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August 3, 2009 Regular Monthly Meeting
TOWN OF NEW DENMARK
MINUTES FROM MONTHLY MEETING
AUGUST 3, 2009
The regular monthly meeting for the Town of New Denmark was called to order on Monday, August 3, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman Bill Krueger. After the Pledge of Allegiance the Minutes from July’s regular monthly meeting were read. A motion was made by Sup. Goetsch to approve with deletion of duplicate building permit information for Ken VandenElzen, seconded by Sup. Rabas to approve. MC
MINUTES FROM SPECIAL MEETINGS: None
TREASURER’S REPORT: The Treasurer’s books show a balance on hand of $590,061.53 in the money market and $31,682.99 in checking. Motion made by Sup. Rabas and seconded by Sup. Goetsch to accept report. MC
COMMENTS and CONCERNS FOR THE PUBLIC: None.
OLD BUSINESS: Request to sign proposed contract for Bielinski’s road bid.
NEW BUSINESS
APPROVE INFORMATIONAL BUILDING & CULVERT PERMITS: D. Sorenson: Tabled from last month due to concern over maximum setback. Maximum setbacks have not been addressed in ordinances. If greater then 150 feet, the fire and rescue dept. requires a passing lane and turn around. Motion by Sup. Goetsch and seconded by Sup. Rabas to approve. MC Don/Mary Nowack: Tabled from last month for drawing and location of 16x40 storage shed. Motion by Sup. Goetsch and seconded by Sup. Rabas to approve. Ken VandenElzen: Tabled from last month for clarification of riding stable location. Motion by Sup. Goetsch and seconded by Sup. Rabas to approve. MC. K&L Associates – three permits tabled from last month for clarification on setbacks. Norb Buresh has approved setbacks for all proposed construction projects. Motion by Sup. Goetsch and seconded by Sup. Rabas to approve. MC Jim Mischler to repair exterior and interior of 4172 Cty Hwy P. Motion by Sup. Rabas and seconded by Sup. Goetsch to approve. MC
ASSESSOR’S REPORT: None
PLAN COMMISSION: NOMINATE & APPOINT ALTERNATE: Sup. Goetsch did not receive names of potential volunteers. Sup. Rabas nominates Michael Gaworek as alternate. Ltr from Gary Moore volunteering to serve as alternate. Sup. Goetsch inquires as to M. Gaworek’s background. Chairman Krueger nominates Jolyce Rupp. Motion by Sup. Rabas and seconded by Sup. Goetsch to nominate and appoint Michael Gaworek as alternate to Plan Commission. MC
APPEAL COMMITTEE: NOMINATE & APPOINT ALTERNATE: Supervisors Rabas or Goetsch did not receive names of volunteers. Chairman Krueger nominates Jesse Watzka as an alternate. Motion by Sup. Goetsch and seconded by Sup. Rabas to accept and appoint Jesse Watzka as alternate to Appeal Committee. MC
CSM OF DAVID SCHLIES (ND-239): Motion by Sup. Rabas to accept and approve CSM of David Schlies. Seconded by Sup. Goetsch. MC
CSM of K & L ASSOCIATES: Zoning map is not accurate as property should be zoned business on 4 acres, only. Concern new CSM splits parcel in half. Steve Zeitler states the CSM meets all the minimum standards for setbacks. K&L would like to consolidate buildings and liabilities into Lot 1 – which is Northern Concrete. New CSM would have 71,000 sq feet w/ 50 ft dedication for road improvement and a 12 ft utility easement. Original CSM was approved by the Town and County, but never recorded. Concern over location of proposed scale house as the building would fall in the easement. Tabled until next meeting for clarification of scale house location or decision on easement.
REVIEW GRASS CUTTING/RIGHT OF WAYS: Overall majority of the right-of-ways looked good. Sup. Goetsch and Chairman Krueger each received one complaint about some areas. Frank Wiltman believes it was from the mower sliding over. Second cutting to commence on 8/24/09. Key to be given to constable so mower can be accessed by F. Wiltman.
ROAD AND BRIDGE REPORT: Sup. Rabas reports work has commenced on Park Road Bridge. Road closed until October 1st. Fire Dept and police were not notified of road closure. Culvert for Steves Cheese Rd has been ordered. List of change of address from County to be tabled until a later date. 37 town roads to be vacated according to updated County list. Individual road to be listed as an agenda item, Board to approve Resolution for each road to be vacated with notice being provided to all adjoining property owners. Bielinski raised concern about blocking culvert on Pine Grove w/ fill from Podlasik. May need alternative location for fill. Work to start on Podlasik at the end of the week. Review road construction bids: Pine Grove: Scott Construction bids $82,586. Northeast Asphalt: $90,480. Motion by Sup. Goetsch and seconded by Sup. Rabas to accept Scott’s bid. Motion carried unanimously. MC Motion by Sup. Rabas and seconded by Sup. Goetsch to accept Scott’s bid for wedging and sealing in the amount of $65,075. No other bids received. Motion carried unanimously. MC Question raised as to width of Pine Grove: 24 ft vs. 22 ft. Price would be $90,100 for 24ft vs. bid of $82,586 for 22 ft’. Width of road to be kept at 24ft.
CORRESPONDENCE: Concern over Benecke Road property (ND-278-1). Photos submitted of garbage, tires, lawn mowers all over the property. In violation of Town Ordinance 3.09 – Notice to be given to property owners. If they do not comply with clean-up request, citation to be issued and property owner to be billed for clean-up cost. Motion by Sup. Goetsch and seconded by Sup. Rabas to send written notice with constable. MC. Thank you card from Denmark War Memorial for donation. Sup. Rabas submits estimate from Kevin Krueger to replace exit light receptacles – no longer under warranty. Motion by Sup. Rabas and seconded and Sup. Goetsch to accept estimate for repairs. MC.
PAYMENT OF BILLS: Motion by Sup. Goetsch and seconded by Sup. Rabas to approve and pay bills. MC
Motion by Sup. Rabas and seconded by Sup. Goetsch to adjourn at 8:50 p.m. MC
Prepared by: Michelle Wallerius, Clerk
Approved: September 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