Town Board Meeting April 9, 2009
Chairperson Ray Knapp convened the Regular Town Board
meeting on Thursday April 9, 2009, at 6:47 pm immediately following the Public
Hearing on the consideration of the adoption of the Town of
The following people signed the attendance sheet: Kris Veeneman, Charlie Macdonell, Doug Thompson, Mel Hermansen, Joe C. and Ross Zimmermann. Others were present who did not sign in.
R. Knapp invited those present to join in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
APPROVE MINUTES - Minutes of the March, 2009 Town Board meeting had been distributed to the board. J. Cuccia moved to approve the Town Board minutes of March 12, 2009, seconded by G. WahrenBrock. Motion passed, all in favor.
CITIZEN INPUT – None.
PARK BOARD REPORT – Copies
of the March Park Board minutes and Park Board Report had been distributed to
the board. Charlie Macdonell explained
that the federal stimulus enhancement grant program has a minimum level of
$200,000. The proposed bike path along
PLAN COMMISSION REPORT – Copies of the Plan Commission minutes had been distributed to the board. J. Cuccia summarized the presentation given by UWRF on the FEMA project. They are considering putting safe rooms and sirens on their campus located within the town. The Plan Commission also adopted the resolution to recommend adoption of the Comprehensive Plan. No significant changes were made to the Comprehensive Plan by the Plan Commission.
CONSTABLE & SHERIFF REPORTS – Copies of the Constable report and the Animal Control report were distributed to the board. Mel Hermansen explained that snowmobiles were gaining access to Pembles by lifting the gate off of its hinges, not by unlocking the gate. He will work with the road crew to get the problem fixed.
The sheriff’s report had not been received yet.
The board reviewed the Animal Control report. J. Cuccia asked what “Ok’d impound” means on the report. She will follow-up with Kathi Pelnar
UTILITY PERMITS: None
CONSIDER WEIGHT LIMIT
PERMIT FOR REDLINE TREE SERVICE – Joe Cardin, Redline Tree Service, has
requested a permit to operate on Coulee Road between the driveway for St. Croix
Gardens and highway 35 (approximately 300 feet). He explained that he thought the restrictions
started after the driveway last year.
When he discovered that wasn’t the case, he thought that a business
would be exempt from weight restrictions if they were entering/exiting their
own business. Had he known this wasn’t
the case, he would have planned their workload around the weight restrictions. As it is, this is the main job his company is
doing right now. R. Knapp asked how
other towns have handled this situation.
J. Cardin explained that usually they only have one or two jobs going in
a town at a time and they then wait until the restrictions are lifted. However, right now hauling wood chips in
DISCUSS &
CONSIDER AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 120: RIVER ACCESS ORDINANCE REVISIONS – J.
Cuccia summarized that when the Park Board recommended changes in the
RESOLUTION adopting an amendment to Chapter 12o of the Municipal
Code of the Town of
Whereas, The Park Board unanimously recommended to the Town Board to change the closing time of Pemble’s Access to ½ hour after sunset; and,
Whereas, the town board reviewed this suggested change and is desirous of implementing the change of closing time starting with the 2009 season of use at Pemble’s Access;
Now, Therefore, be it resolved by the Town Board of the Town of
“Pemble’s Access shall be open to the public daily
from Memorial Day through Labor Day, and on Saturdays and Sundays during May
and September. Hours are from 10:00 am to one-half hour after sunset.
Pemble’s Access shall be closed from October 1st through April 30th."
B. Schwab moved to adopt the resolution amending Chapter 120-2. B. Pemble’s Access, seconded by J. Cuccia. Motion passed, all in favor (4-0).
CONSIDERATION OF
ORDINANCE ADOPTING PROPOSED TOWN OF
J. Cuccia moved to adopt:
Ordinance
No. 2009-01
An
Ordinance to Adopt the Comprehensive Plan 2009-2029 for the Town of Troy, St.
Croix County, Wisconsin.
The
Town Board of the Town of
Section 1. Pursuant
to Sec. 60.22(3)
Section 2. The Town
Board of the Town of Troy adopted written procedures designed to foster public
participation in every stage of the preparation of its comprehensive plan, as
required by Sec. 66.1001(4)(a), Wis. Stats., on March 10, 2005, and revised
those procedures on November 13, 2008.
Section 3. On April
2, 2009, the Town’s Plan Commission adopted a resolution recommending that the
Town Board adopt the Town of
Section 4. On April 9,
2009, the Town Board held the public hearing on this Ordinance and
Comprehensive Plan as required by Sec. 66.1001(4)(d), Wis. Stats. The hearing was timely given the Class 1
public notice required by Sec. 66.1001(4)(d), Wis. Stats. All affected individuals and entities
received timely written notice as required by Sec. 66.1001(4)(e), Wis Stats.
Section 5. NOW,
THEREFORE, all prerequisites having been completed and pursuant to the
authority set forth in Sec. 66.1001(4)(c) Wis. Stats, the Town Board of the
Town of Troy does hereby enact this Ordinance and by so doing approve and put
into effect its planning document
entitled Town of Troy, St. Croix County, Comprehensive Plan 2009 - 2029.
