2020 Town Board Meeting Minutes

Town of Blue Mounds, Board Meeting 7pm Unapproved January 13, 2020 minutes Minutes for January 13, 2020 Present: Dennis Jelle -Town Chairmen, John Brixy-Town Supervisor, Wayne Jones-Town Supervisor, Mike Freitag-Town Clerk. John motioned to approve minutes from December 9 2019. Dennis seconded motion approved 2-0. ROAD MAINTENANCE No report. MHTC PROPASAL John Dunbar- MHTC- Discussion regarding establishing a partnership with the township for the purpose of applying for broadband expansion grants under Wis Statutes §196.504. MHTC is planning on applying for a State of Wisconsin Broadband Grant and would like to partner with the Township to apply for that grant. This partnership gives MHTC a better chance of getting the grant and delivering better broadband to areas of the Township. John Dunbar explained that if Mount Horeb would donate a nominal amount it would make the grant viable. Board members commented that it is a good thing for the Community. The Town of Blue Mounds will have oversite. Wayne motioned to approve $500 to go towards the project. John seconded. Motion passed. PHIL SUTTER Looking to split 40 acres for a 2 acre plot where Phil wants to build a average size home. Board commented that the concept plan looks good. Please follow up with Curt to get all appropriate paper work. Get started on a driveway plan to be presented at the January, 13 Board Meeting. PET LICENSING A question was asked by the DOR if we would be willing to share information about persons who obtain a dog license. Such as address, email etc. Town of Blue Mounds would not be in support of this. Dennis motioned to deny request, John seconded. Motion passed. BUILDING AND GROUNDS Several Bulbs are out in the building and will be replaced soon. Windows need to replace in Town Hall. JOSEPH JOHN AVALANCE PROPERTY Joseph is looking to build a single- family home and have a business in the back. A CSM will be needed to show 2 acres and the fraction. A PUD will be needed for Avalanche Property Services. Currently there are no splits left. A PUD maybe a way to solve the zoning issue. Board discussed moving 2.93 acres from C-1 to PUD zoning. The concern in this would be future use of the property. John motioned to accept revised version. Wayne seconded motion passed 3-0. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT John motioned to impose CUP #2019-2 to replace original ordinance #2019-7. Ordinance 7 will need to be amended. Wayne seconded. Motion passed 3-0. TIGHE ROBEY Disaster and Mitigation/Emergency Planning Tighe commented that our plan should be updated yearly. We should identify location and what we have for chemicals stored. Suggested moving our safe staging area from Century Barn to Wisconsin Surplus. Must have a disaster plan in place or FEMA will not reimburse. Dennis motioned to let Tighe carry on with his work. John Seconded. Motion passed. QUESTIONS ABOUT POLUTED WELLS Jill Jonas a water quality expert presented a few questions about water quality. New homes should have a second test required. There are 3 labs in Dane County that would certified sample kits to homeowners. Transitional properties could be a challenge for Water quality. Jill offered to work with the Town to provide a better plan for residents. LAND USE PLAN DISCUSSION Continued discussion regarding making changes to the Land Use Plan to address administration of parcels that are in transitional areas adjacent to other municipalities. The final vote took place on November 11, 2019. Ordinance 23 was passed. More work needs to be done. The 2017 Town of Blue Mounds Comprehensive plan will need to be revised. Any parcel adjacent, congruent, or boarding The Village of Blue Mounds or The Village of Mount Horeb will be identified as a Transitional Property. FIRE DISTRICT REPORT No report except to announce that the USDA loan. LEGISLATIVE REPORT Shoreland Zoning bill was discussed. End of session for senators. BILLS John motioned to approve $8,580.96. Wayne seconded. Motion passed 3-0. Next Board meeting January 13, 2020. Town of Blue Mounds, Board Meeting 7pm February 10, 2020 minutes Minutes for February 10, 2020 Present: Dennis Jelle -Town Chairmen, John Brixy-Town Supervisor, Wayne Jones-Town Supervisor, Mike Freitag-Town Clerk, Curt Winter-Deputy Clerk/Treasurer. John motioned to approve minutes from January 13, 2020 Dennis seconded motion approved 2-0. ROAD MAINTENANCE End of Winter approaching some roads will need repair. BUILDING AND GROUNDS Windows need to replace in Town Hall. BUILDING PERMITS Three building permits were entered last week. CARPC Discussion on billing for maps from CARPC. Prices are reasonable. Original agreement needs to be approved. An agreement must be made with them we value what they do for us. John motioned that the chair signs the original agreement and also sign the new agreement. Wayne and Dennis seconded motion passed. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE Gentle editing will handle the update regarding the Comprehensive Plan. She will enter the information to improve the plan. Question was raised to make sure that we have some long-term plan to be able to review and print the plan. Either a jump drive or saved document should remain with the Town for future use. John motioned to have clerk handle the Comprehensive Plan to be finished. Dennis and Wayne seconded motion passes. John also motioned that upon completion of the Plan we distribute to communities and residents involved. Dennis and Wayne seconded motion passed 3-0. BID FOR BRIDGE We received a bid for the bridge that was damaged on 12/26/2019. Appropriate people will be contacted regarding how we plan to collect for damages. FIRE DEPARTMENT Audit was performed, and everything was fine scored high. Audit needed yearly because of USDA loan. Construction cost came in under budget. The planning of the building was done very well. LEGISLATIVE REPORT A two-week bill that would extend bar hours for 2 hours during the