REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING
JUNE 13, 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 with the exception of seal coating for two weeks prior to tonight�s meeting.
PRESENT: Tom Gryboski, Chairman. Lee Spletter, Supervisor. Joanne Roy, Clerk Virginia Nelson, Treasurer.
ABSENT: Don Bartels Jr., Supervisor.
VISITORS: Pat Grady, Joan Grady, Ted Schuurmans, Raoul Schottky, Don Jackson, Bob Gartzke, Doug Bergman, and Greg Weyers.
This meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Chairman Gryboski.
Tom stated he would like to move item #6 Introduction of Candidate for Town Legal Council and possible approval to after #4 Treasurers� report and move everything else down one accordingly. With this change in the agenda Lee motions to approve the agenda, seconded by Tom, all ayes motion carried.
Motion to approve the minutes the Regular Meeting on May 9, 2005, the Adjourned BOR meeting on May 24, 2005 and the Emergency Meeting on May 31, 2005by Lee, seconded by Tom, all ayes motion carried.
Treasurer�s Report: Given by Treasurer Nelson and summarized in these minutes.
Checking Account Beginning Balance: $ 37,514.57
Receipts: $ 5,043.84
Transfer in from Tax Account: $ 90,000.00
Total in Checking $ 132,558.41
Less Expenses: $ 55,210.80
Balance in Checking $ 77,347.61
Less transfer to Tax Account: $ .00
Balance in Checking Act: 77,347.61
Tax Account Beginning Balance: $ 284,430.67
Receipts: $ 492.10
Total in Tax Account: $ 284,922.77
Less transfer To Ck Account: $ 90,000.00
Balance in Ta Account $ 194,922.77
Cemetery Account: $500.00
Motion to approve the Treasurer�s report as presented by Lee, seconded by Tom, all ayes motion carried.
Tom reported that he had spoken with Attorney Mike Judge and he recommended Attorney Jim Morrison to take his place as the Town�s legal council. He currently represents the Town of Stiles in Oconto County and several towns in Marinette County; he has also served on the Marinette County Corporate Council. He would bring a lot of Municipal experience with him. Mr. Morrison was introduced he stated that he would like the opportunity to succeed Mike. Tom called some of the Towns� he currently represents and they all spoke highly of him. Motion by Tom to appoint Attorney Jim Morrison as the Town�s Legal Council, seconded by Lee, all ayes motion carried.
Town Plan Commission: Lee stated that the Commission was recommending approval of a retracement survey map for Richard Pintsch which is combining several small lots into one. Motion by Tom to approve the recommendation for Retracement Survey map approval for Richard Pintsch, seconded by Lee, all ayes motion carried.
A map for Linda Oshefscky at Edge Water Pub combining two lots into one is recommended for approval, all rezones have been obtained, motion to approve the recommendation by Lee, seconded by Tom, all ayes motion carried.
The Commission also recommends approval of a CSM for lots 1&2 on Remus Woods Lane; this is creating two lots out of one. Motion by Tom to approve the CSM, seconded by Lee, all ayes motion carried.
The commission recommended approval of a preliminary CSM, along with the 33� of road right of way along Club House Lane if the drive ways are not allowed off of County F, as then the lots would be turned and then with these changes they would recommend approval, as the final CSM would need to be reviewed no action was taken on this CSM.
The Plan Commission is requesting that the property owners Basten and Ward dedicate a piece of property as Town road. Access to a piece of property which Don and Margo Bartels would like to develop is through these neighbors front yard. Tom stated he would talk to the property owners. It was noted that it would be up to the property owners to complete the necessary paper work to turn over that property to the Town for road purposes.
Doug Bergman was present with his CSM to be signed; it was approved at a prior meeting.
The Plan Commission recommends that the Town support the proposed Billboard Sign Ordinance which was revised by the County. Tom stated that he would like time to review the ordinance before pledging support due to off premise signs and the business park. Discussion on the Hotel sign.
The Commission recommends that the Town approve a modification to the Lakewood Comprehensive Plan. The modification reads: That the proposed zoning of the southeast corner (Peot property) and southwest corner of Long Street and Gage Street, as shown on Map 14 and 15, located in Section 32, of T33N, R16E, be changed from Residential 1 to Commercial zone. Motion by Tom to approve this modification to the Comprehensive Plan, seconded by Lee, all ayes motion carried.
The Commission elected the following members as officers: Greg Weyers, Chairman. Ted Schuurmans, Vice Chairman. Raoul Schottky, Secretary. Motion by Lee to approve the members at these positions by Lee, seconded by Tom, all ayes motion carried.
Office supplies were brought up. Raoul can purchase an expandable folder; all other supplies could be obtained from the Town office.
Town Hall Tables: Lee reported that 6 of the long tables were damaged and in need of replacement. He had talked with the meal site and others about the shorter lighter tables; in general they are happy with them but report that they are hard to keep looking clean. Perhaps the same style of a light table can be purchased with a different top that would be easier to keep looking clean. Motion by Lee to purchase 10 new smaller tables, seconded by Tom, all ayes motion carried.
