TOWN OF SCOTT, BROWN COUNTY, WISCONSIN
MINUTES OF MONTHLY TOWN BOARD MEETING(0519)
JULY 12, 2005
1. Call To Order.
The July 2005 Monthly Town Board Meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. in the Town Hall by Chairman Mike Van Lanen. Present were Chairman Van Lanen, Supervisors Cyril Van Laanen, Kenneth Jacobs, Jason Horkman, Colleen Harris, Clerk Don Gibson, Treasurer Richard DeBauche and Constable Jerry Charlier.
2. Affidavit of Posting.
The Affidavit of Posting was presented by the Clerk. Motion by Jacobs, Second by C. Van Laanen to accept the affidavit as presented. Carried.
3. Review/Take Action on Minutes of Preceding Meetings.
A. June Monthly Meeting. Minutes read by Clerk. M. Van Lanen stated that the grant request for funds for Bay Settlement Road was for 2011 not 2012. Motion by Jacobs, Second by C. Van Laanen to approve the minutes as amended. Carried.
B. June Plan Commission. Minutes read by Bill Roskams. Motion by C. Van Laanen, second by M. Van Lanen to accept and file the minutes as read. Carried.
4. Public Input.
Motion by Horkman, second by Jacobs to suspend the Rules of Order and allow for public input. Carried.
A. Jamie Swienton, 4525 Werry Road. A street sign is needed at the intersection of Werry Road and Edgewater Beach Road. It was approved at the April 2005 meeting.
B. Wayne Boucher, Edgewater Beach Road What is status of Hickory Nut Road.
C. Francis Martell, Point Comfort Road Garbage cans from property owners on Point Comfort Lane are placed in the right of way on Point Comfort Road and left there all week. Garbage is also piled up in garbage bags. Right of way is obstructed. Town will develop a policy to present to Plan Commission at July Meeting defining policy for garbage collection. Damage has been done to road by construction equipment used at sites of new homes on Point Comfort Lane.
D. Gerald Charlier. What is the status of the duties of the Constable
E. Tom Depas. Expressed concerns about degrading comments made about him by Sup Cyril Van Laanen at a New Franken Fire Commission Meeting.
Motion by Jacobs, second by C. Van Laanen to return to the agenda. Carried.
5. Agenda Items for Review/Action by Town Board.
A. Increase Size of Plan Commission From 5 to 7 Members
Smart Growth Legislation allows Towns with more than 2500 people to increase the size of the Plan Commission from 5 to 7 members. Town of Scott population is 3519. M. Van Lanen reviewed Ordinance 2005-07-01Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to Increase Plan Commission from 5 to 7 members. Motion to approve Ordinance 2005-07-01 by Jacobs, Second by Horkman. Vote: Aye-5, No-0. Carried.
B. Request by Mark Safford to Rezone Part of Parcel Sc-87 From A-1 Agriculture to R-1 Residential.
Dave Cerny reported that the Plan Commission had reviewed and approved this request to rezone approximately 2.04 acres of Parcel Sc-87. A Public Hearing has been held and no negative comments were received concerning this request. This request would move the zoning line to include the house. Motion by Horkman, second by Jacobs to rezone part of Parcel Sc-87 from A-1 Agriculture to R-1 Residential. Vote: Aye-5, No-0. Carried.
C. Certified Survey Map of Mark Safford for Parcel SC-87.
The CSM is requested to plot 2 lots in front of the residence on parcel Sc-87. Plan Commission has reviewed this proposal and recomends approval. Surveyor from Mau and Associates indicated that all Brown County requirements have been met. A drainage easement is included to hold all surface drainage of the property in natural drainage areas without water going over the ledge. Dave Cerny indicated that the parcels of the CSM are in legal conformance with the Town of Scott Zoning Ordinance. M. Van Lanen expressed concerns about views to the west being limited by homes in front of another home. This looks like poor planning that will reduce visibility of the Bay and the Escarpment. Vote: Aye-2, No-3. Motion failed.
