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Friday July 23, 2010 Special Board Meeting Minutes

A Special Board Meeting was called to order by Chairman Maciosek at 9:00 a.m. All board members present, plus Ann and Jeff Currie, representing the Great Wisconsin Headwaters Trail System.

Discussion regarding development of bike trail from Eagle River to St. Germain and possible grant funding in 3-year cycles, and possible grant for planning and engineering. Steve Favorite recommended possibly forming a commission consisting of a board representative from Cloverland, Eagle River, Lincoln and St. Germain to work together for a better chance of receiving grants, and to continue working toward establishment of trail, starting possibly the first leg from Eagle River west to Cloverland Drive, or east from St. Germain trail near Co. Hwy. O.

Motion by Joe Eisele, second Scott Maciosek to increase spring road weight limits from 7500 lbs. to 10,000 lbs., conforming with other townships. Carried.

Correspondence received from WPS and FERC approving plan to remove Cloverland Drive bridge. Historical Society approval still pending in order to start the contract bidding process.

Motion by Scott Maciosek, second Joe Eisele to adjourn. Carried. Meeting adjourned at 10:10 a.m.

 

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Wednesday July 7, 2010 - 7:00 P.M. Cloverland Town Board Monthly Meeting

The July board meeting was called to order by Chairman Maciosek at 7:00 p.m., July 7, 2010. All board members present, plus 15 residents and interested persons. Pledge of Allegiance recited and posting verified.

Motion Joe Eisele, second Steve Favorite to approve agenda in any order. Carried.

June board minutes accepted as submitted.

Motion Joe Eisele, second Marty Ketterer to approve bills for payment. Carried. 5098 Verizon North 42.67, 5099 Hoffman Appraisals 3,000.00, 5100 Pitlik & Wick 1,976.00, 5101 Wis. Public Service 11.15, 5102 O'Brien, Anderson At 60.00, 5103 Lange Enterprises 59.12, 5104 Hahn Printing 213.00, 5105 Fahrner Asphalt Seal 3,147.30, 5106 Pitlik & Wick 519.73 5107 Eagle Waste 425.00 5108 Hoffman Appraisals 1,500.00 5109 IRS 1,410.72 5110 Homefront Solutions 1,068.75, 5111 KMS, Ltd. 330.00, 5112 Wis. Public Service 113.46, 5113 Vilas News-Review 65.44, 5114 Pitlik & Wick 34,267.12, 5115 Vilas County Treasur 49.70, 5116 NAPA Auto Parts 22.50, 5117 Janis Gerds 59.52, 5118 Ferrellgas 10.00, 5119 Scott Maciosek 615.93, 5120 Mildred Ritzer 688.86, 5121 E. Francine Gough 350.40, 5122 Steve Favorite 467.40 5123 Marty Ketterer 525.40, 5124 Joe Eisele 502.39, 5125 Gay Ketterer 537.91, 5126 Sherri Maciosek 144.07, 5127 Joint Municipal Fire 5,044.06, 5128 Vilas Co Hwy Dept. 532.85 Total 57,760.45

Treasurer reported balance of $442,855.20 and bank statement reconciled with records.

James Mailette spoke regarding his positions on running for Vilas County Sheriff.

Town Lakes Committee to have wrap-up session at high school July 10, 2010.

Roger Gerds and Linda Erdmann of the Boot Lake Assoc. reported they are applying for a 50/50 grant to study and clean up the approximately 55 acres heavily infested with AIS and requested possible funding help from the Town. Steve Favorite expressed concern with Town ability to appropriate $10,000 in an already tight budget. Motion by Steve Favorite, second Marty Ketterer to consider $5000 in 2011 budget and $5000 in 2012. Carried.

Jeff Currie of the bike trail project reported the preliminary figures for an ER-St. Germain trail to include a bridge near Wilderness Trail and Hwy. 70 at approximately $1,500,000 and a planning grant of $150,000, which would need a sponsoring municipality, and a 80/20 grant to be applied for in August. The Board will meet with this group at 9:00 a.m., July 23, 2010, to consider their options for raising the 20%.

Dave Chamberlin presented a sign application for the Oldenburg Sports Center on Hwy G. Motion by Scott Maciosek, second Joe Eisele to approve sign design and waive fee (fee not applicable to government entities) subject to change of color from proposed dark blue to a color provided on the approved color chart. Carried.

