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October 13, 2008 Monthly Meeting
TOWN OF FOND DU LAC
FOND DU LAC COUNTY
MONTHLY MEETING
OCTOBER 13, 2008
7:00 PM
The October Monthly Meeting was called to order by Chairman Harold
Manske. Present were Chairman Manske, Supervisors Phyllis Giese and
LeRoy Schmitz, Clerk Patti Supple, Treasurer Jody Roffers, Attorney
John St. Peter, Jeff Wolford of Kaempfer & Associates, Dave Wagner of
Ehlers & Associates, and various Town residents. Confirmation was
made of open meeting notice. Minutes from the previous meeting were
approved as presented.
Scott Stellmacher requested that speed limits be posted on the dead
end section of Rogersville Road. Due to driver confusion, he also
asked that the 3 way stop become a 4 way stop.
Dan Gurath noted that the added lighting in the parking lot is very
helpful and that the hall floor looks very nice after being waxed.
Bob Streblow noted that the County striped all of River Road into the
Town of Byron. The billing will be checked to make sure the Town of
Fond du Lac was not billed for the added miles.
The resolution authorizing the Town to borrow $3,190,000.00 by issuing
GO refundable bonds pursuant to Section 67.04 of WI Statutes and
authorizing the sale of bonds was reviewed. Attorney St. Peter noted
he has read the information from Quarles & Brady and found no issues.
By adopting the resolution, the Town authorizes bonds be sold to
National Exchange Bank. Dave Wagner noted that even with the problems
with the market, National Exchange Bank has confirmed the interest
rate quoted will remain. He also noted that on page 2, 4-B the tables
may be reduced due to excess project funds. The money must be spent
within two years and only spent on the water project. Finally, the
levies for Town wide and Utility district must be determined.
Chairman Manske noted that a savings could be achieved if the original
site for the Tower is approved. Motion was made by Schmitz and
seconded by Giese to approve the Resolution as presented. By voice
vote, 3 aye.
Jeff Wolford presented the engineering report for the special
assessments for the Industrial Park transmission main project. He
reported that the area wide non-residential rates will be based on
acres and will be @ $1244.00 per acre. The three residential units
have been notified of the water service. All three will be putting in
service, but only one will be connecting. The water main assessment
calculations are on Table 4, page 4 of his report. One decision to be
made is whether those who want the service stub, but not hookup must
pay for the stub up front and the connection is deferred, or the Town
bills for the stub and the connection is deferred. Then those who
want water may hookup and pay over ten years. Motion was made by
Giese and seconded by Manske to approve the report contingent on a
column being added that explains the payment for the two persons who
want the stub, but not eh water. Motion carried. It was also
recommended that the Clerk and Attorney issue a legal notice for the
October 28, 2008 meeting.
After review, motion was made and seconded to approve the schedule for
the Industrial Park Transmission main public assessment work. Motion
carried, 3 aye.
Jeff Wolford presented an update on the Industrial Park transmission
line project. He noted that the water main easement paperwork is on
Sam Tobias’ desk. The completion date for the project is November
27th and the line is ¾ of the way down Forest Avenue to the airport.
The special assessment policy for water system improvement project
will be the same as that of the Industrial Park assessment for
residential properties, except there will be no area wide assessment
as yet.
The distribution system improvement map was reviewed. The policy for
those properties that were provided access to water on the prior
system who have not hooked up will need to be determined.
After discussion, motion was made and seconded to approve the change
order for the road crossing revisions. Motion carried, 3 aye.
Attorney St. Peter noted that the judge has confirmed foreclosure on
the abandoned uncompleted duplex. The bank is considering demolishing
the house.
The Wausau-Everest project is moving forward. Town and Country has
started work on the Forest Avenue Road section and the County has
agreed to recommendations made by MSA and Kaempfer for the water and
sewer lines within the Industrial Park. The Town inspector will be
onsite to keep track of ongoing work.
After discussion, motion was made and seconded to approve a $.50 per
hour pay increase for “Rocky” Schmidt as well as a $1000.00 savings
bond, and gift certificates for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Motion
carried.
Motion was made and seconded to change the name of the abandoned
section of Highway 151 to Hawes Court. Motion carried.
The Health Department will be checking wells in the Winnebago Drive
area on Tuesday, October 14th. There has been no more testing done
by Fox Drive, but the initial testing showed 6 bad wells on Fox Court
and 2 on Newton Road.
Clerk Supple read the resignation letter of Norm Oberbeck from the
Board of Appeals.
There are no meetings scheduled for either the Board of Appeals or the
Planning Commission.
There are no annexations or CSM’s.
On Grove Street, some trees need to be removed. Chairman Manske will
notify the City.
River Road has been completed, and a culvert replaced on Old River
Road.
Motion was made and seconded to approve the operator’s licenses for
Carrie Zuege, Top Stick Bar, Lynne Larson, AJ’s and to upgrade Jenny
Abhold to regular license because she took the alcohol awareness
class. Motion carried. Motion was made and seconded to approve the
provisional license for Gina Schubert. Motion carried.
The next Sanitary District meeting is October 14, 2008 at 4:30 pm.
Clerk Supple noted that the Presidential election is November 4, 2008
and the polls will be open from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm. She also will be
meeting with a representative from FEMA to review bills from the
flooding.
A business requested permission to burn building materials. The Fire
Chief said this should not be allowed. A letter needs to be sent to
Case, on Highway 151 telling them to discontinue burning of pallets.
FINANCIAL REPORT: September 2008
General Account received: $363,662.62
Orders: 494,286.74
Balance: 9590.31
Money Market: $2076.36
Road, Bridge, Culvert & Eq.: $439,508.36
Park Fund: $12,368.87
Recycling: $1.00
Motion was made and seconded to approve the Financial Report. Motion
carried.
PAYMENT OF BILLS:
Bills: $612,998.06 Wages: $9683.18
Motion was made and seconded to approve the Payment of Bills. Motion
carried.
Motion was made and seconded to adjourn. Motion carried.
Submitted by Patti Supple, Town Clerk
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