REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING
July 12, 2010
7:30 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: Loren Nelson, Greg Weyers, Josh Riebe, Bob Landwehr , Laura Waldvogel, Raoul Schottky, Don Jackson, Gene Dunsirn, Andy School.
Chairman Joanne Roy called this meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
Lee Spletter moved to accept the agenda with change to line item number nine (9), change wording to Approval or Denial of Picnic License. Second by Tom H., all ayes motion carried.
Motion made by Tom H., to accept the minutes of the June 14, 2010, Town Board Meeting and the June 28, 2010, Special Trail Head Meeting with Robert Skalitzky.
Denise made correction to add Loren Nelson to the Visitors Present for the Trail Head Meeting; he had not signed the sign in sheet and was present. Motion stands with correction. Seconded by Lee S., all ayes motion carried.
Treasurer�s Report: Given by Virginia Nelson and summarized in these minutes.
Checking Account Beginning Balance: $ 176,405.59
Receipts: $ 7,876.11
Total in Checking $ 184,281.70
Less Expenses: $ 50,133.04
Balance in Checking $ 134,148.66
Fire Department Account: $639.13
Cemetery Account: $500.00
Tax Account: $229.983.01
Capital Improvement Fund $100,112.55Dormant Account
Storm Water Account: $672.82 Dormant Account
Motion to move the Storm Water Account funds to Capital Improvement Fund Account and to approve the Treasurer�s report by Tom H.., second by Lee S., all ayes motion carried.
Plan Commission:
Lee Reported.
a. Recommendation of Plan Commission appointees:
Plan Commission recommends the Town Board reappoint Greg Weyers and Scott VanLaanen to the commission.
Motion to reappoint Greg Weyers and Scott VanLaanen to the Plan Commission made by Lee S.., second by Tom H., all ayes motion carried.
Capital Improvements Committee:
No Report
Nicolet Clinic/Laura Waldvogel
a. Line of Credit Increase/co-signing of loans
Laura Waldvogel present.
Nicolet Clinic has asked for the town to sign loan papers for mortgage and a line of credit. Mortgage would be at Laona Bank for a $550,000.00 construction loan and Line of Credit $250,000.00.
Motion to sign loan papers by Tom H.. Second by Lee S.. All ayes motion carried.
Ball Park Infield Usage
There is concern on the Lions Club usage of the Ball Park infield. The town has spent many dollars on the repair of the infield and is somewhat concerned of the mulch being spread on it.
Raoul Schottky was present and confirmed it would be cleaned up and restored back to the condition after the Craft Faire.
Approval or Denial of Picnic License
a. Lakewood Area Chamber of Commerce, July 15, 2010 thru July 18, 2010
b. Wheeler Lake Association, August 14, 2010
Motion to approve the license for Lakewood Area Chamber of Commerce, July 15, 2010 thru July 18, 2010 and Wheeler Lake Association, August 14, 2010 by Lee S.. Second by Tom H.. All ayes motion carried.
Lakewood Fire Department
a. Comments
� Practice burn coming up on Forrester Road.
� First joint training being held in County.
� Three new members on the Department.
� Question on property for new Fire Department. (still in negotiations and under review)
� New pumper truck was in for repairs again. There was a direct short on the system and oil leaking on rear tire.
� Bought two (2) new chain saws.
Lee questioned why the Fire Department was out for downed power lines? The department was called out by Oconto County and Emergency Management.
If Emergency Management is calling out the Fire Departments are there monies available to purchase the new saws and equipment needed?
Joanne commented on possibly turning off the noon siren and utilizing it for severe weather and tornado.
Raoul commented on the Code Red Phone Systems. Individuals can sign up on County website.
Library Resolution for Tax Exemption
Resolution will exempt the Town from paying the County tax, Library portion of the County tax, approximately two percent (2%). Other towns will have to pay county library tax.
Motion to sign the Exemption from County Library Tax Resolution made by Tom H.. Second by Lee S.. All ayes, motion carried.
Board, Clerk, Treasurer, Assessor Comments and Correspondence:
Lee S.
� Meeting was held with Don Koch from Focus on Energy. Lee is waiting on the report.
� Physical address numbers are missing in the Waubee Lake area.
� Signs would be $15.00 per sign if replacement and $50.00 if new. Denise commented there are signs missing from Archibald Lake Area also. Oconto County is to get back to after researching.
� Northeast Asphalt blacktopping should be at the end of the month
� Mowing Tractor needs to be replaced. Josh will be testing some.
Joanne:
� Suggested hiring a temporary part-time worker to help mow roadsides, Adam Bennett. Lee S. suggested paying him $9.00 per hour.
� Legal papers have been filed for the Waubee Lake Area Razing.
� Suggested paying Josh Riebe twenty-five dollars to attend the Monthly Town Board Meetings.
Joanne made motion to pay Josh Riebe $25.00 per Monthly Town Board Meeting he attends. Second by Lee S. All ayes motion carried.
Denise:
� Letter from McCauslin Lions with requests for the Craft Faire.
� Letter from Jim Campbell on information pertaining to a sinkhole on West Wheeler Lake Lane, near fire number 17900.
� E-mail from Jim Campbell, request on information pertaining maintenance to the Wheeler Lake Boat Landing.
� E-mail News Letter from Hidden Bear ATV Club.
� E-mail from Laura Waldvogel invitation to Open House of Clinic on Saturday August 7, 2010.
� Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, 2,196.16 acres in Managed forest Law, 80 acres in Forest Crop Law, payment to town will be $455.23.
� Wisconsin Department of Commerce, Congratulating the Town on approval of the Block Grant Planning Proposal in the amount of $9724.00.
Pay Vouchers:
Motion was made by Tom H.., to approve the vouchers, seconded by Lee S., all ayes motion carried.
Public Comments:
Raoul Schottky:
� There has been talk about an addition to Pavilion, continuation of the roof to the stage and the possible costs involved.
� Questioned the Golf course intersection? No stop signs are there. Yield sign from both directions and cross traffic does not stop.
Don Jackson;
� Questioned if there will be anything done with the North Road to Chalet Lane intersection. Intersection will be straightened and widen so large vehicles can make the turn easier.
� Assessed valuation of Bull Frog Lake lots were at $75,000.00 sold for $35,000.00 and $36,000.00. The others have not sold yet. Town should take this into consideration when looking into the possible Fire Department lots.
Next Meeting:
Regular Town Board Meeting will be held on Monday, August 9, 2010 at 7:30p.m.
Motion to adjourn by Tom H.., seconded by Lee S., all ayes motion carried, adjourned at 8:02 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Denise A. Jackett
Denise A. Jackett, Clerk
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