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March 10, 2003 Board of Supervisors
▪ Town of Maine
Board of Supervisors
March 10, 2003
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Supervisors for the Town of Maine was held at 6:30 p.m. Monday, March 10, 2003 in the Town Hall, 6111 North 44th Avenue, Wausau, WI 54401.
Agenda for this meeting was posted on March 7, 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 clerk read the minutes of the February 10, 2003 Town Board meeting. Bob Pound made a correction to the City of Wausau Ambulance contract minutes to state that the ambulance would be coming from the 8th and Bridge Street building to service the Town of Maine area. Motion by Mr. Schultz to accept minutes as corrected, seconded by Mr. Zernicke. Motion carried.
Treasurer Marilyn Grunenwald reported that the February 28, 2003 Money Market balance was $261,786.02, the Checking Account balance was $1,454.38, the Certificate of Deposit for the Town Hall/Fire Department project was $90,796.99. The February 28, 2003 Fire Department Petty Cash Checking Account balance was $946.42 and the Fire Department Money Market for memorials and special donations was $17,768.22. Motion by Mr. Schultz to approve the treasurer's report as read, seconded by Mr. Zernicke. Motion carried.
The clerk reported that Zoning Administrator Jeff Krueger was attending a Wisconsin Construction Site Erosion Control Workshop at Rice Lake and would not be able to attend the meeting. Mr. Krueger had informed the clerk that no permits had been issued in February. Atty. Hess reported on the Zoning Enforcement for February and stated that a letter had been sent out on the Bonasall/Kufahl property. Atty. Hess reported that the building had been built after the 1970 zoning ordinance was in effect and there had been no legal use of that property for 30 years. Atty. Hess explained that there is garbage, debris, parts and that all those items will need to be cleaned up. Atty. Hess explained that the lot to the north is being used for truck parking lot and that is also an illegal use of that property. Atty. Hess explained that the taxes are delinquent for a couple of years. Atty. Hess also reported that Pat Proctor would be receiving another letter regarding the cleanup of her property.
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 and Dave Mack were present to answer questions, regarding that project. Chairman Poeske explained that the County would like to take over 28th Avenue from Wausau city limits to Hwy U. Mr. Schultz had questions regarding Apple Lane and if the County would work with the Town to set up town roads. Atty. Hess questioned whether access points would be considered during the study. Mr. Schultz also questioned how much road aid would be lost when establishing the 28th Avenue corridor and Chairman Poeske explained that approximately 1 mile would be lost. Mr. Speich explained that they would be working with Wausau regarding their portion of 28th Avenue. In 2005 the County plans to upgrade 28th Avenue from W. Wausau Avenue to Hwy U including widening the road and creating better shoulders. Hwy U to Hwy K would remain in the Town until the County took that portion over in approximately 5 to 10 years. Mr. Speich explained that the study will have to be approved by the County Board of Supervisors, however they would like to have the Town’s approval to get the study under way. After much discussion by 28th Avenue residents Chairman Poeske read the 28th Avenue Corridor Study resolution. Mr. Zernicke made a motion to approve the corridor study, seconded by Mr. Schultz. Motion carried.
Chairman Poeske stated that the next item of business was the Town Hall sign and reader board. Terry Ford from Graphic House was present with reader board and town hall sign design and quote. Mr. Ford stated that a large hall sign would be $558.00, the small sign would be $165.00 and the outdoor reader board including installation would be $1,238.00. Mr. Zernicke presented a quote from Peter Dalske of Scenic signs, which was considerable less. Mr. Ford explained that their signs are made of lexium which lasts longer and also explained the materials that the reader board would be built of. The signs and reader board item was tabled until the April Board meeting.
Chairman Poeske stated that the next item of business was the Belaire Drive and Burlington Drive blacktopping petition. Mr. Kleinschmdt requested that the supervisors follow up on the petition that was presented last summer. Mr. Schultz explained that the residents would need to wait until after the April 1, 2002 Election to see what roads the new Town Board decides to redo. Mr. Zernicke stated that Belaire and Burlington might be considered for blacktopping depending on the cost of blacktop this year. Mr. Kleinschmidt requested that the clerk put Belaire and Burlington Drive on the April Board agenda
Chairman Poeske stated that the Department of Natural Resources recycling contact person was the next item of business and the clerk explained that the DNR has recommended that the contact person be assigned to a title rather than a person so as officers change the resolution does not have to be redone. Chairman Poeske read the DNR contact person resolution. Mr. Schultz made a motion to approve the new DNR contact person resolution, seconded by Mr. Zernicke. Motion carried.
