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September 11, 2006 Regular Meeting
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
Town Board
Town of Janesville, Wisconsin
September 11, 2006
Posted: Thursday, September 7, 2006 at the Town Hall, Lion's Quick
Mart, Consolidated School, Cork & Bottle West Court Street
Newspaper: Faxed notice to the newsroom at the Janesville
Gazette, Thursday, September 7, 2006.
Members Present: Chairman Edward Marshall, Supervisor Robert
Mielke, David Rebout, Bruce Schneider, Gary Fox
Members Absent: None.
Others Present: Town Clerk Andrea Peabody, Treasurer Gloria Brown,
Building Inspector Monte Krebs, Town Attorney Holly Jensen, Constable
Archie Henkelmann, (21) members of the public.
Meeting called to order by Chairman Marshall at 7:30 PM., at the Town
Hall, 1628 N. Little Court, Janesville, WI, followed by the pledge of
allegiance.
1. Minutes of Previous Meeting
Moved by Fox, seconded by Rebout, that the minutes of
the regular meeting, held August 7, 2006 be approved with a
correction to 5 (a) changing the amount for the guardrail on Polzin
Road from $840.00 to $1840.00. Motion carried on voice vote.
2. Financial Report
Moved by Schneider, seconded by Mielke, that the financial
report ending
August 31, 2006, be accepted as read by Treasurer Brown. Motion
carried on voice vote.
3. Citizen Participation
1) Jay Killeen would like to add on to a garage he has that is on a
separate parcel than his residence. He went to Rock County and they
would put a conservation easement on his parcel if he combined them.
He would like to remove the lot line between the two parcels without
combining them and add on to garage. Attorney Jensen will look into
this.
4. Committee Recommendations - did not meet
5. Unfinished Business
A. Revaluation discussion
The Board was questioning if this revaluation for 2007 should be put
out for public bids. Attorney Jensen will look into it.
B. Compliance Assurance Plan (CAP)
Moved by Schneider, seconded by Rebout to approve the Town of
Janesville’s Compliance Assurance Plan (CAP) as prepared by Clerk
Peabody, with the help of Waste Management, that provides for
recycling compliance. Motion carried on voice vote.
6. New Business
A. Consider adoption of Austin Road by Parker High School PTSA
Joy Prom was present representing Parker PTSA and informed the Board
they would like to adopt Austin Road and periodically pick up any
trash on that road, and a sign will be provided by the state. Moved
by Marshall, seconded by Fox to approve the request from Parker High
School PTSA to adopt the west side of Austin Road between Mineral
Point Road and County Road B. Motion carried on voice vote.
B. Garbage/Recycling discussion with Leroy Overturf
The discussion focused on the generator fee that is continuously on
the Waste Management bill but the Town has been told repeatedly we
are not responsible for paying this. It is a state law that it be
placed on the bill, but Waste Management does not enforce it. Leroy
Overturf suggested putting the Town’s 3% increase for garbage and
recycling into the generator fee. The Board agreed that that would
work. Discussion also included the contract which states commercial
establishments should be getting picked up. Leroy stated a new
contract will need to be written as they have never picked up
commercial establishments. A resident is asking for a refund because
he has been paying for pick up (on his tax bill and Waste Management)
at certain commercial establishments. Leroy will look into this with
the assistance of Chairman Marshall. A few residents asked about
broken glass that is on some roads and leaking oil as well. Leroy
noted the roads and will look into it.
C. Consider selling park lands on Fenrick Road
Several residents were present to express their opposition to these
park lands being sold. Gary Miller lives directly north and would
like to see the green space left alone. He also asked where the
excess water would go. Terry Michaels would also like the green
space left alone. Vicki Brown asked the Board where that money would
go if the Town sold the lots. She would like the lots to be left
alone as well. Joann Reed would also like to see the lots left
alone. Peggy Augustine mentioned that once the new subdivision goes
in there will be more water coming down that way and the lots may not
be build able. After listening to the residents the Board agreed to
not sell the lots.
D. Discussion on Oakwood Park-park suggestions
A list was presented that suggested some things that could be put at
that park. This will be an October agenda item as there were only a
few responses available from residents.
