly $2,000 per acre. The board discussed potential restrictions on the use of land, including no building, no wells, and limiting it to recreation al use only. Concerns were raised about current unauthorized use of the land, including 4-wheeler trails and hunting stands. The board decided to refer the matter to the PRTLU committee for further discussion and recommendations. Gougar CUP for In-home Daycare - The board discussed a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) application for an in-home daycare in the R1 district. The applicant is licensed by the state and currently cares for two children, with a maximum of five children at any given time. Supervisor Brennan made a motion to approve the Gougar CUP to operate an in-home daycare in the residential district and was seconded by McIlquham. However, it was later noted that this approval may have been premature, as the proper procedure involves review by the PRTLU committee first. The board agreed to reconsider this item at the December 16th meeting. Wahl CSM to Combine Lots on 45th Ave - Supervisor Larson made a motion to approve the Wahl CSM to combine lots on 45th Avenue. McIlquham seconded the motion. Bowe CSM to Create a Lot for Single Family Residence - The board discussed a Certified Survey Map (CSM) request to create a lot for a single-family residence with a possible future split for a family member. The property is located on the old Brick property corner of OO and 180th . Supervisor Larson made a motion to approve the Bowe CSM to create a lot for a single -family residence with a possible future split for a family member. Brennan seconded the motion. Agreement for 2025 Law Enforcement Services - The board discussed an agreement with the county sheriff's department for additional law enforcement services in 2025. The proposed agreement would provide an additional 383 hours of enforcement at a cost of $20,000. The board discussed the potential benefits and limitations of this service. Supervisor Brennan made a motion to approve the agreement for 2025 Law Enforcement Services for 383 hours. Mathwig seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Disposal of the Damaged Dock from Boat Landing for Scrap - The board discussed the disposal of a damaged short dock from the boat landing. It was proposed to sell it for scrap for $100. Supervisor Brennan made a motion for the disposal of the damaged dock from the boat landing for scrap for $100. Larson seconded the motion. Replacement Blinds for the Hall - The board discussed replacing the blinds in the hall. A quote for $1,500 was received from Budget Blinds, but alternative blinds were purchased from Menards for about $200. The board agreed to the cost of the less expensive blind s. Supervisor McIlquham made a motion to reimburse Kathy the cost for the blinds purchased from Menards to be used in the hall. Mathwig seconded the motion. Yearly Memorandum of Understanding for WisVote Registration for 2025 - The board discussed the renewal of the WisVote Registration agreement for 2025 at a cost of $1,500. Supervisor Brennan made a motion to approve the Yearly Memorandum of Understanding for WisVote Registration for 2025. Mathwig seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Payroll Adjustments - The board discussed a request for a pay adjustment from Kyle. After discussion, the board decided not to make any changes to the previously approved raises and salaries. Supervisor McIlquham made a motion that the raises and salaries that were approved with the budget should remain unchanged. Brennan seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Town Communications from Board & Road Supervisors, Town Clerk & Town Chair Various board members and supervisors provided updates: • PRTLU Commission member Zais reported receiving a $500 donation for the disc golf course from Mr. Osberg. • Tom reported ongoing requests from residents to lower the speed limit on a certain road, which is not possible due to its classification as a collector road. • Neil noted that some bike trail signs have been installed by the county. • Mark reported on various maintenance issues, including a new lamp installation, progress on address number updates, and potential installation of bumpers in front of the town hall. Motion to Adjourn at 7:48pm Respectfully submitted by: Laura Konwinski Clerk These minutes are intended to reflect the discussed topics and propositions during the Lafayette Town Board Meeting, ensuring transparency and providing a clear understanding of the deliberations and decisions made.