March 2021 Town Meeting Minutes

March 24, 2021 March 2021 Town of Luxemburg Meeting Meeting called to order by the Town Chairman LindaJonet at 7:28 The Pledge of Allegiance was recited Roll Call: Linda Jonet, Ken Dart, Leonard Wachal,Gerald Zellner, Jerry Bertrand, AmandaNimmerGuests: Kevin Wery, Rick Veeser, Jason Rollin, DaveStahl, Glen Stahl, Greg Stahl, Tom Ciha,Amanda McMilly, Travis Wery, Al & Lois Seidl, JoshHaen, Pat Koller, George Stahl, JamesReckelberg, Chris Sconzert, David Arendt, Al Tuttle, David Zellner, Tyler Tuttle Order of Business:Public Comments - Rick Veeser received a visit fromJerry Bertrand stating to clean up theproperty that was sold to Kevin Wery. Semi trailersare used for storage. Asked about theordinance pertaining to this and asked Jerry to getoff his property. Other issues werediscussed regarding building issues with Jerry Bertrand. He named 3-4 other issues withpermits and he wants Jerry removed as the Zoning Administrator.David Arendt was also approached by Jerry regardingthe junk on his property that needed tobe removed. David uses semi trailers for storage.Kevin Wery stated that Jerry indicated that the TownBoard was going to start to fine propertyowners. He is building a 70x120 building and if theTown gives him grief or if Jerry continues tobe the Zoning Administrator, he will build it on hisother property in the Town of Casco.Tom Ciha stated with the businesses in the Town, that they bring revenue to the TownJason Rollin asked about free building permits sincethey bring in revenue.Lois Seidl wanted to know what authority the ZoningAdministrator had and the salary that theTown pays him. She also stated the renters for theirproperty were told that all the drivewaysneeded to be upgraded to 60 feet. Per Linda Jonet,the upgrade only needs to be made if theyplan on replacing them, then they would need to followthe updated guidelines.David Zellner asked if a driveway can be more thanthe 60 feet Approval of the February 2021 meeting minutes - motionmade by Leonard Wachal, 2nd by KenDart to approve. 2 ayes, 0 nayes. Motion carried Treasurer’s report: $165,787.05 in checking and $177,389.31in the Money MarketE&H Premier was tracked down to pay their personal property tax. Still need yet from theRendezvous and Weidner Zoning Report:$125.00 Dan Davister - shed$50.00 Aaron Degrave - garage$400.00 Kurt Heim on April 13th for Glen Stahl hearing $400.00 Earl Martin - dividing the property between his childrenTonet Church was taken down and the .51 acres is forsale. A Bed & Breakfast wanted to bebuilt, but the Town does not have zoning for thisbusiness. The property is small to build ahouse on and the Town needs to think about questionsthat will come up regarding the property. Old Business:The Recycling Contract with Harter’s was signed andwill be mailed this weekThe Town’s website - asked the Board members to reviewother Town’s websites to see whatthey want included in our website. Discussion onthis at the next meeting. New Business:Checking roads, signs and bridges - the bridge onsouth Valley Rd needs repair, the rods aresticking out. This will need to be completed beforeany other road maintenance. The blacktopand gravel will be at the County shop in Kewauneefor Leonard to pick up to do minor roadmaintenance.An emergency rescue squad meeting was called and isat the Fairgrounds this week. JackSeidl from the Village of Luxemburg wants to get ridof the rescue squad and form a Countyrescue squad.The Annual Report was reviewed and approved and motionmade by Ken Dart, 2nd by LeonardWachal to approve. 2 ayes, 0 nayes. Motion carriedThe poll workers for the April 6th election will beAmanda Nimmer, George Stahl, Muriel Seidlwith help coming in for 2 hours for the lunch anddinner hours.Linda Jonet printed and distributed an article regardingATV/UTV ordinance in the county.Linda also printed and distributed the American RescuePlan Act that was signed by PresidentBiden. According to the plan, the Town of Luxemburghas $145,000 in funds. More to come onwhat this can be used for. A meeting was scheduled at the County Board room in the CountyAdministration Building for Tuesday March 30th andWednesday March 31st at 6:00 pm. LindaJonet wants Amanda Nimmer and Glenda Daul to attendalong with herself to get details on thisBill.Al Tuttle wants to build a 36x48 shed. He wanteda copy of the zoning ordinance regardinglimiting the amount of detached buildings you canput on your property since he was told byJerry Bertrand that he cannot build another shed sincehe already has one on this property.George Stahl inquired about the $24,000 that was givento the Village of Kewaunee from theR2R grant. The Town of Luxemburg had extra fundsthat the Village of Kewaunee wanted toknow if they could have. The extra funds would otherwisego to a Town or Village not in ourcounty. No other Town or Village requested the extrafunds (the Town Clerk called a couple ofTowns and the Village of Luxemburg if they wantedthe funds). Motion made at 8:28 to adjourn by Leonard Wachal,2nd by Ken Dart. Town ClerkAmanda Nimmer Receipts:$25.00 Liberty Title Abstract - special assessment letter$16.00 Tom Cornett - 2 dog license$45.28 E&H Premier - 2020 Personal Property$35.00 Rob Davister - kennel license$14.00 Karen Vanderhoof - 3 dog license$31.83 Nicolet Bank - interest on checking$32.22 GFL - 2020 Personal Property$8.00 Eleceli Contreras - 1 dog license$160.09 Personal Property and $6.00 for dog license Bills:$27,103.66 Kewaunee County Hwy Dept.- winter work #3687$5,469.06 GFL Environmental #3688$360.07 Kewaunee County Clerk’s office - Februaryelection #3689$158.63 WPS #3690$28.23 Wisconsin Media #3691$63.83 Riesterer & Schnell Inc - o-ring, filter,filter element #3692$692.62 Jerry Bertrand - salary #3693$646.45 Ken Dart - salary #3694$1,616.12 Linda Jonet - salary #3695$2,770.50 Amanda Nimmer - salary #3696$646.45 Leonard Wachal - salary #3697$1,388.01 Gerald Zellner - salary + Office Depot($129.75) #3698$376.01 McNulty Surveying - reimbursement for Zoninghearing minus the publication #3699