REGULAR
MEETING OF THE
TOWN
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Municipal
Complex - Assembly Room
Monday,
May 21, 2001
MINUTES
Town
Chair Arden Tews called the Regular Meeting of the Town Board of Supervisors to
order at 6:20 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Clerk
Jeanne Krueger noted the roll as follows:
PRESENT:
Arden Tews, Town Chair Barbara
Barczak, Supervisor #1
Jerry Jurgensen, Supervisor #3 Robert Sprague,
Supervisor #2
Russ Handevidt, Supervisor #4 Keith Kiesow,
Fire Chief
Jeanne Krueger, Town Clerk Ben
Hamlon, McMahon Engineer
Patrick DeGrave, Administrator George
Dearborn, Dir. of Com. Dev.
Myra Piergrossi, Dir. of Finance Greg Curtis,
Town Attorney
ALSO PRESENT:
Joe Trudell Bob
Mayer Mark
Nelessen
Tim Gressler Kate
Gressler Bob
Gorges
M. Bouchard Denis
Danielsen Grace
Danielsen
Pat Boushley Liz
Radtke Evelyn
Knokel
Lea Gasper Helen
Gasper Donald
M. Thiel
Joyce Vitek Travis
Schlegel Carol
Stratton
Dave Stratton Lloyd
Pringnitz Jerome
Weller
Gloria Weller Jane
Bahr Stuart
Hackbarth
LeeAnn Johnson Bob Drifka Paul Mor
Jolene Moran Jeff
Ziolkowski Jim
Schuppe
Patti Schuppe Bob
Davis Colleen
Davis
Judy Herrbold Mark
Diersen Lynn
Kriha
David Fennessy Betty
Zaborsky Carolyn
Verkuilen
Jim Verkuilen Patrick
J. Hickey Jim
Sell
Mike Lettier Kara
Henschel A.
Chatterji
M. Chatterji Jim
Wetters John
Buyeske
Jeff Schmidt Cheryl
Hentz, Fox Cities Newspprs
IV.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
A.
Virchow Krause
Insurance Broker Services
V-K consultant, John Healy presented material documented in his handout (see attached) citing a 20% reduction on broker fees.
V.
OLD BUSINESS
A. 010507-5: Authorize Expenditures for Storm Water Drainage Utility Development and Implementation
The board felt
the storm water drainage utility project was moving too quickly and requested
more study time to ensure a successful development and implementation. It was decided, at this point in time, to
DENY the resolution and bring it back at a later date.
MOTION: Supv.
Sprague, second Supv. Handevidt to DENY the resolution authorizing expenditures
the project. Motion carried
unanimously.
VI.
NEW BUSINESS
A.
010521-1:
Expenditures
MOTION:
Supv. Handevidt, second Supv. Sprague to adopt to approve the expenditures with
the exception of (none), as submitted.
Motion carried unanimously.
B. 010521-2: Authorize $1,100,000 General Obligation Bonds for Refunding
Purposes
MOTION: Supv.
Handevidt, second Supv. Sprague to adopt to approve as submitted. On roll call, all supervisors voted
AYE. Motion carried unanimously.
MOTION: Supv.
Sprague, second Supv. Handevidt to adopt to approve as submitted. On roll call, all supervisors voted
AYE. Motion carried unanimously.
D.
010521-4: Provide for the Sale of $3,655,000 General
Obligation Promissory Notes
MOTION: Supv.
Handevidt, second Supv. Jurgensen to adopt to approve as submitted. On roll call, all supervisors voted
AYE. Motion carried unanimously.
E.
010521-5:
Winnebago County Recycling Revenue Surplus
The town board
instructed Admin. DeGrave to request a quarterly report regarding the recycling
revenues from Winnebago County.
MOTION: Supv.
Sprague, second Supv. Barczak to adopt to approve (the first option) the use of
surplus recycling funds and hold recycling revenue surplus in a fund for future
recycling tipping fee stabilization based upon actual tonnage processed and
sold for years 1997, 1998, 1999, and 2000, as submitted. Motion carried unanimously.