Motion by Steve Favorite, second Joe Eisele to grant variance request for 1990 Bayview Trail for a holding tank. Carried.

Motion by Joe Eisele, second Steve Favorite to approve operator's license for Stacey Sommers for Honey Bear. Carried.

Bridge update: still pending information from Historical Society.

North Central Regional Planning Commission contract for land use planning signed by Scott Maciosek as authorized at June meeting.

Joe Eisele will purchase remaining signs needed to complete State-mandated regulations within the 3-yr. limit at 1/3 per year for 3 yrs.

Letters will be sent to four persons in violation of the sign ordinance.

Motion by Steve Favorite, second Francine Gough to adjourn. Carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.

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Wednesday June 9, 2010, 9:00 A.M. Special Town Board Meeting

Meeting called to order 9:00 A.M. Supervisors Maciosek, Eisele and Ketterer present.

M/Eisele S/Ketterer to award contract for Cloverland Drive culvert replacement per DNR regulations to Pitlik & Wick for $22,108. M/passed
Bridge WPS: Awaiting notification from Wisconsin State Historical Society on any requirements for recognition of historical significance of bridge.
Meeting adjourned 9:25 A.M.

Wednesday June 2, 2010, 7:00 P.M. Town Board Meeting Minutes

The June board meeting was called to order by Chairman Maciosek at 7:00 p.m. All board members present, plus 1 resident. Pledge of Allegiance recited and posting of meeting verified. Motion by Joe Eisele, second Marty Ketterer to approve agenda in any order. Carried. Minutes of May meeting accepted as submitted.

Motion by Joe Eisele, second Marty Ketterer to approve bills for payment. Carried.

5073 - Homefront Solutions 1,762.50 5074 - Unified Lower ER Ch 5,000.00 5075 - Ayres Associates 2,450.00 5076 - Hahn Printing 172.00 5077 - Verizon North 48.08 5078 - Justine White-Richar 56.52 5079 - Chet Ivaska 1,075.00 5080 - Wis. Public Service 9.99 5081 - Postmaster 277.73 5082 - Corner of the Woods 57.95 5083 - Scott Maciosek 479.73 5084 - Mildred Ritzer 603.23 5085 - E. Francine Gough 522.40 5086 - Steve Favorite 303.40 5087 - Marty Ketterer 412.90 5088 - Joe Eisele 457.90 5089 - Gay Ketterer 537.91 5090 - Wis. Public Service 114.47 5091 - O'Brien, Anderson At 174.12 5092 - Vilas Co Hwy Dept. 3,855.69 5093 - Northern Net Exposu 179.40 5094 - Sherri Maciosek 110.82 5095 - CW Business Syste 20.60 5096 - Eagle Waste 425.00 5097 - Nelson Ace Hardwar 109.97 Total 19,217.31

Treasurer reported balance on hand of $410,825.14, which includes a $250,000 CD, to be renewed June 15, 2010, at best rate available.

Marty Ketterer reported the Lakes Committee proceeding with summer plans for monitoring boat landings and informational meetings. He reported that in 2009 alone over 4100 volunteer hours have been logged, with the grant 2-yr. requirement being 4600 hrs. through 2010. He also attended a Phelps Lakes Committee meeting to give them ideas and outline of our project.

Atty. O'Brien has completed the agreement requested by WPS regarding bridge removal. Town will purchase liability insurance increase to $5,000,000 for removal project, if necessary. Historical Society requests a "memorandum of understanding" regarding bridge, which is being researched.

Steve Favorite reported ULERCOL has completed treatment last week of Chain areas so designated. He requested resolution to allow ULERCOL to obtain $126,000 at 0% interest, $31,500 being Cloverland' share. This is an interim loan for expenses, pending reimbursement from their grant. Motion by Joe Eisele, second Marty Ketterer to adopt Resolution 2010-02 : Re: $126,000 Loan to the ULERCOL Commission, Authorization to Borrow Funds and Guarantee of Repayment" for this purpose. Carried.
Motion by Marty Ketterer, second Joe Eisele to decrease per diem to $47, per prior resolution to coincide with County policy. Carried.

