Town Board Meeting December 10, 2009
Chairperson
The following people signed the attendance sheet: Jack Anacker, Al Hanson,
R. Knapp invited those present to join in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
APPROVE MINUTES - Minutes of the November 12, 2009 Town Board meeting and November 17, 2009 Special Town Board meeting had been distributed to the board. J. Cuccia moved to approve the November 12, 2009 regular Town Board meeting minutes, seconded by G. WahrenBrock. Motion passed, all in favor.
G. WahrenBrock moved to approve the Special Town Board minutes of November 17, 2009, seconded by B. Schwab. Motion passed, all in favor.
CITIZEN INPUT –None.
PARK BOARD REPORT – Copies
of the Park Board Report and the Park Board minutes had been distributed to the
board.
PLAN COMMISSION REPORT – Copies of the Plan Commission minutes had been distributed to the board. J. Cuccia explained that the two riverway permit applications reviewed by the Plan Commission, will be considered by the board tonight.
CONSTABLE & SHERIFF REPORTS – Copies of the Constable report and the Animal Control report were distributed to and reviewed by the board. Mel Hermansen, constable stated that it has been pretty quiet. The constables/park ranger are currently working a total of twelve hours a week. The board thanked M. Hermansen for his service in 2009.
RIVERWAY REVIEW FOR CONSTRUCTION IN A CONFORMING AREA & RECONSTRUCTION IN A NON-CONFORMING AREA – TOM & DONNA KIGIN, 201 GLENMONT RD. – Rob Jones, Cedar Corp., summarized that the proposed project consists of expansion of a conforming principal structure. During concept review, the Plan Commission was concerned about the slopes on the lot and the setbacks. The information the Plan Commission requested to address these concerns was received. The applicant has revised the application to show that the addition will no longer infringe into the 200 foot OHWM setback. One tree is designated to be removed, but 2 trees will be planted in its place after construction. The Plan Commission has recommended approval of the application. Thomas Kigin was present to answer questions from the board.
J. Cuccia moved that the Town Board approve a riverway permit for reconstruction and expansion of a principal structure in a conforming area for Tom and Donna Kigin at 201 Glenmont Road, taking into consideration that they have submitted a revised plan attached with their 12/10/09 letter that meets the suggestions of the Plan Commission to keep construction beyond the 200 foot ordinary high water mark and further that they supplied all additional information requested by the Plan Commission previous to that during the concept process and that both the Plan Commission and the Town Board have reviewed the following and find that there is no reason to deny this permit. We have looked at the preservation of the view and use of the river, the maintenance of safe and healthful conditions, the prevention and control of water pollution, the location of the site in respect to floodways, flood plains, slope preservation zones and blufflines, the erosion potential of the site, the impact on terrestrial and aquatic habitat, the location of the site in respect to existing or future roads, the adequacy of proposed wastewater treatment, the compatibility with adjacent land uses and one other note is that at the Plan Commission asked that the approval of the wastewater treatment site once it is done by the county be filed with the town as well. Seconded by G. WahrenBrock. Friendly amendment to the motion, add words “reconstruction and” prior to word expansion at the beginning of the motion. Amended motion passed, all in favor.
RIVERWAY PERMIT –
STEVE GIANOLI,
J. Cuccia moved that the Town Board issue a riverway permit to Steve Gianoli at 276 Cove Road, for reconstruction in a non-conforming area, to replace the existing stairway and the existing wood retaining wall, taking into consideration that it has been determined that the stairway is required to provide access to the principal structure and should be considered part of the principal structure and that it has been taken into consideration that this project is not a detriment to the to the preservation of the view and the use of the river, the maintenance of safe and healthy conditions, prevention and control of water pollution, that the location of the site in respect to floodways, flood plains, slope preservation zones and bluffline, taking into consideration the erosion potential of the site, the impact on terrestrial and aquatic habitat, the location of the site in respect to existing or future roads, the adequacy of the proposed wastewater treatment and the compatibility with adjacent land uses. Seconded by G. WahrenBrock. Motion passed, all in favor.
DISCUSS & CONSIDER TEENS FOR CHRIST TABERNACLE DISPLAY – R. Knapp and D. Pearson met with representatives from Teens for Christ (TFC) to discuss the proposed temporary Tabernacle display the group wants to erect this summer. R. Knapp summarized that the items of concern determined at the meeting included, that TFC contact the neighbors and get their input, determine where the display will be located so the town can determine whether a temporary setback variance is necessary and contact the building inspector to get a building permit. R. Knapp and D. Pearson also recommended no additional signage on the site. TFC has made application to the county for a temporary special exception variance for the display. Paul Martin, TFC stated that they are in the process of contacting the neighbors. They will contact the building inspector if their variance application at the county is approved. P. Martin answered additional questions from the board concerning timeline for the display, hours of operation, electrical needs, approximate number of attendees, etc. The board consensus was to recommend approval to the county contingent upon the items of concern determined at the meeting with the TFC. R. Knapp will send the county a letter with the board’s recommendation.
