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STATE OF WISCONSIN

Town of Shelby

La Crosse County

The Town Board of the Town of Shelby, La Crosse County, Wisconsin, hereby provides its written notice and an agenda of the Public Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Shelby for Monday,

February 8, 2010 @ 4:30 PM in the Shelby Town Hall, 2800 Ward Avenue. The Town Clerk has provided communication of this public meeting to the requisite news media and to the official town newspaper. The public may provide comments to the Town Board if a period for public comment is noted on the agenda and upon recognition by the presiding officer.

AGENDA

  1. Call Town Board Meeting to order
  2. Pledge of Allegiance
  3. Approve Minutes of January 25, 2010 Board Meeting.
  4. Approve Payment of Bills
  5. Citizen Comments
  6. County Zoning & Board of Adjustment Applications
  • Discussion & possible action re Stry Foundation application for a Special Exception Permit to construct walking trails and do stream bank work on Pammel Creek.

    7.   Old Business

    8.   New Business

  • Discussion & possible action re new application to keep a 3rd dog for Lynn Baumgartner, N946 Lauterbach Rd, and a renewal application to keep a 3rd dog for Jennifer Hanifl, 2878 Hanifl Road
  • Discussion & possible action re Government Rebate Agreement with La Crosse County Solid Waste Department
  • Discussion & possible action re appointment of Joyce Wichelt to the Planning Commission
  • Discussion & possible action re Ordinances 9.01, Providing for Elections to come under provisions of Section 176.05(20(b) of Wisconsin Statutes; 9.02, Allowing Taverns to remain open until 3:00 AM on New Year’s Day; and 9.03, Creating certain conditions and restrictions respecting Class A fermented malt beverage licenses.

    9.   Reports

  • Fire Department-
  • Police Department-
  • Administrator – Update on Battlestone Ridge, Town’s Equalized Value, Fire Dept. Grant, Senate Bill 117
  • Clerk/Treasurer – 2009 Audit 2/9-2/12, Treasurer’s Report
  • Supervisors -
  • Chairperson –

   10.   Agenda Items for the next Board Meeting on February 22, 2010

   11.   Meeting Review

The order of the agenda may be changed to accommodate visitors. Some items on the agenda may not be discussed if time does not permit. Requests from persons with disabilities who need assistance to participate in this meeting should be made to the Clerk’s Office at 788-1032, Ext 2 with as much advance notice as possible.

Notice posted: 2/5/10 Media notified 2/5/10 Catherine Brott, Clerk/Treasurer

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TOWN OF SHELBY BOARD MEETING MINUTES

DATE: January 11, 2010

LOCATION: Shelby Town Hall

TIME: 4:34 PM

TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Chairperson Lynnetta Kopp, Supervisor John Zahn, Supervisor Randy Knapp, Admin/Dir Public Works Jeff Brudos, Clerk/Treasurer Cathy Brott & Police Officer Sean Horton

TOWN OFFICIALS EXCUSED:

VISITORS: See attached

    1. Call to order at 4:30 PM by Chairperson Kopp

    2. Pledge of Allegiance

    3. Motion by Zahn/Knapp to approve the minutes of the December 28, 2009 Board Meeting as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

    4. Motion by Zahn/Kopp to approve payment of the bills in the amount of $111,554.74. Motion carried unanimously. Copy attached

    5. Board heard from Paula Betlach who is opposed to having commercial vehicles parked on Sherwood Drive, citing the cumulative effect of multiple vehicles in a residential neighborhood. David Peschau reported no change in his opposition. Rod Hamilton continued his support. Tim Betlach said the real concern was parking commercial vehicles in the street. Motion by Zahn/Kopp to recommend to La Crosse County the Board’s support for approval of a conditional use permit for all commercial vehicles to park in the driveway @ W5744 Sherwood Drive. If there are verifiable complaints, the conditional use permit will be revoked. Motion failed. Too cumbersome. Motion by Zahn to recommend to La Crosse County the Board’s support for a conditional use permit to park all commercial vehicles in the driveway @ W5744 Sherwood Drive. Violation of this condition will result in revocation of the conditional use permit. Motion seconded by Knapp, carried unanimously.

    6. Board discussed updated countywide bike/ped plan. Copy of map attached. Administrator will convey the Board’s comments to the La Crosse Area Planning Committee Transportation Planner.

    7. Board discussed and recognizes that the fire truck placed in Town of Greenfield is beyond the 180 day time period. They will be leaving it up there as they review the FD Long Range Plan as it affects Greenfield and the Greenfield FD Contract.

    8. Motion by Zahn/Knapp to approve the renewal application to keep a 3rd dog for Joan Filla, 3550 Queens Ave; Brian & Sandy Sieck, W5447 Pine Bluff Rd; & Mike Charron, W5823 State Road 33. Motion carried unanimously.

    9. Board reviewed the 10-year-old La Crosse Area Sewer Service Plan and the recommendations made by Attorney Roger Clark and agreed to pursue an update of the plan incorporating those recommendations.

    10. Police Officer Sean Horton gave the Police Report. Copy attached.

    11. Administrator’s Report attached.

    12. Treasurer reported on tax collection and settlement and the December Treasurer’s Report.

    13. Chairperson reported that the LAPC annual Meeting would be held on January 20, 2010 and all Board members were welcome to attend.

    14. Next meeting will be held on January 25th.

    15. Motion to adjourn @ 6:14 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Cathy Brott, Clerk

TOWN OF SHELBY BOARD MEETING MINUTES

DATE: December 28, 2009

LOCATION: Shelby Town Hall

TIME: 4:30 PM

TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Chairperson Lynnetta Kopp, Supervisor John Zahn, Supervisor Randy Knapp, Admin/Dir Public Works Jeff Brudos, & Clerk/Treasurer Cathy Brott

TOWN OFFICIALS EXCUSED:

VISITORS: See attached

    1. Call to order at 4:30 PM by Chairperson Kopp

    2. Pledge of Allegiance

    3. Motion by Zahn/Kopp to approve the minutes of the December 14, 2009 Board Meeting as amended. Motion carried with Knapp abstaining.

    4. Motion by Zahn/Knapp to approve payment of the bills in the amount of $118,535.75. Motion carried. Copy attached

    5. Motion by Zahn/Kopp to approve Resolution 8-09 Supporting High Speed Rail through La Crosse. Motion carried unanimously.

    6. Motion by Zahn/Knapp to approve renewal applications to keep a 3rd dog for Susan Johnson, N660 Hwy 35. Motion carried unanimously.

    7. Board heard from Jim Whitaker who needs a conditional use permit to park a small trailer used for his business at his residence. Letters were sent to 26 neighboring property owners. 4 neighbors appeared in opposition, 1 appeared in support. Planning Commission recommended denial. Motion by Knapp to approve, seconded by Kopp for discussion. Call for the vote. Knapp voted aye, Zahn voted nay, Chairperson Kopp abstained. Motion failed, but can be brought back. Chair requested it be placed on the January 11th agenda.

    8. Motion by Knapp/Zahn to accept the donation of 3 small parcels of property from the Buchel family. Motion carried unanimously.

    9. Police Officer Sharon Neitzke gave the Oct & Nov Police Reports. Copies attached.

    10. Administrator’s Report. Copy attached.

    11. Motion to adjourn @ 5:40 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Cathy Brott, Clerk

TOWN OF SHELBY BOARD MEETING MINUTES

DATE: December 14, 2009

LOCATION: Shelby Town Hall

TIME: 4:30 PM

TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Chairperson Lynnetta Kopp, Supervisor John Zahn, Admin/Dir Public Works Jeff Brudos, & Clerk/Treasurer Cathy Brott

TOWN OFFICIALS EXCUSED: Supervisor Randy Knapp

VISITORS: See attached

    1. Call to order at 4:31 PM by Chairperson Kopp

    2. Pledge of Allegiance

    3. Motion by Zahn/Kopp to approve the minutes of the November 23, 2009 Board Meeting as presented. Motion carried.

    4. Motion by Zahn/Kopp to approve payment of the bills in the amount of $112,077.49. Motion carried. Copy attached

    5. Board opened the meeting to public comment: (Note that request to vacate the alley between West Burr Oak and Bank Drive was withdrawn) Eric Voves expressed concerns re the 4 neighbors on the east side of the alley. Nicki Veerendahl spoke in favor of vacating the alley. George Wurzel, Don Humm and Greg Walters opposed vacating the alley. Bob Goodno had no opinion but was concerned about taxes. Administrator Jeff Brudos responded to questions and concerns.

    6. Motion by Zahn/Kopp to not vacate the alley between West Burr Oak and Bank Drive. Motion carried.

    7. Motion by Kopp/Zahn to approve the 2009 Budget Adjustments as presented by the Administrator. Motion carried. Copy attached.

    8. Board discussed issues the Town should consider regarding the reconstruction of Hwy 33 ie discussing grant applications with Tom Faella to construct an underpass to the park, 4-lane to the top of the hill, safety island to aid pedestrian crossing @ Hagen Rd, turn off lanes, additional access to Knobloch Road.

    9. Motion by Zahn/Kopp to approve Resolution 8-09 Supporting High Speed Rail through La Crosse. Motion carried.

    10. Motion by Zahn/Kopp to approve renewal applications to keep a 3rd dog for Renee & Kurt Knutson, 2231 Hiawatha Ave; John Desmond, W5769 Sherwood Drive; Erin & David Houlihan, W5119 Knobloch Rd; LaMont & Nancee Dunnum, W5095 Circle Pl; Julio Bird, N1968 Joy Lane; James Dahlby, W5772 CTH K; David & Lori Lautz, N1036 Bloomer Mill Rd; Ellen Degner, 4119 Velmar Ct. Motion carried.

    11. Motion by Zahn/Kopp to approve the slate of election inspectors for 2010-2012. Motion carried. Copy attached.

    12. Fire Department Report. Chair noted that La Crosse Fire Dept Chief Greg Cleveland commented to her on the good relationship he has with Shelby Fire Chief Mike Kemp and the working relationship their department has with the Shelby Fire Dept.

    13. Administrator’s Report. Copy attached.

    14. Chairperson reported receiving compliments on the road crew’s snow plowing during the recent heavy snowfall and on the reconstruction of Knobloch Rd. She noted regularly seeing a school bus and automobiles parked in the SYB lot. Suggested the Administrator take photos to show City of La Crosse resident usage of the lot. And she reported on the LADCO breakfast she attended representing the Town of Shelby. Chair requested Administrator to contact WI DOR & assessor re equalized value.

    15. Administrator Brudos explained the tax implications of the Department of Revenue increase in fair market value on Town of Shelby real estate.

    16. La Crosse School Board member Steve Kopp discussed the school district tax increase.

    17. Motion to adjourn @ 5:50 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Cathy Brott, Clerk

TOWN OF SHELBY BOARD MEETING MINUTES

DATE: November 23, 2009

LOCATION: Shelby Town Hall

TIME: 4:30 PM

TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Chairperson Lynnetta Kopp, , Supervisor Randy Knapp, Admin/Dir Public Works Jeff Brudos, & Clerk/Treasurer Cathy Brott

TOWN OFFICIALS EXCUSED: Supervisor John Zahn

VISITORS: See attached

    1. Call to order at 4:34 PM by Chairperson Kopp

    2. Pledge of Allegiance

    3. Motion by Zahn/Kopp to approve the minutes of the November 9, 2009 Board Meeting as corrected. Motion carried.

    4. Motion by Knapp/Kopp to approve payment of the bills in the amount of $115,110.32. Motion carried. Copy attached

    5. Board discussed County-wide Assessment proposal and reconfirmed their position to oppose. Motion by Kopp/Knapp to send a letter to La Crosse County and State of Wisconsin representatives reaffirming their position to oppose County-wide Assessment and a proposal by La Crosse County Zoning to do a pilot program. Motion carried.

    6. Motion by Kopp/Knapp to approve renewal applications to keep a 3rd dog for Charles & Mary Offerman, N1955 Hickory Lane; Lincoln & Joan Gundersen, 3318 Ebner Coulee Road; Brooke Hackensmith, W5640 Count Road K; Ray Wichelt, W5802 Janisch Road; & Sandy Sieck, W5447 Pine Bluff Road. Motion carried.

    7. Board reviewed the 2009 Budget compared to projected actual. Copy attached.

    8. Motion by Kopp/Knapp not to borrow $150,000 previously approved to reconstruct a portion of Knobloch Road. Motion carried.

    9. Motion by Kopp/Knapp to approved the 2010 Budget as presented. Motion carried.

    10. Board heard an update from Administrator Brudos on the search for a new building inspector.

    11. Administrator’s Report. Copy attached.

    12. Chairperson reported on the La Crosse County Towns Association Meeting, resolution to support the Empire Builder, Losey Blvd railroad intersection & Farmland Preservation Conversion Fee.

    13. Motion by Kopp/Knapp to approve The Insurance Center &Tim Saterbach developing a health insurance plan for Town of Shelby employees. Motion carried.

    14. Motion to adjourn @ 5:50 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Cathy Brott, Clerk

TOWN OF SHELBY BOARD MEETING MINUTES

DATE: November 9, 2009

LOCATION: Shelby Town Hall

TIME: 4:30 PM

TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Chairperson Lynnetta Kopp, Supervisor John Zahn, Supervisor Randy Knapp @ 4:33 PM, Admin/Dir Public Works Jeff Brudos, & Clerk/Treasurer Cathy Brott

TOWN OFFICIALS EXCUSED:

VISITORS: See attached

    1. Call to order at 4:30 PM by Chairperson Kopp

    2. Pledge of Allegiance

    3. Motion by Zahn/Kopp to approve the minutes of the October 26, 2009 Board Meeting as presented. Motion carried.

    4. Motion by Zahn/Kopp to approve payment of the bills in the amount of $93,569.31. Motion carried. Copy attached

      Knapp arrives

    5. Dave Peschau & Tim Betlach addressed the Board in regard to commercial vehicles, trailers, & boats being parked along the town road or in town road right-of-way. Mr. Betlach said it makes Sherwood Drive look junky. Administrator Brudos said he has had a letter sent out to residents with a copy of the regulatory ordinance. The next step is to determine if residents are running businesses out of their homes. The issue has been turned over to La Crosse County for investigation. There was also concern about a house that has been vacant for some time and the condemnation process.

    6. Administrator Brudos told the Board that the formal process for vacating the alley behind Dr. O’Connor’s house has begun. The Public Hearing will be held in conjunction with the December 14, 2009 Board Meeting.

    7. Motion by Knapp/Zahn to approve the Electric Technology Policy for town employees as amended. Motion carried unanimously. Copy attached.

    8. Motion by Zahn/Knapp to approve the non-union wages for 2010 as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Copy attached.

    9. Board reviewed the proposed 2010 Budget. Motion by Zahn/Knapp to approve taking it to the Budget Hearing as presented. Motion carried with Kopp/Zahn voting yes and Knapp voting no.

    10. Administrator Brudos reported to the Board that the increase in health insurance premiums through the State Health Plan has increased damatically. He has contacted three suppliers and had response from two of them. Board agreed to meet with them on Monday, November 16, 2009 from 11 AM to 1 PM. Clerk directed to post the meeting.

    11. Motion by Knapp/ Kopp to approve the Goal Statement for Skylining and Tree Removal developed by the Planning Commission. Motion carried with Knapp/Kopp voting yes and Zahn voting no. Copy attached.

    12. Board agreed to allow the Administrator and Fire Chief to continue to explore MABAS (Mutual Aid Box Alarm System). Copy of supplemental information attached.

    13. Administrator’s Report attached.

    14. Clerk/Treasurer submitted October Treasurer’s Report.

    15. Supervisor Zahn submitted a report on the La Crosse County EMS Commission Meeting. Copy attached

    16. Motion to adjourn @ 6:28 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Cathy Brott, Clerk

TOWN OF SHELBY BOARD MEETING MINUTES

DATE: October 26, 2009

LOCATION: Shelby Town Hall

TIME: 4:30 PM

TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Chairperson Lynnetta Kopp, Supervisor John Zahn, Supervisor Randy Knapp, Admin/Dir Public Works Jeff Brudos, Clerk/Treasurer Cathy Brott & Fire Chief Mike Kemp

TOWN OFFICIALS EXCUSED:

VISITORS: See attached

    1. Call to order at 4:30 PM by Chairperson Kopp

    2. Pledge of Allegiance

    3. Motion by Zahn/Kopp to approve the minutes of the October 12, 2009 Board Meeting as presented. Motion carried.

    4. Motion by Zahn/Kopp to approve payment of the bills in the amount of $129,885.82. Motion carried. Copy attached

    5. Motion by Kopp/Zahn to approve resolution 7.09 to move forward on the request to vacate the alley between West Burr Oak St and Bank Drive. Administrator will meet with well driller and proceed with the vacation process. Town will retain an easement over the vacated property. Copy of resolution attached.

    6. Board went over and recommended changes to the draft Electric Technology Policy for town employees. Revised draft will be placed on the agenda for November 9th Board Meeting.

    7. Board reviewed Ordinance 9.02, Allowing Taverns to Remain Open Until 3 AM on New Years Eve, and agreed to eliminate since it is now a state law and unnecessary.

    8. Board reviewed Ordinance 9.03, Creating Certain Conditions & Restriction Respecting "Class A Fermented Malt Beverage Licenses", and recommended no changes.

    9. Board reviewed Ordinance 9.04, Reviewing or Keeping Licenses Ordinance, and recommended two minor wording changes.

    10. Budget workshop scheduled for this meeting postponed.

    11. Fire Department Report attached.

    12. Administrator’s Report attached.

    13. Clerk will attend professional development classes at U W La Crosse on Dec 2nd & 16th in the AM to maintain certification.

    14. Chairperson Kopp reported on La Crosse School District intergovernmental meeting and Oktoberfest in the Capitol.

    15. Administrator’s Report. Copy attached.

    16. Motion to adjourn @ 5:50 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Cathy Brott, Clerk

TOWN OF SHELBY BOARD MEETING MINUTES

DATE: October 12, 2009

LOCATION: Shelby Town Hall

TIME: 4:30 PM

TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Chairperson Lynnetta Kopp, Supervisor John Zahn, Admin/Dir Public Works Jeff Brudos, Clerk/Treasurer Cathy Brott

TOWN OFFICIALS EXCUSED: Supervisor Randy Knapp

VISITORS: See attached

    1. Call to order at 4:32 PM by Chairperson Kopp

    2. Pledge of Allegiance

    3. Motion by Zahn/Kopp to approve the minutes of the September 28, 2009 Board Meeting as presented. Motion carried.

    4. Motion by Zahn/Kopp to approve payment of the bills in the amount of $53,023.75. Motion carried. Copy attached.

    5. Eric Voves, 4210 Velmar Ct, & Jill Jensen, 4127 Kammel Rd, addressed the Board in support of vacating the alley between West Burr Oak and Bank Drive. Board delayed action to the October 26th Board Meeting when they hoped to hear from the petitioner who was not able to attend this meeting. They encouraged talking to Xcel Energy, which has power lines along the alley, to see if they need their approval, also.

    6. Paul Zoellner, W5157 Kearns Ct, addressed the Board regarding ditch/culvert work being done along Kearns Court. Concerned it would not be completed before winter. Administrator said it would be completed within the next week.

    7. Motion by Zahn/Kopp to recommend a variance for Steve & Sheryl Pearson, W4984 Woodhaven Drive, to build a 24’X40’ outbuilding that will lie within the designated 50’ setback from Woodhaven Dr. Motion carried. Supporting document attached.

    8. Motion by Zahn/Kopp to approve the application of Carla Kutter, W5907 Hillcrest Dr, to keep and license an additional 2 dogs, and keep her 2 other dogs and 2 dogs she is keeping temporarily, all 4 of which will be going to a residence in the City of La Crosse within 60 days. Motion carried.

    9. University Extension Agent Karl Green gave a presentation on property assessment. Supporting documents attached.

    10. Board held over action on the Computer Policy for Employees until the October 26th Meeting.

    11. Board reviewed changes to Ordinance 8.01, Registration of Electors, and Ordinance 9.01, Limiting Off Sales of Class B Liquor.

    12. Administrator’s Report. Copy attached.

    13. Supervisor Zahn discussed Tri State Ambulance guidelines for responding to calls to possible H1N1 flu victims.

    14. Motion by Kopp to adjourn @ 6:33 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Cathy Brott, Clerk

TOWN OF SHELBY BOARD MEETING MINUTES

DATE: September 28, 2009

LOCATION: Shelby Town Hall

TIME: 4:30 PM

TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Chairperson Lynnetta Kopp, Supervisor John Zahn, Supervisor Randy Knapp, Admin/Dir Public Works Jeff Brudos, Clerk/Treasurer Cathy Brott

TOWN OFFICIALS EXCUSED:

VISITORS: See attached

    1. Call to order at 4:32 PM by Chairperson Kopp

    2. Pledge of Allegiance

    3. Motion by Kopp/Knapp to approve the minutes of the September 8, 2009 Board Meeting as presented. Motion carried with Zahn abstaining.

    4. Motion by Zahn/Knapp to approve payment of the bills in the amount of $91,968.42. Motion carried unanimously. Copy attached.

    5. Board heard an update from Administrator Brudos re the State Road 33 Highway Project scheduled for 2013. Copy attached.

    6. Board heard from Clerk/Treasurer Brott re the County’s new policy regarding special assessments. Copy attached.

    7. Motion by Zahn/Knapp to approve a 5-year lease with the City of La Crosse for the SYB parking lot across from the Hillview ball fields at a cost of $1.00 per year. Motion carried unanimously. Copy attached.

    8. Motion by Knapp/Zahn to approve extension of the application to keep a 3rd dog for John Desmond, W5769 Sherwood Dr, until the end of the year. Motion carried unanimously.

    9. Administrator went over the options and time line the Board has drawn up re solution of the water problems on Bloomer Mill/Lauterbach Roads. Contractor Les Manske recommended Option 2, or a combination of 2 & 3. Discussion, Q&A followed. Some felt it was the town’s responsibility to pay for a fix. Chairperson explained that the town was willing to facilitate a solution, but would not pay for it. That was up to the property owners. Mr. Manske offered to bring a laser and meet on site with property owners to determine elevations. Residents agreed to meet with him on Saturday, October 3rd at 10AM. Town will send out notice of the meeting to those affected.

    10. Board discussed the significant increase in health insurance premiums for 2010. Copy attached. Administrator Brudos will investigate options that include a higher deductible and health care savings account.

    11. Administrator’s Report. Copy attached.

    12. Chairperson announced that University Extension Agent Karl Green requested to be on the agenda for the October 12th Board Meeting to discuss countywide assessment. She noted that the Board has already gone on record opposing countywide assessment, but would accommodate Mr. Green.

    13. Motion by Zahn to adjourn @ 6:52 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Cathy Brott, Clerk

TOWN OF SHELBY BOARD MEETING MINUTES

DATE: September 8, 2009

LOCATION: Shelby Town Hall

TIME: 4:30 PM

TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Chairperson Lynnetta Kopp, Supervisor Randy Knapp, Admin/Dir Public Works Jeff Brudos, Secretary Gloria T Johnson.

TOWN OFFICIALS EXCUSED: Clerk/Treasurer Catherine Brott (Medical Leave)

VISITORS: See attached

    1. Call to order at 4:30 PM by Chairperson Kopp

    2. Pledge of Allegiance

    3. Motion by Knapp/Zahn to approve the minutes with corrections of the August 24, 2009 Board Meeting. Motion carried unanimously.

    4. Motion by Zahn/Knapp to approve payment of the bills in the amount of $91,179.19. Motion carried unanimously. Copy attached.

    5. Board reviewed Ordinance 8.01, Registration of Election; and Ordinance 9.01, Providing for Election to Come Under Provisions of Section 176.05. Corrections will be made to Ordinance 9.01 and will be reviewed again.

    6. Board reviewed the water run-off issues with the residents of Bloomer Mill Road and Lautherbach Road. The residents have asked for a more detail break down on the plans and cost of the project. A letter with this information will be sent to the residents by Friday the 11th of September. Motion carried unanimously.

    7. Administrator updated the Board on work being done on Woodland Drive. Regarding the Kearns Court project the pipe from the cemetery is about 75% completed. Motion carried unanimously.

    8. Administrator’s Report. Copy attached.

    9. Police Report. Copy attached.

    10. Fire Department. Copy attached.

    11. Motion by Knapp/Knapp to adjourn @ 5:30 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Gloria T Johnson, Secretary

TOWN OF SHELBY BOARD MEETING MINUTES

DATE: August 10, 2009

LOCATION: Shelby Town Hall

TIME: 4:30 PM

TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Chairperson Lynnetta Kopp, Supervisor John Zahn, Supervisor Randy Knapp, Clerk/Treasurer Catherine Brott, Admin/Dir Public Works Jeff Brudos, Police Officer Sean Horton

TOWN OFFICIALS EXCUSED:

VISITORS: See attached

    1. Call to order at 4:30 PM by Chairperson Kopp

    2. Pledge of Allegiance

    3. Motion by Zahn/Knapp to approve the minutes of the July 27, 2009 Board Meeting as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

    4. Motion by Knapp/Zahn to approve payment of the bills in the amount of $68,122.96. Motion carried unanimously. Copy attached.

    5. Motion by Zahn/Knapp to approve the application of Above & Beyond Pyrotechnics (Mark Riniker) for a fire works permit to process and use fireworks at Mt. La Crosse on September 12, 2009, to waive the fee as the event is a charitable fundraiser and to provide limited fire protection services. Motion carried unanimously.

    6. Board briefly discussed a request to vacate the alley behind 4127 Kammel Road. No action. Agenda item for 8/24/09.

    7. Frank Rediske, 2510 W Burr Oak St, appeared before the board to ask for help in relocating a fox that he believes is a threat to his small dog. He is also concerned about damage to his fence by plowed snow. Jeff will have the fence repaired.

    8. Police officer Sean Horton gave the June/July Police Report. Copies attached.

    9. Administrator updated the Board on Kearns Court phases 1 & 3 and discussed Lauterbach Road proposal. Board will hold public meetings on both to get resident in put before finalizing repairs.

    10. Motion by Kopp/Zahn to place a moratorium on the placement of any signs or billboards in the Town of Shelby until such time as La Crosse County Zoning completes its Zoning Ordinance update not to exceed 12 months. Administrator directed to prepare a draft ordinance.

    11. Board reviewed Ordinance 6.01, Erosion Control, and recommended clarification of plan administrator, inclusion of Certified survey Maps and regulations to control filling in of lots.

    12. No action or discussion on Ordinance 6.02.

    13. Administrator’s Report. Copy attached.

    14. Board discussed Budget Consideration prepared by the Administrator. Copy attached.

    15. Chairperson and Clerk reported on a proposal by La Crosse County Administrator Steve O’Malley to withhold payment of unpaid special assessments placed on the tax roll retroactive to the 2008 taxes.

    16. Motion to adjourn @ 6:16 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Cathy Brott, Clerk

TOWN OF SHELBY BOARD MEETING MINUTES

DATE: July 27, 2009

LOCATION: Shelby Town Hall

TIME: 4:30 PM

TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Chairperson Lynnetta Kopp, Supervisor John Zahn, Supervisor Randy Knapp, Clerk/Treasurer Catherine Brott, Fire Chief Mike Kemp

TOWN OFFICIALS EXCUSED: Admin/Dir Public Works Jeff Brudos

VISITORS: See attached

    1. Call to order at 4:34 PM by Chairperson Kopp

    2. Pledge of Allegiance

    3. Motion by Knapp/Zahn to approve the minutes of the July 13, 2009 Board Meeting as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

    4. Motion by Knapp/Zahn to approve payment of the bills in the amount of $79,772.99. Motion carried unanimously. Copy attached.

    5. Assessor Mark Brown provided the 2009 Assessment Report for the Board. He said commercial properties are now 5.01% of the assessed value and are assessed at 89.07% of equalized. Residential is at 96.79% of equalized. Overall the town is at 95.67% of equalized value. There was $2,825,000 in new construction in 2008 and $87,000 in loss, mainly barns that were torn down. Property valued at $237,000 was put into conservation trust and became tax exempt.

    6. Discussion of the Bloomer Mill/Lauterbach Road drainage fix. No action.

    7. Discussion and handout on the Kearns Court drainage fix. No action.

    8. Fire Chief Mike Kemp gave the July Fire Department Report. Attached is the training schedule and update of ongoing project report.

    9. Administrator’s Report. Copy attached.

    10. Clerk reported she will be on medical leave of absence beginning August 17th.

    11. Chairperson and Clerk reported on the La Crosse County Zoning Ordinance work meeting they participated in on July 23rd.

    12. Board reviewed Ordinance 5.03. Condominium Control and discussed revisions.

    13. Board reviewed Ordinance 5.04, Adoption of the Comprehensive Plan and recommended no changes.

    14. Motion to adjourn @ 5:29 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Cathy Brott, Clerk

TOWN OF SHELBY BOARD MEETING MINUTES

DATE: July 13, 2009

LOCATION: Shelby Town Hall

TIME: 4:30 PM

TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Supervisor John Zahn, Supervisor Randy Knapp, Clerk/Treasurer Catherine Brott, Admin/Dir Public Works Jeff Brudos

TOWN OFFICIALS EXCUSED: Chairperson Lynnetta Kopp

VISITORS: See attached

    1. Call to order at 4:32 PM by Supervisor Zahn

    2. Pledge of Allegiance

    3. Motion by Knapp/Zahn to approve the minutes of the June 22, 2009 Board Meeting as presented. Motion carried.

    4. Motion by Knapp/Zahn to approve payment of the bills in the amount of $107,685.27. Motion carried. Copy attached.

    5. Discussion and handout on the Bloomer Mill/Lauterbach Road drainage fix. No action.

    6. Discussion and handout on the Kearns Court drainage fix. Motion by Zahn/Knapp to approve implementation of Phase 1 & Phase 3. Motion carried. Copy attached.

    7. Motion by Knapp/Zahn to approve Ordinance 10.01 appointing Kathleen Kistner as a Board of Review alternate. Motion carried.

    8. Motion by Knapp/Zahn to appoint Michelle Kind to the Board of Review in place of Clerk Cathy Brott who does not live in the Town of Shelby

    9. Motion by Zahn/Knapp to approve Resolution 6.09 affirming Town of Shelby’s support and partnership with the 2010 Census. Motion carried. Copy attached.

    10. Motion by Knapp/Zahn to approve write-off of bad debt in the amount of $13.52 for Emma’s Edible Eats 2008 personal property. Motion carried. Copy attached.

