Town of
Board of Supervisors
June 2, 2008
Call to Order/Pledge of
Allegiance:
Chairman Hultquist called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance. Present were Chairman Hultquist, Supervisors John Roelandts, Janis Husak, Brian Wiemer, and John Koepke. Also present were Town Attorney William Chapman, Police Chief James Wallis, Highway Superintendent Owen Salzman, Administrator/Planner Jeff Herrmann, and Clerk/Treasurer Terry Leaman.
14 people were in attendance.
Approve Minutes: May
19, 2008 Board of Supervisor’s Meeting:
Supervisor Wiemer made a motion to approve the May 19, 2008 Board of Supervisors Minutes. The motion was seconded by Supervisor Koepke. The motion carried unanimously.
Correspondence: None
Comments from the
floor on Agenda items or any other items:
Bill King –
1) The very existence of sidewalks ought to be debated.
2) The “sidewalk that goes nowhere”.
3) DOT has stated that for engineering purposes the sidewalk cannot be placed on the south side of STH 16.
4) Liability is a concern for some residents.
5) If the Town were to poll affected property owners, overwhelmingly they would say they do not want to shovel the snow off the sidewalk.
6) Possibly the Town could close the sidewalk in winter.
Ray Peebles – SMART Growth. Is the Town at the final stages or are there going to be additional amendments? Administrator Herrmann mentioned that there are two changes requested tonight; the Snyder property and the Kosalos property. Mr. Peebles would like to be able to request changes if it becomes necessary.
Carol Wilson –
Mrs. Wilson is the Chairperson for the OLMD. She is
concerned about the two culverts on
Ed Wojdacz –
OLD BUSINESS
1.
Consider
and Act on Resolution Establishing Financial Policy for the Town of
Administrator Herrmann summarized the changes in the
financial policy that was distributed at a previous meeting. Supervisor Husak
made a motion to adopt the Resolution Establishing the Financial Policy for the
Town of
2.
Consider
and Act on
Administrator Herrmann reviewed the area for consideration is the new median with a sidewalk on the east side. It is the goal to make sure this area is kept looking nice. The local residents formally took care of this median but since the reconstruction the swale has been made steeper and the residents don’t want to cut it. The highway mower could be used to do the cutting but that is not the same quality of cutting as using the smaller mower and then trimming. It would take about 4 hours a time to cut with the smaller mower and to trim.
Supervisor Koepke asked if the swale could be regraded. There are catch basins in the swale which would not allow the regrade.
Supervisor Husak asked if a lawn service could do the work. It was indicated that the charge would be too much.
Paul Pillard – W379N5812
Supervisor Wiemer mentioned that the property is the Town’s and in order to keep it looking nice the Town needs to maintain it.
Supervisor Husak made a motion to maintain the median on
NEW BUSINESS
1. Consider and Act
on Land Use Plan Map (SMART Growth).
Administrator Herrmann led the discussion regarding the SMART Growth Plan. There are two requests that need attention:
a) The Snyder property located on HWY P on the West side of the Road, the old bus company grounds. Mr. Snyder wants the property zoned commercial, approximately 4 acres.
Supervisor Husak made a motion to change the designation of the property to commercial. Supervisor Roelandts seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
b) The
Kosalos property on HWY P and
Supervisor Roelandts made a motion to keep the commercial designation on this property. Supervisor Husak seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
2. Consider and Act
on acceptance of
Chairman Hultquist recommended that this topic be held over to a future meeting.
3. Consider and Act
on Ordinance Amendment Relating to Order of Business of Town Board Meetings.
The Ordinance Amendment provides an opportunity to approve a number of items all at once. This process should make the meeting faster. A motion was made by Supervisor Husak to adopt the Ordinance as presented. Supervisor Koepke seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
4. Consider and Act
on Special Event Request for Groehler Graduation, Okauchee Lion’s Park, June
22, 2008.
Supervisor Husak made a motion to approve the Special Event Request as presented. Supervisor Koepke seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
5. Consider and Act
on Special Event Application for Bertrand’s Point Comfort Pig Roast, June 22,
2008, 3-7 p.m.
Supervisor Roelandts made a motion to approve the Special Event Application as presented. Supervisor Koepke seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
6. Consider and Act
on Special Event Application for
Okauchee Lion’s Club, Ol’kauchee Days, June 13, 14 15, 2008.
Supervisor Wiemer made a motion to approve the Special Event Application as presented. Supervisor Husak seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
7. Consider and Act
on Financial Request from Leadership
Administrator Herrmann summarized the request from Leadership Menomonee Falls for the benefit of HAWS. The recent e-coli outbreak has stressed the budget for HAWS. The Leadership class is looking for contributions to help get HAWS back on their feet.
