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Minutes of the August 3, 2010 Monthly Town Board Meeting
Chairman Sturgeon called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. Those attending were Chairman Sturgeon, Supervisor Osfar, Supervisor Misiak and Clerk Allis. There were 23 people in the audience.
Supervisor Misiak made a motion to approve the agenda at the discretion of the Chairman. Supervisor Osfar seconded and the motion carried.
Supervisor Osfar made a motion to approve the minutes of the July 5, 2010 Monthly Town Board Meeting. Supervisor Misiak seconded and the motion carried.
The Town Clerk, Ruth Allis, read the Treasurer’s report in the absence of theTown Treasurer, Geri Sell.
Supervisor Osfar made a motion to accept the Treasurer’s report as read. Supervisor Misiak seconded and the motion carried.
Chairman Sturgeon reported that the East Birch Lake Road gravel hauling should be finished this week or the early part of next week. The residents will be traveling on a gravel road for about a month. Chairman Sturgeon met with Shawn, Scott Construction, last week and looked over South Turtle Lake Road. Stumps and rocks have been removed from the road bed by the town crew. Some extra work will need to be done on the road by the curve where the old landfill was located. Scott Construction will be banking and making the curve wider; this will cost an extra $6,500.00. They will be starting on the road on Monday, August 9, 2010. Once the road is finished weight limits will be put on the road for a period of time. The refreshment center at the park was completed and donated to the town at the Lions Chicken BBQ. The cement work is completed at the Recycling Center; the cost was $2000.00. The Library Board met July 24, 2010 – bills were paid; $300 was given to Hal Habermann for materials to build the entertainment stand; Sharon Schmidt’s letter of resignation was accepted.
Supervisor Osfar reported the Winchester Town Lakes seminar on Shoreline Restoration and Improvements was well attended by 28 people. A wooden picnic table was stolen from the park. A replacement table will be purchased for $379.00. Also, ten green picnic tables from Sam’s will be purchased for $160.00 each. This will give the town enough tables for the Picnic in the Park and the Lions Club Chicken BBQ. Supervisor Osfar spoke with four Lions Members regarding a policy for the usage of the refreshment center. An email was sent to the Town Board regarding the usage of the center. Supervisor Osfar and the Lions members will bring a completed policy to the Town Board. We will be installing security lights at the park in order to reduce the vandalism. Supervisor Osfar completed a questionnaire regarding the Turtle Lake Dam for the town’s insurance company. If we want dam failure insurance, it will cost the town an extra $500.00.
Supervisor Misiak reported an addendum to Supervisor Osfar’s lakes report – identification of curly leaf pond weed in Harris Lake last year was less than 10 acres; this year’s survey reported the infestation has grown in the areas found last year and also has been found in some new areas. The Harris Lake Association is investigating treatment and will purpose to the association and town treatment for the curly leaf pond weed in the spring. Supervisor Misiak reported the Fire Department responded to three calls in July, they were all down wires. The Fire Department also participated in the Boat Parade, the Fourth of July activities, helped the Winchester Women’s Civic Club set up tables for their rummage sale and bazaar, and also participated in the Presque Isle Firemen’s Picnic and Parade. The Ambulance Department responded to seven calls in July; two calls included mutual aid. We have five new EMT’s that have joined the Winchester Ambulance crew. We still have problems because our entire EMT group (8 EMT’s) work during the day. So coverage during the day is problematic. Two Presque Isle retirees have joined the Winchester Ambulance team so we will have the opportunity to have additional availability during the work week. Supervisor Misiak would like to recognize the five new EMT’s with a $50 cash reward or gift certificate since they spend many hours in the classroom and at home studying for this course. Next month we will have this item on the agenda. The Recycling Center has new trash containers outside. They are high and many customers have a hard time getting their trash into the container; they fill up in front and the back of the container is empty, so either the residents or the attendant has to push the trash back in order to fill them; traffic congestion is also a concern; winter concerns with the snow and ice. Supervisor Misiak states he will investigate with Eagle Waste to see what our alternatives are and see what can be done to improve the situation. Ginger would like to have an active camera in place and operating at the Recycling Site to identify people for illegal dumping. Supervisor Misiak stated Ginger has a duel roll, Ambulance Director and Recycling Attendant, and from time to time her duties as Ambulance Director take her away from the Recycling Site. We have an alternate attendant, Don Melzer, to backup Ginger when she is unavailable. The Plan Committee met in July and continues to work on the 2020 plan.
