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July 14, 2008 Monthly Board Meeting
Town of Fox Lake Monthly Board Meeting Monday, July 14, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. Chairman Wagner called the Town Board meeting to order with all officers present and 7 other citizens. The next monthly meeting will be August 11, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. The Board of Review will meet Tuesday, July 15, 2008 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. The Fox Lake Fire Association will meet Tuesday, August 12, 2008 at 8:00 p.m. Supervisor Babros made a motion seconded by Supervisor Wissing to accept the minutes of the Town Board Meeting of June 9, 2008. All in favor motion carried. The Treasurer’s report as of June 30, 2008 showed receipts for June, 2008 of $17,423.87, disbursements of $24,063.98, with a balance in the regular checking account of $30,758.99. The LGIPF account had interest receipts for June of $349.02 with a balance of $191,611.15. The Tax Savings Account had interest receipts of $224.49 with a balance of $277,058.19. The Municipal Court Savings Account had receipts in interest of $1.62 and fines and assessments of $603.60 with a balance of $3,130.49. Supervisor Streich made a motion, seconded by Supervisor Lehman to accept the Treasurer’s report. All in favor motion carried. Louis Leizinger asked questions regarding the Fox Lake dam operation during the recent heavy rains. Specifically: Why was the dam not fully opened when the water level reached a level 6 inches above normal?: Would the flooding of some properties have not been less if the dam was fully opened?; Who is responsible for determining when the dam should be fully opened?; and Is Beaver Dam notified of changes in the water flow over the dam?. Officer Gebhardt provided the Board with the Police and Lake Patrol report. In June, 2008 the police officers worked 141.5 hours, responded to 4 complaints, assisted others 7 times, issued 3 warnings, and 16 citations, assisted EMS once and motorists 3 times. In June, 2008 the lake patrol officers worked 29.5 hours, made 22 contacts, issued 3 citations and assisted 1 boater Supervisor Streich asked if there was any objection to placing the Blackhawk Trail road sign on the south side of the Highway A intersection rather than the north side. There was no objection. A new culvert is required at on Blackhawk Trail at the McClleland’s property. Supervisor Wissing made a motion seconded by Supervisor Babros to purchase and install a 24” x 35” squashed culvert at that site. All in favor motion carried. Dodge County will be contacted regarding the visibility at the intersection of Sunset Lane and County Road A. A list of the road damage resulting from the “Flood of 2008” was distributed including shouldering, culverts, the Fox Lake Dam and County Road P. Much of the cost of repairing this damage should be reimbursable through FEMA. Ted Kahlow inquired if something can be done about the standing water that breeds mosquitoes at the Krieser Condos on Howard Drive. The question will be raised with the Dodge County Health officer. Supervisor Streich reported that the outboard motor props from the old motor will fit the new motor and there are four available. Supervisor Wissing is awaiting a bid from Dean Kohl for dollies to move the floating piers. Supervisor Wissing will contact Bill Sweetman to move and place buoys in the proper spots and also will get the aerator lot on Fox Lake cleared of brush and trees. A bid was received from Scott Construction to either wedge and seal coat Brave Road or just seal coat. The Town Board determined that funds are not available for this project in 2008. The Town Board and the audience spent considerable time discussing the operation of the Fox Lake dam and the shared responsibility of the City and Town of Fox Lake. The operation and maintenance guide prepared in 2001 by Ayres and Associates which was accepted by both the City and Town and approved by the DNR engineer after the new dam was constructed should be followed. Supervisor Wissing made a motion seconded by Supervisor Babros to designate Supervisor Streich as the primary person to represent the Town in any and all activities related to the dam and its operation and maintenance. Four in favor, one abstention (Supervisor Streich), motion carried. The two delinquent personal property tax accounts were reviewed. Clerk Benter will attempt to contact Paul Lange’s heirs to get payment of $49.63 and in all likelihood a small claims court action will be required again to collect the Lorelei Supper Club payment of $117.45 from Robert Ballweg. Letters will be mailed to Town residents announcing the September Special Trash Pickup to be held the week following Labor Day. A request for navigational markers on the “jug” side of Chief Kuno Trail was satisfied by offering the interested persons the use of the markers which are in the Town inventory. Supervisor Wissing made motion seconded by Supervisor Babros to issue Operators’ licenses to Michelle Neuman, Troy Fischer, and Adeline Gavin. All in favor motion carried. Supervisor Babros made a motion seconded by Supervisor Wissing to pay bills subject to audit. All in favor motion carried. Supervisor Streich made a motion, seconded by Supervisor Lehman to adjourn. All in favor motion carried. Edwin W. Benter Town Clerk/Treasurer