TOWN OF OCONOMOWOC                                            

BOARD MEETING – February 17, 2003

 

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