2023 Town Board Meeting Minutes

1 Town of Blue Mounds, Caucus/Board Meeting 7:00p.m. Monday, JANUARY 9th, 2023, minutes Present: Dennis Jelle -Town Chairmen, John Brixy-Town Supervisor, Rick VanDomelen-Town Supervisor, Michael Freitag-Clerk, Curt Winter Deputy Clerk/Treasurer Approved Caucus Gerry Brock, qualified elector, started the caucus. Questions asked and answered. Opened caucus with Supervisor #1 Chair, currently held by John Brixy, duties of Supervisor #1 discussed. Open nominations, Zach Johnson nominated Travis Gudgeon and Michelle Jones seconded that nomination. Chris Hoffman nominated MaryAnn Bellazzini for Supervisor #1 Chair and Anastasia Warpinski seconded that motion. Justin Stauffer nominated John Brixy and John Brixy declined the nomination. No other nominations. Gerry Brock closed the nominations for Supervisor #1 Chair position. Opened nominations for Supervisor #2, currently held by Rick VanDomelen. Dennis Jelle nominated Rick VanDomelen, Marc Bellazzini second the nomination. No other nominations presented. Gerry Brock closed the nominations for Supervisor #2 Chair position. Question asked, are the duties the same for Supervisor #1 and Supervisor #2, Gerry Brock answered yes. Opened nominations for the Chairman, currently held by Dennis Jelle. Duties of Chairman discussed. Matthew Smith nominated Dennis Jelle; Justin Stauffer seconded the motion. No other nominations. Gerry Brock closed the nominations for Chairman. Opened nominations for the Constable position, currently held by Jerry Blizzard. Dennis Jelle nominated Jerry Blizzard for the Constable position; Rick VanDomelen seconded the motion. Questions asked about term length, all positions are 2-year terms. No other nominations. Gerry Brock closed the nominations for Constable. Gerry turned the meeting over to Chairman, Dennis Jelle. BOARD OF SUPERVISOR MEETING 7pm Meeting called to order; Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Curt Winter presented a request that came in pertaining to a deed restriction with Barton Road. It is the Town’s intention to lift the deed restrictions. TOWN OF BLUE MOUNDS BUSINESS ENHANCEMENT REPORT Group met previous Tuesday, discussing website design. The Business Enhancement Committee received two quotes. The committee reviewed the quotes and is making the recommendation to hire Bellazzini Development. The Board has agreed to review. Discussion followed. PUCLIC WORKS Nothing major going on. Plowing snow is the major thing right now. Resident asked Dennis Jelle to briefly describe what will be going on on Barton Road. Discussion followed. SOLAR PANELS Dennis Jelle asked for motion to approve Town of Blue Mounds Solar Ordinance, Rick VanDomelen brought up a correction needed, and that his name needs to be Richard on this document for legal purposes. Curt will get the document and make the corrections. 2 Rick VanDomelen made a motion to approve the Solar Ordinance, John Brixy seconded the motion. Motion approved 3-0. Ordinance #2023-01, it is the first ordinance of this new calendar year. LAND USE COMMITTEE Fire District is working with our committee, along with some board members, they have elected to join the Fire Fighters union, the same one as in Madison. There are a lot of things we need to do to make sure we have our information in order. We are in the process, it wont take effect until 2024. LEGISLATIVE REPORT Since the election, John Brixy had the opportunity to visit our new Assembly Members office and meet with staff. John also had the opportunity to speak with Senator Hesselbein and some staff from Senator Erpenbachs office about things that may be coming up in the future. Good response there. John also spoke with committee chairman on the Senate side. As of now, there is nothing that has been dropped in the hopper per John Brixy. CORRISPONDENCE No correspondence to share. APPROVAL OF BILLS John Brixy motioned to approve the bills at $17,982.50. Rick seconded. Motion passed 3-0. John Brixy made a motion to adjourn. Rick seconded. Meeting adjourned. Next meeting is February 13, 2023. This meeting is open to the public. Additional Agenda Items will be posted at least 24 hours before the meeting at Town Hall and Online at http://townofbluemounds.com. 1 Town of Blue Mounds, Board Meeting 7:00p.m. Monday, FEBRUARY 13th, 2023, minutes Present: Dennis Jelle -Town Chairmen, John Brixy-Town Supervisor, Rick VanDomelen-Town Supervisor, Amanda Burghy-Clerk, Curt Winter Deputy Clerk/Treasurer Approved BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING 7pm Meeting called to order; Pledge of Allegiance was recited. John Brixy moved to approve the January 9, 2023 minutes as presented, Rick VanDomelen seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. PUBLIC COMMENTS Resident brought up construction possibly happening on North Rd. Discussion followed. TOWN CLERK OATH OF OFFICE Dennis Jelle had new Clerk, Amanda Burghy read and sign the Oath of Office. FTTH BROADBAND PROJECT FOR THE TOWN OF BLUE MOUNDS John Van Ooyen from MHTC presented information on a public-private partnership to complete FTTH broadband project. Discussion followed. John Brixy moved to establish a public-private partnership with MHTC and pledge $50,000 towards the broadband project with one correction needing to be made, the Town Clerk needs to be changed from Mike Frietag to Amanda Burghy. Rick VanDomelen seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. CAVE OF THE MOUNDS SOLAR PROJECT John Brixy Moved to approve the Conditional Use Permit 2023-01 Titled Cave of The Mounds. Rick VanDomelen seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. TOWN OF BLUE MOUNDS BUSINESS ENHANCEMENT REPORT Chairman, Dennis Jelle has currently put the Business enhancement committee on pause. Website discussion followed. PUCLIC WORKS Waiting on bids for Barton Rd. Discussion followed. LAND USE COMMITTEE No building going on yet. Visit will be scheduled to Cave of The Mounds. FIRE DISTRICT Fire district budget was short last year $9,000 in diesel fuel. Funds were moved so we could cover the $9,000 difference. Discussion followed. LEGISLATIVE REPORT Nothing to report. 