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June 26, 2008 Regular Monthly Minutes
TOWN OF NEW DENMARK
MINUTES FROM MONTHLY MEETING
JUNE 26, 2008
The July regular monthly meeting for the Town of New Denmark was called to order on Monday, June 26, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman Gary Moore. After the Pledge of Allegiance the Minutes from June’s regular monthly meeting were read and being no revisions a motion was made by Sup. Bradley and seconded by Sup. Rabas to approve the Minutes. Chairman Moore requests motion carried be added to approval of Class A/B liquor licenses. MC
MINUTES FROM SPECIAL MEETINGS None
TREASURER’S REPORT
The Treasurer’s books show a balance on hand of $692,149.08 in the money market, $9,000 designated to Town Bridge Fund and $1,651.83 in checking. Motion made by Sup. Rabas and seconded by Sup. Bradley to accept report. MC
COMMENTS OR CONCERNS FROM THE PUBLIC:
Grass cutting update provided by Charles Winnekens. Petersen Lane, Love Lane and north from T to Maribel Road yet to be completed. Problem with grass popping back up after first cutting due to the fact the grass was tall for the first cutting. Suggestion made ditches to be cut earlier in the season next year to avoid this problem. Kathy Jansen inquires if grass can be cut over the guardrail on Rosecrans Road. C. Winnekens states they cannot because the brush head on the tractor cannot maneuver in that area.
OLD BUSINESS: Clerk states she spoke with Brown Cty Planning representative and the meeting for the Parks/Recreational Plan is scheduled for tonight, June 26th. Each municipality will receive a proposed draft of the Plan in the mail in the next two weeks and they will allow a time period for input/suggestions once each municipality has a chance to review.
NEW BUSINESS
VIKING RESCUE CONTRACT
Sup. Rabas received a call from Bob Sekora stating he resigned from Viking Rescue Bd of Directors, along with Gerald Steinberger. The Village of Denmark is requesting a price quote from County Rescue for services. Chairman Moore questions if the Town should have an informational meeting w/ the Village and County to discuss possible options for service. Motion by Sup. Rabas and seconded by Sup. Bradley to meet with the Village of Denmark and County Rescue to see what options are available. MC
STREET LIGHT @ LANGES CORNER/RR CROSSING
Chairman Moore states the possibility of a adding street lights to the Langes Corner/rail road crossing was discussed at the Annual meeting due to concerns it is a dangerous crossing. C. Winnekens is a nearby resident and states the train moves slowly and does not carry many cars. The cars are dark and drivers need to watch for them. Sup. Rabas states he saw some box cars that have reflectors on them. Chairman Moore states WPS has increased the fee to $16.82 per pole for any new lights poles that are now installed. Discussion if lights would be placed on both sides of the road and at other crossings. Motion by Sup. Bradley and seconded by Sup. Rabas to table. MC
NORTHERN CONCRETE (Digester)
Chairman Moore states the Plan Commission met regarding a request for the construction of an anaerobic digester and the digester was approved by a 5/2 vote. A public hearing was then held. Chairman Moore states neither of these meetings were required but were held to inform the public of this proposal. Many questions asked and answered with some for and against the construction. Informational Building Permit Form back up for review. Motion by Sup. Rabas to accept the Informational Building Permit with the following conditions; 1) Town to be provided with quarterly report as to the number of trucks coming into the municipality; 2) Report as to where the end product is being hauled and disposed of; 3) If the Town receives a complaint about odor, noise, etc., the Board will be allowed access to the property and inspect within a reasonable timeframe. Mr. Larsen states the Board is welcome to his property at any time; 4) Quarterly chemical report to be provided to the Town when filed with the DNR; and 5) Chairman Moore requests adjacent wells be monitored periodically. Seconded by Sup. Bradley subject to the above conditions. Chairman Moore states if the Town adopts a tipping ordinance for disposing of waste/byproduct, the supplier would not be grandfathered-in but subject to these fees. MC
ASSESSOR’S REPORT: None
TERM FOR MUNICIPAL JUDGE FROM 2 TO 4 YEARS
Chairman Moore states a Resolution to amend the municipal judge term from 2 to 4 years was discussed at the last Municipal Court meeting by the Bd in an attempt to reduce future expenses that may be incurred for schooling and training of a municipal judge every two years. Chairman Moore reads proposed Resolution extending term from 2 to 4 years. Motion by Sup. Bradley and seconded by Sup. Rabas to adopt Resolution. MC
REVIEW OF VARIANCE – 4845 HIDDEN ACRES LANE (ND-25)
Review before Bd for variance to parcel ND-25 located at 4845 Hidden Acres Lane. Gary Vincent purchased the property in 1992 as two separate parcels, one was a 30 acre land parcel with a variance for a single dwelling and the other a 10 acre parcel with the homestead. Town Minutes unavailable before 1993 to substantiate the variance was granted by previous Bd. File reflects a public hearing was conducted by original property owner in 1989. Clerk and Mr. Vincent spoke with Brown County Planning and legal description of properties substantiate the parcel was divided into two parcels. Mr. Vincent provides CSM to Bd for review and map to be placed in file along with Warranty Deeds w/ attached Exhibit A and B from Brown County. Sup. Bradley states he recalls Pfeiffers’ requesting a split of the parcel. Motion by Sup. Bradley to approve the request to confirm variance and split. Motion by Sup. Rabas to table until next month for further review of Deeds and Exhibits. Seconded by Chairman Moore. MC Chairman Moore inquires if the Vincents would experience a hardship if not approved tonight. Mr. Vincent states they are working with a realtor and he does not want this to hold up a possible sale. Any questions could be directed to James Wallen at Br County Planning if they want clarification.
TOWN WEBSITE
Proposed contract from Town Web Design submitted. Sup. Rabas questions hourly rate of $50.00 per hour. Fee is hourly rate for additional services if required. Contract signed.
APPROVAL OF INFORMATIONAL BUILDING PERMITS. None. Future IBP forms to wait until August.
TOWN ROAD & BRIDGE REPORT
Sealed bids received from NE Asphalt and Scott Construction for 1.18 miles of resurfacing: NE Asphalt uses hot mix which meets DOT specifications. Bid: $128,895.00; Scott Construction bids $107,614.00 for a cold mix paving with a 1.5 % charge of total invoice for fuel sir charges if cost exceeds $4.75 a gallon. If agreement signed and approved tonight, sir charge to waived and price locked in. Motion by Sup. Bradley to approve lower bid of Scott Construction for $107,614.00. Seconded by Sup. Rabas. MC Chairman Moore thanks both contractors for submitting bids. Installation of culvert to be completed after July 4th. Scott Construction to post road closed signs. Sup. Rabas states red diamond shape signs will be placed at the end of Town roads to designate a cutoff and the start of private driveways.
CORRESPONDENCE: None
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 8:40 p.m. MC
Prepared by:
Michelle Wallerius, Clerk
Approved: August 18, 2008
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