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September 4, 2007 Regular meeting
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
Town Board
Town of Janesville, Wisconsin
September 4, 2007
Posted: Thursday, August 30, 2007 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, August 30, 2007.
Members Present: Chairman Edward Marshall, Supervisor Robert
Mielke, David Rebout, Bruce Schneider, Gary Fox
Members Absent: None.
Others Present: Town Clerk Andrea Peabody, Treasurer Peggy
Augustine, Building Inspector Monte Krebs, Town Attorney Richard
Hemming, Constable Archie Henkelmann, (8) members of the public.
Meeting called to order by Chairman Marshall at 7:48 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 special meeting held August 6, 2007 be approved as presented.
Motion carried on voice vote.
Moved by Mielke, seconded by Schneider that the minutes of the
regular meeting, held August 6, 2007 be approved as presented.
Motion carried on voice vote.
2. Financial Report
Moved by Mielke, seconded by Fox, that the financial report
ending
August 31, 2007, be accepted as read by Treasurer Augustine.
Motion carried on voice vote.
3. Citizen Participation
1) Lon Coplien mentioned he attended the Board of Appeals meeting
regarding Three B’s Bar & Grill variance request. He informed the
Board there are a lot of conflicting issues that are unanswered and
would like more information to be obtained before the Board of
Appeals makes a decision. He would like Inspector Krebs or Rock
County Health Department address some of the concerns. Chairman
Marshall mentioned it is for the Board of Appeals to decide and that
Board can require the applicant to provide certain details.
4. Committee Recommendations
The Planning & Zoning Committee recommends to the Board approval of
the rezone request for Vincent McGrath and approval (5-1 vote) of the
conditional use permit for Bill Michaels.
5. Unfinished Business
A. Approval of new county road specifications - no discussion
B. Tree trimming on W. Valley Springs Rd.
Moved by Marshall, seconded by Rebout to approve an extension for
the residents on W. Valley Springs Rd. for brush and tree cutting. A
resident called in to request the extension because it is not the
best time to cut oak trees. Motion carried on voice vote. Clerk
Peabody will send the residents letters giving them a new deadline of
January 1, 2008.
6. New Business
A. Recognizing Gloria Brown for 26 years in office
This will be an October agenda item as Gloria was not present.
B. Building Inspector report
Inspector Krebs reported that David Enfinger has removed the two
structures that were in violation.
C. Consider ordinance #070904, rezoning certain property, Vincent
McGrath
Moved by Rebout, seconded by Fox to approve ordinance #070904,
rezoning certain property from A-1 to SF-RR for Vincent McGrath and
direct the Town Clerk to change the official Town Zoning Map and the
official Town Development Plan to reflect the change. Motion carried
on voice vote.
D. Consider conditional use permit, William Michaels, use park model
RV as guest house
The Planning & Zoning Committee approved the conditional use permit
5-1 with conditions that the park model RV not be used more than 25
days/year, the conditional use permit is no longer in effect if he
leaves the property, and the park model RV would have to be removed
if he sold the property. Chairman Marshall noted this is a big issue
for the Town and strict rules would have to be put in place. Chair
Marshall suggested six holiday weekends and noted that regulation
could be easier if done on holiday weekends. Supervisor Mielke
cannot believe the county would okay Mr. Michaels to hook the park
model RV up to the septic. Steve Donahue had some concerns that
included how it would be enforced, other applicants requesting a
permit to do this, and the matter in the future being an issue if
there is a new board that is not aware of this situation. Attorney
Hemming noted the part of the ordinance regarding conditional use
permits and that the Board would not be bound to approve a
conditional use permit for the next applicant. Moved by Marshall,
seconded by Mielke to deny the conditional use permit for William
Michaels. It was agreed park model trailers should not be parked in
the Town for more than a few days. Motion carried 4-1 with
Supervisor Schneider opposed.
E. Consider park ordinance
This will be an October agenda item.
F. Consider land division ordinance
This will be an October agenda item titled subdivision ordinance.
G. Consider operator license for Chad Nelson, to expire June 30,
2008. Moved by Mielke, seconded by Fox to
approve the license application for operator license to expire June
30, 2008 for Chad Nelson. Motion carried on voice vote.
H. Consider garbage/recycling contract
The Town has been credited $6,471 for the generator fee that we are
not responsible for paying. Moved by Marshall, seconded by Schneider
to approve the contract for garbage and recycling with Waste
Management for one year. Motion carried on voice vote.
I. Discussion regarding tire pick up
There have been many complaints regarding tires not being picked up.
Clerk Peabody and Chairman Marshall have talked to Leroy Overturf
and he mentioned there have been a lot of problems with tire pick up
in surrounding towns so there could be confusion for our Town on what
is suppose to be happening.
J. Discuss sign ordinance and electronic billboards
It was agreed that our sign ordinance covers the new electronic
billboards.
K. Discussion on mowing into streets
Moved by Mielke, seconded by Schneider to not regulate mowing into
streets as it would be difficult to enforce. Motion carried on voice
vote.
L. Report on high speed internet at Town Hall
Moved by Schneider, seconded by Fox to approve Nationwide Internet
for high speed internet at the Town Hall. The previous company Clerk
Peabody was working with could not hook up broadband as they thought
they could. Motion carried on voice vote.
M. Reports by Town Attorney Dick Hemming
1. Report on Enfinger matter
Attorney Hemming briefly explained the matter. He did receive a
phone call today from Mr. Enfinger informing him the structures have
been removed.
2. Report on Kelly Gage matter
Kelly Gage had until August 31, 2007 to comply with Town zoning
ordinances. Legal proceedings will begin as she has not complied.
7. Correspondence
a. Sheriff Report - July report available
b. Treasurer Augustine reported that all delinquent personal
property has been collected.
c. It was noted that at a Town of Turtle meeting the topic of wind
towers was discussed. It was mentioned they are working on county
standards for these.
d. Janet Kassel passed out papers that outline the changes the Town
would like to see for the comprehensive plan. Chairman Marshall will
talk to Mary Robb about these changes.
8. Vouchers
Moved by Rebout, seconded by Schneider, that Voucher #343
through and including #379 be approved for payment. Motion carried
on voice vote.
9. Adjournment
Moved by Schneider, seconded by Rebout, to adjourn. Motion
carried on
voice vote.
Meeting adjourned at 9:27 PM.
Minutes approved ( ) with (X) without corrections,
____Oct.1___________2007.
_____________________________ _______________________________
Andrea Peabody, Town Clerk Edward Marshall, Town
Chairman