TOWN OF OCONOMOWOC

 

APPROVED

 

Board of Supervisors Meeting

October 16, 2006

Call to order/Pledge of Allegiance: Chairman Robert Hultquist called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m..in the Town Hall with the Pledge.  Present were Chairman Hultquist, Supervisors John Roelandts, Janis Husak, John Koepke and Tom Martin.  Also present were Town Attorney William Chapman, Administrator/Planner Jeffrey Herrmann, Highway Superintendent Owen Salzman, Police Chief James Wallis and Plan Commission Secretary Betty Callen. 2 people were in the audience.

Approve minutes October 2, 2006, Board Meeting: Roelandts moved to approve the minutes as submitted.  Husak seconded the motion.  Motion carried by unanimous vote

Correspondence:  None

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

Tim Heineke, Five Star Fireworks Corp.  stated he was here to address any concerns or questions regarding Agenda item #10.  He asks that before the Board change any permit process that there be an agreement that works for everybody.  Chairman Hultquist stated that this item was on the agenda because o f a letter given him by Supervisor Martin, citing complaints from residents about fireworks on Friday, Saturday & Sunday nights, mainly at weddings.  No complaints were received re fireworks o n July 4th.  The ordinance states that we follow the State of Wisconsin.  The State leaves it up to the individual city, village or town, which leaves the decision to the Town Chairman.  Chairman Hultquist wants some direction from the Board in making his decision.  He has a request for a permit for fireworks permission for after sunset on October 21, 2006.  Tim stated that h e could be flexible in his fireworks displayed, i.e. he could cut down the number of “salutes” as most people want to see lights and hearts at weddings.

Jean Braun-Amy, N7705 Norwegian Rd.She is not sure what action is to be taken today on the Country Pines Preserve. If it is to conform to the 700 ft site distance, she is in favor of that.  She provided a copy of the Site Distance  Table and stated that the site distance would vary with the number of houses allowed.  With 4 houses allowed, there would be a substantial difference.  She stated that the conditions of rezone state that there shall be no development within the environmental corridor or C1 rezone lands except for walking trails, gazebo and picnic area.  Now the plans show a paved Town road going through the conservancy, which does not fit the description o f a walking trail.  A solution would be to reduce the number of houses to four. Each 5 acres, which would make them more marketable.  The long road leading to the houses would be eliminated, as the houses could be on the road.

OLD BUSINESS

1.      Consider and act on plan for Monterey Park and set date for public informational meeting. Dave Birch ?, landscape architect, and Paul of Bonestroo and Associates presented their revised plan for final comments. Their color drawing showed 4 soccer fields of different sizes, an open grass area with play structure, a long linear parking area culminating in a turnaround, 2 ingress and egress points, tennis court area, ball diamond, parking for 360 cars, 3 shelter buildings, 2 rain gardens, a trail system of 5200 ft

Concerns of the Board:  One parking lot directed water into a rain garden and their concern was that it would be a depository for trash.  Dave and Paul stated that this was to show that they had to address the runoff, but it could be done differently.  Another concern was that rain gardens would be an attraction for children.  They explained that rain gardens were not necessarily water, but were depressions in which would be planted prairie plants.  In some cases the soil is altered to facilitate drainage.  An example would be Mitchell Park, Sharon Lynn Wilson Center.  The Board members felt that they had done an excellent job of incorporating the Board’s comments at the previous meeting.

Bob Bettendorf ?, president of the Oconomowoc Soccer Assoc., stated that they had spent $400.000 on the development to date and has noticed only one drainage issue, which is by the parking lot by the tennis courts.  He suggests that the first concern should be buildings and landscaping around the perimeter, as much had already been spent on grading and athletic turf.  Baseball fields would be the next logical step.  So far he has not seen traffic issues either into or out of the park.  He cautions the Board about changing the green space and suggests working on buildings and tennis courts.  There is a grading plan, but no elevations.

The public informational meeting will be held Wednesday, November 8, 2006, 7:00 p.m

2.      Consider & Act on request to change agent of Just Killin Time (Corporation) to Catherine R. Miller:  Husak moved to change the agent of Just Killin Time (Corporation) to Catherine R. Miller.  ;Roelandts seconded the motion.  Motion carried by unanimous vote.

3.      Consider & Act on playground equipment for Mapleton Community Center:This item is tabled.  It seems there is an extension until spring 2007 for the expending of funds.

4.      Consider & Act on policy to charge property owners on private roads for current snowplowing service:  Not all property owners are charged the same.  Some are charged the 3 mil and some are charged $100. On the 2006 tax bill it is recommended that a resolution should be recorded giving the amounts for each property owner.  All should be billed a special charge.

5.      Consider & Act on site distance requirement for Dave Robinson’s subdivision on Norwegian Road:  700 ft site distance would be best, as there is a driveway opposite the entrance, as opposed to a road.  Husak moved to require the 700 ft site distance for Dave Robinson’s subdivision on Norwegian Road, subject to concurrence by the Plan Commission.  Roelandts seconded the motion.  Motion carried by unanimous vote.

6.      Consider & Act on amendment to clarify developer’s agreement for Whittaker Bay:Put on a future agenda.

NEW BUSINESS

7.      Consider & act on holding tank agreement for the Fanello residence on Mapleton Rd.:  Husak moved to approve the holding tank agreement for the Fanello residence on Mapleton Rd. as this is for an existing residence, not a new one.  Roelandts seconded the motion.  Motion carried by unanimous vote.

8.      Consider & Act on request from Kevin Dittmar to waive sewer billing fee for W350N5350 Road C due to demolition of home:  There is a user fee and an improvement fee. Jeff will check with Rueckert & Mielke to determine which applied.  This item will be moved to the next agenda.

9.      Consider & act on letter to Town of Summit requesting permission to construct and maintain a pressure sewer within the road right of way on Jaeckles Drive:  Husak moved to approve the letter to the Town of Summit requesting permission to construct and maintain a pressure sewer within the road right of way on Jaeckles Dr.  Seconded by Roelandts.  Motion carried by unanimous vote. 

10.  Discussion on display of fireworks in the Town:  Chairman Hultquist stated he will not make a decision without the Board’s input.  Roelandts has no objection to special events as long as they are mostly lighted displays. Husak  wants each request to be an agenda item.  Koepke stated it does bother some people and debris may be a problem.  Martin is in favor of a ban.  The permit application was given back to Five Star Fireworks and Tim can doctor it up in keeping with the Board’s comments

11.  Chairman Hultquist:  None

12.  Supervisor reports.

a.      John Koepke:  Re: Non phosphorous fertilizer, the Board will have a power point presentation

b.       Thomas Martin:  None

c.       Janis Husak:  Bay View Rd is in rough shape.  Owen stated he is aware of this, but due to construction of a house the Town has been unable to work on it.

d.      Roelandts;  None

13.  Attorney Chapman;  None

14.  Highway Superintendant Salzman

15.  Police Chief Wallis;  None

16.  Administrator/Planner Herrmann;  None

17.  Clerk/Treasurer

a.      Approve vouchers and checks;  Koepke moved to approve the vouchers and checks subject to approval of the Administrator.  Seconded by Martin.  Motion carried unanimously.

18.  Adjourn;  Motion by Roelandts, seconded by Husak to adjourn.  Motion carried by unanimous vote.  Time

7:10 p.m.

Respectfully submitted by _____________________________________________________________-

                                                  Betty Callen, Plan Commission Recording Secretary

Approved on Nov. 6, 2006