REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING
June 16, 2009
7: 30 P.M.
LAKEWOOD TOWN HALL
This meeting was posted in the three usual places those being the Lakewood Town Hall, Lakewood Super Valu and the Timberwood Bank and published in the paper.
PRESENT: Joanne Roy, Chairman, Lee Spletter, Supervisor, Tom Haberstein, Supervisor, Denise Jackett, Clerk.
EXCUSED: Virginia Nelson, Treasurer.
VISITORS: Josh Riebe, Francis Fahnstrom, Loren Nelson, Tony Tebo, Don Jackson, Gene Dunsirn, Jan Liebsch, Greg Weyers, Raoul Schottky.
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 by Tom H. to accept the minutes of the May 13, 2009 Town Board Meeting. June 1, 2009 Special Meeting of the Town Electors and the June 1, 2009 Special Town Meeting. Seconded by Lee S., all ayes motion carried.
Treasurer�s Report: Given by Denise Jackett and summarized in these minutes.
Checking Account Beginning Balance: $ 70,369.83
Receipts: $ 109480.25
Total in Checking $ 179,850.08
Less Expenses: $ 56181.42
Balance in Checking $ 123,668.66
Cemetery Account: $500.00
Tax Account: $136,916.75
Contingency Fund $380,139.95
Storm Water Account: $668.21
Motion to approve the Treasurer�s report by Lee S., seconded by Tom H., all ayes motion carried.
Plan Commission:
Greg Weyers reported.
Plan Commission recommended the board approve the Certified Survey Map to rezone the Karl Mason Property, parcel #019-392903634B from agricultural to rural residential.
Not on the Town Agenda does not meet open meeting law, no action may be taken. Place on July Agenda for approval or denial.
Discussion on how to handle the agenda because the Plan Commission meets on the same night.
Capitol Improvement Committee:
No Report.
Capitol Improvement Committee will be removed from Agenda until further notice.
Lakewood Fire Department:
Raoul Schottky was present. Reported there is not enough water to place a hydrant on Circle Drive.
Discuss/Adopt policy for reimbursement of mileage, meals, rooms and per diem:
a. Eligibility and requirements
Joanne presented a policy. Discussion was held.
Motion made by Tom H. to accept the policy as resolution number 01-2009 as presented. Second by Lee S., all ayes motion carried.
Cleaning and maintenance of Town Buildings and Grounds:
a. Standards should be set for and when cleaning should occur. (Thursday and Sunday)
b. Contract or bids for stripping and waxing the floors if individual is not capable of doing it.
c. Consider the Administration building and ATV Trail head for cleaning also.
d. Independent contractor or part time employee for the job. If Independent Contractor there should be liability insurance.
e. Specifics of job description and amount of hours should be set.
f. Francis Fahnstrom will do the job until more info can be gathered.
Discussion & Action on Town Hall concrete work:
Bid from P.M. Concrete in the amount of $3364.50 was presented.
Motion made by Lee S., to accept the bid. Second by Tom H., all ayes motion carried.
Approval or Denial of Alcohol License Applications:
Denise presented a list of Class A Combo Liquor Beer and Class B Combo Liquor Beer License for approval. The list of applications was published in the Oconto Reporter and the Beacon for two weeks.
The new license would be active from July 1, 2009 thru June 30, 2010.
Denise asked for approval of the license be granted barring the information from the Department of Revenue on the seller�s permits is in order.
Motion by Tom H., to approve the Liquor License for the applicants, second by Lee S.. All ayes motion carried.
Approval or Denial of Picnic License Application:
a. Muscle Maniac�s Car Club
Motion by Tom H., to approve the Picnic License for the Muscle Maniac�s Car Club. Second by Lee S.. All ayes motion carried.
All Terrain Vehicle Trails
a. Rugg Road
b. Ski Hill Subdivision
Don Jackson filed Petition with the Denise to approve the Ski Hill Subdivision signed by the residents. Discussion was again held on liabilities and ATV Club not active in the Lakewood Area.
Loren Nelson would be the contact for Rugg Road and Don Jackson would be the contact person for the Ski Hill Subdivision ATV Route.
Motion made by Tom H., to approve the above listed roads for ATV routes. Second by Lee S., all ayes motion carried.
Black topping, Seal Coating and Crack Sealing:
a. Blacktopping: approximately 3 miles
Motion by Lee to put the Blacktopping out for bid. Second by Tom H., all ayes motion carried.
Motion made by Lee S. to award the Seal Coating to Scott Construction. Second by Tom H., all ayes motion carried.
Motion made by Tom H., to award the Crack sealing to Fahrner Crack Sealing. Second by Lee S., all ayes motion carried.
Board, Clerk, Treasurer, Assessor Comments: Correspondence:
Joanne commented that Proposed Administration building passed inspection with minor replacement of light bulbs and an outlet need be replaced.
Lee S. made mention of items needing to be looked at for the existing Town Hall and Pavilion area.
a. Property deed restrictions
b. Comprehensive plans
c. Zoning of the area
d. Site Plan
e. Building Study
f. Sport Fields
g. Remodel and expansion expenses
h. Question on if it is a Plan Commission responsibility to look at.
Joanne felt that it is not a total Plan Commission responsibility, although they should give input on the items.
Greg Weyers suggested it should be looked at as a group and see what the community wants and get public input.
The Board requested information for the Business Park restrictions prior to the purchase of the Twin Pines Building.
Joanne was questioned by one of the Lake Associations as to possibly having a launch fee put into effect. If it is allowed on one lake it will be wanted on others and there is no way of enforcement. There would need to be a County wide ordinance.
Lee S. made mention of the Town truck tipping over. No injuries.
Denise presented correspondence.
Denise inquired as to if she should reuse/recycle the prior tapings of Town Board Meetings or to purchase more tapes. Board approval to reuse.
Denise asked for pre approval to attend Municipal Clerk Institute the week of July 12-17, 2009 in Green Bay. Motion made by Tom H., for pre approval. Second by Joanne. All ayes motion carried.
Vouchers:
Motion was made by Tom H., to approve the vouchers, seconded by Lee S., all ayes motion carried.
Public Comment:
Raoul Schottky inquired about the use of the pavilion, what could be done and the rental fees.
Raoul inquired as to if there is a County Ordinance on property sale signs being in the right-a-way.
Tax payer complaints of the prior Variety Store on Twin Pines Road having unlicensed vehicles on the lot. Individuals living in the camper on the lot and needs to be cleaned up out side the building. Conditional use permit is not for the present usage.
Denise added there were numerous other complaints received by her on the same property.
Joanne will speak with Bill Bartz from the County to find out on the Conditional Use Permit for the building.
Next Meeting:
Regular Town Board Meeting: Monday July 13, 2009 at 7:30 p.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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