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May 16, 2006 Board of Review Opening
Board of Review Opening on May 16, 2006 to Adjourn to a later date. Chairman Long opened the Board of Review at 7:45 p.m. for the purpose of adjourning to a later date. Also present were Supervisors Jay Christgau and David Schueneman and Clerk/Treasurer Lois Smith and eight guests. Chairman Long read the notice of the Board of Review meeting. Chairman Long then called the regular meeting of May 16, 2006 to order at 7:50. Present were same people as the Board of Review. Chairman Long then read the agenda. MOTION/CHRISTGAU: SECOND/SCHUENEMANN: To accept the agenda as posted. MOTION CARRIED. Public Forum: Pastor Don Dominkowski addressed the board that he and his wife would like to donate flower baskets for the light poles that do not have banners on them. But first he would like to thank the Town Chairman and Board for the good eyes for BJ over a long period of time. He has lived in BJ for 35 years and out of appreciation he would like to do this for the Town and the 50th Musky Day celebration to be held in August. They will water and fertilize every day at 6 a.m. He only asked to use the town’s 4-wheeler to pull the trailer with the barrel of water and some assistance in turning the arms on the poles. MOTION/LONG: SECOND/CHRISTGAU: To accept the donation of flower baskets for the town and a thank you to the Dominkowski’s. It is a wonderful, spectacular idea - a significant beautification to the downtown area. MOTION CARRIED. Charlie Spencer spoke on behalf of the Gresham Lakes Association which was formed to eradicate invasive species. They have had a series of meetings to interface with the DNR and Vilas County. They are not asking for money, but just a heads up. They received donations in 2005 and were able to put a herbicide application in the lakes. They hope it will help for two years. Donations came from approximately 25% of the lake property owners. They are presently working with Manitowish Waters and with the Island Lake Association and are applying for grants. He stated anchors seem to the biggest cause of spreading these invasive species. Chairman Long stated the town will cooperate when necessary but have no funds available at this time. Lake associations will have the greater burden of fighting these invasive species, along with the DNR and Vilas County. The treasurer’s report for April and May, 2006 were reviewed. MOTION/SCHUENEMANN: SECOND/LONG: To accept the treasurer reports as presented. MOTION CARRIED. The minutes for the April 18th meeting were reviewed. Addition of a sentence to snowplowing issue paragraph: that the board did go out and visit the site with the manager. MOTION/SCHUENEMANN: SECOND/CHRISTGAU: To accept the minutes with the addition. MOTION CARRIED. The minutes of the special May 2nd meeting were read. MOTION/SCHUENEMANN: SECOND/LONG: To accept the minutes as presented. MOTION CARRIED. New Business: Operator’s License application for Denise L. Timm was reviewed. Clerk Smith stated all was in order. MOTION/LONG: SECOND/SCHUENEMANN: To approve license for Denise L. Timm. MOTION CARRIED. Stuart Foltz of Foltz & Associates, Inc. began to explain the final plat of Bonnie’s Whispering Pines Condominium. At this time Chairman Long asked to abstain from this issue due to him being involved in this real estate transaction. Mr. Foltz then continued to explain the project from resort to condominium and provided the board with copies of the final plat. The final plat was approved by Vilas County this AM contingent upon the town’s approval. Storage units for the condo’s only could be built at a later time but not available as rentals to the public. MOTION/CHRISTGAU: SECOND/SCHUENEMANN: To approve the plat as reviewed and presented by Mr. Foltz on behalf of Jerry and Bonnie Burgette, property owners. MOTION CARRIED with Chairman Long abstaining from the vote. A letter from the Boulder Junction Shooting Range Improvement Committee Chair, Michael P. Keintz was read. The are requesting the town submit a written request to the DNR for approval of the future improvements and also for the renewal of their permit with the DNR. A discussion was held. The request of the 15 year lease with possible 10-15 year automatic renewal was discussed. The DNR sets the length of the lease. The request for additional 300’ to the north and east boundaries is also questionable as it was not included in the Master Plan. MOTION/CHRISTGAU: SECOND/SCHUENEMANN: To submit the request for permit renewal and for approval of future improvements (including parking lot). The BJ Shooting Range Improvement Committee letter will also be forwarded to the DNR. MOTION CARRIED. Chairman Long expressed his sincere gratitude and the board’s to the BJ Shooting Range club members for their work on the outstanding range we have in our township for all to use and enjoy. MOTION CARRIED. A letter from Laub & Horton, Inc. (insurance carriers for the town) was read regarding our intent of annual renewal of our American Alterntive Insurance Corp. policy for 8/01/06 to 7/31/07. A list of items that are to be included will be provided by the clerk. As of this date the clerk has not received any requests from other insurance companies intent to give us a quote for future years. MOTION/LONG: SECOND/CHRISTGAU: To renew with Laub & Horton, Inc. and provide requested information for 8/01/06 to 7/31/07 policy with American Alternative Ins. Corp. MOTION CARRIED. The Room Tax first quarter report was reviewed. There was an increase of 3.43% over 2005 first quarter. The BJ Library applied and received a $5000 grant from Mead Witter Foundation, Inc. and therefore requesting the 2006 budget be amended to reflect this donation and expenditure. MOTION/LONG: SECOND/CHRISTGAU: To amend the 2006 budget to include the $5000 donation and expenditure of funds. MOTION CARRIED. Correspondence: Letter was read from Ron Cochrane,resident/tax payer. He expresses his sincere appreciation for the work the town crew did this past year. Snowplowing and road repair have been excellent and are a direct representation of the quality of men. He gave his tanks for making living in BJa quality experience. Check was received from resident/taxpayers John and Gale Werth for an ash container valued at $83.95 to be placed at the entrance of the town hall. Report: Supervisor Christgau gave a brief report on the Parks & Rec. meeting. Another meeting has been scheduled for May 22nd. The purchase of playground equipment and park maintenance and other improvements are on the agenda. Approval of bills payable in the amount of $ 88,459.70 was given. The Board of Review is called back into session. MOTION/LONG: SECOND/CHRISTGAU: To adjourn the 2006 Board of Review to July 26th, 9 a.m.and the Open Book to July 24th, 9-11 a.m. MOTION CARRIED. MOTION/LONG: SECOND/SCHUENEMANN: To adjourn meeting at 8:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Lois J. Smith Clerk/Treasurer