D. Zoning of Property Detached from the City of Green Bay.
The Boundary Agreement of 2003 detached properties on Bay Settlement from the City of Green Bay and attached them to the Town of Scott. This request is to provide a zoning classification of R-1 Residential to these properties. Plan Commission has reviewed and approved of this request. It is for approximately 90 acres. A Public Hearing had been held and no adverse public comment was received. Motion by Horkman, second by Jacobs to approve zoning of 90 acres detached from the City of Green Bay to R-1 Residential. Vote: Aye-5, No-0. Carried.
E. Petition and Order to Layout and Open Hickory Nut Road.
Surveyor has provided a legal description and has laid out Hickory Nut Road as requested. Resolution 2005-07-01 was reviewed by M. Van Lanen. Motion by Jacobs, second by C. Van Laanen to approve Resolution 2005-07-02 to layout and open Hickory Nut Road. Vote: Aye-5, No-0. Carried.
F. Highway Order to Layout and Open Hickory Nut Road.
The order to layout and open Hickory Nut Road was reviewed by M. Van Lanen. The order includes the legal description of the road and it will be recorded with the Register of Deeds. M. Van Lanen stated that the Town will not construct the road. All roads must be built to Town of Scott standards and must be approved by Town Engineers and Town Board. Motion by Jacobs, second by M. Van Lanen to approve the Highway Order for Hickory Nut Road. Vote: Aye-5, No-0. Carried.
G. Duties of Constable.
Ordinance 12-84 Establishing Jurisdiction and Duties of Town Constable was reviewed. Statutes regarding Town Board power and training requirements were reviewed. Motion by Horkman, second by M. Van Lanen to refer the issue to legal counsel. Vote: Aye-5, No-0. Carried.
H. Appointment to Zoning Board of Appeals.
Mike Van Lanen recommended that Elizabeth Beschta, 4121 Wequiock Road be appointed to the position of Zoning Board of Appeals as Alternate #2. Vote: Aye-5, No-0. Carried.
I. Speed Limits on Town of Scott Roads.
Harris reported that the Wisconsin Dept. of Transportation will review speed limits in the Town of Scott and will provide an analysis to the Town Board. Motion by C. Van Laanen, second by Horkman to table this issue until the August meeting. Carried.
J. Certified Survey Map--Doris Road--Milton and Fred Falish .
Motion by Jacobs, second by Horkman to approve the CSM as presented. Vote: Aye-5, No-0. Carried.
6. Reports from Town Officers/Committees.
A. Valitchka Storm Water--Culverts have been provided by Brown County. If they are
not installed Brown County will pick them up.
B. WisconsinTown's Association--Training will be held in August on recommended Ordinances for Town Government. Clerk and other Board members will attend.
C. Yard Waste Disposal Site--Finnel Landscape will be contacted to prepare the site.
D. Lateral Construction by Ed's Excavating on Renier Road-- Requested use of
right of way and has paid deposit.
E. A 10 inch culvert has been installed on Esther Lane. Minimum requirements are 15 in.
F. Letter will be sent to all residents on Braemer Court and Esther Lane indicating that
yard waste is not to be dumped in ditches. Yard Waste Disposal Site is available.
G. Trees will be removed from Lloyd Street and lateral crossings will be paved by
July 20, 2005.
7. Treasurer/Clerk Financial Reports.
Treasurer reported a balance on hand of $230,802.16. This agreed with the Clerk's reported balance. Motion by Horkman second by C. Van Laanen to approve the Treasurer report. Vote: Aye-5, No-0. Carried.
The Clerk reported receipts of $37,475.45 and disbursements of $70,262.52. Motion by Horkman, second by M. Van Lanen to approve Clerk's report. Vote: Aye-5, No-0. Carried.
8. Next Meeting/Adjournment.
Next Meetings scheduled are: Aug 2 Public Hearing and Aug 9 Monthly Meeting. Motion to adjourn by Horkman, second by Jacobs Vote: Aye-5, No-0. Carried. Adjourned at 8:30 P.M.
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Donald L. Gibson
Clerk, Town of Scott