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November 12, 2003 Board of Supervisor
Town of Maine
Board of Supervisors
November 12, 2003
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Supervisors for the Town of Maine was held at 6:30 p.m. Monday, November 17, 2003 in the Town Hall, 6111 North 44th Avenue, Wausau, WI 54401.
Agenda for this meeting was posted on November 14, 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 October 13, 2003 Board of Supervisor meeting. The clerk corrected Brokaw’s evaluation in the Brokaw’s Emergency Services Agreement minutes. Mr. Zernicke made a motion approve minutes as corrected, seconded by Mr. Grunenwald. Motion carried. The clerk read the minutes of the November 12, 2003 Budget Workshop meeting. Mr. Zernicke made a motion to approve the minutes, seconded by Mr. Grunenwald. Motion carried.
Chairman Utecht stated that the response to the new curbside garbage/recycling service has been very positive. Regarding roads Chairman Utecht reported that the granite roads had become very rough with the cold weather. The town workers have hauled and mixed the road sand and salt and are ready for the winter storms. The town workers have also installed the snow fence posts and the fencing will be put up after the ground freezes. The new 2004 International Plow truck has been delivered. Chairman Utecht reported that he had attended a culvert and ditch seminar in Rhinelander along with town workers John and Todd and Supervisors Duane and Marty. Chairman Utecht also thanked Treasurer Marilyn Grunenwald for a job well done in sorting the old records.
Treasurer Marilyn Grunenwald reported that the October 31, 2003 Money Market balance was $45,905.24, the Checking Account balance was $2,000.00, the Certificate of Deposit for the Town Hall/Fire Department project was $85,223.98. The October 31, 2003 Fire Department Petty Cash Checking Account balance was $1,686.96 and the Fire Department Money Market for memorials and special donations was $11,247.98. Mr. Zernicke made a motion to approve the Treasurer's report as read, seconded by Mr. Grunenwald. Motion carried.
Zoning Administrator Jeff Krueger reported that he had issued 1 permit in October to Richard Toldness for a new home in Country View sub division. Mr. Krueger also stated that he had 6 more permits to work on and would also be working with Chairman Utecht on the complaint problems.
Chairman Utecht asked Atty. Hess to explain what is happening with the Zunker case. Atty. Hess explained that the Briefs have been filed with the Court of Appeals and it could take 3 to 6 months to get the Court of Appeals decision.
Chairman Utecht stated that the first item of business was discussion and possible action on the Town’s position regarding the 20th Avenue corridor into the Town of Maine. Judy Bayba was present and requested that the Town Board send a letter to the Department of Transportation on behalf of the residents stating that corridor would be detrimental to the Town by causing annexations to Wausau. The corridor is not needed and the residents do not want the 20th Avenue project to go thru their homes and land. Mrs. Bayba asked if the Town would request that the City of Wausau not be awarded the TEA grant for that project. Mr. Grunenwald made a motion to write a letter on behalf of the residents to the Department of Transportation, seconded by Mr. Zernicke. Motion carried.
Chairman Utecht stated that the next item of business was discussion and possible action regarding a request from residents to not have a garbage dumpster. Pat Heckert stated that he burns his garbage and takes what he cannot burn to the Ringle landfill and does not want to subsidize someone else’s garbage. Rufus Gore stated that he does not generate enough garbage and does not want to be forced to have a service that is not needed. Supervisor Zernicke stated that the new service was a savings to residents and the Town. Chairman Utecht explained that every household would have to participate in the program and Atty. Hess stated that the contract was based on the entire township taking part in the program. Robert Petulla read a statement regarding his freedom to choose his own service and asked why the Town had decided to have the curbside service. The clerk explained the savings to the Town by eliminating the 3rd Saturday recycling service and the Department of Natural Resources request that Towns organize a town wide program to eliminate the illegal burning problems.
Chairman Utecht stated that the next item of business was discussion and possible action on the 2004 Year End Review by Krause, Howard and Company, S.C. for $2,700.00, which was a $200.00 increase from the 2003 Review fee. Mr. Zernicke made a motion to accept the Krause, Howard and Company proposal for the 2004 Review for $2,700.00, seconded by Mr. Grunenwald. Motion carried.
Chairman Utecht stated that the next item of business was discussion and possible action on the 2004 Zoning Administrators Agreement. Chairman Utecht questioned if Mr. Krueger had checked the contract over and Mr. Krueger stated that he was fine with the new contract. Mr. Zernicke made of motion to approve the 2004 Zoning Administrators Agreement, seconded by Mr. Grunenwald. Motion carried. Atty. Hess explained that he would up date the agreement and send to the clerk for signatures.
Chairman Utecht stated that the next item of business was discussion and possible action on the 2004 City of Wausau Ambulance Contract for $58, 018.73, which has a decrease of $199.00 from the 2003 Contract. Mr. Zernicke made a motion to accept the 2004 Ambulance Contract with the City of Wausau, seconded by Duane Grunenwald. Motion carried.
Chairman Utecht stated that the next item of business was discussion and possible action on the 2004 Fire Protection Agreement between Stettin, Rib Mountain and Maine. The agreement has increased from $25,495.00 to $26,210.00. Mr. Zernicke made a motion to accept the 2004 Fire Protection Agreement, seconded by Mr. Grunenwald. Motion carried.
Chairman Utecht stated that the next item of business was discussion and possible action on the Town’s Building Inspection requirements. Mr. Pisca was not present for discussion and Atty. Hess stated that he had explained the UDC building code to Mr. Pisca and answered his questions before the meeting.
Chairman Utecht stated that the next item of business was discussion and possible action on the Town Hall parking lot lights. After discussion on the quotes from Stoney Electric and Wisconsin Public Service this item was tabled to allow the Town Chairman time to get more quotes.
Chairman Utecht stated that the next item of business was discussion and possible action on the Brokaw and Maine Road Maintenance Agreement for 32nd Avenue and Falcon Drive. Chairman Utecht questioned whether the Supervisors had read the materials furnished and stated that he felt since we were working with Brokaw on other services the fee should remain at the current rate of $1,300.00. Mr. Zernicke made a motion to approve the 2004 Road Maintenance Agreement for $1,300.00, seconded by Mr. Grunenwald. Motion carried.
Next meeting will be Monday, December 8, 2003 with Bill Approval at 6:30 p.m. and General Business at 7:30 p.m. Also, there will be a Budget Public Hearing and Special Town Meeting on Wednesday, November 19, 2003 at 7:30 p.m.
Mr. Grunenewald, made a motion to adjourn at 8.55 p.m., seconded by Mr. Zernicke. Motion carried.
Respectively submitted,
Betty Hoenisch,
Town Clerk
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