TOWN OF
SAXEVILLE, WAUSHARA COUNTY, WISCONSIN
Town Board Meeting – 12/17/2007
Notice for the meeting was
posted at the dump, the town hall, the Leon-Saxeville Library,
published in the Waushara Argus and on the Town’s web site. All
officers were present. There were several visitors. Chairman
Petersen called the meeting to order at 8:10 PM.
There was a moment of silence for the
passing of Waushara County Board Supervisor, Yvonne Feavel.
Assessor John Blader addressed the
Board and the visitors. The level of assessment for the Town is
dropping. It currently is @ 85.25%, so properties are under
assessed. A reassessment will be due for 2009, 2010 at the latest.
The Clerk’s report of the meeting
minutes from November 19, 2007 was read. Two corrections were noted
for unfinished business #4: it is the Russ Meyer property, not
Zahns, and the county meeting for the matter was Dec 20, not Dec 3.
Motioned by Supervisor Timm, seconded by Supervisor Lind to accept
the minutes as corrected. Voice vote, all in favor, motion carried.
The Treasurer’s report from November 2007 was read. Motioned by
Supervisor Timm, seconded by Supervisor Lind to accept the report as
read. Voice vote, all in favor, motion carried. Treasurer Seefelt
spoke of the need for an upgraded computer system to handle the tax
bills. Heckey’s Computer’s estimated $660.00 for a major update.
Information will be gathered to make a purchase.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1.
Waushara County Deputy – no deputy was available for a
report.
2. Roads – The Board rated the roads and reported by
computer. Chairman Petersen attended the Town of Bloomfield meeting
and discussed the ½ m of road that needs to be changed in the
state’s records. Bloomfield will put it on their January 2008
agenda. The TRIP program is a good possibility for Saxeville’s use.
Bridge signs are needed on Pine Hill Road.
3. Town Hall Rentals – There are upcoming rentals
scheduled for Dec 22 and Jan 10,17,24,31.
4. Cell Phone Tower – Chairman Petersen read a statement
addressed to Mark Schumacher that said that the Town Board wished to
remain neutral in the cell tower decision and deferred to the Co
Planning and Zoning.
5. Penterman Conditional Use - Chairman Petersen read a
statement addressed to Mark Schumacher to support the sales and
service business for ATVs that Ruth and Fran wish to open. Mr Nigbor
asked who would police the area. The business is supposed to be for
sales and service, not actual riding of the machines. Nigbors were
encouraged to attend the county zoning meeting.
6. Blacksmith Shop – Chairman Petersen read a statement
addressed to Mark Schumacher stating that the Board supported the
variance to restore the shop and also a zone change to enable Mr
LaSage sufficient flexibility in finding its best use upon
restoration.
7. The Board was asked about leaving the stage up and in
place for more shows and training, but said “no” this time.
8. There was no other unfinished business.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Length of Service Award Program – for Saxeville/Springwater
Fire Department – Chairman Petersen received the information for the
firefighters who qualify. Saxeville will remit the total amount,
and the Town of Springwater will be billed for its’ half.
2. The contract from the Department of Aging for use of
the Town hall for a meal site for two meals a week @ $50.00 per
month was discussed. Motioned by Supervisor Lind, seconded by
Supervisor Timm to agree to the contract with the Department of
Aging. Voice vote, all in favor, motion carried. The Board signed
the contract.
3. The Board signed a consent form for Adams-Columbia to
go on town roads to fix electric lines.
4. There was no other new business.
The bills were presented for payment
and the Clerk was instructed to pay them.
The next meeting was set for Monday,
January 21, 2008, 8 PM at the town hall.
Motioned by Supervisor Lind, seconded
by Chairman Petersen to adjourn the meeting at 9:00 PM. Voice vote,
all in favor, motion carried.
Respectfully submitted, Virginia Cartwright, Town
Clerk |