Town of Lawrence

   Proceedings of Town Board/Utility District Meeting

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

Monday, September 11, 20067:00PM

 

 

 

Call to Order

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

 

Roll Call

Present:                        Tom Perock, Town Chairman

Randy Treml, Town Supervisor

Kenneth VanDeHei, Town Supervisor

Randy Vandenack, Town Supervisor                 

                        Dale Warpinski, Town Supervisor

                        Judy Benz, Town Clerk-Treasurer

Carrie Murphy-Auguston, Assistant Clerk

                        (See attached Roll-call Sign-In Sheet)

           

 

Pledge of Allegiance by those in attendance, followed by a moment of silence in memory of 9-11.

 

Discussion and Action on the following:

 

1.                   Approve minutes from Town Board Meeting held on August 28, 2006
A motion was made by Supervisor Treml to approve minutes from Town Board Meeting held on August 28, 2006.  Motion seconded by Supervisor VanDeHei.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Approve minutes from Special Town Board Meeting held on August 28, 2006

A motion was made by Supervisor Warpinski to approve minutes from Special Town Board Meeting held on August 28, 2006.  Motion seconded by Supervisor Treml.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

2.                  Central Brown County Water Authority 2007 Proposed Budget/Dave Vaclavik

Dave Vaclavik from the Central Brown County Water Authority (CBCWA) provided an overview of the proposed 2007 budget. 

 

Supervisor Treml asked Mr. Vaclavik to provide more detail on the establishment of future rates. 

 

3.                  Open Public Hearing for application to rezone a portion of Parcel L-114 from Agricultural to Estate Residential to accommodate a single family residence

A motion was made by Supervisor VanDeHei to open the public hearing in reference to rezoning a portion of Parcel L-114 from Agricultural to Estate Residential to accommodate a single-family residence.  Motion seconded by Supervisor Treml.  Motion carried unanimously.  (See attached Roll-Call Sign-In Sheet)

 

Christa Uitenbroek stated they are requesting the rezoning of a 3.1 acre parcel to estate residential to accommodate a single family residence.  

 

4.                  Close above Mentioned Public Hearing

Chairman Perock asked on two occasions for any comments or testimony.  With no comments or testimony given a motion was made by Supervisor VanDeHei to close the above-mentioned public hearing.  Motion seconded by Supervisor Vandenack.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

 

 

 

5.                  Approve rezoning of a portion of L-114 from Agricultural to Estate Residential to accommodate a single family residence

A motion was made by Supervisor VanDeHei to approve the rezoning of a portion of L-114 from Agricultural to Estate Residential to accommodate a single-family residence.  Motion seconded by Supervisor Warpinski.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

6.                  Open Public Hearing for an application to rezone a portion of parcel L-375, L-376, L-376-1 and L-377 from Agricultural to Residential to accommodate a single family residential subdivision to be known as Hemlock Creek

A motion was made by Supervisor Vandenack to open the public hearing in reference to the rezoning of a portion of parcel L-375, L-376, L-376-1 and L-377 from Agricultural to Residential to accommodate a single-family residential subdivision to be known as Hemlock Creek.  Motion seconded by Supervisor Warpinski.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Steve Seidl provided an overview of the project, stating it would be adjacent to the new school.  Supervisor Vandenack asked whether or not sidewalks would be included.  Mr. Seidl indicated on there will be sidewalks included on the portion of the project that is adjacent to the school. 

 

Supervisor Warpinski stated the Planning & Zoning board approved the request to rezone. 

 

7.                  Close above Mentioned Public Hearing

Chairman Perock asked on two occasions for any comments or testimony.  With no comments or testimony given a motion was made by Supervisor Warpinski to close the above-mentioned public hearing.  Motion seconded by Supervisor Vandenack.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

8.                  Approve rezoning of a portion of L-375, L-376, L-376-1 and L-377 from Agricultural to residential to accommodate a single family residential subdivision to be known as Hemlock Creek

A motion was made by Supervisor VanDeHei to approve the rezoning of a portion of L-375, L-376, L-376-1 and L-377 from Agricultural to residential to accommodate a single-family residential subdivision to be known as Hemlock Creek.  Motion seconded by Supervisor Warpinski.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

9.                  Authorize the scheduling of a Public Hearing for a rezoning request on Parcel L-342-2 from Residential to B1 Business for commercial development.

Dave Fisher presented a preliminary plan for a proposed business to be located on parcel L-342-2.  The parcel is adjacent to the existing Furniture & Appliance Outlet Store.  The proposed business would be the “Lullaby Shop” which specializes in children’s furniture.

