Town meeting agendas, minutes
The Town Board of the Town of Cassian, Oneida County, Wisconsin,
hereby provides its written notice and an agenda of the public meeting
of the Town Board of the Town of Cassian for May 1, 2012 at 7:00 P.M.
at the Cassian Town Hall.
AGENDA
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Approve Clerks Minutes
Treasurer Report
Discuss/Approve Cemetery Deeds for Lisa Dietrich
Discuss/Approve Advertising for Liquor License Renewals
Discuss/Approve Ordinance Changes
Discuss/Approve date to convene and adjourn board of review. – OB 8/25 – 10 – Noon, BOR –
9/8 – time to be determined
Adjourn
Posted: 4/30/12
Location posted: Town Hall, Northwoods Store, and Harshaw Post Office and Rhinelander River News. Members of a subunit of the Town of Cassian may attend the town board meeting to gather information regarding subjects, for which these subunits may have decision-making responsibilities. No discussion or action will be taken by the subunit or its members at the Town Board Meeting if it may have decision-making responsibilities.
NOTICE OF TESTING OF PUBLIC VOTING MACHINE
The Town of Cassian will test the public voting machine to be used in the May 8th Election on Tuesday, May 1st at 6:45 p.m. Please contact the Clerk at 715-277-4299 with any questions.
TOWN OF CASSIAN
SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING
April 26, 2012
Meeting was called to order by Larry Hendrickson, Chairperson.
Present were Larry Hendrickson, Gail Winnie and Gene Rio. Absent were Mary Thompson and Denny Thompson.
Discussion were held regarding our updating, rescinding and writing of new Town Ordinances and Regulations that were reviewed by our attorney Greg Harrold, with his suggestions for changes and or corrections. We will make some of these changes and will than present them at the May 1st Town Board meeting for the first reading and hearing of them. Final actions will than be held at the regular June Board meeting. Copies of these changes will be available to the public at the May 1st meeting and also can be obtained from the Town Clerk.
Additional gravel for Sheep Ranch Road was discussed, it was pointed out we need about 600 cubic yards of gravel added the curves to correctly shape the road before paving. Upon motion made by Gail Winnie and seconded by Gene Rio, it was moved to purchase 600 cubic yards of gravel, hauling and spreading and shaping at the cost of $4,950.from Highway Maintenance.
Work to be done in conjunction with American Asphalt who will be doing the paving on or about May 14th. Motion carried.
Gene suggested that we contact the DNR about helping pay for the repairs to crossing on Lakewood Road that was done by the snowmobiles. Larry will ask Mary for the name of the snowmobile club member that handles these matters.
Road work to be done on Clover Valley Road will be discussed at a special Board meeting to be held on Friday April 28th at 1:30 PM at the Town hall.
Motion to adjourn was made by Gene and 2nd by Gail, Motion carried.
TOWN OF CASSIAN
SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING
April 27, 2012
Meeting was called to order by Larry Hendrickson, Chairperson.
Present were Larry Hendrickson, Gail Winnie and Gene Rio. Absent were Mary Thompson and Denny Thompson.
Discussion was held regarding the bad condition of the south part of Clover Valley Road. Thought was given to patching about 4 spots that the asphalt had broken up over this last spring. After taking to American Asphalt about the cost to just grade, water and compact the base course materials and to pave these spots , with the Town crew doing the removal of the old asphalt and hauling in new gravel, the estimated cost will be about $8,680.00. Motion by Gail and 2nd by Gene to obtain quotes to gravel and pulverize the south 1/2 mile of Clover Valley Road , starting at Harshaw Road, with quotes to be opened on May 8th at 7PM. Motion Carried.
Subject to our current budget for additional work on Clover Valley Road, Motion by Gene and 2nd by Gail to advertise for bids for the paving of the 1/2 mile of Clover Valley Road, with bids to be open on May 15th at 7PM. Motion Carried.
