Minutes of the Regular Meeting of
The Town of Lakewood Plan Commission
Town of Lakewood (Town Hall)
November 10, 2008 6:00 p.m.
In Attendance: Greg Weyers, Ted Schuurmans, Marlene Sauriol, Gigi Bartels, Lee Spletter
Excused: Scott VanLaanen
Guests: Robert MacIntosh
1. Call to Order:
Chairperson Weyers called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. Approval of Agenda:
Schuurmans requsted that discussion on the Oconto County Zoning Amendment be added to New Business Authorized by Law as No. 5d. A motion was made by Schuurmans and seconded by Sauriol to approve the agenda as amended. Motion was passed.
3. Approval of Minutes of October 13, 2008:
Schuurmans noted that under 6b. All Old Business Authorized by Law the following correction should be noted. �It was suggested that a sub-committee be formed by Weyers.�
Also, Schuurmans noted under 6e. All Old Business Authorized by Law the following change - �Schurrmans reported that the County Road Commissioner is aware of the Plan Commission�s request for the storm sewer plan for the Trailhead Project.�
With these additions noted, a motion was made by Schuurmans and seconded by Sauriol to approve the minutes of October 13, 2008. Motion was passed.
4. Rezone, Conditional Use & CSM/Plat Proposals:
None.
5. New Business Authorized by Law:
a. Town of Riverview Request Letter (Robert MacIntosh)
� Designation of Old 32 (Mountain to Lakewood to County F) as Rustic Road
� Inter-community Bike Trails for Hard Surface & Off Road Family Biking
(Would Connect to Town of Lakewood�s Trailhead)
� Pursue Purchase of 40 acres (Torsci Lane) for Off-Road ATV Park
Robert MacIntosh was present and discussion was held for plans to establish a Rustic Road from County W to County F. A motion to recommend to the Town Board support from the Plan Commission to designate Old 32 as a Rustic Road was made by Schuurmans and seconded by Bartels. Motion was passed. Contacts noted are Gail Davis, Elsie Davis and Robert MacIntosh. Suggestions were made as to possible contacts for MacIntosh to assist the initiation of this project.
Discussion was held regarding designation of bike trails. Spletter questioned who is responsible for signage and liability for bike trails. Answers on this would have to be determined. Possible contacts were given to MacIntosh to help in getting this project started.
Discussion was held on establishing a 40 acre Off-Road ATV Park. A motion was made by Schuurmans and seconded by Bartels to support Town of Riverview�s interest in developing the Off-Road ATV Park. Motion was passed.
b. Lakewood Fire Department � Land for New Fire Station
Safety issues of the proposed location for the Lakewood Fire Department were raised. Spletter noted that the need here was for insurance requirements to reduce the fire rates Weyers will talk with Haberstein and Leibl - Capitol Improvement Committee and report back.
c. Status on Proposed Hospital/Critical Care
Weyers had discussion with Ted Bartels. A cost/financial analysis and projections are in the early stages with possible additional funding needed. No other information was available.
d. Oconto County Zoning Amendment
Discussion was held on the County Zoning Amendment. Schuurmans noted that Step 2 should be changed to Marlene Sauriol (Plan Commission Secretary) at (715)-276-1180. Schuurmans also noted that Step 6 �you or your agent will need to attend� should be in bold as well as on the second page the entire �Note� should be typed in bold. Sauriol is to contact Jamie Broehm with the recommended changes.
6. All Old Business Authorized by Law:
a. Status of Proposed Layout for Town Hall Property (Gries Architects)
Discussion was held again regarding exactly what Gries is looking for from the Town/Plan Commission. Weyers reported that sub-committee will be up and running in the near future.
b. Status on Storm Sewer Plans (Lakewood Development) � Letter
Weyers reported that Bartels had given him the storm sewer plan and it will be placed in the Clerk�s office at the Town Hall.
c. OCPAC Meeting � Vision Statement
Weyers handed out the Vision Statement.
d. Storm Water Project � Payment (Robert E. Lee)
Schuurmans reported that the final bill to the contractor had been received. This remaining bill is for $3,377.07 of the total bill of $67,541.30. A motion was made by Schuurmans and seconded by Sauriol to recommend to the Town Board payment of the amount of $3,377.07 to the contractor. Motion was passed.
7. All Other Business:
a. Procedure for Absence from Plan Commission Meetings
Sauriol requested that any anticipated absences from Plan Commission meetings be given to her prior to said absence. The objective and importance of this is for determination whether there will be a quorum for noticed meeting. Secretary�s phone numbers for home, work and cell number as well as e-mail address were supplied to all members.
8. Public Comment:
Sauriol noted disapproval with the mailing which came from the Town Assessor regarding the referendum issue prior to election. Sauriol is of the opinion that no one in public office should resort to such activities.
There was no other business.
A motion was made by Bartels and seconded by Sauriol to adjourn the meeting at 7:00 p.m. Motion was passed.
Respectfully submitted,
Marlene Sauriol
Marlene Sauriol, Secretary
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