REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING
June 9, 2008
7:30 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. Also published in the paper.
PRESENT: Tom Gryboski, Chairman. Tom Haberstein and Lee Spletter Supervisors. Denise Jackett, Clerk Virginia Nelson, Treasurer.
VISITORS: Raoul Schottky, Ted Bartels, Joan White, Robert Landwehr, Don Jackson, Gene Dunsirn, Jan Liebsch, Loren Nelson, Jack Bailey, Otto Sauer, Greg Weyers, Ted Schuurmans, Sharon Flynn, Tony Kerscher, see attached list for names not legible.
Chairman Gryboski called this meeting to order at 7:30 p.m..
Tom Gryboski asked for a motion to approve the agenda. Lee Spletter moved to accept the agenda, second by Tom Haberstein all ayes motion carried.
Motion by Tom H. to accept the minutes of the May 12, 2008 meeting, seconded by Lee S., all ayes motion carried.
Treasurer�s Report: Given by Virginia Nelson and summarized in these minutes.
Checking Account Beginning Balance: $108,037.08
Receipts: $ 61,587.24
Total in Checking $169,624.32
Less Expenses: $ 72,036.84
Balance in Checking $ 97,587.48
Cemetery Account: $500.00
Tax Account: $307,484.52
Omitted Tax Account: $133,341.40
Storm Water Account: $ 85,146.40
Motion to approve the Treasurer�s report by Tom H., seconded by Lee S., all ayes motion carried.
Plan Commission:
Lee S. Reported:
1. Plan commission recommends the approval of a CSM for Twin Pines Road an Emily Lane. Motion made by Lee S. to accept land dedication. Second by Tom H. All ayes motion carried
2. Plan commission recommends the approval of a CSM for Terry rank on Country Club Road for moving of lot line. Motion made by Lee S. to accept. Second by Tom H. All ayes motion carried.
3. Payment of bill for storm water project. Partial payment to Atlas Excavating in amount of $64,164.23, partial payment to Robert E. Lee in amount of $8461.01, Northeast Survey in amount of $850.00 is held until CSM is recorded.
Lee made motion to approve the payments. Second by Tom H. All ayes motion carried.
Ted S. discussed a lay out plan for the Town owned property. Plan commission will be looking at the uses of the property to determine when the Town does something with any structures it would be in the best place. This was discussed somewhat in the past when the Town spoke of possibly purchasing the Flynn Property and Corbis Property. It would then be given to the Capitol Improvement Committee.
Capitol Improvement Committee:
No Report
Liquor License/Permit Issuance:
Denise presented a list of Class A Combo Liquor Beer and Class B Combo Liquor Beer License for approval. The list of applications was published in the Oconto Reporter and the Beacon for two weeks.
The new license would be active from July 1, 2008 thru June 30, 2009.
All licensees have Seller�s Permit on file with the Department of Revenue.
Tom H. made motion to approve the Liquor License for the applicants, second by Lee S.. All ayes motion passed.
Picnic License Issuance:
Application received from Muscle Maniac�s Car Club for June 14, 2008, the Lakewood Area Chamber of Commerce for June 28 thru June 29, 2008 and July 18 thru 20, 2008.
Tom H. made motion to approve the Picnic License for the applicants, second by Lee S.. All ayes motion passed.
Lioness/Lions Storage Shed:
Otto Sauer made request to the Town to build a storage shed on Town Property for the organizations with a lifetime lease. Building reverting to the town if the organizations would ever cease.
Lee S. Commented that it must go through the Plan Commission for approval.
He also suggested that the whole picture be looked at, location, size etc. If a storage area is built, it should be looked at for the Town also, for storage of records etc., space is needed.
This will be put to the Agenda for Plan Commission next month.
Cemetery Well:
Cemetery well had been previously approved. The lot that was cleared needs to be improved and laid out before it can be installed.
Town Hall Rentals:
Denise presented correspondence from Muscle Maniac�s Car Club, Munger Bear Lake District, and Lakewood Firefighters Association requesting a waiver of the rental fees for their meetings and/or functions.
Motion to approve by Lee S., second By Tom H., all ayes Motion carried.
Correspondence for the Lioness requesting a refund of the deposit was presented.
The hall was not swept, mopped and the tables and chairs were left in disarray. Meal site personnel and the cleaners following the function had reported this to Denise.
Discussion was held by the board on the issue.
Motion was made by Tom H. to deny the refund of the deposit for the rental of the grounds, second By Lee S., all ayes Motion carried.
