Board of Supervisors

April 21, 2008

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

Absent: Chairman Hultquist and Clerk/Treasurer Leaman were on vacation

There were 4 residents in attendance.

Approve minutes April 7, 2008 Board of Supervisors meeting

Wiemer moved to approve the minutes of the April 7, 2008 Board of Supervisors meeting. Seconded by Roelandts. Carried unanimously.

Correspondence:

A letter from Tom Martin asking to be considered as a member of the Plan Commission was read into the record.

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

None

OLD BUSINESS

1. Consider and act on petition for Direct Annexation of land from the Town of

Oconomowoc to the City of Oconomowoc; Mark Herro, David Radtke, Barbara Brockway.

This refers to a 25 ft wide strip of land from Lisbon Rd to Wood Creek Subdivision needed to make connection to City water. If the Town does not contest the annexation this strip will be annexed to the City. If the Town does contest the annexation the strip would remain in the Town. After discussion it was decided to have Jeff ask Bielinski to rescind their request. Atty. Chapman stated that the Danielson case confirmed that a 60.52 permit was required to connect water by going through the Town. This item will be held over until the next Board meeting.

NEW BUSINESS:

1. Consider and act on additional buoy request from Lac La Belle

Management District:

Bill King and Paul Carpenter, Acting Chair of the Lac La Belle Management District, described the condition and placement of buoys on Lac La Belle. They are concerned about the safety of boaters and property damage in shallow parts of the lake. Wiemer has talked with residents who also share this concern. Owen stated that the City of Oconomowoc and the Village of Lac la Belle are also involved in the placement of buoys. There are currently 11 buoys on the lake and it was decided that one more was needed. A permit is needed for this additional buoy. The petitioners were advised to obtain the permit and present it to the Town and at that point they would be given the buoy. Mr. King will contact Owen in regard to the maintenance. There was a suggestion to use GPS in placing the buoys.

Wiemer moved to obtain one additional buoy. Seconded by Koepke. Carried unanimously.

2. Consider and act on Holding Tank Agreement for Steve Horvath/Nickels

Point Rd:

Mr. Horvath has submitted an agreement to install a holding tank.

Roelandts moved to permit Mr. Horvath to install a holding tank. Seconded by Wiemer. Carried unanimously.

3. Consider and act on CSM for Sandy Syburg:

This item is tabled until the May meeting.

4. Discussion on Ordinance for Burning Permits

Koepke asked about burning in a ditch, as is often done in a country setting. It was stated that this would be considered a controlled burn and was allowed.

5. Chairman Hultquist: Absent

This item will be tabled as Chairman Hultquist has not yet made the appointments

6. Supervisor Reports

a. John Koepke: Nothing

b. Brian Wiemer: Nothing

c. Janis Husak: Nothing

d. John Roelandts: Nothing

7. Attorney Chapman: Nothing

8. Highway Superintendent Salzman

a. Discussion on proposed sidewalk on North side of STH 16/Wisconsin Av

Discussion as to whether the Town would be willing to maintain this sidewalk. Owen stated that it may be necessary to hire out the maintenance, which would be costly. Or they could talk to the City about maintenance. There was question as to whether the sidewalk should be on the south side of the street where it would serve the businesses and they would be responsible. Area residents would rather have it on the south side.

9. Police Chief Wallis:

a. Discussion on slow-no-wake high water elevation on Okauchee and Upper Oconomowoc Lake

It is necessary to establish a high water mark on Okauchee Lake to determine the dam level.

10. Administrator/Planner Herrmann:

a. Discussion on Speed Limit Changes – STH 16

Discussion indicated that the speed limit on STH 16 should be reduced up to Mary Lane.

b. Consider and act on setting workshop sessions to discuss Comprehensive Boundary Agreements:

Jeff stated that this would require separate meetings which he will arrange.

c. Consider and act on date for Open Book – 8/6/08 – 2-4 p.m. and Board of Review – 8/27/08 – 8-10 a.m.

Wiemer moved to establish the dates for Open Book 8/6/08 2-4 p.m. and Board of Review 8//27/08 8-10 a.m. Seconded by Koepke. Carried unanimously.

11. Clerk/Treasurer;

a. Approve Operator’s Licenses per list

Koepke moved to approve the Operator’s Licenses subject to the Police Chief’s approval. Seconded by Wiemer. Carried unanimously.

12. Approve Vouchers and Checks:

Wiemer moved to approve the vouchers and checks subject to Jeff’s approval. Seconded by Koepke. Carried unanimously.

13. Adjourn:

Roelandts moved to adjourn. Seconded by Koepke. Carried unanimously. Adjourned at 6:50 p.m

Respectfully submitted,

Betty Callen, Plan Commission Recording Secretary