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October 12, 2009 Monthly Board Meeting
Town of Fox Lake Monthly Board Meeting October 12, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. Chairman Streich called the Town Board meeting to order with all officers present and 21 other citizens. The next monthly meeting will be November 9, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. The Fox Lake Fire Association will meet Tuesday, October 13, 2009 at 8:00 p.m. The Randolph Fire Association will meet Wednesday, October 14, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. The Town Board Budget Prep meeting will be Thursday, October 15, 2009 at 5:00 p.m. The 2010 Budget Hearing will be November 9, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. immediately followed by a Special Electors Meeting. The School District Referendum will be Tuesday November 3, 2009 with the polls open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Supervisor Babros made a motion seconded by Supervisor Wissing to accept the minutes of the Town Board Meeting of September 14, 2009. All in favor motion carried. The Treasurer’s report as of September 30, 2009 showed receipts for September, 2009 of $16,953.04, disbursements of $130,100.47, with a balance in the Regular Checking Account of $206,853.24. The LGIPF account had interest receipts for September of $42.78 with a balance of $194,287.30. The Tax Savings Account had interest receipts of $49.66 with a balance of $6,870.99. The Municipal Court Savings Account had interest receipts of $2.15 and receipts from fines and assessments of $1,166.60 with a balance of $6,583.44. Supervisor Wissing made a motion, seconded by Supervisor Lehman to accept the Treasurer’s report. All in favor motion carried. Louis Leizinger stated that 3 navigational buoys have not been removed from the jug and he questioned the positioning of the no parking signs on Chief Kuno Trail. Armond Alsteen stated that the ice auger could be used for sign posts, stated that the Town should be willing to accept volunteer labor and he will continue to volunteer, the aeration system and lake oxygen levels should receive priority over a security system and he would volunteer to keep the recycling area cleaned up. Brian Downey from Guard Dog Surveillance Systems made a presentation explaining proposed security camera installation at the Town Hall site. The proposal includes 2 cameras, each additional camera would cost $300 to $500 and an upgrade to an 8 channel DVR would cost $200 to $400. If the system were expanded the proposed cost of $3,247.00 would increase to about $4,500.00 plus mounting poles and underground wire trenching. The liquor license hearing for DNV LLC. was held with no persons speaking for or against the application. Supervisor Babros made a motion seconded by Supervisor Wissing to issue an intoxicating liquor and fermented beverage license for the period beginning November 16, 2009 and ending June 30, 2010 to DNV LLC., agent Vicki Matheys, d/b/a Boathouse Pub & Eatery, to issue a cigarette license to DNV LLC and to issue an operator’s license to Vicki Matheys. All in favor motion carried. Clerk-Treasurer Benter read the Police report. In September, 2009 the police officers worked 84.5 hours, responded to 1 complaint, assisted others 5 times, issued 5 verbal warnings and 3 citations assisted EMS one time, responded to one accident and assisted 1 motorist. Chairman Streich stated that the Lake Patrol boat should be scheduled for refurbishing at Fox Lake Correctional. Wade Oehmichen from the DNR presented a proposal to create a parking lot off Sieske Road to permit the public to access State of Wisconsin land to the southeast of Sieske Road. He presented the Town Board with maps and photos showing the location of the 30’ x 30’ parking area in relation to the neighboring homes and structures. Opposition was voiced by adjoining property owners including, Dawn Tuel, Ed Lewandoski, Thomas Stumpner and Jim Schopp of the Wisconsin Southern Railroad. Supervisor Lehman made a motion seconded by Supervisor Babros to deny the request. After the possibility was raised that the Town vacate Sieske Road, Supervisor Babros rescinded his second and made a motion seconded by Supervisor Wissing to table this matter until the next Town Board meeting to confer with legal counsel as to the Town options regarding permitting access to the proposed DNR parking lot. All in favor motion carried Chairman Streich unveiled a sign to be placed on Spring Road designating the Byron Kok Walking & Biking Trail. Supervisor Fleming will publicize the dedication of this sign and get coverage of this event in the local media. Chairman Streich reported that the embankments on the sides of the carp barrier located down stream from Lake Emily need to be repaired. Supervisor Wissing made a motion seconded by Supervisor Wissing to hire Doug Buchda to do the repairs at a cost not to exceed $1,200.00 plus the cost of materials. All in favor motion carried. Supervisor Fleming will pursue the installation of a deer caution sign on State Road 33 in the area of the Chalet restaurant. She is also provided information on wetlands and Lake District boundaries. The proposal for a new motor at Fox Lake and variable frequency drives for the aeration systems resulted in a motion by Supervisor Babros seconded by Supervisor Lehman to purchase and install a 15 hp motor for Fox Lake and variable frequency drives at Fox Lake and Lake Emily at a total cost of $3,572.94. All in favor motion carried. Meetings with representatives from the Department of Corrections on September 30 and October 3, 2009 were reviewed. It was noted that Senator Scott Fitzgerald and Representative Jeff Fitzgerald attended the September 30th meeting. The Department of Corrections personnel indicated that they were gathering information from local officials and residents regarding building a large dairy farm at the Fox Lake Correctional Institution and would be responding to what they learned. To-date the Department has not responded to the negative reactions presented at these two meetings. Supervisor Wissing made a motion seconded by Supervisor Babros to contract with the Dodge County Humane Society for animal control services for 2010. All in favor motion carried. Supervisor Wissing made a motion seconded by Supervisor Lehman to support a land division for the William Mullin property, parcel number 018-1213-0112-000 for the purpose of constructing a second home for a family member on this parcel. All in favor motion carried. Supervisor Wissing made a motion seconded by Supervisor Babros to support a land division presented by Sal Okon for Wilcrest LLC. to divide parcel number 018-1213-0122-000 of 60 acres into 25 acre and 35 acre parcels. All in favor motion carried. Supervisor Wissing made a motion, seconded by Supervisor Babros to pay bills subject to audit. All in favor motion carried. Supervisor Babros made a motion, seconded by Supervisor Wissing to adjourn. All in favor motion carried. Edwin W. Benter Town Clerk/Treasurer