Chairman Poeske stated that the next item of business was Smart Growth Planning Survey. Atty. Hess explained that the State requires public impute in the planning process for the Town’s Comprehensive plan and that the Town Board approved a Public Participation plan. The Smart Growth Plan must consist of many elements such as housing, transportation, business areas and recreational areas. A survey has been created to obtain information from the residents on how they would like their township to look in 20 years. Atty. Hess stated that the Business Service Center will print and mail the surveys and also received the surveys back in for approximately $1,200.00 to $1,500.00. Atty. Hess explained that the River Falls UW Extension would now be processing the surveys for townships for approximately $3.00 per returned survey. Motion by Mr. Zernicke to approve the Business Service Center to do a tri-fold survey with return postage paid, and River Falls to compile a report, seconded by Mr. Schultz. Mtoion carried.
Chairman Poeske stated that the next item of business was the Private Utility Franchise agreement. Atty. Hess explained that the Van Der Geest’s have requested that the Town and County issue a Utility Permit to allow them to bury a permanent lines to pump liquid manure thru a pipeline to a tractor and then be injected right into the ground. This process will substantially reduce wear on town roads, create a safer enviroment and eliminate some of the odors. The Town is relying on the expertise of the County when laying out the requirements for this permit, which will save tax dollars. The permit approves the laying of pipes in the Town road easement out to Hwy K, then north on the east side of Hwy K, west on Hwy A on the north side and eventually end up in the Town of Berlin. Mr. Schultz had questions on the size and gauge of the pipes and the type of leak detection that will be installed. Mr. Schultz made a motion to approve e the Utility permit agreement, seconded by Mr. Zernicke, Motion carried.
Chairman Poeske stated that the next item of business was the Jeffrey Debroux compliance extension. Atty. Hess stated that Mr. Debroux has requested an extension from March 15, 2003 to April 15, 2003. Mr. Schultz made a motion to extend Mr. Debroux compliance mandate to April 15, 2003, seconded by Mr. Zernicke. Motion carried.
Chairman Poeske stated that the next item of business was the Patricia Proctor’s request for an extension to her cleanup project and also a permit to build a mini storage facility. Atty. Hess stated that this is an ongoing enforcement issue and that Jeff Krueger has done several inspections and there are still vehicles, equipment and debris on the property. Ms. Proctor has also requested a permit to build a mini storage building on the property and Mr. Krueger has informed Ms. Proctor that the AG zoning does not allow for a business building. Motion made by Mr. Zernicke to extend the Proctor cleanup for 90 days, seconded by Mr. Schultz. Motion carried.
Chairman Poeske stated that the next item of business was the Waste Disposal ordinance. Atty. Hess stated that the draft ordinance was reviewed last fall and there had been 2 public hearings.
At the public hearings the request had been made to clarify the ordinance to not hinder residents when having black dirt hauled into their yards. Under the current zoning ordinance a permit must be obtained for filling or grading of a property so impact to surrounding properties and water run-off is addressed. The waste disposal ordinance has been redrafted to expedite the permit process and also determine the type of fill being used and how it will be covered. Mr. Schultz had concerns on who will enforce this ordinance. Mr. Schultz made a motion to not approve this ordinance seconded by Mr. Zernicke. Motion carried.
Chairman Poeske stated that the next item of business was the approval of the Witter/Ghidorzi Certified Survey map. Atty. Hess stated the reason this survey map must be approved by the Town Board is because there is an 8.25 ft. by 398 ft. road on the map that will be dedicated to the Town. Mr. Zernicke made a motion to approve the Certified Survey Map, seconded by Mr. Schultz. Motion carried.
Chairman Poeske stated that the next item of business was the discussion of 72nd Avenue
Improvements. Atty. Hess explained that Town of Berlin Chairman, Violas Utecht had called him to review the responsibility for the 2 miles north of Hwy A to Naugart Drive. Town of Berlin would like to expand 72nd Avenue to a 4-rod road and would like the Town of Maine to obtain 8 ft of land from the landowners to improve the road.
John Ohrmundt was present and stated that the Town Board should revisit the Waste Ordinance to prevent the Town of Maine from becoming a dumping ground for lead paint, old building debris and asbestos material. Mr. Schultz stated he would like to meet with Atty. Hess and Mr. Zernicke to see what is all involved.
Marty Hamlin and Sharon Gwidt were present with information and questions on the Cassidy Drive and City of Wausau UDD 80 unit apartment complex behind their homes. Atty. Hess stated that he would represent the Town at the March 20th City of Wausau Plan Commission meeting regarding that issue.
Next meeting will be Monday, April 14, 2003 with Bill Approval at 6:30 p.m. and General Business at 7:30 p.m.
Mr. Schultz made a motion to adjourn at 10:10 p.m., seconded by Mr. Zernicke. Motion carried.
Respectively submitted
Betty Hoenisch, Clerk
Last modified: 03/22/07.
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