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March 25, 2008 Regular Board Meeting
Regular Town Board Meeting of March 25, 2008 Chairman Jeff Long called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Also present were Supervisors David Schuenemann and Charlie Spencer, Clerk/Treasurer Lois Smith, and Guests Jim Tait, Barb Konopacki, Ray and Cathy Schneider, Ken Ehle, Steve Duba, Jim Galloway, Bob Bertch, Jim Hanson, Fran Theil, Bill Karaffa and ArleneBozicnik. Chairman Long read the agenda. MOTION/SCHUENEMANN: SECOND/SPENCER: To approve the agenda as posted. MOTION CARRIED. The Board reviewed the February Treasurer’s Report. MOTION/SPENCER: SECOND/SCHUENEMANN: To approve the Treasurer’s Report as presented. MOTION CARRIED. The minutes of the February 19 meeting were read. MOTION/SPENCER: SECOND/SCHUENEMANN: To approve the minutes with two corrections. MOTION CARRIED. Citizens addressed the board on the following: Steve Duba asked to be on the agenda for the April meeting, regarding setting up a temporary restroom area on the town lot located on Cty M North. They will bring a proposal of costs for setting up the area for the porta potties to be placed on. Fran Thiel said she would make the area more attractive with plants, etc. if the proposal is acceptable. Chairman Long stated it would be put on the April agenda. Three other questions were asked and answered by other guests. NEW BUSINESS: Operator Applications were reviewed for applicants Kathy A. Bolton and Courtney L. Wells. Both applicants have met the requirements. MOTION/SCHUENEMANN: SECOND/SPENCER: To approve the Operator Bartender Licenses for Kathy A. Bolton and Courtney L. Wells. MOTION CARRIED. Resolution 2008-04 (which replaces 2008-02) for the Gresham Lakes aquatic invasive species treatment for 2008 was discussed. There was part of the resolution left out in the January resolution and this is correcting it. MOTION/LONG: SECOND/SCHUENEMANN: To approve Resolution 2008-04 for the treatment of the aquatic invasive species of the Gresham Lakes for 2008. MOTION CARRIED WITH TWO VOTES; SUPERVISOR SPENCER ABSTAINED BECAUSE HE IS PRESIDENT OF THE GRESHAM LAKES ASSOCIATION. Discussion was held on Amendment 3 to BJ Ordinance 1-2004, UDC Inspections. There is an addition of words to be added – storage buildings with pole construction for personal use, storage only would be required to have a permit, cost of $50.00 and one inspection. This will be added to resolution and be available for signing at the April meeting. MOTION/LONG: SECOND/SPENCER: To adopt the amendment as presented with the change and be available at April board meeting for signatures of boRd members. MOTION CARRIED. Bill Karaffa presented the board with a copy of the BJ Business Association request for The board to pass a motion to approve the purchase of four waste containers and bags, cost to be shared by the Chamber of Commerce of 50%, to be maintained by the Business Association for the 2008 season. Total estimated cost would be $480.60 plus shipping. MOTION/SPENCER: SECOND/SCHUENEMANN: To approve the sharing of the purchase of four waste containers and bags, to be shared 50/50 by Ch. Of Commerce, and to be maintained by the Business Association for the 2008 season. The town’s portion would be taken out of Room Tax Funds. A request from Presque Isle Town Supervisor, George Nelson, was received asking that we share in the costs of an Aquatic Invasive Species Study done on Big Lake (which part of the lake is in BJ township) in the amount of approximately $889. The grant covered $5,928.00 of the Big Lake Portion of $7,905.00 leaving a balance of $1976. This is the amount he requested we pay half. The board felt they needed more information on this grant and payment and wondered why we were not contacted when they applied for the grant. The PI Town Board will be making an official request at the April meeting. Our town does not have any money in our budget to cover this request. The request has been tabled to April meeting or later if the information is not available. Chairman Long informed the board of the fireworks for Musky Day last year and felt it would be a good event to have again this year. Although last years’ fireworks did not happen on Musky Day because of the dry conditions, the fireworks were used for the Winterpark Dedication in January, 2008. MOTION/LONG: SECOND/SCHUENEMANN: To approve $1000 from the Fireworks Fund for 2008 Muskay Day in August. MOTION CARRIED. Chairman Long informed the board that Vilas County Highway Department settled at a 3% increase for the employees retroactive to 1/1/08. MOTION/SPENCER: SECOND/SCHUENEMANN: To approve 3% increase for town employees retroactive to January 1, 2008. MOTION CARRIED with David Schuenemann abstaining. Correspondence: Letter from Lincoln Benefit Life acknowledging our contribution to the LOSA program for 2007 volunteer firemen and EMT’s. Letter from Crispell & Snyder regarding a community block grant that BJ could possibly participate. More information is needed. Bills payable were approved in the amount of $47,181.75. MOTION/LONG: SECOND/SCHUENEMANN. To approve the bills payable. MOTION CARRIED. MOTION/LONG: SECOND/SPENCER: To adjourn the meeting at 8:09 p.m. MOTION CARRIED. Respectfully submitted, Lois J. Smith, Clerk/Treasurer