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June 9, 2008 Regular Monthly Meeting
TOWN OF NEW DENMARK
MINUTES FROM MONTHLY MEETING
JUNE 9, 2008
The regular monthly meeting for the Town of New Denmark was called to order on Monday, June 9, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman Gary Moore. After the Pledge of Allegiance the Minutes from May’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. MC
MINUTES FROM SPECIAL MEETINGS
Minutes from May 28, 2008 special meeting of the Town Bd and Brown County Planning Dept to update zoning map read by Chairman Moore. Motion by Sup. Rabas and seconded by Sup. Bradley to approve. MC
TREASURER’S REPORT
The Treasurer’s books show a balance on hand of $732,835.81 in the money market, $9,000 designated to Town Bridge Fund and $1,232.96 in checking. Motion made by Sup. Bradley and seconded by Sup. Rabas to accept report. MC
COMMENTS OR CONCERNS FROM THE PUBLIC: Frank Wiltman questions grass cutting bids and believes all bids, including those from April should have been considered. Two years ago he was awarded 1/3 of the grass cutting and was never allowed to do it. Believes he is entitled to that work. Joe Kobes requests the Town check out Petersen and Love Lane and come up with a recommendation for road improvements.
OLD BUSINESS: None.
NEW BUSINESS
K&L ASSOCIATES, LLP (Concrete Digester)
Chairman Moore states K&L has submitted an Informational Building Permit Form for the construction of a concrete digester. CSM has been submitted w/ location of digester designated on map. The digester does fit within the 4 acre parcel zoned business. Chairman Moore has referred this request to the Plan Commission for a preliminary vote on June 11, 2008 even though it is not required. Question from Rob Larsen as to zoning ordinance for business signs. Chairman Moore states guidelines set forth in Article 13, General #2. All businesses need to follow this procedure and he can re-apply for a sign permit if he wishes per these guidelines.
CONNOR LANE
Attorney Jim Sickel provides legal opinion as it pertains to issues of Connor Lane. Mr. Sickel has reviewed the entire file from Ms. Beck and the current problems developed when a CSM created a bulb at the end of the cul-de-sac. 1) Mr. Wery’s well is located in a dedicated area to the public; 2) A tree is also in the right-of-way which is dedicated to the public; 3) A garage has been built without the issuance of a permit and 4) The addition to the home is within the setbacks. Mr. Sickel has reviewed correspondence between Ms. Beck and Mr. Rust, along w/ the draft Agreement which attempts to address liability issues of the well and snowplowing. Discussion whether road could be vacated and this cannot be down as it creates a land locked parcel. Wery would need to purchase or VandenBusch would need to convey enough property to create 200 feet of frontage, and then the Town could vacate the road. Well creates a liability for the Town since it is located on public property. Sup. Rabas states he thought it could not be vacated due to the navigable stream that cuts through property. Attorney Sickel would recommend that if the property cannot be vacated, the well should be removed and the tree cut down as it is a safety hazard and liability to the Town. Motion by Sup. Bradley and seconded by Sup. Rabas to send a letter to Mr. Wery requesting a meeting with Mr. VandenBusch and/or in the alternative removing of well and addressing the illegal garage and porch setbacks. Board requests 30 day timeline for response. Update to be provided at next month’s meeting.
MARIBEL/NORTH INTERSECTION
Chairman Moore states a safety study was conducted on the intersection of Maribel and North Avenue due to concern of unsafe conditions. Chairman Moore reviews letter from Don Druery of the Brown County Highway Dept as to his findings. Suggestions to install new Hill sign; Installation of new Stop Ahead sign; relocate stop sign (as it is not visible/blocked by cedar trees which are in the right-of-way); change sign size from 30” to 37”; and trim trees so sign can be more visible; update Arrow sign; add 12x36” object marker with 18” Red Diamond; street light could be added. Reports states over a three year history, 4 accidents at this intersection does not warrant major improvement at this time.
Sup. Rabas states all signs have been updated. Trees need to be trimmed on south side of road. Chairman Moore spoke with Mr. Rupp and he raised a concern that the trees are holding the ditch line in place and preventing erosion. The trees are located in the right-of-way. Motion by Sup. Bradley to trim trees with mower. Sup. Rabas states they will only grow back. Bd to meet at site and assess if anything is salvageable; if not, trees to be removed completely.
RON DEGRAND
Ron DeGrand is the appt representative for the Towns of Eaton and New Denmark at the Brown County Planning Commission Board. Commission consists of 24 members. The Bd is currently working on an overview of subdivision issues and re-doing the Park/Recreational Plan. Neshota and Lily are within each respective municipality. They have worked with FEMA on updating the maps to a digital process and pushed to have FEMA acknowledge the Town’s input as to these designate areas and curtail their maps to coincide with each Smart Growth maps. Brown Cty has received a $200,000 Brown Fields Grant. Mr. DeGrand states Town Bd members are encouraged to attend or make suggestions for improvement to the County Parks/Recreational Plan. Sup. Rabas states he would like to see playground equipment added to Neshota Park. Mr. DeGrand to inquire as to date of that meeting. He will also provide the Town with an update as to the recommendations they make.