    11. Motion by Knapp/Zahn to approve a Use of Town Hall Policy. Motion carried. Copy attached.

    12. Board reviewed Ordinance 5.01 and recommended no changes.

    13. Board reviewed Ordinance 5.02 and recommended no changes.

    14. Administrator’s Report. Copy attached.

    15. Clerk Treasurer June Financial Report. Reminder of Board of Review on July 27th from 4:30-6:30 PM.

    16. Motion to adjourn @ 5:16 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Cathy Brott, Clerk

TOWN OF SHELBY BOARD MEETING MINUTES

DATE: June 22, 2009

LOCATION: Shelby Town Hall

TIME: 4:30 PM

TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Chairperson Lynnetta Kopp, Supervisor John Zahn, Supervisor Randy Knapp, Clerk/Treasurer Catherine Brott, Admin/Dir Public Works Jeff Brudos, and Fire Chief Mike Kemp

TOWN OFFICIALS EXCUSED:

VISITORS: See attached

    1. Call to order at 4:30 PM by Chairperson Kopp

    2. Pledge of Allegiance

    3. Motion by Knapp/Zahn to approve the minutes of the June 8, 2009 Board Meeting as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

    4. Motion by Knapp/Zahn to approve payment of the bills in the amount of $104,132.54. Motion carried unanimously. Copy attached.

    5. Charles Morell, W5775 Sherwood Dr, appeared before the Board to oppose the application of John Desmond to keep a 3rd dog. He provided a video of the dog for the board to view. Supervisor Zahn stated that he had Mr. Desmond release the dog while he was there and the dog was friendly, not aggressive. Chairperson Kopp said the video did not appear to show a dog that was aggressive. Motion by Kopp to approve the application for a 3rd dog for a 3-month period, since this appears to be a temporary situation. On September 22, 2009, Mr. Desmond would have to reapply if the dog is still at his residence. Permit may be revoked if there are valid complaints and/or problems. Second by Zahn. Motion carried with Kopp/Zahn voting aye and Knapp voting nay.

    6. Motion by Knapp/Zahn to approve the Fire Department request to transfer $2000 from Fund B to purchase a defibrillator for Unit # 461 at Station 2. Motion carried.

    7. Action on the Bloomer Mill/Lauterbach Road and Kearns Court drainage problems were put hold to wait for DNR input.

    8. Motion by Knapp/Zahn to approve the upgrade of the SFD First Responders to EMT level service, as recommended by the Administrator, at a cost of $1000 per year and an additional 5 persons.

    9. Motion by Knapp/Kopp to provide a letter of support for the Town of Greenfield’s FEMA Grant application for financial assistance to build a new fire station. Motion carried unanimously.

    10. Motion by Zahn/Knapp to approve the Class B Beer and Liquor License renewal applications of: David Marquart for Charlie’s Inn; GMC Corp for All Star Lanes; Mt. La Crosse, Inc. for Mt. La Crosse; Midwest Golf Management for Irish Hills Golf Course; and Billy’s Lantern, LLC for Billy’s Lantern. Motion carried unanimously.

    11. Motion by Zahn/ Knapp to approve the Class B Beer and Liquor License application of Pickett Brothers Enterprises, LLC for The Alpine Inn on the condition that all encumbrances are paid by June 30, 2009 and the WI Dept of Revenue has re-issued a sellers permit. Motion carried unanimously.

    12. Motion by Knapp/Zahn to approve the Class B Beer License renewal application of Nancy Ida Jensen for Goose Island Campground. Motion carried unanimously.

    13. Board reviewed Ordinance 4.01 and discussed several revisions suggested by the Administrator.

    14. Administrator’s Report. Copy attached.

    15. Chair Lynnetta Kopp advised that it was time for the Board to review the job performance of the Administrator and the Clerk-Treasurer. Supervisor Knapp will handle.

    16. Motion to adjourn @ 5:35 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Cathy Brott, Clerk

TOWN OF SHELBY BOARD MEETING MINUTES

DATE: June 8, 2009

LOCATION: Shelby Town Hall

TIME: 4:30 PM

TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Chairperson Lynnetta Kopp, Supervisor John Zahn, Supervisor Randy Knapp, Clerk/Treasurer Catherine Brott, Admin/Dir Public Works Jeff Brudos, Police Officer Sean Horton @ 5:30 PM and Fire Chief Mike Kemp

TOWN OFFICIALS EXCUSED:

VISITORS: See attached

    1. Call to order at 4:30 PM by Chairperson Kopp

    2. Pledge of Allegiance

    3. The first session of the 2009 Board of Review was called to order and adjourned until July 27, 2009 @ 4:30 PM.

    4. Motion by Zahn/Knapp to approve the minutes of the May 27, 2009 Board Meeting as amended. Motion carried unanimously.

    5. Motion by Zahn/Kopp to approve payment of the bills in the amount of $83,791.03. Motion carried unanimously. Copy attached.

    6. Charles Morell, W5775 Sherwood Dr, appeared before the Board to oppose the application of John Desmond to keep a 3rd dog. He said the dog is a pit bull that is not obedience trained. He is concerned that the owner cannot control the dog, which barks in a threatening manner when tied up. He is concerned that the dog my get loose and fears for the safety of the children in the neighborhood and those that use a nearby park. Police Officer Sharon Neitzke investigated his concerns earlier. Motion by Zahn, Kopp to postpone action of the Desmond application until the June 22nd meeting to allow Board members to look into the matter further.

    7. Fire Chief Mike Kemp asked the Board for authorization to transfer $2000 from FD Fund B to purchase a defibrillator for Unit # 461 at Station 2. Board agreed to postpone action until the June 22nd meeting. Chief Kemp them went over the June training goals. Copy attached.

    8. Board discussed the Bloomer Mill/Lauterbach Road drainage problem and options to correct. No action

    9. Administrator Jeff Brudos gave a status report on progress of the Battlestone Station Developers Agreement. No action.

    10. Administrator’s Report. Copy attached.

    11. Chair Lynnetta Kopp requested a year to date, budget to actual, financial report, discussed the permitting process, La Crosse County Zoning Ordinance redo and a proposal to do a "test area" county-wide property assessment, noting that the Wisconsin Towns Association is adamantly opposed to county-wide assessing.

    12. Motion to adjourn @ 5:55 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Cathy Brott, Clerk

TOWN OF SHELBY BOARD MEETING MINUTES

DATE: May 27, 2009

LOCATION: Shelby Town Hall

TIME: 4:30 PM

TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Chairperson Lynnetta Kopp, Supervisor John Zahn, Supervisor Randy Knapp (left at 5:15 PM), Administrative Secretary Gloria T Johnson, Admin/Dir Public Works Jeff Brudos, Police Officer Sharon Neitzke and Fire Chief Mike Kemp

TOWN OFFICIALS EXCUSED: Catherine Brott, Clerk/Treasurer

VISITORS: Kevin Roop and also see attached

    1. Call to order at 4:32 PM by Chairperson Kopp

    2. Pledge of Allegiance

    3. Motion by Zahn/second by Knapp to approve the minutes of the May 11, 2009 Board Meeting as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

    4. Motion by Zahn/second by Kopp to approve payment of the bills in the amount of $66,250.39. Motion carried unanimously. Copy attached.

    5. Motion by Zahn/second by Knapp to approve a certified survey map for G & S Holter Trust at W4971 County Rd "F". Motion carried

    6. Motion by Zahn/second by Knapp to approve a certified survey map for Lamont & Jennifer Starch in section 34. Motion carried.

    7. Motion by Knapp/second by Zahn to recommend approval of the changes and update to the SOG’s for the Fire Department. Motion carried.

    8. Motion by Zahn/second by Knapp to approve the purchase a boat for the Fire Department in the amount of $6,000.00. To transfer $3,000.00 from Social Fund B and $3,000.00 to come out of the Fire Department budget. Brudos recommends the purchase. Motion carried.

    9. Fire Chief Mike Kemp gave the updates the Fire Departments regarding training with Stoddard, up coming swift water rescue classes, update on ELF (basic fire fighter) classes for new members that will include personnel from 5 different stations. Also the update on pump testing of all fire trucks. Copies attached.

    10. Police Officer Sharon Neitzke gave the April Police Report. Copy attached.

    11. Board discussed drainage issue at Lauterbach Road and Bloomer Mill Road. Dollar amount was presented to the local residents and information regarding the special assessment to be assessed. Discussion on how to correct the drainage flow problem. A meeting with the residents will take place after all suggested ideas have been look into.

    12. Drainage issue on Kearns Court will be discussed at the June 8th Board meeting.

    13. Board had reviewed the proposed County ordinances relating to signs, zoning permits for agricultural buildings and agricultural zoning. Kopp stated that she disagrees that farmers and non-farmers pay the same. Further discussion is to follow.

    14. Attorney Kevin Roop gave an up date regarding the Battlestone Station Developers Agreement. Copies attached.

    15. Administrator presented his report, copy attached.

    16. Motion to adjourn by Kopp, second by Zahn @ 6:10 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Gloria T Johnson

Administrative Secretary

TOWN OF SHELBY BOARD MEETING MINUTES

DATE: May 11, 2009

LOCATION: Shelby Town Hall

TIME: 4:30 PM

TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Chairperson Lynnetta Kopp, Supervisor John Zahn, Supervisor Randy Knapp, Administrative Secretary Gloria T Johnson, and Admin/Dir Public Works Jeff Brudos

TOWN OFFICIALS EXCUSED: Catherine Brott, Clerk/Treasurer

VISITORS: See attached

    1. Call to order at 4:32 PM by Chairperson Kopp

    2. Pledge of Allegiance

    3. Motion by Zahn/second by Kopp to approve the minutes of the April 27, 2009 and April 22, 2009 Board Meeting as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

    4. Motion by Zahn/second by Kopp to approve payment of the bills in the amount of $118,787.71. Motion carried unanimously. Copy attached.

    5. Motion by Kopp/second by Knapp to recommend approval to Al Trussoni of W5528 Southdale Drive appeared relative to his request for approval of a variance to build a garage closer to his property line. The Board was in favor of his request. County to review on May 18, 2009.

    6. Mike Belling appeared before the Board representing his father Bill Belling relative to a notice Bill Belling received regarding his driveway. The driveway is located at W4953 Hoeth Street and the driveway, was reconstructed without a permit and is directing water onto the street and allowing gravel and debris to wash into the park. The Billings were requesting an extension of time to correct the problem. The Board indicated the repairs are to be completed by the end of May.

    7. Al Schultz of 3305 Ebner Coulee appeared before the Board to give suggestions regarding dumpster regulation. He has had a dumpster on the Town street since April 1st and has agreed to remove the dumpster by May 29th.

    8. Board discuses area drainage issue at Lauterbach Road and Bloomer Mill Road. Bids were being accepted to know the cost of completing the project. The local residents will be invited to the next Board meeting to discuss costs of construction and assessment options.

    9. Board discussed the drainage issue on Kearns Court but had decided that this issue will be discussed at the next Board meeting.

    10. Motion by Kopp/second by Knapp to approval the three-year contract with Teamsters Local 695 for the road crew. Motion carried unanimously.

    11. Motion by Kopp/second by Knapp to approved the mutual aid contracts with Coon Valley Fire Association and Stoddard-Bergen Fire Department. Motion carried unanimously. Copies attached.

    12. Board will review the proposed County ordinances relating to signs, zoning permits for agricultural buildings and agricultural zoning.

    13. Discussion on an ordinance requiring lawns to be moved. The Town currently has a resolution regarding the subject.

    14. Fire Chief, Mike Kemp presented his April Fire Department report and department goals.

    15. Administrator presented his report, copy attached.

    16. Agenda items for the next Board Meeting on May 27, 2009 Certified Survey Map by Dan Sinniger for land located in Section 26.

    17. Motion to adjourn by Knapp, second by Zahn @ 6:45 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Gloria T Johnson

Administrative Secretary

TOWN OF SHELBY BOARD MEETING MINUTES

DATE: April 27, 2009

LOCATION: Shelby Town Hall

TIME: 4:30 PM

TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Chairperson Lynnetta Kopp, Supervisor John Zahn, Supervisor Randy Knapp, Administrative Secretary Michelle Kind, Admin/Dir Public Works Jeff Brudos

TOWN OFFICIALS EXCUSED:

VISITORS: See attached

    1. Call to order at 4:32 PM by Chairperson Kopp

    2. Pledge of Allegiance

    3. Motion by Zahn/Kopp to approve the minutes of the April 14, 2009 and April 22nd Board Meeting as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

    4. Motion by Zahn/Kopp to approve payment of the bills in the amount of $176,900.67. Motion carried unanimously. Copy attached.

    5. Al Trussoni of W5528 Southdale Drive appeared relative to his request for approval of a variance to build a garage closer to his property line than allowed. See attached plan. Kopp asked that as he was not on the agenda we postpone to the next meeting May 11th to give neighbors notice of the request. County to review on May 18.

    6. Ralph Gundersen appeared relative to his request for a Conditional Use Permit to allow plant sales at his parents home of N2295 Fen Lockney Avenue. Gundersen would sell the plants on Saturday’s and Sunday’s from 9am – 5pm only, by appointment only, during May, June and the first two weekends in July. Discussion on the amount of traffic that will be generated by the permit.

Motion by Zahn/Kopp to approve the conditional use permit with the following conditions:

    1. Sales by appointment only
    2. Weekends during May, June and first two weekends in July
    3. Permit is for the period ending July 15, 2009. Permit to be reviewed prior to 2010 season.

Motion carried unanimously.

    1. Discussion regarding Kearns Court and Bloomer Mill Road drainage plans. We will invite residents for each area to the next board meeting to discuss suggested scenarios. Copies attached for Kearns Court Bloomer Mill Road project plans.
  1. Discussion on plans for Town owned vacant land on the bluff above Old Vineyard Road.

    1. Motion by Knapp/Zahn to approve the new applications to keep a 3rd dog for Julie Majurin, N2292 Willow Way E. Motion carried unanimously.

    2. Motion by Kopp/Knapp to send a formal written resolution regarding the "Prevailing Wage" provision in the Governors budget.

    3. Administrator’s Report on Town and Workshop attended. Copies attached.

    4. Motion by Kopp/Knapp to send a written request to all Town of Shelby residents to contact their Representatives regarding the Governors budget. Lynnetta and Jeff to write letter and have Town mail out. Motion carried unanimously.

    5. Chairperson congratulated Supervisors Zahn & Knapp on their re-election. Reported on legislation being proposed at the state level that would require towns to pay significantly more for public works projects.

    6. The meeting normally schedule on May 25 (Memorial Day) will be moved to May 27th at 4:30pm.

    7. Motion to adjourn @ 6:37 PM

Respectfully submitted,

Michelle Kind

Administrative Secretary

TOWN OF SHELBY BOARD MEETING MINUTES

DATE: April 14, 2009

LOCATION: Shelby Town Hall

TIME: 4:30 PM

TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Chairperson Lynnetta Kopp, Supervisor John Zahn, Supervisor Randy Knapp, Clerk-Treasurer Cathy Brott, Admin/Dir Public Works Jeff Brudos, Fire Chief Mike Kemp

TOWN OFFICIALS EXCUSED:

VISITORS: See attached

    1. Call to order at 4:30 PM by Chairperson Kopp

    2. Pledge of Allegiance

    3. Oath of office for Chairperson Kopp and Supervisors Zahn & Knapp.

    4. Motion by Zahn/Knapp to approve the minutes of the March 23, 2009 Board Meeting as presented. Motion carried.

    5. Motion by Zahn/Knapp to approve payment of the bills in the amount of $46,145.97. Motion carried unanumously. Copy attached.

    6. Motion by Zahn/Knapp to approve the new applications to keep a 3rd dog for Josh Bungartz, W5795 Co Rd K, and Jennifer Hanifl, 2878 Hanifl Rd. Motion carried unanimously.

    7. Motion by Zahn/Knapp to approve a Picnic Beer License for the Mormon Coulee Lions club for May 3-4, 2009. Motion carried unanimously.

    8. Motion by Knapp/Zahn to approve Resolution 4-09 vacating that portion of 27th Street that crossed Burlington Northern Railroad tracks. Motion carried unanimously. Copy attached.

    9. Fire Chief reported on the goals for 2009. Copy attached. Also discussed the grass fire that got away from a resident and the ensuing burning ban that is in effect.

    10. Motion by Kopp/Knapp to approve Ordinance 5.03, Condominium Control, with the following addition: ‘The Shelby Town Board shall determine the appropriate owner/visitor parking prior to approval of the plat.’ Motion carried unanimously.

    11. Motion by Zahn/Knapp that it is the recommendation of the Shelby Town Board that the Town pursue a 1/3 –2/3 division of jointly owned property at the end of Old Vineyard Road. If that is not possible, the Town may enter into an agreement to buy out the 1/3 portion of the property held by Jay Engelhart at a price not to exceed $15,000. Motion carried unanimously.

    12. Motion by Kopp/Knapp that Administrator Brudos develop a plan for the public property at the end of Old Vineyard Road. Motion carried unanimously.

    13. Clerk reported on the Spring Election held on April 14th and the recount of the Supervisor votes on April 16th that resulted in no change to the original count.

    14. Administrator’s Report. Copy attached.

    15. Chairperson congratulated Supervisors Zahn & Knapp on their re-election and reported on legislation being proposed at the state level that would require towns to pay significantly more for public works projects.

    16. Motion to adjourn @ 5:25 PM

Respectfully submitted,

Cathy Brott WCMC

Clerk-Treasurer

TOWN OF SHELBY

ANNUAL TOWN MEETING MINUTES

April 14, 2009

Location: Shelby Town Hall

Call to order: Chairperson Lynnetta Kopp

Time: 6:30 PM

Town Officials Present: Chairperson Lynnetta Kopp, Supervisor John Zahn, Supervisor Randy Knapp, Adm/Dir Public Works Jeff Brudos, Clerk/Treas Cathy Brott, Fire Chief Mike Kemp, Police Officer Sean Horton, Attorney Kevin Roop

Visitors: See attached list

145th Annual Meeting

  1. Chairperson Lynnetta Kopp opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance and made introductions
  2. Motion by Jeff Brudos, seconded by John Zahn, to hold the 146th Annual Town Meeting on the statutory date of Tuesday, April 13, 2010 at 6:30 PM. Motion carried unanimously.
  3. Motion by John Zahn, seconded by Jeff Brudos, to hold the 2009 Budget Hearing and Town Meeting to approve the 2010 levy on Monday, November 9, 2009 at 6:30 PM. Motion carried unanimously.
  4. Motion by Jeff Brudos, seconded by John Zahn, to approve the minutes of the 144th Annual Meeting, held on April 8, 2008, as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
  5. Motion by Jeff Brudos, seconded by John Zahn, to approve the minutes of the November 10, 2008 Budget Hearing and Town Meeting to approve the 2009 levy as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
  6. Cathy Brott went over the 2008 Treasurer’s Annual Report. Motion by Randy Knapp, seconded by John Zahn to approve the report as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Copy attached.
  7. Public Works Director Jeff Brudos went over the Sanitary District # 2 Annual Report. Motion by John Zahn, seconded by Randy Knapp, to accept the report. Motion carried unanimously. Copy attached.
  8. Administrator Jeff Brudos presented the 2008 Financial Audit Report and the Administrator’s Annual Road and Park Reports. Motion by Randy Knapp, seconded by John Zahn, to accept the report. Motion carried unanimously. Copy attached.
  9. Fire Chief Mike Kemp gave the Fire Department’s Annual Report. Motion by Randy Knapp, seconded by John Zahn, to accept the report. Motion carried unanimously. Copy attached.
  10. Police Officer Sean Horton gave the Annual Police Department Report. Motion by Jeff Brudos, seconded by Randy Knapp, to accept the report. Motion carried unanimously. Copy attached.
  11. Town Chairperson Lynnetta Kopp gave the Chairman’s Annual Report. She touched on the following:
    • Review and update of Town Ordinances
    • Delivery of the new fire truck, new fire chief
    • Fire Protection Agreement with Town of Greenfield
    • Annexation Issues – Mississippi Valley Conservancy to City of La Crosse
    • Development Committee moving ahead
    • Prevailing Wage proposal in Gov Doyle’s budget

    Motion by Jeff Brudos, seconded by Randy Knapp, to accept the Chairperson’s report. Motion carried unanimously.

    1. Discussion re jointly owned land at the end of Old Vineyard Road. Motion by Knapp, seconded by Zahn, to authorize Administrator Jeff Brudos to negotiate a land division of approximately 1/3 – 2/3 basis. In the alternative, if this is not successful, authorization to purchase the privately owned 1/3 interest at a price not to exceed $15,000. Motion carried unanimously.
    2. Motion to adjourn the 2009 Annual Meeting at 7:10 PM.

    Respectfully submitted,

    Cathy Brott, Clerk/Treasurer

 

                                                           TOWN OF SHELBY BOARD MEETING MINUTES

DATE: March 23, 2009

LOCATION: 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, Fire Chief Mike Kemp

TOWN OFFICIALS EXCUSED:  Supervisor Randy Knapp

VISITORS: See attached

    1. Call to order at 4:30 PM by Chairperson Kopp

    2. Pledge of Allegiance

    3. Motion by Kopp/Zahn to approve the minutes of the March 9, 2009 Board Meeting as amended. Motion carried.

    4. Motion by Zahn/Kopp to approve payment of the bills in the amount of $45,184.29. Motion carried. Copy attached.

    5. Fire Chief reported that the transfer of Fire Truck to Greenfield substation is on hold pending Greenfield Town Board approval and spoke in support of renewal of the 5-year agreement with the U S Fish and Wildlife Service to provide fire protection to the Federal lands.

    6. Board discussed changes to Ordinance 5.03, Condominium Control, and agreed to return it to the Planning Commission to review visitor/resident parking regulations.

    7. Motion by Kopp/Zahn to rename F Breidel Rd. Change to Glenn Dr. Motion carried.

    8. Board discussed acquiring full ownership of jointly owned land at the end of Ebner Coulee Rd. Agreed to meet at and view site.

    9. Administrator went over draft drainage plans for Kearns Court. No action.

    10. Administrator reported that he had no response to the letter sent to a number of residents on Bloomer Mill Road asking them to correct a drainage problem. Board asked that a follow up letter be sent with a deadline for them to provide a plan of action.

    11. Motion by Zahn/Kopp to approve new applications to keep a 3rd dog for LaMont and Nancy Dunnum, W5095 circle Place, & David & Lorie Lautz, N1036 Bloomer Mill Road. Motion carried.

    12. Motion by Kopp/Zahn to approve a 5-year Fire Protection Agreement with the U S Fish & Wildlife Service. Motion carried.

    13. Administrator’s Report. Copy attached.

    14. Town Chair noted that the Annual Meeting is April 14th @ 6:30 PM. Board agreed to move the April 13th Board meeting to the 14th @ 4:30 PM to minimize per diem. Chair reported the Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast is on 5/17. She plans to attend. And a county-wide property assessment meeting will be held on 3/30. She and Jeff will attend.

    15. Supervisor Zahn asked how the Sexual Harassment Policy would be distributed to staff. He suggested each employee sign it and a copy placed in their file. Administrator said Attorney Tom Kiefer is looking into that issue.

    16. Chairman suggested the Board look into a policy governing internet use.

    17. Motion to adjourn @ 5:47 PM

Respectfully submitted,

Cathy Brott WCMC     Clerk-Treasurer

TOWN OF SHELBY BOARD MEETING MINUTES

DATE: March 9, 2009

LOCATION: Shelby Town Hall

TIME: 4:30 PM

TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Chairperson Lynnetta Kopp, Supervisor John Zahn, Supervisor Randy Knapp, Secretary Michelle Kind, Admin/Dir Public Works Jeff Brudos, Fire Chief Mike Kemp

TOWN OFFICIALS EXCUSED: Clerk-Treasurer Cathy Brott

VISITORS: See attached

    1. Call to order at 4:30 PM by Chairperson Kopp

    2. Pledge of Allegiance

    3. Motion by Kopp/Zahn to approve the minutes of the February 23, 2009 Board Meeting as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

    4. Motion by Zahn/Knapp to approve payment of the bills in the amount of $71,592.75. Motion carried unanimously. Copy attached.

    5. Alan McCormick from La Crosse Technology presented the Town of Shelby with an Indoor/Outdoor Atomic Clock. They wanted to thank us for our support and appreciate the ease and flexibility in working with the Town. They also appreciated the SFD for their help with emergency training in their warehouse.

    6. Fire Chief submitted an oral Fire Department Report. They are preparing for the Chicken Q on Sunday, March 15th and are selling tickets door to door as well as through the office.

    7. Motion by Knapp/Zahn to approve the appointment of Todd Fritz as the SFD Safety Officer effective March 9, 2009. Motion carried unanimously.

    8. Motion by Knapp/Zahn to approve the move of the SFD Truck #461 to the satellite station in St. Joseph Ridge more than 180 days, with no contract changes or extra charges. Motion carried unanimously. This is the oldest truck for SFD and gets little to no use currently. It would be used in St. Joseph for basic grass fires and a First Responder truck. If current truck breaks down, Shelby is not obligated to supply a replacement vehicle.

    9. Motion by Kopp/Zahn to approved the Conditional Use Permit #789 to construct an access road to a water reservoir site, and to construct, operate and maintain a 150,000 gallon water storage reservoir including connecting water main, on land zoned Exclusive Agriculture in the Town of Shelby with future conversations by Kopp, Greg Peterson La Crosse Engineering Dept., Mark Johnson Water Utility Dept., and the La Crosse Mayor to allow the Town of Shelby use of the Fire Hydrants. No re-zoning needed. County already approved with conditions.

    10. Motion by Zahn/Kopp to recommend approval for a conditional use permit for Robert Patros, 3480 Greenbriar Court to add a 9.6’ x 10’ addition onto an existing detached garage. Motion carried unanimously.

    11. Action of Ordinance 5.03, regulating the development of condominiums moved to the next meeting.

    12. Discussion on the name of F Breidel Road moved to next meeting to discuss with Police Dept.

    13. The request to the Building and Electrical inspectors to work as independent contractors was discussed. The current contractors do not want to work independently. Grosskoph will be retiring at the end of 2009 and will stay until new person is hired.

    14. Discussion on Stimulus Funding on the following: construction on Hagen Road (Hwy 33 and Pammel Creek) and for walkways and safety, etc. Also for the Hwy 33 and Arbor Hills water systems. Deadline is April 1st.

    15. Moved by Knapp/Zahn to approve the new application to keep a 3rd dog for Joan Gundersen, 3318 Ebner Coulee Rd. Motion carried unanimously.

    16. Motion by Zahn/Knapp to approve the Town of Shelby "Harassment Policy". Motion carried unanimously.

    17. Motion by Knapp/Zahn to approve Ordinance 3.07, Cross-Connection. The State Statutes were updated. Motion carried unanimously.

    18. Motion by Knapp/Zahn to approve Ordinance 3.08, Well Abandonment. The State Statutes were updated. No cost for permit. Motion carried unanimously.

    19. Administrator’s Report. Copy attached.

    20. Motion to adjourn @ 5:34 PM

 

Respectfully submitted,

Michelle Kind, Administrative Assistant

TOWN OF SHELBY BOARD MEETING MINUTES

DATE: February 23, 2009

LOCATION: Shelby Town Hall

TIME: 4:30 PM

TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Chairperson Lynnetta Kopp, Supervisor John Zahn, Supervisor Randy Knapp, Clerk-Treasurer Cathy Brott, Admin/Dir Public Works Jeff Brudos, Fire Chief Mike Kemp

TOWN OFFICIALS EXCUSED:

VISITORS: See attached

    1. Call to order at 4:30 PM by Chairperson Kopp

    2. Pledge of Allegiance

    3. Motion by Knapp/Zahn to approve the minutes of the February 9, 2009 Board Meeting as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

    4. Motion by Knapp/Zahn to approve payment of the bills in the amount of $66,098.19. Motion carried unanimously. Copy attached.

    5. Greg Pederson, City of La Crosse Engineering Department, and Mark Johnson, City of La Crosse Water Department, went over Conditional Use Permit # 789 to construct an access road and build a water reservoir in the Town of Shelby. Motion by Kopp/Zahn to delay action on the request until the March 9, 2009 Board Meeting to give the Town time to determine the impact on the Town of Shelby. Motion carried unanimously.

    6. Steve & Kathy Heiser appeared before the Board to discuss removal of a garage at 4001 Starlite Drive which lies on Town property. Motion by Knapp/Zahn to extend the deadline until June 1, 2009 to give them time to purchase the property at the appraised price of $5716.61and keep the garage. Motion carried unanimously.

    7. Fire Chief Mike Kemp recommended Todd Fritz to fill the vacant position of Safety Officer. Board will act on his recommendation at the March 9th Board Meeting. Chief requested moving Truck # 461 to the station @ St Joseph for use as a 1st Responder vehicle and brush fire truck on a 30 day trial basis, with the option to increase the trial basis to 60 days. Shelby Board will discuss his request with the Greenfield Board before taking action.

    8. Board postponed action on changes to Ordinance 5.03, Condominium Control, as recommended by the Planning Commission, until the March 9th Board Meeting to give members more time to review the changes.

    9. Board discussed changing the name of F Breidel Road to Glen Drive, as originally approved by the Town Board at a meeting held on April 4, 1983. No action. Administrator will check with La Crosse County Zoning on the feasibility of the proposed name.

    10. Administrator’s Report attached.

    11. Motion by Knapp/Zahn to approve the new application to keep a 3rd dog of Linda Deeth, 4001 Brookside Ln. Motion carried unanimously.

    12. Clerk/Treasurer submitted treasurer’s report and reported on February Primary Election, April 7th Spring Primary Election & encouraged Board of Review Training.

    13. Chair discussed a letter she received from Becky Post regarding the need to address water running from a spring onto 37th Street. This involves both the Town and the City of La Crosse.

    14. Next meeting will be on March 9, 2009.

    15. Motion to adjourn @ 5:45PM

 

Respectfully submitted,

Cathy Brott, Clerk

TOWN OF SHELBY BOARD MEETING MINUTES

DATE: February 9, 2009

LOCATION: Shelby Town Hall

TIME: 4:30 PM

TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Chairperson Lynnetta Kopp, Supervisor John Zahn, Supervisor Randy Knapp, Clerk-Treasurer Cathy Brott, Admin/Dir Public Works Jeff Brudos, Police Officer Sharon Neitzke & Fire Chief Mike Kemp

TOWN OFFICIALS EXCUSED:

VISITORS: See attached

    1. Call to order at 4:30 PM by Chairperson Kopp

    2. Pledge of Allegiance

    3. Motion by Knapp/Zahn to approve the minutes of the January 26, 2009 Board Meeting as presented. Motion carried with Chair abstaining.

    4. Motion by Zahn/Knapp to approve payment of the bills in the amount of $83,807.04. Motion carried unanimously. Copy attached.

    5. Police Officer Sharon Neitzke gave the January Police Report. Copy attached.

    6. Fire Chief Mike Kemp gave the January Fire Department Report. Copy attached. Also discussed Chicken Q fundraiser on March 15th, offer of fundraiser opportunity at Alpine Inn and Christmas party.

    7. Motion by Zahn/Knapp to approve the renewal applications to keep a 3rd dog of Mark Christianson, N1109 Mormon Dr; Val Kendhammer, N788 Lauterbach Rd; & Doris Jahnel, N889 Skemp Rd. Motion carried unanimously.

    8. Motion by Knapp/Zahn to approve Resolution 3.09 accepting F Breidel Rd. Motion carried unanimously. Copy attached.

    9. Motion by Zahn/Knapp to approve the bid of $70, 998.35 by De Bausche for a new dump truck to replace the one totaled in an accident. Motion carried unanimously. Note that all but the $5000 deductable will be covered by insurance.