Democratic Convention. John is actively looking for an explanation. John will attend several meetings to get more knowledge on the bill and update us at next Board Meeting. John also updated us on new hours that he may be able to attend more Legislative meetings. DANE COM Situation was discussed about how we withdrew from the group years ago. We have a copy of the document that shows we withdrew. They are still sending us active bills and invoices even though we are no longer using their services. How should we approach them? DOR LEVY LIMIT UPDATE Nothing has been received from Mark Hazelbaker about the document he submitted to the DOR regarding our Levy Increase. BILLS John motioned to approve $47,219.32 in bills as of 2/10/2020. Dennis and Wayne seconded motion passed 3-0. Dennis motioned to adjourn. John seconded meeting adjourned. Next meeting will be on March 9, 2020 at 7pm. Town of Blue Mounds, Board Meeting 7pm March 9, 2020 minutes Minutes for March 9, 2020 Present: Dennis Jelle -Town Chairmen, John Brixy-Town Supervisor, Wayne Jones-Town Supervisor, Mike Freitag-Town Clerk, Curt Winter-Deputy Clerk/Treasurer. John motioned to approve minutes from February 10, 2020 Dennis seconded motion approved 2-0. DANE COUNTY SHERIFF BROOKE GAGNER REPORT Dane county report from sheriff for incidents. 477 calls for service in 2020 down 155 from 2019. Traffic incidents 100 plus calls. Safety issues like deer in road etc.no violent crimes, a couple drug investigation. Sheriff commented how several break ins have been occurring, a group of kids have been going on blocks or country roads and stealing whatever they can. Blue Mounds has had two incidents last weekend. Town of Blue Mounds will publish an announcement warning residents. Sheriff noted that someone is in custody for the recent homicide in Blue Mounds. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Is at the editor and being updated. This has become a PRIORITY. When we receive the final copy, it still needs to be voted on at a Public Meeting. Once the plan is done it needs to be distributed to a variety of places. We have Ordinance in place but the plan has not been approved yet and needs to be. Plan must be distributed to public. ZONING/BUILDING PERMIT ACTIVITY Alan Kaplan- Building, Land Use, Town Building Permits have been issued. 2889 Erbe Road, Blue Mounds, WI. Single Family Dwelling with estimated building cost w/o land $700,000. Joey John- Building permit issued and Town Building Permit. Single Family dwelling with estimated building cost w/o land $350,000. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT The Village of Mount Horeb has gotten rid of the Economic Development team and are going to hire a full-time staff member to take over. Lot of Members used to have input. Donations will not be accepted any longer. We are not even sure when they will be hired or what this persons job responsibilities will be. We will stay updated. BUILDING AND GROUNDS Windows need to replace in Town Hall. Lawn will need mowing soon. Mount Horeb glass needs to be called. ROAD MAINTENANCE Lots of potholes to work on. The Bridge that was damaged has been sent to insurance and the repair will be under way soon. All costs will be covered. FIRE DEPARTMENT Hired new female fire fighter that will start soon. Has to pass CPAP Firemen test that includes several elaborate drills. She is an RN, and fire fighter. LEGISLATIVE REPORT AB869 Wedding Barn/Winery/Distillery. John was the only one who went to testify. Discussion followed about reserve and regular Liquor Licenses. John made some simply changes. Very combative meeting. Senate section #26 is the only session left and that’s merely a cleanup session. LAZARUS STREET LIGHT ISSUE The key issue is where the light should be placed. Once the it has been determined where the light will go Alliant can move forward. A map was presented where the light should be put. John motioned to approve the position of the light. Wayne seconded; motion passed 3-0. Included in the motion it is noted that we should contact other Towns to see how the handle Street Lights, or what form they use. POSSIBLE MALTING PLANT Dennis commented that if enough farmers would be willing to grow Barley a Malting Plant may be built on or near 18/151 by Erbe Road. Would provide another crop not just the normal. There is a lot of demand for Barley. ABSENTEE HOURS Clerk announced when the hours will be for Absentee Voting. It was noted that the Verona Clerk commented that because of the new virus called covid-19 Absentee Requests could skyrocket. DOR ISSUE Discussing why our levy increase was denied. Mark Hazelbaker, our lawyer, is looking at information. The next step will be trying to put a meeting together with our representatives to discuss the issue. BILLS John motioned to approve bills at $653,454.85. Wayne Seconded. Motion Carries 3-0. Motion to Adjourn. Motion Passed. Next Meeting is on April 13, 2020. Town of Blue Mounds, Board Meeting 7pm May 11, 2020 minutes Minutes for May 11, 2020 Present: Dennis Jelle -Town Chairmen, John Brixy-Town Supervisor, Wayne Jones-Town Supervisor, Mike Freitag-Town Clerk, Curt Winter-Deputy Clerk/Treasurer. Motion was made by Dennis to bypass minutes, John seconded motion passes 3-0. John asked permission from the Chairmen to allow to adjust the Agenda and discuss Comprehensive Plan earlier in the evening. Permission was granted. John made a motion to accept new Comprehensive Plan 2017 updated as of May 11, 2020 available for public viewing and has been sent to all required agencies. Wayne seconded. Motion carries 3-0. BUILDING AND GROUNDS Dennis asked the clerk to follow up on the windows in the town Hall. BIDS FOR ROAD WORK WERE OPENED Two bids were received from Fahrner and Scotts. Please see following: 1) Fahrner Asphalt Sealers bid was $50, 876.00 2) Scott’s Construction, INC $45,940.00 The Board verified that the Bids included the same roads. John made a motion to accept Scotts bid for the roadwork listed. Wayne