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July 8, 2008 July Regular Monthly Minutes
Town of Germantown Regular Monthly Board Meeting July 8, 2008 Present: Chairman Jax, Supervisors Mrs. Boyle, Mr. Specht, Mr. Michael Poe and Mr. Gillespie. Meeting called to order by Chairman Jax at 7 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance. Minutes were read. Motion to approve the minutes was made by Mrs. Boyle. Second by Mr. Michael Poe. Motion carried. Treasurer’s report was read. Mr. Michael Poe reported that he has gone over the reconciliation reports but the cancelled checks have not arrived. Mr. Michael Poe made a Motion to approve the Treasurer’s Report. Second Mr. Gillespie. Motion carried. Operator Licenses have been applied for by Amy Nuemeister, Ashley Tessmer and Kyle Bailey. Picnic license, non intoxicating beverage and temp operator licenses for Thomas Falbe, Jim Miller and Lee Ormson were applied for by 40 et 8. Motion to approve the licenses pending background checks was made by Mr. Specht. Second Mrs. Boyle. Motion carried. Mrs. Boyle reported a follow up on the conflict of interest and read the letter from Wisconsin Town’s Association. There is no conflict of interest in regards to Mr. Curran. The Board concurs that no further action needed at this time. The Waterfest Committee has requested a fireworks permit for Aug. 2, 2008. they are requesting a waiver of the fees. Chairman Jax – if paper work is in and proof of insurance is received then has no problem waiving the fee. Supervisor Poe reminded the Board that it is a non profit organization and he has no problem waiving the fees. Mr. Specht made a motion to approve the Fireworks license and waive the fees but have proof of insurance. Second Mr. Gillespie. Motion carried. Sanitary District #1 Expansion- Sanitary District 1 has applied for the inclusion of the future site of Sand Point Lake, T16 Section 29, 30, 31,31 to be added to Sanitary District 1. Motion made by Mrs. Boyle to approve Resolution 2008-04 for the addition of the future site of Sand Point Lake into the Sanitary district. Second by Mr. Michael Poe. Motion carried. Committee Reports Law Enforcement- no report this month Emergency Management- Mr. Cobbs discussed Federal Surplus. The Town application to participate has lapsed and he would like permission to apply. Motion made by Chairman Jax to apply to Federal Surplus. Second Mr. Specht. Motion carried. Names to be included- Town Board members, Dick Martin, Fred Cobbs and Bill Bruce. Parks- Mrs. Boyle reported that a decision would be made tomorrow on the location for the message center at the Old Town Hall site. Storage Building- Mr. Specht – nothing to report. Mrs. Boyle is hoping to see the ground work started soon. Roads- Mr. Michael Poe reported we may have additional work for some small jobs. There is a spot in Sandstone. Trophy Dr., 41st St., 40th St. and 20th Ave. had water over the roads so may need to inspect the shoulders. No Wake Zone- Mr. Michael Poe reported that the signs have been installed on the Bridge. Enforcement will be by the DNR and they suggest buoys. People are still not complying. Motion made by Mr. Specht to authorize funds to purchase 4 bouys. Second Mrs. Boyle. Motion carried. Zoning – Zoning Administrator, William Bruce reported on the 10 Land Use applications made this Past month. Permits # 8-26 thru 8-35. $940. received in June and $100. since first of July. Castle Rock LLC property sale – nothing to report. Discussed the 200 acres originally in the PUD and possibly purchase by the DNR. Winchel Property – property is cleaned up. We will be making a request to the Court for compensation of fees. ATV Ordinance- Mr. Michael Poe gave an update on changes made. Discuss DNR regulation and requirement for a driver’s license. Vouchers – vouchers sere read. Mrs. Boyle made a motion to approve checks 13367 thru 13412 and money market checks 582 for 52,000. and special assessment check for $150.00. Second Mr. Michael Poe. Motion carried. Health Insurance - Chairman Jax reported that he is still checking. Mr. Chris Runge discussed the water problem at Whitetail Ridge. He felt there was excess flooding and the town has done nothing about it. He requested that the Town have the Engineer review this. Mr. Bruce reported that Mr. Koopman explained that this was caused by extreme and unusual water table and Mother Nature. Mr. Koopman gave no recommendations. Chairman Jax spoke with Mr. Koopman and things were done properly in the building of the roads. Town Assessor is aware of the situation but assessment is on the condition on the 1st of the year. Mr. Runge thanked chairman Jax for coming out and thanked the Board for their time. Mr. Michel Poe made a motion as per State Statute 19.85 (1) (c ) to go into closed session for personnel review. 7:40 p.m. Second Mr. Gillespie. Roll call vote. Specht- Aye, Boyle-Aye, Jax-Aye, Poe-Aye, Gillespie-Aye. Motion carried. Motion to reconvene in open session as per State Statute 19.85 (2) was made by Mrs. Boyle. 7:58 p.m. Second Mr. Specht. Roll call vote- Specht- Aye, Boyle-Aye, Jax-Aye, Poe-Aye, Gillespie-Aye. Mr. Specht reported that the Board will give Mr. Ernsting a $2.00 an hour raise bringing his wages to $12. per hour. Motion made by Mr. Michael Poe to raise wages from $10.00 pr hour to $12.00 per hour for Mr. Ernsting. Second Mr. Specht. Motion carried. Pay will be retroactive starting on the three month anniversary. Motion made by Mr. Specht to adjourn. Second Mr.Gillespie. Motion carried. 8 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Marion L. Uphoff