TOWN OF SCOTT, BROWN COUNTY, WISCONSIN

MINUTES OF MONTHLY TOWN BOARD MEETING(0609)

JUNE 13, 2006 7:00 P.M.

 

 

1.  Call To Order

`           The June 2006 Monthly Town Board Meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. on Tuesday June 13, 2006 in the Town Hall by Chairman Mike Van Lanen.  Present were Supervisors Kenneth Jacobs, Colleen Harris, Tom DePas, Clerk Don Gibson, Treasurer Richard DeBauche, Planner Dave Cerny, Constables Jerry Charlier and Lee Baenen.  Excused was Sup Cyril Van Laanen.

 

2.  Verification of Public Notice

The Affidavit of Posting and verification of public posting was reviewed by the Clerk.  Motion by Jacobs, second by DePas to accept and file the Affidavit of Posting.  Vote: Aye-4, No-0.  Carried.

 

3.  Review/Approve Minutes of Prior Meetings.

Minutes of the May 2006 Monthly Town Board Meeting were read by the Clerk. Motion by Jacobs, second by Harris to approve the minutes as read.  Vote: Aye-4, No-0.  Carried.

Minutes of the May 2006 Plan Commission Meeting were read by Plan Commission Chair Bill Roskams. Motion by M. Van Lanen, second by Harris to receive and file the minutes as read.  Hearing date for re-zoning hearings will be established later in meeting.

 

4.  Public Input

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

A.  Ellen Dauplaise inquired as to what type material was being dumped on property on the northeast corner of the SH 54/57 intersection. It is whey a byproduct of cheesemaking process.

B.  Jerry Charlier expressed concerns about two owners that have not registered their dogs. They will be notified of the penalty for not registering.

C.  Lee Baenen stated that he has custody of a large brown dog which was picked up on June 6, 2006 on Nicolet Drive.

D.  Bill Roskams questioned the status of the Town Hall Annex property. There will be a public notice of the disposition of the property.

E   Scott Brosteau stated that the bid opening for Hackberry Court reconstruction will be on July 10, 2006 at Mead and Hunt.  Decision on bid will be at the July Town Board Meeting.

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

 

5.  Specific Matters for Discussion/Town Board Action

A.  Award Bids For Road Construction.  Scott Construction was the only bidder on the road construction projects. Motion by Jacobs, second by DePas to award the contract for wedging and chip-sealing to Scott Construction with details to be decided based on the available funds.  Vote Aye-4, No-0.  Carried.  The Town Board will meet at 5:00 P.M. on June 19, 2006 to finalize details.

B.  Certified Survey Map Review/Approval 

1.  Dave Defnet.  Property located on Caledonia. Drive.   CSM approved by Plan Commission for 2 lots.  Meets all ordinance requirements. Motion by Jacobs, second by Harris to approve the CSM.  Vote: Aye-4, No-0.  Carried.

2.  Falish/Wiegal property located on Birch Tree Circle.  This property is adjacent to VandenPlas property and will require development of a road plan in the future.  Motion by DePas, second by Jacobs to approve the CSM with the stipulation concerning future road requirements on the map.  Vote: Aye-3, No-0.Abstain-1  Carried.

C.  St Killian Park Project.  DePas explained that Kyle Ferral was unavailable due to other commitments. The plans include a 14 by 21 foot roofed structure and a flagpole. Construction will take place on Labor Day weekend by the Boy Scouts. Location to be determined by Plan Commission. Repairs have been made to swingset area.  12 inches of bark are needed in the drop zone. Plastic beams will be provided by L. Vincent.  Final plans will be determined by July meeting.

