August 4, 2005 Town Board Meeting called to order at 10:15 A.M.

Chairperson Ed Sedor X

Supervisor 1 Dan Staudenmaier X Supervisor 2 Don Pazynski X

Supervisor 3 Karen Sylvester X Supervisor 4 Patrick Ravet A

Agenda Approval: Motion by Don Pazynski to approve the agenda. Second by Karen Sylvester. Motion carried with 4 yes votes.

Announcements:

Sedor reported on various upcoming meetings.

Pazynski reported that blacktopping is complete and road shoulders will be done at a later date.

Sylvester was asked to move up the cutting date because of the abnormally dry conditions.  However, the survey has not been completed as of yet (the surveyor was originally given a deadline date of October 1st).  The DNR will not allow anyone to drive over the landfill mound unless the ground is completely frozen.  The ANR says we will need five feet of gravel over the gas pipeline running through the cutting area.  Sylvester has sent ANR a map of the cutting area asking for clarification on their requirements.  For that reason she asked to have the cutting take place during the winter months as originally scheduled.  It was suggested that the logging company could access the site through the rear or south side of the property line. 

Residents on Madsen Road would like the unposted speed limit currently at 55 MPH to be lowered. It was suggested to residents to get a petition together stating their request.

Budget Updates and Fiscal Planning:

Sylvester suggested that we may have additional costs due to disposing of TV and computers. We need to utilize a Green Bay firm called Lamp Recycler at 40 cents per pound. We also need to compare costs to have the Town employees drive to Green Bay to dispose of the equipment.

The Board should look at anticipated spending for the next 12 to 24 months to better plan spending.

Sedor is to meet with Fire Commission, Appeals Board, Plan Commission, and Ad-Hoc Drainage Committee and set some guidelines and duties for the members.

Pazynski reported that the Town Of Peshtigo will not be eligible for the TRIP project this year because of how the increment guidelines are set up. The next eligible date will be 2009 and this was confirmed by Jack Gerlach.

Scooter’s Update:

An announcement was released stating, “Mr. Bayer has retained council and filed in Federal Court seeking to enjoin our ordinance and set aside the non-renewal of his liquor license. Copies of the papers are on file with the Town Clerk at the Peshtigo Town Hall. Questions should be directed to the Town of Peshtigo attorney, Kim Coggins”.

Municipal Judge Update:

Sedor attended the City of Peshtigo Board meeting regarding the joining of their municipal court. The request will go to the judiciary committee.

Road Ordinance Acceptance:

A motion was made by Sylvester to accept the changes in the private road waiver form that states access to property is not provided via a Town of Peshtigo road. (See attached) Second by Pazynski. Motion carried with 4 yes votes.

Appeals Board Decision – Rustic Oak:

Kim Eparvier has written a letter appealing the decision of the Appeals Board to grant the variance request to Mike and Rosie Benoit. Sedor stating that the request for the variance will be looked at by the Town Board based on information that the Board of Appeals members did not follow the correct procedures during the meeting. A meeting is set up with the Benoit’s to view their property on Tuesday, August 23^rd at 11:00 a.m.

Marinette Sanitary Sewer Service Plan Meeting:

Sedor reported that he will relay further information to the Board on this 20-year plan as it becomes available to him.

Animal Ordinance:

Oren Ninnemann will be given the two Regulation of Animals ordinances numbers 03-3 and 03-4. He will review and get back to the Board with suggestions. Currently the ordinance does not address various issues including barking dogs.

Set Date for Road Inspection:

The Board will do a road inspection on Tuesday, August 23^rd at 9:00 a.m. and then meet at the Benoit property at 11:00 a.m.

Authorization to Pay for Road Research:

A motion was made by Pazynski to have a qualified person to work on the road research project at a rate of $15 per hour. Second by Staudenmaier. Motion carried with 3 yes votes with Sylvester abstaining.

Authorization to Adjust Administrative Assistant Hours:

A motion was made by Sylvester to have the administrative assistant increase hours to a maximum of 20 additional hours per month to work on filing project until completed. Second by Pazynski. Motion carried with 4 yes votes.

Motion to adjourn at 12:15 by Karen Sylvester. Second by Don Pazynski. Motion carried with 4 yes votes.

Cindy Hagert

Administrative Assistant