TOWN OF SCOTT, BROWN COUNTY, WISCONSIN

MINUTES OF DECEMBER 2006 TOWN BOARD MEETING(0629)

DECEMBER 12, 2006

 

 

1.  Call To Order

The December 2006 Monthly Town Board Meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. on December 12, 2006 in the Town Hall by Chairman Mike Van Lanen.  Present were Chairman Van Lanen, Supervisors Kenneth Jacobs, Colleen Harris, Tom DePas, Clerk Don Gibson, Treasurer Richard DeBauche, Planner Dave Cerny and Constable Leland Baenen.  Excused was Sup. Cyril Van Laanen.

 

2.  Affidavit of Posting

The Affidavit of Posting indicating that the Agenda was posted in four places in the Town of Scott and all requests for agendas were provided was read by the Clerk.  Motion by Jacobs, second by DePas to accept the Affidavit of Posting.  Vote: Aye-4, No-0.  Carried.

 

3.  Take Action on Minutes of Previous Meeting

Minutes of the November Town Board Meeting were provided to the Town Board. M. Van Laaen indicated that there was some information missing on section 6L regarding transfer of funds.  The statement should read that the net transfer of funds was a $3,000 transfer from reserve. Motion by Jacobs, second by M. Van Lanen to approve the minutes as amended.

Vote: Aye-4, No-0.  Carried.  There were no minutes from the Plan Commission meeting.  The Plan Commission worked on the update of the zoning ordinance.

 

4.  Public Input

Motion by M. Van Lanen to suspend the rules and allow for public input.  Second by Jacobs..  Vote: Aye-4, No-0.  Carried.

A.  Bob Pum asked who is responsible for road maintenance.  There are two piles of loose gravel on Kirn Circle that should be picked up before the snow plows deposit the gravel on lawns.

B.  Ken Hendrickson stated that the same situation exists on other culdesacs.

Motion by Jacobs, second by DePas to return to the agenda. Vote: Aye-4, No-0. Carried

 

5.  Communications by Clerk, Engineer and Planner

Clerk–Brown County Board has passed an Animal Waste Management Ordinance that restricts spreading of animal waste without a plan.  Copies are available for interested parties.

Engineer–Planning on rebidding the construction of Hackberry Court in January of 2007.

Planner Shared information reviewed with the Dept. of Natural Resources concerning who has responsibility for maintaining the waterway on the ditch along Esther Lane.  DNR indicates that it is not the responsiblity of the Town because the ditch is on private property.  Final documentation is expected from the DNR.  Property owners would need permits from the DNR. No action required at this time.

 

6.  Items for Discussion and Action

A.  Operators License–Nate Demers at The Bluff Request for an Operator’s License for Nate Demers at The Bluff was presented.  Verification of completion of Responsible Server Training was provided.  Motion by Jacobs, second by DePas to approve the Operator’s License.  Vote: Aye-4,  No-0.  Carried

B.  Rezoning Request–May/Lindquist A-1 Agriculture to B-2 General Commercial Parcels Sc-316-4 and Sc 316-5.

Cerny explained that the properties to the south of these parcels is zoned B-1 and B-2 Commercial.  The property to the east is Zoned B-2 General Commercial. The Plan Commission a has reviewed the request and has denied the re-zoning because the Comprehensive Plan is in opposition of business in this area. and there is no long term highway access plan. All four properties along the SH 57 corridor should have the same zoning classification.(similar to SC 316). Discussion followed on the potential use of this property for signs if it is rezoned to B-2 General Commercial. A gas station and convenience store would require a Conditional Use Permit for construction.

Motion by M. Van Lanen, second by Harris to deny the request to re-zone parcels Sc 316-4 and Sc 316-5 to B-2 General Commercial Discussion followed on the ability to build commercial property in this area and support commercial growth.  Vote: Aye-4, No-0.  Carried

C.  Non-Metallic Mining “0" Setback Ordinance.  Ordinance 2006-12-02

Daanen and Janssen and Northeast Asphalt operate non-metallic mining operations that are contiguous.  Current ordinance requires a 100 foot setback from property lines.  This amendment to the Non-Metallic Mining Ordinance would provide for a “0" setback where two approved non-metallic mining operations are connecting.  Plan commission has approved this change. Public Hearing was held with no negative criticism.  M. Van Lanen read Ordinance 2006-12-02 approving a “0" setback where two non-metallic mining operations are contiguous to one another.   Motion by DePas, second by M. Van Lanen to approve Ordinance 2006-12-02.  Vote: DePas-Aye,  Harris-Aye,  Jacobs-Aye,   M. Van Lasnen-Aye.  Carried.

D.  Appointment of 2007 Election Officials.  Resolution 2006-12-03.

Election Oficials term expire on 12/31/06.  State Laws have been changed to allow for a two year appointment as Election Officials for the years 2008 and 2009.  Two spring elections are planned for 2007. Current election officials are recommended for a one year term to expire 12/31/07 Motion by Jacobs, second by DePas to approve Resolution 2006-12-03 to extend the terms of the current election officials thru 12/31/07. Vote: Aye-4, No-0.  Carried.

E.  Approval of 2007 Budget.

.The Budget as approved by the Town Meeting on 11/28/06  was presented.  . Discussion followed on the status of Planner Dave Cerny  as an employee, Total Legal and Professional Fees and amount of money planned for road work.  Motion by DePas, second by Harris to accept the 11/28/06 budget as the Town Board Operating budget for 2007.  Vote: Aye-4,  No-0.  Carried.

F.  Compensation for the Fire Department for Repeated False Alarms

Motion by M. Van Lanen, second by DePas to endorse the New Franken Fire Department plan to assess costs for second and following false alarms to the property owner. Vote: Aye-4, No-0.  Carried.

G.  Municipal Court Citation Procedures.

An ordinance was reviewed that would define procedures for issuing a citation..  A draft of a proposed Ordinance will be presented for review by Town Attorney before the January 2007 meeting.