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April 8, 2008 2008 Annual Meeting Minutes
TOWN OF NEW DENMARK
2008 ANNUAL MEETING MINUTES
APRIL 8, 2008 @ 7:00 pm
The Annual Town Meeting for the Town of New Denmark was called to order by Chairman Moore on April 8, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. Minutes from the 2007 Annual Town Meeting were read and a motion was made by Steve Olsen and seconded by Kevin Mashl to approve. MC
Annual Report: The 2007 Annual Financial Report was reviewed and Steve Olsen questions whether this report could be compared to the 2006 Report. Clerk provides brief comparison to 2006 Annual Report as to tax collections and expenditures.
Updates from the Chairman:
Chairman Moore states the Ordinance Committee has not yet met. The Town’s attorney changed law firms this summer which contributed to the delay. Chairman Moore reviewed the entire book and made various changes to the drafts. The Clerk has since made those revisions. He anticipates a meeting to be schedule in the near future with the Ordinance Committee and the Town Plan Commission. Ultimately the Book will be referred to the Town Board for approval.
Comprehensive Growth Plan was passed in December of 2007. Available for review online at Brown County’s website.
Roads: 100 plus loads of gravel were added to the roadways and 3 large culverts replaced in 2007. Gary Taicher inquires when weight limits will be removed from the roads. Sup. Bradley states Monday (April 14th).
Norbert Hansen would recommend Randy Runge as a member to the various committees for the Town as he would make an excellent candidate.
Steve Olsen inquires with the above average snow plowing expenses this year if it will affect the amount of money the Town uses for road repairs. Chairman Moore states the Town had additional funds remaining from last year for needed repairs.
Gay Mashl inquires whether the Town could provide notice of upcoming meetings via email or make notices more accessible. Chairman Moore states the Town opts to post at the three locations vs. publishing due to cost and at the recommendation of the Town’s Association due to liability. LuAnn Taicher suggests to post at additional locations such as Post Office or Main Street Market. Clerk volunteers to provide notice of upcoming meetings to the list of residents who receive the monthly agendas.
Norbert Hansen requests an update to the newsletter. Clerk states she has received approximately 40 plus residents who receive it via email. So far sponsorship has been good, but may become an issue down the road with the increase in postage.
Chairman Moore states the Town will be looking into a possible webpage as the majority of the surrounding towns have them, except two. Sup. Rabas checked with the State and they will take new towns June 1st. The fee is also minimal and approximately $50.00 per month once established. Also he is working to obtain a government rate for the Town Hall phone number. Motion by Jim Crawford and seconded by LuAnn Taicher to proceed with a Town webpage for 2008. MC
Chairman Moore states they are looking at purchasing digital cameras for Board members to use to take pictures of road conditions, culverts, right-of-ways, signage. Pictures to be downloaded to Town computer and available if needed. Chairman Moore states the Town is part of the Brown County Joint Municipal Court system and citations can be issued and processed through the Municipal Judge. Easier for the Town and the residents. The Town purchased a plat book for the town from Brown County Planning Dept. which lists all parcels.
Chairman Moore inquires if there will be a renewal of the annual donations to the Sr. Center and Memorial Park and believes it is good for the Town to provide these donations. Motion by Kathy Janssen and seconded by Jim Crawford to donate $1,000 to the Denmark Senior Center and $1,200 to the Veterans Memorial Park. MC
Gay Mashl inquires if the Town is aware of the defect in the shutters which were added to the Town Hall. They had similar problem and the shutters were replaced at no cost, minus labor. Rickel from Luxemburg was the contractor for the Town Hall and Clerk will follow up.
Jim Crawford inquires about salary for Town officials and believes the Board should receive a 1-2% raise as they have attended numerous meetings and have made tough decisions. Increase would be effective for next year’s Board. Chairman Moore states he is happy with salary and does his job for the community and not the money. Mr. Crawford would like to extend his thanks to the Plan Commission and Board for a job well done. He would like to see the Town proceed with the Code of Ordinances and align the zoning ordinances with the Smart Growth Plan. Chairman Moore states they already have meet with Brown County Planning and are starting that process along with an updated zoning map. Additional meetings will be held next month with Ordinance committee and Plan Commission.
Chairman Moore states the Town appropriated funds to contribute to the Town of Humboldt to draft a sexual predator ordinance which the Town would likely adopt.
Abandoned wells. Meeting held with Bill Hafs and a number of wells were located and have since been properly abandoned. State reimburses the owner one half the expense to abandon old wells.
Joe Kobes inquires about Petersen Lane and when it will be brought up to County specifications as the road is deteriorating. Chairman Moore states it will be addressed when the Petersens bring it back to the Town. Unlikely the Town will take action until action is requested from the property owners. Mr. Kobes states he has an old abstract which he will provide to Sup. Rabas which shows the dimensions of the road. Mr. Kobes does not want to be shut off from his property. Mr. Kobes states gravel needs to be added to Love Lane.
Motion by Jim Crawford and 2nd by Linda Feller to adjourn at 8:10 p.m. MC
Prepared by:
Michelle Wallerius, Clerk
Approved: April 14, 2009
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