ASSESSOR’S REPORT
Gary Taicher states the Bd of Review has been finalized and all reports have been filed. A double printer port is being added to the computer and then it will be back at the Town Hall.
REVIEW OF WEBSITE PROPOSALS
Motion by Sup. Rabas and seconded by Sup. Bradley to accept Town Web Design, Inc. proposal for a self-service web page. Clerk to inquire if there is a limit to the number of pages. MC
APPROVE OF CLASSA/B BEER AND LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATIONS
Class B Beer and Liquor License applications reviewed from Darren Derricks (d/b/a Circle Tap), Moncia Ullmer (d/b/a 20th Century Bar and Bowl), Guy VandenHeuvel (d/b/a Wise Guys), Bill Bookmeir (d/b/a Twin Oaks Country Club), and Class A/Class B Beer and Liquor License for Basil’s II, Inc. Question by Sup. Bradley if the entire golf course should be included as the “premises.” Clerk poses question to Attorney Sickel and per applicant they do list golf course on the Class B application as part of the premises. Motion by Sup. Bradley and seconded by Sup. Rabas to approve beer/liquor applications. Sup. Bradley requests Twin Oaks be notified next year the golf course will be excluded from the Class B license – limited to club house only. MC
APPROVE OF INFORMATION BUILDING PERMIT FORMS
Derek Rosek – Informational Building Permit Form from Derek Rosek of 5184 North Avenue to construct a 30 foot addition to the length of the home. Building Inspector has advised Mr. Rosek the addition is in the setbacks and a variance is needed. Motion by Sup. Bradley and seconded by Sup. Rabas to deny unless variance granted. MC
Brian and Linda Ehnerd – Informational Building Permit Form for replacement/construction of a 27x54 foot above-ground pool. Motion by Sup. Bradley and seconded by Sup. Rabas to approve with review of location by Building Inspector. MC
Image Advantage Sign/KS Energy Services –Informational Building Permit Form from Image Advantage Sign to place non-lit signage on the former John Deere Implement. Sup. Rabas questions depth of the letters. Nikki Goral of Image Advantage shows sample to Bd. Motion by Sup. Rabas and seconded by Sup. Bradley to accept Permit with Building Inspector to review application/size of lettering. MC
ROAD & BRIDGE REPORT/PROPOSAL FOR BIDS
Letter from Div of Highway Improvement Program offering grant for safety improvements. Sup. Rabas states many signs should be replaced and guardrails throughout the Township. Chairman Moore clarifies the grant is per site, not general maintenance.
Letter from Brown County Highway Dept re: bridge inspection for 2007-2008. Motion by Sup. Rabas and seconded by Sup. Bradley to allow Brown County to perform inspections. MC
Sup. Rabas states Langes Corner Road has been closed due to a washed-out area in the road. An old culvert rusted out where a bridge was removed. The road will be closed for an additional week until repairs are complete. Two additional culverts to be replaced and a section black topped at a later date.
North Town Hall Bridge: Engineering proposal from Ayres reviewed setting forth Phase I of project at a cost of $3,600. Sup. Bradley would like to see project bid out to other engineering firms. Sup. Rabas spoke with other firms and the price was the same. Unable to start looking at bids for repairs until engineering phase is complete. Sup. Rabas does not want to wait for additional bids for Phase I. Motion by Sup. Rabas to accept Ayres proposal for Phase I, seconded by Sup. Bradley with the condition that additional work to be bid out by other contractors. MC
Proposal for road repairs from Scott Construction. Chairman Moore inquires if the Bd can tentatively approve some of these road projects since the representative is not yet present. Sup. Rabas would like to see copy of bids. Motion by Sup. Bradley to tentatively approve Scott Constructions bids for road repairs. Seconded by Sup. Rabas. MC
CORRESPONDENCE
Thank you from Denmark War Memorial Park for donation. Ltr from Viking Rescue Bd of Directors setting forth various goals they have set and will work toward for improvement of Viking Rescue service. Chairman Moore opens topic to the public for comments. Residents encouraged to contact a Bd member if they wish to provide feedback/comments of Viking Rescue performance. Ltr from WPS as to increase in fees for all newly installed outdoor lighting. Cost to be $16.82 per street light per month.
PAYMENT OF BILLS: Motion by Sup. Bradley and seconded by Sup. Rabas to approve and pay bills. MC
Motion by Sup. Rabas and seconded by Sup. Bradley to adjourn at 9:20 p.m. MC
Prepared by:
Michelle Wallerius, Clerk
Approved: June 26, 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