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October 6, 2009 Town Board Monthly Meeting
REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING October 6, 2009
The Town Board of the Town of Cooperstown, Manitowoc County,
Wisconsin, convened in open session on October 6, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.,
at Town Hall for the purpose of transacting business as the Town
Board.
Chairman Duckett called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.
Roll Call: Chair. Richard Duckett, Sup. Fred Lemens, Sup. Bill Enz,
Sup. Skarda, Sup. Albers, Treasurer Bernadette Duescher, and Clerk Sue
Kornely. Constable Weber arrived at 7:05 5 residents & Dan Kasten
were present. Pledge of Allegiance.
On a motion by Sup. Enz and a seconded by Sup. Albers, the agenda was
approved on a unanimous vote.
On a motion by Sup. Skarda and a seconded by Sup. Lemens, the
September 8, 2009 Regular Monthly Meeting minute with amendments 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. Albers, the
Treasurer’s Finance Report was approved on a unanimous vote.
Road & Equipment Report- Dan Kasten reported cold mix used on Zander
Rd, Hickory Grove Rd, Pleasant Rd in rutted spots. Tar pot finished,
new battery and alternate on IH, Brooks will send estimate on grader
leaks. Discussed pressure washer demos and will discuss prices at
October 20th meeting.
Constable Report- Constable Weber one dog call. No update with County
and Humane Society.
Sup Lemens presented the Plan Commission Report. Plan Commission did
not met in Oct. Next meeting in November.
Sup. Lemens presented the Mtwc Cty Planning Advisory Committee Report.
Reviewed Volume 1: Mtwc County 20-Year Comprehensive Plan, Discussed
Cty Plan Completion Timeline, Set up Cluster Level Open House &
Locations.
Clerk Kornely presented the Building Inspector Report. Knoflicek
(Final Insp), Witt/Keehan (Electrical, Rough-In Insp.) Insulation
Insp-not to code, re-insulation insp to code). Remiker porch did not
*need* a permit.
Public Comment: Richard Kornely spoke in opposition of the Town paying
per diems not included in Chapter 1 Town Organization – no back pay,
pay going forward. Richard Kornely spoke in opposition of David
Blakeslee removal as Plan Commission Chairman and request removal of
another Board Member. Nancy Weber spoke in opposition of David
Blakeslee removal as Plan Commission Chairman. John Hager spoke in
opposition of Chapter 1 Town Organization. Randy Pelishek (not a town
resident) spoke on his rezoning request. The letter sent to the County
should have had more details. Chairman Duckett has a new letter that
will be sent to the County. Chairman Duckett read the letter to the
Board. Nancy Weber spoke in favor of considering an outside firm to
review the rezoning requests. Pam Kouba spoke in opposition of David
Blakeslee removal as Plan Commission Chairman and spoke on the
harassment she received while on the Plan Commission and nothing was
done to that Board member. Laura Lemens spoke that she attended Plan
Commission meetings and there was no harassment. Bernie Duescher spoke
in opposition of David Blakeslee removal as Plan Commission Chairman.
Sue Kornely spoke in opposition of David Blakeslee removal as Plan
Commission Chairman, and asked for Fred Lemens removal from the Plan
Commission. MaryAnn Hager spoke in opposition of the Board’s arguing.
Mike Albers would like the history of the Randy Pelishek property
added under public input.
On a motion by Sup. Enz and a second by Sup. Lemens the Board moved
the Garbage & Recycling Bids to next item, approved on a unanimous
vote. Bids received were Veolia $13.25 & Larry’s Hauling $9.04 + .31
per home per month. On motion by Sup. Enz and a seconded by Sup.
Skarda, the bid from Larry’s Hauling for $9.04 +.31 per home per month
was approved on a unanimous vote. The Board will discussed a three
year contract, including fuel surcharge at a later date.
Unfinished Business
Water Testing & Well Contamination/County Hwy R- Brown County Water
Authority- Testing Results- no action.
20 Year Comprehensive Plan Discussion- PC recommendations: October
20th Public Hearing 6 pm -7 pm.
Review of Ordinances & Code of Ordinances: Sup Albers presented an
outline of Chapters and subsections, and Chapter 1 proposed changes.
Sup. Skarda recapped minutes of Mtwc County Land Conservation
Committee.
