REGULAR
MEETING OF THE
TOWN
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Municipal
Complex - Assembly Room
Monday,
February 26, 2001
MINUTES
Agendas with
resolutions were posted at the Municipal Complex, Fire Station 40, Utility
District, Appleton Public Library, Menasha Public Library, and Neenah Public
Library.
I.
CALL TO ORDER,
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND ROLL CALL
Town Chair
Arden Tews called the Regular Meeting of the Town Board of Supervisors to order
at 6:00 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Town Clerk
Sprague noted the roll as follows:
PRESENT:
Arden Tews, Town Chair Jeanne
Krueger, Supervisor #1
Bob Sprague, Supervisor #2 Jerry
Jurgensen, Supervisor #3
Russ Handevidt, Supervisor #4 Susan Phillips, Deputy Fire Chief/Marshal
Carlene Sprague, Town Clerk Carl
Sutter, Town Engineer
Greg Curtis, Town Attorney Patrick
DeGrave, Administrator
Myra Piergrossi, Dir. of Finance William Weiss, Police Chief
George Dearborn, Dir. of Com. Dev.
EXCUSED:
None
ALSO PRESENT:
Larry Olsen Patrick
Connor
Dianne
Olsen Kathy
Prusse
Bruce
Nelson Conrad
Prusse
Cindy
Nelson Nancy
Breger
Mark
Stehula Paul
Zwirchitz
Sue Stehula Randy Meyer
Mark Winter Linnae Plote
Mary Rauen,
Gateway Dev. Kate
McQuillan
Richard
Branton
Greg Douglas
Lois Ann
Thron Gary Wick
Marilyn Danz Steven Hoelzel
Tom Danz Michael Guralski
Mary Klima Arthur Ladish
Joe Trudell Mark Biggar
IV. DISCUSSION ITEMS
A.
Proposed name
change for West American Drive
Dir. of
Community Development, George Dearborn, provided a presentation regarding the
history of the proposed name changes for American Drive. He stated that there
is confusion, and expressed his concern regarding the need to change the name
of the southern portion of American Drive.
Chief Weiss
agreed with George, stating that 3 to 4 weeks ago, near St. Marys High School,
there was a stand-off with an individual who had a gun. When Chief Weiss called in surrounding
resources to protect the neighbors of this vacinity, there was confusion as to
which intersection of American Drive to report to. As the area gets developed, it will become more confusing for
safety reasons. The new area of West
American Drive, in his opinion, should have a different name.
Supervisor
Krueger agreed with Chief Weiss and George Dearborn.
Mary Rauen,
representing Gateway Development, stated opposition to naming this area any
name other than West American Drive.
She suggested a meeting with Gateway Development, Administrator DeGrave
and staff prior to this proposed resolution being agendized.
George
Dearborn said that when this road runs into the Town of Clayton, it is called
West American Drive.
Chairman Tews
suggested a survey be mailed to all of the businesses along this area, for
feedback.
Supervisor
Sprague agreed with Chairman Tews.
Chief Weiss
asked what comes first, money or public safety? He suggested the changes be made as soon as possible.
Supervisor
Handevidt suggested contacting all businesses on American Drive for feedback.
It was the
Town Board consensus to contact the Town of Clayton and surrounding businesses
on American Drive, for feedback.
V. OLD BUSINESS
VI. NEW BUSINESS
J.
010226-10:
Rezoning for Davel Engineering (008-0250)
It was the consensus of the Town Board
to deviate from the agenda and move this resolution up to this position.
Tom Ganz, Town Resident, requested that
resolution #010226-10 be denied rather than delayed.
Linnae Plote stated that she recently
moved into the Town of Menasha. She
said that she would never have purchased property in this area if she were
aware of the possibility of the rezoning.
She stated concerns regarding property values dropping.
Conrad Pruse expressed support for the
denial of this rezoning.
Jeff Marlow, Developer, expressed his
desire to work out an agreement with the surrounding property owners.
Larry Olsen, expressed concern
regarding what a developer could do with the property if it were rezoned to R-5.
Supervisor Handevidt suggested the
developer and surrounding property owners have a meeting to try and reach an
agreement.
Much discussion ensued.
Randy Meyer stated concern regarding
his not receiving any notification. He
questioned what the requirements were.
Dir. of Community Development, George
Dearborn, stated that the requirement was that property owners be within 300
feet.
Chairman Tews questioned whether any
property owners were interested in serving on a committee regarding this issue.
