TOWN OF SCOTT, BROWN COUNTY, WISCONSIN
MINUTES OF MONTHLY TOWN BOARD MEETING (0403)
MAY 3, 2004
1. Call To Order
The May 2004 Monthly Town Board Meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. on Monday May 3, 2004 in the Town Hall by Chairman William Ullmer. Present were Chairman Ullmer, Supervisors Cyril Van Laanen, Kenneth Jacobs, , Mike Van Lanen, Clerk Don Gibson, Treasurer Richard DeBauche and Constable Lee Baenen. Excused: Sup Jason Horkman.2. Take Action on Affidavit of Posting
Clerk Gibson presented an affidavit stating that notices of the meeting had been properly posted and copies sent to media as requested. Motion by Jacobs, second by C. Van Laanen to approve the affidavit of posting.
Vote: Aye, 4, No-0 Carried.
3. Review/Take Action on Minutes of Preceding Meetings
A. Minutes of April 2004 meeting were read by the Clerk. Motion by C Van Laanen, Second by Ullmer to approve the minutes as read. Motion was carried.
B. Minutes of Zoning Board of Appeals minutes were distributed. Motion by Ullmer, second by M Van Lanen to accept and file minutes as presented. Motion was carried.
C. Minutes of Plan Commission were reviewed. Harvey Haugen request for rezoning has been withdrawn and representatives of Unity Hospice had appeared to present information. Motion by Ullmer, second by Jacobs
to accept the Plan Commission Minutes as presented. Carried.
4. Public Input
Motion by Ullmer, second by M. Van Lanen to suspend the rules and allow for public input. Carried.
A. John Lippert--Interested in extending public water supply to Bayshore Sanitary District. Attended meeting of Bayshore Sanitary District Commission who expressed no interest and referred him back to the Town Board. A yes or no decision needs to be made so that needed improvements to the road and water supply can be made. Ullmer stated that Legal Counsel said that the Sanitary District can manage the water supply either alone or with Scott Sanitary District #1. Discussion followed on who should survey the district and could there be a referendum vote.
B. Anita Zipperer--requested reasonable data on costs of water so that decisions can be made.
C. Steve Wirtz--expressed concerns about deferred assessments for Bayshore Sanitary District that were canceled by former Commissioners of Bayshore Sanitary District.
D. Gary Schuette--Met with Bill Nabek of the Green Bay Water Authority and reviewed details of water supply as detailed in the boundary agreement. Will people with new wells be required to hook on? Water quality from existing wells and growth needs to be assessed. Are grants available.
E. Joan Schuette--In favor of a survey and not a referendum because of the large number of property owners who are not residents.
F. Anita Zipperer--need clarity on assessment process.
G. Steve Maes--Concerned about equality of costs assessed to developers.
H. Tom Depas--Is the Town Board going to do a survey? People need to pressure Commissioners for action. Bayshore should pay costs of surveys and plans.
I. Steve Maes--Surveys are not reliable.
J. Dale Herold--Town is focusing on becoming a village. The 4 districts would have water from one source. Should move toward a Utility District. The Town Board needs a direction so that roads can be repaired.
K. Danford Anderson--Oak Ridge had a loud outdoor band two weeks ago. It could be heard indoors with widows closed. Ok for a couple of times per year.
L. Steve Wirtz--Purchased a house on Nicolet Drive. It is over valued by $100,000. Assessor didn't want to make changes at open book session. He will circulate a petition for revaluation of the Town. There was no vote at the Annual Meeting that the Constable must have training to exercise police powers. Should Zoning Administrator be selling real estate.
M. Tom Depas--Town Board had 37 meetings last year. They should consider scheduling a second meeting each month to save money and administrative time.
N. Tony Arendt--What can be done to finish the cul-de-sac on the end of Rose Garden Way?
O. Joan Schuette--What is status of road repairs for Edgewater Beach Road.
P. Steve Maes--In reference to Robert Fuhr property. Does he have an occupancy permit? why is he not assessed at full value. Why is the building inspector not doing his job?
Q. Anita Zipperer--Why does the JLS property have only a $40 tax bill?
Motion by Ullmer, second by C. Van Laanen to close the public input. Vote: Aye-4, No-0. Carried.
6. Specific Matters for Discussion and Action
A. Repairs to old Town Hall at 3319 Bay Settlement Road. Sup Horkman who volunteered to coordinate the repairs is excused from the meeting. Motion by C Van Laanen, second by M. Van Lanen to table this issue until the June 2004 meeting. Vote: Aye-4, No-0. Carried.
B. Plumbing Inspector to replace Tim Ducat. Rick Prevost of Inverness Lane is a licensed plumber who is interested. He will pursue obtaining Uniform Dwelling Code qualifications. No action taken. Discussion followed on qualifications of a UDC inspector.
C. Street Name for west 1/2 of Bowers Road. Motion by Jacobs, second by Ullmer to revise Resolution 04-04-01 to change the name of the west 1/2 of Bowers Road to Dale Court contingent on approval of Brown County Plan Commission. Vote: Aye-4, No-0. Carried.
D. Dog Ordinance Changes- No change proposed. Motion by Ullmer, second by C. Van Laanen to table until the June 2004 Meeting. Vote: Aye-4, No-0. Carried.
E. Liquor License Applications. Applications for liquor licenses have been received from the following
1. Class Class A Beer and Liquor--Craanen's Grocery
2. Class A Beer and Liquor--Bayland Shell
3. Class B. Beer and Liquor--Club Chalet
4. Class B Beer and Liquor--Victoria's of Green Bay
5. Class B Beer and Liquor--The Settlement
6. Class B Beer and Liquor--LTJ Limited-Royal Scot
S&S Bar, Oak Ridge Bar and Off the Hook have not applied.
F. Specifications for proposals for 2004 road repairs. Reviewed prior requests for proposals and discussed options to define bids. Bids will be on a Town wide basis. $ per mile for chip sealing and $ per square yard for asphalt. A separate specification will be requested for a 2" overly on Edgewater Beach Road. Proposals will be reviewed at 6:45 P.M. on June 7, 2004.
G. Zoning Board of Appeals Steve Deprey term. No action taken. Deferred to June Meeting
H. Zoning Board of Appeals-Mike Van Lanen term-No action taken. Deferred to June Meeting
I. Speed Limits in Bay Heights Subdivision. There are no speed limits posted. This is a dense residential area. Motion by Jacobs, second by C. Van Laanen to approve a 25 mph speed limit and to install stop signs at all intersections. Vote: Aye-4, No-0. Carried.
J. Appointments to Fire Protection Committee- Motion by Jacobs, second by M. Van Lanen to appoint Mark Schauer and Bill Ullmer to the New Franken Fire Department Planning Committee for the duration of the study. Vote: Aye-4, No-0. Carried.
7. Reports from Town Board Members
A. Water is standing in ditches on SH57. DOT has been contacted.
B. One animal delivered to Humane Society--No charge
C. Hazard Elimination Safety Program provides 90% funding for road safety projects.
D. $50,000 proceeds from loan have been received for purchase of fire truck.
8. Treasurer's Report/Approvals
Treasurer reported Balance on Hand of $234,267.34. This matched the Balance on Hand as reported by the Clerk. Receipts of $22,590.48 and disbursements of $44,720.02 were presented. Motion by Ullmer, second by Jacobs to accept the treasurer's report and approve the receipts and disbursements. Carried.
9. Adjournment
Motion to adjourn by Jacobs, second by Ullmer. Carried Meeting adjourned at 9:25 P.M.
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Donald L. Gibson, Clerk