Chairman Maciosek presented proposal from North Central Regional Plan Commission for updating and rewriting town land use plan for fee of $10,000; $5,000 to be paid 6 months into project, balance when completed. This would enable funds to be budgeted before first payment was due. Motion by Joe Eisele, second Francine Gough to authorize Chairman to hire NCRPC to do so. Carried.

Scott Maciosek will attend the WTA Council meeting as WTA Unit Chairman in Steven Point on July 30 and 31, 2010.

Recycling center appears to have sustained minimal damage, apparently from rocks thrown. Since repairs would be slightly over our insurance deductible, motion by Scott Maciosek, second Joe Eisele to refrain from submitting a claim. Carried.

Motion by Joe Eisele, second Marty Ketterer to authorize Chairman to contract for "Cloverland Town Hall" sign for over entrance of town hall, not to exceed $280. Carried.

Motion by Marty Ketterer, second Joe Eisele to approve Class B liquor/beer license for Cliff's Honey Bear Inn, Inc., and operator's licenses for Korin Janik and Sarah Haugen. Carried.

Motion by Scott Maciosek, second Joe Eisele to adjourn. Carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m.

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Wed. May 5, 2010 7:00 P.M. Board Meeting Minutes

The May board meeting was called to order by Chairman Maciosek at 7:00 p.m., Wed., May 5, 2010. All board members present, plus 6 residents and interested persons. Pledge of Allegiance recited and posting of meeting verified.

Motion Joe Eisele, second Marty Ketterer to approve agenda in any order. Carried.

April meeting minutes accepted as submitted.

Motion by Joe Eisele, second Marty Ketterer to approve bills for payment. Carried.
5047 Hoffman Appraisals 7,500.00, 5048 Frasiers Plumbing 214.00, 5049 Justine White-Richar 49.99, 5050 Jeff Currie 88.94, 5051 Silver Bay Systems 104.99, 5052 Verizon North 47.28, 5053 Wis. Public Service 12.07, 5054 Lange Enterprises 810.96, 5055 Scott Maciosek 889.13, 5056 Steve Favorite 361.40, 5057 Gay Ketterer 606.21, 5058 Marty Ketterer 435.90, 5059 Joe Eisele 551.90, 5060 E. Francine Gough 303.40, 5061 Mildred Ritzer 652.33, 5061V Mildred Ritzer -652.33, 5062 Mildred Ritzer 603.23, 5063 Sherri Maciosek 110.82, 5064 Eagle Waste 425.00, 5065 Vilas News-Review 115.00, 5066 Homefront Solutions 581.25, 5067 Wis. Public Service 122.35, 5068 Nelson Ace Hardwar 12.98, 5069 Hahn Printing 588.27, 5070 AT&T 2.10, 5071 Vilas County Treasur 67.26, 5072 Onterra LLC 18,904.06 Total 33,508.49

Treasurer reported balance on hand $444,267.07, $250,000 of which is a CD renewing June 16, 2010. Treasurer will invest at best rate available.

Road bids opened: Reconstruction of Wilderness Trail; 2 bids requested for 1 mile from Hwy 70, and separate bid from Hwy 70 to Nelson Lk. Rd.: Musson Bros: $118,555.20 and $139,380.20 respectively. Pitlik & Wick: $115,387.80 and $135,409.12 respectively. Motion by Steve Favorite, second Marty Ketterer to reconstruct to Nelson Lk. Rd. and award contract to Pitlik & Wick for $135,409.12. Carried.

Cracksealing to include Wilke Rd., Wilke Trail, Old Hwy 70, Maple Lane, Lotus Lane, Oak Lane and Vlach Rd. total bids: Pitlik & Wick: $5185.50; Fahrner: $3148.00.

Chip and seal for same roads as cracksealing: total bids submitted for stone and separate bid for use of slag: Scott Construction: stone-$36,455.65; ¼" slag-$35,852.49; Fahrner: stone-$36,676.00; 4/1" slag-$31,917.00; 3/8" slag-$46,229.00. Pitlik & Wick: stone-$34,267.12-only the one bid received. Motion by Steve Favorite, second Joe Eisele to award contract for chip and seal with 3/8" stone to Pitlik & Wick for $34,267.12 and cracksealing to Fahrner for $3148.00. Carried.
Jeff Currie with the citizens bike trail group reported an engineer from DOT is looking at trail options. It was stressed that this is a working committee of interested residents, and not a committee of the board. Committee, if a grant application is made, may request the sponsorship of the board, as a grant may only be applied for by a municipality.

