Town Board Meeting August 9, 2007

Chairperson Ray Knapp convened the Regular Town Board Meeting on Thursday, August 9, 2007, at 7:00, p.m.  Dan Pearson, Jan Cuccia, Gloria Wahrenbrock and Fritz Anding were present.

 

The following people signed the attendance sheet:  Melvin Hermansen, Jill Berke, Paul Cooper and Charlie Macdonell.  Others were present who did not sign in.

 

Chairperson Ray Knapp asked Vice Chair, Dan Pearson to chair the meeting.

 

D. Pearson invited those present to join in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

 

APPROVE MINUTES - Minutes of the July 19, 2007 Town Board meeting had been distributed to the Board.  Fritz Anding moved to approve the minutes as printed, seconded by Jan Cuccia.  Motion passed, all in favor.

 

PARK BOARD REPORT – Copies of the July meeting minutes had been distributed to the board.  Jill Berke gave the board a brief summary.  Citizen members are needed for a committee to help name the trails at Glover Park.  The Park Board is also still seeking candidates to fill a Park Board vacancy.  Connor Roe completed his Eagle Scout project, installing a shelter at the trail entrance in Glover Park.

 

PLAN COMMISSION REPORT – Copies of the Plan Commission minutes had been distributed to the board.  R. Knapp summarized the Plan Commission discussions related to county vegetation riverway violations at the Kingston property and how this property will be a good test of our new ordinance and how we interpret highest visible bluff line.  He and Charlie Macdonell will be meeting with the DNR, St. Croix County and the Kingstons on August 7th to discuss the property. 

 

DISCUSS & CONSIDER PARK BOARD APPOINTMENTS – J. Cuccia moved to approve the following resolution:

 

Town of Troy

Resolution No. 2007 -08

 

Whereas, an amendment to the Park Board Ordinance (Article II of Chapter 21 of the Troy Town Code) was enacted by the Troy Town Board on July 19, 2007, creating new titles and terms for Park Board Member positions;

 

Therefore BE IT RESOLVED:  that effective as of July 19, 2007, the then existing position held by Brian Schwab shall become Park Board Member #1 with a term ending July 31, 2007; the then existing position held by Bruce Penman shall become Park Board Member #2 with a term ending July 31, 2007; the then existing position held by Charles Macdonell shall become Park Board Member #3 with a term ending July 31, 2008; the then existing open position created by the April 2007 election of Jan Cuccia to the Town Board shall become Park Board Member #4 with a term ending July 31, 2008; the then existing position held by Jill Berke shall become Park Board Member #5 with a term ending July 31, 2009; and, the then existing position held by Mark Daun shall become Park Board Member #6 with a term ending July 31, 2009.

Motion seconded by R. Knapp.  Motion passed, all in favor.

 

J. Cuccia moved that Brian Schwab be reappointed to another 3 year term, seconded by F. Anding.  Motion passed, all in favor.

 

J. Cuccia explained that the Park Board is recommending James Freund be appointed to fill the Park Board vacancy created when she became a Town Board Supervisor.  J. Cuccia moved that Jim Freund fill the existing vacancy of Park Board member #4, seconded by G. Wahrenbrock.  Motion passed, all in favor.

 

CITIZEN INPUT – None

 

CONSTABLE & SHERIFF REPORTS – Copies were distributed to the board.  Constable Mel Hermansen distributed pictures of the graffiti at Glover Park.  His brief summary included:  1. Park usage, 2. Discontinuation of constable radios and 3. Guidance on alcohol usage at the parks.

 

COUNTY SPECIAL EXCEPTION (INSTITUTIONAL USAGE) – HEARTLAND MONTESSORI SCHOOL, 420 TOWNSVALLEY RD. – D. Pearson read the Plan Commission motion which directed the Plan Commission Chair to send the county a letter stating that the town doesn’t approve of the proposed Montessori School as a use of 420 Townsvalley per the conservation easement.  J. Cuccia moved to approve the Plan Commission recommendation that the Chairman of the Plan Commission send a letter to the county saying we do not approve of the proposed use of 420 Townsvalley Rd. as a Montessori School per our conversation easement, seconded by R. Knapp.  Motion passed, all in favor.

