Minutes

NOTICE TO RESIDENTS TOWN OF CRESCENT MINUTES FOR MONTHLY TOWN BOARD MEETING WEDNESDAY, MAY 14, 2025 6:00 P.M., CRESCENT TOWN HALL Board Members Present: Grady Hartman, Chair; Jonathan Jacobson, Supervisor; Mike Pazdernik, Supervisor; Tracy Hartman, Clerk; Carla Fletcher, Treasurer. Call to Order: Chair Hartman called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. at the Crescent Town Hall. The meeting has been properly posted and distributed in accordance with the Wisconsin Open Meeting law and the facility is handicap accessible. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Approval of Agenda Motion by Jacobson to approve the agenda. Seconded by Pazdernik. All aye. Motion carried. Approval of Minutes Motion by Pazdernik to approve the minutes from the Town Board Meeting of March 12, 2025. Seconded by Hartman. All aye. Motion carried. Motion by Pazdernik to approve the minutes from the Town Board Meeting of April 10, 2025. Seconded by Jacobson. All aye. Motion carried. Public Comment – Maximum 3 minutes per person Russ Tennessen – Long Lake Road – Squash Lake Boat Landing – Stated that the last board put funding in the budget for the boat landing. Tennessen stated that the road crew hasn’t cleaned the boat landing for the last two years and he would like to see that completed this year. Mary Beth Mack – Requested that enhanced wake ordinance is placed on the agenda for the June meeting. Mack stated that Representative Swearingen and Senator Felzkowski held a listening session and they are discussing an ordinance. Mack thanked the person that is cleaning up the house at the end of S. Rifle Road. Deanna Tushoski – Hwy 17 – Administrative Review Permit – Expressed a concern with the Administrative Review Permit that is on the agenda for tonight. Tushoski expressed a concern with the lighting that is currently proposed and the light pollution that will be created. Tushoski requested that if approval is recommended that it is contingent upon dark sky approved lighting fixtures being used. Tuchoski explained dark sky light fixtures. Jerry Barnett – Long Lake Road – Enhanced Wake Ordinance – Would like to see this placed on the June agenda and does not want to see it wait until August. Administrative Review Permit Application by the Dean and Denese Bettinger Living Trust Applicant and Owners – 2727 State Highway 17 – Chair Hartman stated that this had been sent to the town planning commission, however, due to the way the meetings fell there were some timing issues. Pazdernik expressed a concern with the addition of more storage units in the Town of Crescent and with the lighting that is typically used on storage units. Jacobson expressed surprise that there is another storage unit being proposed, however, this is a Crescent resident that is looking to create income. Jacobson expressed support for the dark sky approved lighting fixtures. Dale Schleve stated that the ground will be gravel and the DNR has been made aware of the plans. Schleve stated that Marathon Technical Services will be hired to create the waste water management plan. Pazdernik asked if there was going to be screening from the road and along the lot lines. Schleve stated that it is not currently planned. Pazdernik stated that he would like to see trees planted along the lot lines. Discussion regarding the timelines. Motion by Jacobson that the Administrative Review Permit application is approved with the condition that trees are planted to beautify the property and protect it visually as well as dark sky approved fixtures be used for lighting. Seconded by Pazdernik. Pazdernik clarified that he is looking for trees along the property lines and at least one tree every 7 feet. All aye; motion carried. Town Board Organization – Hartman stated that he would like to break down the responsibilities of the town so that there is a leader of each of the main tasks in the town. Hartman would like to spread the responsibilities amongst the three voting members of the board. Hartman recommended that he be in charge of the town crew and town shop/grounds, Pazdernik be in charge of the town hall building, Planning Commission Liaison and Library Liaison; Jacobson be the liaison with the fire department members/equipment and grant work. Hartman would also like to have someone available for the lake district presidents to reach out to. Pazdernik expressed support for the idea. Jacobson stated that he believes this will be more efficient and helps to divvy the work between the supervisors. Hartman will be the liaison for the Lake Districts. Clerk Hartman will add the agreed upon tasks to the website. 2025 Potential Road Projects – Chair Hartman stated that there was a meeting a few weeks ago to look at the town roads and what work is needed. Hartman stated that he believes the bridge apron on Hat Rapids Road is a priority, Jacobson and Pazdernik agreed. Hartman met with Hwy Commissioner Hegeman and asked for a quote on having the apron repaired. Hartman believes that priority number 2 is crack sealing and chip sealing. Hartman stated that as part of the Davenport St. grant there needs to be a sign which was not included in the Davenport St. budget and that needs to be included in the budget. Hartman stated that the town received a grant for Airport Road, however, the town has until 2029 to complete the project. Discussion regarding moving this into another year. Jacobson stated that based upon his research every mile of road that is chip sealed the cost is approximately $50,000 ($5000/500 ft). Hartman recommended narrowing the project list to 4-5 and getting bids to be considered and the board can narrow the projects once the proposals are received. Jacobson stated that during the road tour they looked at a turnaround at the end of Prune Lake Road and Beyer road. The road crew stated they could put gravel down for the turnarounds. Discussion regarding moving forward with Airport Road. Jacobson believes the rock at the end of Hixon Lake Road needs to be removed and there may need to be a patch in the location. Jacobson would like to create a list of future projects and estimated costs to help determine which projects are necessary. Hartman would like to spec out the apron on Hat Rapids, chipsealing, cracksealing, Hixon Lake Road and Airport Road and will bring this back to a future meeting. Squash Lake and Lake Julia Docks – Chair Hartman stated that the former board voted to purchase docks and have them installed on Squash lake and Lake Julia and the docks were ordered by the previous board. The docks are in-stock and ready to be installed. Hartman asked the board to weigh-in on the location of the docks. Tennessen expressed a concern with the dock being placed on his side of the lake as he has already lost property to the boat landing. Hartman would like to recommend placing the dock on the left side of the boat landing. Discussion regarding placing the dock on Lake Julia on the right side. Operator’s License Applications - None Driveway Application – There were four driveway applications: Brittany Althoff – Olson’s Timber Shores Pt. Lot 1 Block F – No Culvert recommended Joel M Robl – 2962 Wausau Rd – No Culvert recommended Michael Rudolph – 6676 Melody Ln. – No Culvert recommended Will Blakely – 2450 Plover Rd – No Culvert recommended Motion by Pazernik to approve the driveway applications as presented. Seconded by Hartman. All aye; motion carried. Future Meeting Dates and Agenda Items – May 22nd at 2:00 p.m. Board of Review. Enhanced Wake Ordinance and Innovation Planning Grant. Review Correspondence – None Approval of Vouchers/Adjourn - Motion by Hartman to approve vouchers as submitted. Seconded by Pazdernik. All aye. Motion carried. Chair Hartman adjourned the meeting at 7:10 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Tracy Hartman Municipal Clerk