MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 6:32 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 JULY 15, 2008 MEETING: Joe Abell pointed out a change in the new business that the vote should be 2-0 with Bill Pearce abstained. PEARCE/AUSTIN 2nd made a MOTION to approve the minutes of the July 15, 2008 meeting, and the MOTION carried without negative vote. PLAN COMMISSION REPORT: Next meeting is September 2nd at 6:30 p.m. 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.

REFERRAL TO PLAN COMMISSION: Covered Bridges Development, Bob Clemen; Preliminary Plat.

PUBLIC COMMENTS: NONE

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: He can not have an occupancy without signing cost/recovery agreement and he stated he will not sign it. He has not signed it and moved in. Our inspector wrote him a letter stating he is not compliant and has 10 days to comply.

FONTANA/WALWORTH BORDER AGREEMENT: Continued talks and meetings.

OLD BUSINESS: Marie Baker request for mileage reimbursement was tabled until next month. NEW BUSINESS: Jim Van Dreser, County Board Supervisor and Nancy Russell, County Board Chair addressed the Town Board with any issues or concerns the Township may have in an attempt to keep the lines of communication open. Jerry and Ellen Dean, Petition of Variance (street and side yard); convert from Industrial to Residential required by ordinance 50’ street yd-variance requested 30’ street and 15’ yd-variance requested 2.1 side. PEARCE/AUSTIN 2ND made a MOTION to approve Petition of Variance request and MOTION carried without negative vote. Dennis and Tina Jordan request to rezone two (2) acres from A-1 to A-5 and Conditional Use to build a house. AUSTIN/PEARCE 2ND made a MOTION to approve rezone from A-1 to A-5 and Conditional Use with a deed of restriction that there will only be one (1) house will be built on this parcel and MOTION carried without negative vote. Alliant Energy proposed 3 phase electrical lines/poles, the projects starts at the intersection of Six Corners Rd. and CTH F.; this project is to rebuild and upgrade the overhead distribution pole line from single phase 7.2 kv to 3 phase 12.4 kv. AUSTIN/PEARCE 2nd made a MOTION to approve the 3 phase electrical upgrade, MOTION carried without negative vote. Aurora University (William B. Gage, App.) Rezone approximately 65.75 acres of 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 is also requesting conditional use approval related to proposed rezone. Mr. Gage discussed his plans and presented a good plan currently and also his thoughts for the property in the future. The board members asked several questions and were pleased with the presentation and thought put into the project. AUSTIN/PEARCE made a MOTION to approve rezone approximately 65.75 acres of 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, MOTION carried without negative vote. PEARCE/AUSTIN made a MOTION to approve conditional use related to proposed rezone, MOTION carried without negative vote. Joe Abell and Larry Austin will be meeting with the owner of the Wendeberg Property located at W6268 Hwy 67, Walworth. Meeting set for August 14, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. Meeting was posted per WI State Statue Section 19.84(3) Ordinance No. 081208, that pursuant to s.60.30 (1e)(a), Wis. Stat., the office of the town clerk and town treasurer shall be filled by appointment of a majority of the members elect of the town board. PEARCE/AUSTIN 2ND made a MOTION to approve ordinance no. 081208, MOTION carried without negative vote. A signed (copied) ordinance was posted in three (3) locations and shall stay for 45 days. This will be put on the November 4, 2008 election as a referendum.

ETZ REPORTS: None.

BOARD REPORTS

TREASURER REPORT: Read by Joe Abell. AUSTIN/PEARCE 2ND made a MOTION to approve the Treasurer report and MOTION carried without negative vote. CLERK REPORT: Preparing for September 9th Election. Polling location at the Town Hall and will be open for voting from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Talked with Marie Baker, Plan Commission Secretary to communicate with posting Agenda/Minutes on the internet for the Plan Commission and the request for adequate time

SAFETY UPDATE: In July there was 6 calls for the township. ROAD AND BUILDING CONDITIONS: Crack fill will be started in September and ditching projects will begin soon.

JOE ABELL, LARRY AUSTIN AND BILL PEARCE-CITIZEN’S CONCERN: None. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Report of meeting with the Wendeberg property.

SCHEDULE NEXT MONTH MEETING: September 10, 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 8:57 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.

APPROVED:____________________________

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