    10. Board Reviewed Ordinance 3.10, Prohibiting Feeding of Deer and recommended no changes; Ordinance 3.1l, No Smoking Ordinance and recommended no changes.

    11. Clerk Treasurer reported on tax collection, audit prep, SYB starting, newsletter articles, vacation and medical leave.

    12. Administrator’s Report. Copy attached.

    13. Supervisor Zahn reported on Vernon County policy for signage on private roads/easements.

    14. Chair indicated she was going to WTA Day in the Capital on March 25th and the WTA District Meeting on February 28th. Announced the WTA La Crosse County Meeting is February 26th and WisLine Board of Review Training is available on March 20th.

    15. Next meeting will be on February 23, 2009.

    16. Motion to adjourn @ 5:58 PM

Respectfully submitted,

Cathy Brott, Clerk

TOWN OF SHELBY BOARD MEETING MINUTES

DATE: January 26, 2009

LOCATION: Shelby Town Hall

TIME: 4:30 PM

TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Supervisor John Zahn, Supervisor Randy Knapp, Clerk-Treasurer Cathy Brott, Admin/Dir Public Works Jeff Brudos

TOWN OFFICIALS EXCUSED: Chairperson Lynnetta Kopp

VISITORS: See attached

    1. Call to order at 4:30 PM by Supervisor Knapp

    2. Pledge of Allegiance

    3. Motion by Zahn/Knapp to approve the minutes of the January 12, 2009 Board Meeting as presented. Motion carried.

    4. Motion by Zahn/Knapp to approve payment of the bills in the amount of $63,887.07. Motion carried. Copy attached.

    5. Motion by Zahn/Knapp to approve the application of Carrie Apuan to rezone addition land for the driveway and septic system. Motion carried.

    6. Board concurs with the application to terminate Conditional Use Permit # 103 issued to Glen Bean, W5193 Hwy 14/61 to operate a boat storage facility in an existing greenhouse.

    7. Board concurs with the application to terminate Conditional Use Permit # 363 issued to Richard & Elizabeth Roth, W5279 Co Rd F, to operate a gun repair and catalogue sales business from their residence.

    8. Motion by Knapp/Zahn to reduce the number of election inspector for the February 17th Spring Primary to 5. Motion carried.

    9. Administrator’s Report. Copy attached.

    10. Clerk/Treasurer reminded the Board of the District Meeting @ Fox Hollow on 2/28, upcoming annual audit, deadline for articles in Spring newsletter, Spring Primary Election on 2/17 and submitted the Treasurer’s Report for December.

    11. Board reviewed Ordinance 3.04, Disposition of Sludge, and recommended banning the spread of sludge anywhere in the Town.

    12. Board reviewed Ordinance 3.05, Storage of Personality, and recommended no changes.

    13. Board reviewed Ordinance 3.06, Control & Prevention of the Spread of Dutch Elm Disease & the protection of Elm Trees, and recommended eliminating the entire ordinance.

    14. Next meeting will be on February 9, 2009. Discussion and possible action re Ordinances 3.10 and 3.11 will be added to the agenda.

    15. Motion to adjourn @ 4:58 PM

Respectfully submitted,

Cathy Brott, Clerk

TOWN OF SHELBY BOARD MEETING MINUTES

DATE: January 12, 2009

LOCATION: Shelby Town Hall

TIME: 4:30 PM

TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Chairperson Lynnetta Kopp, Supervisor John Zahn, Supervisor Randy Knapp, Clerk-Treasurer Cathy Brott, Admin/Dir Public Works Jeff Brudos

TOWN OFFICIALS EXCUSED:

VISITORS: See attached

    1. Call to order at 4:30 PM by Chairperson Kopp

    2. Pledge of Allegiance

    3. Motion by Zahn/Knapp to approve the minutes of the December 22, 2008 Board Meeting as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

    4. Motion by Zahn/Knapp to approve payment of the bills in the amount of $107397.21. Motion carried unanimously. Copy attached.

    5. Motion by Knapp/Zahn to approve Resolution 1.09 accepting Norseman Road. Motion carried unanimously. Copy attached.

    6. Motion by Zahn/Knapp to approve Resolution 2.09 accepting a portion of Old Town Hall Road. Motion carried unanimously. Copy attached.

    7. Motion by Kopp/Zahn to approve the new applications to keep a 3rd dog for Brocke Hackensmith, W5641 Co Rd K & Paula Charron, W5820 State Rd 33; and the renewal applications to keep a 3rd dog for Julio Bird, N1968 Joy Ln & Carmen Hass, W5229 Boma Rd. Motion carried unanimously.

    8. Officer Sharon Neitzke gave the December Police Report. Copy attached.

    9. Fire Chief submitted a written Fire Department Report. Copy attached

    10. Administrator’s Report. Copy attached.

    11. Treasurer report the application for supplemental recycling grant has been submitted and on Dec tax collection..

    12. Supervisor Zahn reported receiving phone calls regarding winter maintenance of roads in Greenwald Coulee and concern regarding a car and truck parked on Hagen Rd near the Hwy 33 intersection.

    13. Randy Knapp reported calls regarding winter road maintenance on Ebner Coulee Road, especially during freezing rain events.

    14. Chair discussed road construction funding opportunities and announced she would be out of town and not available to attend the January 26th Board Meeting.

    15. Board postponed review of Ordinances due to winter snow storm and moved that item to the next meeting.

    16. Motion to adjourn @ 5:20 PM

Cathy Brott, Clerk

MINUTES OF THE TOWN OF SHELBY BUDGET HEARING AND SPECIAL TOWN MEETING TO APPROVE THE 2009 LEVY

DATE: November 10, 2008

LOCATION: Shelby Town Hall

TIME: 6:30 PM

TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Chairman Lynnetta Kopp, Supervisor John Zahn, Supervisor Randy Knapp, Administrator Jeff Brudos, Clerk/Treasurer Cathy Brott, Fire Chief Mike Kemp

OFFICIALS EXCUSED:

VISITORS: See attached list.

    1. Budget Hearing called to order at 6:30 PM by Chairman Kopp.

    2. Chairman allowed time for residents to review the proposed 2008 Budget and asked if there were any questions. Paul Zei asked questions about several budget items and had them answered.

    3. Motion by Zahn/Knapp to close the Budget Hearing and open the Special Town Meeting to approve the 2008 Levy @ 6:59 PM. Motion carried.

    4. Special Town Meeting called to order @ 7:01 PM by Chairman Kopp.

    5. Motion by Paul Zei/Mike Kemp to approve 2009 Highway Expenditures in the amount of $964,500 as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

    6. Motion by Paul Zei/Bill Mike Kemp to approve the 2009 Tax Levy of $1,387200. Motion carried unanimously.

    7. Motion by Paul Zei/Mike Kemp to authorize the Town Board to borrow $150,000 for Road Projects. Motion carried unanimously.

    8. Motion by Paul Zei/Mike Kemp to increase compensation for Town Board Supervisors from $35/diem to $60/diem and for Town Chair from $40/diem to $80 per diem. Discussion. Motion carried unanimously. Increases will take effect after the April 2009 Election.

    9. Motion by Knapp/Zahn to adjourn @7:06 PM

Respectfully submitted,

Cathy Brott, Clerk

TOWN OF SHELBY BOARD MEETING MINUTES

DATE: December 22, 2008

LOCATION: Shelby Town Hall

TIME: 4:30 PM

TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Chairperson Lynnetta Kopp, Supervisor John Zahn, Supervisor Randy Knapp, Clerk-Treasurer Cathy Brott, Admin/Dir Public Works Jeff Brudos

TOWN OFFICIALS EXCUSED:

VISITORS: See attached

    1. Call to order at 4:30 PM by Chairperson Kopp

    2. Pledge of Allegiance

    3. Motion by Zahn/Knapp to approve the minutes of the December 8, 2008 Board Meeting as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

    4. Motion by Zahn/Knapp to approve payment of the bills in the amount of $118,586.50. Motion carried unanimously

    5. Motion by Zahn/Knapp to approve revisions to Ordinance 5.01, Subdivision Control, Plating of lands and Land Division Control. Motion carried unanimously.

    6. Motion by Zahn/Knapp to approve the application to keep a 3rd dog of Julie Hogan, 3100 Floral Lane. Motion carried unanimously.

    7. Motion by Knapp/Zahn to approve the appointment of Keith Butler to the Planning Commission. Motion carried unanimously.

    8. Fire Chief Mike Kemp gave the Fire Department Report. Copy attached.

    9. Clerk/Treasurer reported on 2008 audit prep, tax bills, newsletter & recycling brochure.

    10. Administrator’s Report. Copy attached.

    11. Treasurer’s November Report.

    12. Supervisor Zahn reported on a Bikeways Meeting to set up mountain bike trails that connect all the way through the region.

    13. Chair report on Union negotiations. Next meeting is 1-7-09. Also reported that the Planning Commission is working to update the Condo and Driveway Ordinances.

    14. Next Board Meeting is January 12th.

    15. Motion to adjourn @ 5:10 PM

Respectfully submitted, Cathy Brott, Clerk

TOWN OF SHELBY BOARD MEETING MINUTES

DATE: December 8, 2008

LOCATION: Shelby Town Hall

TIME: 4:30 PM

TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Chairperson Lynnetta Kopp, Supervisor John Zahn, Supervisor Randy Knapp, Clerk-Treasurer Cathy Brott, Admin/Dir Public Works Jeff Brudos, Fire Chief Mike Kemp, Police Officer Sharon Neitzke

TOWN OFFICIALS EXCUSED:

VISITORS: See attached

    1. Call to order at 4:30 PM by Chairperson Kopp

    2. Pledge of Allegiance

    3. Motion by Knapp/Zahn to approve the minutes of the November 10, 2008 Board Meeting as corrected. Motion carried unanimously.

    4. Motion by Zahn/Knapp to approve payment of the bills in the amount of $64,782.04. Motion carried unanimously

    5. Dave Holtze, W5139 Kearns Court, asked for an update on proposed drainage work. Administrator Brudos said the plan is to dig and find the drainage pipe, perhaps yet this year. The roadside ditches will be taken care of, but they are not as much of a concern.

    6. Police Officer Sharon Neitzke gave the October/November Police Reports. Copy attached.

    7. Fire Chief Mike Kemp gave the Fire Department Report. Copy attached.

    8. Clerk/Treasurer reported on 2008 audit prep, tax bills, newsletter & recycling brochure.

    9. Motion by Zahn/Knapp to approve the following renewal applications to keep a 3rd dog: Mary Offerman, N1955 Hickory Ln; Erin & David Houlihan, W5119 Knobloch Rd; Ellen Degner, 4119 Velmar Ct; Ray Wichelt, W5802 Janisch Rd; Susan Johnson, N660 Hwy 35; & Sandra Seick, W5447 Pine Bluff Rd. Motion carried unanimously.

    10. Motion by Zahn/Knapp to approve the appointment of Deb Woerpel, 4081 Glenhaven Dr, as an election inspector. Motion carried unanimously.

    11. Motion by Knapp/Zahn to approve the La Crosse County Solid Waste Agreement. Motion carried unanimously.

    12. Board discussed the Losey Blvd railroad crossing. No action.

    13. Motion by Knapp/Zahn to approve changes to Ordinance 5.01 as recommended by the Planning Commission. Motion carried unanimously.

    14. Next meeting will be held on Dec. 22, 2008. Agenda items to include approval of Keith Butler to the Planning Commission.

    15. Motion to adjourn @ 5:25 PM

Respectfully submitted, Cathy Brott, Clerk

TOWN OF SHELBY BOARD MEETING MINUTES

DATE: November 24, 2008

LOCATION: Shelby Town Hall

TIME: 4:30 PM

TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Chairperson Lynnetta Kopp, Supervisor John Zahn, Supervisor Randy Knapp, Clerk-Treasurer Cathy Brott, Admin/Dir Public Works Jeff Brudos

TOWN OFFICIALS EXCUSED:

VISITORS: See attached

    1. Call to order at 4:30 PM by Chairperson Kopp

    2. Pledge of Allegiance

    3. Motion by Kopp/Zahn to approve the minutes of the November 10, 2008 Board Meeting as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

    4. Motion by Zahn/Knapp to approve payment of the bills in the amount of $68,407.53. Motion carried unanimously

    5. Philip Thaldorf appeared before the Board to propose the Town narrow the right-of-way on Harvest Lane, which used to be a section of U S Hwy 14/61. He would like to fill in a portion of the ditch to narrow it and create driveway accesses to his property. No action. Copy attached.

    6. Greg Erickson appeared before the Board to discuss his interest in the development of a portion of Breidel Coulee Park into a natural area. He is working with Pheasants Unlimited and the DNR on the project and will use the area for educating his students. Jeff will be working with Greg.

    7. Motion by Zahn/Knapp to adopt the La Crosse County Storm Water Public Education & Outreach Plan. Motion carried unanimously. Copy attached.

    8. Motion by Zahn/Knapp to approve a new application to keep a 3rd dog for Carrie Woerpel, 4081 Glenhaven Dr and renewal application to keep a 3rd dog for Kurt & Renee Knutson, 2231 Hiawatha Ave & James Dahlby, W5772 CTH K. Motion carried unanimously.

    9. Motion by Kopp/Zahn to approve a 2008 Budget Adjustment of $28,500 to cover a grant received by the fire department. Motion carried unanimously. Copy attached.

    10. Motion by Zahn/Knapp to approve the 2009 Annual Budget in the amount of $2,448,500. Motion carried unanimously.

    11. Administrator’s Report attached.

    12. Chairperson reported on the activities of the La Crosse Area Planning Commission. (LAPC).

    13. Board postponed approving changes to Ordinance 5.01 to the December 8, 2008 meeting and put approval of the appointment of Keith Butler to the Planning Commission on the December 8, 2008 agenda.

    14. Motion to adjourn @ 6:33 PM

Respectfully submitted, Cathy Brott, Clerk

TOWN OF SHELBY BOARD MEETING MINUTES

DATE: November 10, 2008

LOCATION: Shelby Town Hall

TIME: 4:30 PM

TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Chairperson Lynnetta Kopp, Supervisor John Zahn, Supervisor Randy Knapp, Clerk-Treasurer Cathy Brott, Admin/Dir Public Works Jeff Brudos, Fire Chief Mike Kemp

TOWN OFFICIALS EXCUSED:

VISITORS: See attached

    1. Call to order at 4:30 PM by Chairperson Kopp

    2. Pledge of Allegiance

    3. Motion by Knapp/Zahn to approve the minutes of the October 27, 2008 Board Meeting as presented. Motion carried.

    4. Motion by Knapp/Zahn to approve payment of the bills in the amount of $200,415.82. Motion carried

    5. Motion by Knapp/Kopp to approve the proposed changes to the LOSA Retirement Requirements as amended. Changes will go into effect 12/1/08. Motion carried with Zahn abstaining.

    6. Fire Chief Mike Kemp reported firefighters would be getting physicals and a mass fitness test and that the fire department would be audited by the ISO (Insurance Service Office) to determine new ratings. He also reported on trainings and inspections.

    7. Clerk reported on election results, WTA Meeting and Treasurer’s report.

    8. Administrator’s Report. Copy attached.

    9. Board went through and discussed Shelby ordinance 5.01 Subdivision Ordinance After recommending some changes, the Board took no action, but referred it to the next meeting for a vote when a clean copy with the changes would be available.

    10. Motion by Zahn/Knapp to change the status of building and electrical inspectors from employees to independent contractors. Motion carried unanimously.

    11. Motion by Knapp/Zahn to approve non-union employee wages for 2009 as recommended by the Administrator, except for #8, which will be reviewed in 6 months. Motion carried unanimously.

    12. Motion to adjourn @ 6:29 PM

Respectfully submitted, Cathy Brott, Clerk

TOWN OF SHELBY BOARD MEETING MINUTES

DATE: October 27, 2008

LOCATION: Shelby Town Hall

TIME: 4:30 PM

TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT:, Supervisor John Zahn, Supervisor Randy Knapp, Clerk-Treasurer Cathy Brott, Admin/Dir Public Works Jeff Brudos

TOWN OFFICIALS EXCUSED: Chairperson Lynnetta Kopp

VISITORS: See attached

    1. Call to order at 4:32 PM by Supervisor Zahn

    2. Pledge of Allegiance

    3. Motion by Knapp/Zahn to approve the minutes of the October 13, 2008 Board Meeting as presented. Motion carried.

    4. Motion by Knapp/Zahn to approve the minutes of the October 20, 2008 Board Meeting as presented. Motion carried.

    5. Motion by Zahn/Knapp to approve payment of the bills in the amount of $81,409.14. Motion carried

    6. Board discussed proposed LOSA changes. No action. Agenda item for November 10th meeting.

    7. Police Officer Sean Horton gave the police report.

    8. Motion by Knapp/Zahn to approve a Class B Beer and Liquor License for Billy’s Lantern, Inc., William Silha, Agent, for Billy’s Lantern W4516 Eddie Avenue. Motion carried.

    9. Administrator’s Report. Copy attached.

    10. Clerk/Treasurer reported that the Towns Association La Crosse Co Unit would be meeting on November 6th and it was the Town of Shelby’s turn to host. She told the Board that there would be a resolution presented at that meeting requesting a permit exemption for signs and recreation equipment from the County Zoning Ordinance.

    11. Board briefly discussed Shelby ordinance 5.01 Subdivision Ordinance, but took no action. Agenda item for the next meeting.

    12. Motion by Knapp/Zahn to approve the application of Raymond & Ellen Degner, 4119 Velmar Ct, to keep a 3rd dog. Motion carried.

    13. Motion to adjourn @ 5:03 PM

Respectfully submitted, Cathy Brott, Clerk

TOWN OF SHELBY BOARD MEETING MINUTES

DATE: October 20, 2008

LOCATION: Shelby Town Hall Annex

TIME: 4:00 PM

TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Chairperson Lynnetta Kopp, Supervisor Randy Knapp, Admin/Dir Public Works Jeff Brudos, Clerk/Treasurer Cathy Brott

TOWN OFFICIALS EXCUSED:

VISITORS: See attached

    1. Call to order at 4:07 PM by Chairman Kopp

    2. Board went through the Proposed 2009 Annual Budget and made some minor adjustments.

    3. Board agreed to put town board salary/per diem adjustment as an agenda item for the Budget Hearing

    4. Motion to adjourn at 5: 43 PM.

Respectfully submitted, Cathy Brott, Clerk

TOWN OF SHELBY BOARD MEETING MINUTES

DATE: October 13, 2008

LOCATION: Shelby Town Hall

TIME: 4:30 PM

TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Chairperson Lynnetta Kopp, Supervisor Randy Knapp, Clerk-Treasurer Cathy Brott, Admin/Dir Public Works Jeff Brudos

TOWN OFFICIALS EXCUSED: Supervisor John Zahn

VISITORS: See attached

    1. Call to order at 4:34 PM by Chairman Kopp

    2. Pledge of Allegiance

    3. Motion by Knapp/Kopp to approve the minutes of the September 22, 2008 Board Meeting as presented. Motion carried.

    4. City of La Crosse engineer Tony Hutchins updated the Board on the Bliss Road Project. He said they hope to have the road completed by Dec. 1st, but there are no guarantees.

    5. Town Chairperson Lynnetta Kopp presented a check to City of La Crosse Mayor Mark Johnsrud for $7,310 from the Town of Shelby for monies collected at the Bliss Road Fundraiser.

    6. Motion by Knapp/Kopp to offer no objection to the request of Lee Goodhart and Carla Stacy for a variance to construct a 14’X16’ addition to a commercial/residential use building that would lie within the required 50-ft setback from the right-of-way of State Road 33. Copy attached. Motion carried.

    7. Paul Lansing appeared before the board to discuss a proposed scrape project to clear up and slope an area of his property. Motion by Knapp/Kopp to offer no objection. Motion carried.

    8. Board reviewed the Pammel Creek Park Plan.

    9. Motion by Knapp/Kopp to approve payment of the bills in the amount of $82,005.09. Motion carried

    10. Motion by Kopp/Knapp to approve a CSM for Ahna & Tim Clason. Motion carried.

    11. Motion by Knapp/Kopp to approve 2008 Budget Adjustments as presented by Administrator Brudos. Motion carried. Copy attached.

    12. Administrator’s Report. Copy attached.

    13. Treasurer reported that the La Crosse Co Unit of the Wisconsin Towns Assn would meet on Nov. 6th in the Town of Shelby

    14. Motion by Kopp/Knapp to approve the application of Sara Heffernan, N1609 Mickel Rd, to keep a 3rd dog.

    15. Administrator briefly went over the proposed 2009 Budget and answered questions from the Board. He is proposing a 3% levy increase. Board scheduled a Budget Workshop for Monday, Oct 20, 2008 @ 4 PM.

    16. Next regular meeting is Monday, October 27th @ 4:30 PM.

    17. Motion to adjourn at 6:18 PM.

Respectfully submitted, Cathy Brott, Clerk

TOWN OF SHELBY BOARD MEETING MINUTES

DATE: September 22, 2008

LOCATION: Shelby Town Hall

TIME: 4:30 PM

TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Chairperson Lynnetta Kopp, Supervisor John Zahn, Supervisor Randy Knapp, Clerk-Treasurer Cathy Brott, Admin/Dir Public Works Jeff Brudos

TOWN OFFICIALS EXCUSED:

VISITORS: See attached

    1. Call to order at 4:32 PM by Chairman Kopp

    2. Pledge of Allegiance

    3. Motion by Zahn/Knapp to approve the minutes of the September 8, 2008 Board Meeting as amended. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Knapp/Kopp to approve the minutes of the September 10, 2008 Board Meeting. Motion carried with Zahn abstaining.

    4. Motion by Zahn/Knapp to approve payment of the bills in the amount of $73,724.88. Motion carried unanimously.

    5. Ahna Clason addressed the Board to discuss a Certified Survey Map done in 2002 changing the size of an existing lot. No action. Placed on agenda for the Oct 13th Board Meeting.

    6. Dave Peschau addressed the Board regarding parking of recreational vehicles on private property, regulating rental properties and the condition of two properties at the intersection of Hagen Road & Sherwood Dr.

    7. Motion by Knapp/Zahn to approve removal of the restrictive covenant allowing only a gas station/convenience store on property located on Eddie Avenue as requested by Dave Herlitzke obo Paul Kunert. Motion carried unanimously.

    8. Administrator Brudos reported that Steiger Construction has begun work to remove the 27th Street railroad crossing.

    9. Board discussed a proposal to regulate the storage of recreational vehicles on private property. No action.

    10. Motion by Zahn/Knapp to approved a resolution to enter into a cooperative recycling agreement with the City of Onalaska and other neighboring municipalities. Motion carried unanimously. Copy attached.

    11. Fire Chief Mike Kemp gave a brief report to the Board.

    12. Administrator’s Report. Copy attached.

    13. Treasurer’s August Financial Report.

    14. Supervisor Zahn, on behalf of a constituent, asked for a table in the gazebo that has a checkerboard on the top. Administrator will look into the request.

    15. Supervisor Knapp asked if there would be a sufficient supply of salt for winter road maintenance. Administrator Brudos said there would be.

    16. Administrator Brudos went over borrowing and debt repayment options.

    17. Board reviewed and updated Ordinance 3.03 Refuse and Recycling.

    18. Next meeting is Monday, October 13th @ 4:30 PM.

    19. Motion to adjourn at 6:30 PM.

Respectfully submitted, Cathy Brott, Clerk

TOWN OF SHELBY BOARD MEETING MINUTES

DATE: September 10, 2008

LOCATION: Shelby Town Hall Annex

TIME: 7:00 PM

TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Chairperson Lynnetta Kopp, Supervisor Randy Knapp, Admin/Dir Public Works Jeff Brudos

TOWN OFFICIALS EXCUSED:

VISITORS: See attached

    1. Call to order at 7:00 PM by Chairman Kopp

    2. Pledge of Allegiance

    3. Motion by Kopp/Knapp to go into closed session pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes Section 19.85(1)(c) to interview candidates for the position of Shelby Fire Chief. Motion carried

    4. Motion by Kopp/Knapp to return to open session at 8:58 PM. Motion carried.

    5. Motion by Knapp/Kopp to offer the position of Shelby Fire Chief to Mike Kemp. Motion carried.

    6. Motion by Knapp/Kopp to set the new Fire Chief’s salary at $18,000 per year.

    7. Motion to adjourn at 9:07 PM.

Respectfully submitted, Cathy Brott, Clerk, from notes taken by Administrator Jeff Brudos

TOWN OF SHELBY BOARD MEETING MINUTES

DATE: September 8, 2008

LOCATION: Shelby Town Hall Annex

TIME: 6 PM

TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Chairperson Lynnetta Kopp, Supervisor John Zahn, Supervisor Randy Knapp, Clerk/Treasurer Cathy Brott, Admin/Dir Public Works Jeff Brudos

TOWN OFFICIALS EXCUSED:

VISITORS: See attached

    1. Call to order at 6:07 PM by Chairman Kopp

    2. Pledge of Allegiance

    3. Motion by Kopp/Zahn to approve the minutes of the August 25, 2008 Board Meeting as presented. Motion carried.

    4. Motion by Zahn/Kopp to approve payment of bills in the amount of $77,060.83 (duplicate entry for Shaw Environmental removed). Motion carried. Copy attached.

    5. Dave Peschau addressed the Board re deterioration of Greenwald Coulee by storage of recreational vehicles in front yards & along the road in violation of the county set-back requirement of 37 feet, as well as the increase in the number of rental units. He encouraged the Board to reconsider an ordinance to regulate the parking of recreational vehicles on private property.

    6. Tim Betlach thanked the Board for arranging to have two unmowed lawns taken care of and for the gazebo and flowers in Nelson Park. He also addressed the issue of storage of boats, trailers and campers stored on private property and said it makes Hagen Road look awful.

    7. Dave Herlitzke appeared before the Board to discuss removal of a conditional use permit from two lots on Eddie Avenue so he can build storage condo units. Sent to the Planning Commission which meets on 9/18.

    8. Board discussed revised Breidel Coulee Park Plan. No action. Copy attached.

    9. Board discussed request by the City of La Crosse for the Town of Shelby to pay for installation of crossing arms on the Losey Blvd crossing. No action.

    10. Board discussed the City of La Crosse closing of the 27th Street Railroad Crossing without notifying the Town in advance. No action.

    11. Board discussed frequent violations of stop signs on Hagen Road. Suggested Shelby Police increase patrol and issue citations. Recommend times are 2:30-4:30 PM M-F, and Sat PMs.

    12. Les Manske appeared before the Board to discuss the Town taking over a portion of R Herold Road. Board told him that if he builds the bridge to town specs and improves the portion of the road between the bridge and the Vernon County line to meet town specs, the Board would agree to accept that portion and maintain it.

    13. Keith Martin addressed the Board re the portion of Easter Road that is a private drive. Part lies in the Town of Shelby and the part that runs through the Conservancy is in the City of La Crosse. Even though it is clearly marked a private drive, many of those seeking access to the conservancy land choose to use the private drive rather than the designated parking lot. Residents are trying to work out a solution with the City of La Crosse.

    14. Supervisor Zahn invited everyone to attend the Community Spaghetti Dinner, which is a fundraiser for the United Way.

    15. Supervisor Knapp discussed a possible upper bluffland donation to the Town of Shelby.

    16. Motion by Knapp/Zahn to approve the Joint Municipal Court 2009 Budget and Shelby’s portion of $923 w/ correction to be made if the call figures were inaccurate. Motion carried unanimously. Copy attached.

    17. Chairperson Kopp announced that she was looking for a candidate to fill a vacancy on the Planning Commission. The candidate should reside in the Hwy 14/61 area or Ebner Coulee area.

    18. Board requested more information regarding the cost of the cooperative recycling newsletter and redirection of Recycling Efficiency Grant funds to balance the State Budget. Agenda item for 9/22 Board Meeting.

    19. Request by Supervisor Zahn to bring back the proposed ordinance to regulate storage of recreational vehicles on private property tabled at the August 4, 2008 Board Meeting.

    20. Motion by Chairperson Kopp to reconsider a motion made by Kopp, seconded by Zahn to approve the following resolution: "Resolved that the Town Board of the Town of Shelby hereby supports retention of the existing ambulance service. Be it further resolved that the Town Board of the Town of Shelby hereby supports the make up of a proposed Ambulance commission that is representative of the constituents it will be serving by jurisdiction." Seconded by Zahn, motion carried. Motion by Kopp to reintroduce the same motion, seconded by Knapp. Motion carried with Zahn abstaining due to possible conflict of interest.

    21. Administrator’s Report. Copy attached.

    22. Board asked Administrator to investigate partnership with area conservancy groups.

    23. Next meeting will be held on September 22, 2008 @ 4:30 PM

    24. Motion to adjourn at 7:59 PM.

Respectfully submitted, Cathy Brott, Clerk

TOWN OF SHELBY BOARD MEETING MINUTES

DATE: August 25, 2008

LOCATION: Shelby Town Hall Annex

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: Supervisor Randy Knapp

VISITORS: See attached

    1. Call to order at 4:35 PM by Chairman Kopp

    2. Pledge of Allegiance

    3. Motion by Zahn/Kopp to approve the minutes of the August 4, 2008 Board Meeting as presented. Motion carried.

    4. Motion by Zahn/Kopp to approve payment of bills in the amount of $190,427.09. Motion carried.

    5. Dave Peschau addressed the board re his email thanking Emergency Personnel for their quick response, deterioration of the Greenwald Coulee neighborhood and frequent stop sign violations.

    6. Police report submitted and copy attached.

    7. Administrator’s Report. Copy attached.

    8. Treasurer reported receipt of balance of property taxes from Co Treasurer, Fall Partisan Primary Election to be held on 9/9 and WTA Meeting to be held on 8/28.

    9. Supervisor Zahn requested a discussion of stop sign violations be included on the 9/8/08 meeting agenda.

    10. Chairperson reported on WTA meeting agenda items, selection of a new fire chief, and distribution of the Bliss Road Fund.

    11. Board reviewed Ordinance 3.01 Health and Sanitary Regulations and proposed minor changes re gender and asked the Administrator to do a comparison with a similar County Ordinance.

    12. Board reviewed Ordinance 3.02 Mandatory Connection to Public Sewer and proposed minor language and clarity changes.

    13. Motion by Kopp/Zahn to support the following resolution:

      "Resolved that the Town Board of the Town of Shelby hereby supports retention of the existing ambulance service.

      Be it further resolved that the Town Board of the Town of Shelby hereby supports the make up of a proposed Ambulance Commission that is representative of the constituents it will be serving by jurisdiction."

      Motion carried.

