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April 14, 2008 Regular Monthly Minutes
TOWN OF NEW DENMARK
MINUTES FROM MONTHLY MEETING
APRIL 14, 2008
The regular monthly meeting for the Town of New Denmark was called to order on Monday, April 14, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman Gary Moore. After the Pledge of Allegiance the Minutes from March’s regular monthly meeting were read and the following revisions were noted: Weight limits applied to Irish between KB and BB and as to Fred Heezen’s comment, the Kafka property is tilled and not growing weeds as he stated. A motion was made by Sup. Bradley and seconded by Sup. Rabas to approve the Minutes. MC
TREASURER’S REPORT
The Treasurer’s books show a balance on hand of $807,955.81 in the money market, $2,675.52 in checking. Motion made by Sup. Rabas and seconded by Sup. Bradley to accept report. MC
COMMENTS OR CONCERNS FROM THE PUBLIC: None
OLD BUSINESS: Clerk advises Board they are unable to rotate into the Br. Cty Planning Commission meetings thus replacing Ron DeGrand as he is appointed to this position and represents both the Town of Eaton and New Denmark as agreed upon through guidelines established by the WI Town’s Association. The Bd can make a new appointment in March of 2009. Bd requests Mr. DeGrand provide a quarterly report to the Town. Clerk to follow up with Mr. DeGrand.
NEW BUSINESS
CSM – KEITH PETRI
Sup. Rabas questions difference of footage on CSMs. Surveyor states Maribel Road was added as a dedicated road and the footage is then taken from the center of the road. Map dated 4-14-08. Motion by Sup. Bradley and seconded by Sup. Rabas to accept CSM. MC
CSM- MATTHEW GOETSCH
Sup. Rabas questions legend pipes. Surveyor states he used existing iron pipes from previous survey. Also question as to 50 feet of ESA – this is the wetland boundary/buffer. Map dated 4-14-08. Motion by Sup. Bradley and seconded by Sup. Rabas to accept CSM. MC
ASSESSOR’S REPORT: None
REVIEW OF 2008 FIRE CONTRACT
Chairman Moore reads 2008 Fire contract which was presented by the Denmark Volunteer Fire Department. Contract terms: April 1, 2008 – March 31, 2009. $28,384.00 yearly. Motion by Sup. Rabas and seconded by Sup. Bradley to accept contract. MC
ROAD & BRIDGE REPORT: No official report. Many roads in need of repair and will be addressed in upcoming weeks.
DESIGNATE BRIDGE FUND FOR 2008
Clerk advises she spoke with Brian Lamers and the Town can opt to donate to the fund at any time and the fund will remain viable with or without contribution. Motion by Sup. Rabas and seconded by Sup. Bradley to designate $1,000 to County Bridge Fund and earmark $9,000 to a Town Bridge Fund in order to accrue interest. MC
GRASS CUTTING APPLICANTS/BIDS
Chairman Moore opens sealed bids from applicants for grass cutting. Frank Wiltman bids $11.85 an hour for cutting, fuel and maintenance of tractor/mower. He is required to have current physical, drug, alcohol screening through school in order to drive bus. Francis Rabas bids $14.00 an hour for grass cutting and has 7 years experience. 62 miles of roads designated on State map. Town cuts roughly 58 miles. Francis states maintenance of mower/tractor would be billed at higher rate (same charge as in prior years) and would store the tractor at no cost. Chairman Moore would like to see Francis continue; with some time given to Frank. Difference in bids approximately $600. Motion by Chairman Moore to give the bid to Francis Rabas and use Frank Wiltman up to 40 hours to gain some experience. No second. Sup. Rabas states he will not split the cutting. Motion by Sup. Bradley to accept Frank Wiltman as the lowest bidder. No second. Motion by Chairman Moore and seconded by Sup. Bradley to throw out both bids and re-bid for next month. Clerk to republish. MC
RECAP of 2007 ANNUAL REVIEW – GINNY HINZ
Ginny Hinz of Schenck provides 2007 Annual Report to Board. Fund increased by $73,000 in 2007. Revenues are good. Would recommend Board review expenditures as highway funds were again over budgeted and would recommend to budget by function. The Town’s Fund balance is $553,000 and notes our Mill rate is higher then other townships. Would recommend applying some of the fund balance to the next year’s budget and look closely at highway expenditures.
APPOINTMENT OF PLAN COMMISSION MEMBERS
Chairman Moore nominates Steve Olsen, Gary Moore and Kathy Janssen to 1 year terms and adds Mike Calewarts as a second alternative to the Plan Commission. Motion by Sup. Rabas and seconded by Sup. Bradley to accept nominations and appoint. MC
APPOINTMENT OF APPEAL COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Chairman Moore nominates Jim Wavrunek to a 1 year term, Dan Ullman and Orlane Moore to a 2 year term and Richard Bradley as the alternate to the Appeal Committee. Motion by Sup. Bradley and seconded by Sup. Rabas to accept nominations and appoint. MC
APPROVAL OF INFORMATIONAL BUILDING PERMITS
Rick Taicher at 5182 Frontier Road to construct milking parlor, add a free stall barn and repair old barn damaged in fire. Motion by Sup. Bradley and seconded by Sup. Rabas to approve. MC
CORRESPONDENCE
Chairman Moore reviews Fund Block Grant for community development/housing rehabilitation. $350.00 initial fee for application with April 30th deadline. Board not interested.
PAYMENT OF BILLS
Motion by Sup. Rabas and seconded by Sup. Bradley to approve and pay bills. MC
Motion by Sup. Bradley and seconded by Sup. Rabas to adjourn at 8:35 p.m. MC
Prepared by: Michelle Wallerius, Clerk
Read and approved: 5-12-08
Archive:
August 31, 2010 Special Town Board Meeting Minutes
August 17, 2010 Plan Commission Meeting Minutes
July 20, 2010 Plan Commission Meeting Minutes
July 12, 2010 Regular Monthly Meeting for July
June 15, 2010 Plan Commission Meeting Minutes
June 14, 2010 Regular Monthly Meeting for June
May 18, 2010 Special Town Bd Meeting - Garbage/Recycling contract
May 4, 2010 Regular Monthly Meeting
April 20, 2010 Plan Commission - Zoning Code Updates
April 13, 2010 Draft - 2010 Annual Meeting Minutes