REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING
July 9, 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 Timberwood Bank.
PRESENT: Tom Gryboski, Chairman. Tom Haberstein and Lee Spletter Supervisors. Denise Jackett, Clerk Virginia Nelson, Treasurer.
VISITORS: Rauol Schottky, Irene Herron-Steeger, Don Jackson, Loren Nelson, Robert Landwehr, Ted Schuurmans, Richard Liebl, Jan Liebsch, Betty Sellhausen, Diane McNeill, Jack Bailey, and Scott VanLaanen.
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 June 11, 2007 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: $ 89,903.32
Receipts: $155,172.09
Total in Checking $245,075.41
Less Expenses: $189,535.31
Balance in Checking $ 55,540.10
Cemetery Account: $500.00
Tax Account: $182,760.64
Omitted Tax Account: $ 81,223.09
Storm Water Account: $ 80,846.86
Motion to approve the Treasurer�s report by Tom H., seconded by Lee S., all ayes motion carried.
Plan Commission:
1. Discussion on appointment of alternate.
Lee said there are other people interested in a position. There have been no problems with a quorum as far as voting. Lee discussed the ordinance and State options of having alternates. At this time they feel they could have a list of possible people to serve on the commission and not appoint an alternate at this time. Questions still need to be answered as to pay, meeting attendance, etc.
2. Letter from Robert E Lee and Associates requesting the Town to issue a letter to Mark Tuetenburg for information needed to continue there work on the Storm Water Project at St. Mary�s Road.
Trail Head:
Tom G. contacted the Robert Saletski, Forest Administrator, they should have an answer after July 11, 2007 meeting with the DNR.
Road Ordinance:
Tom G. called a Special Meeting on Friday, July 27, 2007 at 6:00 p.m. to discuss changes and or specifications to be made.
Health Insurance:
Denise stated to be in process of getting quotes for full time employees.
Town Plow Truck:
Tom G. presented proposal for truck from Packer City International $25,550.00 and Olsen Trailer and Body $23,950.00 for the plow and box.
Jack Bailey commented on the truck.
Special Meeting to be held at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, July 27, 2007 after Road Ordinance Meeting.
Fire Department Pumper
Denise presented issue on the Baystone Financial Contract. If the town borrows the monies from them they will charge seven months additional interest, adding an extra $1500.00 per year to the payment. They are not on the same agreement as Oshkosh Fire and Police, who was contracted to build the pumper and Lakewood Fire or the town. Tom G. stated the town to pay the additional $16,000.00 to submit with the Fire Association�s $50,000.00 at the time the chassis is delivered (estimated time August 11, 2007). This would give a little time to check into borrowing the rest from a local bank.
ATV Access
Tom G. stated he didn�t believe it necessary to act on the request of turning Village View Rd into a trail. There is plenty of access to the trail. Concern is of East Chain Lake Road, where there is a lot of pedestrian traffic. Don Jackson suggested the town to look into an ATV ordinance. There are a lot of questions to be answered before this should happen.
Board, Clerk, Assessor comments; correspondence:
Tom G. has formed Long Term Capitol Improvement Committee, Dick Liebl, chairman, Ray Gardebrecht, Terry Rank, Craig Kowalski and Tom Haberstein will all serve. They will look at major expansions for the future.
Cross walk applications from the D.O.T. were received. Some specifications were discussed for installation.
Lee S. discussed the cost and services of the cleaning company, Aramark, for the town Hall. We should cancel them and purchase our own rugs and mop handles. Hire a plumber for repair and maintenance issues.
Denise presented correspondence sent to the town.
Vouchers:
Motion was made by Tom H. to approve, seconded by Lee, all ayes motion carried.
Public Comment:
Irene H. brought forth issues pertaining to expansion and repair of the Library parking lot.
Jan L. questioned the siren not going off when the tornado hit and the issuing of Waste Disposal Cards.
Raoul S. inquired as to the ruling of firework permits on the lakes. To be put on next months agenda. Raoul S. and Tom G. will sign the permits.
Ted S. made mention of the transcribed minutes, the board to talk to the new clerk.
Diane inquired as to investments of town money.
Virgina mentioned the broken lights to be fixed at town pavilion. This may be a problem with vandalism.
Motion to adjourn by Lee, seconded by Tom H., all ayes motion carried, adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Denise A. Jackett, Clerk
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