REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING
February14, 2011
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: Kathleen Marsh, Jon Marsh, Robert W. Brown, Loren Nelson, Josh Riebe, Hank Lipinski, Neale Block, Dennis Buxrude, Terrence Johnson, Roger Enderby, Rose Mary Enderby, Bob Landwehr, Don Jackson and Randy Jackett.
Chairman Joanne Roy called this meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
Tom H. moved to accept the agenda. Second by Lee S., all ayes motion carried.
Motion made by Lee S., to approve the Minutes of the January 10, 2011 Regular Town Board Meeting. Second by Tom H., all ayes motion carried.
Treasurer�s Report: Given by Virginia Nelson, and summarized in these minutes.
Checking Account Beginning Balance: $ 79, 019.05
Receipts: $ 1,624,082.64
Total in Checking $1,703,101.74
Less Expenses: $1,117,800.71
Balance in Checking $ 585,301.03
Fire Department Account: $641.55
Cemetery Account: $500.00
Tax Account: $541,863.36
Capital Improvement Fund $101,659.48
Grant Feasibility Account $1047.25
Plan Commission:
Lee Reported.
A. REZONE, CONDITIONAL USE & CSM/PLAT PROPOSALS:
1. Re-zone and CSM for Holt and Balcom Logging Camp Historical Society Property as presented by Northeast Surveying.
Plan Commission recommends approval of Certified Survey Map contingent on the County approval of variances. Property lines need to be moved making lots of non- conforming size. Property must be rezoned from residential to general commercial.
Motion to approve the Certified Survey Map contingent on the County approval of variances by Lee S.., second by Tom H., all ayes motion carried.
2. Wurzer/Nowakowski Building on Hwy 32.
Wurzer/Nowakowski Property on Highway 32 in violation of code. It is standing in tyvek paper and tar paper for some time with no action of completion. County is in need of a letter from the town to proceed with any possible actions. Joanne will write the letter to the County to proceed with action.
B. The Plan Commission has a seat of five (5) people with a sixth person for substitute incase of the absence of one. Lee recommends that the town pay the individual (Kevin Barthel) if present at the meeting.
Motion to approve the payment of the individual (Kevin Barthel) if present at the meeting by Lee S.., second by Tom H., all ayes motion carried. Payment is to be made retroactive to January 2011.
Oath of Office for Plan Commission appointee Kevin Barthel:
Oath of Office was instated to Kevin Barthel to the Plan Commission by Denise.
Discussion, Approval or Denial of Trailhead Agreement with Oconto County:
Copy of the Trailhead agreement was discussed. Lee S. gave some background on the Trailhead Agreement. The Trailhead was never turned over to the Town after it was built. The county was paying for the insurance on the building and property. The Town has been paying all other expenses on repair and maintenance. The Town did not agree on the Original agreement so it was sent back to the County for review and other suggestions.
Joanne commented that the County came back with another agreement. The County will now pay for the Insurance and half of the major repairs to the building and premise.
Motion to approve the new Trailhead Agreement with the County by Tom H.., second by Lee S., all ayes motion carried.
Approval or Denial of Humane Officer Wage Increase/Review of Present Contract:
This was tabled from last month. Board wanted to see a copy of the Contract with the Officer.
Denise stated that she noticed that when attending conferences and/or training the officer was being paid mileage and hourly travel time. Out of the normal, it usually would be one or the other.
Motion to approve the wage increase for the Humane Officer from $9.00 per hour to $10.00 per hour.
by Lee S.., second by Tom H., all ayes motion carried.
Discussion and update on repairs/expense of Town Truck:
Joanne suggested the town start looking at possible options for the future purchase.
Denise presented an expense report from 2010 and 2011. An approximate $6,200.00 in repairs in two (2) years was spent.
Paul Bunyan Snowmobile Club
a. Summer use of Trailhead
� Hank Lipinski reported that the Snowmobile Club was trying to look for better ways to promote the Club. He inquired as to the possible use of the Trailhead to hand out fliers or for a free corn roast or a type of promotional function to make people more aware of the Paul Bunyan Rider Snowmobile Club. They would not be selling beer or soda. Inquired as to where they could set up a roaster.
� Clean up is an issue.
� Denise questioned who was going to use it and when and how it was to be handled, so there would be no issues with multiple organizations wanting to use it on the same day.
� Lee S. made mention that there had been a request for individuals to sell things at the site of the trailhead and it has been denied.
� Neale Block inquired if this was going to be open to just anyone?
� The use would only be for Non-Profit Local Organizations Only conforming to recreational purposes.
� Joanne suggested the ATV and Snowmobile Club might think of working together on something.
� Hank Lipinski stated nothing had been brought forth at the Clubs board meeting about selling anything.
Possible Sale or Donation of used Welder to Paul Bunyan Riders Snowmobile Club:
The Town has purchased a new welder. The previous one is approximately 20 years old. It had been suggested to donate it to the Paul Bunyan Riders if they wanted it.
Motion to donate the welder to Paul Bunyan Snowmobile Club by Tom H.., second by Lee S., all ayes motion carried.
Approval or Denial of Picnic License/ Wheeler Lake Association Fund Raiser
Application from the Wheeler Lake Association was received by the Clerk for Fishing Jamboree on February 19, 2011 to be used for a fundraiser. Denise asked Board for approval to grant license.
