Town Board — Minutes

TOWN BOARD MEETING June 11, 2024 The Town Board of the Town of Cooperstown, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, convened in open session on June 11, 2024, at 7:00 p.m., at the Town Hall for the purpose of transacting business as the Town Board. Town Chairman called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Pledge of allegiance. Roll Call: Chairman David Blakeslee, Sup. Hank Kouba, Sup. Anthony Shibler, Clerk Susan Kornely, Treasurer Bernadette Duescher, and Constable Kelly Kane. Others present: Roadman Dan Kasten, Cty. Sup. Falkowski and Denmark News-Jacob Heiser. Four residents were present. The agenda has been publicly noticed at the one posting site and on the town website. On a motion by Chairman Blakelee and seconded by Sup. Kouba, moved to approve the agenda as presented. Motion passed. On a motion by Sup. Shibler and seconded by Sup. Kouba, moved to approve the minutes for May 14, 2024 Town Board Meeting. Motion passed. On a motion by Chairman Blakeslee and seconded by Sup. Shibler, moved to approve the minutes for May 28, 2024 Board of Review Meeting. Motion passed. On a motion by Chairman Blakeslee and seconded by Sup. Kouba, moved to approve the minutes for May 28, 2024 Town Board Meeting. Motion passed. Reports Treasurer’s Finance Report – presented by the Treasurer. Recycling Grant was received. Interest received was $220 for April and over $500 for May in the LGIP fund. Road and Maintenance Equipment Report – Roadman Kasten reported shouldering completed with 32 loads, broom repair- hose replacement, guardrails sprayed, patching of roads, work on mower deck, work on front end of tractor- leaks. Industrial Waste Hauling Report – Chairman Blakeslee had no report. Constable Report – Constable Kane had no report. Plan Commission Report – Chairman Blakeslee reported on the rezoning for Ethan and Cayla Binish on May 28th. Board recommended the rezoning to the County. Building Inspector Report - Building Permits: United States Cellular Operating – cell antennas, Pantzlaff – 4-Season room, Dane Hansen for Kyle Kapinos – garage, mudroom & bathroom. Inspections: Johanek – new home. Kincaid – razing permit. Pantzlaff – culvert permit. Clerk Kornely is working on three more building permits. Utility Permit Report – no report. Transfer Station Report – Sup. Shibler had no report. Bridge/Culvert Reports – Chairman Blakeslee had no report. Public comments and suggestions from residents of the town and other person’s present. County Sup. Falkowski reported the County deficit is now estimated at $4.6 million. The County will still need a revenue stream to cover the deficit. The cost of operating the government is under review. A tax levy amount or .5% sales tax is being discussed. Nick Propson suggested the sale of the tractor if it has so many issues and since you are looking at contracting for the first round of grass cutting. Public Hearing Discussion and action on culvert replacement- sealed bids Board reviewed the two bids received from Tisler Trucking and Ben Jensen Excavating. Two 18” Culverts on Kocian Road: Tisler $10500 total, Jensen: $7150 total. 36” Culvert on Pautz Road: Tisler $10880, Jensen $$15419. On a motion by Chairman Blakeslee and seconded by Sup. Shibler moved to approve the bid from Ben Jensen Excavating for $7150 for replacement of two 18” culverts on Kocian Road. Motion passed. On a motion by Sup. Shibler and seconded by Sup. Kouba moved to approve the bid from Tisler Trucking for $10880 for replacement of 36” culvert on Pautz Road. Motion passed. Discussion and action of Variance Request – Andy Boucher 12419 CTH NN On a motion by Chairman Blakeslee and seconded Sup. Shibler, moved to approve the variance for Andy Boucher pending DNR approval. Motion passed. Discussion and action on contracting for first round of grass cutting – Roadman Kasten reported he will be out cutting next week with the mower. The mower deck should be repaired this week. No action. Discussion and action on 6’ – 20’ Culvert Inventory and Assessment Programs - No action. Discussion and action of Ag Road Improvement Program – Board received two more farm forms. No action. Discussion and action on Brightspeed claim invoice – The board has received no response from the three certified letters that were sent out regarding the claim. No action. Discussion and action on Gerald Kane property, 18426 CTH R property & other properties– debris violations – letters sent. The board will review the two properties in 60 days. An additional letter was sent to 17930 CTH R regarding weeds and grass and were given 10 days to rectify. No action. Discussion and action on re-keying all doors and gates- sign off document Chairman Blakelee made calls on re-keying locks. Received an estimate of $300 to re-key shop, transfer site and town hall and service trip from Don’s Lock Service. On a motion by Sup. Kouba and seconded by Chairman Blakeslee, moved to approve up to $350 to re-key all doors. Motion passed. Discussion and action on summer projects and work schedules (PT employees) – Discussion on purchasing/reimbursement at $100 preapproval. Discussion on employee hours of work & which jobs require two employees. Discussion of pre-inspection before equipment leaves the yard that all lights are working. No action. Discussion and action on Employee Handbook amendments – On a motion by Chairman Blakeslee and seconded by Sup. Kouba, moved to change Handbook vacation hours from days to hours. Motion passed. Discussion and action on salt pile – Chairman Blakeslee spoke on the salt pile leaching and the grass dying. The board discussed moving the pile across the road with new tarps and tires. Discussion and action on Liquor and Beer License – Crazy Dave’s Lucky Lady & Maribel Sportsman Club On a motion by Sup. Kouba and seconded by Sup. Shibler, moved to approve Class B Liquor/Beer License for Crazy Daves Lucky Lady - David P Beine-Owner and Operator Licenses for Vicky Gilbert, Michelle Baumgart, Cheryl St Peter, Deanna Ringheim, and Erin (Pasono) Warden. Motion passed. Charlene Rabenhorst – Operator’s License need to show proof of training class will review next month. On a motion by Sup. Shibler and seconded by Sup. Kouba, moved to approve Class B Liquor/Beer License for Maribel Sportsmen’s Club Inc – Directors: Chuck Stenzel– President, Carl Bonde – Vice-President & Agent, Sarah Schmidt – Secretary, Susan Siebert – Treasurer, Lynn Robinson– Board Member, Jack Eisner – Board Member, Timothy Meyer – Board of Directors, Rodney Gove – Director, Joseph Niec – Board Member and Operator Licenses for Chuck Stenzel, Carl Bonde, Rodney Gove, Joseph Niec, William Mecha, Nellie Spangler, Morgan Siebert. Motion passed. Discussion and action on Operator Licenses – see above. Date for Board of Review- June 17th 6-8 pm. Manitowoc Town Association Meeting – June 20th – K-City Pub & Grill Ordinances, Resolutions and Agreements None. Procedural Motions by members of town board On a motion by Sup. Shibler and seconded by Sup. Kouba, moved to approve all checks as presented. Motion passed. Future agenda: July 9th : Discussion and action on 1st round of grass cutting and tractor/mower repairs, Discussion and action of Ag Road Improvement Program, Discussion and action on Gerald Kane property, 18426 CTH R property & other properties– debris violations, Discussion and action on re-keying all doors and gates- sign off document, Discussion and action on summer projects and work schedules (PT employees), Discussion and action on Employee Handbook amendments, Discussion and action on salt pile, Discussion and action on Operator License, Discussion and action on Insurance Renewal, Discussion and Action on tractor/mower replacement On a motion by Sup. Kouba and seconded by Sup. Shibler, moved to adjourn. Motion passed. The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m. Minutes approved July 9, 2024 Susan Kornely, Clerk