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September 14, 2005 Minutes of Town Board Work Meeting
Minutes of Town Board Work Meeting of September 14, 2005 The regular monthly Town Board Work meeting was held in the Town Hall after due notice had been posted. Chair John Pelletier called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. PRESENT: ALSO PRESENT: Town Chair, John Pelletier Clerk, Colleen Endisch Supervisor, Richard Hummel Treasurer, Shari Wisniewski Supervisor, Larry Malsch Police Chief, Andrew Mayer Supervisor, Wayne Polzin Mechanic, Thomas Thiele Supervisor, Dolores Nowak Audience: 4 Chair Pelletier declared that a quorum was present for doing business. Communications: None Comments and Suggestions of citizens present: Gary DeVries asked if the Town had received any requests to be considered to be hired as the Animal Trapper, as referred to in item 8 on the agenda. Chair Pelletier responded that the DLSD contacted him regarding a problem with controlling the beaver population as they having been causing considerable amount of damage. Gary DeVries responded he had been a trapper for over fifty years and the town has had problems in the past, in which he had assisted with trapping. Chair Pelletier responded the problem with a resident doing the trapping is the town would then need to wait until hunting season opens, and the DLSD would like to get rid of the problem now. Dr. Jeff Thomas, 2660 Glen Eyrie Lane stated he would like to go on record as being opposed to the zoning change proposed and the 6 month moratorium. Mr. Thomas feels there is a bigger issue, with the Board respecting the individual property owner’s rights. Dr. Thomas explained what his plans are for his property. Old Business: None New Business: 1.Reports/discussion/agenda preparation from issues resulting from monthly Committee meetings: a.Administrative Committee Supervisor Hummel reported that three members of the Board approached him regarding policies and procedures for expense reporting for conferences, seminars, etc. The Administrative Committee recommends the town board consider the attached documents. Chair Pelletier responded that discussion regarding these documents is premature as the other board members haven’t had a chance to review. The item will be placed on the Town Board Agenda. Attorney Wassel stated the language in the Resolution is redundant; the same language is in the Towns Ordinance Chapter 1, Code of Ethics. b.Economic Growth and Development Committee Supervisor Nowak reported that 46 business and residents attended the presentation. Shodeen did his presentation and the Walworth County Economic Alliance did a presentation. Nowak added there are a lot of unanswered pieces to the Alliance and she has asked the county to forward her the by-laws. Nowak is trying to determine a cost to the town because it will impact next year’s budget. Supervisor Nowak stated she and John had met with Baxter and Woodman for a proposal to prepare a needs analysis for impact fees. She added the old analysis couldn’t be used as it doesn’t address current needs and updated physical assets. Attorney Wassel stated there are companies who just do this type of analysis. Nowak stated that many of the current statutes are more stringent then they were when the impact fees were adopted. Chair Pelletier stated that might not be the way to go with Shodeen or any large developer, the Town might want to handle that differently through the Developers Agreement. Supervisor Nowak remarked that Patricia Morelli has resigned effective October 1, 2005. c.Emergency Government No Meeting d.Finance Committee Chair Pelletier remarked the first meeting for the Budget process will be held on September 16, 2005 and the departments are scheduled: Public Works 1 PM Police Dept. 1:45 PM Park 2:30 PM Fire 3:00 PM Chair Pelletier added the Board would need to endorse the budgets before October 4, 2005. e.Fire and Rescue Committee Supervisor Malsch reported the committee tabled the recommendation for a new committee member for one month. Chair Pelletier asked if Malsch hadn’t received communications regarding Les Primasing being available for this appointment. Treasurer Wisniewski asked if anything has been resolved on the Wood Burners, as the Town has someone interested installing. Wisniewski added that most communities do regulate. Supervisor Polzin stated the committee was waiting for the Towns Association to come out with something, Wisniewski replied that the clerk provided Malsch with many samples of resolutions. Chair Pelletier stated the Town can’t prevent the man from getting a permit. Wisniewski responded she understands that the examples have no grandfathering clause. Chair Pelletier asked Supervisor Malsch why the committee wasn’t considering Mr. Primasing for their committee. Supervisor Polzin responded that he feels that appointments to committees like the fire committee should be residents who have experience