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2006 Meeting MinutesDecember 11th, 2006LOCATION: Shelby Town Hall
TIME: 4:30 PM
TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Chairperson Lynnetta Kopp,
Supervisor John Zahn, Supervisor David Holtze, Clerk/Treasurer Cathy Brott,
Admin/Dir Public Works Jeff Brudos, Fire Chief Randy Roeck
TOWN OFFICIALS EXCUSED:
VISITORS: See attached
Call to order at 4:30 PM by Chairman Kopp
Motion by Zahn/Holtze to approve the Minutes of the November 27,
2006 Town Board Meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Zahn/Holtze to approve bills in the amount of $81,674.13.
Motion carried unanimously.
No action taken on Greenwald Coulee.
Motion by Holtze/ Zahn to retain the stop signs on Hagen Road. After
review of the stop signs and traffic flow, they appear to be
appropriate. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Zahn/Holtze to approve the slate of election inspectors
for 2007. Motion carried unanimously. Copy attached.
Motion by Zahn/Holtze to approve the renewal applications to keep a
3rd dog for: Julio Bird, Sue and Dale Johnson, Gary Susag,
Kurt & Renee Knutson, John Holtslander, Sandra Seick, Charles Offerman
and Ray Wichelt. Motion carried unanimously.
Gary Susag discuss vandalism to his property and requested an
article in the Quarterly Newsletter about respecting private property.
Board agreed to hold a public meeting in conjunction with the
January 22, 2007 Board Meeting to describe plans for and naming of the
park in Briedel Coulee.
Motion by Zahn/Holtze to reappoint Bill Landman to a 6-year term as
Sanitary District #2 Commissioner. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Zahn/Holtze to write off $1337.50 of uncollectible debt.
Motion carried. Copy attached.
Fire Chief Randy Roeck reported on the progress of the Fire Truck
Committee. The Fire Department will be giving the Board a long range
plan for vehicle replacement. He recommended going with Rosenbauer for a
new fire truck chassis, saying the Town would save $9700 on the engine
if a contract is signed by the end of January 2007. Board agreed to put
it on the agenda for the January 8, 2007 Town board Meeting.
Chief Roeck reported that a Shelby/Greenfield Committee is being
developed to discuss the future of fire protection in the Town of
Greenfield, and that Jeanette Lenser will be retiring as Director of the
911 Emergency Dispatch Center and the Governing Board will be meeting to
hire a replacement.
Administrator Brudos gave the Administrator's Report. Copy attached.
Motion to adjourn at 5:20 PM.
Respectfully submitted, Cathy Brott, Clerk
November 27th, 2006LOCATION: Shelby Town Hall
TIME: 4:30 PM
TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Chairperson Lynnetta Kopp,
Supervisor John Zahn, Supervisor David Holtze, Clerk/Treasurer Cathy Brott,
Admin/Dir Public Works Jeff Brudos, Police Officer Sharon Neitzke
TOWN OFFICIALS EXCUSED:
VISITORS: See attached
Call to order at 4:30 PM by Chairman Kopp
Motion by Holtze/Zahn to approve the Minutes of the November 13,
2006 Town Board Meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Zahn/Holtze to approve bills in the amount of $44,070.53.
Motion carried unanimously.
No action taken on Greenwald Coulee.
Motion by Kopp/Holtze to approve adjustments to the 2006 Budget.
Motion carried unanimously. Copy attached.
Motion by Holtze/Zahn to approve the 2007 Budget of $2,401,600.
Motion carried unanimously.
Administrator Brudos gave the Administrator's Report. Copy attached.
Motion to adjourn at 5:30 PM.
Respectfully submitted, Cathy Brott, Clerk
November 13th, 2006LOCATION: Shelby Town Hall
TIME: 4:30 PM
TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Chairperson Lynnetta Kopp,
Supervisor John Zahn, Supervisor David Holtze, Clerk/Treasurer Cathy Brott,
Admin/Dir Public Works Jeff Brudos, Police Officer Sharon Neitzke
TOWN OFFICIALS EXCUSED:
VISITORS: See attached
Call to order at 4:30 PM by Chairman Kopp
Motion by Zahn/Holtze to approve the Minutes of the October 23, 2006
Town Board Meeting. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Holtze/Zahn to
approve the minutes of the November 2, 2006 Working Meeting with the
Wisconsin Department of Transportation. Motion carried unanimously.
Board asked for public input in regard to proposed amendments to
Ordinance 4.01 Parks, Playgrounds and Greenspace. There was strong
opposition to gun hunting and moderate opposition of bow hunting with
recommendations to limit the number of hunters if bow hunting was
allowed. Motion by Holtze/Zahn to strike #1 (Hunting with guns or bow
and arrow is allowed), remake #2 as #1 and remake #3 as #2 in the
proposed amendment to Ordinance 4.01. Motion carried unanimously. Copy
attached.
Motion by Holtze/Zahn to designate parcels 11-377-0 (20.91 acres),
11-569-0 (8 acres), 11-566-0 (10.2 acres) and 11-484-0 (14.5 acres) as
green space. Motion carried unanimously. Copy attached.
Keith Wadell addressed the Board asking for removal of the stop
signs on Hagen Road. Not an agenda item. No action.
Motion by Zahn/Holtze to approve request of Benny Stenner, Kramer
Co, to extend their conditional use permit until July 31, 2007. Motion
carried unanimously.
Motion by Zahn/Holtze to approve bills in the amount of $86,785.04.
Motion carried unanimously. Copy attached. Fire Chef made note that
funds for the special camera were not taxpayer dollars. They came from
Fund B and were raised at the Annual Chicken Q.
Officer Sharon Neitzke gave the monthly police reports.
Administrator Brudos updated the Board on proposal to provide water
to Greenwald Coulee. It would cost approximately $165-185,000 to cover
the proposed area. The system does not have the capacity to expand
beyond this area for any new development. Administrator directed get
numbers and information to area residents and find out if there is any
interest in pursuing this proposal to provide water to Greenwald Coulee.
Motion by Zahn/Holtze to approve a Resolution establishing a
Cooperative Recycling Efficiency Agreement Promoting and Enhancing
Recycling Education with the City of Onalaska. Motion carried
unanimously. Copy attached.
Motion by Holtze/Zahn to approve the Government Rebate Agreement
with La Crosse County. Motion carried. Copy attached.
Administrator Brudos gave the Administrator's Report. Copy attached.
Clerk reported on the November 7th Election.
Motion to adjourn at 6:15 PM.
Respectfully submitted, Cathy Brott, Clerk
TOWN OF SHELBY WORKING MEETING MINUTES
DATE: November 2, 2006
LOCATION: Shelby Town Hall
TIME: 1:00 PM
TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Supervisor Lynnetta Kopp,
Supervisor John Zahn, Supervisor Dave Holtze, Admin/Dir Public Works Jeff
Brudos, Clerk/Treasurer Cathy Brott
INVITED ATTENDEES: Dale Oestreicher & Steve
Flottmeyer from WDOT & State Reps Mike Huebsch & Jennifer Shilling
TOWN OFFICIALS EXCUSED:
VISITORS: See attached
Call to order at 1:05 AM by Chairperson Kopp.
Purpose of this working meeting is to review & discuss the options
WDOT prepared relative to the Hwy 33/Knobloch Road Intersection.
Discussion re the additional traffic on Hwy 33 from new development
in Barre and Greenfield and the general safety gaining access to the
highway from Knobloch Road which may also see additional development and
increased traffic in the near future.
Dale Oestreich said the DOT's 2007 Hwy 33 Reconstruction Project
from just east of Forest Ridge Dr to just east of St. Joseph could not
be tied into any of the proposed improvement options for Knobloch Road.
Steve Flottmeyer went over the four options the DOT saw as possible
and a fifth option was also discussed wherein the Town of Shelby would
extend Battlestone Station Road to Hwy 33 east of CTH F. CTH F would
remain where it is, but could be moved at a later date to join Hwy 33
opposite Battlestone Station Road. Dale Oestreich indicated that a
resurfacing of Hwy 33 in this area is scheduled for 2012-2014. Dot would
not be cost-sharing in any new town road extension.
Board agreed to put together a draft plan and to hold an open forum
for residents. La Crosse County will be brought into the discussion in
regard to the CTH F possibilities.
Rep Huebsch told the town board that legislators should be contacted
by February if the town needs any further assistance from them.
Motion to adjourn at 1:35 PM.
Respectfully submitted, Cathy Brott, Clerk
October 23rd, 2006LOCATION: Shelby Town Hall
TIME: 4:30 PM
TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Chairperson Lynnetta Kopp,
Supervisor John Zahn, Supervisor David Holtze, Clerk/Treasurer Cathy Brott,
Admin/Dir Public Works Jeff Brudos
TOWN OFFICIALS EXCUSED:
VISITORS: See attached
Call to order at 4:30 PM by Chairman Kopp
Motion by Kopp/Zahn to confirm the appointment of David Holtze to
the position of Town Supervisor. Clerk Brott swore Mr. Holtze into
office.
