REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING
JULY 10, 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. Items added to the agenda after publication, but posted are under Board, Clerk Treasurer Comments: Correspondence as A. Reassessment petition/Liptack and B. Approve or deny Picnic License for Lakewood Area Chamber, RE Mardi Gras.
PRESENT: Tom Gryboski, Chairman. Don Bartels Jr. and Lee Spletter Supervisors. Virginia Nelson, Treasurer. Joanne Roy, Clerk
VISITORS: Don Jackson, Ted Schuuermans, Jan Liebech, Betty Sellhausen, Peter Liptack, Pat Grady, Joan Grady, Raoul Schottky, Gene Dunsirn, Bob Gartzke, Bob Raasch (L/T Ambulance), Larry Sandoval (Forest Ranger), Greg Weyers, and Jerry Hebson.
Chairman Gryboski called this meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
Motion by Lee to accept the agenda with the addition of item 4a, as the introduction of Larry Sandoval, US Forest Ranger to the agenda, seconded by Don, all ayes motion carried.
Motion by Lee to accept the minutes of the June 21 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: $ 75,505.53
Receipts: $ 15,360.07
Transfer in from Tax Account: $ .00
Total in Checking $ 90,865.60
Less Expenses: $ 40,049.42
Balance in Checking $ 50,816.18
Tax Account Beginning Balance: $ 264,500.47
Receipts: $ 665.24
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.
Larry Sandoval was introduced as the US Forest Service District Ranger. Larry Sandoval stated that he had breakfast with Tom and was looking forward to working with the Town and being a good partner with the Town of Lakewood and the other surrounding communities.
Plan Commission: The Commission recommends approval of a rezone for Marion Vanenkevort from Forestry to Residential Single Family; the property is located on Lake John Rd. Motion by Lee, seconded by Don to recommend approval to the County of the rezone.
A CSM for a land division was reviewed for Rick Rothe and it is recommended for approval by the Commission as the rezone has gone through for the property. A motion was made by Lee recommending approval of the CSM to the County, seconded by Don, all ayes motion carried.
A CSM for a land division was reviewed for John Burzik at 17655 County F. There was a prior concern about abandoned gas tanks these concerns have been cleared up and the Commission recommends approval of the CSM. A motion to recommend approval to the County of the CSM for John Burzik was made by Lee, seconded by Don, all ayes motion carried.
A review of the CSM for James Werner on Wildwood and North Thielke Rd. was made and was recommended by the Commission to accept the CSM without the road dedication. Lee state that with the septic being located in the Town right of way if the CSM was accepted with the dedication the Town would be avoiding liability with his septic system by accepting the CSM with out the road dedication. The CSM contains the 66� road dedications on Wildwood and County F, just not on North Thielke. A motion was made by Don to accept the CSM for James Werner without the road dedication on North Thielke, seconded by Lee, all ayes motion carried.
A conditional use permit request for Mike Fencl was reviewed. The property is located at 14490 Resort Lane and he will need to excavate over 10,000 sq. ft. this is recommended by the Commission for approval. Lee stated that this is the old Wheeler Lake Resort property and they have removed buildings and are planning to build a new home. Don moves to recommend approval of the conditional use permit to the County, seconded by Lee, all ayes motion carried.
Lakewood Development has made a request for a temporary cul-de-sac at the end of Gage St. as the permits to cross the recreation trail have not yet been approved by the DNR. Lee moved, seconded by Tom to recommend approval of the temporary cul-de-sac, Don abstains motion carries. This is necessary to keep construction going. Casey Swanson will check on the approval of the CSM map.
A request was made by the Town for the Commission to look over the road standards submitted by Foth and VanDyke for the Lakewood Condo Project. The Commission recommends that a change be made to road standard #2 to a mountable curb on the north side and a barrier curb on the sought side. The suggested road standards were read by Lee as:
1. 66 foot right-of �way dedication to the Town of Lakewood.
2. 24 inch barrier curb, 37 feet back-to-back, allowing paring on both sides.
