TOWN
OF SCOTT, BROWN COUNTY, WISCONSIN
MINUTES
OF MONTHLY TOWN BOARD MEETING(0721)
SEPTEMBER
11, 2007
1.
Call To Order
The September 2007 Monthly Town Board Meeting was called to order by
Chairman Mike Van Lanen in the Town Hall at 6:00 P.M. on September 11, 2007.
Present were Chairman Mike Van Lanen, Supervisors Cyril Van Laanen,
Kenneth Jacobs, Colleen Harris, Tom DePas, Clerk/Treasurer Don Gibson, and
Planner Dave Cerny
2.
Verification of Public Posting
The Affidavit of Posting was presented by the Clerk.
Posting of Agendas was done on September 7, 2007.
Motion by C. Van Laanen, second by Jacobs to approve the Affidavit of
Posting. Vote: Aye-5, No-0.
Carried
3.
Approval of Prior Meeting Minutes
A.
August 2007 Monthly Meeting. Minutes
of the August Meeting had been distributed
to Town Board members. Jacobs indicated that the motion for item 4
Public Input had no second. Gibson
indicated that DePas seconded the motion.
Motion by Jacobs, second by C. Van Laanen to approve the minutes as
amended. Vote: Aye-5, No-0.
Carried.
B.
August 2007 Plan Commission Meeting.
Minutes of the
August Plan Commission meeting were distributed.
Motion by Jacobs, second by C. Van Laanen to accept and file the
minutes. Vote: Aye-5, No-0. Carried.
4. Public Comment
Motion
by M. Van Lanen, second by C. Van Laanen to suspend the rules and allow public
input. Vote: aye-5, No-0. Carried.
A.
Fred Sheppard, 2649
Bay Settlement Road. His
complaint is about the elevation of the grading and approach to his property.
Parcel SC-206. The driveway is inclined instead of declined to meet
existing property. Storm water will not be able to run to drains.
B.
Pat Bienzen-3607 Debra Ann Drive.
Can blasting be done
on Debra Ann Drive? .Whose permission is required? He has provided signed copies of the land contract. Blasting
is allowed after town is notified.
C.
Jamie Swienton-Werry Road. What
is the purpose of administrative and engineering fees on a project.
To cover expenses in those areas.
Motion by C. Van Laanen, second by M. Van Lanen to return to the agenda.
5.. Communications by
Clerk, Engineer and Planner.
A.
Clerk. Copies
of water plan are available. Return
to office if not needed. Trip Fund application is due by October 1.
Utility District will have an Information Meeting on water supply to
part of Nicolet Drive. Recycling
Grant Application is completed.
B.
Engineer. Bertrand
Lane proposal has been submitted.. Gravel
should be in place on the turnaround this fall.
Workshop on education for storm water education is planned.. Water distribution master plan lays out supply and storage
lines for town.
Planner.
Water tower will be
repainted. Logo is being developed. Bay
Heights subdivision has been inspected and deficiencies noted. Water and sewer
districts did not approve of Debra Ann Drive project.
6. Specific matters for
discussion and action by Town Board.
A. Whetter/Pierner CSM
SC-1603-53. Wetland
delineation has been removed. No
culverts are installed. Stormwater
removal plan is needed. Plan for disposition of water is needed before
building can take place. Motion
by Jacobs, second by M. Van Lanen to approve the CSM as presented with the
condition that a storm water plan is approved before a building permit can be
issued. Vote: Aye-5, No-0. Carried.
B. Appointment to Zoning
Board of Appeals-Denissen. Jim
Denissen’s term expired on August 31, 2007. Motion by M. Van Lanen, second
by Jacobs to appoint James Denissen to a three year on the Zoning Board of
Appeals expiring August 31, 2010. Vote:
Aye-5, No-0. Carried.
C. Assessor Contract for
June 1, 2007 thru May31 2008. Robert
Taicher”s contract as Assessor ended with the completion of the revaluation
on August 28, 2007. He presented
a proposal to renew his contract for $17,000 per year for a total of $34,000
for the two year period. Motion by Jacobs, second by C. Van Laanen to approve
a contract expiring on May 31,2009 for Robert Taicher as Assessor.
Vote: Aye-5, No-0. Carried.
D. Hazardous Materials
Survey/Demolition of Property at 3697 Algoma Road. Asbestos
has been found in the flooring in the residence.
It must be removed before demolition.
Asbestos Removal Inc. provided a quote of $2100 to remove the
materials. DePas stated that the decision to demolish the building should be
reconsidered and the option of renting the property as a residence be
considered until a definite plan is developed. Realty company would manage the
property for 7%. Some repairs at
a maximum cost of $1500 may be needed.
Motion by M. Van Lanen, second by Jacobs to open meeting for public
input. Vote: Aye-5, No-0.
Carried. Jamie Swienton
stated that she was at the annual meeting when the recommendation was made to
demolish the premises. No information on costs was available. This
information should be made available before building is demolished..
Bill Roskams stated that some repairs may be necessary.
Motion by Jacobs,
second by C. Van Laanen to return to agenda.
Vote: Aye-5, No-0. Carried.
Motion by DePas, second by Jacobs to reconsider the motion made on 7/31
to demolish the building, make necessary repairs to the house and rent the
property thru a realtor. Tom DePas volunteered to manage the rental.
