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July 14, 2003 Board of Supervisors
▪ Town of Maine
Board of Supervisors
July 14, 2003
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Supervisors for the Town of Maine was held at 6:30 p.m. Monday, July 14, 2003 in the Town Hall, 6111 North 44th Avenue, Wausau, WI 54401.
Agenda for this meeting was posted on July 11, 2003 at the Chapter Two Restaurant, Northside Citgo, Richard’s Supper Club, Schmidt’s Bar and the Town Hall.
Present were Chairman Utecht, Supervisors Duane Grunenwald and Marty Zernicke, Treasurer Marilyn Grunenwald, Clerk Betty Hoenisch, Atty. Byll Hess and community members.
Chairman Utecht called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
Chairman Utecht asked the audience to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
Accounts payable bills were review and approved. Mr. Zernicke made a motion to approve the bills presented, seconded by Mr. Grunenwald. Motion carried.
The clerk read the minutes of the June 9, 2003 Town Board meeting and the Town Board read the June 10, 2003 Special Town Board meeting and Closed Session. Chairman Utecht made a clarification correction to the Geischen Drive item to state Burnell Utecht instead of Mr. Utecht. Mr. Zernicke made a correction to Intergovernmental Cooperative Planning Committee item to include the second motion by Mr. Grunenwald. Mr. Zernicke made a motion to approve the June 9, 2003 minutes as corrected, seconded by Mr. Grunenwald. Motion carried. Mr. Grunenwald made a motion to approve the June 10, 2003 minutes, seconded by Mr. Zernicke. Motion carried.
Chairman Utecht announced that there would be a Towns Association meeting at Rib River on July 24, 2003 at 8:00 p.m. Chairman Utecht explained that Peoples State Bank had lowered the Fire Department truck loan from 4.7% to 3.91% and the Fire Department/Town Hall building loan from 4.6% to 4.0%. Chairman Utecht also explained that there were 16 residents that had not paid for their dog licenses, consequently he sent the Constable Jack Eckardt to check up on the dog license and rabies certificate situation. Chairman Utecht read the list of June resident complaints and resolutions.
Treasurer Marilyn Grunenwald reported that the June 30, 2003 Money Market balance was $167,023.63, the Checking Account balance was $1,398.92, the Certificate of Deposit for the Town Hall/Fire Department project was $90,796.99. The May 31, 2003 Fire Department Petty Cash Checking Account balance was $9,421.26 and the Fire Department Money Market for memorials and special donations was $10,848.40. Motion by Mr. Zernicke to approve the treasurer's report as read, seconded by Mr. Grunenwald. Motion carried.
The clerk reported that Zoning Administrator Jeff Krueger was ill and unable to attend the meeting and read Mr. Krueger’s June report. Mr. Krueger issued 3 permits in June and those permits were to Roger Kuck for a new home, Dale Nass for a deck and Ralph Zagrzebski for a addition/storage building.
Chairman Utecht stated that the first item of business was the speed limits for Town of Maine platted, major sub divisions. Chairman Utecht explained that many sub divisions did not have speed limits posted and this issue should be corrected since it was very dangerous to have people speeding in subdivisions with children present. Atty. Hess read the list of Town subdivisions that the ordinance would include which were the Berenhurst, Berenhurst No. 2, Brooks Crossing Estates, Country View, Doede’s Addition, Maine Business Park, Meadowbrook Addition, Midstate Riverside Subdivision, Overlook Heights Subdivision, Parkchester Subdivision, Raymer Subdivision and Werth’s Riverside Estates. Item 8B was the discussion and possible action on a 25-mph speed limit for Falcon Drive east of Hwy K to east end of Falcon Drive and section 5 of ordinance amendment addresses that issue. Item 8C was the discussion and possible action on 25-mph speed limit for 32nd Avenue from Hwy K to Hwy WW and section 6 was created to address that issue. Item 8D was the discussion and possible action on the 45 mph speed limit for Rainbow Drive from Hwy K west to Town’s border and Section 1 was amended to read that on Rainbow Drive from its intersection with Brandenberg Road to its intersection with 12th Avenue, and then from its intersection with County Road K to the Town’s border with the Town of Berlin. Atty. Hess had copies of the resolution to amend the ordinance regarding speed limits on Town Roads and stated that items 8A to 8D could be approved with one motion. Mr. Zernicke made a motion to approve the Town Road Speed Limit ordinance resolution, seconded by Mr. Grunenwald. Motion carried. The supervisors signed the speed limit resolution.