E. Building Inspector Report
1. Update on Michael Spoden property
Inspector Krebs informed the Board that as of the previous week the
cars were still at the Spoden property. Michael Spoden was present
and told Inspector Krebs he had moved them. Chairman Marshall
received a phone call saying that the cars were moved over to
property on Britt Road. Michael Spoden thinks this is unfair, but
the Town does have a property maintenance ordinance and he is in
violation of that ordinance. Chairman Marshall instructed Monte to
proceed with the same procedure of writing a letter and giving him a
time frame to move the cars.
2. Inspector Krebs informed the Board the Boy Scouts will be tearing
down two buildings and bringing in a house. He informed them they
could not travel down N. River Road with that house.
F. Burning guidelines
Supervisor Mielke sees no reason this 25 square feet burn area
should be in the ordinance. This will be an October agenda item.
G. Discuss possible fireworks ordinance
Attorney Jensen presented a fireworks ordinance. Some changes will
be made and this will be an October agenda item.
H. License applications - Consider applications for operator
(bartender) licenses to expire June 30, 2007 for Ruth Marie Cook,
Laura Anderson, Debra Sylvie, and Julie Mullikin
Moved by Mielke, seconded by Fox to approve the license applications
for operator license to expire June 30, 2007 for Ruth Marie Cook,
Laura Anderson, Debra Sylvie, and Julie Mullikin. Motion carried on
voice vote.
I. Consider refunding taxes paid under protest, SBC Tower Holdings,
LLC
Attorney Jensen will look into this and it will be an October agenda
item.
J. Discussion on future fire contracts
Chairman Marshall met with the City of Janesville and he foresees
the fire contract increase doubling. He suggested a $500.00 charge
for fire calls. Attorney Jensen will look into this and it will be
an October agenda item.
K. NIMS training and statement of compliance
Chairman Marshall signed the statement of compliance that was
prepared by Clerk Peabody along with the help of Rock County
Emergency Management. Chairman Marshall and Clerk Peabody will be
attending a NIMS training session on September 13, 2006. The Board
is not required to attend, but will be notified of future sessions if
they are interested.
L. Discussion on amending official Town Zoning Code to meet
requirements of state statute 62.23
Attorney Jensen prepared an ordinance amending Section 8.2 (4) and
Section 8.3 (3) of the Town of Janesville Zoning Ordinance that deals
with the Board of Appeals and will now be consistent with state law.
Moved by Schneider, seconded by Rebout to approve ordinance 060911,
amending the official Town Zoning Ordinance. Motion carried on voice
vote.
M. Discussion on wash out on N. River Bluff Dr.
Moved by Marshall, seconded by Fox to have the county put a small
amount of cold mix in this area to remedy the problem. The Clerk has
received two complaints about the wash out on N. River Bluff Dr.
Motion carried on voice vote.
N. Letter from resident concerning storm water from new development
A resident in the Northwood Trace area is concerned about the storm
water from the new development in that area. Chairman Marshall will
look into it with the county.
O. Reports by Town Attorney Dick Hemming
1. Grand Videre litigation - nothing to report
2. Wyss easement matter
Property negotiations will begin after the waiting period expires on
September 22, 2006.
3. Storm water management - Meetings in October
7. Correspondence
a. Sheriff Report - July report available
b. Chairman Marshall gave Clerk Peabody reports to send in to the
state regarding roads.
c. Supervisor Mielke asked if anything further would become of
closing Hackbarth Road. It is not a priority at this point.
d. Clerk Peabody presented an email from Mary Robb regarding the
Town’s next step for the comprehensive plan. It was decided to
schedule a meeting in early October.
8. Vouchers
Moved by Schneider, seconded by Rebout, that Voucher #334
through and including #373 be approved for payment. Motion carried
on voice vote.
9. Adjournment
Moved by Mielke, seconded by Schneider, to adjourn. Motion
carried on
voice vote.
Meeting adjourned at 9:45 PM.
Minutes approved ( ) with ( ) without corrections,
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Andrea Peabody, Town Clerk Edward Marshall, Town
Chairman