REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING
January 11, 2010
Immediately following the Public Hearing
For the Discontinuance of Public Way at Clinic Property
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: Josh Riebe, Loren Nelson, Robert Landwehr, Greg Weyers.
Chairman Joanne Roy called this meeting to order at 7:32 p.m.
Lee Spletter moved to accept the agenda with changes: Add Computer Network to line item 8, Capitol Improvements, adds part time plow position to line item 9, Town Plow Discussion and possible purchase, add Paul Bunyan picnic license to line item 11, Town Hall Pavilion Rental Business. Second by Tom H., all ayes motion carried.
Motion by Tom H., to accept the minutes of the December 7, 2009 Public Hearing for the Waubee Lake Area , Driveway and Road Abandonment, Wallace Second Plat, the December 7, 2009 minutes for the Budget Hearing, Special Meeting of the Town Electors, Special Town Board Meeting and the 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: $ 143,301.64
Receipts: $ 7396.59
Total in Checking $ 150,698.23
Less Expenses: $ 68,295.60
Balance in Checking $ 82,402.63
Fire Department Account: $233.25
Cemetery Account: $500.00
Tax Account: $878,772.36
Contingency Fund $99,542.63
Storm Water Account: $669.05
Motion to approve the Treasurer�s report by Lee H.., seconded by Tom H., all ayes motion carried.
Plan Commission:
Lee reported.
a. Rezone, Conditional Use and Certified Survey/Plat Proposals
1. Rezoning and CSM for Camp Nan O Bo Sho, Waubee Lake.
Tabled until next month.
2. Land division to create �Lot 1� on the Lovey Barbier property on County F and rezone it to rural residential from forest.
Plan Commission recommends the rezone.
Motion by Tom H., to accept the rezone of the Barbier property Seconded by Lee S., all ayes motion carried.
b. Water feasibility Study.
No word from Bruce Mommaerts. Tabled until next month.
Waubee Lake Abandonment Resolution:
Resolution was approved by the Board in December 2009.
Board signed the resolution.
Final Resolution Regarding Discontinuance Public Way at Clinic Property.
Resolution signed at Public Hearing.
Capitol Improvements Committee:
Tom H. reported.
Had three (3) people, now down to two (2) people. Joyce from the Clinic, Mike Rocole and possibly Erin Rank Seeber.
Lee S. made mention that Ted Schuurmans may have a person to serve on the committee.
Committee may possibly meet prior to the February Board Meeting.
Computer Networking:
Suggestion that we move forward on the network system for the Administration Building.
Connecting Point is the only one that is staying in the circle to get information.
Motion made by Lee S. to allow the Chairman to get the network up and running. Second by Tom H., all ayes motion carried.
Town Plow discussion and possible purchase;
� Suggested a pusher box instead of a plow so snow can be carried from the intersections. Twelve foot would be good, fourteen foot would be better if there is room for it.
� Plow on Tandem truck has been repaired several times.
� Box is in need more at this time. Possibly purchase new blade and use old blade to make a box. Will contact Terry to see if this could be done and the cost. Lee will work with the town employee to see what can be done.
Part time Employee:
� Suggested hiring part time employee for the plowing season. Need to determine wage to be paid.
� Jo suggested twelve dollars ($12.00) per hour.
� Employee should have CDL license. State says in an emergency situation a CDL is not needed.
� Possibly hire Francis Fahnstrom to give him additional hours during the winter months when the Trail Head is closed.
� Made mention of other individuals for possible hiring.
� Contract should be drawn up for part time hire through spring.
Centurytel Blanket 2010/2011 permits for construction:
Request from Centurytel for a blanket permit to cover any work to be done in the Town.
Concerns on having a blanket permit.
Need to know what is being done and where, with the possibility of roads being dug up, clean up, etc.
Town Hall/Pavilion Rental Business
a. Paul Bunyan Sno-mobile Club, January 30, 2010 rental.
Request for waiver of fees for January 30, 2010 rental. This is for the Multiple Sclorosis Fund raiser.
b. Application for Paul Bunyan Sno-mobile Club Picnic License for their fund raiser on
January 31, 2010.
c. Application for Wheeler Lake Association Picnic License for their February 20, 2010
Fishery
Motion by Lee S.., to approve the waiver of the fees for the January 30, 2010 hall rental, approval of the January 31, 2010 Picnic License for Paul Bunyan Sno-mobile Club and the February 20, 2010 Picnic License for Wheeler Lake Association. Second by Tom H.. All ayes motion carried.
Board, Clerk, Treasurer, Assessor Comments: Correspondence:
Virginia inquired if tax refund checks could be issued more than one time per month.
Denise presented Correspondence.
� Notification from Division of Transportation. 2010 General Transportation Aides will be $209,445.60
� Oconto County Planning and Zoning. Dennis Schwenke setback variance is granted.
� Wisconsin Public Service request for 2010 municipal projects.
� Email from Peter referencing Personal Property report forms, address changes, and setting a date for the Board of Review, etc. Copies of the e-mail were presented to the Board Members. Board asked Denise to set the date for the Board of Review.
Joanne
� Letter was drafted to install signs and seating at another walkway in return for road abandonment issues at Waubee Lake area.
Lee suggested a pier (possibly handicapped) at St. Mary�s Park.
Steps also need to be replaced.
Letter will be sent to see what response is given.
� Amending the Employee Agreement.
� Grant through the Emergency Management at the County for funding of narrow band radios for the Fire Department. Could possibly fund up to seventy-five percent (75%).
Lee
� Lee commented on the town�s 350 Ford Truck. The transmission has been repaired six or seven times. There should be a limit set on what can be spent on equipment without Town Board approval.
Motion made by Lee S. to set a fifteen hundred dollar ($1500.00) limit on purchases and repairs to be made without prior Board approval. Second by Tom H., all ayes motion carried.
Vouchers:
Motion was made by Lee S., to approve the vouchers, seconded by Tom H., all ayes motion carried.
Public Comment:
Greg Weyers mentioned the board should find out what requirements Peter Liptack needs to run his software to be sure it will be compatible with the new server and computer system before having it installed.
Next Meeting:
Regular Town Board Meeting: Monday February 8, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.
Motion to adjourn by Tom H.., seconded by Lee S., all ayes motion carried, adjourned at 8:19 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Denise A. Jackett
Denise A. Jackett, Clerk
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