Chairman Utecht stated that the next item of business was the road weight limits for 32nd Avenue. Atty. Hess explained that he is working on this item and the Town of Maine has a right to set those limits because it maintains those roads and that he was waiting to hear from Marathon County regarding this issue. This item was table until the August Town Board meeting.
Chairman Utecht stated that the next item of business was the Rainbow Drive County Line Creek Bridge. Chairman Utecht reported that he had received information from Glen Speich at the County and that at the last bridge inspection the bridge it was considered safe. If the Town would like to replace that bridge the Town’s cost of $22,400.00 should be budgeted for in 2004. The total cost is $112,000.00 and there are Federal and State funds available for 80% or $89,600.00 of the bridge replacement cost. After discussion this item was tabled until August when Chairman Utecht would have more information.
Chairman Utecht stated that the next item of business was the Town road workers healthcare subsidy or June 1, 2003 to May 31, 2004. Chairman Utecht explained that the road workers get a $4,000.00 subsidy from the Town to pay for dental bills, medical bills, glasses and health insurance premiums. A motion was needed to approve the healthcare subsidy benefit for the workers. Mr. Zernicke made a motion to approve the road workers $4,000.00 health care subsidy for June 1, 2003 to May 31, 2004, seconded by Mr. Grunenwald. Motion carried.
Chairman Utecht stated that the next item of business was discussion and possible action to dissolve the Community Planning Committee (former Village Status Committee). Chairman Utecht explained that the committee members had met on June 16, 2003 and discussed items that the committee could work on such as biking and walking trails, a park with boat landing, and items to work with the Village of Brokaw on such as zoning compatibility, signage, lighting and landscaping. The committee felt that most of these items could be discussed at the regular Plan Commission meetings and have decided to disband the committee. Mr. Zernicke made a motion to dissolve the Community Planning Committee, seconded by Mr. Grunenwald. Motion carried.
Chairman Utecht stated that the next item of business was possible action on zoning enforcement procedures and actions against Courtion and Proctor. Atty. Hess explained that the Plan Commission had recommended proceeding with enforcement of the Courtion and Proctor clean up issues. Mr. Zernicke stated that the Proctor property is now cleaned up and that a final inspection was needed. Mr. Courtion was present and stated that his property could be cleaned up in 15 days. The car on the property belongs to Jess Kufahl and needs to be removed. Mr. Zernicke made a motion to have Atty. Hess send a letter to Mr. Kufahl that if the car is not removed in 15 days it will be towed away at his expense, seconded by Mr. Grunenwald. Motion carried. There was discussion with Mr. Courtion regarding the additional 15-day cleanup request. Mr. Zernicke made a motion to extend Mr. Courtion’s cleanup time for another 15 days, seconded by Mr. Grunenewald. Motion carried. Mr. Krueger was instructed to inspect the Courtion property after July 30, 2003.
Chairman Utecht stated that the collection of the Bonsall property enforcement fees were the next item of business. Chairman Utecht explained that he would like to try to collect the old legal fees on this cleanup project. After discussion this item was tabled.
Chairman Utecht stated that the next item of business was discussion on the proposed state budget. Atty. Hess reported on the Shared Revenue program and that the Town received $80,341.00 in 2003. The proposed state budget amount for next year had been $68,259.00 and with the new state bill the Town would only receive $47,387.00, however the Governor has vetoed that bill. Atty. Hess explained that the tax freeze would still be on and the Town would need to generate revenues from new construction permits and other permits. The highway aid will only have a minor reduction of possibly 10%. This will only be a quick fix, with a larger problem next budget time since municipalities can only cut services when their revenues are cut and they cannot raise the town tax levy, but the schools and state can increase their taxes.
Chairman Utecht stated that the next item of business was the seal coating and stripping of the Town Hall and Maine Lions parking lots. Chairman Utecht explained that he had met with and received quotes from the Driveway Doctors for $363.20 and Wausau Sealcoating for $422.00. The Wausau Sealcoating bid included extra items such a walkway between the middle of the hall front parking section and also a different layout for the Maine Lions to separate the rear hall parking from the Lions parking area. Atty. Hess stated that by completing the parking lot stripping with marked handicap areas the Town Hall building would be handicap compliant. Mr. Zernicke made a motion to accept the Wausau Sealcoating quote, seconded by Mr. Grunenwald. Motion carried.