Trail Head:
Discussion was held on where the pavilion is to be built.
Designers feel the pavilion should be at the corner of County F and Highway 32.
Lee S. added the state requires specified distances for the exits from the highway, therefore the pavilion would need to be on the front side in order for it to meet the requirements.
Raoul S. stated he would prefer the Gage Street entrance because of traffic issues on the County F side.
More businesses would be affected for parking with the entrance on Gage Street verses County F.
Motion was made by Tom H. to approve the entrance on County F and Highway 32, seconded by Tom G., Lee S. Opposed. Motion carried, two ayes, 1 opposed.
Issues remain with the solar heating: back up system, training for maintenance, additional cost going to the Town.
Issues pertaining to cleaning, questioning hours of operation per day, how many days per week.
Size of the park area. Should the Park area be made smaller to enable more parking?
The Town has seen nothing of the plans since early meetings in January and February of 2007. The County gave Ayres and Associates the plans.
Greg Schuh from Ayres Associates would be available to discuss concerns with the Town or the Public.
Tom H. and Tom G. will meet with Greg Schuh to discuss the design of the building and grassy areas.
ATV Access:
Mike Maus, Crooked Lake ATV and John Brantmeier of Red Arrow ATV and the Oconto County ATV Alliance presented a list of roads they are requesting for routes to be used for ATV:
Holt Ranch Road, Smyth Road, Sullivan Spring Road, Archibald Lake Road, Binder Lake Road, Pickerel Lake Road, North Road, Gage Street, LaFave Road and Glen Brook Way.
Lee S. explained his concern with the fact that no private citizen of Lakewood, with exception to Greg Weyers has expressed interest in ATV routes/trails. No organization or individuals have come forward to take responsibility for funding trail signs. The Town in the past has not paid for snowmobile or cross-country ski signage; the organizations take care of it.
Tom G. stated the Town would have an Ordinance with the requirements to signage and grading of gravel roads.
Mike Maus of Crooked Lake ATV stated they would take care of grading of roads on their end.
Grants are available from the State for first time routes/trails. Unknown if monies go to the County or Clubs.
Petition was presented of residents and property owners that would desire ATV access routes.
Discussion was held on the possibly opening more roads for access. Some do not feel the roads being opened will aid the residents with very much access.
Lee S. mention of the Agreement between the Crooked Lake ATV Club and the Town of Riverview, enforcement issues and speed limits.
Limitations to be listed on Ordinance should be Helmets, headlights and taillights, no trailers being pulled, no more than two passengers, should all be included.
Motion was made by Tom H. to approve the roads listed above with restrictions that River view has listed in the Agreement and a 20-mile per hour speed limit. Seconded by Tom G., all ayes motion carried.
Board, Clerk, Treasurer, Assessor Comments: Correspondence:
Denise presented correspondence.
Assessor not present.
Vouchers:
Motion was made by Lee S. to approve, seconded by Tom H., all ayes motion carried.
Public Comment:
Dave Johnson wanted to know if the issue on his residency has been resolved.
Tom G. replied it had not been yet and would be taken care of shortly.
Dave J. asked why it would be allowed to lay more than thirty days.
Tom G. Responded that there was no urgency and the Town had not been provided with anything.
Dave J. Stated he had spoken with his attorney and he did not have to provide anything, that all he had to do is live in Town for 10 days and he has lived her 4 months.
Dave J. went on record asking Tom G. why he has not resolved his residency issue. Why Tom G. feels he is not a resident. That he deserves an answer, and wants an answer.
Tom G. Responded that he will get an answer, only not tonight.
Raoul S inquired as to the Flag Pole Memorial previously spoken about last year for John Lake Area.
Nothing was done because Raoul was the spokes person and he was gone for the winter months.
According to the Ordinance for the Town Plan Commission. Section 17, Memorial or Public Grounds. Referral must go to the Plan Commission for them to look at then it can come to the Town board. Once it would be put up on Town Property, the Town is responsible for it. If one memorial is put up for one individual, does the Town allow others to put one up somewhere else? The Town should check with the Town Attorney on the issue. A design of the memorial is also needed.
This will go to the Plan Commission next month�s agenda.
John Brantmeier commented that he would hope to see restrooms in the Trail Head facility.
Motion to adjourn by Tom H., seconded by Lee S., all ayes motion carried, adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Denise A. Jackett
Denise A. Jackett, Clerk
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