REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING
AUGUST 8, 2005
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 also published in the Beacon and Reporter for one week prior to tonight�s meeting, the published agenda did not include item #8 Update on Revaluation from R&R Assessing.
PRESENT: Tom Gryboski, Chairman. Don Bartels Jr., and Lee Spletter, Supervisors. Joanne Roy, Clerk Virginia Nelson, Treasurer.
VISITORS: Pat Grady, Joan Grady, Fred Knaub, Percy Knaub, Judy Lewins, Bob Lewins, Bob Landwehr, Joan White, Ken White, Don Jackson, Joanne Boyer, Barbara Casl, Carol McIntyre, Gene Dunsirn, Curtis Kowalski, Gay Kowalski, Losi Lauritsen, Harry Lauritsen, Paul VerBoomen, Jane Verboomen, Mike Fencl, Sue Fencl, Steven Fencl, Beth Fencl, John Cygan, Ted Bartels, Ted Schuurmans, Jeanne and Graig Kowalski.
This meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Chairman Gryboski.
Motion to approve the agenda as presented by Lee, seconded by Don, all ayes motion carried.
Motion to approve the minutes the Regular Meeting on July 11, 2005 by Don, seconded by Lee, all ayes motion carried.
Treasurer�s Report: Given by Treasurer Nelson and summarized in these minutes.
Checking Account Beginning Balance: $ 50,393.95
Receipts: $ 62,770.26
Transfer in from Tax Account: $ .00
Total in Checking $ 113,164.21
Less Expenses: $ 64,365.25
Balance in Checking $ 48,798.96
Less transfer to Tax Account: $ .00
Balance in Checking Act: 48,798.96
Tax Account Beginning Balance: $ 195,347.33
Receipts: $ 181,120.85
Total in Tax Account: $ 376,468.18
Less transfer To Ck Account: $ .00
Balance in Ta Account $ 376,468.18
Cemetery Account: $500.00
Motion to approve the Treasurer�s report as presented by Don, seconded by Lee, all ayes motion carried.
Plan Commission: Lee reported that the Commission had voted to deny the conditional use permit for Pine Haven RV Park. Motion by Lee to recommend the denial of the conditional use permit to the County Board for Pine Haven RV Park. Don questioned if the Board was denying the permit or if the Board was just against the issuance of said permit, it was stated that the Board would be voting against the permit, the Owners still have the right to pursue the permit through the County. The motion by Lee was then seconded by Don. Vote: Lee aye, Don aye, Tom nay.
Lee stated that Steve Fencl approached the Plan Commission for a rezone application from General Commercial to residential for Wheeler Lake Resort. He would be turning this property into a non-business site. The Commission recommends approval of the proposed rezone. Motion by Lee to recommend approval of the rezone for Steve Fencl, seconded by Don, all ayes motion carried.
The Plan Commission requests that the Town adopt a small Lakes ordinance with a minimum lot size of three acres. An ordinance would need to be prepared by the Commission; the Board would then review the ordinance and make a decision at that time.
The Plan Commission recommend that the Town pursue the clean up of the Paul Bunyan Corner Pub.
The Plan Commission requested that the Town Budget $25,000.00 for a Master Plan update in 2006.
The Plan Commission requested that the Town Board have the Town attorney write a letter to Warren Thomas to purchase right of way, with a copy going to Flynn�s for the development of Gage Street.
Raoul stated that the rezone on the Fencl property should state the rezone going to R1. Lee amended his motion as follows: Motion to recommend approval of the rezone for Steve Fencl from General Commercial to R1, seconded by Don, all ayes motion carried.
Joan Grady asked that for an explanation on Gage Street. It was stated that the plan is to extend Gage Street across Hwy 32 to the property behind the old tracks; the letter would be to purchase the right of way for this extension. Joan asked who would pay for it. It was stated that the Town is currently in negotiations with the Flynn�s to purchase property. Robert Spoerri has agreed to pay for the purchase of the right of way.
Mr. Burzik stated that he would like to thank the Board for its decision on the proposed campground on County F.
