Town of Walworth
P.O. Box 386
Walworth, W153184
Phone: 262-275-9800
Fax: 262-275-9805
DRAFT MINUTES FOR REGULAR BOARD MEETING
HELD ON JUNE 12, 2012
AT TOWN HALL, W6741 BRICK CHURCH ROAD, WALWORTH, WI
PLEDGE OF ALLIGENCE
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 6:31 PM BY CHAIRPERSON JOE ABELL
ROLL CALL – Chairperson Joe Abell, Supervisor Bill Martin, Supervisor Bill Pearce, Clerk/Treasurer Marisa Nor, Road Superintendent Eric Sterken all present. Audience members - 2
MEETING WAS PROPERLY POSTED
AMEND AGENDA – Bill Pearce motioned to approve the agenda removing Item #5; Martin 2nd
APPROVE MINUTES OF May 15, 2012 Board Meeting – Item removed to be approved at next meeting.
PLAN COMMISSION REPORT – PALMER & PALMER, LAKEVILLE RD –Martin stated a Plan Commission meeting was held on June 4, 2012. The map and application was reviewed and they board had a hard time determining the intent. It appeared they are just redefining the wetland line. The request was approved 4 – 0. Board member Steve Santeler was absent. Representatives from the conservation district were present.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Marie Baker, Brick School Rd, Walworth requested to reserve the right to speak later. Abell approved the request. Sgt. Robert Hall from the Walworth County Sheriffs Department introduced himself as the new Town liaison. Sgt. Hall came from Whitewater and discussed coming to the board monthly and reporting every 6 months. The Sheriffs Dept. has a new computer program so new reports will be done and might show an increase of 10-25% in the Town's calls because it now shows all deputy activity. Sgt. Hall will make sure emails are sent to the board & instructed the board to call him anytime with any concerns. Abell questioned if Sgt. Hall will be at every meeting. Sgt. Hall will try to come maybe every 4th meeting. Martin stated he noticed more police presence lately. Sgt. Hall replied there was a $100,000 grant from the National Traffic Safety for enforcement with township specific increased patrols and seatbelt enforcement. There will be increased visibility the rest of the year.
REFERRAL TO PLAN COMMISSION – ALLIANT ENERGY, STATELINE RD/SIX CORNERS ROAD, OVERHEAD POLE REBUILDING PROJECT – Abell explained / summarized the project to replace the poles. Eric went to look at them. This is Phase 3 of the project. Stateline is not considered a section on WI side but Chemung township takes care of that. Pearce motion to refer to Plan Commission; Martin 2nd
OLD BUSINESS – ORDINANCE RELATING TO DISCHARGE OF FIRE ARMS - Tabled
NEW BUSINESS
WALWORTH LLC (FORMER PALMER&PALMER), LAKEVILLE ROAD, REZONE TO DELINEATE WETLANDS – Approved by Plan Commission and Brit Isham was present at that meeting to answer any questions. Splitting 120 acres into 10.75 acres zoned R-1 to stay R-1 and C-4 for the rest. Lot line division to re-delineate the wetlands that was done October 2011. Pearce motion to approve as presented; Martin 2nd
REVIEW& POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATIONS FOR SOUTH SHORE BAR & GRILL, INC., W6763 SOUTH SHORE DRIVE, DELAVAN, WI; THE BARNACLE CLUB, W5749 HWY B, WALWORTH, WI; MILLIE'S RESTAURANT & SHOPPING VILLAGE, 2484 COUNTY ROAD 0 S, DELAVAN, WI; Clerk confirmed all applications and fees were completed and paid. No complaints had been reported and the applications were the same as the prior year. The Purple Onion did not reply or submit an application. Pearce motion to approve; Martin 2nd
REVIEW & POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF OPERATOR LICENSE APPLICATIONS FOR: KATHLEEN WALSH, PAMELA JETERS, TAMMI WRZESINSKI, JOEL BEAULIEU, HILARY BEAULIEU, SEAN FORBECK, TINA BLACKMAN, CARLIE (MANNELLA) BLACKMAN, CAROL HELLER, MARISA NOR, RITA STEINHORST, NANCY ADDIS, JOHN GROBER, TRACEY PETRANECH, KATHLEEN MICHLINE – Clerk stated background checks had been completed and nothing was new all the same applicants from the prior year. Martin motioned to approve applications/licenses; Abell 2nd
PLANNING COMMISSION PROCEDURES/RESPONSIBILITES – The applicant or their agent should appear at the Plan Commission Meeting. When application is submitted dates of meeting are given and no need to contact applicant to remind them of meetings. The Clerk shall contact applicant only if meeting date and time are changed. CLERK/TREASURER POSITION – Marisa Nor resigned, Abell would like to evaluate the position and hours. Abell instructed board to think about what they want for the position. Abell would like to see someone part-time if salary stays at $23,500. Martin motion to approve letter of resignation/Pearce 2nd
NEW TOWN HALL FACILITY DISCUSSION – Chairperson Joe Abell updated the board with the progress being made at the new location. All the metalwork is up and the soffit was installed today. The steelworkers will be back later for trim work. Still waiting for doors to seal everything up. Plumbers are working and the heating plans are being worked out. The duct work has been started. All the windows are in and there is temporary power out there.
ETZ REPORTS – None
BOARD REPORTS
TREASURER'S REPORT – Treasurer Marisa Nor presented the board with financial reports and a summary of income/expenses for the month of May 2012. Pearce motioned to approve reports as presented; Martin 2nd
CLERK'S REPORT – Clerk Marisa Nor stated to the board a summary of work done for the month of May 2012.
JOE ABELL, BILL MARTIN & BILL PEARCE – CITIZEN'S CONCERNS, COMPLAINTS & OTHER CORRESPONDENCE –.
SAFETY UPDATE (BILL MARTIN) Angel’s Flight road matter, talked with Chris, Andy and Jim – meeting this Saturday on road with fire truck engine with residents and fire department, requested Sgt Hall also attend, so residents can see that the new engine would never fit down the road. If residents can’t work it out the Town may have to take over as interest of public safety & add on as special tax assessment.
ROAD & BUILDING CONDITIONS (BILL PEARCE & ERIC STERKEN) Pearce said roads are looking good thanks to Eric, mowing looks good, getting bids for Kikkoman road. Eric working on mowing/clearing brush in right-of-ways.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS - Firearm ordinance, Clerk/Treasurer position, Abell would like Martin to work on addresses & mailing to residents before next meeting to notify them of ordinance.
SCHEDULE NEXT REGULAR MEETING – the next meeting will be JULY 17, 2012 AT 6:30 P.M.
REVIEW AND APPROVE BILLS FOR PAYMENT – Treasurer Nor presented the bills to be paid for the month of May/June 2012.
ADJOURNMENT – Martin made a motion to adjourn at 8:17 pm, Pearce 2nd; Motion carried 3-0
MINUTES SUBMITTED BY: MARISA NOR, CLERK
APPROVED:
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Joe Abell, Chairperson
Dated:
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