Supervisor Koepke made a motion to approve $500.00 as a donation to HAWS. Supervisor Husak seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
8. Consider and Act
on Resolution to Reduce the established Road Right Of Way within Sunnyfield
Acres Subdivision from 66 feet to 60 feet.
With this request the Board decided to reduce the right of way of all roads within the entire Sunnyfield Acres Subdivision. Supervisor Roelandts made a motion to adopt the Resolution as presented. Supervisor Koepke seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
9. Consider and Act
on Request for funds for Traffic Lights on
The State of
State: $25,000.00
School system: $50,000.00
YMCA: $50,000.00
City of
Town of
The Town of
Supervisor Roelandts made a motion to approve the request of $10,000.00 for traffic lights. Supervisor Husak seconded the motion.
Supervisor Roelandts mentioned that he is upset that the bad design of the intersection by the state is causing this need for traffic lights. He is not in favor of giving anything to the state.
Supervisor Husak said she sympathizes with Supervisor Roelandts feelings but she doesn’t want to see anyone killed.
Supervisor Wiemer asked that if the Town doesn’t pay does the Town look like it’s not interested in safety.
Supervisor Koepke indicated that the Town has no land at this intersection then let the City pay for the lights.
Chairman Hultquist requested a role call vote on the motion:
Supervisor Koepke: Nay Supervisor Wiemer: Nay Chairman Hultquist: Nay
Supervisor Husak: Nay Supervisor: Roelandts: Nay
The motion was defeated.
10. Consider and Act
on next Phase of Completion for the
Administrator Herrmann mentioned that the Town has received an extension on the Grant money until June of 2009. The Town needs to make some decisions as to the next step. Does the Town Board want picnic tables, a grilling area, a pavilion, walking trails, etc?
Supervisor Koepke went to the
This topic will be placed on the next meeting agenda.
11. Consider and Act
on Sidewalk along STH 16/Wisconsin Avenue.
Administrator Herrmann wanted to hear comments from the neighbors whether the residents would maintain the sidewalk.
Bill King reiterated the thoughts that he presented at the
beginning of the meeting. He mentioned that the DOT is making changes to the
intersection of
Mr. King wanted to know when the DOT needs to know what the final decisions are. The answer was as soon as possible.
He has to question the need for the sidewalk. The DOT indicates they don’t want it on the South side of the road. There are also liability issues with the maintenance of the sidewalk.
Chairman Hultquist questioned whether or not the Town could close the sidewalk in the winter. Attorney Chapman mentioned that it’s tough to close a sidewalk and eliminate liability concerns.
Heidi Johnson –
Supervisor Roelandts indicated that he is in favor of the sidewalk being on the south side of HWY 16 versus the north side. The need for the sidewalk has to be determined.
Heidi Johnson- It makes sense to have the sidewalk on the south side.
Administrator Herrmann mentioned that the City will not extend their sidewalk to match the Town’s sidewalk if it’s on the south side of the road.
Supervisor Koepke questioned whether pedestrians would use the sidewalk. Is it necessary or not?
Chairman Hultquist suggested this topic be tabled to a future meeting.
12. Chairman
Hultquist: He had received two calls from residents from
13. Supervisor
Reports:
a. John Koepke: An Okauchee resident called him regarding the light on the American Flag was not functioning. Chairman Hultquist indicated that the law requiring illuminated American Flags at night has been changed, it is no longer required. The American Legion takes care of the flag in Okauchee.
b. Brian Wiemer: Nothing
c. Janis Husak: Nothing
d. John Roelandts: Nothing
14. Attorney Chapman: Nothing
15. Highway Superintendent Salzman: Nothing
16. Police Chief
Wallis
a. Consider and Act on Ordinance for Slow No Wake buoys for
A Motion was made by Supervisor
Roelandts to adopt the Ordinance for Slow-No Wake Buoys in
17.
Administrator/Planner Herrmann
a. Discussion on Date to Meet with Scott Everett regarding Farmland
Preservation.
The date for meeting with Scott Everett was scheduled for Thursday, June 12, 2008 at 9 a.m. at the Town Hall.
18. Clerk/Treasurer
a. Approve Operator’s licenses per
list
A motion was made by Supervisor Husak to approve the Operator’s licenses subject to the Chief’s approval. The motion was seconded by Supervisor Roelandts. The motion carried unanimously.
b. Approve Liquor License Renewals
per list
A motion was made by Supervisor Husak to approve the liquor license renewals subject to the chief’s approval. The motion was seconded by Supervisor Wiemer. The motion carried unanimously.
19. Approve Vouchers
and Checks
A motion was made by Supervisor Wiemer to approve the vouchers and checks subject to review of the Administrator. The motion was seconded by Supervisor Koepke. The motion carried unanimously.
20. Adjourn
A motion was made by Supervisor Roelandts to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Supervisor Husak. The motion carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 7:11 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
______________________
Terry A. Leaman
Clerk/Treasurer