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August 12, 2008 August 2008 Monthly Meeting
Town of Germantown Monthly Meeting Minutes August 12, 2008 Members Present: Chairman Jax, Supervisors: Rosetta Boyle, Steve Gillespie, Michael Poe and Dave Specht. William Bruce, Tony Green, Betty Manson and Marion Uphoff Chairman Jax called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all. Minutes of July’s meetings were read. Motion to approve the minutes for July 8th Sanitary District Expansion Public Hearing and Sept. 8th Regular Monthly Meeting was made by Rosetta Boyle. Second by Steve Gillespie. Motion carried. Treasurer’s Report was read. Michael Poe reported that he has gone over the reconciliation reports and concurs. Motion made to approve the Treasurer’s report was made by Michael Poe. Second by Rosetta Boyle. Motion carried. Alcohol Licenses: Operator Licenses- Operator Licenses were applied for by Mary Glavin and Heather Collis. Motion to approve licenses was made by Steve Gillespie. Second by Rosetta Boyle. Motion carried. Discuss name change for the Buckhorn Café. The paper work has been turned over to the Town Attorney. Motion to table until we hear from the Attorney was made by Chairman Jax. Second by Michael Poe. Motion carried. South Shore Class B combination license was not approved as bills had not been paid. The Sanitary district gave a verbal o.k. on the payment and taxes and wholesalers have been paid. Motion made by Michael Poe to approve the Class B combination Liquor License for Mr. Polsky / South Shore pending written confirmation from the Sanitary District that the bill is paid. Second Steve Gillespie. Motion carried. Law Enforcement- Tony Green gave the Officer’s report. The computer and Tazer are all installed and operational for a total cost of $ 8,643. He is able to transmit from the Town Hall. We have been busy weekends. Motion made by Mr. Specht to appoint Steve Gillespie to the Law Enforcement Committee. Second by Rosetta Boyle. Motion carried. Supervisor Steve Gillespie reported that there was a water incident in Whistling Wings on July 11, 2008. Mr. Gillespie would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone involved in the sandbagging including Necedah F.D., New Lisbon F.D., Mauston F.D. and Elroy F.D.. The work ethics were impressive. Everyone was professional. The Chain of Command worked out very well. We have been planning a table top exercise but this was better. Some things will be turned over to the Committee but the flow was perfect. It all worked like it should. Chief Kasper, Necedah Fire Dept., reported dispatch called at 5 p.m. reporting flooding at W8907 Raven Dr. Met occupant and there was 4 inches until the house. He called for Mutual Aide. The County Elroy supplied sandbags. Bollig was called Saturday A.M. to dig a trench and within ½ hour the water started to recede. 100 plus people responded, ages from 10 years old to 60 years old.. The water was suppose to go into a creek. The creek caused the backup. Mr. Kasper thanked everyone. They worked very well together. For future reference- port a potties would be needed. Radio frequencies did not work at the Town Hall and they set up a mobile command center. Mr. Cobbs Town of Germantown Emergency Management Director, reported the system worked well. They found some issues that need to be addressed at Committee level. H expressed appreciation to those who helped. 18 hours and it was done. The NIMS classes have been canceled. Mr. Thompson, Juneau County Emergency Management Director, appreciated that a Town Board Member was present Mr. Thompson discussed the need of a culvert from the ditch to the creek. The area seems to empty to no where. Chairman Jax has received a complaint about the trench being there. Mr. Cobbs would like it left as is till fall and we can see what is done to alleviate the problem. Mr. Specht feels we have the right of way and the right to put the ditch in there. Mr. Cobbs suggested that the Town Engineer needs to take a look at the area. Discussion on communication problem. Turning over to Committee. Franchise Committee- Mr. Feldman has asked that this committee be dissolved as the State is regulating this area now. Motion made by Dave Specht. Second Michael Poe to dissolve the Franchise Committee. Motion carried. Park- Mrs. Boyle reported that the Historical Marker is up and a picnic table has been placed on the old town hall property. Spring we will do some landscaping. We will be marking trees for winter removal. The Park Committee has decided to recommend to the Board not to pursue purchase of additional park property at this time. Storage building and record storage building – Chairman Jax reported that the committee has met and discussed sewer, water and heat. We could have an architect draw up some plans to get to the public. Mr. Specht made a motion to spend up to $5000. for preliminary plans. Second Mr. Michael Poe. Motion carried. Mrs. Boyle pointed out we will be working on both building issues. Mr. Michael Poe- we need to know sizes, square footage. Mr. Specht- mirror the office space we have and washroom. Approx 20 ft deep and same width. 