MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 6:31 P.M. BY CHAIRPERSON JOE ABELL

ROLL CALL ˇV ALL PRESENT ˇV Chairperson Joe Abell, Supervisor Larry Austin, Supervisor Bill Pearce; Also Present ˇV Treasurer Marisa Nor, Clerk Erin Cates, Road Superintendent Mike August; Audience Members. Pledge of Allegiance was said.

AMEND AGENDA: „« None.

APPROVE MINUTES FROM MAY MEETING: „« Motion made by Larry Austin to approve May 8, 2007 minutes. Bill Pearce seconded motion. Motion carried 3-0.

PLAN COMMISSION REPORT GIVEN BY DIANE VOSS: „« Plan Commission discussed Alliant Energy and requested to do site visit to plan lines. Plan Commission also requested no poles in yards and no closer than 33 feet from center of road. Joe Abell stated that he got a call from Alliant to do a meeting with Plan Commission so they can review plans. The majority of the board will try to accommodate a meeting to review plans. „« Mr. Clemens presented plans for Covered Bridge Development to Plan Commission. Information regarding the Covered Bridge Development was discussed. Plan Commission requested all plans in writing before decision is made, Bob Clemens will attend next monthˇ¦s meeting.

PUBLIC COMMENTS: „« George Kirkpatrick spoke about the liquor licenses and stated that they should all be approved as well as the operatorˇ¦s licenses. „« Diane Voss stated that she does not like the liquor license going to Ship Shape for a private club but to an establishment that is open to the public. Diane questioned as to if Carl would be allowed to sell packaged goods and if so, Diane stated she is concerned about lake pollution. „« Mike August stated that on behalf of Tom Wrzenski that Tom stated that he could not make it but wanted to know if the roads were cleaned up properly after the race and thanked the board for road use. Mike stated roads were cleaned up okay.

OLD BUSINESS: ASSESOR CONTRACT: „« Erin Cates gave information regarding assessor comparisons. Bill Pearce made a motion to approve Gardiner Appraisal for a one year provisional contract, Larry Austin seconded, motion carried 3-0. Bill Pearce stated that he would contact Gardiner to notify them. INSURANCE BIDS: „« Michelle Strauss from Horton Insurance Group was present to provide information regarding insurance package. Two bids were presented from Horton Insurance and current insurance carrier, Rural Insurance. Michelle Strauss stated that she has worked with rural insurance sales for 17 years and currently has worked with Town of Delavan, Sharon, Linn, LaGrange, City of Delavan Fire, Lake Geneva Fire and has over 300 towns and fire departments. Michelle Strauss stated that she increased our current replacement from $197,500 to $287,000 for buildings and she stated that she thought we lost coverage in transition from Wausau to Rural Insurance. Michelle Strauss stated that we are required to have Clerk and Treasurer Bond insurance which we do not currently have. Marisa Nor stated that she asked the Rural Insurance agent about it and he said we only need to purchase this at tax season. Michelle Strauss explained that by statute we are required to have the bond and that we also need tax bond. In cost comparisons, Horton was more economical with more coverage than we currently have. Larry Austin made a motion to accept Horton Insurance Group as new carrier, Bill Pearce seconded, motion carried 3-0. Erin Cates will send a letter to Rural notifying them of the decision.

PUBLIC HEARING FOR LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATIONS: „« Joe Abell opened the public hearing at 7:15 pm. Ship Shape attorney Peter King on behalf of Ship Shape spoke regarding the conditions on their liquor license application. Peter King said that the township had no authority to apply the conditions but that he and his client, Carl Bergensen was happy to allow them. Peter King stated that another liquor license is not being used so there is no competition for the license. Ship Shape will follow statute and ordinances for the liquor license. Carl Bergensen stated that there will be no packaged goods for public to walk in and purchase. Joe Abell closed the public hearing at 7:20 pm. Joe Abell stated that the township cannot put any conditions on the liquor license application for Ship Shape. Larry Austin questioned Peter King if this was subject to the ETZ and $10,000 fee for liquor license reserve. Peter King stated that Ship Shape is going above and beyond by agreeing to proposed conditions. Larry Austin stated he has an issue with Ship Shape being in close proximity to residential area. Joe Abell reopened public hearing at 7:25 pm. Diane Voss stated that she is concerned about the sale of alcohol ˇ§to goˇ¨. Peter King stated that Ship Shape would have to abide by the consumption of alcohol off premises ordinance. George Kirkpatrick stated that he stopped by Ship Shape and is in support of granting them the license. Joe Abell closed the public hearing at 7:30 pm. Bill Pearce stated that he is willing to allow Ship Shapeˇ¦s license based on how much effort Carl Bergensen has put into the process. Larry Austin asked Peter King if he was going to present the same conditions to the ETZ. Joe Abell stated that he visited the facility and was satisfied with the location. Bill Pearce made a motion to approve the liquor licenses and Ship Shapeˇ¦s license subject to ETZ approval and recommendations, Joe Abell seconded the motion, motion carried 3-0. Bill Pearce amended vote to include Ship Shapeˇ¦s liquor license approval once ETZ approved and then reserve fee will be paid, Joe Abell seconded, motion carried 3-0.

