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Regular Town Board Meeting

MINUTES

Town of Germantown Town Hall
N7560 17th Avenue
New Lisbon, WI 53950
July 13, 2010
7:00 p.m.

Town Officials Present: Chairman William Jax, Supervisors Rosetta Boyle, Steve Gillespie, and Michael Poe and David Specht
Town Officials Absent: None
Others Present: Clerk/Treasurer Betty Manson, Clerk/Treasurer Assistant Marion Uphoff, Zoning Administrator Bill Bruce, Town Worker Dick Martin, and approximately 12 guests

Call Meeting to Order
Boyle called the regular monthly board meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

Pledge of Allegiance
The pledge of allegiance was recited by all present.

Verification of Proper Posting
Manson verified that this meeting had been properly posted at 4 locations within the Town and on the Town’s website, but was not published in “The Messenger”, due to new office personnel at the Messenger.

Approve Agenda in Any Order
Motion was made by Boyle to approve the agenda in the order as presented, 2nd by Poe. Motion Carried.

Minutes
Motion was made by Boyle to approve the minutes of the Regular monthly board meeting held on June 8, 2010 as written. 2nd by Specht, Motion Carried.

Treasurer’s Report, Bank Reconciliation Report, Buckhorn Acres Property Owner’s, Inc./Morro’s Mile Inc. Report
Manson read the monthly financial statement. Poe stated that he had reviewed and reconciled with the bank statements and is in agreement with Clerk/Treasurer on 7/9/2010 and 7/12/2010. Poe also stated that he has reviewed the checks, checking who the check was made out to and verifying the amount and he reviewed the endorsements of the cancelled checks, and all were correct. Motion was made by Poe to approve the treasurer’s and reconciliation reports as presented. 2nd by Gillespie. Motion Carried. Poe read Buckhorn Acres Property Owner, Inc and Morro’s Mile Inc, monthly financial reports for the month of June 2010. Motion was made by Poe to approve the Buckhorn Acres Property Owner, Inc financial reported dated June 30, 2010, 2nd by Jax. Motion Carried.

Resolution 2010-07 Replace Master Plan with Comprehensive Plan
Specht stated that the Planning Commission has reviewed and it is their recommendation to the Town Board to replace the Master Plan with Comprehensive Plan. Motion was made by Poe to approve Resolution 2010-07 replacing the master plan with comprehensive plan as per recommendation from the Planning Commission, 2nd by Specht. Roll Call vote was taken by Manson, Specht – Aye; Boyle – Aye; Poe – Aye; Gillespie – Aye, and Jax – Aye. Motion Carried.

Resolution 2010-08 – Transfer Funds to Balance 2010 Budget
Poe explained that these funds are expenses related to the new Public Works buildings, therefore, being transferred from the Impact Fee account. Motion was made by Poe to approve Resolution 2010-08 transfer funds to balance 2010 budget, 2nd by Specht. Roll Call vote was taken by Manson, Specht – Aye; Boyle – Aye; Poe – Aye; Gillespie – Aye, and Jax – Aye. Motion Carried.

House, Cottage, Condo & Cabin Rentals in Residential Zoned Areas
Bruce stated that he has spoken to Attorney Curran in regards to house, cottage, condo and cabin rentals in residential zoned areas, but has not received any recommendations from him as of yet. This is occurring mostly in PUD’s. Bruce questions: “does this require a condition use permit?” Bruce also questions: “How do you define properties?” Specht suggested that his this matter be sent to the Planning Commission.

Water Fest Fireworks Permit
Motion was made by Specht to grant the Water Fest Fireworks permit, waiving the fee, 2nd by Poe. Motion Carried.

Temporary Liquor License: 40 Et 8
Motion was made by Boyle to approve a Temporary Liquor License: 40 et 8, 2nd by Jax, Motion Carried.

Update on Liquor Licenses:
Poe stated that all liquor licenses have met the required qualifications and have been issued.

