TOWN OF
SAXEVILLE, WAUSHARA COUNTY, WISCONSIN
Town Board Meeting – 1/21/2008
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. Visitors included Sheriff Petersen, Dave
Harris, Scott & Bonnie Hecker and Dee and Jack Hartmann. Chairman
Petersen called the meeting to order at 8:10 PM.
The Clerk’s report of the meeting
minutes from December 17, 2007 was read. Motioned by Supervisor Timm,
seconded by Supervisor Lind to accept the minutes as read. Voice
vote, all in favor, motion carried. The Treasurer’s report from
December 2007 was read. The certificate of deposit will be allowed
to automatically renew on Jan 26, 2008 in order to receive the
highest interest rate. Motioned by Chairman Petersen, seconded by
Supervisor Timm to accept the report as read. Voice vote, all in
favor, motion carried.
Sheriff Petersen congratulated Chairman Petersen on his appointment
to the County Board. The sheriff mentioned several burglaries in the
PoySippi and Tustin areas involving a small red truck and a white
car. The snowmobile patrol is working the trails, looking for
operators who are intoxicated or trespassing. There was a discussion
about water patrol on Long Lake. Saxeville didn’t participate in
2007 and Springwater was going to opt out for 2008. The Sheriff was
going to seek help from the county law enforcement committee and
perhaps the Lakes Association. Senior citizens are invited to a
February 5, 2008 event at the courthouse that would touch on several
areas in circuit court, the clerk of courts, department of justice
and the sheriff’s department.
Dave Harris complained about snowmobiles running down 2nd
St; it is unsafe for the many children in the area. He also asked
for a safety patrol for the fisheree on Kusel Lake.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Roads – There is another safety issue; many are not
stopping at the intersection of CtyAE & TT. That will be addressed
at the county safety meeting. The responsible towns are plowing
Twin Lake Rd. TRIP monies are still not decided; there could be a 5
way split this year. The Towns of Saxeville and Tustin have agreed
on the road care for the ½ mile on each side of Cty M. Brian Glatz
has repaired the road sander.
2. Town Hall Rentals – There are upcoming rentals
scheduled by the fire department and others for February.
3. County Zoning Committee – The committee made several
decisions: a. the blacksmith shop in Saxeville was granted a zone
change to general commercial, b. the cell tower was approved for the
original spot on Russ Meyer’s property, c. the Penterman variance
was approved for ATV sales and service, no riding of vehicles.
4. 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
three extra firefighters who qualify for the program. The extra
premiums were remitted.
2. Scott and Bonnie Hecker inquired about a zone change
for property located on Co Hwy A, between Pine and Willow St, to be
used for a public service business. Chairman Petersen directed them
to the County Zoning committee.
3. Dee and Jack Hartman asked to use the town hall for a
family rummage sale on Feb 22 & 23. Dee offered references to check
on, and promised to leave the hall in good clean condition.
Motioned by Supervisor Lind, seconded by Supervisor Tiimm to allow
Hartmans to use the town hall for a family rummage sale on Feb 22 &
23. Voice vote, all in favor, motion carried.
4. Dee Hartman asked about being able to pay taxes at
the town hall. Treasurer Seefelt and the Board explained that that
hasn’t been practiced for several years; taxes are requested to be
paid by mail with check or money order. It is not practical to haul
the whole computer system to the hall several times in a tax
collection season. The hall is not a secure location for one person
to receive such large amounts of money. All taxes payments are
receipted by mail in a timely fashion.
5. Dave Harris complained about the snowplowing on his
road. Big piles of snow were rolled up and no sand had been
applied. Chairman Peterson said he would discuss the matter with
Brian Glatz, who is in charge of the plowing in that area.
6. 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,
February 18, 2008, 8 PM at the town hall.
Motioned by Supervisor Timm,
seconded by Supervisor Timm to adjourn the meeting at 9:55 PM. Voice
vote, all in favor, motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Virginia Cartwright, Town Clerk |