    14. Board agreed to put discussion of Ordinance 3.03 Recycling Ordinance on the 9/8/08 Board Meeting Agenda.

    15. Motion to adjourn at 5:45 PM.

Respectfully submitted, Cathy Brott, Clerk

TOWN OF SHELBY BOARD MEETING MINUTES

DATE: August 4, 2008

LOCATION: Shelby Town Hall Annex

TIME: 4:30 PM

TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Chairperson Lynnetta Kopp, Supervisor John Zahn, Supervisor Randy Knapp, Clerk/Treasurer Cathy Brott,

TOWN OFFICIALS EXCUSED: Admin/Dir Public Works Jeff Brudos

VISITORS: See attached

    1. Call to order at 4:30 PM by Chairman Kopp

    2. Pledge of Allegiance

    3. Motion by Zahn/Knapp to approve the minutes of the July 28, 2008 Board Meeting as amended. Motion carried unanimously.

    4. Motion by Zahn/Knapp to approve payment of bills in the amount of $50,643.03. Motion carried unanimously.

    5. Board discussed proposed ordinance regulating parking of recreational vehicles on private property. Motion by Knapp/Zahn to table. Motion carried unanimously.

    6. Board discussed delaying reconstruction of Knobloch Road, a letter from the WI Department of Transportation re reconstruction of Hwy 33 in Y2013 and a letter from Attorney Kevin Roop responding to resident concerns regarding the delay.

    7. Administrator’s Report. Copy attached.

    8. Supervisor Zahn encouraged Board to attend the meeting regarding the City of La Crosse’s proposal to start its own ambulance service.

    9. Chairperson reported on LADCO meeting and reminded the Board that the La Crosse Co Unit of the Towns Association would meet in the Town of Onalaska on August 28th. The next Unit meeting will be held in the Town of Shelby in November.

    10. Administrator told the Board that an ad for the Fire Chief position would be posted in the Tribune this week. Resumes are due August 19th. Pay will be $16,000 to $18,000 / year based on experience. Jeff will meet with Randy Roeck and come up with an interim plan.

    11. Motion by Knapp/Zahn to approve the appointment of Mary Faherty to replace Paul Lansing on the Planning Commission. Motion carried unanimously.

    12. Board did not review any ordinances. They will look at 3.01-3.03 at the next meeting.

    13. Motion to adjourn at 5:25 PM.

Respectfully submitted, Cathy Brott, Clerk

TOWN OF SHELBY BOARD MEETING MINUTES

DATE: July 16, 2008

LOCATION: Shelby Town Hall Annex

TIME: 4:30 PM

TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Supervisor John Zahn, Clerk/Treasurer Cathy Brott, Admin/Dir Public Works Jeff Brudos

TOWN OFFICIALS EXCUSED:

VISITORS: See attached

Meeting cancelled due to lack of a quorum

Respectfully submitted, Cathy Brott, Clerk

TOWN OF SHELBY BOARD MEETING MINUTES

DATE: June 23, 2008

LOCATION: Shelby Town Hall Annex

TIME: 4:30 PM

TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Chairperson Lynnetta Kopp, Supervisor John Zahn, Supervisor Randy Knapp, Clerk/Treasurer Cathy Brott, Admin/Dir Public Works Jeff Brudos

TOWN OFFICIALS EXCUSED:

VISITORS: See attached

    1. Call to order at 4:30 PM by Chairman Kopp

    2. Pledge of Allegiance

    3. Chairperson Kopp called the 2008 Board of Review into session and Clerk Brott swore in Assessor Mark Brown. There were no objectors. Board resumed the Town Board meeting.

    4. Motion by Zahn/Knapp to approve the minutes of the June 9, 2008 Board Meeting as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

    5. Motion by Zahn/Knapp to appoint Michelle Kind as a Board of Review alternate. Motion carried. Copy attached.

    6. Motion by Zahn/Knapp to approve payment of bills in the amount of $69,159.10. Motion carried unanimously. Copy attached.

    7. Lynn Holtze, 5139 Kearns Ct., appeared before the Board to ask what the Town was going to do regarding the water problems in her neighborhood.

    8. Alvin Knobloch, W4814 Hwy 33, appeared before the Board in support of the Town retaining F Breidel Road and formally taking action to acquire. Kevin Fossum reiterated his request that the town vacate the road.

    9. Motion by Kopp/Knapp to formally acquire F Breidel Road and direction to the Town Administrator to move forward with the paperwork. Motion carried unanimously.

    10. Motion by Knapp/Zahn to accept the Earth Tech proposal not to exceed $22,500 to complete mapping and WINSLAMM Modeling. Motion carried unanimously. Copy attached.

    11. Board discussed water problems on Kearns Ct and determined that if the property owners would share the engineering costs, purchase the culverts for under their individual driveways and pay for their own driveway repairs, the town would dig out the ditches, plant and mulch using town equipment and labor.

    12. Board discussed water problems on Bloomer Mill & Lauterbach Roads and determined that it was the responsibility of the property owners to dig out the swale behind their homes to better facilitate water runoff through a natural waterway. Motion by Knapp/Zahn to have the Administrator draft and send a letter to that effect. If necessary, the town would lower the pipe at the lower end of the swale.

    13. Board agreed to move their July 14th meeting to Wednesday, July 16th.

    14. Motion by Zahn/Kopp to approve Class B Beer and Liquor License application for Midwest Golf Management of Wisconsin, Steve Jahimiak, Agent, for Irish Hills Golf Course. Motion carried unanimously.

    15. Motion by Zahn/Knapp to approve the Soda Water Beverage License application for Midwest Golf Management of Wisconsin, Steve Jahimiak, Agent, for Irish Hills Golf Course. Motion carried unanimously.

    16. Motion by Knapp/Zahn to approve the Policy on Lost and Found Items. Motion carried unanimously. Copy attached.

    17. At 6:30 PM Chairperson Lynnetta Kopp called for the close of the 2008 Board of Review. Note that no objectors appeared in the 2 hours the meeting was held open. Motion by Knapp/Zahn to close Board of Review. Motion carried unanimously.

    18. Motion by Knapp/Zahn to accept the seal coating bid of $33,040.56 by Scott Construction. Motion carried unanimously. Copy attached.

    19. Motion to adjourn at 6:32 PM.

Respectfully submitted, Cathy Brott, Clerk

TOWN OF SHELBY BOARD MEETING MINUTES

DATE: June 9, 2008

LOCATION: Shelby Town Hall Annex

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: Supervisor Randy Knapp

VISITORS: See attached

    1. Call to order at 4:30 PM by Chairman Kopp

    2. Pledge of Allegiance

    3. Chairperson Kopp opened the first session of the 2008 Board of Review and adjourned to Monday, June 23, 2008 when assessment roll will be completed and signed.

    4. Motion by Zahn/Kopp to approve the minutes of the May 27, 2008 Board Meeting as presented. Motion carried.

    5. Motion by Zahn/Kopp to approve payment of bills in the amount of $77,270.34. Motion carried. Copy attached.

    6. Kevin Fossum appeared before the Board to request that F Breidel Road be vacated and not formally accepted as a town road. No action. Moved to April 23rd agenda.

    7. Motion by Zahn/Kopp to approve and adopt Resolution 4.08 accepting a portion of Old Town Hall Road and a 66-foot road right-of-way. Motion carried. Copy attached.

    8. No action on Breidel Coulee Park. Moved to June 23rd agenda.

    9. Administrator’s Report. Copy attached.

    10. Treasurer reported that the Bliss Road fundraiser netted $7310.00

    11. Chairperson reported on LADCO meeting re S&S Cycle & Swiss Valley Cheese and LAPC meeting where she learned that the City of La Crosse has applied for a DOT transportation grant to build a bike trail in the Town of Shelby to Goose Island Park. She will contact the city & DOT to discuss this.

    12. Motion by Zahn/Kopp to approve Class B Beer and Liquor Licenses for the following:

    • Shorty’s Bar & Grill
    • The Alpine Inn
    • Mt. La Crosse
    • Charlie’s Inn
    • All Star Lanes and Banquet Hall

Motion carried.

    1. Motion by Zahn/Kopp to approve a Class B Beer License for Goose Island Campground. Motion carried.

    2. Motion by Zahn/Kopp to accept the generous offer of Riverfront for Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) and to use the City of La Crosse formula using operating costs but not capital costs. Motion carried.

    3. Supervisor Zahn expressed concern that the Board considered tournaments in Pammel Creek Park changing an earlier agreement to not have tournaments.

    4. Board discussed draft language of an ordinance to regulate the parking of trailers, campers, etc. on private lands, but took no action.

    5. Motion to adjourn at 5:27 PM.

Respectfully submitted, Cathy Brott, Clerk

TOWN OF SHELBY BOARD MEETING MINUTES

DATE: May 27, 2008

LOCATION: Shelby Town Hall Annex

TIME: 4:30 PM

TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Chairperson Lynnetta Kopp, Supervisor John Zahn, Supervisor Randy Knapp@ 4:39 pm, Clerk/Treasurer Cathy Brott, Admin/Dir Public Works Jeff Brudos, Fire Chief Randy Roeck

TOWN OFFICIALS EXCUSED:

VISITORS: See attached

    1. Call to order at 4:35 PM by Chairman Kopp

    2. Pledge of Allegiance

    3. Motion by Zahn/Kopp to approve the minutes of the April 28, 2008 Board Meeting as presented. Motion carried.

    4. Motion by Zahn/Kopp to approve payment of bills in the amount of $37,487.57. Motion carried unanimously. Copy attached.

    5. Motion by Zahn/Knapp to recommend approval of the application of U S Cellular obo Darrell and Klara Oelke for a Conditional Use Permit to construct a cell tower on Skyline Drive. Motion carried unanimously.

    6. Board agreed with the Administrator’s recommendation to allow Shelby Youth Ball to use the Pammel Creek Parks for 2 tournaments with the stipulations outlined in his report. Report attached.

    7. Administrator Brudos told the Board there are 2 town roads that lack the proper documentation. The first is Old Town Hall Road. He would be brining a resolution to accept a portion of Old Town Hall Road to the next Board meeting. The second is F Breidel Road. He asked if they wanted to vacate the road or pursue acceptance of the road. Motion by Knapp/Zahn to pursue acceptance of F Breidel Road with notification to the adjacent property owners. Motion carried unanimously.

    8. Board reviewed Ordinance 2.21 Regulation of Outdoor Solid Fuel Furnaces. No changes.

    9. Administrator directed to have law enforcement review Ordinances 2.22. 2.23 and 2.24 and recommend any necessary adjustments before the next board meeting.

    10. Fire Chief Randy Roeck reported on the SYB Fire Dept Town of Greenfield substation open house held in St. Joseph. He said it was a great success. He also discussed fire truck training with the new fire truck.

    11. Administrator Brudos reported that he met with 3 engineering firms in regards to a Storm Water Management Plan as required by the Clean Water Act. Board asked him to get proposals from Earth Tech and Vierbecker.

    12. Administrator Brudos reported that he met with the WI Dept of Transportation in regard to the proposed work on Hwy 33. Their plans have altered significantly and as presented will affect the intersection of Hwy 33 and Knobloch Road. He recommended putting of reconstruction of Knobloch Road until 2009 when we will have a better idea of how it should be reconstructed to avoid having to redo after the DOT reconstructs Hwy 33. Motion by Zahn/Knapp to delay reconstruction of Knobloch Road until 2009. Motion carried with Kopp abstaining.

    13. Motion by Kopp/Zahn to approve Resolution 3.08, which provides for the regulation of length of lawn grasses. Motion carried unanimously. Copy attached.

    14. Administrator’s Report. Copy attached.

    15. Chairperson reported on the LAPC meeting. She was surprised to learn that the City of La Crosse is proposing to build a bike trail to Goose Island Park, which is in the Town of Shelby. She completed her NIMS training. Rockin for the Road fundraiser raised and between $6000 and $7500. She will be out of town 5/31 to 6/4.

    16. Motion to adjourn at 6:44 PM.

Respectfully submitted, Cathy Brott, Clerk

TOWN OF SHELBY BOARD MEETING MINUTES

DATE: May 27, 2008

LOCATION: Shelby Town Hall Annex

TIME: 4:30 PM

TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Chairperson Lynnetta Kopp, Supervisor John Zahn, Supervisor Randy Knapp@ 4:39 pm, Clerk/Treasurer Cathy Brott, Admin/Dir Public Works Jeff Brudos, Fire Chief Randy Roeck

TOWN OFFICIALS EXCUSED:

VISITORS: See attached

    1. Call to order at 4:35 PM by Chairman Kopp

    2. Pledge of Allegiance

    3. Motion by Zahn/Kopp to approve the minutes of the April 28, 2008 Board Meeting as presented. Motion carried.

    4. Motion by Zahn/Kopp to approve payment of bills in the amount of $37,487.57. Motion carried unanimously. Copy attached.

    5. Klara Oelke for a Conditional Use Permit to cMotion by Zahn/Knapp to recommend approval of the application of U S Cellular obo Darrell and onstruct a cell tower on Skyline Drive. Motion carried unanimously.

    6. Board agreed with the Administrator’s recommendation to allow Shelby Youth Ball to use the Pammel Creek Parks for 2 tournaments with the stipulations outlined in his report. Report attached.

    7. Administrator Brudos told the Board there are 2 town roads that lack the proper documentation. The first is Old Town Hall Road. He would be brining a resolution to accept a portion of Old Town Hall Road to the next Board meeting. The second is F Breidel Road. He asked if they wanted to vacate the road or pursue acceptance of the road. Motion by Knapp/Zahn to pursue acceptance of F Breidel Road with notification to the adjacent property owners. Motion carried unanimously.

    8. Board reviewed Ordinance 2.21 Regulation of Outdoor Solid Fuel Furnaces. No changes.

    9. Administrator directed to have law enforcement review Ordinances 2.22. 2.23 and 2.24 and recommend any necessary adjustments before the next board meeting.

    10. Fire Chief Randy Roeck reported on the SYB Fire Dept Town of Greenfield substation open house held in St. Joseph. He said it was a great success. He also discussed fire truck training with the new fire truck.

    11. Administrator Brudos reported that he met with 3 engineering firms in regards to a Storm Water Management Plan as required by the Clean Water Act. Board asked him to get proposals from Earth Tech and Vierbecker.

    12. Administrator Brudos reported that he met with the WI Dept of Transportation in regard to the proposed work on Hwy 33. Their plans have altered significantly and as presented will affect the intersection of Hwy 33 and Knobloch Road. He recommended putting of reconstruction of Knobloch Road until 2009 when we will have a better idea of how it should be reconstructed to avoid having to redo after the DOT reconstructs Hwy 33. Motion by Zahn/Knapp to delay reconstruction of Knobloch Road until 2009. Motion carried with Kopp abstaining.

    13. Motion by Kopp/Zahn to approve Resolution 3.08, which provides for the regulation of length of lawn grasses. Motion carried unanimously. Copy attached.

    14. Administrator’s Report. Copy attached.

    15. Chairperson reported on the LAPC meeting. She was surprised to learn that the City of La Crosse is proposing to build a bike trail to Goose Island Park, which is in the Town of Shelby. She completed her NIMS training. Rockin for the Road fundraiser raised and between $6000 and $7500. She will be out of town 5/31 to 6/4.

    16. Motion to adjourn at 6:44 PM.

Respectfully submitted, Cathy Brott, Clerk

TOWN OF SHELBY

ANNUAL TOWN MEETING MINUTES

April 8, 2008

Location: Shelby Town Hall

Call to order: Chairperson Lynnetta Kopp

Time: 6:30 PM

Town Officials Present: Chairperson Lynnetta Kopp, Supervisor John Zahn, Supervisor Randy Knapp, Adm/Dir Public Works Jeff Brudos, Clerk/Treas Cathy Brott, Fire Chief Randy Roeck, Police Officer Sharon Neitzke and Sanitary District Commissioner Bob Mueller

Visitors: See attached list

144th Annual Meeting

  1. Chairperson Lynnetta Kopp opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance and made introductions
  2. Motion by Blaine McDowell, seconded by Bob Mueller, to hold the 145th Annual Town Meeting on the statutory date of Tuesday, April 14, 2009 at 6:30 PM. Motion carried unanimously.
  3. Motion by Ken Nelson, seconded by Don Gehrig, to hold the 2008 Budget Hearing and Town Meeting to approve the 2009 levy on Monday, November 10, 2008 at 6:30 PM. Motion carried unanimously.
  4. Motion by Don Gehrig, seconded by Bill Knobloch, to approve the minutes of the 143rd Annual Meeting, held on April 10, 2007, as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
  5. Motion by Ken Nelson, seconded by Bob Mueller to approve the minutes of the November 12, 2007 Budget Hearing and Town Meeting to approve the 2008 levy as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
  6. Cathy Brott went over the 2007 Treasurer’s Annual Report. Motion by Dave Peschau, seconded by Blaine McDowell to approve the report as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Copy attached.
  7. Sanitary District Commissioner Bob Mueller went over the Sanitary District # 2 Annual Report. There were questions re developing a plan for storm water runoff, the timeline, cost and assessments. Administrator Brudos said the Town would be developing a plan as required, but he had no final data regarding the cost and how it would be assessed. Motion by Dave Peschau, seconded by Blaine McDowell to accept the report. Motion carried unanimously. Copy attached.
  8. Administrator Jeff Brudos presented the 2007 Financial Audit Report and the Administrator’s Annual Road and Park Reports. There was a question re placement of playground equipment in the Boma Rd Park and concern expressed about chip replacement at the parks. Administrator Brudos said the Town had hoped to put playground equipment in in 2007, but the flood put work in the parks on hold. The plan is to do it in 2008 and the chips would be replaced once it dried out a bit. Motion by Chuck Gustafson, seconded by Bill Knobloch, to accept the report. Motion carried unanimously. Copy attached.
  9. Fire Randy Roeck gave the Fire Department’s Annual Report. Motion by Blaine McDowell, seconded by Tom Schmitt, to accept the report. Motion carried unanimously. Copy attached.
  10. Officer Sharon Neitzke gave the Annual Police Department Report. She also discussed daytime burglaries, cautioned residents to lock doors and talked about her training for the Coulee Region Internet Child Protection Program. Motion by Dave Peschau, seconded by Blaine McDowell, to accept the report. Motion carried unanimously. Copy attached.
  11. Town Chairperson Lynnetta Kopp gave the Chairman’s Annual Report. She touched on the following:
    • Development of the Comprehensive Plan
    • Planning and Development Committees
    • Review and update of Town Ordinances
    • New Ordinance regulating NEVs
    • Delivery of the new fire truck by May 1st
    • Fire Protection Agreements with Towns of Greenfield and Medary
    • Development of a land donation policy
    • Forced closure of the 27th Street railroad crossing
    • Her attendance at the National Association of Towns & Townships Convention in Washington DC
    • The 2007 Flood
    • Bliss Road & the "Rockin’ the Road" Fundraiser at The Alpine Inn on May 25th

    Motion by Don Gehrig, seconded by Bob Mueller to accept the Chairperson’s report. Motion carried unanimously.

    1. Citizen Concerns:
      • Tom Schmitt asked that the Town chip the brush and trees he and his son hauled to the road right of way on Vanity Drive after the August flood. Administrator Brudos said the brush was placed after the road crew had been through to do flood related brush chipping and was over the quantity limit of ½ pickup load for normal brush chipping.
      • Dave Peschau asked that the town send email notices and agendas to those residents who request them, asked the Town Board to address the issue of campers, boats and trailers parked in yards, and asked if the town had a cell phone tower ordinance. Chirperson said the town would revisit the issue of emailing notices and would consider an ordinance regulating campers, boats and trailers parked in yards. Administrator Brudos said the cell tower issue is handled through County Zoning and the Town Board has veto power to deny the installation of a cell town if they wanted to use it.
      • Mary Temp was concerned that aluminum cans were not being recycled at the Shelby Youth Ball Fields. Town will look into it.
      • Chuck Gustafson was concerned about the growing deer population. Chairperson Kopp said the Town Board is aware of the problem and shares his concern. Agreed to look into ways to cull the herd without costing the taxpayers a lot of money. Hiring professional sharpshooters costs $100 per deer and has to done annually to be effective.
    2. Motion to adjourn the 2008 Annual Meeting at 8:45 PM

    Respectfully submitted, Cathy Brott, Clerk

TOWN OF SHELBY BOARD MEETING MINUTES

DATE: May 12, 2008

LOCATION: Shelby Town Hall Annex

TIME: 4:30 PM

TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Chairperson Lynnetta Kopp, Supervisor John Zahn, Supervisor Randy Knapp, Clerk/Treasurer Cathy Brott, Admin/Dir Public Works Jeff Brudos, Fire Chief Randy Roeck

TOWN OFFICIALS EXCUSED:

VISITORS: See attached

    1. Call to order at 4:30 PM by Chairman Kopp

    2. Pledge of Allegiance

    3. Motion by Knapp/Zahn to approve the minutes of the April 28, 2008 Board Meeting as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

    4. Motion by Zahn/Knapp to approve payment of bills in the amount of $112,125.67. Motion carried unanimously. Copy attached.

    5. Shelby Youth Ball Treasurer Brent Dwyer presented the SYB 2007-2008 budget to actual financial statement and asked for Board permission to use the Pammel Creek fields for 2 tournaments. The first is a girls softball tournament to be held June 7 & 8, the second a 10 & under boys to be held August 4 & 5. Board asked Administrator to send letters to residents who live near the park asking them to respond if they have any objections. If it appears there is little objection, SYB may hold the tournaments. To be determined by the Administrator.

    6. Citizen Comments: Barbara Miller, W5679 Co Rd F presented a written statement to the Board requesting that erosion from runoff be repaired by the Town. Copy attached.

    7. Fire Chief Randy Roeck reported on the medical helicopter crash in which 13 Shelby firefighters / first responders assisted in the search, open house at the park in St Joseph for SFD Station # 2 in the Town of Greenfield, receipt of the new fire truck and presented the April Monthly Report (Copy attached).

    8. Motion by Zahn/Knapp to accept the insurance coverage proposal of $42,769 by Brown and Brown Insurance. Motion carried unanimously. Copy attached.

    9. Chair approved a parade permit for 5/31/08, reported on the Mayor’s Breakfast, and discussed a letter from John Jacks re water drainage concerns and a letter of invitation to the 100th Anniversary celebration of City of La Crosse parks. She reminded the Board that the La Crosse Co Towns Assn would be meeting in the Medary Town Hall on May 22nd.

    10. Motion by Zahn/Kopp to approve the La Crosse County Multi-Hazards Mitigation Plan. Motion carried with Knapp abstaining.

    11. Motion by Kopp/Zahn to permit the Administrator to dispose of excess equipment. Motion carried unanimously. Copy attached.

    12. Motion by Knapp/Zahn to allow the Administrator to continue with the bid process for a new plow truck and equipment. Motion carried.

    13. Motion by Kopp/Knapp to approve the appointment of Carol Angell, N2256 Briarwood, as an election inspector for 2008-2009. Motion carried unanimously.

    14. Board reviewed and discussed Ordinance 2.19 Fire Code Inspection for possible changes.

    15. Administrator’s report attached.

    16. Motion to adjourn at 6:15 PM.

Respectfully submitted, Cathy Brott, Clerk

TOWN OF SHELBY BOARD MEETING MINUTES

DATE: April 28, 2008

LOCATION: Shelby Town Hall Annex

TIME: 4:30 PM

TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Chairperson Lynnetta Kopp, Supervisor John Zahn, Supervisor Randy Knapp, Clerk/Treasurer Cathy Brott, Admin/Dir Public Works Jeff Brudos, Police Officer Sean Horton

TOWN OFFICIALS EXCUSED:

VISITORS: See attached

    1. Call to order at 4:30 PM by Chairman Kopp

    2. Pledge of Allegiance

    3. Motion by Zahn/Knapp to approve the minutes of the April 14, 2008 Board Meeting as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

    4. Motion by Zahn/Knapp to approve bills in the amount of $33,157.47. Motion carried unanimously. Copy attached.

    5. Citizen Comments: Barbara Miller, W5679 Co Rd F presented a written statement to the Board requesting that drainage pipes be removed. Copy attached.

    6. Motion by Knapp/Zahn to approve the Conditional Use Permit application # 762 of Leslie & Nancy Manske to strip, excavate, stockpile and sell topsoil from their farm on 4.96 acres zoned Exclusive Ag and a nonmetallic mining reclamation permit. Motion carried unanimously.

    7. Board reviewed the letter from the WI Department of Transportation in which they reaffirm their position to allow only once access from the Knobloch Road/Battlestone Station developments. Board agreed not to pursue a second access at this time, but to require that the Battlestone Plat include a proposed extension to State Road 33.

    8. Chairperson Kopp gave an update of the "Rockin’ for the Road" fundraiser.

    9. Administrator’s report attached.

    10. Police Officer Sean Horton gave the March Police Report. Copy attached.

    11. Treasurer reported she would be attending the Municipal Clerks Conference in August in Stevens Point.

    12. Board reviewed and discussed Ordinance 2.17, Cabaret Licensing & Ordinance 2.18, Street Number Posting. Administrator Brudos and Supervisor Zahn agreed to check out posted addresses to determine if there is a serious problem finding addresses at night.

    13. Motion to adjourn at 6:40 PM.

Respectfully submitted, Cathy Brott, Clerk

TOWN OF SHELBY BOARD MEETING MINUTES

DATE: April 14, 2008

LOCATION: Shelby Town Hall Annex

TIME: 4:30 PM

TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Chairperson Lynnetta Kopp, Supervisor John Zahn, Supervisor Randy Knapp, Clerk/Treasurer Cathy Brott, Admin/Dir Public Works Jeff Brudos

TOWN OFFICIALS EXCUSED:

VISITORS: See attached

    1. Call to order at 4:35 PM by Chairman Kopp

    2. Pledge of Allegiance

    3. Motion by Zahn/Knapp to approve the minutes of the March 31, 2008 Board Meeting as amended. Motion carried unanimously.

    4. Motion by Zahn/Knapp to approve bills in the amount of $297,297.50. Motion carried unanimously. Copy attached.

    5. Motion by Knapp/Zahn to approve the new application of Mark Christianson, N1009 Mormon Drive, to keep a 3rd dog. Motion carried unanimously.

    6. Administrator’s report attached.

    7. Board agreed to hold Board Meetings on Monday, May 12th & Tuesday, May 27th (due to Memorial Day holiday).

    8. Board moved discussion and possible action on Ordinances 2.17 & Ordinance 2.18 to the April 28th Board Meeting.

    9. Motion to adjourn at 5:30 PM.

Respectfully submitted, Cathy Brott, Clerk

TOWN OF SHELBY BOARD MEETING MINUTES

DATE: March 31, 2008

LOCATION: Shelby Town Hall Annex

TIME: 4:30 PM

TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Chairperson Lynnetta Kopp, Supervisor John Zahn, Supervisor Randy Knapp, Admin/Dir Public Works Jeff Brudos, Attorney Kevin Roop

TOWN OFFICIALS EXCUSED: Clerk/Treasurer Cathy Brott

    1. Call to order at 4:30 PM by Chairman Kopp

    2. Pledge of Allegiance

    3. Motion by Zahn/Knapp to approve the minutes of the March 24, 2008 Board Meeting. Motion carried unanimously.

    4. Motion by Knapp/Zahn to approve the new application of Val Kendhammer, N788 Lauterbach Rd, to keep a 3rd dog. Motion carried unanimously.

    5. Chairperson Kopp discussed the extension of Battlestone Station Road to Hwy 33. State Senator Dan Kapanke and State Representative Mike Huebsch have co-authored a letter to the WI Dept of Transportation requesting the Town be allowed to extend Battlestone Station Road to Hwy 33 and also keep the Knobloch Road intersection.

    6. Discussion regarding the progress of the Development and Planning Committees.

Motion to adjourn at 6:12 PM.

Respectfully submitted, Cathy Brott, Clerk, from notes taken by Administrator Jeff Brudos

TOWN OF SHELBY BOARD MEETING MINUTES

DATE: March 24, 2008

LOCATION: Shelby Town Hall Annex

TIME: 4:30 PM

TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Chairperson Lynnetta Kopp, Supervisor John Zahn, Supervisor Randy Knapp, Clerk/Treasurer Cathy Brott, Admin/Dir Public Works Jeff Brudos, Fire Chief Randy Roeck, Police Officer Sean Horton

TOWN OFFICIALS EXCUSED:

VISITORS: See attached

    1. Call to order at 4:35 PM by Chairman Kopp

    2. Pledge of Allegiance

    3. Motion by Zahn/Knapp to approve the minutes of the March 10, 2008 Board Meeting as amended. Motion carried unanimously.

    4. Motion by Zahn/Knapp to approve bills in the amount of $64,028.72. Motion carried unanimously. Copy attached.

    5. Andrew Helgerson, W5045 Woodhaven Dr, asked the Board to support his request to have the speed limit lowered from 45 mph to 35 mph on CTH F between State Hwy 33 and CTH FO. Copy of written request attached.

    6. Motion by Zahn/Knapp to support the application of Kay Wimberly, W5162 CTH F, to rezone 10 acres from Transitional Ag to Ag A for the purpose of creating a new residential lot, provided said lot have 1 residence, or 2 if clustered, to conform with the Land Use Plan; and to approve the Certified Survey Map as recommended by the Planning Commission. Motion carried unanimously. Copy attached.

    7. Motion by Kopp/Zahn to remove the $25,000 cap on the contribution to City of La Crosse for repair of Bliss Road from proceeds raised by the "Rockin’ the Road" fundraiser. All proceeds raised will go toward the repair of Bliss Road. Motion carried unanimously.

    8. Administrator reported that he has been in contact with area legislators regarding the proposed extension to Battlestone Station Road to again solicit their support for a second intersection with STH 33, which the WI DOT is reluctant to allow. He also said that new Developers Agreement has not yet been signed with the receivers of Battlestone Ridge and the Town has not been deeded the road and park property in that development.

    9. Fire Chief Randy Roeck reported that the Annual Chicken Q was a great success. They sold out, 3120 dinners. He announced the Grand Opening of the Town of Greenfield substation will be held on May 18th at the St Joseph Park Shelter from 11 AM to 2 PM and the new fire truck will be delivered on April 4th or 11th.

    10. Police Officer Sean Horton gave the February Report. He said there continue to be a few break-ins. The apprehension and recovery rate is about 50%.

    11. Motion by Zahn/Knapp to approve the new application for a Class B Beer and Liquor License of Midwest Golf Management of Wisconsin, Steve Jahimiak, Agent, for Irish Hills Golf Course, W4980 Knobloch Road, provided a notarized Auxiliary Question be submitted for Corporation President Paul Pehler. Motion carried unanimously.

    12. Administrator’s report attached.

    13. Clerk/Treasurer gave the Treasurer’s Feb report and reminded the Board of the April 1st Spring Election.

    14. Chairperson reported that Mr. Koudelka has submitted his resignation from the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission will meet monthly on the 3rd Thursday @ 3 PM.

    15. Motion by Knapp/Zahn to support the request of Andrew Helgerson to lower the speed limit on CTH F between STH 33 and CTH FO. Motion carried unanimously. Officer Horton will provide a report of accidents in that area, Mr. Helgerson will solicit signatures from residents of the area and the Board will prepare a letter of support to send to the County Highway Commissioner and County Board Supervisor Bob Keil.

