34059_2013-Nov-18_Town Board Meeting

Town of Nekimi Monthly Board Meeting November 18, 2013 Present: Glen Barthels, Tom Pollack, Larry Schweda, Jessica Potratz and Julie Barthels The meeting was called to order by Chairman Barthels at 7:30 p.m. Schweda moved to approve the October minutes as presented. 2nd by Pollack. Carried 3-0. Treasurer’s Report was presented. Zoning: No Zoning to report this month. Schweda moved to pay October bills. 2nd by Pollack. Carried 3-0. Old Business: Road Conditions – It was brought to the board’s attention again regarding the large pothole on the corner of Fisk and Washburn. The Chairman will contact the Highway Department again to see if this matter can be taken care of. A resident reported gravel missing on the west side corner of County Road N & I. West Side Arterial – A resident attended the Winnebago County Highway Committee meeting and learned that the West Side Arterial is proposed to be mapped in the year 2015. Residents felt that their property values would drop substantially with just the mapping of the proposed road. Election Equipment Agreement – Pollack moved to continue with the maintenance agreement with Dominion Voting Equipment. 2nd by Schweda. Carried 3-0. Approve Resolution Approving Amendments to CUP issued to Vulcan Quarry – Bob Bingen, Vice-President of Michels Materials, informed the residents present that Michels Materials has purchased land from Vulcan and what their intentions are with the land and the quarry. Barthels moved to accept the Amendment to the Conditional Use Permit issued to Vulcan Quarry. 2nd by Pollack. Carried 3-0. Rifle vs. Shotgun Hunting in Nekimi – A town resident expressed concern toward rifle hunting in our Township and surrounding townships. Discussed the pros and cons of hunting with a rifle and having an ordinance versus not having one. It was decided to pay close attention to this matter, hope that the towns will unite on this matter and make it a Countywide ordinance. New Business: Aviation Park Development – A town resident asked to have this item added to the agenda and to keep it on the agenda to keep the public informed of what is happening at the City and County level. Asked that residents attend as many public meetings as possible regarding this issue. Adopt a Highway – No one was present to address this. Approve 2014 Budget – Schweda moved to approve and adopt the 2014 budget as presented. 2nd by Barthels. Carried 3-0. Pollack moved to adjourn the meeting. 2nd by Schweda. Carried 3-0. Respectfully Submitted, Julie Barthels, Clerk