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February 10, 2003 Board of Supervisors

Board of Supervisors
February 10, 2003

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Supervisors for the Town of Maine was held at 6:30 p.m. Monday, February 10, 2003 in the Town Hall, 6111 North 44th Avenue, Wausau, WI 54401.
Agenda for this meeting was posted on February 7, 2003 at the Chapter Two Restaurant, Northside Citgo, Richard�s Supper Club, Schmidt�s Bar and the Town Hall.
Present were Chairman Poeske, Supervisor Marty Zernicke, Treasurer Marilyn Grunenwald,
Clerk Betty Hoenisch, Atty. Byll Hess and community members.
Chairman Poeske called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.

Accounts payable bills were review and approved. Mr. Zernicke made a motion to approve the bills presented, seconded by Mr. Poeske. Motion carried.
The clerk read the minutes of the December 17, 2002 Special Meeting, the minutes of the January 13, 2003 Sign Ordinance Public Hearing and Town Board meeting, the January 14, 2003 Town Caucus and the Supervisors reviewed the minutes of the December 17, 2002 Closed Session meeting. Motion by Mr. Zernicke to accept minutes as read, seconded by Mr. Poeske. Motion carried.
Chairman Poeske stated that Supervisor Dick Schultz was on vacation and unable to attend tonight�s meeting. Chairman Poeske also stated that there would be a meeting on February 13, 2003 at the Country Aire Ballroom set up by area citizens that have concerns regarding Smart Growth and landowner rights.
Treasurer Marilyn Grunenwald reported that the January 31, 2003 Money Market balance was $1,094,345.45, the Checking Account balance was $1,454.38, the Certificate of Deposit for the Town Hall/Fire Department project was $90,206.64. The January 31, 2003 Fire Department Petty Cash Checking Account balance was $1,586.48 and the Fire Department Money Market for memorials and special donations was $17,754.67. The treasurer reported that she had collected tax this year at the Town Hall and also at her home by appointment. A total of 278 residents paid their taxes in person, 79 paid at her home and 199 residents paid at the Town Hall. The treasurer stated that every Saturday that she collected taxes at the Town Hall it snowed and there was no one available to clean up the lot and she is requesting that the maintenance problem be addressed by tax time next year. Motion by Mr. Zernicke to approve the treasurer's report as read, seconded by Mr. Poeske. Motion carried.
Zoning Administrator Jeff Krueger presented the January zoning report. Mr. Krueger issued zoning permits to Peter Meyer and Clark Bronsteatter for a new homes, a permit to Ron Hase for a sunroom addition and a permit to Koenig Lundin for a new roof, which resulted in a double permit fee since the roof had been damage by the September tornado and had been replaced without obtaining a permit. Atty. Hess reported on the Zoning Enforcement for January and stated that another letter has been sent to Patricia Proctor on cleanup of her Hwy U property and the order is back on the Kleine property and Mr. Kleine will pay the fine by April. Mr. Zernicke had questions on the old Kufahl Trucking property and Atty. Hess reported they are investigating to trying to figure out when that business was established. A trucking company was never a permitted use for that property under the zoning ordinance and a letter will be going out notifying them that the truck business is not a grand fathered use. Atty. Hess stated that he is dealing with 5 different parties regarding that property and that Mr. Bonsall the current owner has agreed to clean up the property in 60 days and will pay the legal costs incurred by the Town.
Chairman Poeske stated that the first item of business was the discussion of the 28th Avenue Corridor and that Glen Speich Marathon County Highway Commissioner was present with information for the Board. Chairman Poeske explained that the county would like to take over 28th Avenue from Wausau city limits to Hwy U and that Mr. Speich had explained the corridor issues to the Plan Commission at their February 3, 2003 meeting. Mr. Speich explained the corridor plan, study and timeline, which they hope to have in place by 2004. Atty. Hess stated the county would need to have a complete study to present to the Town, which included all of 28th Avenue from W. Wausau Avenue to Decator Drive. Once the study is complete it will need to be presented to and reviewed by the Plan Commission for corridor setback recommendations to the Town Board. Mr. Speich stated that the corridor will have limited access off of 28th Avenue and the county will work with the Town to setup road access, which may cause problems with some of the property owners. Mr. Speich stated that the county would hold the Town harmless for any corridor costs and would buy the parcels needed on behalf of the Town. Mr. Speich stated that he was present to answer questions and ask the Towns opinion before proceeding. Paul Anderson stated that 28th Avenue landowners should be sent a notice regarding the proposed corridor and that an informational meeting be held with Mr. Speich, the landowners and the Plan Commission at the March 3, 2003 meeting.
Chairman Poeske stated that the next item of business was the Town Hall sign and reader board. Terry Ford from Graphic House was present and handed out a design and quote. The clerk stated that she had spoken with Peter Dalske from Scenic Signs and that Mr. Dalske had provided Mr. Zernicke with a quote and Mr. Dalske was not interested in attending the meeting. Marilyn Grunenwald stated that at the previous meeting there had been discussion on sign size, lighting and different ideas on where the reader board should be place. After much discussion the item was tabled until the March meeting and Mr. Ford will come back with a wall mounted reader board quote.
Chairman Poeske stated that the next item of business was the Department of Natural Resources recycling contact person and requested that this item be tabled until the March meeting when Mr. Schultz is present.
Chairman Poeske stated that the next item of business was Smart Growth Planning Survey. Atty. Hess explained that the UW Extension will not be able to process the surveys as previously planned. River Falls will now be processing the surveys for townships and the final survey will be presented at the March Plan Commission and Board meetings.
Chairman Poeske stated that the next item of business was the Town Web site. Atty. Hess explained that the Town�s web site address has been approved and the web site will be used to publish ordinances, meeting notices and minutes. Data Wave or Net Pros will be the internet service provider and the domain package and E-mail account will cost $10.00 a month with dial up access service charge of $189.00 a year. Fire Dept. Captain Bob Pound questioned if internet access would be available to the Fire Department on the same dial up number. Mr. Zernicke
made a motion to approve internet access for the web site, seconded by Mr. Poeske. Motion carried.
Chairman Poeske stated that the next item of business was the Hwy WW Center Sign Area. Atty. Hess handed out a copy of the map that had come back from Marathon County showing the business district along Hwy WW and explained that there had been discussion on what businesses would be allowed to utilize the Maine Business Park Center Sign. Atty. Hess explained that anyone in that designated business area shown on the map could have their business sign on the park center sign. The park sign property will be accessed a personal property tax when the sign is erected. Mr. Zernicke made a motion to approve the Hwy WW sign area, seconded by Mr. Poeske. Motion carried.

Chairman Poeske stated that the next item of business was the 2003 Ambulance Service Agreement with the City of Wausau. The clerk explained that the City of Wausau had sent the 2003 Ambulance Service contract for $58,217.73 for approval. Captained Bob Pound explained that the township would be serviced by the 32nd Avenue ambulance and would not have paramedic level service. Mr. Zernicke made a motion to approve the 2003 Ambulance contract for $58,217.73, seconded by Mr. Poeske. Motion carried.
Treasurer Marilyn Grunenwald reported that she had received an invoice for the Town Hall building survey for $5,556.08, which has been donated to the Town by REI.
Next meeting will be Monday, March 10, 2003 with Bill Approval at 6:30 p.m. and General Business at 7:30 p.m.
Mr. Zernicke made a motion to adjourn at 9:10 p.m., seconded by Mr. Poeske. Motion carried.
Respectively submitted
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Betty Hoenisch, Clerk
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