Motion by Zahn/Kopp to approve the minutes of the October 9, 2006
Town Board Meeting as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Zahn/Kopp to approve bills in the amount of $43,441.47.
Motion carried unanimously. Copy attached.
Administrator Brudos updated the Board on proposal to provide water
to Greenwald Coulee. No action.
Motion by Zahn/Holtze to approve the concept of the Charter Towns
Bill. Motion carried unanimously.
Fire Chief Randy Roeck reported on the progress of designing a new
fire truck.
Administrator Brudos reported there would be a meeting on November 2
@ 1:00 PM with the WI Department of Transportation to review the options
for the Hwy 33/Knobloch Road intersection. Meeting is open to the
public. Discussion on and public concerns aired regarding moving traffic
through Battlestone Ridge Condominiums.
Administrator went through the proposed 2007 Budget. No changes.
Motion by Kopp/Holtze to approve 2007 Fire Department wages. Motion
carried with Zahn abstaining. Copy attached.
Motion by Holtze/Zahn to approve the 2007 non-union full-time and
part-time wages. Motion carried unanimously. Copy attached.
Administrator Brudos gave the Chairman's Report. Copy attached.
Motion to adjourn at 6:15 PM.
Respectfully submitted, Cathy Brott, Clerk
October 9th, 2006LOCATION: Shelby Town Hall
TIME: 4:30 PM
TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Chairperson Lynnetta Kopp,
Supervisor John Zahn, Clerk/Treasurer Cathy Brott, Admin/Dir Public Works
Jeff Brudos
TOWN OFFICIALS EXCUSED:
VISITORS: See attached
Call to order at 4:34 PM by Chairman Kopp
Motion by Zahn/Kopp to approve the minutes of the September 25, 2006
Town Board Meetings as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Zahn/Kopp to approve bills in the amount of $122,590.67.
Motion carried unanimously.
Julie Boardman approached the Board with her concerns regarding
proposed changes to Knobloch Road/Hwy 33 intersection and Battlestone
Station Road extension. She asked that residents of the Battlestone
Development be noticed of any future discussion or action. Bill Knobloch
and Wendy Stachowitz expressed concern with moving traffic through the
Battlestone Development.
Assistant Fire Chief Wayne Atchley reported that the Fire Department
was successful in getting a $17,000 Homeland Security Grant for
equipment and a matching grant of $15,000 from Thrivent Financial for
the Chicken Q. They are working on design and specs for a new fire
truck. Expect to have a ball park figure for the board next month.
Fire Chief Randy Roeck reported that he is now working for Jefferson
Fire Equipment. He receives no commission on any equipment the Town of
Shelby purchases from Jefferson. He is working with Jeff on a purchasing
policy to ensure there is no conflict of interest.
Motion by Kopp/Zahn to appoint Mary J. Poellinger to the Shelby
Planning Commission. Motion carried.
Board read a letter from James G. Birnbaum expressing concern with
the proposal to open up land owned by the Town to public hunting. Board
agreed to notify adjacent property owners regarding the proposed changes
to Ordinance 4.01 before taking any action. Copy of letter attached.
Motion by Zahn/Kopp to approve the Agreement for Removal of Waste
and Recyclables from Mobile Home Parks. Motion carried. Copy attached.
Board discussed Knobloch Road options developed by the WI Department
of Transportation. Request to have the Administrator arrange another
meeting with the DOT to discuss the options. Correspondence attached.
Administrator reported that Davy Engineering needed more direction
regarding the scope of the study the Town was requesting for Greenwald
Coulee.
Board discussed receivership of Battlestone Condominium. No changes
to the plat without Board approval. Residents will be kept informed.
Motion by Zahn/Kopp to go into closed session @ 5:30 PM pursuant to
WI Statutes Section 1985(1)(e) to interview applicants for the open
Board Supervisor position. Motion carried. Board returned to open
session to resume the regular meeting @ 6:44 PM on a motion by Zahn/Kopp
Motion by Zahn/Kopp to offer the open Board Supervisor position to
David Holtze. Motion carried. Swearing in will take place just before
the October 23, 2006 Board Meeting.
Administrator Brudos gave the Administrator's Report. Copy attached.
Motion to adjourn at 7:15 PM.
Respectfully submitted, Cathy Brott, Clerk
September 25th, 2006LOCATION: Shelby Town Hall
TIME: 4:30 PM
TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Chairperson Lynnetta Kopp,
Supervisor John Zahn, Clerk/Treasurer Cathy Brott, Admin/Dir Public Works
Jeff Brudos
TOWN OFFICIALS EXCUSED:
VISITORS: See attached
Call to order at 4:32 PM by Chairman Kopp
Motion by Zahn/Kopp to approve the minutes of the September 11 & 15,
2006 Town Board Meetings as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Zahn/Kopp to approve bills in the amount of $76,290.12.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Zahn/Kopp to approve the application of Mike Ruegg, W4586
County Road MM, for a conditional use permit to operate a small engine
repair shop on condition that the permit is not transferable to any
subsequent owner of the property. Motion carried. Copy of map attached.
David Holtze discussed his interest in the open supervisor position.
Board will be advertising for applicants. Clerk directed to place an ad
in the Tribune. Board agreed to interview candidates on Monday, October
9th beginning @ 5:30 PM. Candidates to be scheduled in
15-minute increments.
Board discussed filling vacancies on the Planning Commission. No
action.
Motion by Kopp/Zahn to approve, as amended, a joint resolution with
La Crosse County and other local municipalities to apply for a grant to
assist in the funding of a multi-jurisdictional comprehensive plan.
Motion carried unanimously. Copy attached.
Board discussed proposed changes to Ordinance 4.01. No action. Place
on 10/9/06 meeting agenda.
Motion by Zahn/Kopp to approve a resolution implementing the
National Emergency Incident Management System (NIMS). Motion carried.
Copy attached.
Administrator Brudos gave the Chairman's Report. Copy attached.
Clerk reported on the Partisan Primary Election. Everything went
well with the new Statewide Voter System.
Motion to adjourn at 5:45 PM.
Respectfully submitted, Cathy Brott, Clerk
TOWN OF SHELBY SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING MINUTES
DATE: September 15, 2006
LOCATION: Shelby Town Hall
TIME: 9:00 AM
TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Chairperson Lynnetta Kopp,
Supervisor John Zahn, Admin/Dir Public Works Jeff Brudos, Clerk/Treasurer
Cathy Brott, Attorney Kevin Roop
TOWN OFFICIALS EXCUSED:
VISITORS: See attached
Call to order at 9:00 AM by Chairperson Kopp.
On the recommendation of Attorney Kevin Roop, motion by Kopp/Zahn to
claim $65,208.66 of the irrevocable Letter of Credit held by Anchor Bank
to secure completion of Battlestone Ridge Road, and to approve
Administrator Brudos's trip to Madison with the required paperwork to
secure payment. Motion carried
Motion to adjourn at 9:35 PM.
Respectfully submitted, Cathy Brott, Clerk
September 11th, 2006LOCATION: Shelby Town Hall
TIME: 4:30 PM
TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Chairman John Storlie,
Supervisor Lynnetta Kopp, Supervisor John Zahn, Clerk/Treasurer Cathy Brott,
Admin/Dir Public Works Jeff Brudos
TOWN OFFICIALS EXCUSED:
VISITORS: See attached
Call to order at 4:30 PM by Chairman Storlie
Motion by Zahn/Storlie to approve the minutes of the August 28, 2006
Town Board Meeting as amended. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Zahn/Kopp to approve bills in the amount of $76,590.47.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Zahn/Kopp to approve the application of Eugene & Betty
Gerke, W5245 County Road F, for a variance to the distance from another
home as set by Ordinance 2.21 regulating outdoor solid fuel furnaces.
Motion carried unanimously. Copy attached.
Police Officer Sharon Neitzke gave the monthly police report. She
told the Board that a resident's call resulted in the apprehension of a
burglar. Board directed the Clerk to write a letter of commendation to
the resident.
Motion by Storlie/Zahn to approve a resolution supporting the City
of La Crosse's efforts to establish a Quiet Zone along the Burling
Northern Railroad tracks. Motion carried unanimously. Copy attached.
Motion by Storlie/Kopp to inform the La Crosse School District that
the Town Board does not intend to pursue further litigation or action in
regard to the State Road School annexation. Motion carried unanimously.
Board agreed to participate in a "Linkage with Local Government
Officials" meeting being held by the La Crosse School Board.
Motion by Storlie/Zahn to authorize the Administrator to negotiate a
refuse and recycling collection contract with Hilltopper Refuse and
Recycling for the mobile home courts. They encouraged keeping collection
on Friday as currently scheduled. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Zahn/Kopp to accept Chairman John Storlie's resignation
from office effective September 11, 2006. Motion carried. Copy attached.
