REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING
November 10, 2009
7: 00 P.M.
LAKEWOOD ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE
This meeting was posted in the four usual places those being the Lakewood Town Hall, Lakewood Super Valu, Laona Bank and Lakewood Administrative Office.
PRESENT: Joanne Roy, Chairman, Lee Spletter, Supervisor, Tom Haberstein, Supervisor, Denise Jackett, Clerk and Virginia Nelson, Treasurer.
VISITORS: Roger Enderby, Rose Mary Enderby, Loren Nelson, Bruce Mommaerts, Jim Wisneski, Greg Weyers, Betty Sellhausen, Randy Jackett.
Chairman Joanne Roy called this meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Lee Spletter moved to accept the agenda. Second by Tom H., all ayes motion carried.
Motion by Tom H., to accept the minutes of the October 12, 2009 Town Board 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: $ 93,703.41
Receipts: $ 143,863.09
Total in Checking $ 237,566.50
Less Expenses: $ 70,387.63
Balance in Checking $ 167,178.87
Fire Department Account: $232.51
Cemetery Account: $500.00
Tax Account: $100,097.94
Contingency Fund $ 99,293.56
Storm Water Account: $669.05 Dormant Account
Motion to approve the Treasurer�s report by Tom H.., seconded by Lee S., all ayes motion carried.
Plan Commission:
a. CDGB Planning Grant Application Resolution
Motion to approve the Resolution for Authorizing Submission of CDBG-Planning Grant Application and Resolution adopting a Citizen Participation Plan by Tom H.. Second by Lee S., all ayes motion carried. Resolutions Signed.
Nicolet Clinic/Addition:
a. Vacation of Alley and Resolution
Motion to approve the Resolution for Vacating and Abandonment/Discontinuance of the Alley by Lee S.. Second by Tom H., all ayes motion carried. Resolution Signed.
Town Acceptance of Munger Lake and Waubee Lake Boat Landings from the County
Oconto County Parks and Forestry recommended the County approve signing the deeds of the Boat Landings over to the Town for the recording fee for filing.
Lee S. made motion to accept the Boat Landings referenced above. Second by Tom H., all ayes motion carried.
Forestry Road Sign Replacement Program:
� Correspondence from the County for funds available through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act for replacement of forestry road signs with in the town.
� List of Roads needs to be submitted to the County if the Town would like to participate in the program.
� Lee S. will look at maps and roads to determine what should be replaced or added for signage.
Tom H. made motion to pursue the program through the County. Second by Lee S., all ayes motion carried.
Review of Town Hall and Ball Park Property:
� Town was approached about a possible donation for updated/additional playground equipment.
� Plan needs to be looked at to determine what should be done with the area and buildings. Major repairs and updates are needed to the building, toilets, furnaces, etc.
� Committee should be formed.
� Tom H. will contact individuals to sit on the committee.
� Public input for the property is also needed.
Review of quotes for the purchase of computers, networking and funding:
� Connecting Point of Green Bay was going to down size their quote and did not resubmit as of yet.
� Greg Weyers had other individuals look at the quotes and they thought that the Town was overstepping what was needed for the amount of people in the office at this point.
� With no plans for full time use of the offices at this time and technology moving so fast they felt that something smaller should be put in place for now so the Town does not spend wasted monies.
� Advised a smaller server, wireless, and use of less work stations if laptops are available.
Town Hall/Pavilion Rental Business:
a. McCaslin Lioness, October 28, 2009 rental
Letter of Request for waiver of fees for the above date and function.
Tom H. made motion to waive the rental fees for the McCaslin Lioness. Second by Lee S. all ayes motion carried.
9 Towns Meeting Information:
Lee reported.
� Dale Mohr was to send an e-mail template to the Towns.
� Nothing was received.
� List of Ordinances and Fee Schedules that the Town has is needed.
� 9 Towns is now 6 Town due to lack of participation.
� Next 6 Town meeting is December 2nd, 6:30 p.m., at Townsend.
ATV Trail Business:
a. Hidden Bear Trial ATV
� Loren Nelson reported he received copy of letter to David Clapps from the First Presbyterian Church to allow ATV access to the trial. This letter was copied to the Town also.
� Letter for possibility of West Forrester Road to be opened up.
� Club will get info to the Town by March for Resolution of possible new routes that may be adopted.
