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February 4, 2008 Regular meeting
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
Town Board
Town of Janesville, Wisconsin
February 4, 2008
Posted: Thursday, January 31, 2008 at the Town Office, Lion's Quick
Mart, Consolidated School, Cork & Bottle West Court,
www.townofjanesville.org
Newspaper: Emailed notice to the newsroom at the Janesville
Gazette, Tuesday, January 29, 2008.
Members Present: Chairman Ed Marshall, Supervisor David Rebout,
Robert Mielke, Bruce Schneider and Gary Fox
Members Absent: None
Others Present: Clerk Andrea Peabody, Treasurer Peggy Augustine,
Constable Archie Henkelmann, , Building Inspector Monte Krebs,
Attorney Dick Hemming, (5) members of the public.
Meeting called to order, by Chairman Marshall, followed by the Pledge
of Allegiance, at 7:32 PM, at the Town Hall, 1628 N. Little Court ,
Janesville, Wisconsin.
1. Minutes of Previous Meeting
Moved by Schneider, seconded by Fox, that the minutes of the regular
meeting, held January 7, 2008, be approved. Motion carried on voice
vote.
2. Financial Report
Moved by Fox, seconded by Rebout, that the financial report,
ending January 31, 2008, be accepted as read by Treasurer Augustine.
Motion carried on voice vote.
3. Citizen Participation - NONE
4. Planning Committee Recommendations - did not meet
5. Unfinished Business
A. Approval of new county road specifications- no discussion
B. Rockport Road - Chairman Marshall hopes to have information to
present at the March meeting.
6. New Business
A. Building Inspector Report - nothing to report
B. Livestock siting matter
Attorney Hemming reported that the state has set forth the
requirements for confinement operations so unless the Board wanted
anything specific, the Town ordinances will remain the same.
C. Briggs matter, N. River Rd.
Moved by Mielke, seconded by Schneider to deny payment to Adam
Briggs on N. River Rd for some black top. It appears that his garage
was below grade before the remat and after the remat it was slightly
more below grade. Motion carried on voice vote.
D. Approve money for Chairman Marshall for meeting
Moved by Mielke, seconded by Fox to approve money for Chairman
Marshall for refreshments for a storm water meeting to be held at our
Town Hall. Motion carried on voice vote.
E. Consider operator license for Margo Beggs to expire June 30, 2008
Moved by Mielke, seconded by Rebout to approve the operator license
for Margo Beggs to expire June 30, 2008. Motion carried 4-0 because
Supervisor Schneider stepped out for the vote.
F. Bill Michaels matter
Attorney Hemming explained the matter and the ordinances were
discussed. Amending current ordinances are in the works for allowing
special park model recreational vehicles in certain zoning districts.
A resident questioned how it would be taxed. Attorney Hemming will
look into that. Bill Michaels was present and Attorney Hemming
requested that he get maps to him that details the zoning and the
acreage. Moved by Marshall, seconded by Fox to table this matter.
Motion carried on voice vote.
G. Reports by Town Attorney Dick Hemming
1. David Enfinger matter
A letter has been sent to the Enfingers explaining removal of
certain items. A deadline of February 16, 2008 was given.
2. Clark property
Moved by Mielke, seconded by Fox to deny a change in assessment for
Ellis & Diane Clark. The Board noted it has been reviewed by the
assessor at open book and by the Board of Review. Motion carried on
voice vote.
3. Danielson property
Moved by Fox, seconded by Mielke to deny a change in assessment for
Bruce Danielson. The Board noted it has been reviewed by the
assessor and by the Board of Review. Motion carried on voice vote.
4. Cramer property
Moved by Mielke, seconded by Rebout to deny a change in assessment
for William Cramer. The Board noted it has been reviewed by the
assessor and by the Board of Review. Motion carried on voice vote.
Attorney Hemming informed the Board he will not be able to attend
the April meeting.
7. Correspondence
A. Sheriff Report - December report available to review.
B. Smart Growth Meeting February 12, 2008 @ 6:00 pm
C. Chairman Marshall read a letter from Mary Jane Nelson regarding
her assessment. He will call her to tell her 2007 values are set.
D. Public Service Commission will be utilizing the Town Hall on
February 20, 2008. E. Gypsy moth spraying will be done over Camp
Indian Trails in a few months.
F. Chairman Marshall read a letter regarding speed limit on Rockport
Road. He will contact Town of Rock Chairman to discuss it further.
G. Constable Henkelmann presented a picture of a car very close to
the road on N. Britt Road. Chairman Marshall will contact the
resident.
8. Vouchers
Moved by Schneider, seconded by Mielke, that Vouchers #49
through and including #104 be approved for payment. Motion carried
on voice vote.
9. Adjournment
Moved by Rebout, seconded by Schneider, to adjourn. Motion carried
on voice vote.
Meeting adjourned at 9:13 PM.
Minutes approved ( ) with ( ) without corrections,
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Andrea Peabody, Town Clerk Edward
Marshall, Town Chairman