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May 12, 2008 Board of Supervisors Meeting
Maine Minutes
May 12, 2008
Board of Supervisors Meeting
Maine Town Hall
6111 N. 44th Avenue
Wausau, WI 54401
The Board of Supervisors of the Town of Maine will hold a regular monthly meeting at the Maine Town
Hall on Monday, May 12, 2008. Accounts Payable will be reviewed at 5:30 p.m. with General Business at 7:30 p.m.
May 12, 2008
Board of Supervisor Meeting
Minutes:
Chair Hoenisch called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
Chair Hoenisch explained to the audience that the meeting had been called at 5:30 p.m. to have an informational
meeting with Rakow’s and Keith and Mike from Urban Construction to discuss a possible road agreement.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Chair Hoenisch adjourned the Board of Supervisor meeting.
Chair Hoenisch called the Public Hearing to order at 7:37 p.m.
The first item for discussion is regarding possible reduction of lot size in BP-General Business Park District.
Chair Hoenisch read out loud the motion from the May 5 plan commission meeting – “ Mr. Ellias made a
motion to accept the recommendations from the April 23, 2008 meeting to reduce the lot size restriction to
one-half acre with a well, holding tank and park area and allowed shared access for BP-General Business
Park District lots. BP lots shall be one acre or larger for a mound or conventional septic system. Following was
discussion regarding mounds vs. holding tanks and also setback requirements, the motion was amended to include
new setbacks of 65’ on the front and 25’ on the remaining three sides, parking and the holding tank would be
allowed in the setback areas. The motion was seconded by Mr. Utech and approved.”
The second item for discussion is regarding possible revision to accessory building sizes. Chair Hoenisch read out loud
the motion from the May 5 plan commission meeting – “a motion was made by Mr. Schoepke, seconded by Mr. Utech
to revise the accessory building sizes on residential lots to be determined by the size of the lot and the square footage of the
footprint of the primary residence, to include 500 sq. ft. of a primary attached or unattached garage. An unattached primary
garage used for the storage of licensed vehicles owned by the resident will not be considered an accessory building.
The accessory building size limits and numbers relative to lot size will be as follows:
Lot size
% of primary residence
Quantity allowed
0-3 acres
70%
One, plus a garden shed, playhouse, or bus shelter not to exceed 150 sq ft.
3-5 acres
90%
Two, plus a garden shed, playhouse, or bus shelter not to exceed 150 sq ft.
5-10 acres
95%
Two, plus a garden shed, playhouse, or bus shelter not to exceed 150 sq ft.
10 acres +
100%
Three, plus a garden shed, playhouse, or bus shelter not to exceed 150 sq ft.
(for lots within residential districts)
For multi-level (100% above grade) residences, add an additional 50% of the square footage of the footprint of the residence.
Accessory buildings in residential districts shall be no more than 25 feet in height and storage only shall be allowed in the
second story of an accessory building. The motion was carried.”
Attorney Frokjer stated that accessory buildings should be defined, so there are no questions down the road and to include for
residential use only.
The third item for discussion is regarding use of private ways for residential development. Chair Hoenisch read out loud the
motion from the May 5 plan commission meeting – “a motion was made by Mr. Schoepke, seconded by Mr. Ellias, to revise the
ordinance regarding private ways was made and carried. The revised ordinance will allow the private way to serve no more
than 5 parcels and each parcel shall be no less than 10 acres. A maintenance/road agreement shall be in place prior to approval
by the Town. The remaining portions of the ordinance will be unchanged. The motion was carried.”
Attorney Frokjer stated that the maintenance agreement should be for year around use and the definition for private ways
should be cleaned up. He also stated that the motion should state not for business parks, just residential areas.
Adjourn the Public Hearing.
Reconvene the Board of Supervisor Meeting.
Clerk Walter explained she has April 7, 14, 21, 29 and May 5, 6 and 9, 2008 meeting minutes that will need to be approved.
Chair Hoenisch asked the Supervisors to make a motion to dispense of the reading of the minutes and make any changes or
corrections. No corrections were made. Supervisor Schult made a motion to approve the minutes, seconded by Supervisor
Shore. Motion carried.
Chairperson’s report:
Chair Hoenisch reported that she’s been very busy with meetings and has toured a lot of roads with road workers to determine
the 2008 proposed projects. She has spent a lot of time on the road bids this spring.
Chair Hoenisch explained she’s had complaints on building permit fees and she’s asked these people to come to the meetings,
but they refuse.
Chair Hoenisch has had many complaints on a County Road K property. Rich and she have been working on the complaints along
with help from the Humane Society.
Chair Hoenisch explained she’s had a complaint about a dog running loose on Rainbow Drive and has sent the constable out twice.
Chair Hoenisch explained there will be an important public hearing at the Town of Texas on Tuesday evening. She explained that
the town board and Maine residents will be attending along with Town of Pine River residents. The developers from Brokaw are
proposing another facility in the Town of Texas along the Wisconsin River, directly east of the Town of Maine. She explained that this
project will be a TIF project, which is not good use of taxpayer dollars and will have a negative impact on our resident’s lives and property.
