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June 7, 2010 Monthly Town Meeting
Minutes of the June 7, 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, Clerk Allis and Treasurer Sell. There were 39 people in the audience.
Supervisor Osfar made a motion to approve the agenda at the discretion of the Chairman. Supervisor Misiak seconded and the motion carried.
Supervisor Misiak made a motion to approve the minutes of the May 3, 2010 Special Town Board Meeting, May 3, 2010 Monthly Town Board Meeting, May 19, 2010 Special Town Board Meeting and June 2, 2010 Special Town Board Meeting. Supervisor Osfar seconded and the motion carried.
Supervisor Osfar made a motion to approve the Treasurer’s report as read. Supervisor Misiak seconded and the motion carried.
Chairman Sturgeon reported he has been helping town crew member, Joe Moll, without being paid; this is legal. The Community Building was tested for asbestos – asbestos greater than 1% was found beneath the linoleum of the entry door of the library, and beneath the floor tile in the kitchen. Both are under other finishing materials and are not directly accessible to the general public. “If the floor of the library, specifically near the entry door, or the kitchen is to be refinished or replaced, these materials will require removal by an asbestos contractor certified under DHS 159” per the report. Joe Moll and Chairman Sturgeon finished all the culverts for the road projects. The new plow truck has been cleaned and serviced. Joe has been doing all the mowings – library, town hall, park, boat landings. At the park the old sand in the sandbox has been removed and Bill Sell donated new sand. Brian Backlund volunteered his skid steer and service during the work on the new building at the park. Chairman Sturgeon received a phone call from Terry Cummings, Coordinator for Dams in Wisconsin. Mr. Cummings stated the Turtle dam was at 97.1 and it is supposed to be kept at 96-97. He suggested the dam should be kept a little below 97 in case of rain, which would put it over 97. If it is over 97 the town could receive a fine. Chairman Sturgeon told Mr. Cummings he would open the culvert that night. As of now, Chairman Sturgeon has the top board on the culvert open; it has been open for three days and the level is now at 97. While Chairman Sturgeon was hauling gravel for the park, Robert Schmidt, Jr. stopped and said they were getting close to the survey marker. After checking, they could not find the marker and the building was getting very close to the line. Mark Gerhardt was asked to survey the area to find the exact line. He did the survey and the building is within the area it should be.
Supervisor Osfar commented on Chairman Sturgeon’s report regarding the dam. He stated he wanted to be notified when the boards for the dam are pulled, not after they are pulled. Chairman Sturgeon told Supervisor Osfar he could take care of the dam from now on, he did not want to have anything to do with it anymore. Supervisor Osfar stated he would take care of it (dam).
Supervisor Osfar also commented on having the survey of the park done without letting the Town Supervisors know until after it was surveyed. He stated Chairman Sturgeon was supposed to notify the Board prior to having the survey done.
Supervisor Osfar reported Birch Lake had their annual meeting and Ted Ritter spoke about terrestrial invasives. Road signage – there is going to be some general rules for the roads, example Papoose Lake Road signage possibly 45 mph. Supervisor Osfar also suggested the town entrances have a general 35 mph maximum on town roads. That way each road does not have to be signed. The Plan Committee met – Roger Miller assumed the secretary and chairman positions; Karl Solberg will assist Roger Miller; Jan Scalpone will assist with the town lakes AIS & TIS. The Town Lakes Committee has two events – July 22nd Shoreline Restoration Workshop, contact Rolf Ethun, and August 21st Crayfish Boil, contact Cheryl Bowen. Reverse signage will be placed at the boat landings to notify people to clean their boats upon leaving the lakes. The Town Lakes Committee is looking at developing a Lake User Guide for the Town of Winchester.
Harris Lake will have another curly leaf pond weed study before July 1st to determine the extent of growth in order to know what direction they will take. Town Lakes Committee – Birch Lake needs a primary and an alternate representative for the committee; Harris Lake needs an alternate; Rainbow Lake needs an alternate. The Turtles, Steve Budnik was appointed alternate alternate; Adelaide Lake, Katie Felker appointed alternate. Supervisor Osfar reported the road sign for Kling Road was stolen.
Supervisor Misiak reported, Ginger Brousil, Ambulance Director, has five EMT’s graduating in June. This will make a total of seven EMT’s for the department. The Ambulance Department and the Fire Department have been meeting together, but now they will be having their separate monthly meetings. The road signage survey is 75-80% completed. The Town Board met with the Camp Mishike Shores Property Owners Association to discuss the part of the roads (part of Harris Creek Lane and Village Point Lane) they want the town to take over. The road is less than one mile, but the Association has to bring the road up to town standards. The Association is also asking the Board if there could be a variance to the easement of the road. All this is still in the proposal stage.