Operator’s Licenses:

  • Douglas S Case and Bradley J Jomes – Fresh ‘N Frozen
  • Jennifer Miller & Marry Ann Allen – Shipwreck Bay
  • Karie Novotny – Kozy’s
  • Natasha Croissant – Pine Cove
  • Nicole Siddall – Buckhorn Cafe

Manson stated that when she was issuing the operator’s licenses, she noted that the application received from Natasha Croissant – Pine Cove ahd been denied by Officer Green, but approved by the board June 8, 2010. Manson also stated that she had received a letter from Nicole Siddall – Buckhorn Cafe in regards to her operator’s license being denied by the board June 8, 2010 and that she had spoken to Officer Green about this denial. Officer Green stated that he had not received any complaints in regards to Siddall and that she had been granted an operator’s license in 2009 here in the Town of Germantown, so recommends approval for her license. Also Officer Green has done background checks on all other applicants and recommends approval. Motion was made by Poe to rescind the motion from the June 8, 2010 meeting in regards to the denial of Nicole Siddall – Buckhorn Cafe and to approve it, 2nd by Gillespie. Motion carried.Motion was made by Gillespie to approve the following operator’s licenses:

  • Douglas S Case and Bradley J Jomes – Fresh ‘N Frozen
  • Jennifer Miller & Marry Ann Allen – Shipwreck Bay
  • Karie Novotny – Kozy’s

Combining Sanitary Districts #1 & #2
Poe is waiting for legal ruling, he suggested to continue to leave this item on the agenda. Tabled.

Appoint Committee Members
Jax recommended the following for committee members:

  • Fred Cobb – Emergency Management Director
  • William Jax – Road Committee Member
  • Michael H Poe – Road Committee Chairperson
  • Sheriff Brent Oleson – Law Enforcement Member
  • David Miller – Board of Appeals Member
  • Rosetta Boyle – Parks Committee Chairperson
  • Steven Gillespie Law Enforcement Committee Chairperson

Motion was made by Spect to approve the above committee members as recommended by Jax, 2nd by Boyle. Motion Carried.

Committee Reports

  • Law Enforcement Report – In Officer Green’s absence, Cobbs reported that Green has seen an increase in volumn of of calls; several fireworks complaints – warnings given out; vehicle rollover; ATV complaint; 3 disturbances; traffic stops.
  • Emergency Management Report – Cobbs received the grant check in the amount of $929.28 for the spring chipping. He is checking into a grant for new radios. Taking picture ID’s for the emergency management. He plans to meet with the PC in regards to outdoor burning ordinance.
  • Park Report – Boyle reported that the Community Center/Town Hall parking lot is paved, waiting to see if the rest of the lot should be jet sealed or resealed, and then stripped in accordance with law regulations. She also stated that the Town did not receive the grant for Brendle Park but did not know the reason why the town was denied.
  • Roads Report – Poe reported that 41st Street has been pulverized. Moisture is needed to compact the road, also needed is approximately 110 T of gravel base. Poe also stated that the Public Works department is in need of new tee shirts/hooded sweatshirts. Would like Tony to bring out speed monitor for Beach Drive/Pine/Timbers to slow drivers down.
  • Building Report – Poe stated that the punch list needs to be completed. Final payments for the public works building are being made this month.
  • Zoning Administrators Report
    • Building Permits – Bruce reported 7 building permits issued: 10-34 and 10-40
    • Alliant Energy Update – Bruce reported that Alliant Energy has a new engineering team. They have not begun their work here in the township, tentative completion plans are late summer early fall 2010.
    • Planning Commission Recommendation for Approval of 3rd Addition to Stone Gate – Bruce stated that the Planning Commission has reviewed and recommends approval of 3rd addition to High Ridge. (Bruce corrected himself and stated Stone Gate) Motion was made by Poe to approve 3rd Addition to Stone Gate as recommended by the Planning Commission, 2nd by Specht. Renner stated 3rd addition to Stone Gate has been approved at a prior meeting. Poe withdrew his motion. A special board meeting was set for Thursday, July 15, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. having the following agenda item: Planning Commission recommendation for approval of 3rd addition to High Ridge.
    • Ordinance #47 – Fence:  Bruce stated that section 2 of Zoning Ordinance 22 was revised January 2010, but is vague and needs to be more comprehensive. It was suggested to have the Planning Commission to further look into this ordinance.

Vouchers
Motion was made by Boyle to approve 68 checks #14590 thru #14658 and 3 EFT #2010-14, 2010-15, and 2010-16. One check #14629 was voided totaling $234,228.57 from the checking account, One check #601 totaling $35,089.12 from money market account, One check #503 totaling $66,495.22 from impact fee account, and one check #1054 and one EFT 2010-13 totaling $30,041.75 from the Business Account, 2nd by Jax. Manson stated that the additional transfer were due to her wanting to keep the most funds in the account that receives the most interest. Motion Carried.

Public Comment – None

Adjourn Meeting – Motion was made by Specht to adjourn the regular monthly town board meeting at 7:57p.m., 2nd by Boyle. Motion Carried.

Jax declared the regular monthly town board meeting adjourned.

Meeting Adjourned.

 

Respectfully submitted,
Betty Manson, Clerk/Treasurer