Town of Oconomowoc

Town Board

July 21, 2003

 

Chairman St. Thomas called the Town Board meeting of July 21, 2003 to order at approximately 8:08 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance recited immediately thereafter.

 

Present:  Chairman St. Thomas, Supervisor Husak, Supervisor Case, Supervisor Baade, Supervisor Napgezek, Deputy Clerk-Treasurer Albertz, Highway Superintendent Brown, and Police Chief Roelandts.

 

Others present:  Becky Rofrtiz, Steve Brunner of Ruekert and Mielke, and Karen Karnel.

 

Absent:  Clerk-Treasurer Lemley.

 

Minutes – A motion made by Supervisor Baade and seconded by Supervisor Husak to approve the minutes, as printed, from the July 7, 2003 Joint Meeting and Town Board Meeting.  The motion carried unanimously.

 

Correspondence – A letter dated July 15, 2003 received in the Clerk’s Office on July 17, 2003 from Becky Kleefisch was read aloud.  (See “Exhibit 1”)

 

Comments from the Floor – Karen E. Karnel of N60 W34698 Forest Bay Road appeared before the Town Board to submit a petition for sewer for the area of California Avenue/Forest Bay Road/Road I.  (See “Exhibit 2”)  She understands that the Town of Oconomowoc is in negotiations with the City of Oconomowoc for possible Residential Equivalent Connections that might become available.  This is a petition of interest.  She presented the petition to the Town Board so that is taken into consideration for the R.E.C.s that would possibly become available.  She is hoping that that area will be considered for sewer.

 

Old Business – Nothing

 

New Business -

 

1.     The “Merger of Title” Amendment/Survey from Waukesha County Zoning Code/Shoreland and Floodland Protection Ordinance cannot be acted upon at this time.  Not all of the surveys have been completed and turned into the Clerk-Treasurer.

2.     Steve Brunner, a Landscape Designer, from Ruekert and Mielke appeared to discuss the revisions made to both plans, which have been initiated in the last two/three years.  The population figures have been updated and any information relating to the newly revised Master Land Use Plan.  He stated that when both the Outdoor Recreation and Bike/Pedestrian Plan are adopted, they would be used as planning tools in the future.  Chairman St. Thomas informed the Board to take a look at Table IV.  A motion made by Supervisor Case and seconded by Supervisor Husak to adopt the Outdoor Recreation Plan and Bike Plan/Pedestrian Plan.  The motion carried unanimously.

3.      At the last meeting the Town of Oconomowoc Plan Commission was directed to give a recommendation to the Town Board.  At this time, the Town Board doesn’t have a recommendation.  Adopting the Park Plan indicates that it has all of the things in there that they are talking about.  Not all the facts are in to act concisely on; the plan is still being revised.  A motion to agree conceptually to consider collaboration with the Oconomowoc Soccer Association made by Supervisor Napegzek and seconded by Supervisor Baade.  The motion carried unanimously. 

4.     A motion made by Supervisor Husak and seconded by Supervisor Napgezek to grant the Temporary Easement for the reconstruction of the intersection of C.T.H. “P” and C.T.H. “K”.  The motion carried unanimously.

5.     This subject was tabled because the State is revising the amendments for Mill Street Bridge and will be given to Chairman St. Thomas.  They have solved all of the problems at the state.

6.     The Waukesha County Zoning changes should not have been on the agenda; therefore, no action was taken.  The Plan Commission is acting on it tonight and the Board will see what their recommendations are.

7.     Attorney Chapman read the ordinance.  Highway Superintendent Brown stated that the weight limit signs are already posted.  A motion to adopt an ordinance to establish special weight limitations for McMahon Road under special temporary condition pursuant to ss 349.16 Wisconsin Statutes made by Supervisor Husak and seconded by Supervisor Case.  The motion carried unanimously.

8.     A motion to accept the low bid quoted by the Kuehne Company, Inc. for guardrail installation on W. Lake Drive and Lake Drive was made by Supervisor Case and seconded by Supervisor Husak.  The motion carried unanimously.

9.     A motion made by Supervisor Case and seconded by Supervisor Baade to adopt the final resolution declaring intent to exercise special assessment powers.  The motion carried unanimously.

