2-1-2022

TOWN BOARD MEETING, February 1, 2022 – 6:00 P.M. VIA VIRTUAL ZOOM MEETING PRESENT: Chair David Pfeiffer, Supervisor Jay Damkoehler, Supervisor Eric Olson, Supervisor Janiece Bolender, and Clerk/Treasurer Maria Hougan ABSENT: Supervisor Dana Stadler OTHERS PRESENT: Sharon Mason – Boersma, Mark Hale, Barb Dapker, Eric Lang, Deer-Grove EMS, Mike Bailey, Shane Bakken, Superintendent Alex Mesdjian, CALL TO ORDER Chair Pfeiffer called the meeting to order at 6:00 PUBLIC COMMENT No one spoke during the public comment period. INTRODUCTION OF SHARON MASON-BOERSMA, MAYORAL CANDIDATE CITY OF STOUGHTON Sharon Mason-Boersma introduced herself to the members of the board. She is running for Mayor for the City of Stoughton, and explained the reasons why she is running for Mayor to include affordable housing, quality schools, safe community living, to grow the Stoughton Area School District. She loves the city and loves to work collaboratively with people for a higher quality of life. She feels it’s important to connect with the neighboring townships. She is opposed to the Whitewater Park and dam removal. She commends the town in their efforts regarding the Whitewater Park project. She worked for 30 years in County Government. 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 January 18, 2022. 2. Approval of the check register dated January 18, 2022, in the amount of $38,519.30. 3. Approval of a new operator’s license(s) for: (Background check completed / approval recommended) • Mara Ann Biggs, Springers Motion by Supervisor Bolender, second by Sup. Olson, to approve the consent agenda. Motion carried 4-0. BUSINESS. Discussion regarding Public Works projects and duties. Superintendent Mesdjian reported out on the activities of the Public Works Department. Discussion and review regarding Ordinance 2022-001, Chapter 11 regarding Short-Term rentals. Chair Pfeiffer reported out on the draft ordinance received from the town’s attorney. Several areas need clarification. The language needs to be cleaned up as the draft ordinance is less clear, there are concerns with the attorney’s version. The idea was to have Pleasant Springs short-term ordinance be similar to the Town of Dunn’s. Chair Pfeiffer would like the ordinance re-drafted and brought back to the Town Board Clerk’s report of project and duties Clerk/ Treasurer Hougan reported out on the activities in the office. She thanked Dep. Clerk / Treasurer Trotter for filling in while she was out with Covid. Discussion regarding the Final Rule for ARPA funds published by US Dept of Treasury. Chair Pfeiffer reported out on the final ruling. This will allow more flexibility for municipalities on how they can utilize the funds. Discussion on items to be placed on the next / future agenda. • Short-term rental ordinance, 1st reading (after attorney revises) • Policy regarding process for sale of town’s surplus property • Tax payment refunds 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) It was reported out there will be a joint meeting for a site visit and consideration of the Auby Transfer of Development Rights on February 9, 2022. REPORTS N/A CORRESPONDENCE N/A ADJOURNMENT Motion by Supervisor Olson, second by Sup. Bolender, to adjourn at 6:46 p.m. Motion carried unanimously by acclamation. 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.