Town of Menasha
2000 Municipal Drive, Neenah, WI 54956 Submitted for approval on
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TOWN BOARD OF SUPERVISORS REGULAR MEETING
Municipal Complex - Assembly Room - Monday, August 23, 2004
Minutes
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.
Elected Members Present: Arden Tews, Town Chair Scott Sauer, Supv. #2 Jerry Jurgensen, Supv. #3 Russ Handevidt, Supv. #4 Jeanne Krueger, Clerk Excused: Jay Schroeder, Supv. #1
Others Present: James Archambo, Admin. Myra Piergrossi, Fin. Dir. George Dearborn, Dir./Com. Dev.
Lee Reibold, Town Eng. Greg Curtis, Town Atty. Rod McCants, Police Chief Keith Kiesow, Fire Chief Richard Eiberger, Assessor Randy Gallow, Street Supt. Mike Kading, Parks & Rec. Dir. Michael Lettier, Pres. Police Comm. Julie Pagel John Witek Barb Witek Dave Kaufman Tom Wood, Micoley Co. Jerry Walker Ted Dominowski, Oakridge Realty Brenda Genett
2. AWARDS/PRESENTATIONS
a) PowerPoint Presentation by Recreation Supervisor Thone
Rec. Supv. Becky Thone stated approx. 250 people attended “Music in the Parks”. She thanked Emily Hess for filling in while she was on family leave. She further thanked the summer workers who helped out this summer.
Supv. Thone showed a PowerPoint presentation of children’s activities, field trips, sports and other events. (See attached)
b) PowerPoint Presentation by Lieutenant Tim Seaver
Admin. Lt. Tim Seaver gave a PowerPoint presentation showing his vast experience at the FBI Academy in Quantico, VA from April 3 to June 11, 2004.
3. PUBLIC FORUM – NON-AGENDIZED TOWN RELATED MATTERS
Limited to Ten Minutes – Non-Repetitive Matters
Pursuant to WI State Statutes 19.83(2) and 19.84(2), the public may present matters; however, they cannot
be discussed or acted upon until specific notice of the subject matter of the proposed action can be given.
Reg. of Deeds candidate Julie Pagel introduced herself and reported her past experience, education and other pertinent data that would enable her to hold this office in the most efficient way with friendly and accurate results. Candidate Pagel further handed out informational brochures for the Sept. 14th Partisan Primary.
Resident Jerry Walker of 1616 Delta Drive requested a “Caution Children at Play” sign.
4. DISCUSSION ITEMS
5. OLD BUSINESS
6. NEW BUSINESS
a) 040823-1: A Final Resolution to Map the Road Dedication Extending Plaza Drive West as to Intersect With a Road Reservation
MOTION: Handevidt/Sauer to adopt to approve as submitted. Motion carried.
b) 040823-2: Rezoning – John and Carol Schaidler – 1204 East Shady Lane
MOTION: Handevidt/Jurgensen to adopt to approve as submitted. Motion carried.
c) 040823-3: Preliminary Plat – Oakridge Realty – 3rd Addition to High Plain Meadows – 1204 East Shady Lane
MOTION: Sauer/Handevidt to adopt to approve as submitted. Motion carried.
d) 040823-4: Preliminary and Final Plat – Harris and Associated, Inc. NE Corner of Irish Road and West American Drive
MOTION: Handevidt/Jurgensen to adopt to approve as submitted. Motion carried.
e) 040823-5: Conditional Use Permit – Daniel and Mary Honick – 1112 Manitowoc Road
MOTION: Handevidt/Sauer to adopt to approve as submitted. Motion carried.
f) 040823-6: Text Amendment to 17.13-B B-5 Planned Commercial District to the Winnebago Town/County Zoning Ordinance
MOTION: Sauer/Handevidt to adopt to approve as submitted. Motion carried.
