The January 2006 Monthly Town Board Meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. on Tuesday, January 10, 2006 by Chairman Mike Van Lanen. Present were Chairman Van Lanen, Supervisors Cyril Van Laanen, Kenneth Jacobs, Colleen Harris, Clerk Don Gibson, Treasurer Richard DeBauche, and Zoning Administrator Dave Cerny. Excused was Supervisor Jason Horkman.

The Affidavit of posting was reviewed by the Clerk. Motion by Jacobs, second by C. Van

Laanen to approve the Affidavit as presented. Vote: Aye-4, No-0. Carried.

The Minutes of the January 2006 Monthly Town Board Meeting were read by the Clerk. M. Van Lanen stated that the minutes should be amended to include the statement that Mel Deprey is appointed to a 5 year term on the Scott Water Utility District and as Chairman for the first year. Motion by Jacobs, second by C. Van Laanen to approve the minutes as amended. Vote: Aye-4, No-0. Carried.

The Minutes of the December 2005 Plan Commission were read by Bill Roskams. M. Van Lanen made a motion, second by C.Van Laanen to accept and file the minutes as presented. Vote: Aye-4, No-0. Carried.

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

A. Armand DeGelleke stated that the For Sale signs on the condominium property on Anapaula Lane are being defaced. Condominiums are not being built. They are single family residences. This is a Condominium Plot with public sewer.

B. Steve Wirtz--In reference to concerns of the GBMSD about connections made to the interceptor without approval, the property owners were informed of the proper procedures to obtain permits and inspections required.

C. Kay Heller asked for a definition of a condominium. Dave Cerny provided an explanation of the differences of the State Statutes governing condominium plots and subdivisions.

D. Tracey Kessler stated that he lives adjacent to the condominium plot and he is not opposed to the plot. He stated that there were inaccuracies in the Press Gazette article concerning the Condominium Plot and he believes that Armand DeGelleke is being vilified.

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

Joe and Linda Charlier owners of Tax Parcel SC-87-1 have requested a refund of the overpayment of their property tax. They reported that they had reviewed the valuations of the land on parcel Sc 87-1 with Assessor Robert Taicher in June of 2004. Robert Taciher indicated that he agreed to reduce the valuation of the land from $66,900 to $32,000 for the 2005 assessment role .He reported the revised amounts to the County Treasurer but they were not transferred to the 2005 assessment role. The amount of the refund is $34,000 x $17.704777(tax rate) = $617.90 Motion by C. Van Laanen, second by M. Van Lanen to refund property tax in the amount of $617.90 and refer the issue to the 2006 Board of Review. Vote: Aye-4, No-0. Carried.

B. Compensation for Water Utility District Commissioners.

M. Van Lanen made a motion that the Commissioners of the Scott Water Utility District be paid $125.00 per month--the same as all other Sanitary Districts. Second by Jacobs. Vote: Aye-4, No-0. Carried.

C. Daanen and Janssen Quarry Expansion.

Daanen and Janssen have requested expansion of the following sites in the Van Egeren Quarry.- Site parcel #7–1.95 acres and Site- parcel #8–4.62 acres .The request has been approved by the Plan Commission. A public hearing was held and there were no negative comments other than a concern about a well. Scott Janssen explained the location of the expansions and indicated that the house will be removed and the well abandoned with DNR standards. Motion by Jacobs, second by M. Van Lanen to grant the request to expand the Van Egeren Quarry parcels #7 and #8 with the condition that the well is abandoned in two months and the house removed in spring. Discussion followed on the proximity of the eastern parcel to the wetland and stream. Scott Janssen stated that a DNR Chapter 30 permit has been received for the area. Vote: Aye-3, No-1. Carried.

D. Status of Water Connection with City of Green Bay.

M. Van Lanen provided an update of a meeting with Mayor Schmitt and Public Works Director Carl Weber with representation by Attorney John Claypool. Attorney Claypool is in the process of developing an amendment to the Border Agreement with the City of Green Bay concerning costs and engineering for water line connections. If there is an agreement, water line connectiions could take place in 4 months.

