Town of
Proceedings of Town Board/Utility District Meeting
Call to Order
The meeting was called to
order by Chairman Perock at
Roll Call
Present: Tom
Perock, Town Chairman
Kenneth VanDeHei, Town Supervisor
Randy Treml, Town Supervisor
Dale Warpinski, Town Supervisor
Judy Benz, Town Clerk-Treasurer
Carrie Murphy-Auguston, Assistant Clerk
Excused: Randy Vandenack, Town Supervisor
Pledge of Allegiance by those in attendance.
Discussion and Action on the following:
1.
Approve minutes from Town Board Meeting held on
A
motion was made by Supervisor Warpinski to approve the minutes from the Town Board
Meeting held on
2.
Open Public Hearing in reference to rezoning a portion
of L-45-3 (approximately 20 acres) from Agricultural to L1 Limited Industrial
to accommodate a business of sales and service of heavy equipment and the
remaining portion (approximately 5 acres) to Estate Residential
A
motion was made by Supervisor VanDeHei to open the public hearing in reference
to rezoning a portion of L-45-3 (approximately 20 acres) from Agricultural to
L1 Limited Industrial. Motion seconded
by Supervisor Warpinski. Motion carried
unanimously. (See attached Public Hearing Notice and Sign-In Sheet)
Chairman
Perock provided an overview of the proposed project. Roland Machinery specializes in the sales and
service of heavy equipment.
Chairman
Perock asked on two occasions if anyone had any questions or comments in
reference to the to rezoning of a portion of L-45-3 from Agricultural to L1
Limited Industrial and the remaining portion (approximately 5 acres) to Estate
Residential.
3.
Close Above Mentioned Public Hearing
With
no comments made a motion was made by Supervisor VanDeHei to close the public
hearing. Motion seconded by Supervisor
Treml. Motion carried unanimously.
4.
Rezone a portion of L-45-3 (approximately 20 acres) from
Agricultural to L1 Limited Industrial to accommodate a business of sales and
service of heavy equipment and the remaining portion (approximately 5 acres) to
Estate Residential
A
motion was made by Supervisor VanDeHei to approve the rezoning of a portion of L-45-3
(approximately 20 acres) from Agricultural to L1 Limited Industrial and the
remaining portion (approximately 5 acres) to Estate Residential. Motion seconded by Supervisor Warpinski. Motion carried unanimously.
5.
Review and acceptance of 2005 Annual Financial
Report/Mike Konecny
Mike
Konecny with Schenk Business Solutions provided an overview of the 2005 Annual
Financial Report. He reviewed the “Other
Comments-Observations” section indicating 30% of the operating budget is
undesignated funds stating this is an acceptable and adequate amount. Recommendations included recording
contributed assets upon the completion of the project and consideration by the
Town to charge impact fees. Supervisor
Treml asked Mr. Konecny to review the depository account that the Town has with
Associated Bank. Mr. Konecny reviewed
the risk factors on a “sweep account” and explained the collateral on the
account is not solely in the town’s name but in a pool of names. Mr. Konecny also relayed that most
municipalities including the county use similar type accounts. A motion was made by Supervisor Treml to
accept the 2005 Annual Financial Report.
Motion seconded by Supervisor Warpinski.
Motion carried unanimously.
6.
Update on
Steve
DeBauch with Guardian Pipeline identified himself as the agent working with the
pipeline project. He stated he is
currently looking to obtain permission from the landowners in the area to survey
their property. Survey permission
includes several different types of surveys which will aid in determining a
route for the pipeline. The pipeline
would require a 50’ permanent easement on the properties involved. He mentioned 30’ of additional workspace may
also be requested. Chairman Perock indicated
the intent of the Town to utilize the land to the north of the existing
building for future expansion. He asked if Guardian was planning to follow
the path of the electrical transmission lines.
Mr. DeBauch indicated they will try to follow the transmission lines
wherever possible. A motion was made by
Supervisor VanDeHei to grant permission to Guardian Pipeline to survey the
property owned by the Town. Motion seconded by Supervisor Warpinski. Motion carried unanimously.
7.
Final Site Plan including sign, landscape and Lighting
for Orthodontist Specialist Site
A
motion was made by Supervisor Warpinski to approve the final site plan including sign, landscape and lighting
for Orthodontist Specialist Site contingent on the storm water management plan. Motion seconded by Supervisor Treml. Discussion:
Chairman Perock stated they are continuing to work on a regional storm
water retention pond for the area.
Motion carried unanimously.
8.
Conceptual Building Plan for Contractor’s Shop and
Office to be located on a portion of parcel L-24 on Hickory Road
Frank
Kowalkowski reviewed the conceptual plan for a contractor’s shop and office to
be located on a portion of L-24 on
9.
Request to rezone approximately 5 acres of Parcel L-24
from Agricultural to Light Industrial to accommodate a Contractor’s Shop and
Office
A
motion was made by Supervisor VanDeHei to move the request to rezone
approximately 5 acres of Parcel L-24 from Agricultural to Light Industrial to a
public hearing. Motion seconded by
Supervisor Warpinski. Motion carried
unanimously. (Chairman Perock abstained
from the vote)
10.
Pond Plan for Parcel L-11-1 located on Freedom Road
Karli
Spahr, 2949 Gentle Hills - present to
request permission for a pond to be located on her property located at 3100
Freedom (Parcel L-11-1). She stated the
100’x150’ pond would accommodate fish and be used for swimming. Mrs. Spahr indicated Brown County Zoning has
already reviewed the site. Chairman
Perock stated the plan requires DNR approval.
