MINUTES DRAFTED SUBJECT TO BOARD APPROVAL
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING
OCTOBER 10, 2007
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 Laona Bank.
PRESENT: Lee Spletter, Supervisor, Tom Haberstein, supervisor, Denise Jackett, Clerk, and Virginia Nelson, Treasurer.
EXCUSED: Tom Gryboski
VISITORS: Betty Sellhausen, Raoul Schottky, Mary Gloede, Julie Hartman, Roger Enderby, Rose Mary Enderby, Don Jackson, Ted Schuurmans, Patrick Kvehl.
Supervisor Lee Spletter called this meeting to order at 7:30 p.m..
Lee Spletter asked for a motion to approve the agenda, with addition to Line item ten (10), E. setting a date to approve the Budget. Tom Haberstein moved to accept the agenda with the addition, Lee second, all ayes motion carried
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Motion by Tom H. to accept the minutes of the September 10, 2007 meeting.
second by Lee , all ayes motion carried.
Treasurer�s Report: Given by Virginia Nelson and summarized in these minutes.
Checking Account Beginning Balance: $ 228,819.97
Receipts: $ 278.36
Total in Checking $229,098.33
Less Expenses: $ 42,017.92
Balance in Checking $ 187,080.41
Cemetery Account: $500.00
Tax Account: $183,047.16
Omitted Tax Account: $116,958.72
Storm Water Account: $ 81,570.62
Motion to approve the Treasurer�s report by Tom H., seconded by Lee S., all ayes motion carried.
Plan Commission:
Lee introduced Pat Kvehl to give presentation and update on Storm Water Project.
Capitol Improvements Committee:
Tom H. gave report. A meeting was held on September 24, 2007. Representative from United States Department of Agriculture and Rural Development were present. Discussion was on monies that are available through grants and financing of loans for possible new Town Hall and/or Fire Department.
Wheeler Lake Parking:
Lee S. Read a letter that had been submitted to the Town by the Wheeler Lake Association in reference to Parking issues at the beach and the boating area.
The Lake Association feels the Town has not responded to their letters and requests also correspondence has not been read at the Town meetings and would like to know the protocol to have their issues discussed or put on agenda at a meeting.
Lee S. related that the no parking signs have been put up, people are taking them down. According to the Town Road Foreman, there is an enforcement problem with the County because there is no ordinance for parking on the road. Enforcement is through the County.
Mary Gloede stated that we she calls the county, they tell her to call the Town Chairman, the Town Chairman tells her to call the County.
Lee advises the Lake Association to invite the County Sheriff�s Department to a Association Meeting an let them know the situation.
Ted Schuurmans believes it to be right, the County can�t enforce the parking and suggest the Town to pass an ordinance.
Lee S. thinks the town may already have a parking ordinance and will check to see.
Tom H. stated if the Town needs an ordinance, there would not be a problem trying to put one together.
Purchase of County F Land Parcel #019-44-3404121F:
Lee S. explained the reasoning behind the purchase of the County F property.
The Fire Department was previously interested in land on the corner of County F and Lake John Road, belonging to Marilyn Fabera to possibly build a new Firehouse. The appraisal presented to them for the land was quite high, so the town believes that if not for building purposes, the County F parcel could provide leverage for purchasing of another property down the road.
Tom H. Stated the it would be a good investment for the Town to purchase the property.
Lee S. Made motion to purchase the property on County F from Oconto County, Tom H. second the motion, all ayes motion carried.
Waubee Lodge LLC Alcohol License:
Motion made by Tom H. To approve the licensing for Waubee Lodge, LLC., second by Lee S. , all ayes motion carried.
Don Jackson inquired as to the License that Tom Wurzer holds at this time.
Lee S. Explained, Tom still holds the license for Nicolet Pines, and Duffy�s place.
Board, Clerk, Treasurer, Assessor Comments: Correspondence.
A. Christmas Decorations:
A request was made for new Christmas Decorations. The existing ones are in bad condition. Replacement of a few a year would be a good idea.
Lee suggest we look and see what�s available and the cost before we make a decision. Lee S. request it to be put on next months agenda.
B. Fire Dept. Rental of Pavilion Grounds for Picnic:
Lee S. Made motion the rent for the Labor Day Fund Raiser Celebration be waved by the town, second by Tom H., all ayes motion carried.
Denise J. Questioned the rent to be waved for this past year only or all future years to come?
Lee S. stated it to be done every year.
C. Medicare & Social Security Issues:
Denise gave back ground info on deducting Medicare and Social Security form purdiums, stipends, per mile, per call, etc.. It being Federal Law to deduct this from all of the listed wages. Federal Government is auditing townships to ensure it is being done. The Town needs to take action on this.
D. Recycling Center
Request was made by the recycle center employees as to whether they should except tires during the winter months.
Lee S. Said we should continue to except them or they will see them in ditches.
E. Budget Workshop Date
Date was set for Tuesday, November 6, 2007 at 6:00 p.m.
F. Green Acres Bids:
There was one sealed bid from Ron Kramer for $5,810.00, asking that boundary stakes are in place marking property if their bid is excepted.
Lee S. Made motion to except bid, second by Tom H., all ayes motion carried.
Correspondence was presented by Denise.
Pay Vouchers:
Motion made by Tom H. to approve the vouchers as presented, second by Lee S., all ayes motion carried.
Public Comments:
Raoul Schottky had request of putting a Flag Pole Memorial up at Fish Hatchery Lane and John Lake Road.
Lee S. asked if there is possibly a permit needed from the state and where the liability would fall if someone would hit it. The Town should check with the Town�s Attorney on the liability.
Raoul S. asked if there was a possibility to have the boat landing at John Lake Road black topped. There are huge ruts in the landing.
Lee S. will talk to Jack Bailey to see what could be done about it.
Raoul S. asked if it would be possible to put money in the budget to purchase a van to be used for meetings or classes, etc. for transportation of the Fire Department or Town purposes.
Lee suggest the Town look at it and discuss other alternatives , such as a mileage pay.
Rose Mary Enderby inquired as to whether there is a ordinance on burning garbage.
Raoul S. stated a permit is needed.
Motion to adjourn by Tom H., seconded by Lee S.., all ayes motion carried, adjourned at 9:20 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Denise A. Jackett, Clerk
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