MOTION: Supervisor Sprague, second
Supervisor Handevidt to delay for 30 days the rezoning for Davel Engineering
from B-3 (General Business) to R-5 (Planned Residential District) as
submitted. Motion carried unanimously.
A.
010226-1:
Expenditures
MOTION: Supervisor Sprague, second Supervisor Handevidt to adopt the resolution and approve the expenditures with the exception of (none). Motion carried unanimously.
B. 010226-2: Out of State GREAT Grant
Training- Piergrossi
MOTION: Supervisor Sprague, second Supervisor Jurgensen to adopt the resolution as submitted, authorizing the Director of Finance to attend the GREAT Grant Training in Orlando, FL on March 30, 2001 and to make travel arrangements in the most cost- effective way. Motion carried unanimously.
MOTION:
Supervisor Sprague, second Supervisor Krueger to adopt the resolution as
submitted, authorizing the Police Administrative Lieutenant to attend the GREAT
Grant Training in Orlando, FL on March 30, 2001 and to make travel arrangements
in the most cost-effective way. Motion
carried unanimously.
D.
010226-4: Revised Police Mutual Aid Agreement with
City of Appleton Police Department
MOTION: Supervisor Sprague, second
Supervisor Krueger to adopt the resolution approving the revised Police Mutual
Aid Agreement with the City of Appleton Police Department as submitted. Motion carried unanimously.
E.
010226-5:
Contract Amendment Nextel Cellular Ground Lease
MOTION: Supervisor Krueger, second
Supervisor Sprague to adopt the resolution to approve the second addendum to
the Nextel Partners, Inc. contract dated September 25, 2000, a copy of the
addendum which is incorporated by specific reference and attached, as
submitted. Motion carried unanimously.
F.
010226-6:
Certified Survey Map Midway Engineering Group Investments
(008-0240-03)
MOTION: Supervisor Jurgensen, second
Supervisor Sprague to adopt the resolution to approve the Certified Survey Map
for Midway Engineering Group Investments, Inc. as submitted. Motion carried unanimously.
G.
010226-7:
Certified Survey Map JRC, LLC (008-0705-10)
MOTION:
Supervisor Sprague, second Supervisor Handevidt to adopt the resolution to
approve the Certified Survey Map for JJR, LLC at 1710 Brighton Beach Road as
submitted. Motion carried unanimously.
MOTION: Supervisor Handevidt, second
Supervisor Sprague to adopt the resolution to approve the text amendments for
the Winnebago County Zoning Ordinance as submitted. Motion carried unanimously.
I.
010226-9: Town
Conditional Use Permit Wenzler Architects (008-0240-03)
MOTION: Supervisor Handevidt, second
Supervisor Sprague to adopt the
resolution to approve the Town Conditional Use Permit for Wenzler Architects
with the specified conditions as submitted.
Motion carried unanimously.
J. It was the
consensus of the Town Board to deviate from the agenda and move resolution number
010226-10 to the beginning of New Business.
K. 010226-11:
Rezoning Arthur Ladish (008-5076)
MOTION: Supervisor Sprague, second
Supervisor Handevidt to adopt the resolution and approve the rezoning of Arthur
Ladish from R-2 (Suburban Residential floodplain) to R-2 (Suburban Residential
non-floodplain) as submitted. Motion carried
unanimously.
L. 010226-12: Conditional Use Permit
Davel Engineering (008-0250)
008-0354-03)
MOTION: Supervisor Krueger, second
Supervisor Jurgensen to adopt the resolution as submitted, approving the
Conditional Use Permit for Biggar Development LTD with the following
condition: 1) all federal, state and
local regulations are complied with.
Motion carried unanimously.
N. 010226-14 Appointment of Agent J. S.
Food Mart, Inc.
MOTION: Supervisor Krueger, second
Supervisor Sprague to adopt the resolution appointing Kamaljit Gill as agent
for J. S. Food Mart, Inc. as submitted.
Motion carried unanimously.
O. 010226-15 Issue New Alcohol Beverage License Lees Chinese &
Vietnamese
MOTION: Supervisor Sprague, second
Supervisor Jurgensen to approve the Class B Liquor license to Yee Thor for
Lees Chinese & Vietnamese Restaurant for the licensing period of February
26, 2001 through June 30, 2001 as submitted.
Motion carried unanimously.
P. 010226-16 Annual Alcohol Beverage License J. S. Food Mart, Inc.
MOTION: Supervisor Krueger, second
Supervisor Sprague to approve the Class A Beer license to Kamaljit Gill for J.
