TOWN OF OCONOMOWOC                                                 

BOARD MEETING – February 3, 2003

 

Chairman St. Thomas called the Town Board meeting of February 3, 2003 to order at approximately 7:32 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance. He then asked that we observe a moment of silence in remembrance of the Columbia space shuttle disaster.

 

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

Absent:  Highway Superintendent Brown (snow removal)

 

Minutes: A motion was made by Baade and seconded by Case to approve the minutes from the January 3, 2003 board meeting and passed unanimously.

 

Correspondence: None

Comments from the Floor:  None

Old Business:  None

 

New Business:

1.      Supervisor Case moved and Husak seconded to approve the “conveyance of rights in land” requested by the DOT for bypass on former Mercier property containing buried sewer pipe.  Carried unanimously.

2.      Chairman St. Thomas read the resolution to grant the rezone requested by ProHealth Care, Inc.  Supervisor Baade moved, Case seconded, to recommend approval of the rezone to Waukesha County subject to conditions imposed by the Town Plan Commission and the Town Attorney. Carried unanimously by roll call vote.

3.      A motion was made by Case to approve the CSM for HWLH, LLP.  Seconded by Case. Carried unanimously.

4.      Supervisor Baade moved to approve the CSM for Brooks and Morris Farms subject to the determination of shoreland jurisdiction and correction of technical errors on the CSM. Seconded by Case. Passed unanimously.

5.      Husak moved, Case seconded to deny the claim made by Carol Uebelacker  against the Town of Oconomowoc.  Carried unanimously.

6.      After a short discussion, it was decided to have the clerk contact Pat Elliot (Act II owner) and ask him to present his request for modification of his sewer charges in writing.  Upon receipt, the clerk will present the request to Attorney Garrity for consideration and recommendation.

7.      Bob Butendorf, President and Tom Miazga and Jerry Erdmann, representatives from the Oconomowoc Soccer Association (OSA) were present to discuss their needs/plans and possible partnership with the Town.  Only a few years ago OSA had about 300 youths participating in their program.  In 2002, they had 650 kids and they are “busting at the seams”.  If the Town wants to partner with OSA, a firm commitment needs to be made prior to June 1, 2003, which is when the offer to purchase expires.  Chairman St. Thomas spoke of the approximately 66 acres off Highway 67, which is part of the Town’s proposed park plan as a possible location.  Supervisors Baade and Case were appointed to work with OSA and make recommendations to the Town Board, prior to the deadline.

8.      Supervisor Husak moved, Case seconded, to approve the 2003 City of Oconomowoc Fire Dept. contract for service to the Town.  Carried unanimously.

9.      Supervisor Reports and Concerns:  Supervisor Case reported on his attendance at the WTA district meeting on January 25th.

10.  Chairman St. Thomas: Chairman St. Thomas reported that shortly upon his return from vacation, he received a call from Tom Steinbach, City of Oconomowoc Wastewater Treatment Facility concerning a problem with the sewer (in the road) on Road B.  The Chairman also talked about planning the “holiday party” which was delayed by his vacation.

11.  Attorney Chapman: Nothing

12.  Highway Supt. Brown: Absent

13.  Police Chief Roelandts: Requested that the Town Board confirm the appointment of Officer Russ Paar to the position of sergeant (an open position).  Case moved, Baade seconded, carried unanimously.  The rest of Chief Roelandts agenda items were left for discussion in closed session.

14.  Other Business:  None

15.  Clerk/Treasurer –Supervisor Case moved to approve the list of election inspectors for the 2003/2004 term.  Seconded by Husak.  Passed unanimously. Supervisor Case moved and Baade seconded to approve the 6 new bartender licenses and 1 renewal license per the attached list. Carried unanimously. Husak moved and Case seconded to confirm Lemley’s attendance at the District V Regional Clerk’s Meeting.  Carried unanimously. 

16. Vouchers and Checks – Supervisor Case moved, Napgezek seconded o approve the tax refunds per attached listing.  Carried unanimously. Supervisor Napgezek moved to approved the voucher and check list as presented.  Seconded by Baade.  Passed unanimously.

17.  At approximately 8:32 p.m., Supervisor Husak moved 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.  Seconded by Case, passed unanimously by roll call vote.

18.  Re-convened from closed session.  Motion to adjourn.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

Christine Lemley -Clerk/Treasurer