2 CORRISPONDENCE Rescission of incorrect tax billing on Parcel #0606-151-8031-1 in the amount of $9.25. The parcel is tax exempt; the Town will correct. Resolution #R2023-1 to rescind 2022 real property taxes on parcel 0606-151-8031-1 was read by Rick VanDomelen. Roll call vote. Motion carried 3-0. All documents signed. Review of proposal from Will Hogoboom, CPA. He has been collaborating with us as a QuickBooks Pro Advisor. Proposal reviewed. John Brixy moved to approve Will Hogoboom providing a monthly review of financial transactions and select report preparation assistance as a 1 year consultant with a review after the 1 year mark. Rick VanDomelen seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. APPROVAL OF BILLS Rick VanDomelen motioned to approve the bills at $987,734.50. John Brixy seconded. Motion passed 3- 0. Rick VanDomelen made a motion to adjourn. Dennis Jelle seconded. Meeting adjourned. Next meeting is March 13, 2023. This meeting is open to the public. Additional Agenda Items will be posted at least 24 hours before the meeting at Town Hall and Online at http://townofbluemounds.com. 1 Town of Blue Mounds, Board Meeting 7:00p.m. Monday, March 13th, 2023, minutes Present: Dennis Jelle -Town Chairman, John Brixy-Town Supervisor, Rick VanDomelen-Town Supervisor, Amanda Burghy-Clerk, Curt Winter Deputy Clerk/Treasurer Approved BOARD OF SUPERVISOR MEETING 7pm Meeting called to order; Pledge of Allegiance was recited. John Brixy moved to approve the February 13, 2023, minutes once amended, Rick VanDomelen seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. PUBLIC COMMENTS Resident asked about brush piles from tree trimming. Discussion followed. CAVE OF THE MOUNDS The need for a CU permit triggered the re-zone. Rezone from A-1EX (Legacy) to AG (ToBM Zoning). John Brixy moved to have the Land Use Committee to schedule a site visit in the next 30 days for the zoning request, Rick VanDomelen Seconded. Motion carried 3-0. JASON AND BOBBI ROGERS Accessory building. No one in attendance to represent Jason and Bobbi Rogers. Kevin Depies called Jason Rogers. Jason will come to meeting. John Brixy moved to table discussions until later in the meeting, Rick VanDomelen seconded. Motion carried 3-0. Jason Rogers arrived at meeting at 7:37p.m. Discussion followed. Dennis Jelle moved to table this until the next Regular Board Meeting, April 10th, 2023, John Brixy seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. JAR STORAGE Discussion regarding options for ornamental plantings which would comply with ATC planting guidelines. Discussion followed. John Brixy moved to allow JAR Storage to seek other planting options, non-evergreen in nature, to go under the ATC lines that meets requirements, Rick VanDomelen seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. JAR Storage would like to put up a temporary sign. Discussion followed. Rick VanDomelen moved to allow JAR Storage to put up a temporary sign if the sign meets code. Sign will be approved for 12 months, with Board review at that time. John Brixy seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. KATHLEEN WITT, DRIVEWAY Submission of driveway permit. Discussion followed. John Brixy moved to approve driveway permit based on the submitted design and upon receipt of erosion control permit from Dane County, Rick VanDomelen seconded. Motion carried 3-0. 2 JIM MURPHY Concept meeting concerning rezoning of existing parcel and creation of dependency living quarters. Discussion followed. The Town will follow up with Jim Murphy regarding if he has a split left on his property. PUBLIC WORKS Resident report/complaint regarding road damage by waste hauler. Discussion followed. Dennis Jelle will work with Patrolman Bob Slide to follow up on this. LAND USE COMMITTEE Nothing right now but some site visits coming up soon. FIRE DISTRICT The Fire District received a sizeable donation. Discussion followed. LEGISLATIVE REPORT Nothing to report. CORRESPONDENCE Resident complaint about Town and Country. Discussion followed. Approval of DCTA 2023 Membership Dues. Rick VanDomelen moved to approve the DCTA 2023 membership fees. Dennis Jelle seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. KSW Construction – Replacement of 7 windows throughout the building that are foggy or leaking. John Brixy moved to accept the bid to replace the 7 windows using funds from the ARPA account, Rick VanDomelen seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. APPROVAL OF BILLS John Brixy moved to approve the bills dated March 13, 2023 in the amount of $699,523.87. Rick VanDomelen seconded. Motion passed 3-0. John Brixy made a motion to adjourn Regular Board Meeting at 8:40p.m. Rick VanDomelen seconded. Motion passed 3-0. Regular Meeting adjourned, Closed Session to follow. Next Regular Board Meeting is May 8, 2023. CLOSED SESSION Closed session called to order at 8:42p.m. Personnel discussion followed. John Brixy moved to adjourn Closed Session at 9:45p.m., Rick VanDomelen seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. Respectfully, Amanda Burghy - Clerk 3 This meeting is open to the public. Additional Agenda Items will be posted at least 24 hours before the meeting at Town Hall and Online at http://townofbluemounds.com. 1 Town of Blue Mounds, Board Meeting 7:00p.m. Monday, April 10th, 2023, minutes Present: Dennis Jelle -Town Chairman, John Brixy-Town Supervisor, Rick VanDomelen-Town Supervisor, Amanda Burghy-Clerk, Curt Winter Deputy Clerk/Treasurer Approved BOARD OF SUPERVISOR MEETING 7pm Meeting called to order; Pledge of Allegiance was recited. John Brixy moved to approve the March 13, 2023, minutes as presented, Rick VanDomelen seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. PUBLIC COMMENTS No comments. ANDERSON, TED AND RENEE Concept meeting for new home build and submission of driveway construction permit. Discussion followed. John Brixy moved to approve the driveway permit upon receipt of an engineered driveway plan. Site visit planned within the next 30 days. Rick VanDomelen seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. KRAMER, DEVIN Concept meeting new home build, submission of driveway construction permit. Discussion followed. Rick VanDomelen moved to approve the driveway permit; John Brixy seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. SCHULZ/ROBB Submission of driveway construction permit. Discussion followed. John Brixy moved to approve the driveway permit; Rick VanDomelen seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. RIDGLAN FARMS Concept meeting for accessory building. Re-zone needs to happen to re-zone two parcels into one. A site visit will also be scheduled. Discussion followed. CAVE OF THE MOUNDS Re-zone application to rezone from A-1EX (Legacy) to AG (ToBm zoning). John Brixy moved to adopt Ordinance No. Z 2023-1; Rick VanDomelen seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. ROGERS, JASON AND BOBBI All permits have been submitted, approved, and paid for. JAR STORAGE Discussion regarding options for ornamental plantings which would comply with ATC. Rick VanDomelen moved to approve changes to vegetation as outlined. Also, approving the