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