REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING
April 13, 2009
7: 00 P.M.
LAKEWOOD TOWN HALL
This meeting was posted in the three usual places those being the Lakewood Town Hall, Lakewood Super Valu and the Timberwood Bank and published in the paper.
PRESENT: Tom Gryboski, Chairman, Lee Spletter, Supervisor, Denise Jackett, Clerk and Virginia Nelson, Treasurer.
EXCUSED: Tom Haberstein
VISITORS: Raoul Schottky, Don Jackson, Mike & Chrissi Calarco, Roger Enderby, Rose Mary Enderby , Julie Karch, Tony Bleir, Robert Landwehr, Ted Bartels, Joanne Roy, Laura Waldvogel, Jan Liebsch, Scott VanLaanen, Loren Nelson, Ted Schuurmans, Gigi Bartels.
Chairman Tom Gryboski called this meeting to order at 7:00 p.m..
Lee Spletter moved to accept the agenda. Second by Tom G., all ayes motion carried.
Motion by Lee S., to accept the minutes with correction to ATV route road portions, Riverside Road should be East Riverside Road. Seconded by Tom G., all ayes motion carried.
Treasurer�s Report: Given by Virginia Nelson and summarized in these minutes.
Checking Account Beginning Balance: $ 9,5045.79
Receipts: $ 42,193.23
Total in Checking $137,239.02
Less Expenses: $ 83177.31
Balance in Checking $ 54,061.71
Cemetery Account: $500.00
Tax Account: $553,670.70
Contingency Fund $136,477.61
Storm Water Account: $667.37
Motion to approve the Treasurer�s report by Lee S.., seconded by Tom G., all ayes motion carried.
Plan Commission:
Lee S. reported.
Plan Commission recommends the Town approval of Certified Survey Map for Al Rommel on Waubee Park Lane for a septic easement. Motion to approve the Certified Survey Map by Lee S.., seconded by Tom G., all ayes motion carried.
Plan Commission recommends the Towns approval of the Fire Department install a dry hydrant on Circle Drive for water availability within the Township. Motion was made by Lee S. to install a dry hydrant on Circle Drive. Seconded by Tom G., all ayes motion carried.
Marlene Sauriol is retiring from the Plan Commission.
Plan Commission recommends the Towns approval to appoint Loren Nelson to fill the position.
Motion was made by Lee S. to appoint Loren Nelson to the Commission. Seconded by Tom G., all ayes motion carried.
Tony Bleir presented a Water Feasibility Study to be completed for the Town. The Plan Commission recommended approval of $22,000.00 for the study.
Lee suggested that the Town review the plan before approval.
Special Meeting will be held on Wednesday April 15, 2009 at 6:30 p.m. at the Lakewood Town Hall.
Plan Commission asked the Town to move the monthly Town Meetings back to the 7:30 p.m. time do to conflicts in scheduling for the summer hours.
Capitol Improvement Committee:
No Report
Lakewood Fire Department:
No Report
Ted Bartels:
Ted introduced Laura Waldvogel, Executive Director of the Nicolet Clinic. Laura gave report of the Clinic patient flow and possible future clinic renovation.
Lakes Country Library:
Library Board made request via letter for the Towns approval to reappoint Ron Lanala to a three (3) year term and Ervin Limberg to a two (2) term to serve on the Library Board of Trustees. Motion was made by Lee S. to appoint Ron Lanala and Ervin Limberg to the Library Board of Trustees. Seconded by Tom G., all ayes motion carried.
Wabeno Police Department:
Wabeno Police Department made a request via letter for funding to aid the Wabeno Community K-9 program. Tom G. made motion to send one hundred dollars ($100.00) to the unit for intergovernmental services. Seconded by Lee S., all ayes motion carried.
ATV Trails/Routes:
a. Heaven�s Upnorth Campground
Mike & Chrissi Calarco requested the Towns approval to open a portion of Lake John Road, Schottky Road and McCabe Road to connect the campground with North Road for access to the Trail system.
Lee S. stated that he still feels this should not be acted on without notice to property owners.
Discussion was held on the policing of trails, liability issues and responsibility factors.
A club should be formed to take care of the issues.
Rose Mary Enderby asked about mini- bikes and golf carts being on the routes.
They are not allowed.
Tom H., made motion to approve the routes listed above. Seconded by Lee S.,
all ayes motion carried.
Appropriation of Funds:
a. Highway wages were over budget by $9340.20 possibly done to extra snow plowing this past November & December (this amount includes the three percent retirement). Denise asked for Board approval to move budgeted monies from Bridge and Culvert, Garage Expense and Road Equipment Accounts to cover the additional expense. Lee S. made motion to move the funds from stated accounts to highway wages. Seconded by Tom G., all ayes motion carried.
Board, Clerk, Treasurer, Assessor Comments: Correspondence:
Denise presented correspondence.
a. Town Election Results:
Chairman: Tom Gryboski 132
Joanne Roy 133
Ted Schuurmans 1
Supervisor: Tom Haberstein 210
Lee Spletter 187
Terry Rank 1
Clerk: Denise Jackett 245
Treasurer: Virginia Nelson 245
Assessor: Peter Liptack 197
Mike Baker 1
b. Oconto County Office of Recycling Fee schedule.
c. Oconto County Land Information on Section Corners. Request a 30 day notice prior to beginning any road work.
d. Wisconsin Department of Commerce:
1. Letter of 2009 Community Development Block Grant.
2. Conditional Approval Plan for Trail head site.
e. Department of Natural Resource letter on PILT Payments
f. Donation of two hundred dollars to the Fire Department from Chuck and Laurene Peterson.
g. E-mail from Peter Liptack requesting the Towns copy of the Assessment Work roll is sent to the Library for viewing by the residents. Denise called the county for another copy because the original is a Town record and cannot be put at the library.
h. Debra Uhlenbrauck resignation as Nine Towns Clerk.
i. Nine Towns Special Meeting, ATV Informational, Town of Doty to be Held April 21, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.
j. Advanced Building Corporation letter on advantages of leasing buildings verses building.
k. Waste Management letter of possible garbage tax increase.
l. United States Department of Agriculture letter on Community Facility Loans and grants
Lee S. inquired as to when the work is to start on the County F Bridge near Riverside. Tom G. did not know the dates, he thought May.
Lee S. inquired as to when the work is to start on the Trail Head. Tom G. did not know, but should be soon.
Virginia inquired as to if individuals could remove items from the Goodwill Box at the Recycle Center and if not should there be a sign put up.
Denise stated there have been issues with the recycle center workers on the issue also. One of the workers is allowing the action to take place and the other is not.
These are donations and if anyone is removing items it should be considered theft.
Virginia inquired as to if the roads are going to be swept.
Ted S. questioned the Conditional Use for the Trail Head and why it did not go through the Plan Commission. Denise stated it all has been going directly through the county.
Vouchers:
Motion was made by Lee S.., to approve the vouchers, seconded by Tom G.., all ayes motion carried.
Public Comment:
No Comment
Next Meeting:
Regular Town Board Meeting: Wednesday May 13, 2009 at 7:30 p.m.
Motion to adjourn by Lee S.., seconded by Tom G., all ayes motion carried, adjourned at 7:52 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Denise A. Jackett
Denise A. Jackett, Clerk
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