John Hendrickson will prepare spec sheet on both of the above projects. Mary will post the request for quote for gravel and pulverize of the Clover Valley, and publish an ad in the Northwood River News for bids on paving of 1/2 mile of Clover Valley Road.
Motion to adjourn was made by Gene and 2nd by Gail, Motion carried.
Lake Tomahawk Web Site Committee Meeting
Date: May 2nd 2012
Time: 7:00 pm
Place: Lake Tomahawk Community Building, Peterson Room
Agenda:
1) Call to order
2) Approve agenda for May 2nd
3) Approve minutes for April 4th
4) Citizen input
5) Web site updates
6) Correspondence
7) Date for next meeting
8) Adjournment
Posted 04-30-12
Town Shop
Post Office
Community Building
Town Web Site www.laketomahawkwi.org
Notice: There may be Town Board Members attending this meeting.
LAKE TOMAHAWK PARK COMMISSION
TOWN OF LAKE TOMAHAWK
MEETING OF TUESDAY MAY 1, 2012
7:00 PM – RAYMOND F. SLOAN COMMUNITY CENTER
AGENDA
1) Call Meeting to Order
2) Pledge to American Flag
3) Read agenda of May 1st, 2012
4) Approve agenda of May 1st, 2012
5) Approve minutes of April 2nd, 2012
6) Financial Report
7) Approve Financial Statement from April, 2012
10) Reports
1) Parks Employee’s Report
2) Summer Kid’s Program
11) Unfinished Business
1) Parks Commissioners Openings
2) Signs for 2012 Season
3) Town Ordinance for Boat Mooring
4) Other Unfinished Business
12) New Business
1) Projects for 2012
2) Other New Business
13) Correspondence
14) Town Supervisor Report
15) Citizen Input
16) May Park Commission Meeting, June 5th, 2012
17) Adjournment (________________PM)
POSTING OF AGENDA:
April 27th, 2012
Lake Tomahawk Garage
Lake Tomahawk Post Office
Sloan Community Center
Lake Tomahawk Web Site
REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN OF NEWBOLD PLAN COMMISSION
Thursday May 3, 2012 AT 4:30 P.M.
The Town of Newbold Plan Commission will hold the Regular Monthly Meeting on Thursday, May 3, 2012 beginning at 4:30 P.M. at the Newbold Town Hall.
The Agenda for this meeting is as follows:
Call Meeting to Order
(1) Review and approve minutes of April 5, 2012.
(2) Review for discussion and recommendation to the Newbold Town Board, a preliminary survey map that creates a proposed division of one new lot and one new outlot. All the property in the proposed division is owned by Everist & Mary Jane Gresser. The property is located in the NE 1/4 of the SE 1/4 and in the NW 1/4 of the SE 1/4, S26, T37N, R8E, Town of Newbold, Oneida County, WI. Mike Oestrich, surveyor will be present.
(3) Review for discussion and recommendation to the Newbold, Town Board a Conditional Use application of Al Rob U, LLC, owner and Rob Manthei and Alan P. Albee, agents to add a drive-thru to existing restaurant/ice cream shop at 5733 State HWY 70E described as Pt Frac NW 1/4, Section 1, T39N, R8E, Pin Ne 930-3, Town of
Newbold, Wi.
(4) Administrative Matters for Review and discussion by Commission Members Concerning General Plan Commission, Town Board, County Board and County Planning and Zoning Dept. Activities, Project Updates and the Following:
A. Chairpersons Report/ Chap. 13 final draft to be handed out if printed on time. Brief discussion on minor typos and format changes.
B. Correspondence, if any
A. Future Meeting Agenda Items
C. Next Meeting Date
(5) Public Comment and Communication Period per Wisconsin Statutes, whereby the Plan Commission may receive any matter raised by the public.
(6) Adjournment.
Bob Metropulos, Chairperson Newbold Plan Commission
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please call Town Clerk Kim Gauthier at 715/362-1092 with specific information about your request allowing adequate time to respond to the request.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a majority of the Town Board may be present at this meeting to gather information about a subject over which it has decision-making authority. This constitutes a meeting of the Newbold Town Board, pursuant to State ex rel. Badke v. Greendale Village Bd., 173 Wis. 2d 553, 494 N.W. 2d 408 (1993), and must be noticed as such although the Newbold Town Board will take no formal action at these meetings.
