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Wednesday February 1, 2012 Board Meeting Minutes
The February board meeting was called to order by Chairman Maciosek at 7:00 p.m, Feb. 1, 2012. Steve Favorite absent. Two residents present.
Pledge of Allegiance recited and posting of meeting verified.
Motion Joe Eisele, second Francine Gough to approve agenda in any order. Carried.
January minutes accepted as presented to board.
Motion Joe Eisele, second Francine Gough to approve bills for payment. Carried. 5666 Scott Lacko 72.06 5667 Michael Simmer 47.43 5668 James Brickey 115.94 5669 Duane Miller 57.09 5670 Richard Kubacki 23.49 5671 T & B Rentals 23.41 5672 Thomas Merkel 10.00 5673 Scott Maciosek 415.33 5674 Mildred Ritzer 617.22 5675 E. Francine Gough 309.97 5676 Steve Favorite 309.97 5677 Marty Ketterer 418.95 5678 Joe Eisele 309.97 5679 Gay Ketterer 759.35 5680 Postmaster 90.00 5681 Homefront Solutions 712.50 5682 Wis. Public Service 141.24 5683 AT&T 1.04 5684 Joint Municipal Fire 31,312.00 5685 Vilas Co Hwy Dept. 11,805.57 5686 AT&T Mobility 38.25 5687 Wis. Public Service 10.29 5688 Frontier 47.06 5689 Vilas Co. Information 129.85 5690 Eagle Waste 425.00 5691 Sherri Maciosek 90.58 Total 48,293.56
Treasurer reported balance of $423,848.72, includes $150,000 CD.
Marty Ketterer reported receipt of the final Comprehensive Cloverland Lakes Management Plan for each lake involved in the CLASS survey project. Lakes Committee now developing plans for future monitoring, and final grant bills being submitted for reimbursement. Boot Lake AIS control project grant approved; however, is also being considered for the weevil experimental treatment, which would involve less expense. Justine White-Richards has been nominated for citizenship award for her many hours devoted to drafting the CLASS grant application and throughout the entire survey and educational process. This award to be presented at the Wis. Lakes Assoc. convention in Green Bay.
Board will request Vilas Hwy Dept. give recommendation regarding a resident's request for stop sign at intersection of Camp 12 and Pickerel Lake roads.
Motion Scott Maciosek, second Joe Eisele to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
January 4, 2012 Board Meeting Minutes
The January board meeting was called to order by Chairman Maciosek at 7:00 p.m. All board members present plus three residents
Pledge of Allegiance recited and posting of meeting verified.
Motion Steve Favorite, second Joe Eisele
to approve agenda in any order. Carried.
December meeting minutes accepted as presented.
Motion Joe Eisele, second Steve Favorite to approve payment of bills. Carried. 5593 WTA 120.00 5594 Vilas County Clerk 50.00 5595 Lange Enterprises 892.93 5596 Frontier 46.04 5597 Justine White-Richar 31.12 5598 Northwoods Children' 440.89 5599 Wis. Public Service 11.10 5600 IRS 1,232.69 5601 Homefront Solutions 1,275.00 5602 Scott Maciosek 526.54 5603 Mildred Ritzer 605.57 5604 E. Francine Gough 361.96 5605 Steve Favorite 309.97 5606 Marty Ketterer 309.97 5607 Joe Eisele 368.07 5608 Gay Ketterer 549.56 5609 Sherri Maciosek 96.24 5610 J Mauel & Associates 450.00 5611 Eagle Waste 850.00 5612 Ferrellgas 693.56 5613 AT&T Mobility 38.25 5614 Justine White-Richar 15.56 5615 Cardmember Service 636.00 5616 Wis. Public Service 131.88 5617 Hahn Printing 522.25 5618 CW Business Syste 36.80 5619 Nelson Ace Hardwar 18.85 Total 10,620.80
Treasurer reported balance of $303,110.63, including $150,000 CD.
Bridge removal project complete except for installation of handrail and blacktop, which will be completed in spring.
Marty Ketterer reported Lakes Committee has received the report on the various lake management plans, and Boot Lake being considered for a boll weevil research project to help eliminate and control Eurasian Milfoil.
