December 21, 2004 Town Board Meeting called to order at 7:00 P.M.

Chairperson Herman Pottratz X                                    

Supervisor 1 Dan Staudenmaier X                                Supervisor 2 Don Pazynski X

Supervisor 3 Karen Sylvester X                                       Supervisor 4 Patrick Ravet X

 

Approximately 15 town residents, Treasurer Vilas Schroeder, Constable Oren Ninnemann, and Peshtigo Times  reporter were present.

 

 

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

 

Minute Approval: Motion by Karen Sylvester to approve minutes as published. Second by Pat Ravet. Motion carried with 5 yes votes.

 

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

 

Payment of Vouchers: Motion by Don Pazynski to approve vouchers #12797 through #12866 for payment with voucher #12836 (unemployment compensation) being held and bill from Urban Towns Committee tabled until the January meeting. Second by Pat Ravet. Motion carried with 5 yes votes.

 

Public Input: No public input.

 

Rustic Oak Road: Will be taken up with item # 8.

 

Election Workers: The following persons were appointed as Election workers: Alex Dudka, Marilyn Dudka, Barbara Dumke, Dolores Eggener, Michael J Fifarek, Audrey M Haynes, Roberta Kowalski, Tina Kowalski, Doris Lea, Brenda J Lemke, Betty Loomis, Cindy M Malke, Raymound P Malke, Shirley Mans, Gerald Pennings, Georgetta Preg, Lou Ann Seils, Helen Thibodeau, Donald L Van Hefty and Denise Weidemeir. Motion by Karen Sylvester and second by Don Pazynski to approve the appointments. Motion carried with 5 yes votes.

 

Highway Ordinance and Private Roads: A proposed ordinance was handed out and reviewed. Several questions were asked by Board members and persons living on private roads in the Town. Karen Sylvester and Don Pazynski were asked to incorporate the changes in to the existing Town ordinance and bring back to the January meeting.

 

Zoning Map and Zoning Ordinance: The Town has set three public hearings for residents to have their say regarding the proposed ordinance. The hearings are to be held on January 13, 05 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and January 20, 05 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Town property owners are encouraged to visit the Town Hall and look at the proposed zoning map to make sure their property is zoned correctly.

 

Guard Rail on Rader Road: The rail is installed and the road work is completed.

 

Municipal Court: County Clerk of Courts will be holding a meeting regarding the use of Circuit Court for Town cases.

 

Use of Town Hall: Motion by Dan Staudenmaier to allow the Town Hall be used by Geoffrey Peterson for a baby shower on January 15, 05 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. No alcohol beverages allowed and the hall must be cleaned after use. Second by Karen Sylvester. Motion carried with 5 yes votes.

 

Alternates to Board of Review: Will draft an ordinance for adoption at the January Board meeting.

 

Delinquent Personal Property Taxes: Motion by Karen Sylvester to check into the costs to pursue in small claims court and if it is feasible to go ahead and start procedure. Second by Don Pazynski. Motion carried with 5 yes votes.

 

Operator License: Motion by Don Pazynski to approve the operator license for the persons presented by the clerk.

Second by Pat Ravet. Motion carried with 5 yes votes.

 

Fence Building Charges: Dan Staudenmaier reported on the matter of cost for a fence presented by Gary Lynwood. Clerk was directed to obtain a written reply to the issue by the Town Attorney and send a copy to Lentz and Gary.

 

Office Hours: Motion by Pat Ravet to make the office hours flexible as to be determined by clerk and treasurer with a report to the Town Chairperson. No requirement that Office be maintained open on Board meeting days between 2:00 and Board meeting hours. Second by Dan Staudenmaier. Motion carried with 4 yes votes and one no vote by Karen Sylvester.

 

Heater Replacement for Fire Station: Motion by Karen Sylvester to replace the heater in the fire station with Dan Staudenmaier to make decision on contractor after receiving Quotes. Cost not to exceed $2500.00. Second by Pat Ravet. Motion carried with 5 yes votes.

 

Department Head and Committee reports were given.

 

The Town Treasurer Vilas will be gone from the Town the 9th thru the 15th of January.

 

Motion by Pat Ravet to adjourn at 8:37 p.m. Second by Don Pazynski. Motion carried with 5 yes votes.

 

 

Clarence E Coble, Clerk