Town of York

Regular Monthly Board Meeting

January 12, 2010

 

The meeting was called to order at 8:02 P.M.  Present were Chairman Dan Reeson, 1^st Supervisor Dan Truttmann, 2^nd Supervisor Steve Hermanson, Treasurer Nathan Ula and Clerk Nancy Anderson along with four concerned citizens.  Verification of proper notice was given.  Dan Truttmann move to approve the minutes of the December meeting, Steve Hermanson 2^nd.  Motion carried. 

Treasurer’s Report-  Income from December 9^th through the 31^st included public service charges $162.00, driveway permit and deposit $1800.00, and interest on account $97.48.  After paying all bills, the balance as of December 31, 2009 was $40,989.57.  Income from January 1, 2010 to January 12^th included December advance tax collections $789,503.98, MFL tax paid $1266.89, Dog licenses $221.00, Overpaid property tax $6.00, dividends and refunds $487.29, state highway aids $21,145.95, Pecatonica School District dividends and refunds $366.13, and Southwest Tech dividends and refunds $62.62.  After paying all bills, the balance as of January 12, 2010 was $128,199.28.

Bills-Bills included markers for the IH plow, coolant and block heater for tractor, hydraulic hoses for tractor/loader, chain crossbar hooks and chips.  Dan Reeson move to approve the bills, Steve Hermanson 2^nd.  Motion carried.

Patrolman’s Report- Wayne delivered mine tailings for the driveway around the barn at the Greg Lattin farm.  The fuel tank leaks on the IH truck even after a patch was put on it.  Also, the oil barrel is low on oil.

Plan Commission- No one was present from the commission.  It was determined that the Board should wait another month before scheduling a public hearing concerning the driveway ordinance amendment.

Public Comments-  Dan Truttmann asked the audience for ideas as to what they would like the Board to be working on this year.  None were heard.

Old Business-  Liability insurance for tree cutting  Dan Reeson checked on the liability insurance for Steve Fabos who would like to cut some trees for the Town.  He would be considered a private contractor and needs to have his own insurance in order for us to hire him.  Traffic study for speed limit change- In order to post anymore speed limit signs, the Town would have to conduct a traffic study which would include a variety of criteria including the number of accidents on the road.  Dan Reeson will look into this further.  Electronics legislation- To satisfy the extent that the Town needs to be involved in this legislation, Dan Truttmann will check into purchasing larger, more informative signs for the recycling center.  Annual Audit by CPA-  Steve Hermanson  received a quote from Becky Johnson, CPA regarding auditing for the Town.  Her fee would be the in the $3500 - $4200 range for the first year, then would be less once she had it organized.

New Business-  NIMS Training-  More classes need to be scheduled for Board members Reeson, Truttmann, and Anderson to satisfy requirements of the Federal Emergency Management Board.  The classes must be completed by the end of 2010.  Town Hall accounting software- Nancy acquired a quote of $1099 to purchase an accounting software program for the Town.  Dan Truttmann will check into pricing for other programs.  Waste Management contract- Because of problems encountered just before Christmas, Dan Truttmann ordered another dumpster to accommodate the growing needs of our community.  Opting out of our contract with Waste Management has to be timed exactly right because of the terminology used in that contract.  In the meantime, the Board will check into possibly renting a trash compactor to help alleviate overflowing dumpsters.  Work plan for 2010- This year the Board will tackle shed and roof repairs, the treasurer/clerk position, website revamping, reflectivity of town signs, a junk vehicle ordinance, a facilities and site plan, and a software decision by a committee concerning the treasurer’s office.  Amend Budget- Dan Truttmann move to amend the 2009 budget ending balance to $40,989, the 2010 beginning balance to $40, 989, and the 2010 ending  balance to $48,389, Steve Hermanson 2^nd.  Motion carried.  Resolution to Oppose DOR County Assessment Proposal- Dan Reeson move to approve a resolution to oppose the Wisconsin Department of Revenue County Assessment Proposal, Dan Truttmann 2^nd.  Motion carried.  Driveway Refund- Jack Fisher-  Dan Reeson move to approve a driveway refund for Jack Fisher, Steve Hermanson 2^nd.  Motion carried.

