TOWN OF OCONOMOWOC

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING MINUTES

Of Monday, August 7, 2006

           

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

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

Correspondence:  Clerk Chapman read a letter from Mr. Pete Pronold requesting to be added to the Phase II sewer service area.  Chairman Hultquist will be informing Mr. Pronold that there are no available sewers RECs and therefore we cannot accommodate his request.

Comments from the Floor on Agenda items or any other items:

Paul Schmidt, W384N6069 Nokoma Drive, stated he has a neighbor that is feeding ducks and wildlife.  There are over 100 ducks on the neighbor’s property at any given time.  Hultquist referred this item to Attorney Chapman and Planner Herrmann.

 

Dale Nolder, W352N6478 Road J, stated he is not asking that the Town eliminate the mill tax, just name it something else so that he is able to receive approval from the County to build the garage he has planned.  Hultquist stated it is just not that simple, however the Town is trying to solve the issue as quickly as possible.  Attorney Chapman added that this cannot be a special assessment because there is no direct benefit to the properties.

 

Jean Brown Ama, W350N7705 Norwegian Road, commended the Board on their renewed commitment to ground water preservation.  Stating unsewered rural subdivisions should not be allowed.  In regards to the Robinson preliminary plat she asked if the Plan Commission wanted to relax the site distance standards.  Brown Ama feels the site distance requirements should be more stringent instead.

OLD BUSINESS

  1. Consider and act on request from John Steiner to install a meter for sewer usage at N50W35049 Wisconsin Ave. (former Okauchee School):  Ruekert/ Mielke have released their opinion to the Town on this matter.  Husak moved to require Steiner to install a meter, seconded by Roelandts.  Since Mr. Steiner did not attend the meeting this motion was withdrawn.  Motion by Roelandts to postpone this item until the next meeting and to alert Steiner of each option.  Koepke seconded the motion.  Motion carried by unanimous vote.

 

 

 

  1. Consider and act on request from John Steiner to remove/dismiss the sewer bill for last year for the property at N50W35049 Wisconsin Ave. (former Okauchee School): Husak moved to deny the request of waiving the 2005 sewer billing.  Martin seconded the motion.  Motion carried by unanimous vote.
  2. Consider and act on establishing an agreement with the Village of Lac La Belle to use the Recycle Center for the remainder of 2006:  Since there is not currently an agreement with the recycling center’s property owner, an interim agreement for 2006 is all the Town will offer at this time.  Lac la Belle will need to print and distribute their own recycling stickers to their residents.  Roelandts moved to approve an arrangement for the remainder of the 2006 season with the Village of Lac la Belle residents for $1000.00.  Seconded by Husak.  Motion carried by unanimous vote.
  3. Consider and act on rescinding Ordinance as it pertains to liquor license fees for part time establishments:  Husak moved to adopt the Ordinance which repeals 12.01.  Seconded by Roelandts.  Motion carried by unanimous vote.  Part time establishments no longer have a reduction in any licensing fees.
  4. Consider and act on preliminary plat for subdivision by Dave Robinson:  Mark Mickelson of Yaggy Colby demonstrated to the Board where the entrance to Norwegian Road would be.  The proposed location meets the ASHTO requirements, but would need to be moved 35’ to the north to meet County standards.  It was noted that the County uses an older version of ASHTO and has not updated their requirements in some time.  Mickelson stated that the County relaxes those standards in case by case situation.  However Norwegian Road is not a County road and therefore is out of their jurisdiction.  Motion by Roelandts, seconded by Husak to approve the preliminary plat as submitted, meeting ASHTO’s current standards contingent upon the approval of the Town Engineer, Plan Commission and the Town Planner.  Motion carried by the majority, with Koepke voting nay.
  5.  Discussion on setting a list of priorities, including volunteer work, for the enhancement of the Mapleton Community Center:  Hultquist stated that he has someone getting information on a grant so that work can be done on the building.  Koepke noted that he has been contacted by Eagle Scouts looking to do volunteer work at the center.  This item will be back on a future agenda.
  6. Discussion on Road J and Oakdale Road proposed improvement cost and set a date for a meeting with the residents of Road J and Oakdale Road:  Ruekert/ Mielke provided the Town with a letter outlining preliminary project cost estimates to bring Road J up to Town road standards.  A meeting will be held at 7:00 p.m. on August 24th at the Town Hall to gather the opinions of the Road J and Oakdale Road property owners.  Roelandts requested that all property owners receive notification of this meeting by certified letter.  It was noted this would cost over $300, however it is necessary that all property owners are notified.  Certified letters will go out this week.

 

 

 