Posted: April, 28, 2012
By: Bob Metropulos, Chairperson Newbold Plan Commission
Minutes of the Town of Newbold Town Board Finance and Regular Town Board Meeting Held on Thursday, April 12, 2012
The Town of Newbold Town Board met on Thursday, April 12, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. in open session for the Town Board Finance meeting and at 6:30 p.m., in open session for the Town Board Regular Monthly Meeting, at the Town of Newbold Town Hall, Highway 47, North, Rhinelander, Wisconsin, 54501, Oneida County, Wisconsin. The following was discussed:
• Dave Kroll, Chairman called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. The following were in attendance: Dave Kroll, Chairman; Bob Metropulos, Scott Eshelman, Mike Sueflohn and Jim Staskiewicz, Supervisors; Kim Gauthier, Clerk and Jodie Hess, Treasurer. Newly elected Supervisor, Ben Loma was present, however, his term begins on April 17, 2012 and will not vote on any matters brought before the board on this date.
• Approval and payment of bills, receipt of financial reports and fund adjustments. A motion was made by Mr. Metropulos and seconded by Mr. Staskiewicz to approve the bills and disbursements, as presented. That motion carried on a vote of five ayes and zero nays.
A motion was made by Mr. Staskiewicz and seconded by Mr. Sueflohn to approve the fund transfer from the general fund to the town lakes committee budget, as presented. That motion carried on a vote of five ayes and zero nays. A motion was made by Mr. Eshelman and seconded by Mr. Metropulos to approve the monthly financial reports, as presented. That motion carried on a vote of five ayes and zero nays.
• A motion was made by Mr. Staskiewicz and seconded by Mr. Sueflohn to adjourn the finance meeting at 6:22p.m. That motion carried on a vote of five ayes and zero nays.
• 6:35 p.m. The Regular Town Board Meeting was called to order by Mr. Kroll, who also led the audience in the pledge of allegiance. Ms. Gauthier verified that the agenda was properly posted and an affidavit of such posting is on file in the Clerk’s office.
• A motion was made by Mr. Staskiewicz and seconded by Mr. Sueflohn to approve the Regular Town Board Meeting Minutes of March 29, 2012 with the changes indicated. That motion carried on a vote of five ayes and zero nays.
• Rhinelander District Library Representative. Marcie Metropulos was present and submitted the attached report.
• Discussion and action on possible volunteer fire department purchase of 1939 fire truck. Assistant Chief Fetzer indicated the fire department is in the discussion stage of a possible purchase and if purchased, they would use fund raiser money. The town board had no objections investigating the purchase and would like to revisit the issue when a purchase price is determined.
• Discussion and action on gravel crushing quotes. Mr. Fetzer made contact with multiple contractors and Pitlik and Wick were the only ones who responded with prices indicated. Mr. Fetzer indicated the price is competitive. A motion was made by Mr. Eshelman and seconded by Mr. Staskiewicz to accept the quote from Pitlik and Wick for gravel crushing, as presented. That motion carried on a vote of five ayes and zero nays.
• Discussion and action on repair or replacement of the brush mower tractor. After much discussion and options presented it was recommended by the board that the mower be repaired to increase its value and to get it back in service to be utilized this year. A motion was made by Mr. Kroll and seconded by Mr. Eshelman to approve the repair of the brush mower tractor as discussed. That motion carried on a vote of five ayes and zero nays.
• Discussion and action on 2012 road projects. Mr. Fetzer asked the town board to consider single chip sealing the roads indicated at the recent annual meeting. The bids would include slag seal on a few of the roads indicated and fog sealing would be completed by the town road crew. The town board agreed to proceed with the bidding process as presented by Mr. Fetzer.
• Discussion and action on Oneida County Zoning requests, Plan Commission and Citizen Zoning requests, if any.