Motion Joe Eisele, second Scott Maciosek to adjourn. Carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:32 p.m.
Wednesday December 7, 2011 Board Meeting Minutes
The December board meeting was called to order by Chairman Maciosek at 7:00 p.m. All board members present, plus four residents.
Pledge of Allegiance recited and posting of meeting verified.
Motion Joe Eisele, second Marty Ketterer to approve agenda in any order. Carried.
Minutes of November meeting accepted as presented.
Motion Joe Eisele, second Marty Ketterer to approve bills for payment. Carried. 5567 Eagle Waste 425.00 5568 Homefront Solutions 1,681.75 5569 AT&T Mobility 38.25 5570 Vilas County Clerk 78.00 5571 Lunda Construction 63,787.50 5572 Frontier 40.63 5573 Vilas Co Hwy Dept. 6,586.44 5574 Nelson Ace Hardwar 42.47 5575 Vilas County Clerk 150.00 5576 Justine White-Richar 56.21 5577 Lange Enterprises 615.36 5578 Postmaster 88.00 5579 Wis. Public Service 9.72 5580 Vilas News-Review 293.10 5581 Wis. Public Service 126.24 5582 Onterra LLC 15,200.08 5583 Favorite, Anderson & 670.75 5584 Scott Maciosek 539.03 5585 Mildred Ritzer 626.11 5586 E. Francine Gough 309.97 5587 Steve Favorite 309.97 5588 Marty Ketterer 427.28 5589 Joe Eisele 309.97 5590 Gay Ketterer 549.56 5591 Sherri Maciosek 90.58 5592 CW Business Syste 19.00
Treasurer reported balance on hand of $395,541.30, including $150,000 CD, which will be renewed to best advantage.
Motion Scott Maciosek, second Steve Favorite to adopt 2012 budget as presented at Annual Budget meeting. Carried.
Pollworkers appointed for next two years; Chief Inspectors: Kathy Ivaska and Sue Steffen; election board: Dorothy Borkowicz, Justine White-Richards, Sherri Maciosek; alternates: Shirley Wranosky and Carol McIntyre. Motion Steve Favorite, second Joe Eisele to ratify appointments. Carried.
Motion Steve Favorite, second Joe Eisele
to adopt Resolution 2011-09 "Resolution for
Adopting Employee Grievance Procedure" with amendment of Par. 5
"modify" is stricken. Carried.
Recycling issues discussed.
Representative from Northern Waste has offered some options
and suggestions, and a bid request will be run in the Vilas News for bids on
different options.
Snowplowing policies discussed. Marty
Ketterer reported researching other towns-
Washington plows after 2" of snow, Lincoln with 4" and St. Germain
3" and 5" on weekends.
Motion by Marty Ketterer, second Joe Eisele to plow after 3" snowfall or as
directed by the board, and refrain from plowing on weekends. Discussion. Vote:1
yes, 4 no. Motion by Scott Maciosek to plow after 2" snowfall, second Joe
Eisele. Carried . Lakes Committee will include informative newsletter with tax
bills. Marty Ketterer attended meeting with DNR and other officials regarding
the AIS problems. Boot Lake is being considered to participate in a research
project introducing weevils in the lake which feed on Eurasian Milfoil.
Francine Gough reported ULERCOL findings that there has been an 87% decrease of
AIS on the Chain since treatment started in 2007.
Motion Scott Maciosek, second Joe Eisele to adjourn. Carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:06 p.m.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17 ANNUAL BUDGET MEETING MINUTES
The annual budget meeting was called to order by Chairman Maciosek at 7:00 p.m, Thursday, November 17, 2011. All board members present plus six residents.
Detailed budget distributed to all. Expenditures discussed. Recycling expenditures exceed grant revenue and alternatives discussed. Providing one day a month for the recycling center rather than the present two days a month would reduce cost from $425/mo. to $275. If center closed completely, $150/mo. to Eagle Waste for residents to use that facility. Other options with other providers are being considered. Motion by Scott Maciosek, second Joe Eisele to approve total expenditures at $499, 297. Carried.
Revenues discussed, with state shared revenue down and recycling grant down, resulting in total expected revenues of $117,907. Motion Scott Maciosek, second Joe Eisele to approve expected revenue of $117,907. Carried.