Equipment & Labor Rates for Intergovernmental Work- Discussion for
Town of Denmark & Village of Maribel to include overtime rates for
snowplowing. Rate sheets have been returned. Contract signed by Town
of Cooperstown Chairman and Clerk. One copy returned to Village of
Maribel and one copy to Town of New Denmark.
Public hearings and advisory votes
Employee Wages & Board Wages & Code of Ordinance Chapter 1- Sup.
Albers contacted WTA the board has two opinions. On motion by Sup.
Skarda and a second by Sup. Albers the Ordinance 2009-3 Town Officer
Compensation was approved on a unanimous vote.
In closed session on Oct 6, 2009, the Board approved on a motion for
a wage increase of $.29 per hour for Dan Kasten effective Jan 1, 2010,
first pay period.
Action to Remove Plan Commission Chairman- Sup. Skarda reported he
spoke with Dave Hill on the topic of public speaking when abstaining,
public input is allowed. Chairman Duckett reported he spoke with an
attorney that we need to allow under public comments. Sup. Lemens
reported he spoke on his own behalf and what is best for Plan
Commission. Sup. Enz spoke in favor of Dave Blakeslee’s removal as
Chairman of the Plan Commission, *but in favor of remaining on Board*.
Sup. Albers was not in attendance at the Plan Commission meeting.
Chairman Duckett made a recommendation for removal of David Blakeslee
as Chairman of Plan Commission. On a motion by Sup. Enz and a seconded
by Sup. Lemens for removal of David Blakeslee as Plan Commission
Chairman, in favor 4, against 1. Sup. Skarda voted no.
Action to Appoint New Plan Commission Chairman- Chairman Duckett asked
Sup. Enz if he would accept appointment as Chairman. Sup. Enz
respectfully declined. Chairman Duckett will appoint a new Plan
Commission Chairman at the October 20th meeting.
Four Year Road Plan- Budget Discussion. Board members reviewed the 5
Year Road Plan.
2010 Spot wedge and Seal: Rosecrans Rd (CTH Z to Cooperstown),
Pantzlaff Rd (Greenstreet to Fisherville)
2011 Spot Wedge & Seal: Rosecrans Rd (Greenstreet to Fisherville)
Pleasant Rd (Greenstreet to Fisherville), Pine Hills Dr (CTH R to
termini), Schultz Rd (Rosecrans to termini), Remeker Rd (Milt Blazer
property to termini);
2012 Spot Wedge & Seal: Herold Rd (Cooperstown to Zander), Zander Rd
(Rosecrans to CTH T), Devils River Dr (Zander to termini), Zander Rd
(Herold to Devils River Dr bridge)
2013 Spot Wedge & Seal: Rosecrans Rd (Greenstreet to CTH Z), Zeman Dr
(Hidden Valley to termini), Hidden Valley Rd (CTH T to Pleasant)
Marshek Rd (Fisherville to Remeker) Bridge Project: Pleasant Rd
bridge
2014 Spot Wedge & Seal: Remeker Rd (Marshek to Milt Blazer property),
Pleasant Rd (Greenstreet to CTH Z), Greenstreet Rd (Marshek to
Rosecrans), Pleasant Rd (CTH Z to bridge), Marshek Rd (Remeker to
Hidden Valley), Zander Rd (CTH NN to Herold)
Budget Workshop Date: October 20, 2009
Budget Meeting Date: to be determined
Ordinances, Resolutions and Agreements
Tennessen Appraisal LLC 2010 Contract- submitted bid of $6600. On a
motion by Sup. Albers and second by Sup. Lemens the bid contract from
Tennessen Appraisal was approved on a unanimous vote.
Procedural motions by members of town board
On a motion by Sup. Albers and seconded by Sup. Enz, checks were
approved on a unanimous vote. Board will hold back on the ambulance
payment until budget is amended at October 20th. On a motion by Sup.
Enz and seconded by Sup. Skarda, a check for WisLine classes was
approved on a unanimous vote.
Correspondence/discussion items: Board reviewed prices on new and used
pressure washers.
Future meeting agenda: Oct 20th : Update of sign install, Larry’s
Hauling 3 year proposal, Approval of purchase of Pressure Washer,
Review estimate of grader repair, Appointment of Plan Commission
Chairman, Bills to pay if any, 4 Year Road Plan.
On a motion by Sup. Enz and seconded by Sup. Skarda, adjournment was
approved on a unanimous vote.
The meeting adjourned at 10:12 p.m.
Minutes approved as amended November 10, 2009
Susan Kornely, Clerk