seconded. Motion passed 3-0. ANNUAL MEETING DATE SET Date needed to be set for Annual Meeting. Board discussed when to have Annual Meeting. John motioned the Annual Town Meeting will be held at 6:30pm June 8th before the Monthly Board Meeting. Wayne seconded. Motion passed 3-0. John requested clerk sending out a notice to give a heads up to residents. LAND USE COMMITTEE Had a site visit with Premier Builders approved by land use committee. ORDINANCE 2020-1 (Z & L Properties LLC.) A motion will be passed and nothing will be signed until ownership is secured . Ordinance 2020-2 (Z & L Properties, LLC.) was read as follows by John: WHEREAS, The Town of Blue Mounds has given notice and set a time for hearing as provided by Wisconsin Statutes for the purpose of considering the rezoning of certain land in the Town of Blue Mounds, Dane County, Wisconsin; and WHEREAS, it appearing that at least ten (10) day notice has been given by publication on the Town of Blue Mounds official website, posted on the Announcement Board in front of Town Hall and distributed to all residents on Town Email Contact List as a Class 2 Notice under Chapter 985 of the Wisconsin Statutes; and WHEREAS, it appearing that a hearing has been had giving the opportunity to any person intended to be heard; NOW, THEREFORE, the Town Board of the Town of Blue Mounds, Dane County, Wisconsin, do ordain as follows: That Town Zoning Maps be amended so that the following parcel in the Town of Blue Mounds, Dane County, Wisconsin, be and are hereby deemed to be approved as rezoning of current Parcel # 0606-134-8701-0 as follows and that the Zoning Map, Town of Blue Mounds, Dane County, Wisconsin, contain notations and references to this effect: For parcel listed above and described below: SEC 13-6-6 PRT NW1/4SE1/4 DESCR AS COM AT S1/4 COR OF SD SEC 13 TH N00DEG14'52"W ALG W LN OF SE1/4 OF SEC 13 1329.14 FT TO POB TH N00DEG14'52"W 98.44 FT TH N89DEG43'57"E 33.95 FT TO ELY R/W LN OF CTH JG TH N14DEG55'20"E ALG SD R/W LN 103.61 FT (REC AS N15DEG28'11"E 103.89 FT) TH N00DEG16'03"W ALG SD R/W LN 369.47 FT TO SLY R/W LN OF USH 18/151 TH N64DEG54'35"E ALG SD R/W LN 41.92 FT (REC AS N64DEG58'08"E 41.93 FT) TH N64DEG43'03"E ALG SD R/W LN 618.15 FT (REC AS N64DEG42'45"E 618.18 FT) TH N59DEG00'25"E (REC AS N59DEG00'07"E) ALG SD R/W LN 100.50 FT TH N64DEG42'32"E (REC AS N64DEG42'45"E) ALG SD R/W LN 646.64 FT TO E LN OF NW1/4SE1/4 OF SEC 13 TH S00DEG17'41"E ALG E LN OF NW1/4SE1/4 OF SEC 13 1164.54 FT TH S89DEG25'20"W 1332.26 FT TO POB CONT 25.43 ACRES SUBJ TO CTH JG R/W 25.43 Acres from A-1(EX) to COM (Commercial Zoning District). Ordinance No. Z 2020-2 (Z&L Properties, LLC.) Town of Blue Mounds This Ordinance shall become effective upon passage and publication and satisfaction of the following contingencies: 1. Z&Lmp;L Properties, LLC secures ownership within 90 days 2. With the dedication of Public Road on the Proposed Concept Plan, applicant will be required to enter into a Developer’s Agreement with the Town to provide the improvements necessary to install a road with ditches meeting the Town’s requirements. Engineered drawings to be provided showing proposed drainage/grading for the proposed development along with engineered storm water controls meeting the requirements of Dane County and Wisconsin DNR. 3. Obtain approval from Dane County on new public road access off CTH JG. John motioned to approve Ordinance 2020-2. Wayne seconded. Motion passed 3-0. ORDINANCE No. Z 2020-1 (Dennis and Deborah Murphy) Dennis Murphy, Loy 1 of CSM -2.12 Acres from A-1 to Single family Residence as follows: Ordinance No. Z 2020-1 (Dennis and Deborah Murphy) Town of Blue Mounds WHEREAS, The Town of Blue Mounds has given notice and set a time for hearing as provided by Wisconsin Statutes for the purpose of considering the rezoning of certain land in the Town of Blue Mounds, Dane County, Wisconsin; and WHEREAS, it appearing that at least ten (10) day notice has been given by publication on the Town of Blue Mounds official website, posted on the Announcement Board in front of Town Hall and distributed to all residents on Town Email Contact List as a Class 2 Notice under Chapter 985 of the Wisconsin Statutes; and Whereas, it appearing that a hearing has been had giving the opportunity to any person intended to be heard; NOW, THEREFORE, the Town Board of the Town of Blue Mounds, Dane County, Wisconsin, do ordain as follows: That Town Zoning Maps be amended so that the following parcel in the Town of Blue Mounds, Dane County, Wisconsin, be and are hereby deemed to be approved as rezoning of current Parcel # 0606-021-8395-9 as follows and that the Zoning Map, Town of Blue Mounds, Dane County, Wisconsin, contain notations and references to this effect: For parcel listed above: Lot 1 of CSM #2986 – 2.12 Acres from A-1(EX) to SFR (Single Family Residence). This Ordinance shall become effective upon passage and publication along with the satisfaction of the following contingencies: 1. Approval of a septic system from Dane County Public Health prior to issuance of a Land Use Permit. 2. Submission of an executed and recorded Shared Driveway Access Agreement between the two affected properties. John motioned to approve as written. Wayne seconded. Motion Approved. Chair noted that the contingencies have not been met yet. PHIL SUTTER DRIVEWAY PLAN Phil presented driveway plan. John mentioned discussion of culverts. Conceptually everything looks great, Curt will e-mail more info. Building will most likely start next year. John motioned to approve engineered driveway plan. Wayne Seconded. Motion passed 3-0. JERRY BENNETT DESIGN HOME Did not show. Discussion continued about cul-de-sac location. Will be addressed at a later date. ZONING/BUILDING PERMIT ACTIVITY What properties need to be rezoned? Discussion followed about how we need to get rid of old Zoning codes. All that is needed is paperwork to re-zone no fees at this time. Dane County dropped all residential zoning, Town of Blue Mounds needs to rezone all SFR. Question about how much it was cost. All new driveway plans need an engineered plan. