MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 6:46 P.M. BY CHAIRPERSON JOE ABELL

ROLL CALL-Chairperson Joe Abell, Supervisor Larry Austin, Supervisor Bill Pearce-absent, Treasurer Marisa Nor-NOT PRESENT, Clerk Angella Buchholz, Road Superintendent Mike August

AMEND AGENDA: NONE APPROVE MINUTES FROM JUNE 10, 2008 MEETING: Austin/Pearce 2nd made a MOTION to approve the minutes of the June 10, 2008 meeting, and the MOTION carried without negative vote. PLAN COMMISSION REPORT: Bill Martin read report. Dorothy Goes Goes Gray Trust re-zone from A-1 to A-2 was approved 5-0, Tuscany Developers certified survey map was approved 5-0. There was a discussion on Smart Growth. Most important topic talked about was the Border Agreement. Forming a committee was discussed and representing the Township will be Steve Santeler, Bill Martin and Joe Abell, which will need to be approved at Town Board meeting.

REFERRAL TO PLAN COMMISSION: A) Mary Jordan, Tena Stopple Estate W4985 Cobblestone Road, a parcel of land currently zone A-1 to become A-5 zoning and Conditional use permit; they want to use these 2 acres as a building lot for youngest son and his family. B) William B. Gage, Rezone and Conditional use permit, a parcel of land currently zoned A-1, Prime Agricultural Land District to A-2 Agricultural Land District, A-4, Agricultural Related Manufacturing, Warehousing and Marketing District, and B-4, Highway Business District. Applicant also requesting conditional use approval for related rezone. C) Jerry and Ellen Dean, Petition of Variance.

PUBLIC COMMENTS: Gregory Bets 6825 N. Walworth Road, Walworth. Was wondering if there is anything that could be done with all the water and if someone could take a look at the issue, he stated that he at time has over 12 inches of water standing. Pearce suggested talking with Brian Smetana from Agricultural Conservation, Walworth County.

SMART GROWTH: Joe Abell advised Supervisor’s to keep reviewing maps and that there will be more meetings coming up and the Town Board will meet before the Smart Growth meeting to discuss was ideas we need to present to them.

RYNER’S CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. (HILLSIDE) LAWSUIT: NONE

FONTANA/WALWORTH BORDER AGREEMENT: Joe Abell is requesting approval for a Border Agreement Committee that will consist of Joe Abell, Bill Martin and Steve Santeler. AUSTIN/PEARCE 2ND made a MOTION to approve the Border Agreement Committee.

OLD BUSINESS: NONE. NEW BUSINESS: Doug Olson Jensen and Olson Land Surveying spoke on behalf of the Dorothy Goes Gray Trust (Northern Trust Co.), rezone approximately 1.56 acres of A-1 Prime Agricultural Land District to A-2 Agricultural Land District to allow a lot line adjustment to resolve a home currently located. AUSTIN/ABELL 2ND made a MOTION and MOTION carried 2-1; PEARCE had to abstain. Marie Baker is requesting compensation for mileage that is caused during posting of agenda’s. The Board will be calculating the mileage and tabling to next month meeting for further discussion and possible decision. Tuscany Developers is requesting approval for certified map; this has all been discussed at previous meetings. PEARCE/AUSTIN 2ND made a MOTION and MOTION carried with negative vote. ETZ REPORTS: None.

BOARD REPORTS

TREASURER REPORT: Joe Abell read the report. Recycling grant was received. The second installment of property taxes is due to the county by July 31st. The Town’s portion will be paid to us from the county by August 20th. AUSTIN/PEARCE 2ND made a MOTION to approve the Treasurer report and MOTION carried without negative vote. CLERK REPORT: It was a quite month; the liquor license applications went smooth. Horton Insurance sent the rates for the 2008-2009 year; the majority of the rates stayed the same, with minor increases that are set by the state. Preparing for the September election.

SAFETY UPDATE: In the month of June there were 3 (three) fire calls and 5 (five) rescue calls. Board Members will begin collecting Township rates that are paid to area villages for safety calls and maybe begin revaluating what we are paying out to the Village, however might discover we are below other areas. ROAD AND BUILDING CONDITIONS: Roads are also finished. Crack filling still needs to be done.

JOE ABELL, LARRY AUSTIN AND BILL PEARCE-CITIZEN’S CONCERN: No major complaints, just minor issues with branches and trees due to the storms. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Marie Baker being compensated for mileage while posting minutes at the 3 (three) locations. Joe Abell and Larry Austin will be arranging a time together to visit Wendeberg Property located at W6268 Hwy 67, Walworth and talk with the owner and begin the process of coming up with ordinances.

SCHEDULE NEXT MONTH MEETING: August 12, 2008 at 6:30 p.m.

REVIEW BILLS FOR PAYMENT: All bills were reviewed and approved for payment. AUSTIN/PEARCE 2nd made a MOTION to pay bills and MOTION carried without negative vote.

ADJOURNMENT: AUSTIN/PEARCE 2nd made a MOTION to adjourn meeting at 7:30 p.m. and the MOTION carried without negative vote.

MINUTES PREPARED BY: Angella Buchholz, Clerk clerk@townofwalworth.com

Note: These minutes are subject to further editing. Once approved by the Town Board, the official minutes will be kept at the Town Hall.

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