use of 2 the temporary sign, in the location submitted, for a period of 12 months. John Brixy seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. BUSINESS ENHANCEMENT COMMITTEE Discussion regarding the Business Enhancement Committee and its purpose. Discussion followed. PUBLIC WORKS Review of resident complaints. Discussion followed. LAND USE COMMITTEE Multiple upcoming site visits. FIRE DISTRICT MHFD joining union. LEGISLATIVE REPORT Nothing happening. CORRESPONDENCE Lawn mowing bids – E Blue Mounds cemetery. Bids reviewed. Discussion followed. John Brixy moved to give each vendor 5 business days to submit their certificate of insurance, if both parties submit their certificate, we will maintain Lucas’ Lawn and Tree. Rick VanDomelen seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. Board of Review and Open Book will take place on June 2nd and June 15th, 2023. APPROVAL OF BILLS John Brixy moved to approve the bills dated April 7, 2023, in the amount of $56,967.36. Rick VanDomelen seconded. Motion carried 3-0. Dennis Jelle made a motion to adjourn the Regular Board Meeting at 8:30p.m. John Brixy seconded. Motion carried 3-0. Respectfully, Amanda Burghy - Clerk This meeting is open to the public. Additional Agenda Items will be posted at least 24 hours before the meeting at Town Hall and Online at http://townofbluemounds.com. 1 Town of Blue Mounds, Open Meeting 7:00p.m. Tuesday, April 18th, 2023, minutes Present: Dennis Jelle -Town Chairman, Mary Ann Bellazzini-Town Supervisor, Rick VanDomelen-Town Supervisor, Amanda Burghy-Clerk, Curt Winter Deputy Clerk/Treasurer Approved OPEN MEETING 7pm Meeting called to order; Pledge of Allegiance was recited. OATH OF OFFICE Oath of Office was taken by our elected officials. BOBCAT AGREEMENT Discussion and disposition of new Bobcat agreement. Discussion followed. Rick VanDomelen moved to no longer continue the trade agreement with Ritchie Implement for the Bobcat and keep the one we have. We will also look into warranty estimates from Kevin Depies (Richie Implement) at the next Board Meeting. Mary Ann seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. ADJOURN Mary Ann Bellazzini made a motion to adjourn the Open Meeting at 7:24p.m. Rick VanDomelen seconded. Motion passed 3-0. Open Meeting adjourned. Respectfully, Amanda Burghy - Clerk This meeting is open to the public. Additional Agenda Items will be posted at least 24 hours before the meeting at Town Hall and Online at http://townofbluemounds.com. 1 Town of Blue Mounds, Board Meeting 7:00p.m. Monday, May 8th, 2023, minutes Present: Dennis Jelle -Town Chairman, Mary Ann Bellazzini-Town Supervisor, Rick VanDomelen-Town Supervisor, Amanda Burghy-Clerk, Curt Winter Deputy Clerk/Treasurer Approved CLOSED SESSION 6pm Closed session called to order at 6:00 p.m. Personnel matters discussed. Rick VanDomelen made a motion to adjourn the Closed Meeting at 6:58p.m. Mary Ann Bellazzini seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. BOARD OF SUPERVISOR MEETING 7pm Meeting called to order; Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Rick VanDomelen moved to approve the April 10, 2023, Regular Board Meeting minutes as presented, Mary Ann Bellazzini seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. Mary Ann Bellazzini moved to approve the April 18, 2023, Open Meeting minutes as presented, Rick VanDomelen seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. PUBLIC COMMENTS No comments. TONY VARDA Discussion regarding adoption of resolution honoring Tony Varda for his service and contribution to the Town of Blue Mounds and other opt out municipalities. Rick VanDomelen moved to adopt the resolution honoring Tony Varda. Mary Ann Bellazzini seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. NAUJECK, DOUG Concept meeting regarding a rezone application to separate farm buildings from the rest of the parcel and to create two residential parcels. PIN’s# 060601185020 and 060601180007, State Highway 78. Discussion followed. The site visit will take place end of June. Everything should be ready for the July 10, 2023, Board Meeting. VESELEY, CRAIG Concept meeting for new home and driveway construction. PIN# 060635499200, Sutter Rd. Discussion followed. Mary Ann Bellazzini moved to approve the driveway permit contingent upon the engineered driveway plan and the land use committee visit. Rick VanDomelen seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. 2 PUBLIC WORKS/ROAD MAINTENANCE Dennis Jelle announced that if any residents want a bid on their driveway being seal coated when they are out here in the Township to let us know and we will give the contractor the information. Dennis Jelle discussed recent damage to road signs. Discussion followed. LAND USE COMMITTEE Site visits taking place on May 18. More visits are coming up in the near future. FIRE DISTRICT Still meeting with the Attorneys and Union to come to an agreement. LEGISLATIVE REPORT Nothing happening. CORRESPONDENCE Bobcat maintenance quotes received today, May 8. Will review and discuss at the next Board Meeting on June 12. Resident asked what the ATC money was being spent on. Discussion followed. APPROVAL OF BILLS Rick VanDomelen moved to approve the bills dated May 8, 2023, in the amount of $36,263.92. Mary Ann Bellazzini seconded. Motion carried 3-0. Dennis Jelle made a motion to adjourn the Regular Board Meeting at 8:24p.m. Rick VanDomelen seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. Respectfully, Amanda Burghy - Clerk This meeting is open to the public. Additional Agenda Items will be posted at least 24 hours before the meeting at Town Hall and Online at http://townofbluemounds.com. 1 Town of Blue Mounds, Open Meeting 6:00p.m. Monday, May 22nd, 2023, minutes Present: Dennis Jelle -Town Chairman, Mary Ann Bellazzini-Town Supervisor, Rick VanDomelen-Town Supervisor, Amanda Burghy-Clerk, Curt Winter Deputy Clerk/Treasurer Approved OPEN MEETING 6pm Meeting called to order; Pledge of Allegiance was recited. ROAD BIDS Open and review road bids for seal coating Town roads. Discussion followed. Mary Ann Bellazzini made a motion to accept the 2023 seal coating bid from Scotts Construction Inc. Rick VanDomelen seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. Luke with Scotts Construction needs to adjust Roger Rd on the bid form. The measurements and pricing are incorrect. Luke will get the revised bid to Amanda by tomorrow, May 9. ADJOURN MEETING Mary Ann Bellazzini made a motion to adjourn the Open Meeting at 6:35p.m. Rick VanDomelen seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. Respectfully, Amanda Burghy - Clerk This meeting is open to the public. Additional