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January 13, 2003 Board of Supervisors
own of Maine
Board of Supervisors
January 13, 2003
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Supervisors for the Town of Maine was held at 6:30 p.m. Monday, January 13, 2003 in the Town Hall, 6111 North 44th Avenue, Wausau, WI 54401.
Agenda for this meeting was posted on January 10, 2003 at the Chapter Two Restaurant, Northside Citgo, Richard’s Supper Club, Schmidt’s Bar and the Town Hall.
Present were Chairman Poeske, Supervisors Richard Schultz and 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. Schultz. Motion carried.
The Board Meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m. for a Public Hearing on the proposed Sign Ordinance amendments.
The Board Meeting reconvened at 7:30 p.m.
The clerk read the minutes of the December 9, 2002 Town Board meeting and the minutes of the December 27, 2002 Special Meeting. Atty. Hess requested that the clerk not read the minutes of the December 17, 2002 Special Meeting until they are revised. Atty. Hess instructed the clerk on the correct procedure for closed session minutes which will be presented at the February Board meeting. Motion by Mr. Zernicke to accept minutes as read, seconded by Mr. Schultz. Motion carried.
Treasurer Marilyn Grunenwald reported that the December 31, 2002 Money Market balance was $921,409.50, the Checking Account balance was $1,780.88, the Certificate of Deposit for the Town Hall/Fire Department project was $90,206.64. The December 31, 2002 Fire Department Petty Cash Checking Account balance was $3,498.72 and the Fire Department Money Market for memorials and special donations was $17,690.29. Motion made by Mr. Schultz to approve the treasurer's report as read, seconded by Mr. Zernicke. Motion carried.
The Zoning Administrator Jeff Krueger presented the December zoning report. Mr. Krueger issued zoning permits to Jim Gould for a new home and Jennifer Blahnik for rebuilding the home on Emery Drive that was destroyed by the tornado. Mr. Krueger reported that he had issued 59 zoning permits in 2002. Mr. Krueger reported that the Proctor’s will be receiving another letter on their Hwy U property and that he will be working with Century Foundations to find a solution for their outdoor storage problem in the Maine Business Park. Mr. Krueger also reported that he had completed a walk thru of the Kleine property with Atty. Brunner and discussed the dog kennels, fencing, debris and vehicle problems with Mr. Kleine. Mr. Kleine informed them that he is working on the vehicles for his own use. Atty. Hess reported that Mr. Kleine has agreed to pay a $1,000.00 fine and $4,000.00 for costs incurred by the Town or the storage building will be torn down.
Chairman Poeske stated that the first item of business was the proposed Sign Ordinance amendments and that there had been a public hearing at 7:00 p.m. to obtain public comments. Atty. Hess reported that the Plan Commission had reviewed the Sign Ordinance amendments and they had recommended that the Town Board approve the amendments with an off-premise 1ft. x 3ft. directional sign added. At the public hearing the community members requested that the real estate sign section be changed from 10 days to 30 days. Mr. Zernicke made a motion to approve sign ordinance amendment with real estate sign changes, seconded by Mr. Schultz. Motion carried.
Chairman Poeske stated that the next item of business was the Town Hall reader board and hall sign. Marilyn Grunenwald presented the picture and quote from Graphic House and Marty Zernicke presented the quote from Scenic Signs. After much discussion on location of the reader board, lighting for the reader board and types of hall signs the item was tabled until the February meeting.
Chairman Poeske stated that the next item of business was Marathon County’s proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendments. Atty. Hess handed out a memo and explained that the amendments would impact shoreline zoning and the County was looking for approval from the Town. County Zoning regulates shoreline zoning and this resolution is simply a gesture or procedure to obtain approval or disapproval from the Town. Mr. Schultz made a motion to approve Marathon County’s Zoning Ordinance Amendments, seconded by Mr. Zernicke. Motion carried.
Chairman Poeske stated that the next item of business was the Community Survey for Smart Growth. Atty. Hess handed out copies of a draft survey and explained that he has sent a copy to Mary Kluz at the UW Extension and to Julie Fahrnum the county consultant to review before the January 21, 2003 meeting. Atty. Hess explained that he would appreciate any impute or ideas for the survey and hopefully the final form can be presented at the February meetings. Atty. Hess reported that he had also sent a copy of the draft survey to the Town of Stettin to review.
John Ohrmundt was present and explained that he was interested in buying the Koenig property on the corner of Hwy K and Falcon Drive. Mr. Ohrmundt stated that he is working with the county on a highway access permit and stated he will have to install turn lanes on both sides of Hwy K to obtain access. Mr. Ohrmundt reported that there will be a public hearing regarding access to that property and that the county has stated that they would never have allowed Elite Carriers access to the property for a truck terminal.
Next meeting will be Monday, February 10, 2003 with Bill Approval at 6:30 p.m. and General Business at 7:30 p.m.
Motion by Mr. Schultz to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Zernicke. Motion carried.
Respectively submitted
Betty Hoenisch, Clerk
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