TOWN OF ANGELICA
Monthly
Meeting
January 11,
2010
Town Officials Present: Chairman, Richard Smith, Supervisors Wilbert Lewis and Greg P. Van Asten,
Treasurer Lisa Matuszak and Clerk, Janet Powers
Town Officials
Absent: None
Others Present: Planning Commission Chairman Richard Ferfecki, Diana Klevasahl, Cliff Powers, Ronald Banaszynski, Elmer Kraning, Peter Kruit of Assured Inspection Services, James Mills and Manton Zernicke
Call to
Order/Roll Call/Verification of Meeting Notice:
Chairman Smith called
the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Per
Clerk Powers the agenda was posted the afternoon of Friday, January 8, 2010;
put on the town website and also e-mailed to the Shawano Leader on January 8th.
Approval or
Modification of Agenda: MOTION (Lewis/Van Asten/PASSED) to
approve the agenda as posted.
Approval of Prior Town Board
Minutes: MOTION (Lewis/Van Asten/PASSED) to approve the minutes of the regular town board meeting of December 14,
2009.
Approval of Treasurer’s Monthly Report:
The Treasurer’s report was presented to the
board by Treasurer Matuszak showing balances as of December 31, 2009 of
$34,757.81 at the Citizens Bank in Pulaski and $746,387.23 at the Premier Bank
in Pulaski. MOTION (Van Asten/Lewis/PASSED)
to approve the Treasurer’s report as presented.
Correspondence: Correspondence
reviewed was (1) three pieces of correspondence regarding a claim on the town and
county by Attorney Pappas for Irene Banaszynski (2) notification from Peter
Kruit that he was rescinding his proposal to the town for building inspection
and enforcement of the UDC code (3) one County land-use permit issued for
property in the town, and (4) minutes of the Town of Green Valley Neighboring
Towns Invitation meeting held on November 18, 2009.
Reports
from Town Officers: Supervisor Lewis reported on issuing a
driveway/culvert permit to Timothy Bader on Elm Road and complaints received
regarding the ditch on Hickory Drive and trees being over the road in
Zachow. Lewis also had a question
regarding the Jackie Foster firm reimbursing the town for a blacktop problem on
Carroll Road resulting from the stone used in reconstruction work. Supervisor Van Asten reported on concerns
regarding garbage collection, the placement of a stop sign at Center Street and
Main Street in Krakow and a suggestion to put outdoor carpeting on the handicap
ramp at the town hall to prevent it from being slippery.
Chairman Smith reported
(1) at the N.E.W. Para-Medic Squad board meeting in December it was reported
that there was $6,568.19 in the General Fund with $2,084.21 being in the 1st
Responders Fund and $227.72 in the Junior EMS Fund. There is a balance in the Equipment Fund of
$12,093.53 and $4,556.45 in the Building Maintenance Fund. The High Yield
Passbook savings fund at Citizens Federal Bank in Shawano is $65,109.97. There were 26 runs in November with 18
transports. The operating shortfall now
is approximately $12,000.00. There was
discussion on the number of people responding to calls on county and state
roads and the OSHA requirement to have at least six people on these calls. It had been decided to have a straight fee
for all calls and not charge non-residents an increased fee. (2) the Fire Department presently has 40
members and has applications that could increase this number. There have been 95 runs compared to 85 a year
ago with 12 runs for the Town of Angelica.
There will be a special class for NIMS training for elected
officials. WRIT is in force with 19
members signed up and trained. MABAS is
up and running. It is planned to add a
safety officer to the squad. (3) gave the board members a report on the fire on
Church Drive over the holidays resulting in an investigation by the Sheriff
Department and the DNR. (4) brought up
the Wisconsin Towns Association’s position opposing having assessing done at
the county level and recommended doing a resolution supporting that at the
February town board meeting and (5) asked the road maintenance person to
install bump signs on Hickory Drive.
Clerk Powers gave the
board a listing of building permits issued since the first of the year and also
a report on road expenses to date compared to the 2009 Budget. There is no need for a primary election on
February 16, 2010. Powers also reported
receiving a request from the Lake Sandia II developer regarding shutting down
some of the street lights in the subdivision, receiving a request for a
breakdown of the special charge put on the Komorowski property taxes in Krakow
and an inquiry regarding turning an existing garage on Town Line Road into
temporary living quarters and permits needed.