(a) Preliminary two-lot certified survey map of Grace H. Haug, restated rev. living trust, owner and Genisot & Associates, Inc. surveyor for property described as part of SE NE, Section 31, T37N, R8E, Pin NE 329, Town of Newbold. This agenda item was tabled until the final map is available from the surveyor.
(b) Chairman’s Report. Mr. Metropulos indicated the Plan Commission recently discussed changes to the County comprehensive plan with the recommendation of changing “coordination” to “cooperation”. The town board had no objections to this recommendation. Mr. Metropulos will forward this onto the County. The next Plan Commission meeting is May 3, 2012.
• County Supervisors Report. Mr. Rudolph spoke on the County Comprehensive Planning and noted the next County Board meeting will be a reorganization meeting on April 17, 2012.
• Town Lakes Committee Report. Mr. Eshelman noted the next Lakes Committee meeting will be April 17, 2012 at 5:30 p.m., at which time the group will finalize the shoreland education packets.
• Administrative review and action, if necessary, concerning general government, public safety, recycling, sanitation, culture, education, job assignments, project updates, transportation, budget items, fund transfers, and future agenda items.
The next town board meeting is April 26, 2012.
• Public Comment and Communication Period per Wisconsin Statutes whereby the Town Board can discuss any matter raised by the public. Mr. Loma indicated there to be a meeting of the Conservation Congress on April 17, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. at the Rhinelander High School.
• Adjournment at 7:43p.m. A motion was made by Mr. Staskiewicz and seconded by Mr. Metropulos to adjourn. That motion carried on a vote of five ayes and zero nays. A big “thank you” to Mr. Staskiewicz for his four years of service to the Town of Newbold!
Respectfully Submitted By:
Kim Gauthier, Town Clerk
Newbold Plan Commission Minutes
April 5, 2012
The regular monthly meeting of the Newbold Plan Commission was held on, April 5, 2012, beginning at 4:30 PM at the Newbold Town Hall.
Members in attendance: Chairperson Bob Metropulos, Mike Sueflohn, Ed Hammer, Dick Guidinger, Bill Jaeger, Ben Loma, Dan Chronister .
Members Excused: none
Absent: none
Others: Nadine Wilson, Oneida County; a representative from Genisot and Associates, Robert Machnik, David and Betsy Haug, and Larry Kleinschmidt
Call the meeting to Order: Chairperson Metropulos called the meeting to order at 4:30 PM.
The Agenda for this meeting was properly noticed by posting a copy on each of the three (3) Town bulletin boards. For informational purposes, the Agenda was also posted on the Town website.
1.0 Review and approval of Minutes of March 1, 2012 Minutes.. It was moved by Sueflohn, seconded by Loma to approve the minutes. Jaeger abstained. Motion carried
2.0 Review for discussion and recommendation to the Newbold Town Board a preliminary 2 lot certified survey map of Grace H. Haug, Restated Rev Liv Trust, owner and Genisot & Associates, Inc., surveyor for property described as Pt SE NE, Section 31, T37N, R8E, PIN NE 329, Town of Newbold, Wi. There was discussion regarding the proposed lots. There was some concern about the lots relationship to the lake, which was clarified by the surveyor. Property owners were concerned about road maintenance on other property owned by the Haugs. There was discussion that as this is a private road, the Town has no authority to address that issue. It was recommendation of the members that the neighbors work together to resolve the concerns. Jaeger moved, Loma seconded that the Plan Commission recommend approval with clarification of the properties’ lake frontage and road maintenance agreement. Motion carried.
3.0 Discussion Chapter 8/Public Works in the Town of Newbold Code of Ordinances.
Members discussed the information provided by Mark Fetzer and expressed their appreciation for the thoroughness of the information. Metropolus indicated that the costs from the county to prepare maps would be $80. Hammer indicated that he felt that would be money well spent.
General discussion continued about which way to pursue this matter. No action was taken.
