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June 9, 2009 Town Board Monthly Meeting
REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING June 9, 2009 The Town Board of the Town of Cooperstown, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, convened in open session on June 9, 2009 at 7:03 p.m., at 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. Mike Albers, Sup. Bill Enz, Sup. Skarda, Treasurer Bernadette Duescher, Constable Nancy Weber and Clerk Sue Kornely. 8 residents, Dan Kasten & John Delmore- Scott Construction were present. Pledge of Allegiance. On a motion by Sup. Lemens and a seconded by Sup. Enz, the agenda was approved as amended to move items on a unanimous vote. On a motion by Sup. Lemens and a seconded by Sup. Enz, the April 28, 2009 Town Board Meeting minutes were approved on a unanimous vote. On a motion by Sup. Skarda and a seconded by Sup. Albers, the May 12, 2009 Regular Monthly Meeting minute were approved on a unanimous vote. Reports Treasurer Duescher presented the Treasurer Finance Report. Discussion. On a motion by Sup. Albers and seconded by Sup. Lemens, the Treasurer’s Finance Report was approved on a unanimous vote. Road & Equipment Report- Dan Kasten reported on roads. Relocated culvert on Kvitek, dug out culvert on Fisherville, replaced dbl arrow sign and post on Rameker, stop sign on Hidden Valley, replaced knives on mower, finishing up work in Town of New Denmark. Constable Report- Constable Weber reported contacting property owner on Hickory Heights Dr, he will remove wood pile, barrels were from pool cover and will move, set back permit was obtained. Manure on Radtke Rd was contract work and was not worked in on a timely basis, but has since been worked in. Sup. Enz and Dan Kasten looked at the building on the Hickory Height site and are within the set back, and the tree has been there for a long time and would not have to be removed. Board discussed clean up of trees Hickory Height Court. Chair. Duckett & Constable Weber will view the property and will contact Carl Stimart. Sup. Lemens presented the Plan Commission Report. Plan Commission meet on June 1st, discussed Comprehensive Plan changes, paunch/industrial waste and land division. Town Board attended meeting. Sup. Lemens presented the Mtwc Cty Planning Advisory Committee Report. Discussion was on Chpt 5-10, finalizing individual towns, then will cover Chpt 1-4. Presented schedule on upcoming meetings. Clerk Kornely presented the Building Inspector Report. Waldorf –final inspection, Keehan- final inspection. Sup. Albers wrote a building permit for a roof over a trailer, the work needed a federal inspection due to a grant. Mrs. Delbert would like to get a refund as the town inspector did not inspect. Boards feels that the town should not have track down the credential for another inspector. A refund will not be issued. Public Comment: none Ordinances, Resolutions and Agreements Roadwork Bid Opening & Approval of Bids – Two bids were received: Scott Construction & Fahrner. Discussed tonnage of wedging on Pleasant Rd- 100 Ton. Discussion of Lakeview Rd stone overflow- John Delmore claimed lack of traffic and too much stone. John Delmore had offered to help with the cleanup. Bids: Fahrner- Emulsion: Dbl Chip Seal Schley Rd $13,811.00, Dbl Chip Seal Pantzlaff Rd $23,223.00, Dbl Chip Seal Fisherville Rd $22,295.00, Dbl Chip Seal Pleasant Rd $2,486.00, Dbl Chip Seal Rosecrans Rd (2 areas) $1,039.00, Emulsion: Chip Seal Schley Rd $7,521.00, Chip Seal Pantzlaff Rd $12,648.00, Fisherville Rd $12,142.00, Micro Surfacing Type II: Schley Rd & Pantzlaff Rd $46,076.00 Bids: Scott Construction- Cold Mix Wedging & Hot Oil Seal Coating: Spot Wedging Schley Rd $15,552.00, Full Wedging Schley Rd $7,571.00, Spot Wedging-stone and stone Pantzlaff Rd $22,979.00, Spot Wedging-stone and slag Pantzlaff Rd $23,979.00, Spot Wedging-stone and stone Fisherville Rd $37,387.00, Spot Wedging-stone and slag Fisherville Rd $38,427.00, Full Wedging Rosecrans Rd $3,028.00 On a motion by Sup. Albers and a second by Sup. Lemens the bids from Scott Construction: Fisherville Rd $37,387, Schley Rd $15,552, Rosecrans Rd $3,028.for a total amount to not exceed $55,967 was approved on a unanimous vote. Appointment of Plan Commission Member- Four residents submitted requests for appointment; Lloyd Pantzloff, Sue Kornely, W. Michael Slattery & Joe Charney. Chair. Duckett thanked the individuals for their applications. Chair Duckett nominated Joe Charney to fill the vacancy for 8 months. On a motion by Sup. Skarda and a seconded by Sup. Lemens to approve the appointment of Joe Charney on a unanimous vote. Clerk will contact Joe Charney to be sworn in. Conditional Use Permit- Thomas Keehan- a conditional use application was present to the Manitowoc County Board of Adjustment. On a motion by Sup. Albers and a second by Sup. Lemens approves of the conditional use permit. Clerk will send a letter to MC Board of Adjustment. Unfinished Business Water Testing & Well Contamination/County Hwy R- Brown County Water Authority- Testing Results- Jerry Halverson reported to Chair. Duckett that all potholes have been filled, he sees no end to this, County will fill immediately as found with County funding. 