D.  Ullmer Water Discharge Complaint.  Complaint by Albert Ullmer concerning discharge of water from Becker Property.  Planner and Engineer have reviewed the situation.  There is evidence of erosion or surface runoff. They indicate that private property runoff issues should be addressed between property owners.  Motion by M. Van Lanen, second by Jacobs to open meeting to public input. Vote: Aye-4, No-0.  Carried.  M. Van Lanen reported that he had visited the site and observed water being discharged to the west. Dave Cerny stated that the following options exist: 1) route water to ROW, 2) tie sump pump discharge into Ullmer tile line, this is not a Town issue. Bill Ullmer stated that it is logical to drain to ditch on road but ditch is filled in. Bill Roskams stated that the City does not allow water to drain to streets.  It is diredected to back yards. Mini storm sewers could be installed at owners expense.  .M. Van Lanen stated that the Town has no plans to take action in this matter.  Motion by Jacobs, second by M. Van Lanen to return to agenda.  Vote Aye-4, No-0.  Carried.

E.  Plan Commission Member Appointment.  Motion by M. Van Lanen second by Jacobs to re-appoint Dale Herold to a three year term on the Plan Commission expiring June 30, 2009. Vote: Aye-4, No-0.  Carried.

F.  Royal Scot Stormwater Management.  DePas provided an update of the history of drainage in the Royal Scot area. Most of storm water from the residential development drains into the ponds on the golf course.  Sediment has built up in the ponds reducing their capacity and allowing cattails to grow. The issue has been reviewed with DNR specialists. The need for permits to excavate the ponds must be determined.  The Town should share in the costs of the excavation. Engineering resources must be involved.. Tabled until July 2006 meeting.

G.  Daanen and Janssen Non-Metallic Mining Permit Modification.  Daanen and Janssen received a permit to expand the non-metallic mining operation with the condition that the vacant house be removed and the well filled and capped. Scott Janssen indicated that Daanen and Janssen would like to continue to use the well as a potable water supply..  Issue referred to legal counsel for determination as to procedures.

H.  Yard Waste Recycling Center Operation.  Capacity of the yard waste recycling center is limited due to a lack of good operating procedures. The temporary solution is to pile the materials.  Finnel Lawn Service has proposed a procedure whereby they would manage the site.  Motion by Jacobs, second by Harris to continue operating the site as is now being done. Discussion followed on the need for signs.  Vote: Aye-2, No-2.  Motion failed. Motion by M. Van Lanen to table the issue until a future town meeting can be held to resolve operating issues. Vote: Aye-4, No-0.  Carried.

I.  Operator’s Licenses.  Applications for Operator Licenses have been received from the following:

Thomas Nichols–Royal Scot

Chris Baenen–The Settlement

Carol Wojcik–The Settlement

Robbie Hayes–Royal Scot

Motion by Jacobs, second by M. Van Lanen to approve the applications and issue the licenses.  Vote: Aye-4, No-0.  Carried.

J.  Liquor License Approvals.  Applications have been received for renewal of liquor licenses from the following.  Notice of request for renewal was published. And no negative comments were received..

Class A Beer and Liquor            Craanen’s Grocery-3374 Bay Settlement Road

Bayland Shell-3987 Algoma Road

Class” B” Beer and Liquor  S & S Bar-Steve Erieau-4830 Nicolet Drive

Club Chalet Inc.-Sara Hafeman–4642 Nicolet Drive

Victoria’s of Green Bay-2610 Bay Settlement Road

Oak Ridge Bar and Grill–Stephanie Kassbaum

`                                                                                   The Settlement-Charles Bouche-3254 Bay Settlement Road

LTJ Limited-Royal Scot-Larry Rand-4831 Church Road

Swobey’s Pub Inc.-Steven Swoboda-2638 Bay Settlement

Motion by Jacobs, second by Harris to approve the applications and issue the licenses. Vote: Aye-4, No-0.  Carried.

K.  Parking Lot Sealing and Striping.  Motion by M. Van Lanen, second by Jacobs to award a contract for $1172 to Asphalt Specialists to seal and stripe the parking lot to conform to handicap parking requirements.  Vote: Aye-4, No-0.  Carried.