Agenda Items will be posted at least 24 hours before the meeting at Town Hall and Online at http://townofbluemounds.com. 1 Town of Blue Mounds, Board Meeting 7:00p.m. Closed meeting to follow. Monday, June 12th, 2023, minutes Present: Dennis Jelle -Town Chairman, Mary Ann Bellazzini-Town Supervisor, Rick VanDomelen-Town Supervisor, Amanda Burghy-Clerk, Curt Winter Deputy Clerk/Treasurer Approved BOARD OF SUPERVISOR MEETING 7pm Meeting called to order; Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Rick VanDomelen moved to approve the May 8, 2023, Regular Board Meeting minutes as presented, Mary Ann Bellazzini seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. Rick VanDomelen moved to approve the May 22, 2023, Open Meeting minutes as presented, Mary Ann Bellazzini seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. PUBLIC COMMENTS Rick VanDomelen asked if we received a revised copy of the Scott Construction bid. Amanda Burghy confirmed. Will provide a copy to Board Members. Mary Ann Bellazzini asked if the detour map for CTH E could go on the website. Amanda Burghy confirmed it is on the website. Mary Ann Bellazzini has also received multiple compliments on the work we have done on the roads. Big thanks to Scott Shelstad. LIQUOR LICENSE RENEWALS – Board review and public input on Liquor License renewals. Liquor Licenses being reviewed: Campo Di Bella, Cave of The Mounds, Dreamy 280, Prevailing Winds, The Eloise, and VFW. Rick VanDomelen moved to approve all Liquor Licenses. Dennis Jelle seconded the motion. Motion carried 2-0. Mary Ann Bellazzini recused herself from voting on this topic. Licenses take effect July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024. STEVE ADDISON - 2195 County Highway Z PIN#0606-193-9175-0 and PIN#0606-194-9050-5 Concept meeting and discussion regarding the construction of a single-family dwelling. Steve wants to discuss placement of possible future driveway. Discussion followed. RIDGLAN FARMS INC - PIN#0606-213-8040-5/0606-213-8500-8/0606-212-9820-0 Public Hearing on rezoning ordinance application to join these parcels and rezone into current Town of Blue Mounds zoning AE-Agricultural Enterprise District. 2 Mary Ann Bellazzini moved to approve the re-zoning for Ridglan Farms from A-1 Legacy zoning to AE-Agricultural Enterprise District for the above mentioned 2 parcels. Dennis Jelle seconded the motion. Motion carried 2-0. Rick VanDomelen recused himself from voting on this matter. JAR STORAGE – Discussion on outdoor storage and possible new temporary sign. Rich Wipperfurth provided a map for possible outdoor storage at JAR. Discussion followed. Rich Wipperfurth would also like to put up a temporary 4x8 banner saying, “Now Open”. The banner would be on the building. Discussion followed. Mary Ann Bellazzini moved to allow JAR Storage to put up a temporary banner and to allow JAR Storage to have outdoor storage per conditions on CUP. Rick VanDomelen seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS **Adopting Ordinance to Appoint Alternate Members to the Board of Review – Discussion followed. Rick VanDomelen moved to approve the Ordinance to Appoint Alternate Member, Al Antonson, to the Board of Review. Mary Ann Bellazzini seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. **Adopting Ordinance Amendment to Sec. 1.045 creating a Conditional Use for Temporary Housing for Farmworkers # A23-01 – Discussion followed. Rick VanDomelen moved to table discussion until our July 10th, 2023, board meeting. Mary Ann Bellazzini seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. **Adopting Ordinance Amendment to Sec. 1.0624 relating to Livestock Harvest Facilities #A23- 02– Mary Ann Bellazzini moved to table discussion until our July 10th, 2023, board meeting. Rick VanDomelen seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. **Adopting Ordinance Amendment to Sec. 1.098 relating to Variances #A23-03– Mary Ann Bellazzini moved to table discussion until our July 10th, 2023, board meeting. Rick VanDomelen seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. **Adopting Ordinance Amendment to Sec. 1.0324 relating to authorizing increase in Accessory Building Size #A23-04– Mary Ann Bellazzini moved to table discussion until our July 10th, 2023, board meeting. Rick VanDomelen seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. PUBLIC WORKS/ROAD MAINTENANCE Dennis Jelle said the culvert should be delivered this week for Barton Rd. Ditch mowing is complete. Patching is nearing completion. Discussion followed. 3 BOBCAT SERVICE AGREEMENT Review service agreement options from Ritchie Implement. Discussion followed. Rick VanDomelen moved to approve the full protection plus warranty plan, for 36 months, 1,000hrs, at a price of $3,970. Mary Ann Bellazzini seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. LAND USE COMMITTEE Land use committee met on May 18th. Discussion followed. FIRE DISTRICT Dennis Jelle announced they are doing some training where the public can sign up. There are multiple opportunities. Discussion followed. LEGISLATIVE REPORT Audience member, Tom Mathies, Supervisor for the Town of Verona shared some announcements. Discussion followed. CORRESPONDENCE No new correspondence received. APPROVAL OF BILLS Rick VanDomelen moved to approve the bills dated June 12, 2023, in the amount of $24,584.94. Mary Ann Bellazzini seconded. Motion carried 3-0. Mary Ann Bellazzini made a motion to adjourn the Regular Board Meeting at 8:38p.m. Rick VanDomelen seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. CLOSED SESSION 8:40pm Closed session called to order at 8:40 p.m. Personnel matters discussed. Rick VanDomelen made a motion to adjourn the Closed Meeting at 10:20p.m. Mary Ann Bellazzini seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. Respectfully, Amanda Burghy - Clerk This meeting is open to the public. Additional Agenda Items will be posted at least 24 hours before the meeting at Town Hall and Online at http://townofbluemounds.com. 1 Town of Blue Mounds, Board Meeting 7:00p.m. Closed meeting to follow. Monday, July 10th, 2023, minutes Present: Dennis Jelle -Town Chairman, Mary Ann Bellazzini-Town Supervisor, Rick VanDomelen-Town Supervisor, Amanda Burghy-Clerk, Curt Winter Deputy Clerk/Treasurer Approved CLOSED SESSION 6pm Closed Session pursuant to s.19.85 (1) (c) of the Wisconsin Statutes to consider employment, promotion, compensation, or performance evaluation. Closed session called to order at 6:00 p.m. Personnel matters discussed. Closed session adjourned. BOARD OF SUPERVISOR MEETING 7pm Meeting called to order; Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Rick