Report
from Town Planning Commission Chairman: Richard Ferfecki, Chairman of the Town of Angelica
Planning Commission, was present and reported information he has received
regarding installation of wind turbines and the Public Service Commission and
State having control over requirements with the local municipalities only being
able to have restrictions if they pertain to public health and safety. Ferfecki also asked the board to consider an
ordinance that would require bonding or an escrow account relating to any road
damage that could be caused by the excessive weight in hauling of components
for wind turbines. Ferfecki also had a
question about minimum setbacks in the A-290 zoning when a road is three rods
wide rather than four rods wide. The next Zoning Code Advisory Committee meeting
is scheduled for January 28th.
Public Comments: MOTION (Lewis/Van Asten/PASSED)
to open the meeting up to public comments. James Mills had a concern about
three bad bumps on Town Line Road and asked if the town could cut out and
repair that section of the road. MOTION (Lewis/Van Asten/PASSED) to close the public comment portion of the
meeting.
Specific
Matters for Discussion and Possible Action by Town Board in Open Session:
New Business:
a. Diana
Klevesahl was present in regard to her request, No. CU-1-10 for a conditional
use permit to enlarge an existing pond on her property at W2043 Mile
Drive. The present pond is .2 acres and
about 15 feet deep and she would like to enlarge it to under one acre and use
the removed material as fill when building a new house. Planning Commission Richard Ferfecki informed
the board that all town regulations according to the town’s Pond Ordinance are
to be followed, the pond will be under one acre in size and will have an
18-inch berm put on its circumference. MOTION (Van Asten/Lewis/PASSED UNANIMOUSLY) to
approve request No. CU-1-10 by Diana Klevesahlt for a conditional use permit to
enlarge an existing pond at W2043 Mile Drive.
b. Supervisor
Lewis reported on an issue regarding how the road was plowed near the intersection
of Town Hall Drive and Green Valley Road resulting in snow being left in the
roadway and a town resident having some damage to a truck when hitting the
snow. Chairman Smith stated that the
procedure has been for a grader to move snow out of the roadway and
intersection and then a truck/plow follows to clean up the intersection of any
remaining snow and that he would be contacting the resident and snow plowing
firm regarding this
c. Several
complaints have been received regarding the special charge on tax statements
for garbage pickup. It was suggested
contact be made with these people explaining that the special charge was done
to help in providing the service of having a garbage/recycling truck pick up garbage
at all town residences. The balance
needed to pay for this service, that is only for single and multi-family
residences, comes from the town tax levy that is paid by all residents,
non-residents, land owners only and businesses.
The garbage sticker charge helps to pay for the garbage tippage and
recycling fees the town is charged by the landfill operation.
d. An
application for an Operator’s License by Marilyn E. Wilcox was reviewed. MOTION
(Van Asten/Lewis/PASSED UNANIMOUSLY to approve the application for an Operator’s
License by Marilyn E. Wilcox and issuance by the Town Clerk upon payment of the
required fee.
e. No
action was taken on this agenda item as Graf Creamery, Inc. had made no contact
with the town after a suggested revision on the contract was made by the town.
f. There
was discussion regarding drawing up an Ordinance for adoption of local UDC
enforcement and inspections required. It
was the general consensus to have an ordinance that would include the
construction and inspection of one- and two-family dwellings built since June
1, 1980 and also includes the construction and inspection of alterations and
additions to one- and two-family dwellings built before June 1, 1980. A building permit would be required if a
person alters a building in excess of $10,000.00 in value in any twelve month
period, adds onto a building in excess of $10,000.00 in any twelve month
period, or builds or installs a new building.
Residing, re-roofing, window replacement, finishing of interior surfaces
and installation of cabinetry shall be exempted from permit requirements. The proposed ordinance will be brought to the
February 8, 2010 meeting for approval.
Specific
Town Board Notice and Agenda for Upcoming Town Board Meeting: An Ordinance for adoption of local UDC enforcement
for new building and inspection will be on the February 8, 2010 town board
meeting agenda and also a Resolution to support the WTA position on not being
in favor of assessing at the county level.
Voucher
Listing/Payment of Bills: MOTION (Lewis/Van Asten/PASSED) to approve payment of vouchers V-4824 through
V-4896.
Adjournment: MOTION (Van Asten/Lewis/PASSED) to adjourn
the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
MINUTES TAKEN BY_______________________________________ Date_________________________
Janet Powers, Town of
Angelica Clerk
The
foregoing minutes were presented to and approved by the Town of Angelica Board
of Supervisors on 2-8-2010.
ATTEST: ____________________________________________
Date _______________________
Town of Angelica Chairman