Motion by Zahn/Brott to appoint Supervisor Lynnetta Kopp interim
chairperson effective September 11, 2006. Motion carried with Kopp
abstaining.
Administrator Brudos gave the Chairman's Report. Copy attached.
Clerk reminded the Board of the October Wisconsin Towns Association
Annual Convention in La Crosse.
Motion to adjourn at 5:28 PM.
Respectfully submitted, Cathy Brott, Clerk
August 28th, 2006LOCATION: Shelby Town Hall
TIME: 4:30 PM
TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Chairman John Storlie,
Supervisor Lynnetta Kopp, Supervisor John Zahn, Clerk/Treasurer Cathy Brott
TOWN OFFICIALS EXCUSED: Admin/Dir Public
Works Jeff Brudos
VISITORS: See attached
Call to order at 4:30 PM by Chairman Storlie
Motion by Kopp/Zahn to approve the minutes of the August 14, 2006
Town Board Meeting as presented. Motion carried unanimously
Motion by Zahn/Kopp to approve bills in the amount of $124,295.81.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Zahn/Kopp to approve the application of Bob and Heidi Cary
for a variance to Ordinance 2.21 regulating outdoor solid fuel furnaces.
Motion carried unanimously providing the unit meets electrical
requirements. Copy attached.
Motion by Kopp/Zahn not to exceed 2006 budget line item for Planning
Commission. Hold off additional engineering work until 2007. Motion
carried unanimously.
Motion by Kopp/Zahn to continue providing a crossing guard at the
intersection of State Highway 33 and Hagen Road for the 2006-7 school
year.
No action was taken on refuse and recycling collection contract for
mobile home parks.
Motion by Kopp/Zahn to move into closed session pursuant to
Wisconsin Statutes Section 1985(1)(g) to hear a report from
Administrator Brudos regarding attorney litigation recommendations
involving the State Road School annexation. Motion carried unanimously.
Board moved back into open session on a motion by Storlie/Zahn. Carried
unanimously.
Administrator's Report. Copy attached.
Clerk/Treasurer's Report. ESS AutoMARK, a handicap voter ballot
marker, has arrived and clerk has been trained in its operation. Table
and privacy shield should be delivered by 9/1. Poll workers training set
for 9/6. Partisan Primary Election on 9/12.
Chairman Storlie told the supervisors that he would be resigning his
office effective October 1, 2006.
Motion to adjourn at 5:58 PM.
Respectfully submitted, Cathy Brott, Clerk
August 14th, 2006LOCATION: Shelby Town Hall
TIME: 4:45 PM
TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Chairman John Storlie,
Supervisor Lynnetta Kopp, Supervisor John Zahn, Clerk/Treasurer Cathy Brott
TOWN OFFICIALS EXCUSED: Admin/Dir Public
Works Jeff Brudos
VISITORS: See attached
Call to order at 4:30 PM by Chairman Storlie
Motion by Kopp/Zahn to approve the minutes of the July 24, 2006
Special Town Meeting as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by
Zahn/Kopp to approve the minutes of the July 24, 2006 Town Board Meeting
as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Kopp/Zahn to approve
the minutes of the July 31, 2006 Working Meeting as presented. Motion
carried unanimously.
No bills were presented for approval.
Al Lueck appeared before the board to discuss regulations on outdoor
wood furnaces. He thinks the Board should have grandfathered in existing
ones.
Motion by Storlie/Kopp to support the request of Kim A Lecheler,
2709 Coulee Avenue, for a variance to construct a 22'X 27' detached
accessory building that exceeds the maximum square footage for a
building on the lot. Motion carried unanimously. Copy attached.
Motion by Zahn/Kopp to support the request of Janeane Jacobson, 2720
E Burr Oak St, for a variance to build a 30'X 17'6" addition to an
existing residence. Motion carried unanimously. Copy attached.
Motion by Zahn/Storlie to make no recommendation on the request of
Donovan & Cindy Bahls, 2815 27th Ave So, for a variance to
build an 11'X 24' addition to a detached accessory building that exceeds
the maximum square footage for a building on the lot. Motion carried
unanimously. Copy attached.
Motion by Storlie/Zahn to waive the $500 Fireworks Permit Fee for
Above and Beyond Pyrotechnics, 1217 Branding Iron Lane, West Salem, WI.
Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Storlie/Zahn to approve the
application of Above and Beyond Pyrotechnics to hold a Fireworks Display
at Mt. La Crosse on 8/19/06 in conjunction with a benefit concert for
the Salvation Army. Motion carried unanimously.
Officer Sharon Neitzke gave the July Police Report. Copy attached
Motion by Zahn/Kopp to move forward with the development of a
cooperative recycling flyer for 2007 with the Cities of Onalaska and La
Crosse. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Zahn/Storlie to accept the 3/8 Slag Seal Quote of $ .99/sq
yd by Scott Construction as recommended by the Administrator. Motion
carried unanimously. Copy of quotes attached.
Reminders: Board/Staff Retreat on 8/28 at the Franciscan
Spirituality Center, 8:30-11:30 AM, La Crosse Co Towns Association
Picnic/Meeting on 8/24 @ 6:30 PM and WTA State Convention in La Crosse
in October. Applications should be filled out soon.
Request for Clerk to send a thank you letter to DOT and legislators
for July 31st working meeting.
Treasurer's Report and reminder of the Wisconsin Towns Association
Convention in La Crosse, October 15-18.
Motion to adjourn at 5:15 PM.
Respectfully submitted, Cathy Brott, Clerk
TOWN OF SHELBY WORKING MEETING MINUTES
DATE: July 31, 2006
LOCATION: Shelby Town Hall
TIME: 11:00 AM
TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Supervisor Lynnetta Kopp,
Supervisor John Zahn Admin/Dir Public Works Jeff Brudos, Clerk/Treasurer
Cathy Brott
TOWN OFFICIALS EXCUSED: Chairman John
Storlie
VISITORS: See attached
Call to order at 11:00 AM by Supervisor Zahn.
Supervisor Zahn welcomed legislators and Department of
Transportation staff and asked everyone to go around the table and
introduce him or herself.
State Representative Mike Huebsch thanked the WDOT for agreeing to
meet to discuss the Hwy 33/CTH F/Knobloch Rd intersections and went over
his observations and possible solutions to the traffic and safety
concerns.
Administrator Jeff Brudos went over the background of area
development, maps, & traffic increase.
DOT Project Manager of the 2007 Hwy 33 Reconstruction Project from
just east of Forest Ridge Dr to just east of St. Joseph discussed the
time-line for that project. There is also an Irish Hill Repavement
Project tentatively scheduled for 2010-2014.
Discussion of short-term and long-term fixes. Look at signage and
turn lanes short term. DOT will take a look and come up with some
scenarios and ballpark figures by early October. Financial burden will
be on the Town. DOT suggested they consider placing some of the burden
on developers. Long term will take an engineering study, traffic count,
etc. Topography makes this a difficult fix.
Motion to adjourn at 12:OO PM.
Respectfully submitted, Cathy Brott, Clerk
TOWN OF SHELBY SPECIAL TOWN MEETING MINUTES
DATE: July 24, 2006
LOCATION: Shelby Town Hall
TIME: 4:30 PM
TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Supervisor Lynnetta Kopp,
Supervisor John Zahn Admin/Dir Public Works Jeff Brudos, Clerk/Treasurer
Cathy Brott
TOWN OFFICIALS EXCUSED: Chairman John
Storlie
VISITORS: See attached
Call to order at 4:32 by Supervisor Zahn.
Supervisor Zahn went over the proposal to purchase the Nelson
property at the intersection of Hagen Road and Pammel Creed Road. The
land is appraised for $40,000 and the accepted purchase price is
$39,000. The land is to be used and maintained as parkland.
Bob Schwartz and bob Skemp, representing the Stry Foundation, said
the Stry Foundation supports the purchase as long as it is for parkland.
They asked if there was a guarantee that future boards would not change
the use or sell the property. Administrator Brudos told them the Town
would be happy to discuss a legal agreement or contract with the Stry
Foundation before cost/share of the anticipated purchase.
Motion by Mike Anderson, seconded simultaneously by Don and Barb
Frank, to approve the purchase of the Nelson property for $39,000.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion to adjourn at 4:43 PM
Respectfully submitted, Cathy Brott, Clerk
July 24th, 2006LOCATION: Shelby Town Hall
TIME: 4:45 PM
TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Supervisor Lynnetta Kopp,
Supervisor John Zahn, Admin/Dir Public Works Jeff Brudos, Clerk/Treasurer
Cathy Brott
TOWN OFFICIALS EXCUSED: Chairman John
Storlie
VISITORS: See attached
Call to order at 4:45 PM by Supervisor Zahn
Supervisor Zahn announced that the Sanitary District #2
Commissioners have withdrawn their request that the Town of Shelby pass
an ordinance requiring mandatory hookup to municipal water.
