Town Board Meeting Minutes - December 14, 2022

TOWN OF AZTALAN TOWN BOARD MEETING MINUTES DECEMBER 14, 2022 1. Call Meeting to Order:Chairperson Chwala called theboard meeting to order at 7:06pmPresent: Chairperson Jeremy Chwala, Supervisor Larry Christianson, Supervisor John DrakeAlso present: Treasurer Karen Mundt, and Clerk Kathleen Pitzner (late to the meeting).This meeting was held at Aztalan Town Hall located at W6260 County Rd B, Jefferson WI 53549. 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Proof of Posting and Notice:Treasurer Mundt statedthat the agenda was posted on December 11, 2023 tothe Town of Aztalan website and the three posting boxes (located at the Aztalan Town Hall; Ann Street, LakeMills; and River Hill Dr, Johnson Creek.) 4. Approval of Minutes - November 9, November 16, and November 30 2022Supervisor Drake moved, Supervisor Christianson seconded the motion to approve the November 9,November 16, November 30, 2022 minutes as written. Motion carried. 5. Treasurer’s Report - Approve November 2022 Financial Report -Supervisor Drake moved, SupervisorChristianson seconded the motion to approve the November 2022 Financial Report as written. Motioncarried. 6. Plan Commission Report -PC VP Merlin Lange reportedthat the PC members recommend approval of bothCUP requests submitted by John B Meinel and Cody & Kathryn Stead 7. Jefferson County Report -none 8. LM EMS Report -Tom Murphy gave a report; next meetingwith City is 12/15 at 6pm 9. Reports and Meeting Updates from Board Members - 10.Public Comment on agenda items only (limited to 3 minutes per person) 11.Business -business items are matters of discussionand possible actiona. Request by John Meinel to allow the construction of a deck, stairs, and ramp at a reduced roadsetback at N5183 County Road N on Parcel 002-0714-3522-001. -Supervisor Drake moved,Supervisor Christianson seconded the motion to approve b. Request by Cody & Kathryn Stead to allow for farm-type animals in an R-2 zone at W6585County Road B on parcel #002-0714-1741-004 (2.4 acres) -moved to January meeting c. Application for Recreational Land Use License for Jan 1, 2023 - Dec. 31, 2023 submitted byAztalan Cycle Club, LLC to operate a recreational facility located at N6411-N6441 Gomoll Rd,Lake Mills, WI 53551; details stated on the application. -Chairman Chwala moved, SupervisorDrake seconded the motion to approve 2023 Recreational Land Use Permit for the Aztalan CycleClub on the condition if camping is longer than 72 hrs, Aztalan Cycle Club is responsible for anylegal fees incurred in exploring the revision of the Recreational Land Use Permit in place. Motioncarried. d. Alcohol Beverage Operator’s License for Tiana Bostwick -Supervisor Drake moved, SupervisorChristianson seconded the motion to approve the Alcohol Beverage License for Tiana Bostiwick.Motion carried. e. Jefferson Humane Society Contract; Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2023 -Supervisor Drake moved, SupervisorChristianson seconded the motion to accept the 2023 Jefferson Humane Society Contract aswritten. Motion carried. f. Town Advocacy Council membership renewal; Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2023 -Supervisor Drake moved,Supervisor Christianson seconded the motion to accept the Town Advocacy Council renewal of$345.25 annual dues. Motion carried. g. Application for Blasting and Nonmetallic Mining submitted by Hausz Bros. Inc. located at W5904Hwy N for the 2023 calendar year -Supervisor Christiansonmoved, Supervisor Drake secondedthe motion to approve Hausz Bros blasting permit. Motion carried. h. Amending the 2022 Town of Aztalan Budget to move $2000.00 from the earmarked EquipmentMaintenance account (12000.3) to account 55002 Equipment Maintenance -SupervisorChristianson moved, Supervisor Drake seconded the motion to amend the budget to move$2000 from earmarked Equip Maint. account 12000.3 to account 55002 Equip Maint. Motioncarried. i. Jefferson City Fire and EMS contracts -SupervisorDrake moved, Chairman Chwala seconded themotion to approve the Jefferson EMS contract effective Jan 1, 2024-Dec. 31, 2027, as writtenand as presented by City of Jefferson. Motion carried.Supervisor Drake moved, Supervisor Christianson seconded the motion to approve the JeffersonFire Protection contract as presented by the Jefferson Fire Dept. Motion carried.Note: effective Jan 1, 2024-Dec. 31, 2027 j. Town Shop and Hall maintenance -unanimous consentto move agenda item to after closedsession; moved to January meeting k. Aztalan town roads -2023 road work suggested by SupervisorChristianson.Chairman Chwala moved, Supervisor Christianson seconded the motion to finish crack filling onIndianhead Dr., Earl Lane, Canine Dr and Biederman Rd. Motion carried. Supervisor Christianson moved, Supervisor Drake seconded the motion to approve shoulderingon Harvey Rd from Mansfield to Hwy 89. Motion carried. l. Upon motion duly made, seconded and adopted by roll call vote, the Town Board will conveneinto closed session pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes Section 19.85(1)(c), for consideringemployment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employeeover which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility, specificallyconcerning the interview(s) for Town Maintenance Worker -Chairman Chwala moved,Supervisor Christianson seconded the motion to convene into closed session by roll call vote.Motion carried. Roll call vote: Jeremy Chwala - yes, Larry Christianson - yes, John Drake - yes m.Following the closed session, the Town Board will reconvene into open session and may furtherdiscuss and take action on matters discussed in closed session -Supervisor Christianson moved,Supervisor Drake seconded the motion to hire a part time employee. Motion carried. Chairman Chwala moved, Supervisor Christianson seconded the motion to proceed with hiring afull time employee as discussed in closed session. Motion carried. 12.Possible Future Agenda Items - ARPA fund, update Town Fees list 13.Payment of Bills -Chairman Chwala moved, Supervisor Christianson seconded the motion to pay bills.Motion carried. 14.AdjournmentChairman Chwala moved, Supervisor Drake seconded the motion to adjourn the December 14, 2022meeting at 10:02pm. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted,Kathleen PitznerClerk