3-1-2022

TOWN BOARD MEETING, March 01, 2022 – 6:00 P.M. VIA VIRTUAL ZOOM MEETING PRESENT: Chair David Pfeiffer, Supervisor Jay Damkoehler, Supervisor Eric Olson, Supervisor Dana Stadler, and Clerk/Treasurer Maria Hougan ABSENT: Supervisor Janiece Bolender OTHERS PRESENT: Parveen “Paul” Bardwaj, Ted Gement, Superintendent Alex Mesdjian, CALL TO ORDER Chair Pfeiffer called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. PUBLIC COMMENT Mark Hale provided an update on the developments with the proposed Whitewater Park in the City of Stoughton. He stated there was a private meeting held with Stoughton and the DNR. The project is slated to begin in 2023. The City Council ran into a soil problem on the river front. The DNR is requesting more information, therefore the sale of the property will be delayed. He hopes there will be progress and good results with the town’s engineered study. Richard Green of Spring Hill Drive spoke during the public comment period regarding questions he had on the proposed paving of the Boat Landing and Oak Knoll Park, along with the repair costs associated with the Greenbriar / Shadyside retention pond. Chairman Pfeiffer provided answers to Mr. Greens questions. 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. Approval of the Joint Plan Commission & Town Board meeting minutes February 9, 2022, and the Town Board minutes of February 15, 202 Approval of the check register dated February 15, 2022, in the amount of $ 72,558.09. Motion by Supervisor Olson, second by Sup. Damkoeher, to approve the consent agenda items as listed. Motion carried 4-0. BUSINESS. Discussion and possible action regarding the application for a Reserve “Class B” Liquor and Class “B” Fermented Malt Beverage License, from Parveen Bardwaj, agent, for Wisconsin Fuel, LLC, d/b/a BP Pleasant Springs Travel Plaza, located at 2763 County Highway N, Cottage Grove, WI, 53527, for the period ending June 30, 2022. Parveen Bardwaj and Ted Gement of Wisconsin Fuel/Pleasant Springs Travel Plaza were in attendance to answer questions from the Board. Discussion followed. Motion by Supervisor Olson, second by Sup. Damkoehler, to approve the application for the Class B Reserve Liquor License to Parveen Bardwaj, of Wisconsin Fuel, LLC doing business as Pleasant Springs Travel Plaza for the period ending June 30, 2022. Motion carried 4-0. Discussion regarding Public Works projects and duties. Due to possible technical difficulties, Superintendent Mesdjian was unable to report out. Supervisor Olson asked if Superintendent Mesdjian knew when the roads would be posted. Discussion and review of the revised draft Ordinance 2022-001, Chapter 11 regarding Short-Term Rentals. Chair Pfeiffer reported out on the revised draft of the ordinance. He highlighted the areas regarding the days of operation in the draft ordinance and tried to eliminate confusion from the previous draft. He answered questions from the Board. Further discussion followed. Motion by Supervisor Stadler, second by Sup. Damkoehler, to approved the revised draft ordinance and place on the next Town Board agenda for a first reading. Motion carried 4-0. Discussion regarding Spring / Summer newsletter topics. Chair Pfeiffer asked the members of the Board to submit article ideas to the clerk’s office. Discussion and possible action regarding resuming in-person meetings as the mask mandate ends on March 1, 2022. Chair Pfeiffer stated there are Federal America Rescue Plan Act Funds available or purchasing equipment to hold hybrid meetings. Supervisor Olson is in favor of getting back to in-person meetings. Motion by Supervisor Olson, second by Sup. Stadler, to resume in person meetings as of March 15, 2022. Motion carried 4-0. Discussion and possible action regarding renewing membership with the Dane County Towns Association for an annual membership fee of $2900. Chair Pfeiffer added this expense was approved in the budget; however, the fee has increased by $400.00. Further discussion followed. Motion by Supervisor Olson, second by Sup. Damkoeher, to approve renewing the membership with the Dane County Towns Association in the amount of $2900.00. Motion carried 4-0. Discussion on items to be placed on the next / future agenda. • Short-term rental ordinance, 1st reading • Greenbriar / Shadyside Retention Pond Assessment / special charge calculation • 2022 Road work plan / timeline • Open Air Market – Small Animal Advocates-May 21 Oak Knoll Park • Progress report on Hydrology Study-Whitewater Park- Dam • 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) REPORTS The Board reviewed the reports included in the packet Clerk/Treasurer Hougan reported out on the current office projects and duties. CORRESPONDENCE The Board reviewed the correspondence included in the packet ADJOURNMENT Motion by Supervisor Olson, second by Sup. Stadler, to adjourn at 7:10 p.m. Motion carried 4-0. 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.