April 9, 2007                                       REGULAR BOARD MEETING                                        7:00 p.m.

Meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. with Gary Beck, Paul Beere and Mike Weinkauf present.

Betty Novy, Clerk-Treasurer, Christopher Birkett, Public Works Supervisor, and John Tierney, Engineer, were also present.

Pledge of Allegiance. 

Mike moved, 2^nd by Gary to approve minutes of the March 14 & 27, 2007 meetings as printed.  Motion carried.

Mike moved, 2^nd by Paul to approve April disbursements as follows.   Motion carried.

Town General Fund Disbursements:

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Rochester Sewer Utility District #1 Disbursements:

Treasurer’s Report.   Betty read the report as follows: 

Betty reported on recent completion of the 2006 Audit.  The park and recreation account balance will be reduced by approximately $10,000 to reimburse the General Fund for engineering fees incurred for baseball diamond lighting design.  Additionally, Betty reminded those present that the Annual meeting was scheduled for the following night.

Sheriff’s Department.  A written report was submitted showing the following statistics for March:  two accidents; twenty-nine speeding citations, sixteen traffic citations, fifteen parking citations and ten warnings were issued.  Complaint statistics were as follows:  twenty-nine complaints originated through calls directly to the Sheriff’s Department; Deputy Prochaska assisted with seventeen additional complaints, originated thirty-four on his own, and performed follow up on six.  He reported seventeen work days, 151.5 hours and 1,644 miles driven.  Two foot patrols were conducted. 

Sergeant Kacmarcik indicated the Department will back off on parking enforcement now that the snowplowing season is over.  Mike Weinkauf asked that the time spent in the Honey Lake area be documented.  Residents are complaining that they do not have enough of a presence in that area.  Sergeant Kacmarcik indicated they will do what they can to accommodate the request.

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Public Works Department.   Christopher Birkett reported on the following monthly activities:   

Chris reported on analysis of trees within Town road right of ways.  There is a large hazard tree on Oak Knoll Drive that should be removed.  Chris also identified hazard trees on Upland, Oak Knoll and Springwood roads that he is in the process of removing.  Consensus of the Board was for Chris to have a tree service remove the tree on Oak Knoll.   Chris has been working with Racine County Public Works and the Rochester Sign Shop on signage for the Scotsdale Subdivision Wetland Conservation Area.  He questioned how many regulatory signs should be placed.  Consensus of the Board was that one large sign will be sufficient.   Mike questioned Town involvement in drainage issues and noted several problems areas involving Raisleger, Stone and Ahler properties.   Also noted was a request made by  Mr. Maze, 135 N River Road , regarding gravel that had been pushed into the shoulder in front of his property.  Mr. Maze requested the Town to rake the ditch.  Consensus of the Board was that Town resources should not be used for this purpose because of the many areas in which this occurs.  Ditch cutting proposals were discussed.  One was received from Plank Road Services for $80.00 per hour; and one from Cutting Edge Lawn Care for $70.00 per hour.  Chris noted Cutting Edge’s equipment was more suited to the job.  Gary moved, 2^nd by Paul to approve the proposal submitted by Cutting Edge Lawn Care for roadside mowing this year.  Motion carried.

Engineering Report.  John Tierney read his project report as follows:

John reported on progress of the 2007 Road Improvement program.  Pavement cores showed a good gravel base on the roads.  They are determining whether to peel the existing asphalt or pulverize before installing a 4” overlay.   John reported on work being done in Rookery Landing to correct reported drainage problems.  There is a blockage in the drain tile and the contractor will be televising to determine its location.  The break is somewhere between Blue Crane Court and Hoyer Haven.  Mike questioned whether a berm is holding back some of the water.   Part of the water traveling across the Anderson property used to go north.  Berms and the road now block this.  John indicated they are looking at the drainage patterns and will be considering alternatives to drain that area better.