 

10.              A motion was made by Supervisor VanDeHei to authorize the scheduling of a Public Hearing for a rezoning request on Parcel L-342-2 from Residential to B1 Business for commercial development.  Motion seconded by Supervisor Treml.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

11.              Award Bid for LAW01-2006 Asphalt Paving Project on Pennway Park, Milo Rd and Oakstream Dr

Supervisor VanDeHei stated only one (1) bid was received from Northeast Asphalt.  A motion was made by Supervisor VanDeHei to award the LAW01-2006 Asphalt Paving Project bid for Pennway Park, Milo Rd and Oakstream Dr to Northeast Asphalt in the amount of $53,879.10.  Motion seconded by Supervisor Vandenack.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

12.              Approve Distribution Facilities Installment Agreement with WPS on Little Rapids Rd

Chairman Perock stated this agreement is the result of the negotiations that took place between the Town and Wisconsin Public Service (WPS).  Chairman Perock indicated this is a one-time only agreement and in the future the Town will assume all financial responsibility for similar services.   A motion was made by Supervisor VanDeHei to approve the facilities installment agreement with WPS.  Motion seconded by Supervisor Warpinski.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

 

13.              Adopt Resolution in reference to intent on hiring McMahon Associates for Stormwater Planning Issues

A motion as made by Supervisor Treml to adopt the resolution in reference to the Town’s intent on hiring McMahon Associates for Stormwater Planning Issues.  Motion seconded by Supervisor Vandenack.  Motion carried unanimously.  (See attached Resolution No. 0911, Series of 2006)

 

14.              Sanitary Sewer and Water Project for Lost Dauphin Road

Chairman Perock reviewed the voter’s tally sheet stating the majority vote was “No.”  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. (See attached voter tally sheet)

 

A local resident asked when the project would be voted on again? Chairman Perock indicated it would not be brought to vote again.

 

Mike VanDeHei asked if the residents on the northern portion were a unanimous “yes” vote would the Town consider extending these services from Chapelle Rue Road north.

 

Mary Offer – asked if it wouldn’t be more costly to provide services to only those residents north of Chapelle Rue, because of the scale of the project?

 

Chairman Perock stated it would have to be reviewed by the Town Engineer; however there are fewer obstacles on the northern portion and the need for the lift station would in all likelihood be eliminated.

 

Mike Techlin – stated it would still be very costly due to the lot sizes of some property owners. 

 

A motion was made by Supervisor Treml to return to regular session.  Motion seconded by Supervisor Warpinski.  Motion carried unanimously.   No action taken.

 

15.              Sanitary Sewer and Water Project for Clem Lane

Chairman Perock reviewed the voter’s tally sheet stating the majority vote was “Yes.”  A motion was made by Supervisor Treml to suspend the rules and open the floor for public comments.  Motion seconded by Supervisor VanDeHei.   Motion carried unanimously.  (See attached voter tally sheet)

 

Eugene Coonen – questioned the route of the project stating the majority of the residents who voted “no” are going to have the pipe ran through their property.  He would like to know why it was one side of the road chosen over the other. 

 

Chairman Perock stated the Town’s Engineer, can review the route. 

 

Dan Hillbert –recalled from a previous meeting, discussion by the engineers to go down one side versus the other because there was less boring under the road.  

 

A motion was made by Supervisor Treml to return to regular session.  Motion seconded by Supervisor Vandenack.  Motion carried unanimously.  No action taken.

 

16.              Water/Sewer Utility Update/Greg Little

None.

 

17.              Central Brown County Water Authority Update/Randy Treml

None.

 

18.              Fire Department Update/Fire Chief Kurt Minten

Chief Minten stated they responded to a fire call on Friday, for downed power lines as a result of the bad storms. 

 

 

 

19.              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 VanDeHei.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

20.              Future Agenda Items

None

 

21.              Public Comments

A motion was made by Supervisor Treml to open the floor for public comments.  Motion seconded by Supervisor Vandenack.  Motion carried unanimously. 

 

Ed Servais – asked if the Town would review and possibly have some changes to their policy for assessing corner lots.

 

Chairman Perock stated they have discussed the policy and have the option to review changes to the policy on a case-by-case basis.

 

Marcell Turriff – asked about placing a culvert at the end of Oak Stream Drive?

 

Supervisor VanDeHei indicated he would have to take a look at the area.

 

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

 

22.              Adjourn

A motion was made by Supervisor VanDeHei to adjourn the meeting.  Motion seconded by Supervisor Vandenack.  Motion carried unanimously.  The meeting adjourned at 9:00 PM.

 

                                                                                               

                                                                                    Respectfully submitted,

                                                                                    Carrie Murphy-Auguston