Motion by Kopp/Zahn to approve the minutes of the July 10, 2006
Board Meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Kopp/Zahn to approve the bills in the amount of
$74,936.86. Motion carried unanimously. Copy attached.
Request of Bob Schmidt, 2232 Willow Way, for a zoning variance to
build a garage was withdrawn.
Motion by Zahn/Kopp to accept the recommendation of the Planning
Commission and deny the request of Helke Properties to rezone property
on Skyline Drive for a condo project until the Long Range Plan is
completed. Motion carried.
Board discussed their concerns with and possible solutions to the
Knobloch Road and County Highway F intersections at State Highway 33
with State Senator Dan Kapanke and State Representatives Jennifer
Schilling and Mike Huebsch. Agreed the time to address their concerns is
before the 2007 Highway 33 Project and decided to set up a meeting with
Wisconsin Department of Transportation officials at their earliest
convenience.
Dave Peschau asked and was granted an opportunity to plea with area
legislators to support the Charter Towns Bill. Board was told to provide
a letter and map to legislators. Administrator agreed to do so.
Motion by Zahn/Kopp to approved issuance of a CATV License to
Mediacom. Duration of the license will be 5 years, from January 1, 2006
until December 31, 2010 with fees to begin September 1, 2006. Motion
carried.
Motion by Kopp/Zahn to approve Agreement for Removal of Solid Waste
and Recyclables from the Town of Shelby with Hilltopper Refuse and
Recycling, Inc. Motion carried. Copy of terms attached.
Motion by Kopp/Zahn to create a 7-member Development Committee for
the purpose of devising incentives for keeping land that is being
developed in the Town of Shelby. The Committee shall be composed of 1
Board Member, 1 Planning Commissioner, 1 Sanitary District Commissioner
and 4 Members at Large and is to be in place by September 1, 2006.
Motion carried.
Board discussed providing water to Greenwald Coulee. Engineering
study is in progress. No action will be taken until the study is
completed.
Motion by Kopp/Zahn not to cost-share reconstruction of Bliss Road
with the City of La Crosse. Motion carried.
Motion by Zahn/Kopp to provide up to $1500 for 1 or 2 people to
attend the National Association of Towns and Townships Legislative
Fly-In in Washington D.C. on September 6-7, 2006. Motion carried.
Administrators Report. Copy attached.
Treasurer's Report and reminder of the Wisconsin Towns Association
Convention in La Crosse, October 15-18.
Motion to adjourn at 5:57 PM.
Respectfully submitted, Cathy Brott, Clerk
July 10th, 2006LOCATION: Shelby Town Hall
TIME: 4:30 PM
TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Chairman John Storlie,
Supervisor Lynnetta Kopp, Supervisor John Zahn, Admin/Dir Public Works Jeff
Brudos,
TOWN OFFICIALS EXCUSED: Clerk/Treasurer
Cathy Brott
VISITORS: See attached
Call to order at 4:30 PM by Chairman Storlie
Motion by Kopp/Zahn to approve the minutes of the June 27, 2006
Board Meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Kopp/Zahn to approve the bills in the amount of
$75,832.76. Motion carried unanimously. Copy attached.
Police Officer Sharon Neitzke discussed the June Police Report and
"Net Smart", which is a program for parents & children re the Internet.
Fire Chief Randy Roeck discussed the June Fire Department Report,
Fire Ring Permits, First Responders and Satellite Fire Station in Town
of Greenfield
Board discussed proposed Ordinance 3.09, Mandatory Connections to
Municipal Water, with Sanitary District #2 Commissioners Bob Mueller and
Bill Landman and interested residents. Motion by Kopp/Zahn to table
discussion on Greenwald Coulee water until the next Board Meeting.
Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Kopp/Zahn to table discussion on
proposed Ordinance 3.09 until the next Board Meeting. Motion carried
unanimously.
Motion by Storlie/Zahn to approve the new Hilltopper Refuse and
Recycling, Inc. rates as proposed. A cap of $7 per unit for refuse
collection will be added to the contract. If rates exceed that limit,
the Town reserves the right to cancel the contract and solicit bids.
Motion carried unanimously. Proposal attached.
Motion by Kopp/Storlie to approve the amendment to Recycling
Ordinance 3.03. Motion carried unanimously. Copy attached.
Motion by Zahn/Storlie to approve the expenditure of up to $1500 to
conduct a deer survey of the Town to be done in conjunction with a deer
survey being done of Green Island. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Storlie/Kopp to approve Town debt consolidation and
refinancing through Coulee Bank, the Town's new depository. Motion
carried unanimously.
Board discussed renewal of Cable TV Franchise and License for
MediaCom. Administrator asked to negotiate reducing the contract's
length from 8 to 5 years. Approval of the contract to be placed on the
next Town Board Meeting agenda.
Administrators Report. Copy attached.
Motion to adjourn at 6:15 PM.
Respectfully submitted, Cathy Brott, Clerk
From notes taken by Administrator Jeff
Brudos
June 12th, 2006LOCATION: Shelby Town Hall
TIME: 4:30 PM
TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Chairman John Storlie,
Supervisor Lynnetta Kopp, Supervisor John Zahn, Clerk/Treasurer Cathy Brott,
Admin/Dir Public Works Jeff Brudos, Police Officer Sharon Neitzke, Fire
Chief Randy Roeck
TOWN OFFICIALS EXCUSED:
VISITORS: See attached
Call to order at 4:30 PM by Chairman Storlie.
Motion by Kopp/Zahn to approve the minutes of the May 22, 2006 Board
Meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Zahn/Kopp to approve the bills in the amount of
$187,207.80. Motion carried unanimously. Copy attached.
Motion by Kopp/Storlie to approve the expenditure of up to $11,000
from Fire Department Fund B for the purchase of a new hand-held
thermo-imaging camera. Motion carried unanimously. Copy of request
attached.
Motion by Zahn/Kopp to install a new culvert under the driveway and
repair the drainage ditch in front of the Earl Severson property at town
expense. Motion carried unanimously.
Clyde Benjamin addressed the Board in regard to the annexation of
State Road School. He was concerned with the media coverage and
suggested Sanitary District Commissioner Bill Landman write a letter to
the media explaining the issue. Chairman Storlie agreed that was a good
idea.
Police Officer Sharon Neitzke gave the May Police Report. She told
the Board about a series of daytime break-ins, a hit and run, and
assault of a child. Copy of report attached.
Board discussed the purchase of the Nelson property at the
intersection of Pammel Creek Road and Hagen Road. They asked the
Administrator to contact the Stry Foundation for assistance. No further
action.
Motion by Zahn/Kopp to approve a 2006-2007 Class B Beer and Liquor
License for the following: Todd Schini, Mt. La Crosse, Inc.; David
Servais, Irish Hill, LLC; Cletus Servais, Shorty's Bar & Grill, LLC;
Nancy Gardner, GMC Corp (All Star Lanes); Dave Marquart, Charlie's Inn;
Jim Pickett, Pickett Brothers Enterprises (Alpine Inn). Motion carried
unanimously.
Motion by Zahn/Storlie to approve a 2006-2007 Class Beer License for
William Lowenhagen, Goose Island Campground Store. Motion carried
unanimously.
Board discussed holding a retreat at the Franciscan Spirituality
Center with Rosalie Hooper-Thomas. They asked the Administrator to try
to set it up for sometime in August.
Motion by Zahn/Kopp @ 6:35 PM to move into closed session pursuant
to Wisconsin Statutes Section 19.86(1)(g) to consult with legal counsel
about possible action re the proposed annexation of State Road School
and providing water to State Road School. Motion carried unanimously.
Board returned to open session @ 7 PM on a motion by Zahn/Kopp. Motion
carried unanimously.
Administrators Report. Copy attached.
Motion to adjourn at 7:10 PM.
Respectfully submitted, Cathy Brott, Clerk
From notes taken by Administrator Jeff
Brudos
June 27th, 2006LOCATION: Shelby Town Hall
TIME: 4:30 PM
TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Supervisor Lynnetta
Kopp, Supervisor John Zahn (@ 4:45 PM), Clerk/Treasurer Cathy Brott
(until 5:30 PM), Admin/Dir Public Works Jeff Brudos, Attorney John
Claypool via phone conference call
TOWN OFFICIALS EXCUSED: Chairman John
Storlie
VISITORS: See attached
Call to order at 4:30 PM by Supervisor Kopp. Note that
Supervisor Zahn is expected shortly. Phone call placed to attorney
John Claypool.
Motion by Kopp/Zahn to go into closed session pursuant to
Wisconsin Statutes Section 19.85(1)(g) to meet with legal counsel
for discussion and possible action re the City of La Crosse's
annexation of State Road School and providing water to State Road
School. Motion carried. Board returned to open session on a motion
by Zahn/Kopp @ 5:20 PM.
Motion by Kopp/Zahn to approve the minutes of the June 12, 2006
Board Meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Zahn/Kopp to approve the bills in the amount of
$71,709.47. Motion carried unanimously. Copy attached.
