Special Town Board meeting was called to order at 5:00 PM by Chairman Langmesser. Present: Supervisors Baumgart, Block and Kacmarcik. Supervisor Gauerke arrived at 5:15 PM.

¢ Block motioned to move into closed session pursuant to Wisconsin Statue 19.85 (1) (c) to discuss personnel issues, seconded by Baumgart. Motion carried. Baumgart motioned to move into open session at 5:30 PM, seconded by Gauerke. Motion carried. Baumgart motioned to give the Chief a 3% increase and all other aspects of the contract remain the same, seconded by Gauerke. Motion carried. Baumgart motioned to add the Sergeant to the police union contract, seconded by Kacmarcik. Motion carried. Kacmarcik motioned to allow one part-time officer to exceed the 600 hours for the remainder of 2009, seconded by Gauerke. Motion carried.
¢ Langmesser stated that the scheduling issue had been resolved regarding the Town recycling center. Langmesser explained that Hinz had made up a schedule for the entire year. Block stated that they need to be sure they are checking for residency. Perry Baumann, public works employee, stated that they usually ask for the person's address, not driver's license and that some days are too busy to check. Discussion took place on the liability of having any non-employees helping at the center.
¢ Langmesser read each sealed bid allowed. (Bid amounts are attached) Kacmarcik motioned to award the trucks to highest bidders as read (Mike Lang and Geneva Earth Works) and to award the next highest bidder if either bid "falls through". Motion seconded by Baumgart. Motion carried.

Supervisor Kacmarcik motioned to adjourn the meeting at 6:55 pm, seconded by Block. Motion carried.

Respectfully submitted,

Heather Stratton, Deputy Clerk

1. Town Board meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM by Chairman Langmesser. Present: Gauerke, Kacmarcik, Block, Baumgart, Attorney Dubis and residents of the Town.
2. Chairman Langmesser led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Printed Minutes: Block motioned to approve the Town Board meeting minutes dated October 12, 2009 as printed, seconded by Kacmarcik. Motion carried. Block motioned to approve the special Town Board meeting minutes dated October 12, 2009, seconded by Gauerke. Motion carried.
4. Notice of Achievement-Mark Domagalski, Eagle Scout- Chairman Langmesser presented the award to Eagle Scout Mark Domagalski.
5. Treasurer Report/Payment of Claims- Block motioned to approve the claims as presented, seconded by Kacmarcik. Motion carried. Chairman Langmesser read the Treasurer's report.
6. Correspondence:
7. Committee Reports:
(a) Police Dept. Report- Sgt. Johnson stated that the Chief had applied for a grant for a portable radio that they will eventually have to all be using to be compliant. The grant is for $1,000 and the Town's portion would be $1,627. Block motioned to approve the purchase of the radio with the Town's portion being $1,627, seconded by Gauerke. Motion carried.
(b) Tichigan Vol. Fire Co. -Chief Bluhm reported 19 responses for the month of October. Bluhm also reported that they had finished the testing of the equipment and that joint EMS service was starting the next evening.
(c) Waterways Committee- Dick Kosut explained the hassle/process they have gone through to do dredging.
(d) Park- Langmesser stated that the Tichigan Lake Lions donated nets for the Town Park.
(e) Road Dept. - Langmesser announced that the road department had been crack-filling. Langmesser stated that the Town borrows the equipment from Burlington and in return Burlington borrows equipment from the Town. Langmesser explained that this is done to keep expenses down. John Hanrahan, 4920 Bayside Cove, explained that the black/white markers used to mark for plowing and such were an eyesore and brought in newer orange/white fiberglass markers that he feels are nicer looking. Hanrahan gave the markers to Baumann with the DPW. Langmesser stated the DPW could check into. Langmesser reported that he had been receiving complaints regarding speeders on Buena Park Rd where it narrows heading toward Stark Subdivision. Langmesser stated maybe reducing the speed limit. Kacmarcik stated she felt it would not help, that no matter what the speed was, the offenders would still speed. Block stated it was a matter of enforcement and suggested cameras. Langmesser stated item should be on the next agenda and he would like feedback from the Chief on patrolling the area.
(f) Town Planning Recommendations-
" Variance- Grotjan, 6613 Channel Rd.- Gauerke motioned to approve, seconded by Kacmarcik. Block asked what size the current buildings were. Applicant replied that the current Quonset hut is 900 sq. ft. and they also have a one car attached garage. Applicant stated that the proposed detached structure is 900 sq. ft. Baumgart asked if the applicant planned on running a business from the proposed building. Applicant stated that they were not and that he did have a letter from one of his neighbors approving the request. Applicants also stated that they use the current attached garage to get their mother in and out of the house. Motion carried.
" Rezone- Reinholtz/Createscape, 34210 Janeseville Rd.- Gauerke motioned to approve subject to the B-3 zoning be restricted to landscaping only and for the reason(s) stated by the Planning Commission , seconded by Kacmarcik. Vote taken: 4 in favor, 1 opposed (Block). Motion carried. Discussion took place on notifying SEWRPC on the error(s) on the land use map. Along with the Reinholtz property, other Business zoned areas such as Greely's Country Store and JBC Landscaping are not on the map.

8. Old Business:
(a) Animal Waste Collection Ordinance- Kacmarcik motioned to defer to the next Town Board, seconded by Block. Motion carried.
8. New Business:
(a) Original Liquor License & Soda License Request, Sam Hachemi, Sam's Diner, 28432 N. Lake Drive- Block motioned to approve the liquor and soda license for Sam Hachemi, Sam's Diner, seconded by Kacmarcik. Motion carried.

Forthcoming events- None

Gauerke motioned to adjourn the meeting at 6:47 PM, seconded by Baumgart. Motion carried.

Respectfully submitted,
Heather Stratton, Deputy Clerk

 

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