TOWN OF OCONOMOWOC

TOWN BOARD MEETING

November 17, 2003

 

Chairman St. Thomas called the Town Board meeting to order at approximately 7:35 p.m.

Present:  Chairman St. Thomas, Supervisors Baade, Napgezek, and Case, Attorney Chapman, Police Chief Roelandts, Highway Superintendent Brown and Clerk/Treasurer Lemley.

Absent:  Supervisor Husak

 

Minutes: A motion was made by Case and seconded by Napgezek to approve the minutes from the November 03, 2003 board meeting and passed unanimously.

 

Correspondence: None

Comments from the Floor:  Ken Durbin – N48 W34040 Road O appeared to discuss the problem he is having with the runoff from Road O, whenever there is a significant rainfall, flooding out his yard, disturbing the landscaping and making the best part of his yard unusable.  Attorney Chapman reported that he had a meeting with Jeff Herrmann, Kathy Moore and another representative from Waukesha County.  It was decided that Jeff would have Welch Hanson investigate and get bids to solve the problem.  The most logical solution being to get two easements, one between Mr. Durbin and his neighbor and one between that neighbor and the next house, to direct the drainage into a swale down to the lake.  Attorney Chapman said it is a problem that the Town needs to solve and he is confident that a solution will be found. 

 

Old Business:  None

New Business:

1.      A motion was made by Case and seconded by Baade to approve the final plat for Westshore subdivision subject to all “Certifications of No Objection” being received from the State of Wisconsin and subject to satisfaction of all conditions itemized in the Planner’s Report. Carried unanimously.

2.      A motion was made by Case and seconded by Baade to approve the 2004 contract with Ashippun Fire Department for fire protection and EMS response for part of the Town of Oconomowoc.  Carried unanimously.

3.      A motion was made by Supervisor Case to approve the 2004 Ambulance Service Contract and the Fire Service Contract with Stone Bank Volunteer Fire Department for service to part of the Town of Oconomowoc.  Seconded by Baade.  Carried unanimously.

4.      Supervisor Case moved to approve the Maintenance Agreement with Cremer Engineering to provide service to our telephone equipment from 12/01/03 through 11/30/04.  Seconded by Napgezek.  Carried unanimously.

5.       Action to reduce Todd Wozniak’s letter of credit is postponed until the December 1st meeting.

6.      Supervisor Case moved to approve increasing the fees for some Town services for 2004 subject to Attorney Chapman drafting resolutions or ordinance amendments as required. Increasing the Park Fee cannot be done without a needs assessment and impact study, which will be looked into.  Seconded by Napgezek.  Carried unanimously.

7.      After discussion on the need to schedule a revaluation of the Town of Oconomowoc, it was decided to invite Mike Grota from Grota Appraisals to the next board meeting for advice.  Action will be taken at the next meeting.

8.      No action was taken on the parking regulations for the municipal parking lot.  After hearing the Board’s opinions, Attorney Chapmen will draft regulations to be considered at the next meeting.

9.      Supervisor Case moved to approve the resolution to approve the Municipal Court budget for 2004.  Seconded by Supervisor Napgezek and passed unanimously.

10.  Supervisor Reports and Concerns: Supervisor Napgezek requested a report on how the Town plans to distribute the remaining sewer “RECS’ that we have available.  Chairman St. Thomas said that he wants to have an informational meeting before year-end.  Supervisor Case reported that the project foreman said with the weather’s cooperation, there should be operating traffic lights at the Hwy. P/Hwy. K intersection by Thanksgiving.

11.  Chairman St. Thomas: Reported that the 2004 budget figures have been sent to the paper for publication and that the tax levy increases by approximately 4%, but the tax rate only increases by $.03/$1000.00 ($3.00 on a $100,000.00 home).  A reminder that the Public Hearing, Special Meeting and Board Meeting to approve the budget will be December 4th at 7:00 p.m.

12.  Attorney Chapman: Reported that he has spoken with the DNR and they have agreed to wait on the contamination issue, letting the county “do their thing”.

13.  Highway Superintendent Brown:  Nothing

14.  Police Chief Roelandts:  Requested approval to send Brad Bautz to “EnCase Internet & E-Mail Examination” training in Los Angeles from 12/02/02-12/05/03 and to send Officer Claus to Motor Carrier Enforcement update training in Pleasant Prairie, WI from 12/02/03-12/04/03.  Supervisor Case moved to approve, Napgezek seconded and it carried unanimously.

15.  Clerk/Treasurer –Supervisor Napgezek moved to approve the new bartender’s license for Joel Beierle and renewal license for Angela Anderson.  Seconded by Case, carried unanimously.

16.  Vouchers and Checks – Supervisor Napgezek moved to approve the vouchers and checks, totaling $320,238.24. Seconded by Baade.  Carried unanimously.

17.  Other Business – None

18. At approximately 8:44 pm., Supervisor Napgezek moved to adjourn the meeting.  Seconded by Baade, the vote was unanimous.

 

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

Christine Lemley

Clerk/Treasurer