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Village of Mount Horeb is changing the committee around we hope Town of Blue Mounds is included. The Village of Mount Horeb should send us a formal letter announcing the plan. LEGISLATIVE REPORT No report CORRESPONDONCE Jerry Brock sent in a letter requesting payment for Jeri Huseth for trimming trees along the road of West Erbe. Town will not reimburse but thanks Jeri for her work. DOR ISSUE Discussion followed about our levy limit situation. John requested the clerk to gather paperwork for a possible meeting with Katy Prange from senator Marklein’s office. BILLS John motioned to approve bills at $14,489.82 Wayne Seconded. Motion Carries 3-0. Motion to Adjourn. Motion Passed. Next Meeting is on July 13 2020. Town of Blue Mounds, Board Meeting 7pm June 8, 2020 minutes Minutes for June 8, 2020 Present: Dennis Jelle -Town Chairmen, John Brixy-Town Supervisor, Wayne Jones-Town Supervisor, Mike Freitag-Town Clerk, Curt Winter-Deputy Clerk/Treasurer. Motion was made by Dennis to bypass minutes, John seconded motion passes 3-0. Move to approve as presented March and May minutes. LIQUOR LICENSE UPDATE The following have legally and officially met all standards for a Liquor License. Campo di Bella VFW The Eloise Cave of the Mounds Have not received one from Prevailing Winds or Century Barn. They will be on the Agenda in July. John motioned that the Class B licensing (10K) for VFW and Cave of the Mounds be approved. Wayne seconded motion passed 3-0. John motioned that Campo di Bella and the Eloise be approved. BUILDING AND GROUNDS Charlie patching roads and doing culvert work. John noted a large pothole on Barton Road. Charlie will fill soon. ZONING Mark Friske, parcel #0606-144-9160-0 from A-2 Legacy zoning to SFR-Single Family Residence. Mark was invited up to present to the Board. Looking to sell each lot separate for residential use. Must put some money into updating road, and the circle driveway will be moving off the Docken property. All proper paperwork and fees have been turned in and a site visit is scheduled. David Krogh, submitted building permit for accessory building. David is not present tonight. No electric and no water. Will need land use permit. Zoning Administer will be contacted. Building permits trigger the Assessor. Discussion followed about permits needed for various Land Use Situations. General Update-Pending zoning and building information. There is a lot of Zoning going on in the Town. TOWN MOWING/TREE John motioned to have clerk call 5 different companies to try to get bids. It is being mowed this year. Chair would like to go on a per mowing basis. FIRE DISTRICT No meeting in the past 3 months. Held Jump around days on Saturdays for Morale. Some changes in the building. EMS service following up on people who cannot pay their ambulance bill. Each ambulance is worth $250,000 so the more that pay the better. Engine 2 is being replaced in February 2021. Jenny Winter has proven to be a good Chief. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Village of Mount Horeb is changing the committee around we hope Town of Blue Mounds is included. Hoping to reach out to The Village and see what changes are being made and do they want us in the Economic Development team. LEGISLATIVE REPORT No report given this Month. CORRESPONDONCE Robert Half staffing is calling to see if we need assistance with Election Staff. It will be discussed in mid- July again. Still looking for bids on tree removal. John directed Clerk to call several tree removal places and get at least a couple bids for discussion in July. Tree has a crack and has to come down, its 200 years old. May have to call Tolleson Tree removal. Other cemetery issues were discussed. BILLS To bills highlighted in green just came in this morning. John motioned to approve bills at $ $42,662.20 Wayne Seconded. Motion Carries 3-0. Dennis Motioned to Adjourn, John seconded Motion Passed. Next Meeting is on July 13 2020. ANNUAL TOWN OF BLUE MOUNDS MEETING MINUTES June 8th, 2020 TOWN OF BLUE MOUNDS Annual Meeting: June 8th, 2020 7:00PM Dennis Jelle opened the meeting at 7:03 p.m. (12 people, including 3 board members in attendance). Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all. The Clerk thanked everyone for coming and participating. Announced that the Annual Meeting is usually held in April but was postponed until June because of the CoVid-19 Virus. Discussion followed about office hours during the pandemic. It was agreed upon that Office hours will remain the same and the Office doors will be locked, and we can look at putting in doorbells on each door. The new window that was installed on 3/20/2020 would help protect our staff. El ections will be held outdoors in the Garage until further notice. Mike Freitag presented the annual financial report prepared by the treasurer. Reported a variety of information including Zoning cost, purchasing a new skid steer, Fire payments next year. Mike also noted that due to the pandemic the Town of Blue Mounds could receive some extra funding from the Cares Act if approved. It will depend on how long Co-Vid 19 will last. The Town of Blue Mounds may want to look at purchasing equipment to show Board Meetings virtually, so people can attend from home. A copy of the financial report is filed in the minutes book. Discussion followed about new Town Fees please see below for new and approved fee amounts. Dennis mentioned that there are several road projects in the Town that need immediate attention. One of those is North Road. The Town has applied for several grants and are hoping that will help fund the project. Otherwise, the Town may need to apply for a construction loan. Dennis noted that any project over $5000 needs Elector’s approval. Review of New Fees: TOWN OF BLUE MOUNDS CURRENT FEE SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE AS OF ANNUAL