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July 13, 2010 July Town Board Minutes
July 13, 2010 Town Hall
The regular monthly Town Board meeting was called to order at 6:00 pm by Chairman LeRoy Sandridge. Board supervisors Harvey Olund and Wes Mohns, Treasurer Ruth Ann Dinga, and Clerk Marcia Kampf were present.
MONTHLY BOARD MEETING MINUTES: A motion was made by Harvey and seconded by Wes to approve the June 8 monthly board minutes read by the clerk. Motion approved. Clerk then read the minutes from the Special Board Meeting held June 12. A motion was made by Wes to accept the minutes and seconded by Harvey. Al Barta expressed his opinion that there should have been more detail in these minutes. After discussion the Motion carried.
FINANCIAL REPORT: The Board approved Ruth Ann’s June, 2010 financial report as presented with a motion made by Wes and seconded by Harvey. Motion passed.
VARIANCE APPLICATION FOR SCOTT & JESSIE CRANE: The case was reviewed by the Planning Commission and a denial for approval was presented to the Board by a letter sent to the clerk by Bill Austin explaining who voted and why they voted the way they did. Scott Crane was present and presented his case. He explained what mitigation he planned to do. He has talked to the members of the Association and said the majority have no problem with his plans. Mr. Larson from the association spoke against the plan. Bill Kessler spoke in favor of the plan. David Haessig spoke as a representative of the County and said he didn’t think that Zoning would approve. After more discussion Harvey made a motion to approve with the condition that the entire shoreline be mitigated and the patio removed. Wes seconded it. Motion passed
RECOMMENDATION ON OPENING ATV ROUTES: LeRoy read the proposal from the recreation committee. Gary Kale, an avid ATV rider, was present and he was for opening the trails. Beth Teasdale spoke in favor of opening hwy D-said it would create more revenue for their business to have the trails more accessible. Fred from Hobo’s also spoke in favor of opening the trails and felt it would help his business too. Barb Logue from the recreation committee said that the committee had worked on this proposal for over a year. John Long spoke in favor of opening the routes as he lives across M from Hobo’s. Troy Greener from Greener’s Reel-Em Inn was in favor of opening the routes. The Planning Commission looked at the proposal and the vote was 3 against and 2 for. Al Barta said he has an ATV and that this matter is a matter of safety for him. He feels allowing 12 year olds to ride and also riding on paved surfaces is very unsafe along with the high traffic count on Hwy M, MD, and D. He quoted accident statistics on ATV’s. Barb reported that First Responders reported to 3 accidents on ATV’s in the last two years and all were on trails. She expressed her appreciation for Al’s feelings. Wes said he felt that the County could rescind this if accidents occurred. Wes made a motion to approve the proposal so it can be sent to the County. LeRoy seconded the motion. Motion passed with 3 yes’s.
DECISION ON 30TH AVE FROM 23 ¾ ST W TO BRIDGE ST: Town of Long Lake is getting funds for this section from the State. The Town of Oak Grove has been maintaining this section. Wes made a motion to table this until next meeting. Harvey seconded. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT RESOLUTION-COUNTY ZONING: There were three text amendments from the County. The first had to do with the definition of a bunkhouse. A motion was made by Wes & seconded by Harvey to approve. Motion carried. The second was about camping units. A motion was made by Wes and seconded by Harvey to approve. Motion carried. The third changed the definition of kennel and junk yard. A motion was made by Harvey and seconded by Wes to approve. Motion carried.
LOGGING AT TOWN HALL: No report-will be on next agenda
CULVERTS ON HOLY ISLAND: Bill Austin-two culverts in question on the road. He researched bottomless culverts. He would like some research and study done to determine what would be best to do. Amy Cronk works with culverts and could give some input. Holy Island Association would like more info on chip sealing. They want to be involved in any decisions made on the road. Harvey said the cost of double chip sealing would be about $8,000.
SEH ENGINEERING PROPOSAL FOR WATERSHED AND PARKING ON BOAT LANDINGS: Sheryl Claflin from SEH presented their proposal along with a map. The proposal includes 40 boat stalls at the Town Hall Boat landing. Funding of the project requires matching funds. Storm water management was discussed and Al Barta asked why this was not in the proposal. Sheryl said that was not part of the contract. David Haessig stated that this is a three step project. There will be a special meeting on Tues., July 20 at 6:00 pm with LLPA, Town Board, and Planning Commission to consider SEH’s report. Wes made a motion to accept the proposal from SEH, Option A. Harvey seconded it. Motion carried. Sheryl will be at the July 20th meeting with a full report.
NEW COMPUTER FOR CLERK: Wes made a motion to approve clerk’s recommendation to buy a new computer. Harvey seconded. Motion carried.
LAYER UPDATE: nothing
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Gene Romsos-First Responders-just got a grant to get new defibrillators.
PUBLIC INPUT:
Brad Ray-asked for a letter of support in pursuing grants for Long Lake to avoid invasive species coming to Long Lake.
Ed Olund-Tree on Little Bear Rd just went down-asked for Town’s help in clearing the road.
REPORTS OF TOWN OFFICERS:
LeRoy-estimate for Audubon Rd-$55,060-from County-LeRoy will sign agreement & return it to Washburn County.
Harvey Olund- Eastside Rd-$14,300 will patch the Road and chip seal. Stop ahead Signs are up. Mowing will start next week.
Wes Mohns-all applications are finalized-he must attend a meeting in Sturgeon Bay.
Ruth Ann-nothing
Marcia- web site link-Washburn Cty Economic Development asked to be a link on the Town’s website. This will be on the agenda next month.
CORRESPONDENCE:
EMC Insurance newsletter
Lakeland Coop prepay letter
E-mail from Janet Bergh regarding road resurfacing on Holy Island
WITC continuing Ed –Responsible Beverage schedule
Letter from Charter regarding changes
WITC letters regarding Board appointments
Lange Enterprises newsletter
Campaign letter from Dari McDonald
Advertising for brush & mowing from Yellow River Construction
Proposal from Hayward Scrap Metal
Letter from Carol Benson objecting to variance request at Marawaraden Resort.
VOUCHERS: A motion was made by Harvey and seconded by Wes to pay vouchers 2228-2247. Motion passed.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 9:40 p.m. The next meeting will be Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2010 at 6:00 pm. A tape of these minutes will be kept on file at the Town Hall or at the Clerks Home.
Respectfully submitted by Marcia Kampf, Town Clerk_______
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