    16. Board discussed a request that the Town develop an ordinance regulating the parking of motor homes, boats, ATVs, snowmobiles, etc in front yards. Board agreed to view homes in the Hagen Road area and asked the Administrator to prepare draft language for the April 14th Board Meeting.

    17. Board moved discussion and possible action on Ordinance 2.15, Public Records, to the April 14th Board Meeting.

    18. Board discussed Ordinance 2.16, Fire Works, and made some cosmetic changes. Clerk will check statutory referenced to see if they are current.

Motion to adjourn at 5:50 PM.

Respectfully submitted, Cathy Brott, Clerk

TOWN OF SHELBY BOARD MEETING MINUTES

DATE: March 10, 2008

LOCATION: Shelby Town Hall Annex

TIME: 4:30 PM

TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Chairperson Lynnetta Kopp, Supervisor John Zahn, Supervisor Randy Knapp, Clerk/Treasurer Cathy Brott, Admin/Dir Public Works Jeff Brudos

TOWN OFFICIALS EXCUSED:

VISITORS: See attached

    1. Call to order at 4:30 PM by Chairman Kopp

    2. Pledge of Allegiance

    3. Motion by Zahn/Knapp to approve the minutes of the January 25, 2008 Board Meeting. Motion carried unanimously.

    4. Motion by Zahn/Knapp to approve bills in the amount of $99,097.18. Motion carried unanimously. Copy attached.

    5. Jim Pickett, owner of The Alpine Inn on Bliss Road invited the Board to cooperate in a fundraiser to help the City of La Crosse repair Bliss Road. He has two bands, 3 Beers til Dubuque & Mr. Blink, who have volunteered to play. Bonnie Pickett went over the details of the proposed fundraiser: Called "Rockin for the Road", to be held on 5/25/08 at The Alpine Inn, stage on the volley ball court, tickets $20 each (room for 500 people), arrange for bussing from a La Crosse location to avoid traffic/parking problems, music/live auction/sponsorships/donations accepted.

    6. Motion by Knapp/Kopp to partner with The Alpine Inn in a fundraiser for the repair of Bliss Road. If the amount raised exceeds $25,000, the balance will go toward Shelby Youth Sports. Motion carried unanimously.

      (Board recessed the meeting for 10 minutes so the Chairperson could meet with press who were covering the meeting)

    7. No update or discussion was held on the La Crosse County Comprehensive Plan re Urban Sprawl.

    8. Motion by Zahn/Knapp to accept the new Fire Protection Agreement with the Town of Greenfield. Motion carried unanimously. Copy attached.

    9. Board set the April meetings for 4/14 & 4/28. Note the Annual Meeting is scheduled for 4/8/08 @ 6:30 PM

    10. Chairman reported on annexation of Mississippi Valley Conservancy land.

    11. Clerk/Treas gave the Feb report

    12. Motion by Kopp/Zahn to approve the application of Linda Westphal, N1409 Timber Valley Road, to keep a 3rd dog. Motion carried unanimously.

    13. Jeff Brudos gave the Administrators Report. Copy attached.

    14. Motion to adjourn at 5:50 PM.

Respectfully submitted, Cathy Brott, Clerk

TOWN OF SHELBY BOARD MEETING MINUTES

DATE: February 25, 2008

LOCATION: Shelby Town Hall Annex

TIME: 4:30 PM

TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Chairperson Lynnetta Kopp, Supervisor John Zahn, Supervisor Randy Knapp, Clerk/Treasurer Cathy Brott, Admin/Dir Public Works Jeff Brudos, Fire Chief Randy Roeck, Police Officer Sean Horton

TOWN OFFICIALS EXCUSED:

VISITORS: See attached

    1. Call to order at 4:30 PM by Chairman Kopp

    2. Pledge of Allegiance

    3. Motion by Zahn/Knapp to approve the minutes of the January 5, 2008 Board Meeting. Motion carried unanimously.

    4. Motion by Zahn/Knapp to approve bills in the amount of $1,527,968.61. Motion carried unanimously. Copy attached.

    5. Fire Chief Randy Roeck thanked the Board for the Annex remodel, reported that Tim Candahl was promoted to 2nd Lieutenant. The FD Chicken Q is March 16th. The new fire truck, #466, is tentatively scheduled to arrive the end of March or 1st part of April. Training for the Greenfield team is on target.

    6. Clerk Cathy Brott reported on the Presidential Preference Primary election, upcoming newsletter, vacation and new staff position filled.

    7. Motion by Kopp/Knapp to approve the request of the Shelby Fire Department to transfer $15,000 for SFD Fund B to the General Fund for equipment to outfit the new fire truck. Motion carried unanimously.

    8. Motion by Zahn/Knapp to approve the new application of James Dahlby, W5772 CTH K, to keep a 3rd dog. Motion carried unanimously.

    9. Paul Zei, W5584 State Road 33, appeared before Board to oppose funding for Bliss Road.

    10. Gordon Stewart appeared before the Board to oppose funding for Bliss Road unless there are assurances that it will be done correctly. He questioned the Town’s liability if it should fail again and someone was injured or killed.

    11. Chair reported that the 27th St railroad crossing would be closed. The option to keep it open is too costly. Since it was ordered closed, the town will not be responsible for the cost.

    12. Motion by Kopp/ Knapp to refer action on the proposal to donate funds to the City of La Crosse for the repair of Bliss Road until the March 10th meeting. Motion carried unanimously. Board wants to check with town attorney on questions that were raised.

    13. Jeff Brudos gave the Administrators Report. Copy attached.

    14. Chairperson reported that she would be attending the Economic Forum of Public Education and asked that an additional agenda item be added to allow the Board to review how the meeting went and make suggestions for how it could have been done better.

    15. Motion to adjourn at 5:35 PM.

Respectfully submitted, Cathy Brott, Clerk

TOWN OF SHELBY BOARD MEETING MINUTES

DATE: February 5, 2008

LOCATION: Shelby Town Hall Annex

TIME: 4:30 PM

TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Chairperson Lynnetta Kopp, Supervisor John Zahn, Supervisor Randy Knapp, Clerk/Treasurer Cathy Brott, Admin/Dir Public Works Jeff Brudos

TOWN OFFICIALS EXCUSED:

VISITORS: See attached

    1. Call to order at 4:30 PM by Chairman Kopp

    2. Pledge of Allegiance

    3. Motion by Zahn/Kopp to approve the minutes of the January 28, 2008 Board Meeting. Motion carried unanimously.

    4. Motion by Zahn/Knapp to approve bills in the amount of $29,072.23. Motion carried unanimously. Copy attached.

    5. Shelby residents addressed the Board re Shelby supporting the cost to repair Bliss Rd (both for and against), loss of property values due to closure of Bliss Rd, concern with the animosity between Shelby and the City of La Crosse and among neighbors over the future of Bliss Rd, and some expressed concern over the potential of future failures.

    6. La Crosse Tribune Reporter Reid Magney read a statement objecting to the Board meeting in closed session to discuss negotiations regarding Bliss Road.

    7. Administrator Brudos brought the Board up to date on the 27th St Railroad Crossing. Deadline to close is Oct 1, 2008. Board asked him to check with the Commissioner of Railroads to see if Shelby has any other options.

    8. Motion by Zahn/Knapp to approve the appointment of James Milisch as an Election Inspector. Motion carried unanimously.

    9. Clerk reported on tax collection and upcoming Presidential Primary Election.

    10. Jeff Brudos gave the Administrator’s Report. Copy attached

    11. Motion by Kopp/Knapp @ 5:28 PM to move into closed session pursuant to WI Statutes Section 19.85(1)(e) to discuss negotiations regarding payment toward the repair of Bliss Road. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Zahn/Knapp to return to open session @ 6:15 PM.

    12. Board agreed to delay discussion of ordinance review until the February 28th Meeting.

    13. Motion to adjourn at 6:17 PM.

Respectfully submitted, Cathy Brott, Clerk

TOWN OF SHELBY BOARD MEETING MINUTES

DATE: January 28, 2008

LOCATION: Shelby Town Hall Annex

TIME: 4:30 PM

TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Chairperson Lynnetta Kopp, Supervisor John Zahn, Supervisor Randy Knapp, Clerk/Treasurer Cathy Brott, Admin/Dir Public Works Jeff Brudos

TOWN OFFICIALS EXCUSED:

VISITORS: See attached

    1. Call to order at 4:30 PM by Chairman Kopp

    2. Pledge of Allegiance

    3. Motion by Zahn/Kopp to approve the minutes of the January 14, 2008 Board Meetings as amended. Motion carried w/ Knapp abstaining.

    4. Motion by Zahn/Knapp to approve bills in the amount of $93,935.30. Motion carried. Copy attached.

    5. Bill Baumgartner from the La Crosse Rifle Club spoke re the Apuan request to rezone land near the Rifle Club for residential use. Club members are not opposed to the rezoning, but want the land owner to be aware of the noise from the Club. They want assurance that noise from the Rifle Club would not become a problem. Carrie Apuan said she is aware of the noise from the Rifle Club. She grew up with it. Noise is not a concern.

    6. Chairperson Kopp reported that she and Administrator Brudos met with City of La Crosse Mayor Mark Johnsrud and City Council Person Dorothy Lenart to discuss the future of Bliss Road. No action.

    7. Motion by Knapp/Zahn to approve the Policy and Procedures for handling applications for CSMs, conditional use permits and zoning requests as amended. Motion carried unanimously. Copy attached.

    8. Motion by Zahn/Knapp to approve the renewal application of Carmen Hass, W5229 Boma Rd, to keep a 3rd dog. Motion carried unanimously.

    9. Motion by Zahn/Knapp to approve the application of Carrie Apuan to split off a 4-acre parcel along North Chipmunk Road from a larger parcel owned by her grandmother for the purpose of creating a home site and to support her application for a zoning change from Transitional Ag to Ag A. Motion carried unanimously.

    10. Motion by Zahn/Knapp to approve the application of Garry Hensley to split Lot 32 in the Breidel Coulee Subdivision creating 2 lots. Motion carried unanimously.

    11. Motion by Kopp/Knapp to approve the appointment of Dr. Richard Strand to the Planning Commission to fill the term of Don Frank who resigned. Motion carried unanimously.

    12. Motion by Kopp/Zahn to approve the Joint Powers Agreement with La Crosse County Emergency Management. Motion carried unanimously. Copy attached.

    13. Motion by Knapp/Zahn to appoint Administrator Jeff Brudos and Police Officer Sean Horton as delegates to the Joint Municipal Court. Motion carried unanimously.

    14. Motion by Kopp/Knapp to appoint Lana Beyer, N2330 Noch Nairn Ct, as a Special Election Registration Deputy at Central High School. Motion carried unanimously.

    15. Motion by Zahn/Knapp to approve the request of West Salem Village Administrator Teresa Schnitzler to ask the State Elections Board to appoint Mr. Jeff Maves as a Special Election Registration Deputy to register votes for all municipalities in the West Salem School District. Motion carried unanimously.

    16. Clerk/Treasurer Brott reported that the Annual Audit would be conducted on Feb 20-23 by the accounting firm of Tostrud and Temp.

    17. Jeff Burdos gave the Administrator’s Report. Copy attached.

    18. Chair reported that Wisconsin Towns Assn’s "Day at the Capitol" is Feb 5th, listed the dates & times the various City Council Committees would be addressing the Bliss Road issue and announced that she had resigned as Secretary/Treasurer of the La Crosse County Unit of the WTA and Paul Kitzman had agreed to take her place. She said the next WTA Unit Meeting is Feb 21st.

    19. Motion to adjourn at 5:36 PM P.M.

Respectfully submitted, Cathy Brott, Clerk

TOWN OF SHELBY BOARD MEETING MINUTES

DATE: January 14, 2008

LOCATION: Shelby Town Hall Annex

TIME: 4:30 PM

TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Chairperson Lynnetta Kopp, Supervisor John Zahn, Clerk/Treasurer Cathy Brott, Admin/Dir Public Works Jeff Brudos, Attorney Kevin Roop

TOWN OFFICIALS EXCUSED: Supervisor Randy Knapp

VISITORS: See attached

    1. Call to order at 4:35 PM by Chairman Kopp

    2. Pledge of Allegiance

    3. Motion by Kopp/Zahn to alter the order of the agenda and begin with the Bliss Road discussion. Motion carried. City of La Crosse Asst Director of Public Works Tony Hutchens gave a history of Bliss Road, listed the problems and the proposed solutions, and then took questions from the residents. Total cost to repair is $1.8 million. State would contribute $560,000, Federal Highway Administration would contribute $657,000 and the local share would be $582,000. The City of La Crosse had appropriated $180,000 for necessary repairs before the Aug 18/19 rain event that further damaged the road. The approximately 100 Shelby residents in attendance were from Arbor Hills and Arbor Meadows Additions and CTH F, areas mostly affected by closure of Bliss Road. Issues of concern included: Enhancement of Bliss Road for walkers and bikers without consulting local residents, lack of load restrictions, time frame to repair and reopen, accountability of the engineers who designed the reconstruction, returning the road to its original track (removing the approximately 2 additional feet on the outside of the road), rumors of permanent closure, portion of local cost the city was asking Shelby residents to contribute, why the city was asking for other municipalities to contribute at all. La Crosse Mayor Mark Johnsrud said the City Council needs to know if there is value in repairing Bliss Road. He believes there is. For the city it is tourism and access to the park on Granddad’s Bluff. Do the residents of Shelby believe there is also a value to them? Are they willing to contribute to the fix? He said he is willing to work with the Shelby Town Board toward a solution. He would like to see the road reopened by October, but we must begin soon or it won’t happen. The great majority of those present wanted to see the road repaired and were willing to see Shelby participate in the cost to some degree, but they want assurance that the repairs will last. They want both municipalities to make a decision and move on. They cited the cost in time and gas to use CTH F and State Road to get into La Crosse. The Town of Medary will be meeting on February 12th to discuss this issue with residents. The La Crosse Common Council will meet on February 14th for a final vote. Shelby Chair Lynnetta Kopp asked for a show of hands to determine interest in cost sharing for Bliss Road repairs. All but 12 of those who were there were willing to pay a portion of the cost. She said that she and Administrator Brudos would set up a meeting with Mayor Johnsrud to begin a dialogue.

    4. Motion by Zahn/Kopp to approve the minutes of the December 17, 2007 and January 9, 2008 Board Meetings as presented. Motion carried.

    5. Motion by Zahn/Kopp to approve bills in the amount of $75,395.34. Motion carried.

    6. Board discussed a policy for handling applications for Certified Survey Maps and Land Splits and Zoning requests. Administrator will develop and Board will act on it at the January 28th Meeting.

    7. Chair Kopp reported that she has appointed Dr. Richard Strand to replace Don Frank who resigned from the Planning Commission. Dr. Strand’s appointment will be confirmed at the January 28th Meeting.

    8. Motion by Zahn/Kopp to approve the renewal applications to keep a 3rd dog for Susan Johnson, N660 Hwy 35, and Kurt & Renee Knutson, 2231 Hiawatha Ave. Motion carried.

    9. Board discussed a request to advertise in the town quarterly newsletter. Motion by Zahn/Kopp to not allow ads. Motion carried.

    10. Fire Chief Randy Roeck reported that several applications have been submitted for the vacant officer’s position. It will be filled this month.

    11. Administrator Jeff Brudos gave the Administrator’s Report. Copy attached.

    12. Motion to adjourn at 7:43 PM P.M.

Respectfully submitted, Cathy Brott, Clerk

TOWN OF SHELBY BOARD MEETING MINUTES

DATE: January 9, 2008

LOCATION: Shelby Town Hall Annex

TIME: 4:00 PM

TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Chairperson Lynnetta Kopp, Supervisor John Zahn, Supervisor Randy Knapp, Clerk/Treasurer Cathy Brott, Admin/Dir Public Works Jeff Brudos, Attorney Kevin Roop

TOWN OFFICIALS EXCUSED:

VISITORS: See attached

    1. Call to order at 4:00 PM by Chairman Kopp

    2. Pledge of Allegiance

    3. Motion by Knapp/Zahn to adopt Ordinance 5.04 Adoption of Comprehensive Plan. Motion carried unanimously. Copy attached.

    4. Motion by Knapp/Zahn to move into closed session pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes Section 19.85(1)(e) to discuss bargaining strategies. Motion carried unanimously. Board returned to open session at 5:53 PM.

    5. Motion to adjourn at 5:53 P.M.

Respectfully submitted, Cathy Brott, Clerk

 

TOWN OF SHELBY BOARD MEETING MINUTES

DATE: January 9, 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, 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

TOWN OF SHELBY BOARD MEETING MINUTES

DATE: December 22, 2005

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

TOWN OFFICIALS EXCUSED:

VISITORS: See attached

Call to order at 4:50 PM by Chairman Storlie.

Motion by Zahn/Kopp to move into closed session pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes Section 19.85(1)(e) to discuss terms of the Teamsters Union Contract for 2005-2008. Motion carried unanimously.

Board returned to Open Session on a motion by Zahn/Kopp, carried unanimously, at 5:10 PM.

Motion by Zahn/Kopp to accept the terms of the Teamsters Union Contract as corrected on Page 3, Section 20.01. Date should read 1-1-05, not 10-1-05. Motion carried unanimously. Copy attached.

Motion by Storlie/Zahn to approve the Amended Administrator/Director of Public Works Employment Agreement as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Copy attached. Note that Administrator Jeff Brudos agreed to reopen the discussion if employee contribution goes to 20% of the premium.

Motion to adjourn at 5:23 PM.

Respectfully submitted, Cathy Brott, Clerk

TOWN OF SHELBY BOARD MEETING MINUTES

DATE: December 19, 2005

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

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 12, 2005 Board Meeting as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion by Zahn/Kopp to approve payment of the bills in the amount of $33,524.46. Motion carried unanimously. Copy attached.

Motion by Zahn/Kopp to have the Shelby Town Board go on record in support of the proposed County Ordinance regulating outdoor wood-fired furnaces. Motion carried unanimously. Copy attached.

Motion by Kopp/Zahn to have the Shelby Town Board to on record opposing the proposed annexation of State Road School into the City of La Crosse. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Kopp/ Zahn to send a letter to Shelby residents who are in the State Road School District alerting them of State Road School’s desire to annex and the Board’s opposition, suggesting they call their La Crosse School Board members. Motion carried unanimously.

Board discussed employee wages and agreed to make no changes.

Board discussed proposed changes to the Administrator’s Contract. No action.

Motion by Storlie/Zahn to approve the applications to keep a 3rd dog for Linda Deeth, 4001 Brookside Dr, and Jim Dahlby, W5772 CTH K.

Motion to adjourn at 5:10 PM.

Respectfully submitted, Cathy Brott, Clerk

TOWN OF SHELBY BOARD MEETING MINUTES

DATE: December 12, 2005

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, Police Officers Sharon Neitzke & Sean Horton

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 November 28, 2005 Board Meeting as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion by Zahn/Kopp to approve payment of the bills in the amount of $132,162.11. Motion carried unanimously. Copy attached.

Motion by Zahn/Kopp to recommend approval of the Board of Adjust Appeal 2005-73 of Michael Hegge for a variance, after the fact, for a single-family home currently under construction that lies within the required 25-ft setback from the right-of-way of Southdale Dr. Motion carried unanimously. Copy attached.

Board discussed effectiveness of stop signs on Hagen Road for slowing traffic and received input from police officers and resident Keith Waddell. No action.

Board discussed parking of recreational vehicles along town roads and received input from police officers. No action.

Motion by Kopp/Zahn to approve the 2005 Audit quote of $2950 by Tosrud and Temp and to recommend their services to the Sanitary District. Motion carried unanimously. Quotes attached.

Board discussed Shelby Ordinance 2.05, Discharge of Firearms. No action.

Motion by Storlie/Zahn to approve the Public Participation Plan as recommended by the Planning Commission. Motion carried unanimously.

Board discussed employee wages with Office Sharon Nietzke. No action.

Board discussed changes to the Administrator’s Contract. Needs corrections. No action.

Motion by Kopp/Storlie to approve transfer of funds from Shelby Fire Department Fund B to the General Fund to cover the 40% cost share for the LOSA retirement program. Motion carried with Zahn abstaining.

Administrator’s Report attached.

Motion to adjourn at 6:15 PM.

Respectfully submitted, Cathy Brott, Clerk

 

TOWN OF SHELBY BOARD MEETING MINUTES

DATE: November 28, 2005

LOCATION: Shelby Town Hall

TIME: 4:30 PM

TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Chairman John Storlie @ 4:33 PM, Supervisor Lynnetta Kopp, Supervisor John Zahn, Clerk/Treasurer Cathy Brott, Admin/Dir Public Works Jeff Brudos, Fire Chief Randy Roeck @ 4:50

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 November 14, 2005 Board Meeting as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion by Zahn/Kopp to approve payment of the bills in the amount of $103,797.22. Motion carried unanimously. Copy attached.

Motion by Kopp/Zahn to approve a Certified Survey map for Louis Herlitzke on Skyline Drive. Motion carried unanimously. Copy attached.

Motion by Kopp/Zahn to approve the appointment of Paul Lansing to the Shelby Planning Commission. Motion carried unanimously.

Fire Chief Randy Roeck told the Board he would be putting together a committee to review the Fire Department Long Range Plan. He said October was a record month for calls. Four officers have completed the NIMS, which is an on-line exam. Randy will check to see if all Fire Department members must complete the exam.

Motion by Kopp/Zahn to approve the landfill Rebate Agreement with La Crosse County Solid Waste Department. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion by Storlie/Zahn to approve the contract with Schreiber Anderson & Associates for the Comprehensive Long Range Plan as recommended by the Shelby Planning Commission. Motion carried with Storlie/Zahn voting aye and Kopp voting no due to financial concerns if the grant application done by La Crosse County is not awarded.

Issue of excessive deer was discussed. No action taken.

Motion by Kopp/Zahn to approve the 2006 Budget as presented by the Administrator. Motion carried unanimously.

Administrator’s Report attached.

Motion to adjourn at 5:40 PM.

Respectfully submitted, Cathy Brott, Clerk

 

DRAFT MINUTES OF THE TOWN OF SHELBY BUDGET HEARING AND SPECIAL TOWN MEETING TO APPROVE THE 2006 LEVY

DATE: November 14, 2005

LOCATION: Shelby Town Hall

TIME: 6:30 PM

TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Chairman John Storlie, Supervisor Lynnetta Kopp, Supervisor John Zahn, Administrator Jeff Brudos, Clerk/Treasurer Cathy Brott.

OFFICIALS EXCUSED:

VISITORS: See attached list.

Budget Hearing called to order at 6:30 PM by Chairman Storlie.

Chairman Storlie introduced the proposed 2006 Budget and asked for any questions or concerns. Planning Committee Chairman Don Frank asked about the amount budgeted for the Long Range Plan. He was told it is a partial amount. The balance is expected to be in the 2007 Budget.

Administrator Jeff Brudos was asked to go through and present a Summary of 2006 Budget Items. He did, explaining changes from 2005 and answering questions.

Bill Knobloch requested a streetlight at the intersection of Knobloch Road and Hwy 33.

Kurt Schuldes asked if/when the front part of Knobloch Road would be reconstructed. He was told it is scheduled for 2007. The slope will be reduced and there will be a flat area as it approaches Hwy 33.

Motion by Zahn/Kopp to close the Budget Hearing and open the Special Town Meeting to approve the 2006 Levy @ 7:10 PM. Motion carried unanimously.

Special Town Meeting called to order @ 7:10 PM by Chairman Storlie.

Motion by Bill Knobloch/Don Frank to approve 2006 Highway Expenditures in the amount of $663,700 as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion by Michelle Susag/Bill Knobloch to approve the 2006 Tax Levy of $1,283,700. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion by Kopp/Zahn to adjourn @7:17 PM

Respectfully submitted, Cathy Brott, Clerk

TOWN OF SHELBY BOARD MEETING MINUTES

DATE: October 31, 2005

LOCATION: Shelby Town Hall

TIME: 5:00 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 5:02 PM by Chairman Storlie.

Motion by Kopp/Zahn to allow the Utility District to loan (for the purpose of drilling a second well) up to $3,000 each (for a maximum of $21,000) at 5% interest amortized over 4 years and repaid as a special assessment on the tax roll, to the 7 out of 12 individual property owners of Irish Pines Condominiums that expressed interest. An administration fee of $100 will be charged per loan. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion to adjourn at 5:18 PM.

Respectfully submitted, Cathy Brott, Clerk

TOWN OF SHELBY BOARD MEETING MINUTES

DATE: October 24, 2005

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, Fire Chief Randy Roeck, Police Officers Sharon Neitzke and Sean Horton

TOWN OFFICIALS EXCUSED:

VISITORS: See attached

Call to order at 4:32 PM by Chairman Storlie.

Motion by Zahn/Kopp to approve the minutes of the October 10, 2005 Board Meeting as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Zahn/Kopp to approve the minutes of the October 12, 2005 Board Meeting. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion by Zahn/Kopp to approve payment of the bills in the amount of $44,171.791 Motion carried. Copy attached.

Citizen Comment: Keith Wadell asked that the stop signs be removed from Hagen Road. Chairman Storlie said the Board would look into it and consider his request at a later date.

Police Officers Neitzke and Horton showed the Board a video and gave a demonstration of their new TAZER guns along with their September Monthly Report

Motion by Storlie/Zahn to offer no objection to the application of James & Patricia Kirchner, N222 Vanity Drive, to construct a detached garage that would lie within the 80-foot setback from the center of Vanity Drive and would exceed the area limit for said building on this lot. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion by Storlie/Zahn (for discussion only) to offer up to $18,000 in financing through the Town’s Utility District to residents of Irish Pines Condominiums for a second well. Voted failed 2 –1 with Storlie voting yes and Zahn/Kopp voting no. Board is willing to revisit the request following a meeting of the residents of Irish Pines Condominiums on 10/26/05, after which there will be more information available on how many of the 12 families would apply for financial assistance.

Motion by Zahn to have the Police and Fire Departments report directly to the Board instead of to the Administrator. Chairman determined a vote was not possible, as it was not listed on the agenda. It will be noticed for the November 14th Board Meeting.

Fire Chief Randy Roeck reported that he would be accepting bids for turn-out gear before Jan. 1st to beat an increase in cost increase projected for 2006. The turn-out gear is funded by a Homeland Security Grant.

Discussion but no action on a Contract with Schreiber Anderson for a Comprehensive Plan.

Board approved a proposed 2006 Budget to present at the November 14th Budget Hearing.

Administrator’s Report/Treasurer’s Report

Motion to adjourn at 7:00PM.

Respectfully submitted, Cathy Brott, Clerk

TOWN OF SHELBY BOARD MEETING MINUTES

DATE: October 12, 2005

LOCATION: Shelby Town Hall

TIME: 5:30 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 5:40 PM by Chairman Storlie.

Motion by Storlie/Kopp to establish an employee contribution of 10% of the health insurance premium cost in 2006. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion by Storlie to set 2006 wages as proposed by the Administrator. Motion died for lack of a second.

Motion by Kopp/Zahn to set 2006 wages for Brott, Neitzke, Horton, Belshe and Dillon as proposed by the Administrator. Motion carried unanimously. Copy of proposal attached.

Motion by Zahn/Kopp to increase the wages of Fire Chief Randy Roeck $650/year. Motion carried unanimously with the understanding that his wage may be adjusted after his annual review.

Administrator Brudo’s wage and benefit package is determined by his contract. Chairman Storlie asked if he might be willing to amend that contract to correspond with the other non-union employees 10% contribution toward health insurance premium costs in return for a salary increase to offset the loss. Brudos asked for time to consider the proposal. It will be on the agenda for the October 24, 2005 Board Meeting.

Motion to adjourn at 7 PM.

Respectfully submitted, Cathy Brott, Clerk

TOWN OF SHELBY BOARD MEETING MINUTES

DATE: October 10, 2005

LOCATION: Shelby Town Hall

TIME: 4:30 PM

TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Chairman John Storlie @ 5:38, Supervisor Lynnetta Kopp, Supervisor John Zahn, Clerk/Treasurer Cathy Brott, Admin/Dir Public Works Jeff Brudos, Fire Chief Randy Roeck @ 4:52

TOWN OFFICIALS EXCUSED:

VISITORS: See attached

Call to order at 4:35 PM by Supervisor Zahn.

Motion by Kopp/Zahn to approve the minutes of the September 12, 2005 Board Meeting as corrected. Motion carried.

Motion by Kopp/Zahn to approve payment of the bills in the amount of $102,752.81 Motion carried. Copy attached.

Citizen Comment: Bill Knobloch told the Board the Town did a good job reconstructing Knobloch Road and that he has noticed a lot of children using the new Pammel Creek Park.

La Crosse County Planner Charlie Handy appeared before the Board to answer any questions they might have about the proposed La Crosse Technology move into the old Cooler Co Building on Losey Blvd. He said there are no guarantees, but the grant makes it more likely they will choose the Town of Shelby location. It was Charlie’s idea to split the grant 4-ways to show a community effort.

Motion by Kopp/Zahn to approve the joint Municipal Court 2006 Budget. Motion carried unanimously.

No action taken on the request of Irish Pines Condominiums to obtain financing for a second well through the Town’s Utility District. Tabled to October 24th Board Meeting.

Motion by Kopp/Zahn to table discussion of the creation of a Police and Fire Committee to the October 24, 2005 Board Meeting after hearing from officers of the Shelby Fire Department. Agreed to discuss establishment of a committee to review and update the Fire Department’s Long Range Plan.

Action on Health Insurance and Employee Wages tabled to Special Board Meeting set for Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2005 @ 5:30 PM.

Motion by Kopp/Zahn to create a 125 Medical and Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan for eligible employees. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion by Zahn/Storlie at 5:45 PM to go into closed session pursuant to WI Statute Section 19.95(1)(e) for the purpose of updating the Board on Union negotiations and to return to open session before adjourning. Motion carried unanimously. Board returned to open session at 5:53 PM

Administrator’s Report/Treasurer’s Report

Motion to adjourn at 6:05PM.

Respectfully submitted, Cathy Brott, Clerk

TOWN OF SHELBY BOARD MEETING MINUTES

DATE: September 26, 2005

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, Fire Chief Randy Roeck, Police Officer Sean Horton

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 September 12, 2005 Board Meeting as amended. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion by Kopp/Zahn to approve payment of the bills in the amount of $41,477.83. Motion carried unanimously. Copy attached.

Dave Trapp of Second Opinion recommended the Town stay with the State Health Plan and gave 3 scenarios to decrease premiums. Motion by Storlie/Zahn to change to the health insurance plan with a $500 deductible for singles and $1000 deductible for families. Motion carried unanimously. Copy attached.

Motion by Kopp/Zahn to recommend approval of Conditional Use Permit #697 for Steve & Colleen Gerke, W5305 CTH F, which amends existing Conditional Use Permit # 535 to reduce lot size and expand the use for an auto body shop to allow for the sale of vehicles with a WI-DOT dealers license with the following conditions: 1) All personal property must be stored inside, except two (2) vehicles that may be left outside for the purpose of sale for no more than 14 consecutive days. 2) On-site advertising is restricted to two (2) 4’ X 8’ non-illuminated signs on or adjacent to the existing building. No balloons, flags, or streamers. No lighted signs. 3) Conditional Use Permit will apply only to Steven M. & Colleen Gerke. Motion carried unanimously. Copy attached.