Lakes Committee is preparing training sessions and several informative sessions over the summer, one of which Onterra LLC will attend to present lake plans.

Plan Commission: Motion by Joe Eisele, second Marty Ketterer to re-appoint members Bob Brownell, Francine Gough, Sherri Maciosek, and Jim Lynn. Bob Brownell and Francine Gough present and recited the Oath of Office. Scott Maciosek is researching possibility and cost of hiring NCRPC to aid in the rewriting of land use plan.

Bridge: Ayres & Assoc. has completed the plan studies for removal of the bridge and submitted to WPS and FERC, and the board expects to have response near June 1, 2010. Discussion regarding increasing liability coverage to $5,000,000 due to bridge project. Clerk to discuss with insurance agent, who has quoted $5,000,000 per occurrence, $9,000,000 aggregate at a cost of $1490. Motion by Steve Favorite, second Joe Eisele to authorize clerk to discuss other options, such as an umbrella of $3,000,000 over the present $2,000,000, not to exceed $1490. Carried.

ULERCOL shortly to be doing pre-treatment surveys and has received a $125,369 state grant. The Chain O' Lakes Assoc. will aid in monitoring boat landings, and a hired college student will also assist as needed.

The Hwy G Oldenburg sports field discussed regarding Hwy G traffic such as installing caution signs and turn lanes. The County is researching possibilities.

Scott Maciosek reported state requiring plan to identify and destroy invasive species along town road right-of-ways, at the town level. This to be planned.

Motion by Scott Maciosek, second Joe Eisele to adjourn. Carried. Adjourned 8:53.p.m.

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Tuesday April 13, 2010 - 7:00 P.M. Annual Meeting Minute

The 2010 Annual Electors meeting was called to order by Chairman Maciosek at 7:00 p.m., April 13, 2010. Present: Scott Maciosek, Francine Gough, Steve Favorite, Joe Eisele, Marty Ketterer, Millie Ritzer, Gay Ketterer, Justine Richards, Ron Richards and Marge Favorite.

Pledge of Allegiance recited, and copies of 2009 annual financial report distributed. Motion by Joe Eisele, second Justine Richards to accept minutes of 2009 Annual Meeting as presented. Carried.

Justine Richards expressed concern regarding clearance of trees along town roadways. Steve Favorite, of the County Board explained much county cutting is due to infestation, and the county follows a forestry management plan. Timber is not cut simply for timber income.

Discussion regarding access to high-speed internet. SonicNet trying to negotiate with American Tower whose lease has several years remaining. The County is also pursuing avenues of possible funding.

WPS has advised they have hired a contractor to determine if tie-backs are needed at the Otter Rapids bridge. WPS to pay for installation if needed. If tie-backs are not needed, the time-line for bidding the removal process may be moved up to June-July. Prior Historical Society's approval should stand, even though bridge is to be removed rather than replaced.

Justine Richards expressed a resident's concern regarding the clerk having regular business hours at the town hall. Scott Maciosek explained that he tried regular hours, but no residents appeared, so he discontinued same. Clerk explained she is available by phone at any time, which many residents avail themselves.

Motion by Marty Ketterer, second Scott Maciosek to adjourn. Carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.

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Wednesday April 7, 2010 - 7:00 P.M. Board Meeting Minutes

The April board meeting was called to order by Chairman Maciosek at 7:00 p.m. All board members present, plus five residents. Pledge of Allegiance recited and posting of meeting verified.

Motion by Joe Eisele, second Marty Ketterer to approve agenda in any order. Carried.

Minutes of March board meeting and special meeting of 3-29-10 accepted as submitted.

