Town of Lawrence

  Proceedings of Town Board/Utility District Meeting

Town Hall-2595 French Road, De Pere, WI 54115

Monday, April 24, 20067:00PM

 

 

 

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Perock at 7:00 p.m.

Roll Call

Present:            Tom Perock, Town Chairman

Kenneth VanDeHei, Town Supervisor

                        Randy Treml, Town Supervisor

                        Randy Vandenack, Town Supervisor                           

            Dale Warpinski, Town Supervisor                    

Judy Benz, Town Clerk-Treasurer

Carrie Murphy-Auguston, Assistant Clerk

           

Pledge of Allegiance by those in attendance.

 

Discussion and Action on the following:

 

1.                  Approve minutes from Town Board Meeting held on April 10, 2006

A motion was made by Supervisor Treml to approve the minutes from Town Board Meeting held on April 10, 2006.  Motion seconded by Supervisor Vandenack.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

2.                  Open Public Hearing in reference to Vacation and Discontinuation of Wisconsin Street, that portion lying north of Center Street

A motion was made by Supervisor Warpinski to open the public hearing in reference to vacation and discontinuation of Wisconsin Street, that portion lying north of Center Street.  Motion seconded by Supervisor Vandenack.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Clerk/Treasurer Benz stated the vacation and discontinuation of Wisconsin Street was approved by the Town Board in 1997 but was not properly recorded.  The Town is following the proper steps to vacate the street which includes a public hearing. Chairman Perock asked on two occasions if anyone had any questions or comments in reference to the vacation and discontinuation of Wisconsin Street, that portion lying north of Center Street. 

 

3.                  Close above mentioned Public Hearing

With no comments made a motion was made by Supervisor Treml to close the public hearing.  Motion seconded by Supervisor Vandenack.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

4.                  Adopt Final Resolution Authorizing Vacation and Discontinuation of Wisconsin Street, that portion lying north of Center Street

A motion was made by Supervisor VanDeHei to adopt the final resolution authorizing vacation and discontinuation of Wisconsin Street, that portion lying north of Center Street.  Motion seconded by Supervisor Vandenack.  Motion carried unanimously.  (See attached Resolution No. 0424 Series 2005)

 

5.                  Roland Machinery Company Building Site Plan

Bob Weier from Roland Machinery and Russ Roland from Bay Lakes Commercial Realtors were present to propose a site plan for Roland Machinery Company to be constructed on French Road north of Golden Glow Road.  The company has been in business since 1958 and is expanding in Wisconsin and Michigan.  The proposed building will be 100’x200’ for the purpose of sales and repair of heavy equipment.  The corporate offices currently located in Milwaukee will relocate to this site.  Russ Roland, who is aiding in the purchase of

 

the property, stated the DNR has some environmental concerns.  They are awaiting an on-site inspection.  

Supervisor Treml asked if the majority of the yard would be gravel.  Mr. Weier stated the yard would be similar to the fenced in yard at their Milwaukee site which is not entirely paved.  Mr. Weier explained the footprint of the building may change depending on what the DNR finds.  A motion was made by Supervisor VanDeHei to approve the building site plan for Roland Machinery.  Motion seconded by Supervisor Warpinski.  Motion carried unanimously.  

 

6.                  Request to rezone portion of Parcel L-45-3 from Agricultural to L1 Limited Industrial to accommodate Roland Machinery

A motion was made by Supervisor Vandenack to move the request to rezone a portion of Parcel L-45-3 from Agricultural to L1 Limited Industrial to a public hearing.  Motion seconded by Supervisor VanDeHei.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

7.                  Approval of 1-lot CSM/Marilyn Corbeille

A motion was made by Supervisor Warpinski to approve the 1-lot CSM/Marilyn Corbeille.  Motion seconded by Supervisor Treml.  Discussion:  The 1-lot CSM consisting of approximately 20 acres is being created from a 25 acre parcel.  The remaining portion of the parcel is approximately 5 acres and contains the home of Marilyn Corbeille which will need to be rezoned from Agricultural to Estate Residential.  Motion carried unanimously. 