Liquor Licenses/Picnic License: Licensee applications were read as published in the Oconto County Reporter. Motion to approve all of the Licensee applications by Lee, seconded by Tom, all ayes motion carried. The Muscle Maniac�s Car Club has applied for a picnic license for June 18, 2005 for the Car Show, motion to approve the picnic license by Lee, seconded by Tom, all ayes motion carried.
Capitol Improvement Task Force: Tom has talked to the following people and they have all agreed to serve on this task force they are: Don D Bartels, Trudy Linssen, Jan Lebiesch, Tim Warner and Joanne Roy. Motion by Lee, seconded by Tom to approve and form the Capitol Improvement Task force with the above members.
Mike Flynn Property: Tom stated that the Town had offered Mike $20,000 for the bulk tank property, and would allow Mike to move the shed off the property to another site, but Mike is having a hard time finding another site. It was asked how much the Town paid for the parking lot - $36,000 was the answer from Tom. The Shell station property is not being negotiated at this time.
Town Hall Concrete Slab: Gary Mercil $650.00, Roy Masonry $760.00. The bids were not written up the same and it appeared that they contained different items. Lee stated that he had talked with Jack who stated that he helped Mike Birkholz and Dave Szykowny pour the existing slab and it was pinned to the building. Perhaps there is a need for two slabs with a cushion rather than one large slab. Lee recommended this item be tabled with both present bids being denied. He recommends brining both parties to the site and talking to them and telling them what the specifics of the job would be, they then could re-bid with both having the same information.
Correspondence/Comments: A letter was received from the County which states they are looking at having a meeting with the County Zoning and Town Plan Commission along with the UW Extension office, but no dates are mentioned in the letter. Several letters concerning the proposed RV park on County F were received all stating their opposition to the proposed park. Tom stated that there was a zoning hearing coming up on the 28th for the proposed park at the County level. Lee stated that originally the owner Paul was told he would need to rezone from Forestry to Park & Recreation. Since then the County has said no re-zone is necessary it could be permitted under Forestry using a conditional use permit. At the Plan Commission meeting tonight extensive discussion was held on this subject and it was decided that more information was needed on the terminology of temporary. At this time the Commission would recommend denial of the re-zone. This item was omitted during the Plan Commission report to the Town. It was stated that all Towns in this County have elected to be under County Zoning, it is better for the Town to have an outside Board decide these issues and if it were not under County Zoning a Municipal Judge would be needed. Lee stated in re-visiting #5 Lakewood Plan Commission on the agenda the Commission recommends to the Town that the Property zoning from Forestry to Park & Recreation for Mike Paul and Lovely Barber be denied. Motion by Lee to send a letter to the County recommending this re-zone be denied, seconded by Tom, all ayes motion carried. Discussion on Heaven�s Up North Campground.
Lee reported that Peter Liptack has signed a contract as the Town�s assessor until the end of 2006. It was also stated that he has handed over property record cards to R&R Assessing for the re-valuation process.
Blacktopping: Tom stated that this has already been given to the County. They will be doing the black topping this year, as they are here to do all of County F and they are helping to fix Forrester. The clerk stated that as the blacktopping will cost over $10,000 an intergovernmental agreement with the County needs to be entered into, as the County can not bid on a project. Lee moves to enter into an intergovernmental agreement with the County to provide Blacktopping services to the Town of Lakewood, seconded by Tom, all ayes motion carried.
Seal Coating: Tom stated that the Town would like to award Scott Construction with the seal coating for this year as it will be under $10,000. They use fractured chips in the mix and it seems to hold up better. The Town was not happy with the seal coating done by Fahrner two years ago.
Motion by Lee to approve the vouchers as presented, seconded by Tom all ayes motion carried.
Public Comment: It was asked how to get a Trailer removed on the corner of County F and Einberger Lane it has been partially torn down for years. Tom gave the County zoning office number.
Raoul asked about the status of property for the Fire Department. Price differences are being heard on the property owned by Marilynn Fabera. The old gravel pit property was suggested as an alternative site. Raoul stated that the location of the Fire Department for Fire rating purposes needs to be within 5 miles to the populated areas. Lee stated that along with the Fire Department it would be looked at for Town office space and a possible meeting room also.
Ted Schuurmans presented pictures of the parking situation by the Wheeler Lake Boat Landing to the Board and discussed signing of the area.
Joan Grady asked about a speaker system for the hall, and if anything was done about it. Can possibly borrow one, the Town would not like to spend a lot of money on this as new may be built.
Ted Schuurmans stated that he would be meeting with the Foth & Van Dyke concerning the Storm Water Management Plan this week and they will give them the name of the contact person.
Motion to adjourn by Lee, seconded by Tom, all ayes motion carried, adjourned at 8:51 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Joanne Roy, Clerk
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