E. Update on Status of Town Hall Annex.

C. Van Laanen reported that costs could be as high as $135,000 to $150,000 to update the Town Hall Annex to make it usable as a business for rent with handicap accessible entrances. Contractor suggested that we should find someone to lease the building and be more specific on the requirements for remodeling. Motion by Jacobs, second by C. Van Laanen to table the issue until the annual meeting and also to get more cost estimates Vote: Aye-4. No-0. Carried.

F. Green Bay Metropolitan Sewerage District Request for Lateral Inspections and

M. Van Lanen stated that the GBMSD has reported that 2 or 3 laterals have been installed without being inspected by the GBMSD. The GBMSD requires inspection of all laterals that are connected to the interceptor. They have indicated that no connections can be made to any interceptors throughout the Town of Scott until the Bayshore issue is resolved. The GBMSD has also requested a listing of all customers that are connected to the Bayshore system. Steve Wirtz stated that Jason Horkman is responsible for this work. Steve Wirtz will contact Ed Tordeur to dig laterals if they need to be inspected.

G. Ed Tordeur Right-of-Way Permit Refund.

Ed Tordeur applied for a permit to use the Town of Scott Right-of-Way to hookup a lateral on Renier Road. The work has been completed. Jacobs stated that Renier Road has been repaired to Town of Scott standards. Motion by Jacobs, second by C. Van Laanen to refund the deposit for the permit less the $20.00 Town administrative fee. Vote: Aye-4, No-0. Carried.

H. Town Hall Floor Maintenance.

The floors in the Town Hall have not been refinished since the building was first occupied. A quote of $.40 per square foot has been received to strip and apply 5 coats of wax. Motion by Jacobs, second by Harris to strip and rewax the floor for a total not to exceed $800.00. Vote: Aye-4, No-0. Carried.

A. Hickory Nut Road. The Town received a summons on December 14, 2005 to present a Writ of Certiori to the Circuit Court in the matter of Hickory Not Road request for abandonment. 39 documents have been presented. Motion by M. Van Lanen, second by Harris to table all actions relative to this road until the court has rendered a verdict. Vote: Aye-4, No-0 Carried.

B. Zoning Administrator-Bay Heights Use of Right-of-Way. Cerny stated that a ditch has been filled and a driveway installed with an undersized culvert on Bay Heights Drive. The owner of the property is out of town and has been contacted and has responded. Cerny suggested that no action be taken until the owner returns and the weather is more conducive to excavating. Other adjoining culverts are also undersized. The resolution of the problem lies between the property owner and the contractor.

C. Zoning Adminstrator-Esther Lane. The culvert illegally placed in the ditch on Esther Lane will be removed by the Town with any costs billed to property owner.

D. Spring Election Candidates. The final day to file nomination papers for Town Board Supervisor was 5:00 P.M. on September 6, 2006. Four candidates have filed nomination papers for the two positions. Names were drawn. to determine position on the ballot. They are in order: First-Thomas Depas, Second-Steve Dallaire, Third-Colleen Harris and fourth–William G. Ullmer. There was no candidate for the position of Commissioner of BayShore Sanitary District. The individual with the most write in votes will be the Commissioner.

E. Sandpiper Way Drainage Construction has been completed on the ditch on the east end of Sandpiper Way to alleviate the ice buildup problem

F. Old Town Hall Electricity has been reconnected. No further construction activity.

Treasurer reported that the year end balance on hand is $84,128.85 which coincides with the Clerk’s balance. The Clerk reported receipts of $2,322,276.19 and expenses of $2,050,672.46. Motion by Jacobs, second by C. Van Laanen to approve the financial reports. Vote: Aye-4, No-0. Carried.

Jan 17, 7:00 P.M. Fire Commission, Jan 18, 6:00 P.M. Joint Plan Commission(City Hall), Jan 26,7:00 P.M. Plan Commission, Feb 14, Town Board Meeting.

Motion to adjourn by Jacobs, second by C. Van Laanen. Vote Aye:4, No-0. Carried.

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Donald L. Gibson, Clerk