Motion by Steve Favorite, second Joe Eisele to approve bills for payment. Carried.
5014 Onterra LLC - 28,328.65, 5015 WMCA District 8 10.00, 5016 Northwoods Insuranc 5,338.00, 5017 Gard Specialists 83.50, 5018 Verizon North 42.41, 5019 Vilas Co Hwy Dept. 10,294.16, 5020 CW Business Syste 112.12, 5021 Wis. Public Service 10.10, 5022 WTA 579.60, 5023 Cardmember Service 63.29, 5024 Great American Leas 279.17, 5025 WTA 80.00, 5026 Ayres & Associates 2,450.00, 5027 Eagle Waste 425.00, 5028 Nelson Ace Hardwar 39.69, 5029 Wis. Dept. of Revenu 10.00, 5030 Scott Maciosek 863.33, 5031 Mildred Ritzer 613.73, 5032 E. Francine Gough 712.40, 5033 Steve Favorite 359.40, 5034 IRS 1,388.68, 5035 Homefront Solutions 1,162.50, 5036 CW Business Syste 30.58, 5037 Marty Ketterer 303.40, 5038 Joe Eisele 303.40, 5039 Gay Ketterer 537.91, 5040 Sherri Maciosek 110.82, 5041 Justine White-Richar 798.54, 5042 Kathy Ivaska 119.00, 5043 Dorothy Borkowicz 119.00, 5044 Sue Steffens 119.00, 5045 Wis. Public Service 128.95

Treasurer report/reconciliation submitted; balance on hand of $481,317.71.

Marty Ketterer reported the Lakes Committee is under way with preparations for the second season with training sessions and lake testing in the planning. There will be an AIS "Wrap-up Meeting" on July 10, 2010, at the high school. The public is invited to attend.

Plan Commission working on revised land use plan, incorporating and combining ideas with the County plan.

Rich Satterlee of Ayres & Assoc. researching any possible state funding that may be available to help with the cost of removing the Otter Rapids bridge. Motion by Scott Maciosek, second Joe Eisele to have Atty. O'Brien draft an agreement requested by WPS between WPS and the Town to include issues such as, but not limited to, permits, notices; WPS on-site representative to observe and if necessary, stop work if damage to WPS property imminent; waiver of statutory limitation of liability for the Town. Carried.

ULERCOL received 50/50 funding for treatment of approximately 250 acres on the chain. Lake Associations also providing aid by additional funding and volunteer work hours. Possible use of liquid herbicide along with pellets being considered to keep costs down.

Bike group of citizens forming with Anne and Jeff Currie to research development of bike trail to connect with St. Germain trails. Issues to be researched regarding possible use of River Rd. terminus, and whether the town road continues farther than maps indicate; if an existing throughway is a county forest lane or if this involves private property. Joe Eisele appointed as the board member to work with the bike group.

Motion by Steve Favorite, second Marty Ketterer to let for road bids: Wilderness Trail, using the TRIP program and subject to the prevailing wage law, to request 2 separate bids. First, for 2 3/8" asphalt from Hwy 70 for 3700', 2 ¼" for 1580'; second bid to continue on to Nelson Lake Rd. Crack sealing bids to be requested for Oak Lane, Lotus Lane and Vlach Rd. Chip seal bids to be requested for Maple Lane, Old Hwy 70 north of Hwy 70, Wilke Trail and Wilke Rd. Carried.

Scott Maciosek and Joe Eisele will attend the WTA highway workshop 4-21-10.

Scott Maciosek will attend an Invasive Species Management workshop for town road right-of-ways to gather information regarding what the State requires of the Town on this issue.

Wis. DOT accepting applications for Highway Safety Improvement Program for possible funding for costs of eliminating hazards at locations with higher than statewide crash rate. No application made from the Town.

Motion by Joe Eisele, second Marty Ketterer to again participate in the County Beaver Control Program. Carried.

Motion by Scott Maciosek, second Joe Eisele to adjourn. Carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.

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Monday, March 29, 2010 - 12:00 Noon Special Board Meeting Minutes

The Special Board Meeting was called to order by Chairman Maciosek at 12:00 noon, 3-29-10. Present: Scott Maciosek, Joe Eisele, Marty Ketterer, Francine Gough, Millie Ritzer.

Meeting called to respond to County request for conditional use permit for the Hwy G "Oldenburg Recreational Center" request to proceed with building a ball diamond and 10 soccer fields. Plan Commission review was concerned that actual development has already taken place with no requests to the town for permits or recommendations from the town, but use permit approved by Plan Commission. Motion by Joe Eisele, second Marty Ketterer to approve development as recommended by Plan Commission Carried.

Motion by Joe Eisele, second Marty Ketterer to authorize Chairman Maciosek to appoint someone to attend Forestry Committee meetings that involve this development. Carried.

