TOWN OF OCONOMOWOC

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING MINUTES

Of Monday, May 1, 2006

 

Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance:  Chairman Robert Hultquist called the meeting to order in the Town Hall at 10:00 a.m. with the Pledge.  Present were Chairman Hultquist, Supervisors John Roelandts, Jan Husak, John Koepke and Tom Martin.  Also present were Town Attorney William Chapman, Highway Superintendent Owen Salzman, Administrator/Planner Jeffrey Herrmann and Clerk-Treasurer Peggy Chapman.  Police Chief James Wallis was absent and excused. 

Approve Minutes: April 17, 2006 Town of Oconomowoc Board Meeting:  Husak moved to approve the minutes as submitted.  Roelandts seconded the motion.  Motion carried by unanimous vote.

                             Correspondence:  None

Comments from the Floor on Agenda items or any other items: Mr. William Peebles, N88W37788 Mapleton Road, stated that this is a rare opportunity to preserve farmland, especially with the bypass boxing in the remaining ten farms.  Save this farmland.

 

Mr. Ray Peebles of Peebles Farms read a recent article to the Board which reaffirmed the need to protect farmland.  The article referred to a study that said Wisconsin is weak in preserving farmland.

 

Jim Koepke, N818 Oak Ridge Drive said he was a lifetime farmer and was on the Plan Commission.  Koepke commented that a society that doesn’t know where its food comes from is in trouble.  Save the farmland.

 

Allene Peebles, N88W37788 Mapleton Road wanted answers as to how the Town is preserving the farmland through proper zoning.  The Town had previously stated they would prevent conflicts by placing zoning of subdivisions away from farmland.  This has not been done.

 

Chairman Hultquist stated that Plan Commission did its job based on transitional development.  Priorities will and do change.

 

OLD BUSINESS

  1. Consider and act on revised contract with Time Warner Cable:  This amendment allows Time Warner Cable “level playing field” should the legislature change its current regulations.  This amendment also provides the Town with 5% franchise fees instead of the current 3%.  Motion by Roelandts to approve the amendment to the contract.  Husak seconded the motion.  Motion carried by unanimous vote.

NEW BUSINESS

Chairman Hultquist requested, and the Board concurred that agenda items 2 and 3 should be discussed together.

 

 

 

 

 

  1. Consider and act CSM #1 for Leah Mueller property on Breezy Point Road.
  2. Consider and act CSM #2 for Leah Mueller property on Breezy Point Road:  Herrmann informed the Board that the Town has the ultimate responsibility to maintain the rain gardens if the property owner does not maintain them.  If on private property, the Town would need easement.  Rain gardens or storm water facilities are typically found on outlots with a homeowner’s association taking on the responsibility.  Husak moved to table agenda items 2 & 3 until a better plan is presented which includes disposal of the water.  Koepke seconded the motion.  Motion carried by unanimous vote.  A letter of extension needs to be obtained from Leah Mueller. 
  3. Consider and act on Zoning Amendment for Anders/Kratz property located on Mill Street:  Herrmann read a portion of his Planner’s Report, which is now a part of these minutes.  This Planner’s Report was referred to at the April 3, 2006 Plan Commission meeting where the zoning amendment was unanimously approved subject to compliance with the Planner’s Recommendations as amended.  The amendments included the deletion of item 1 (Subject to the development being limited to a maximum of one (1) dwelling unit for every three (3) acres of land area) and the addition of all 12 lots to be on the south side of the road in an effort to create a substantial buffer between the farm and the development. 

 

Motion by Husak, second by Roelandts to approve the zoning amendment, so that this item can be discussed further. 

 

Koepke stated that Mr. Kolbeck builds beautiful homes.  Koepke then read a letter, which will also become a part of these minutes, asking for a traffic study and a study by the DNR relative to potential contamination of the Ashippun River and the impact on the wildlife.

 

Attorney Dean Richards, representing Anders Inc. stated that the Town has done more to protect agricultural land than any other municipality in the County.  He further stated that most concerns have been met including a 75’ greenway corridor and lot lines being placed upland of the river. 

 

Husak noted that some farmers are ready to retire with no one to take over their farm.  Farmers should be able to sell their land, however there is a concern about future well contamination.  Koepke added that lots of well contamination happens from agricultural use, but many are not from ag-use.  Improper septic tank placement can also cause contamination.

 

Roll call was taken on the previous motion to approve the zoning amendment.  Hultquist – nay, Martin – nay, Roelandts – nay, Husak – nay and Koepke – nay.  Motion fails by unanimous roll call vote.

  1. Consider and act on temporary holding tank application for Philip Heinle:  Motion by Husak, second by Koepke to approve the holding tank agreement for W342N5106 Road P, Okauchee.  Motion carried by unanimous vote.