Adjournment- Dan Truttmann move to adjourn the meeting, Steve Hermanson 2^nd.  Motion carried.  The meeting was adjourned at 9:45 P.M.

 

Respectfully submitted,   Nancy Anderson, Clerk

 

Town of York

Regular Monthly Board Meeting

February 9, 2010

 

The meeting was called to order at 8:05 P.M.  Chairman Dan Reeson, 1^st Supervisor Dan Truttmann, 2^nd Supervisor Steve Hermanson, and Clerk Nancy Anderson were present along with Plan Commission member Sean Shilling.  Treasurer Nathan Ula was not present.  Verification of proper notice was given.  After a minor change in January minutes, Dan Truttmann move to approve the minutes, Steve Hermanson 2^nd.  Motion carried.

Treasurer’s Report- (as provided to clerk)- Income included State of WI dividends and refunds $5.62, State of WI payment-in-lieu-of-tax $9711.02, public service charges $120.00, and interest on account $374.95.  After payroll and all bills paid, the January balance with January tax payments not included is $118,218.47.

Bills- Bills included a battery for the chipper $120.00, coolant for tractor heater $88.00, and some small parts from NAPA and Eastside.  Dan Reeson move to approve the bills, Dan Truttmann 2^nd.  Motion carried.

Patrolman’s Report-  Wayne Bue not present.  Snow plowing continues with no apparent breakdowns or major problems.  Eric provided the Board with several names of those who are plowing snow across the road.  Dan Reeson will contact them.

Plan Commission Report- Sean Shilling asked for comments or changes on the proposed amendments to the Land Division Ordinance and Driveway Ordinance the Board would like to make before legal counsel is contacted.  Several items were discussed.  Work on charging a fee on real estate transfers still is not ironed out.  Steve Hermanson would like to see the money paid to the Town beforehand rather than trying to collect the fee after the transfer.  Dan Truttmann suggested that a fee schedule should be referred to in the amendment, rather than stating a set fee amount in the ordinance.  The Plan commission had also discussed a loop hole to prevent property owners from dividing their land if it hasn’t been owned for at least five years.  The public hearing for the ordinance amendments will not probably happen for several months. 

Public Comments- Dan Reeson received a copy of a letter that Sherri Hawkins had written to Gardiner Appraisal Service addressing the Green Acres outlots tax situation.  The Board is under the impression that the County will try to sell the green space to raise funds.  The letter was read and filed.  A letter also came from Teresa Zimmer at the FSA office concerning complaints of weed violations on CRP land.  If the Town receives a complaint, and a noxious weed violation is confirmed, a written statement to the FSA from the town board is required in order for FSA to enforce compliance regulations.    

Old Business- Steve Fabos-Liability insurance for tree cutting- Steve does have a certificate of insurance.  He will cut and burn brush piles for the Town during the summer this year.  Signs for Recycling Center- The extra dumpster is helping to control the mess that sometimes occurs there.  Karen is having some problems recognizing people who are residents versus those who should not be dumping.  Dan will look into decals that adhere to the front of the dumpsters saying what is not accepted, like electronics, construction waste, and hazardous waste, and possibly a penalty notice for dumping if a non resident or dumping occurs during unsupervised hours.  Prioritizing 2010 Workplan- Accounting software, treasurer appointment, and website revamp should probably come first, along with the land division database.  The road sign review will take place in summer.  Dan R., Dan T., and Steve will divide up the town roads, review signs and report back to the Board on reflectivity.  Repairs on the shed will take place when the shed is empty, roof repair when weather is favorable, and the Junk Vehicle Ordinance will be taken up later in the year.  Clerk/Treasurer Accounting Software- Nancy presented two software programs for the Board’s consideration, “Town Hall” software and “Our Town” software.  Dan Truttmann  suggested “Quick  Books” and “Center Point”.  Nancy will try to contact Ann Schwartz of Town of Decatur to see if she can watch her work with the Town Hall software.  Dan also mentioned hiring a payroll service.  There was also discussion about combining or not combining the clerk and treasurer’s office and salaries.  Schedule Public Hearing for Ordinance Amendments-  The Plan Commission report tonight indicated the Town would not be ready to schedule the hearing for at least two more months.

