REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING
December 7, 2009
Immediately following Budget Hearing, Special Meeting of the Electors and Public Hearing for Waubee Lake Area Driveway and Road Abandonment which starts at 6:00 p.m.
LAKEWOOD ADMINISTRATIVE BUILDING
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: Loren Nelson, Don Jackson, Greg Weyers.
Chairman Joanne Roy called this meeting to order at 6:25 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 November 10, 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: $ 167,178.87
Receipts: $ 28,713.31
Total in Checking $ 195,892.18
Less Expenses: $ 52,590.54
Balance in Checking $ 143,301.64
Fire Department Account: $232.91
Cemetery Account: $500.00
Tax Account: $100,221.35
Contingency Fund $ 99,415.98
Storm Water Account: $669.05 Dormant Account
Motion to approve the Treasurer�s report by Lee S.., seconded by Tom H., all ayes motion carried.
Plan Commission:
a. Rezoning and CSM for Camp Nan O Bo Sho, Waubee Lake
Plan commission recommends the rezone to Park and Recreation. With the rezoning the proposed Lot #2 is not conforming under Parks and Recreation because it is approximately three point two (3.2) acres and not the required five (5) acres. A variance is requested for Lot #2 due to the non conforming acreage and it is an existing lot.
Motion made by Lee S. to approve the rezone with the notice that the proposed Lot # 2 is not conforming and a variance should be granted because the lot already exists. Seconded by Tom H., all ayes motion carried.
Certified Survey Map for the property has issues pertaining to encroachments along the north boundary which can not be on a certified survey map. This needs to be taken care of before the rezone is granted.
If it is a retracement, the encroachment has no bearing on it. Lots can not be changed with in the property. (proposed Lot #1, Lot #2, Lot #3)
Conflicting reports with the County. Oconto County is considering it as retracement of the existing exterior lot boundaries and would be no infringement with the north boundaries and will not address the issue of creation of thought.
Plan Commission recommends denying the rezone until there is clarification from Oconto County and the Surveyor of the YMCA Camp as to if it is a retracement or Certified Survey Map and whether they will be doing a Certified Survey Map and then the retracement of the property.
Motion made by Lee S. to deny the rezone of property because of the differences between the Certified Survey Map and the retracement. Seconded by Tom H., all ayes motion carried.
Motion made by Lee S. to move the rezone to next month�s agenda. Seconded by Tom H., all ayes motion carried.
b. Water Feasibility Study
Waiting for information from Bruce Mommaerts, Oconto County Economic Development. Tabled until next month�s agenda
c. Town Website update and information
Web site is up and running. Web page is Town of Lakewood.com. Greg gave short presentation. Information is needed for board members, phone numbers, address, e-mail address, etc..
Denise mentioned a possible legality issue pertaining to the release of personal information. A release form had to be given to each member to sign giving the town permission to release this information to be published in the Oconto County Directory. It was agreed that the same measures be take for the website information.
Update on Capitol Improvement Committee
Tom H. is working on finding two more people to serve on the committee. He would like to have five (5) on the committee
a. Town Hall Furnace
Adopting Resolution Supporting the Census Bureau to Ensure a full and Accurate 2010 Census Count
Census Bureau and Oconto County has asked the municipalities to approve a resolution in support of census count. Denise presented a copy of Resolution to be approved.
Motion by Tom H. to approve the resolution as presented. Seconded by Joanne, all ayes motion carried.
Road Signage
Pedestrian Crossings on John Lake Road
Town tax payer requested crossing signs be placed on John Lake Road near the boat landing. Lee S. will be in contact with the Olsons.
Town Hall/Pavilion Rental Business:
Friends of the Library, November 28, 2009 rental
Letter of Request for waiver of fees for the above date and function.
Lee S. made motion to waive the rental fees for the Friends of the Library. Second by Tom H., all ayes motion carried.
Board, Clerk, Treasurer, Assessor Comments: Correspondence:
Lee S.:
Update on Forestry Road Sign Replacement Program:
There are approximately fifty-four (54) signs and posts that need to be replaced
or could be updated with funds possibly available through the American
Recovery and Reinvestment Act. List of Roads was faxed over to the County.
Contacted Rod Hansen and Eichinger Contractors in reference to the water drainage issues at the Trail Head Building. They both concurred that there is no possible way that the job could be done for $800.00 fee. There is no way the landscaping would handle all of the water issues. Suggested not to do in the fall because of mudslide problems in the spring of the year and before anything is done gutters should be installed to run the water off to one side and to possibly cut divots in the ground to force water to the road. When speaking to Oconto County there is now $2600.00 left of grant monies.
Information on the L.O.S.A. Program. Lakewood Fire Department reviewed the State Program and found it not to be very impressive. They also spoke to Jerry Flannery of Northern Financial Services and could set up a program similar to that of the town�s employees. The Town had previously committed up to $200.00 per fire fighter to be funded annually based on a point system that the Fire Department would set up.
Joanne inquired as to how many people were on the department. Lee and Denise agreed it to be about twenty three (23) people.
Lee S. asked for town board approval to move forward with the plan through Jerry Flannery. Board Approved.
The Trail head has been shut down and temperatures in the building are being monitored at the site.
Skalitzky on the Trail head. Reason for the building having not been turned over to the Town is that they are still paying out the contracts and the building is sitting on State Property and easements are needed. Oconto County has insurance on the building
Joanne:
The town has received some T.R.I.P. Monies from the County and State, in the amount of $20,000.00 to be used for the blacktopping of North Road.
Towns Meeting will be held January 13, 2010, 6:30 p.m. at Lakewood Administrative Office. Discussion will include fees and ordinances.
Contact with Mark Tuetelberg pertaining to the retracement of Clinic property. Has gone back on his word to issue the building permit for the Clinic. The building permit would not be issued without the deeds for the alley to the town. Quik Claim Deed can be done for a fee of $1500.00 for processing and handling.
Graffiti on the dugout, stage and pavilion area. Needs to be reported to County Sheriff Department.
Denise presented correspondence.
Wisconsin Towns Association letter referencing Department of Revenue proposal
for County Assessment. Department of Revenue is asking for legislation to shift the local assessment to the county level over the next five (5) years, with a required single value assessment at that time. All municipalities would be required to do a revaluation of all parcels within three (3) years. Assessors would be required to meet new standards and licensing requirements.
Oconto County Office of Planning and Zoning Notice of Public Hearings
State of Wisconsin/Office of the Commissioner of Insurance notification of a one time dividend credit from the Local Government Property Insurance Fund.
Oconto County Economic Development Corporation letter of notification to nominated manufacturer for Manufacturer of the Year Award.
Vouchers:
Motion was made by Lee S., to approve the vouchers, seconded by Tom H., all ayes motion carried.
Public Comment:
� Loren needs key for Plan Commission Office.
� Lock is being ordered for records room.
Next Meeting:
Regular Town Board Meeting: Monday, January 11, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.
Motion to adjourn by Tom H.., seconded by Lee S., all ayes motion carried, adjourned at 7:05 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Denise A. Jackett
Denise A. Jackett, Clerk
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