Minutes

NOTICE TO RESIDENTS TOWN OF CRESCENT MINUTES FOR MONTHLY TOWN BOARD MEETING WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2022 6:00 P.M., CRESCENT TOWN HALL Board Members Present: Joel Knutson, Chair; Kyla Waksmonski, Supervisor; Mike Pazdernik, Supervisor; Tracy Hartman, Clerk; Carla Fletcher, Treasurer. Call to Order: Chairman Knutson called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. at the Crescent Town Hall. The meeting has been properly posted and distributed in accordance with the Wisconsin Open Meeting law and the facility is handicap accessible. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Approval of Agenda Motion by Pazdernik to approve the agenda as amended. Seconded by Waksmonski. All aye. Motion carried. Approval of Minutes Motion by Pazdernik to approve the minutes from the Monthly Town Board Meeting of 9/7/2022. Seconded by Waksmonski. All aye. Motion carried. Motion by Pazdernik to approve the minutes from the Monthly Town Board Meeting of 9/22/2022. Seconded by Waksmonski. All aye. Motion carried. Motion by Waksmonski to approve the minutes from the Monthly Town Board Meeting of 10/5/2022. Seconded by Pazdernik. All aye. Motion carried. Fifteen Minutes of Public Discussion – - Connie Anderson asked if the Town received a letter about a junkyard on South Rifle Road. - Mike Pazdernik expressed concern that there are rumors circulating about the UTV park having already been opened. Town Chair Report – None Treasurer’s Report - A written report was given by Treasurer, Carla Fletcher. Library Report - Update on the library board meeting and upcoming programs being offered at the library – Whidden reported that arbitration was set for October 31st at 6:00 p.m. Whidden reviewed the programs being offered through the library. Whidden gave an overview of repairs made to the library. Pazdernik expressed concern with the proposed 2023 library budget. County Board Supervisor’s Report - Review of County Board meeting, Administration Committee meeting, Public Works Committee meeting, Conservation and UW-EX Education Committee, Technology Committee meeting and Open Meetings Complaint – Thome provided a written report to the board. Thome reported that last week was budget hearings and ended with a balanced budget to present to the County Board in November. Thome gave an update on the Bug Tussel broadband project. Thome reported that the new ambulance contract was approved and gave a projected sales tax revenue. Thome reported that during the budget hearings the community development position was cut and yesterday the UW- Extension/Conservation committee proposed bringing back the position as a part-time position. Thome reported that the Planning and Development Committee did not implement any of the Crescent recommendations for the Tourist Rooming House Permits. Fire D epartment Report and Approval of Purchases - • Monthly Call update, purchases update, training update, fundraiser update – Mahner reported that in the month of September they had one call. Mahner reported that there is a county-wide MABAS drill at Nicolet. Mahner informed the board that the fire department will also be at the trick or treating downtown on the 29th. Mahner reported that they will be changing the reporting system that they use. First Responder’s Report and Approval of Purchases - None Town Road Crew Report • Road Projects update, update on vehicle repairs and shop repairs – Gerdes reported that the salt shed repairs should be completed this week and salt sand has already been being delivered. Gerdes reported that they will be fixing potholes on Davenport next week. Gerdes met with Truck Equipment on Monday and work began right after the meeting. Gerdes gave an overview of projects currently being worked on. Town Plan Commission Report – Pazdernik reported that the last TPC meeting reviewed the 4 APR’s on the agenda tonight. The TPC continues to work towards updating the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. Pazdernik reported that Janet Appling resigned from the board and Niina Threlfall-Baum has expressed an interest in serving on the TPC. Pazdernik gave some background information on Threlfall-Baum. - Appoint Niina Threlfall-Baum to the Town Plan Commission – Motion by Pazdernik to recommend that Niina Threlfall-Baum fulfills the vacancy created by Janet Appling on the Town Plan Commission. Seconded by Knutson. All aye; motion carried. Knutson thanked Appling for her service on the plan