Adjournment- Dan Truttmann move to adjourn the meeting, Steve Hermanson 2^nd.  Motion carried.  Meeting adjourned at 9:40 P.M.

 

Respectfully submitted,   Nancy Anderson, Clerk

 

Town of York

Regular Town Board Meeting

March 9, 2010

 

 

The meeting was called to order at 8:02 P.M.  Present were Chairman Dan Reeson, 1^st Supervisor Dan Truttmann, 2^nd Supervisor Steve Hermanson, Treasurer Nathan Ula, and Clerk Nancy Anderson along with six concerned citizens. Verification of proper notice was given.  Dan Truttmann move to approve the February minutes, Steve Hermanson 2^nd.  Motion carried.

Bills- Dan Truttmann move to approve a bill for chips for $557.34, Dan Reeson 2^nd.  Motion carried.

Patrolman’s Report- Wayne Bue posted weight limit signs on town roads.  Shed rental of $50 per month or $300 for six months will be sent to Dennis Thompson for housing the grader.  Bob Bergman and Wayne ordered a hydraulic tank for $400-$450 without freight.  All the fittings are exactly like the original one.  On the matter of the shed, it needs to be emptied before bids can be let out for repairs.  It is still half full of salt and tailings, and Wayne ’s not sure when it will be available.  Wayne suggested that the town purchase blocks $20 - $25 apiece to make a 3 sided shed just for salt.  The County has a similar shed with a cement pad.  Steve will take a look at that one before we make a decision.

Treasurer’s Report- Income for the month was $262.19 for interest on account.  After paying all bills and payroll, the balance as of March 9^th was $162,949.70.

Plan Commission- Ekum Abstract - Track Land Divisions- Rick Maliszewski from Ekum and Title Co. appeared before the Commission with two proposals on keeping track of land transfers.  The first is through quarterly reporting to the Town for a $500 setup fee then $200 per quarter.  Another proposal costing between $5000-$6000 as a one time cost would attach memos to each parcel pertaining to a variety of things – land transfers and fees, driveway permits, etc.  In the event land transfer fees cannot legally be collected, it may be possible to collect a vehicle tax fee or some other fee instead.  Chuck Guerink Land Plat- Chuck Guerink  brought his land plat to the table for approval.  He will develop his subdivision in two phases under the Tier 1 rules.  Dan Truttmann doesn not support this idea and would prefer the Tier 2 status.  After discussion Steve Hermanson move to approve the Land Plat, Dan Reeson 2^nd.  Steve Hermanson yea, Dan Reeson yea, Dan Truttmann nay.  Motion carried.  Hire Legal Counsel for Ordinance Amendments-  The Plan Commission isn’t ready for this step yet.

Public Comments-  Dean Haag brought a petition signed by all residents on Kuenzi Lane concerning junk vehicles in his neighborhood and would like to see an ordinance adopted to address this maatter.  Steve Hermanson will check with the County to see if they have an ordinance for this situation.

Old Business-

Purchase tax accounting software-   Dan Reeson move to purchase Town Hall software for $1098 with an annual update fee of $198, Steve Hermanson 2^nd.  Motion carried.

New Business-

Karen Hughes-Recycling-  Karen would like to be able to close one gate, check drivers’ licenses, the actual trash and recyclables brought to the facility, and to explain what is recyclable before people enter.  The Board will set aside several Saturdays for this inspection and hire another supervisor sometime soon, maybe April or the beginning of May.  In the meantime, Dan Truttmann will try to acquire some signs. Dallas Cecil Letter-Replacement of Poplar Grove Rd. Bridge-  If the Town would like to proceed with the bridge replacement, the paperwork needs to be done soon. The State would like applications for engineering, cost sharing, and all aspects of the bridge replacement.  Dan Reeson will talk with Dallas to see what the cost sharing would be.  Property Tax Collection Service- Contract information was distributed to the Board to review and decide whether or not the Town would be interested in the service.  The cost is $.85 per parcel. The matter will be taken up at a later date.  Open Book and Board of Review-  Gregory Gardiner told Nancy that York would be last or near last for both open book and board of review.  The assessor is currently visiting properties and many homeowners have questions, so things are moving along very slowly.  We may have Board of Review in June.  Greg will get back to us on that.

