Chairman St. Thomas called the Town Board meeting of
February 17, 2003 to order at approximately 7:00 p.m. with the Pledge of
Allegiance. The Town Clerk took roll call.
Present: Chairman St. Thomas, Supervisors
Baade, Napgezek, Husak and Case, Attorney William Chapman, Clerk/Treasurer
Lemley and Attorney Garrity.
Jan Husak moved to adjourn into closed session pursuant to
ss. 19.85(1)(g) Conferring with legal counsel for the governmental body who is
rendering oral or written advice concerning strategy to be adopted by the body
with respect to litigation in which it is or is likely to become involved,
specifically sewer connection enforcement action and pending Higgins lawsuit.
Case seconded. Passed by unanimous roll call vote (Husak-yea; Napgezek-yes; St.
Thomas-yes; Case-yes, Baade-yes). There
was discussion on properties not yet connected to the sewer and a brief
discussion about a summons.
At 7:30 p.m., Baade moved and Napgezek seconded to reconvene into open session,
which passed unanimously by roll call vote (Case-yes; Husak-yes; Baade-yes;
Napgezek-yes; St. Thomas-yes). Police
Chief Roelandts and Highway Superintendent Brown joined the meeting.
Minutes: A motion was made by Case
and seconded by Husak to approve the minutes from the February 3, 2003 board
meeting and passed unanimously.
Correspondence: None
Comments from
the Floor: None
Old Business: None
Special Order of
Business: Judge Stern from municipal
court appeared to present the Annual Report to Board members. The Judge reported that the Town of
Oconomowoc is the second largest shareholder in the court that continues to be
very successful. The court changed
software twice on 2002 and now has the potential to provide statistics,
including comparisons by communities.
In 2003, they expect to pay back the “capital” investment contributed by
the “founding” members almost 12 years ago.
New Business:
1.
Attorney
Garrity presented the full and complete release signed by Barry and Pamela
Bielawski. Supervisor Case moved and Baade seconded to recommend payment of the
agreed settlement amount. Carried unanimously by roll call vote: Baade-yes;
Napgezek-yes; Case-yes; Husak-yes; St. Thomas-yes).
2.
The
proposed developer presented the CSM for the Eduard and Kathryn Schultze
property. He wants to remodel the
existing house and bring the two vacant lots into conformance so that he can
build on each. Supervisor Case moved and Napgezek seconded to approve the
CSM. Roll call vote: Case-yes; Baade-yes; Napgezek-yes;
Husak-abstain; St. Thomas-yes.
3.
The
Town Board unanimously endorsed the Land Use Plan adopted by the Plan
Commission on 02/17/03. Supervisor
Napgezek asked that Town Planner be made aware of small mistake on the map in
the plan.
4.
Supervisor
Husak moved to approve the health care continuation agreement made with
Lieutenant Truttschel at his retirement. Seconded by Baade. Passed unanimously.
5.
The
conceptual road design for the Mission Lakes, LLC senior housing development
was presented by Atty. Chapman. He
pointed out that the road will be narrower than normal, to allow for better
property development, and may not qualify for state aid. Case moved to approve the conceptual road
design. Husak seconded. Carried
unanimously.
6.
There
was a brief discussion about the three proposals the Town has received to
perform a “facility needs assessment”.
Supervisor Napgezek felt she had not had time to sufficiently compare
the proposals. Others agreed. No action taken.
7.
Supervisors
Case moved and Husak seconded confirm the Town’s membership in the Okauchee
Business Association and to appoint Chief Roelandts as the Town’s
representative. Passed unanimously.
8.
Supervisor
Case moved, Husak seconded, to approve the salary range for part-time police
officers as presented. Carried
unanimously.
9.
Supervisor Reports and Concerns: Supervisor
Baade reported that he and Supervisor Case had met with Oconomowoc Soccer
Association (OSA) regarding a possible joint venture. OSA is ordering a survey at their expense, Waukesha County is
supplying a contour map, the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers might be available to
do the grading and the Town needs to get a risk assessment. All is looking positive.
10.
Chairman St. Thomas: Chairman St. Thomas presented possible dates for the
post-holiday social and March 2nd was the selected.
11.
Attorney Chapman: Nothing
12.
Highway Supt. Brown: Road salt is in good supply.
13.
Police Chief Roelandts: Presented the DNR Boat Patrol audit..
14.
Clerk/Treasurer –Supervisor Husak moved to approve the liquor license for Kenny’s
Killin’ Time. Seconded by Napgezek.
Passed unanimously. Supervisor Husak moved and Baade seconded to approve
the 3 new bartender licenses and 1 renewal license per the attached list.
Carried unanimously.
15.
Vouchers and Checks –Supervisor Napgezek moved to approved the voucher
and check list as presented. Seconded
by Baade. Passed unanimously.
17.
At
approximately 8:37 p.m., Supervisor Husak moved to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Napgezek. Passed unanimously.
Respectfully
submitted,
Christine Lemley
-Clerk/Treasurer