g) 040823-7: Out-of-State Training HTE Users Group Conference – Oakbrook, IL
MOTION: Sauer/Jurgensen to adopt to approve as submitted. Motion carried.
h) 040823-8: Expenditures
MOTION: Handevidt/Jurgensen to adopt to approve the expenditures with the exception of (none) as submitted. Motion carried.
i) 040823-9: Proclaiming Arbor Day in the Town of Menasha – September 18, 2004
MOTION: Jurgensen/Handevidt to adopt to approve as submitted. Motion carried.
j) 040823-10: Approve Purchase of Trees – CTH CB Trail
MOTION: Sauer/Handevidt to adopt to approve as submitted. Motion carried. On roll call, motion unanimously.
k) 040823-11: Individual Amusement License Applicants – Sabre Lanes – Camping/General Merchandise Sale and Fox Valley Muzzle Loaders Gun Show
MOTION: Handevidt/Jurgensen to adopt to approve as submitted. Motion carried.
l) 040823-12: Bar Operator License Applicants
MOTION: Handevidt/Sauer to adopt to approve as submitted. Motion carried.
7. ORDINANCES/POLICIES/AGREEMENTS
a) 040823-1:ORD Amending Town of Menasha Municipal Code Chapter 7.24(2)(b) Cigarettes or Tobacco Products - Possession by Minors First Reading
MOTION: Handevidt/Jurgensen to accept the First Reading as submitted. Motion carried.
8. PERSONNEL
a) 040823-1:APPT Police Commissioner - Riedel
MOTION: Handevidt/Sauer to approve the appointment as submitted. Motion carried.
9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a) Regular Town Board Meeting – August 9, 2004
b) Public Hearing to Amend Comprehensive Plan – July 26, 2004
MOTION: Handevidt/Jurgensen to approve the minutes as submitted. Motion carried.
10. CORRESPONDENCE
a) Fire Department – Monthly Activity Report – July 2004
MOTION: Handevidt/Sauer to accept the correspondence for filing as submitted. Motion carried.
11. REPORTS
¨ Police Chief McCants – Citizen’s Police Academy
Police Chief McCants explained the Citizen’s Police Academy program, handed out brochures (attached) and encouraged participation. The Academy meets in the Police Dept. training room on Monday evenings beginning Sept. 13 from 6:30-9:00 p.m.
12. MOTIONS BY SUPERVISORS
At 6:47 p.m., MOTION: Handevidt/Sauer to convene into closed session pursuant to 19.85(1)(e) of the WI State Statutes; deliberating or negotiating the purchasing of public properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public business whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session, specifically to discuss the purchase of property for Palisades Drainage. Motion carried.
Present: Chairman Arden Tews; Supervisors Scott Sauer, Jerry Jurgensen & Russ Handevidt;
Attorney Greg Curtis; Assessor Richard Eiberger & Appraiser David Gagnow (representing the Town of Menasha).
Discussion ensued regarding the appraisal of 2 ½ acres of land at a price of $40,000 per acre or total of $100,000 for the purpose of creating a drainage basin. The property is owned by Palisades Property, Inc., parcel #008-0040. (See Attached Document).
At 8:12 p.m., MOTION: Handevidt/Jurgensen pursuant to 19.85(2) of the WI State Statutes; the Town Board will reconvene into open session to act on any business discussed in closed session. Motion carried.
MOTION: Handevidt/Sauer to purchase 2 ½ acres of land (parcel #008-0040) for a price of $40,000 per acre (Total $100,000). This purchase will be utilized for the purpose of creating a drainage basin in order to alleviate flooding problems in the area. Motion carried unanimously.
The Board members also directed the Town Chairman and Town Clerk to sign necessary documents for this transaction.
13. ADJOURNMENT
At 8:14 p.m., MOTION: Handevidt/Sauer to adjourn the Regular Meeting of the Town Board of Supervisors. Motion carried.
Respectfully Submitted,
Jeanne Krueger, Certified Municipal Clerk