Jeff Currie, representing Great
Headwaters Trail system, requested a start in setting aside funds in
anticipation of developing the "Link" portion which runs through
Cloverland. Board will consider assistance in funding, as progress is made
toward development of trail, possibly using monies from the contingency fund,
but nothing put in the budget at this time.
Motion Scott Maciosek second Joe Eisele to adjourn. Carried.
Budget meeting adjourned at 7:48 p.m.
SPECIAL MEETING OF ELECTORS MINUTES
The special meeting of electors was
called to order by Chairman Maciosek at 7:49 p.m.
Motion Joe Eisele, second Diana Anderson to adopt Resolution of Electors to
Adopt Tax Levy for 2011, to be collected in 2012, of $292,079. 13 yes, 0 no.
Carried.
Motion Joe Eisele, second Diana Anderson to approve 2012 highway expenditures of $340,451. Carried.
Motion Scott Maciosek, second Joe Eisele to adjourn. Carried. Special meeting adjourned at 7:55.p.m.
Wednesday, November 2, 2011 - 7:00 P.M. Town Board Meeting Minutes
The November board meeting was called to order by Chairman Maciosek at 7:00 p.m.. All board members present, plus six residents. Pledge of Allegiance recited and posting verified.
Motion by Joe Eisele, second Marty Ketterer to approve agenda in any order. Carried.
Minutes of October meeting accepted as presented.
Motion Joe Eisele, second Marty Ketterer to approve bills for payment. Carried. 5548 Homefront Solutions 1,162.50 5549 Wis. Public Service 182.22 5550 Wis. Public Service 10.20 5551 Vilas County Clerk 300.00 5552 Frontier 45.52 5553 Ayres & Associates 7,350.00 5554 Pitlik & Wick 53,686.00 5555 AT&T Mobility 38.25 5556 Olson Electric 75.00 5557 Scott Maciosek 496.46 5558 Mildred Ritzer 628.88 5559 E. Francine Gough 309.97 5560 Steve Favorite 309.97 5561 Marty Ketterer 309.97 5562 Joe Eisele 309.97 5563 Gay Ketterer 549.56 5564 Sherri Maciosek 181.15 5565 Eagle Waste 425.00 5566 Nelson Ace Hardwar 45.84 Total 66,416.46
Treasurer reported balance of $442,143.19, including $150,000 CD.
Bridge has been removed, with only Pitlik & Wick blacktop work remaining.
Marty Ketterer reported Lakes Committee is already working on 2012 plans. Boot Lake to be receiving grant for treatment, possibly the weevil research project.
Francine Gough reported ULERCOL approved lake district; Onterra will present informational meeting regarding past treatments, successes, future plans, etc. on Nov. 11, 2011, at 7:00 p.m. at the Lincoln town hall; grant approved for $90,508.11.
Jeff Currie reported progress and future plans of Great Headwaters Trails with a map of trails to include Land O Lakes, Conover, Phelps, Eagle River and St. Germain. County Board has approved a Regional Bike-Ped Trail Plan for the county; also receiving support from the Vilas Co. Economic Dev. Corp to address issues like fundraising, marketing and development.
Greivance Procedure Resolution to be amended and acted on at Dec. meeting.
Motion Scott Maciosek, second Joe Eisele to approve lighting request for Oldenburg Sports Park, as it complies with the Town lighting ordinance, having shielded downward lights, to be confined to park area. Carried.
Motion Scott Maciosek, second Joe Eisele to adjourn. Carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
Wed., October 5, 2011 7:00 P.M. Town Board Meeting Minutes
The October board meeting was called to order by Chairman Maciosek at 7:00 p.m. All board members present, plus four residents. Pledge of Allegiance recited and posting verified.
Motion Joe Eisele, second Marty Ketterer to approve agenda in any order. Carried.
Minutes of Sept. meeting and Aug. special meeting accepted as submitted.
