REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING
APRIL 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 Timberwood Bank as well as being published for two weeks prior to tonight�s' meeting.
PRESENT: Tom Gryboski, Chairman. Tom Haberstein and Lee Spletter Supervisors. Denise Jackett, Clerk Virginia Nelson, Treasurer.
VISITORS: Loren Nelson, Randy Jackett, Roger Enderby, RoseMary Enderby, Scott Peterson, Pat Grady, Joan Grady, Vay Jackson,Don Jackson, Bob Burke, Ted Schuurmans, Betty Sellhausen, Diane E McNeill, Rauol Schottky, Randy Schmidt, Lin Schmidt, Gary Janka, Robert Landwehr, Marlene Saurio, Rick Lafond, Tony Bleier, Ken Beyer, Ginger Szykowny, Dave Szykowny and Jan Leibsch.
Chairman Gryboski called this meeting to order at 8:00 p.m., after 2007 Annual Town Meeting.
Motion by Lee to accept the agenda, second by Tom H., all ayes motion carried.
Motion by Lee to accept the minutes of the March 12, 2007 meeting, seconded by Tom H., all ayes motion carried.
Treasurer�s Report: Given by Virginia Nelson and summarized in these minutes.
Checking Account Beginning Balance: $152,228.35
Receipts: $ 6174.04
Total in Checking $158,402.39
Less Expenses: $ 28,862.90
Balance in Checking $129,539.49
Tax Account Beginning Balance: $1,919,924.89
Tax Collections : $ 105,621.69
Interest $ 4,071.43
Total in Tax Account: $2,029,618.01
Less transfer to Checking Account: $1,700,000.00
Balance in Tax Account $ 329,618.01
Cemetery Account: $500.00
Tax Account: $330,447.02
Omitted Tax Account: $ 76,968.50
Storm Water Account: $ 80,253.16
Motion to approve the Treasurer�s report by Lee, seconded by Tom H., all ayes motion carried.
Plan Commission: Lee presented report storm water problem on St. Mary�s Rd, Flynn Rd and Twin Pines Rd flooding.
Commission recommends the town hire an engineer from Foth to come up with an alternative to the water problem. Estimated cost of $10,000.00 for engineering.
Motion by Lee to put out on bids, second by Tom G., all ayes motion carried.
Waste Management: Motion to approve the 5 year contract by Tom H., second by Lee, all ayes motion carried.
Town Employees: Lee suggested a Special Meeting, round table discussion be held with town employees to discuss their contract, what the town expects of them, chain of command and other issues. This will be in conjunction with annual Road Inspection usually done the end of April.
Public Comment:
Virginia Nelson, would like to consult legal counsel on issues with Town Assessor, Peter Liptack. A special meeting will be set up with Attorney. Lee suggested having all Town Board Members present.
Trail Head: Ted Schuurmans inquired if Trail Head been brought to public yet. Public has no idea what is going to be built yet. Lee stated the grant was to go in to the state in the month of April no word would be back until May or later if it is accepted. Trail Head will be on the May Agenda.
Fire Department: Randy Jackett questioned the next step to take in regards to the new truck. The town does not need to bid the truck. Dave Szykowny suggested if put out on sealed bid the town could possibly get a better price. New truck will go out on bid as soon as specs can be gathered. (May or June)
Burn Permits: Lee presented information on a Trial Program, for counties of Florence, Forest, Langlade, Lincoln, Marathon, Marinette, Oconto, Oneida, and Vilas. Permits issued will last for the full year. Individuals are responsible to call or e-mail the DNR when they are going to burn.
Vouchers:
With exception to Peter Liptack for sketching. All work stated to be done has not yet been completed, nothing is at Town Hall. Motion was made by Tom H. to approve, seconded by Lee, all ayes motion carried.
Motion to adjourn by Tom H., seconded by Lee, all ayes motion carried, adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Denise A. Jackett, Clerk
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