Motion by Storlie/Zahn to recommend approval of the application of Al Schultz, 3305 Ebner coulee Road, for a variance to build an addition to an attached garage that lies 6 feet within the setback limit from Ebner Coulee Road due to a hardship created by a garage with insufficient depth. Motion carried unanimously. Copy attached.

Motion by Zahn/Kopp to post ‘No Parking’ signs on the west side of Hagen Road between the two Michel Road intersections to improve traffic flow. Motion carried unanimously.

Board heard from Dave Peschau re residents parking boats and trailers on town road right-of-way for extended periods of time, moving them every 48 hours just enough to comply with the local ordinance. No action taken.

Fire Chief Randy Roeck gave a report on the high-angle rescue of a dog that fell from a bluff over the weekend and a report of the SFD All Sports Raffle.

Motion by Kopp/Zahn to pay up to $800, which is ¼ of a $3600 Development Grant offered by La Crosse County Planner Charlie Handy to La Crosse Technologies for a facility plan prior to their occupancy of the vacant La Crosse Cooler Building in the Town of Shelby, provided Mr. Handy and/or a representative of La Crosse Technologies attend the October 10th Town Board Meeting. Motion carried with Storlie abstaining.

Board reviewed survey done by Clerk Brott re Police & Fire Commissions in municipalities of similar size. Fire Chief told the Board that he and all of the SFD Officers, except John Zahn, think the creation of a Police and Fire Commission is unnecessary. Police Officer Sean Horton told the Board he has reported both to a Commission and to and Administrator and can work with it either way. No action. Tabled to October 10th Board Meeting.

Police Officer Sean Horton gave a Police Report. Copy attached.

Board took no action on Joint Municipal Court Budget. Tabled to October 10th Board Meeting.

Board took no action on the request of Irish Pines Condominiums to obtain financing for a second well through the Town’s Utility District. Tabled to October 10th Board Meeting.

Board postponed work on the 2006 budget to the October 10th Board Meeting to give them time to look at the numbers provided by Administrator Brudos.

Motion to adjourn at 7:35 PM.

Respectfully submitted, Cathy Brott, Clerk

TOWN OF SHELBY BOARD MEETING MINUTES

DATE: September 12, 2005

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, Attorney Tom Kiefer

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 August 22, 2005 Board Meeting as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion by Kopp/Zahn to approve payment of the bills in the amount of $119,421.44. Motion carried unanimously. Copy attached.

Dick Clements, Country Realty, representing Shirley Fancher, and Ralph & Michelle Gundersen application for a conditional use permit to operate a garden center/landscaping business on 2.63 acres at W4903 State Road 33 was withdrawn. No discussion or action necessary.

Board discussed creation of a Police and Fire Commission. Attorney Tom Kiefer advised the Board on statutory language. Board asked that other municipalities the size of Shelby be contacted to gather more information. No action.

Motion by Kopp/Zahn to table action until the September 26th Meeting on the request of Steve Gerke, to amend the conditional use permit for his auto body shop to allow a car dealership, giving the Board time to view the site and do more research. Motion carried unanimously.

Board discussed changes in Health Insurance Coverage for employees and asked the Administrator to provide cost savings when a co-pay and/or deductible are applied.

Motion by Storlie/Zahn to approve a Resolution authorizing Administrator Jeff Brudos, to act on behalf of the Town of Shelby to submit an application to the WI DNR for Recycling Grants and Recycling Efficiency Grants. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion by Zahn/Kopp to approve the new application of Julio Bird, N1968 Joy Lane, to keep a 3rd dog. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion by Zahn/Kopp to approve the CSM for Steve Scheuch, N2124 Valley Road. Motion carried unanimously. Copy attached.

At 6:10 PM the Board went into Closed Session to discuss progress of union negotiations pursuant to Section 19.85(l)(e) and then return to open session before adjourning on a motion by Storlie/Zahn, carried unanimously. Board returned to Open Session at 6:27 PM.

Supervisor Zahn informed the Board that the Shelby Fire Department will receive a $38,000 Federal Homeland Security Grant written by Asst. Chief Wayne Atchley. The funds will be used to purchase new turn-out gear.

Motion to adjourn at 6:27 PM.

Respectfully submitted, Cathy Brott, Clerk

 

TOWN OF SHELBY BOARD MEETING MINUTES

DATE: August 22, 2005

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

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 August 8, 2005 Board Meeting as presented. Motion carried unanimously

Motion by Zahn/ Storlie to approve payment of the bills in the amount of $98,623.54. Motion carried unanimously. Copy attached.

Public Comment: 1) Don Frank asked about the Town policy on Invasive Species. If possible, the Town road crew mows town property and road right of way to keep it down. 2) Trish Corriden asked when the piles of dirt in Pammel Creek Park would be removed. Administrator said some would be used on the Knoblock Road project and the balance would be spread in the park. She asked if any of the equipment used on the Knobloch Road project was rented. She was told the bulldozer was rented from Brent Brudos. It is generally available for use and the Town is charged a nominal fee for hours of use only.

Dick Clements, Country Realty, representing Shirley Fancher, and Ralph & Michelle Gundersen discussed their application for a conditional use permit to operate a garden center/landscaping business on 2.63 acres at W4903 State Road 33. Some concerns were raised ie. lighting, appropriateness of commercial at this location and highway access. Board tabled any decision to the September 12th meeting when it will be an agenda item.

Motion by Zahn/Kopp to approve the Certified Survey Map for David Lesky for property located along STH 35. Motion carried unanimously.

Board discussed drainage on Burr Oak St W. Cost/benefit ration does not warrant installing additional drains. Administrator will check to see if a small amount of slurry mix in the center of the road will move the flow of storm water further down the road before it turns toward the drain. Cul de sac at the end of the street will be enlarged this fall.

Motion by Storlie/Kopp to to adopt the following Resolution: The Town Board of the town of Shelby hereby resolves to vacate the existing drainage easement lying along the southern boundary of Lot 18 and the northern boundary of Lot 17 Arbor Meadows Subdivision on the condition that Steve Schlicht provides a 14-ft drainage easement along the southern border of Lot 17 Arbor Meadows Subdivision. Motion carried unanimously. Copy of map attached.

Motion by Zahn/Kopp to accept the recommendation of Attorney Tom Kiefer on changes to the Town’s Drug and Alcohol Policy. Motion carried unanimously. Copy attached.

Motion by Kopp/Zahn to accept the August 9th revision of the Fire Department Standard Operating Guidelines with the addition of Attorney Tom Kiefer’s reference back to the Town’s Drug and Alcohol Policy. Motion carried unanimously. Copy attached.

Board discussed creating charges for multiple 1st Responder calls. Board directed the Administrator and Fire Chief to draft a scale of charges for their consideration.

At 6 PM a Joint Meeting with the Shelby Planning Commission began. All Planning Commission members were present.

Nick from Schreiber Andersen & Assoc went over the County Plan Options. Copy attached. He and Bob Rudd discussed the starting point, approach, process, funding and timing. They requested a copy of the Town’s current Land Use Plan. Under the new law, the Town would adopt a revised land use plan by ordinance. While the plan would be flexible, changes would take an amendment to the ordinance and a public hearing.

Motion by Storlie/Zahn to accept the recommendation of the Planning Committee and join the County’s Multi-district Grant Application. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion by Planning Commission’s Koudelka/Andersen to direct Planning Commission Chairman Frank, Town Board Chairman Storlie and Administrator Brudos to begin discussions with County Planner Charlie Handy, and Schrieber Andersen & Associates to move the Town’s planning forward. Motion carried.

Motion by Storlie/Zahn to move in the affirmative with the Planning Commission, directing the Planning Commission Chairman, the Town Chairman and Town Administrator to begin negotiations with Schreiber Andersen & Associates and start the planning process. Motion carried with Storlie and Zahn voting yes and Kopp voting no.

Board went over agenda items for the September 12, 2005 Board Meeting.

Motion to adjourn at 7:30 PM.

Respectfully submitted, Cathy Brott, Clerk

 

TOWN OF SHELBY BOARD MEETING MINUTES

DATE: August 8, 2005

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, 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 July 25, 2005 Board Meeting as presented. Motion carried unanimously

Motion by Zahn/ Storlie to approve payment of the bills in the amount of $97,870.96. Motion carried unanimously. Copy attached.

Motion by Kopp/Zahn to support the Board of Adjustment application of Joe Van Aelstyn, N1963 Wedgewood Dr E, to construct an attached garage that will lie within the required 50-ft setback from the lot line. Motion carried unanimously. Copy attached.

Motion by Zahn/Storlie to support the Board of Adjustment application of Steiger Construction on behalf of Berthold Gash, W5807 Carla Ct, for a variance after-the-fact for an existing 24-ft X 109-ft commercial building that lies with the required 25-ft side yard and to construct a proposed 24-ft X 109-ft commercial building that will lie within the 25-ft side yard in the Commercial District "B". Motion carried unanimously. Copy attached.

Board discussed attorney’s draft but took no action on the proposed changes to the Shelby Fire Department’s Standard Operating Guidelines re ‘light duty’.

Fire Chief Randy Roeck gave a brief report on the Social Club Raffle, a new 1st Responder applicant and concern re frequent emergency calls from the same address.

Motion by Zahn/Kopp to adopt No Smoking Ordinance 3.11 as amended to exclude open park shelters. Motion carried unanimously. Copy attached.

Administrator reported to the Board on Burr Oak St W. Chairman directed him to take measurements of slope in an area around the storm water drains to determine if some minor grading would solve the pooling problem and to enlarge the cul de sac as much as possible within the current road right-of-way.

Board took no action on the Hwy 14/61 Transportation Study.

Motion by Kopp/Zahn to appoint Kathleen Kistner and Blaine McDowell as Board of Review Alternates. Motion carried unanimously.

Administrator reported on the Knobloch Road reconstruction and provided a report on the 2005 Assessment following Open Book. Copy of Assessor Report attached.

Board went over agenda items for the August 22nd Meeting.

Motion to adjourn at 5:37 PM.

Respectfully submitted, Cathy Brott, Clerk

 

TOWN OF SHELBY BOARD MEETING MINUTES

DATE: July 18, 2005

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

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 June 27, 2005 Board Meeting as presented. Motion carried.

Motion by Kopp/Zahn to approve bills in the amount of $78,525.83. Motion carried. Copy attached.

Citizen Concerns: Aloysius Lueck appeared on behalf of the Mormon Coulee Lions to comment on the condition of Mormon Coulee Park and to request reimbursement of their $50 shelter rent for the Lions Auction.

Motion by Storlie/Zahn to recommend approval of the Board of Adjustment appeal #2005-48 of Mark A Heffernan, N1609 Mickel Rd, for a permit to construct an attached garage addition to the residence that will lie within the required 60-ft building setback from the centerline of Mickel Rd. Motion carried unanimously. Copy attached.

Motion by Kopp/Zahn to recommend approval of the Board of Adjustment appeal #2005-47 of David F Stickler, 3226 Ebner Coulee Rd, for a permit to construct an addition to an attached garage that will lie within the required 60-ft setback form the centerline of Ebner Coulee Rd. Motion carried unanimously. Copy attached. `

Brian Pogazinski, Paragon & Assoc, gave an update and answered questions on plans for reconstruction of Knobloch Rd

Motion by Storlie/Zahn to postpone action on Light Duty policy for Shelby Fire Department until July 25th meeting.

Motion by Kopp/Zahn to move into closed session pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes Section 18.85(l)(e) for an update on labor negations. Motion carried unanimously. Board returned to open session at 6:45 PM

Motion to adjourn at 6:45 PM.

Respectfully submitted, Cathy Brott, Clerk

 

TOWN OF SHELBY BOARD MEETING MINUTES

DATE: June 27, 2005

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, Fire Chief Randy Roeck, Police Officer Sharon Neitzke

TOWN OFFICIALS EXCUSED: Chairman John Storlie

VISITORS: See attached

Call to order at 4:30 PM by Supervisor Zahn.

Motion by Kopp/ Zahn to approve the minutes of the June 13, 2005 Board Meeting as presented. Motion carried.

Motion by Kopp/Zahn to approve as corrected the minutes of the June 20, 2005 Public Hearing to consider the vacation of the east end of Mill Street. Motion carried.

Motion by Kopp/Zahn to approve bills in the amount of $96,883.89. Motion carried. Copy attached.

Motion by Zahn/Kopp to approve the vacation of the east end of Mill Street, approximately 100 feet, contingent upon the creation of a 10-foot easement through the center of said vacation for Robert & Martha Sesvold to retain access to the back of their property, should they choose to divide their current lot to develop a second building site.

La Crosse County Planner Charlie Handy updated the Board on the progress of the County Comprehensive Plan to comply with Smart Growth. He encouraged the Town to move forward with the Public Participation portion of the Town Plan when they are ready and not wait for other towns which may or may not develop a plan if the State of Wisconsin repeals the Smart Growth Initiative.

The new University Extension Resource Agent, Karl Green, introduced himself and briefly described his background and job duties.

Supervisor Kopp reported that the County Development Specialist position was approved by the La Crosse County Board at its last meeting. Input from the Town is moot at this point.

Board discussed the proposed changes to the Fire Department Standard Operating Guidelines regarding "light duty". No action. Draft copy attached

Police Officer Sharon Neitzke went over the monthly report with the Board. Copy attached.

Administrator Jeff Brudos reported that he would be putting together bid specs this week for paving a portion of Knobloch Road. A part of the funding is through the Town Road Improvement Program. He anticipates roadwork will start in July. They plan to do ½ at a time so the road remains open. The road will be done in 2 phases. The second phase will be in 2 years.

A) Motion by Zahn/Kopp to accept the Scott Construction bid for Chip Seal. Scott was the only bidder. Motion carried. Copy attached. B) Motion by Zahn/Kopp to accept the low Struck & Irwin Paving bid of $28,752.84 for Slurry Seal. Motion carried. Copy attached.

Supervisor Kopp reported on the La Crosse County Planning Committee Meeting and their approval of the plans to extend Hwy 53 and related road changes. The Committee also agreed to allow an appointed alternate to vote in place of the town chairman. She is willing to be that appointee.

Board discussed "Consent Agenda". No action.

Board discussed "Board De-Briefing". No action.

Motion by Zahn/Kopp to approve Class B Beer and Liquor Licenses for All Star Lanes, Alpine Inn, Charlie’s Inn, Irish Hill Golf Course, Mt. La Crosse & Shorty’s Bar & Grill. Motion carried.

Motion by Kopp/Zahn to approve a Class B Beer License for William Lowenhagen @ Goose Island Campground. Motion carried.

Motion by Kopp/Zahn to approve new permits to operate a Beer Garden for Shorty’s Bar & Grill and Charlie’s Inn and renew the permit for Alpine Inn. Motion carried.

Motion by Zahn/Kopp to approve a Picnic Beer License for Mormon Coulee Lions Club on July 10, 2005 at Mormon Coulee Park and the Enclosed Shelter. Motion carried.

Motion by Zahn/Kopp to set the date for Open Book for July 28, 2005 from 11 AM to 3 PM and for Board of Review for August 22, 2005 from 5-7 PM. Motion carried.

Motion to adjourn at 6:25 PM.

Respectfully submitted, Cathy Brott, Clerk

TOWN OF SHELBY MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC HEARING ON THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF MILL STREET

DATE: June 20, 2005

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

TOWN OFFICIALS EXCUSED:

VISITORS: See attached

Call to order at 4:30 PM by Chairman Storlie.

Chairman Storlie called on Administrator Jeff Brudos to go over the proposed vacation of a portion of Mill Street, which is being considered at the request of Wendy Pertzsch for the purpose of expanding the size of a building lot impacted by flood way restrictions. Jeff drew a diagram of the proposed area to be vacated which showed the property owners who would be given the vacated property.

Discussion regarding the impact on property owned by Robert & Martha Sesvold. Mr. Sesvold was concerned that he may not be able to split his lot in the future if he chooses sell off a portion as a second buildable lot, but he did not testifying against the proposal.

The Pertzsch families appeared in support of the vacation. But testified that if the proposal was not approved, they could appeal to the County for a variance as a second avenue to developing the lot.

Steve and Stacy Kreibich appeared for information only.

Motion by Kopp, seconded by Zahn to postpone action on the proposal to vacate the east end of Mill street until the June 27th Board Meeting to allow the Board time to view the area in light of information brought up at this Hearing. Motion carried unanimously.

Kopp will meet on site with Administrator Brudos at 9 AM Tuesday and Zahn will meet with him there at 9:15 AM. Storlie will view on his own.

Motion to adjourn at 5:05 PM.

Respectfully submitted, Cathy Brott, Clerk

TOWN OF SHELBY BOARD MEETING MINUTES

DATE: June 13, 2005

LOCATION: Shelby Town Hall

TIME: 4:30 PM

TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Chairman John Storlie @ 4:38 PM by phone conference, Supervisor Lynnetta Kopp, Supervisor John Zahn, Clerk/Treasurer Cathy Brott, Fire Chief Randy Roeck

TOWN OFFICIALS EXCUSED: Admin/Dir Public Works Jeff Brudos

VISITORS: See attached

Call to order at 4:30 PM by Supervisor Zahn.

Motion by Kopp/ Zahn to approve the minutes of the May 23, 2005 Board Meeting as presented. Motion carried.

Motion by Kopp/Zahn to approve the minutes of the June 1, 2005 Special Board Meeting including Supervisor Zahn’s written statement. Motion carried.

Motion by Kopp/Zahn to approve bills in the amount of $78,866.87 w/ request to check on the distribution of Gundersen/Lutheran bill. Motion carried. Copy attached.

· Note that Chairman Storlie joined the meeting in progress by phone at this point.

Motion by Zahn/Storlie to make no recommendation on the Board of Adjustment appeal of Scott & Cynthia Odegaarden, W5107 Kearns Ct, to construct a deck addition that will lie within the required 25-ft rear yard setback. Motion carried unanimously. Copy attached.

Motion by Storlie/Zahn to draft a letter to our state legislators asking their support for continued funding for the Smart Growth Grant Program. Motion carried unanimously. Copy of Governor’s letter attached.

Board discussed the proposal to create a new County position of Community Development Specialist. Supervisor Kopp agreed to contact County Board Chairman Steve Doyle and County Administrator Steve O’Malley and invite them to the June 27th Board Meeting to provide more information.

The following items were approved for the next meeting agenda on June 27th:

La Crosse County Planning Committee Report

Discussion & possible action to create a "Consent Agenda"

Discussion & possible action re initiating a "Board Debriefing" period following each meeting

Invitations to County Planner Charlie Handy and University Extension Agent John Koelsch to discuss the future of Smart Growth

Add Citizen Concerns as a regular agenda item

Update on Paragon plans for reconstruction of Knobloch Rd

Motion to adjourn at 5:10 PM.

Respectfully submitted, Cathy Brott, Clerk

 

TOWN OF SHELBY BOARD MEETING MINUTES

DATE: June 1, 2005

LOCATION: Shelby Town Hall

TIME: 5:30 PM

TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Chairman John Storlie, Supervisor Lynnetta Kopp, Supervisor John Zahn, Admin/Dir Public Works Jeff Brudos, Clerk/Treasurer Cathy Brott, Attorney Kevin Roop and Fire Chief Randy Roeck

TOWN OFFICIALS EXCUSED:

VISITORS: See attached

Call to order at 5:38 PM by Chairman Storlie.

Chairman Storlie asked Supervisor Zahn to outline the issues of concern, as this special meeting was called at his request. Zahn stated that he was concerned with the Town’s liability if a Fireman exacerbated a pre-existing condition while responding to a call and possible impairment from the use of prescription drugs. The Town’s Fire Department Standard Operating Guidelines (SOGs) do not define "light duty" or lay out a policy for dealing with temporary injuries. He would like to see this changed as soon as possible.

Written copy attached.

Chairman Storlie called on Attorney Kevin Roop to advise on the Town’s legal responsibility. Roop responded that the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) and the even stronger Wisconsin legislation dealing with disabilities require the Town to make a reasonable accommodation for an employee’s injury. If the Town Board goes too far in restricting job duties, they could open themselves up to a lawsuit. He advised that it is impossible to create guidelines that apply to every occasion. Each incident needs to be looked at on an individual basis. He recommended that the Town require self-reporting of any injury that might impair a Fireman’s ability to perform his job and a doctor’s release before returning to full duty. He said that, in general, the employee’s supervisor sets the parameters of "light duty" based on the injury and job. He advised that a physician’s statement and written documentation be kept in the employee’s file.

Discussion, questions and answers followed.

Board asked Fire Chief Randy Roeck, his Officers and Firemen to review the SOGs and come back with a report for the June 27th Board Meeting. They recommended that the Fire Department consider amendments that say a Fire Department member has a responsibility to self-report an injury, to require a physician’s statement and documentation of the actions taken by the Town to address placement on "light duty" be placed in employees’ files, and that the policy for handling injuries be flexible enough to look at injuries and "light duty" on a case by case basis.

Supervisor Zahn asked Attorney Roop about a policy on discipline. Roop said he was preparing a written statement at the request of Administrator Brudos. It will advise not to implement written guidelines relating to "step discipline". He advised the Board not to lock themselves in. It’s good for the errant employee, but bad for the employer.

Motion to adjourn at 6:16 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Cathy Brott, Clerk

 

TOWN OF SHELBY BOARD MEETING MINUTES

DATE: May 23, 2005

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, Clerk/Treasurer Cathy Brott

TOWN OFFICIALS EXCUSED:

VISITORS: See attached

Call to order at 4:36 PM by Chairman Storlie.

Motion by Zahn/Kopp to approve the minutes of the May 9, 2005 Board Meeting as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion by Zahn/Kopp to approve bills in the amount of $137,242.33. Motion carried unanimously. Copy attached.

Motion by Zahn, Storlie to approve the final plat for Battlestone Ridge. Motion carried unanimously. Copy of plat attached.

Motion by Zahn/Kopp to approve the construction plan for Battlestone Ridge Road as submitted, including a 30-foot radius and specification details as provided in a separate document. Motion carried unanimously.

Board discussed Paragon recommendations for control of runoff from Boulder Ridge/Knobloch Rd as it passes through easement on Kopp property. (Note that Supervisor Kopp excused herself) Motion by Zahn to implement the Paragon plan for drainage control at the town’s expense. Seconded by Storlie for discussion only. Chairman Storlie called for a vote. Zahn voted yes, Storlie voted no. Motion failed for lack of a majority.

Chairman Storlie asked Supervisor Zahn if he would accept re-appointment to the Planning Commission. Zahn declined re-appointment due to the time commitment and belief the Commission should have more citizen members.

Chairman Storlie will continue to serve as Shelby Representative to the La Crosse Area Planning Commission. Supervisor’s Zahn and Kopp agreed to consider filling in if he was unable to attend.

Administrator’s Report attached.

Supervisor Kopp requested that an email site be set up for her official town business. Clerk will make those arrangements.

Clyde Benjamin appeared before the Board with a concern about Shelby Fire Department and First Responder’s knowledge of addresses during a response, citing a recent case where they missed the correct address and had to come back. Supervisor Zahn agreed to take his concern back to the Fire Department to ask for suggestions on improvement.

Supervisor Kopp requested that "Public Input" be added as an agenda item and asked that Department heads report to the Board on a regular basis such as every other month.

Motion to adjourn at 6:04 PM.

Respectfully submitted, Cathy Brott, Clerk

 

TOWN OF SHELBY BOARD MEETING MINUTES

DATE: May 9, 2005

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, Clerk/Treasurer Cathy Brott

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 25, 2005 Board Meeting as amended. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion by Zahn/Kopp to approve bills in the amount of $72,126.48. Motion carried unanimously. Copy attached.

Motion by Kopp/Zahn to approve the application of Rodney Starch, N140 Old Hwy 35, to rezone 15.4 acres from Ag A to Ag B. Motion carried with Kopp and Zahn voting yes and Storlie voting no. Application attached.

Board took no action on Battlestone Ridge Condominium plat.

Motion by Zahn/Kopp to approve the request of Greg Erickson, N1936 Hickory Ln, for a variance to split a parcel and create a new building site with shared driveway access. Motion carried with Kopp and Zahn voting yes and Storlie voting no.

Motion by Zahn/Kopp to approve Greg Erickson’s request for a variance and waive the required 60-foot frontage on a public street for creation of a new parcel. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion by Zahn/Kopp to begin the process of vacating the east end of Mill St. to allow the creation of a larger building lot as requested by Wendy Pertzsch. Board asked that the present owner work with the Administrator on the details of that vacation. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion by Kopp/Zahn not to make a cash donation in the amount of $5000 to the State Road Elementary School PTA for new playground equipment. Motion carried unanimously. The Board indicated they are willing to consider support in the form of an "in-kind" donation such as wood chips for about $1000 value. Copy of letter and pictures of playground equipment attached.

Motion by Zahn/Storlie not to accept Eagle Point Drive as a town road. Motion carried unanimously. Eagle Point Road data attached.

(Note that Supervisor Kopp removed herself from the discussion re drainage of Boulder Ridge/Knobloch Road.) Board went over the report from Paragon with property owner Steve Kopp and discussed the drainage problem. Chairman Storlie asked him to meet with Administrator Brudos and Jeff Moorehouse from Paragon on site to see if they could come up with a viable solution. Kopp agreed. Paragon Report attached.

Administrator’s Report attached.

Board thanked Supervisor John Zahn for providing CPR training to Town of Shelby staff.

Supervisor Kopp reported that she had attended the Wisconsin Towns association training session for new town officials and that she found it very helpful. She suggested the Board consider adding two items to each agenda. First an item planning the agenda for the next meeting; and second, a time for citizens to address the board who are not on the agenda.

Motion to adjourn at 6:15 PM.

 

Respectfully submitted, Cathy Brott, Clerk

 

TOWN OF SHELBY BOARD MEETING MINUTES

DATE: April 25, 2005

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, Clerk/Treasurer Cathy Brott, 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 April 18, 2005 Board Meeting as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Zahn/Kopp to approve the minutes of the April 12, 2005 Board Meeting as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion by Zahn/Storlie to approve bills in the amount of $40,971.20. Motion carried unanimously. Copy attached.

Motion by Zahn/Kopp to take no action on the application of Rodney Starch, N140 Old Hwy 35, to rezone 15.4 acres from Ag A to Ag B for a greenhouse and the retail sale of plants, nursery stock and landscaping supplies until after the County Zoning Public Hearing. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion by Zahn/Storlie to table the Greg Erickson request for a variance to split a parcel and create a new building site with shared driveway access tabled until the May 9th Town Board Meeting. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion by Storlie/Zahn to offer no objection to the zoning application of Mike Roegg, CTH MM, to rezone a 40-acre parcel from Exclusive Ag to Ag A for the purpose of splitting it into two 20-acre parcels for residential development. Motion carried unanimously.

Board heard from Gary Jablonski, representing the Homeowners Assn on Eagles Point Road, with a letter requesting the Town to accept Eagles Point Road as a town road. The road was not originally build to town road specs, but has been redone by Mathy; widened, sloped and curved. Board agreed to investigate and find out if the road now meets the statutory requirements for acceptance as a town road. Letter attached.

Board heard the request of Wendy Pertzsch to vacate the end of Mill St. to allow the creation of a larger building lot. Board asked her to provide a plan or plans for the lot and agreed to put her on the agenda of the May 9th Meeting.

Fire Chief Randy Roeck reported that the Shelby Fire Department and the City of La Crosse Fire Department were doing a joint training burn on a house on CTH FA.

Board set the date for the first session of Board of Review for Monday, May 23, 2005 @ 4:30 PM to meet requirements of Wis. Stats, Sec. 70.47. It is anticipated the Assessment Roll will not be completed at that time and the Board will adjourn the meeting to such time as the Roll is completed.

Motion by Kopp not to make a donation to the State Road Elementary School PTA toward playground equipment. Seconded by Zahn for discussion only. Storlie stated that he would like to hear from representatives of the PTA in person. Storlie called the question. Motion failed with Storlie and Zahn voting no and Kopp voting yes.

Administrator’s Report attached.

Motion to adjourn at 6:25 PM.

 

Respectfully submitted, Cathy Brott, Clerk

 

TOWN OF SHELBY BOARD MEETING MINUTES

DATE: April 18, 2005

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, Clerk/Treasurer Cathy Brott, Attorney Tom Sleik and Assessor Kevin Irwin

TOWN OFFICIALS EXCUSED:

VISITORS: See attached

Note that this meeting is being taped.

Call to order at 4:30 PM by Chairman Storlie.

David Servais, W5050 Knobloch Road, La Crosse, WI 54601, appeared before the Board with a 2004 Claim of Excessive Property Assessment. The purpose of his appearance was to allow him to supplement his written claim dated January 20, 2005, which is devoid of any supporting facts or documentation to support his claim. Mr. Servais claimed the assessment of productive forest land on the following parcels is excessive:

 

11-1046-0 8 acres G6 assessed @ $16,000 claim $8,000

11-1047-0 7 acres G6 assessed @ $21,000 claim $7,000

11-1052-0 23.45 acres G6 assessed @ $46,900 claim $23,450

11-1053-0 34.26 acres G6 assessed @ 68,500 claim $34,260

11-1058-0 10.61 acres G6 assessed @ $19,100 claim $10,610

11-1062-0 20 acres G6 assessed @ $40,000 claim $20,000

11-1065-0 15.02 acres G6 assessed @ $37,500 claim $15, 020

11-1066-0 25 acres G6 assessed @ $50,000 claim $25,000

11-1067-0 27.8 acres G6 assessed @ $55,600 claim $27,800

11-1070-0 31 acres G6 assessed @ $62,000 claim $31,000

11-1074-0 10 acres G6 assessed @ $20,000 claim $10,000

In support of his claims, Mr. Servais cited the following:

An April 9, 2003 purchase of parcel 11-1046-1 from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation wherein he paid $1955 for 1.15 acres of land he believes is similar and which is assessed at $300.

The excessive slope of the land at or near 50%

His property is assessed differently than Bluffview Commons Mobile Home Park off of CTH F and it should be treated the same.

Assessor Kevin Irwin supported his assessments with a list of sales of larger parcels of similar productive forestland. He explained that he had used the income method to assess the Bluffview Commons property but not with the Servais property because the highest and best use of the Servais property, which has a golf course adjacent to the productive forestland, would be as residential development.

Attorney Tom Sleik advised the Board of their responsibility to uphold the assessor’s values unless the property owner has met the legal standard of proof that the assessment is excessive.

Zahn stated that he sees no basis for change and made a motion to deny Mr. Servais’s claim. Koop seconded his motion for discussion. Following discussion, Chairman Storlie called the question. Motion to deny was carried with Zahn and Storlie voting aye and Kopp abstaining.

Motion by Storlie/Zahn to table action on the final plat of Battlestone Ridge Condominiums until the March 25th Town Board Meeting. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion to adjourn at 5:45 PM.