Junk Vehicle Ordinance-  Dan Truttmann would be in favor or a public nuisance ordinance which could cover the vehicle matter along with vermin, exotic animals, noxious weeds, entrapment, and so on.

Driveway Refund-  Aaron Digman-  Steve Hermanson move to approve a driveway permit for Aaron Digman, Dan Reeson 2^nd.  Motion carried.

Adjournment-  Dan Truttmann move to adjourn, Steve Hermanson 2^nd.  Motion carried.

Meeting adjourned at 9:45 P.M.

Respectfully submitted,  Nancy Anderson, Clerk

 

 

Town of York

Special Board Meeting

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

7:45 P.M.

  The special meeting was called to order at 7:45 P.M. Present were Chairman Dan Reeson, 1^st Supervisor Dan Truttmann, 2^nd Supervisor Steve Hermanson, and Clerk Nancy Anderson.  Verification of proper notice was given.

  Agenda-

  Land Division for the Jason, Lance, and Shane Moen farm

  After some discussion and viewing the Green County Certified Survey map, Dan Reeson move to approve the Land Division for the Jason, Lance, and Shane Moen farm giving Jason 2 density units, and Lance 1 density unit, the units being Jason Lot #2 - 38.65 acres (2 density units) and Lance Lot #1 – 23.8 acres (1 density unit), Steve Hermanson 2^nd.  Motion carried.

Adjournment- Dan Reeson move to adjourn the meeting, Dan Truttmann 2^nd.  Meeting adjourned at 8:03 P.M.

Respectfully Submitted,  Nancy Anderson, Clerk

            

Town Of York

Monthly Board Meeting

May 11, 2010

 

The meeting was called to order at 8:05 P.M.  Chairman Dan Reeson, 1^st Supervisor Dan Truttmann, 2^nd Supervisor Steve Hermanson, Treasurer Nathan Ula and Clerk Nancy Anderson were present along with a few concerned citizens.  Verification of proper notice was given.  Dan Truttmann move to approve the minutes of the April, 2010 meeting, Steve Hermanson 2^nd.  Motion carried.

Patrolman’s Report- Wayne reported no charge for pumping the oil barrel, and fire extinguishers were inspected.  Wayne is currently cutting wood on Loyalty Rd. by Knutson’s and will soon begin grading driveways.

Treasurer’s Report- Income included Lottery Credit of $2770.21, Building Inspection Fees of $1031.62 and $50.00, interest on account of $101.46 and a driveway permit and deposit of $1300.00.  The balance as of May 11, 2010 was $176,676.83.

Bills-  Wayne had bills for chain saw oil, markers, posts, blacktop, and lumber.  Dan Reeson move to approve the bills, Dan Truttmann 2^nd.  Motion carried.

Plan Commission- Heidi Hankley presented a summary of what should be discussed at the Public Hearing.  Items included a new ordinance creating the Rural Land Conservation Program and the Rural Land Conservation Committee.  Amendments will also have to be made to the Driveway Permit Ordinance #06-1, the Building Permit Ordinance #06-2, and the Land Division Ordinance #09-01.  Dan Reeson move to hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, July 6, 2010 at 8:00 P.M., Steve Hermanson 2^nd.  Motion carried.  Dale and Moneco Foulker appeared before the Board after having appeared before the Plan Commission on May 4, 2010 concerning a Land Division – a total of 22.9 acres to be divided into a 5.2 acre lot with their home, the other lot to be 17.77 acres with an opportunity for another density unit..  After some discussion, Dan Truttmann move to approve the land division, Steve Hermanson 2^nd.  Motion carried.  

Public Comments- None.

Old Business- Salt Shed Update-  As long as water drains away from the concrete pad , there shouldn’t be any problems. A 40x50’ pad is needed.  Wayne will get estimates. Dan Truttmann will talk to Bret Hoesly about  wall height and dimensions, floor thickness and use of reinforcement in floor and walls.

