PUBLIC HEARINGS & MONTHLY BOARD MEETING
Monday, May 6, 2013
FORT WINNEBAGO SCHOOL
W8349 DUMKE RD., PORTAGE, WI 53901
Plan Commission Public Hearing Dean Achterberg Rezoning Request 6:00 pm – 6:15 pm.
Citizens Present: John Lauth, Clark Cupery, Mary Cupery, John Miller, Ed Hallett, William Maxwell, Joan Maxwell, Geri Slager, William Schroeder, Sr., Charles Giesen, Bruce Walker, Randy Senzig, Shirley Hoel, Dean C. Achterberg, Randy Schwent, Mary Walker.
Plan Commission Members: Kris Conway, Jean Arnce, Pam Patchin, Kevin Henrickson
Dean overviewed his proposed zoning change and splitting of the parcel of land. 4.3 acres with home rural residential, 30.7 Agriculture overlay and 5 acres Agriculture 1.
Citizens asked various questions regarding the change in zoning and and impact to surrounding property. No major issues or concerns regarding the rezoning request.
Town Board Public Hearing on Revised Noise Control Ordinance, Special Evens Permit Ordinance, Special Events Permit Form, and Revised Fee Schedule 6:20 pm – 6:35 pm.
Citizens Present: Geri Slager, Joan Maxwell, William Maxwell, Mary Walker, Jean Arnce, Mary Cupery, John Lauth, John Miller.
John Miller reviewed the ordinances and proposed changes from the existing ordinances.
Citizens asked various questions regarding the ordinances and administration of the ordinances.
Clark moved, seconded by Bruce to close the Public Hearing. Motion Carried.
Monthly Town Board Meeting
Citizens Present: Geri Slager, Joan Maxwell, William Maxwell, Jason Tollaksen, Tom Tennyson, Dan Mueller, John Lauth, Mary Cupery, Jean Arnce, Dean C. Achterberg, Kevin Henrickson, Mary Walker, George Thornton, Brandon Ashbrook, Andy Ross.
Chairman Schroeder called the regular monthly board meeting to order with the Pledge of Allegiance at 6:40 pm.
Clark moved, seconded by Bruce to approve the Agenda. Motion carried.
Roll Call: William Schroeder, Bruce Walker, Clark Cupery Kris Conway.
Open Meeting Law compliance check: Meeting agenda was posted in three locations in the township and Fort BP on May 1, 2013, and the meeting notice was published in the Portage Register Government Meeting Column.
Clark moved, seconded by Bruce, to approve the April 1, 2013 and April 20, 2013 Town Board Meeting Minutes as printed. Motion carried.
Bruce moved, seconded by Clark, to accept the Treasurer’s Report as prepared. Motion carried.
Old Business
a) Plan Commission provided their Site Visit Information and recommendation for the Dean Achterberg Rezoning Request.
Clark moved, seconded by Bruce to accept Dean Achterberg’s Rezoning Request as submitted to rezone 4.3 acres with home/buildings to rural residential, 30.6 acres Ag Overlay, and 6 acres as A-1. Motion carried. Roll Call Vote: Bruce yes, Bill yes, Clark yes.
b) Bruce moved, seconded by Clark to accept Ordinance # 05.06.2013-A Town of Fort Winnebago Noise Control Ordinance. Motion Carried. Roll Call Vote: Bruce yes, Bill yes, Clark yes.
c) Clark moved and seconded by Bruce to accept Ordinance # 05.06.2013-B Town of Fort Winnebago Special Events Permit Ordinance. Motion Carried. Roll Call Vote: Bruce yes, Bill yes, Clark yes.
d) Bruce moved, seconded by Clark to accept Ordinance # 05.06.2013-C Resolution Adopting the Town of Fort Winnebago’s Fee Schedule. Motion Carried. Roll Call Vote: Bruce yes, Bill yes, Clark yes.
New Business
a) 2013 Road Work Bids for work on the Fox River Road (Dumke Road North 7640’ x 20’ Wide), Pulverize/Fine Grade, 2” hot mix asphalt, 2’ wide limestone shoulders, alternate #1 – 1.5” hot mix asphalt overlay up to the bridge (230’ x 12’) includes sweep and tack coat on Dumke Road 2’ wide limestone shoulders.
Two bids were received and a quote from Columbia County Highway Department.
D. L. Gasser Construction $123,523.00
Columbia County Highway Dept. $162,745.03
Northeast Asphalt, Inc. $121,713.60
Bruce moved, seconded by Clark to accept Northeast Asphalt, Inc. Bid of $121,713.60 for Fox River Road work. Motion Carried.
The bids were very close and the Town Board would like to thank the two companies for working with the township.
b) Bruce moved, seconded by Clark for the Town to spend $4,000 for the Columbia County Road Aid Contract in 2013. Motion Carried.
c) 2013 Road crack filling projects will be tabled to the June 2013 meeting agenda.
d) Clark moved second by Bruce, to decline making a contribution in 2013 to the Portage Sports League. Motion Carried.
e) Bruce moved, seconded by Clark to accept Resolution # 05.06.2013-D Resolution finding the condition for an exception to the pedestrian and bicycle accommodation requirements for the proposed Clark Road Bridge Replacement Project have been met. Motion Carried. Roll Call Vote: Bruce yes, Bill yes, Clark yes.
Citizen Input –
a) Andy Ross addressed the Town Board regarding the proposal to have ERS (fire) Numbers to be administered by Columbia County Emergency Management Department. Townships would no longer be responsible for ordering and installation of the signs. Current signs are not scheduled to be replaced until 2021. New ERS numbers will be installed at various DNR land such as boat landings on Lake Wisconsin, and parking lots. There will be a $75 per sign cost charged to the landowner for the sign. Bill expressed concern about the cost to the town residence being much higher than what the Town currently charges. The Columbia County ERS signs will be reflective red with white letters, two sided and include the ERS number, street name, and local municipality name.
b) Discussed snow removal and wing graders pushing back snow. Bill will discuss with the County that the Township does not want any more wing plowing.
c) New camper trailers have been placed on land near the Fox River, Bill will contact Columbia County Zoning.
Communications
a) Bill is meeting with the Portage Fire Department regarding a new contract
b) Columbia County Highway Department has signed a mutual cost sharing agreement for the Clark River Bridge
Clark moved, seconded by Bruce, to pay the monthly bills as listed. Motion carried.
Upcoming Meetings and Events:
· Monthly Board Meeting, Monday June 3, 2013 at 6:30 pm.
Clark moved, seconded by Bruce to adjourn the Meeting at 8:16 pm. Motion carried.
Kris Conway, Clerk