REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING
OCTOBER 9, 2006
7:30 p.m.
LAKEWOOD TOWN HALL
This meeting was posted in the three usual places being the Lakewood Town Hall, Lakewood SuperValu and the Timberwood Bank as well as being published for two weeks prior to tonight�s meeting. There are no additions to the agenda.
PRESENT: Tom Gryboski, Chairman. Don Bartels, Jr., Supervisor. Lee Spletter , Supervisor. Virginia Nelson, Treasurer. Joanne Roy, Clerk.
VISITORS: Loren Nelson, Roger Enderby, Rose Mary Enderby, Vay Jackson, Don Jackson, Gerry Purgill, Dan Roznowski, Helen Roznowski, Jan Liebech, Judy Bohl, John Summinski, Colette Suminski, Ted Schuurmans, Jim Ferras (Consolidated Construction) and Bob Grapeplin (Consolidated Construction).
Chairman Gryboski called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
Motion by Lee to accept the agenda, seconded by Don, all ayes motion carried.
Motion by Don to accept the minutes of the September 11, 2006 Regular Board Meeting seconded by Lee, all ayes motion carried.
Treasurer�s Report: Given by Treasurer Nelson and summarized in these minutes:
Checking Account Beginning Balance: $211,619.27
Receipts: $ 9,303.86
Transfer in from Tax Account: $ 0.00
Total in Checking $220,923.13
Less Expenses: $ 26,896.65
Balance in Checking $194,026.48
Tax Account Beginning Balance $266,536.78
Receipts: $ 648.03
Total in Tax Account: $267,193.81
Less Transfer to Checking Account: $ 0.00
Balance in Tax Account $267,193.81
Cemetery Account: $500.00
Motion to approve the Treasurer�s report was present by Don, seconded by Lee, all ayes motion carried.
Plan Commission: Lee introduced Jim Farras and Bob Grapeplin with Consolidated Construction for Forest View Meadows. Forest View Meadows would like to construct a 20-24 unit assisted living building. The building would be located on Green Acres and Rolling Hills Lane. The purpose of constructing the building is to fill the gap for people who are no longer able to live at home with no help and those that need to go into a nursing home. The building will be designed with apartments, studio, 1 bedroom and 2 bedrooms. There will be staff to assist people who need it, all meals would be included, and there would be daily activities for the residents and transportation available to medical appointments. This is not a health care facility. It will have a minimum age requirement of 70 years or older. Visitors would be welcome all of the time. Think of this more as a hospitality dwelling. They are not seeking action at this time on the conditional use permit. The site consists of 6.2 acres, the building and parking will be on 3 acres. The building is not being planned with expansion in mind. They will have a staff of RN�s and be working closely with the County home health services. This will be a privately paid housing unit and they believe it will be affordable to those with a medium income level. Operators of the facility will attend the next monthly meeting. Motion by Lee to have the Clerk place a notice of a public hearing on Nov. 13, 2006 for the assisted living facility, seconded by Don, all ayes motion carried.
Redinger Lane: The plan commission recommends approval under chapter 80.801 to accept the 66� right of way and the 150� cul-de-sac that area has been maintained by the Town. Lee will call Jim Morrision and discuss what has to be done. The clerk stated that a legal description and/or CSM would be needed to add this area to the gas tax maps. Discussion was held on the undeveloped portion of the road beyond the cul-de-sac. Lee will have Jim talk directly with Paul Shallow concerning this.
Tom Wurzer has two requests for the location of 18413 County F; this property is located across from where Nicolet Pines use to be. The first request is for a conditional use permit to for filling and grading in excess of 10,000 sq ft., this is recommended for approval by the Plan Commission. Motion by Lee to send the Towns approval for the conditional use permit to the County, all ayes motion carried. The second request is to rezone this property from residential to general commercial. It is the Commissions recommendation to deny this request due to the property being located in a residential area; this area is also designated as residential in the Comprehensive Master plan. Motion by Lee to recommend the County deny the request for the rezone, seconded by Don, all ayes motion carried. A comment was made that the County and DNR have questions on this that came before the board at a prior meeting due to semi-trailers on the lot.
Long St.: Shallow surveying presented the map to be signed to accept the Long Street dedications. The map was signed. Lee stated that with this the Town would need to extend the culvert under Redinger and update it to a larger size, this with the ditching of the east side of Redinger would then take care of current water problems.
The plan commission is asking for a replacement for Raoul Schottky, they suggest Marlene Sauriol. Motion by Lee, seconded by Tom to appoint Marlene Sauriol to the Plan Commission.
Sky View Court: This road lies with in the McCauslin Pines subdivision (old Nelson farm). Tom stated that he has inspected the road and recommends it be accepted into the Town Road System. Motion to accept Sky View Court into the Town Road system by Lee, seconded by Don, all ayes motion carried.
Public Participation Resolution: A resolution is needed stating that public participation will be sought for the County wide Master plan. The proposed resolution was read and is attached to these minutes. Motion to approve and sign the resolution by Lee, seconded by Don, all ayes motion carried.
Board, Clerk, Treasurer, Assessor Comments: The clerk stated that a letter was received requesting a street light at the intersection of East Wheeler Lake Lane and County F.
Don asked about the petition and where it was at. The clerk stated that Dave Gibson had picked up the remaining cards that Peter had in his possession a week or two ago. Other that that it was said that Peter filled some kind of affidavit with the State, but it is unknown what that was concerning. As far as being able to proceed with the budget we will have to at some point, right now it is unknown if tax bills will go out or if the Town would need to borrow the millions of dollars it would take to pay the Wabeno School District, NWTC, County and State tax. If that is necessary it will cost thousands in interest alone.
Virginia asked if the signs were found to be put back up after the Hwy 32 construction. It was stated some were found some were not; those not found will be ordered and put back up.
Motion to pay vouchers by Don, seconded by Lee, all ayes motion carried.
Public Comment: Ken Bohl stated that the fire number sign by the treatment plant was missing.
Raoul stated that the Fire Department was having a problem with the old international tanker, the master cylinder went out and would cost $200-$500 to fix plus labor. Raoul stated that other things were wrong with the truck also. They may suggest putting it out of commission as they currently have two tankers. Raoul stated that with the size of the buildings in the Town they are more in need of a bigger pumper that can handle 750 gallons/min up to 1500 gallons/min. He stated that he has written letters to two parties for the Fire Dept. Tom stated that Marshall is not ready to sell yet.
Don Jackson asked about the little signs at the shooting range. He talked to the gal putting them up and she stated that she has replaced them 8 times already. He asked what the reason was for the big sign being taken down. Tom stated that the Forest Service enforcement officer said it was illegal. In order for the Town to sign it the Town would have to take responsibility for it and get a conditional use permit. Don stated that currently shooting is not that big of a problem, but why can�t we stick with the hours that were agreed on as they are shooting later and on Sunday�s. Tom stated he would talk with the ranger, Gary Sandoval about a bigger sign before the next meeting.
Motion to adjourn at 8:20 p.m. by Don seconded by Lee, all ayes motion carried.
Respectfully Submitted,
Joanne Roy, Clerk
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