Highway Repairs- Jeff Wunschel appeared with prices for various road repair projects.  After discussion Dan Truttmann move Green County be hired to complete all road repairs except Hay Hollow Rd. stumps, Badger Rd. seal coat, York Center Rd. seal coat and paver patch, and Gould Hill Rd. at a cost of $75,754, Dan Reeson 2nd.  Motion carried. (Orders #2601 through #2613 are to be included with the following exceptions: paver patch only on work order #2601 Badger Rd., and eliminate work orders # 2604 Gould Hill Rd., #2605 Hay Hollow Rd.stumps, and  #2612  York Center Rd.   The Town also received an estimate from Isley Repair and Excavating to clear the road bank on Hay Hollow Rd. for $1150. A decision will be made at another time.

New Business-

Karen Hughes-Item Resale- Karen didn’t appear before the Board, but a resale shop is fine with the Board if she decides to go through with her plan.  Summer Recycling Hours- Dan Reeson move that summer hours will begin on Wednesday, May 26, 2010 through Wednesday, September 8, 2010 from 5 – 8 P.M, Dan Truttmann 2^nd.  Motion carried.  Website Redesign- this item will be put on the June agenda.  Clerk Salaries- Nancy provided the Board with a listing of Clerk salaries in the state of Wisconsin for towns of similar size to that of York.  This will be discussed at the November meeting.   Waste Wood- Jill Duerst is concerned about how to dispose of this and would like to appear before the Board.  This item will be rescheduled for the June meeting.

Driveway Permit- Bob Schaefer appeared on behalf of Jim Klassy about a driveway permit on Sunnyside Rd.  Dan Reeson move to approve the driveway permit for Jim Klassy, Steve Hermanson 2^nd.  Motion carried.  $1800.00 collected.

Adjournment-  Dan Truttmann move to adjourn the meeting, Steve Hermanson 2^nd.  Motion carried.  Meeting adjourned at 10:00 P.M.

 

Respectfully submitted,  Nancy Anderson, Clerk

 

 

Town of York

Monthly Town Board Meeting

June 8, 2010

 

The meeting was called to order at 8:00 P.M.  Present were Chairman Dan Reeson, 1^st Supervisor Dan Truttmann, 2^nd Supervisor Steve Hermanson, Treasurer Nathan Ula and Audrey Klosterman, substituting for Nancy Anderson, clerk.  Verification of proper notice was given.  Steve Hermanson move to approve the May meeting minutes, Dan Reeson 2^nd.  Motion carried.

Treasurer’s Report- Income included a driveway permit fee $1800, property sale $131.40, election reimbursement $54.00, recycling grant $1366.78, inspection fee $109.66 and interest on account $89.66.  After payroll and bills are paid, the balance on June 8^th is $177,379.17.

Bills- Wayne presented a bill for chemical spray, Dan Reeson had a bill from LK Construction for $802.36.  Dan Reeson move to approve the bills, Steve Hermanson 2^nd.  Motion carried.

Patrolman’s Report- Wayne has been mowing and spraying weeds.

Plan Commission-No representative.  A public hearing on various ordinances is set for July 6, 2010 at 8:00 P.M. at the Town Hall.

Public Comments- Jill Duerst expressed concern that a time limit (5 minutes per person) was indicated for public comments and would like to see this removed for upcoming meetings as it is detrimental to individuals expressing their concerns.  She also indicated that meeting agendas be made available to the residents of York via the internet or e-mail and that individuals be encouraged to attend the monthly meetings.  She further commented that the individuals (Karen and Raphael) be commended for their work at the recycling center as some people need to be explained what can and cannot be recycled and there are times when individuals are not as respectful to them as they should be.  On another note, it was shared that traffic monitoring is needed on County J north of the J / 39 intersection.  Since the road is a county road, she was advised to contact the county dispatch on that matter.  Dan Reeson noted that there will be a public hearing for Green County on June 23^rd 7:30 P.M at the County Board Room at the Green County Courthouse for Land Use Regulations, Subdivision Regulations, Administrative Provisions, Naming Roads and numbering buildings, Sanitary codes and nonmetallic lighting.  The Peter Hartman public hearing is June 30^th.

Old Business- Salt Shed-  The shed should be 30 x 40 with two sliding doors.  A definite plan needs to be made so that the bidding is uniform.  This will be discussed further at the July meeting.  Website Redesign- Dan Truttmann got some information from Gil Helland that he will pursue.  Jill Duerst had some comments and concerns about the website and offered to be on a committee to do redesign..  The subject will be put on the July agenda.