3. 9 inches of crushed aggregate base course (lower 5 inches gradation #2-1 and � inch.
4. 3 inches of asphaltic concrete payvement, Type MV.
5. Sidewalk-6 inches thich by 6 feet wide for Bobcat type snow removal, the back of which is to be located at the property line.
6. Long term maintenance of the wet detention pond and facilities will be performed by Lakewood Development LLC.
Lee moves to follow the recommendation of the Commission for #2, seconded by Tom with the notation that these standards all exceed current Town requirements, Don abstained, motion carried.
Peter Liptack: RE: Reply to Hebson Letter. He stated that he has checked all of the folders and the information requested by Gerry Hebson does not exist, and therefore the Town does not have to create them. The clerk stated that some of the information requested was in the computer system and could be given. A letter is to be written to Mr. Hebson with the information that is available being provided.
Drive Way Permits: No information at this time, leave this item off agenda�s for now.
Small Lake Ordinance: Don stated that 200 ft and 2 acres fall under an existing zoning category, and these had been the recommendations as of the outcome of the public hearing. Motion by Don to accept the Ordinance with the 200 ft/ 2 acre, seconded by Lee, all ayes motion carried.
Bleachers: Don stated the Bleachers are in need of repair and dug outs would be a nice addition. The budget was looked at and there was $9,500 budgeted for Parks Capitol Outlay. Don suggested that the existing bleachers be refurbished and dugouts added. Tom will contact Frank Erler bout the dugouts and bleachers.
Board, Clerk Treasurer Comments/Correspondence: Lee stated that a WI Towns Association Meeting would be held at Kelly Lake on Friday if anyone were interested in attending. Tom presented a more detailed outline of the cost of the roads to be blacktopped, with the total cost including the parking lot being $131,697.92. Joan Grady asked which roads were going to be blacktopped. Tom replied Rug, McCauslin Crossing, Adam Ross, Pickeral Lake Rd., which is approximately 2 miles.
Peter asked if the reassessment petition was certified and return to the DOR. Yes, along with a letter asking for the quickest possible hearing so that this year�s assessment process may continue. Peter asked if he should cooperate with the State in providing them any information they may request. The Board responded yes, full cooperation and compliance with their requests are expected.
Picnic License: A application for a picnic license by the Lakewood Area Chamber was received for the Lakewood Mardi Gras. Motion by Don to grant the picnic license for the Mardi Gras for July 14 thru the 16th was made and seconded by Lee, all ayes motion carried.
Motion by Don to pay vouchers, seconded by Lee, all ayes motion carried.
Public Comment: Don Jackson asked if open book would be held at the Town Hall this year. Peter stated that if the State conducted the BOR he did not know but if he held it he could have a 2 hour session at the Town Hall.
Raoul asked about the roof on the Fire Dept. Tom stated that arrangements have been made to have the roof repaired.
Raoul stated that he has received numerous requests for firework permits, the permits need to be signed by a Town Official or the Fire Chief. Discussion was held, the Town Attorney will be contacted concerning this.
Tom stated that last month it was suggested that emergency power be available for the Hall, a bid will come in for next months meeting for the wiring for this. It is also being considered to wire the Town Garage also. The Fire Truck generator is big enough for the Town Hall and the FEMA generator is big enough to power the Town Garage and Fire Dept. If the Garage is wired also the Town would then have three buildings that could be utilized in the event of an emergency.
Greg Weyers asked if any plans were made to take care of the storm water on St.Mary�s road. The board replied no decisions were made yet.
Joan Grady stated that there is a problem with people parking on the South side of Hwy 32 by the gift shops, where the no parking signs are. A sign is up for off street parking availability. Painting the curbs yellow was suggested. Discussion.
Ted asked if the contractor was asked to look at the slab as it has failed in two palces.
Peter asked about cross walks in Town. Discussion.
Motion to adjourn by Don, seconded by Lee, all ayes motion carried, adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Joanne Roy, Clerk
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