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April 19, 2017 Regular Town Board Meeting
Town of Dodgeville
Town Board Meeting Minutes
April 19th, 2017
*Immediately following the Annual Meeting*
1) Call to order. Town Chairman, Curt Peterson called the meeting to order at 6:09 p.m.
Town Supervisors in attendance were: David Blume, Kyle Levetzow, David Gollon and Peter Vanderloo. Also in attendance were Clerk/Treasurer Sara Olson, Larry Nelson, Jeffrey Haylock, Greg Jewell and Timothy Bailey.
Everyone in attendance recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Town Chairman, Curt Peterson recognized the recently elected or re-elected Town board members.
2) Approval of Public Notice/Agenda. Supervisor, David Gollon made a motion to approve the public notice and agenda seconded by Supervisor, Kyle Levetzow. Motion carried.
David Blume made a motion to suspend the agenda and move to Item #10 – Proposals for Consultant Design Engineering Services. Peter Vanderloo seconded the motion. Motion carried.
3) Discussion & possible action re: Proposals for Consultant Design Engineering Services. The Town Board reviewed the proposals for consultant design engineering services that were received from Jewell & Associates and Team, Inc. David Gollon made a motion based upon the criteria that was reviewed and the information provided to recommend Jewell & Associates for the preferred designer for the Survey Bridge project and Team, Inc. as the secondary designer. The other firms were ranked in alphabetical order as follows: 3) HNTB, Inc., 4) IIW, Inc. and 5) Westbrook as they were not interested at this time or no proposal was received. David Blume seconded the motion. Motion carried.
4) Discussion & possible action re: Planning Commission Recommendations. David Gollon made a motion to recommend the approval of the conditional use application of Paul Gaynor (White Oak Savannah) for Amendment for Phase II for the purpose of: including 10-25 small campsites on a Planned United Development of approximately 26.93 acres more or less zoned RB-1 located in the SW ¼ of the NE ¼, the NW ¼ of the SE ¼, the NE ¼ of the SW ¼, the SE ¼ of the NW ¼ and the NE ¼ of the NW ¼ with the following restrictions:
1. The campsites will be solely restricted to accompanying events.
2. Camping includes RV’s which would be parked in the parking lot.
3. No sites will be rented long term.
4. Campers will be prohibited from bringing any outside alcohol onto the premises.
5. Animals are prohibited on site unless they are a service animal.
6. The nighttime curfew on noise will be from 11 p.m. to 10 a.m.
7. No campfires will be allowed.
8. No fireworks will be allowed.
9. An on-site supervisor will be on premises when the campsites are in use.
10. Additional outdoor lighting will be provided for the safety of the campers.
11. Allowance of 3 fire pits on the Planned Unit Development.
David Blume seconded the motion. Motion carried. Clerk/Treasurer Sara Olson updated the Town Board in regards to the survey results of the Smart Growth & Quality of Life Survey as well as the preliminary approval to issue a zoning permit to New Horizons to allow them to rebuild their structure that was blown down in the last wind storm.
5) Discussion & possible action re: Driveway Variance Request. Town resident, Larry Nelson presented a driveway variance request to the Town Board in regards to the provisions of Ordinance 6-5 A. The Town Board discussed the request as well as what they thought the intent of the provision was at the time it was created. Peter Vanderloo made a motion to grant the variance as requested. Kyle Levetzow seconded the motion. Motion carried.
6) Public Comment. Timothy Bailey who was representing the Log Inn, LLC discussed their intent to rebuild at 3656 State Road 23 with a ground breaking ceremony possible in July, requested a waiver in regards to Sanitary District #1 sewer charges and inquired about the guarantee of a liquor license for the premises at renewal time. The Town Board discussed these items and indicated that they didn’t feel a waiver could be granted in regards to the sewer charges and they would have to discuss the liquor license at the May town board meeting due to they need to obtain additional information.
7) Approval of Meeting Minutes from March 7th, 2017. Peter Vanderloo made a motion to approve the meeting minutes from March 7th, 2017 as submitted. David Blume seconded the motion. Motion carried.
8) Approval of Treasurer’s Report for General, Sanitary District #1 and Tax Collection Account. David Gollon made a motion to approve the Town of Dodgeville’s March 2017 Treasurer’s Report stating the following fund balances:
General Checking $ 14,509.79
Farmer’s Savings $ 5,424.99
M&I Tax Account $ 624,061.40
M&I Tax Account – Tax Funds $ 0.00
Local Government Investment Pool $ 7,025.90
M&I CD’s $ 50,880.44
Farmer’s Savings Tax Account $ 0.00
Township Funds: $ 701,902.52
Tax Funds: $ 0.00
David Blume seconded the motion. Motion carried.