MEETING JUNE 8th, 2020 TITLE SEARCHES (special assessments/charges) $40.00 REALTOR INQUIRIES (no bedrooms and other info about houses) $40.00 ANNUAL TOWN OF BLUE MOUNDS MEETING MINUTES June 8th, 2020 (or actual cost) DOG LICENSES $20/15 LIQUOR LICENSE RENEWALS $300 CLASS B RESERVE LICENSE-None Available $10,000 (by statute) CLASS B BEER AND WINE ONLY $100 OPERATOR LICENSE $15.00 DRIVEWAY PERMIT $500 REZONE APPLICATION (TOWN FEE) $500 VARIANCE $500 C U P $500 WAGES/SALARIES Poll Workers $12.50/hour Chief Inspectors/Registration Deputies $13.00/hour Snowplow Drivers $20.00/hour Deputy Clerk/Treasurer $25000/annually Chairman Salary $9000/annually Clerk Salary To be determined end of 2020 Supervisors (to begin 4/19-paid 4/20) $5000/annually ANNUAL TOWN OF BLUE MOUNDS MEETING MINUTES June 8th, 2020 Land Use Committee Site Visits $15/visit Meetings $25/meeting TOWN BUILDING PERMIT (PERMANENT BUILDINGS)* $50 *WISCONSIN UNIFORM BUILDING PERMIT MAY ALSO BE REQUIRED CEMETERY FEES (E BLUE MOUNDS) Lots: Single Lot $600 Double Lot $1000 Lot Transfers: Individuals may transfer ownership to close relatives for a $25 transfer fee per lot. Individuals may sell lots to others with a $100 transfer fee per lot. Burial Fees: $250 (Note: This is in addition to any grave or cremation digging.) $25 Grave marking fee assessed in 2016, this Amount then paid to Town Cemetery Rep. Cremation: Cremains must be buried by someone authorized by the cemetery and the site marked by the cemetery manager, the Board of the Town of Blue Mounds. They cannot be buried by the family without the Town Board’s authorization and prepayment of the grave opening fees. Monument Marking: $75 (Note: these fees are subject to change without notice. They are in effect as of June 8th, 2020.) ANNUAL TOWN OF BLUE MOUNDS MEETING MINUTES June 8th, 2020 Below are the motions to approve new fee amounts. 1) Dog licenses and Title search fees ok at $20/15 for Dog license and $40 for Title Searches. 2) Driveway Permit. Helen Kahl motioned to raise from $400 to $500. Motion passed 12-0. 3) Variance. Motion was made by Jack Erb to raise from $300 to $500. Motioned approved 12-0. 4) CUP (Conditional Use Permit). Helen Kahl motioned to raise from $475 to $500. John seconded. Motion approved 12-0. 5) Snowplow Drivers. Nancy Goplin motioned to increase pay from $18/hr to $20/hr, because CDL is needed. Helen seconded. Motion passed 12 -0. Town of Blue Mounds, Board Meeting 7pm July 13, 2020 minutes Minutes for July 12, 2020 Present: Dennis Jelle -Town Chairmen, John Brixy-Town Supervisor, Wayne Jones-Town Supervisor, Mike Freitag-Town Clerk, Curt Winter-Deputy Clerk/Treasurer. Motion was made by Dennis to bypass reading June minutes, John seconded motion passes 3-0. John made 2 minor changes to the minutes. Move to approve as presented with corrections. LIQUOR LICENSE UPDATE The following have legally and officially met all standards for a Liquor License. Prevailing Winds has turned in all proper paperwork and complied with all proper laws. John motioned to approve Prevailing Winds Liquor License; Wayne seconded. Motion passed 3-0. ROAD MAINTANANCE UPDATE The first mowing has begun for the Summer season. N. Erbe Road had patch problems after Scotts did the work. Tar/Stones were sticking excessively after the job was done. Scotts will be contacted and Town of Blue Mounds will hold payment. ZONING John motioned to adjust the agenda and deal with Cory Gilbertson before Deanna Opsal. Wayne seconded. Motion passed 3-0. COREY GILBERTSON Corey is putting a swimming pool in his back yard. Ordinance 2020-3 was read by John see below. That Town Zoning Maps be amended so that the following parcel in the Town of Blue Mounds, Dane County, Wisconsin, be and are hereby deemed to be approved as rezoning of current Parcel # 0606-102- 9020-0 as follows and that the Zoning Map, Town of Blue Mounds, Dane County, Wisconsin, contain notations and references to this effect: For parcel listed above divide and define as follows: Parcel B on Zoning Map 200542 – approximately 11.15 Acres from A-2 Agricultural District (Legacy) to SFR Single Family Residential Zoning District. Parcel A on Zoning Map 200542 – approximately 12.641 Acres from A-2 Agricultural District to AG- Agriculture Zoning District. This Ordinance shall become effective upon passage and publication along with the satisfaction of the following contingency: 1. Submission of an executed and recorded Shared Driveway Access Agreement between the two affected properties. After the Ordinance was read John motioned to approve Ordinance Z 2020-3, Wayne seconded. Motion passed 3-0. DEANNA OPSAL Is here for a concept meeting regarding the splitting and rezoning of parcel #0606-032-8000-2 for the purpose of creating two parcels of approximately 10 acres and 40 acres respectively. The smaller parcel is intended to be sold to an adjoining property owner. A property right is to be conveyed with purchase of 10 acre lot. John motioned that the plan looked good, Wayne seconded. Motion passed 3-0. Ordinance will be ready at next Board Meeting on August 10, 2020. JOHN COFFIN Is here for a concept meeting for construction of a home on newly purchased parcel. He is working with Deanna Opsal. Before this can happen the Town of Vermont would need to agree to a driveway permit. More information will be provided at the August 10, 2020. BRETT FINK Is here for a concept meeting for division of parcel 0606-113-9000-2 to create an approximately 7.2 acre parcel for church construction. It is zoned A-1 Exclusive would like to rezone to commercial so a church can be built. John raised some questions about the county’s opinion of a driveway/road coming of ID. CSM is pending and will be discussed at August 10, 2020 board meeting. Brett commented that he can build a driveway anywhere that it is needed. MARK FRISKE Mark is here for the purpose of rezoning parcel #0606-144-9160-0 from A-2 Legacy zoning to SFR-Single Family Residence. Mark was invited up to present to the