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April 8, 2008 April Regular Monthly Minutes
Town of Germantown Town Board Monthly Meeting April 12, 2008 Members Present: Chairman Jax, Supervisors Boyle, Gillespie, Michael Poe and Specht Meeting called to order at 7 p.m. by Chairman Jax. Pledge of Allegiance March Minutes were read. Motion to accept the minutes as written was made by Supervisor Rosetta Boyle. Second by Supervisor Michael Poe. Motion carried 5/0 Treasurer’s Report was read. Motion to approve the Treasurer’s report and reconciliation report was made by Supervisor Michael Poe. Second by Mr. Steve Gillespie. Motion carried 5/0 Discuss the website- Supervisor Dave Specht is in favor of it. Supervisor Rosetta Boyle made a motion to approve the contract with Town Web Design for $995 one time payment and $10. for web name. The $30 per month for web hosting will not be charged this year.. Second by Supervisor Steve Gillespie. Motion carried 5/0. Cyndi Nix has applied for an operator’s licenses. Motion to approve the license pending the background check by Officer Green. Committees- Chairman Jax appointed Committees PLANNING COMMISSION David Specht, Chairman, Michael Poe, Roger Bean, Ken Curless, Jim Collis Audrey Scholl Margaret Miller William Jax, Alternate Paul Merk,Alternate BOARD OF APPEALS 5 members Ray Feldman, Chairman, Mike Raabe Gail Hallinan Keith Korbein Jim Fank Margaret Miller, alternate Kathy Petras-Timm, alternate EMERGENCY PLANNING COMMITTEE 2008 Director - Fred Cobb, Asst. Director- William Bruce Co. Emerg. Dir. Gervase Thompson , Supervisor Steve Gillespie Supervisor -Michael Poe, Dale Simonson, James Collies Keith Korbein ROAD COMMITTEE Chairperson William Jax Dennis Dodge, Supervisor Michael Poe, Bud Kass PARKS AND GROUNDS Chairperson Rosetta Boyle, Joyce Mazzoni, Denise Cobbs, Wilmer (Bud ) Kass SHERIFF-LAW ENFORCEMENT COMMITTEE 2008 Sheriff Olsen Bill Jax, Dennis Dodge, Dale Simonson, Bill Curran, Marion Uphoff SMART GROWTH COMMITTEE David Specht Rosetta Boyle Bill Bruce Audrey Scholl Roger Bean Brad Pavloski Motion to approve the Committee appointments was made by Supervisor Dave Specht. Second by Supervisor Rosetta Boyle. Motion carried 5/0. Smart Growth- Supervisor Specht reported the final draft of the Comprehensive Plan was approved and presented the resolution from the Planning Commission for approval of the Comprehensive Plan. The Town Board will have to have a Public Hearing and that needs to be posted 30 days before the hearing. Date set for June 10, 2008 AT 6:30 P.M. BEFORE THE Town Board Meeting. Road Trip. Date set for Saturday the 19th at 12:30 p.m. Supervisor Michael Poe would like feedback form the public on the road in the swamp area. We need to talk with Dennis Dodge about this. We may have to post a “enter at your own risk” sign. Employee Health Insurance- chairman Jax reported to stay competitive the Board is going to need to look at a health insurance plan The Town and employee will both be making contributions. Sheriff’s report- Mr. Green gave a report of calls received. He is also looking at equipment that he would like the Town to consider purchasing. X26 taser- less lethal, good for bar fights and domestic calls, injuries are down 85 to 90 %. Delivers 50,000 volts of electricity. Approx cost $1300. Annual upkeep is approx $200-$300 to keep up. Just by having it people back down. State Patrol and Necedah PD uses a TRACs system, computer printer, citation and everything sent wireless. By 2010 State will require all to use. When used with an MDC unit-everything is done in the car. Wireless transmittal, run plates, check background. DOT to citations. Software free- rest at cost. Baycom- CF30 laptop. Laptop -panasonic. Approx. Cost-$3,723. 3 years warrantee, punch dock station, printer, MDC $7,457.00 equipment total cost. With the MDC package there have been no complaints. If MDC, Do right. State patrol has now. Now everything is by radio. Can link with MDC unit when not close to the Town wireless link. $2,314 MDC $375 license fee. Supervisor Rosetta Boyle- should this go before the committee? Supervisor Michael Poe- thinks is a great idea. Officer T. Green- can have a demonstration for the Committee. Supervisor Specht just today heard about a death because of a taser. Officer Green- injuries have gone down over all. This needs to be on next months agenda. Supervisor Specht- not opposed to it, just brought to his attention today. Emergency Management- Mr. Cobbs reported that training class for ICS 300 is coming up. Emergency Management Directors from around the County met at the Town Hall and it was noticed that the tables are in disrepair. Many need to be replaced. We can get 8 ft. fiberglass tables for $60 each. The round tables are useless. Would like to set the hall up for the Board to see what it will look like in the event of a disaster. Should go before the Committee for the tables. Not in Emergency Management budget. Mr. Cobbs reported on digital radios. Grants are not available at this time. They are going to those who applied last year. Everything is going digital next year. He would like to purchase three radios at this time for $4,800. for 3 ready to go radios. Committee meeting will be next week April 16. The analog radios we have could still be used in the truck and tractor. For an emergency with the State we are not be able to communicate at this time. He has checked into what the DNR can bring to the table. They have a communication trailer and fire services. They can help set up as EOC and then go to the field. Discuss Volunteer Management System. Will meet with the Lawyer to discuss a liability waiver. Roads- A.T.V. – Supervisor Dave Specht reported that there is work being done on a ordinance. We will be working with the lawyer. The next step is drafting an ordinance. We are trying to pick up the control mechanisms in others ordinances such as- not after 9 p.m., speed limits, age, valid drivers license. Motion made by Supervisor Dave Specht to proceed with committee and legal council and get a draft ordinance. Supervisor Rosetta Boyle is concerned with enforcement. Discuss the private trail from Pine Cove to Shipwreck Bay. A. T. V. clubs will help marshall the route. The DNR has to be notified before we enact the ordinance. Supervisor Dave Specht- mostly the D.N.R. will enforce rules. Supervisor Steve Gillespie questioned the authority the ticket is written on. Officer Green- A.T.V. has State Statutes. Second by Chairman William Jax. Motion carried 5/0. Part time Worker-Chairman William Jax reported that the Board has hired Gary Ersting as Mr. Martin’s Assistant. Zoning- Mr. William Bruce, Zoning Administrator reported that he has received 3 permits, 8.03, 8.04, and 8.05, for $450 in fees. Vouchers were read. Motion to approve vouchers 13235 thru 13285, an automatic withdrawal for checks and envelopes and a check for the website and money market check # 577 for $163,000. was made by Supervisor Rosetta Boyle. Second Supervisor Michael Poe. Motion carried 5/0. Date set for White Goods Pick Up – June 10, 2008. Notice to go to paper. Add call or drop off behind Storage building. Date dump open- open this Saturday. Hours will be Wednesday 11 a.m. -5 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. depending on weather. Public comments- Mr. Bean- hope that the Board will give more time than 15 minutes, for the Public Heating for Comprehensive Plan. The meeting can be delayed until the Hearing is over. Set time for 6:30. Motion to adjourn was made by Supervisor Dave Specht. Second Supervisor Steve Gillespie. Motion carried 5/0. 8:25 p.m. Respectfully Submitted Marion L. Uphoff – Clerk/Treasurer