commission. Uniform Dwelling Inspector’s Report - None Squash Lake District Report – Peggy Jensen was present and gave an oral and written report to the Board. Crescent Lake District Report – Thome reported that the lake district met on the 4th and had discussions regarding budgeting and clean water, clean lakes. Americorps Job Update – Waksmonski reported that the board interviewed an interested candidate today and a decision will be made next week. Administrative Review - Tourist Rooming House permit application by Eric Jensen, applicant and owner, to rent the dwelling as tourist rooming house for no less than seven (7) consecutive days on the following described property: Lot 5, Crescent Forest Estates North, being part Government Lot 4,Section17, T36N, R18E, PIN#CR 786,7022 Lakeview Circle, Town of Crescent – Knutson gave an overview of the TRH application. Pazdernik noted that typically TRH applications show no less than 7 days, however, occasionally an application will come through as no less than 30 days and this is due to the different zoning on smaller lakes. Motion by Knutson to send the TRH application for Jensen on the Crescent Forest Estates North property forward with recommended approval to the Oneida County Planning and Zoning. Seconded by Waksmonski. All aye; motion carried. Administrative Review Permit application by Payton Rudawski, applicant to operate a service business within the existing multi-tenant building on the following described property: Part of the NW-NW, Section 1, and part of the NE-NE, Section 2, T36N, R8E, PIN #CR 6-A, 3611 Highway 47, Town of Crescent – Pazdernik reported that the application is to operate a service business in an existing building on Highway 47. Pazdernik reported that this was unanimously approved by the plan commission. Motion by Knutson to approve the ARP application of Payton Rudawski with no additional conditions and forward it onto Oneida County Planning and Zoning. Seconded by Waksmonski. All aye; motion carried. Administrative Review Permit application by Niina Threlfall-Baum, applicant and owner, to rent the dwelling as tourist rooming house for less than thirty(30) consecutive days on the following described property: Lot 3, CSM 1699, being part or the SE-SE, Section 9, T36N, R8E, PIN #CR 139-5, 3103 Chas Denton Road, Town of Crescent – Knutson reported that this property was operating in violation of the current ordinance. Pazdernik reported that was discussed at the TPC meeting and this will allow for her to operating within the rules. Knutson reported that this is a one room rental. Motion by Knutson to approve the ARP application for Niina Threlfall-Baum on the Chas Denton Road property, submitted with no additional requirements and forward to Oneida County Planning and Zoning. Seconded by Waksmonski. All aye; motion carried. Administrative Review Permit application by.Lee Jensen, applicant and owner, to rent the dwelling as tourist rooming house for less than thirty (30) consecutive days on the following described property: Part of the SE1/4 of the NW 1/4, Section 9, T36 N, R8E, PIN #CR 121-12, 6662 Prune Lake Road, Town of Crescent – Pazdernik reported that this application was unanimously approved by the TPC with no additional recommendations. Motion by Knutson to approve the TRH Application for Lee Jensen with regards to the Prune Lake Road property as submitted with no further recommendations and forward to Oneida County Planning and Zoning. Seconded by Waksmonski. All aye; motion carried. Squash Lake District – Placing buoys on lake – Knutson gave an overview of the request by the Squash Lake District. Dan Butkus was present and reported that this has gone before Woodboro also and there were concerns expressed. Butkus presented a resolution for the board to review. Discussion regarding the proposed resolution with changes made to the wording. Motion by Knutson to approve resolution #3-2022 on October 12, 2022 in support of the Squash Lake Districts request to place information buoys on Squash Lake. Seconded by Pazdernik. All aye; motion carried. Review Correspondence and Approval of Vouchers/Adjourn – Knutson noted that an email was received by Virginia Roberts regarding Library Arbitration. Pazdernik will be the voting member for arbitration for Crescent. Motion by Waksmonski to approve vouchers as submitted and adjourn at 7:25 p.m. Seconded by Pazdernik. All aye. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Tracy Hartman Municipal Clerk