The 2005 Annual Meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. on Tuesday April 12, 2005 in the Town Hall by Chairman William Ullmer. Present were Chairman Ullmer, Town Board members Cyril Van Laanen, Ken Jacobs, Jason Horkman, Mike Van Lanen, Clerk Don Gibson, Treasurer Richard DeBauche, Constable Lee Baenen, Zoning Administrator Dave Cerny and 34 Townspeople.

The Oath of Office was administered by the Clerk to Mike Van Lanen, Chairman, Cyril Van Laanen and Ken Jacobs, Supervisors, Don Gibson, Clerk, Richard DeBauche, Treasurer, Constables Lee Baenen and Gerald Charlier.

Minutes of the 2004 Annual Meeting were read by the Clerk. Steve Wirtz requested that the following sentence relating to the motion to maintain the two constable positions be deleted "Discussion followed on the duties/powers and training required of the constable position. Police power authority applies to constables who have completed necessary training." Chairman Ullmer made a motion, seconded by Ken Jacobs to approve the minutes as amended. Carried Unanimously by voice vote.

Minutes of the 2004 Budget Town Meeting were read by the Clerk. Motion by Ullmer, second by Jacobs to accept the minutes as read.

The 2004 Annual Report was reviewed by the Clerk. Discussion followed on interest rates on financing, snow plowing priorities and liquor license fees, increase fees, number of liquor licenses available, road maintenance and damage to roads by rubbish trucks.

Bridge Fund balance is $77,688.36. County has changed criteria for funding. No small projects allowed. No work planned. Bridges have been inspected by Brown County. No major problems noted. Motion by Ullmer, second by Cy Van Laanen to raise $0 for bridge fund. Carried by unanimous voice vote.

Dave Cerny provided an update of the Comprehensive Plan Update and the activities of the Joint Plan Commission. The Comprehensive Plan Update will be up dated by November 2005 and the plan published by December 2005.

Mike Van Lanen explained that meetings have been held with legal authority to determine best procedures to manage water utilities when multiple sewer districts exist. City of Green Bay water can only be distributed by Scott Sanitary District #1 in the Town of Scott. Tom Depas stated that it did not appear that the public water would be forced on anyone who now has a water supply. The Town Board could be commissioners of the water utility.

Eight miles of Edgewater beach Road will be crumbled and new asphalt laid. Claymore Lane and Placid Way are in need of repairs. All cul de sacs will be checked and repaired as needed. Question was asked as to why the County did not complete Nicolet Drive resurfacing in the location of Wequiock Creek. Probably because they are awaiting DNR approval of plans to replace a culvert.

Motion by Bill Ullmer, second by Mike Van Lanen to allow the two positions for constables to remain. Carried by unanimous voice vote.

Discussion followed on having the Clerk, Treasurer or both appointed rather than elected . Ken Jacobs made a motion to appoint the Clerk and Treasurer. After discussion, Ken Jacobs amended his motion to combine the office of Clerk and Treasurer and appoint it to a full time position. Second by Tom Depas. Steve Wirtz indicated that motions should originate from the floor and not Town Board. Ken Jacobs said that all in attendance have a right to make motions. Vote: Aye-35, No 2. Carried.

Old Town Hall is in need of repairs. It has historic value and should be maintained. Dave Cerny suggested that the future use be included in the Comprehensive Plan update. Appropriate $5000 to start and determine what else is needed. Tom Depas stated that this would be a good community project. It would need plumbing and parking for future use. Jason Horkman stated that a plan should be put together using volunteer help. Motion by Brian Bangert, second by Jason Horkman to form a committee of volunteers with construction skills to renovate the old Town Hall to preserve its historic value. Vote: Aye-29, No-0. Carried. Bob Pum, Jason Horkman, Tom Depas and Bill Roskams volunteered to help.

Romuald Property. Town Board has discussed the possibility of selling lots on Algoma Road and retaining the property on the west side of the Town Hall. Ron Tillmann and Joe Scheigg expressed interest in buying any property the Town does not want. Ullmer stated that the sale of property must be done by sealed bids. Tom Depas made a motion to authorize the Town Board to sell or keep any portion of the Romuald Property they deem to be most advantageous to the Town. Second by Bill Ullmer. Vote: Aye-33, No-0. Carried.

Mike Van Lanen was elected to position of Town Chair which created a vacancy in the position of Supervisor. The Town Board will accept resumes of interested parties until midnight on April 23, 2005. The Town Board will conduct interviews of applicants and make a decision at the next Town Board Meeting to be held on May 10, 2005.

-Leland Baenen questioned as to whether the name of Bay Settlement can be used. It should be included in the Comprehensive Plan.

-Efforts should be undertaken to upgrade the website.

-Cutting of roadside vegetation was reviewed. One cut in June. Cut to right of way in fall.

-Who has responsibility for maintaining ditches? Bill Ullmer indicated the town.

- Web site improvements were discussed. Motion by Ullmer to form an advisory committee to develop an outline of website requirements with Ray Drake as Chair. Second by Horkman. Carried by unanimous voice vote.

Status of Drainage District #4. Ullmer stated that Town Attorney has been consulted. He indicated that the town has concerns about dates on the current copy of the petition that weren't there at a previous meeting and the $20 minimum fee per parcel. District #4 Legal Counsel indicated that the Town of Scott is not a landowner and therefore has no vote.

-Bill Ullmer was recognized for his contributions as Town Chair for the past two years.

Motion to adjourn by Cy Van Laanen, Second by Bill Ullmer. Carried by voice vote. Adjourned at 9:10 P.M.

Donald L. Gibson

Clerk.