Motion was made by Joanne, to approve the picnic license for the Wheeler Lake Association. Seconded by Tom H.. All ayes motion carried.
Lakes Country Library
a. Approval or Denial of Library Board of Trustees
Letter and application was received from Lakes Country Library to request approval of Anita Anderson to the Library Board of Trustees. Barb Konopacky term has expired.
Motion was made by Lee S., to approve Anita Anderson to the Library Board of Trustees. Seconded by Tom H.. All ayes motion carried.
Discussion Peddlers License:
Denise had inquiry by an individual to set up a hotdog stand in the Town of Lakewood at the Trail head area or other area within the town.
The board concurred that they would deny issuance of such a permit to the individuals.
Lakewood Fire Department:
a. Change of Chief position
1. Approval or Denial of Recommended Appointment of Randy Jackett as Chief
Lee Spletter reported.
The Lakewood Fire Department members had voted that a new appointment of Fire Chief be made.
With Raoul Schottky present Fire Chief, now out of the state annually for approximately six (6) months at a time for the past few years it is felt there is a change made.
Randy has been acting as Chief when Raoul is out of the State.
It was recommended by the Fire Department Members and a vote of said members that Randy Jackett be instated as Chief of the Department and that Raoul Schottky be placed as Assistant Chief.
A letter from Raoul Schottky recommending Randy Jackett as Chief had been received by the Town.
The finalization for approval or denial must go through the Town Board.
Motion was made by Lee S., to approve Randy Jackett as Fire Chief for the Lakewood Fire Department.
Seconded by Tom H.. All ayes motion carried.
b. Salary and Budget review.
Budget adjustments were made to the Fire Department Budget based on the issue of Raoul Schottky not being present for the entire year. Changes pertained to salary paid to officers. Tabled until March Meeting.
Oath of Office was instated to Randy Jackett as Fire Chief for the Lakewood Fire Department by Denise.
Randy gave an update on MABAS (Mutual Aide Box Alarm System) that is presently being implicated by the State of Wisconsin and Oconto County. The system is a chain of command system for the fire service. Presently there are five (5) departments signed on to system. A resolution must be approved by the Town Board to be enacted. Randy recommended approval.
Resolution will be on next month�s agenda.
Park Pavilion Band Shelter Update:
Lee S. reported.
� Bid from a Beaber Construction that was received by Randy Jackett at approximately $42,000.00.
� Gives an idea of what it would look like.
� Lakewood Fire Association has set aside up to $20,000.00 for the addition.
� Randy Jackett is checking with other organizations to see if they would donate to the addition costs.
� Monies that have been raised at this time have been deposited to the Fire Department Special Account.
� Concern is the noise level within the pavilion. With the expansion it may be louder.
Discussion on the possibilities of reducing the noise level.
� Expressed concern with Emergency Medical Service parking during events.
� Discussion of possibility of combining Fire Department and Community Center together.
� Look into the Bartels Property, approximately 17 acres foreclosed on. Canadian Bank now owns. Tom H. will contact the bank for information.
Board, Clerk, Treasurer, Assessor Comments and Correspondence:
Denise:
1. Notice of Candidacy for the Spring 2011 Local Elections
Chairman: Joanne Roy,
Supervisor: Tom Haberstein, Lee Spletter
Clerk: Denise Jackett
Treasurer: Virginia Nelson (Incumbent), Gail Nelson
Assessor: Peter Liptack.
2. Northern Health Centers Finance Report
3. Oconto County Planning and Zoning, Notice of Public Hearing for Oconto county historical site( Holt Balcom Logging Camp) and Vandenbush property Jack Pine Camp Road.
4. Oconto County Ordinance changes pertaining to increase in penalty for delinquent tax payers and taxpayers not paying taxes.
5. Oconto County Land Information, Bake Lane verses Bake Road the sign should be changed if it says Bake Road.
6. Hidden Bear ATV Club notice of website: hiddenbeartrailatvclub.com
7. Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Payment in lieu of taxes $38,303.81based on 647.55 acres of land owned by the Department of Natural Resources. Town keeps $6,178.69 balance is paid out to schools, county and state.
Lee S.
1. Six Towns Meeting is on February 21, 2011
2. Gas Tax Maps, Get extra for the Town garage and the Fire Department.
3. State has adopted new letter sizes for street and road signs. Must be compliant by January 2012. Approximately $70.00 per sign. Inventory of all signs has to be completed and Reflectivity program is coming into affect.
Joanne:
Joan Way Subdivision was moved to Manufactured Forest Land, no notice from Department of Resource, removes $206,000.00 off the tax roll.
Pay Vouchers:
Motion was made by Tom H., to approve the vouchers, seconded by Lee S.. All ayes motion carried.
Public Comments:
Neale Block:
Inquired if the Wurzer/Nowakowski Property, could it be used as a Chamber of Commerce Building.
� Property sits on multiple lots.
� Construction was stopped due to encroachments on Department of Natural Resources Property.
� Easement expired with the Department of Natural Resources Property, project not completed.
� Will most likely be taken down.
� Department of Natural Resources has denied others to build closer to property. Could open up for law suits.
Next Meeting:
Regular Town Board Meeting will be held on Monday, March 14, 2011at 7:30p.m.
Motion to adjourn by Tom H., seconded by Lee S. All ayes motion carried adjourned at 8:37 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Denise A. Jackett
Denise A. Jackett, Clerk
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