Minutes

NOTICE TO RESIDENTS TOWN OF CRESCENT MINUTES FOR MONTHLY TOWN BOARD MEETING WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 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 February 9, 2022. Seconded by Waksmonski. All aye. Motion carried. Fifteen Minutes of Public Discussion – None 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 – A written report was received from Harry Whidden. Whidden reported that the Children’s Librarian would like to start holding children’s programs at the 5-member town halls. Whidden reported that the library has been meeting with project managers regarding the proposed addition at the library. 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 the request from the Fair for ARPA funding was voted down at the Administration Committee. Thome reported that the Planning and Zoning department is looking into how to resolve the issue with uninvestigated complaints that have been received. Fire Department Report and Approval of Purchases - • Monthly Call update, purchases update, training update, fundraiser update – No report Fir st Responder’s Report and Approval of Purchases - None Town Road Crew Report • Road Projects update, update on vehicle repairs and shop repairs – Knutson reported that the Road Crew was unable to attend the meeting tonight. Knutson has requested that resident’s text or call him if there are concerns with roads. Knutson discussed the order in which roads are plowed/maintained. Knutson reported that there was a sled dog event that occurred at the Rhinelander Golf Course and thanked the Road Crew Leader Brad Gerdes for coming out on Saturday night to establish safe parking for the Sunday event. Town Plan Commission Report – Pazdernik reported that the Plan Commission reviewed the TRH application for Jason and Margaret Wiesner and recommended approval. Pazdernik reported that the Plan Commission continue to work on updating the land use plan. Tourist Rooming House Permit Application for Jason and Margaret Wiesner, 7233 Bay Road, Parcel CR 674 – Knutson reported that he received a phone call from a neighbor expressing concern with Tourist Rooming Houses in general. Knutson gave an overview of the TRH application process and the laws governing them. Discussion regarding conditions that can be placed on the TRH when approved. Discussion regarding noise monitors that can be installed in the TRH if there are concerned neighbors and how that is handled. Discussion regarding the number of occupants allowed at the home. Knutson reported that this home will be approved for six occupants. Vacasa representative was present to answer questions and explain Vacasa’s involvement with the TRH. Motion by Knutson to approve the TRH Application for the Wiesner’s as currently submitted. Seconded by Pazdernik. All aye; motion carried. Uniform Dwelling Inspector’s Report - None Squash Lake District Report – None Crescent Lake District Report – None 2022/2023/2024 Town Road Projects for Potential BIL (Federal) Grants – Knutson reported that there is additional funding available for the Town in addition to the “normal” state grants that are available every year. Knutson stated that the Town has applied for a grant to repave S. River Road. An overview was given of the process in the past to review road projects and plans for road repairs. Knutson reported that last week the board met with the road crew to evaluate the roads and Crescent Road was considered as a complete repave under some of the new grant opportunities. Knutson reported that they are also looking at Green Bass Lake Road. Knutson reported that he has spoken with WPS and they would be interested in working with the town on burying utility lines if some of these projects are approved. Ben Roskowski, WI DOT, was present to discuss with the board options regarding grant options. Roskowski gave an overview of some funding options available for the town through the “Surface Transportation Program Local” and how the program works. Discussion regarding the projects and the funding. Discussion regarding hiring a consultant to assist with planning for road projects. Discussion re garding completing a traffic study on some of the well-traveled roads in Crescent. Motion by Knutson to open up the entirety of Crescent Road for repaving bids with each estimate broken into section consistent with the WISLR ratings and furthermore estimates of the entirety of Green Bass road as well as the LRIP section of, to and including its terminus on South Rifle Road. Seconded by Wasksmonski. All aye; motion carried. Motion by Knutson to begin the process of getting estimates for the repave of Oak Lane in its entirety. Seconded by Waksmonski. All aye; motion carried. Generator at Town Hall – Removed from agenda and moved to next month’s meeting Planning for Town Shop Upgrades, Sand Shed Replacement – Knutson reported that the board viewed the wood boiler at the town shop and the salt sand shed. Knutson stated that there has been a discussion about how to heat the shop in the future using either a wood boiler or propane/gas. Knutson stated that they also looked at insulating the shop and how to improve heating/cooling in the shop. Knutson also reported that the salt sand shed will be needing to be replaced. OCEDC request for support for Oneida County Broadband and Cell Tower Expansion – Knutson reported that the OCEDC is pursuing a countywide broadband fiber network. Knutson reported that the OCEDC is looking into working with Hilbert Corporation to laying fiber in Oneida County. This will allow providers to come in and deliver broadband caliber speeds. Discussion regarding the request from OCEDC and future for Broadband. Knutson reported that Oneida County is looking for a resolution of support for broadband and $1000 of ARPA Funds. Knutson motion that the Town of Crescent commit to $1000 of APRA funds to be made available to the Oneida County Economic Development Corporation in support of it’s Public Service Commission grant. Seconded by Pazdernik. All aye; motion carried. Motion by Knutson to draft a resolution in support of the Oneida County Economic Development Corporation grant proposal relative to the cooperation between Oneida County and Hilbert Communications in support of the broadband project. Seconded by Waksmonski. All aye; motion carried. Set 2022 Board of Review Date and Annual Town Meeting Date – The Board of Review was set for June 6th at 4:00 p.m. The Board scheduled the annual town board meeting at 5:00 p.m. with the April Town Board meeting to immediately follow the adjourned Annual Meeting. Operator’s License – None Driveway Permit – Motion by Knutson to approve the driveway permit for Wildwood Lane by Brandon Wastulk as submitted. Seconded by Pazdernik. All aye; motion carried. REVIEW CORRESPONDENCE – None APPROVAL OF VOUCHERS/ADJOURN Motion by Waksmonski to approve vouchers as submitted and adjourn at 8:10 p.m. Seconded by Pazdernik. All aye. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Tracy Hartman Municipal Clerk