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TOWN BOARD MEETING July 13, 2010
The Town Board of the Town of Cooperstown, Manitowoc County,
Wisconsin, convened in open session on June 13, 2010 at 7:00 p.m., at
the Town Hall for the purpose of transacting business as the Town
Board.
Chairman Duckett called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m.
Roll Call: Chair. Richard Duckett, Sup. Fred Lemens, Sup. Jerry
Skarda, Sup. Nancy Weber, Treasurer Bernadette Duescher, and Clerk Sue
Kornely. Sup. Bill Enz absent. 2 residents were present.
On a motion by Sup. Skarda and a seconded by Sup. Weber, the agenda
was approved on a unanimous vote.
On a motion by Sup. Lemens and a seconded by Sup. Skarda, the June 8,
2010 Town Board Monthly Meeting minutes were approved as amended on a
unanimous vote.
On a motion by Sup. Skarda and a seconded by Sup. Lemens, the June 28,
2010 Town Board Meeting minutes were approved on a unanimous vote.
Reports
Treasurer Duescher presented the Treasurer Finance Report. Discussion.
On a motion by Sup. Lemens and seconded by Sup. Skarda, the
Treasurer’s Finance Report was approved on a unanimous vote.
Road & Equipment Report- Dan Kasten reported chipsealing completed by
Scott, crack filling has begun, Rosecrans Rd work, estimate for
stripping of $1175 from Cooperstown Rd to County Z by Kewaunee County
Highway Commission, weeding on bridges and overpasses completed,
hydraulic valve on JD 6605 mower needs work- mower is in at Reisterer
& Schnell for sprocket replacement, IH truck is back from repair,
backhoe cylinder on bucket curl–rear seal out, replace two front tires
on JD 6605 tractor- tires estimates presented, Sup. Weber asked about
a truck sign on Rosecrans Rd being replaced with correct signage, Sup.
Weber asked about grading Scanlan Rd- will dust inhibiter be applied-
not need at this time, and Sup. Weber asked about grading & grass
cutting on the end of Pautz Rd- was mowed.
Constable Report- Sup. Skarda had no calls. Sup. Weber reported
picking up a dog on Hickory Grove Rd and took it to the Human Society,
took a trap and put in the woods on Hwy R south on Maribel Caves for
dog- not caught, burning report in the residential area of
Cooperstown- upset neighbor and discussed with residents.
Sup. Lemens presented the Plan Commission Report. No meeting in June.
Next meeting with Town Board and County P&P. Talked with Tim Ryan
after they meet with BayLakes on Chapter 8, County would like to have
one meeting with all towns together at County Office. Outline of new
County Chapter 8 will be available, possibly end of August or
beginning of Sept, Bay Lakes has cut staff. Sup. Lemens will contact
Chair. Kapinos on having an August meeting to discuss windmills and
Cty Chapter 8.
Clerk Kornely presented the Building Inspector Report. Pantzlaff
(Footing, Foundation & Electrical service inspection). Building Permit
for Privacy Fencing- suggested resident contact County. Town has no
ordinance on privacy fencing.
Audit Update- Chairman Duckett presented the audit report from Kerber
& Rose and asked the Board to review for next month meeting.
Public Comment: Dan Kasten reported that residents are not cleaning up
around mailboxes, placing stones around them and house number signs
are not clean of weeds and debris. Website notice of mailbox and house
signs. Discussed a notice to residents on house number signs & mailbox
placement and free of debris. House number on Rameker Rd. Discussion
of stone mailbox. Mike Albers presented our draft ordinance on
mailboxes and stipulations we currently have. Sup. Weber thanked Steve
& Elaine Diedrich for coming here again, (in reference to their
letter) but feels that the word hassle should not be used, she feels
that the residents that questioned the ordinances had every right.
Steve Diedrich didn’t want to offend anyone but feels like he is in a
fish bowl, he has had town board member call him when he had his field
marked to plant trees, every little while he is getting questioned,
receives calls over little things. Sup. Weber stated that over the
years as constable she has received a lot of complaints- narking on
their neighbors.
Unfinished Business
Water Testing & Well Contamination/County Hwy R- Brown County Water
Authority Results- Chair. Duckett has no update. Sup. Lemens reported
Jerry Halvorson had 10 sample bottles out and got 6 back about 1-1/2
month ago. May test again- but June was wet.
Vehicle Accident Report- Chair. Duckett no update.
Update of Town Hall Painting- Chair. Duckett asked Dan Kasten if we
are scheduled. Sup. Skarda reported pressure washing and scarping and
access to water- end of August- September. Dan asked about caulking
window after painting completed.
Public Hearings-Discussion and Action, if needed.
