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November 9, 2009 Monthly Meeting
TOWN OF FOND DU LAC FOND DU LAC COUNTY MONTHLY MEETING NOVEMBER 9, 2009 7:00 PM The 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 and various Town residents. Confirmation was made of open meeting notice. Minutes from the previous meeting were approved with one change: Supervisor Giese abstained on the vote for raising Rob Giese’s plowing wages. The Planning Minutes were read concerning the remodeling and addition of a business in the Ally’s Furniture building on Rolling Meadows Drive. The Planning Committee approved the remodeling and addition to the business contingent on the following: the parking lot set backs will be 6 feet from the property line on the south and 9 feet from the line on the North, meeting numbers 2 through 8 of the Gremmer recommendations, submitting State approved remodeling plans, payment of additional fees for water and sewer, applying for required Town permits, notification either in writing or by easily read posted sign in the building to all employees of the Airport danger and additional signs need Town approval. After review, motion was made and seconded to approve the remodeling plans contingent on the Planning Committee recommendations and the Gremmer Engineering recommendations being met. Motion carried. Mr. Kurtev from Schmitty’s Oar House was present to explain the changes he will make to the parking lot to limit access to Garden Drive, and to reduce the glare from the lights in his parking lot. Mr. Kurtev will install temporary posts with chains to limit access to Garden Drive and will turn off the decorative lights one half hour after closing. He has two weeks to make the changes. He also agreed to move the grease cart. Motion was made and seconded to approve the installation of posts and chains, turn off the lighting one half hour after closing, and move the grease cart. Motion carried 2 aye and Giese abstain. Chris Kaempfer presented the updates on the water utility district. Change order CO-16000802-02 for a time extension for the distribution system improvements was reviewed. Motion was made and seconded to approve the change order. Motion carried. Change order CO-1600901-02 for a time extension on the Brown Road Transmission line was reviewed. Motion was made and seconded to approve the change order. Motion carried. Payment request PR-1600802-08 of $55,987.36 for the Distribution System Improvements was reviewed. Motion was made and seconded to approve the payment. Motion carried. Payment request PR-1600902-03 of $12,133.40 for the Brown Road Transmission Main was reviewed. Motion was made and seconded to approve the payment. Motion carried. Reconsideration of the Distribution System change CO-1600802-06 was reviewed. It was noted that the “log” kept by the inspectors was reviewed, and it could not be confirmed that Kaempher & Associates had caused the additional cost. Motion was made and seconded to pay $9437.42 for the additional line to be laid. Motion carried. The status report was reviewed. Attorney St. Peter noted that the County has agreed to pay $207,897.00 for the additional cost of relocating the water tower. The County in addition has agreed to pay for ½ the cost of the chlorination system. In return, the Town agrees to forgive ½ the cost of the AG use penalty for the County Industrial Park. (Motion was made and seconded to forgive ½ of the AG use penalty. Motion carried.) The County has agreed to pay 90% as soon as the papers are signed, and the final 10% once the tower is up and running. It was noted the project is @ $250,000.00 under budget. Attorney St. Peter noted that an error was made on the properties on River Bend. Although the owners did not request a correction, it was recommended to correct the error and record the change. It was noted the charge was made to one owner, but the property in question is co-owned by all the residents on River Bend. Fire Chief Sanborn noted that costs for the equipment truck range from $285,000.00 to $315,000.00. He noted that after 1/1/2010 the cost is expected to rise by 25 to 30%. After discussion, it was decided to table a decision until written estimates are received. It was noted that there is $200,000.00 set aside for the Fire Department truck. Future needs will include a pumper truck in 4 to 5 years. Mr. Mathweg has signed the Esterbrook Estates Addition 1 development agreement. However, due to some problems with the feathering around the manholes within the subdivision, it was decided the Board will table the signing of the agreement until gravel is put around the manholes. A check was received per the Harry Schmitz lawsuit. Mr. Schmitz requested a permit to move the building on his property onto the cement slab. He was told he needed to bring in proper site and drainage plans and remodeling plans before the permit could be issued. It was recommended that Code Enforcement send a letter to the County Executive requesting action on the “nuisance” at the entrance to the Airport. The Stormwater topic was fall fertilizing. A meeting will be held to review the ambulance fees and the City water agreement. The Board of Appeals will meet to review an addition to a garage on the former Dave Wright property. No annexations. No CSM’s. Brown Road has been widened. The septic system at the Town Hall has been repaired. The roof at the Town Hall is being repaired. Willow Lawn Road need to have more repairs done. Motion was made and seconded to approve the regular operator’s license for Chelsea Sewell and the provisional operator’s license for Lindsey Gorka. Motion carried. Meetings for SD #3 and #6 will be held on November 23, 2009. FINANCIAL REPORT: October 2009 General Account received: $478,385.08 Orders: 499,655.57 Balance: 8947.73 CD: $345,000.00 Road, Bridge, Culvert & Eq.: $6724.10 CD: $550,443.06 Park: $4508.70 CD: $15025.00 Recycling: $1.00 Motion was made and seconded to approve the Financial Report. Motion carried. PAYMENT OF BILLS: Bills: $329030.00 Wages: $10974.12 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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