REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING
August 9, 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.
ABSENT: Virginia Nelson, Treasurer.
VISITORS: Raoul Schottky, Josh Riebe, Diane McNeill, Loren Nelson, George Bielinski, Don Jackson, Ted Schuurmans, Gene Dunsirn and one illegible signature on sign in sheet (see attached sheet.)
Chairman Joanne Roy called this meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
Lee Spletter moved to accept the agenda. Second by Tom H., all ayes motion carried.
Motion made by Tom H., to accept the minutes of the July 12, 2010, Town Board Meeting. Seconded by Lee S., all ayes motion carried.
Treasurer�s Report: Given by Denise Jackett, Clerk, and summarized in these minutes.
Checking Account Beginning Balance: $ 134,148.66
Receipts: $ 67,655.13
Total in Checking $ 201,803.79
Less Expenses: $ 52,607.47
Balance in Checking $ 149,196.32
Fire Department Account: $639.13
Cemetery Account: $500.00
Tax Account: $230,246.70
Capital Improvement Fund $101,012.66Dormant Account
Motion to approve the Treasurer�s report by Lee S.., second by Tom H., all ayes motion carried.
Plan Commission:
Lee Reported. Nothing to report.
a. REZONE, CONDITIONAL USE & CSM/PLAT PROPOSALS:
1. Paul Geroux representing Secluded Land Co. LLC of Crivitz, WI requesting a rezone of property in the area of Thompson Lake.
Paul Geroux property does not conform to the Small Lake Ordinance. No action is needed taken.
Capital Improvements Committee:
Tom Haberstein Reported.
Committee will have a recomendation as to where they would like to start at the September Meeting.
Lakewood Sanitary District
Sanitary District asked for approval to appoint George Bielinski to the Sanitary District Board. Motion made by Tom H. to appoint George Bielinski to the Sanitary District Board. Second by Lee S. All ayes motion carried.
Official Oath of new commissioner George Bielinski was completed by Denise Jackett.
Trailhead Operation Agreement with Oconto County
Discussion, Possible Approval or Denial
Board concurred that the draft of the Agreement should be denied. There had not been enough revisions to the agreement that had been submitted. Joanne will respond to Robert Skalitzky�s submittal.
Approval or Denial of Picnic License
a. St. Mary's Church/August 15, 2010
b. Lakewood Fire Association
1. Fireman' Picnic License, September 5, 2010
2. Tony Bleier Benefit Picnic License September 11, 2010
Motion made by Tom H. to approve the Picnic License. Second by Lee S. All ayes motion carried.
Lakewood Fire Department
a. Comments
Raoul Schottky was present.
� Questioned on where the actions are at this time on the possible County F property.
� Don Bartels questioned if there are issues that need to be answered, numbers had been discussed with no official offer or counter offer. Would like to know where it stood?
� Pricing is the only factor known at this time.
� Lee questioned on the possibility of a water retention pond, excavating and the costs involved.
� Tom H. will go back to the table with Don on possible negotiations of property.
� All other engineering plans and excavating plans need to be held off until a piece of property is purchased.
� Raoul commented on the property on Tony Kuss property having to many curves in the road from both ways.
� The site should be within five (5) mile of the furthest site. The present facility is crowded.
� Grants can not be applied for until after property is purchased.
Joanne commented on the cutting of trees and the liability. She had spoken with Tim Magnin at Oconto County Emergency Management, he stated that the Fire Department was called out and was not asked to cut down fallen trees, they were to look for downed power lines.
Training and special equipment is needed to cut down trees.
Believed that the Department was trying to open up the roads of fallen trees.
Town Hall/Pavilion Business
a. Waiver of Rental Fees for Tony Bleier Benefit
Denise asked for a waiver of fees of the premise for the benefit.
Motion made by Tom H. to waive the fees for rental for the Bleier Benefit. Second by Joanne. All ayes motion carried.
b. Mc Causlin Lions Rental, August 6, 7,8, 2010
� Rental was not paid, deposit was paid and no waiver of fee was submitted.
� Loins Craft Faire clean up was poor. Picnic tables and garbage cans were not put back in place, bathrooms were not cleaned.
� The Town employees mowed the Corbis field to be used for parking with no permission to use. Six hours of time to mow the field. Ther was lack of communication on this issue.
� Bandstand step was spray painted. This was done for safety issues and was a sketchy job.
� Lions will get a crew together to rake up the infield.
� Concern of putting wood chips on the infield so early. Board suggested using mill screening instead of wood chips for future use of the infield.
� Letter will be sent to Lions Organization to discuss the issues.
Motion made by Tom H. , to waive the fees for rental for the Mc Causlin Lion rental . Second by Lee S.. All ayes motion carried.
Tractor Mower Purchase
Tabled until next month.
Board, Clerk, Treasurer, Assessor Comments and Correspondence:
Lee S.
� Possiblity of Lakewood Area Chamber desolving. Concern of Mardi Gras and what it meant to the Town and if there is anyone else that can take it over.
Joanne:
� Waubee Lake Area Razing property has been cleaned up by the owners.
Denise:
� Oconto County planning and Zoning,
Notice of Public Hearing Oconto County Flood Plain Ordinance.
Notice of Public Hearing Land Division, Nonmetallic Mining Ordinance
� E-mail from Don Keck of Focus on energy and suggestions that could be met to save energy.
� Notice for Six Towns Board Meeting, June 17, 2010, Town of Mountain
� Wisconsin Department of Natrural Resources, letter of safe water testing at Trail Head.
� Oconto County Economic Development Corporation copy of Revised Bylaws.
� Invitation for Reid Ribble, 8th Congressional Candidate meet and greet on August 11, 2010
� Martenson &Eisele, Inc. maps for review of the service area of the water feasibility study.
Pay Vouchers:
Motion was made by Tom H.., to approve the vouchers, seconded by Lee S., all ayes motion carried.
Public Comments:
Neil Block:
� Thank you and praise to the Town Employees on the Geise and North Road project. Great job was done.
Don Jackson;
� Great to see the Flag up.
Next Meeting:
Regular Town Board Meeting will be held on Monday, September 13, 2010 at 7:30p.m.
Motion to adjourn by Lee S.., seconded by Ton H., all ayes motion carried, adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Denise A. Jackett
Denise A. Jackett, Clerk
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