TOWN OF SCOTT

TOWN OF SCOTT, BROWN COUNTY, WISCONSIN

MINUTES OF TOWN BOARD MEETING(0737)

JANUARY 8, 2008 6:00 P.M.

1. Call To Order

The January 2008 Monthly Town Board Meeting was called to order at 6:00 P.M. on Tuesday January 8, 2008 by Chairman Mike Van Lanen. Present were Chairman Van Lanen, Supervisors Cyril Van Laanen, Kenneth Jacobs, Colleen Harris, Tom Depas, Clerk/Treasurer Don Gibson, Economic Development Director Dave Cerny

2. Affidavit of Posting

The Affidavit of Posting was presented by the Clerk. Motion to approve by C. Van Laanen, second by Jacobs. Vote: Aye-5, No-0. Carried.

3. Approval of Prior Town Meetings

A. December Town Board Meeting. DePas stated that the vote for Mary Ullmer for Joint Plan Commission should state one nay vote. Motion by Jacobs, second by DePas to approve the minutes as amended. Vote: Aye-5, No-0. Carried.

B. December Plan Commission Meeting. Motion by Jacobs, second by C. Van Laanen to accept the minutes as presented. Vote: aye-5, No-0. Carried.

4. Public Comment

Motion by M. Van Lanen, second by C. Van Laanen to suspend the rules of order and allow for public input. Vote: Aye-5, No-0. Carried.

There was no public comment.

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

5. Communications from Clerk, Engineer and Economic Development

Clerk. University of Wisconsin Extension has announced that training is available for

Planning and Land Use Management. Referred to Plan Commission. Brown County Highway Commission has reported that $8522.31 of Bridge Fund was spent in 2007 for repairs on Wequiock Road. Balance on hand is $69,136.05. Petitions for bridge funds must be submitted by June 27, 2008.

Engineer. Storm water planning is in progress. It appears is if Town of Scott may achieve the 20% reduction in storm water solids. Discussion followed on the status of storm water ordinances and formation of a district to manage storm water concerns.

Economic Development. Cerny reported that work is continuing on the formation of a plan to support soccer fields.

6. Matters for Discussion and Action by Town Board

A. Ordinance 2008-01-01 Adopt partial Code of Ordinances Chapter 14–Citations

And Chapter 1–Zoning. The proposed ordinance was presented by M. Van Lanen. It provides for adoption of the Zoning Ordinance and the Citation Ordinance. Motion by M. Van Lanen, second by C. Van Laanen to adopt Ordinance 2008-01-01 as presented. Vote: DePas-Aye, Harris-Aye, Jacobs-Aye, C. Van Laanen-Aye, Mike Van Lanen-Aye. Carried.

B. Attendance at Wisconsin Town’s Association District Meeting at Apple Creek Inn on February 8, 2008. Training on Board of Review procedures will be presented. C. Van Laanen, M. Van Lanen, K. .Jacobs and T. DePas will attend.

C. Certified Survey Map for Ken Berndt on Leanna Lane. Surveyor Dick Huxford presented a CSM to divide a parcel owned by Ken Berndt on Leanna Lane into two buildable parcels. Plan Commission has reviewed and approved the proposed CSM. Motion by Jacobs, second by Harris to approve the proposed CSM. Discussion followed on the location of this property relative to the Environmentally Sensitive stream area Vote: Aye-5, No-0. Carried.

D. License Applications– Kurt Boulanger-4127 Champion Road Applications for Class A Beer and Liquor Licenses and Soda Licenses have been received from Kurt Boulanger for BP-LLC at 4127 Champion Road. Motion by M. Van Lanen, second by C. Van Laanen to approve the applications and issue the licenses as requested. Vote: Aye-5, No-0. Carried.

E. Pat Bienzen Request for Paving Debra Ann Drive. Letter of Credit authorization has been received from Denmark State Bank indicating that funds are on hand for the planned work on Debra Ann Drive. Motion by Jacobs, second by DePas to authorize construction of the sewer, water and street repairs. Vote: aye-5, No-0. Carried.

