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February 12, 2007 Public Hearing
TOWN OF FOND DU LAC FOND DU LAC COUNTY PUBLIC HEARING FEBRUARY 12, 2006 7:00 PM The Public Hearing concerning the ordinance adopting the Comprehensive Plan was called to order by Chairman Harold Manske. Chairman Manske explained that the Comprehensive Plan has already been adopted, but the State requires an ordinance be adopted approving the Plan. Since the receipt of grant monies from the state is contingent on the adoption of the ordinance, the Town has called the Public Hearing to initiate the adoption of the required ordinance. There being no further discussion, the motion was made and seconded to adjourn to the Monthly Meeting. Motion carried. MONTHLY MEETING 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. Supervisor Schmitz requested clarification of the Supple road access on Martin Road. Attorney St. Peter reviewed his notes from the January meeting and confirmed that the minutes were correct. Motion was made and seconded to approve the minutes as presented. Jerry Keenan requested an update on the Water Tower project and why it is on the Town agenda not the Sanitary District agenda. He said he was under the impression that the Village of North Fond du Lac was going to fund the project. Chairman Manske reported that the project is expected to be financed through the Village, with the Town residents in the water area paying for the tower. He added that at this time there are no plans for the Town residents outside of the water district to help with the payments. It is unknown as yet who will be a part of the district. Attorney St. Peter reported that the area will be determined by the Town Board and that a utility district will probably be formed. Public Hearings will be held to inform the residents of the progress of the plans. Dan Gurath asked for an update on the retail business on Highway 23 and Rolling Meadows Drive. Permits have been obtained, and the development agreement has been finalized. Chuck Schob requested an update on the home in Meadow Estates whose owner has gone bankrupt and the work on the property has stopped. Chairman Manske said he will contact Jim Roberts for an update. Fire Chief Craig Sanborn reported that the on site audit on Fire Department accounts has passed. He added that Marc Leasa will be adding fans to Fire Station #2 to circulate the warm air so the heat indicator light on the thermostat will not keep going on. Another option would be to move the thermostat. After discussion, motion was made and seconded to approve the adoption of the ordinance approving the Comprehensive Plan. Motion carried. Chairman Manske, Attorney St. Peter, Mike Tolvstad of North Fond du Lac, a representative of Kaempfer & Associates met and discussed the financing of the water tower through a conference call with Dave Wagner. The option discussed included the Village purchasing the land, erecting the tower and operating the tower. The Town would lease the tower and make payments. At the end of the lease the Town would own the tower. Chairman Manske, Mike Tolvstad and the representative from Kaempfer toured the various sites to determine the best location for the tower. The Village is still in support of the project but would like cost estimates. Dave Wagner will figure these costs. The Village will get revenues from tower antennas to help defray the cost of maintenance of the tower. Attorney St. Peter added that the Town will need to take an active role in the construction of the tower and the contractor used. Supervisor Giese asked if the land would also be turned over to the town at the end of the lease. It would. The Reinhardt Road bridge project is going forward even though Kay Marschel still has not signed the purchase agreement. She is out of the country at this time, but will sign the papers as soon as she returns. The Martin Road bridge closed on February 5, 2007 and will reopen around the beginning of June if construction goes on schedule. This is a City of Fond du Lac project even though the paperwork shows it as a Town project. There is a signed agreement with the City to pay all costs for the project. Supervisor Schmitz attended the Airport Committee meeting and reported that the Airport is still negotiating with Harry Schmitz concerning the legalities of the purchase of an airplane hangar. Attorney St. Peter reported that the judge in charge of the Town lawsuit against Harry Schmitz is asking for a date to be set to finalize the lawsuit. All parties have been notified. The Planning Commission will be meeting to discuss the expansion of the go-kart track at Fondy Sports Complex. There were no annexations. Proposed road projects for 2007 are Bechaud Beach Road, Garden Drive and Esterbrook to Miranda Way. Chairman Manske reported that Rick Schneider from Town & Country requested permission to haul clay along County T to Esterbrook Road, down Miranda Way to Highway 151. Supervisor Schmitz was opposed to the hauling due to possible destruction of town roads. The consensus was to not allow the hauling. The Supple CSM from Martin Road was presented. After discussion, motion was made and seconded to approve the CSM with the note that a road dedication is included. Motion carried. There were no licenses. It was noted that the 151 Citgo gas station is closed. Notice was in the paper of a bankruptcy. Sanitary District #3 will be meeting February 15, 2007 at 7:00 pm. Steenburgs donated $100.00 to the park fund in memory of Herb and Sally Steenburg. The Oakfield School District will be holding a meeting with Carol Roessler and would like the Town to attend. There will be a Primary Election on February 20, 2007 with the Public Test on Thursday 15 at 9:15 am. FINANCIAL REPORT: General Account received: $297,328.07 Orders: 376,841.55 Balance: 2072.44 Money Market: $24,447.61 CD#436524 $316,000.00 Road, Bridge, Culvert & Eq.: $1269,41 CD#435824 $565,000.00 Park: $4865.91 Recycling: $1.00 Motion was made and seconded to approve the Financial Report. Motion carried. PAYMENT OF BILLS: Bills $384,720.76 Wages: $10,040.84. 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, Clerk
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