Vote: DePas-Aye, Harris-No, Jacobs-Aye, M. Van Lanen-No, C. Van Laanen-Aye.
Motion carried.
E. Bayshore Sanitary
District Special Legal Counsel. M.
Van reported that the Bayshore Sanitary District Commissioners have
approved of the financial reports and they will be submitted to the Town Hall.
Horkman’s residency is unclear at this time.
He has indicated that he will move into the Benderville area this week.
Proof of residency is needed by September 18, 2007.
F. Parking Restrictions.
No parking on Bay Settlement Road is proposed.
An ordinance must be developed for enforcement.
Plan Commission will develop ordinance.
G. 2010 Census Liaison
Appointment. Motion
by M. Van Lanen, second by C. Van Laanen to appoint Deputy Clerk/Treasurer
Debra VandenLangenberg as Census Liaison for the 2010 Census.
Vote: Aye-5, No-0. Carried.
H. Hickory Nut Road
Engineering and Next Steps. Scott
Brosteau reported that he is proceeding with the Preliminary Engineering Plan
which should be available by September 25.
Meeting will be scheduled with Town Attorney as soon as the preliminary
plat is completed to develop the preliminary resolution.
I. Zoning Ordinance Update.
Public Hearing will be held on October 15, 2007 at 6:00 P.M. with Plan
Commission and Town Board. Notices will be sent to all property owners and
published on September 28 and October5, 2007.
Posting will be at Town posting locations.
J. Rubbish/Recycling
Complaints. Recurring
complaints continue Improvement
is noted, however complaints are still an issue.
K. Wisconsin Town
Association Delegates. The
Wisconsin Towns Association will be on October 22 and 23 in Green Bay. Mike
Van Lanen, Cyril Van Laanen, Ken Jacobs, Tom DePas and Don Gibson will attend.
L -Page Auto Damage Claim..Information
has been received that damage was done to wheels on a car during Bay Settlement
Road construction. Legal opinion is
that the Town should respond that this is a claim against the contractor who
was working for the sewer and water districts. Motion by M. Van Lanen, second by
Jacobs to send a letter to Mr.Page denying responsibility of the Town. Vote:
Harris-Aye, Jacobs-Aye, M. Vn Lanen-Aye, Cyril Van Laanen-Aye.
DePas-Recused. Motion carried.
M. Clerk/Treasurer/Administrator
Status/Timeline. Revised
job description will be prepared for staffing meeting to be held on September
24, 2007. Legal provisions to implement the staffing plan need to be developed.
Job Description available in December.
Hire by March 2008.
N. Local Government
Property Insurance Fund. A
resolution to authorize procurement of property insurance from the Local
Government Property Insurance Fund was reviewed.
Motion by M. Van Lanen, second by Harris to approve Resolution 2007-09-01
authorizing procurement of property insurance from the Local Government Property
Insurance Fund. Vote: Aye-5, No-0. Carried.
O Energy Audit.
DePas reported that on energy savings options for the Town Hall.
Total cost would be $2200. Pay
back would be in 4 to 5 years. Rebates may be available to reduce costs to
$2000.
7.
Reports of Town Officers/Committees.
A. Bay Settlement Road.
Blacktopping will be completed by 9/15. Landscaping is starting.
Mail boxes can be installed when topsoil is in place.
B. Public Bus Service.
Routes are being reviewed for possible extension to Bay Settlement Road.
C. Hackberry Court
Reconstruction. Blacktopping
is completed and shouldering is complete.
D. FEMA Floodplain Map.
Some property owners have concerns.
Input to Brown County Zoning.
E. Brown County Highway
Commission Meeting. Town
Board is invited to a meeting on Sept. 12, 2007 to review Brown County plans.
F. Water Utility District
Facilities. The
water Utility District is not interested in allowing Town of Scott to use
storage space in pump house.
G. Purchase of Fire Truck.
Construction is delayed. Company
has financial troubles. May need to
develop an alternate plan.
H. Safety.
Town employees should wear safety vests and identification whenever they
are working in the roadway area.
I. School Busing.
Concerns expressed about distance children need to walk to bus stop.
J. 2008 TRIP Fund.
Scott Tower Drive will be considered.
Scott Brosteau will prepare application.
K. Jean Nicolet Statue.
Members of Town Board appeared before the Brown County Park Committee to
request that Wequiock Falls Park be considered a location for the Jean Nicolet
Statue.
8.
Clerk/Treasurer Financial Report.
The August balance on hand is $211,005.18. Receipts of $151,553.73 and disbursements of $66,427.07 were
presented and reviewed. Motion by Jacobs, second by C. Van Laanen to approve the
Clerk/Treasurer Financial Report. Vote:
Aye-5, No-0. Carried.
9.
Next Meeting/Adjournment
Utility District will hold an Informational Meeting on October 2, 2007
at 7:00 P.M. at Wequiock School to review cost and feasibility of extending
water on Nicolet Drive. Next Town
Board meeting is October 9. Zoning
Ordinance Update hearing is October 15, 2007.
Motion to adjourn by Jacobs, second by M. Van Lanen.
Vote: aye-5, No-0. Carried. Meeting
adjourned at 8:25 P.M.
Donald L. Gibson, Clerk