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October 8, 2007 Monthly Meeting
TOWN OF FOND DU LAC FOND DU LAC COUNTY MONTHLY MEETING OCTOBER 8, 2007 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 Mel Buechel, Attorney John St. Peter, and various Town residents. Confirmation was made of open meeting notice. Minutes from the previous meeting were approved as presented. Bob Streblow asked for an update on the garbage pickup. He stated his bill just went up $10.00 and he would like to see town wide pickup. Clerk Supple noted that the proposals are ready to be mailed out, and hopefully a decision would be made by the end of the month. Jerry Keenan asked if there was a workshop meeting in September, and where the minutes were. Clerk Supple reported that the September workshop minutes were not typed as yet. Charles Crites asked for an update on the Esterbrook Estates culvert/ditching issue on Alexander Drive. Attorney St. Peter noted that there are e-mails going back and forth with Mr. Mathweg’s Attorney and himself concerning this matter. Mr. Mathweg agrees that he needs to correct the problem and that it will be done. Within this same issue is the acceptance by the Town of the sewer in Esterbrook Estates Addition 1 as well as the re-shouldering and asphalting within Esterbrook Estates and the elimination of the dirt stockpiles. No permits will be allowed for construction in Esterbrook Estates Addition 1 until the sewer work has been accepted, and culvert issue in Esterbrook Estates is resolved. Bob Streblow noted that the roads in the subdivision on the former Dahms property are in rough condition. Chairman Manske noted that the Town will not accept these roads until they are up to Town standards. The Garden Drive/Schmitty’s Bar road access issue has been discussed with the DOT. The DOT will allow for the widening of Garden Drive nearest to Schmitty’s, and will abandon a portion of the road to make a cul-de-sac road with access from the east. Attorney St. Peter will obtain the legal description which will allow the project to go forward. It will be at least a two month process and will need to be coordinated with Ernie Winters, and the DOT. The noise studies have been completed for the Fondy Sports Complex expansion of their go-kart track. Chairman Manske noted that the noise studies did not exceed the Town noise standards. The noise issue remains a concern for neighbors. Since the location of the track has not been finalized, there is a concern that the positioning of the track could cause the noise ordinance to be exceeded. Berms and tree planting were discussed. Neighbors expressed concern over who would police the noise levels. The recommendation was made to have Attorney St. Peter draft a development agreement addressing the issues and also who pays the cost of policing the noise levels. Fondy Sports will also have to make a decision on the location of the track, get a site and drainage plan and make a business plan covering the operation of the new track. The MOU from the County Clerk’s office was discussed. It outlines the new fees to be charged for overseeing future elections. After discussion, motion was made and seconded to approve the MOU. Motion carried. The expiring terms for the Planning Commission were discussed. Motion was made and seconded to approve the extension for three years of Don Schoepke, Pat Sheridan and Patti Supple. Motion carried. The expiring terms for the Board of Appeals were discussed. Motion was made and seconded to approve the extension for three years of Tony Beregszazi and Norm Oberbeck. Motion carried. The Contract for the hiring of Assistant Treasurer Jody Roffers was reviewed. Motion was made and seconded to approve the hiring of Jody Roffers and her contract. Motion carried. After discussion, motion was made and seconded to approve a $.25 per hour pay raise for Rocky Schmidt and to provide him with a $1000.00 savings bond. Motion carried. Chairman Manske recommended that the three part-time snowplow drivers receive a $1.00 per hour pay increase. After discussion, motion was made and seconded to approve a $1.00 per hour pay increase for John Eilert, Jim Supple, and Ron Davis. Motion carried. The release of the letter of credit for Mashuda Contractors was discussed. The dry hydrant that was installed in the pond that Mashuda constructed cannot be used. The pond does not fill and hold water. Assistant Fire Chief George Scott reported that they would like to install a dry hydrant in the Stillwater Estates pond and remove the one in the Mashuda pond. Attorney St. Peter noted that Mashuda is in breach of contract since the ponds do not hold water. He recommended requesting that before the Town release the letter of credit that Mashuda provide an estimate of the cost to bring the pond up to contract standards. The release of the letter of credit was tabled until the estimate is provided and can be reviewed. A Workshop will be held October 23, 2007 at 5:00 pm to review the updated water reports. HNTB has also provided a study on the noise issue with Short & Sassy Trucking. Attorney St. Peter will be sending a letter requesting compliance with the noise ordinance. Attorney St. Peter reported that Harry Schmitz is still fighting the court’s directions. A Court date in October has been set. No fencing has been done on the McArthur property. It was recommended that Attorney St. Peter be directed to send a letter to Mr. McArthur to get the fencing completed. An airport committee meeting is scheduled for October 10. On the agenda is annexation of some of the property to the City and the construction of gates on Rogersville Road. No Board of Appeals meetings are scheduled. The Planning committee will be meeting to review moving signs for Feucht Financial. The annexation of the airport property and the Caird Property on County V were reviewed. Martin Road has been completed, the deck on the Reinhardt Road Bridge is being done, ditching is underway on Bechaud Beach Road, and work is being done on Horseshoe Lane. Roadman Schmidt is doing cold patching. No CSM’s. Amanda Garlow requested a Class B Beer and Liquor License, Soda license, and Cigarette License for AJ’s Place (formerly the Four Mile House). Motion was made and seconded to approve the licenses. Motion carried. Operator’s Licenses for Amanda Garlow and Jackie Nelson were reviewed. Motion was made and seconded to approve the Provisional Operators Licenses. Motion carried. A Sanitary District #3 meeting is scheduled for October 10, 2007 at 4:30 pm. Clerk Supple reported that the recycling/garbage proposals will be mailed October 9th. The web-site has been updated and minutes and agendas will be posted. Internet access for the clerk will need to be updated soon. Supervisor Giese reported that the Town will need to remove a tree and also do some mowing on Kennedy Drive. FINANCIAL REPORT: September 2007 General Account Orders: $598,236.38 Received: $597,213.96 Balance: $18,600.82 Money Market: $25,921.36 CD#439941 $550,000.00 Road, Bridge, Culvert & Eq.: $1853.02 Park: $10,410.79 Recycling: $1.00 Motion was made and seconded to approve the Financial Report. Motion carried. PAYMENT OF BILLS: Bills: $570,242.10 Wages: $12,595.14 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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