REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING
March 12, 2012
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: Loren Nelson, Josh Riebe, Don Jackson, Jim Wisneski.
Chairman Joanne Roy called this meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
Lee S. moved to accept the agenda. Second by Tom H., all ayes motion carried.
Motion made by Tom H. to approve the Minutes of the February 13, 2012 Regular Town Board Meeting. Seconded by Lee S., all ayes motion carried.
Treasurer�s Report: Given by Virginia Nelson, and summarized in these minutes.
Checking Account Beginning Balance: $ 147,967.62
Receipts: $ 1,078,992.82
Total in Checking $ 1,226,960.44
Less Expenses: $ 1,063,431.27
Balance in Checking $ 163,431.27
Fire Department Account: $26,853.09
Cemetery Account: $500.00
Tax Account: $522,555.29
Capital Improvement Fund $ 62.625.47
Grant Feasibility Account $ 3353.43
Joanne question if the remaining balance from 2011 General account had been transferred to the Capitol Improvement account? Virginia commented it had not.
Tom H. moved to accept the Treasurer Report. Seconded by Lee S., all ayes motion carried.
Plan Commission:
No Report
Discussion and possible action on plowing of town sidewalks:
Lee S. commented the present Ordinance is from 1970 & 1971. The Ordinance should be updated.
Joanne will look at Ordinances and draft a new one. Highway workers will continue handling the snow removal the same for this season. After a new Ordinance is approved letters will be sent to property owners to notify them of the ordinance.
Opening of Purchase Bids:
A. 350 Truck
No bids were received. Clerk will re-notice the truck for a minimum bid of $9000.00. Bids will be opened at the April Meeting.
Joanne moved to re-notice the truck at a minimum bid of $9000.00. Seconded by Tom H., all ayes motion carried
B. Tractor
Three (3) bids were received as follows:
Scott Elbe $4265.00
Phillip Wozniak $2700.00
Dan Bieber Equipment $3120.00
Board concurred to accept the bid of $4265.00 from Scott Elbe.
Approval or Denial of Alcohol Beverage License:
A. Temporary Class "B" (Picnic) License; Hidden Bear ATV Club/Jim Wisneski
Tom H. moved to approve the above Picnic License. Seconded by Lee S., all ayes motion carried.
ATV Route/Trail Business:
A. Approval or Denial of Final Draft ATV Ordinance
Lee S. questioned the age of the drivers on the road and the insurance coverage of the drivers.
Joanne commented that if the state doesn�t require insurance; can the town exceed the requirements.
Lee S questioned if here should be a time limitation for driving after certain times of night.
Joanne stated the motion was previously made to open the roads and the board should stay with the decision.
Note: Line item Section IV-Conditions letter H. was added: All persons under the age of 16 must have a safety certificate and must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian to travel on town roads.
Motion made by Tom H. to approve the ATV Ordinance #02-2012 to replace all existing ATV Ordinances. Seconded by Joanne, all ayes motion carried.
B. Approval or Denial for letter of support for possible County F routes
Tom H. moved to approve the letter of support on the possible County F Routes. Seconded by Lee S., all ayes motion carried.
Set Time for Board of Review (May 8, 2012)
Denise had a request from Peter to set a time for the Board of Review.
The Board concurred to set time from 8:00 am to 10:00 am on May 8, 2012.
Board, Clerk, Treasurer, Assessor Comments and Correspondence:
Joanne:
Request form Peter Liptack, Assessor to be added to the Annual Meeting Agenda for salary increase. Salary is presently at 1266.82 per month, $15201.92 per year plus expenses. He proposed to change to $20,000.00 per year and he will pay his expenses with exception to software.
Lee S.:
Wisconsin Towns Association Conference in Wabeno at Indian Springs Conference Center on March 23rd includes Board of Review training. Lee and Joanne will attend.
Denise:
� Lakewood Area Chamber Dinner Meeting at Hill Crest Lodge Supper Club March 19.
� State of Wisconsin-Department of Revenue notice of responsibility to assessor on assessment of Lakewood Kitchen�s property (no longer manufacturing purpose)
� Certified Survey map Konopacky/Lasko Property
� Six Towns Meeting, Thursday, March 15, 2012, 6:30 p.m. Lakewood Administration Office
Pay Vouchers:
Motion was made by Tom H., to approve the vouchers. Seconded by Lee S., All ayes motion carried.
Public Comments:
Don Jackson questioned the Voter ID.
Denise commented that as of present there will be no ID requested when voting. It could change.
Set date for next Regular Town Board Meeting and Annual Meeting of Electors: (April 9 or 10, 2012)
Board concurred to set date on April 10, 2012. The Regular Monthly meeting will be held at 7:00 p.m. and Annual Meeting to be held immediately after.
Motion to adjourn by Lee S., Seconded by Tom H.. All ayes motion carried adjourned at 8:32 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Denise A. Jackett
Denise A. Jackett, Clerk
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