L.  Guard Posts at Wequiock Falls Park.  Brown County Park Commission has requested approval to install posts to prevent any vehicles from getting in a dangerous postion in the right of way on Bay Settlemnt Road adjacent to Wequiock Falls. The posts to be installed conform to the requirements of the Town of Scott Zoning Ordinance. No action taken.

M.  Appointment of Electrical Inspector.  Dan Hoffmann will retire as of June 30, 2006. Dale Fidler, the Building Insoector is also qualified as an Electrical Inspector and has applied for the position. Motion by M. Van Lanen, second by Harris to appoint Dale Fidler to the position of Electrical Inspector .  Vote: Aye-3, No-1.  Carried.

N.  Policy on Additional Garbage Containers. A request has been received for an addtional  garbage container for a residence. Waste Management will be contacted to determine if larger containers are available.  Town of Scott policy is one container oer residence.

O.  Resolution 2006-06-01 Vacating Portion of Wequiock Road ROW.

Robert Marchand has requested that a portion of public ROW that is no longer used be abandoned. Resolution 2006-06-01 was presented .  Date for a public hearing on the matter was set for August 8, 2006.  Motion to approve Resolution 2006-06-01 by M. Van Lanen, second by Depas. Vote: Aye-4, No-0. Carried.

6.  Reports from Town Board Members/Committees/Commissions

A.  Status of Bayshore Sanitary District Audits. Audits of Bayshore Sanitary District by Accounting Firm for 2004 and 2005 are not available.

B.  Bay Heights Drive Use of ROW.  The culvert and landscaping have been removed. The ditch has been graded and reseeded.  Repairs must be made to cul-de-sac due to erosion. A culvert is needed to provide agricultural access to the farm field. Repairs will be reviewed with Brown County.

            C.  Comprehensive Plan Status.  The Comprehensive Plan has been published and is available at a cost of $20.00.

D.  Water Rate Increase.  The Public Service Commission has approved the request to increase the rates for water used in the Water Utility District.  The change will be effective on July 1, 2006.  Customers will be informed of the change and the impact on their bill.

E.  Status of Connection to Green Bay Water.  Metering station is being constructed. Final operating contract is being developed with the City. 6-8 weeks for final connection.

F.  Bay Settlement Road Reconstruction.  Engineering plans are nearing completion and purchase of needed ROW is in process. Federal Grant will cover $1,100,000 of cost.  Town of Scott portion is $337,563.  Meeting will be scheduled with Victoria’s and Off The Hook to finalize plans.  Construction planned for summer of 2007.

G.  St. Killian Park Maintenance.  Finnel Lawn Service will cut the grass for $60.00 per occurrence.                 

H.  NOI Stormwater Permit.  The Notice of Intent to file a Stormwater Permit has been filed with the DNR.  A grant application has been submitted for a $20,000 grant to defray cost of the permit.

I.  Hickory Nut Road.  Attorney Duffy has filed a response to Judge Warpinski’s request for information concerning procedures for posting minutes of meetings..

J.  Road Side Grass Cutting.  Grass cutting will be done by Brown County in the next two weeks.

K.  Fuel Storage Tank.  Report has been received that there is a fuel storage tank located on the corner of Judy Lane and Bay Settlement Road.  R.E. Lee  will be contacted to investigate.

 

7.  Clerk/Treasurer Financial  Reports

    Treasurer reported $259,227.55 on hand. $.29 discrepancy in Petty Cash.  Clerk reported receipts of $11,225.00 and disbursements of $46,011.65.  Motion by Jacobs, second by DePas to approve financial reports.  Vote: Aye-5, No-0.  Carried.

 

8.  Adjournment

Next meeting will be July 11, 2006.  Motion to adjourn by M. Van Lanen, ssecond by Jacobs.  Vote: Aye-4, No-0.  Carried. Meeting adjourned at 9.49 P.M.

 

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Donald L. Gibson, Clerk