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Monthly Board Meeting
Oct 11, 2005
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Monthly Board Meeting: was called to order at 7:04 pm by Chairman John Kirchberg
Present: Chairman John Kirchberg, Supervisor 1 John Kraus, Jr., Supervisor 2 Carole
Garczynski, Treasurer Marian Haas, Clerk Marjorie Beilke
Posting Verified on October 9, 2005 at the Town Hall, Schultz’s Cheese Haus, and The
Bell, published in the Daily Citizen on September 8, 2005
Minutes from the September 13, 2005 Board Meeting were approved as presented with
a motion from John Kraus, Jr., seconded by Carole Garczynski.
Treasurers Report: The Treasurers Report for $70,114.97 was approved as presented
with a motion from John Kirchberg, seconded by John Kraus, Jr. A full report is on file.
Floor was opened for questions or comments:
No comment
Agenda:
Discussion on Salt/Sand Shed Issues:
Discussion continued on how best to handle sand/salt to others. John Kraus, Jr. will see
if we can scale the loads at United Cooperative. John Kirchberg will get the price from
Dodge County on what they will charge. It was thought that we would set the price
slightly above what it would cost if purchased through the county, and a special trip
charge if the trucks are not out. John Kraus, Jr. made a motion to table until the
November Meeting.
Discuss Local Road Improvement Program:
Chairman Kirchberg attended the LRIP meeting on September 20, 2005. He informed
the board that there is a biennial amount available for 2006-2007 for $143,310.00 but
that applications must be submitted to Dodge County for consideration by November 1st.
He continued that our town would stand a good chance of receiving grant money as we
have not received any in the past. To be considered the project would need to address a
safety issue on a local road and LRIP would cover 50% if approved. The board agreed
to meet at a special meeting to complete the application before deadline, after Chairman
Kirchberg meets with Dodge County Highway Commission Assistant Brian Field.
Review 2005-2006 Snowplow List:
John Kraus, Jr. will ask Barstow to add some gravel, and review the Nelson driveway for
clearance and turn around. Chairman Kirchberg will verify if Ebert, Hartt, Frey and
Schultz will want the service, as checks had not been submitted.
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Report from Driveway Inspector:
A field driveway permit was approved for Fierstl on Forest Road.
The existing driveway application for Olander/Graefe for a new house to replace the
existing trailer at N7000 N. Lost Lake Road should be a new driveway permit- clerk is to
send letter.
Discuss 2006 Budget and schedule Budget Hearing:
The Board worked through the 2006 budget and submitted the proposal to pay
$13,000.00 down on debt service and increase the levy $11,000.00 to $166,000.00.
This is the 2% growth plus 7% new construction levy limit as allowed by law, the mill
rate would show a 2% increase.
The Budget Hearing was scheduled for Monday, November 14, 2005 at 7:00pm.
Other Business:
Treasurer Marian Haas stated that she received a letter from County Treasurer Patti
Hilker asking if the town would be interested in allowing the receipting of tax payment by
a bank location. The cost would be $150.00 for each location. It was thought that
because we have no central banking location within our town and everyone banks at
different places it would not be feasible for our application.
Board reviewed the list of possible lottery credit eligibility for new homes and sales for
Treasurer Haas.
Correspondence Received by Chairman and Clerk:
Dodge County Planning and Parks Department:
Land Use Permit approved for Kathleen Schmitt to riprap the shoreline at W9726
Cousins St.
Land Use Permit Application approved for Robert and Sharon Haase to construct a
shed at N6306 N. Salem Road. Clerk is to send driveway inspection application.
Notice of public hearing of October 17, 2005 at &00pm on the application for a
Conditional Use Permit for United Cooperative to locate 2-3 15,000-18,000 gallon
anhydrous ammonia storage tanks at W9710 CTH “D”
Notice of Public Hearing of October 17, 2005 at 7:15pm on the application for a
Conditional Use Permit for Richard Salzman to expand a greenhouse at W11534 CTH
“DE”
Letter date September 22, 2005 informing Herbert Braker that the County Board
approved the rezoning request at N7000 N. Lost Lake Road
Dodge County Highway Commission notice of LRIP meeting of September 20, 2005
State of Wisconsin:
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Department of Administration Final Estimate of January 1, 2005 population to be 1044,
of which 815 in the estimated population of voting age
Department of Revenue notice of value of property tax for exempt computers
Department of Commerce reminder letter of the Fire Department Dues certification
UW Extension Local Land Use Planning and Zoning teleconference Series
UW Extension Finding Information Workshop
Rock River Coalition request for support in developing a ground water flow model for the
Rock River Basin of $1,800.00
Charter Communications notice of increase fee for expanded basic by $2.00
Wisconsin Towns Association notice of meeting and agenda for October 19, 2005
Wisconsin Towns Association October Report
Fleet Farm Credit Card from GE Capital Consumers
Bills: Bills for a total of $18,38.92 were approved as presented with a motion from John
Kraus, Jr., seconded by John Kirchberg
Next Meeting: Because of the Beaver Dam School District referenda election on
Tuesday, November 8th, the next board meeting was scheduled for Monday, November
14, 2005 after the 7:00pm Budget Hearing.
Adjourn: The Meeting was adjourned at 9:20pm with a motion from John Kraus, Jr.,
seconded by Carole Garczynski.
October 13, 2005 __________________________
Marjorie Beilke, Clerk
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