S. Food Mart, Inc. for the licensing period of February 26, 2001 through June
30, 2001 as submitted. Motion carried
unanimously.
VII. ORDINANCES
A.
010212-1:POL Chapter 22 Section H Family and Medical
Leave Act of 1993
SECOND
READING AND ADOPTION
MOTION:
Supervisor Sprague, second Supervisor Handevidt to accept the second reading
and adoption approving the modifications to Chapter 22, Section H, amending the
Town of Menasha Personnel Manual as submitted.
Motion carried unanimously.
B. 010226-1:POL Chapter 5, Section B Flex Time FIRST READING
MOTION:
Supervisor Sprague, second Supervisor
Handevidt to accept the first reading, amending Chapter 5, Section B, Scheduled
Hours of the Town of Menasha Personnel Manual as submitted. Motion carried unanimously.
VIII. RESIGNATIONS/APPOINTMENTS
MOTION: Supervisor Jurgensen, second Supervisor Sprague
to appoint Lori Jencks as Building Inspector for the Town of Menasha at a
salary of $41,317.00 to be effective May 1, 2001, with a standard 6 month
probationary period to commence beginning at that date. Motion carried unanimously.
MOTION: Supervisor Sprague, second Supervisor Krueger to amend the
resolution to read that the effective date will be one day after Building
Inspector, Len Moes retires. Motion
carried unanimously.
MOTION: Supervisor Sprague, second Supervisor Handevidt to approve the
resolution as amended to reflect that the effective date be one day after
Building Inspector, Len Moes retires.
Motion carried unanimously.
MOTION: Supervisor Jurgensen, second
Supervisor Sprague to accept the minutes as submitted. Votes (4-0) with
Supervisor Krueger abstaining.
MOTION: Supervisor Jurgensen, second Supervisor Sprague to accept the
minutes as submitted. Motion carried
unanimously.
X. CORRESPONDENCE
A. Fire
Department Monthly Activity Report January 2001
MOTION:
Supervisor Sprague, second Supervisor Handevidt to accept the correspondence
for filing. Motion carried unanimously.
XI. REPORTS
A. Town
Administrator
Administrator DeGrave provided a report and illustration
(see attached) from Paul Patrie, regarding the refinancing and special
assessments slated for 2001.
Administrator DeGrave presented a review of what projects
would be considered in this refinancing.
Much discussion ensued.
It was the consensus of the Town Board for Administrator
DeGrave to submit a resolution at the next Town Board meeting.
1.
Jeanne
Krueger, Supervisor #1
Supervisor
Krueger stated that she was in contact with Touchmark of West Prospect. She asked if the Town Board would be
interested in touring the facility?
She reminded
everyone of the Open House on March 1st at the Community Center.
2.
Robert
Sprague, Supervisor #2 None
3.
Jerry
Jurgensen, Supervisor #3
Supervisor
Jurgensen stated that ever since he has been on the Town Board, it has been
brought to his attention that there is interest in doing a name change for the
Town of Menasha. I want the blessing of
the Town Board.
Supervisor
Sprague said we already studied what would be involved in the name change. In regard to cost, Attorney Roger Clark has
that information.
Supervisor
Jurgensen stated again, he just wants the blessing of the Town Board.
It was the
consensus of the Town Board to move forward regarding this issue.
Chief Weiss
suggested the Town get information from the Town of Ledgeview, who recently
went through this procedure. Chief
Weiss supported this change.
Supervisor
Handevidt stated Maplewood was picked out by former Town Chairman, Rollie
Kampo, for a name change many years ago.
4.
Russ Handevit,
Supervisor #4 None
E. Town Chairman
Chairman Tews
brought up a recent article in the Post Crescent regarding cell towers.
F. Other Town
Officials
George
Dearborn, Director of Community Development None
Myra Piergrossi, Director of Finance
Director
Piergrossi reported on money we will be receiving from the GREAT Grant in the
amount of $27,500.00, which will carry through July of 2001. At that time, it will be re-evaluated, to
receive a grant for the balance of the year 2001.
Keith Kiesow, Fire Chief - Excused
William Weiss, Police Chief - None
Mike Lettier, Police Commission - None
XII.
ANNOUNCEMENTS Same as on Agenda
XIII. MOTIONS BY SUPERVISORS
XIV. ADJOURNMENT
At 7:35 p.m., MOTION: Supervisor
Sprague, second Supervisor Krueger to adjourn the Regular Meeting of the Town
Board of Supervisors. Motion carried
unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Carlene L.
Sprague
Town Clerk