 

COUNTY SPECIAL EXCEPTION (CONSTRUCT 175’ MONOPOLE) – VERIZON WIRELESS, 538 OLD HWY 35 – D. Pearson read the Plan Commission motion.  The board discussed whether impact fees would need to reviewed, whether the pole could be placed in the business park rather than in a residential area and what screening/vegetation stills needs to be done on the Teens for Christ site.  D. Pearson explained that Tony Vavoulis, Verizon agreed to ask the county to defer their decision until the town has received additional information.  J. Cuccia moved to send a notification to the County that we do not recommend a special exception for the construction of a 175’ monopole until we have additional information, seconded by F. Anding.  Motion passed, all in favor. 

 

COUNTY SPECIAL EXCEPTION (RELOCATE DAIRY ENTERPRISE) – UWRF BOARD OF REGENTS, 129 S. GLOVER RD. – D. Pearson explained that UWRF is proposing to move the dairy operation from Farm #1 which is located on the east side of River Falls to Farm #2 located in Mann Valley.  D. Pearson read the Plan Commission motion to send a letter to the county in support of the special exception for the UWRF Dairy Farm.  F. Anding moved to forward the Plan Commission letter to the county, seconded by J. Cuccia.  Motion passed, all in favor.  

 

COUNTY SPECIAL EXCEPTION (CONTRACTOR’S STORAGE YARD) – TODD DOMINO, 578 WHITE OAK DR. – D. Pearson read the Plan Commission motion.  He stated that there were no neighbor issues surrounding this request.  He also stated that the yard was well screened and would not be used for bulk storage or hazardous chemicals.  J. Cuccia moved to approve the county special exception for a contractor’s storage yard for Todd Domino, 578 White Oak Drive, seconded by F. Anding.  Motion passed, all in favor.

 

DISCUSS & CONSIDER TDR SENDING & HOLDING PERMIT – BROSI FARM TO CORNERSTONE PROPERTIES – The TDR request was approved by the Plan Commission earlier in the year.  It was noted that the actual transfer of development rights is to Glover Land Company, LLC per the town attorney.  R. Knapp moved that the Town of Troy authorize and issue a permit for the severance, outgoing transfer and removal of seven (7) development rights from the property located in the Town of Troy, owned by Lynn and June Brosi as described on the sending and holding permits, seconded by G. Wahrenbrock.  Motion passed, all in favor.   

 

CZC PROJECT UPDATE – C. Macdonell distributed a project summary and gave the board a status update on the CZCC Committee.  He feels there is at least 6 to 8 months of work left to do. 

 

REVIEW PROJECT UPDATE – TOWN CODE – Mark Mitchell distributed and reviewed the Troy Code Book Update Report with the board.  He hopes to wrap-up this project in the next 4 months. R. Knapp stressed that the board needs to support M. Mitchell on this project.  To be cost effective, the town needs to make corrections as quickly as possible or let M. Mitchell know of possible delays.

 

DISCUSS PROCESS TO EXPEDITE MINOR RIVERWAY REQUESTS – R. Knapp explained he is working with Brian Wert, Building Inspector, to develop a procedure for riverway permits.  B. Wert is willing to do an on-site assessment with property owners wanting to do work on the outside of their homes in the riverway.  He would document the meeting, take pictures and advise the property owner on the proper application procedure to follow, if required.  It would cost the land owner $60.  R. Knapp moved that the town board further explore with the Brian Wert Agency, a concept where they will go to riverway properties, for a nominal fee, to make an assessment of maintenance and repair activities on homes, seconded by F. Anding.  Motion passed, all in favor.

 

R. Knapp left.

 

UTILITY PERMITS – The following permits were submitted by Cedar Corp.:

U07-005           Xcel Energy      Underground natural gas-boring under White Oak Dr.                 $  50.00

U07-006           Xcel Energy      Underground elect- boring under Bjerstedt Ln                             $ 100.00

U07-007           Xcel Energy      Underground elect- boring under Bjerstedt Ln                             $   50.00

U07-008           St Croix Gas     Underground natural gas – boring under Soo Line Rd.                 $   50.00

 

J. Cuccia moved for approval of utility permits U007-05  -  U07-008, seconded by G. Wahrenbrock.  Motion passed, all in favor.

