Regular Monthly Meeting May 9th, 2006

6:00 p.m.

Agenda for Regular Monthly meeting

1. Call meeting to order

2. Roll Call – all present

3. Approval of Minutes from the April 11, 2006 Regular Board meeting and the Monday, April 17, 2006 Special Meeting Regarding FWWPCP Agreement

• Bill motioned to approve the regular minutes with changes of adding no construction equipment and clerical changes. Larry seconded the motion. Carried 3-0

• Bill motioned to approve the Special Meeting with changes: add Attorney to David Williams and Larry Steen. Larry seconded the motion. Carried 3-0

4. Smart Growth Public Hearing with Neal Frauenfelder, Jessie Gotz, and/or Nancy Anderson

• Comprehensive Land Use Plan must be done by 2010 or Town can’t be involved in zoning decisions • There will be no grant money, so Town must decide if they want to join the County and self fund the plan. • 10-12 Towns have joined with the County self funding program • Smart Growth has many more requirements that the County previous Land Use Plan. It now requires land use plans, housing studies, economic studies, public facilities studies, etc • County estimated costs dollar amount will be $12,000 over a 3 period. This doesn’t include a separate Town plan if the Town chooses to do one. • The Town will need a Plan Commission • Questions and answers time was given to the public

5. Public Comments

• George Kirkpatrick – presented the board his annual taxes for the year.

• Dan Kemmel – concerned of contamination of his wells with the Brown Channel project. He would like to see topographical map to know he won’t be flooded.

• Glen Fletham – Is a neighboring land owner to the east of the Brown’s channel project. He thinks it is a good idea with Brown’s Channel

6. Presentations to Board and New Business (Discussion and possible consideration on the following items)

a) Town of Walworth plan for implementing Smart Growth

• Motion made by Bill to go with County Plan for Smart Growth. Second by Larry. Motion carried 3-0

b) Certified Survey for Fellowship of Christian Believers • No one present

c) Brown’s Channel Conditional Use Permit

• Josh Davenport of Leesch Environmental spoke regarding the Town of Delavan’s plan to build a detention basin which is a large earth material. Dredge material be pumped into and it will slowly release water. It will sit and perk out. Some will infiltrate into the ground. • The material that will be taken out of Brown’s Channel has been sampled and been submitted to the DNR and haven’t found any containments. • The only thing the company needs from the Town is to be able to put the dirt on Town of Walworth land. It will be plowed under and spread out on land. Top Soil will be stripped off. • Land will be elevated 4-5-6 inches. Land will be surveyed for accuracy. This is the closest vacant land. • Larry requested a back up plan in case the water doesn’t drain. He also asked for a deadline of when it will be de-watered. • Bill asked them to hold a citizen’s meeting with the DNR results, Permits, etc.

d) Opening of Road Project Bids • Bill read the projects and costs • Mike wants to find out which ones are the priorities. Also waiting on LRIP money and paperwork to come through. • Bill made a motion to accept the bid by B.R. Amon and Sons with specific projects at the discretion of the road personnel and road supervisor up to budgeted amount. Motioned carried 3—0

e) Memorandum of Understanding for Handicap Voting Equipment

• Larry motioned to approve Memorandum. Diane seconded motion Carried 3-0

f) Rural Insurance Policy – renewal questions • Bill motioned to increase the building value to $190,000. 2nd Larry. Carried 3-0

g) Review of Fee Schedule • Bill motion to adjust the land use books to $35.00 per book and adjust the special assessment fee to $25.00. 2nd Larry Carried 3-0

7. Old Business (Discussion and possible consideration on the following items)

a) Omitted Property Tax recovery

• 30 day notice has been given. • Bob Stewart discussed his concerns with the assessor making mistakes on his property 2 years in a row. • Board is under oath to follow law and notices as they receive them. Statutes require them to pursue omitted property taxes as they are notified.

b) Furniture for Town Hall

• Motion made to direct Tami to order at Staples 3 tables 5 office chairs. 3-0

c) Review of Agreement of Fontana/Walworth Water Pollution Control Commission (FWWPCC)

• Make a motion to approve the Contract by Larry Second by Bill worked on by Attorney Williams. Motion carried 3-0

8. Board Reports:

a) Treasurer’s Report • Larry motioned to approve as presented. Second by Bill. Carried 3-0

b) Clerk comments (Tami) • Next month we will have the liquor license hearing • Board of Review is May 31st from 4-6 • Open Book had about 8-10 people • There have been an unusual amount of complaints being registered with the County. • Next month we will need a compliance plan for that set a policy for recycling violations. This is needed to keep our recycling grant. Tami gave a sample plan for the board to review.

c) Citizen complaints, citizen concerns, and other correspondence (Diane, Larry, and Bill) • Gunner Olsen contacted Diane regarding a letter needed from Tami regarding variances. • The Sheriffs dept. wanted to know if the additional signs on new speed ordinances were up. • Computer Round-up is being held at County • Resolution for Livestock will be needed according to the WTA • Diane had a call on Omitted Property Taxes • Larry had calls on Assessments.

d) Update on meetings attended (Diane, Larry, and Bill) • WTA meeting Neal from Land Management gave presentation • Larry stated that some Towns are fighting annexation by using new zoning law to change to a non-sewer district. He asked Tami to find more information on it.

e) Safety update (Larry) • Rescue reports given.

f) Road and Building Conditions (Bill and Mike) • Building in good shape. • 4-H is not done picking up road side yet.

9. Next meeting scheduled June 13th, 2006 at 6:00

10. Review Bills for payment. Motion made to review bills as presented. Motion carried 3-0

11. Adjournment