Minutes

NOTICE TO RESIDENTS TOWN OF CRESCENT MINUTES FOR MONTHLY TOWN BOARD MEETING TUESDAY, APRIL 16, 2024 CRESCENT TOWN HALL Board Members Present: Robb Jensen, Chair; Kyla Waksmonski, Supervisor; Mike Pazdernik, Supervisor; Tracy Hartman, Clerk; Carla Fletcher, Treasurer. Call to Order: Chairman Jensen 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 Pazdernik to approve the agenda. Seconded by Waksmonski. All aye. Motion carried. Approval of Minutes Motion by Jensen to approve the minutes from the Monthly Town Board Meeting of March 13, 2024. Seconded by Waksmonski. All aye. Motion carried. Public Comment – Connie Anderson stated that the Town went backwards tonight with the discussion during the annual meeting. Town Chair Report – Jensen provided a written report to the board. Treasurer’s Report - A written report was given by Treasurer, Carla Fletcher. Library Report - Update on the library board meeting and upcoming programs being offered at the library – Whidden reported that Diana Harris has been appointed the president of the Rhinelander Library Board. Whidden presented the annual library report that is required by the State. Whidden presented an update on the work being completed by Kim Swisher Communications. Reappoint Harry Whidden to the Rhinelander District Library Board with a term ending April 30, 2027. Motion by Jensen to Reappoint Harry Whidden to the Rhinelander District Library Board with a term ending April 30, 2027. Seconded by Waksmonski. All aye; motion carried. County Board Supervisor’s Report - Review of County Board meeting and Review of County Board meeting and County Committee meetings – Jensen provided an update on the March County board meeting and the elections of the board. Fire Department Report and Approval of Purchases - Monthly Call update, purchases update, training update, fundraiser update – Mahner extended an invitation for the Town Chair to attend the May 6 business meeting. Mahner expressed concern with requests made by the Chair for explanation of expenses. Wincensten, Fire Department Captain, expressed concern with the questions being asked of the Fire Department. Mahner reported that there have been 11 calls in the last two months. Mahner gave an update on improvements that are being made with the software that is being used with the Fire Department. Mahner reported that they are in the process of creating a training center at the town dump. Jensen requested that the fire department take that to the plan commission for approval. Mahner thanked the Crescent Fire Department volunteers for all of the hard work and sacrifice that is made. Mahner reported that the annual fundraiser will be July 20 or July 27. Mahner reported that if someone is having a birthday or celebration at the hall and contacts the fire department ahead of time they will try to have someone available to show the fire trucks. Mahner reported that there will be 2% audit on May 2nd at 9:00 a.m. First Responder’s Report and Approval of Purchases - None Town Road Crew Report - Road Projects update, update on vehicle repairs and shop repairs – Written report received from Brad Gerdes Town Plan Commission Report – Pazdernik reported that the plan commission will be looking at the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) Project. Pazdernik reported that the plan commission also looked at the Subdivision Ordinance and recommended lowering the minimum lot size from 5 acres to 1.5 acres. Uniform Dwelling Inspector’s Report - None Squash Lake District Report – Peg Jensen provided an oral and written report to the board. Jensen reported that the loon buoys will be placed Memorial weekend. Jensen Crescent Lake District Report – None Discussion/Action Items South River Road Construction Update and Resident Notification Options – Jensen gave an update on the proposed timeline for the construction on South River Road. Jensen presented a letter that will be sent to the residents on South River Road with information regarding the construction. Discussion regarding the scope of work that will be completed. Crescent Subdivision Ordinance Amendment – Jensen presented resolution #01-2024 which will amend the Town of Crescent Subdivision Ordinance #04-03 and decrease the minimum lot size from five acres to 1.5 acres. Motion by Jensen to approve the resolution for Ordinance Amendment 01-2024. Seconded by Pazdernik. Discussion regarding the proposed lot size and how the 1.5 acres was decided on. Waksmonski questioned who would determine “the lots shall be designed to provide an aesthetically pleasing building site and a proper architectural setting for the building contemplated”. Pazdernik stated that the plan commission would determine that. Mary Ann Newman expressed concern with decreasing the lot size. Daniel Aguilar expressed support for the proposed change. Jensen, aye; Pazdernik, aye; Waksmonski, abstained. Motion Carried. Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) Project - Bike and Pedestrian Grant Status – Jensen stated that he spoke with someone at the DOT regarding the TAP Grant and was able to get some more information on what would be required. Nathan Waite, DOT, stated that the amount of the grant is estimated high so that there doesn’t need to be a request for more funds. Discussion regarding the need for a study and what would be accomplished with the study. Ryan Peterson stated that that the proposed $80,000 is well above what would be needed for this plan. Discussion regarding the date that the project needs to commence. Waite will look into the date and this will be put back on the agenda in May. Jensen will work with Waite and Peterson to gather information and bring it back to the May meeting. Squash Lake Boat Landing Update – Jensen reported that he is working on the application and anticipates having it completed within the next few weeks. Bay Drive Parcel Vacate – Jensen presented a map to the board of Bay Drive and proposed vacating a portion of Bay Drive that is not currently paved. Fletcher questioned the purpose of vacating the property. Jensen stated that this would allow Silverlings to work with the landowners to create a driveway. Jensen will work with the land information office and Register of Deeds to look into the property. Operator’s License Applications - None Driveway Application - None Other Future Meeting Dates and Agenda Items – The next meeting will be May 8th and Board of Review on May 15th. Review Correspondence – None Approval of Vouchers/Adjourn - Motion by Jensen to approve vouchers as submitted. Seconded by Waksmonski. All aye. Motion carried. Jensen adjourned the meeting at 7:51 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Tracy Hartman Municipal Clerk