No correspondence.
No road/lane name changes.
Roads, equipment and maintenance – Chairman Sturgeon stated South Turtle will be getting the rest of the fill-in that needs to be done and mid July East Birch will be started. He said the blacktop on East Birch will be taken up, but the town has to advertise for bids on the pulverizing. Supervisor Osfar made a motion to advertize for pulverizing for East Birch Lake Road. Supervisor Misiak seconded and the motion carried.
Discussion held regarding the letter of recommendation requested by the Manitowish Waters Bike Trail Committee. The area that affects Winchester is a small area on Haskins Road. Supervisor Misiak made a motion that Supervisor Osfar write the letter to Dale White stating the Winchester Town Board supports their recommendation for the bike trail. Chairman Sturgeon seconded and the motion carried.
Discussion held regarding the bids for crack sealing. Chairman Sturgeon was not happy with last year’s crack sealing that was done on the town roads. He returned the bids he received. Supervisor Misiak stated the crack sealing needs to be done well to preserve the roads.
Chairman Sturgeon reported there were ten applicants for the town crew position. He asked the Supervisors to choose three candidates they felt would be good to interview. Supervisor Osfar stated he wanted to discuss the names in closed session before anyone is interviewed. Supervisor Misiak agreed with Supervisor Osfar. Chairman Sturgeon made a motion that the interviews will be on June 16, 2010 starting at 8:00 AM and Supervisor Misiak will notifiy by phone and written letter those persons to be interviewed. Supervisor Osfar seconded and the motion carried.
Chairman Sturgeon read the Board of Review Ordinance 2010-01 stating Robert Schmidt, Jr. and Louise Eifert will be the two alternates for the Board of Review. Supervisor Osfar made a motion to accept the Board of Review Alternates Ordinance 2010-01. Supervisor Misiak seconded and the motion carried.
Discussion held regarding trailer permits. Supervisor Osfar read parts of the ordinance. If a trailer is parked longer than 2-3 weeks, you must have a letter from the Town Board stating it is all right to park the trailer on your property. This letter is to be taken to Vilas County to obtain a sanitation permit. Supevisor Osfar made a motion to approve Michael Greiner, Sr., 7792 W. Birch Lake Road, request for a trailer permit for one year. Chairman Sturgeon seconded and the motion carried. Vote – Supervisor Osfar, aye; Supervisor Misiak, abstained; Chairman Sturgeon, aye.
Supervisor Osfar made a motion to approve Robert Harold Elwell, 7021 E. Papoose Lane, request for a trailer permit for one year. Chairman Sturgeon seconded and the motion carried. Vote – Supervisor Osfar, aye; Supervisor Misiak, abstained; Chairman Sturgeon, aye.
Supervisor Osfar would like to review the trailer permit policy at the next Monthly Town Board Meeting.
Supervisor Osfar made a motion to approve the Renewal Alcohol Beverage License Applications for Mary Sue Ruschmeyer, The Bear Bar Restaurant & Lodge; Evelyn Johnson, Wilderness Bar & Grill; Sulo Wainio, Thirty Point Trading Post & Tap; Kellane Hammond-Zett, Smokey’s. Supervisor Misiak seconded and the motion carried.
Supervisor Osfar made a motion to approve the Renewal Alcohol Beverage License Application for Amy Peterson, Birch Lake Lodge, contingent upon payment to wholesaler. Supervisor Misiak seconded and the motion carried.
Supervisor Osfar made a motion to approve Application for Cigarette and Tobacco Products License for Sulo Wainio, Mary Sue Ruschmeyer and Evelyn Johnson. Supervisor Misiak seconded and the motion carried.
Supervisor Misiak made a motion to approve Application for an “Operator’s” License for Sulo Wainio, Joan Wainio, Kellane Hammond-Zett, James Zett, Robert Klemm, Tom Kavinsky, June Double, Sharon Carlson, Michael Payne, Heather Dannhoff, Michele Hanson, Lee Stengele, Evelyn Johnson, Alice Mumford, Wendy Magee, Dawn Pelkowski, Sandra Coan and Paul Coan. Supervisor Osfar seconded and the motion carried.
Supervisor Misiak made a motion to approve Application for Temporary Class “B”/”Class B” Retailer’s License for William Sell (Fire Dept & Ambulance Dept) for Picnic in the Park, July 4, 2010; William Sell (Fire Dept & Ambulance Dept) for Boat Parade at Old O at North and South Turtle Bridge, July 3, 2010; William Sell for the Lions Club Chicken BBQ at the park new pavilion, July 18, 2010. Supervisor Osfar seconded and the motion carried.
