TOWN OF OCONOMOWOC                                                 

BOARD MEETING – May 19, 2003

 

Chairman St. Thomas called the Town Board meeting of May 19, 2003 to order at approximately 7:33 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

Present:  Chairman St. Thomas, Supervisors Napgezek and Case, Police Chief Roelandts, and Clerk/Treasurer Lemley.

Absent:  Supervisors Husak and Baade, Highway Supervisor Brown, Attorney Chapman

Minutes: A motion was made by Napgezek and seconded by Case to approve the minutes from the May 5, 2003 board meeting and passed unanimously.

 

Correspondence: Letter from Bertrand’s, Jollymon’s and Old Norris School property owners requesting zoning change from Residential to Commercial to more closely follow the Master Land Use plan.  The Board decided that this is an issue better addressed by the Plan Commission.

Comments from the Floor:  None

 

Old Business:  None

 

New Business:

1.      Supervisor Case moved to affirm the resolution passed by the Town Board at their meeting on April 7th, which denied the amendments to the shoreland/floodland zoning as proposed by Waukesha County.   Seconded by Napgezek.  Carried unanimously.

2.      Chairman St. Thomas suggested each Board member complete the questionnaire from Waukesha County deciding policy issues on cluster developments and communication towers, on their own, give them to Chris to tally, then Chris will pass them on to Jeff Herrmann, Plan Commission.  A response will then be sent to Kathy Moore at Waukesha County.

3.      Supervisor Napgezek moved, Case seconded, to approve the CSM for Jon Spheeris (MH, PH & MH, LLC), subject to satisfaction of the recommendations of the Plan Commission.  It is also recommended that Spheeris request a waiver on right angle roads.  Carried unanimously.

4.      At the time of sewer construction, an easement was given to serve Nicloy, but then DNR refused to issue a permit, due to proximity to well.  Directional drilling, done by Huss Directional Drilling will solve the problem and satisfy the DNR.  Supervisor Napgezek moved to authorize the drilling.  Case seconded.  Carried unanimously.

5.      Supervisor Case moved to approve the CSM for Milt Babinec/Jerry Erdmann property on County Highway K, subject to the conditions and recommendations as set forth by the Plan Commission.  Seconded by Napgezek.  Carried unanimously.

6.      Supervisor Case moved to approve the Horwath Land Division subject to the planner’s report from May 3rd, and preparation of a comprehensive grading plan, and approval by Waukesha County Park and Land use.  Seconded by Napgezek.  Carried unanimously.

7.      Supervisor Case moved and Napgezek seconded, to approve the resolution to release the Notice of Pendency to vacate and discontinue a portion of Tearney Road.  Carried unanimously.

8.      Supervisor Reports and Concerns: None

9.      Chairman St. Thomas: Chairman St. Thomas requested authorization to interview and select a land surveyor for the Town’s park land.  Supervisor Napgezek moved, Case seconded.  Carried unanimously.  St. Thomas also reported that late Friday afternoon he successfully concluded negotiations with Pat Johnson and David and Susan Nash for two temporary easements necessary for the reconstruction of the Lake Drive Bridge.

10.  Attorney Chapman: Absent

11.  Highway Superintendent Brown:  Absent

12.  Police Chief Roelandts:  The Chief reported finding the current owner of the house on a trailer waiting to be moved and currently parked on Brown Street.  The house will be gone before the end of the month.  The Chief also said that speed limit and stop signs need to be posted on Wisconsin Avenue now that the first paving layer is down.   He reported that Officer Bautz needs to be trained to work on the ICAC Grant, and that the grant requires a certain amount of schooling each year.  There are 3 schools in the country and the Chief will arrange for Bautz to attend one in June.  The Chief reported having reviewed the hours worked by Tracy Nollge and Jan MacKenzie and the scheduling seems to be in line with the 60 clerical hours per week mandate.  The Chief requests a quick response to the issue regarding Tracy’s pension.  

13.  Clerk/Treasurer –Supervisor Case moved and Napgezek seconded to approve the fireworks permits for Okauchee on July 4th and Misty Meadows on June 28th, pending receipt of certificates of insurance for each event.  Passed unanimously.  Supervisor Case moved to approve all three of Okauchee Lake Yacht Club’s special events – MC Spring Fever on 5/17 & 18, Sheets on 7/11, and X-Way Championship on 8/18-20.  Seconded by Napgezek.  Carried unanimously.  Supervisor Napgezek moved to approve the special event request from Dock of the Bay for its Third Annual Pig Roast, subject to Chief Roelandts’ approval.  Seconded by Case.  Carried unanimously.  Supervisor Napgezek moved and Case seconded to approve Cady’s attendance at the WMCA Regional meeting on 5/28 and her attendance at the GRATE training on 6/10.  Carried unanimously.

14.  Vouchers and Checks – Supervisor Napgezek moved to approve the vouchers and checks, totaling $600,887.76 as presented.  Seconded by Case.  Carried unanimously.

15.  Other Business - None

14. At approximately 8:20 p.m., Supervisor Napgezek moved to adjourn. Case seconded. Carried unanimously.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

Christine Lemley

Clerk/Treasurer