or working knowledge related to the field. Polzin added that Jamie Jarosz knew of someone in the Medical Field who was interested in the committee and the committee felt he would be a real asset to the committee. Chair Pelletier stated that the Town Chair makes the appointments. Supervisor Malsch stated that Carla was also interested in the committee. f.Lake Committee Chair Pelletier reported he had a meeting with County regarding the Mound Road Permitting process. He stated that the Town needs to provide them with a contract for a disposal site. He added that there are some issues with the flood plain map, based on the maps from Hey, which the County states need to be amended and could become a lengthy process. Pelletier is negotiating with the City of Delavan to take the spoils, at the new industrial site. He added the spoils would need to be trucked there. g.Park & Tourism Supervisor Hummel stated nothing for the agenda. Supervisor Polzin asked if an estimate has been given for the damage to the community building. Supervisor Hummel responded no. Polzin stated this needs to be done timely, prior to the end of the park contract, so the town can be assured of payment for damage. Chair Pelletier asked that Supervisor Hummel get a bid before the board meeting and Hummel responded he would. This item should be added to the agenda. h.Plan Commission Chair Pelletier reported that the Plan Commission is supporting the Farm Separation CSM for Robert and Diane Liden Trust property located at 4712 Dam Road, Tax Key FD6-00007. Chair Pelletier reported the Plan Commission is recommending the Town Board place the six month development moratorium on properties designated as R-2, traditional lakefront residential property. This would give the Commission and Board time to make a more informed decision regarding changing the zoning classification from R-2 to R-2A. Pelletier stated that Mr. Thomas spoke against this moratorium tonight and he would guess many others will speak out for both sides of the issue. Pelletier is asking the Town Board to consider this moratorium, which will be on the Board Meeting Agenda. i.Police Committee Supervisor Malsch reported that Arris Corp. approached him regarding the Town purchasing the materials as we could save $ 9,000 to $ 10,000 in tax. Malsch would ask the treasurer to issue purchase orders. Supervisor Polzin asked if Arris would be discounting something to us from his bill, the town would be tying up $ 105,000 of our capital, instead of Arris using their own. Attorney Wassel reported the union membership has taken the grievance to the third step, arbitration. He added this would probably not be scheduled until after January. j.Public Works Committee Chair Pelletier stated the Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Delavan will be on the agenda for adoption. The agreement set boundaries for the street, with the City responsible for maintaining, but the town keeping control over the driveways for the property owners in the town. Attorney Wassel stated the City of Delavan Common Council passed at their monthly meeting. Treasurer Wisniewski asked about 2006 snow plowing and maintenance rates. Chair Pelletier reported the Highlands will not be opting back in for snow plowing, as the Town’s equipment won’t allow for it. Pelletier stated he and Mike Petkoff would get together to come up with the 2006 rates. Chair Pelletier stated the Public Works Committee opened the bids for new trucks, and the committee has been discussing leasing vs. purchasing, which will be presented at the budget talks. k.ETZ Committees No Meeting l.All other recommendations Chair Pelletier stated he received notice from the DAR regarding the Town honoring Constitution Week and Clerk Endisch stated the Town had previously done this and she would prepare the necessary documentation and place on the agenda. Chair Pelletier stated the Board Meeting would need to be changed for October, due to the Towns Association meeting. It was determined to be on Thursday, October 20, 2005 at 7 PM. Treasurer Wisniewski asked where the Twin Lakes Development Corp. issue is. Attorney Wassel responded his office would give her written direction. Supervisor Polzin asked about the status of the flashing lights issue at Mound Rd. Chief Mayer stated there is some issue regarding who is responsible for payment. Clerk Endisch reported there would be a Referendum Election for Delavan/Darien School District on November 8, 2005. Discussion/possible action for Chairman to hire an animal trapper. Pelletier explained the cost for the trapper and will be asking the board to authorize him to hire a trapper. Adjournment: Supervisor Polzin made a motion to adjourn with a second from Supervisor Malsch and the motion carried unanimously. Chair Pelletier adjourned the meeting at 8:00 PM ATTEST: APPROVED: _____________________________ ______________________________ Colleen Endisch, Town Clerk John Pelletier, Town Chair