Chairman Utecht stated that the next item of business was the County Wide Mutual Aid agreement. Chief John Ohrmundt and Captain Bob Pound were present and explained that the agreement was originally signed in 1984 and this resolution will update the compensation and liability agreement that states that when a Fire Department responds with mutual aid out of their jurisdiction they are liable for their department. Mr. Zernicke made a motion to approve the Countywide Mutual Aid agreement, seconded by Mr. Grunenwald. Motion carried.
Chairman Utecht stated that the next item of business was the possible purchase of a new plow truck and sander. Chairman Utecht explained that the 1991 International plow truck was in need of approximately $5,000.00 in repairs and some of those repairs included worn out rear drive shafts, sander, plow, wing post and the box is rusted out. Chairman Utecht stated that the supervisors had received quotes of $56,171.82 with a $7,500.00 trade in from International, which would allow the Town to order the truck and not make payments until after January. International also has a truck that is being built at present time with auto transmission for $53,987.36. Glen Hoensich advised the Town to get a good truck seat for the workers and also a shop service manual for the truck. Bob Pound questioned what the accessories such as plow, wing, sander, shouldering device, lights and box vibrator would cost and Mr. Zernicke explained that the cost was $32,759.00 with a total truck cost of approximately $80,000.00. Chairman Utecht also stated that he would be meeting with Peoples State Bank on a loan for the truck and that they would try to sell the old truck outright. Burnell Utecht asked if the Town was satisfied with only 13 years of service on a plow truck and questioned if the Zunker case had been settled since the Town is spending more money. Atty. Hess stated that the Zunker case was in the Court of Appeals at present time. John Marquardt stated that the plow truck does not get average miles put on it and in a heavy snow storm it will use approximately 2 quarts of oil, however he felt the truck had been outstanding in service. Mr. Grunenwald stated that either the Town would need to repair the old truck or purchase a new truck if they want their roads plowed and felt that our workers deserved good equipment to work with. Mr. Grunenwald made a motion to approve the purchase of a new plow truck and sander, seconded by Mr. Zernicke. Motion carried.
Chairman Utecht asked if there was any other business and Yolanda Bauman questioned who they should call if there is a speed limit problem on 32nd Avenue and Chairman Utecht informed her to call the Marathon County Sheriff’s Department.
Bill Hohensee questioned if the 28th Avenue to Brokaw’s corn drying facility was a private driveway and how dump trucks can use that road if it is only a driveway. Vernon Kufahl was present and stated that they expect 3 trucks per hour to be unloaded and that unloading time will be 15 minutes. Mr. Kufahl also stated that the Department of Transportation has not approved the 28th Avenue entrance. Atty. Hess stated that the Town would need to talk to the County Highway Department regarding access from Hwy WW. John Marquardt questioned if Brokaw could add a third land to their portion of 32nd Avenue to service the corn drying facility.
Bonnie Lemke stated that some Maine residents had attempted to attend the Brokaw Plan Commission meeting, however the meeting had been cancelled without notice and the Board meeting had also been held at 6:30 p.m. instead of the 7:00 p.m. noticed time. Atty. Hess stated that the District Attorney’s office could be contacted about the opening meeting laws. Ms. Lemke explained that she had heard that the corn drying facility has been issued a state permit, a building permit has been posted, the operation is to be open by fall and questioned what will happen if weight limits are postponed. Chairman Utecht explained that Brokaw has not issued them permits at present time and Yolanda Bauman questioned how they could be building without permits. John Ohrmundt was present and stated that when the property had been in the Town of Maine there had been problems with the owner also working at that time without the proper permits.
John Ohrmundt stated that any development needs a traffic impact study and Atty. Hess was asked to send letters to Peter’s Trucking, Weinkauf’s and the Village of Brokaw regarding a traffic impact study and plans for the project. Atty. Hess explained that the Town might have to hire an engineer to study the impact of the facility. Mr. Ohrmundt questioned if the Town could require a bond to protect the Town from the expense of repairing the roads due to Brokaw’s traffic.
Bonnie Lemke asked if the Town would send a letter to Brokaw outlining the neighbors concerns such as dust, light restrictions, emissions, screening and operation hours. Chairman Utecht stated that this letter could be presented at the August meeting with Brokaw and requested that Ms. Lemke complete an outline of resident concerns and send a copy to the Town to present at the meeting.
Glen Hoenisch asked if the ditching was going to be completed on Burlington and the dirt piles removed from Brentwood before American Asphalt blacktops. Chairman Utecht stated that he would check on the project on Tuesday.
Next meeting will be Monday, August 11, 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 9:20 p.m., seconded by Mr. Grunenwald. Motion carried.
Respectively submitted,
Betty Hoenisch, Clerk
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