The November 2004 Monthly Town Board Meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. on Monday, November 1, 2004 in the Town Hall by Chairman William Ullmer.

Present were Chairman Ullmer, Supervisors Cyril Van Laanen, Kenneth Jacobs, Jason Horkman, Mike Van Lanen, Clerk Don Gibson and Treasurer Richard DeBauche. Constable Lee Baenen arrived at 7:30 P.M.

.The Clerk reported that notices of the meeting had been sent to all agencies that requested them and were posted at three locations in the Town. Motion by Jacobs, second by Ullmer to accept the Clerk's Affidavit of Posting. Vote: Aye-5, No-0. Carried.

A. Minutes of the October 2004 Town Board Meeting were read by the Clerk. M. Van Lanen stated that a correction to the minutes was needed; the Town Board's referral regarding the Sendra CSM was to the Plan Commission and not the Joint Plan Commission. Motion by Jacobs, second by M. Van Laanen to approve the minutes as as amended. Motion Carried.

B. Minutes of Plan Commission October 2004 Meeting were not available.

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

Steve Wirtz stated that he felt that a sign for the Town Hall was a waste of money.

Tom Depas: Questioned whether the conditional use permit being requested for the pond

was going to be private or public. Chairman Ullmer stated that it was private.

Arnold Dart: Questioned why when no trucks were allowed on Church Road there were

still trucks present and he wondered what could be done about it.

Motion to return to agenda by C. Van Laanen, seconded by J. Horkman. vote: Aye-5, No-0. Motion Carried.

6. Items for Discussion and Possible Action.

A. Take action on CSM's:

Update was given by Plan Commission Chairman Bill Roskom regarding the Plan Commission's discussion and action. The Plan Commission recommended approval contingent on the barn/accessory building being converted to a habitable, primary structure within 2 years. Dave Mau, Surveyor presented the proposed CSM and explained the CSM and its intent of making the westerly 30 feet of the existing barn into a guest house, and due to the Town's ordinance it was required that the second residence by split off into its own parcel. The remodeled portion would have a Church Road Address.

Motion by Ullmer, second by M. Van Lanen to approve the Certified Survey Map with the condition that all remodeling is to be done in 2 years.

Mike Basten, Debra Anne Drive

Discussion regarding the proposed CSM. At the October 2004 meeting the Plan Commission recommended that the proposed CSM be reviewed by the Joint Plan Commission. The Joint Plan Commission has since recommended denial. The Plan Commission has not yet taken action based on the Joint Plan Commission's recommendation. Motioned by Chairman Ullmer, seconded by K. Jacobs to table this issue and refer the CSM's back to the Plan Commission. Vote: Aye-5, No-0. Motion Carried.

B. Request to Construct Pond - Limoni, Bay Settlement Court.

D. Cerny explained the proposed pond, the discussion at the Plan commission meeting and that the Plan Commission recommended approval. Discussion followed regarding responsibility and enforcement if the pond was constructed. D. Gibson stated that the conditional use application requires a Class II notice, resulting in a 20 day advance posting notice. Chairman Ullmer announced November 23, 2004 to be the date of the public hearing.

C. Yard Maintenance/Snow Removal Contract.

D. Gibson reviewed proposals that the Town had received. Discussion pursued regarding the amount of work required and the current job being done. Motion by C. Van Laanen, seconded by J. Horkman to award the contract for snow removal and lawn care to Finnel Landscape. for $1650.00 per year. Motion carried.

D. Update on Request to Vacate hickory Nut Road.

Town Board is still awaiting legal review/title work on status of road. Motion to table by K. Jacobs, second by C. Van Laanen. Motion carried.

D. Gibson updated the Town Board regarding proposals that had been received by the Town regarding construction of a Town Hall location sign. D. Gibson recommended that this venture be conducted in cooperation with Scott Sanitary District #1 since the logical location of the sing would be on the corner of Jody Drive & Algoma Road. Proposals for review will be distributed to all Town Board Members with the next agenda. Motion by Ullmer, second by Horkman to table consideration of a new sign until the December meeting. Vote: Aye-5, No-0.

A request has been received from Century Tel requesting permission to install Cable TV lines within the Right-of-Way in Wequiock Creek Estates.. Motion by K. Jacobs, second by B. Ullmer to approve. Vote: Aye-5, No-0. Motion carried.

G. Repairs to Pinnacle Court.

Repairs to the road way on Pinnacle Court are being completed by Northeast Asphalt.

A summary of the deficits in fund balances was presented by the Clerk. Ullmer read proposed Resolution 2004-11-01. Motion by B. Ullmer, Second by C. Van Laanen to approve Resolution 2004-11-01 approving fund transfers. Vote: Aye-5, No-0. Motion carried.

I. Nominees Involved in Historic Provisions.

B. Ullmer read letter from Historic Preservation Committee asking for names of people involved in historic preservation. B. Ullmer recommends: Mark Leistickow for efforts of documenting historic structure and importance of Bay Settlement Road; and Marion Sickle for her donation regarding the historic marker at Red Banks. D. Gibson recommended Jeff Farley.

A. Blasting--Blasting has been occurring with new home construction and sewer extension. No violations noted. Discussion ensued. B. Ullmer recommends updating the blasting ordinance to require permits for blasting for basements and laterals for homes.

M. Van Lanen stated that the property owners agreed to remove trees.

C. Outdoor Storage of Cars.

Pat Bienzen, property owner is in process of removing cars.

Treasurer reported a balance on hand of $123,614.35. This matches Clerk' report. Clerk reported receipts of $23,120.09 and disbursements of $89,782.39. Motion by Horkmand, second by Jacobs to approve the Treasurer and Clerk reports.

The next meeting will be December 6, 2004. Motion to adjourn by C. Van Laanen, second by Horkman. Carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:15 P.M.

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Donald L. Gibson

Clerk, Town of Scot