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June 9, 2003 Board of Supervisors
Town of Maine
Board of Supervisors
June 9, 2003
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Supervisors for the Town of Maine was held at 6:30 p.m. Monday, June 9, 2003 in the Town Hall, 6111 North 44th Avenue, Wausau, WI 54401.
Agenda for this meeting was posted on June 6, 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 6:35 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 May 12, 2003 Town Board meeting and the May 14, 2003 Special Board meeting. Motion by Mr. Zernicke to accept the minutes as read, seconded by Mr. Grunenwald. Motion carried.
Chairman Utecht read the May resident complaint forms and resolutions. Chairman Utecht had questions on the Hillcrest Drive gardens and Mr. Krueger reported that no zoning permit had been issued for that site. Chairman Utecht reported that IROW has called to check if the Town is interested in a weekly curbside garbage pickup and recycling service. The Town would save $2,100.00 a year by eliminating the monthly third Saturday recycling charge. Chairman Utecht reported that the Fire Department inspector has inspected the garage-fire department fuel tanks and Federal law requires a fence with locked gate around the tanks. Also, the pumps are leaking at the top and will need repair.
Mr. Utecht also reported that the town workers now have cell phones instead of the truck bag phones, which also is a savings to the town.
Treasurer Marilyn Grunenwald reported that the May 31, 2003 Money Market balance was $208,779.20, the Checking Account balance was $1,477.66, 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 $2,577.17 and the Fire Department Money Market for memorials and special donations was $10,639.70. Motion by Mr. Zernicke to approve the treasurer's report as read, seconded by Mr. Grunenwald. Motion carried.
Zoning Administrator Jeff Krueger reported that he had issued 6 permits in May. Zoning permits were issued to Perry Kufahl for a garage, Jeff Froehlich for a addition/garage, North States Investments for a fence/storage building, Jess Kufahl for a new home, Daryl Kleine for a fence/dog kennel and Glen Hoenisch for a new duplex.
Regarding zoning enforcement issues Mr. Krueger reported that he had checked the John Courtion property at 3264 N. 32nd Avenue and Mr. Courtion has covered the problem items with tarps which does not qualify for cleanup. The Lechmaier’s have cleaned up their debris and the balance of items belongs to Mr. Courtion.
Atty. Hess reported that the City of Wausau has rezoned a parcel of land adjacent to the south side of the Town of Maine for UDD housing project. The Town of Maine has been working with the developer and the City of Wausau regarding roads to that project. The problem was that the project did not blend with the town’s residential zoning. Atty. Hess has been in contact with the project developer and the State has denied funding for the project because the unoccupancy rate was too high in Wausau. The developer is re-applying and the state will make its decision in November.
Chairman Utecht questioned the 20th Avenue project and Atty. Hess stated that Wausau has not approved all of the permits needed by Rosemurgy Motors so no work can be done on 20th Avenue.
Chairman Utecht stated that the first item of business was the Hanz Contractor’s delinquent personal property taxes. Treasurer Marilyn Grunenwald reported Hanz Contractors owe $18,547.61 in personal property taxes and that she had sent a letter to Mr. Hanz regarding the delinquent taxes. Atty. Hess suggested that the Town file an action suit in circuit court. Motion was made by Mr. Zernicke, seconded by Mr. Grunenwald to have Atty. Hess send a letter to Hanz Contractors stating that the Town is taking action thru circuit court. Motion carried.
Chairman Utecht stated that the next item of business was the approval to blacktop Geischen Drive. Burnell Utecht was present and stated that this issue had been handled by the 5-year warranty in his road agreement with the Town. Chairman Utecht stated that this item need to be resolved or no building permits would be issued in the Business Park. Mr. Zernicke stated that would not move from his May 12th decision due to the large chunks of concrete under a portion of Geischen Drive. Atty. Hess read Burnell Utecht’s road agreement, which stated that the road must be blacktopped by October 2003 and that Mr. Utecht would be responsible for anything that might happen to the road in the next five year. Mr. Zernicke questioned what the cost would be to test drill that road. Mr. Utecht stated that if the drill holes test good then he would like the 5-year warranty in the road agreement removed. Chairman Utecht questioned if the supervisors would be willing to trade the 5-year warranty for the test drilling. Mr. Grunenwald made a motion to approve Geischen Drive for blacktopping with a 5-year warranty, seconded by Chairman Utecht. Mr. Zernicke opposed. Motion carried.
