The September 2006 Monthly Town Board Meeting was called to order at 7:02 P.M. on Monday, September 11, 2006 in the Town Hall by Chairman Mike VanLanen. Present were Chairman VanLanen, Supervisors Cyril Van Laanen, Kenneth Jacobs, Tom DePas, Colleen Harris, Clerk Don Gibson, Treasurer Richard DeBauche, Town Planner Dave Cerny and Constable Leland Beanen.

The Affidavit of Posting and verification of public posting was reviewed by the Clerk. Motion by: Jacobs

Second by: C. Van Laanen to accept the Clerk's Affidavit of Posting. Vote: Aye- 5, No- 0. Carried.

Minutes of the August 2006 Town Board Meeting were read by the Clerk. Motion by. Jacobs second by C. Van Laanen to approve the minutes as read. Vote: Aye-5 No-0 Motion Carried.

Minutes of the August Plan Commission Meeting were read by Plan Commission Chairman Bill Roskams.

Motion by:. Jacobs, Second by Harris to receive and file the minutes as read . Vote: Aye-5, No-0. Motion Carried.

The Plan Commission recommended that the Nonmetallic Mining Ordinance be amended in order to allow zero setbacks where common property lines between quarries exist. Clerk will review procedures with legal council to determine procedures to make amendments to the ordinance.

Minutes of the August Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting were read by the Clerk. Motion by M. Van Lanen, second by DePas to receive and file the minutes as read. Vote: Aye -5, No- 0. Motion Carried.

A. Clerk. Daanen and Janssen will be blasting in the Van Egeren quarry from September 14 to September 26, Emergency Government Managment has asked that the Town Hall be available as a marshalling area in event of a disaster. The Town Clerk will be the contact to insure that the facility is available when required.

B. Engineer. No comments.

C. Zoning Administrator Cerny suggested that the Water Utility District should conduct a potable water study for the Town, specifically as it relates to the areas east of Hwy 57. This study should be done cooperatively with the City of Green Bay. Motion by M. Van Lanen, second by C. Van Laanen to request that the Scott Water Utility District initiate a study to determine potable water needs on the east side of SH57. Vote Aye-5, No-0. A report on stormwater management relating to Royal Scot Golf Course is being finalized. An outline of the proposed Transportation Facilities Report to define longterm transportation needs is being completed.

Motion by M. Van Lanen, second by Jacobs to suspend the rules of order and open the meeting for public comment. Vot:e: Aye-5, No-0. Carried.

Ken Hendrickson - Kiltie Court. Recommended that we talk to Hobart to see how they are handling the loss of tax base because of reservation status changes. Discussion should take place with the HoChunk Nation to determine their long range plans in the Town of Scott.

Chris Hanns 3770 Sandpiper Way - Asked what is going to be done to repair the damage to the vegetation in the stormwater retention pond in the vicinity of Sandpiper Way?

Ron Dauplaise - Edgewater Beach Road - asked what is the status of his request made at the annual meeting to study the impacts of consolidating the four sanitary districts into one. Study is nearing completion. Meeting will be held in near future.

Ellen Dauplaise - Edgewater Beach Road - would like to have a facility to provide for posting of notices at Volk's Landing restored.

Allen Bedell - Point Comfort Lane. - Questioned the petition to appoint commissioners instead of elected commissioners. What is wrong with elected positions?

Motion by: DePas, Second by: C. Van Laanen to return to regular session. Vote: Aye-5, No-0

Motion: Carried

M. VanLanen stated that he is recommending that Bill Roskams be reappointed to a three year term on the Plan Commission to expire August 31, 2009. Motion by M. Van Lanen, second by Jacobs to appoint Bill Roskams to the Plan Commission for a three year term to expire August 31, 2009. Vote: Aye-5, No-0. Carried.

Motion by C. Van Laanen to table this issue until the September Meeting. Vote: Aye-5, No-0. Carried.

Public hearing was held. No adverse comment. Motion by C. Van Laanen, second by Jacobs to table this issue until the application is filed and fees are paid. Vote: Aye-5, No-0. Carried.

Cerny provided an update on the proposed area development plan. It includes a continuation of Scotchman Drive across Fischer Road becoming Scotchman Circle proceeding to the north then circling easterly and southerly to connect to Fischer Road in the area of the current Pennings residence. Mark Pennings raised a concern that the entrance onto Fischer Road across from his residence woul be undesireable. Motion by C. Van Laanen, second by Jacobs to adopt the Area Development Plan for the L. DeGroot property with a correction so that Scotchman Circle would connect to Fischer Road in a location other than across from the M. Pennings residence. Vote: Aye-5, No-0. Carried.

Cerny distributed previous Plan Commission minutes relating to this plat and provided a summary of the Conservation design requirements for this subdivision. Motion by Jacobs, second by C. Van Laanen to approve the Preliminary Plat of Scottland Meadows. Discussion followed on the width of the trail, grassy area and how they are to be maintained, number of trees, landscape plan, public access to the trails and easements for trails. Vote: Aye-2, No-3. Motion failed.