NEW BUSINESS

  1. Consider and act on bids received for the 2006 Road Program, Road J:  Husak moved to approve the bid of $53,565.00 from Wolf Paving, seconded by Roelandts.  Attorney Chapman was directed to prepare a resolution for the next Town Board meeting.  After further discussion it was noted that perhaps this is a developer’s expense and should not be paid for by the Town.  Husak rescinded her motion and Roelandts retracted his second.  Motion by Roelandts to postpone this item to the next Board meeting, seconded by Koepke.  Motion carried by unanimous vote.
  2. Consider and act on bids received for Phase II Sewer District construction:  Motion by Husak, second by Roelandts to adopt the Resolution awarding the bid to Henshue Construction for $950,689.00.  Motion carried by unanimous vote.
  3. Consider and act on setting a date for the Public Hearing for Utility Assessment for Phase II:  This item will be addressed at the next Board meeting which is after the grinder pump bid opening.
  4. Consider and act on setting meeting date to replace the regular Town Board meeting of Sept. 4, 2006 due to the holiday:  This item will be addressed at the next Board meeting.
  5. Consider and act on request for downtown Okauchee businesses to have outdoor seating on Wisconsin Ave.:  Town ordinances prohibit alcohol on the sidewalks.  Being this would be difficult to enforce at all times with seating on the sidewalks, it was suggested that businesses look into other alternatives for outdoor seating.  Husak moved to deny the request for outdoor dining within the Town of Oconomowoc’s right of way.  Martin seconded the motion.  Motion carried by unanimous vote.
  6. Consider and act on request from Philip and Barb Heinle to reduce the assessment on W342N5106 Road P, Okauchee due to 2005 donation of home to Fire Dept.:  Attorney Chapman stated there is no way to change the assessment roll since is was certified at Board of Review in spring of 2006.  The only way to make a change at this time is to pass a Resolution allowing a tax credit to offset the assessment.  Attorney Chapman read the resolution which allows the Town Treasurer to pay the Mr. and Mrs. Heinle an amount equal to the reduction of assessment that the Board agreed to be $148,000.00, multiplied by the 2005 net tax rate applicable to their property.  Roelandts moved to approve the Resolution approving the tax refund for Heinle as determined by Attorney Chapman and Treasurer Chapman.  Martin seconded the motion.  Motion carried by unanimous vote.  It was noted that the tax credit pays Mr. Heinle back for monies that would have been paid to the Town as well as the schools, etc. Since those funds are not recoverable by the other taxing jurisdictions, the Town will need to pay the other jurisdictions their share also.
  7. Consider and act on CSM for Jerome Nettesheim:  Roelandts moved to approve the CSM for Jerome Nettesheim, seconded by Husak.  Motion carried by unanimous vote.
  8. Consider and act on CSM for John and Julie Nettesheim:  Roelandts moved to approve the CSM for John and Julie Nettesheim, seconded by Husak.  Motion carried by unanimous vote.
  9. Consider and act on lot line waiver sec. 18.07(7) (a) Petersen Road for John and Julie Nettesheim:  Roelandts moved to approve the waiver for having a non-90 degree lot line.  Husak seconded the motion.  Motion carried by unanimous vote.
  10. Consider and act on HAWS contract:  Roelandts moved to approve the HAWS contract for 3 years at no price increase.  Seconded by Husak.  Motion carried by unanimous vote.
  11. Consider and act on appointment of a representative to the 4-Towns and County Ordinance Committee:  Roelandts moved to appoint Chairman Hultquist as the new representative.  Martin seconded the motion.  Motion carried by unanimous vote.
  12. Chairman Hultquist:  None
  13. Supervisor Reports

a.       John Koepke:  Thanked the County Board for their recent vote in regards to the Anders Inc. property.  Stated that the Ashippun Fire Dept. address signs are up and look great.  Asked if the Town Board could consider an Ordinance to notify residents of changes in the Land Use Plan similar to how we notify them for changes in zoning.

1.  Consider and act on Resolution to have Union Pacific Railroad repair the Mapleton Road crossing and the O’Neil Road crossing:  Roelandts moved to direct the Attorney to draft a resolution requesting that the Union Pacific Railroad repair the crossings.  Koepke seconded the motion.  Motion carried by unanimous vote.

b.     Thomas Martin

1.  Discussion on boat tie-up event:  Stated the aftermath of the boat tie up included many intoxicated people, an accident and public urination.  Lt. Paar worked the boat tie up and informed the Board of his concerns.  Paar suggested parking problems should be addressed as well as an increase in the penalty for a parking violation when the vehicle has a trailer attached.   A meeting with Hultquist, Herrmann, Martin, Roelandts, Wallis, Paar and Attorney Chapman will be held at 3:00 p.m. August 16th at the Town Hall to discover solutions to the event.  The Clerk will post this meeting.

c.      Janis Husak:  None

d.     John Roelandts:  None          

  1. Attorney Chapman:  None
  2. Highway Superintendent Salzman:  Absent
  3. Police Chief Wallis:  None
  4. Administrator/Planner Herrmann :  Absent
  5. Clerk/ Treasurer

a.      Approve Bartender’s Licenses-Per List:  Husak moved to approve the applicants as approved by the Police Dept.  Koepke seconded the motion.  Motion carried by unanimous vote.

b.     Consider and act on license for Veolia ES Solid Waste Midwest (previously known as Waste Management (correct to Onyx 8/8/06)) to collect and transport garbage, rubbish and waste material:  Roelandts moved to approve the license for Veolia (formerly Onyx).  Husak seconded the motion.  Motion carried by unanimous vote.

c.      Consider and act on office hours for tax collection season:  Treasurer Chapman suggested that the Town follow the schedule that the County uses for tax collection.  For 2006 tax collection this would mean the office is closed on December 25 and 26, 2006 and January 1 and 2, 2007.  Husak moved to have the Town Hall open the same days as the County Treasurer’s Office.  Seconded by Martin.  Motion carried by unanimous vote.

d.     Consider and act on attendance for Deputy Treasurer to attend New Treasurer’s Workshop Sept. 20, 2006:  Motion by Husak, second by Koepke to allow the Deputy Treasurer to attend the New Treasurer’s Workshop and the Fall Conference, Sept 20-22.  Motion carried by unanimous vote.

e.      Consider and act on attendance for Deputy Treasurer to attend Municipal Treasurer’s Fall Conference Sept. 21-23, 2006:  Handled above.  Note date change as the 23rd is a Saturday.

  1. Approve Vouchers and Checks:  Koepke moved to approve the vouchers as submitted pending the Chairman’s review of same.  Martin seconded the motion.  Motion carried by unanimous vote.
  2. Adjourn:  Roelandts moved to adjourn.  Husak seconded the motion.  Motion carried by unanimous vote.  Time 12:15p.m.

 

Respectfully submitted by:                                                                                                        

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