Minutes-Town-Brd-9-8-14

1 Town Board Meeting Minutes September 8, 2014 Chairman Frank Frassetto called the regular monthly Town Board meeting to order. The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. Members Present: Chairman Frank Frassetto, Supervisor Robert Keller , Supervisor Mike Pollack . Others Present: Clerk Kim Hopkins , Zoning Administrator Tom Verstegen, Constable Leo Lefeber, Chuck Linde from the Sanitary District, Dave Frank and four (9) townspeople. Motion (Keller, Pollack) to approve the Town Board Minutes of August 11, 2014. CARRIED TREASURER’S REPORT: Motion (Keller, Pollack) to approve the Treasurer’s Report. CARRIED CLERK’S REPORT: RFP Update – One proposal was returned, 2 rejected, and 2 not heard from. It was decided to make a second contact, and give a deadline of September 18, 2014. Election updates – Clerk Hopkins gave an update on the referendum and the candidates. Board of Appeals – The Variance for Beduhn’s wood burner was granted, a letter will go out with the parameters as soon as Chairman Macy gets the information to the Clerk. Correspondence PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Victoria Vandenberg 2079 S Point Comfort read a statement praising Constable Leo Lefeber’s work on the N Point Comfort Property Cindy Rutz 2018 N Point Comfort, Wonderi ng about the Town’s contract with the Humane Society, and would like to see an Ordinance covering cats Tom Balcerzak 2004 N Point Comfort expressed concerns about neighbor’s cats. Barbara Brown 3802 E Elm Lane again expressing disapproval over the Passive Park idea on Ripple. COUNTY SUPERVISOR’S REPORT: Rob Keller updated the board as to the happenings in the County Board. Prospective second Dog park, County Wide Health clinic for County/City/ School District employees. There was a Ground Breaking Ceremony for the Aviation Park. Possible new runway paid mostly by the FAA. 2 CHAIRMAN’S REPORT: Liquor license ordinance Hold until next meeting Railroad update Possible help with an Ordinance and imposing a fine on Canadian National Railroad. Supervisor Pollack updated the Board on the status of his communications with the CN Police, etc… Lakeside School gymnasium addition update Town wide survey to get feedback from the Residents. External meetings summaries  Winnebago Waterways A joint committee to work together for the betterment of the waterways.  ECWRPC Bike and pedestrian paths, looking for feedback on the prospective bicycle path.  Comprehensive Plan Winnebago County Winnebago County simplifying their plan. There will be updates on the plan. Correspondence SUPERVISOR I REPORT:  Berwald Variance Motion (Pollack, Keller) to recommend approval to the county for the Variance for Berwald CARRIED  CSM combining 0040215 and 0040216 Motion (Pollack, Keller) To approve the CSM for Dedering CARRIED  Schneider Land Split Preliminary discussion about the land on the corner of Black Wolf and County R. Splitting into 2 lots of 5 acres each. County has approved a culvert for a drive to the existing house, and the current drive from Black Wolf will serve the barn and a new house.  Aggen CSM Motion (Pollack, Keller) to approve CSM CARRIED  Helbing CSM Motion (Pollack, Keller) to approve CSM CARRIED  Wisconsin Act 377 More discussion is necessary SUPERVISOR II REPORT:  Road maintenance report County crack sealed 14 roads, come back and fill a pothole. Culvert under the railroad tracks on Black Wolf needs to be replaced. Hopefully in 2015. Discussion about the Culvert Ordinance.  Approve Road ROW tree removal - Nekimi Avenue Land owners own the wood, the town has the right to trim the trees.  Winnebago County/Black Wolf Maintenance Agreement. Will use the county for major work, backup snowplowing and culvert work for sure. SANITARY DISTRICT REPORT: Soliciting of bids, and getting ready for the generators. CONSTABLE’S REPORT: Leo Lefeber updated the board on the status of his calls. BUILDING INSPECTOR’S REPORT: No Report STORMWATER UTILITY DISTRICT: No Report 3 APPROVAL OF BILLS: Motion to approve the payment of bills for September, 2014. (Keller, Pollack) CARRIED Chairman Frassetto moved to adjourn until October 13, 2014, seconded by Supervisor Pollack. CARRIED Respectfully submitted, Kim Hopkins, Town Clerk