Motion by Kopp/Zahn to approve the rezoning of 2 lots along
Knobloch road from Exclusive Agriculture to Residential District "A"
for Gary and Michelle Susag. Motion carried.
Christine Claire, President of the La Crosse School Board,
addressed the Board in regard to the possible litigation over the
petition to annex State Road School to the City of La Crosse. She
asked the board to consider not prolonging this situation, as it
will hurt the taxpayers and the students. Supervisor Zahn responded
that the cause of the situation was due to action taken by the
School Board and they bear the responsibility for the consequences
of this action, not Town of Shelby Board. He asked her if she
realized that the school could have gotten water free of charge from
the Town of Shelby. He told her the Board had two legal options to
consider and was not prepared to make a final decision at this
point.
Administrator Brudos told the Board that the Town's offer of
$39,000 for the Wesley Nelson property at the intersection of Hagen
Road and Pammel Creek Road was accepted. The Board needs to set a
date for the public town meeting to approve the expenditure. Board
agreed to hold a public meeting on Monday, July 24, 2006 @ 4:30 PM
and directed Administrator Brudos to get an appraisal of the
property.
Administrator Brudos told the Board that Davy Engineering has
started the engineering study of providing water to Greenwald
Coulee.
Motion by Zahn/Kopp to approve a Picnic Beer License for the
Mormon Coulee Lions Club to serve beer at their annual auction on
July 16, 2006 @ Mormon Coulee Park. Motion carried.
Board directed Administrator Brudos to contact the Wisconsin
Department of Transportation and state legislators requesting a
review of the Knobloch Road/County Highway F/Highway 33
intersections. Board would like to pursue another access to Highway
33, either replacing Knobloch Road or in addition to Knobloch Road.
Motion by Kopp/Zahn to adopt a resolution creating a moratorium
on zoning changes beginning July 1, 2006. Motion carried. Copy
attached.
Motion by Zahn/Kopp to write off an Accounts Receivable for
David Servais in the amount of $129.44. Motion carried.
Motion by Kopp/Zahn to approve the new application for a 3rd
dog for Sandy Seick, W5447 Pine Bluff Road. Motion carried.
Motion by Kop/Zahn to adopt the Recycling Compliance assurance
Plan as presented. Motion carried. Copy attached.
Administrators Report. Copy attached.
Motion to adjourn at 6:05 PM.
Respectfully submitted, Cathy Brott,
Clerk
From notes taken by Administrator Jeff
Brudos
June 16th, 2006LOCATION: Shelby Town Hall
TIME: 11:00 AM
TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Chairman John Storlie,
Supervisor Lynnetta Kopp, Admin/Dir Public Works Jeff Brudos,
Clerk/Treasurer Cathy Brott, Attorney John Claypool via teleconference
TOWN OFFICIALS EXCUSED: Supervisor John Zahn
VISITORS: See attached
Call to order at 11:00 AM by Chairman Storlie.
Motion by Kopp/Storlie to go into closed session pursuant to Wis.
Statutes Section 19.85(1)(g) to meet with attorney re pursuing legal
action in regard to the proposed annexation of and providing water to
State Road School. Motion carried.
Board returned to open session @ 11:30 AM on a motion by Storlie/Kopp.
Motion carried.
Motion by Kopp/Storlie to direct the Administrator and Town Chairman
to begin negotiations with the real estate agent representing the owners
of the Nelson property at the intersection of Pammel Creek Road and
Hagen Road for the possible purchase of said property for a town park.
Motion carried.
Motion by Storlie/Kopp to authorize the Administrator to negotiate
with the Stry Foundation regarding a possible cost-share in the purchase
of the same Nelson Property.
Motion to adjourn at 12:00 PM.
Respectfully submitted, Cathy Brott, Clerk
May 22nd, 2006LOCATION: Shelby Town Hall
TIME: 4:30 PM
TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Chairman John Storlie,
Supervisor Lynnetta Kopp, Supervisor John Zahn, Admin/Dir Public Works Jeff
Brudos
TOWN OFFICIALS EXCUSED: Clerk/Treasurer
Cathy Brott
VISITORS: See attached
Call to order at 4:33 PM by Chairman Storlie.
Motion by Kopp/Zahn to approve the minutes of the May 2, 2006 Board
Meeting. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Zahn/Kopp to approve the
minutes of the May 5, 2006 Board Meeting as presented. Motion carried
unanimously. Motion by Kopp/Zahn to approve the minutes of the May 8,
2006 Board Meeting as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by
Zahn/Kopp to approve the minutes of the May 10, 2006 Board Meeting as
presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Zahn/Kopp to approve the bills in the amount of
$50,526.52. Motion carried. Copy attached.
Discussion with Earl Severson and Tim & Margaret Ebner relative to
installing pipe in the ditch in front of Mr. Severson's house and the
condition of the pipe under the driveway serving the Seversons and
Ebners. Several alternatives were discussed. Board will investigate
options and agreed to discuss the issue further at the June 12, 2006
Board Meeting.
Board discussed the schedule and funding of the Comprehensive Land
Use Plan in light of the fact that the La Crosse County grant
application to assist with the cost was unsuccessful. The Town is on
schedule with the plan development. Costs in 2006 are anticipated to be
$22,000. $10,000 was budgeted. Board agreed to handle any over-run with
a budget adjustment later in the year. Some of the costs can be held
over to 2007.
Motion by Zahn/Kopp to request the Sanitary District to do an
engineering study on providing a water supply into Greenwald Coulee,
including water to State Road School. Motion by Storlie/Zahn to amend
the original motion to approve the Town funding the engineering study up
to an expenditure of $6000. Amendment passed unanimously. Original
motion passed unanimously.
Motion by Storlie/Kopp @ 5:25 PM to move into closed session
pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes section 19.85(1)(g) for discussion and
possible action re the proposed annexation of State Road School and
providing water to State Road School. Motion carried unanimously. Board
moved back into open session @ 5:50 PM on a motion by Kopp/Zahn.
Motion by Kopp/Zahn to adopt a resolution designating the Coulee
State Bank as the Town of Shelby's official depository as recommended by
Treasurer Cathy Brott. The Treasurer may continue to look for the best
interest rate when purchasing certificates of deposit and is not
restricted to the Coulee State Bank for CDs. Motion carried unanimously.
Copy attached.
Motion by Kopp/Zahn to appoint Blaine McDowell as the alternate for
Board of Review. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Storlie/Kopp to close the Town of Shelby brush/burn site,
located on Skyline Drive, effective September 1, 2006, subject to
finding another alternative to burning the brush. Motion carried
unanimously.
Motion by Storlie/Zahn to negotiate a five-year extension to the
Town's recycling/refuse contract with Hilltopper, effective January 1,
2007. Note that this contract does not include mobile home parks. Motion
carried unanimously. Board also discussed expanding the recycling
program to include plastic and to change to a co-mingled collection
program. No action.
Motion by Kopp/Storlie to direct staff to research the possible
purchase of the Nelson Property located at the intersection of Pammel
Creek Road and Hagen Road for park purposes. Motion carried unanimously.
Board discussed holding a retreat for board members and department
heads in July. Rosalie Hooper from the Franciscan Spirituality Center
was suggested as a facilitator.
Motion to adjourn at 6:40 PM.
Respectfully submitted, Cathy Brott, Clerk
From notes taken by Administrator Jeff
Brudos
May 10th, 2006LOCATION: Shelby Town Hall
TIME: 4:15 PM
TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Chairman John Storlie,
Supervisor Lynnetta Kopp, Supervisor John Zahn (arrived @ 5:15 PM),
Admin/Dir Public Works Jeff Brudos, Clerk/Treasurer Cathy Brott (left @ 5
PM) Sanitary District Commissioner Bob Mueller, Attorney Dan Dunn
TOWN OFFICIALS EXCUSED:
VISITORS: See attached
Call to order at 4:21 PM by Chairman Storlie.
Motion by Kopp/Storlie to go into closed session pursuant to Wis.
Statutes Section 19.85(1)(g) to discuss options and plan a course of
action re the proposed annexation of and providing water to State Road
School. Motion carried.
Board returned to open session @ 5:15 on a motion by Storlie/Kopp.
Motion carried.
Motion by Kopp/Zahn to direct legal counsel to prepare a complaint
to the La Crosse County District Attorney against the La Crosse School
Board for violations of the Open Meetings Law and to seek an injunction
halting the annexation of State Road School and voiding the annexation
decision of the La Crosse School Board at its April 3, 2006 meeting and
all other actions relative to the annexation. Motion carried
unanimously.
Motion to adjourn at 5:17 PM.
Respectfully submitted, Cathy Brott, Clerk
Notes taken after 5 PM were by
Administrator Jeff Brudos
May 8th, 2006LOCATION: Shelby Town Hall
TIME: 4:30 PM
TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Chairman John Storlie,
Supervisor Lynnetta Kopp, Supervisor John Zahn, Clerk/Treasurer Cathy Brott,
Admin/Dir Public Works Jeff Brudos, Fire Chief Randy Roeck
TOWN OFFICIALS EXCUSED:
VISITORS: See attached
Call to order at 4:30 PM by Chairman Storlie.