Board. Looking to sell each lot separate for residential use. On August 10, 2020 board meeting Mark Friske will finalize the rezone. Everything looks good. JESSE SCHAUF Remolding existing shed. Lifting and improving shed and may do an addition at a later date. LUP will be needed. John made a motion to issue a Building permit, Wayne seconded. Motion passed 3-0. EAST BLUE MOUNDS CEMETARY MOWING John requested that the Town of Blue Mounds receive a formal bid by March 1, 2021 on the Mowing of the Cemetery. MG & E Project The are looking to update gas lines on Erbe Road. John requested that video be taken before the work begins so that it is returned to pre-work condition. John motioned that a video be taken before the work begins. Wayne seconded. Motion passed 3-0. AUGUST 11 ELECTION Do to the COVID-19 Increase in numbers it will be a Drive Through Election again. So far have only received a couple Absentee Ballots. FIRE DISTRICT No meeting in the past 3 months. BILLS John motioned to approve bills at $ $37,982.13 Wayne Seconded. Motion Carries 3-0. We are holding out the Scotts Bill for $53, 827.28 until they improve Erbe Road. Dennis Motioned to Adjourn, John seconded Motion Passed. Next Meeting is on August 10, 2020. Town of Blue Mounds, Board Meeting 7pm September 14, 2020 minutes Present: Dennis Jelle -Town Chairmen, John Brixy-Town Supervisor, Wayne Jones-Town Supervisor, Mike Freitag-Town Clerk, Curt Winter-Deputy Clerk/Treasurer. Motion was made by Dennis to bypass reading August minutes, John seconded motion passes 3-0. ZONING LIZ HACK Briefly presented a plan to split parcel at 10147 Blessingway parcel number 0606615490503. Curt will make sure she has the right paperwork to continue. ROAD MAINTANANCE UPDATE Sunkissed Ltd was hired to do the ditching along North Road. The road will be closed so they can work safely. Project will be done within a couple weeks depending on weather. ZONING SCOTT and JANELLE HOLMSTROM The Holmstrom’s are looking at rezoning. John read the following WHEREAS, The Town of Blue Mounds has given notice and set a time for hearing as provided by Wisconsin Statutes, for the purpose of considering the rezoning of certain land in the Town of Blue Mounds, Dane County, Wisconsin; and WHEREAS, it appearing that at least ten (10) days notice has been given by publication in the official paper as a Class 2 Notice under Chapter 985 of the Wisconsin Statutes; and WHEREAS, it appearing that a hearing has been had giving the opportunity to any person intended to be heard; NOW, THEREFORE, the Town Board of the Town of Blue Mounds, Dane County, Wisconsin, do ordain as follows: That Town Zoning Maps be amended so that the following parcel in the Town of Blue Mounds, Dane County, Wisconsin, be and are hereby deemed to be approved as rezoning of current Parcel # 0606-021- 8020-1 as follows and that the Zoning Map, Town of Blue Mounds, Dane County, Wisconsin, contain notations and references to this effect: For parcel listed above as follows: Lot 1 on Certified Survey Map #2986 – approximately 5.56 Acres from A-2(4) Agricultural District (Legacy) to SFR-Single Family Residential Zoning District. This Ordinance shall become effective upon passage and publication. That Town Zoning Maps be amended so that the following parcel in the Town of Blue Mounds, Dane County, Wisconsin, be and are hereby deemed to be approved as rezoning of current Parcel # 0606-021-8020-1 as follows and that the Zoning Map, Town of Blue Mounds, Dane County, Wisconsin, contain notations and references to this effect: For parcel listed above as follows: Lot 1 on Certified Survey Map #2986 – approximately 5.56 Acres from A-2(4) Agricultural District (Legacy) to SFR-Single Family Residential Zoning District. This Ordinance shall become effective upon passage and publication. John motioned to approve, Wayne seconded motion passed 3-0. Z and L DBA PREMIER BUILDING SOLUTIONS Z&L Properties, LLC- Parcel # 060613487010, County Road JG Discussion and action regarding: Resolution Number 20-01 expanded use of a CSM for lot subdivision, Developer’s Agreement and Development Agreement for this project DEVELOPER’S AGREEMENT Z&L Properties, LLC- Parcel # 060613487010, County Road JG Discussion and action regarding: Resolution Number 20-01 expanded use of a CSM for lot subdivision, Developer’s Agreement and Development Agreement for this project: The Developers agreement below was read. BETWEEN THE TOWN OF BLUE MOUNDS And Z & L PROPERTIES, LLC. THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this 14th day of September, 2020 between the Town of Blue Mounds, a municipality organized under the laws of the State of Wisconsin (hereinafter Town) and Z&L Properties, LLC (hereinafter Developer) whereby the Town and the Developer represent and agree: 1. Developer has made application to the Town for approval of a plat as shown on Dane County Certified Survey Map _________a copy of which is marked Exhibit A and attached hereto and agrees to the terms of this Agreement as hereinafter provided. 2. Town agrees to the terms of this Agreement as hereinafter provided to provide for installation of the road to service the lots contained in said certified survey map as conditions for preliminary and final approval of said plat as evidenced by said certified survey map. 3. Developer is the owner of the property subject of this Agreement and is authorized to enter into this Agreement with the Town. 4. Developer agrees to construct the road depicted as Public Road “Red Fox Drive” in the location and dimensions as shown on said certified survey map. Said construction shall comply with the applicable Ordinances of the Town and those specifications applicable to said road as supplied by the Developer’s Engineer. 5. Town agrees to the terms of this Agreement and authorizes the undersigned duly elected and acting Officers to execute and deliver the Agreement. 