Minutes

NOTICE TO RESIDENTS TOWN OF CRESCENT MINUTES FOR MONTHLY TOWN BOARD MEETING WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13, 2024 6:00 P.M., CRESCENT TOWN HALL Board Members Present: Robb Jensen, Chair; Mike Pazdernik, Supervisor; Tracy Hartman, Clerk; Carla Fletcher, Treasurer. Excused Absent: Kyla Waksmonski, Supervisor 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 Jensen. All aye. Motion carried. Approval of Minutes Motion by Jensen to approve the minutes from the Town Board Meeting of February 14, 2024 and February 22, 2024. Seconded by Pazdernik. All aye. Motion carried. Public Comment – - Connie Anderson – Asked that something is done about the junk yard on South Rifle Road. Town Chair Report – Announcements by Chair/Introduction of Oneida County circuit Court Branch II Candidate Mary Sowinski/Chair Report – Mary Sowinski introduced herself and gave background information on her career history and her experiences. 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 – Harry Whidden gave an overview of the programs that are occurring in the next few months. Whidden reported that there is an oversight committee that will be meeting with the library director monthly. County Board Supervisor’s Report - Review of County Board meeting and Review of County Board meeting and County Committee meetings – Jensen presented a written report regarding the last County Board meeting and committee meetings. Jensen reported the PFAS funding that had been set aside was vetoed at the state. Jensen reported that there will be an enhanced wake resolution considered at the next County Board meeting. Fire Department Report and Approval of Purchases - M onthly Call update, purchases update, training update, fundraiser update - None 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 during the last meeting there was a discussion about the minimum lot size and the commission will be sending to the town board a recommendation to lower the minimum lot size from 5 acres to 1.5 acres. This will be brought to the town board meeting next month. John Taylor expressed concern with existing lots that are smaller than the proposed 1.5 acres. Taylor expressed concern with the existing membership of the plan commission. Steve Brich asked that at the next meeting residents be allowed to speak to the lot size issue. Uniform Dwelling Inspector’s Report - None Squash Lake District Report – None Crescent Lake District Report – Jensen reported that a commissioner resigned, and a new member was appointed. Discussion/Action Items WisDOT Small Bridge/Culvert Town of Crescent Inventory Collection – Jensen presented a 6 to 20 foot structure inventory agreement for the Town of Crescent with Oneida County and a map of all culverts in Crescent. Jensen reported that this agreement will allow Oneida County to inventory the culverts in Crescent for $100 per culvert. Motion by Jensen to contract with OCHD for phase 1 of the 6-20 foot structure inventory. Seconded by Pazdernik. All aye; motion carried. Beaver Trapping contract with Patrick Cook – Hartman reported that Patrick Cook has expressed a willingness to trap beaver at the problem culverts in Crescent for $600/year. Hartman would like approval to move forward with creating and approving a contract with Cook for $600/year. Motion by Pazdernik to move forward with having Patrick Cook complete the beaver trapping. Seconded by Jensen. All aye; motion carried. Operator’s License Applications - None Driveway Application - None Discussion Items WisDOT Bike and Pedestrian Grant Status – Jensen reported that he received an email from Stephanie Mertens at the State of WI regarding the TAP Grant being inactive due to no work being completed on the grant. Jensen gave an overview on the history of the grant. Discussion regarding the goal of the grant. Pazdernik stated that the purpose of the grant is to work with surrounding municipalities to come up with a plan for non-motorized paths and connecting the various paths together. Jensen reported that this will be put on the agenda for next month and this board will need to decide how to move forward with this project. Jensen questioned what would happen if the plan is created and how they would be implemented. Jensen asked that the plan commission look at this at the next meeting and determine who wishes to be in charge of this project. Jensen reported that the grant is for $80,000 with $64,000 coming from the grant and the town contributing $16,000 in funds or in-kind contributions. Discussion on how to move forward. Jensen will notify the state that this will be discussed at the April meeting. O ther Future Meeting Dates and Agenda Items – April 16th following the Annual meeting of the town with the annual meeting starting at 5:00 p.m. South Rifle Road, review fire department by-laws. Review Correspondence – Letter from Oneida County Planning and Zoning regarding a junkyard on County N. Oneida County Economic Development Corporation Broadband update. Approval of Vouchers/Adjourn – Jensen questioned the recruitment and retention fund and stated that he would like to see some guidance created for that account. Motion by Jensen to approve vouchers as submitted. Seconded by Pazdernik. All aye. Motion carried. Jensen adjourned the meeting at 6:53 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Tracy Hartman Municipal Clerk