Motion by Zahn/Kopp to approve the minutes of the April 17, 2006
Board Meeting as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Kopp/Zahn to approve payment of the bills in the amount of
$97,247.34. Motion carried unanimously. Copy attached.
Jason Krueger, Skyline Drive, told the Board that the Town of Shelby
burn site was left unattended over night and brought photos of the brush
and trees burning on 5/24 & 5/25 @ 5:30 AM. He expressed concern
regarding the safety of this. Mr. Oelke who leases the land to the town
for the burn site said the Town was behind in its rent and he is
considering terminating the agreement.
Motion by Kopp/Zahn to approve the application of Louis Herlitzke,
Sr., 4023 Sunnyside Dr, to rezone from Exclusive Ag to Ag A, Lot 1
(located at the intersection of CTH MM & Skyline Dr) of Certified Survey
Map No. 132 Volume 12. Town of Shelby. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Storlie/Kopp to support the appeal of Russell and Donna
Flower, 2500 Shelby Road, for a permit to construct an addition to the
residence that will lie within the required 60 ft. setback from the
centerline e of Kammel Road. Motion carried unanimously. Copy attached.
Motion by Kopp/Zahn to accept as presented Ordinance 2.21, Draft
One, dated 5/8/06, regulating Outdoor Solid Fuel Furnaces. Motion
carried unanimously. Copy attached.
Motion by Storlie/Kopp to disseminate applications for changes in
zoning, land splits, subdivision and condominium plats to Planning
Commission members for their review as soon as they are received. The
applications shall be placed on the next Planning Commission Meeting
Agenda for it's recommendation prior to Town Board action. Motion
carried unanimously.
Board discussed supplying water to Greenwald Coulee. Sanitary
District Commissioner Bill Landman told the board that residents were
polled 5-6 years ago and were not interested.
Motion by Zahn/Kopp to move into closed session pursuant to
Wisconsin Statutes Section 19.85(1)(g) for discussion and possible
action re (1) the proposed annexation of State Road School into the City
of La Crosse and (2) providing water to State Road School. Motion
carried unanimously. (Fire Chief Randy Roeck, Sanitary District #2
Commissioner Bill Landman and Media Consultant Dave Peschau were asked
to stay for the closed session) Board returned to open session on a
motion by Zahn/Kopp, carried unanimously.
Motion by Zahn/Kopp to provide water to State Road School at no cost
to the La Crosse School District provided the school remains in the Town
of Shelby. Motion carried unanimously.
Closed Session: Board discussed alternatives
for correcting the water problems at State Road School, a time frame for
implementation and the feasibility of providing water by the beginning
of the 2006-2007 school year. Designated Chairman Storlie to speak for
the group at the La Crosse School Board Meeting and to the press.
Motion to adjourn at 5:18 PM. * Note that, due to time constraints,
several agenda items were not discussed.
Respectfully submitted, Cathy Brott, Clerk
May 5th, 2006LOCATION: Shelby Town Hall
TIME: 12:00 PM
TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Chairman John Storlie,
Supervisor Lynnetta Kopp, Supervisor John Zahn, Admin/Dir Public Works Jeff
Brudos, Clerk/Treasurer Cathy Brott, Attorney Dan Dunn, Attorney John
Claypool via phone conference
TOWN OFFICIALS EXCUSED:
VISITORS: See attached
Call to order at 12:00 PM by Chairman Storlie.
Motion by Zahn/Kopp to go into closed session pursuant to Wis.
Statutes Section 19.85(1)(g) to discuss options and plan a course of
action re the proposed annexation of and providing water to State Road
School. Motion carried. (Dave Peschau joined the meeting as Media
Consultant shortly after they went into closed session)
Board returned to open session @ 1:15 PM on a
motion by Kopp/Zahn. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion to adjourn at 1:16 PM.
Respectfully submitted, Cathy Brott, Clerk
TOWN OF SHELBY BOARD MINUTES
DATE: May 2, 2006
LOCATION: Shelby Town Hall
TIME: 4:30 PM
TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Chairman John Storlie,
Supervisor Lynnetta Kopp, Supervisor John Zahn, Admin/Dir Public Works Jeff
Brudos, Sanitary District Commissioner Bill Landman, Attorney Kevin Roop
TOWN OFFICIALS EXCUSED: Clerk/Treasurer
Cathy Brott
VISITORS: See attached
Call to order at 4:30 PM by Chairman Storlie.
Chairman Storlie recognized La Crosse Board of Education President
Christine Clair. Others present from the La Crosse School District were:
Board of Education members Connie Troyanek and Steve Kopp, Executive
Director of Business Services Janet Rosseter and Superintendent Jerry
Kember.
Chairman Storlie told the School District representatives that the
Shelby Town Board would like State Road School to remain in the Town of
Selby. He indicated that State Road School is a community center for the
Town and that other options are available in order for the school to get
water. He said the Board of Education should have discussed options with
the Town Board rather than file an annexation petition. He asked
Christine Clair for her thoughts and she indicated that she was only
present to listen and was not representing the School Board. He then
discussed the water situation at the school and went through the report
submitted by Davy Engineering. He asked Ms. Clair to have the Board of
Education rescind the annexation petition to the City of La Crosse and
have the School District discuss ways the Town of Shelby could provide
water to the school. He pointed out that the Town has two water systems
in the area that should be considered.
Bill Landman, representing Sanitary District #2, questioned the Davy
Report and indicated there was no mention of how much water the school
uses and little mention of fire protection.
Motion by Zahn/Kopp to go into closed session pursuant to Wis.
Statutes Section 19.85(1)(g) to discuss options and plan a course of
action. Motion carried unanimously.
Board returned to open session on a motion by Zahn/Kopp, carried
unanimously.
Motion by Zahn/Kopp to direct Administrator Jeff Brudos to research
and engage legal counsel with expertise in Open Meeting Law and
Annexation Issues regarding challenging the State Road School annexation
and the action take action by the School District of La Crosse on April
3, 2006 and all other subsequent meetings. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Zahn/Kopp to authorize the expenditure of up to $100,000
to provide a water supply, as close as practicably possible, to State
Road School. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Storlie/Zahn to send a letter to all Town of Shelby
residents informing them of the annexation of State Road School and
other related issues, seeking their support and encouraging them to
contact School Board members relative to the issue. The letter will
inform the residents of the Town Board's position objecting to the
annexation. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Storlie/Zahn to send a press release to the media on May
3, 2006 regarding the issues and positions discussed. Motion carried
unanimously.
Motion to adjourn at 6:00 PM.
Respectfully submitted, Cathy Brott, Clerk
From notes taken by Administrator Jeff
Brudos
April 24th, 2006LOCATION: Shelby Town Hall
TIME: 4:30 PM
TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Chairman John Storlie,
Supervisor Lynnetta Kopp (until 5:50 PM), Supervisor John Zahn,
Clerk/Treasurer Cathy Brott, Admin/Dir Public Works Jeff Brudos
TOWN OFFICIALS EXCUSED:
VISITORS: See attached
Call to order at 4:30 PM by Chairman Storlie.
Motion by Zahn/Kopp to approve the minutes of the April 10, 2006
Board Meeting as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Kopp/Zahn to approve payment of the bills in the amount of
$43,984.28. Motion carried unanimously. Copy attached.
Motion by Zahn/Kopp to offer no objection to the application of
Benny Stenner, Kramer Company, for a conditional use permit for a
temporary concrete plant site at the intersection of County road YY and
Highway 14/61. Motion carried unanimously. Copy attached.
Motion by Kopp/Zahn to refer the application of Louis Herlitzke,
Sr., 4023 Sunnyside Dr, to rezone from from Exclusive Ag to Ag A, an
approximately 10 acre parcel located at the intersection of CTH MM and
Skyline Drive, and described as: Lots 1 & 2 of Certified Survey Map No.
132 Volume 12. Town of Shelby, to the Planning Commission. Carried
unanimously.
Board discussed amended version of the proposed ordinance to
regulate outdoor solid fuel burning furnaces and heard from several
residents. Administrator directed to incorporate changes into the
document and present to the Board at the May 8, 2006 Board Meeting for
action.
Motion by Kopp/Zahn to approve a Resolution opposing the State of
Wisconsin's proposed Taxpayer Protection Amendment. Motion carried
unanimously. Copy attached.
No action or discussed of Assembly Bill 675 related to providing
compensation for a reduction in the fair market value of private real
property.
Motion by Storlie/Zahn to approve Supervisor Lynnetta Kopp to act on
behalf of the Board and present a statement to the School District of La
Crosse objecting to the annexation of State Road School to the City of
La Crosse. Motion carried unanimously. (5:50 PM Kopp leaves the meeting
to go to the School Board Meeting which begins at 6 PM)
Administrator's Report attached. Board approved Open Book for
5/24/06 from 11 am to 3 pm and Board of Review for 6/12/06 from 4:30 pm
to 6:30 pm.