F. Operator License for Victoria Boulanger and Shauna Beauchamp-BP-LLC

Requests for Operator Licenses for Victoria Boulanger and Shauna Beauchamp for the BP-LLC at 4127 Champion Road were reviewed. Proof of responsible beverage server training was not available. Motion by Harris, second by C. Van Laanen to approve the requests and issue licences provided that certification of training was presented. Vote: Aye-5, No-0. Carried.

G. Rubbish/Recycling Complaints. Some areas were missed on last pickup days. Veolia contacted and pickup made on next day. Veolia provides a weekly summary of areas where no rubbish was available or problems encountered. Reminder that rubbish and recyclables should by available for pickup by 6:00 A.M. Materials can placed for pickup 12 hours beforehand.

H. Viking Explosive Blasting Permit. Application for a blasting permit with the appropriate fee for a 2008 blasting permit has been received from Viking Explosives. Motion by DePas , second by Harris to approve the request and issue the permit. Vote: Aye-5, No-0. Carried

I Determination of Order on Ballot for Spring Election. The placement of the names on the ballot for the spring election is to be determined by January 9. Names were drawn as follows for the following positions: Town Board Supervisor: William G. Ullmer, Tom DePas and Jeff Zlatohlavek. And for Bay Shore Sanitary Sewer District Commissioner Ron Dauplaise and Steve Wirtz.

J. Bertrand Lane Cul De Sac. Construction has not been completed. Engineer Scott Brosteau has presented a summary of the project and is awaiting legal opinion. Discussion followed on costs and the impact on the Town of Scott, Gregg Joski, Henry Bertrand and Adam Bertrand.

Motion by M. Van Lanen, Second by C. Van Laanen to table this issue until the February meeting. Vote: Aye-5, No-0. Carried.

K. Recreational Easement with Daanen and Janssen. Daanen and Janssen is applying for a grant to provide partial funds for construction of a boardwalk east of their quarry. It could provide up to 50% of the cost. with the remainder paid by D&J. Motion by Jacobs, second by Harris to approve a recreational easement to support the project with the provision that there would be no cost to Town of Scott. Vote: Aye-5, No-0. Carried.

L. Appointed Clerk/Treasurer Position. Job description for the position was presented by the Clerk for review by Town Board members. Motion by DePas, second by Harris to have Town Board members review the proposed job description and provide input to the Chairman. Vote: Aye-5, No-0. Carried.

1. Snow Removal. Expect a big snow removal bill. No major problems. Need to consider setting weight limits for spring. Will meet on Jan. 22,2008 at 6:00 P.M. to develop proposal.

2. Telephone Service. Service changed to TDS Metrocom with one additional line. In house telephone system will be updated.

3. Office Paper Shredder. Switch malfunctioned and shredder overheated. All non-used electrical equipment should be disconnected when not in use.

4. Office Use. Dave Cerny is using the Town Board Office. Possible to use part of sewer district office. Overall use of facilities was discussed. Administrative group will put a plan together to optimize use of office space.

5. Scottland Meadows Subdivision. Surveyor has made amendments to the plot to correct problems. Amendments have been filed with the original plat. Setbacks at 25 feet, identification of a bicycle easement and revised street names are included in the amendment.

6. Hickory Nut Road. Final plan has been developed and is in process of final review.

7. Municipal Court. Each town needs to deposit $500 with the Municipal court to defray expenses. Next meeting of the Municipal Court is February 21, 2008 at 7:30 P.M.

January 1, 2008 on hand balance is $326,620.23. Receipts of $1,077.20 and disbursements of $246,874.08 were presented. Motion by Jacobs, second by C. Van Laanen to approve the report as presented. Vote: Aye-5, No-0. Carried.

Motion by Jacobs, second by C. Van Laanen to adjourn. Vote: aye-5, No-0. Carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:40 P.M.