24 or 30 ft for storage addition with a locker, office and heated bay that can be added on to later. Chairman Jax- we made need to go bigger than we thought. Chairman Jax has talked to other Towns that have garages and trucks. Mr. Specht- We can plan for big bays down the road, depends on costs. Mr. Spect made a motion to spend up to $5,000. for preliminary plans. Second Mr. Jax. Motion carried. Mrs. Boyle discussed additional parking- clear trees straight across from the front doors/driveway area. Roads- Chairman Jax reported that road work has not been completed. Discuss money left in budget this year for road work. Mr. Michael Poe-Sandstone road is failing. Trophy needs to be looked at. Check 32nd St from State Hwy 58 to the boat landing, sealcoating? Anderson Wielding for tree trimming? Discuss double cut and doing ourselves. Mr. Fank discussed Bean Lane off of 15th Ave. There is a gravel base and the trees are bad. Nothing has been done to trim the trees. Stop sign is covered up. Morro’s Mile- table, not ready Sandy Shores- 1 day road closure request- no one showed up. Zoning Administrator’s report- Mr. Bruce reported he issued permits 8-36 thru 8-47 since the last meeting and collected $1,270 in July and $650 in Aug. The Plan Committee met Aug. 6 and made recommendation to the Town Board to rezone Sand Point Lake to a PUD. The General Development Plan and Specific Implementation Plans have been finalized and turned over to the Town Engineer and Town attorney. Mr. Specht felt it is difficult to approve without the final documents. Mr. Pavloski questioned the process, if resolution could be done later. Mr. Specht- table until next monthly meeting and we will do them at one time. Mr. Bruce reported that The DNR is looking to purchase Out Lot 3 from WRPCo. For public access and become part of the State Park. The Plan Commission decided this does not constitute a major change to the PUD and recommends approval. Mr. Thompson questioned if this changes the density in the PUD. Under the terms of sale remains in the PUD. It will remain public. In the past WRPCo. gave property to the Sanitary District that was part of a PUD. Mr. Thompson- there is another- Castle Rock LLC that the DNR wants to purchase. Decide if allow or not and possibly use deed restrictions. Mr. Specht discussed ownership-The developer has to own to develop. Once the PUD is established it can be sold. Mr. Thompson questioned if would remain open to the public. Mr. Bruce- that is stipulated in the letter. Mr. Specht – densities and questions are the same for May’s Point and Castle Rock LLC, not a major change to PUD. The Planning Commission had to determine if a major change or not. Comprehensive Plan- Mr. Specht explained that the Comprehensive Plan has been in the works for 3 years. The final step is approving an Ordinance for Smart Growth. Motion as made by Mr. Specht to adopt the Comprehensive Plan Ordinance # 42. Second Mrs. Rosetta Boyle. Motion carried. ATV Ordinance discussion- Mr. Michael Poe read from the draft. Discuss ATV club, Necedah Township, ATV’s yielding right of way, standard rules. Dangers of pulling off to side of road. We are looking at licensed drivers, does not include under 16 years of age certification. Question issue #5 (a)(i)(i), right of way, automatically yield, speed different than cars, lamps all the time. Route- County G north to Nordall, 1 block to Sawyer, west to 19th Ave., both ways to County G. #30th St over to 17th then hooks up to Necedah. Mr. Thompson- yield for pedestrians? Mr. Bruce- bound by State Statutes and rules of the road. Set Public Information Hearing - 6:30 Sept. 16, 2008 - before next monthly meeting. Vouchers were read. Motion made by Mrs. Rosetta Boyle to approve vouchers 13413 thru 13462 and money market 583 for $50,000. Second Mr. Michael Poe. Motion carried. Mr. Michael Poe requested holding check 13449 until clarified. Health Insurance- Chairman Jax reported that he has been working on it. The Towns Association will have their program in place by Dec. 1 and we will check into that. Prelim info will be available in Oct. Public comment- dump was closed Sat. Chairman Jax will check into that. Mr. Simonson reported that the Buckhorn Acres Homeowners appreciate and thank the Town for their help doing Special Assessments. This made a big difference. Date change for next meting due to Primary Election- Set date for next monthly meeting to September 16, 2008. Mr. Specht made a motion to adjourn at 8:15 p.m.