Motion to adjourn at 5:55 PM.
Respectfully submitted, Cathy Brott, Clerk
TOWN OF SHELBY BOARD MEETING
MINUTES
DATE: April 10, 2006
LOCATION: Shelby Town Hall
TIME: 4:30 PM
TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Chairman John Storlie,
Supervisor Lynnetta Kopp, Supervisor John Zahn, Clerk/Treasurer Cathy Brott,
Admin/Dir Public Works Jeff Brudos, Asst Fire Chief Wayne Atchley, Police
Officer Sharon Neitzke
TOWN OFFICIALS EXCUSED:
VISITORS: See attached
Call to order at 4:30 PM by Chairman Storlie.
Motion by Zahn/Kopp to approve the minutes of the March 13, 2006
Board Meeting as corrected. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Kopp/Zahn to approve payment of the bills in the amount of
$76,783.50. Motion carried unanimously. Copy attached.
Asst. Fire Chief Wayne Atchley made a request on behalf of the
Shelby Fire Department to use up to $2000 from SFD Fund B for the
purchase and transport home of the original SFD 1957 Pumper to be
restored and used for parades and exhibition. Copy attached. Board
requested more information on where the vehicle would be stored and how
it would be maintained.
Motion by by Zahn/Kopp to approve the Scott Herlitzke application to
rezone from Exclusive Ag to Ag District "A", a 25 acre parcel located at
the intersection of County Road MM and Skyline Drive as recommended by
the Planning Commission and conditionally approved by the County Zoning,
Planning and Resources Committee with the following condition: that the
parcel be restricted to one single family residence only. Motion carried
unanimously.
Police Officer Sharon Neitzke gave the Feb/Mar Police Reports.
Chairman asked for questions and comments from the audience on the
amendments made to the proposed ordinance to regulate outdoor solid fuel
burning furnaces and heard from several residents. Two issues were of
concern: Policy to deal with permitted stoves that become out compliance
due to new construction and exception process to deal with existing
stoves that are not in compliance. Board asked the Administrator to
research these areas and draft language that would address them.
Motion by Zahn/Storlie to deny the application of Lisa Nicks, N2440
Terry Court to keep a 3rd dog due to neighbor complaints of
excessive barking. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Zahn/Storlie to accept the low bid of $19,750 from St.
Joseph's Construction for a Case backhoe/loader and $2,200 thumb option
as recommended by the Administrator. Motion carried unanimously. Copy
attached.
Board briefly discussed Assembly Bill 675 related to providing
compensation for a reduction in the fair market value of private real
property, but took no action.
Board briefly discussed TABOR 2 related to state imposed spending
limits on local governments and asked the Administrator to draft a
resolution opposing the proposed constitutional amendment for their
consideration at the next meeting.
Motion by Zahn/Storlie to approve the lone insurance bid of $37,792
for coverage from 5/1/06 to 5/1/07 submitted by Brown & Brown. Motion
carried unanimously.
Motion by Zahn/Kopp to appoint Nicole Voter, N1610 Le Jeune Road as
an Election Inspector to replace an inspector that moved out of the Town
of Shelby. Motion carried unanimously.
Administrator's Report attached.
Clerk/Treasurer reported on banking business, Spring Election and
order of Handicap Voter Ballot Marker.
Motion to adjourn at 7 PM.
Respectfully submitted, Cathy Brott, Clerk
March 27th, 2006LOCATION: Shelby Town Hall
TIME: 4:30 PM
TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Chairman John Storlie,
Supervisor Lynnetta Kopp, Supervisor John Zahn, Clerk/Treasurer Cathy Brott,
Admin/Dir Public Works Jeff Brudos, Asst Fire Chief Wayne Atchley
TOWN OFFICIALS EXCUSED:
VISITORS: See attached
Call to order at 4:30 PM by Chairman Storlie.
Motion by Zahn/Kopp to approve the minutes of the March 13, 2006
Board Meeting as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Kopp/Zahn to approve payment of the bills in the amount of
$36,399.31. Motion carried unanimously. Copy attached.
Asst. Fire Chief Wayne Atchley informed the Board that the
Firefighters are discussing a celebration of the 50th
Anniversary of the Fire Department and have looked at an old Shelby fire
truck that they might like to restore to use for special events.
Motion by Zahn/Kopp to approve the application of Rick and Patricia
Boero, 1321 Jackson St, for a Class B Beer and Liquor License for the
Cruz-In, formerly Shorty's, located at W1623 Eddie Ave. Motion carried
unanimously.
Scott Herlitzke appeared before the Board to approval to rezone from
Exclusive Ag to Ag District "A", a 25 acre parcel located at the
intersection of County Road MM and Skyline Drive for one single-family
residence. Referred to Planning Commission.
Board discussed a proposed ordinance to regulate outdoor solid fuel
burning furnaces and heard from several residents. Several expressed
concern and asked that the proposed ordinance be amended to grandfather
in existing furnaces. One resident, bothered by the smoke, spoke in
favor of regulation. No action.
Motion by Storlie/Zahn to approve a Certified Survey Map creating 2
new lots along Knobloch Road for Gary & Michelle Susag. Motion carried
with Kopp abstaining. Motion by Zahn/Storlie to apply a "green fee" to
only the second lot as Lot #1 is a reconfiguration of an existing
parcel. Motion carried with Kopp abstaining.
Motion by Zahn/Kopp to approve an amendment to Ordinance 3.03,
Section IIIC.4 adding computers, monitors, keyboards, printers and
televisions to the list of major appliances collected for recycling.
Motion carried unanimously. Copy attached.
No action re petition of residents of Arbor Hills requesting the
Town take action to reduce the deer population.
Motion by Kopp/Zahn to approve new applications to keep a 3rd
dog for Charles Offerman, N1955 Hickory Lane, Doris Jahnel, N889 Skemp
Rd & Aimee Wichelt, N1238 Kreutz Lane; and a renewal application for
Julio bird, N1968 Joy Lane. Motion carried unanimously.
Board agreed to clarify beginning date of franchise fee payment for
Charter Communications as April 1, 2005. Administrator directed to send
a letter to that effect to their auditors.
Board took no action on the appointment of Peder Arneson to the
Planning Commission.
Administrators Report attached.
Motion to adjourn at 6:28 PM.
Respectfully submitted, Cathy Brott, Clerk
TOWN OF SHELBY BOARD MEETING
MINUTES
DATE: March 13, 2006
LOCATION: Shelby Town Hall
TIME: 4:30 PM
TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Supervisor Lynnetta Kopp,
Supervisor John Zahn, Clerk/Treasurer Cathy Brott, Admin/Dir Public Works
Jeff Brudos
TOWN OFFICIALS EXCUSED:
Chairman John Storlie
VISITORS: See attached
Call to order at 4:30 PM by Supervisor Zahn.
Motion by Zahn/Kopp to approve the minutes of the February 27, 2006
Board Meeting as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Kopp/Zahn to approve payment of the bills in the amount of
$63,858.08. Motion carried unanimously. Copy attached.
Motion by Kopp/Zahn to adopt a Resolution Establishing a Temporary
Moratorium on New Subdivision Development beginning April 1, 2006. Said
Moratorium would become effective on April 1, 2006 and continue until
such time as the Comprehensive Plan is established, but no later than
December 31, 2007. Motion carried. Copy attached.
Board looked over and briefly discussed the Petition from residents
of Arbor Hill re reducing the deer population. No action. Request to
place on 3/27/06 meeting agenda.
Motion by Zahn/Kopp to raise the pay of election inspectors as
recommended by the Town Clerk to $7.75 for Chief Inspectors and $7.25
for Inspectors. Motion carried.
Gary & Michelle Susag approached the Board with a draft Certified
Survey Map creating 2 new lots along Knobloch Road. No action. Request
to place on 3/27/06 agenda.
Motion by Kopp/Zahn to approve an amendment to Ordinance 2.03
reducing the speed limit on the westerly 2000 feet of North Chipmunk
Road to 25 mph and all except the westerly 2000 feet to 35 mph. Motion
carried. Copy attached.
Administrators Report attached.
Motion to adjourn at 5:12 PM.
Respectfully submitted, Cathy Brott, Clerk
February 27th, 2006LOCATION: Shelby Town Hall
TIME: 4:30 PM
TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Chairman John Storlie,
Supervisor Lynnetta Kopp (left at 6:15 PM during closed session), Supervisor
John Zahn, Clerk/Treasurer Cathy Brott, Admin/Dir Public Works Jeff Brudos,
Fire Chief Randy Roeck
TOWN OFFICIALS EXCUSED:
VISITORS: See attached
Call to order at 4:30 PM by Chairman Storlie.
