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July 10, 2007 Town Board Meeting
REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING- July 10, 2007
The Town Board of the Town of Cooperstown, Manitowoc County,
Wisconsin, convened in open session on July 10, 2007 at 7 p.m., at
Town Hall for the purpose of transacting business as the Town Board.
Chairperson Ross Johnson called the meeting to order at 7 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll Call: Chair. Ross Johnson, Sup. Mike Albers, Sup. Fred Lemens,
Sup. Joe Havlovitz, Sup. Chad Collins, Treasurer Bernadette Duescher,
Constable Nancy Weber and Clerk Sue Kornely. Two residents were
present. Dan Kasten was also in attendance. Tim Wattleworth from STS
was present.
On a motion by Sup. Lemens and seconded by Sup. Collins, the agenda
was approved on a unanimous vote.
On a motion by Sup. Albers and seconded by Sup. Havlovitz, the June
12, 2007, meeting minutes were approved on a unanimous vote.
Reports
Treasurer Bernadette Duescher presented the Treasurer’s Finance
Report. On a motion by Sup. Collins and seconded by Sup. Lemens, the
Treasurer’s Finance Report were approved on a unanimous vote.
Roadman Dan Kasten presented Road & Equipment Report. Scott
Construction has finished the roadwork. Bridge decks have been
cleaned. Price on epoxy is $13 gallon. Rosecrans Road and Hidden
Valley Rd shouldered. Estimated cost for hood repair on the Peterbilt
$770.15. Backhoe will need new front tires before winter. Chairman
Johnson asked about culvert inspections and ditching on Scanlan Rd.
Tree on Schley Rd removed, Sup. Albers presented a price on a 2004
Ford Diesel truck, 58000 mi, around $18000. A Fleet Farm credit card
will be looked into for the shop.
Constable Nancy Weber presented the Constable’s Report. On 6/16 found
a stray yellow lab on Pleasant Rd, kept for 2 days and then took to
shelter. Garbage burning letter sent to resident. Neighbors on Zander
& CTHR have called the police concerning the camper and noise
violations. Letter will be sent by the Constable.
Sup. Lemens presented the Plan Commission Report. - Plan Commission
meet on July 9th, public hearing for James Renier rezoning from A3 to
NA, 5-0 approval of rezoning, discussed project for the Planning
Commission including town involvement with regard to the Rails to
Trails and the Maribel Caves Park, discussion of ordinances that may
need updating, Bill Angoli is working on updating the zoning
application form, discussion of upcoming County Plan meeting and
Representative from the Town. Discussion on procedures for Plan
Commission. Board discussed the Renier rezoning and no rezoning was
needed. *Chairman Johnson contacted Mtwc Planning & Park-Mike Dempsky
and informed them that Renier was actively farming and no rezone was
needed.*
Building Inspector Report- no report.
Chair. Johnson asked for public input. No public input.
Unfinished Business
Discussion of Application for Permit to Perform work within Town ROW
and fee structure. Board reviewed the application, policy and fees.
Case# 07 CV 138 Nancy Weber and Russell Norman and Teresa Norman vs.
Town of Cooperstown. Clerk Kornely reported no contact.
Ordinances, Resolutions and Agreements
Agreements of new rates on intergovernmental- no response from Town
of New Denmark or Village of Maribel.
Adoption of Operator licenses- Sup. Havlovitz moved, seconded by Sup.
Lemens to approve license for George Warden Jr., Sup. Havlovitz moved,
seconded by Sup. Albers to approve license for George Warden Sr., Sup.
Lemens moved, seconded by Sup. Collins to approve license for William
Mecha. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
Morton Salt prior credit approval/rate for delivery through April 30,
2008- Sup. Lemens moved, seconded by Sup. Collins to approve the cost
of $38.67 to delivered. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
Adoption of Compliance Assurance Plan for Recycling Program- Sup.
Lemens moved, seconded by Sup. Collins to approve Compliance Assurance
Plan. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
Public hearings and advisory votes
Discussion/approval of Emergency Government Management Plan- Sup.
Havlovitz reported checklist not completed. Nancy Crowley needs to
review. Sup. Lemens moved, seconded by Sup. Albers to table Emergency
Government Plan. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
Discussion/selection approval of Engineering firm for Pleasant Rd
bridge- Board reviewed firms credentials for STS, Mead & Hunt,
Donohue, Omni and Ayers. The Board selected three firms: Ayers, STS
and Donahue. Board further discussed and a final decision was made.
Sup. Lemens moved, seconded by Sup. Havlovitz to approve Ayers for the
design work for Pleasant Rd Bridge. Upon vote, the motion carried
unanimously. John Kropp will be contact for submittal forms.
Discussion of Plan Commission Ordinance review and update- Sup.
Lemens presented Plan Commission Ordinance on the change of all
members to 3 yr terms, looking for clarification of full board or
quorum.
Discussion/approval of Dust Control- Chairman Johnson presented a
cost of $2290 for Johnson Rd and Scanlan Rd about 2500 gallons *from
City of Manitowoc*. He asked if there were any other road that would
need it. Sup. Havlovitz moved, seconded by Sup. Lemens to approve dust
control application. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
Discussion of Fire Arms Sign posted at Landfill- Clerk Kornely asked
in following Town Ordinance should a sign be posted? Board discussed a
No Trespassing sign and the cost of the sign will be researched.
Discussion of sign Zoning and Land Use Ordinance in Effect- Clerk
Kornely asked the Board for advisement on posting this sign in the
town since we are under Zoning and Land Use Ordinance, a sign count
was discussed. The cost of signs will be researched.
Discussion of revisions to Building Permit Ordinance and Application-
Board reviewed and discussed furnace and AC permit fee of $25, moving
fee was discussed, and clarification was asked for on some points.
Discussion of revisions to Roadman Contract- Board discussed the
Employee Pay & Benefit contract approved in March, agreement was
signed and given to Dan Kasten for John Rabenhorst and himself. A Read
and Sign was also given for Safety Manual.
Procedural motions by members of town board
Sup. Albers moved, seconded by Sup. Collins to approve checks. Upon
vote, the motion carried unanimously. Sup. Collins moved, seconded by
Sup. Havlovitz to approve two additional checks. Upon vote, the motion
carried unanimously.
Correspondence reviewed. Insurance claim on gas main repair bill.
Municipal Official Event- Sup. Lemens, Treasurer Duescher and Clerk
Kornely will be attending. Constable Weber will be attending the WTA
training in DePere on July 25th. Discussion of copy of minutes after
approval.
Future meeting agenda: Appoint Rep to Cty 20 Yr Plan, ROW application
approval, Building Permit Ordinance and Application approval,
Emergency Government Plan
Sup. Lemens moved, seconded by Sup. Havlovitz to adjourn. Upon vote,
the motion was carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 9:00
p.m.
Minutes approved August 14, 2007 Susan Kornely, Clerk