A motion was made by Supervisor Warpinski to approve the pond plan for
parcel L-11-1. Motion seconded by
Supervisor Treml. Discussion: Discussions included a motion made by
Supervisor Treml to suspend the rules and open the floor for public
comments. Motion seconded by Supervisor
Warpinski. Motion carried unanimously.
Bob
Meulemans – asked if the Town has any liability assumed when approving a
pond. Chairman Perock explained there is
no liability assumed by the Town when the pond is located on private
property.
A
motion was made by Supervisor Treml to return to regular session. Motion seconded by Supervisor Warpinski. Motion carried unanimously.
Chairman
Perock stated in agricultural (AG) zoning ponds are listed as permitted
use. Parcel L-11-1 is zoned agricultural
(AG). Motion carried unanimously.
11.
Authorize “Intent to Apply” for Coverage Under MS4
General Storm water Permit
A
motion was made by Supervisor Treml to authorize the “Intent to Apply” for
coverage under MS4 General Storm water permit.
Motion seconded by Supervisor VanDeHei.
Motion carried unanimously.
Authorize membership and annual fee to participate
in Northeast Wisconsin Stormwater Consortium (NEWSC)
A
motion was made by Supervisor VanDeHei to authorize membership and payment of
annual fee of $500 to participate in the Northeast Wisconsin Stormwater
Consortium (NEWSC). Motion seconded by
Supervisor Warpinski. Motion carried
unanimously.
12.
Authorize public hearing on a rezoning request on a
portion of parcel L-375, L-376,
L-376-1and L-377 from Agricultural to Residential to accommodate the
A
motion was made by Supervisor Treml to authorize a public hearing on a request
to rezone a portion of parcel L-375, L-376, L-376-1and L-377 from Agricultural
to Residential to accommodate the
13.
Authorize public hearing for Conditional Use Permit
for West DePere Elementary School
A
motion was made by Supervisor Warpinski to authorize public hearing for conditional
use permit for
14.
Adopt Resolution in reference to land purchase of
approximately 0.148 acres for the purpose of a Water Meter Station
A
motion was made by Supervisor Treml to adopt a resolution in reference to land
purchase of approximately 0.148 acres for the purpose of a Water Meter Station. Motion seconded by Supervisor VanDeHei. Motion carried unanimously.
15.
Discussion on preparation and adoption of a town
policy in reference to in-town contractors
Supervisor
Treml suggested the Town consider implementing a policy in reference to hiring “in-town”
contractors. He mentioned there were
some concerns brought forward with the electrical work that was recently
contracted.
Supervisor
Warpinski suggested the Town provide an opportunity for “in-town” contractors
to sign-up as interested parties to be hired for work to be completed for the
Town.
Supervisor
VanDeHei stated “in-town” contractors should be utilized for small projects
within the Town.
The
Board agreed to prepare a policy to be reviewed at a future date. No action taken.
16.
Water/Sewer Utility Update/Greg Little
Utility
Manager, Greg Little, stated they have stared their summer maintenance
program.
17.
Supervisor
Treml indicated the shaft under the
18.
Fire Department Update/Fire Chief Kurt Minten
Fire
Chief, Kurt Minten, stated the warning sirens have been installed and will be
tested within a week. These sirens will
be included in the County tests performed every Wednesday.
19.
Payment of due invoices and wages
A
motion was made by Supervisor Treml to approve payment of due invoices and
wages. Motion carried unanimously.
20.
Future Agenda Items
None
21.
Public Comments
A
motion was made by Supervisor Treml to suspend the rules and open the floor for
public comments. Motion seconded by
Supervisor Warpinski. Motion carried
unanimously.
State
Representative, Tom Nelson,
introduced himself and asked for any questions or comments. Chairman Perock gave an overview of the
Guardian Pipeline project, stating it could become an issue for some landowners
directly affected.
Jon
Kleuskens – asked when the
restoration work for the Central Brown County Water Authority project would be
completed.
Nichole
Ansel – mentioned her concern with
recent burglaries in the area and asked how they could implement a neighborhood
watch program. Clerk/Treasurer, Judy
Benz, will have a member of the Hobart Lawrence Police Department contact Mrs.
Ansel in reference to the neighborhood watch.
Larry
Boldt – stated he is a contractor,
who is rarely ever confronted when entering/exiting a property. He mentioned this level of trust is some of
the reason behind burglars using vehicles disguised as contractor vehicles.
Nichole
Ansel – requested the Town consider planting street trees throughout the
Town.
Bob
Meulemans asked if there was a timeline for the resurfacing of
Chairman
Perock stated the resurfacing was to be completed some time this summer.
Mr.
Meulemans asked the Town to consider the widening of Sand Acres Drive. He stated this road has heavy pedestrian/bike
traffic and is a safety hazard.
Lisa
– asked if there would be a park located in Shadow Ridge. Chairman Perock stated the Town is currently
working with Rettler Corporation on the Site Master Plan design for Quarry and
A
motion was made by Supervisor Warpinski to return to regular session. Motion seconded by Supervisor Treml. Motion carried unanimously.
22.
Adjourn
A
motion was made by Supervisor VanDeHei to adjourn. Motion seconded by Supervisor Warpinski. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at
Respectfully
submitted,
Carrie
Murphy-Auguston