10.       A motion made by Supervisor Husak seconded by Supervisor Case to adopt the resolution prohibiting parking on Lacy’s Lane.  A situation occurred on Lacy’s Lane when a resident had a private party and had numerous visitors parking on one side of the road.  This only allowed for one lane of traffic to pass, which would pose to be a serious problem if an emergency vehicle needed to pass.  A neighbor became frustrated and parked their car so that it completely blocked traffic and no vehicles were allowed passage.  The road right-of-way is 20 feet and the road width is 20.3 feet, which is not sufficient enough for parking on both sides.  For safety concerns recommend there should be no parking allowed on Lacy’s Lane.  The motion carried unanimously

11.       Supervisor Reports – Supervisor Case reported that he had received as well as the rest of the Board should have a letter from Koepsel’s at W375 N6843 Pheasant Run discussing the issue of gravel quarrying behind them. The quarrying operation will be located at the property owned by James and Catherine Hansen, which is situated next to the subdivision that the Koepsel’s live in.  Koepsel’s had called the Park and Planning Department at Waukesha County and spoke with Brian Depies.  They thought that it would be a dynamiting operation.  On August 21, 2003 the County will hold a public hearing.  Supervisor Case addressed a letter to them stating that the “quarrying” process would be peeling off the topsoil, take out 2 feet of clay to line the silt ponds, put the topsoil back and reseed it.  It would not be as devastating as they originally thought.

 

An email had just been received addressed to the Town Board regarding the condition of West Lake Drive on the north side.  One of those little cabins there always has lots of trash and two vehicles jimmied up off the ground with all of the wheels off.  Chairman St. Thomas suggested that the Chief take a look at the situation.  The Chief stated that the car that Supervisor Case is referring to has been up and down on blocks and it appears that the person is working on the brakes.  Last time the Chief checked, it was licensed.  It has been there a long time.

 

Another house in the process of being moved was parked on the property of John Snyder. That house has been there for two weeks now, as it should have only been there for two days.   According to the Chief it was to have been moved at 2 a.m. but apparently they needed permits.  Chief Roelandts tried to contact Chief Martin about the situation. 

 

Supervisor Napgezek stated that OLMD will be having its annual meeting on the 8/25/03, the 4th Monday in August.  Chief Roelandts may receive a call from OLMD to invite the Town of Oconomowoc Police Department to set up a booth.  They plan to have a workshop prior to the meeting.  The DNR will have a booth set up there.  This would allow for police officers to explain boater’s safety, and provide some information. 

 

12.       Chairman St. Thomas – Virginia Harris of W380 N5707 N. Lake Road called Chairman St. Thomas to explain how bad her trees are infested with gypsy moths.  Margaret Dahlquist of N56 W37860 Forest Drive reported of gypsy moths last month.  Chairman St. Thomas put a packet together for the both of them.  He also included information on what the City of Oconomowoc had done.  The City should be aware if the Town has an infestation.  The City has traps that they put out in the spring and have been doing so for the last four/five years.  So far the problem is not at the level that requires spraying.  The County suggested to Chairman St. Thomas to start a program next year to set up gypsy moth traps in the area to see what we have.  The traps don’t get rid of them; they just determine how bad the gypsy moths are.  There is also a company called Lied’s that provides spraying for gypsy moths which is very effective. 

13.       Attorney Chapman – Nothing

14.       Highway Superintendent Brown – Nothing

15.       Police Chief Roelandts – Nothing

16.       Clerk-Treasurer - Becky Rofritz appeared in front of the Board to present the certificate of insurance for the fireworks display for her upcoming marriage to occur on July 26, 2003 at the Golden Mast Island on Okauchee Lake at 9:30 p.m.  A motion made by Supervisor Husak seconded by Supervisor Napgezek to approve the fireworks permit.  The motion carried unanimously. 

 

A motion made by Supervisor Husak and seconded by Supervisor Baade to approve the bartender licenses as presented.  (See “Exhibit 3”:  New- 2, Renewal - 12).  The motion carried unanimously. 

 

On August 4, 2003, the Waukesha County Clerk’s are joining to discuss various issues such as dog licenses.  A motion made by Supervisor Husak seconded by Supervisor Case to send Deputy Clerk/Treasurer Albertz to the Waukesha County Clerk’s meeting on August 4, 2003.  The motion carried unanimously.

 

17.       A motion made by Supervisor Napgezek seconded by Supervisor Baade to approve the checks and vouchers totaling $620,139.15, as printed.  (See “Exhibit 4”).  The motion carried unanimously.

18.       Other Business – Nothing

19.       At approximately 8:53 p.m. Supervisor Husak made a motion to adjourn into closed session pursuant to ss 19.85 (1)(c) “Considering employment, promotion, compensation, or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility.”  (Police Department)  The motion seconded by Supervisor Napgezek.  Chairman St. Thomas called for a roll call vote:  Supervisor Baade-yes, Supervisor Napgezek-yes, Chairman St. Thomas-yes, Supervisor Husak-yes, and Supervisor Case-yes.

20.        At approximately 9:35 p.m. the Town Board reconvened into open session.  No action was taken during the closed session.  A motion made by Supervisor Husak, seconded by Baade to adjourn.  A roll call vote was taken and the motion carried unanimously. 

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

Cady Albertz

Deputy Clerk-Treasurer