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October 2, 2006 Regular Meeting
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
Town Board
Town of Janesville, Wisconsin
October 2, 2006
Posted: Thursday, September 28, 2006 at the town office, Lion's
Quick Mart, Consolidated School, Cork & Bottle West Court.
Newspaper: Faxed notice of meeting to the Janesville Gazette,
Thursday, September 28, 2006.
Members Present: Chairman Edward Marshall, Supervisor David Rebout,
Robert Mielke, Bruce Schneider, Gary Fox
Members Absent: none
Others Present: Clerk Andrea Peabody, Town Attorney Dick Hemming,
Constable Archie Henkelmann, Building Inspector Monte Krebs, Surveyor
Steve Lathrop and (18) members of the public.
Meeting called to order, by Chairman Marshall at 7:30 p.m., followed
by the Pledge of Allegiance, in the town hall, 1628 N. Little Court,
Janesville, Wisconsin
1. Minutes of Previous Meeting
Moved by Rebout, seconded by Fox, that the minutes of the regular
meeting, held September 11, 2006 be approved as presented. Motion
carried on voice vote.
2. Financial Report
Moved by Schneider, seconded by Fox, that the financial report,
ending
September 30, 2006, be accepted as presented by Treasurer
Brown. Motion carried on voice vote.
3. Citizen Participation
1) Doug Rebout requested a new clock. New batteries will be put in
again to see if that helps.
2) A resident asked about paving on Oakwood Park Drive. Chairman
Marshall told him that the Board goes on a road tour in the spring,
then they rate the condition. No plans for paving Oakwood Park Drive
at the present time.
3) Gary Miller informed the Board that a neighbor of his is clearing
land for ATV’s and building ramps. This has blocked the drainage.
Chairman Marshall or Inspector Krebs will look into it.
4. Recommendation from Planning & Zoning Committee
a. The Planning Committee recommends to the Board approval of
preliminary survey for Eric Richards, tabling preliminary survey for
Grunzel Farms LLC, and tabling rezone request for Grunzel Farms
LLC.
5. Unfinished Business
A. Revaluation discussion
Moved by Schneider, seconded by Mielke to approve the revaluation
quote of $67,700.00 by Associated Appraisal to be done in 2007.
Motion carried on voice vote.
B. Discussion on Oakwood Park-park suggestions
Brad Adee is concerned that there could be maintenance issues, road
issues, and public safety issues if anything was done to improve the
park. Residents gave there input by letter what they would like done
at the park. Curt Rankins lives in that area and he thought any
improvements could bring unwanted people and litter. After further
consideration and comments by the Board it was moved by Rebout,
seconded by Fox to leave the park as is. Motion carried on voice
vote.
C. Burning Ordinance
This will be a November agenda item for further discussion and in
order for the Board to look over the amendment that was provided by
Attorney Hemming.
6. New Business
A. Building Inspector Report
1. Update on Michael Spoden property
Inspector Krebs received a call from Michael Spoden saying he has
removed a van, applied for a license on another, and he sold another
vehicle and is waiting for that one to be moved. Inspector Krebs
will let Attorney Hemming know how the property looks by the end of
the week.
2. Three B’s matter
Three B’s is currently in a land dispute with Greg Gensler.
Inspector Krebs reported that Greg Gensler brought in dump trucks and
a trailer and parked them on the southern part of Three B’s parking
lot. They are unlicensed. Greg Gensler reported that Three B’s
flattened the tires and broke windshields on them. Greg also
reported that he was advised by the court to not move anything. The
Board decided to not do anything as the matter is in court.
3. Inspector Krebs also reported that a residence on Edgewood
Drive has multiple cars on their property and it looks as if they are
tearing them down to use the parts. The owner told Monte they would
be gone in 30 days.
B. Deputy from Rock County Sheriff Department
Deputy Westcott was present to answer any questions the pubic had.
He informed everyone new speed trailers have been purchased and will
be utilized throughout the county. He also mentioned they can be
requested at certain areas.
C. Preliminary survey, Eric Richards, Section 1, changing interior
lot lines
Moved by Mielke, seconded by Rebout to approve the preliminary
survey for Eric Richards, #2006 068, changing interior lot lines.
Motion carried on voice vote.
D. Consider ordinance #061002, rezoning certain property, Grunzel
Farms LLC, 55 acres, Section 3, to create new lots--TABLED
E. Preliminary survey, Grunzel Farms LLC, 55 acres, Section
3-- TABLED
F. Discuss possible fireworks ordinance
An ordinance was given to the Board by Attorney Hemming. This will
be a November agenda item in order for the Board to review it.
G. Discussion on future fire contracts and fee for fire calls
Attorney Hemming is still looking into this. This will be a
November agenda item.
H. Consider refunding taxes paid under protest, SBC Tower Holdings,
LLC
Attorney Hemming recommended doing nothing as SBC Tower Holdings LLC
did not follow proper procedure in two ways.
I. Consider refunding taxes, Karl & Laurie Boltz, incorrect
classification by assessor
Attorney Hemming stated there is a proper procedure to follow.
Laurie Boltz mentioned it is not stated on tax bill how a person is
taxed. They did not know they were being taxed incorrectly for many
years. It has currently been corrected by the assessor and it went
down over 50%. Attorney Hemming will look into this further.
J. License applications--Consider applications for operator
(bartender) licenses to expire June 30, 2007 for Darcy Cherry and
Stacy Johnson
Moved by Schneider, seconded by Fox to approve the license
applications for Darcy Cherry and Stacy Johnson, to expire June 30,
2007. Motion carried on voice vote.
K. Consider request, from Attorney Hemming, to utilize Town Hall on
October 6, 2006
Moved by Schneider, seconded by Rebout to allow Attorney Hemming to
use the Town Hall on October 6, 2006 for the parties to meet
regarding the Brian Wyss vision triangle matter. Motion carried on
voice vote.
L. Consider request, from Betty France, to rent Town Hall on January
28, 2007
Moved by Rebout, seconded by Mielke to allow the Town Hall to be
rented by Betty France on January 28, 2007 for a small party. Motion
carried on voice vote.
M. Consider raising election inspector wages
Clerk Peabody surveyed municipalities in Rock County on what they
are paying their election inspectors. After reviewing this, it was
moved by Fox, seconded by Schneider to increase the election
inspector pay from $6.50/hour to $8.50/hour. Motion carried on voice
vote.
N. Set date for budget working session
The budget working session was set by the Board for Thursday,
October 12, 2006 at 5:30 pm.
O. Reports by Town Attorney Dick Hemming
1. Grand Videre litigation
Nothing to report.
2. Wyss easement matter
Cheryl Weisz has submitted her appraisal. The Town will be
responsible for the cost of that.
3. Storm water management
Tradition Lane has been taken out of this matter. Attorney Hemming
is continuing this process. River Bluff Drive is now the only area
being looked at.
4. Insurance policy- playground equipment at park-no report
8. Correspondence
A. Sheriff report-August report available for review
B. Town of Beloit will be hosting a meeting regarding storm water
management on October 5, 2006 in order for an engineer to be picked
for the plan.
9. Vouchers
Moved by Rebout, seconded by Fox, that Vouchers #374 through and
including #400 be approved for payment. Motion carried on voice
vote
10. Adjournment
Moved by Schneider, seconded by Rebout, to adjourn. Motion carried
on
voice vote.
Meeting adjourned at 9:11 p.m.
Minutes approved ( ) with ( ) without corrections,
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Andrea Peabody, Town Clerk Edward Marshall,
Town Chairman