Mary For Supervisor

Tina Mayer, Town Clerk

TOWN OF WATERFORD
415 N. MILWAUKEE ST.
WATERFORD, WI 53185

APRIL 8, 2008 ANNUAL MEETING
UNAPPROVED MINUTES

TOWN HALL 6:00 PM

Chairman Robert Langmesser called the meeting to order on April 8, 2008 at 6:00 PM.

Present: Supervisors: Baumgart, Block, Gauerke, Kacmarcik, Atty. Dubis, residents (2) and 1 reporter: Erla Mae Claremont. Heather Stratton served as acting clerk due to illness of Tina Mayer.

Supervisor Kacmarcik motioned to approve the annual minutes from April 10, 2007 as written, seconded by Supervisor Baumgart. Motion carried.

Bob Kacmarcik, 4306 Valley View Ln., questioned the direction the clean up process will be taking. There are several junk cars and homes that are in bad shape. Chairman Langmesser noted that the Waterford Post and the Journal Sentinel ran articles regarding the clean up. Langmesser also stated that homes will have until May 1st to clean up and he further explained the policy.

Bob Kacmarcik commended the Board on a fine year and holding back taxes, as well as the DPW for their fine job on snow removal. He also questioned how the Town was doing financially. Chairman Langmesser noted that the Town was doing well and currently in the process of re-financing to get a better rate.

Bob Kacmarcik questioned growth in the Town. Chairman Langmesser felt that growth was down. Bob Kacmarcik felt that with the Hwy. 164 & Hwy. 83 projects, growth will go up; however Langmesser stated that the Hwy. 164 project was pushed out to 2012 due to lack of funds.

Supervisor Gauerke read an article from the April 3rd, 2008 issue of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel-Metro Section regarding the law Governor Doyle signed for docks on lakes. Homeowners will have to register their piers with the DNR.

Mary Kacmarcik congratulated Donna Block and Dale Gauerke on their wins in the elections!

Chairman Langmesser stated that he felt the Board was managing the Town very well and that we provide more services than most municipalities. Bob Kacmarcik questioned the Board as to whether or not they see consolidation of services in the future when and if services are cut due to lack of funds. Langmesser stated that he did foresee consolidation the fire contracts. He stated that it is far too expensive to have duplicate equipment.

Doug Schwartz, 4508 Empire Ln., motioned to adjourn the meeting at 6:40 pm, seconded by Bob Kacmarcik. Motion carried.

Respectfully submitted,

Heather Stratton, Deputy Clerk

TOWN BOARD MEETING FOR WATERFORD
UNAPPROVED/UNOFFICIAL MINUTES FOR APRIL 14, 2008
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: Supervisor Baumgart motioned to approve the Town Board meeting minutes as well as special meeting minutes dated March 10, 2008 as written, seconded by Supervisor Gauerke. Motion carried.

4. Treasurer Report/Payment of Claims- Supervisor Block motioned to approve the claims as presented, seconded by Supervisor Kacmarcik. Motion carried. Langmesser read the Treasurer's report.

5. Correspondence: Chairman Langmesser read a card from Karen Novak thanking the Town Board. Mrs. Novak also gave a water coloring of the park to the Town of Waterford that she painted. The Town Board was very impressed.

6. Committee Reports:
(a) Police Dept. Report- Chief Ditscheit reported that they were close to completion of the interview room and the moving of the Supervisors' room. Improvements of the electrical service to the PD were completed. Chief thanks Officers Geiger, Steffens, Hecht and May as well as Sharie Gauerke and Ron Geiger for all their volunteer services to moving and organizing the police department. Former Chief Ray Littmann also donated his time. Chief also thanked Tina Mayer and Heather Stratton. Bill Gerard was instrumental in the completion of these projects with his continuous service and volunteering his very valuable time!
· Chief also commented on the graffiti problem that continues to plague the Village. Our police dept. has been in contact with a group of youths that have banded together in Tichigan. Officers feel as if this situation is under control. Also, a child molester in Caldwell was taken in under suspicions after our officers responded to a complaint from a mother in the area. It appears as though the alleged suspect with be returning to jail. Way to go Police Department!
· Clean Up Program- Chief noted that press releases were sent out to all the papers including the Hi-Liter. May 1st will be the deadline for residents to clean up their property or citations will be issued by the police department.
· Letter of Understanding- Chief explained that the current contract calls for full-time officers being offered vacant shifts before part-timers. Chief is trying to work out an agreement with the officers that wouldn't cost the town more money if this is enforced by the union. Chairman Langmesser motioned to approve the Letter of Understanding as presented by Chief, seconded by Supervisor Gauerke. Motion carried.
(b) Waterways Committee- Bob Hardy reported that WWMD completed the rain garden project and 104 people were in attendance. WWMD is still accepting application for funding for rain gardens. Hardy also noted that the Hwy. 164 project is completed.
(c) Park- Langmesser again encouraged residents to keep an eye out for anybody attempting to vandalize property.
(d) Road Dept. - Langmesser reported that there is a lot of road work to be completed. DPW has compiled a list of priority roads. Town also has the equipment to do patch work.
(e) Town Planning Recommendations-
§ Variance- Otto, 29024 Elm Island Dr.- Gauerke motioned to accept Planning Commission's recommendation for denial due to lack of appearance of applicant, seconded by Kacmarcik. Motion carried.
§ Conceptual Rezone & CSM- Ketterhagen, 32106 High Dr. - Planning Commission took no action. Town Board took no action as well.
§ Shoreland Contract- Boucher, 7416 Poplar Cr. - Planning Commissioner Bill Gerard noted that he was concerned over the patio on the shore as well as the granite walls. Gauerke also expressed his concerns over the same issues. Langmesser felt that if the DNR had a problem with this they would have stepped in. Langmesser also reported that the County has jurisdiction within 1000' of the water. Dubis noted that the board could refer to the Town Engineer. Block motioned to hold over until such time the board receives written direction from the DNR regarding this issue, seconded by Gauerke. Motion carried.

7. Old Business: None

8. New Business:
(a) Tichigan Volunteer Fire Co. - Request for Fire Truck Referendum- Langmesser reported they need a referendum in order to exceed the budgetary cap. Several questions were raised that could not be answered because no one from the fire dept. was in attendance although they had requested to be on the agenda for this matter. Langmesser further noted that they are independent and we are contracting a service. Block motioned to lay over for further review, seconded by Kacmarcik. Motion carried.
(b) Update Mechanical Permit Fees- Langmesser motioned to approve a 50% increase over the old permit fees not the 100% as presented by the inspector, seconded by Baumgart. Vote taken: 3 in favor; 2 opposed (Kacmarcik and Block). Motion carried.
(c) Adjustment of Inspectors Hours- Langmesser motioned to adjust the inspector's hours from 8 to 11 am to 8 to 10 am with the understanding that the board can change the hours back, seconded by Gauerke. Motion carried.
(d) Bartenders License- Langmesser motioned to approve a probationary license for Gerald Graham until June 30, 2008, seconded by Kacmarcik. Motion carried.

Forthcoming events-

Kacmarcik motioned to adjourn the meeting at 7:15 PM, seconded by Block. Motion carried.

Respectfully submitted,

Tina Mayer, Town Clerk

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