VanDomelen moved to approve the June 12, 2023, Regular Board Meeting minutes as presented, Mary Ann Bellazzini seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. PUBLIC COMMENTS Resident addressed the Board Members over concerns about administrative matters. Discussion followed. Resident advised of some construction that was done on Malone rd. that left the road uneven and bumpy. Resident would like the blacktop smoothed out if possible. Discussion followed. Resident asked if we could put up a “no outlet” or “dead end” sign on Brattlie Rd. Discussion followed. A sign will be ordered and installed. DOUG NAUJECK PIN’s #0606-011-8502-0 and 0606-011-8000-7, State Highway 78, Open Hearing on rezone Ordinance No. Z 2023-3 to join listed parcels and then separate farm buildings from the rest of the parcel and to create two residential parcels. Remnant acreage to remain AG. Rick VanDomelen moved to approve rezone Ordinance No. 2023-3, Mary Ann Bellazzini seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. RIDGLAN FARMS INC PIN’s #0606-213-8040-5/0606-213-8500-8/0606-212-9820-0, open Hearing on Conditional Use application CUP2023-4 for Kennel Use [Sec. 1.0622] [Def. 1.022 (56)] Mary Ann Bellazzini moved to approve Conditional Use application CUP2023-4. Dennis Jelle seconded the motion. Motion carried 2-0-1. Rick VanDomelen abstained from the vote. 2 JAR STORAGE PIN #0606-094-9580-0 Open Hearing on Conditional Use application CUP2023-5 for Seasonal Storage of Recreational Equipment and Motor Vehicles [Def. 10.22 (79a)] Mary Ann Bellazzini moved to approve Conditional Use application CUP2023-5 for JAR Storage, Rick VanDomelen seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS **Adopting Ordinance Amendment to Sec. 1.045 creating a Conditional Use for Temporary Housing for Farmworkers # A23-01. Discussion followed. Rick VanDomelen moved to table Ordinance Amendment #A23-01 for further review, Mary Ann Bellazzini seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. **Adopting Ordinance Amendment to Sec. 1.0624 relating to Livestock Harvest Facilities #A23- 02. Discussion followed. Rick VanDomelen moved to approve Ordinance Amendment related to Livestock Harvest Facilities #A23-02, Mary Ann Bellazzini seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. **Adopting Ordinance Amendment to Sec. 1.098 relating to Variances #A23-03. Discussion followed. Rick VanDomelen moved to approve Ordinance Amendment relating to Sec. 1.098 Variances #A23-03, Mary Ann Bellazzini seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. **Adopting Ordinance Amendment to Sec. 1.0324 relating to authorizing increase in Accessory Building Size #A23-04. Discussion followed. Mary Ann Bellazzini moved to approve the Ordinance Amendment authorizing increase in Accessory Building Size #A23-04, Rick VanDomelen seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. PUBLIC WORKS/ROAD MAINTENANCE *Patrolman is currently mowing roadsides. *Barton Rd project will start next week. Barton Rd will be closed on and off throughout the week to put in culverts. Discussion followed. *Scotts Construction will also begin sealcoating soon. Discussion followed. *Parking lot is scheduled for renovation. There will be one day the mouth of the parking lot will be closed. Discussion followed. LAND USE COMMITTEE Nothing on the docket currently. 3 FIRE DISTRICT Nothing is happening at the moment. LEGISLATIVE REPORT Dennis Jelle stated that the Town of Blue Mounds is working on getting another liquor license in the new Bill going through the Senate. With this new Bill being passed, we may have the opportunity to purchase another liquor license from anywhere within the county as opposed to neighboring municipalities. CORRESPONDENCE Town of Springdale – Discussion regarding Springdale Resolution Request. Discussion Followed. Rick VanDomelen Moved to adopt the Springdale Resolution Request. Mary Ann Bellazzini seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. Signing of Bobcat extended service agreement. Discussion followed and service agreement was signed. Discussion and action on Allegiant Oil Propane Contract 2023-2024. Discussion followed. Mary Ann Bellazzini moved to approve the Allegiant Oil Propane Contract 2023-2024 at the prepaid price of $1.39 per gallon, 3,500 gallons, for a total of $4865.00, Rick VanDomelen seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. APPROVAL OF BILLS Mary Ann Bellazzini moved to approve the bills dated July 5, 2023, in the amount of $35,599.39. Rick VanDomelen seconded. Motion carried 3-0. Mary Ann Bellazzini made a motion to adjourn the Regular Board Meeting at 9:04p.m. Rick VanDomelen seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. Respectfully, Amanda Burghy - Clerk This meeting is open to the public. Additional Agenda Items will be posted at least 24 hours before the meeting at Town Hall and Online at http://townofbluemounds.com. 1 Town of Blue Mounds, Board Meeting 7:00p.m. Monday, August 14th, 2023, minutes Present: Dennis Jelle -Town Chairman, Mary Ann Bellazzini-Town Supervisor, Rick VanDomelen-Town Supervisor, Amanda Burghy-Clerk, Curt Winter Deputy Clerk/Treasurer Approved BOARD OF SUPERVISOR MEETING 7pm Meeting called to order; Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Mary Ann Bellazzini moved to approve the July 10, 2023, Regular Board Meeting minutes as presented, Rick VanDomelen seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. CAVE OF THE MOUNDS Joe Klimczak presented upcoming projects and future improvements to the Cave of The Mounds. Discussion followed. OPSAL, DEANNA PIN#0606-031-8501-0, North Road, Concept meeting for the splitting of above listed parcel into two parcels with a rezone from A-1(EX) Legacy zoning to SFR-Single Family Residential District (approximately 9 acres) with remaining acreage of approximately 17.62 acres being defined as its own parcel and rezoned to AG-Agriculture Zoning District. Discussion Followed. Site visit scheduled for September 26th. HAVENS, FERRON AND BARBARA PIN#0606-091-8690-7, Erbe Rd, 20.30 acres. Concept meeting for rezoning of this parcel from A-1(EX) Legacy zoning to SFR-Single Family Residential District parcel (size to be determined) with remnant acreage to be rezoned to AG-Agriculture Zoning District. Discussion followed. ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS Discussion/Action on Adopting Ordinance Amendment to Sec. 1045 Creating a conditional Use for temporary Housing for Farmworkers #A23-01. Discussion followed. Rick Vandomelen moved to reject Ordinance Amendment A23-01 Creating a Conditional Use for Temporary Housing for Farmworkers, we will continue to use the current rules in place within the Town of Blue Mounds Zoning. Mary Ann Bellazzini seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. PUBLIC WORKS/ROAD MAINTENANCE Barton Rd is complete. Will be seal coated in the next couple weeks. Parking lot complete. Additional parking spots were added. Discussion of new truck that was ordered. 2 Resident request to consider lowering speed on Cty Rd ID to 45mph. Since ID is a County Rd Dane County needs to be contacted about that request. LAND USE COMMITTEE Upcoming site visit for Opsal scheduled for September 26th. FIRE DISTRICT Dennis Jelle presented information on ACT 12. Discussion followed. LEGISLATIVE REPORT Dennis Jelle discussed the Town of Blue Mounds trying to get another liquor license. If Senate passes the bill we can request a transfer of liquor license from any municipality in Dane County. Discussion followed. CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED No new correspondence received. APPROVAL OF BILLS Mary Ann Bellazzini moved to approve the bills dated August 9, 2023, in the amount of $229,295.84. Rick VanDomelen seconded. Motion carried 3-0. Mary Ann Bellazzini made a motion to adjourn the Regular Board Meeting at 8:35p.m. Rick VanDomelen seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. Respectfully, Amanda Burghy - Clerk This meeting is open to the public. Additional Agenda Items will be posted at least 24 hours before the meeting at Town Hall and Online at http://townofbluemounds.com. 1 Town of Blue Mounds, Board Meeting 7:00p.m. Closed meeting to follow Regular Board of Supervisors Meeting Monday, September 11th, 2023, minutes Present: Dennis Jelle -Town Chairman, Mary Ann Bellazzini-Town Supervisor, Rick VanDomelen-Town Supervisor, Amanda Burghy-Clerk, Curt Winter Deputy Clerk/Treasurer Approved BOARD OF SUPERVISOR MEETING 7pm Meeting called to order; Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Chairman Dennis Jelle asked for a moment of silence in honor of 9/11. Mary Ann Bellazzini moved to approve the revised August 14, 2023, Regular Board Meeting minutes, Rick VanDomelen seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. FIRE DISTRICT Jordan Hensler with the Mount Horeb Fire Department spoke on the Fire District report and budget. Discussion Followed. Rick VanDomelen moved to support the proposed budget for the Mount Horeb Area Joint Fire District, Mary Ann Bellazzini seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. PUBLIC COMMENTS No public comments at this time. DISCUSSION/ACTION Schedule Budget Meeting Workshop and Budget Meeting. Discussion followed. Budget Workshop scheduled for Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at 10:00am. Budget Meeting scheduled for Monday, November 6, 2023, at 6:00pm. ZONING AND RELATED MATTERS No Zoning matters currently. PUBLIC WORKS/ROAD MAINTENANCE Dennis Jelle said Barton Rd will be done this week or early next week. Dennis Jelle also said there is a problem on West Blue Mounds Rd, there is a culvert failing. Discussion followed. Culvert should be here end of the week/early next week. Fall mowing is taking place. Our first round of Road Salt has also been delivered. Discussion about purchasing a broom attachment for the Bobcat. Rick VanDomelen moved to approve the purchase of a rotary broom attachment for the Bobcat, up to $10,000, Mary Ann Bellazzini seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. 2 LAND USE COMMITTEE Upcoming site visit for Opsal and Addison scheduled for September 26th. LEGISLATIVE REPORT Dennis Jelle spoke about a potential additional liquor license that may have passed in the recent budget. Discussion followed. CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED - Information on some technology purchases along with office equipment o TV o Phone System Rick VanDomelen moved to approve the purchase of a TV and Phone System. Mary Ann Bellazzini seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. - Discussion – Agreement with Mount Horeb Historical Society – Board Member tour. Discussion followed. - Town Board Members received an email from a Town of Blue Mounds landowner. Discussion followed. - Voicemail from Mt. Horeb Pharmacy – Mt. Horeb Pharmacy is now delivering into the Town of Blue Mounds. Discussion followed. RESOLUTION 2023-1109 Resolution to establish a policy regarding the flying of flags at Town of Blue Mounds buildings and property. Discussion followed. Mary Ann Bellazzini moved to approve Resolution 2023-1109 to establish a policy regarding the flying of flags at Town of Blue Mounds buildings and property. The three flags to be flown will be the United States Flag, The Wisconsin State Flag, and The National League of Families POW/MIA Flag. Rick VanDomelen seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. APPROVAL OF BILLS Mary Ann Bellazzini moved to approve the bills dated September 7, 2023, in the amount of $93,796.24. Rick VanDomelen seconded. Motion carried 3-0. Mary Ann Bellazzini made a motion to adjourn the September 11th Regular Board Meeting at 8:32pm. Rick VanDomelen seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. OPEN CLOSED MEETING 8:35pm Personnel Matters - pursuant to s.19.85 (1) (c) of the Wisconsin Statutes to consider employment, promotion, compensation, or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility. Personnel Matters discussed. 3 ADJOURN CLOSED MEETING Mary Ann Bellazzini moved to adjourn the Closed Meeting; Rick VanDomelen seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. Respectfully, Amanda Burghy - Clerk This meeting is open to the public. Additional Agenda Items will be posted at least 24 hours before the meeting at Town Hall and Online at http://townofbluemounds.com. 1 Town of Blue Mounds, Board Meeting 7:00p.m. Monday, October 9th, 2023, minutes Present: Dennis Jelle -Town Chair, Mary Ann Bellazzini-Town Supervisor, Rick VanDomelen- Town Supervisor, Amanda Burghy-Clerk, Curt Winter Deputy Clerk/Treasurer Approved BOARD OF SUPERVISOR MEETING 7pm Meeting called to order; Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Rick VanDomelen moved to approve the September 11, 2023, Regular Board Meeting minutes, Mary Ann Bellazzini seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. PUBLIC COMMENTS No public comments at this time. ZONING AND RELATED MATTERS • Deanna Opsal – PIN#0606-031-8501-0, North Road, public hearing for the splitting of above listed parcel into two parcels with a rezone from A-1(EX) Legacy zoning to SFR- Single Family Residential District (approximately 9 acres) with remaining acreage of approximately 17.62 acres being defined as its own