MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 6:30 P.M. BY CHAIRPERSON VOSS

ROLL CALL ¡V ALL PRESENT ¡V Chairperson Diane Voss, Supervisor Larry Austin, Supervisor Bill Pearce; Also Present ¡V Treasurer Dawn Hildebrant, Clerk Marisa Nor, Road Superintendent Mike August; Audience Members - 7

AMEND AGENDA: „« Mike Kolnik Conditional Use Permit request will be held Thursday, November 16 at 7:30 a.m.

APPROVE MINUTES FROM OCTOBER 10, 2006 AND OCTOBER 30, 2006 MEETINGS: „« Motion made by Larry to approve minutes with correction to October 10 minutes to reflect Ron Nyman is from Fontana not the County. Bill seconded motion. Motion carried ¡V 3-0

PUBLIC COMMENTS: „« NONE

NEW BUSINESS: MARY JO PETERS ¡V FARM LAND SEPARATION „« Representative Attorney Richard Rasmussen explained the proposed land separation of 3.5 acres. The plan commission had no objections to the plan presented. There will be no driveway or building changes. The county will restrict the 35 acre parcel being dealienated (building restrictions). Chairperson Voss went to the county zoning office to discuss this. The county suggests a language change. Any new driveways are subject to town board approval. Larry and Bill had no questions. Bill made a motion to approve land separation and certified survey with language change recommended by the county. Larry seconded motion. Motion carried. Attorney Rasmussen stated he needs a letter of approval from the Town. The Clerk will forward one. TAX BILL INSERTS „« Diane had a letter prepared with information to include the following information: recycling is state mandated; placing signs on road signs is illegal and can be fined; dog licenses are required and not to exceed four dogs per household unless zoning allows it; live-in trailers / mobile homes of any size for additional living not allowed unless permission granted - can be fined; business operating out of residence requires a conditional use permit. Treasurer Hildebrandt presented the recycling brochure provided from Niewenhies. Audience member questioned if recycling was being monitored. Bill responded the township is over the required percentage. Larry stated he would approve the recycling brochure but doesn¡¦t think it is necessary to provide residence/business conditional use permits information in the brochure. Most are ok unless they get out of hand and neighbors start complaining. Bill stated he was ok with the brochure information and added the police take down the signs people put up. Diane questioned if someone would motion to approve. Larry stated he would like to see a final draft before approving. Bill agrees to see a draft first and also believes adding conditional use information would open up a can of worms. Larry asked to review the brochure next month.

OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER „« Bill questioned that the town doesn¡¦t have one. Diane and Clerk explained that naming an official newspaper required all agendas, etc. would have to be published and that would run up publication costs. Larry made a motion to revoke any prior ordinances designating naming an official newspaper. Diane seconded. Motion carried 3-0. It was agreed The Times would still be used to publish any legal notices required. PLAN COMMISSION „« Larry made a motion to change ordinance for plan commission from seven members to a five member board. Bill seconded. Motion carried 3-0.