Wind Turbines-Discussion- Sup. Skarda reported that he has been
watching the 6 being constructed in Glemore with unit installed in
August. He is waiting to hear from the State of setbacks. Sup. Weber
reported on the meeting that 5 towns were present at the meeting on
June 29th, wrote up proposal to send to PSC with their comments- due
by July 6th, residents spoke- 3 for and 23 against. A meeting had been
held in Fond du Lac a few days before. Brown County Health and Human
Services had a meeting on ground water and setback is inadequate on
windmills. Today Kewaunee Cty Health & Human Services also meet and
felt that the setback was inadequate. Wind Siting Council – members
are from wind power companies. At the Brown County, two insurance
company representatives were present are reported as denying coverage
on property with wind turbines. Contracts have been sent to some
residents in Town of Cooperstown, Town of Gibson, Town of Franklin and
Town of Cato. The public needs to be educated and land owners need to
be educated by a public meeting with other Towns. Sup. Lemens reported
on the meeting, discussion on flickers, contact your representatives,
show support by Resolution with other towns, setbacks far out, town
should address now. PSC has gone to almost disrule the emergency
towers. PSC does not have its ruling complete. Sup. Skarda reported
that the windmills can be shut down for an hour to prevent the
flicker. There are meetings going on in several towns that can be
attended. Board will revisit again in August. Sup. Lemens stated we
could approve or disapprove Town of Two Creeks resolution Chair.
Duckett feels that the town should not host a meeting but feels that
there are other meetings that can be attended, but need to inform the
public of the meetings.
Constable Appointments- possible interest has been shown, but no
applications received.
Delinquent Personal Property taxes- Sup. Lemens reported that Ed
Gerzak was contacted in June three times with no response. Treasurer
Duescher reported on what she has to go thru to charge back the
personal property taxes. Sup. Lemens recommended sending one more
letter for request to pay or further action will be taken. Sup. Lemens
will contact WTA and Kate Reynolds on processing a claim.
Pine Drive Discussion- Chairman Duckett and Dan Kasten meet with Mr.
Liehrman after the road was graded. Mr. Lehrman is asking for the road
to be widened and more gravel be put on. Chair. Duckett feels the road
does not need to widened, adding a little gravel in spots, and install
culvert in cul-de-sac. Sup. Weber reported the road is 20’ plus 5’ on
each side. Apple tree will be taken down by landowner. Sup. Weber
covered maintenance on road by request. Clerk Kornely will look for
case on Pine Dr.
Roof on Salt Shed Repair- Estimate on repair of salt shed roof, salt
in the shed making the repair necessary- $6850 Bernie Kurth. Notice in
Denmark News for roof repair on salt shed to spec.
Equipment Rental- Chair. Duckett reported that there are times when
the town equipment is inadequate to get the work done. He would like
town board approval for him to allow Dan to use his equipment. Sup.
Weber does not have a problem, is Dan charging us man and machine?
Chair. Duckett Dan is not charging us a rate that includes labor. Sup.
Weber there are other town residents with equipment that might like to
be considered. Sup. Lemens feels that with ditches the skid steer had
tracks and it works nice. With a rental if it starts to rain you have
to pay once it is delivered. Sup. Lemens supports the Chairman in
making that decision. On a motion by Sup. Lemens and seconded by Sup.
Skarda, to allow the Chairman to make decision of rental of equipment
for the town, approved on a unanimous vote.
Insurance Rates- Bids for Aug 2010- Chairman. Duckett received a call
from Marv Zeamer. He would like a copy of the details of the
insurance. He would like to give an estimate. Board reviewed 2010-2011
from Aegis and Maritime. Chair. Duckett will contact Marv Zeamer.
Variance Request- Robert & Cheryl Martin- Mtwc Cty Board of Adjustment
July 19, 2010 – Board reviewed the request for variance on 25’ side
lot line under A3 to 10’ under A1 for a garage. Per the request, the
resident feel the property should be zoned A1 due to lot size and then
the setback would be 10’. Discussion. Board members may attend the
meeting as citizens.
Ordinances, Resolutions and Agreements
Review Town of Franklin Boundary Roads Agreement- changes to the order
were noted and road measurements were updated. Board reviewed changes.
On motion by Sup. Lemens and a seconded by Sup. Weber to allow Chair.
Duckett to send approval of order to Town of Franklin, to forward to
lawyer and the cost will be split between the two towns, was approved
on a unanimous vote.
Procedural motions by members of town board
On a motion by Sup. Skarda and seconded by Sup. Lemens, checks were
approved on a unanimous vote. On a motion by Sup. Lemens and seconded
by Sup. Skarda, ck 27800 for Dan Kasten was approved on a unanimous
vote. Additional checks will need to be signed to cover employee
payroll and payroll taxes before next meeting.
Review of correspondence.
Future meeting agenda: August 2010- water testing, vehicle, town hall
painting, wind turbines, constable appointment, Insurance bids, Pine
Dr., delinquent personnel property taxes, Salt shed bids, audit, next
meetings- August 17th, Sept 21st.
On a motion by Sup. Weber and seconded by Sup. Skarda, adjournment was
approved on a unanimous vote.
The meeting adjourned at 9:21 p.m.
Minutes approved August 17, 2010
Susan Kornely, Clerk