2017 July 10 minutes

TOWN OF CROSS PLAINS BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MONTHLY MEETING JULY 2017 The Board of Supervisors of the Town of Cross Plains held their regular monthly meeting on Monday, July 10, 2017 in the Community Center, 3734 County Road P, Cross Plains. Notice of the meeting was published in the July 6, 2017 issues of the Mt Horeb Mail and the News-Sickle-Arrow. The agenda was posted at the Community Center, the Town Garage and at the Town’s website on June 29, 2017. Board Members Greg Hyer, Vera Riley, Jeff Baylis, Greg Haack, Paul Correll, Town Treasurer Bonnie Krattiger and about 11 citizens were present for the monthly meeting. The meeting was called to order at 7:33 pm by Chairman Greg Hyer. Nancy Meinholz led the pledge of allegiance to our flag. Approval of the Minutes of the June 12, 2017 Town Board Meeting. Minutes of the June 12, 2017 meeting were reviewed. Motion to approve the minutes was made by Greg Haack, seconded by Jeff Baylis. All Board Members approved. Motion carried. Approval of the Minutes of the June 22, 2017 Town Board Meeting. Minutes of the June 22, 2017 meeting were reviewed. Motion to approve the minutes was made by Greg Haack, seconded by Paul Correll. All Board Members approved. Motion carried. Review of Financial Report and Action on Payment of Bills. Motion to accept the June 30 Financial Statement was made by Paul Correll, seconded by Jeff Baylis. All Board Members approved. Motion carried. The list of invoices for July payment was reviewed. Motion to approve payments totaling $32,872.11 was made by Jeff Baylis, seconded by Vera Riley. All Board Members approved. Motion carried. Chair/Clerk Announcements – Clerk- Reminder for Members of Board of Review to watch the video for recertification. Chair: Interviews were conducted by Board for the Patrolman position. 13 people had applied with interviews being reduced to 5 individuals. The Dettman issue on Highway P continues. The permit was denied again by the County. It has to do with not submitting complete drawings and unwillingness to accept deed restrictions against commercial activity on the entire property. Public Participation for Three Minutes on Any Item. Mike Coyle wanted to thank the Park Commission and the Board on how well the park is being taken care of. Jim Garfoot wanted to let the Board know there are a couple of trees down on Jim Garfoot Circle that need to be removed. Robert Boehen reported on Park Commission updates as follows: Homeschoolers are looking to rent the hall for 24 consecutive weeks for a total of $1,000. Consensus by Board indicated the group should pay the total amount of rental for any use of the community center. There is a new dehumidifier for the hall due to Fire Inspector indicating the dehumidifiers were under recall. One set of picnic tables have been painted. Presentation by Stephen Steinhoff, Capital Area Regional Plan Commission on Participation in Update of Regional Plan for Growth and Development. Stephen Steinhoff presented to the Board and citizens information regarding the growth of the Greater Madison Region to get input from area municipalities to create a vision and plan for the future. Workshops are available for input by citizens on shaping the regional planning. Discussion/Action on Michelle Fuller rezone for her parcels located on Pine Hill Rd. Motion was made by Greg Haack and seconded by Paul Correll to approve the rezone application for the property located at 8393 Pine Hill Road. All Board Members approved. Motion carried. Discussion/Action on Janet Hoopes rezone for a parcel located at 4690 Hwy J. Motion by Greg Hyer and seconded by Jeff Baylis to table this rezone to a future meeting for Janet Hoopes property at 4690 County Highway J. Discussion/Action on benefit package for Patrolman position. Action to update Personnel Manual for Patrolman description of job duties. No change in the personnel manual for patrolman description of job duties and benefits. Action on hiring/salary for Town Road Maintenance (patrolman) Position. This action will be considered at as special meeting to be set within the next 2 weeks Discussion on amending the Land Use Plan and Transfer of Development Rights Program to create “Super sending areas” with additional development rights for areas that include inactive, non- conforming mineral extraction sites, Black Earth Creek and Cross Plains Scientific Reserve properties if owners decline mineral extraction rights, grant permanent agricultural easements or sell properties to public/non-profit groups for conservation. Discussion continued regarding the creating of super sending areas with additional development rights for areas that include inactive, non-conforming mineral extraction sites, Black Earth Creek and Cross Plains Scientific Reserve properties if owners decline mineral extraction rights, grant permanent agricultural easements or sell properties to public/non-profit groups for conservation. Action on Establishing Weight limits on West Mineral Point and Garfoot Roads. The Chair will get information on establishing a weight limit ordinance on West Mineral Point and Garfoot Roads to be drafted by Attorney Mark Hazelbaker. All Board Members approved. Motion carried. Motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Greg Haack, second by Jeff Baylis. All Board Members approved. The meeting was adjourned at 9:08 p.m. Nancy Meinholz, Clerk