4.0 Administrative matters for review, discussion and/or action by Commission
Members concerning general Plan Commission activities, Town Board discussions/actions, County Planning and Zoning Dept. activities, project updates, correspondence, set next meeting date and future agenda items:
General Plan Commission Activities:
A. Chairpersons report – Metropolus advised that the Land Division Ordinance was close to completion, after fixing some formatting and typographical errors. He expected it to be finalized by the next meeting.
B. Correspondence, if any – none
C. Suggested Future Agenda items – Discussion and review of the road ordinance and land division ordinance.
D. Next meeting date -The next meeting of the Plan Commission will be on May 3, 2012 at 4:30 pm at the Town Hall.5.0 Public comment/communication period as per Wis. Stats. 19.83(2) and 19.84(2):
none.
6.0 Adjournment: Meeting adjourned at 5:45 PM.
Submitted by,
Ed Hammer, Secretary
Minutes of the Town of Newbold Town Board Regular Town Board Meeting
Held on Thursday, March 29, 2012
The Town of Newbold Town Board met on Thursday, March 29, 2012 at 6:30 p.m., in open session for the Town Board Regular Monthly Meeting, at the Newbold Town Hall, Highway 47, North, Rhinelander, Wisconsin, 54501, Oneida County, Wisconsin. The following was discussed:
• Chairman, Dave Kroll called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. The following were in attendance: Dave Kroll, Chairman; Bob Metropulos, Jim Staskiewicz, Scott Eshelman and Mike Sueflohn, Supervisors; Kim Gauthier, Clerk and Jodie Hess, Treasurer. Chairman Kroll led the audience in the pledge of allegiance.
• The Clerk verified that the amended agenda was properly posted and an affidavit is on file.
• Approval of prior Town Board Meeting Minutes. A motion was made by Mr. Sueflohn and seconded by Mr. Staskiewicz to approve the amended minutes of March 8, 2012 regular town board meeting minutes, as corrected. That motion carried on a vote of five ayes and zero nays.
• Assessor’s Report – Jef Muelver, Assessor was present and provided a report which is attached.
• Discussion on Liquor License and Cigarette & Tobacco license of Mr. Jon Danner d/b/a Flyin Finn Pub and Resort, LLC for a Class B Beer and Class B Liquor License. A motion was made by Mr. Metropulos and seconded by Mr. Staskiewicz to approve the application as presented for a liquor and cigarette license for Jon Danner of Flyin Finn Pub and Resort. That motion carried on a vote of five ayes and zero nays. A motion was made by Mr. Metropulos and seconded by Mr. Eshelman to approve the pro-rated amount for the above license and refund $266 to Mr. Danner. That motion carried on a vote of five ayes and zero nays.
• Volunteer Fire Department Report – Chief Tom Waydick was present and provided the attached report.
• Road Report – Mark Fetzer, Public Works Director presented the attached report.
• Discussion and Action on repair or replacement of brush mower tractor. Mr. Fetzer provided a handout of options. The town board asked that Mr. Fetzer provide further information on what the old mower is worth as is and the value if it were fixed. The town board also directed Mr. Fetzer to update the five year equipment replacement plan and present at the next regular meeting.
• Discussion and action on 2012 road projects. The town board agreed to authorize Mr. Fetzer to begin the bidding process for Meadow Drive, McLaughlin Drive, Meadow Lane and Pineview Drive subdivision, along with Hillside Court. Including Northwestern Drive both options of double chip seal and hot mix.
• Discussion and action on gravel crushing quotes. Mr. Fetzer indicated he has only received one quote and believes additional quotes will come in. The town board tabled this agenda item until the next town board meeting.
• Discussion and action on repair of boat ramp at Young’s Landing on Two Sister’s Lake. Mr. Fetzer indicated he received a quote of $4000 from Musson Brothers. A motion was made by Mr. Eshelman and seconded by Mr. Metropulos to approve the repairs to Young’s Landing by utilizing Musson Brothers, Inc. at a cost not to exceed $4000.00. That motion carried on a vote of five ayes and zero nays.
