Meeting Minutes

TOWN OF HAMILTON REGULAR BOARD MEETING TUESDAY, JUNE 14, 2022 APPROVE MINUTES Chairman Blaine Lee opened the June board meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance at 7:35 p.m. on Tuesday, June 14, 2022. Roll call found Chairman Blaine Lee, Supervisors Kevin Hoyer and Paul Degenhardt, Treasurer Katie Reding and Clerk Sara Schultz in attendance. The minutes were approved by Hoyer and supported with a second by Lee. Motion carried. Lee read the agenda for the meeting and a comment was made that Isaac Bauer will not be attending so he will be removed from the agenda. A motion to accept the agenda was made by Hoyer and seconded by Degenhardt. Motion passed. There was no public comment. HILLTOPPER REFUSE & RECYCLING: Gary Hougom presented a contract to the board members consisting of two options 1) five (5) years which includes a fee of $7,000 for going through the machines or 2) an eight (8) year agreement with no cost for going through the machines as well as repainting and installing them. We will now get 100% of the metal brought in. Hoyer moved to approve accepting the second option for 8 years while Degenhardt seconded the motion. This contact will start July 1, 2022. Motion carried and Lee signed the paperwork. CERTIFIED SURVEY MAP: Daniel Gilster (W3210 Old Highway 16 West Salem) disclosed a Certified Survey Map #14-22 to the board members which included Lot 1, Lot 2 and Lot 3 (each .47 acres).   There are no immediate plans for the lots and they are in compliance with our comprehensive plan. Lee motioned to approve the CSM showing the three lots to be used for future residential use and Hoyer supported the motion with a second.  Motion passed unanimously.  Lee signed the CSM and gave it to Mr. Gilster to take to the county (letter sent to zoning). MAPLE GROVE VENUES CUP: Nate Anderegg updated the board with plans Maple Grove Venues has with an updated CUP. A traffic study was conducted and it was found that by pass lanes are not necessary. At this time, the board tabled this discussion until next month. 2022-2023 ALCOHOL LICENSES: Degenhardt moved to approve the following licenses: Class A: Jolivette Family Farms, Inc.; Class B: La Crosse County Agriculture Society, Inc. and Neshonoc Lakeside; Class A/B Combo: Maple Grove Venues, LLC and Uncle Chuck’s Snacks & Beverages, Inc. Supervisor Hoyer seconded the motion and it carried. ATV USE ON TOWN ROADS: There is interest in the township to approve ATV use on town roads. Lee stated a public hearing would need to be held and an ordinance passed for the designated roads. The sheriff’s department would not patrol them. Hoyer motioned for Lee to continue exploring this option and Degenhardt seconded the motion. Carried. ROAD REPORT: Brian Adams is now mowing the Settlement Park and shop. The road crew has been working on road washouts, guttering, tree cutting and mowing. We are looking at the possibility of contracting out certain services. RECYCLING CENTER: There have been issues with people abusing the recycling center again. Rayleigh Rhodes has been hired as a recycling center attendant and has also been helping the road crew. FINANCIAL REPORT: The financial reports were handed out and reviewed. Degenhardt moved to approve and Hoyer seconded the motion. Motion carried. Bills were paid at this time with motions by Hoyer and Degenhardt. Carried. Meeting was adjourned at 9:16 p.m. by Hoyer and seconded by Lee. ____________________________ Sara Schultz, Town Clerk