TOWN OF SAXEVILLE, WAUSHARA COUNTY, WISCONSIN

Meeting held at Saxeville Town Hall

Regular Monthly Town Board Meeting – May 20, 2002

 

Notice for the meeting was posted at the dump and both town halls, mailed to and published in the Waushara Argus and published on the Town’s web site. Chairman Christensen called the meeting to order at 8:10 pm.  All officers were present.  Visitors included Mark Schumacher, Thad Marcom, Jim Slow, Yvonne Feavel and MM Mark Becker.

Mark Schumacher, Zoning Administrator, gave a presentation on village powers for the town.  A majority vote at an annual or special town meeting would be needed to adopt such powers. Two immediate reasons for village powers are for land use planning (to set up a planning commission for adopting land use and smart growth plans) and adopting ordinances (enforcing).

Thad Marcom – Addressed the Board concerning a zone change (from forest to residential) on some land owned by Dennis Prill. Purpose: to build a small log cabin.  Motioned by Supervisor Petersen, second by Supervisor Lind recommending the change to the County Zoning Office.  Voice vote, all in favor, motion carried.    

Jim Slow Lots on Cty TT – Motioned by Supervisor Petersen, seconded by Supervisor Lind to approve and accept the land layout for lots as described in the April meeting. Voice vote, all in favor, motion carried. The Board signed the resolution.

MM Mark Becker related to the Board their intentions to purchase Sawdust City Bar. Only Vicki would apply for the license; their plan is for a July 1 opening. The Board suggested they retain a lawyer for assurance on all the legalities of the paperwork involved.

The Clerk’s report of the meeting minutes from April 15, 2002 was read and approved. The Treasurer’s report for April 2002 was read and approved.  It was decided to keep the monies in the Library Fund and not disperse them at this time.

OLD BUSINESS

Roads – Roads to be repaired by Scott Construction include:  28^th Ave to M South – double seal the bad spots and single seal the remainder for $12,290.55, N Shore Drive to W - $1,950.90, Apache Ave – A east to the dead end – double hard seal For $4,665.60, pave with cold mix on 28^th to Harold Hansen’s for $14,087.50 and Portage Rd west to the Ding will be done by the County.  Chairman Christensen has done road patching as needed.  Slow – Children signs have been reordered for 30^th Rd.  Work on Cty TT should be completed in 3 weeks.  Loehrke’s will do the road mowing.  Chairman Christensen has investigated sales for a riding mower for the town hall.

There was no other old business.

NEW BUSINESS

1. Ed Kleckner inquired for the date for public hearing for the land use plan. No date has been set.
2. Fire Department – Fire Chief Tim Jenks brought the 2002-2003 contract for the Board’s signature.   He spoke of the loan the department obtained from 1^st National Bank, Berlin for $150,000 for a 1995 truck and a building addition.  Motioned by Supervisor Petersen, seconded by Supervisor Lind approving the co-signing of the bank note for $150,000 for the department.  Voice vote, all in favor, motion carried.  Supervisor Petersen requested copies of the monthly fire department minutes.
3. Library Board Trustee – Vern Hess requested that Kathy Lind be appointed as an alternate trustee.  Motioned by Supervisor Petersen, seconded by Chairman Christensen approving Kathy Lind as an alternate Leon/Saxeville Library Board Trustee.  Voice vote, all in favor, motion carried.
4. Long Lake – The people would like the water patrol done in a professional manner; using marked boats and uniformed officers.  The water patrol contract was not signed. Chairman Christensen will speak with the Town of Springwater Chairman before the June meeting. The boat landing is being repaired.   The muck was taken out and 34 yards of washed stone was put in.  Yvonne Feavel will acquire two free signs from the DNR requiring boaters to clear boats of all weeds and waters from other lakes before entering Long Lake.
5. Ding Tavern – All liquor, beer, cigarette and operator’s license applications have been received by the Clerk and appear to be in good order. Applications will be approved at the June meeting. 
6. Cemetery – Supervisor Petersen will assemble a contract for cemetery mowing and minor repairs for 2002 work.  Glenn Timm has inquired about the job.
7. MM Chuck Lind have donated a wall clock and two red maple trees for the town hall.  The Board thanked them for their generosity.
8. Town Hall Rent – MM Ward Whitney have rented the hall for June 8^th for an anniversary celebration.

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, June 17, 2002, 8 PM at the town hall.

Motioned by Supervisor Petersen and seconded by Supervisor Lind to adjourn the meeting at 10:15 PM.  Voice vote, all in favor, motion carried.

Respectfully submitted,