The 2004 Annual Town Meeting for the Town of Scott, Brown County, Wisconsin was called to order at 7:00 P.M. on Tuesday, April 13, 2004 in the Town Hall. Clerk of the meeting was Town Clerk Donald L. Gibson. In attendance were 23 residents of the Town of Scott and 2 visitors.

The Oath of Office was administered by Clerk Gibson to Town Board Supervisors Jason Horkman and Mike Van Lanen and Bayshore Sanitary District Commissioner Jason Horkman. Terms of all elected officials began at midnight on April 12, 2004.

Chairman Ullmer recognized outgoing Supervisor Colleen Harris for her service as a Town Board Supervisor for three years.

Minutes of the 2003 Annual Meeting were read by the Clerk. Motion by Cy Van Laanen, Second by Bill Ullmer to approve the minutes as read. Carried unanimously by voice vote. Minutes of the 2003 Budget Meeting were read by the Clerk. Motion by Ken Jacobs, second by Cy Van Laanen to approve the minutes as read. Carried unanimously by voice vote.

The Annual Report was reviewed with hi-lites presented by the Clerk. Motion by Ken Jacobs, second by Mike Van Lanen to accept the Annual Report as presented. Vote: Aye-23, No-0. Motion Carried.

1. Sussex Road has been resurfaced and ownership of half the road deeded to

Town of Scott.

2. Joint Plan Commission is in operation. Town of Scott members are Dale Herold, Norman Strebel and Mary Ullmer. Dave Cerny is planning/zoning resource.

3. Procedures are in place to monitor outstanding Special Assessments in the

Town and the City.

4. The rate for water from the City has been approved by the Public Service

Commission at $1.23 per 1000 gallons.(current rate)

5. The Wequiock Creek Interceptor Project will begin construction in May.

6. All property transfers and valuations have been transferred as of Jan. 1, 2004.

Town of Scott Assessed Valuation increase is about $14,000,000.

B. Joint Plan Commission Update by Dave Cerny. Joint Plan Commission meets

monthly. Working on overall plan. Discussion on when should fees be charged and

when should rezoning occur.

C. Status of Water Supply from City of Green Bay. City of Green Bay will extend water mains to the southeast corner of SH54/57 intersection during summer of 2004, at which time City water will be available to all Scott Sanitary District #1 residents. The Town of Scott well will be maintained as a backup to the system.

A. Edgewater Beach Road Reconstruction--There are funds in the 2004 Road Construction budget to begin repairs. A decision needs to be made on the installation of a public water system before the road is reconstructed. A survey to determine the amount of interest for public water will be done by May 15, 2004.

B. Overall Road Condition--Roads have survived the winter well. A Road Consultant will be in the area to survey the condition of all the roads by May 1, 2004. Discussion followed on whether there is a need to do the PASER ratings this year. Colleen Harris will check with the DOT to determine when it needs to be done. A suggestion was made to have someone else other than the Town Board do the PASER survey.

Bridge Fund has a balance of $48,798.36. No major projects are planned. Motion by Bill Ullmer, second by Jason Horkman to raise $0 for the bridge fund. Vote: Aye-22, No-0. Motion carried.

There are two Constable positions authorized There is only one position filled at the current time. Matt Van Laanen is no longer a resident and the Town Board did not fill the position. Leland Baenen is the current constable. Motion by Ken Jacobs, second by Cy Van Laanen to establish one constable position. Vote: Aye-6, No-13. Motion defeated.

Motion by Jason Horkman, second by Steve Wirtz to maintain two elected Constable positions. Vote: Aye-11, No-8. Motion carried. Discussion followed on the duties/powers and training required of the constable position. Police power authority applies to constables who have completed necessary training.

10. Use/Repairs of the Old Town Hall. $5,000 was included in the 2003 budget to maintain the floor and improve the outside appearance of the Town Hall. Nothing has been done to date. Jason Horkman will review the status of the Town Hall and make recommendations to the Town Board. Discussion followed on the current use of the building for storage and the potential interest of the neighbors to maintain/use the building.

11. Status of Bay Settlement--Leland Baenen asked what can be done to get Bay Settlement's name on the State of Wisconsin road map. There are no signs nor indications on the map that the Town of Scott or Bay Settlement exist. Discussion followed on the need to provide signs at the Town Borders to identify the Town limits and a sign to identify the Town Hall on the corner of Jody Drive and Algoma Road.

Motion to adjourn by Jason Horkman, second by Mike Van Laanen. Vote: Aye-22, No-1. Carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:20 P.M.

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Donald L. Gibson

Clerk, Town of Scott