25166_2012-Oct-15_Town Board Meeting

Town of Nekimi Monthly Board Meeting October 15, 2012 Present: Glen Barthels, Larry Schweda, Tom Pollack, Jessica Potratz and Julie Barthels. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Barthels at 7:30 p.m. Schweda moved to approve the September minutes as presented, 2nd Pollack. Carried 3-0. Treasurer’s Report was presented. Pollack moved to pay all September bills submitted, 2nd Schweda. Carried 3-0. Zoning: No Zoning to report for the month of October. Old Business: Road Conditions – Two town residents, Pat Ruedinger and Bunny Boelter, spoke in concern of major pot holes on Waupun Road, Ripple Road and Knapp Street. They have noticed that there is an abundance of heavy truck traffic that is destroying the roads. Chairman Barthels reported that he had been in contact with the Highway Department regarding the pot holes. Supervisor Pollack suggested having Ben Jordan, from the Department of Transportation, come and meet with the Board to discuss ideas to repair these roads. Residents suggested asking EAA to help with the repair of these roads because of the usage. The residents questioned the road signage for Ripple Road at Poberezny Road, and Knapp Street at the corner of Knapp Street and County Road N. Chairman Barthels reported that he had been in contact with the Sign Department at the Highway Department and the sign for Ripple Road is on the telephone pole. Residents inquired if it was there, that it is not very visible and asked if reflectors could be placed by the sign on the telephone pole. Residents inquired about grass clippings being blown onto the road right of way, and felt it should be part of a nuisance ordinance. Joint Powers Agreement with Winnebago County and the Town of Nekimi – Barthels moved to renew the Joint Powers Agreement between Winnebago County and the Town of Nekimi. 2nd by Schweda. Carried 3-0. 2013 Budget – Discussed adding Building Repair to the Budget for 2013. Cooperative Plan and Border Agreement – The border agreement was finalized August 30, 2012. Pollack moved to adjourn the meeting, 2nd Schweda. Carried 3-0. Respectfully Submitted, Julie Barthels, Clerk Town of Nekimi Special Board Meeting October 30, 2012 A special town board meeting was called to order on October 30, 2012 by Chairman Barthels. Present: Glen Barthels, Larry Schweda, Tom Pollack, Jessica Potratz and Julie Barthels. Zoning: Conditional Use Permit for Thistle Dairy/ Robert E Lee & Associates – Pat Kehul for Parcels 012-0653-01, 012-0648 & 012-0647-01. Owner/applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit to fill and grade in a shore land zoning district. Conditions that the Town feel are pertinent are: 1. Finished grade shall be seeded. 2. The filling and grading does not interfere, defer or impede with the natural flowage of water to Lake Winnebago or that it does not direct water toward adjoining properties. Supervisor Pollack will make a point to stop and Thistle Dairy to inspect the situation at hand and if necessary will attend the meeting on November 14 at Winnebago County. Pollack moved to approve the Conditional Use Permit with the conditions listed above. 2nd by Schweda. Carried 3-0. Certified Survey Map for Wisconsin Department of Transportation Salt Shed – Barthels moved to approve the Certified Survey Map as presented by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. 2nd by Schweda. Carried 3-0. Contract for Action Appraisers and Consultants – The contract for the calendar year 2013 with Troy Zacharias - Action Appraisers and Consultants is up for renewal. Pollack moved to approve the Contract for 2013 between the Town of Nekimi and Action Appraisers and Consultants. Carried 3-0. Pollack moved to adjourn the meeting. 2nd by Schweda. Carried. Respectfully Submitted, Julie Barthels, Clerk