6. Town agrees that it approves the plat and will execute all documents reasonably necessary for preliminary and final approval and acceptance of said plat. 7. Town agrees that after Developer has constructed said Public Road “Red Fox Drive” as provided in this Agreement and has sold at least one of the lots in said plat the Town will accept said road as a Town Road and thereafter will be responsible for snow removal and maintenance of said road. John moved to accept the developer agreement, Wayne seconded motion passed 3-0. The development agreement between the Town of Blue Mounds and Z & L was then read see below. DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT THE PARTIES TO THIS AGREEMENT are: the Town of Town of Blue Mounds, a body corporate and politic (hereinafter referred to as the “Town”), Z&L Properties, LLC. (herein called the “Developer”) and Person, a natural person (herein called “Guarantor”. Please contact Clerk if you would like to read entire agreement. The Agreement was read. John motioned to approve the Development Agreement, Wayne seconded motion passed 3-0. FIRE DISTRICT Annual meeting date has been set for 9/23/2020 BILLS John motioned to approve bills at $ $21,949.87 Wayne Seconded. Motion Carries 3-0. Dennis Motioned to Adjourn, John seconded Motion Passed. Next Meeting is on October 12, 2020. Town of Blue Mounds, Board Meeting 7pm October 12, 2020 minutes Present: Dennis Jelle -Town Chairmen, John Brixy-Town Supervisor, Wayne Jones-Town Supervisor, Mike Freitag-Town Clerk, Curt Winter-Deputy Clerk/Treasurer. Motion was made by Dennis to bypass reading September minutes, John seconded motion passes 3-0. ZONING – Jeremy Charles Is re-zoning from RH-2 to SFR 9799 Roger Road, Parcel # 0606-144-9135-0, rezone approximately 5.018 acres from RH-2 Rural Home 2 (Legacy zoning) to SFR Single Family Residential District. The intent of the owner is to replace outdated zoning with current zoning designation. John read the following Town Zoning Maps be amended so that the following parcel in the Town of Blue Mounds, Dane County, Wisconsin, be and are hereby deemed to be approved as rezoning of current Parcel # 0606-144-9135-0 as follows and that the Zoning Map, Town of Blue Mounds, Dane County, Wisconsin, contain notations and references to this effect: For parcel listed above define as follows: Lot 3 on Certified Survey Map #12948 enclosed – approximately 5.018 Acres from RH-2 Rural Homes District (Legacy) to SFR – Single Family Residential Zoning District. John motioned to approve the re-zone, Wayne seconded motion passed 3-0. ZONING—Ryan Arneson-Parcel creation and zoning request Initial meeting for Parcel # 0606-154-9050-3 approximately 31.9 acres from A-1(EX) Legacy to AG- Agriculture Zoning District and; Parcel #0606-153-9770-3 approximately 24.8 acres from A-1(EX) Legacy to AG-Agriculture Zoning District with the creation of a 6 acre parcel as defined as Lot 1 on enclosed CSM to be zoned SFR-Single Family Residential Zoning District. Will need to come back on November 9th, 2020. MHTC GRANT PROPOSAL John Van Owen- MHTC- Discussion regarding establishing a partnership with the township for the purpose of applying for broadband expansion grants under Wis Statutes §196.504. MHTC is planning on applying for a State of Wisconsin Broadband Grant and would like to partner with the Township to apply for that grant. This partnership gives MHTC a better chance of getting the grant and delivering better broadband to areas of the Township. Agreement was presented to Board. Board agreed to discuss and revisit on November 9, 2020. JOINT EXTRATERRATORIAL ZONING COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT Town of Blue Mounds must appoint three members to be part of a new committee working with the Village of Mount Horeb regarding the Extraterritorial area. The Committee will be advisory. John motioned that the current Town of Blue Mounds Board Members be designated to serve a three year term on the Joint Extraterritorial Zoning Committee. The Board members are all residents and have a vast knowledge of Zoning codes, procedures, and laws. The three names appointed to the Committee are Dennis Jelle, John Brixy, and Wayne Jones all current Town of Blue Mounds Board Members. Wayne Seconded. Motion passed 3-0. A letter will be drafted and sent to the Village of Mount Horeb making them aware of our Appointments. FIRE DISTRICT Jenny sent out a recent Budget for the Fire Department, everything looks great. They are looking to hire a grant writer. LEGISLATIVE A discussion was had regarding the Dane County Board of Supervisors and how the County has lesser town representation on the Board. Town of Blue Mounds has a new County Supervisor named Michele Doolan. The Board agreed that it would be a good idea to invite her to a Town of Blue Mounds Board meeting. It was agreed that a letter be written to discuss Towns representation and other issues. John will draft letter. BUDGET The Clerk announced Budget workshop meetings open to the Public on October 19th and October 26th. Also announced a closed meeting on Wednesday, October 28th, 2020 for personnel issues. Dennis also announced that we will be getting two quotes from Banks regarding a $250,000 loan to repair North Road. More information to follow. BILLS John motioned to approve bills at $50,415.65 Wayne Seconded. Motion Carries 3-0. Dennis Motioned to Adjourn, John seconded Motion Passed. Next Meeting is on November 9th, 2020. Town of Blue Mounds, Board Meeting 7pm November 9th, 2020 minutes Present: Dennis Jelle -Town Chairmen, John Brixy-Town Supervisor, Wayne Jones-Town Supervisor, Curt Winter-Deputy Clerk/Treasurer. Motion was made by John to bypass reading October minutes, Wayne seconded motion passes 3-0. Town Clerk Michael Freitag was absent at this meeting. AGENDA • John motioned to rearrange the Agenda. Wayne seconded. Motion passed 3-0. TJF COMMERCIAL • TJF Commercial made a presentation regarding there mini-storage project. Some questions came up regarding outside Boat and RV Storage. It was decided to revisit the outside storage at