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December 14, 2009 Monthly Meeting
TOWN OF FOND DU LAC FOND DU LAC COUNTY MONTHLY MEETING DECEMBER 14, 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 as presented. Fire Chief Craig Sanborn requested information on the newspaper article stating that part of County Highway T was being turned over to the City of Fond du Lac. Chairman Manske stated the area in question is on the East side of Fond du Lac along 4th Street Road. The lease agreement for renting the Town Park land was reviewed. The two year lease is up for renewal. Phil Kramer, the present renter, is requesting another two year lease with an increase in rent of $5.00 per acre. Motion was made and seconded to renew the lease for two years at $70.00 per acre. Motion carried. Payment request PR1600802-09 was presented for Town & Country. This is a payment on the distribution system for $43,584.00. Motion was made and seconded to approve the payment request. Motion carried. An updated status report was presented. In addition, Fond du Lac County has paid the Town for their share of the water tower minus a 10% holding fee. The 10% fee will be paid to the Town when the Tower is operational this summer. There will be no more status reports until work resumes this spring. Fond du Lac County’s Industrial Park is negotiating with the DNR concerning some wetlands. Once the permits are approved, the sewer and water lines will be installed to the entire park. Roadways will also be started. Of concern to the Town is the potential narrowing of Stanchfield Drive where it abuts Forest Avenue Road. Three bid requests for the Fire Department Equipment Truck were received. Pierce quoted $309,900.00, Custom Fire quoted $307,700.00 and Maintainer Custom Body’s Inc. quoted $383,679.00. This would upgrade the diesel truck presently in use by 29 years and would meet the NFPA safety standards. It would be more reliable and have more modern equipment. It was recommended to purchase the Pierce Truck. Attorney St. Peter will read through the contract. Any monies used as a down payment would receive a 7 ¼ % interest rate. Motion was made and seconded to approve the resolution purchasing the Pierce walk-in heavy duty rescue vehicle with IHC 7400 chassis for $309,900.00 contingent on the approved contract. Motion carried. Motion was made and seconded to approve the following transfers of funds from the General Account: Bowmar Appraisals Fund: $39,000.00 Fire Department Equipment Fund: $100,000.00 Road, Bridge, Culvert & Eq. Fund: $26,000.00 Motion carried. It was reported by Attorney St. Peter that Mr. Mathweg had placed “spools” on top of the manhole covers in the Esterbrook Estates Addition 1 subdivision. While this is a temporary solution to the problem, the Town is concerned damage could still be done. Therefore, it was recommended by Attorney St. Peter that Mr. Mathweg sign an agreement that would hold the Town harmless if manholes are damaged and water infiltrates the system. Since Mr. Mathweg has not responded to the agreement, the matter was tabled until next month. Public Information and Outreach information was presented for the Stormwater Public Information. Attorney St. Peter reported that the Outfall maps are completed and the information sent to the DNR. In the illicit discharge and elimination plan the Town must show its ability to respond to and correct any problems. It was recommended that the three Towns involved as well as the City of Fond du Lac and Fond du Lac County work together to consolidate the work and save on costs. There are no projects, meetings attended or Board of Appeals or Planning Meetings. Chairman Manske recommended the Planning Committee review options for ordinances pertaining to outdoor burning of yard waste in subdivisions and hunting in residential areas. No annexations, road projects-other than snow plowing, CSM’s or licenses. The Sanitary Districts 3 and 6 will be holding meetings on December 15, 2009 at 6:00 pm. Supervisor Schmitz will be attending a meeting on Agricultural land use. FINANCIAL REPORT: November 2009 General Account: $787,590.34 Orders: 490,317.85 Balance: 306,220.22 CD: $150,000.00 Road, Bridge, Culvert & Eq.: $12,597.41 CD: $480,000.00 Park: $5225.33 CD: $15025.90 Recycling: $1.00 Motion was made and seconded to approve the Financial Report. Motion carried. PAYMENT OF BILLS: Bills: $112,632.46 Wages: $11368.44 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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