Chairman Maciosek appointed Jim Lynn of the Plan Commission to attend these meetings. Chairman Maciosek expressed disappointment with the County for not having included the Town in prior development. Joe Eisele will compose letter to the Forestry Committee regarding the Town's concerns of safey issues; i.e a passing and turning lane into the facility; lights and signs to concur with Town ordinances.

Motion by Joe Eisele, second Marty Ketterer to approve conditional use permit to Landfill Venture Group for Phase 2-8 at the Hwy G landfill. Carried.

Motion by Scott Maciosek, second Marty Ketterer to adjourn. Carried. Meeting adjourned at 12:32 p.m.

 

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Wednesday March 3, 2010 - 7:00 P.M. Town Board Meeting Minutes

The March board meeting was called to order by Chairman Maciosek at 7:00 p.m. Supervisors Joe Eisele and Steve Favorite absent, two residents present.

Pledge of Allegiance recited and posting of meeting verified.

Motion by Marty Ketterer, second Francine Gough to approve agenda in any order. Carried.

Minutes of Feb. board meeting and special meetings accepted as submitted.

Motion by Francine Gough, second Marty Ketterer to approve bills for payment. Carried. 4980 Eagle Waste , 425.00 4981 Ferrellgas , 446.72 4982 Great American Leas , 125.87 4983 Verizon North , 49.42 4984 Northwoods Insuranc , 50.00 4985 Cardmember Service , 127.48 4986 Lange Enterprises , 1,856.25 4987 Wis. Public Service , 10.11 4988 Vilas Co. Information , 21.55 4989 Vilas Co Hwy Dept. , 10,756.85 4990 Ayres & Associates , 2,450.00 4991 Wis. Public Service , 131.40 4992 O'Brien, Anderson At , 321.13 4993 Olson Memorial Libra , 20,633.00 4994 St. Germain Fire Dep , 3,000.00 4995 E R Ambulance , 12,000.00 4996 Peachtree Checks & , 333.40 4997 Wis. Public Service , 134.60 4998 Lange Enterprises , 106.62 4999 Nelson Ace Hardwar , 35.33 5000 Municipal Treas. Ass , 40.00 5001 Homefront Solutions , 1,143.75 5002 Hedberg Well Drilling , 150.00 5003 CW Business Syste , 93.72 5004 Scott Maciosek , 652.98 5005 E. Francine Gough , 303.40 5006 Steve Favorite , 303.40 5007 Marty Ketterer , 360.98 5008 Joe Eisele , 303.40 5009 Gay Ketterer , 590.06 5010 Sherri Maciosek , 66.49 5011 Mildred Ritzer , 592.73

Treasurer reported balance of $538,910.16, $250,000 being a CD. Month end reconciliation presented. Motion by Scott Maciosek, second Marty Ketterer to transfer $20,000 from bridge reserve to bridge budget. Carried. Request being filed with DOR for possible consideration of reducing equalized value for the amount of $985 error. A resident's request to waive interest on late tax payment due to illness denied, as not permitted by law.

Lakes Committee to have first meeting of season on March 11, and presently finalizing newsletter and training schedule. Marty Ketterer reported the number of volunteer hours logged will be well over the grant requirements. The Committee has secured the NP auditorium for the wrap-up session in July, due to the large crowd attending at the town hall last summer. Copies of bills and cancelled checks being submitted to Town of Washington for possible reimbursement regarding the aquatic survey which was to have included Boot Lake.

Motion by Scott Maciosek, second Marty Ketterer to adopt Resolution 2010-1A to Amend Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement with Landfill Venture Group for authorization to borrow funds for expansion. Carried.

Plan Commission continues to develop amendments to land use plan, and reviewing the Co. plan. Marty Ketterer reported on WisLine program "Alternate Land Use Regulations".
Some points highlighted included verification of records authorizing village powers and wording of ordinances to be clearly stated.

Specifications for Otter Rapids bridge removal from Ayres & Assoc. have been sent to WPS and FERC for approval.

ULERCOL awaiting decision from DNR of 50/50 grant application.

Scott Maciosek and Francine Gough will attend the WTA meeting in Carter, WI on March 12, 2010.
Motion by Scott Maciosek, second Marty Ketterer to adjourn. Carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.