20 Year Comprehensive Plan Discussion- PC recommendations: pages 8-6a, page 8-6, and page 8-18, a revision to the map to include I-1 Industrial Zoned District. Board discussed the public hearing, requirement as to the length of meeting and Class 2 publication for 30 days, General Plan Design Map revision. August meeting @ 7 pm with town board meeting to follow. Sup, Lemens will have BLRPC send a copy to the clerk of the General Plan Design Map. Land Division Ordinance- Discussion. Board reviewed, made changes and additions to the submitted Land Division Ordinance. Clerk will forward to town’s attorney for review after revision. Industrial Waste- Discussion. Sup. Skarda researched the use of paunch manure. The town of New Denmark at their March meeting discussed paunch ordinance, their town’s attorney is looking into the town’s ordinance would supersede the DNR land permits. Discussion of digester and paunch waste. *Discussion of including paunch waste in a nuisance ordinance in the town as found in the Town of Franklin, Kewaunee County.* Tabled. TRIP funding- Discussion. Per Sup. Enz -Gary Kennedy will bring up at MTA –August meeting. Pleasant Rd Bridge- Discussion. No Action. Karst Informational Meeting- Discussion. No Action. Public hearings and advisory votes Equipment & Labor Rates for Intergovernmental Work- Discussion for Town of New Denmark & Village of Maribel to include overtime rates for snowplowing. Increase grader to $100 w/plow & wing to $150. Winter rate $165 for grader and dump truck w/ plow and wing to $130. Town Clerk will send revisions for 2009 to Town of New Denmark & Village of Maribel. Hickory Grove Rd recap-Discussed under constable report. Culvert Replacement/Additions- Discussion. Sup. Enz will review with Dan Kasten all culvert permits. Sup. Enz will write all culvert permits. Liquor/Beer License & Cigarette License- Greenwoods Bar- Shirley Schneider On a motion by Sup. Lemens and a seconded by Sup. Enz, the liquor/beer license for Greenwoods Bar was approved on a unanimous vote. Casa Blanca- Luisa Lima On a motion by Sup. Enz and a seconded by Sup. Albers, the liquor/beer license for Casa Blanca was approved on a unanimous vote. Dave & Suzanne’s Lucky Lady- Dave Beine & Suzanne Terrien On a motion by Sup. Enz and a seconded by Sup. Albers, the liquor/beer license for Dave & Suzanne’s Lucky Lady was approved on a unanimous vote. Maribel Sportsman Club- Milt Blazer-agent Skarda/ Lemens On a motion by Sup. Skarda and a seconded by Sup. Lemens, the beer license for Maribel Sportsman Club was approved on a unanimous vote. Cigarette License- Greenwoods Bar On a motion by Sup. Lemens and a seconded by Sup. Enz, the cigarette license for Greenwoods Bar was approved on a unanimous vote. Casa Blanca On a motion by Sup. Lemens and a seconded by Sup. Albers, the cigarette license for Casa Blanca was approved on a unanimous vote. Dave & Suzanne’s Lucky Lady On a motion by Sup. Lemens and a seconded by Sup. Skarda, the cigarette license for Dave & Suzanne’s Lucky Lady was approved on a unanimous vote. Operator License- Greenwoods Bar Clarence Schneider On a motion by Sup. Skarda and a seconded by Sup. Lemens, the operator license for Clarence Schneider was approved on a unanimous vote. Mike Schneider On a motion by Sup. Enz and a seconded by Sup. Lemens, the operator license for Mike Schneider was approved on a unanimous vote. Casa Blanca Erasto Vega On a motion by Sup. Lemens and a seconded by Sup. Skarda, the operator license for Erasto Vega was approved on a unanimous vote. Dave & Suzanne’s Lucky Lady Claudia Anderson On a motion by Sup. Enz and a seconded by Sup. Lemens, the operator license for Claudia Anderson was approved on a unanimous vote. Sarah Springstube On a motion by Sup. Albers and a seconded by Sup. Enz, the operator license for Sarah Springstube was approved on a unanimous vote. Pamela Watzka On a motion by Sup. Skarda and a seconded by Sup. Lemens, the operator license for Pamela Watzka was approved on a unanimous vote. Maribel Sportsman Club had not submitted any applications prior to meeting- applications where submitted at this meeting List of part-time employee- Discussion. No Action. Brey Site- Discussion. Town will take no action as the County is handling it, per note from the County. Snow Fencing prices- Discussion. On a motion by Sup. Lemens and a seconded by Sup. Skarda, the town will purchase 30 rolls of snow fencing at $33.93 per roll was approved on a unanimous vote. Insurance Rates- Discussion. Three quotes for July meeting for the Board to review. Audit- Discussion. Clerk will get a price breakdown on an official audit for 3 yr & 5 yr audits. Meeting Minutes Publication- Discussion. Monthly meeting minutes will be posted as unapproved a week after the meeting. Procedural motions by members of town board On a motion by Sup. Enz and seconded by Sup. Lemens, checks were approved on a unanimous vote. On a motion by Sup. Enz and a second by Sup. Lemens to approve check for Steve Graczek for lighting installation. Review of correspondence. Lange Enterprises contact for sign purchase and installation. Randy Pelishek submitted rezoning request, copies given to PC. Future meeting agenda: 20 yr Comprehensive Plan, Land Division Ordinance, Industrial Waste, Insurance rate bids, audit, Maribel Sportsman Club- operator license, employees and Board Members wages and rates. On a motion by Sup. Albers and seconded by Sup. Skarda, adjournment was approved on a unanimous vote. The meeting adjourned at 11:02 p.m. Minutes approved as amended on July 14, 2009 Susan Kornely, Clerk