9-20-2022

TOWN BOARD MEETING, September 20, 2022 – 6:00 P.M. PRESENT: Chair David Pfeiffer, Supervisor Dick Green, Supervisor Melanie Miller, Supervisor Eric Olson, Supervisor Dana Stadler, and Clerk/Treasurer Maria Hougan ABSENT: OTHERS PRESENT: Mike Wylesky & Diana Olson, 2048 Williams Dr., Tom & Sharon Bates, 4606 Conestoga Trl, Cottage Grove, Jeff Winge, 2426 Wildflower Rd., Larry Schuler, 2552 Brown Deer Rd., Public Works Superintendent Alex Mesdjian (virtually), Brenda Collins (virtually) CALL TO ORDER Chair Pfeiffer called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. PUBLIC COMMENT Jeff Winge was in attendance to discuss ways for better communication. Larry Schuler was in attendance regarding the agenda item for usage of ATV’s / UTV’s on Town Roads. He is very opposed to this, and stated it would be very dangerous. He would like to see ordinances from other towns, wonders the reason why they aren’t allowed on county roads, would like the Board to think about this long and hard prior to making a decision to allow ATV’s / UTV’s on town roads. CONSENT AGENDA: Items listed under consent agenda will be approved in one motion without discussion unless any Board member requests that an item(s) be removed for individual discussion. That item then can be considered at an appropriate time during the Board’s regular order of business. 1. Approval of the Town Board minutes of Sept. 6, 2022. 2. Approval of the check register dated September 20, 2022. 3. Approval of a driveway damage deposit refund for: (Public Works inspected, no issues found) • Jerry McGuire, 2375 Williams Pt. Dr. • Steven Kettelson, Rec. Concepts., 1919 Skyline Dr. • Santiago Piazza, 2875 Golden Cir. Clerk Hougan reported out she had received information from Superintendent Mesdjian prior to tonight’s meeting to remove the refund for Steven Kettelson. Motion by Supervisor Olson, second by Sup. Green, to approve the consent agenda items as amended with the removal of the driveway damage refund to Steven Kettelson, Rec. Concepts., 1919 Skyline Dr. Motion carried 5-0. BUSINESS. Discussion and possible action regarding approval of the Final CSM from Tom & Sharon Bates, to divide parcel # 0611-222-8000-1 located at 2351 County Hwy BN., Stoughton, WI, to split residential and farm buildings from agricultural land. Supervisor Olson reported out. This is the final step for approval of the Final Certified Survey Map. Motion by Supervisor Olson, second by Sup. Miller, to approve the Final CSM from Tom & Sharon Bates, to divide parcel # 0611 -222-8000-1 located at 2351 County Hwy BN., Stoughton, WI, to split residential and farm buildings from agricultural land. Motion carried 5-0. Discussion and possible action to set a public hearing date on a request for vacation of 20 ft. of the Williams Point Dr. right-of-way adjacent to the property located at 2229 Williams Point Dr., to allow the existing garage to meet current set back requirements, and review of proposed CSM for the property as listed above. (As information is available) No action taken. This item will be on the next town board agenda. Discussion and possible action regarding Quad City Runners request to use ATV/UTV’s on Town Roads. Not in attendance for tonight There was a short discussion. The Board will not be taking any quick action on this. It was recommended by Supervisor Green to ask for the Town Attorney’s opinion, as well as a report from the Dane County Sheriff’s precinct. The Board would also like to hear from the residents. No action taken. This item will be on the next town board agenda. Review and possible discussion of Friends of Lake Kegonsa (FOLKS) Funding Commitment for the 2022 Leaf Program, and the agreement for equipment usage with the City of Stoughton. Review and discussion only The Board reviewed the FOLKS funding commitment and the Leaf Vac agreement with the City of Stoughton. Chair Pfeiffer stated it’s the same arrangement as last year. Superintendent Mesdjian answered questions from the Board. Motion by Supervisor Olson, second by Sup. Stadler, to approve the FOLKS Funding Commitment for 2022, and the Leaf Vac agreement with the City of Stoughton. Friendly amendment by Supervisor Green, to add the amount of $1500.00 to the motion. Friendly amendment accepted by Supervisor Olson, and seconded by Sup. Stadler. Motion carries 5-0. Discussion regarding Public Works projects and duties. Superintendent Mesdjian reported out on the projects and duties the Public Works staff have been working on. Discussion and possible action regarding amending Town’s Ordinances Chapter 103: Regulation of Fireworks, Chapter 180: Solid Waste, Chapter 200: Vehicles, Abandoned, and 202 Vehicles and Traffic, to remove the words indicating “Police Department” and / or “Town Constable”. (1st reading) The Board reviewed the proposed changes. This will be on the next Town Board agenda for the second reading. Clerk’s report of projects and duties. Clerk Hougan reported out on the projects and duties office staff have been working on. Discussion on items to be placed on the next / future agenda. • Williams Pt. Dr. Vacation • ATV/ UTV on town roads • Ordinance amendments • Joint municipal purchase-back hoe • Future: Policy regarding process for sale of town’s surplus property PLAN COMMISSION REPORT (Reports will generally only be reported upon after the Plan Commission has met between Town Board meetings; unless there is additional information to report) Supervisor Miller reported out the final CSM for the Bates was approved unanimously at the Plan Commission, a long discussion was held regarding the Sunnyside Street situation with the campers and the two dwellings, approval to repost the Plan Commission opening. REPORTS August Treasurer’s Report and Financials The Board reviewed the reports included in the packet. CORRESPONDENCE The Board reviewed the correspondence included in the packet. Chair Pfeiffer reported out they are increasing rates in the Madison Metropolitan Sewer District 2023 budget by a huge percentage, the cost is climbing fast. Supervisor Green reported out on the Deer Grove EMS meeting he attended, they will have a new ambulance in operation by Oct.1, they approved an intergovernmen tal agreement between the Village of Cottage Grove, Town of Cottage Grove, and Deerfield, approved the 2023 EMS budget, they will be hiring two full time paramedics, and has not heard anything about Federal money to purchase radios. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Supervisor Olson, second by Sup. Stadler, to adjourn at 6:38 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. Respectively Submitted, Maria “Pili” Hougan Clerk/Treasurer Note: These minutes are not considered official until acted upon at a future meeting, and, therefore, are subject to revision.