 

8.                  Business Sign for Precision Cut Stone

Greg Schroeder from Precision Cut Stone was present to propose a business sign for his business located on Quarry Park Drive.  The sign is a 56 sq. ft. with internal illumination located on the building.  A motion was made by Supervisor VanDeHei to approve the business sign for Precision Cut Stone.  Motion seconded by Supervisor Vandenack.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

9.                  Final Plat for Orion’s Run

Dave Schmalz from McMahon Associates was present to propose the final plat for Orion’s Run for the purpose of single family homes.  A motion was made by Supervisor VanDeHei to approve the final plat for Orion’s’ Run subdivision.  The motion was contingent on the following:

§       Receipt of an executed sub-divider’s agreement

§       Approval of storm water management

§       Designation of an area for a future recreational trail. 

§       Inclusion of sidewalks on Lawrence Drive and Andromeda Drive.

Motion seconded by Supervisor Vandenack.  Discussion: Mr. Schmalz will ask Brown County and the City of DePere for information to aid in identifying a location for the future trail.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

10.              Adopt Resolution in reference to renaming that portion of Sweet Meadow Drive east of Sweet Meadow Court to Green Meadow Drive

A motion was made by Supervisor VanDeHei to adopt the resolution in reference to renaming that portion of Sweet Meadow Drive east of Sweet Meadow Court to Green Meadow Drive.  Motion seconded by Supervisor Warpinski.  Motion carried unanimously.  (See attached Resolution No. 0424-1 Series 2006) 

 

11.              Approval of Business Park Pond Modification Design

A motion was made by Supervisor VanDeHei to approve the Business Park Pond Modification Design.  Motion seconded by Supervisor Vandenack.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

12.              Authorize Purchase and Warranty Deed with Farm Credit Services of Northeast Wisconsin on a portion of parcel L-270-1 for the purpose of enlarging the business park storm water pond

A motion was made by Supervisor Vandenack to authorize Chairman Perock to proceed with negotiations in reference to the purchase and warranty deed with Farm Credit Services of Northeast Wisconsin on a portion of parcel L-270-1 for the purpose of enlarging the business park storm water pond.  Motion seconded by Supervisor Treml.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

 

 

 

13.              Authorize Purchase and Warranty Deed with Lawrence Development Company, LLC on a portion of parcel L-654 for the purpose of enlarging the business park storm water pond

A motion was made by Supervisor Treml to authorize the Purchase and Warranty Deed as discussed with Lawrence Development Company, LLC on a portion of parcel L-654 for the purpose of enlarging the business park storm water pond.  Motion seconded by Supervisor Warpinski.  Discussion: Chairman Perock indicated the purchase amount would be zero dollars ($0.00).  Motion carried unanimously.

 

14.              Approval of Bartenders Licenses

A motion was made by Supervisor Warpinski to approve the Bartender/Operator’s License applications as presented.  Motion seconded by Supervisor Vandenack.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

15.              Water/Sewer Utility Update/Greg Little

Utility Manger, Greg Little, commended the Board for pursuing the extension of sewer and water along the eastern portion of the Town. 

 

16.              Central Brown County Water Authority Update/Randy Treml

Supervisor Treml stated he and Utility Manager, Greg Little, took part in a bus tour of the CBCWA project.  The Manitowoc River crossing is an obstacle they have encountered.  They plan to start the Fox River crossing on May 1st.   Chairman Perock asked what would happen if they do not meet the December 1, 2006 deadline.  Supervisor Treml stated there are some contractual obligations. 

 

17.              Fire Department Update/Fire Chief Kurt Minten

No update.

 

18.              Payment of due invoices and wages

A motion was made by Supervisor Treml to approve payment of due invoices and wages.  Motion seconded by Supervisor Warpinski.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

19.              Future Agenda Items

None

 

20.              Public Comments

A motion was made by Supervisor Vandenack to suspend the rules and open the floor for public comments.  Motion seconded by Supervisor Warpinski.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Gerald Sturm 3002 Williams Grant Drive - spoke in opposition to the current condition of the property located at 3001 Williams Grant Drive, stating there are health and safety concerns.     

 

Chairman Perock stated the Town’s status with the Green Bay Metropolitan Sewerage District remains the same, with the Town remaining a customer of theirs.

 

A motion was made by Supervisor Vandenack to return to regular session.  Motion seconded by Supervisor Warpinski.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

21.              Adjourn

A motion was made by Supervisor VanDeHei to adjourn the meeting.  Motion seconded by Supervisor Vandenack.  Motion carried unanimously.   The meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m.

                       

 

                                                                                                Respectfully submitted,

                                                                                                Carrie Murphy-Auguston