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TOWN OF FOND DU LAC FOND DU LAC COUNTY MONTHLY MEETING JUNE 11, 2007 7:00 PM The Monthly Meeting was called to order by Chairman Harold Manske. Present were Chairman Manske, Supevisors Phyllis Giese and LeRoy Schmitz, Clerk Patti Supple, Treasurer Mel Buechel, and various Town residents. Attorney John St. Peter was absent. Confirmation was made of Open Meeting notice. Minutes from the previous meeting were approved as presented. Mr. Bonlender from Esterbrook Estates reported that the ditch in front of his house is too steep to mow. Since the Town has not taken over jurisdiction of the roads in this subdivision, it was recommended that Mr. Bonlender get in touch with Tim Mathweg. Harry Lange asked if Wondra Excavating would be repairing the ditches in front of his home. They are scheduled to do the work. It was noted that the County is installing a service road to the runways from off Forest Avenue Road. Chairman Manske reported that the sign ordinance needs to be reviewed due to the number of requests for flashing signs. He also noted that with the increase in swimming pools, a pool ordinance might be needed. Motion was made and seconded to request that the Planning committee review sign and pool ordinances and make recommendations for the Town Board. Motion carried. Fondy Sports Complex returned with their request for an added go-kart track. Clerk Supple reported that the Planning Committee recommended that an independent contractor be hired to do a noise analysis and that the Town Board make a determination about the legality of go-karts in Commercial zoning. Chairman Manske reported that Attorney St. Peter’s legal opinion is that the Sports Complex constitutes a family entertainment center and that go-karts could be part of that entertainment. As to the noise issue, the consensus was to get independent noise readings. The other option proposed was to change the location of the track to where the driving range is presently located. Motion was made and seconded to line up a contractor to test noise levels. Motion carried. Two quotes for the painting of the Town Hall were received. Kahlhammer Painting was $3440.00 and Farvour was $6300.00. Motion was made and seconded to approve the Kahlhammer bid. Motion carried. An informational meeting was held concerning the water tower project. About 240 people attended the open meeting at the Goodrich Little Theater on June 7, 2007 at 7:00 pm. About 25 people asked questions after the presentation. The Town Board will review the comments. The main concerns were the cost of the tower and its impact on residents, and the location of the tower. Depositions have been presented to the judge in the Harry Schmitz lawsuit. The next step is for Mr. Schmitz to present his answers to the Town depositions. No work has been commenced on Esterbrook Estates Addition 1. The noise issue has recurred for the Kramer family. HNTB will be bringing in their monitoring equipment. The building permit for the Meadow Estates condo has been extended for 90 days. It was noted that windows have been installed. No word from Jeff McArthur concerning the letter sent to him about building materials around his shed. Since the building is non-conforming he can add an addition. The recommendation was to have him construct a solid fence to hide the materials. Treasurer Buechel has requested an assistant to handle the tax collections for this year. Options will be reviewed at a workshop meeting. Chairman Manske will be attending a DOT meeting concerning the Highway 151 bypass on June 27th. No meetings are scheduled for the Board of Appeals. The Planning Committee will be meeting to review a rezoning request for Esterbrook Road and review the sign and pool ordinances. No annexations. Bids will be opened for the Reinhardt Road Bridge in July and by September work should begin. Bids from the County were received for Esterbrook Road from Brown to County T and from Highway 151 to Brown, Terrace Road, and Martin Road. Some of the Terrace Road bill may be paid by the County due to liability from the County construction. The Patin/Averbeck covenants for the CSM were presented. Motion was made and seconded to approve the CSM and allow the signing of the CSM. Motion carried. A new business, Black Wolf Archery has requested a fermented malt beverage license and soda license for their new business in the Westbrook Building. After discussion motion was made and seconded to approve the application. Motion carried with Supervisor Schmitz abstaining. Motion was made and seconded to approve the following license applications: Class A Liquor/Beer: Engies and Aldis Class A Beer: East Shore Minute Mart Class B Liquor/Beer: Top Stick Bar, Bud’s Riverside Tavern, 4-Mile House and Schmitty’s Bar and Grill Soda: Engies, Aldis, East Shore Minute Mart, Top Stick Bar, Bud’s Riverside Tavern, 4-Mile House, Schmitty’s Bar & Grill, American Auto, Diamond Auto, Quality Truck Care, Fond du Lac Skyport, Culvers, E&G Repair, Arby’s and Clarence’s Harbor. Cigarette: Engies, East Shore Minute Mart, Bud’s Riverside Tavern, Schmitty’s Bar & Grill Salvage Yard: Amercian Auto and Diamond Auto. Operator’s License renewals: Schmitty’s: Jessica Pflum, Keith Grantman, Christine Richer; 4-Mile House: Denise Volkenant; Bud’s Riverside: Carl Lehner, Marilyn Garb, Gloria Kissinger; East Shore Minute Mart: Becky Lami, Christine Kratz, Jason Mickelsen, Richelle McGovern, Christine brefka, Kevin Schneider, Michael Sosinski; Top Stick Bar: Laurie Cetnar, Ona Mae Thill and Engies: Larry Fitzgerald, Howard Eggleston, Brenda Funk and Patricia Ann Austin. Operator’s Licenses new: 4-Mile House: Lori Scherer; Black Wolf Archery: Thomas Bloechel Motion carried. Sanitary District #6 cost estimates are $6000.00 per residence. Dustin Overbeck will be updating the Town web-site. Chairman Manske was contacted by Mark Weber due to water running into ponds on his Wildlife Acres subdivision from the bypass. FINANCIAL REPORT: May 2006 General Account received: $547,666.00 Orders: 548,789.10 Balance: 25.47 Money Market: $18,116.33 CD#438607 $503,000.00 Road, Bridge, Culvert & Eq.: $1279.00 CD#435824 $565,000.00 Park: $7486.25 Recycling: $8428.00 Grant ($8427.00) Motion was made and seconded to approve the Financial Report. Motion carried. PAYMENT OF BILLS: Bills: $546,080.24 Wages: $13,168.22. 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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