Dave Crouser stated that the pedestrian use will be recorded by easements on the final plat. Discussion followed on landscaping in the north end of the plat specifying landscaping vs natural growth,and the use of the trail as a regional trail in the future.

Motion by M. Van Lanen, second by DePas to accept the Preliminary Plat of Scottland Meadows as a Conservation Subdivision with the following conditions:

1) Trails will have 6" base over fabric with 8 foot width with 2 foot mowable sides.

2) The density would be as presented in the preliminary plat

3) Landscape plan is to be presented with the final plat

4) Trail easements are permanent easments thru the condo area.

5) Utility easement for sewer and water to be provided in vicinity of the condo road.

Vote: Aye-4, No-1. Carried.

Clerk reported that this is a request of Mark Carlson to transfer the license currently held by the Oakridge Bar. C. Van Laanen stated that he had information that the holder of the license does not want to transfer it. Motion by C. Van Laanen, second by DePas to table the issue until the current owner provides a written realease. Vote: Aye-5, No-0. Carried.

Chairman summarized the contract proposal from Onyx. The contract as proposed by Onyx was $43,000 less than Waste Management. Onyx has reduced their fuel surcharge and will provide a 95 gallon rubbish container to each household and will pickup garbage, paper and mixed recyclables at the same time.. Onyx has changed its name to VEOLIA. Motion by M. Van Lanen to approve a 5 year contract with Veolia with a three stream pickup. Second by Jacobs. Vote: Aye-5, No-0. Carried.

Clerk summarized Resolution 2006-06-01 regarding state statutes on changing a Sanitary District from elected commissioners to appointed. The Clerk needs to have a referendum language developed by September 25.

Resolution 2006-09-01 was reviewed. Motion by Jacobs, second by C. Van Laanen to approve Resolution 2006-09-01 approving the referendum for the Nov. 7, 2006 Election. Vote: Aye-5, No-0. Carried.

M. VanLanen stated that the Town needs to schedule an open forum for a budget planning session. Scheduled for Wednesday, September 20 at 5:00 p.m.

Cerny updated findings from Bob Fuhr indicating that there is no market for houses to be moved.. He recomended curtailing the supply of all utilities to save expenses. C. Van Laanen presented a bid from Gauthier.Construction to demolish the house, dispose of all debris and fill in the basement.for $7826. No action taken.

DePas presented information on a potential fund rasing raffle to provide funds for historic restoration.

Some brick restoration work is being done and work is progressing on shutters and windows.

M. Van Lanen summarized the need for keeping the Town Hall open 5 days a week,from 9:00A.M. to 3:30 P.M. Debra Vanden Langenberg will work Tuesday thru Friday. Additional staffing will be required on Monday. Motion by M. Van Lanen Second by Harris to provide administrative staff support from 9:00 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. Monday thru Friday effective October 2, 2006 with pay established at $15.00 per hour. Vote: Aye-5, No-0. Carried

There is a balance of $786 in the yard waste disposal site budget. A bill has been received for $1,000 for cleaning up the area and chipping the brush. Motion by Jacobs, second by Harris to table the issue until after the budget planning session. Vote: Aye-5, No-0. Carried

Discussion regarding attendance of Convention on October. 15-17 in LaCrosse. Jacobs, DeBauche, Depas and Baenen will attend.

A training session will be held on October 5 in DePere regarding budgeting and emplyee management. Gibson and DePas will attend.

A Special meeting will be held on Thursday, September 14 at 3:15pm with business owners on Bay Settlement Road and the Town Board to review impacts of construction on various properties.

O. Transfer of Reserve Funds for Coastal Management Grant

Procedures for expending funds and obtaining compensation from grant funds was reviewed by the Clerk. Motion by M. Van Lanen, second by DePas to transfer $10,000 from Undedicated reserve to Coastal Management Expenses. Vote: Aye-5, No-0. Carried.

A. Population Increase. The 2006 population is 3549. 2005 population was 3541.

Cerny updated contract status. Clerk updated Utility Commission meeting and delivery of the metering station.

C. Crack Filling Status

Clerk stated that the cost should be approximately $3,000 and will be completed in September.

Jacobs updated status of site visit with Edgewater Beach Road. Road repair proposal from NEA was for $3820 Hafeman Road ditch paving is $2990. The required ditching in Bay Heights is done.

Cerny updated maintenance plan for this pond. He will prepare a budget for next week’s meeting.

F. Frank Haese Building Permit Violation.

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved his request for a variance for a building larger than the ordinance allows. A penalty for starting construction without a permit and penalties for unpaid taxes will be assessed.

G. Equipment on Greening Property.

M. Van Lanen reported that the construction equipment had been moved and he had had a discussion with the contractor.

Treasurer reported a balance on hand of $83,694.12. This amount matched the report submitted by the Clerk. Receipts of $137,426.12 and disbursements of $43,600.85 were presented. by the Clerk. Motion by Jacobs, second by C. Van Laanen to approve the reports as presented. Vote: Aye-5, No-0. Carried.

The October Town Board Meeting will be held on October 10, 2006. Motion to adjourn by M. Van Lanen, second by Jacobs. Vote: aye-5, No-0. Carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:45 P.M.

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Donald L. Gibson, Clerk