PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
415 N. MILWAUKEE ST.
SEPTEMBER 4, 2007 at 6:00 PM
APPROVED/OFFICIAL MINUTES
1. Planning Commission meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM by Chairman
Langmesser. Present: Langmesser, Schmidt, Ranke, Gerard, Derse, Szeklinski
and Residents. Sohr was absent.
2. Chairman Langmesser led the Pledge of Allegiance.3. Ranke motioned to approve the August 6, 2007 meeting minutes as written,
seconded by Szeklinski. Motion carried.
4. Correspondence- None
5. CSM - L&T Development, Located behind 7971 Big Bend Road- Mark Mickelson,
Yaggy Colby Associates, was present. Dubis updated on the item and stated
that L&T have decided to go with the Racine/Kenosha County Land Trust.
Dubis stated that there were still to be addressed from Fineour's letter,
dated July 25, 2007. Gerard motioned to defer the item to Town Board, seconded
by Derse. Motion carried. Langmesser commented on one of the ponds having
a bad odor and an oily like film across the surface. Mickelson stated that
he had just received notice about the problem and will be looking into it.
Dale Gauerke stated he had seen/smelt the pond as well and expressed concern.
Gauerke asked if there was any final wording on the covenances. Dubis replied
that he was not ready to sign off on it yet and that Gauerke's comments
had been added. Gauerke asked about the storm water drainage. Dubis stated
that Fineour had approved the drainage plans.<br>
Langmesser commented on the DNR's proposed ruling and had copies of article
from Rep. Robin Voss explaining the impact the ruling will have. Langmesser
urged residents to write a letter submitting their concerns and opposition.
6. Shore land Contract Report- Derse reported on the 2 shoreland applications
and stated that he did not see any drainage concerns for Hrouda at 30730
Oak Drive. Derse stated the shoreland for Haasch, 6522 Buena Park Road,
was an amendment and he did not see any concerns. Valerie Bostrom expressed
concern about Haasch's plans being to the Town's specifications for a Town
road. Bostrom also expressed concern again about adverse possession. Dubis
explained that the item was not on the agenda and was not up for discussion.
7. Announcements/Discussion-
Gerard motioned to adjourn the meeting at 6:30 PM, seconded by Derse. Motion
carried.
Respectfully Submitted, Heather Stratton, Deputy ClerkTOWN BOARD MEETING FOR WATERFORD
APPROVED/OFFICIAL MINUTES FOR SEPTEMBER 10, 2007
6:00 PM AT TOWN HALL
1. Town Board meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM by Chairman Langmesser. Present: Gauerke, Baumgart, Block, Kacmarcik, Attorney Dubis and residents of the Town.
2. Chairman Langmesser led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Printed Minutes: Baumgart motioned to approve the Town Board meeting minutes dated August 13, 2007 as written, seconded by Block. Motion carried.
4. Treasurer Report/Payment of Claims- Kacmarcik motioned to approve the claims as presented, seconded by Block. Motion carried. Langmesser read the treasurer’s report.
5. Correspondence: Request for Letter of Credit Termination for Golden Meadows #3- Dubis explained that the bank was not going to replace or renew the letter of credit for Golden Meadows #3. Fineour stated that only one minor item was outstanding for the project, so the $10,000 was on the high side. Fineour recommended the developer post $3,000 until the item is completed. Langmesser stated he would like to hold $5,000. Baumgart motioned to retain $5,000 and have Dubis be in contact with the Chairman before the bond expires, seconded by Gauerke. Gauerke asked if they have received the lien waivers. Fineour stated they had. Motion carried.
6. Committee Reports:
(a) Police Dept. Report- Sergeant Johnson reported 649 calls and contacts for the month of August. Sgt. Johnson requested to use Impact fee funds to purchase a new computer and docking station for the unmarked squad which has never had a computer in it before. Block asked if the computer was transferable to another squad. Johnson replied that both the computer and docking station were completely transferable. Block motioned to approve the purchase for the computer and docking station for the unmarked squad with the cost not to exceed $5,300 and the funds to come from the Police Impact account, seconded by Gauerke. Motion carried. Kacmarcik commended the police department on all the citations on junk vehicles and debris in yards.
(b) Waterford Waterways Management District- Bob Hardy announced that they were holding the annual pontoon classroom Thursday and that they were in need of a couple more volunteers with pontoons. Hardy also reported that he had received complaints of run off from Woods of Stillwater and Foxwater Bay. Gauerke stated that he and Derse will be meeting with Mr. Weeks to try and resolve some of the issues. Langmesser stated that the ponds were currently being dug and that overall he felt things weren’t too bad for the amount of rain that the Town received.
(c) Park-
(d) Road Dept.- Langmesser reported that they were applying for a grant with Racine County.