Russell & Janeen Kohl: The Kohls would like to have part of a proposed undeveloped Town road turned over to them. After consulting with the lawyer the following motion is advised along with the signing of a quit claim deed for this property.
Whereas, title to Austin Road, located in Section twenty-six (26), Township thirty-three (33), Range sixteen (16) East is not clear and
Whereas, Russell and Janeene Kohl own the real estate adjoining what is shown on the plat of subdivision as Austin Road; and
Whereas, the Town does not now and has not ever appeared to claim any interest in Austin Road and does not now and has not ever sought or received any road tax with respect to Austin Road; and
Whereas, the Town has never improved the real estate described as Austin Road as a road; and
Whereas, the only property owners to be effected by this matter are Russell F. and Janeene J. Kohl,
Now Therefore, upon Motion duly made by Lee Spletter, supervisor and seconded by Don Bartels, Jr., supervisor and adopted it is hereby ordered that the Town Chair and Town Clerk execute a Quit Claim Deed of that portion of the real estate known as �Austin Road� to Russell F. and Janeene J. Kohl upon the representation that the Town will take no steps and incur no further expense in attempting to defend title to this real estate.
Be it further, the finding of the Town Board that the conveyance of this real estate is in the best interest of the Town of Lakewood because it resolves a question of title and relieves the Town of any liability which might result from that. Motion attested to by Tom Gryboski, Chairman and Joanne Roy, Clerk. The quit claim deed was then signed by the Chairman and Clerk and notarized by Virginia Nelson, Treasurer.
Picnic Licenses: A picnic license for St. Mary�s of the Lake Parish for their Parish Picnic to be held on August 21 was duly applied for along with a Picnic License application from the Lakewood Firefighters Association for their Fireman�s Picnic to be held on September 3. Motion by Don, seconded by Lee to approve the above picnic license applications all ayes motion carried.
Revaluation Update R&R Assessing: Mel Ratz from R&R assessing stated that their office has received 100�s of calls for appointments to have property viewed. Next week the entire assessing team will be in Lakewood, they have seen a lot of positive response to them being here to reassess. Out of all the calls and contacts only two people said no do not come on my property. The present time frame is to have the Open Book by the end of September or early October with the BOR being held during the last week of October. The viewing of all property will be completed by the middle of September. He has not seen a big over all change in assessed values, due to last years assessed values being at approximately 98% of market value, he will be bringing those values up to 100%, if there was no re-valuation this year they would drop by about 10%. The general increase therefore in values is 10 to 15%. Two weeks before Open Book letters and assessed value statements will be mailed to all property owners. Appointments for Open Book will be taken the general time for the length of the appointments will be 20 minutes. The revaluation was started late due to not having all the records in time. At the Open Book you will be able to look at your assessment and compare it to other property; we will also share sales information with you. Mel stated he would be in touch at the September 12 meeting to firm up the dates for Open Book and the Board of Review. Questions we asked and answered concerning agricultural land. For a zoning change from the county maps property owners would need to apply to the County for that change. An explanation were given on undeveloped land
Town Hall Slab: No new estimates were obtained; it will be on the September agenda.
Board, Clerk, Treasurer Comments/Correspondence: Tom stated that the County was looking for a volunteer to serve on the Humane Society Board of Directors, meetings would be in Oconto, and this is strictly a volunteer position.
Tom stated that we are currently looking at a site for a new Fire Station there is 6 acres on County F that the Town maybe able to purchase and will pursue, it is located between Remus Woods and Club House Lane just off County F, it is the old pit owned by Marshall�s, approximate purchase price is $60,000.00. Lee recommends that the Town approach the Plan Commission for approval of the site. Ted asked if Town offices would be located in that building. Tom stated first we need the land.
Lee stated that he reserved the Hall for October 20 for a 9 Towns Meeting at 7:00 p.m.
Motion to approve the presented vouchers by Lee, seconded by Don, all ayes motion carried.
Motion to adjourn at 8:15 p.m. by Don, seconded by Lee, all ayes motion carried.
Respectfully Submitted,
Joanne Roy, Clerk
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