The August 2005 Monthly Town Board Meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. on August 9, 2005 in the Town Hall by Chairman Mike Van Lanen. Present were Chairman Van Lanen, Supervisors Kenneth Jacobs, Jason Horkman, Colleen Harris, Clerk Don Gibson, Treasurer Richard DeBauche and Zoning Administrator Dave Cerny. Absent was Sup Cy Van Laanen.

The Affidavit of posting of the agenda in three public places and notifying news media was presented by the Clerk. Motion by Jacobs, second by M. Van Lanen to approve the Affidavit. Vote: Aye-4, No-0. Carried.

Minutes concerning communications were amended to read that Valitchka had until winter to install culverts. Motion by Jacobs, second by Horkman to approve the minutes as amended. Vote: Aye-4, No-0. Carried.

Minutes of Zoning Board of Appeals were distributed. Motion by Horkman, second by M. Van Lanen to receive and file the minutes as presented. Vote: Aye-4, No-0. Carried.

Motion by M. Van Lanen, second by Horkman to suspend the rules of order and open the meeting to public input. Vote: Aye-4, No-0. Carried.

Jamie Swienton asked when the sign for Werry Road will be available

Al Griffin-- expressed concerns about vehicles parking on Nicolet Drive obstructing vision when neighbors enter the road. He also presented information on levels of Lake Michigan water.

Motion by Jacobs, second by M. Van Lanen to return to the agenda. Vote: Aye-5, No-0. Carried.

A. Duties/Powers of the Constable. The Wisconsin Town's Association reported that less than 100 of the 1700 towns in the state have the Constable position. The Town Board has the power to define the duties of the Constable. Constables should be trained before they execute any police powers to protect the municipality from damage claims for wrongful use of force. The training is from 2 to 6 weeks. Motion by Harris, second by M. Van Lanen to have the Clerk prepare a draft of an ordinance defining the powers of the Constable. Vote: Aye-4, No-0.

B. Report on DNR Audit of Recycling.

The DNR conducted an audit of the Recycling collection and reporting procedures. All areas were in compliance with DNR standards. The yard waste site was inspected and approved. A permit will be required if the capacity is increased to more than 50 cubic yards of composted waste.

C. Update on Status of Formation of Water Utility District.

A Public Service Commission Hearing was held in Madison by telephone conference at the Town Hall on August 9, 2005 at 10:30 A.M. No negative comments were voiced. The Town Board will meet at 5:00 P.M. on August 18, 2005 to define the organization of the district in preparation for a public hearing at a date to be determined.

C. Hickory Nut Road.

State Statutes require a layed out road to be 66 feet wide unless the Town Board takes action to approve a 49.5 foot road. The procedures approved to date include a 40 foot road. Legal Counsel is determining the validity of the 40 foot road and other options for access are being reviewed. Motion by Jacobs, second by Van Lanen to put this issue on hold until further review by attorney's.

D. House Number/Street Name Changes.

Requests have been received from two parties to change street name address. It is the Town of Scott position that any request for a name or number change must be in writing.

E. Lloyd Street Paving.

Lloyd Street right of way was used for the installation of sewer and water laterals. The repairs to the street do not meet Town of Scott standards. First Choice Builders will be notified that they have until August 28 to make the necessary improvements to meet Town standards or the Town will do the repair work and charge the builder. Motion by Horkman, second by Jacobs to authorize Northeast Asphalt to do necessary road repairs to Lloyd Street in event First Choice Builders does not complete the work. Vote: Aye-4, No-0. Carried.

F. Review of Budget versus Actual Receipts and Spending.

A summary of receipts and expenditures for the fiscal year was reviewed. No areas were out of control.

G. Appointment of Town of Scott Consulting Engineers.

Mead and Hunt have been chosen as the succsssful candidates to represent the Town of Scott in all engineering related activities. Discussion followed on the need to generate engineering specifications for new developments. Town Board and Plan Commission will meet at 6:00 P.M. on August 25, 2005 with Mead and Hunt to begin the process.

--Blasting--All blasts have been within ordinance limits

--Brush Cutting--Will review options with Brown County and Finnel Landscape

--Rubbish/Recycling Collection procedures include timeline for placement of containers at

24 hours before collection and removal of containers 12 hours after collection.

Motion by M. Van Lanen, second by Horkman to suspend rules and open meeting for public input. Vote: Aye-4, No-0. Carried.

--Armand DeGelleke questioned why Point Comfort Lane mailboxes aren't on the Point Comfort side of the road rather than on his property side. Post office makes that determination.

--Brush on east side of Bay Settlement Road north of Champeau Road is obstructing visibility.

Motion by Jacobs, second by Horkman to return to agenda. Carried.

--Edgewater Beach Road reconstruction will begin during week of August 28. Work in Royal Scot area is finished.

--150th anniversary of Town of Scott is in year 2007

--Town Board members of Green Bay, Humboldt and Scott will meet concerning joint planning as part of the Comprehensive Plan on September 19.

Treasurer reported on hand balance of $197,651.12 Clerk reported receipts of $349,318.47 and disbursements of $380,824.25. Motion by M. Van Lanen to approve the reports as presented, second by Jacobs. Carried.

Motion to adjourn by Jacobs, second by Horkman. Carried. Adjourned at 8:50 P.M.

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Donald L. Gibson, Clerk