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December 18, 2007 Regular Board Meeting
Regular Board Meeting of December 18, 2007 Chairman Jeff Long called the meeting to order at 7:37 p.m. Also present were Supervisors David Schuenemann and Charlie Spencer, Clerk/Treasurer Lois Smith, and guests: Jim Galloway, Arlene Bozicnik, Ken Ehle, Mike Ohlsson, Russ Cluey, Steve Duba, Niles Franz, Wally and Sally Hegeman, Tom Sommerfeld and Ed Culhane, Lakeland Times Reporter. Chairman Long read the agenda. MOTION/SCHUENEMANN: SECOND/SPENCER: To approve the agenda as posted. MOTION CARRIED. Citizens Ken Ehle and Steve Duba asked questions and received answers. The Treasurer’s Report was reviewed by board. MOTION/SCHUENEMANN: SECOND/SPENCER: To approve Treasurer’s Report as presented. MOTION CARRIED. The minutes of the November 27, 2007 meeting were reviewed by the board. MOTION/SCHUENEMANN: SECOND/SPENCER: To approve the minutes as presented. MOTION CARRIED. OLD BUSINESS: Discussion ensued on the Uniform Dwelling Code changes recommended by UDC Inspector, Leo Butler. This change would require a permit for room additions and garages and fees for the permits. Chairman Long would like to see this amendment take effect in April before the building season begins. MOTION/LONG: SECOND/SCHUENEMANN: To have clerk draft an amendment to Ordinance 1-2004, Uniform Dwelling Code for the January meeting and hold a public hearing on January 15, 2008. MOTION CARRIED. NEW BUSINESS: The town has been notified by Schenck, SC. (auditor) by the way of a contract for 2007 Audit with a fee of $3,900. MOTION/LONG: SECOND/SCHUENEMANN: To contract with Schenck, SC for the 2007 Audit at a fee of $3,900. MOTION CARRIED. Chairman Long suggested a committee of 5 (Irene Gravelle, Ned Pierce, Elinore Sommerfeld, Ray Schneider and Dennis Reuss) and read the name of volunteers for the Community Center Assessment Committee. Committee will select their own chairman. Steve Duba spoke up and also would like to be on the committee and then it was mentioned that John Scapes also had volunteered to be on the committee. There would be $4000 available in the Community Center Savings for the committee to use, if necessary. MOTION/SPENCER: SECOND/LONG: To appoint the committee as seven members mentioned. MOTION CARRIED. Election Board members for 2008-2009. Marion Gasper, Elinore Sommerfeld, Tom Sommerfeld, Irene Gravelle, Bonnie Menke, Judy Durand, Dawn Bassuener, Patt Ellis, Ann Shelby; and Alternates: Nancy Kramar Joyce Marquardt, Debra Gusler, Ruth Blaisdell, Jayne Blaisdell and Josie Blasidell-Allen. MOTION/SPENCER: SECOND/SCHUENEMANN: To appoint those listed above to Election Board. MOTION CARRIED. Road Name Application: Letter was presented from Carl Frisque wanting to re-name his end of the road from Hoffman Road to what is stated on his application. Discussion ensued. There appears to be a problem as to whether Hoffman Road is an official road or not. Futher information is needed for the board to act on this request. Hoffman Road is not on the DOT state list of roads however, Old 51 Road is listed. Mr. Frisque fire # is Old 51 Road. There was confusion as to what the prefix should be – Way, Lane or Road. Clerk to contact Vilas County Mapping Department and let the board know at the January meeting. MOTION/SPENCER: SECOND/SCHUENEMANN: To table this until the January regular board meeting. MOTION CARRIED. Vilas County Outdoor Recreation Plan Questionaire: The county would like our comments on the plan to help them construct a new 5-year Plan. Board members will fill out questionnaire and clerk will mail by January 25, 2008. Alder Lake Road bridge repair in Manitowish Waters, TRIP D Project, 2008/09. Chairman Long read the suggested letter. It is good for neighboring communities to support this construction repair of the bridge. MOTION/LONG: SECOND/SPENCER: To send letter to MW in support of this project. MOTION CARRIED. 2007 Budget Amendment for Winter Park and Birding Payment: $113,956.71 breakdown as follows: $112,706.71 for Winter Park and $1,250.00 for birding payment. These funds were in the Room Tax Savings Account and will be labeled as applied funds in the 2007 budget. MOTION/LONG: SECOND/SPENCER: To amend the 2007 budget for $113,956.71. MOTION CARRIED. Name change proposal to Minnie Lake. Chairman Long read the letter from the WI DNR requesting a copy of our resolution approving the naming of Minnie Lake. This will complete the process of naming of Minnie Lake. Clerk to minutes book for exact date of approval by the board. CORRESPONDENCE: Thankyou note from the Discovery Center for use of Community Center meeting room. MOTION/LONG: SECOND/SCHUENEMANN: To approve bills payable in the amount of $26,789.56. MOTION CARRIED. MOTION/LONG: SECOND/SCHUENEMANN: To adjourn the meeting at 8:25 p.m. MOTION CARRIED. Respectfully submitted, Lois J. Smith, Clerk/Treasurer