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August 6, 2007 Regular meeting
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
Town Board
Town of Janesville, Wisconsin
August 6, 2007
Posted: Thursday, August 2, 2007 at the town office, Lion's Quick
Mart, Consolidated School, Cork & Bottle West Court.
Newspaper: Emailed notice to Janesville Gazette, Tuesday, July
31, 2007.
Members Present: Chairman Ed Marshall, Supervisors David Rebout,
Robert Mielke, Gary Fox, Bruce Schneider
Members Absent: none
Others Present: Clerk Andrea Peabody, Treasurer Peggy Augustine,
Building Inspector Monte Krebs, Attorney Richard Hemming, Surveyor
Steve Lathrop, Constable Archie Henkelmann, (14) members of the
public.
Meeting called to order, by Chairman Marshall, at 7:33 p.m., at the
Town Hall, 1628 North Little Court, Janesville, Wisconsin, followed by
the pledge of allegiance.
1. Minutes of Previous Meeting
Moved by Mielke, seconded by Rebout, that the minutes of
the regular
meeting, held July 9, 2007, be approved as presented. Motion
carried
on voice vote.
2. Financial Report
Moved by Fox, seconded by Mielke, that the financial report,
ending
July 31, 2007 be accepted as presented by Treasurer Augustine.
Motion carried on voice vote.
3. Citizen Participation
1) Scott Buttke questioned the letter he received from Associated
Appraisal Consultants regarding the revaluation. Chairman Marshall
explained that the revaluation was state mandated and it is being
done to get back to 100% fair market value.
2) Judy Grunzel requested that all notices sent from the Town to
residents of Sturbridge Springs Condominiums be sent individually,
not to the association. Clerk Peabody informed her that this has
been noted and notices will be sent to all residents of the
condominiums.
4. Recommendation from Planning & Zoning Committee
The Planning & Zoning Committee recommends approval of the
preliminary survey for Thomas & Susan Busfield, approval of the
rezone request for Busfields’, and approval of the preliminary survey
for Vincent McGrath. The committee was unhappy with both chapters of
the comprehensive plan as there seems to be a lot of unnecessary
items and issues included.
5. Unfinished Business
A. Approval of new county road specifications - no discussion
B. Discuss memo on land division ordinance
The Board agreed that developer’s agreements do not need to be
created for future subdivisions, but that the Town can ask to see the
covenants if there are any in place. The fees for land divisions
should be based on the number of lots created. Also, it was decided
to not include impact fees for land divisions. This will be a
September agenda item.
6. New Business
A. Building Inspector Report
1) Bill Michaels has picked up an application for a conditional
use permit.
2) Inspector Krebs cannot get in touch with Kelly Gage to tell her
again that she needs to file an application for a conditional use
permit. Clerk Peabody will contact her one more time and then the
matter will be turned over to Attorney Hemming.
B. Preliminary survey, Thomas & Susan Busfield, 25.22
acres, Section 20
Moved by Mielke, seconded by Schneider to approve the preliminary
survey for Thomas & Susan Busfield, creating four lots. Motion
carried on voice vote.
C. Consider ordinance #070806, rezoning certain property,
Thomas & Susan Busfield
The Planning & Zoning Committee questioned the notice for the
Busfields’. It simply stated rezoning from A-1 to A-3, but part of
their land was rezoned approximately one year ago to Single-Family
Rural Residential. Attorney Hemming noted that what it is going to
be (A-3) is accurately described therefore justified. Moved by
Marshall, seconded by Schneider to approve ordinance #070806,
rezoning certain property, 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. Preliminary survey, Vincent McGrath, Section 13, transfer of
land between adjoining owners
Moved by Schneider, seconded by Mielke to approve the preliminary
survey for Vincent McGrath, transfer of land between adjoining
owners. Motion carried on voice vote. It was mentioned that this
parcel and the neighbor to the north are non-conforming parcels.
Mr. McGrath would be interested in rezoning his property to conform
to current town zoning ordinances, with the fee being waived. Clerk
Peabody will contact the adjoining owner to find out if they would
like to rezone their property as well, also with the fee being
waived.
E. Consider approval of chapters 1 & 2 of comprehensive plan
The Committee and the Board agreed there are things included in both
chapters that have never been discussed and they are unhappy with lot
sizes being increased and decreased. The community farmer’s market
that is included does not apply to our Town. It was noted that the
chapters seem like they are a template, not actually unique for the
Town of Janesville. Moved by Marshall, seconded by Fox to not
approve chapters 1 & 2. Motion carried on voice vote. It was
decided that a meeting will be held Monday, August 20, 2007 at 7:00 in
order for the two chapters to be thoroughly reviewed, discussed, and
corrected. The changes the Town wants will then be given to Mary
Robb.
