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February 14, 2012 Monthly Minutes
Town of Germantown Regular Monthly Meeting February 14, 2012 Members Present: Chairman Jax, Supervisors Boyle, Collis, Simonson, Specht Meeting called to order at 7 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance Mrs. Uphoff verified proper posting. Chairman Jax reserves the right to follow the agenda in any order Minutes were read. Motion made by Mrs. Boyle to approve the minutes. Second Mr. Simonson. Motion carried. Mr. Collis reported that he reviewed the reconciliation reports and made a motion to approve the reconciliation reports, Morro’s Mile Report and Buckhorn Acres reports. Second Mr. Simonson. Motion carried. Treasurer’s report was read by Mr. Gillespie. Balance on hand January 1, 2012 $1,211,947.13 Income $2,046,275.98 Disbursements $1,113,924.94 Balance on hand January 31,.2012 $2,144,298.17 Balances in Accounts January 31, 2012 as per bank statements Checking: $ 9,490.71 Money Market: $ 51,066.63 Impact Fees $ 85,757.42 LGIP $ 683.34 Business $1,997,300.07 Total $2,144,298.17 Principal Balance of new Truck/Tractor/Mower $ 107,257.56 Motion to approve the Financial report was mad by Mrs. Boyle. Second Chairman Jax. Mr. Simonson abstained from vote. Motion carried. Operator License- application was read for Dustin Gensch. Motion was made by Chairman Jax to approve the Operator’s Licenses pending background check. Second Mr. Simonson. Motion carried. Parks-nothing to report. Public Safety- Mr. Cobbs reported that we have been approved to receive a radio grant. This will be used to pay to replace our base station radio. Everything will be digital Statewide in the near future. Mistake on last months minutes- we are receiving a $3000. grant for chipping. With matching funds that will be $6,000. to chip this year. Will pick up through out the Town. People will call in and the guys will set up a pick up route. The Ranger ATV is set up and operational. The first responders training that we will have set up is more a rescue assistance program, drive rigs, help out. The Sheriff’s Department is looking to donate a rescue boat to the Town also. Emergency Services Building- Mr. Cobbs reported that the final plan is almost ready, down to the types of door locks. Bids will be ready to let out first week of March. It is larger that first presented as we are looking to present to the people added features for fire equipment. The Committee believes it is the best way to go at this time. There are plans hanging on the wall but they are not the final ones. Mostly how to utilize the area. We will start to log out the area approximately March 1. The Public Safety Committee is also recommending to the Board to amend the motion for no weapons on Town property to include “no weapons on Town property without the written permission of the Town Chairman.” The Town has the authority to amend restrictions to carry weapons.. Motion was made by Mr. Simonson to allow the Town Chairman designation to allow who can carry concealed weapons on Town property. Second Mr. Collis. Motion carried. Roads- Mr. Martin questioned if they should take down the “No ATV” signs. Mr. Martin will have a list of roads that need work done this year ready soon. The price of oil will be going up and we need to get the bid process going to try to be out by April. Also reported we that Mr. Martin received a call from the State Park people about 32nd Ave, 21st St. repairs. $42,500 grant available if we pay $500 towards the work. Zoning- Zoning Administrator William Bruce has 3 permits. Also reported that Driveway Ordinance #4 is ready for Board Approval. It will replace the current #4 ordinance and he recommends Board approval. Motion to adopt Ordinance 4 with revisions was made by Mr. Collis. Second by Mrs. Boyle. Motion carried. Motion to approve the Driveway application as presented was made by Mr. Collis. Second Mr. Simonson. Motion carried. ATV’s- Complaint form discussed. Will review complaints on a monthly basis. The Public Safety Committee recommends using the complaint form presented. Vouchers were read. Mrs. Boyle made a motion to approve vouchers 15706 thru 15782, EFT for withholding federal and state and retirement. Ck # 1092 to transfer funds from the business account to the checking account. Second Chairman Jax. Motion carried. Public Comments Questions of Whistling Wings Drive turning into a truck terminal. Discuss load limits and weight limits. Chairman Jax refers this to the Planning Commission. Also the snowplowers shouldn’t be afraid of hitting the mail boxes. Mr. Bruce report on a County Parks and Forestry meeting he attended discussing a land swap. County/Pavloski. Mr. Bruce told them the Town is interested in green space. They would like a draft letter with concerns for a swap. Also interested in Township land for County land. The County has a policy for swapping land that they get 2 to 1. Supervisor Specht questioned where the property is located. Mr. Pavloski reported that the County will be getting 350 acres while in return the Pavloski’s will get 156 acres, more than 2 to 1. Also the County keeps the timber cut. Mrs. Boyle concerned – County’s part will be left as green space? Mr. Pavloski- the property connects to 210 acres of land locked land. Just west of 15th. 350 acres would connect to the County’s 210 acres. Would be County Forest, would be huge for the County. Mrs. Boyle would like to see the County commitment, green space to perpetuity. Mr. Specht. Would be 500 acres, later would they trade them to Clearfield? Wants to put this on the March Planning Commission meeting agenda. Motion made by Chairman Jax to go into Closed Session as per State Statute 19.85 (1)( c). Second by Mrs. Boyle. Roll call vote. Mr. Specht -yes, Mrs. Boyle-yes, Chairman Jax-yes, Mr. Collis-yes, Mr. Simonson-yes. Motion carried. Motion made by Chairman Jax, second Mr. Simonson. to Reconvene in open session as per State Statute 19.85 (2). Roll call vote-. Mr. Specht -yes, Mrs. Boyle-yes, Chairman Jax-yes, Mr. Collis-yes, Mr. Simonson-yes. Motion carried. Chairman Jax made a motion to increase the Zoning Administrators wages by 3%. Second Mr. Simonson. Motion carried. Next month check who qualifies for the Board of Review. Motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Specht. Second Mr. Simonson. Motion carried Respectfully submitted, Marion L. Uphoff Clerk/ Treasurer