REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING
August 13, 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. ABSENT: Virginia Nelson, Treasurer.
VISITORS: Loren Nelson, Josh Riebe, Raoul Schottky, Steve Harkema, Don Jackson, Gene Dunsirn and Jeffery Lieuwen.
Chairman Joanne Roy called this meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
Tom H. moved to accept the agenda. Second by Lee S., all ayes motion carried.
Motion made by Lee S. to approve the Minutes of the July 9, 2012 Regular Town Board Meeting. Seconded by Tom H., all ayes motion carried.
Treasurer�s Report: Given by Denise Jackett, and summarized in these minutes.
Checking Account Beginning Balance: $ 35279.80
Receipts: $ 73192.11
Total in Checking $ 108,471.91
Less Expenses: $ 33804.36
Balance in Checking $ 74,667.55
Amounts for the Accounts below have not been presented by treasurer in report, carried forward from previous month
Fire Department Account: $ 6,684.39
Cemetery Account: $500.00
Tax Account: $334,070.90
Capital Improvement Fund $127,683.49
Grant Feasibility Account $ 3353.43
Denise commented that the Fire department Account needs to transfer another $5,022.29 to the General Checking Account. The monies were donations raised for the pavilion project. The balance that will remain in the Fire Department Account will be $1,562.10.
Tom H. moved to accept the Treasurer Report. Seconded by Lee S., all ayes motion carried.
Plan Commission:
REZONE, CONDITIONAL USE & CSM/PLAT PROPOSALS: Nothing
a. Rob Kamp's Land Surveying.
1. Rezone and land division for Biersteker property on Cty. F
Plan Commission recommends approval of the property rezone from forest to rural residential.
Lee S. made motion to approve the rezone for the Bierstecker property. Second by Tom H., all ayes motion carried.
Approval or Denial of Exemption from County Library Tax Resolution:
Denise presented the annual Library Exemption Resolution for approval or denial.
Joanne made motion to approve the Exemption from County Library Tax Resolution. Second by Tom H., all ayes motion carried.
Golf Cart Usage on Town Roads:
Joanne made comment of State Statutes and roads regulations to be enacted before golf carts could be utilized on the roads.
Tom commented that if it was a gated community he would be for it, not as it stands.
Lee S. made motion to deny the road usage for golf carts. Second by Tom H., all ayes motion carried.
Approval or Denial of Cigarette License Application:
a. Family Dollar Stores of Wisconsin
Denise asked for approval for the cigarette license application.
Tom H. made motion to approve the license for Family Dollar Stores of Wisconsin. Second by Lee S., all ayes motion carried.
Approval or Denial of Picnic License Application:
a. St. Mary's of the Lake Church
b. Northwoods Parrot Head Club
c. Lakewood Firefighters Association
Tom H. made motion to approve the picnic license for St. Mary's of the Lake Church, Northwoods Parrot Head Club and Lakewood Firefighters Association. Second by Lee S., all ayes motion carried.
Community Ambulance Update:
Steve Harkema was present and gave an overall report of the Community Ambulance and Task force Agreement.
� New ambulance should be here in early fall.
� New members are training.
� Community K-9 Search and Rescue Task Force have been formed.
� Townsend and Wabeno are Members of 1033 program. Equipment is received though the program. Donation and Fundraiser monies are used to pay for the operation and equipping of the vehicles. Equipment can be used by area departments and the law enforcement. Whoever uses the equipment is expected to maintain the equipment (gas, oil, etc.).
� Large generator would be able to power the sanitary district if needed.
� All items will be on the list of the Mutual Aide Box Alarm System.
� Trying to keep equipment at zero impact to the tax payers.
Lee S questioned where the equipment is stored and who will be maintaining the equipment. Steve commented that the equipment is stored inside and outside at various locations. This will enable usage of equipment, in case one area is hit with disaster, all equipment will not be in one area and still will be accessible.
Tom H. made motion to approve the Task Force Agreement. Second by Lee S., all ayes motion carried.
Board, Clerk, Treasurer, Assessor Comments and Correspondence:
Denise:
� Oconto County Planning and Zoning Notice of Public Hearing to be held on August 24, 2012 for Steve Harvath, Greg Dow, Dale Schmechel and Bruce Best for variance to build closer to the property side lines, road or water.
� Oconto County Planning and Zoning letter referencing the increase of oil filters, oil absorbents and antifreeze at the recycle centers. If the increase persists there may be need to start charging fees. The issue may be that businesses are dropping the products instead of paying for their own disposal.
� U W Extension List of Town Workshops, one in Wabeno on September 20, 2012
� Oconto County Economic Development Corporation, On August 28th, Graham Callis from Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) is coming to our area to give a presentation on Locate in Wisconsin. The program will allow the OCEDC and Oconto County municipalities to input data so that site selectors and prospects can access our data from the internet. Would like person responsible for interfacing to attend for training.
� University of Wisconsin courses on Plan Commission Training.
� Wisconsin Owns Association/UW Extension Local Government Workshop, Thursday, September 20, Wabeno.
Lee S:
� Comment to the Oconto County Planning and Zoning letter referencing the increase of oil filters, oil absorbents and antifreeze at the recycle center; there was an existing barrel of antifreeze at the location not picked up previously. They will watch for any new item coming in to the Recycle Center
Pay Vouchers:
Motion was made by Lee S., to approve the vouchers. Seconded by Tom H.. All ayes motion carried.
Public Comments:
Greg Weyers: Comment on a complaint the property located on Highway 32 that needs the grass cut. Possibly get a young child to cut the lawn for them for a fee.
Raoul Schottky: Asked for comment on the condition of the park ground after it was cleaned up. Board agreed it to look good. Lions Club is looking into the possibility of getting indoor/outdoor carpeting to place on field. Craft Faire was closed early due to inclement weather in area.
Denise: Comment on incident the day of the Craft Faire. Input was received from Pete Renteria that an individual in a wheelchair could not get into the restroom. The lip on the entryway was too high. Would like to resolve the issue to avoid a possible re-occurrence.
Raoul Schottky: Pavilion addition was great, could use a little air movement, possible barn fan installed on south end.
Loren Nelson: There was concern that live music would sound tinny. It turned out it sounded fine.
Raoul Schottky: No power to the stage.
Lee S.: Outlets to stage is gang outlet on wall. Top of the stage will be coming off to let light in.
Set date for next Regular Town Board Meeting (September10, 2012)
Motion to adjourn by Tom H., Seconded by Lee S.. All ayes motion carried adjourned at 8:16 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Denise A. Jackett
Denise A. Jackett, Clerk
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