 

Respectfully submitted, Cathy Brott, Clerk

 

TOWN OF SHELBY BOARD MEETING MINUTES

DATE: April 12, 2005

LOCATION: Shelby Town Hall

TIME: 5:00 PM

TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Chairman John Storlie, Supervisor Lynnetta Kopp, Supervisor John Zahn, Admin/Dir Public Works Jeff Brudos, Clerk/Treasurer Cathy Brott, Attorney Kevin Roop

TOWN OFFICIALS EXCUSED:

VISITORS: See attached

Call to order at 5:00 PM by Chairman Storlie.

Motion by Storlie/Zahn to approve the minutes of the March 28, 2005 Board Meeting as corrected. Motion carried with Kopp abstaining.

Motion by Zahn/Storlie to approve bills in the amount of $72,711.80. Motion carried. Copy attached.

David Servais appeared before the Board with a 2004 Claim of Excessive Property Assessment on his woodland. Motion by Kopp/Zahn to table any decision for a special meeting to be held no later than April 22nd due to the 90-day deadline to act on his claim. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion by Zahn/Kopp to accept the 2005 Anchor Bank Letter of Credit for Everwood Development’s Battlestone Ridge Condominium, which meets the approval of the Town attorney. Motion carried unanimously. Copy attached.

Board reviewed the Battlestone Ridge Final Plat with Everwood Developers. No action taken. Final Plat will be acted on at a special meeting in conjunction with the Servais Claim of Excessive Assessment.

Board discussed pros and cons of a second squad car. Motion by Zahn/Kopp to retain the current police car for one year, purchase a new one and then begin a cycle of replacing the older of the 2 squad cars every 2 years. Motion carried unanimously. Copy of costs attached.

Motion by Storlie/Kopp to approve a Parade Permit for UWL’s Hutchison Hall to allow 2 runners in a Relay Run and 2 following vehicles to pass through the Town of Shelby along Hwy 33. Motion carried unanimously.

Administrator’s Report attached.

Board set the Annual Town Employee Picnic for Sunday, June 5th.

Motion to adjourn at 6:25 PM.

 

Respectfully submitted, Cathy Brott, Clerk

 

TOWN OF SHELBY BOARD MEETING MINUTES

DATE: March 28, 2005

LOCATION: Shelby Town Hall

TIME: 4:30 PM

TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Chairman John Storlie, Supervisor Dan Dunn, Supervisor John Zahn, Admin/Dir Public Works Jeff Brudos, Clerk/Treasurer Cathy Brott

TOWN OFFICIALS EXCUSED:

VISITORS: See attached

Call to order at 4:30 PM by Chairman Storlie.

Motion by Dunn/Zahn to approve the minutes of the March 14, 2005 Board Meeting as presented. Motion carried.

Motion by Zahn/Dunn to approve bills in the amount of $49,605.09. Motion carried. Copy attached.

No action taken on the claim of excessive taxation by Dave Servais. Postponed until the April 12, 2005 Meeting.

Motion by Dunn/Storlie to approve the Letter of Credit for Everwood Development, Battlestone Ridge Condominium as presented with the following changes: Line 3 - change amount to $81,966; Line 19 - change date to September 1, 2009. Motion carried. Copy attached.

Motion by Dunn/Storlie to adjust the amount required in the Everwood Development’s Battlestone Ridge Condominium Letter of Credit by ½, for the duration of the Letter of Credit, upon completion and acceptance of the road by the Town of Shelby. Motion carried.

Motion by Storlie/Zahn to approve the renewal application of Jennifer Hanifl, 2874 Hanifl Rd, to keep a 3rd dog. Motion carried. Motion by Dunn/Storlie to approve the new application of Tim Candahl, W4709 Cherrywood Ln, to keep a 3rd dog. Motion carried. Motion by Dunn/Zahn to approve the new application of John Holtslander, N1755 Hagen Rd, to keep a 3rd dog. Motion carried.

Motion by Storlie/Dunn to approve the Memorandum of Understanding with the County of La Crosse and the Wisconsin Department of Justice re the Gateway Project Grant provided it does not require additional man-hours from the Town of Shelby. Motion carried.

Discussion begun by Zahn re keeping the existing police squad car as a backup. Agreed to put on next meeting agenda.

Motion to adjourn at 5:30 PM.

 

Respectfully submitted, Cathy Brott, Clerk

 

TOWN OF SHELBY BOARD MEETING MINUTES

DATE: March 14, 2005

LOCATION: Shelby Town Hall

TIME: 4:30 PM

TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Chairman John Storlie (at 4:40 PM), Supervisor Dan Dunn, Supervisor John Zahn, Admin/Dir Public Works Jeff Brudos, Clerk/Treasurer Cathy Brott; Town Attorney Kevin Roop

TOWN OFFICIALS EXCUSED:

VISITORS: See attached

Call to order at 4:30 PM by Supervisor Dunn.

Motion by Zahn/Dunn to approve the minutes of the February 28, 2005 Board Meeting as presented. Motion carried.

Motion by Zahn/Dunn to approve bills in the amount of $57,581.61. Motion carried. Copy attached.

No action taken on the claim of excessive taxation by Dave Servais. Postponed until the March 28, 2005 Meeting.

Motion by Dunn/Zahn to accept the updated Street Light Policy. Motion carried. Copy attached.

Mark Warren and Willie Klug gave a report on the 2004 Shelby Youth Baseball and Girls Softball season and presented the budget and plans for the 2005 season. Copy attached. Board thanked them for a job well done.

Board went through the draft Letter of Credit between the Town and Everwood Development, Inc. for Battlestone Ridge Condominium Village. Attorney Roop said they have agreed on the terms, but we still need to see the supporting documents. Action delayed until the March 28, 2005 Meeting.

Motion by Dunn/Zahn to approve the Developers Agreement between the Town and Everwood Development, Inc. for Battlestone Ridge Condominium Village. Motion carried. Copy attached.

Discussion with Steve and Lynnetta Kopp re water easement and storm water management on their property. Storlie and Brudos will view and make recommendations.

Motion by Dunn/Storlie to approve Resolution 2-05 to enter into a Cooperative Recycling Agreement with the City of La Crosse. Motion carried. Copy attached.

Motion by Dunn/Zahn to accept the recommendation of the Administrator and Clerk/Treasurer and authorize the Administrator to negotiate a 3-year Assessor Contract with Associated Appraisal Consultants, Inc. Motion carried.

Board discussed proposal to eliminate Shelby Firefighter Level Tier 2. No change was made.

Motion to adjourn at 5:30 PM. Respectfully submitted, Cathy Brott, Clerk

 

TOWN OF SHELBY BOARD MEETING MINUTES

DATE: February 28, 2005

LOCATION: Shelby Town Hall

TIME: 4:30 PM

TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Chairman John Storlie (at 4:37 PM), Supervisor Dan Dunn, Supervisor John Zahn, Admin/Dir Public Works Jeff Brudos, Clerk/Treasurer Cathy Brott

TOWN OFFICIALS EXCUSED:

VISITORS: See attached

Call to order at 4:30 PM by Supervisor Dunn.

Motion by Zahn/Dunn to approve the minutes of the February 14, 2005 Board Meeting as presented. Motion carried.

Motion by Zahn/Dunn to approve bills in the amount of $28,143.39. Motion carried. Copy attached.

Motion by Dunn/Zahn to approve a Resolution of Appreciation for Richard and Cherry Lommen for dedication of bluff land to the Town of Shelby. Motion carried. Copy attached.

No action taken on the claim of excessive taxation by Dave Servais. Motion by Storlie/Dunn to table until the March 14, 2005 Meeting.

No action taken on Letter of Credit submitted by Battlestone Ridge developers. Not approved by town attorney. Tabled until the March 14, 2005 meeting.

Motion by Dunn/Zahn to accept the bid of $21,168 from Dahl Ford for a new squad car. Motion carried.

Motion by Storlie/Dunn to authorize release of funds from SFD Fund B in the amount of $9,500 to cover raffle items and charcoal for the SFD Chicken Q. Motion carried with Zahn abstaining.

Motion by Dunn/Storlie to renew the contract of Jeff Brudos as Town Administrator for 8 years after the expiration date of March 16, 2006, which will be March 16, 2014. They cited his excellent job performance and budget management skills. Motion carried with Storlie and Dunn voting aye and Zahn voting no, preferring to wait until a new Board is seated.

Board took no formal action on the request of Greg Erickson to split a parcel of land on Hickory Lane to create a new parcel. Driveway access to the newly created parcel remains a concern. They did agree to work with Mr. Erickson if La Crosse County approves a variance to allow each parcel only 25 feet of access on a public road.

Board recommended changes to the Street Light Policy with a draft to be prepared for the March 14th meeting.

Motion by Dunn/Zahn to approve the new application of Michelle & Gary Susag, W5114 Knobloch Rd, to keep a 3rd dog. Motion carried.

Motion to adjourn at 5:25 PM. Respectfully submitted, Cathy Brott, Clerk

 

TOWN OF SHELBY BOARD MEETING MINUTES

DATE: February 14, 2005

LOCATION: Shelby Town Hall

TIME: 4:30 PM

TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Supervisor Dan Dunn, 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 4:30 PM by Supervisor Dunn.

Motion by Dunn/Zahn to approve the minutes of the January 25, 2005 Board Meeting as presented. Motion carried.

Motion by Dunn/Zahn to approve the minutes of the January 10, 2005 Board Meeting as presented. Motion carried.

Motion by Dunn/Zahn to approve bills in the amount of $94,575.63. Motion carried.

Motion by Dunn/Zahn to offer no objection to the Board of Adjustment application of Dave Potts, 4112 Ferndale Lane, to construct a 26’x 28’ detached accessory garage that exceeds the 500 sq fit area limit for said building on the .14 acre site. Motion carried.

No action taken on the claim of excessive taxation by Dave Servais. Tabled until the February 28, 2005 Meeting. Administrator Brudos asked to check with town attorney to see if Mr. Servais can present additional evidence not presented to the Board of Review.

Resolution thanking Richard and Cherry Lomen tabled until February 28, 2005 Meeting to allow time to prepare a draft resolution.

Motion by Dunn/Zahn to appoint police officer Sharon Neitzke as alternate representative for the Joint Municipal Court. Motion carried.

Action on request of Greg Erickson to split a parcel of land on Hickory Lane to create a new parcel with shared driveway access tabled until February 28, 2005 Meeting. Administrator asked to check into the feasibility of creating a town road by extending Hickory Lane to the proposed new parcel.

Motion to adjourn at 5:04 PM.

Respectfully submitted, Cathy Brott, Clerk

TOWN OF SHELBY BOARD MEETING MINUTES

DATE: January 24, 2005

LOCATION: Shelby Town Hall

TIME: 4:30 PM

TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Chairman John Storlie; Supervisor Dan Dunn, 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 Zahn/Dunn to approve the minutes of the December 20, 2004 Board Meeting as presented. Motion carried.

Motion by Dunn/Zahn to approve the minutes of the January 10, 2005 Board Meeting as presented. Motion carried.

Motion by Dunn/Zahn to approve bills in the amount of $47,554.23. Motion carried.

Brian Pogoozinski of Paragon & Associates presented the plan for the upgrade to the first portion of Knobloch Road. It was noted that none of the right-of-way for Knobloch Road, either the existing road or the new road as proposed, was on land owned by Battlestone Ridge. A construction easement will be needed for a portion of the land owned by Battlestone Ridge during reconstruction.

Wendy Stachowitz, representing Everwood Development, appeared before the Board relative to the Developers Agreement for Battlestone Ridge. Motion by Dunn/Zahn to approve the Developers Agreement as presented with the following changes.

Paragraph 2: Add "minimum" to line referring to gravel base and breaker rock

Strike "with bond where applicable" – a letter of credit will be required

Paragraph 14: add "La Crosse Premium Mix seed to be used on land owned by Battlestone Ridge"

Paragraph 16: add "La Crosse Premium Mix to be used to seed the park"

Motion carried.

There was discussion re the State of Wisconsin plan to upgrade STH 33 from CTH F to Kirschner Road. The area being upgraded begins east of Forest Ridge Drive, not at CTH F. Current studies have shown the CTH F/STH 33 intersection to be heavily used and use is increasing rapidly. Many residents have also questioned sight distances for the intersection, in particular, the west bound traffic on STH 33 is not seen well by motorists coming off CTH F onto STH 33. Motion by Dunn/Storlie to request the Wisconsin Department of Transportation to extend the current project to include the CTH F/STH 33 intersection. Motion carried.

Motion by Dunn/Storlie to direct the Administrator to write letters to State Senator Dan Kapanke and State Representatives Mike Huebsch and Jennifer Schilling asking them to contact the Wisconsin Department of Transportation in support of the Board’s request to include reconstruction of the CTH F/STH 33 intersection in the upgrade of STH 33. Motion carried.

Motion by Zahn/Dunn to approve the Lease Agreement with the City of La Crosse for the SYB parking lot located on 33rd Street. Motion carried. Copy attached.

Motion by Dunn/Zahn to appoint Kurt Knutson to a six-year term as Commissioner for Sanitary District #2. New term to begin Jan. 2005. Motion carried.

Motion by Dunn/Zahn to approve an eight-year cable TV license to Charter Communication. Charter to provide free cable TV and Internet access to the Town. Motion carried.

Town Board had no objection to allowing the Aquinas High School Softball team use of the Pammel Creek Fields as requested in the Administrator’s Report. The team will be asked to help with field clean up, etc., from time to time.

Motion to adjourn at 5:30 PM.

Respectfully submitted, Cathy Brott, Clerk

From notes taken by Administrator Jeff Brudos

TOWN OF SHELBY BOARD MEETING MINUTES

DATE: January 10, 2005

LOCATION: Shelby Town Hall

TIME: 4:30 PM

TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Supervisor Dan Dunn, 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 4:30 PM by Supervisor Dunn..

Motion by Dunn/Zahn to approve bills in the amount of $103.418.71.

Motion by Dunn/Zahn to enter into a Joint Powers Agreement with the County of La Crosse for 2005. Motion carried.

Motion by Dunn/ Zahn to approve the transfer of ownership of the archeological collection from the Pammel Creek Project to the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse. Motion carried.

Motion by Dunn/Zahn to approve the following to keep 3 dogs for 2005: Dave Lukos, N889 Lauterbach Rd.

Fire Chief Randy Roeck reported on grants, formation of a new truck committee with a target of 2006-2007 for purchase/delivery, membership and 1st responder vehicle.

Motion to adjourn at 6:43PM.

Respectfully submitted, Cathy Brott, Clerk

TOWN OF SHELBY BOARD MEETING MINUTES

DATE: December 20, 2004

LOCATION: Shelby Town Hall

TIME: 4:30 PM

TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Chairman John Storlie, Supervisor Dan Dunn, 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 Dunn/Zahn to approve the minutes of the December 6, 2004 Town Board Meeting as presented. Motion carried

Motion by Dunn/Zahn to approve bills in the amount of $141,082.76.

Motion by Storlie/Zahn to approve proposal to reduce the amount owned to Assessor Kevin Irwin from $41,800 to $35,800 plus postage as outlined in Mr. Irwin’s letter dated December 6, 2004. Motion carried. The reduction is due to Mr. Irwin’s failure to complete the reassessment in a timely manner as outlined in his contract with the Town of Shelby.

Motion by Dunn/Zahn to approve the contract with the City of La Crosse for sewer conveyance and disposal. Motion carried. Copy attached.

Motion by Dunn/Zahn to approve the following to keep 3 dogs for 2005: Linda & Jeff Deeth, 4001 Brookside Dr; Fred & Lynn Baumgartner, N946 Lauterbach Dr; Ray Wichelt, W5802 Janisch Rd.

Board discussed Battlestone Ridge Condominium Development with Wendy Stachowitz, reviewed the development agreement, went over details about the final plat approval and discussed the reconstruction of Knobloch Road.

Motion to adjourn at 6:05 PM.

Notes by Jeff Brudos, typed by Cathy Brott

Respectfully submitted, Cathy Brott, Clerk

 

TOWN OF SHELBY BOARD MEETING MINUTES

DATE: December 6, 2004

LOCATION: Shelby Town Hall

TIME: 4:30 PM

TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Chairman John Storlie, Supervisor Dan Dunn, 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 Dunn/Zahn to approve the minutes of the November 23, 2004 Town Board Meeting as presented. Motion carried

Motion by Dunn/Zahn to approve bills in the amount of $88,169.57.

Board went over and discussed revisions to the Battlestone Ridge Condo Plat. Park will be located in a different location and one building will be eliminated. No formal action taken. Board also discussed rebuilding Knobloch Road.

Board discussed revisions to the Development Agreement for Battlestone Ridge Condominium Village between the Town of Shelby and Everwood Development, Inc., and agreed on changes to the agreement.

Motion by Dunn/Storlie to allow winter excavation for the development of Battlestone Ridge. All Condo and Excavation requirement shall be followed. Motion carried

Motion by Dunn, Storlie to approved adjustments to the 2004 Budget as presented. Motion carried.

Motion by Dunn/Zahn to approve wages for non-bargaining unit employees for 2005 as presented. Motion carried.

Motion by Dunn/Zahn to approve the following to keep 3 dogs for 2005: Susan & Deb Johnson, N660 Hwy 35; Sara Wrobel, W5482 STH 33; Tom & Deb Walsh, W5575 Southdale Dr; Jim Dahlby, W5772 CTH K; Kurt & Renee Knutson, 2231 Hiawatha Ave; Blane & Judie Gudie, N1095 Lauterbach Rd. Motion carried.

Motion by Dun/Zahn to present the slate of election inspectors for 2005-2006 as presented by the Town Clerk. Motion carried. Copy attached.

Motion to adjourn at 5:30 PM.

Notes by Jeff Brudos, typed by Cathy Brott

Respectfully submitted, Cathy Brott, Clerk

 

TOWN OF SHELBY BOARD MEETING MINUTES

DATE: November 23, 2004

LOCATION: Shelby Town Hall

TIME: 5:00 PM

TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Supervisor Dan Dunn, 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 5:00 PM by Supervisor Dunn.

Motion by Dunn/Zahn to approve the minutes of November 9, 2004 Town Board Meeting as presented. Motion carried

Motion by Dunn/Zahn to approve bills in the amount of $29,633.37. Copy Attached.

Motion by Dunn/Zahn to approve the 2005 Budget. Motion carried. Copy attached. Copy of changes attached.

Motion by Dunn/Zahn to amend the Fire Department Medical Policy to require the questionnaire every two years. Motion carried.

Motion to adjourn at 5:15 PM.

Respectfully submitted, Cathy Brott, Clerk

 

TOWN OF SHELBY BOARD MEETING MINUTES

DATE: November 9, 2004

LOCATION: Shelby Town Hall

TIME: 4:30 PM

TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Chairman John Storlie, Supervisor Dan Dunn, Supervisor John Zahn, Admin/Dir Public Works Jeff Brudos, Clerk/Treasurer Cathy Brott

TOWN OFFICIALS EXCUSED:

VISITORS: See attached

Call to order at 4:30 PM by Chairman Storlie.

Motion by Zahn/Dunn to approve the minutes of the October 11, 2004 Town Board Meeting as presented. Motion carried

Motion by Zahn/Dunn to approve the minutes of the October 25, 2004 Town Board Meeting as presented. Motion carried.

Motion by Dunn/Zahn to approve bills in the amount of $69,149.63

Motion by Dunn/Zahn to approve a La Crosse/Shelby Mutual Aid Agreement for Fire Protection. Motion carried. Copy attached.

Motion by Storlie/Zahn to extend the deadline for completion of Eddie Avenue until June 1, 2005. Motion carried with Dunn abstaining.

The Board reviewed the boundary discrepancies on the land Richard and Cherry Lommen donated to the Town of Shelby. Motion by Storlie/Zahn that the land discrepancies are not of significant size to affect the property and the Board accepts the land even though there are overlapping descriptions with some of the adjoining property owners. Motion carried. Board also reviewed a parcel of land owned by Mr. Lommen, Mr. Glendenning and Mr. Englehart. Mr. Lommen and Mr. Glendenning would like to donate their interest in the property to the Town. The Board indicated a willingness to accept the 2/3 interest in the property and would petition the Court to partition the property.

Motion by Storlie/Dunn to approve the transfer of up to $1000 from Shelby Fire Department Fund B to the General Fund for the purchase of 2 digital cameras, software and a color printer. Motion carried. Copy of Request attached.

Motion to adjourn at 5:50 PM.

Respectfully submitted, Cathy Brott, Clerk

 

TOWN OF SHELBY BOARD MEETING MINUTES

DATE: October 25, 2004

LOCATION: Shelby Town Hall

TIME: 4:30 PM

TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Chairman John Storlie, Supervisor Dan Dunn, Supervisor John Zahn, Admin/Dir Public Works Jeff Brudos, Clerk/Treasurer Cathy Brott

TOWN OFFICIALS EXCUSED:

VISITORS: See attached

Call to order at 4:30 PM by Chairman Storlie.

Motion by Dunn/Zahn to approve bills in the amount of $40,298.82

University Extension Community Development Agent John Koelsch introduced himself to the Board and offered his assistance in any town development issues.

Motion by Dunn/Zahn to approve the Conditional Use Permit application of Steve Schmaltz on behalf of Trinity United Church of Christ, W4888 Harvest Lane, to operate a licensed day care for up to 55 children at a center know as the Pumpkin Patch Day Care,W4910 Harvest Lane, in an existing and newly remodeled center on land that is zoned Ag A. Motion carried. Copy attached.

Motion by Dunn/Zahn to accept the preliminary plat for Battlestone Ridge Condominiums with the following conditions: The developer must enter into a development agreement based upon the conditions listed in Administrator Jeff Brudos’ Oct. 25th memorandum (attached), and remove the septic systems from the public park area. Motion carried.

Board discussed a proposed partnership with the Mississippi Valley Conservancy. No action.

Board discussed and asked for clarification of a proposed Fire Department agreement between the City of La Crosse & the Town of Shelby. No action.

Motion by Dunn/Zahn to approved the 2005 Government Rebate Agreement with the La Crosse County Solid Waste Department. Motion carried. Copy attached.

Jeff Brudos reported to the Board on the meeting held by the City of La Crosse Planning Department at State Road School regarding the City’s Southeast Development Plan which includes all of the Town of Shelby.

Board reviewed the 2005 budget figures.

Motion to adjourn at 5:51 PM.

Respectfully submitted, Cathy Brott, Clerk

 

TOWN OF SHELBY BOARD MEETING MINUTES

DATE: October 11, 2004

LOCATION: Shelby Town Hall

TIME: 4:30 PM

TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Chairman John Storlie, Supervisor Dan Dunn, Supervisor John Zahn, Admin/Dir Public Works Jeff Brudos, Clerk/Treasurer Cathy Brott

TOWN OFFICIALS EXCUSED:

VISITORS: See attached

Call to order at 4:30 PM by Chairman Storlie.

Motion by Dunn/Zahn to approve as amended the Certified Survey Map submitted by Jerome Mooney creating a lot along STH 33. Motion carried. Copy attached.

Motion by Dunn/Zahn to move into closed session Pursuant to Section 19.85(1)(c) Wis. Stats. to discuss employee benefits with staff. Board returned to open session on a motion by Dunn/Zahn at 4:37 PM.

Motion by Dunn/Zahn to approve the minutes of the September 27, 2004 Board Meeting as amended. Motion carried.

Motion by Zahn/Storlie to approve payment of bills in the amount of $73,252.57. Motion carried. Copy attached.

Motion by Storlie/Zahn to approve the City of La Crosse’s request to include Shelby land-related public information on its intranet web based Geographic Information System to allow public use of the site via Internet.

Administrator Brudos went over preliminary 2005 Budget figures with the Board.

Motion by Dunn/Zahn to go into closed session pursuant to Section 19.85(1)(c) Wis. Stats. to hold staff reviews. Motion carried. Dunn left closed session @ 6:20 and excused himself from Jeff Brudos’s Performance Review. Board returned to open session on a motion by Storlie/Zahn @ 6:40 PM.

Motion to adjourn at 6:40 PM.

Respectfully submitted, Cathy Brott, Clerk

 

TOWN OF SHELBY BOARD MEETING MINUTES

DATE: September 27, 2004

LOCATION: Shelby Town Hall

TIME: 4:30 PM

TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Chairman John Storlie, Supervisor Dan Dunn, Supervisor John Zahn, Admin/Dir Public Works Jeff Brudos, Clerk/Treasurer Cathy Brott

TOWN OFFICIALS EXCUSED:

VISITORS: See attached

Call to order at 4:30 PM by Chairman Storlie.

Motion by Dunn/Zahn to approve the minutes of the September 13, 2004 Board Meeting as corrected. Motion carried.

Motion by Zahn/Storlie to approve payment of bills in the amount of $27,623.97. Motion carried. Copy attached.

Nadine Duncan discussed the makeup of the Planning Commission and the planning process.

Board heard from Steve Schmaltz representing Trinity United Church of Christ, W4888 Harvest Lane, in regard to their application for a zoning change to run a day care facility at W4910 Harvest Lane. Board postponed any action until the October 11th meeting to allow time for neighbors to have input.

George Howe of the Mississippi Valley Conservancy said his group is interested in partnering with the Town on issues of mutual interest. He recommended a balance of conservation and development and said a 3rd party easement would insure land purchased or donated for green space remains undeveloped.

La Crosse County Planner Charlie Handy discussed the cooperative county effort to develop land use plans under the state’s Smart Growth Initiative. He said the Town could allow the City of La Crosse to write the Town of Shelby Plan and incorporate into the county plan if they chose to do so. They have the option of accepting or rejecting any plan. The cost to the Town to have the plan done in cooperation with the county and other towns would be about $12,000 and could be paid off over a 3-year period. Motion by Dunn/Zahn to reject the offer from the City of La Crosse and continue with the County group to develop a Long Range Plan. Motion carried.

Board took no action on proposed changes to Subdivision Ordinance 2.05.

Board took no action on the City of La Crosse’s request to include Shelby land-related public information on its intranet web based Geographic Information System to allow public use of the site via internet.

Wendy Stachowitz presented her preliminary condominium plat along Knobloch Road. Motion by Dunn/Zahn to refer it to the Plan Commission for review and recommendation. Motion carried.

Board heard from Assessor Kevin Irwin that he was not prepared to hold Board of Review on October 18th as planned. Motion by Dunn/Zahn to set Tuesday November 9th from 5-7 PM for the Board of Review.

Motion by Dunn/Zahn to approve the application for an Urban Forestry Grant. Motion carried.

Motion by Zahn/Dunn to authorize the Administrator and Fire Chief to negotiate a new Fire Contract with the City of La Crosse, incorporating a new fee schedule. Motion carried.

Motion by Dunn/Zahn to approve a Certified survey map for Paul Kunert on Skemp Road. Motion carried. Copy attached.

Board agreed to meet with town employees in conjunction with the next Board meeting to discuss health insurance.

Motion to adjourn at 6:14 PM.

Respectfully submitted, Cathy Brott, Clerk

 

TOWN OF SHELBY BOARD MEETING MINUTES

DATE: September 13, 2004

LOCATION: Shelby Town Hall

TIME: 4:30 PM

TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Chairman John Storlie, Supervisor Dan Dunn, Supervisor John Zahn, Admin/Dir Public Works Jeff Brudos, Clerk/Treasurer Cathy Brott

TOWN OFFICIALS EXCUSED:

VISITORS: See attached

Call to order at 4:30 PM by Chairman Storlie.

Motion by Dunn/Zahn to approve the minutes of the August16, 2004 Board Meeting as presented. Motion carried.

Motion by Zahn/Dunn to approve payment of bills in the amount of $116,980.15. Motion carried. Copy attached.

La Crosse School District Superintendent Jerry Kember and Judy Blank, both residents of the Town of Shelby, handed out brochures and informed the Board about the upcoming school district referendum to approve additional funds for school operations.

Motion by Dunn/Zahn to approve the preliminary Certified Survey Map for Jerome Mooney, 4144 State Road. Motion carried. Copy attached. If there are changes in the final CSM, he will have to get Board approval.

Motion by Dunn/Zahn to approve the application of Renee and Kurt Knutson, 2231 Hiawatha Ave, to keep a 3rd dog. Motion carried.

Motion by Dunn/Zahn to accept the donation of a 10-year-old surplus boat and motor and trailer from the US Fish and Wildlife Service. Motion carried. The boat will be used to fight fires and conduct rescues on and/or around he Mississippi River Islands located in the Town of Shelby.

Fire Chief Randy Roeck reported that the Fire Department has received the following grants: $4000 from the US Fish and Wildlife Service, $16,000 from Homeland Security and $35,000 from the Federal Government.

Motion by Storlie/Dunn to approve the proposed Beer Garden Ordinance as corrected. Motion carried. Copy attached.

Motion by Storlie/Dunn to approve the Board Chairman’s appointees to the Town Planning Commission. Motion carried. They are: Dorothy Wetterlin, Donald Frank, Loren Anderson and David Koudelka.

Board discussed the City of La Crosse’s proposal to include all of the Town of Shelby in its Southside Land Use Plan. Administrator Brudos was asked to consult with La Crosse County and the Wisconsin Town’s Association and report back to the Board.

Board took no action on proposed changes to Subdivision Ordinance 2.05.

Board discussed the City of La Crosse’s request to include Shelby public, land-related information on its intranet web based Geographic Information System to allow public use of the site via internet. Administrator directed to contact the Towns of Medary and Campbell to learn their positions on this issue.

Motion by Dunn/Zahn to accept the bid of $27,255 from Mathy Construction to pave that portion of Knobloch Road being reconstructed with TRIP funds. Motion carried.

Motion by Dunn/Storlie to approve an increase in attorney fees to $125 per hour. Motion carried.

Motion to adjourn at 5:45 PM.

Respectfully submitted, Cathy Brott, Clerk

 

TOWN OF SHELBY BOARD MEETING MINUTES

DATE: August 16, 2004

LOCATION: Shelby Town Hall

TIME: 4:30 PM

TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Chairman John Storlie, Supervisor Dan Dunn, Supervisor John Zahn, Admin/Dir Public Works Jeff Brudos, Clerk/Treasurer Cathy Brott

TOWN OFFICIALS EXCUSED:

VISITORS: See attached

Call to order at 4:30 PM by Chairman Storlie.

Motion by Zahn/Dunn to approve the minutes of the August 2, 2004 Board Meeting as presented. Motion carried.

Motion by Zahn/Dunn to approve payment of bills in the amount of $86,339.70. Motion carried. Copy attached.

Citizen Concerns: Nadine Duncan expressed concern with the appointment of Peggy Belshe to replace appointed clerk Cathy Brott, who is not eligible to serve on the Board of Review. She would prefer someone not an employee of the town. Cathy told the Board that Peggy is trained for Board of Review and is familiar with the assessment process, which are two important elements in appointing a replacement member for Board of Review.

Michelle Susag asked the Board if the entrance to the MacHarley development had been moved from Knobloch Road to Hwy 33. Board responded that the DOT would not allow access from Hwy 33. There is no change.

Board took no action on a proposed Beer Garden Ordinance.