Motion Joe Eisele, second Steve Favorite to approve bills for payment. Carried. 5520 Nelson Ace Hardwar 94.06 5521 Sherri Maciosek 113.22 5522 Scott Maciosek 598.08 5523 Mildred Ritzer 675.88 5524 Joe Eisele 415.07 5525 Lange Enterprises 210.23 5526 North Central Wis. R 5,000.00 5527 O'Brien, Anderson At 80.00 5528 Pitlik & Wick 27,103.10 5529 Frontier 45.41 5530 Hoffman Appraisals 1,500.00 5531 AT&T Mobility 38.25 5532 Janis Gerds 42.00 5533 Connie Turner 30.00 5534 Justine White-Richar 49.79 5535 Ann Currie 32.15 5536 IRS 1,237.48 5537 E. Francine Gough 413.97 5538 Marty Ketterer 634.71 5539 Steve Favorite 356.97 5540 Gay Ketterer 549.56 5541 Homefront Solutions 2,606.25 5542 Wis. Public Service 175.77 5543 Wis. Public Service 9.18 5544 Eagle Waste 425.00 5545 Vilas News-Review 48.80 5546 Vilas Co Hwy Dept. 1,321.25 5547 CW Business Syste 19.00 Total 43,825.18
Treasurer reported balance of $465,867.44, including $150,000 CD and reconciliation to bank statement.
Bridge has been removed, barricades erected with blacktop soon to be completed. Land survey will be completed to proceed with abandonment of Cloverland Dr. north of the bridge location to Hwy. 70.
Lakes Committee compiling newsletter to be included with tax bills, and are working on plans for 2012. Marty Ketterer reported that Boot Lake has applied for a grant for chemical control treatment, with also the possibility of being considered for a research program using weevils to control milfoil.
ULERCOL has received grant for treatment in 2012.
Recycling issues discussed. Eagle Waste reports approximately 90 tons of recyclables from the Town in 2011. Motion Steve Favorite, second Marty Ketterer to request bids for services from other providers with various options, such as present services provided, and perhaps increasing hours the center is open. Carried.
Request from Mark Moran Appraisals of
Antiques & Fine Arts to use the town hall denied, as the policy the board
has set regarding use of the hall does not include business activities.
Winter road maintenance discussed.
Marty Ketterer has researched possibility of contracting with St. Germain to plow and sand, rather than the County. St. Germain advised cost to be approximately $1493 per plow, and averaging the County expense from last year came to about $1300 per plow. Motion Scott Maciosek, second Joe Eisele to remain with County. Carried.
Motion Steve Favorite, second Francine Gough to adopt "Amendment #2 to Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement" for the Landfill Venture Group which deletes the requirement that a municipality wishing to become a member must be located in Vilas County. Carried.
Motion Marty Ketterer, second Joe Eisele to grant request of Mark Butler to allow trailer to remain at 5886 River Rd. since it has a septic system and zoning approval on file. Carried.
Cat intake fees and control discussed. Wis. has no laws regarding cats at present and the town animal control officer does not pick up cats. Francine Gough reported that there are more reported cat bites than dog bites, and we should consider having animal control pick them up and take to animal shelter. No action taken.
SonicNet has expressed interest in
possibility of erecting a tower in the town.
Budget workshop set for Thurs., Oct. 27, at 10:00 a.m with Annual Budget Hearing
to be Thurs., November 17, 2011, at 7:00 p.m.
Motion Marty Ketterer, second Steve Favorite to adjourn. Carried. Adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
WEDNESDAY
SEPTEMBER 7, 2011TOWN BOARD MEETING MINUTES
The September board meeting was called to order by Chairman Maciosek at 7:00
p.m., Sept. 7, 2011. All board members present, plus six residents. Pledge of
Allegiance recited and posting of meeting verified.
Motion Joe Eisele, second Steve Favorite to approve agenda in any order. Carried.
Motion Scott Maciosek, second Marty Ketterer to approve minutes of August board meeting. Special meeting minutes of August 11, 2011, to be amended to include the actual footage variance as requested and approved for 1557 Birchwood Dr.
Motion Joe Eisele, second Marty Ketterer
to approve bills for payment. Carried.