(e) Town Planning Recommendations-
· CSM- L&T Development, located behind 7971 Big Bend Rd.- Gauerke read the Planning Commission minutes and asked what the status was on the oily substance and odor from one of the ponds. Mark Mickelson, Yaggy Colby, replied that they did not have an exact answer and they were still trying to locate what the problem was and it may possibly be related to the gas station. Mickelson asked if the problem was still there. John Voss, Golden Bay, stated that the oil slick was still there, but it was not getting worse and he asked about siphoning it off. Langan stated he wasn’t sure what they could do and that he was going back to his contractors to be sure they followed sequence. Norm Ross, 7902 Lakeview, stated that the drain water runs through his culvert and that he feels the oil is coming from the culvert the developer had put in. Fineour stated both George King and himself couldn’t locate where the oil was coming from, but it looked like it could be from a drain tile, but they don’t know where it goes. Langmesser requested a report from the engineers within the next 7-10 days. Gauerke asked if the smell was possibly a separate issue. Langmesser stated it could be rotting vegetation because there are other areas that have an odor, just not as bad. Voss stated that there are four ponds in the subdivision and only the one next to the L&T Development has problems. Dubis stated that some items since the Planning Commission meeting have been approved but that the conservancy easement needed to be looked at. Langan commented that he did not want to start anything on the East side of 164 until the ponds are in. Dubis stated that it was odd that all the lots were labeled lot 1. Mickelson unsure why the surveyor did it that way. Dubis will let the Chairman know once he has gone through the conservation easement and then possibly discuss at a special meeting.
7. Old Business:
(a)Village of Waterford Fire and Rescue Contract- Baumgart stated it went up about $900. Kacmarcik motioned to accept the fire and rescue contract as presented. seconded by Block. Motion carried.
8. New Business:
(a) Jensen Park Field Sign Approval- Kacmarcik reminded Langmesser that he wanted the DPW to put the signs up so they were uniform. Kacmarcik motioned to approve the two signs as presented, seconded by Gauerke. Motion carried.
(b) Petition for annexation of 6 parcels into the Town of Waterford Sanitary Dist. #1- Dubis stated that WSD #1 has agreed to pay any/all fees associated and that because of State Statutes and the deadline, WSD #1 will be resending the letter to the Town. Block motioned to table until November Town Board, seconded by Gauerke. Motion carried.
(c) Block read letter dated 9/6/07 from Leroy Zierath regarding trees being removed and water problems from the Woods of Stillwater development. Duane Luick, 28904 Beach Dr., asked if the Town could hold funds back to take care of the issues. Luick suggested having WWMD giving an estimate on what it would take to fix the problems and hold that money back. Dubis stated that they (Town Engineer) would first have to determine if the developer did anything wrong or if the problems are a result of the amount of rain the area had received. Dubis also stated that if the developer did do something wrong, that they would contact them and ask them to rectify before they hold any bonds. Langmesser requested that Fineour go to the site and report back with his findings. Gauerke stated that he has been out on site with Fineour and that changes were made but the problem is still there and that the developer should be doing more to clean up the area and put sod or grass matting down to stabilize and put more erosion protection around the catch basin. Fineour stated he had the DNR out on site and their comments were very similar to his. Fineour suggested setting up another time for the DNR to come out and have Gauerke, the developer and himself there. Langmesser stated he would like that to be set up. Hardy requested that WWMD be notified when the meeting is scheduled. Gauerke stated that he would contact him. Block commented that the deadline for seeding for all developments is September 15th. Langmesser stated they only have a couple days left. Kacmarcik stated even if the DNR standards are met, and there are still problems that she agrees with Gauerke that there is more that is needed to be done. Fineour suggested the Town making their ordinance more restrictive than the State so more can be enforced. Gauerke stated the ordinance states that the Engineer can enforce more restrictions if needed.
(d) Foxwater Bay restoration deadline extension- Mark Mickelson stated that the weather had slowed the pace of their construction and is requesting an extension. Langmesser motioned to extend the deadline to the end of September, seconded by Gauerke. Langan stated that he already has crews working weekends and the extension that was requested included the overtime hours. Town Board expressed conern with the grass not growing after October. Langan stated that he was using matting, not seed. Langmesser stated he would rather see seeding in the Spring and that he thinks the matting will wash out and end up in Golden Bay’s pond. Langan feels the project has been delayed too much on minor items. Karen Novak, 7842 Lakeview Rd., asked what all the flags on Lakeview were for. Langan stated that the Town was requiring them to replace the culvert. John Voss expressed concern about the culvert doubling in size. Discussion took place on why and the size of the culverts that were being replaced. Motion carried.
(e) Appoint Commissioner for the Town of Waterford to Southeastern WI Fox River Commission- Langmesser motioned to put on next months agenda, seconded by Block. Motion carried.
(f) Ordinance amending sections 8.01 (2)(B) 2 and 8.01 (3)(B) dealing with Town road specifications- Dubis stated that the amendment seemed to be ok and he incorporated it in the ordinance. Kacmarcik motioned to accept the amendment, seconded by Gauerke. Motion carried.
(g) Resolution regarding Mutual Aid Box Alarm System (MABAS)- Forkner explained the program. Kacmarcik motioned to approve contingent upon Atty. Dubis reviewing and accepting, seconded by Gauerke. Motion carried.
(h) Set Trick-or-Treat hours- Langmesser motioned to set the hours on October 31st from 4-7, seconded by Gauerke. Motion carried.
(i) Bartender Licenses- None
Forthcoming events- Richard Wilms, 6301 Riverside, concerned with ponds in River’s Turn. Fineour to look into.
Block motioned to adjourn the meeting at 6:11 PM, seconded by Gauerke. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Heather Stratton, Deputy Clerk
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