A proposed amendment to the Land Division ordinance was discussed.  The amendment creates language to address soil boring test data or septic field soil testing to determine groundwater levels and then specifies an amount of each lot that must be at least

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three feet above the highest ground water level.  Consensus of the Board was to expand the language in the code section to require drain tile locates and reconsider the percentage of lot area above the highest ground water level.  It was noted many parcels in the Town are in excess of five acres and the percentage might be better applied to a building pad area (vs. lot area).    

In regards to the ball diamond lighting project, John will forward samples of several lighting fixture styles that are under consideration.

Application for Class “B” Liquor, Cabaret & Cigarette Licenses:  Randy R. Vinge & Leslie Healey

Operator’s License:  Leslie Healey

Premises:  Honey Lake Inn, 35415 Academy Road

Betty reported background checks on the applicants came back clean and Leslie has completed her responsible beverage servers course.   This is the same location currently occupied by “Dale’s Bar’.  Approving this license must be contingent on surrender of Dale’s license.  Randy Vinge and Leslie Healey addressed the Board.  They purchased the building and have been working with Racine County and the Building Inspector on remodeling plans.  The bar will be closed a minimum of three weeks before it re-opens.  The County asked that the entrance off of CTH FF be closed and they are complying with the request.  Mike moved, 2^nd by Paul to approve an operator’s license for Leslie Healey and Class “B” Liquor, Cabaret and Cigarette Licenses for the Honey Lake Inn at 35415 Academy Road contingent on surrender of the “Dales Bar” license at that same address.  Motion carried.

Certified Survey Map creating two parcels and one remnant parcel out of one:    

29020 Washington Avenue

Owner:  Joseph & Ione Kojis Trust;  Applicant:  Joseph Kojis

Tax Parcel(s): 014031902043000 (36 acres)

Betty reported on Plan Commission consideration of the proposed land division.  They recommend approval.   Paul moved, 2^nd by Gary to approve the Certified Survey Map creating two parcels and one remnant parcel out of one at 29020 Washington Avenue.  Motion carried.

Proposal to revise Building Permit Fee Schedule to reflect Erosion Control Inspection and State Seal costs:  Jim Deluca

Jim Deluca explained changes to the fee schedule as follows:

• The State Seal fee was raised to $30.00 to reflect increases in State fees.
• Erosion Control Fees were added for residential and commercial buildings.
• Plumbing fees were changed to clarify per fixture charges.
• Minimum HVAC fees were increased to $90.00  for commercial buildings and $50.00 for residential buildings.
• Pool Permits were increased to reflect the need for increased electrical inspections.
• A fee for “Fuel Tank installation or removal” was added.
• Reroofing or residing permits were increased from $25.00 to $40.00.

Jim pointed out that Occupancy and Erosion Bonds need to be included on the revised list.

Mike moved, 2^nd by Paul to approve these fee increases.  Motion carried.  Betty will have the attorney draft a resolution to formally adopt these changes.

Application for Special Exemption Permit to allow outdoor music:  The Bunker, 29224 Evergreen Drive

Saturday, April 28, 2007 from 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Monday, May 28, 2007 from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Mike moved, 2^nd by Paul to approve both Special Exemption permits for “The Bunker”.  Motion carried.

Set date for Board of Review:   July 23 – July 28

Board members requested a date of Monday, July 16^th in order to avoid Racine County and State fairs.  Betty is to check with the Assessor to see if that is acceptable.  Nancy Klemko is to be contacted as to willingness to serve as a Board of Review alternate.  Mike, Gary and Nancy are to be registered for the Board of Review training program to be held Tuesday, May 1^st at the Union Grove Village Hall.

April 9, 2007                                       REGULAR BOARD MEETING                                        7:00 p.m.

Period for Public Comment.  There was none.

Gary moved, 2^nd by Mike to adjourn at 8:25 p.m.  Motion carried.

Respectfully submitted:

Betty J. Novy, CMC

Clerk-Treasurer