David Gollon made a motion to approve Sanitary Districts #1 Treasurer’s Report as submitted stating the following fund balances:
Sanitary District #1 $17,365.79
David Blume seconded the motion. Motion carried.
9) Bills to be approved. David Blume made a motion to approve the April 19th, 2017 vouchers in the amount of $25,060.94. Peter Vanderloo seconded the motion. Motion carried.
10) Town Roads/Equipment Report. Town Chairman, Curt Peterson indicated that the culvert on Wilson Road would qualify for 50/50 funding with the county, the mower tractor needs new front tires, the patrolmen where working on shouldering and grading of the roads and he is inquiring on having the county do overlays on Miess, Lehner, Brue and Brennan Road. David Gollon made a motion to purchase 2 Goodyear tires for the mower tractor from Don’s Tire. Peter Vanderloo seconded the motion. Motion carried.
11) Clerk/Treasurer Report. Clerk/Treasurer Sara Olson indicated she would be on vacation Wednesday, May 3rd thru Wednesday, May 10th returning of Thursday, May 11th. Clerk/Treasurer Sara Olson requested a member be appointed to serve on the fire subcommittee to replace Steven Johnson. David Gollon made a motion to appoint Peter Vanderloo to the fire subcommittee. David Blume seconded the motion. Motion carried.
12) Discussion & possible action re: Appointment of Plan Commission Members. David Blume made a motion to appoint Daryl Tresner and Larry Nelson to serve a three year term on the Town Plan Commission. David Gollon seconded the motion. David Blume made a motion to appoint Curt Peterson and Peter Vanderloo to serve on the Plan Commission as Town Board representatives. David Gollon seconded the motion. Motion carried.
13) Discussion & possible action re: Temporary Class “B” License – Dodgeville Area Chamber of Commerce Brews 2 Choose Tour Beer Walk – April 28th, 2017. David Blume made a motion to approve the Temporary Class “B” License for the Dodgeville Area Chamber of Commerce Brews 2 Choose Tour on April 28th at Ederer’s Dairy Supply and Midwest Roofing. Peter Vanderloo seconded the motion. Motion carried.
14) Discussion & possible action r: Operator’s Licenses Applications – Marcella Dougherty, Tracey Hofkes and Brittany Ginter. David Gollon made a motion to approve the operator’s licenses of Marcella Dougherty, Tracey Hofkes and Brittany Ginter. Kyle Levetzow seconded the motion. Motion carried.
15) Discussion & possible action re: Town Well and Septic System. No action was taken as the Township is obtaining information from the City of Dodgeville.
16) Discussion & possible action re: 2018 – MACK. Clerk/Treasurer Sara Olson inquired about undercoating the 2018 – Mack for the amount of $450.00. Peter Vanderloo made a motion to have the 2018 – Mack undercoated. David Blume seconded the motion. Motion carried.
17) Discussion & possible action re: 2017-2018 Salt Commitment. David Blume made a motion to purchase 50 tons of early fill salt to be delivered by November 2017. Peter Vanderloo seconded the motion. Motion carried.
18) Discussion & possible action re: Recycling Center Door. The Town Board discussed the Recycling Center door and requested that David Blume bring back a recommendation to the Town Board. Town Supervisor, David Blume had requested that Clerk/Treasurer Sara Olson look into available options to allow residence to bring in electronics that are banned from the landfill during the year versus just on Clean-up Day.
19) Discussion & possible action re: 2017 – Sealcoating of Town Roads. Town Chairman, Curt Peterson discussed the roads that he would possible like to sealcoat in 2017 (Rowe, Bell Court, Penny Lane, Green Leaf, Chris-Na-Mar and a portion of Brue Road) and requested to obtain bids. David Gollon made a motion to go out for bids for the Sealcoating of Town Roads for 2017. Kyle Levetzow seconded the motion. Motion carried.
20) Discussion & possible action re: Resolution 2017-296 2017 Budget Amendment. Clerk/Treasurer Sara Olson presented Resolution 2017-296 2017 Budget Amendment and informed the Board of the current fund balance. David Gollon made a motion to approve Resolution 2017-296 2017 Budget Amendment. Peter Vanderloo seconded the motion. Motion carried.
21) Discussion & possible action re: Work Zone and Flagger Safety. Clerk/Treasurer Sara Olson presented information in regards to a Work Zone and Flagger Safety that will be taken place on May 2nd in Barneveld.
22) Discussion & possible action re: 2017 Town Officials Workshop. Clerk/Treasurer Sara Olson presented information in regards to the 2017 Town Official Workshop that will be taken place on May 3rd in Mineral Point. Town Chairman, Curt Peterson and Kyle Levetzow indicated that they may possibly attend the training.
23) Adjournment. David Blume made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:25 p.m. Peter Vanderloo seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Respectfully Submitted,
Sara J. Olson, Clerk-Treasurer
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