August 2024 — Minutes

TOWN OF ROYALTON TOWN BOARD MEETING THURSDAY, AUGUST 8TH, 2024 AT THE TOWN HALL AT 6:00pm MEETING MINUTES This meeting has been posted at the Town Hall, E5406 NShore Rd, N4715 Hwy 22-110 posting places 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER 2. OPENING STATEMENT BY THE CHAIRMAN: This meeting and all other meetings of the Town Board Are open to the public. Proper notice has been posted and given to the press in accordance with WI Statutes so that the townspeople may be aware of the time, place and agenda of this meeting. 3. Roll Call: Nathan Togstad, Marlyn Ebert, Steve Motiff, Julie Motiff, Judy Doud 4. VISITORS INPUT: A concerned citizen relates trucks with noisy, jake brakes on State Hwy 54 near BB. He had contacted Waupaca Co Hwy for possibility of posting signs to reduce noise . Gerry Roen suggests an ordi nance like other townships (Farmington, Linn, Dupont )-prohibiting wave boats on Bear Lake. We will look at ordinances of other lakes . These boats can cause damage to shorelines . Jeremy Schoenike, c urrent Register of Deeds Waupaca Co, introduces himself and reviews his experience to Board and townspeople. 5. CLERKS REPORT: Motion to approve minutes by Ebert, second by SMotiff. Motion carried. 6. TREASUERS REPORT: Trial balance of accounts. Motion to approve the treasurer and clerk reconciled To the bank statement by Ebert, second by SMotiff. Motion carried. 7. BUSINESS a. White Lake No Wake at High Water Request ; Charles Gosz contacted Togstad with concerns of erosion of shorelines w/high water on White Lake . A slow no wake during these periods would assist in reducing erosion on lake. An ordinance would need to be implemented from Town Board. Togstad contacted White Lake Preservation Assn, and they express no interest at this time implementing slow no wake zones. At this time Township will take no action on this request. b. Snow Plowing : The only bid received for snow plowing was from Faulks. This is a three-year contract. Hourly rate for 5yd truck & 10yd Truck w/plowing would be $195.00/hour. There would be added costs if using grader, salt sand, etc. There would be an additional annual charge for set and take down for the 5yd Truck of $15000.00, the 10yd truck would be $17000.00($32000.00) As fee has increased much higher. Due to high costs, a motion by Ebert, second by Motif to table this issue until more information is received on other companies in the area. Motion carried. c. Speed Limit Sign on North Shore Drive : Request to get speed decreased on North Shore Dr by Willow Pond. Speed limit on town roads can only be lowered to 45mph. Route Ordinance Togstad will contact County Hwy Dept to explore options of what can be done. d. ATV Route Ordinance Amendment: Portion of Royalton Gas Station in Town of Mukawa. Their ordinance has already clarified area’s open for ATV/UTV vehicles. Ordinance will be updated and posted prior to Sept 12 Town Board Meeting. Motion by Togstad to table final passage of this ordinance until Sept 12 Board Meeting, second by SMotiff. Motion carried. e. Open Book, Board of Review dates set: Open Book will be 09/12/2024—10am to 6pm, Board of Review will be 09/19/2024—4:00pm to 6:00pm f. Road Reports: Casey Lake Rd-Large Sinkhole caused by American Asphalt trucks in area doing Road work . Togstad looked into filing for disaster relief funding from state due excess water damage in area. This would pay up to 70% cost of damage. A motion by SMotiff, second by Ebert to contact company for possible 50% funding for remaining balance of cost not covered by state, Motion carried. repairs. Ebert relates shouldering completed around township-17 yards of asphalt to be used. Will continue patching remainder of summer. g. Fire and Ambulance Reports: SMotiff -Weyauwega Fire Dept received grant for $29779.00, to be used for their battery-operated equipment. They have applied for several other grants-waiting decision. SMotiff mentions other townships have funds set aside for long range costs that may occur in regards to Fire Dept—mentions Royalton should think about setting up a “slush fund” for potential future expenses. Long range plans being discussed. Manawa: Ebert relates Fire Dept did not receive subgrant they applied for. Two more EMS staff are added. FireDept currently has 31 fire fighters. Call time for emergencies has improved. h. Meetings attended: none i. Correspondence: WTA Meeting will be 08/15/2024 at Waupaca Co Hwy Dept., Sherriff Dept report, Bear Lake Preservation Assn will hold annual corn roast, craft fair, Bean Bag Trny-Sept 1 at Bear Lake Resort 8. LAND USE PERMITS: Gary&Nancy Roth -asphalt aprons on shed, pave driveway: Matthew & Cara Benner-addition structure(shed)Lean To: Jason Radtke-firepit patio w/screening: 9. AUDIT OF BILLS: Motion by SMotiff, second by Ebert to approve payment of bills. Motion carried. 10. SET AGENDA FOR MEETING: Road reports, Tree Trimming, Fire and Ambulance reports, Trash Pick- up tax bill. Prior to meeting, there will be a Public Hearing for Nollenberg and Rhone Zoning changes 11. SET DATE AND TIME FOR NEXT TOWN BOARD MEETING: Thursday, September 12, 2024 At 6:00pm at the Town Hall 12. SIGN TOWN AND CEMETERY CHECKS 13. Motion to Adjourn by Motiff at 7:51pm, second by Togstad. Motion carried. The Town Board requests persons requiring assistance to enable attendance and participation To provide 24-hour notice. Persons wishing to be on the agenda should notify the clerk or Chairman 10 days prior to meeting