F. Consider park ordinance
The old park ordinance has been discovered and Attorney Hemming will
cross check the old one with the proposed new park ordinance. This
will be a September agenda item.
G. Consider small wind energy facilities ordinance
Moved by Rebout, seconded by Fox to approve ordinance #070806.1,
regulating small wind energy facilities ordinance. Motion carried on
voice vote.
H. Consider operator license for Joanne Hansen to expire June 30,
2008
Moved by Mielke, seconded by Rebout to approve the operator license
for Joanne Hansen, to expire June 30, 2008. Motion carried 4-0 with
Supervisor Schneider abstaining because the license will be used at
his business.
I. Consider garbage/recycling contract, and discussion on garbage
carrier, discuss tire pickup
Attorney Hemming has talked to Greg Kaminski at Waste Management and
Greg has told him the issue of the past due amount will be taken off
the bill. Attorney Hemming and Clerk Peabody will keep tabs on this
matter.
J. Clarification of conditional use permit for Ray & Audrey Gehrig
Ray Gehrig has requested the Board clarify his conditional use
permit so it is understood correctly. Chairman Marshall read the
minutes from November 2003. The Committee and the Board discussed
all points of the conditional use permit. It does not say anything
about shooting on Mondays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays, but it states
hours for Tuesdays and Sundays and that shooting cannot exceed 20
hours/week. Moved by Fox, seconded by Schneider that the hours for
shooting under the intent of the permit shall be Tuesdays 4:30 p.m.
to dark and Sundays 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (both daylight savings
time) and Tuesdays 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Sundays 10:00 a.m. to
2:00 p.m. (both standard time). For the balance of 20 hours per
week, shooting may be done on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays in
addition to the set hours for Tuesdays and Sundays plus any special
events up to 20 hours per week. Motion carried on voice vote. This
is for clarification purposes only, the permit was not changed.
K. Complaint on David Enfinger - buildings in violation
Jan King was present to inform the Board this property, 5119 N.
River Rd. has been in violation since 2003. Inspector Krebs has sent
David Enfinger notices over the years to tear down his buildings that
were put up without permits and are in violation. There are too many
buildings for the size of the lot. To date, nothing has been done at
the property. Attorney Hemming will write a letter to David Enfinger
telling him that the two buildings must be taken down and that the
property needs to be cleaned up. Jan King requested a copy of that
letter and Attorney Hemming will also copy in the county and possibly
the DNR.
L. Request to sweep Burrwood Drive and Grand Videre Drive
A complaint was made that gravel from the shoulders is getting on
the roads. Moved by Schneider, seconded by Rebout to not sweep these
two roads. Motion carried on voice vote.
M. Tree trimming on W. Valley Springs Road
Supervisor Mielke will inspect this road as there are oak trees
hanging over the road.
N. Laurie Boltz, overpayment of taxes matter
Clerk Peabody informed the Board that Laurie Boltz would like her
papers turned into the state, then possibly approved by the state,
then the Town refunding her tax overpayment. The Board will consider
doing two years together after the Town gets a response for what has
already been submitted.
O. Resolution supporting agreements between Town of Janesville and
WI State Elections Board regarding SVRS
Moved by Fox, seconded by Mielke to have Chairman Marshall sign the
resolution that supports certain agreements for SVRS. This will only
be effective if the Town takes control of our own voter registration
depending on broadband internet being available for the Town. Motion
carried on voice vote.
P. Reports by Town Attorney Dick Hemming
1) Report on beekeeper complaint on W. County Road A
Attorney Hemming reported that there are no regulations on hives of
bees. A case may be made if they are considered a public nuisance.
7. Correspondence
A. Sheriff report--June report available for review
B. Public Service Commission, August 24, 2007 at Janesville Town
Hall
C. August 21, 2007 at 12:00 p.m. storm water meeting at Janesville
Town Hall
D. August 9, 2007 at 6:30 p.m. City of Janesville meeting on
comprehensive plan
8. Vouchers
Moved by Rebout, seconded by Fox, that Voucher #312
through and including #342 be approved for payment.
Motion carried on voice
vote.
9. Adjournment
Moved by Mielke, seconded by Rebout, to adjourn. Motion
carried on
voice vote.
Meeting adjourned at 9:41 p.m.
Minutes approved ( ) with ( ) without corrections,
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Andrea Peabody, Town Clerk Edward Marshall,
Town Chairman