parcel and rezoned to AG- Agriculture Zoning District. Mary Ann Bellazzini read Ordinance Z2023-4 aloud. Rick VanDomelen moved to approve Ordinance Z2023-4; Mary Ann Bellazzini seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. • Kevin Fassbender-PIN#0606-173-8840-0, 10739 Topper Rd., concept meeting regarding the purchase and rezoning of land from an adjacent parcel. Rick VanDomelen made a motion for Mr. Fassbender to acquire a CSM on the additional land purchase, to be deemed SFR in the future. Mary Ann Bellazzini seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. • Isabelle and Francois Touchon DBA Poiesis Creations, LLC-PIN#0606-321-9250-8 and 0606-321-9501-4, concept meeting for rezoning and building plans for these two parcels. Discussion Followed. • Konnie (Burns) Jerabek-Eight parcels – Concept meeting for preliminary discussion of family plans for the division of these parcels among the principals. Discussion followed. PUBLIC WORKS/ROAD MAINTENANCE • Finished culvert on West Blue Mounds Rd. • Fall mowing is almost complete. • Salt was delivered. Chips were mixed with old salt and pushed to the front. • Rick VanDomelen asked Patrolman to trim a branch that is hanging in front of a sign on Fertile Ridge Rd. Bob will take care of it. LAND USE COMMITTEE Possible November Meeting and site visit for Havens. Will go into the first week in December if needed. 2 FIRE DISTRICT Fire district budget passed. Discussion followed. LEGISLATIVE REPORT • Dennis Jelle and Mary Ann Bellazzini spoke about a potential additional liquor license that may have passed in the recent budget. Discussion followed. • Dennis Jelle spoke about Dane County making it easier to create a salvage yard in Dane County. Discussion followed. CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED - Finks estimate for East Blue Mounds Cemetery Mary Ann Bellazzini moved to approve the Finks estimate proposal for the new asphalt at the East Blue Mounds Cemetery in the amount of $23,750.00. Rick Van Domelen seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. - Town and Country Sanitation-Discussion of totes for the Town. Discussion followed. APPROVAL OF BILLS Mary Ann Bellazzini moved to approve the bills dated October 5, 2023, in the amount of $18,247.64. Rick VanDomelen seconded. Motion carried 3-0. Rick VanDomelen made a motion to adjourn the October 9th Regular Board Meeting at 8:22pm. Mary Ann Bellazzini seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. Respectfully, Amanda Burghy - Clerk This meeting is open to the public. Additional Agenda Items will be posted at least 24 hours before the meeting at Town Hall and Online at http://townofbluemounds.com. 1 Town of Blue Mounds, Board Meeting 7:00p.m. Monday, November 13th, 2023, minutes Present: Dennis Jelle -Town Chair, Mary Ann Bellazzini-Town Supervisor, Rick VanDomelen- Town Supervisor, Amanda Burghy-Clerk, Curt Winter Deputy Clerk/Treasurer Approved BOARD OF SUPERVISOR MEETING 7pm Meeting called to order; Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Mary Ann Bellazzini made a motion to approve the October 9, 2023, Regular Board Meeting minutes. Rick VanDomelen seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. PUBLIC COMMENTS • Resident Steve Bigler addressed the Board regarding totes for garbage and recycling. Discussion followed. • Gary Oimoen addressed the board about a shed he would like to build, solar panels, along with some questions about an Air B&B. Discussion followed. Gary also asked about purchasing culverts to put in on Fertile Ridge Rd. Discussion followed. ZONING AND RELATED MATTERS • Paul Markhardt – Markhardt Properties, LLC. PIN#0606-194-8620-0, Amacher Road, concept meeting regarding the division of this parcel to create two residential lot to be rezoned to SFR-Single Family Residential Zoning District. Paul was not at the meeting. Dennis Jelle tabled this topic until our December meeting. • Jacqui Kronabetter-PIN#0606-324-9110-0 Submission of Driveway Construction Permit application for approval. Jacqui was not at the meeting. Dennis Jelle tabled this topic until our December meeting. PUBLIC WORKS/ROAD MAINTENANCE • Snowplows are ready to go. • Patching is almost complete. Bob has been taking advantage of this nice weather! • Mowing fence lines is in the works now that corn is down, and it is almost complete. • Snowplow should be back on Thursday from the shop. • Rick Vandomelen asked if salt and sand is still available for Town Residents and businesses to pick up as needed. Answer is Yes. Office needs to be notified so we can unlock and document what is used. LAND USE COMMITTEE Land Use Committee site visit scheduled for December 3rd at 10:00 a.m. for Havens and possibly for Kronabetter as well. FIRE DISTRICT Dennis Jelle spoke on the Union along with a new ambulance that is now in service. Old ambulance was sold. 2 LEGISLATIVE REPORT • Dennis Jelle is following up on the potential to get another Liquor License from any municipality in Dane County. CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED • WTA- Dues – Change in schedule. Discussion followed. Rick VanDomelen made a motion to pay the WTA dues in full, 18 months, due January 1, 2024. Mary Ann Bellazzini seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. o Rick VanDomelen asked about WTA Advocacy Council. Discussion followed. Amanda will follow up. • Discussion/Action – Revaluation estimate proposal from Associated Appraisal, revaluation taking place in 2025. Discussion followed. Rick VanDomelen made a motion to go with the Full Inspection Revaluation with Associated Appraisal Consultants. For a price to be determined at a later date. Estimated at $60,000. To be done over the next couple of years, finished in 2025. Mary Ann Bellazzini seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. • Election Training is taking place this Tuesday and Thursday. Poll Workers will be approved at the December 11th meeting and Oaths of Office will take place after Board approval. Discussion followed. • Curt Winter addressed the Board about increasing our Special Charge for garbage and recycling. Discussion followed. APPROVAL OF BILLS Rick VanDomelen moved to approve the bills dated November 8, 2023, in the amount of $194,568.05. Mary Ann Bellazzini seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. Mary Ann Bellazzini made a motion to adjourn the November 13th Regular Board Meeting at 8:14pm. Rick VanDomelen seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. REOPEN REGULAR BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING Mary Ann Bellazzini made a motion to open the meeting back up at 8:16 p.m. Dennis Jelle seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. Jacqui Kronabetter arrived late to the meeting and the meeting was closed before the Board was aware she was here to speak on her zoning matter. ZONING AND RELATED MATTERS • Jacqui Kronabetter-PIN#0606-324-9110-0 Submission of Driveway Construction Permit application for approval. Discussion followed. Jacqui will be put on the December 11th meeting, following the December 3rd site visit by the Land Use Committee. 