Chairman Sturgeon read the results of the letter survey, regarding use of public funds for a new library, sent to all Winchester Voters and Taxpayers:
Total Count - “yes” 188
“no” 424
14 faxed letters – not counted
6 cut off numbers from letters – not counted
39 returned letters for insufficient address – not counted
2 returned late – could not be counted
30.6 % yes
69.4% no
Chairman Sturgeon stated this is a Town Board decision on what to do with the monies donated. Supervisor Misiak made a motion that the Town Board reaffirms that the new library project will not be funded by public monies. Supervisor Osfar seconded and the motion carried.
Supervisor Osfar made a motion to table any action on road speed limit signs for Papoose Lake Road. Supervisor Misiak seconded and the motion carried.
Discussion held regarding the contract for garbage collection and hauling. Supervisor Misiak would like to see something written in the contract on when the pickups would be. Supervisor Misiak made a motion to approve the contract with Ray Straubel contingent upon revision to the language relative to performance. Supervisor Osfar seconded and the motion carried.
Discussion held regarding the Community Building foundation bids. The town received four bids:
1) Stag Enterprise, Boulder Junction
2) Lassig Bros. Construction Co., Inc., Rhinelander
3) Oneida General Contractors, Rhinelander
4) John’s Service, Mercer
Supervisor Misiak made a motion to accept the bid from Stag Enterprise. Supervisor Osfar seconded and the motion carried.
Supervisor Osfar amended the motion to include taking Option II for $11,500.00 and the two inches of insulation for an additional $350.00. Supervisor Misiak seconded and the motion carried.
Supervisor Misiak made a motion to approve Supervisor Osfar to attend the 2010 Northwest Wisconsin Lakes Conference, June 18, 2010 in Drummond, WI. Chairman Sturgeon seconded and the motion carried.
Supervisor Osfar made a motion to approve the purchase of boat landing signs designating the boat landings – Birch Lake, Harris Lake, South Turtle Lake, Rock Lake and Noseeum Lake. Each sign will cost approximately $40.00. Supervisor Misiak seconded and the motion carried.
Discussion held regarding contracting outside services. Supervisor Osfar stated the Board has a standing motion stating that if contracting any outside services, the Board members must be contacted. Supervisor Misiak agreed with exceptions to town equipment and contacting the town’s attorney. Chairman Sturgeon stated as Chairman sometimes he has to make a quick decision. Having the survey done was one of those times. The survey needed to be done quickly in order to proceed with the work being done at the park. Mark Gerhardt was only going to be here one day and he told Chairman Sturgeon he could do the survey right away. Otherwise the job would have had to be shut down. If that would have happened, the job would not have been completed by July 4th. Chairman Sturgeon felt this was an emergency decision.
Supervisor Osfar 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 Osfar seconded and the motion carried.
Chairman Sturgeon made a motion to approve vouchers #22472 through #22526 for a total of $50,115.20. Supervisor Misiak seconded and the motion carried.
Supervisor Misiak made a motion to go into closed session under SS19.85© considering employment, promotion, compensation or performance valuation of any public employee. Supervisor Osfar seconded and the motion carried. Roll call vote: Supervisor Osfar, aye; Supervisor Misiak, aye, Chairman Sturgeon, aye. Those attending closed session are: Chairman Sturgeon, Supervisor Osfar, Supervisor Misiak and Clerk Allis.
Supervisor Osfar made a motion to reconvene into open session. Supervisor Misiak seconded and the motion carried. In closed session discussion was held regarding town crew applications. Chairman Sturgeon stated three people will be interviewed for the town crew position – Bill Sell, Mike Marasch and Ron Morgan.
Supervisor Osfar made a motion to adjourn. Supervisor Misiak seconded and the motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 9:24 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Ruth Allis
Town Clerk
Archive:
January 16, 2012 Special Town Board Meeting Minutes
January 3, 2012 Monthly Meeting Minutes
December 27, 2011 Special Town Board Meeting/Meeting of Electors
December 5, 2011 Monthly Meeting Minutes
November 7, 2011 Monthly Meeting Minutes
November 4, 2011 Special Town Board Meeting Minutes
October 26, 2011 Monthly Meeting Minutes
October 11, 2011 Special Town Board Meeting
October 3, 2011 Monthly Meeting
October 3, 2011 Monthly Meeting