TOWN OF SCOTT, BROWN COUNTY, WISCONSIN

MINUTES OF MONTHLY TOWN BOARD MEETING

JUNE 14, 2005 7:00 P.M.

 

1. Call To Order.

The June 2005 Monthly Town Board Meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. on Tuesday, June 14, 2005 in the Town Hall by Chairman Mike Van Lanen. Present were Chairman Mike Van Lanen, Supervisors Cyril Van Laanen, Kenneth Jacobs, Jason Horkman, Colleen Harris, Clerk Don Gibson, Treasurer Richard DeBauche and Constable Gerald Charlier.

2. Affidavit of Posting.

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

3. Approval of Minutes of Prior Meetings.

A. May Town Board. Minutes were read by the Clerk. Motion by C. Van Laanen to

approve the minutes as read. Second by M. Van Lanen. Vote: Aye-5, No-0. Carried.

B. May Plan Commission. Minutes read by Plan Commission Representative Bill

Roskams. Motion by Jacobs, second by C. Van Laanen to accept and file minutes as

read.

C. Zoning Board of Appeal Minutes. A summary of minutes was presented. Appeal of

William Rondeau on Nicolet Drive was denied.

4. Public Input.

Motion by C. Van Laanen, second by Horkman to allow public input. Motion Carried.

A. Brian Bartels--Juza Custom Homes. Explained the plans for a 18.4 acre development east of Bay Settlement Road. Options for sewer service from Church Road or Bay Settlement Road. Water supply from Bay Settlement Road. 30 lots with street plans that conform to Area Development Plans. Mustang Way extended to the east on either the north side or south side of the cemetery. Proposed grading plan to address drainage near Church Road and Holy Cross School. Crossing a wetland with a cul-de-sac is still an issue.

B. Ted LaVaque--Questions concerning the Constables authority and powers and training required to exercise those powers. Issue deferred to July monthly meeting.

C. Jeff Tilkens, 3919 Lloyd Street-- Asked for clarification of Town of Scott policies on drainage in Town right of ways. Drainage problems exist because of trees in the ditch obstructing water flows. He also questioned how repairs are made to the road after lateral construction.

Motion by Jacobs, second by C. Van Laanen to return to agenda. Carried.

 

5. Matters for Discussion and Action by the Town Board.

A. Award of 2005 Road Construction Contracts. Two bids have been received. $130,000 budget of which $40,000 is for engineering of Bay Settlement Road. Balance of $90,000 for construction. Motion by Jacobs, second by C. Van Laanen to award the contract for cold mix wedging and chip sealing to Scott Construction. The amount of work will be limited to the available budget money. Vote: Aye-5, No-0. Carried. Motion by Horkman, second by Harris to award the contract for crumbling and hot mix asphalt paving to Northeast Asphalt for the Edgewater Beach Road project. Vote: Aye-5, No-0. Carried.

B. St Killian Estates Certified Survey Map. This CSM is to increase depths of three lots on Verone Court in St. Killian Estates. Frontage of lots is the same. This was approved by the Plan Commission. Motion by Jacobs, second by Horkman to approve the CSM. Vote: Aye-5, No-0. Carried.

C. Safford Certified Survey Map. The CSM is to create two lots in front of property on Bay Settlement Road. The existing home is A-1 Agriculture. A request has been made to change zoning to R-1 Residential. Proposed lots meet zoning ordinance criteria. Restrictive covenants to prohibit blasting and the need for drainage easements was discussed. Rezoning hearing is scheduled for July 5, 2005. Motion by Horkman, second by C. Van Laanen to table the CSM'S until rezoning decision is complete.

D. Liquor License Applications.

Legal notices had been published in the Press Gazette. No communications have been received objecting to any of the following applications:

Class "A" Beer and Liquor:

Craanen's Grocery, 3374 Bay Settlement Road

Bayland Shell, 3987 Algoma Road

Class " B" Beer and Liquor:

S and S Ridgeview Bar-Steve Erieau, 4830 Nicolet Drive

Club Chalet Inc., 4642 Nicolet Drive

Victoria's of Green Bay, 2610 Bay Settlement Road

Oak Ridge Bar and Grill, 4901 Sunset Bluff Drive

The Settlement, 3254 Bay Settlement Road

Royal Scot Golf Course and Supper Club, 4831 Church Road

Off the Hook, 2638 Bay Settlement Road.

Motion by Jacobs, second by Horkman to approve the applications and issue the Class "A" and Class "B" Licenses as requested. Vote: Aye-5, No-0. Carried.

E. AT&T Wireless Personal Property Tax. AT&T Wireless erroneously submitted a summary of Personal Property to the Town of Scott instead of the State of Wisconsin. Taxes were assessed in 2004 and are now determined to be uncollectable. The amount of the tax is $1,643.10. Motion by C. Van Laanen, second by M. Van Lanen to authorize the Clerk and Treasurer to claim refunds. Vote: Aye-5, No-0. Carried

F. Holy Cross Church One Day Beer and Wine Picnic License.

Application has been received for a one day license to serve beer and wine at the annual Holy Cross Church Picnic to be held on June 26, 2005. Motion by C. Van Laanen, second by Horkman to approve the application and issue the license requested. Vote: Aye-5, No-0. Carried.

G. PASER Road Ratings.

Supervisor Harris reported that the PASER Road Ratings are due by December 15, 2005.. A survey of the roads should be done after construction is completed in September and the data summarized at that time.

H. Appointment of Commissioner to Scott Sanitary District #1.

M. Van Lanen presented the resume of Scott May and recommended him to fill the position of Commissioner for Scott Sanitary District #1 replacing Gus Swoboda. Motion by Horkman, second by Jacobs to appoint Scott May as Commissioner for Scott Sanitary District #1 to complete the term of Gus Swoboda expiring December 31, 2008. Vote: Aye-5, No-0. Carried.