New Business- Weed Notice- Dan Reeson move to publish a Weed Notice in the local papers on June 17^th, Dan Truttmann 2^nd.  Motion carried.  Waste Wood-Jill Duerst- Jill asked that the issue of brush disposal be discussed as she was wondering what the Town of York policy was regarding tree and bush trimmings.  She inquired if there was the possibility of having a place identified at the Recycling Center to place it.  After much discussion, it was decided that if the wood/bush trimmings are cut into manageable pieces, and aren’t disposed of too often, they could be disposed of in the trash dumpsters.  Resolution for Poplar Grove Rd.- The bridge on Poplar Grove Rd. will need to be converted from a bridge to culverts.  Steve Hermanson resolved to approve the Poplar Grove Resolution to convert the bridge to culverts within the next 5 years with the State paying 80%, the County 10%, and the Township 10%, Dan Truttmann 2^nd.  Resolution approved.  Peter Hartman-Conditional Use Permit for Renting Home- Mr. Hartman is returning to college and would like to have a short term rental agreement for his home.  There is a concern about dogs running.  LP Contract-  Steve Hermanson move to approve a fuel contract with the Blanchardville Co-op Oil Assn. for 800 gallons at $1.599 per gallon, Dan Truttmann 2^nd.  Motion carried.

The Board thought the assessor did a good job. Gene and Jill Duerst commented that they felt the home assessments are high in York Township considering values in Madison have dropped.  A board member stated that if values go down, the mill rate would go up. Also, the Duersts inquired with the County about the recent history of what homes sold for in the Town of York, but the County was unable to help, and the Board indicated that they do not have access to that information.

Adjournment-  Steve Hermanson move to adjourn the meeting, Dan Truttmann 2^nd.  Motion carried.  The meeting was adjourned at 10:00 P.M.

 

Respectfully submitted,  Nancy Anderson, Clerk      

 

 

Town of York

Regular Monthly Board Meeting

July 13, 2010

 

The meeting was called to order at 8:00 P.M.  Present were Chairman Dan Reeson, 1^st Supervisor Dan Truttmann, 2^nd Supervisor Steve Hermanson, Treasurer Nathan Ula and Clerk Nancy Anderson, along with ten concerned citizens.  Verification of proper notice was given.  Jill Duerst offered some corrections to the June minutes.  Dan Truttmann move to approve the June minutes as amended, Dan Reeson 2^nd.  Motion carried.

Treasurer’s Report- Income included building inspection fees of $35.98 and $1995.38, DNR Managed Forest Law $195.02, interest on account $55.03, WI fire dues $2655.69, WI transportation aids $21,145.95, and State of WI MFL $1081.87.  After all bills have been paid, the balance is $140,040.14.

Bills- Wayne presented bills for bolts and part for the chipper.  Heidi had a bill for copies made.  Dan Reeson move to approve the bills, Dan Truttmann 2^nd.  Motion carried. 

Patrolman’s Report- Wayne has begun mowing and laying gravel.  Some signs and markers need to be replaced.  Reflective signs need to be in place by 2012.  The Freightliner truck is in Shullsburg for service.  It’s still under warranty.  A culvert by Wayne Jeglum needs some type of repair.  There is a wooden salt shed for sale in Dane County if the Board would be interested.