F.
010521-6:
Approve Final Resolution for Cold Spring Road
MOTION: Supv.
Handevidt, second Supv. Sprague to amend the resolution to read that the Town
of Menasha will pay all costs for the recreational trail instead of the
residents. On roll call, all
supervisors voted AYE. Motion carried
unanimously.
MOTION: Supv. Handevidt, second Supv. Jurgensen to
adopt to approve the amended resolution.
On roll call, all supervisors voted AYE. Motion carried unanimously.
G.
010521-7:
Approve Final Resolution for Jacobsen Road
MOTION: Supv.
Sprague second Supv. Jurgensen to amend the resolution to delete the
recreational trail. On roll call, all
supervisors voted AYE. Motion carried
unanimously.
MOTION: Supv. Handevidt, second Supv. Sprague to
adopt to approve the amended resolution.
On roll call, all supervisors voted AYE. Motion carried unanimously.
H.
010521-8: Set
Board of Review Date
MOTION: Supv. Jurgensen, second Supv. Sprague to
assign Arden Tews as Chairman for the Board of Review and to hold the
Board of Review on July 14, 2001 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Motion carried unanimously, with Chairman
Tews abstaining.
I.
010521-9:
Authorize Budget Transfer for AFSCME Contract
MOTION: Supv.
Handevidt, second Supv. Sprague to adopt to approve as submitted. Motion carried unanimously.
J. 010521-10: Approve Final Resolution for
West American Drive Mapping
MOTION: Supv.
Sprague, second Supv. Handevidt to adopt to approve the final resolution for
the mapping of W. American Drive, as submitted. Motion carried unanimously.
K. 010521-11: Approve Street Lighting Agreement for McMahon Drive
MOTION: Supv.
Jurgensen, second Supv. Handevidt to adopt to approve as submitted. Motion carried unanimously.
L. 010521-12: Approve Street Lighting
Agreement for Jacobsen Road Roundabout
MOTION: Supv.
Sprague, second Supv. Jurgensen to adopt to approve the street vacation, as
submitted. Motion carried unanimously.
N. 010521-14: Approve Revised Timetables for Comprehensive Plan Goals and Objectives
MOTION: Supv. Sprague, second Supv. Jurgensen to adopt to approve the resolution updating the town comprehensive plan, as submitted. Motion carried unanimously.
O. 010521-15: Conditional Use Permit Modification Century Oaks W. American Drive
Several
Highland Park residents spoke out against the CUP modification citing the viewing
of the proposed buildings rooftops and the large proposed building not having
air space between the building.
Spokesperson for Century Oaks, Jeff Ziolkowski, stated he had met with
several Highland Park residents and those involved appeared to favor the
proposed project. Several of the
residents objected stating Mr. Ziolkowski had not met with them. Lynn Khika stated the building was planned
for one floor only and the resolution presented now called for two stories,
which had not been indicated to the individuals contacted at that time.
MOTION: Supv. Sprague, second Supv. Handevidt to
adopt to approve the conditional use permit modification. On roll call, motion FAILED with Supv.
Sprague and Supv. Handevidt voting AYE and Supv. Barczak, Supv. Jurgensen and
Chairman Tews voting NAY.
P. 010521-16: Variance 2340 Holly Road Jeremy Martin
MOTION: Supv. Handevidt, second Supv. Jurgensen to
DENY the variance as recommended by the Planning Commission citing the zoning
ordinance.
Motion carried unanimously.
Q. 010521-17: Certified Survey Map M&E Casaloma Drive (008-0120-06-01)
MOTION: Supv. Sprague, second Supv. Jurgensen to
adopt to approve the certified survey map as submitted. Motion carried unanimously.
R. 010521-18: Certified Survey Map M&E Kisser Court (008-0147-01)
MOTION: Supv. Sprague, second Supv. Handevidt to
adopt to approve the certified survey map as submitted. Motion carried unanimously.
S. 010521-19: Winnebago County Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment
MOTION: Supv. Jurgensen, second Supv. Handevidt to
adopt to approve the text amendment as submitted. Motion carried unanimously.
