REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING
AUGUST 14, 2006
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. Item #7 was added to the agenda after publication, but posted.
PRESENT: Tom Gryboski, Chairman. Don Bartels Jr. and Lee Spletter Supervisors. Virginia Nelson, Treasurer. Joanne Roy, Clerk
VISITORS: Don Jackson, John St?, Ted Schuuermans, Jan Liebech, Raoul Schottky, Bob Raasch (L/T Ambulance), Greg Weyers, Bob Spoerri, Ted Bartels, David Gryboski, and Bob Skalitzky (Oconto County Parks).
Chairman Gryboski called this meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
Motion by Lee to accept the agenda, seconded by Don, all ayes motion carried.
Motion by Lee to accept the minutes of the July 10 Regular Board Meeting, seconded by Don, all ayes motion carried.
Treasurer�s Report: Given by Treasurer Nelson and summarized in these minutes.
Checking Account Beginning Balance: $ 50,816.18
Receipts: $ 258,874.37
Transfer in from Tax Account: $ .00
Total in Checking $ 309,690.55
Less Expenses: $ 63,335.68
Balance in Checking $ 246,354.87
Tax Account Beginning Balance: $ 265,165.71
Receipts: $ .00
Total in Tax Account: $ 265,165.71
Less transfer to Checking Account: $ .00
Balance in Ta Account $ 265,165.71
Cemetery Account: $500.00
Motion to approve the Treasurer�s report as presented by Don, seconded by Lee, all ayes motion carried.
Plan Commission: Lee stated the Commission recommended approval of a rezone form 15386 Hwy 32, the Pie Shop from R1 to General Commercial. Motion by Lee, seconded by Tom to recommend approval of the rezone for 15386 Hwy 32 from R1 to General Commercial to the County, all ayes motion carried.
Lee stated that a water problem on Tugs Road by the St.Mary�s Cemetery was discussed and it is requested that the Town look at the run off problems and look for a solution such as a retention pond.
The Commission inquired about the water problem on St.Mary�s Rd, no up date on this was available.
Lee stated that the Glenbrook plat had been approved by the Commission and they recommend signing of the map. Motion to sign the map by Lee, seconded by Tom, Don abstains, motion carried. The clerk asked Ted Bartels for a copy of the signed map for the Town records.
The Commission due to last months comments on the curbs in the Glenbrook subdivision went on to state that they recommend barrier curbs on Gage St. and mountable curbs on Glenbrook, this was discussed with the contractors and the Chairman and is ok�d.
The Commission requested that a public hearing be held on the extension of Long St. to begin at 5:30 p.m. on September 11, 2006.
Marion VanEnkevort presented a CSM. The CSM was approved by the Commission at their July meeting pending the re-zone the re-zone has gone through the County. Motion to sign the CSM by Don, seconded by Lee, motion carried.
Lee stated that a trailhead was discussed in conjunction with the parking. Bob Spoerri displayed a site plan for the trailhead; plan has been reviewed by the County and DNR. A trailhead for ATV�s, snowmobiles and bicycles are included in the plan. The DNR is encouraging this plan and funding is available, it would move the recreation trail back from its present site to the north edge of the right of way, which would double the parking space available currently. Parking spaces would be available for truck with trailers. Along with this is a proposed small park facility with a pavilion with water and sewer. It is a possible site for information booths also. To take this to the next stage of filing for the grant which the cost is estimated to be around $10,000 for the preliminary planning (Robert E Lee) and then grant money would be applied for $250,000 to $350,000. The Town would need to approve the preliminary plan and then the County would act as the developer and getting the grants approved. It is recommended that the Town does not pave the parking lot at this time because the cost of that could be covered by the grant. The grant would need to be submitted in April and would be awarded in June or July. They are asking the Town to fund the preliminary planning cost of $10,000 and work with the County on this project. Bob Skalitzky with Oconto County stated that the funding sources of the grant are from 25% Snowmobile, 25% ATV and 50% Recreation Trails. This project may be necessary to complete in two stages. The clerk is to put this item on the agenda for the next meeting. Tom believes it is a good idea. Lee stated that a trailhead had been considered earlier, but the cost of maintaining the park area also needs to be considered. Don believes it is a good idea. Regardless of this the recreation trail needs to be moved back to allow the crossing of Gage Street.
Bob Raasch: Community Ambulance requested a raise for the Bookkeeper from the current amount of $300 to $400 per month; this position has not had a raise in the last 13 years. Tom stated that this is less than 3% per year. Motion to approve the raise from $300 to $400 for the Community Ambulance Bookkeeper by Don, seconded by Lee, all ayes motion carried.
Shore Land Zoning Ordinance for Lands Abutting Small Lakes 30 Acres or Less was signed and will be effective upon being posted and published.
Bleachers: Discussion on aluminum verses having the current bleachers repaired. Frank Erler has been contacted concerning a price for the dugouts. Table until next month.
Board, Clerk, Treasurer Comments:
Generator hookup: Emergency power hook up for the Fire Department generators estimated cost from TCK Electric is $1,775 to $2,350 for the Hall and $1,625 to $2,050 for the Garage, as this cost would be less than $5000 it would not need to be an advertised bid. Lee moves to have the work done, seconded by Tom, all ayes motion carried.
Ted Bartels stated that just for informational purposes the Clinic will soon have back-up power also.
Lee stated he is currently working on a drive way ordinance and has talked to local contractor concerning this for there input, when he has it all together he will present it to the Board. Don stated that he assumed the purpose of this is to have a standard. Lee stated that currently where culverts should be put in they are not being put in and there are no limits as to where the driveway can be placed.
Virginia stated that the correct balance of the Tax account should be $265,854.85, the interest was not added to the account ending balance.
The clerk stated picnic license applications have been received from St.Mary�s Church for Aug. 20 and the Fire Fighters Association for Sept 3, 2006. Motion to approve the picnic license applications for St.Mary�s Church and the Lakewood Firefighters Association by Don, seconded by Lee, all ayes motion carried.
Vouchers, the clerk stated that two more checks would be necessary one for the County for their share of the school tax credit and one for Jack�s insurance; they were written on the listing. Motion to pay vouchers by Lee, seconded by Don.
Public Comment: Jan asked why we have the three Town guys put up no parking signs when people are allowed to park there anyway for the craft fair. Tom replied they are put up at the request of the sheriff�s department. Lee stated that they need to be there for liability purposes but as far as enforcement goes it is a different story and the two conflict with each other.
Raoul asked if there was any feed back from the Town attorney on firework permits. No.
Raoul asked if a road was to be closed that the fire department be notified. The Board did not know it was going to be closed.
Ted asked about the signs being put back up for roads that the Hwy Dept took down. The Town does not know where these signs are.
Motion to adjourn by Don, seconded by Lee, all ayes motion carried, adjourned at 8:43 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Joanne Roy, Clerk
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