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TOWN OF FOND DU LAC FOND DU LAC COUNTY MONTHLY MEETING MAY 10, 2010 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 Matt Parmentier and various Town residents. Confirmation was made of open meeting notice. Minutes from the previous meeting were approved with the correct spelling of Mr. Dux’s name added. Mr. Kramer was present to report the continuation of the noise problem with Short & Sassy Trucking. He noted that from Thursday through Sunday night the “reefers” on the trucks are running. Since HNTB was unable to verify the noise levels, it was recommended that a new company with closer access to Fond du Lac be hired to monitor the situation. Noise levels must be proved in order to take action. Attorney Parmentier noted that the Kramers and other neighbors could file a private nuisance lawsuit on their own. Norm Thielman asked if the restoration work along Brown Road had been completed as yet. Chairman Manske reported that the final work had not been done as yet. Tony Schmitz from Boy Scout Troop 777 stated he had an Eagle Scout project to complete. He would like to build and install 20 birdhouses in Simon Park. The Board agreed this would be a great project and addition to the Park. Funds from the Park account would be available for the project. Bob Streblow asked for information on the plastic wrapped building on the Harry Schmitz property by the Airport. No information is available. The Development Agreement for the Blue Heron Ponds apartment complex has been completed and is ready to file. This is the final document needed, so the developers can get the permits to begin. Chairman Manske reported that letters were sent to various government representatives requesting help for the traffic situation on the west side of the Town. While the DOT has stated that the traffic flow does not warrant improvements at this time, they have agreed to do a study at the intersection of Esterbrook Road and Highway 23 in the next two years to determine whether stop and go lights might be needed. The request to reopen Rogersville Road does not seem to be an option. Brenda Hicks-Sorenson presented an updated report on Fond du Lac County Economic Development. She reported on the new businesses brought into the County as well as the information that is available to interested parties. Updates on the water utility project: A. Booster pump station and SCADA system bids were received on both the Town and Village shares. P.J. Kortens & Co., Inc. was the low bid for the project. The Town share would be $54,771.00 without the chlorination system. Motion was made and seconded to approve P. J. Kortens & Company to do the project. Motion carried. B. Contract revision #12 was presented for the work done on the chlorination requirements. Motion was made and seconded to approve Contract revision #12. Motion carried. C. Contract revision #6 was presented for the chlorinator and SCADA easement addition. Motion was made and seconded to approve Contract revision #6. Motion carried. D. Status report for May 6, 2010 was presented for review. Highlights included the transmission main project and the restoration work being done by Town & Country. The springs running into the ditches are causing some problems for the restoration in some areas. The Memorandum of Understanding with the Towns of Byron, Empire, Friendship, Taycheedah and Fond du Lac for the negotiations for the renewal of the intergovernmental agreement with the City of Fond du Lac was reviewed. Motion was made and seconded to approve the MOU. Motion carried. Negotiations are beginning and will especially deal with the City well issues. Updates to the Comprehensive Plan will be needed to incorporate the new compliance requirements for the new Farmland Preservation Law. The County is working on a plan in association with the Town recommendations. The updates must include an amendment to the exclusive AG zoning to comply with the law and update the conversion fees for rezoning. Special use permit requirements will be needed for non farm housing. In addition, a “one time” get out of exclusive AG district zoning will be reviewed. The topic for Stormwater public information is soil testing before applying fertilizers. No pending projects. The Planning Commission will be meeting to review the burning ordinance and the size of apartment complexes. The Board of Appeals will be reviewing an attached garage request. No annexations. The County will be checking Brown Road and submitting a quote for Brown Road and the widening of the shoulder on Esterbrook Road. Work on Garden Drive and Wildwood will probably be delayed until 2011 due to the delay in completing Winnebago Drive. No CSM’s. Motion was made and seconded to approve the operator’s license for Julie Murschauser at Aldi’s. Motion carried. No Sanitary District meetings were scheduled for May. Repairs were made to a sewer line into a home on Carrington Drive. This is the 2nd repair done on the line. The Clerk reported that the County will provide information on water testing, and a new refrigerator was purchased for the kitchen at the Town hall. FINANCIAL REPORT: April 2010 General Account received: $477,624.77 Orders: 532,170.44 Balance: 28,674.16 CD: $415,000.00 Road, Bridge, Culvert & Eq.: $408,763.53 Park: $6659.91 CD: $15,084.14 Recycling: $1.00 Motion was made and seconded to approve the Financial Report. Motion carried. PAYMENT OF BILLS: Bills: $43,216.08 Wages: $10,750.25 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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