Supervisor’s report:
Supervisor Shore reported that she’s been working with a couple on finding land in the Town of Maine.
Supervisor Shore reported that she’s gotten calls from citizens concerned about the corn facility.
Supervisor Schult reported that the Town Board has accepted road bids. He explained that Rainbow Drive should be paved by
the end of June. This is in their contract and if not done, there is a penalty.
Supervisor Schult explained that RC Pavers will be paving the north end roads and American Asphalt will be paving the south end roads.
Supervisor Schult reported that he recently sat down with the workers and made a project list for the next few months.
Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer Marilyn Grunenwald reported on the Town’s bank accounts ending April 30, 2008:
Money Market Account Balance 3/31/2008 $ 452,077.09
Deposits and Interest $ 49,588.39
Expenses $ 133,631.92
Money Market Account Balance 4/30/2008 $ 368,033.56
Town of Maine Checking Account $ 3,875.10
Certificate of Deposit for Garbage and Recycling
Special Assessment Account $ 77,456.40
Fire Department Petty Cash Checking Account $ 1,472.50
Fire Department Money Market for Memorials
and Special Donations $ 21,390.61
Municipal NOW Account $ 423,335.25
Supervisor Shore made a motion to approve the Treasurer’s report, seconded by Supervisor Schult. Motion carried.
Zoning Report for April 2008 - Zoning Administrator Rich Grefe reported that he had issued four permits and completed
seventeen inspections in the month of April.
Other Business:
First item of business was discussion and possible action regarding 3M’s request for an increase to 90,000 lb road
weight limits on N. Fourth Avenue. The Town Board and Attorney Frokjer held a meeting with Angie Bodnar,
Jeff Oosterhuis and Taylor Austin on Friday, May 9th. Chair Hoenisch explained that trucks currently haul 80,000 lbs.
The State passed a bill that would allow trucks to haul 90,000 lbs on limited routes and the bill will be reviewed in three
years. The State Dept. of Transportation requires 3M to have an agreement with the municipalities along the route.
Currently 3M hauls approximately 147 trips per day and this new bill would eliminate 31 trips per day.
Chair Hoenisch explained that 3M requested that the Town put a road maintenance proposal and agreement for the increased
weight limit together which they can submit to corporate in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Chair Hoenisch explained that 3M is a great neighbor and we love having their quarry in our township. 3M has always helped
out with funding for the paving of N. Fourth Avenue and provided chips for the chip sealing of that road. The Town hopes to
continue to work well together.
Chair Hoenisch mentioned that Taylor Austin and two other gentlemen were here from 3M.
Attorney Frokjer recommended that the town should consider putting in this contract a condition that the town has 60 days to enter
a road repair agreement to address the future road damage from 3M in use of the town roads.
Supervisor Schult made a motion to agree to the 90,000 lb, subject to the City’s conditions to the contract and the
Town has 60 days to enter a road repair agreement with 3M, seconded by Supervisor Shore. Motion carried.
Discussion and possible action to reduce lot size in BP-General Business Park District.
Supervisor Schult made a motion to amend the zoning ordinance at the appropriate sections to incorporate the terms as
found in the minutes from the May 5, 2008 Plan Commission meeting, seconded by Supervisor Shore. Motion carried.
See attached resolution for changes.
Discussion and possible action to revise accessory building sizes.
Supervisor Schult made a motion to follow the minutes for accessory building sizes from the May 5, 2008 Plan
Commission meeting, seconded by Supervisor Shore. Motion carried. See attached resolution for changes.
Discussion and possible action regarding use of private ways for residential development.
Supervisor Shore made a motion to follow the minutes from the May 5, 2008 Plan Commission meeting with Attorney
Frokjer’s four recommendations, seconded by Supervisor Schult. Motioncarried. See attached resolution for changes.
Discussion and possible action to appoint Plan Commission members to term ending May 2011.
Supervisor Shore made a motion to approve Ed Bohte, Mark Stubbe and Steve Gasper to another term, seconded
by Supervisor Schult. Motion carried.
Discussion and possible action to appoint Board of Appeal members to term ending May 2011.
Supervisor Schult made a motion to approve Burnell Utecht and Lavern Grunenwald to term ending 2011 and
Randy Springer to term ending 2010 and Tom Gerum to first alternate ending 2011 and Bonnie Lemke as
second alternate ending 2009, seconded by Supervisor Shore. Motion carried.
Open discussion from the audience.
There was none.
Schedule the next Board of Supervisor Meeting for June 9, 2008 at 6:30 for bill approval and general business at 7:30 p.m.
Chair Hoenisch requested a motion to approve bills payable. Supervisor Shore made a motion to approve bills payable, seconded
by Supervisor Schult. Motion carried.
Motion by Supervisor Shore to adjourn at 9:15 p.m., seconded by Supervisor Schult. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted and approved on June 16, 2008.
Tammi M. Walter
Town of Maine Clerk
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