� Jim Wisnewski will be acting Secretary for Hidden Bear ATV Club.
� Member training is planned for Trail Patrols in January at Doty Town Hall.
� Requesters of possible new trails should be responsible to get signatures of approval of the people that live on the roads prior to submittal.
� Should keep the County updated on the roads opened for routes/trails.
b. Trial Head update
� Lee S. presented a map of plan to divert water away from the building.
� Bob Skalitzky stated there was $800.00 left in the Gant monies to use.
� Water bib could be installed.
� Contact excavators for bids or possibly put in a small birm.
� Building will be closed down for the winter months.
� Mike form Ashwaubenon Plumbing will be here to show the Town Employees how to drain the water system.
� Unknown when the building will be turned over to the Town.
Set up Budget Hearing Date:
Date set for Monday, December 7, 2009 at 6:00 p.m.
Lakewood Fire Department:
Randy Jackett was present.
Raoul Schottky is gone though April of 2010; Randy will be acting Chief while he is gone.
Presentation will be given by Jerry Flannery at Fire Department Meeting on November 12 at 7:00 p.m. on the L.O.S.A /Retirement Program.
Gem Heating Furnace Quote:
Review of quote for two furnaces in Town Hall from Gem Heating at $5480.00. Replacement of furnaces could save the Town approximately $800.00 to $1000.00 per year.
Tabled until next Month.
Letter will be issued to Gem Heating putting the replacement on hold until further review of premise.
Board, Clerk, Treasurer, Assessor Comments: Correspondence:
Denise presented correspondence.
Wisconsin Towns Association Workshops to be held. Lee S. will attend at the Wabeno location.
Department of Agriculture Forest Proposal for the 2010 Motor Vehicle Use Map Update.
E-mail from Peter Liptack referencing 98 acres into Manufactured Forest Land Program for Liebl property on Forester Road.
County Clerk Notice of Census Training in Gillett.
Oconto County Office of Planning and Zoning, Notice of Non-reimbursement of 2009 Drop-off Center Expenses & 2010 Recycling Brochures.
Recall on 1999 F-350 Ford Truck, Brake fluid leakage possibly causing fire.
Request of taxpayers on the possibility of a compost area for the town residents to utilize.
Lee S. commented on the Library issue with trees and the roof of building. The branches should be taken off all the way to the tree which he did not think would be acceptable to the property owners, on the other hand if the trees are on the property line the owner does have the responsibility to trim the trees to the property line. There is enough opening for air flow. Lee S suggested the Library find someone to pressure washed and stain the building.
Bruce Mommaerts commented on the importance of the accurate Census counts and the eligibility of Federal grants. Residents with Post Office Boxes do not get counted because there is no physical address which could be a determining factor when applying for grants because of population. He stated the importance of sending someone to the Census Training. Denise will go to Gillett for the training session.
Tom H. commented on the resident�s rental or use of the Administrative Office Building for small meetings.
Security issues with town records, who has keys to the building and who will handle the rentals.
Lock would need to be changed on the records room.
Vouchers:
Motion was made by Lee S., to approve the vouchers, seconded by Tom H., all ayes motion carried.
Public Comment:
� Discussion was held with Bruce Mommaerts on the Water Feasibility Study including bids received from contractors and cost to the town.
Tom H. made motion to accept the bid from Martenson & Eisele, Inc. to complete the study. Seconded by Joanne. All ayes motion carried.
� Bruce Mommaerts inquired about the amount of acreage in the Town of Lakewood that is Forest Crop or Managed Forest Lands. The amount of non taxable lands aides in application of grants.
� Lee S. commented approximately 72% of the land in Lakewood is National Forest.
� A copy of the Statement of Assessments for the State which had the information on the non-taxable lands was presented to Bruce.
� Bruce will contact Martenson & Eisele, Inc. to award them the bid and ask for a proposed time line on the job.
� Water Feasibility Study on next months Plan Commission Meeting.
� Agenda Items for Plan Commission will be presented to Denise eight days prior to the Town Board Meeting.
Next Meeting:
Regular Town Board Meeting: Monday, December 7, 2009 immediately following the Budget Hearing.
Motion to adjourn by Tom H.., seconded by Lee S., all ayes motion carried, adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Denise A. Jackett
Denise A. Jackett, Clerk
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