3 Mary Ann Bellazzini made a motion to adjourn the November 13th Regular Board Meeting part 2, at 8:34pm. Rick VanDomelen seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. Respectfully, Amanda Burghy - Clerk This meeting is open to the public. Additional Agenda Items will be posted at least 24 hours before the meeting at Town Hall and Online at http://townofbluemounds.com. 2024-2025 Poll Workers ● Jenn Forman ● Michelle Geisler ● Lydia Haynes ● Sue Huntenburg - Chief Inspector ● Paul Hutchins ● Cathie Jensen - Chief Inspector ● Jill Jonas - Chief Inspector ● Helen Kahl ● Craig Katz ● Sharon Baldwin ● Mary Ann Bellazzini ● Kathy Brock - Chief Inspector ● Mike Cahill ● Nancy Cahill ● Lynne Carroll ● Mike Dillis ● Lee Ann Dillis ● Diane Dreger ● Kafryn Lieder ● Susan Luddington ● Lorelie Lynch - Chief Inspector ● Pat Phillips - Chief Inspector ● Donna Skogen ● Matt Smith ● Cathy Sutter ● Renee Wienkes ● Curt Winter 1 Town of Blue Mounds, Staff Potluck 6:00p.m. and Regular Board Meeting 7:00p.m. Monday, December 11th, 2023, minutes Present: Dennis Jelle -Town Chair, Mary Ann Bellazzini-Town Supervisor, Rick VanDomelen- Town Supervisor, Amanda Burghy-Clerk, Curt Winter Deputy Clerk/Treasurer Approved STAFF POTLUCK 6pm Staff potluck was called to order at 6 p.m. Staff potluck adjourned at 6:50 p.m. BOARD OF SUPERVISOR MEETING 7pm Meeting called to order; Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Mary Ann Bellazzini made a motion to approve the November 6, 2023 Budget Meeting and Public Hearing minutes along with the November 13, 2023 Regular Board Meeting minutes contingent on amending discussion/motion for $2 increase in Special Charges for Garbage and Recycling pick up. Rick VanDomelen seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. PUBLIC COMMENTS No Public comments at this time. ZONING AND RELATED MATTERS • Paul Markhardt – Markhardt Properties, LLC. PIN#0606-194-8620-0, Amacher Road, concept meeting regarding the division of this parcel to create two residential lot to be rezoned to SFR-Single Family Residential Zoning District. Discussion followed. The Land Use Committee will need to do a site visit. Homeowner is fine waiting until spring if needed. Curt will communicate with Paul and make sure all steps are followed and get things scheduled. Mary Ann Bellazzini made a motion that the Board has reviewed Paul Marquardt’s information regarding rezoning some of his lots to SFR from Legacy Zoning, and we are moving forward with the Land Use Committee Visit. Rick VanDomelen seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. • Dan Kaiser – Gehl Properties, concept meeting regarding the division of parcel to create residential lots to be rezoned to SFR-Single Family Residential Zoning District. Discussion followed. Rick VanDomelen made a motion to move forward with Gehl Properties, Land Use Committee will need to so a site visit and a survey will also be needed. Mary Ann Bellazzini seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. • Steve Bigler – Concept meeting plan for 5 lots on the Bigler Farm LLC. Discussion followed. Mary Ann Bellazzini made a motion that Steve has the approval to finalize his concept for his 5 lots. Rick VanDomelen seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. • Steve Addison – Concept meeting for creation of residential lot. Steve was unable to attend. Dennis Jelle tabled until our January 8, 2024, Board Meeting. 2 TOWN AND COUNTRY SANITATION • Discussion about bid received from Town and Country Sanitation to switch the Town of Blue mounds over to 95 gal totes. Discussion Followed. Mary Ann Bellazzini made a motion to table this discussion and get more information from the residents and Town and Country Sanitation and look at the contract closely for 2026, Rick VanDomelen seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. PUBLIC WORKS/ROAD MAINTENANCE • Plowing underway • Cutting brush and trees in-between snowfalls • New plow truck will not be here by end of 2023 LAND USE COMMITTEE – Land Use Committee planning a January site visit, contingent on all paperwork being submitted and the weather. FIRE DISTRICT • Dennis Jelle spoke about the Fire Department looking for an Assistant Chief and negotiating the Union Contract. LEGISLATIVE REPORT • Dennis Jelle discussed that we are now able to get more Liquor Licenses. We are waiting for all the rules and regulations before any action can be taken. Discussion followed. CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED • WTA – Discussion/Action – 2024 Town Advocacy Council – Discussion followed. Rick VanDomelen moved that we pay the membership dues for the Wisconsin Towns Association Advocacy Council, 18 months, in the amount of $337.50, Mary Ann Bellazzini seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. • Discussion/Action – Approval of 2024-2025 Poll Workers. A list of all approved poll workers is included in the minutes. Discussion followed. Rick VanDomelen made a motion to approve all poll workers on the attached document for the 2024-2025 Election Cycle. Dennis Jelle approved the motion. Motion carried 3-0. • Action – Ordinance 2023-11.27 – Split Shifts on Election Day – Discussion followed. Mary Ann Bellazzini moved to pass Ordinance 2023-11.27 Split Shifts on Election Day; Rick VanDomelen seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. • Mary Ann Bellazzini shared a correspondence she received from the Village of Mount Horeb regarding concerns with the intersection of HWY 78 & S, which is in the Town of Blue Mounds. The Village of Mount Horeb has some safety concerns. Discussion followed. 3 APPROVAL OF BILLS Rick VanDomelen moved to approve the bills dated December 7, 2023, in the amount of $77,845.87. Mary Ann Bellazzini seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. Mary Ann Bellazzini made a motion to adjourn the December 11th Regular Board Meeting at 8:13pm. Rick VanDomelen seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. Respectfully, Amanda Burghy - Clerk This meeting is open to the public. Additional Agenda Items will be posted at least 24 hours before the meeting at Town Hall and Online at http://townofbluemounds.com.