REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING

JANUARY 14, 2008

 

Chairman Leair called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present were Supervisors Carlson, Reid, Morris and Schmittinger.  Also present were Administrator/Planner Herrmann and Clerk Whitmore.

 

Discussion/action – Minutes to be approved – December 10, 2007

Carlson made motion to approve the minutes of December 10, 2007, Morris seconded, motion carried unanimously.

 

Monthly report from Wales-Genesee Fire Chief Greg Jezak

The Chief reported there were 43 calls for the month of December and a total of 357 runs for the year of 2007.  This was also the first year the paid on call was put into practice and it went well, they came in within budget.  Members of the department will come to next month’s meeting to explain how the paid on call amounts are calculated. The Chief and Tim Schmidt (Joint Fire Board Chair) stated they have had positive feed-back from the department members.

 

The Chief gave the Board members a list of repairs that are needed for pumper 3761, discussion.  He has met with Peirce and was given an estimate cost of $160,000.00 to refurbish the pumper and at least the upper 200’s to replace it.  Board members agreed this was maintenance of equipment and the cost should come out that part of the budget.

 

Discussion/action – Acceptance of resignation of Tim Schmidt, Joint Fire Board

Discussion/action – Appointment to Joint Fire Board for three year term

Morris made motion to table action on resignation of Tim Schmidt and appointment of a member to the Joint Fire Board, Reid seconded, motion carried unanimously.  Schmidt did report to the Board that Bob Gassert was named Chairman of the Joint Board at the January meeting.

 

Discussion/action – Request to release letter of credit – Jay Keinert

Herrmann explained the letter of credit the town is holding was for the construction Crown Court and the removal of the barns, the Town has since vacated Crown Court and the development was withdrawn, so there is no reason to hold the funds for the removal of the barn buildings.  Attorney Macy had recommended releasing the letter of credit.  Carlson made motion to release the Letter of Credit for Jay Keinert in the amount of $180,320.00, Morris seconded, motion carried unanimously.

 

Treasurer Report – Carol McCormick

Update on 2006 unpaid personal property taxes

McCormick told the Board she will be charging back the unpaid personal property tax bills next month. 

 

Discussion/action – Bills to be presented

Whitmore told the Board members so many invoices had come in today that she paid more bills and gave the Board a list of those checks asking they approved the bills as presented along with

 

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the additional list of $62,768.43.  Schmittinger made motion to approve the bills and the additional list presented, Carlson seconded, motion carried unanimously.

 

Discussion/action – Request to change language in 2008-2009 Assessor Contract

Discussion of request of Schultz Appraisal Agency changing several words in the contract for 2008/09.  On page 2, Item 9, line 7 they would like by certified mail added and three (3) days changed to five (5) days.  Schmittinger made motion to accept the language as amended in the Assessor’s Contract, Reid seconded, motion carried unanimously.

 

Discussion/action – Request to close Cregennan Bae on October 11, 2008 for KM Run/Walk – Kettle Moraine School District

Discussion of the request from the Kettle Moraine School District to again close Cregennan Bae on October 11, 2008 for the KM 5K-10K Run/Walk, the same as last year.  Schmittinger requested signs be put up a week before the walk at the entrance to this road so residents are aware the road will be closed for awhile that day.  Morris made motion to approve the request of the Kettle Moraine School District to close Cregennan Bae on October 11, 2008, Carlson seconded, motion carried unanimously.

 

Discussion/action – Request to lower letter of credit – Stoneridge Estates, Fred Spytek

Discussion of the request from Fred Spytek requesting a reduction in the letter of credit for Stoneridge Estates.  Engineer Bob Gassert reviewed the request and work invoices, approving a reduction of $50,000.00. The new amount of the letter of credit will be $191,755.00.  Schmittinger made motion to approve the reduction in the letter of credit for Stoneridge Estates by $50,000.00 with the new balance of $191,755.00.  Carlson seconded, motion carried unanimously.

 

Discussion of possible change to ditch bond ordinance

Herrmann explained the issue recently came up on refunding the ditch and occupancy bond while there is a lot of snow in the ditch line, there are several items that must be met before the ditch and occupancy bond can be refunded.  It was agreed if the home is completed an occupancy permit shall be issued but the bond refund will not be given until all items listed in the ordinance are met.

 

Discussion/action – Approval of 2008 Joint Powers Agreement (911Emergency System)

Schmittinger made motion to approve the 2008 Joint Powers Agreement, Morris seconded, motion carried unanimously.

 

Discussion/action – Approval of additional Election 2008/09 Election Workers

Whitmore asked two more names be added to the 2008/09 Election Workers List, they are Deb Passino and Carol Kempke.  Schmittinger made motion to add Deb Passino and Carol Kempke to the Election Workers List for 2008/09, Reid seconded, motion carried unanimously.

 

 

 

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Discussion/action – Applications for Operator Permits

Carlson made motion to approve the application for Anjanette L. Holmes at Wern Valley Sportsmen Club, Schmittinger seconded, motion carried unanimously.

 

Reports –

 Chairman – Sharon Leair

Leair told the Board the Village of Wales may be looking at the Saxe property to put the lift station on for the sewer service that will be coming down highway 18.

 

 Legislative updates

The video franchise was passed; a letter was received from Attorney Macy with information regarding this bill that all Board members received.

 

Wisconsin Towns Association Meeting – January 23rd

The next Towns Associations meeting will be January 23rd at Eagle.

 

 Roads – Gordy Carlson/Jim Morris

 Update on 2007/08 Snow & Ice Control Contract

Discussion on the snow plowing for 2007, the final billing was received for December.  The total spent in 2007 for snow and ice control was $547,365.43 which was $302,365.32 over budget.

 

Administrator/Planner – Jeff Herrmann

Update on Smart Growth/Land Use Plan

Herrmann hopes to have the Introduction and Issues and Objectives done by the end of the week.

 

Clerk – Barb Whitmore

Hours with Congressman Sensenbrenner on Feb. 1, 2008

Whitmore reported Sensenbrenner will hold office hours here on Friday February 1st at 11:45 am.

 

Update on Cable TV FCC Regulatory Fees

A letter was received from Time Warner stating the FCC Regulatory Fee is changing from $0.07 per month to $0.06 per month.

 

Correspondence

Leair reported to the Board that a letter was received from Attorney Macy regarding code compliance.

 

Whitmore told the Board a letter was received from the Aurora Visiting Nurse Association thanking the Town for helping with the Shoo the Flu program, a total of 229 flu shots and 6 pneumonia shots were given from 10 am to 2 pm on October 23rd.

 

We have received several letters regarding Trick or Treat hours; she will calendar discussion on this for August.

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Several residents had requested a special large/bulk pick-up after Christmas.

 

The January to December 2007 final totals for garbage/recycling numbers were received and Board members copied.

 

Schmittinger made motion to adjourn, Carlson seconded, motion carried unanimously.  Meeting adjourned at 8:32 p.m.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

Barbara A. Whitmore

Town Clerk