Minutes of the Regular Meeting of
The Town of Lakewood Plan Commission
Lakewood Town Hall
January 12, 2009 6:00 p.m.
In Attendance: Ted Schuurmans, Marlene Sauriol, Scott VanLaanen, Gigi Bartels,
Lee Spletter
Excused: Greg Weyers
1. Call to Order:
Vice-chairperson Schuurmans called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. Approval of Agenda:
Schuurmans requested that two items be added to the Agenda under � 7. All Other Business�-- i.e., Annual Meeting Report and Appointment of Plan Commission Members for 2009. With these additions, a motion was made by Sauriol and seconded by VanLaanen to approve the Agenda. Motion was passed.
3. Approval of Minutes of December 8, 2008:
A motion was made by Sauriol and seconded by VanLaanen to approve the minutes of December 8, 2008. Motion was passed.
4. Rezone, Conditional Use & CSM/Plat Proposals:
None
5. New Business Authorized by Law:
a. Letter � Bay Lakes � Obama Stimulus Plan
Discussion was held as to a letter received outlining potential projects to apply for grants as part of the anticipated stimulus package proposed by the federal government. Said monies need to be spent in 2009 and 2010. No further details were available. On the Town�s behalf, Robert E. Lee had submitted two possible projects under this for a new fire station and a new town hall/administrative building. No commitment to any project as yet had been initiated. More information will be available in the near future.
6. All Old Business Authorized by Law:
a. Status of Proposed Layout for Town Hall Property (Gries Architects)
Schuurmans reported that a committee composed of Spletter, Schuurmans and Gary Donaldson had been established and will be meeting either the current week or the following week depending on the schedule for Gries and report back to the Plan Commission.
b. Lakewood Fire Department � Land for New Fire Station
Sauriol reported on information received from an insurance agent as to the distance classification for fire insurance rates. Depending on the insurance company, there are different rates for distance variations. Schuurmans further noted that there is something even more important than distance for rating and that is the �ISO� classifications for towns. This involves many different qualifications for a town to have a change in its ISO classification and get a better insurance rate for the residents. From this discussion, it was agreed by the Plan Commission that there are a number of issues to be resolved prior to any action being taken on building a new fire station. A motion was made by VanLaanen and seconded by Sauriol to recommend to the Town Board that the Fire Department proceed to request a change in the ISO rating. Motion was passed.
c. Robert E. Lee � Billing
Schuurmans presented remaining bill from Robert E. Lee regarding the Lakewood Storm Sewer Project. Schuurmans also presented a spreadsheet outlining all billings and payments made to date. The total bid was for $10,000.00 and with payments already made, the balance is $1,538.99. A motion was made by VanLaanen and seconded by Sauriol to recommend to the Town Board to pay $1,538.99 to Robert E. Lee. Motion was passed
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7. All Other Business:
a. Annual Meeting Report
It was agreed by the Plan Commission to have Schuurmans prepare the Annual Meeting Report.
b. Appointment of Plan Commission Members � 2009 Expiration
Schuurmans noted that the terms for Sauriol and Bartels are both up in April, 2009. Sauriol indicated that she will not be renewing her term. Bartels was not sure but would let the Plan Commission know prior to the April meeting. Suggestions for replacements should be brought to the next meeting.
8. Public Comment:
None
There was no other business.
A motion was made by Sauriol and seconded by VanLaanen to adjourn the meeting at 6:55 p.m. Motion was passed.
Respectfully submitted,
Marlene Sauriol
Marlene Sauriol, Secretary
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