COVERED BRIDGE PROPOSAL: „« Bob Clemen presented plans for 75 home sites, 68 two unit buildings. From original plan, a row of homes was removed from wooded area. 140 acres total for development, 60 acres remain open space. Rural character around perimeter roads will be preserved and current and projected maps were presented. Bob Clemen stated that what was proposed was open space to be C-2 so that they may not be developed. Villas will be single story and have a variety of similar styles. Burms will vary in size and shape. There will be three associations, one for homeowners, one condo association and one for overall to maintain roads, ponds and public areas. The fees will be paid by homeowners and will cover maintenance costs. If dues are not paid, liens can be put onto properties. There will be no outbuildings, and immediate landscaping. No occupancy permits will be issued until landscaping is complete. No overnight parking of boats, trailers, etc. Copies of traffic counts and studies were presented.

TOWN ATTORNEY: „« Joe Abell stated that Richard Torhorst had experience with municipal law, is local and has an office in Lake Geneva. Richard Torhorst has good rates and experience. Bill Pearce stated that he agrees. Joe Abell stated that Richard Torhorst does not work with any adjoining municipalities. Bill Pearce made a motion to approve Richard Torhorst as the Town Attorney, Larry Austin seconded, motion carried 3-0. Erin Cates will notify Richard Torhorst of the decision.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE: „« Joe Abell tabled to next meeting.

VIRGINIA HALL HWY 67: „« Erin Cates will contact to see if township has to incur any costs for dedication. Tabled to next meeting by Joe Abell.

NOISE ORDINANCE: „« No decision was made in this matter. Tabled to next meeting.

PUBLIC HEARING LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATIONS, MILLIEˇ¦S AND TIGERS TOO!: „« Larry Austin stated that both passed fire inspections. Larry Austin made a motion to approve liquor license application for Millieˇ¦s, Bill Pearce seconded, motion carried 3-0. Bill Pearce made a motion to approve Tigers Too! Liquor license application, Larry Austin seconded, motion carried 3-0.

OPERATORS LICENSES: „« Erin Cates presented background checks for applicants. Larry Austin made a motion to approve all operatorsˇ¦ licenses, Bill Pearce seconded, motion carried 3-0.

NEW BUSINESS GENEVA LAKE ENVIRONMENTAL AGENCY, GROUNDWATER STUDY: „« Bill Pearce stated that he didnˇ¦t think the township has enough property involved in lake study and the township does not have money budgeted for a donation. Joe Abell showed a survey suggesting ground water usage. Erin Cates will contact company to let them know township is not interested in donating money this year.

ETZ REPORT: „« None.

TREASURER REPORT „« Marisa Nor reported that we had received money for building permit fees, dog licenses and recycling grant. Marisa Nor reported that a couple checks posted to wrongs accounts and that we may need to amend budget to compensate. Pat Romenesky, town accountant, stated township can amend the budget, Marisa Nor stated that she will look into this. Marisa Nor presented ordinance to authorize payments and resolution from 2002. Marisa Nor stated that we need to have an ordinance not a resolution to pay bills. Erin Cates will post on next monthˇ¦s agenda. Marisa also suggested prevailing wages for road workers and will look into this further. Bill Pearce made a motion to approve treasurer report, Larry Austin seconded, motion carried 3-0.

CLERKS REPORT „« Erin Cates reported that she is looking into high speed internet installation from Charter Communications.

MEETINGS ATTENDED „« Joe Abell stated that there was a review and appeal seminar in Waukesha, and a pre-application meeting on zoning in Elkhorn, and a Plan Commission workshop on July 13th.

SAFETY UPDATE „« Larry Austin stated that he got a complaint about garbage pick up on North Shore. Erin Cates stated that she would send Neiwenhaus a letter. „« Larry Austin stated that there are no fire reports. „« Larry Austin stated that fire inspections are complete and that Mr. Wendeberg was only violation. „« Larry Austin stated that Andy Long questioned if a fire tanker could be used to fill swimming pools. Bill Pearce stated that he did not agree with that due to the township using the tanker for fire calls.

RECOUP FIRE CALL COSTS „« Larry Austin presented sample ordinance to use for recouping fire call costs. Bill made a motion to approve the ordinance, Larry Austin seconded, motion carried 3-0. Erin Cates will post.

ROAD/BUILDING „« Bill Pearce stated that road work is beginning.

APPROVE BILLS „« Larry Austin made a motion to approve the bills, Bill Pearce seconded, motion carried 3-0.

NEXT MEETING WILL BE HELD ON JULY 10th at 7:00 pm.

ADJOURNMENT „« Joe Abell made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Larry Austin seconded, motion carried 3-0.

MINUTES RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED BY:

________________________________________ ERIN CATES, TOWN CLERK

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