November 16, 2004 Town Board Meeting called to order at 6:30P.M.

Chairperson Herman Pottratz X

Supervisor 1 Dan Staudenmaier A Supervisor 2 Don Pazynski X

Supervisor 3 Karen Sylvester X Supervisor 4 Patrick Ravet X

Approximately 20 town residents, Treasurer Vilas Schroeder, Constable Oren Ninnemann, Peshtigo Times and Eagle Herald reporters were present.

Dan Staudenmaier arrived at the meeting.

Public hearing was held on a proposed 2005 Town Budget. Motion by Pat Ravet to close the public hearing after all questions were answered. Second by Karen Sylvester. Motion carried with 5 yes votes.

SPECIAL TOWN MEETING:

Adopt the 2004 tax levy to be paid in 2005: Motion by Richard Seils to approve a levy of 205.065.00 to support the 2005 budget. Second by Mark Monnette. Motion carried with a unanimous vote.

Approve 2005 Highway Expenditures: No approval was needed as the total did not exceed the $5,000.00 per mile allowed under state law.

Approve 2004 Highway Expenditures: The Town Board spent more than the $5,000.00 per mile allowed in the year 2004. This was not approved at the meeting in 2003. Motion by Brian Peth to approve up to $6200.00 per mile to carry the Town through 2004. Second by Carl Hanson. Motion carried with unanimous vote.

Salaries of Elected Officials: Motion by Richard Seils to authorize the amount of $5,000.00 for the position of Town Supervisor beginning with the members elected in 2005. Second by Robert Kowalski. Motion carried with 2 abstentions from Pat Ravet and Karen Sylvester (current board members)

Motion to adjourn Town meeting at 7:05 p.m. by Ed Sedor. Second by Karen Sylvester. Motion carried.

Town Board meeting called to order at 7:06 p.m.

Agenda Approval: Motion by Karen Sylvester to approve the agenda as published. Second by Pat Ravet. Motion carried with 5 yes votes.

Minute Approval: Motion by Don Pazynski to approve minutes from October 19 and 26, 2004 meetings as published. Second by Pat Ravet. Motion carried with 5 yes votes.

Treasurers Report: Motion by Don Pazynski to approve the treasurer’s report. Second by Karen Sylvester. Motion carried with 5 yes votes.

Payment of Vouchers: Motion by Pat Ravet to approve voucher numbers 12696 through 12796 with 12747 through 12752 and 12768 and 12778 being void. Second by Dan Staudenmaier. Motion carried with 5 yes votes.

Public Input: Several comments were received from citizens of the Town. Bruno asked about the culvert on Rehms Road. Jack Zarling stated the weight limit sign on Boneham Addition Road keeps falling over. Sign on Rivers Bend needs repair. Gary Lynwood asked about bill for line fence he built.

Outdoor Wood Burning Units: Motion by Karen Sylvester to repeal the existing ordinance (Town of Peshtigo Ordinance #00-1 Control of Outdoor Wood Burning Heating Units dated March 29, 2000). Second by Don Pazynski. Motion carried with 5 yes votes.

Building Use Request: Motion by Karen Sylvester to allow a group doing yoga classes to use the Town Hall on a 6 month trial period for Thursdays from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Must provide certificate of insurance to the Town. Second by Dan Staudenmaier. Motion carried with 3 yes votes and 2 no votes from Don Pazynski and Pat Ravet.

Edwards Avenue Road Extension: Motion by Don Pazynski to issue permit for developer to start construction of Edwards Avenue extension. The Road must meet requirements in Town Ordinance and DNR rules. Second by Karen Sylvester. Motion carried with 4 yes votes and one no from Pat Ravet.

Roads in Tim Kodric Development: Motion by Dan Staudenmaier to grant construction permits and approve names of two roads (Sand Ridge Road and Robert Ridge Lane). Second by Don Pazynski. Motion carried with 4 yes votes and one no vote from Karen Sylvester.

Culvert Replacement: Motion by Dan Staudenmaier that anytime the Town is cleaning ditches and a culvert is found in need of repair the Town will replace said culvert at Town expense. Second by Don Pazynski. Motion carried with 4 yes votes and one no vote from Karen Sylvester.

LOSA Program: Motion by Karen Sylvester to approve a payment of $116.68 to the program to balance the account. Shortage was due to an error in computing amount owed. Second by Don Pazynski. Motion carried with 5 yes votes.

Town Hall Light and Handicap Entrance: Motion by Dan Staudenmaier to have a light installed on the west end of the Town hall to light up parking area and to fix entrance to allow for handicap entrance. Second by Pat Ravet. Motion carried with 5 yes votes.

2005 Budget: Motion by Pat Ravet to approve the proposed 2005 Town Budget. Second by Karen Sylvester. Motion carried with 5 yes votes.

Town Office Hours: Motion by Karen Sylvester to table until December Board meeting. Second by Pat Ravet. Motion carried with 5 yes votes. Karen Sylvester gave each Board member a memo asking for a reply by Dec 1, 04 on Town Office hours.

Operator License: Motion by Don Pazynski to approve operator license as presented by Town Clerk. Second by Dan Staudenmaier. Motion carried with 5 yes votes.

2004 Budget Adjustments: Motion by Don Pazynski to approve 2004 budget adjustments totaling $103,513.70. Second by Karen Sylvester. Motion carried with 5 yes votes. (Se attached sheet for accounts and amounts per account).

Motion to adjourn at 8:13 p.m. by Karen Sylvester. Second by Don Pazynski. Motion carried with 5 yes votes.

Clarence E Coble, Clerk