I. Appointment to Zoning Board of Appeals.

M. Van Lanen recommended Tom Depas to fill a 3 year term on the Zoning Board of Appeals. Motion by Harris, second by Jacobs to appoint Tom Depas to a three year term on the Zoning Board of Appeals to expire May 31, 2008. Vote Aye-5, No-0. Carried.

J. Status of Hickory Nut Road.

A Plat of Survey of Hickory Nut Road has been completed and a legal description is available. The centerline and the edges of the roadway have been marked. The paperwork to complete the "layout" process can now be finalized.. Motion by M. Van Lanen, second by Jacobs to open the meeting to public comment. Vote: Aye-5, No-0. Carried. Jamie Swienton asked if there has been any discussion as to who pays for the construction costs of the road. She does not live on Hickory Nut and has no interest or sees no value of Hickory Nut to her property. M. Van Lanen stated that the Town of Scott policy is to accept only completed roads. Dave Cerny stated that the Town of Scott needs to make a determination as to how the road will be financed. Sandy Boucher stated that the entrance from the Chalet onto Nicolet Drive is much more dangerous than the entrance of Werry Road onto Nicolet Drive. Motion by C. Van Laanen to return to agenda. Second by M. Van Lanen. Carried.

K. Dave Mueller Damage Claim.

Dave Mueller has requested a review of the ditch in front of his property on the south side of the driveway. The ditch is too steep and the water does not drain properly. The ditches are a safety hazard. Motion by Jacobs, second by C. Van Laanen to allow public input. Vote: Aye-5, No-0. Carried. Jack Skaletski indicated that some water backs up on his property. He would like to be contacted when the issue will be reviewed. Motion by M. Van Lanen, second by Horkman to return to the agenda. Vote: Aye-5, No-0. Carried. Town Board members will review the situation.

 

L. Plan Commission Increase From 5 to 7 Members.

Smart Growth Legislation provides for towns of more than 2500 population to increase the size of the Plan Commission from 5 members to 7 members. A draft ordinance was presented to the Town Board increasing the Plan Commission to 7 members. Motion by M. Van Lanen, second by Horkman to accept the draft ordinance and prepare it for final adoption at the July meeting. Vote: Aye-5, No-0. Carried.

M. Speed Limits.

Motion by C. Van Laanen, second by Horkman to table the issue until the July meeting. Vote: Aye-5, No-0. Carried.

N. Assessor Contract.

The Assessor's contract expires on June 30, 2005. Assessor Taicher is preparing a proposal for the July 5, 2005 meeting. Motion by C. Van Laanen, second by Jacobs to table the issue until July 2005 Meeting. Vote: Aye-5, No-0. Carried.

O. Sewer Service Area Amendment.

Applications for extension of Sewer Service Area have been received from Louis. DeGroot, Wequiock Creek Estates, PHP Developers and land transferred from the City of Green Bay. One application is to be submitted to the Brown County Plan Commission. M. Van Lanen is to meet with Mayor James Schmitt to review details of the mechanics of the Boundary Agreement in June. The Application will then be submitted to Brown County which has 45 days to act. Final review must be obtained from the DNR. Completion is expected by December 2005.

P. Town Hall Annex(Romuald property).

Three alternatives have been reviewed by the Plan Commission for future use of the property. There are no recommendations to dispose of the property. Motion by Jacobs, second by Horkman to have the property surveyed to define the property lines. Vote: Ave-5, No-0. Carried.

Q. Fire Department Comprehensive Plan Recommendation.

Approval of the Comprehensive Plan has bee requested of each town by the New Franken Fire Department Commissioners to include construction of another fire station in three years. Motion by Jacobs, second by Horkman to accept the Fire Department Comprehensive Plan as amended. Vote: Aye-5, No-0. Carried.

R. Operation of Yard Waste Disposal Site.

Burning of any yard waste at the Yard Waste Disposal Site is prohibited. Contractors will be contacted for proposals on operation of the site. Signs for the site will be completed by June 21, 2005.

6. Reports/Communications From Town Board Members and Committees.

A. A complaint has been received about construction activities starting before 7:00 A.M.

The Town of Scott has no policy on start times other than for nonmetallic mining.

B. Transportation Improvement Program Grant request has been submitted for Bay

Settlement Road from Church Road to Van Lanen Road for 2012.

C. Six blasts in nonmetallic mining sites in May. All in compliance with ordinance.

D. A hearing before a State Senate Subcommittee will be held on June 21, 2005 in

Madison concerning the Charter Township Bill. Attendance is requested.

E. Ho Chunk Nation has requested contact from Town Board concerning heritage sites.

F. Complaints about barking dogs in the Point Lane area have been received. Schedule

for the July 5, 2005 meeting.

G. Brown County Drainage Board #4 met on June 13, 2005. They will annex 219 properties with an assessment of $20 per property.

7. Treasurer/Clerk Report.

Treasurer reported a balance on hand of $257,430.81. This agreed with the Clerk's reported balance. Motion by Horkman, second by M. Van Lanen to approve the Treasurer report. Vote: Aye-5, No-0. Carried. The Clerk reported receipts of $10,703.16 and disbursements of $37,331.81. Motion by Horkman, second by Jacobs to approve Clerk's report. Vote: Aye-5, No-0. Carried.

8. Next Meeting/Adjournment.

Road Maintenance Planning-June 23, 2005. Rezoning Hearings-July 5, 2005. July Monthly Meeting July 12, 2005. Motion to adjourn by Jacobs, second by M. Van Lanen. Carried.

 

 

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Donald L. Gibson

Clerk, Town of Scott