OLD BUSINESS: ADOPT CSM RESOLUTION FOR SMART GROWTH „« Diane questioned if Bill and Larry had time to review and if they were comfortable with it. Diane also presented a copy from Sharon to review and a sample from the County. Larry made a motion to adopt the public participation plan and would like a copy of the sample to keep with the resolution. Diane made a motion to adopt the sample resolution from the county. Bill seconded. Motion carried 3-0. PIPELINE POLICY „« A previous copy of the policy was reviewed with suggested changes from Bill and Mike. Bill made a motion to accept the policy with the discussed changes. Larry seconded. Motion carried 3-0. KNOX BOX ORDINANCE „« Diane stated she hadn¡¦t received any additional information. Larry stated he had received copies of other ordinances. Larry added he didn¡¦t think it was necessary to adopt an ordinance at this time. Bill agreed it was needed at this time and would pose a burden to small businesses. Larry talked to Tank Craft and Kikoman regarding it. It was also suggested to put the Knox Box information in next year¡¦s tax bill inserts. Diane stated she thought personal property (i.e. large homes, etc.) should be volunteer. Diane added she spoke with the insurance company and towns association regarding the liability to the Town. Larry stated it should either be tabled to the next meeting or let it go. ETZ REPORTS „« NONE PLAN COMMISSION REPORT „« Diane asked if there were any questions on the report presented. Bill questioned if there was a lot for the December agenda and if Alliant energy was on the December agenda. Diane clarified Alliant wants to run poles done Brick School Road. Larry clarified it would be on the Plan Commission agenda not the board meeting. Larry also requested the minutes be received prior to the board meetings to allow more time to review. Diane questioned if the board would approve a plan commission guideline policy. She is looking into other Town¡¦s ordinances. Larry stated they would need to see drafts. TREASURER REPORT „« Treasurer Hildebrandt stated there was nothing unusual this month. The last highway aid payment was received. Larry made a motion to approve the Treasurer report as presented. Diane seconded. Motion carried 3-0. CLERK¡¦S REPORT „« The clerk stated the election went well with 624 voters. „« The clerk announced her resignation to be effective December 30, 2006. Larry suggested running a help wanted ad. Bill added a new clerk would have to be a resident in the Township. Diane stated first they would look within the Township and if they couldn¡¦t find anyone, then they could expand the search to surrounding areas. CITIZEN COMPLAINTS „« Diane stated forgotten information regarding Smart Growth ¡V it is under the budget this year but next year it will be more; a bill will be received the end of November/December then May and November next year. Their next meeting will be January 3, 2007 at 6:30 p.m. Diane requested Larry start attending some of these meetings. „« Complaints have been received regarding Beloit Road construction. Mostly from Beloit Road residents. Larry questioned if it was open yet. Mike August replied no. Bill stated it was scheduled to be blacktopped today but was rescheduled to Wednesday or Thursday and should be re-opened by Thursday afternoon at the latest. SAFETY UPDATE „« Larry presented report indicating there were three fire calls within the Township. There are no issues with the trucks/equipment of Fire Department. A copy of the NIMS paperwork was emailed to the County ¡V Det. Williams. Larry added the contract with the rescue squad will need to be discussed. ROAD/BUILDING „« Bill questioned the status of North Shore Drive work. Mike stated it was complete. Bill stated the North Walworth Road sign was missing. He added the road work on North Walworth Road was complete and they were out painting the stripes yet tonight. There is a divider between N. Walworth Rd. and Willowbend Rd. Mike stated the Sunset Ridge sign was missing also. Larry suggested contacting the County before ordering any new signs. Mike will follow up on signs. OTHER CORRESPONDENCE „« Larry questioned what happened with the real estate broker issue. Diane stated she talked with the agent and he will remind all the agents businesses from a residence need approval first. „« Diane provided information of contact from the County Economic Development secretary wanting to schedule a meeting. Diane asked to wait until sometime after the New Year. „« Diane stated Mike was going to clean-up the corner by the copy machine and put in new cabinets and extend the counter. She would also like the legion to move their items on the walls. Larry questioned when they would have to be done by and if she had anything to put in its place. Diane stated not at this time but would like to put up some nice maps at some point. „« Diane announce she would not be running in the April election. She completes 52 years of the Voss family serving on the Town board. „« Bill received a letter from a resident and read it aloud. APPROVE BILLS „« Bill made a motion to approve the bills. Larry seconded. Motion carried 3-0.

NEXT MEETING WILL BE HELD ON DECEMBER 12, 2006 AT 6:30 PM

A SPECIAL MEETING WITH MIKE KOLNIK WILL BE HELD ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2006 AT 7:30 A.M.

ADJOURNMENT „« Larry made a motion to adjourn at 8:03 p.m. Bill seconded. Motion carried. 3-0

MINUTES RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED BY: MARISA NOR, TOWN CLERK