Plan Commission- The Board reviewed the proposed changes on various ordinances described at the Public Hearing held on July 6, 2010 before moving to adopt them.  The Building Permit Ordinance #04-01 includes an amendment that adds a $500 fee on all new residential construction, the fee to be deposited in the Town of York Rural Land Conservation Program Account.  Driveway Permit Ordinance #06-1 includes a non-refundable fee of $500 onto the $300 fee which covers the Town Board’s driveway inspection costs.  This $500 will also be deposited in the Town of York Rural Land Conservation Program Account.  The Land Division-Development Ordinance #09-01 adds an eligibility requirement to close a loophole.  Section 7b. states that the “new land owner(s) can not divide any existing parcels until after five years of ownership…The entity dividing the land cannot for the intent of resale, divide the parcels prior to selling or transfer for the benefit of the buyer(s). Also, in the Tier 2 section of the ordinance a base requirement has been added:  One additional dwelling unit will be allowed if 50% of the parcel is placed in a permanent conservation easement, with the acreage in the conservation easement being contiguous. Ordinance #10-1 Creation of the Rural Land Conservation Program and the Rural Land Conservation Committee will allow a one-time endowment fee of $5,000 collected from developers of conservation subdivisions under the Tier 2 option.  This fee will be deposited into a separate fund called the Town of York Conservation Easement Administration Account, the revenues to be used for maintenance and operating activities associated with easements held by the Town.  There were no public comments, so the Board moved to pass each amendment and the ordinance separately.  Dan Reeson move to adopt Ordinance #10-1 Creation of the Rural Land Conservation Program and the Rural Land Conservation Committee, Steve Hermanson 2^nd.  Motion carried.  Steve Hermanson move to adopt the amendment to the Land Division-Development Ordinance #09, Dan Reeson 2^nd.  Motion carried.  Dan Truttmann move to adopt the amendment to the Driveway Permit Ordinance # 06-1, Dan Reeson 2^nd.  Motion carried.  Dan Reeson move to approve the amendment to Building Permit Ordinance #04-1, Steve Hermanson 2^nd.  Motion carried.

Public Comments- None.

Old Business- Salt Shed Update- Steve Hermanson contacted several persons about the shed and its requirements.  To build new or to remodel was also discussed.  The Town has many ideas and now needs to make a decision before posting for bids.  Website Redesign-Gil Helland-  Mr. Helland talked to the Board about redesigning our website using Dreamweaver software.  A conversion would take place over a period of time, and Gil would be working with our current webmaster, Nate Ula.  Jill Duerst suggested forming a committee to discuss questions, suggestions, direction and so forth.  The Board agreed they would like to hire Gil, informally for a year, but did not make a motion at this time. However, The Board will have to take some time before making that decision. Mr. Helland will, however, begin work immediately.  It should take a month or so to make changes to the website.  Gil will begin work immediately.

New Business- Tony Jennings-Multi Family Housing-  Mr. Jennings did not appear before the Plan Commission last Tuesday, nor did he appear before the Board tonight.

Green’s Prairie Cemetery-Bill Kuenzi- Mr. Kuenzi gave his annual report of the Green’s Prairie Cemetery Association.  Some of the events that happened over the past year included, girdling unwanted trees, presenting a Memorial Day event honoring two War of 1812 veterans, and furnishing cemetery information in a box near the stile.  There will be a prairie walk on August 1, 2010 from 1 – 2 P.M. conducted by John Ochsner and Tom Mitchell.  Future plans include removal of dead trees and reduction of unwanted plants.  An annual meeting will be held in September to discuss plans for next year’s Memorial Day event.  Bill added that they are still seeking records about the cemetery and those buried there.  Fencing issues- Lyle Klosterman-   Lyle would like to know what rate undeveloped land  is assessed at.  The assessor would know the different land values.  If Lyle proceeds to have a new fence put up, landowners adjoining his property would have to be responsible for their portion of the fence.  If they are unwilling to put up the fence or unwilling to pay for it, the Town would have the fence erected and put the charges on the owner’s tax bill. Bridge Inspection Reports-  All bridges were inspected in May of 2010.  Three bridges came back with minimum maintenance plans, Badger Rd., Dougherty Creek Rd. and Gould Hill Rd.(Sawmill Rd.).  Paulson-Emberson Lane- Stumps and a rope are across the road to keep intruders away.   Since it is a town lane, Wayne uses it to turn around in that area. The rope has to come down, but the stumps can remain making that area look a little more private.  Recycling Ordinance-  A citizen is concerned that the recycling supervisor is looking through garbage and has no right to do that.  Page 4 of the ordinance under “enforcement”states that any authorized officer may inspect recyclable materials separated for recycling, post consumer waste intended for disposal… in other words, “garbage”.  Dan Truttmann  feels that this ordinance could use some revisions, making it easier to understand. 

Adjournment- Steve Hermanson move to adjourn the meeting, Dan Truttmann 2^nd.  Motion carried.

 

Respectfully submitted,  Nancy Anderson, Clerk