TOWN OF SCOTT, BROWN COUNTY, WISCONSIN

MINUTES OF TOWN BOARD MEETING(0330)

JANUARY 5, 2004

A Special Town Board Meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. in the Town Hall on January 5, 2004 by Chairman Ullmer. Present were Chairman Ullmer, Supervisors Cyril Van Laanen, Ken Jacobs, Colleen Harris and Jason Horkman, Clerk Don Gibson, Treasurer Richard DeBauche and Constable Lee Baenen.

Clerk Gibson presented an affidavit stating that the agenda for the meeting was posted on January 2, 2004 at four locations in the Town of Scott. Motion by Jacobs, second by Van Laanen to approve the affidavit of posting. Carried.

Minutes of the December 2003 Town Board meeting were read by the Clerk. Motion by Jacobs, Second by Van Laanen to approve the minutes as read.

Minutes of the December Plan Commission Meeting were distributed to Town Board members and summarized by Chairman Ullmer. Minutes were then filed.

Motion by Ullmer, second by Horkman to open the meeting to public input. Carried.

- Bob Younkle stated that he is opposed to the comment made at a previous meeting that public water if installed should be limited to no more than 100 feet from Nicolet Road.

-John Caffrey regarding the rezoning request of Mike Kiley. He would like to see all 10 acres of Mike Kiley's property rezoned residential. He is also concerned about the height of the Kiley house.

-Tom Van Laanen would like to see the water from the drainage basin that includes Wequiock Creek Estates be diverted to drain across Nicolet Drive at the intersection with Fisher Road.

-Mike Van Lanen stated that he represented the Nature Conservancy of Wisconsin and reported that Bob Howe of the Nature Conservancy stated that they would accept all of the available water from the aforementioned drainage basin.

-Marty Baudhuin would like the Wequiock Creek Estates Subdivision tabled until the DNR reviews the plan for storm water disposal.

- Pat O'Hearn is opposed to installing street lights as they detract from the rural character of the town. What will happen to the burial ground on Wequiock Creek Estates?

-Harlan Basten is interested in a meeting with all sewer commissioners. He is available anytime after January 7, 2004.

-Steve Wirtz stated that all of Mike Kiley's property should be rezoned residential

-Bill Roskams stated that there were only 15 people at the Plan Commission during discussion about the Wequiock Creek Estates subdivision.

-Tom Schaut asked if the Town of Scott could provide a dumpster during one week of each month for extra garbage.

Motion by Jacobs, second by Ullmer to return to the agenda.

from A-1 Agriculture to R-1 Residential.

Ullmer stated that a Public Hearing had been held on December 30, 2003 to consider Mike Kiley's rezoning request for a parcel 35 feet by 217.97 feet from A-1 Ag to R-1 Residential. Public input was received at his meeting indicating all of Kiley's property should be rezoned to Residential.

Motion by Ullmer, Second by Jacobs to grant the request of Mike Kiley to rezone a 35 foot by 217.97 foot part of parcel SC 797-5 from A-1 Agriculture to R-1 Residential. based on Kiley's request to rezone only 35 feet and there are high voltage power lines and no road access or sewer and water available to the rest of the property. Vote: Aye-4, No-1. Carried.

Sup Van Laanen excused himself from this portion of the meeting due to a conflict of interest. Ullmer reviewed the history of the rezoning and plat approvals, use of the Comprehensive Plan as a guide and the final and amended Wequiock Creek Estates plans that have been reviewed. Discussion followed on the potential solutions for disposal of storm water to include rerouting the culvert crossing Nicolet Road. Mike Soletski indicated that the developers are not opposed to paying their fair share of the costs to improve drainage of the entire basin. Ullmer indicated that developers should pay all costs. Discussion followed on the reasons for Van Laanen excusing himself. Opinion of Town Attorney is that there are no barriers to approving the Amended Wequiock Creek Estates Plat. Motion by Ullmer, Second by Harris to approve the final amended Plat of Wequiock Creek Estates. Discussion followed on the use of the Comprehensive Plan as a guide. Vote: Aye-3, No-1. Carried.

Ullmer reviewed the request that was sent to the Wisconsin Public Service for a study of street light requirements in new road construction areas. A review of street lighting requirements on New Franken Road on the boundary with Town of Green Bay is needed. Discussion followed on previous street lighting agreements.

Harlan Basten, president of the New Franken Sanitary District reviewed the proposed agreement with the Green Bay Metropolitan Sewerage District and the guarantee requested of the Towns of Green Bay, Humboldt and Scott for performance and payment of any unpaid obligations of the New Franken Sanitary District. Discussion followed on future district plans. Motion by Jacobs, second by Horkman to table the issue until the Feb 2, 2004 meeting. Carried.

Motion by Van Laanen second by Horkman to open meeting to public. Carried.

Mike Van Laanen questioned as to whether you would get paid once or for all committees. Answer is that all members who attend committees will get paid. Pay policy that has been established at the 2003 budget meeting is that all members of committees that attend meetings will get a $75.00 per month salary. Motion by Van Laanen, second by Horkman to return to agenda.

No request has been officially received. Language in the existing sign ordinance should provide direction.

Currently no parking is allowed south of Church Road on Bay Settlement Road. Request has been made to allow parking during church services. Jacobs reported that Brown County Police prefer no parking but it is up to the Town Board. Discussion followed on parking standards and pedestrian traffic on Bay Settlement Road. Motion by Jacobs, second by Van Laanen to table the issue until the February Meeting.

Van Laanen, Jacobs and Gibson will attend the February 20, 2004 meeting at Shawano.

Copies of the proposed ordinance were reviewed by Town Board members. Motion by Ullmer, Second by Horkman to approve the Subdivision Ordinance and proceed with implementation process. Motion Carried.

Mark Liestickow has resigned from the Plan Commission. Lori Walschinski, 3750 Sandpiper Way, has requested consideration as a candidate for the position. Motion by Ullmer, second by Horkman to appoint Lori Walschinski to complete the term of Mark Liestickow ending on June 30, 2005. Carried.

-Blasting--four blasts in Gersek Quarry. All within limits of the ordinances.

-Meeting with Sanitary District Commissioners is planned for Feb 3, 2004

-Christine Styles building permit request for improvements to accessory building was

reviewed by Plan Commission. It is allowable within ordinance.

-Street name changes as result of road construction were reviewed. Proposals will be

defined by February meeting.

-Constable reported that problems with a dog continue at 4137 Nicolet Road.

-Discussion of Comprehensive Plan Update will be held at Plan Commission Meeting

February Town Board Meeting will be held at 7:00 P.M. on February 2, 2004

Meeting with representatives of all Sewer Districts will be held at 7:00 P.M. on

February 3, 2004 to discuss impacts of public water available and sewer expansion.

Treasurer DeBauche reported $85,573.53 on hand at year end. This matched amount reported by the Clerk. Receipts of $1,970,520.08 and disbursements of $1,763,805.80 were presented. Motion by Horkman second by Jacobs to approve. Carried. Horkman questioned the legality of commingling public and personal funds in bank accounts. Treasured DeBauche stated that commingling is illegal.

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Donald L. Gibson

Clerk, Town of Scott