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
Randy Treml, Town Supervisor
Kenneth VanDeHei, Town Supervisor
Randy Vandenack, Town Supervisor
John Klasen, Town Supervisor
Judy Benz, Town Clerk-Treasurer
Carrie Murphy-Auguston, Assistant Clerk
Pledge of Allegiance said by those in attendance.
Discussion and Action on
the following:
1.
Approve
minutes from Town Board Meeting held on May 14, 2007
A motion was made by Supervisor Treml to approve
minutes from Town Board Meeting held on
2.
Presentation
of
Tracy Salisbury, presented Chairman Perock with the Tree City USA Award, this is the seventh consecutive year that Town has received this award.
3.
Authorize
Statewide Voter Registration System Agreement with Brown county for 2008-2009
year
A
motion was made by Supervisor Treml to authorize the SVRS agreement with
4.
Authorize
regional election day support costs
A
motion was made by Supervisor Klasen to authorize the regional election-day
support person costs. Motion seconded by
Supervisor Treml. Discussion: Supervisor
Vandenack asked if the cost sharing would be based on the number of machines in
each municipality. Chairman Perock
stated this is just a poll to determine whether or not we are interested in
participating in the program. The cost
sharing is yet to be determined. Motion
carried unanimously.
5.
Request to
waive Impact Fee on
A motion was made by Supervisor VanDeHei to deny the request to waive impact fees on a lot in Hemlock Creek Subdivision/Arlen Baumann. Motion seconded by Supervisor Treml. Motion carried unanimously.
6.
2nd
Layer of Asphalt in Spring Meadows Subdivision and Shadow Ridge Subdivision
Chairman Perock stated he spoke with a representative of Spring Meadows Subdivision who stated the paving would be complete by mid-June. A letter was received by a representative with Shadow Ridge Subdivision stated the paving would be complete by the end of August 2007. Chairman Perock indicated the letter sent by the Town’s attorney did not provide a deadline date however, the paving is long overdue. Chairman Perock stated the end of August was unacceptable and offered to contact the responsible party to discuss a new deadline.
7.
Distribution
of Reports to date: (Review Only)
a)
Financial
Compared to Budget
The Board was provided a financial compared to budget
report. Clerk-Treasurer Benz brought to
the attention of the Board the engineering fees exceeding the budgeted amount
to date.
b)
Water
Utility Daily Usage
Utility Manager, Greg Little stated the water
utility saw a daily usage increase in May.
The Town has completed the prep work for a water tower. The final step
is to determine a site.
c)
2007
Building Permits Issued to date
Review only.
8.
Adopt
Amendments to Non-Metallic Mining Reclamation Ordinance
A motion was made by Supervisor VanDeHei to adopt the amendments to the Non-Metallic Mining Ordinance. Motion seconded by Supervisor Vandenack. Motion carried unanimously. (See attached)
9.
2nd
Snow Plow Truck
Chairman Perock stated the Town is currently
compiling a salt-usage comparison spreadsheet for the 2006-2007 seasons. The costs to plow/salt the northern portion
of the Town were excessive. Chairman
Perock mentioned the need to review our options for plowing/salting for the
2007-2008 season, which may include the need to purchase a second snow plow
truck. Supervisor VanDeHei asked if the
county would reconsider providing winter road maintenance services to the Town. Supervisor Treml stated he has budgetary
concerns. No action taken.
10.
Water/Sewer
Utility Update/Greg Little
Utility Manager, Greg Little, stated the Lost
Dauphin Sewer/Water project is proceeding well. He mentioned a lateral is being
installed on
11.
Supervisor Treml stated the chlorination process is
almost complete.
12.
Fire
Department Update/Fire Chief Kurt Minten
Chief Minten mentioned the Fire Department receiving
$5,000 from the Georgia Pacific foundation grant. The money will be used to replace old damaged
turnout gear. The department responded
to approximately (5-6) calls last week.
13.
Payment of
due invoices and wages
A motion was made by Supervisor Treml to approve
payment of due invoices and wages. The
motion included payment of the invoice to Van Rite & Father for blade
repair and withholding payment for the snow plowing. Motion seconded by Supervisor VanDeHei. Motion carried unanimously.
14.
Future Agenda
Items
Street lighting Hobart
Meeting
15.
Public
Comments
A motion was made by Supervisor Klasen to suspend
the rules and open the floor for public comments. Motion seconded by Supervisor Treml. Motion carried.
Jon Kleuskens – stated he was under the impression that
municipalities within the county could rent equipment from the county if
needed.
A motion to return to regular session was made by
Supervisor VanDeHei. Motion seconded by
Supervisor Klasen. Motion carried.
16.
Adjourn
A motion was made by Supervisor VanDeHei to adjourn
the meeting. Motion seconded by
Supervisor Vandenack. Motion carried
unanimously. The meeting adjourned at
Respectfully
submitted,
Carrie
Murphy-Auguston