October 17, 2005

TOWN OF SAXEVILLE, WAUSHARA COUNTY, WISCONSIN

Regular Monthly Town Board Meeting – October 17, 2005

Notice for the meeting was posted at the dump, the town hall, the Leon-Saxeville Library, published in the Waushara Argus and the Town’s web site. Dan Fritz and Gary Wisbrocher were visitors. All officers were present. Chairman Petersen called the meeting to order at 8:10 PM.

The Clerk’s report of the meeting minutes from September 19, 2005 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 September 2005 was read. Motioned by Supervisor Timm, seconded by Chairman Petersen to accept the report. Voice vote, all in favor, motion carried.

Motioned by Supervisor Timm, seconded by Supervisor Lind to change to order of the agenda to accommodate visitors Dan Fritz and Gary Wisbrocher. Voice vote, all in favor, motion carried.

Dan Fritz Land Division – Mr Fritz purchased property next to Bob and Margaret Syler on Hwy W. They wish to keep 24 acres for themselves and divide the remainder into 9.3 and 13 acres. The Board saw no problem with that division. Motioned by Chairman Petersen, seconded by Supervisor Timm to support the Fritz land division on Hwy W as proposed. Voice vote, all in favor, motion carried. Chairman Petersen signed the division survey.

Gary Wisbrocher, President of the Long Lake Association brought concerns about the water patrol on Long Lake. He feels the patrol is good for safety and control of violations, but that Springwater is using the patrol mostly for revenue enhancement. The patrolling officers are trained and certified, but wear no identifying uniforms, nor is the boat marked. The Long Lake Association sent Gary to the Saxeville Board, questioning the procedure for writing tickets, since the patrol boat sits and officers are fishing right where there are the most problems. Gary feels it is entrapment and therefore unethical. Chairman Petersen suggested that Gary compose a document enumerating his concerns and bring it the Board again in early 2006.

Mr. Wisbrocher also talked about the boat landing. Since the water is so low, there is a 4” drop off at the end of the concrete. Could a short ramp be installed for better loading? The Board suggested that 1-1½” stone be put in to take up the distance.

The Long Lake Association and the Friends of Long Lake will be adopting Long Lake Road and South Long Lake Road. They also asked that ”Town of Saxeville” signs be erected in that area. Motioned by Supervisor Lind, seconded by Supervisor Timm to purchase signs for that purpose. Voice vote, all in favor, motion carried.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Roads – The roads need to be assessed and rated. The Board plans to meet for that purpose on October 20^th. We still owe Scott Construction $30,120.95 for this year’s projects. Chairman Petersen met with Tom Dahlke to discuss the TRIP program. The Board will consider the road needs at the meeting on October 20^th. The brush cutters are in our area; Chairman Petersen met with them to devise a brush removal plan. Glen Erdman passed away; Brian Glatz will do the snow plowing in the Town of Saxeville. An e-mail from Dan Behm asked for help with his washed out road. The Board decided to hire Faulks Bros grader/scraper with a load of gravel to fix that road.
Kim Lulloff presented a letter from the Saxeville Players, appreciating the use of the town hall for their summer play productions. They asked permission for use of the hall next summer for the musical “Where’s Charley?” Auditions would be May 16-18, rehearsals Mon-Thurs evenings, 7-10 pm starting June 1(except for Town Board meetings, with no rehearsals July 3 & 4), final dress rehearsal July 20 (with an invited audience), opening night July 21 (a dinner theatre), auditorium seating on July 22, 28 and 29. Clean up would be July 30, 12-4 pm. They asked for the same financial arrangement as was in 2005. Motioned by Supervisor Lind, seconded by Supervisor Timm to allow the Saxeville Players to use the town hall for their 2006 summer production, with rent paid only for those nights when they have audiences. Voice vote, all in favor, motion carried. Other Town Hall Use – The Girl Scouts asked for use of the hall on a limited basis. Motioned by Supervisor Lind, seconded by Chairman Petersen to allow the Girl Scouts to use the town hall on selected evenings for no charge. Voice vote, all in favor, motion carried. Nellie Jorgensen has a key they can use.
There was no other unfinished business.

NEW BUSINESS

Crossroads Café – Mike Sloan is filing paperwork for all the proper licenses for wine, beer and operators at the café. Motioned by Supervisor Petersen, seconded by Supervisor Timm to set the fee for Class “B” beer and “Class C” wine at $50.00 each per year, with a prorated amount for any portion of a year. Voice vote, all in favor, motion carried.
Smart Growth – Waushara County is applying for a smart growth plan grant. Motioned by Supervisor Timm, seconded by Chairman Petersen set aside $3,000 for and to sign a resolution to participate with Waushara County in the County Smart Growth Update grant application. Voice vote, all in favor. Motion carried. The resolution was signed by the Chairman and Clerk and will be sent to the County.
The 2006 budget was prepared.
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, November 21, 8:00 PM at the Town Hall.

Motioned by Supervisor Timm, seconded by Supervisor Lind to adjourn the meeting at 10:45 PM. Voice vote, all in favor, motion carried.

Respectfully submitted,

Virginia Cartwright, Town Clerk