REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING
APRIL 11, 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.
PRESENT: Tom Gryboski, Chairman. Don Bartels Jr. and Lee Spletter Supervisors. Joanne Roy, Clerk Virginia Nelson, Treasurer.
VISITORS: Don Jackson, Gene Dunsirn, Mary Dunsirn, Raoul Schottky, Greg Weyers and Ted Schuurmans.
This meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Chairman Gryboski.
Tom stated he would like to move item #10 Building Inspector, Duff Leaver to after #4 on the agenda and respectively move the remaining items down. With this change, a motion to approve the agenda was made by Don, seconded by Lee, all ayes motion carried.
Motion to approve the minutes of the March 14, 2005 meeting, by Lee, seconded by Don, all ayes motion carried.
Treasurer�s Report: Given by Treasurer Nelson and summarized in these minutes.
Checking Account Beginning Balance: $ 168,694.03
Receipts: $ 67,145.36
Transfer in from Tax Account: $ .00
Total in Checking $ 235,839.39
Less Expenses: $ 35,427.82
Balance in Checking $ 200,411.57
Tax Account Beginning Balance: $ 163,587.39
Receipts: $ 333.45
Total in Tax Account: $ 163,920.84
Less transfer to Checking Account: $ .00
Balance in Tax Account $ 163,920.84
Cemetery Account: $500.00
Motion to approve the Treasurer�s report as presented by Lee, seconded by Don, all ayes motion carried.
Building Inspector: Duff Leaver from Evergreen Township is willing to replace RMark Stevenson as building inspector for the Town of Lakewood. He has been filling in for Mark will he was out of Town. Mark has written a letter that he wishes to resign as building inspector. Duff stated that he will be readily available to inspect all necessary projects; he is fully certified by the Dept. of Commerce. Fees will be increased from those set two years ago by Mark, these were discussed. Motion by Lee, seconded by Don to appoint Duff Leaver as the Towns Building Inspector, all ayes motion carried. Duff will send an agreement to be signed by the Town agreeing to have him as the Town�s building inspector and the fee schedule for commercial buildings. The fee resolution will be put on next Month�s agenda.
Land Use and Zoning: Lee reported to that the Committee recommends approval for Illing and Illing for a rezone from R1 to Rural Residential and for the Town to pay the cost of advertising for this hearing. Motion by Lee for the Town to pay the cost of advertising for this hearing, seconded by Don, all ayes motion carried. The committee also recommends that the Town seek bids for the Storm Water Management Plan. Discussion on Water Runoff and future development. Motion by Don to advertise for bids for the Storm Water Management Plan, seconded by Lee, all ayes motion carried.
Lap Top Computer, Etc: A proposal for the purchase of a laptop computer, DSL internet service, etc was review for a cost of approximately $3385.90. Greg Weyers will get the internet and DSL operating. Motion by Don to approve the expenditure for up to $3,400.00 and to move the necessary funds from the election expense line item to the office equipment line item, seconded by Lee, all ayes motion carried.
Board, Clerk, Treasurer Comments: Correspondence: Tom stated that he has contacted Mike Flynn concerning the purchase of the lot he owns on Hwy 32 known as the bulk plant. Mike mentioned to him some clean up charges and a sewer lateral and that he would come up with a selling price. Discussion on the Shell station property and condemnation procedures along with a possible letter being written to Warren Thomas concerning the possible purchase of his lot or part of his lot was held. It was asked if Flynn�s property went up to the recreation trail and how wide it was. Railroad spurs and who owns them was discussed. Don believes the DNR would need to be contacted for approval of widening the parking lot as it would infringe on their right of way. Tom stated that if it was designated as a trail head they would go along with it. It was stated that the Rails to Trails program specifies that it would need to be able to be turned back into a railway bed if needed. If the parking lot was laid out then you could go to the DNR with it so they can see where the Town would need to infringe.
The clerk stated that there was a WTA County Unit meeting to be held next week.
The clerk also stated that a recount petition was received filed by Peter Liptack for a recount on the assessor�s position. After contacting the WTA the clerk wrote a letter informing Mr. Liptack that a recount would not be held on the position as the elected position does not exist.
A letter was received from Waste Management stating that they are increasing their fees from 19.43 to 20.40/ton. Lee stated that he had spoken to Tom Mazner at the Green Box Site and Tom wanted to find someone to take over for him when he was not able to be at work. Tom stated that Fred and Josh were available and would receive overtime for the hours if they worked over 40 in that week. Don stated that no one has expressed interest in the job to him. Tom will talk to Tom Mazner about it.
Motion to pay vouchers by Don, seconded by Lee, all ayes motion carried.
Employee Job Descriptions, Employee Vacation and Sick Pay: Lee stated that the bottom paragraph to the Road Foreman�s job description was added. On the Vacation and sick pay it was separated and employees can carry over 50 hours of sick leave and vacation time not used up to one week would be paid out at the end of the year. Motion by Lee to approve the Road Foreman Job Description and the changes in Vacation and Sick pay, seconded by Don, all ayes motion carried. Lee will put together the entire policy for our records. Tom thanked Don and Lee for their work on this.
Public Comment: Greg Weyers stated that the lot on St Mary�s Road was to be used for a storm water pipe under the entire lot. A clean out would be put on each end of the pipe and a catch basin for the low spot. Discussion on pipe size and the ditch behind the hotel.
Motion to adjourn by Don, seconded by Lee, all ayes motion carried. Adjourned at 8:21 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Joanne Roy, Clerk
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