Section 6. This
Ordinance has been enacted by a majority vote of all members of the Town
Board. It and the Town’s Comprehensive
Plan as referred to herein shall become becomes effective the day after posting
or publication of this Ordinance, as required by law.
Motion was seconded by G. WahrenBrock. Motion passed, all in favor (4-0).
RIVERWAY APPLICATION FOR AN AFTER-THE-FACT CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF A CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED STRUCTURE (STAIRS) – ANDREW MURPHY & NANCY CARLSON, 326 NORTH COVE RD. – R. Jones reviewed the application and the Plan Commission recommendation with the board. J. Cuccia moved to approve an after-the-fact riverway permit for Andrew Murphy & Nancy Carlson at 326 North Cove Road, to reconstruct a conditionally permitted structure for stairs and landing, provided the landing be reduced in size to be in compliance with our Riverway Ordinance and that the lighting is removed and replaced with downcast lighting. Seconded by G. Wahrenbrock. Motion passed, all in favor.
Dan Pearson arrived.
TOWN BOARD APPOINTMENTS: The Town Board appointments last year were:
Vice
Park Board – Brian Schwab
Plan Commission Chair- Ray Knapp
Plan Commission – Jan Cuccia
Constables – Dan Pearson
Intergovernmental Advisory – Ray Knapp
Road Crew & Recycling – Dan Pearson
Newsletter Coordinator – Jan Cuccia
EDC Contact – Brian Schwab
UTA Contact – Jan Cuccia
CZCC Vice Chair – Gloria Wahrenbrock
After a brief discussion, the following changes were made:
Constables – Brian Schwab
Intergovernmental Advisory – Jan Cuccia
EDC Contact – Brian Schwab & Gloria Wahrenbrock
Comprehensive Plan – done
Farmland Preservation – Dan Pearson
PLAN COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS – R. Knapp stated that the only Plan Commission member whose term is expiring is Mark Mitchell and he is willing to serve another term. R. Knapp moved to reappoint Mark Mitchell for another 3 year term as a Plan Commission member, seconded by D. Pearson. Motion passed, all in favor.
BOARD OF APPEALS APPOINTMENT – Dave Hense is presently serving a
one year term and is willing to serve again.
R. Knapp moved to reappoint Dave Hense at
BUILDING PERMITS: The following permits were submitted by the building inspector and reviewed by the Town Board.
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PERMIT # |
APPLICANT |
ADDRESS |
PROJECT |
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08-187 |
YMCA Camp St. Croix |
Storage |
|
|
09-108 |
Ernie Huland |
Alteration |
|
|
09-109 |
Joseph Klewicki |
|
New home |
|
09-110 |
Jason Ward |
236 Muirfield Tr |
Alteration |
|
|
|
|
|
DRIVEWAY PERMITS – The following permit was submitted by the building inspector and reviewed by the Town Board.
|
PERMIT # |
APPLICANT |
ADDRESS |
|
09-101 |
Joseph Klewicki |
|
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09-102 |
UW-RF |
|
DISCUSS 2010 COMPLETE COUNT COMMITTEE – R. Knapp distributed a handout explaining what a Complete Count Committee is. He stated that he had spoken with the County Board Chairman and they felt that this might be a good topic for the next Intergovernmental Advisory Committee meeting. The Town Board is willing to participate in a Complete Count Committee with other local municipalities.
WEED NOTICE – A
copy of the noxious weed notice was distributed to the board. R. Knapp moved that the Town of
CLERK/TREASURER
REPORT – Copies of the cash reconciliation, impact fee summary and budget
summary were distributed to the board. R.
Knapp stated that the performance review for the Clerk/Treasurer will be on
next month’s agenda.
BILLS: Checks numbered 020710 - 020777 and the Elan bill were presented in the amount of $82,945.87. G. WahrenBrock moved to approve bills with checks numbered 020710 - 020777 including the Elan bill of $108.53 for a total of $82,945.87, seconded by B. Schwab. Motion passed, all in favor.
R. Knapp reported that the River Falls Journal had an article regarding high speed internet that quoted information from the town’s internet access committee.
S. Provos commented that Comcast changed the font size on
their bills, making the notation that the Town of
Farm Technology Days will be hosted by the Roger & Bev Peterson Family in July 2010.
G. WahrenBrock explained that the new county supervisory district boundary lines were set. They will be redrawn after the 2010 census.
J. Cuccia will represent the town at an all day conference
on Protecting the
D. Pearson, Bob Rolle and R. Knapp will meet with the Wisconsin DOT on April 22nd to discuss the Hwy 35 project.
Rob Jones and R. Knapp have met with Citizens State Bank to discuss the storm water management for the Walnut Hills subdivision.
B. Schwab moved to adjourn, seconded by R. Knapp. Motion passed, all in favor.
The meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
These minutes were taken at a meeting
of the Troy Town Board held on the
9th day of April, 2009.
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