VII. ORDINANCES / POLICIES / AGREEMENTS
A.
010423-2:ORD Chapter 13.02, 13.07-13.15, 13.17-13.27 Town
Building Code
Third Reading and Adoption
MOTION: Supv. Sprague, second
Supv. Jurgensen to accept the third reading and adoption of the Town Building
Code Ordinance, as submitted. Motion
carried unanimously.
VIII. RESIGNATIONS / APPOINTMENTS
A.
010521-1: APP
Appointment Finance Department Secretary
MOTION: Supv. Sprague, second
Supv. Handevidt to adopt to approve the appointment of Corey Reschke to
the position of Departmental Secretary and Utility Receptionist as submitted. Motion carried unanimously.
B.
010521-2: APP
Appointment Firefighter Retirement Committee Member
MOTIOIN: Supv. Handevidt, second Supv. Sprague to adopt to approve the appointments for the towns Fire Department Retirement Plan Committee as submitted.
Motion carried unanimously.
C.
010521-3: APP
Appointment Deputy Building Inspector
MOTION: Supv. Sprague, second Supv. Handevidt to adopt to approve the appointment of Peter Fetters to the position of Deputy Building Inspector with conditions, as submitted. Motion carried unanimously.
D.
010521-4: APP
Appointment Water Utility Distribution Maintenance Laborer
MOTION: Supv. Sprague, second Supv. Handevidt to adopt to approve the appointment of Jeff R. Sharratt to the position of Water Utility Distribution Maintenance Laborer effective May 22, 2001 with conditions, as submitted. Motion carried unanimously.
C. Special Meeting Filling Vacancy for
Supervisor #1 - May 14, 2001
MOTION: Supv. Handevidt, second Supv. Jurgensen to accept the minutes, as submitted, with Supervisors Barczak abstaining due to her recent board appointment and Sprague abstaining from voting on the Public Hearing of May 7th. Motion carried unanimously.
X.
CORRESPONDENCE
MOTION: Supv. Sprague, second Supv. Handevidt to accept the
correspondence for filing, as submitted.
Motion carried unanimously.
XI.
REPORTS
A.
Town Administrator
1) Administrator DeGrave received a letter and petition
regarding Memorial Florists Gardens Annexation and will send correspondence to
the C/Appleton reminding them of the agreement between the city and town citing
equal valuation for annexation. (See
attached letter). 2) Stated he will be
talking to five property owners north of Midway Rd. regarding the sidewalks on
Hwy. 47 (Appleton Rd.).
1.
Supervisor #1
Barczak - None
2.
Robert
Sprague, Supervisor #2 None
3.
Jerry Jurgensen,
Supervisor #3 1) Gave updated information on the towns
annuity program for fire fighters.
4.
Russ
Handevidt, Supervisor #4 1) Received
several phone calls regarding the ERU (Equivalent Residential Unit) proposed
billing on the Utility bill. Chairman
Tews stated there would need to be a public hearing prior to implementing this
project. Admin. DeGrave stated the
public would need to be informed of their options.
E. Town
Chairman 1) Gave status of the streets/parks garage
and requested a building meeting. 2)
Attended the Palisades dedication Saturday.
F. Other
Town Officials
George Dearborn, Director of Community
Development 1) Gave
status on single family building 2)
Stated Lori Jencks have completed over 200 inspections.
Keith Kiesow, Fire Chief 1) Status of the defibrillator grant had not been
answered as yet. 2) Also waiting to hear from the Fire Act
grant.
Mike Lettier, Police Commission 1) Stated the
Police Commission had started another eligibility list.
XII.
ANNOUNCEMENTS Same as on Agenda
XIII.
MOTIONS BY
SUPERVISORS
XIV.
ADJOURNMENT
At
8:05 p.m., MOTION: Supv. Sprague, second Supv. Handevidt to adjourn the regular
meeting of the Town Board of Supervisors.
Motion carried unanimously.
Respectfully
submitted,
Jeanne Krueger, C.M.C.
Town of Menasha Town Clerk