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September 15, 2003 Town of Maine Board of Supervisors
Town of Maine
Board of Supervisors
September 15, 2003
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Supervisors for the Town of Maine was held at 6:30 p.m. Monday, September 15, 2003 in the Town Hall, 6111 North 44th Avenue, Wausau, WI 54401.
Agenda for this meeting was posted on September 12, 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. Tom Brunner and community members.
Chairman Utecht called the meeting to order at 6:40 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 August 11, 2003 Board of Supervisor meeting. Mr. Zernicke made a motion to approve as read, seconded by Mr. Grunenwald. Motion carried. The clerk read the minutes of the August 18, 2003 Special Town Board meeting. Mr. Grunenwald made a motion to approve as read, seconded by Mr. Zernicke. Motion carried. The clerk also read the minutes from the August 26, 2003 Board of Review. Mr. Grunenwald made a motion to approve as read, seconded by Mr. Zernicke. Motion carried.
Chairman Utecht reported that there would be a newsletter going out to residents in October regarding the 2003 road construction, future road plans, a township wide curbside garbage and recycling pickup service which will be savings to residents and the town. Chairman Utecht also reported that there had been a request for a parking ordinance and this item will be researched. Mr. Utecht then proceeded to read the list of August resident complaints and resolutions.
Treasurer Marilyn Grunenwald reported that the August 31, 2003 Money Market balance was $87,254.91, the Checking Account balance was $1,398.92, the Certificate of Deposit for the Town Hall/Fire Department project was $91,530.43. The August 31, 2003 Fire Department Petty Cash Checking Account balance was $1,057.99 and the Fire Department Money Market for memorials and special donations was $12,164.87. Motion by Mr. Zernicke to approve the treasurer's report as read, seconded by Mr. Grunenwald. Motion carried.
Zoning Administrator Jeff Krueger reported that it has been a record year so far and that he issued 9 permits in August and those permits were Steve Walters and Julie Revie for new garages, to Randy Springer to move a garage, to Chris Zaglifa for a remodeling job and new garage, to Michael Goose for a addition/garage, Richard Piaszak for a deck, Dale Knapp for a deck/garage, Willard Farrar for a addition, and Anthony Ungerer for a new home. Mr. Krueger also reported that the Town Attorney is working on the Proctor situation and that he is working with Chairman Utecht on the Courtion zoning enforcement issue.
Chairman Utecht stated that the first item of business was discussion and possible action on the Larry and Diane Lorbiecke 60th Avenue rezoning petition. Chairman Utecht reported that there had been a public hearing at the September 8, 2003 Plan Commission meeting and the Plan Commission recommended that the Town Board approve the petition to rezone the Lorbiecke property from R-1E to Agriculture. Motion by Mr. Zernicke to approve the rezoning of the Lorbiecke property from R-1E to AG, seconded by Mr. Grunenwald. Motion carried.
Chairman Utecht stated that the next item of business was discussion of request for language regarding infrastructure costs and questioned if the supervisors had a chance to read the memo prepared by Atty. Hess. The Town Attorney prepared this memo because Mr. Ohrmundt at the August 11th Town Board meeting had stated that with the growth in the Town the Town Board should be prepared to pass the costs and impact of business and residential development onto the developer. There was discussion on how this would affect the Agriculture properties because of their use of Town roads. Mr. Zernicke made a motion to table this item for further study on the effects on AG properties, seconded by Mr. Grunenwald. Motion carried.
Chairman Utecht stated that the next item of business was the discussion and possible action on settlement of the Farrar’s judgment and explained that the Farrar’s had stopped to discuss their situation and stated that it will take 12 years to pay for their fines. Chairman Utecht questioned whether the Supervisors felt it would be wise to investigate what could be done and come back to the Town Board with some ideas. Mr. Zernicke made a motion to have Chairman Utecht investigate the Farrar situation and report to Town Board, seconded by Mr. Grunenewald. Motion carried.
Chairman Utecht stated that the next item of business was discussion and possible action on a ordinance amendment requiring payment of a tax assessment, fines, levies due to the Town of Maine before issuance of permits and licenses. Atty. Brunner explained that at the present time the Town does not have an ordinance that would allow the Town to collect outstanding bills before issuing permits or licenses. Mr. Zernicke made a motion to adopt Ordinance No 11:01, seconded by Mr. Grunenwald. Motion carried.
Chairman Utecht stated that the next item of business was the discussion of utility services for Mr. Ohrmundt’s Fleet Drive subdivision and Mr. Ohrmundt was not present for discussion.
Chairman Utecht stated that the next item of business was the discussion and possible action on the Joel Grohman CSM and Road Development agreement. Mr. Grohman was present and explained that he did not want to sell his land at the present time, however he would like it divided for possible future sales of lots. Mr. Grohman explained that all he would like to do was put in a culvert and driveway that could later become a Town road. After much discussion this item is tabled until Mr. Grohman decides which direction he would like to proceed.
Next meeting will be Monday, October 13,2003 with Bill Approval at 6:30 p.m. and General Business at 7:30 p.m.
Mr. Zernicke made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Grunenwald. Motion carried..
Respectively submitted,
Betty Hoenisch, Clerk
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