The October 2004 Town Board Meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. on Wednesday October 6, 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 was Supervisor Jason Horkman.

The Clerk Presented the Affidavit of Posting and the verification that all public postings had been complied with. Motion by Jacobs, second by Van Laanen to accept the verification of posting. Vote: Aye-4, No-0. Carried.

September Town Board Meeting. The minutes of the September 2004 Monthly Town Board meeting were read by the Clerk. Motion by Van Laanen, second by Jacobs to approve the minutes as read.

September Plan Commission Meeting. Minutes of the September Plan Commission meeting had been distributed to all Town Board Members. Motion by Ullmer, second by Cy Van Laanen to approve the minutes as distributed. Vote Aye-4, No-0. Carried.

Motion by Ullmer, second by Jacobs to suspend the rules and allow for public input. Vote: Aye-4, No-0. Carried.

--Randy Oettinger Surveyor for David Mau & Associates presented information concerning the Sendra CSM. This will be handled in a future agenda item.

--Lee Baenen shared a ballot that he had found for a town election in the early 1900's.

Motion by Ullmer, second by Mike Van Lanen to return to the agenda.

A. Robert and Kathy Nooyen CSM. The Certified Survey Map adds property to lots 5 and 6 of the St. Killian Estates Subdivision. Motion by Jacobs, second by Van Cy Van Laanen to approve the Certified Survey Map. Vote: Aye-4, No-0. Carried.

B. Sendra CSM. The CSM is to create a separate parcel to allow for remodeling of the barn into a residence. Plan Commission did not approve of the CSM. Motion by Ullmer, second by M. Van Lanen to refer the proposed CSM to the Joint Plan Commission for further review. Vote: Aye-4, No-0. Carried

C. Mike Basten CSM's. Concerns were expressed about the fact that the commitment to pave Debra Ann Drive was not completed and the number of lots requested appear to be avoiding the requirements of the Subdivision Ordinance of Town and County. This area is in the Joint Plan Commission Area. The Plan Commissiosn did not approve of the CSM's. No land divisions will be approved until the previous paving requirements are complied with. Motion by Jacobs, second by Cy Van Laanen to table the request for approval of the CSM's until further recommendations by the Joint Plan Commission and the Town Plan Commission.

D. Subdivision Ordinance. Dave Cerny presented an update of the Subdivision Ordinance with changes as recommended by the Town Attorney and Brown County Plan Commission.

--Comments should be added to require developers to pay for any damages incurred to Town of Scott roads during the construction phase of the development.

--Add to item 14 that drainage and erosion control must be maintained by the developer during the construction of the subdivision.

Motion by Ullmer, second by Mike Van Lanen to approve Chapter 16 Town of Scott Subdivision Ordinance of the Town of Scott Code of Ordinances. with the addition of Item 16 to require developer to pay for all damages to existing Town Roads incurred during construction of the Subdivision. Vote: Aye-4, No-0. Carried.

E. Population Estimate. The Department of Administration has accepted information that revises the Town of Scott population upward to 3519 with an estimate of 2709 voters.

F. Approval of Resolution to Accept Public Roads-St Killian Estates Subdivision Ullmer presented Resolution 2004-10-01 accepting four streets for a total length of .45 miles in St. Killian Estates Subdivision. Motion by Jacobs, second by Cy Van Laanen to approve Resolution 2004-10-01. Vote: Aye-4, No-0. Carried.

G. Approval of Resolution to Accept Public Roads-Wequiock Creek Estates.

Ullmer presented Resolution 2004-10-02 accepting three streets for a total of .42 miles in Wequiock Creek Estates. Motion by Jacobs, second by Cy Van Laanen to approve Resolution 2004-10-02. Vote: Aye-4, No-0. Carried

H. Cost of Manhole Adjustments on Edgewater Beach Road. Ullmer reported that he had authorized Northeast Asphalt to adjust the manholes during the reconstruction of Edgewater Beach Road and charge the costs to Bayshore Sanitary District. Bayshore Sanitary District refuses to pay the costs. Prior reconstruction costs were shared with the Sanitary District or included in the bids. Future manhole adjustment costs will be included in the bids.

I. Compensation for Expenses of Town Officials. Compensation of $5.00 for delivering garbage and recycling bins and pay for attendance at approved training sessions was requested. Motion by Ullmer, second by Jacobs to approve per diem reimbursement for Town officials who are approved by the Town Board to attend training sessions or convention. Vote: Aye-4, No-0 Carried. Discussion followed on procedures to provide garbage and recycling bins. No Action.

J. Request to Vacate Hickory Nut Road. A request to vacate Hickory Nut Road has been received from Wayne Boucher. Motion by M. Van Lanen, Second by Ullmer to suspend rules and allow public participation. Vote: Aye-4, No-0. Carried. Public input as follows:

Mrs. Don Collier--Has paid taxes for years and has no good road.

Don Collier--His property has sewer line which he requested.

Sandy Boucher--presented information on the Plat since 1951.

Ambrose Van Laanen--Why should Hickory Nut Road be closed.

Harriet Van Laanen--Concerned that Wery Road is a private unimproved road.

Cy Van Laanen--If Hickory Nut Road is vacated the entire right-of-way should be vacated.

Motion by Ullmer, second by Cy Van Laanen to return too agenda. Vote: Aye-4, No-0. Carried.

Motion by Ullmer, second by C. Van Laanen to refer this issue of Wayne Boucher to vacate Hickory Nut Road to Town Attorney. Vote: Aye-4, No-0. Carried.

Motion by C. Van Laanen, second by Ullmer to table for further research. Vote: Aye-4, No-0. Carried.

L. Adoption of Public Participation as Part of Comprehensive Plan Update. Dave Cerny provided a review of the plans for public participation in the Comprehensive Plan Update. Motion by Ullmer, second by M. Van Lanen to adopt the plan for public participation as part of the Comprehensive. Plan Update. Vote: Aye-4, No-0. Carried.

A. Convention Update: Information presented on the status of mega farms, voting concerns for the Presidential election, Fire Department funding and changes in the laws concerning Zoning Board of Appeals proceedings.

B. Road Maintenance. Edgewater Beach Road and roads in Bay Heights Subdivision are shouldered.

C. Offer of Property: Offer to sell Romuald property to the Town of Scott has been received. Referred to Annual Budget Meeting.

D. Hunting on Edgewater Beach Road Area. There are no areas open for hunting without owners permission. Contact DNR or Sheriff if trespassers are observed. It is illegal to discharge a firearm within 300 feet of a dwelling.

E. Coastal Management Grant Program. Matching funds are available for Coastal Management projects. No time to combine with Comprehensive Plan grants. It is possible to do a storm water study for about $30,000.

F. Budget Planning Work Session Budget planning work session is scheduled for 6:00 P.M. on Monday October 25, 2004.

G. Complaint About Visibility at Corner of Bay Settlement and Van Lanen Road.

Complaints have been received about impairment of vision on the corner of Van Lanen and Bay Settlement Road. Property owners will be contacted to rectify the problem.

H. Concerns About the Number of Cars on Bienzen Property . This issue will be referred to Legal Counsel for follow-up.

Treasurer reported $155,109.16 on hand. This matches Clerk's report. Clerk reported receipts of $3,147.79 and disbursements of $34,642.60. Motion by Jacobs, second by C. Van Laanen to approve Clerk and Treasurer reports. Vote: Aye-4, No-0.

Motion to adjourn by Jacobs, Second by Van Laanen. Carried. Adjourned at 9:15. P.M.

Next meeting is Nov. 1, 2004 at 7:00 P.M.

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Donald L. Gibson,

Clerk, Town of Scott