Chairman Utecht stated that the next item of business was to approve Liquor, Amusement and Tobacco licenses for July 1, 2003 to June 30, 2004. The clerk reported that she had received applications from Brad’s Mirage, Bryan’s IDK, Red Granite Bar, Rib Mountain Bowmen, Richard’s Supper Club and Schmidt’s Ballroom and Bar. The clerk explained that Badger Liquor has sent her a letter notifying her that Brad’s Mirage has overdue invoices and that she contacted Mr. Erickson to inform him that his licenses cannot be issued until she receives notification that the invoices have been paid. Mr. Grunenwald made a motion to approve the licenses for Bryan’s IDK, Red Granite Bar, Rib Mountain Bowmen, Richard’s Supper Club, Schmidt’s Ballroom and Bar and that Brad’s Mirage licenses are approved pending payment of overdue invoices, seconded by Mr. Zernicke. Motion carried.
Chairman Utecht stated that the next item of business was the Town road worker wages and sick leave for June 1, 2003 to May 31, 2004. Chairman Utecht explained that the supervisors had met with the worker and they agreed on a 0.35 wage increase and an additional benefit of 2 paid sick days. Motion by Mr. Zernicke, seconded by Mr. Grunenwald to approve a worker wage increase of 0.35 per hour and 2 paid sick days, Motion carried.
Chairman Utecht stated that a Town Hall trophy case was the next item of business and explained that Amy Thunder has contacted him because she is storing 6 boxes of trophies from the old town hall. There was discussion on building a trophy case or the possibility of the trophies going back to the old town hall after Mr. Griffin restores the building.
Chairman Utecht stated that the next item of business was the appointment of Tom Ellias to the Plan Commission. Chairman Utecht explained that Bill Carazalla had agreed to fill Jilayne Radtke’s vacancy however he is working out of town and Tom Ellias has offered to fill the Plan Commission vacancy. Mr. Zernicke made a motion to appoint Tom Ellias to the Plan Commission, seconded by Mr. Grunenwald. Motion carried.
Chairman Utecht stated that the next item of business was the appointment of Tom Ellias and DuWayne Kleinschmidt to the Community Planning Committee (the former Village Status Committee). Mr. Zernicke made a motion to appoint Tom Ellias and DuWayne Kleinschmidt to Community Planning Committee, seconded by Mr. Grunenwald. Motion carried.
Chairman Utecht stated that the next item of business was the appointment of Tom Ellias and DuWayne Kleinschmidt to the Intergovernmental Cooperative Planning Committee. Chairman Utecht explained that these two members would be meeting with Brokaw’s group to work on the possibility of a sanitary district. Mr. Zernicke made a motion to appoint Tom Ellias and DuWayne Kleinschmidt to the Intergovernmental Cooperative Planning Committee, seconded by Mr. Grunenwald. Motion carried.
Chairman Utecht stated that the next item of business was speed limits on 28th Avenue (Hillcrest Drive north to Maine Drive), Belaire Drive, Belmont Road, Burlington Drive and Cassidy Drive (Burek Avenue west to 14th Avenue). Chairman Utecht explained that there had been an accident on 28th Avenue and the responding officer felt there should be speed limits posted because a car can become air borne when going over the hills at 60 mph. Also, there are concerns with the town sub divisions, which do not have posted speed limits. Chairman Utecht suggested having 28th Avenue and Cassidy Drive posted for 35 mph and sub divisions at 25 mph. Mr. Grunenwald made a motion to approve the speed limits for 28th Avenue and Cassidy Drive at 35 mph and town sub divisions at 25 mph, seconded by Mr. Zernicke. Motion carried.
Chairman Utecht stated that the next item of business was the discussion of deeding a land interest or granting an easement for a driveway over a reserved road adjoining the Baldwin property. Atty. Hess presented a map and explained that the Baldwin’s have purchased property on 36th Avenue south of Hwy U and have requested egress on a 30 ft. strip that is defined on the CSM. Atty. Hess suggested having the Baldwin’s deed that strip of land to the town for a future road and also enter into a road agreement. The land could be used at present time for a driveway and in the future as development moves north it would become a town road, which is good planning. Mr. Zernicke made a motion to have Atty. Hess proceed with the Baldwin property easement , seconded by Mr. Grunenwald. Motion carried.
Chairman Utecht read the Zunker case closed meeting notice for Tuesday, June 10, 2003 at 7:30 a.m.
Next meeting will be Monday, July 14, 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 8:45 p.m., seconded by Mr. Grunenwald. Motion carried.
Respectively submitted,
Betty Hoenisch, Clerk
Last modified: 03/22/07.
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