• Discuss and act on Oneida County Zoning Requests, Plan Commission and Citizen Zoning requests, if any and Chairman’s Report.
(a) Chairman’s Report – Bob Metropulos. The Plan Commission will review a lot on Bucktail Lane at the next meeting in April.
• County Supervisors’ Report. Mr. Tom Rudolph was excused. Mr. Metropulos commented briefly on the last County Board meeting.
• Town Lakes Committee Report. Mr. Eshelman presented a handout of the contents requested in the educational packet the group is compiling. Mr. Eshelman asked the town board to consider the town pay for the initial cost at approximately $871 with reimbursement to the town at a later date by various lake associations. The town’s portion of the expense would be approximately $40 plus $24.92 for postage. A motion was made by Mr. Kroll and seconded by Mr. Sueflohn to adjust the Town Lake Committee’s 2012 budget to $1500 with $1000 coming from the general fund and future reimbursement from various lake associations. That motion carried on a vote of five ayes and zero nays.
• Discussion and action on re-appointing representatives of the Town of Newbold to the Rhinelander District Library Board. A motion was made by Mr. Eshelman and seconded by Mr. Staskiewicz to re-appoint Mrs. Metropulos and Mrs. Roe as library representatives. That motion carried on a vote of five ayes and zero nays.
• Discussion and action on amending Chapter 1, general government of the town ordinance to extend elected officials terms one week in 2012 and 2013 due to recent election law changes. Along with redefining town ward descriptions due to redistricting. Chairman Kroll noted this amendment is due to recent election law changes and the language was provided to towns by the Wisconsin Towns Association. A motion was made by Mr. Eshelman and seconded by Mr. Metropulos to adopt Resolution #2012-01 and add ordinance 1.02(4), as presented. That motion carried on a vote of five ayes and zero nays. A motion was made to adopt Resolution #2012-02 and amend Chapter 1.07(1)(2), ward descriptions as presented. That motion carried on a vote of five ayes and zero nays.
• Discussion and action on amending Chapter 7, traffic code of the Town ordinance to define reduced speed limits. A list of reduced speed limit roads will be added to the ordinance instead of reference to a map. It was noted that his amendment does not require a public hearing. A motion was made by Mr. Staskiewicz and seconded by Mr. Sueflohn to adopt Resolution #2012-03 and amend ordinance Chapter 7.04, as described. That motion carried on a vote of five ayes and zero nays.
• Discussion and possible action of purchasing updated web software for maintaining the Town website. Chairman Kroll noted there are problems occurring with software on our web page and a future investment for an upgrade is approximately $400. Chairman Kroll decided to research this further and bring back to the town board at a later date.
• Approval of any bills and/or disbursements and any fund transfers. A motion was made by Mr. Sueflohn and seconded by Mr.Staskiewicz to approve the bills and disbursements as presented. That motion carried on a vote of five ayes and zero nays.
• Administrative review and action, if necessary, concerning general government, public safety, recycling, sanitation, culture, education, job assignments, project updates, transportation, budget items, fund transfers, and future agenda items.
Next regular meeting is scheduled for Thursday, April 12, 2012. Annual Town meeting is Tuesday, April 10, 2012. The Clerk also noted election dates are set for April 3, 2012 and May 8, 2012 and June 5, 2012.
It was noted that an additional date was set for collecting yard waste at the garage on March 31, 2012.
• Public Comment and Communication Period per Wisconsin Statutes whereby the Town Board can discuss any matter raised by the public. Mr. Liebert complemented the current Town Board on their work. Mr. Loma commented on the town website and posed questions to the board to consider regarding the brush mower. Chief Waydick indicated the volunteer fire department is considering buying back a former Newbold 1939 fire truck with their fund raiser money.
• A motion was made by Mr. Staskiewicz and seconded by Mr. Metropulos to adjourn at 8:35 p.m.
That motion carried on a vote of five ayes and zero nays.
Respectfully Submitted By:
Kim Gauthier, Town Clerk
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