Minutes

NOTICE TO RESIDENTS TOWN OF CRESCENT MINUTES FOR ANNUAL TOWN MEETING TUESDAY, APRIL 16, 2024 5:00 P.M., CRESCENT TOWN HALL CALL TO ORDER Chair Jensen called the Annual Town Meeting to Order at 5:00 p.m. Jensen gave an overview of the annual meeting and how the meeting is run. Jensen stated that votes will be taken by a show of hands. Roll Call was taken. Town officials in attendance were: Robb Jensen, Chair Kyla Waksmonski, Supervisor I Michael Pazdernik, Supervisor II Carla Fletcher, Treasurer Tracy Hartman, Clerk A written list of residents in attendance was made and can be found with the official minutes in the clerk’s office. There were 48 Crescent Residents in attendance. Pledge of Allegiance was recited. READING OF MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL TOWN MEETING HELD APRIL 18, 2023. Motion was made by Harry Whidden to approve the minutes of the Annual Town Meeting held April 18, 2023. Seconded by Steve Brich. Vote taken by raising of hands. 47 Aye, 0 nay. Motion carried. SET THE MEETING DATE FOR THE NEXT MEETING: Motion by Bonnie Domaika to set the annual date for 2025 as April 15th, 2025. Seconded by Steve Brich. 48 Aye, O nay. Motion carried. FINANCIAL REPORT Financial report was presented and electors were asked if there were any questions. No questions or discussion. ANY OTHER BUSINESS THAT LAWFULLY COMES BEFORE THE BOARD Town Road Construction and Maintenance Funding – Motion by Steve Brich that the Crescent town board fund town road construction and maintenance projects with grant dollars and tax levy. Seconded by Mark Patulski. Patulski stated that if the town only paves 2 miles per year those 2 miles wouldn’t be paved again for 25 years. Vote taken by raising of hands. 47 Aye, 0 nay. Motion carried. Town Shop Renovations or Replacement Options – Motion by Steve Brich to recommend the Board to authorize a town shop facilities study to determine renovation options. Seconded by Kay Schmidt. Brad Gerdes gave an overview of the issues with the current town shop. Discussion regarding what would be looked at during a feasibility study. Vote taken by raising of hands. 46 Aye, 0 nay. Motion carried. Crescent Subdivision Ordinance – Mark Patulski provided a handout on non- conforming uses and lake divisions that are listed in the subdivision ordinance. Motion by Patulski to recommend to the board to get rid of the Crescent Subdivision Ordinance. Seconded by Kay Schmidt. Patulski expressed concerns with nonconforming lots and the impact it could have on properties. Patulski expressed concern with the ways in which the Crescent Ordinance contradicts the State of WI statutes and Oneida County zoning rules. Patulski would like to see the Town of Crescent follow the standards set by the County for lake frontage. Joe Kennedy expressed concern with the restrictions and would like to see local control over property so that property owners can decide what they would like to do with their property. Ryan Peterson stated that nonconforming lots are not the same as noncompliance and nonconforming lots will be accepted. David Holperin spoke against the motion. Discussion regarding nonconforming lots vs noncompliance lots. Vote taken by raising of hands. 42 Aye, 7 nay. Motion carried. Town of Crescent Comprehensive Plan – Mark Patulski provided two maps from the Town of Crescent Comprehensive Plan. Jensen gave an overview of how the comprehensive plan was rewritten and approved by the board. Patulski stated that the comprehensive plan is zoning and it is implemented through ordinances like the subdivision ordinance and through the zoning department. Patulski stated that the future land use plan found in the comprehensive plan includes zoning districts that do not exist in Oneida County. Motion by John Taylor to maintain the current Town of Crescent zoning map as it is and placed in the Comprehensive long range plan and eliminate the “future land use map” from the comprehensive plan. Seconded by Joe Kennedy. Pazdernik stated that the “future land use map” is a view into the future for the next 20 years and will not necessarily happen. Kay Schmidt asked why the town spent $10,000 on the comprehensive land use plan if it is only advisory. Terri Ripp asked why the “future land use” map is so much more restrictive than what is currently in Crescent. Joe Kennedy stated that all of the restrictions are creating a situation where young people can no longer afford to build a house. Randy Natrop expressed concern with zoning and changes that can happen without the landowners knowledge. Natrop stated that he is against the comprehensive plan. Discussion regarding the comprehensive plan and how the maps were created. Vote taken by raising of hands. 46 Aye, 3 nay. Motion carried. Bike and Pedestrian Path Funding – Motion by Steve Brich that the Crescent Town Board fund bike and pedestrian path with grant dollars and donations. Seconded by Whidden. Jensen reported that the town has received a grant to look at bike and pedestrian paths and how to connect them with other towns. Jensen reported that the grant is for approximately $80,000 with the town needing to match it with $16,000 in tax levy or donations. Jensen stated that this motion helps to give the board guidance on how the residents would like the town to proceed with the grant. Patulski stated that he rides a bike and does not need bike paths and he would prefer the town spend money on the roads. Kay Schmidt does not want tax funds to go to the bike paths. Nathan Waite, WI DOT, introduced himself and stated that he would be the project manager for this grant. Discussion regarding the proposed grant and what would be included in the plan. Vote taken by raising of hands. 46 Aye, 3 nay. Motion carried. Town Rezone Options – Covered in a previous discussion. Keven Mahner stated that he would like to discuss lowering the speed limit on Town of Crescent Roads. Motion by Mahner that the Town of Crescent lower the speed limits on crescent roads. Seconded by Dan Aguilar. Joe Kennedy stated that speed limits on his road were lowered previously. Vote taken by raising of hands. 45 Aye, 4 nay. Motion carried. ADJOURN Motion was made by Harry Whidden to adjourn the Annual Town Meeting at 6:17 p.m. Seconded by Walker Hartman. Vote was taken by verbal approval. All aye. Motion carried. The Annual Town Meeting was adjourned at 6:17 p.m. Submitted by, Tracy Hartman Town Clerk