another time. John read CUP. John motioned to accept letter of intent from TJF commercial, excluding exterior pads for storage. Wayne Seconded. Motion passed 3-0. LIZ HACKETT • Liz Hackett was present for final discussion regarding Re-zone. John read Ordinance Z -2020-8 for rezoning the lots. John motioned to approve the Re-zone. Wayne seconded. Motion carries 3-0. MHTC • General Manager John Owen was here to speak about a grant opportunity that MHTC has applied for to help get Broadband into more rural areas. Dennis Jelle explained that there is a big need for this right now. Other neighboring Townships like Springdale has shown interest also. Wayne made a motion to contribute $500.00 towards the grant. John seconded. Motion Carried 3-0. • DISCUSSION OF BANK LOAN OFFERS TO RE-DO NORTH ROAD Farmers Bank offer was significantly lower than the other offers we received. John motioned to have follow up done with Farmers to secure loan. Wayne seconded. Motion Passed 3-0. • TOWN AND COUNTRY SANITATION Question was raised? Can we get a 3yr option for contract from Town and Country Sanitation or even a two year option. Dennis motioned to look into a 3 year option. John seconded. Motion passed 3-0. • TOWN BILLS John motioned to pay $10, 240.13. Wayne seconded. Motioned passed.3-0. Some discussion took place on who will be the next member of the Land Use Committee. John motioned to Adjourn meeting. Wayne seconded. Motion passed 3-0. Meeting Adjourned. Town of Blue Mounds December 14th Budget Meeting/Loan Discussion and Board Meeting Present: Dennis Jelle -Town Chairmen, John Brixy-Town Supervisor, Wayne Jones-Town Supervisor, Michael Freitag Clerk, Curt Winter-Deputy Clerk/Treasurer. Roll call was Taken. Also present in person Dan Peterson, Travis Trudgen, Kevin Depies. On Zoom Helen Kahl, Jill Jonas, Sue Hutenburg, Jerry Brock, Joe Trainor. The meeting was started at 7pm with a group discussion about the Budget for 2021. Clerk Michael Freitag presented the Budget to the residents as it was posted in the Mount Horeb Newspapers. Several residents had some comments and concerns when the Budget Presentation was final the Concerns/Questions are listed below. • First Concern was the Budget item listed Insurance Recoveries. • Residents had some questions about the Levy Limit and why it had gone down for 2021. • The lottery credit Budget item was also discussed, and updates were made. • A question was also raised about the fact that no new construction was available for the Town of Blue Mounds to credit on this year’s Levy Limit Worksheet. • The Road Budget was also commented on how it was low this year. All Budget items were discussed and adjusted. The Final Budget was approved by the Board at a later date and posted on Website and in Newspaper. It was posted to the public before the deadline, which is December 31st, 2020. Also included in the Budget Discussion was a proposal by the Town Board to seek a loan for $250,000 at 1.45% interest to use to improve Town Roads with a slight emphasis on North Road repair. Discussion followed on this issue. Several questions were raised and several proposals were recommended to the Board from residents. Questions were as follows: • Does the entire amount need to be used on North Road? • Could properties that would directly benefit North Road improvement be asked to contribute to the Project. • Residents requested the ability to come together at another formal meeting to discuss bids, and exactly how to spend the money. • The Board is simply looking for permission to obtain the loan with the low interest rate. NO determinations have been made yet as to who will do project and how the project will be funded. A formal bidding process will take place with resident’s input. A motion was made by Joe Trainor to approve seeking the loan for $250,000 at 1.45% with the stipulation that bids and plans includes Town Residents. Helen seconded. A vote was taken and there were 13 yes votes and 0 No votes. Motion passed 13-0. John motioned to adjourn the Budget Meeting. Wayne seconded. Motion passed. TOWN OF BLUE MOUNDS BOARD OF SUPERVISORS (7:45pm) Monday, December 14, 2020 Blue Mounds Town Hall A motion was made by John to skip the November meeting minutes from being read. Wayne Seconded. Motion passed 3-0. Road Maintenance No report. Z and L Properties Parcel #060613487010. Motion was made by John not to read entire approval of CSM for the TJF project since it was read at the November meeting. A motion was made by John to approve CUP 2020-8, Mount Horeb Self Storage. Effective date November 9th 2020. Wayne seconded. Motion approved 3-0. Grant and Sue Johnson Building a family residence on 2 acres on their land. Several survey maps have already been done. The homeowners also had a survey done in August. They are hoping to get Towns opinion on what can be done on the land. Nothing on the record has shown that Perry Road has been abandoned. It was determined that Grant and Sue Johnson own the Road. It was discussed how a joint driveway should be created. Board will update when they have new information. Joe Trainor A concept meeting was held discussing the purchase of land from Tom and Nancy Sutter. Four lots will need re-zoning and a shared driveway permit will be issued. More information on this project will follow. Tony Forest TJF Commercial discussion regarding septic services for his lot. Legislative Report The Capital is still closed due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Visits have been restricted. Election Poll Workers Approval of poll workers for the year 2021 were approved. Names were read out load and approved by the Board. Pole workers for 2021 are all set and ready to go. Caucus Date The Town of Blue Mounds have approved a date for the January 2021 caucus. It will be held at Blue Mounds Town Hall on Thursday, January 21st, 2021 at 7pm. Bills John motioned to approve bills at $25, 541.97. Wayne Seconded. Motion passed 3-0. Meeting adjourned. Moved into closed session.