2025 3-24 Board minutes

Wheatland Town Board 34315 Geneva Rd, New Munster, WI 53152 3-24-25 @ 7 PM Meeting was called to order by Chairman Brett Butler at 7:00 p.m. Monday, March 24,2025 at the Town Hall, and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. Town Board member present: Chairman Brett Butler, Supervisor Kelly Wilson. And Supervisor Kyle Madsen and Mary Peterson, Jeff Butler, Daniel Lawrence, Traci Denko, Attorney Jeff Davison, Marc Skurski. Notices were posted in three public areas (Town Hall, Transfer Station and Wheatland Center School) and the town’s website. The Kenosha News and Westosha Report were notified. Individuals who have requested meeting notices by e-mail were sent agendas through the subscription list. A motion was made by Supervisor Madsen seconded by Supervisor Wilson to approve the minutes of the 3-10-25 and 3-19 meetings. Motion carried. Chief Denko reported he had met with the radio committee and the county is aware of the issues with transmitting. He stated a study will be done next year, and funding will be available in 2027. In the meantime, they are using work arounds one of which involves the Twin Lakes Dispatch, and a program IAMRESPONDING. Several of the radios will need to be replaced. No other interest in 6641. Lou will update the board in 2 weeks. Fundraising letters will go out in the mail shortly. He has been appreciative of the support the community gives to him. July 18, 19 and 20 will have 3 major events in the area (Country Thunder, Da Fest at the fairgrounds and a big name at Alpine. This will bring extra traffic through the area. Lous intends to have the station manned during this time since resources will be stretched. Burning continues to be a caution. Constable Santelli reported things have been quiet. His vehicle now has the connections needed for radar and camera. He ordered some new uniform items, about $400.00. Property at 35th and 80th continues to be clean up mode and he is watching. No public comment The developer’s agreement for the Battery Storage was shared with the board and briefly discussed. A suggestion by supervisor Madsen was to change the format for the 20-year payments to front load it and have it paid off in 10 years. (total of 8.6 million). It was noted it was no longer Tanske, but Robin Development. Chief Denko was concerned we need to plan out better for this and the future of Public Safety. To keep pace, we need to think about financing staffing and having a station which can house the staff. Constable Santelli suggested we might go with a feasibility Study. Attorney Davison suggested we contact Somers who recently completed a study. The Planning Commission sent a favorable response for the Comprehensive Land Use Plan update Daniel Lee Lawrence Jr. & Virginia Lee Lawrence, 3801 368th Ave., Burlington WI 53105 (Owner), requests an amendment to the Adopted Land Use Plan map for Kenosha County: 2035 (map 65 of the comprehensive plan) from “Suburban-Density Residential” & “PEC” to “General Agricultural & Open Land” & “PEC” on Tax Parcel #95-4-219-284-0200, located in the SE ¼ of Section 28, T2N, R19E, Town of Wheatland. Supervisor Wilson made the motion, seconded by Chairman Brett Butler to recommend approval and move it to the County Board. The Planning Committee favorable recommendation to move the request for rezoning Daniel Lee Lawrence Jr. & Virginia Lee Lawrence, 3801 368th Ave., Burlington WI 53105 (Owner), requests a rezoning from A-1 Agricultural Preservation Dist., C-2 Upland Resource Conservancy Dist. & C-1 Lowland Resource Conservancy Dist. to A-2 General Agricultural Dist., C-2 Upland Resource Conservancy Dist. & C-1 Lowland Resource Conservancy Dist. on Tax Parcel 95-4-219-284-0200, located in the SE ¼ of Section 28, T2N, R19E, Town of Wheatland. Motion made by Chairman Butler seconded by Supervisor Wilson, motion carried. The Planning Commission recommended favorably to the town board for Daniel Lee Lawrence Jr. &Virginia Lee Lawrence, 3801 368th Ave., Burlington WI 53105 (Owner), requesting a Certified Survey Map on Tax Parcel #95-4-219-284-0200, located in the SE ¼ of Section 28, T2N, R19E, Town of Wheatland. The Town Board made a motion by Chairman Butler, seconded by Supervisor Wilson. Motion carried. The events for Lilly Lake Summer haven Association were read by Chairman Butler, then received and filed. Two candidates were interviewed for the Clerk Position. A motion was made by Supervisor Madsen, seconded by Supervisor Wilson to offer the position to Katie Sweatman. The starting date would be April 1st, 2025. Road Report. Culvert was replaced on 319th, It was mentioned we need to be sure the surrounding culverts are which is a maintenance item. Chairman Butler reported he had a briefing on the water patrol for the upcoming season. It would continue to be managed by the Kenosha County Sheriff Department. The change being Water Patrol hours would be paid out as overtime which is an increase of $6.00 per hour. We do get some funding for the grant, but the grant will not pay for overtime. Chairman Butler also reported there is concern with the impact of Wake Boats which will potentially something we need to be concerned with. Chairman Butler reported the playground equipment it installed; rubber mulch is ordered and when it arrives there will be an opportunity to assist with the install of the mulch. Chairman Butler reported the concrete for the stands will be installed this week and the bleachers moved over when it is ready. No reports for the Supervisors. The clerk reported attendance at the SEWPC meeting and she will be looking into getting the necessary information for the riverfront properties in Fox River Pines that they may upgrade their shoreland. Motion to adjourn by Supervisor Madsen and seconded by Supervisor Wilson at 7:50 p.m. motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Donna Deuster, Clerk, Town of Wheatland.