DISCUSS & CONSIDER APPLYING FOR BROADBAND STIMULUS FUNDING – R. Knapp lead the discussion regarding applying for broadband stimulus funding. Warren Vollmar was also present to answer any questions from the board. It has been determined that the application may be due as early as February. According to the town’s attorney, the town does have the authority to move forward with an application without approval of its residents because the town has village powers. However, if the town application is approved and it needs to purchase land or issue bonds, those items would have to be approved by the town residents. The relationship between the town and Baldwin Telecom is far from being defined and needs to be documented by a Memorandum of Understanding before an application is submitted. The town doesn’t need to bid out contract services, therefore a firm may be hired to prepare the grant application without going through the bid process.
After a lengthy discussion, R. Knapp moved that the Town Board give the town chairman the authority to represent the Town Board in working with the citizen Broadband Committee, working with Baldwin Telecom and associated attorneys to flesh out a memorandum of understanding as to what this business relationship would look like and to work with a consulting group to prepare an application for stimulus funding with the authority to spend up to $25,000 at the discretion of the town board chair with the assistance of supervisor Cuccia and as an alternate, supervisor Schwab. Seconded by B. Schwab. Motion passed, all in favor.
DISCUSS & CONSIDER 2010 TRUCK PURCHASE – Al Hanson, town road crew, discussed the proposals received for a plow truck and equipment. The road crew is recommending the $82,500 (after trade-in) proposal from Peterbilt for the plow cab and chassis and the $42,190 equipment proposal from Universal Truck Equipment, Inc.. R. Knapp moved that the Town Board approve the purchase of a Peterbuilt chassis per the proposal dated December 10, 2009 for a total price after trade-in deduction of $82,500 and equipment to fit the truck from Universal Truck Equipment under the proposal dated November 11, 2009 for a price of $42,190 for a total price of $124,690 to be purchased over a time interval of between six to seven years, in an amount not to exceed $25,000/year contingent on the fact that we don’t need to notice this purchase for a bidding process. Seconded by B. Schwab. J. Cuccia wanted to make sure that there is no penalty for early pay-off. Motion passed, all in favor.
ROAD CREW PERFORMANCE/CONTRACT REVIEW – R. Knapp and D. Pearson met with the town road crew to review their contract. All facets of the 2009 contract were reviewed and the only changes to the contract language are wages rates. The recommended increase is 2% on the average road crew salary of $51,837. R. Knapp moved that the Town Board accept the Employment Contract for 2010 between the town and Gary Parent and Al Hanson for wages of $43,806 and $43,320 respectively per year, seconded by J. Cuccia. Motion passed, all in favor.
UTILITY PERMITS: None.
DISCUSS & CONSIDER PARK BOARD BUDGET – Copies
of the budget were distributed to the board.
DISCUSS & CONSIDER RESIDENT
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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09-140 |
Brent Lother |
Refund |
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09-182 |
Lyle Elenkiwich |
Renewal |
|
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09-166 |
Tim Renken |
New Home |
|
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09-167 |
David Pritchard |
Storage Shed |
|
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09-168 |
Gary Folz |
Storage Shed |
|
|
09-169 |
Bill Kasten |
HVAC |
|
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09-170 |
Peter Engler |
|
Alteration |
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09-171 |
Patrick Traynor |
|
Alteration |
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09-172 |
James Kerfoot |
|
Pool |
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09-173 |
Douglas Johnson |
|
Storage Shed |
DRIVEWAY PERMITS – The following permits were submitted by the building inspector and reviewed by the Town Board.
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PERMIT # |
APPLICANT |
ADDRESS |
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09-111 |
Tim Renken |
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09-112 |
Dan Freirmuth |
Lot |
DISCUSS & CONSIDER
DISCUSS & CONSIDER RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING
APPOINTMENT OF SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS – The
Resolution Authorizing Appointment of School Crossing Guards
WHEREAS, Wisconsin Statutes section 120.13(31) provides that upon the adoption of a resolution by the school board and approval of the resolution by the governing bodies of all cities, villages and towns located in whole or in part within the school district, the school board may provide for the appointment of adult school crossing guards for the protection of persons who are crossing a roadway in the vicinity of a school in the district. WHEREAS, the Board of Education would like to appoint and employ adult school crossing guards to assist in the protection of students, school employees and other individuals who are crossing roadways in the vicinity of one or more schools in the District; and WHEREAS, any adult school crossing guard who is appointed and employed by the Board of Education would be covered under the School District’s liability and worker’ compensation insurance policies; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of the School District of Hudson as follows: Pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes section 120.13(31), the Board of Education may appoint and employ adult school crossing guards for the protection of persons who are crossing a roadway in the vicinity of a school. The school crossing guards must wear insignia or uniforms which designate them as school crossing guards and must be equipped with signals or signs to direct traffic to stop at school crossings. This resolution is subject to approval by the governing bodies of all the cities, villages and towns located in whole or in part within the School District of Hudson J. Cuccia moved to approve the resolution authorizing the appointment of school crossing guards as dated November 13, 2009, seconded by B. Schwab. Motion passed, all in favor. SET CAUCUS DATE – B. Schwab moved to set the town caucus date of January 14, 2010 at 6:30 pm, with the Town Board meeting to follow with an alternate snow date of Thursday January 21st at 6:30pm, seconded by G. WahrenBrock. Motion passed, all in favor.