Motion by Zahn/Kopp to approve the minutes of the February 13, 2006
Board Meeting as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Kopp/Zahn to approve payment of the bills in the amount of
$76,297.30. Motion carried unanimously. Copy attached.
Board discussed a proposed resolution creating a moratorium on new
subdivisions while the Long Range Comprehensive Plan was being
developed. The resolution was referred to the Planning Commission for
their review.
Bob Keil, candidate for District 18 County Board Supervisor,
introduced himself and gave a brief presentation.
Board reviewed the latest draft of proposed Ordinance 2.21,
Regulation of Outdoor Solid Fuel Furnaces. Key elements of the proposed
ordinance will published in the Spring Newsletter and the Board will
hold a public hearing at its March 27, 2006 Board Meeting to get citizen
input.
Board discussed the Administrator's recommendations to require
recycling of televisions, computers and computer components and to begin
charging for those items at the May Large Item Event. Newsletter article
would let residents know of the change. Copy attached.
Motion by Kopp/Storlie to approve a Resolution authorizing the Clerk
and Administrator to move ahead with the purchase of a ballot marker to
assist the handicapped voter Motion carried unanimously. Copy attached.
Board took no action on proposed changes to Ordinance 4.01, Parks.
Officer Sean Horton gave the monthly police report.
Shelby Youth Baseball Vice-President Doug Ramsey went over the
Annual Budget (copy attached) and reported on the new age cut-off date.
Administrators Report attached.
Motion by Kopp/Zahn to move into closed session pursuant to WI Stats
19.85(1)(c) for 2005 Employee Reviews of Clerk/Treasurer and
Administrator, then return to open session before adjourning. Motion
carried unanimously. Board moved back into open session @ 6:30 PM.
Motion to adjourn at 6:30 PM.
Respectfully submitted, Cathy Brott, Clerk
February 13th, 2006LOCATION: Shelby Town Hall
TIME: 4:30 PM
TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Chairman John Storlie @
4:36, Supervisor Lynnetta Kopp, Supervisor John Zahn (left at 5:12 for
emergency call & returned @ 5:20), Clerk/Treasurer Cathy Brott, Admin/Dir
Public Works Jeff Brudos, Fire Chief Randy Roeck (left @ 5:12 for an
emergency call)
TOWN OFFICIALS EXCUSED:
VISITORS: See attached
Call to order at 4:34 PM by Supervisor Zahn.
Motion by Zahn/Kopp to approve the minutes of the January 23, 2006
Board Meeting as presented. Motion carried.
Motion by Kopp/Zahn to approve payment of the bills in the amount of
$74,850.82 including overstated escrow checks in the amount of $141.27.
Motion carried unanimously. Copy attached.
Motion by Zahn/Kopp to approve amendments to Ordinance 2.04 Parking
Ordinance. Motion carried unanimously. Copy attached.
Motion by Storlie/Zahn to approve name change and revisions to
Ordinance 2.05 Discharging of Weapons. Motion carried unanimously. Copy
attached.
Board discussed proposed Ordinance 2.21, Regulation of Outdoor Solid
Fuel Furnaces and made revisions. Requested a summary of the proposed
ordinance be published in the Spring Newsletter to inform residents
before any action is taken.
Motion by Kopp/Storlie to approve spending up to $1500 from
Firefighter Fund B for lighting in the Fire Station. Motion carried
unanimously.
Board agreed to postpone Staff Reviews for Clerk/Treasurer Brott &
Administrator
Brudos until the February 27th Board Meeting.
Administrator's Report attached.
Motion to adjourn at 5:45 PM.
Respectfully submitted, Cathy Brott, Clerk
January 23rd, 2006LOCATION: Shelby Town Hall
TIME: 4:30 PM
TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Chairman John Storlie,
Supervisor Lynnetta Kopp, Supervisor John Zahn, Clerk/Treasurer Cathy Brott,
Admin/Dir Public Works Jeff Brudos, Fire Chief Randy Roeck
TOWN OFFICIALS EXCUSED:
VISITORS: See attached
Call to order at 4:30 PM by Chairman Storlie.
Motion by Zahn/Kopp to approve the minutes of the January 9, 2006
Board Meeting as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Kopp/Zahn to approve payment of the bills in the amount of
$58,405.06 and overstated escrow checks in the amount of $3,649.73 for a
total of $62,054.79. Motion carried unanimously. Copy attached.
Steve Beach appeared before the Board to go over the plan to develop
115 acres of the Clements Farm along Highway 33 into Deercrest
Subdivision. No action.
Board discussed proposed Ordinance 2.21, Regulation of Outdoor Wood
Burning Furnaces. No action.
Board discussed proposed changes to Ordinance 2.04, Parking
Ordinance. No action.
Board discussed proposed changes to Ordinance 2.05, Firearms
Ordinance. No action
Administrator Brudos and Fire Chief Roeck discussed the Shelby fire
Department Long Range Plan. It is generally on target. They recommend no
changes at this point.
Motion by Storlie/Kopp to approve creation of a Shelby fire
Department 2nd EMS Officer position @ $400/year and promotion
of Fireman Curt Senn to that position. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Kopp/Zahn to approve a Supporting Agreement between the
Wisconsin State Elections Board and the Town of Shelby regarding the use
of the Statewide Voter Registration System. Motion carried unanimously.
Copy attached.
Motion by Storlie/Zahn to accept the lone bid by Dahl Ford of
$20,250 less $4000 trade-in for the old squad for a total bid of $16,250
for a new police squad car. Motion carried unanimously. Copy attached.
Motion by Storlie/Zahn to approve a certified survey map for Phil
Gelatt for the Hyslop property along Breidel Coulee Road. Motion carried
unanimously.
Motion by Zahn/Storlie to write off $2,624.73 in uncollectible debts
for 2005. Motion carried unanimously. Copy attached.
Board discussed allowing a representative of AFLAC insurance to set
up a presentation to employees outside of business hours. No action.
Board agree to explore requiring hookup to municipal water where it
is available, as requested by Sanitary District # 2 Commissioners, and
authorized Administrator Brudos to proceed working with the
Commissioners.
Board agreed to invite individuals for and against creation of a
Joint Harbor Commission to speak at the February 13, 2006 Board Meeting.
Board agreed to set up Staff Reviews for Clerk/Treasurer Brott &
Administrator
Brudos.
Motion to adjourn at 6:50 PM.
Respectfully submitted, Cathy Brott, Clerk
January 9th, 2006LOCATION: Shelby Town Hall
TIME: 4:30 PM
TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Chairman John Storlie, Supervisor Lynnetta Kopp,
Supervisor John Zahn, Clerk/Treasurer Cathy Brott, Admin/Dir Public Works
Jeff Brudos, Fire Chief Randy Roeck, Police Officer Sharon Neitzke
TOWN OFFICIALS EXCUSED:
VISITORS: See attached
Call to order at 4:30 PM by Chairman Storlie.
Motion by Zahn/Kopp to approve the minutes of the December
19, 2005 Board Meeting as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Kopp/Zahn to approve the minutes of the December
22, 2005 Board Meeting as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Zahn/Storlie to approve payment of the bills in the
amount of $84,511.47 and overstated escrow checks in the amount
of $6339.12 for a total of $90,850.59. Motion carried
unanimously. Copy attached.
Motion by Storlie/Zahn to approve a certified survey map for
Matthew Lucas, Lauterbach Road.
Board discussed revisions to Ordinance 2.04, Parking
Ordinance. Board asked Administrator Brudos to draft proposed
changes.
Officer Sharon Neitzke presented November/Dec Monthly Police
Reports and 2005 Annual Report to the Board.
Fire Chief Randy Roeck presented the Shelby Fire Department
Annual Report and asked the Board to approve creation of 2nd
EMT Officer position. Board asked that the request be place on
the next meeting agenda.
Motion by Zahn/Kopp to accept John Storlie's resignation from
the Planning Commission. Motion carried with Storlie abstaining.
Motion by Zahn/Kopp to approve the Chairman's appointment of
Mary Ellen Prinsen and Sharon Imes to the Planning Commission.
Motion carried unanimously.
Board discussed outdoor wood-burning furnaces and asked the
Administrator to draw up a proposed ordinance regulating their
construction.
Board discussed the proposed State Road School annexation and
agreed to wait on any letter to Shelby residents.
Board discussed changes to Ordinance 2.05, Firearms
Ordinance, and asked the Administrator to draw up proposed
changes.
Motion by Zahn/Kopp to approve the renewal application of Ray
Wichelt, W5802 Janisch Road to keep a 3rd dog. Motion
carried unanimously.
Board agreed to oppose proposed Federal Regulation of Cable
TV and write a letter in support of local control.
Board discussed disposal of computers and asked the
Administrator to draw up revisions to Ordinance 3.03, Recycling
Ordinance, to require residents to recycle computers, monitors
and computer components.
Motion to adjourn at 5:10 PM.
Respectfully submitted, Cathy Brott, Clerk
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