 

BUILDING PERMITS:  The following permits were submitted by the Building Inspector and reviewed by the Town Board:

PERMIT #

APPLICANT

ADDRESS

PROJECT

07-144

Glen Johnson Const

741 Mount Curve Chase

New home

07-150

Dean Jakubowicz

302 Cove Ridge Rd

New Home

07-152

Brian Merhar

395 Mitchell Rd

New Home

07-153

Ray Huberty

684 County Rd MM

Addition/Raze

07-154

Brent Johnson

417 Coulee Tr

Deck

07-155

James Johnson

490 Coulee Tr

Alteration

07-156

John Wiebusch

316 Lindsay Rd

Renewal

07-157

Ken Jeddeloh

291 Day Farm Rd

Deck

07-158

Pearl Kittelson

898 Highway 65 N

Deck

07-159

Chuck Doty

511 Valley View Dr

Deck

07-160

James LaPerre

204 County Oaks Rd

Alteration

07-162

American Classic Homes

734 Prominence Ct

Alteration

07-164

James Yuengst

530 Gilbert Rd

Deck/Pool

 

 

 

 

 

DRIVEWAY PERMITS – The following permits were submitted by the Building Inspector

07-110

Glen Johnson Const

741 Mount Curve Chase

07-113

Dean Jakubowicz

302 Cove Ridge Rd

07-114

Brian Merhar

395 Mitchell Rd

 

 

 

 

DISCUSS & CONSIDER ANIMAL IMPOUND FEE – S. Provos contacted the Woodbury Humane Association regarding the implementation of an impound fee.  They are willing to administer it and recommended a fee of $50.00.  G. Wahrenbrock moved:

BE IT RESOLVED:

 

That the Town's Animal Control Ordinance shall be and is hereby amended to require that owners of animals that are at large and impounded in the Town of Troy shall pay an impound/retrieval fee to the Woodbury Shelter in the amount of $50.00 as a condition of having their animal released to them;

 

That the impound fee required shall be double the original amount if the same animal is impounded again during the next 30 days;

 

That notice of the imposition of the impound fee shall be published prior to any collection of it; and

 

That this requirement shall be incorporated into the text of the Animal Control Ordinance when it is next comprehensively revised, as such revisions are expected to occur within the next 9 months.

 

Seconded by J. Cuccia.  Motion passed, all in favor.

 

DISCUSS & CONSIDER TOWN FEE SCHEDULE – Copies of the current fee schedule were distributed to the board.  S. Provos will research the following fees:  Riverway application charges, dog licenses, operator & liquor licenses and appliance disposal costs for the meeting next month.

 

ANNUAL REVIEW OF CONTRACTED SERVICES – The board reviewed the contracts for engineering, attorney and building inspection services.  The board decided the contracts should be updated and discussed next month.

 

CLERK/TREASURER REPORT – Copies of the cash reconciliation, budget summary and impact fees collected were distributed to the Board.  S. Provos reported that the newsletter had been mailed out.

 

BILLS: Checks numbered 020382 – 020439 were presented in the amount of $901,756.37.  G. Wahrenbrock moved to approve payment of bills from checks numbered 020382 – 020439 for $901,756.37 and the Elan payment of $277.97 for a total of $902-034.34, seconded by F. Anding.  Motion passed, all in favor.

 

CORRESPONDENCE –

G. Wahrenbrock recapped the St. Croix County WTA meeting she attended along with J. Cuccia and F. Anding. 

 

COMMITTEE REPORTS –

The Wisconsin DOT has asked the town to set-up a committee to work with them on the Highway 35 project.

 

 

J. Cuccia moved to adjourn, seconded by F. Anding.  Motion passed, all in favor.

 

The meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m.

 

These minutes were taken at a meeting

of the Troy Town Board held on the

9th day of August, 2007.

 

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Sharon Provos, Clerk/Treasurer

 

 

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Ray Knapp, Town Chairman