Correspondence – Chairman Sturgeon received an email from Terry Cummings, DNR, in charge of all the dams in Wisconsin. He stated the normal water level of the Turtle Lake Dam should be held at 96.5 – 97.0 and should not be exceeded. He received reports that it was over 97.0 in July. Mr. Cummings is giving the Town notice of this last chance to bring the water levels into compliance prior to issuing a Notice of Claim and Notice of Violation to the Town of Winchester.
Supervisor Misiak reported Judy Hauserman is requesting a new name, Marten Trail, for the drive off East Birch Lake Road. Marten Trail would include addresses 7789, 7897, 7801 and 7805. Supervisor Misiak will be submitting this request to Vilas County Mapping Department for their approval.
No discussion regarding roads, equipment and maintenance.
Supervisor Misiak made a motion to approve the Operator’s License for Angela Bauer. Supervisor Osfar seconded and the motion carried.
Supervisor Misiak made a motion to approve the following new members for the Planning Committee: Marjean Schuelke to be a permanent member to replace Steve Steiner and add two alternates, Phil Williams and Robert Schmidt, Jr. Supervisor Osfar seconded and the motion carried.
Supervisor Osfar made a motion to approve Judy Habermann to serve on the Feasibility Study Committee for the Community Building and Historical Buildings in the Town of Winchester. Supervisor Misiak seconded and the motion carried.
Rick Clem discussed the five year plan for the Feasibility Study Committee for the Community Building. There are four objectives the committee wants to address: 1) action to be taken to all existing code violations and put necessary work out for bids. Supervisor Misiak made a motion to proceed with the itemized list and the corrections required relative to the building code violations. Supervisor Osfar seconded and the motion carried. 2) long- term plan for the building – siding, interior work, etc., 3) Town Board obtain usage of building and needs of groups using the building, 4) feasibility study of building.
Supervisor Osfar made a motion to approve Betty Forester and Bill Horner as members of the Library Board. Supervisor Misiak seconded and the motion carried.
Jay Woolf discussed the problem with the two towns called Winchester in Wisconsin. Many people have received mail, etc. for the other Winchester in Winnebago County. Jay suggested in changing the name of our town. It was suggested to use Vilas County when pertaining to our Town of Winchester. Chairman Sturgeon made a motion to not change the name of our town at this time. Supervisor Misiak seconded and the motion carried.
Discussion held with Chad Eberle regarding his UDC violation. Rick Clem, UDC Inspector, stated Town Ordinance 2006-01 – UDC Permits are required as per Department of Commerce 20.08 or whenever a Vilas County Zoning Department Building Permit is required. Mr. Eberle cleared tree stumps from the area of the foundation without having a UDC Permit. He did have his building permit from Vilas County for the foundation. Supervisor Osfar made a motion to approve the $75.00 UDC citation given to Chad Eberle. Supervisor Misiak seconded and the motion carried.
Supervisor Osfar discussed recreational areas that had repair work done. He stated repair work was done at the South Turtle Lake boat landing, rocks were placed and forms were pulled up. At the Harris Lake boat landing rocks were placed.
Chairman Sturgeon made a motion to adjourn to public participation items in compliance with the open meeting law; all comments must pertain to agenda items of what the Chairman considers town business. Supervisor Misiak seconded and the motion carried.
Chairman Sturgeon made a motion to reconvene into open session. Supervisor Misiak seconded and the motion carried.
Chairman Sturgeon made a motion to approve vouchers #22574 through #22644 for a total of $41,494.46. Supervisor Misiak seconded and the motion carried.
Supervisor Misiak made a motion to adjourn. Supervisor Osfar seconded and the motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:45 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Ruth Allis
Town Clerk
Archive:
August 3, 2010 Meeting Minutes
July 5, 2010 Meeting Minutes
June 16, 2010 Special Town Board Meeting
June 14, 2010 Special Town Board Meeting
June 7, 2010 Monthly Town Meeting
June 2, 2010 Meeting Minutes
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May 19, 2010 Special Town Board Meeting
May 3, 2010 Special Town Board Meeting
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