 

 

 

 

  1. Introduction of Resolution vacating a portion of Marquette Street:  Attorney Chapman introduced the Resolution and stated that this Resolution is the same as was introduced before with the addition of the following verbiage “that this resolution not become effective unless the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resourced has given notice and conducted a public hearing, if necessary, pursuant to State Statute 1.92 of the Wisconsin Administrative Code”. Motion by Husak, second by Koepke to hold the Town’s Public Hearing regarding the vacation on June 19, 2006 at the 6:00 p.m. Town Board meeting.  Motion carried by unanimous vote.
  2. Supervisor Reports

a.                  John Koepke:  Thanked Salzman for his help in getting the Monterrey sign put back up.

b.                 Thomas Martin:  Would like a discussion on the possibility of holding Town Board meetings in the evening to be placed on a future agenda.

c.                  Janis Husak:  None

d.                 John Roelandts:  None

  1. Chairman Hultquist

a.                  Consider and act on appointment to Plan Commission:  Hultquist appointed Kenneth Runyard to the Plan Commission.  Motion by Husak, second by Roelandts to confirm Chairman Hultquist’s appointment of Kenneth Runyard to the Plan Commission.  Motion carried by unanimous vote.

b.                 Consider and act on appointment of Weed Commissioner:  Motion by Husak, second by Martin to appoint Terry Largent to the position of Weed Commissioner.  Motion carried by unanimous vote.

c.                  Consider and act on appointment of Supervisor Koepke to Ashippun Lake Management District:  Motion by Husak to appoint Koepke to Ashippun Lake Management District.  Roelandts seconded the motion.  Motion carried by unanimous vote.

d.                 Confirm appointment of Supervisor Martin to Lac La Belle Management District.  Motion by Koepke to confirm appointment of Martin to Lac La Belle Management District.  Roelandts seconded the motion.  Motion carried by unanimous vote.

e.                  Confirm appointment of Supervisor Roelandts to Okauchee Lake Management District.  Motion by Martin to confirm appointment of Roelandts to Okauchee Lake Management District.  Husak seconded the motion.  Motion carried by unanimous vote.

  1. Attorney Chapman:  None
  2. Highway Superintendent Salzman

a.         Consider and act on new Roof for Mapleton Community Center:  Salzman reported that the roof was damaged in the recent hail storm.  The one quote that came in was $6500 to replace it with a 30 year dimensional shingle.  The Board asked to review more estimates and to have Herrmann check for coverage with the insurance company.  Martin asked that Salzman also obtain estimates for tuck pointing.  Motion by Husak to table this item until more quotes have been received and a response from the insurance company has been received.  Roelandts seconded the motion.  Motion carried by unanimous vote.

  1. Police Chief Wallis:  None

 

 

 

 

  1. Administrator/Planner Herrmann

a.                  Consider and act on request from Village of Lac La Belle to join in the recycle center:  Herrmann stated the Village of Lac La Belle would pay for the usage of the recycle center.  The Board determined that the residents would be able to pick up chips and/or compost at the center, but delivery would not be offered.  Roelandts moved to allow the residents of Lac La Belle the privilege of using the recycle center at a fee to be determined at the next Board meeting.  Martin seconded the motion.  Motion carried by unanimous vote.

b.                 Discussion on Rain Gardens on individual properties in new subdivisions for stormwater maintenance:  Herrmann would like the Boards thoughts as to whether they want rain gardens.  The Board would like more information on the environmental impact versus the other measures of storm water maintenance.  They would also like to have more knowledge in regards to the maintenance and care of a rain garden.  Carrie Bristoll-Groll, P.E. of Storm Water Solutions will mail some information to Hultquist, which will be duplicated and distributed to the Board.

c.                  Consider and act on grading plan and temporary grading easement for Bielinski Development (Bay Pointe Condominiums):  Herrmann stated that Bielinski would like to grade our property to remove a slope on the south side and make a more gradual slope.  An agreement would need to be drafted by the Town Attorney for a temporary drainage easement.  After the grading Bielinski would restore the vegetative cover.

  1. Clerk/ Treasurer

a. Approve Bartender’s Licenses-Per List:  Husak moved to approve the operator’s license as submitted.  Martin seconded the motion.  Motion carried by unanimous vote.

  1. Approve Vouchers and Checks:  Motion by Roelandts, second by Martin to approve the vouchers as submitted upon Herrmann’s review.  Motion carried by unanimous vote.
  2. Adjourn:  Motion by Roelandts, second by Husak to adjourn.  Motion carried by unanimous vote.  Time 11:43a.m.

 

 

Respectfully submitted by Peggy S. Chapman, CMC  Clerk-Treasurer

 

Approved on May 15, 2006