Town of Lawrence

   Proceedings of Town Board/Utility District Meeting

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

 Tuesday, May 29, 20077:00PM

 

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

                        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 May 14, 2007.  Motion seconded by Supervisor Klasen.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

2.                  Presentation of Tree City USA Award

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 Brown County for 2008-2009 year.  The motion was contingent on the receipt of a letter further explaining the cost increase.  Motion seconded by Supervisor Klasen.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

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 Lot in Hemlock Creek Subdivision/Arlen Baumann

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 Scheuring Road to service the Toonen Apartment site.  The town will need to bill Toonen for this project. 

 

11.              Central Brown County Water Authority Update/Randy Treml

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 8:45 PM.

 

                                                                                    Respectfully submitted,

                                                                                    Carrie Murphy-Auguston