TOWN OF SCOTT, BROWN COUNTY, WISCONSIN

MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 2003 TOWN BOARD MEETING (0319)

SEPTEMBER 2, 2003

The September 2003 Monthly Town Board Meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. on Tuesday September 3, 2003 in the Town Hall by Chairman William Ullmer. Present were Chairman Ullmer, Supervisors Cy Van Laanen, Ken Jacobs, Colleen Harris, Jason Horkman, Clerk Don Gibson, Treasurer Richard DeBauche and Constable Lee Baenen.

The Affidavit of Posting for the meeting was presented by the Clerk indicating that notices of the meeting were posted on August 29, 2003. Motion to accept the Affidavit of Posting by Jacobs, Second by Van Laanen. Carried.

A. August Town Board Meeting. Motion by Van Laanen, second by Ullmer to accept

the minutes as read.

B. August Plan Commission Meeting-No meeting-Lack of Quorum

` C. August Zoning Board of Appeals. Approved variances for Leonard Zellner and

Ken Schaetz.

A. Kyle Barnes Certified Survey Map Motion by Horkman, second by Jacobs to

approve. Carried.

B. Mike Tillmann Certified Survey Map Discussion followed on the location of this

parcel relative to Gersek Quarry. Property owner is aware of location and operation

of quarry. Motion by Horkman, second by Van Laanen to approve. Carried.

` C. Saint Killian Estates Preliminary Plat. Discussion on road width and need for storm water management plan. Motion by Jacobs, second by Van Laanen to approve the plat with 37 foot gutter to gutter road widths. Discussion followed on the need to have Plan Commission review. Vote: Yes-2, No-3. Motion failed. Motion by Horkman, second

by Ullmer to table this issue and refer it to the Plan Commission for review. Aye-3,

No-2. Motion Carried.

Motion by Ullmer, second by Horkman to suspend rules and open meeting to public input.

Motion carried.

A. Al Griffin presented information on fencing heights and options for limitations on heights on various sides of the property. The information will be referred to the Plan

Commission for review and use in Zoning Ordinance revisions.

B. Pat O'Hearn--Presented a letter expressing concerns about people using wells to fill ponds and requesting enactment of an ordinance requiring inspections of ponds with a moratorium on any new ponds until the ordinance is implemented. He also expressed

a preference for City water rather than Scott Sanitary District #1 water.

C. Lee Kornaus--Questioned the status of his request to rescind the motion authorizing

the installation of a culvert across Champeau Road adjacent to his property.

D. Ms. Julianne--Requested an update on the status of the storm water issue on Loon Lane. Is there any information available on the status of drainage adjacent to Nugent property?

E. Steve Wirtz--Expressed concerns about conducting a survey on water needs at this

time due to recent issues concerning water supply. Multiple sanitary districts are OK. If

changes are to be made they should be done by election.

Motion by Van Laanen, Second by Jacobs to return to agenda. Carried.

The yard waste disposal site at the end of Bertrand Lane is open for public use from 8

a.m. on Saturday until 4:00 p.m. Sunday. Motion by Horkman, second by Harris to

approve a $300 per year salary for the custodian. Carried.

A. Bay Heights/Loon Lane--Grades of retaining walls of retention ponds are being corrected by Belinski Excavating. Discussion followed on the responsibilities of the contractor, developer, excavator, property owner and the Town of Scott to manage storm water. First floor height and basement window heights need to be specified for all construction.

B. Detention Pond and Ditching on Edmund Road. Concerns about standing stagnant water will be referred to R. E. Lee and Associates to evaluate draining the pond to the west.

C. Champeau Road Drainage. Awaiting contractor to evaluate grades of ditches to the west on the north side of the road.

Ullmer reported that he is scheduling a meeting with the Commissioners of Bayshore Sanitary District, Scott Sanitary District #1 and the Town Board to discuss issues and the proposed survey to determine needs and interest.

Current appointed and elected commissioners are representing the people well. If/when public water is extended there is not a need for more than one water utility. A meeting should be held with representatives of all sanitary districts to determine what should be done.

All current costs of rubbish/recycling collection and disposal are part of the overall property tax rate. Approximately 1/3 of the tax parcels do not generate trash. A special charge paid when taxes are collected would result in a more equitable assessment of costs to the people who generate the rubbish.

First floor elevations of buildings, elevations of ditches and culverts in driveways should be on all Certified Survey Maps and Subdivision Plats before building permits are issued. A resolution should be drafted stating the Town Board's position for the October meeting.

The overall Town of Scott Sewer Service Area Map will be amended with resolution of the property transfers as a result of the border agreement. In the interim, the sewer service area in the southerly portion of the Wequiock Creek Estates will be applied to the north 40 acres to service the entire subdivision plat. Chairman Ullmer presented Resolution 03-09-01 concerning this issue and area. Motion by Horkman, second by Ullmer to approve the resolution as presented. Vote: Aye-5, No-0. Carried.

A meeting will be held with representatives of all quarry's on September 10, 2003 to define procedures to be used whenever there is non-metallic mining or blasting complaint.

The New Franken Fire Department Board of Directors authorized the replacement of the equipment truck at a cost of $150,000. ($50,000 for each town.) Motion by Horkman, second by Jacobs to authorize the Town Treasurer to borrow $50,000. Vote: Aye-5, No-0. Carried.

Motion by Jacobs, second by Van Laanen to renew the contract for lawn care and snow removal with Finnel Landscaping for $1650 for period Oct 1, 2003 thru Sept. 30, 2004. Vote: Aye-5, No-0

No action taken. Issue is tabled until the fall training with the Wisconsin Town's Association on use of right-of-way.

Motion by Ullmer, second by Van Laanen to approve the Operator's License for Kelly Laabs, Adam Koslowski and Brooke Koss at the Oak Ridge Bar. Vote: 4-Aye, No-0, Abstain-1. Carried.

A. Blasting Results--All blast results were within limits of the ordinance.

B. Old Well Abandonment-Funds may be available for any old wells abandoned in the

area north of Van Lanen Road and East of Conard Road.

C. Gypsy Moth program will continue in 2004.

D. Population estimate received from Dept. of Administration is 3361.

E. A plaque has been received from the Green Bay Packers for support of stadium renovation.

F. Humane Society has indicated that costs of delivering animals that are claimed by the owners are reimbursable to the Town.

Motion by Ullmer, second by Van Laanen to transfer the following funds from the undedicated Reserve. Motion Carried.

Potable Water Study $1650

Insurance $1200

Interest on Loan $250

Med.and Soc Sec $400

Town Hall Maint $500

Treasurer reported $83,904.33 on hand as of Sept. 1, 2003 Receipts of $459,999.30 and Disbursements of $401,129.21 were submitted. Motion by Horkman, second by Jacobs to approve. Carried.

The October Meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 8, 2003 due to conflict with the Wisconsin Town's Association Convention. Motion to adjourn by Van Laanen, Second by Horkman. Carried.

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Donald L. Gibson, Clerk