Motion by Dunn/Zahn to appoint Peggy Belshe to serve in place of appointed clerk Cathy Brott, who is not eligible to serve on the 2005 Board of Review. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion by Dunn/Zahn to amend Ordinance 10.01 and appoint Jeff Brudos and Blaine McDowell to serve as alternates on the 2005 Board of Review. Motion carried unanimously.

City of La Crosse Director of Planning Larry Kirch met with the Board to discuss a land use plan for the Highway 14/61 Corridor. He said he would like to see the City of La Crosse and the Town of Shelby work on a plan together. He feels they have areas of common ground such as conservation and need to discuss areas of difference. A City Council initiative requires his staff to look at a plan and he believes it would be in the best interest of the City and the Town to work together on a land use plan for the entire Town of Shelby, not just the southwest portion. He said the City would prepare the plan free of charge. He said there are only 2 ways the City can grow, south along highways 14, 61 & 35 and east along county highway B and Smith Valley Road. The City intends to lay out a plan for the future and meet with the landowners in those areas to discuss future development and annexation. He encouraged the Board to accept the City’s offer. He does not believe the County Planner will be able to develop a countywide land use plan by the 2010 deadline. No action.

Motion to adjourn at 5:35 PM.

Respectfully submitted, Cathy Brott, Clerk

 

TOWN OF SHELBY BOARD MEETING MINUTES

DATE: August 2, 2004

LOCATION: Shelby Town Hall

TIME: 4:30 PM

TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Chairman John Storlie, Supervisor Dan Dunn, Supervisor John Zahn, Admin/Dir Public Works Jeff Brudos, Clerk/Treasurer Cathy Brott

TOWN OFFICIALS EXCUSED:

VISITORS: See attached

Call to order at 4:30 PM by Chairman Storlie.

Motion by Dunn/Zahn to approve the minutes of the July 19, 2004 Board Meeting as presented. Motion carried.

Motion by Dunn/Zahn to approve payment of bills in the amount of $117,283.31. Motion carried. Copy attached.

Citizen Concerns: Nadine Duncan & Michelle Susag asked if the condo development on Knobloch Road was required to donate land for a park. They were told that would come up when the Board considers plat approval at a regular, posted board meeting. They also discussed the plans and time-line to improve Knoblock Road.

Motion by Dunn/Storlie to recommend approval of the Board of Adjustment Appeal of John Patterson & Linda Mast, N2318 FenLockney Dr, to add a 10’X6’ porch that extends 2 feet into the road right-of-way. Motion carried. Copy attached.

Jim Nissen, US Fish and Wildlife Service, presented the Board with a revenue sharing check and briefly discussed the Mississippi River Refuge Master Plan that is being drafted. Board expressed interest in reducing the number of deer at Goose Island Park.

Motion by Dunn/Zahn to approve a Condominium Control Ordinance as corrected. Motion carried. Copy attached.

Board reviewed and made changes to, but took no official action on proposed changes to the Subdivision Ordinance.

Board reviewed and made changes to, but took no official action on a proposed Beer Garden Ordinance.

Supervisor John Zahn reported that La Crosse County Emergency management will make IDs for all Shelby Firefighters and First Responders.

Motion to adjourn at 5:30 PM.

Respectfully submitted, Cathy Brott, Clerk

 

TOWN OF SHELBY BOARD MEETING MINUTES

DATE: July 19, 2004

LOCATION: Shelby Town Hall

TIME: 4:30 PM

TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Chairman John Storlie, Supervisor Dan Dunn, 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 Zahn/Dunn to approve the minutes of the June 28, 2004 Board Meeting as presented. Motion carried.

Motion by Dunn/Zahn to approve payment of bills in the amount of $97,813.09. Motion carried. Copy attached.

Board reviewed draft and discussed proposed Condominium Ordinance.

Board discussed proposed changes to the Subdivision Ordinance.

Board reviewed draft and discussed proposed Beer Garden Ordinance.

Motion by Storlie/Zahn to adopt a resolution accepting land given to the Town by Richard and Cherry Lomen. Motion carried with Dunn abstaining. Copy of Resolution and legal description attached.

Representatives of the City of La Crosse, Tim Kabat, Adrian Slaught and Nate Patros , met with the Board to discuss and explain the City of La Crosse’s study and plan for the Mormon Coulee area.

Motion to adjourn at 5:55 PM.

Respectfully submitted, Cathy Brott, Clerk

          On notes taken by Administrator Jeff Brudos

 

TOWN OF SHELBY BOARD MEETING MINUTES

DATE: June 28, 2004

LOCATION: Shelby Town Hall

TIME: 4:30 PM

TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Chairman John Storlie, Supervisor Dan Dunn, Supervisor John Zahn, Admin/Dir Public Works Jeff Brudos, Clerk/Treasurer Cathy Brott

OFFICIALS EXCUSED:

VISITORS: See attached

Call to order at 4:30 PM by Chairman Storlie.

Motion by Zahn/Dunn to approve the minutes of the June 14, 2004 Board Meeting and Public Hearing as presented. Motion carried.

Motion by Zahn/Dunn to approve payment of bills in the amount of $32,987.13. Motion carried. Copy attached.

Linda Knobloch addressed the Board re Irish Hills Golf Course tavern license premises description and concern with drivers speeding and OWI on Knobloch Road. She asked for more police surveillance.

Denise Shedivy addressed the Board re Pammel Creek Park and concerns with noise, traffic and parking. Copy of her concerns attached.

No discussion or action re draft ordinance to regulate condominiums…paperwork not ready.

No discussion or action re amendment to Ordinance 5.01 relating to platting of lands…paperwork not ready.

Motion by Dunn/Zahn to approve a Revenue Sharing Agreement with the City of La Crosse. Motion carried. Copy attached.

No discussion or action re proposed regulation of beer gardens…paperwork not ready.

Motion by Dunn/Zahn to approve renewal of Class B Beer and Liquor Licenses for the following:

· GMC, Inc. for All Star Lanes

· Dave Marquart for Charlie’s Inn

· Mt. La Crosse, Inc. for Mt. La Crosse

· Pickett Bros. Enterprises for The Alpine Inn

· Irish Hill, LLC for Irish Hill Golf Course

· Shorty’s Bar & Grill, LLC for Shorty’s Bar & Grill

Motion by Zahn/Dunn to approve renewal of Class B Beer License for William Lowenhagen for Goose Island Campground.

Motion by Zahn/Dunn to permit the Joint Municipal Court to turn over the accounts of unpaid citations to the State of Wisconsin Tax Intercept Program, Motion carried.

Motion by Dunn/Zahn to designate the Town Board to determine where DARE funds go. Motion carried.

Motion by Dunn/Zahn to pass a Resolution Agreement with La Crosse County for a grant application in the development of a multi-jurisdictional comprehensive plan and to participate in a Technical Advisory Committee to conduct plat reviews within the 3-mile extra-territorial jurisdiction area of the City of La Crosse. Motion carried. Copy of correspondence attached.

Motion to adjourn at 5:35 PM.

Respectfully submitted, Cathy Brott, Clerk

 

DATE: June 14, 2004

LOCATION: Shelby Town Hall

TIME: 4:30 PM

TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Chairman John Storlie, Supervisor Dan Dunn, Supervisor John Zahn, Admin/Dir Public Works Jeff Brudos, Clerk/Treasurer Cathy Brott, Police Officer Sharon Neitzke, Town Attorney Kevin Roop

OFFICIALS EXCUSED:

VISITORS: See attached

Call to order at 4:30 PM by Chairman Storlie.

Motion by Zahn/Dunn to approve the minutes of the June 7, 2004 Board Meeting and Public Hearing as amended. Motion carried.

Motion by Dunn/Zahn to approve payment of bills in the amount of $37,764.55. Motion carried. Copy attached.

Police Officer Sharon Neitzke provided to the Board area law enforcement wage, vacation and incident information for their consideration in developing the 2005 budget. Copy attached.

Gerald Fancher addressed the Board re impact of septic systems from proposed condo project on Knobloch Road. He was referred to the La Crosse County Sanitarian.

Administrator Jeff Brudos provided a handout (copy attached) of the Hagen Road Sidewalk Project, which he said is expected to begin next week. He said there has been an increase in the cost of concrete.

Board looked over criteria (copy attached) to regulate beer gardens and asked Attorney Kevin Roop to have a draft ready for the June 28th Board Meeting.

No action was taken on possible changes to Ordinance 5.01 related to requiring dedication land from developers for road improvements.

Board reviewed a draft Condominium Ordinance (copy attached) with Attorney Kevin Roop, recommended changes and asked that a second draft be presented for Board consideration at the next meeting.

Motion by Dunn/Zahn to move into closed session @ 5:40 PM pursuant to WI Statutes Section 19.85(1)(g) to discuss litigation concerning Bluebird Ridge, LLC. Board reconvened in open session @ 5:45 PM.

Motion to adjourn at 5:45 PM.

Respectfully submitted, Cathy Brott, Clerk

 

TOWN OF SHELBY BOARD MEETING & PUBLIC HEARING MINUTES

DATE: June 7, 2004

LOCATION: Shelby Town Hall

TIME: 5:15 PM

TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Chairman John Storlie, Supervisor Dan Dunn, Supervisor John Zahn, Admin/Dir Public Works Jeff Brudos, Clerk/Treasurer Cathy Brott.

OFFICIALS EXCUSED:

VISITORS: See attached

Call to order at 5:15 PM by Chairman Storlie.

Motion by Zahn/Dunn to approve the minutes of the May 24, 2004 Board Meeting as presented. Motion carried.

Motion by Dunn/Zahn to approve payment of bills in the amount of $77,925.03. Motion carried. Copy attached.

Motion by Dunn/Zahn to approve the appeal of Edward Malson, 4171 Ferndale Lane, to the La Crosse County Board of Adjustment for a variance to construct a 5’X10’ covered entry addition to the existing residence that will lie within the required 25-ft setback from the right-of way of Ferndale Lane. Motion carried. Copy attached.

Motion by Zahn, Dunn to approve the Certified Survey Map for Tom & Rita Sanger, N156 Johnson Road. Motion carried. Copy attached.

Motion at 5:30 PM by Zahn/Dunn to open the Public Hearing on Zoning Petition # 1586 by MacHarley Development, Inc., 3104 MacHarley Lane, on behalf of William and David Knobloch & Betty Matticks, W4985 Knobloch Road to rezone 26.66 Acres from Transitional Agricultural District to Residential District "B" for residential development/condominium plat. Chairman Storlie set the parameters of the hearing, limiting each speaker to 3 minutes.

· Attorney Phil Addis, representing MacHarley Development, discussed changes to the plat, the La Crosse County Zoning Committee’s deadlock vote and concern with the safety of Knobloch Road. He said the developers would be agreeable to paying a $350 per unit impact fee toward the reconstruction of Knobloch Road.

· Nadine Duncan submitted a petition of neighbors opposed to the zoning change and shared their concerns with density, environmental impact and safety.

· Gerald Fancher appeared in opposition to the rezoning and expressed concern there would be environmental damage from the waste generated and that additional water use would impact his well. He said the amount of footage for legal objectors presented to the Zoning Committee was in inaccurate. Zoning Committee member Don Meyer countered and presented the figures they used 51.6% of legal objectors support & 48.4.% oppose the rezoning.

· Gary Susag appeared in opposition to the rezoning and asked if the town provided incentives to the developer. He was told they did not. He said WI statutes limit the conditions the Town can impose on condominium development. Susag was also concerned the property to the east might be landlocked, mentioned fencing near the quarry and environmental concerns.

· Developer Wendy Stachowitz appeared to answer concerns raised by local residents and to assure the Board the developers would work with them if changes to the preliminary plat were necessary and accept any conditions imposed.

· Kathy Knobloch requested that Knobloch Road be reconstructed before any further development is approved and that the road into the development be constructed to allow an extension onto her property directly to the east.

· John English appeared in opposition due to density, environmental concerns and safety of the road. He said the school bus driver had concerns with the safety of Knobloch Road and reiterated that the neighbors had signed a petition in opposition.

· Linda Knobloch responded that she had talked to the safety director of the bus company and that there was concern with the safety of Knobloch Road, but that the school buses would continue to run.

· Bobby Dribble commented that if the road is so unsafe, the school bus driver should refuse to drive on it.

· Nadine Duncan was allowed additional time and discussed the parameters of a condo plat and state laws that prevent the Board from imposing regulations. Storlie said the Board could impose restrictions as a condition of zoning approval.

· Gerald Fancher was allowed additional time and expressed concern that Hwy 33 traffic represented additional safety concerns.

· Al Lorenz asked if the County Zoning Committee had offered any information as to what specific safety concerns they had with Knobloch Road. Administrator Brudos said they had not, but the issues are the road grade at the intersection and the road width. The Zoning Committee did not specify what improvements the town should take, but left that up to the town’s discretion. He shared the Town’s 3-phase plan to reconstruct Knobloch Road.

There being no further discussion, Motion by Storlie/ Dunn to close the public hearing. Motion carried.

Motion by Dunn/Zahn to have the Town commit to rebuilding Knobloch Road from Hwy 33 to Boulder Ridge through the year 2007 if development is approved. Motion carried unanimously.

Chairman Storlie went over the Board’s options:

Take no Action, which is the same as approval since the town’s only power is veto authority

Deny, which the town would report to the County with the reason for denial

Approve, sending the petition to the full County Board, or

Approve with Conditions, which would send it back to the Zoning Committee

Chairman Storlie said that since the Board acted in support with conditions on the first MacHarley proposal in February and there have been no major changes, his preference would be to approve the new petition with conditions because he would not want the County Board to approve it without any conditions. Dunn agreed, stating that he could see no reason to deny. Motion by Dunn/Zahn to approve the zoning change with the following conditions:

The Town Board has final plat approval

The plat contains no more than 15 single units and 9 twin-dominium units for a total of 33 units

The Town Board has final approval and the ability to enforce any covenants

The units be owner occupied – no rentals

The road is constructed to town road specifications

The road and units are built to allow the road to be extended to the property to the east to avoid it being landlocked

The developer pays a $350 per unit impact fee, payable upon approval of the final plat. The funds will be used exclusively for reconstruction of the north end of Knobloch Road.

Motion carried unanimously.

Motion to adjourn at 6:35 PM.

Respectfully submitted, Cathy Brott, Clerk

 

TOWN OF SHELBY BOARD MEETING MINUTES

DATE: May 24, 2004

LOCATION: Shelby Town Hall

TIME: 4:30 PM

TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Chairman John Storlie, Supervisor Dan Dunn, Supervisor John Zahn, Admin/Dir Public Works Jeff Brudos, Clerk/Treasurer Cathy Brott.

OFFICIALS EXCUSED:

VISITORS: See attached

Call to order at 4:30 PM by Chairman Storlie.

Motion by Zahn/Dunn to approve the minutes of the May 10, 2004 Board Meeting as amended. Motion carried.

Motion by Dunn/Zahn to approve payment of bills in the amount of $45,652.24. Motion carried. Copy attached.

Dave Marquart, Charlie’s Inn, told the Board he would like to expand his deck and include it in the premises description on his application for a liquor license. Board took no action, choosing to wait until they can develop criteria for beer gardens.

Motion by Zahn/Storlie to approve a Certified Survey Map for Paul Kunert, Motion carried with Dunn abstaining. Copy attached.

Phil Addis, spokesman for MacHarley Development, went over the changes in the development proposed by MacHarley on Knobloch Road. Board took no action either for or against the proposal, choosing to wait until the County Zoning Committee has acted. Motion by Dunn/Zahn to hold a special town meeting on Monday, June 7th @ 5 PM after the County reviews the application. Motion carried.

Motion by Dunn/Zahn to approve, because of the unique situation, the request of CCLS to grant a driveway variance to construct a parking pad @ 1051 Shorewood Dr for additional parking for employees of a group home. Motion carried. Copy of a petition of neighbors who support the variance is attached.

Board discussed factors to consider in the development of a Condo Ordinance. No action.

Motion by Storlie/Dunn to allow the Joint Municipal Court to defer fine payments to the Town of Shelby for 1 month to facilitate cash flow. Provided other participating municipalities grant forgiveness to repay said month, the Town will also forgive the payment. Motion carried.

Motion to adjourn at 6:15 PM.

Respectfully submitted, Cathy Brott, Clerk

 

TOWN OF SHELBY BOARD MEETING MINUTES

DATE: May 10, 2004

LOCATION: Shelby Town Hall

TIME: 4:30 PM

TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Chairman John Storlie, Supervisor Dan Dunn, Supervisor John Zahn, Admin/Dir Public Works Jeff Brudos, Clerk/Treasurer Cathy Brott.

OFFICIALS EXCUSED:

VISITORS: See attached

Call to order at 4:30 PM by Chairman Storlie.

Motion by Dunn/Zahn to approve the minutes of the April 26, 2004 Board Meeting as presented. Motion carried.

Motion by Zahn/Dunn to approve payment of bills in the amount of $72,835.36. Motion carried. Copy attached.

Motion by Dunn/Zahn to offer no objection to the Board of Adjustment appeal of Cletus Servais, DBA Servais Brothers Investments LLC, W4516 Eddie Ave, for a permit to construct a 26’X28’ commercial building that will lie within the required 25’ side yard in the Commercial B District, provided there is no objection from the neighbor, Mr. Kramer. Motion carried. Copy attached.

Attorney Robert Smyth, representing Richard and Cherry Lomen, offered to gift to the Town of Shelby approximately 29 acres of bluff land located in the SE-SW part of Section 3 and the NW-NW and NE-NW portions of Section 10, between Old Vineyard Road and Wedgewood Drive West. They request that the Town commit to keeping the land natural with no development. Attorney Smythe also offered to the Town of Shelby 2/3 interest in an additional 3.16 acre parcel located adjacent to the 29 acres. He represents 2 of the owners, Lomen and Glendenning, but not the third owner, Engelhart. Board expressed their appreciation for the generous offers and agreed to consider them pending review by Town attorneys. Mr. Smythe asked that the transfer be complete by the end of summer. Map attached.

Motion by Zahn/Storlie to contribute an amount not to exceed $2000 to conduct a Traffic Study of the Hwy 14/61 Corridor under an agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and the City of La Crosse. Motion carried.

Motion by Dunn/Zahn to authorize the Town of Shelby to join with the County of La Crosse to apply for a Planning Grant, which would update the Town’s Land Use Plan and complies with the State of Wisconsin’s Smart Growth Initiative. It is understood the Town share to match the grant would be approximately $7,500. Motion carried.

Chairman Storlie appointed the Town Board as members of the Town of Shelby Planning Commission.

Board reviewed a Draft Ordinance that would control Condominium Developments. No action. Copy attached.

At 5:02 PM Chairman Storlie convened the Public Hearing, in compliance with the provisions of Wis Stats Section 66.0305(3), on a proposed Revenue Sharing Agreement with the City of La Crosse relative to the lands formerly know as the Baier Nursery Property. Chairman Storlie went over the provisions of the agreement, wherein the City of La Crosse would share 50% of the local tax revenue with the Town of Shelby through the year 2018 or $400,000 whichever is more. He then opened the Hearing for Public Comment. All comments were in support of the Agreement. Motion by Dunn/Zahn to close the Public Hearing and resume the Board Meeting at 5:22 PM. Motion carried.

Motion by Dunn/Zahn to approve amendments to Ordinance 2.12, Cable TV Ordinance, that create a 3% Franchise Fee and increase the length of the contract from 3 to 8 years. Motion carried. Copy attached. Administrator authorized to also negotiate for Internet access as part of the contract.

Jay Podella appeared before the Board to ask if they had any objections to his having a temporary Beer Garden in the All Star Lanes parking lot 1 to 2 times a year for fundraiser or customer appreciation events. Board went over some concerns and asked Mr. Podella to put together a written proposal for them to go over and advised that if a Beer Garden is permitted there would probably be certain restrictions attached to the his license.

Motion to adjourn at 5:40 PM.

Respectfully submitted, Cathy Brott, Clerk

 

TOWN OF SHELBY BOARD MEETING MINUTES

DATE: April 26, 2004

LOCATION: Shelby Town Hall

TIME: 4:30 PM

TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Supervisor Dan Dunn, Supervisor John Zahn, Admin/Dir Public Works Jeff Brudos, Clerk/Treasurer Cathy Brott, Fire Chief Randy Roeck.

OFFICIALS EXCUSED: Chairman John Storlie

VISITORS: See attached

Call to order at 4:30 PM by Supervisor Dunn.

Motion by Dunn/Zahn to approve the minutes of the April 13, 2004 Board Meeting as amended. Motion carried.

Motion by Dunn/Zahn to approve payment of bills in the amount of $46,528.81. Motion carried. Copy attached.

Bill Knobloch shared information on a Florida Neighborhood Watch Program in which he participates and discussed a traffic study and development on Knobloch Road.

Motion by Dunn/Zahn to approve a 3-year Fire Protection Agreement with the Town of Medary. Motion carried. Copy attached.

Motion by Dunn/Zahn to approve a 3-year Fire Protection Agreement with the Town of Greenfield. Motion carried. Copy attached.

Motion by Dunn/Zahn to approve a charge of $500 for the first hour and $475 for each additional hour for Fire Department response to car accidents and fires on private property that are in violation of Ordinance 2.01. Motion carried. Copy attached.

No action on an Agreement with the City of La Crosse and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation relative to funding of a Hwy 14/61 Traffic Study.

No action regarding joining with La Crosse County to apply for a Planning grant.

Motion to adjourn at 5:20 PM.

Respectfully submitted, Cathy Brott, Clerk

 

TOWN OF SHELBY BOARD MEETING MINUTES

DATE: April 13, 2004

LOCATION: Shelby Town Hall

TIME: 4:30 PM

TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Chairman John Storlie, Supervisor Dan Dunn, Supervisor John Zahn, Admin/Dir Public Works Jeff Brudos, Clerk/Treasurer Cathy Brott, Fire Chief Randy Roeck.

OFFICIALS EXCUSED:

VISITORS: See attached

Call to order at 4:30 PM by Chairman Storlie.

Motion by Dunn/Zahn to approve the minutes of the March 29, 2004 Board Meeting as presented. Motion carried.

Motion by Dunn/Zahn to approve payment of bills in the amount of $71,691.31. Motion carried. Copy attached.

Motion by Storlie/Dunn to strongly support the application of Teresa Soller, #2004-16, N1919 Wedgewood Dr, to construct an addition to a nonconforming residence that will exceed 50% of the assessed value, as it conforms with neighboring properties. Motion carried. Copy attached.

Motion by Dunn/Zahn to strongly request approval of the application of Paul Rentmeester, #2004-12, W4664 CTH FO, to construct a 30X48 accessory building, given the setting. Motion carried. Copy attached.

Motion by Zahn/Dunn to request approval of the request of Jerome Mooney, #2004-13, 4144 State Road, to construct an addition to a nonconforming structure that will exceed 50% of the assessed value. Motion carried. Copy attached.

Motion by Zahn/Dunn to approve the rezoning request of Paul Kunert, #1577, to rezone a 5.96 acre parcel of land along Skemp Road from Exclusive Ag to Ag A for one single-family residence. Motion carried, copy attached.

Motion by Storlie/Zahn to accept Eddie Avenue as a town road contingent upon a bond equal to 125% of the actual cost of completing said road being posted. Road must be completed by November 1, 2004. Motion carried with Dunn abstaining.

Motion by Storlie/Dunn not to support the appeal of Heidi Holler & Craig Peterson, #2004-16, W5796 State Road 33, to construct an addition to a nonconforming residence that will exceed the allowable 50% of assessed value. Motion carried. Copy attached

Motion by Dunn/Zahn to transfer up to $2000 from SFD Fund B to equip the new 1st Responder Vehicle. Motion carried.

Motion by Dunn/Zahn transfer up to $1000 from SFB Fund B to match a $1000 grant from Thrivent Financial for Lutherans to equip the new 1st Responder Vehicle.

Motion by Storlie/Zahn to transfer up to $1000 from SFD Fund B to cover the cost of a Pulse Oximeter. Motion carried.

Motion by Dunn/Zahn to transfer up to $4000 from SFD Fund B to cover the cost of painting the new 1st Responder Vehicle. Motion carried.

Motion by Dunn/Storlie to approve the following applications to keep a 3rd dog: *New: Thomas & Debra Walsh, W5575 Southdale Dr; Clark & Lisa Kutil, 3845 Cliffside Dr; and Steve Zietlow, N2448 Three Town Road. *Renewal: Jennifer Hanifl, 2878 Hanifl Rd

Motion carried.

Motion by Zahn/Storlie to accept the Settlement Agreement negotiated with the City of La Crosse to end the Baier Nursery lawsuit as presented in the 4/5/04 document prepared by the City Attorney. Motion carried. Copy attached

Motion to adjourn at 5:35 PM.

Respectfully submitted, Cathy Brott, Clerk

 

 
Approved Meeting Minutes

TOWN OF SHELBY BOARD MEETING MINUTES

DATE: March 29, 2004

LOCATION: Shelby Town Hall

TIME: 4:30 PM

TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Chairman John Storlie, Supervisor Dan Dunn, Supervisor John Zahn, Admin/Dir Public Works Jeff Brudos.

OFFICIALS EXCUSED: Clerk/Treasurer Cathy Brott

VISITORS: See attached

Call to order at 4:35 PM by Chairman Storlie.

Motion by Zahn/Dunn to approve the minutes of the March 17, 2004 Board Meeting as presented. Motion carried.

Motion by Dunn/Zahn to approve payment of bills in the amount of $64,584.12. Motion carried. Copy attached.

Motion by Dunn/Zahn at 4:38 PM to move into closed session pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes 19.85(l((g) to confer with attorney regarding pending litigation and a possible settlement of Baier Nursery lawsuits. Board reconvened in open session at 5:05 PM.

Motion to adjourn at 5:05 PM.

Respectfully submitted, Cathy Brott, Clerk

 

TOWN OF SHELBY BOARD MEETING MINUTES

DATE: March 17, 2004

LOCATION: Shelby Town Hall

TIME: 4:00 PM

TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Chairman John Storlie, Supervisor Dan Dunn, Supervisor John Zahn, Clerk/Treasurer Cathy Brott, Admin/Dir Public Works Jeff Brudos.

OFFICIALS EXCUSED:

VISITORS: See attached

Call to order at 4:00 PM by Chairman Storlie.

Motion by Dunn/Zahn to approve the minutes of the March 1, 2004 Board Meeting as presented. Motion carried.

Motion by Dunn/Zahn to approve payment of bills in the amount of $74,134.39. Motion carried. Copy attached.

Motion by Storlie/Zahn to approve the request of Brent Brudos to re-construct 2 storage buildings (one is 300’X30’ & the other is 100’X50’) originally at Ridgeview Inn, for the purpose of individual storage units, on a lot located along Eddie Avenue near the intersection of CTH YY and US Hwy 14. Motion carried with Dunn abstaining. Copy of Certified Survey Map attached.

Motion by Dunn/Storlie to approve a Certified Survey Map for Steve Helke to create a parcel for a single family dwelling along Helke Road. Motion carried. Copy attached.

Motion by Zahn/Dunn to accept the bid of $54,230 submitted by Peterbilt for a new town truck. Motion carried. Copy of bids attached.

Motion by Dunn/Storlie to authorize the Administrator to take bids on the ’89 Ford truck, the ’91 International truck and the ’85 Dodge truck with the understanding that the town will sell the ’85 Dodge and either the ’89 Ford or the ’91 International, not both. Motion carried.

Motion by Dunn/Zahn at 4:35 PM to move into closed session pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes 19.85(l((g) to confer with attorney regarding pending litigation and a possible settlement of Baier Nursery lawsuits. Board reconvened at 5:30 PM.

Motion to adjourn at 5:45 PM.

Respectfully submitted, Cathy Brott, Clerk

 

TOWN OF SHELBY BOARD MEETING MINUTES

DATE: March 1, 2004

LOCATION: Shelby Town Hall

TIME: 4:00 PM

TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Chairman John Storlie (arrived @ 4:25), Supervisor Dan Dunn, Supervisor John Zahn, Clerk/Treasurer Cathy Brott (left @ 4:30), Admin/Dir Public Works Jeff Brudos.

OFFICIALS EXCUSED:

VISITORS: See attached

Call to order at 4:20 PM by Supervisor Dunn.

Motion by Dunn/Zahn to approve the minutes of the February 23, 2004 Board Meeting as amended. Motion carried.

Motion by Zahn/Dunn to approve payment of bills in the amount of $49,193.88. Motion carried. Copy attached.

Fire Chief Randy Roeck reported that the new 1st Responder vehicle has arrived and is in the process of being painted and outfitted for service. He said the Fire Department is full on membership and TOS Home Base 1st Responders is going well. Town of Greenfield Home Base 1st Responders needs work.

Motion by Dunn/Zahn at 4:30 PM to move into closed session pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes 19.85(l((e) to continue negotiations with the City of La Crosse Representatives over the Baier Nursery lawsuits. Board reconvened at 5:20 PM.

Motion to adjourn at 5:20 PM.

Respectfully submitted, Cathy Brott, Clerk /Jeff Brudos, Administrator

 

TOWN OF SHELBY BOARD MEETING MINUTES

DATE: February 23, 2004

LOCATION: Shelby Town Hall

TIME: 4:00 PM

TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Supervisor Dan Dunn, Supervisor John Zahn, Clerk/Treasurer Cathy Brott, Admin/Dir Public Works Jeff Brudos.

OFFICIALS EXCUSED: Chairman John Storlie

VISITORS: See attached

Call to order at 4 PM by Supervisor Dunn.

Motion by Zahn/Dunn to approve the minutes of the February 9 & 12, 2004 Board Meetings as presented. Motion carried.

Motion by Zahn/Dunn to approve payment of bills in the amount of $54,450.89. Motion carried. Copy attached.

Attorney Phil Addis, representing MacHarley Development, went over plat changes requested by the Town including redesign of the road to allow it to be extended in the future, and green space that can be private or dedicated to the town. Developer willing to do either way. Board then heard public comments. Motion by Dunn to approve zoning petition no. 1559 by MacHarley Development for a proposed condominium development with the following conditions: 1) The Town has approval of the final plat; 2) Maximum number of units is 17 (34 homes); 3) Town has approval of restrictive covenants and any changes in those covenants must be approved by the Town; 4) Condos only; 5) No rental units; 5) Road is built to town specs. Motion died for lack of a second.

Supervisor Zahn said he could not support the zoning change unless the Town committed to improving Knobloch Road. Motion by Zahn, seconded by Dunn to commit to having Knobloch Road improvements completed by July 1, 2007. Motion carried.

Dunn then reintroduced his original motion to approve the MacHarley rezoning with conditions. Seconded by Zahn, so moved. Copy of zoning petition, correspondence and petition attached.

Motion by Dunn/Zahn to approve the application of Joan Gundersen, 3318 Ebner Coulee Road, to keep a 3rd dog. Motion carried.

Motion to adjourn at 5:25 PM.

Respectfully submitted, Cathy Brott, Clerk

VISITORS: See attached

 

 

 


 
 

 

 

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