2022-Annual-Meeting-Minutes-Approved

ANNUAL TOWN MEETING The Annual Meeting of the Town of Troy was convened by Town Board Chairperson Ray Knapp at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday April 19, 2022 at the Town Hall with a Zoom link feed. Chairperson Knapp and Town Board Supervisors Suzanne Van Mele, Lowell Enerson, and Doug Rowen were present at the Town Hall along with Clerk Treasurer Gail Anderson. Supervisor Jan Cuccia was absent. Others attending in person were: Walter Riedel, Kathy Enerson, Gene Tschumperlin, Ruth Nelson, Jane Dreis, Jill Berke, John Larson, Patricia Wernlund, Chris Gruber, Seyver Nohre, Jessica Reeves, Greg Johnson, Bob Feidler, Peter Gess, Judy Freund, Art Feyerisen, Jim Ellis, Jenny Bengston, and Brent Wernlund. The following people attended via Zoom: Phyllis Albert, Nicole Bradford- Albert, Melissa Porter, and others that were unidentified. The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. Chairman Knapp thanked the present Town Board Supervisors for their service. REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE 2021 ANNUAL MEETING MINUTES – A copy of the Annual Meeting minutes from April 20, 2021were presented. Jill Berke, 246 Carlson Lane, moved to approve the 2021 Annual meeting minutes. Seconded by Gene Tschumperlin, 361 Deer Valley Dr. All in favor, Motion carried. PRESENTATIONS: Ray Knapp: Reported on the Town considering hiring a Town Administrator by next year. Knapp thanked Jan Cuccia for chairing the Plan Commission, as well as Paul Mauler and Joe Radlinger for their years of service with the Plan Commission as they leave their terms. The new subdivision of Vistas of St. Croix was noted, as well as recent activity for a new Planned Unit Development (PUD) across the road from the Town Hall. Chairperson Knapp thanked the Town Board and appreciated their time commitment. Gail Anderson: Reviewed the 2021 Financial Statements prepared by Clifton, Larsen, & Allen, CPA firm in Hudson, WI. Anderson reported the Town of Troy received American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant funding and that the Town has no long term debt. Lowell Enerson: Provided the town road report including the completed 2021 and upcoming and current road projects. Lowell also provided information about improvements at the Recycling Center. Suzanne Van Mele: Provided an update of the burn permit process and noted the importance of providing the County an onsite phone number when attending to the fire. Doug Rowen: Summarized the Park Board Annual Report to residents. RESIDENT COMMENTS/QUESTIONS: • Chris Gruber, 571 German Court, had questions regarding plowing schedule and why his road doesn’t get plowed until much later in the day. Chris was advised to call the Road Crew # when this occurs. Gruber also had a question if recreational fires had to be called into Dispatch. The Ordinance states that any fire ignited in the Town requires a permit unless exempted. • Peter Gess, 331 Soo Line Rd., had a question regarding the rezoning of 35 acres across the road from the Town Hall. A rezone has occurred from Ag Res to Commercial and a Planned Unit Development (PUD) is being pursued. Condo Garages would be the first units going in, with a group assisted living establishment to be looked at in the future. Gess also had a question regarding rules regarding having animals on your land and was referred to the Ordinance. • Art Feyereisen, 433 Sunset Lane, wondered how many landowners were involved in the Vistas Development and it was believed to be initially owned by Mark Sylla with possible partners. • Jessica Reeves, 446 Red Brick Rd., had questions regarding the annexation just south of the Rivercrest School. Chairperson Knapp explained that the Town only can provide comments during the Annexation process. • Kathy Enerson, 293 Townsvalley Rd., expressed concerns with possible annexations. • Ann Freund, 257 Cove Rd., thanked the Board for their work and expressed appreciation for the Carpenter Nature Center-Wisconsin Campus. The Center hosts a Bird Migration May 13th & 14th and will be having a Grand Opening of the new Visitor Center on July 16th. Ann Freund also promoted “No Mow May” to protect natural resources. • Bob Feidler, 297 St. Annes Parkway, also thanked the Board for their work, especially Ray Knapp for speaking at their HOA meeting. • Jill Berke, 246 Carlson Lane, noted there are new brochures out regarding the Bike Trails. • Jane Deis, 441 Red Brick Rd., asked if the Town would consider incorporating to a Village in order to fight off annexation. Chair Knapp suggested to contact State Representatives to make concerns known. • Patrice Wernlund, 290 Cove Rd., asked the Board to consider road repairs to remedy the water flowage situation on their lot. Chairperson Knapp noted that there is possible litigation regarding this topic, so this would not be discussed, • Jessica Reeves,446 Red Brick Rd., asked if a speed limit sign could be placed east on Cove Road. Art Feyereisen moved to adjourn the annual meeting at 8:17pm. Seconded by Jane Dreis. All in favor, Motion Carried. No alternative date was set for annual meeting in 2023, so it will by law be the third Tuesday in April, which is April 18, 2023. These minutes were taken at the Annual Meeting of the residents of the Town of Troy held on the 19 day of April, 2022. ____________________________ Gail E. Anderson, Clerk/Treasurer