5491 Sherri Maciosek 257.54 5492 Scott Maciosek 554.91 5493 Mildred Ritzer
661.23 5494 Northwoods Insuranc 91.00 5495 Frontier 46.19 5496 Wis. Public
Service 136.40 5497 Cardmember Service 16.55 5498 Hoffman Appraisals 8,000.00
5499 Eagle Waste 425.00 5500 Nelson Ace Hardwar 46.37 5501 Ayres &
Associates 2,450.00 5502 AT&T Mobility 38.20 5503 Wis. Public Service 8.90
5504 Culligan 55.15 5505 Justine White-Richar 133.00 5506 Kathy Ivaska 133.00
5507 Dorothy Borkowicz 133.00 5508 Sue Steffens 133.00 5509 E. Francine Gough
309.97 5510 Steve Favorite 309.97 5511 Marty Ketterer 309.97 5512 Joe Eisele
309.97 5513 Gay Ketterer 579.53 5514 Vilas News-Review 36.60 5515 Homefront
Solutions 2,231.25 5516 Little St. Germain La 1,324.00 5517 Alma-Moon Lake Dist
285.00 5518 O'Brien, Anderson At 180.00 5519 CW Business Syste 19.00 Total
19,214.70
Treasurer reported balance of $483,709.39, which includes CD for $250,000. CD due for renewal on Sept. 13, 2011, of which $150,000 will be renewed and $100,000 retained in checking account to pay for bridge removal.
Recycling options discussed. Tammy Klein of Northern Lakes Recycling suggested possibly using a town resident to man the recycle center rather than contract with third party. Options to be researched and discussed again at the October board meeting.
The Cloverland Drive bridge has been removed, with installation of guard rails and paving to be completed.
Plan Commission has received the revised copies of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan from NCRPC. Contact a board member if you would like to read a copy.
Marty Ketterer reported for Lakes Committee that the Boot Lk. CBCW project has had over 125 volunteer hours, exceeding the hrs required for intern funding program. They have applied for a grant for chemical treatment or possible a research grant for introduction of weevils that destroy Eurasian milfoil. Lakes Committee is not recommending the hiring of a Lakes Coordinator at this time.
Side exit doors of the town hall need to be kept free of snow if needed for emergency exits. Will keep the aprons cleared, and consider adding sidewalks to parking lot in upcoming budget.
Motion by Joe Eisele, second Scott
Maciosek to adopt Resolution 2011-07 Weapons Ban, which bans open or concealed
carry weapons in the Cloverland Town Hall or at Town events.
Carried.
Resolution 2011-08 Adopting Employee Grievance Procedure to be acted on at the October board meeting.
Special meetings needed will try to be scheduled so all board members are able to attend, if possible.
Plowing of town roads discussed, i.e. frequency, snowfall amount needed before plowing, sanding, etc. Marty Ketterer suggested possibility of contracting with the town of St. Germain, and will meet with them for information on costs, availability, etc., and report at October meeting.
Francine Gough reported ULERCOLC has received grant payment, but are short of volunteer hrs. at present, and are applying for $86,000 2012 grant.
WTA convention to be held in Green Bay, Oct. 23-26, if attending, registration need to be in by Oct. 5.
Board of Review will be held on Thursday, Sept. 29, 2011, from 4:00 p.m to 6:00 p.m, with Assessor, Ken Hoffman, available at the town hall from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. for open book and any questions from residents.
Motion Scott Maciosek, second Francine Gough to adjourn. Carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
Thursday August 11, 11:00 A.M. Town Board Special Meeting Minutes
Chairman Maciosek called the meeting to order at 11:00 A.M. Present: Supervisors Maciosek, Eisele & Gough: Residents Duane & Beverly Westenburg.
M/Eisele S/Gough to grant Westenburgs request for setback variance for storage building to be 48' 10" from the center of 1557 Birchwood Drive. M/passed.
Meeting adjourned 11:08 A.M.
Wednesday August 3, 7:00 P.M. - 2011 Cloverland Town Board Meeting Minutes
The August board meeting was called to order by Chairman Maciosek at 7:00 p.m. Steve Favorite absent. Five residents present. Pledge of Allegiance recited and posting of meeting verified.
Motion Joe Eisele, second Marty Ketterer to approve agenda in any order. Carried.
Minutes of July meeting and special meetings accepted as submitted..
Motion Joe Eisele, second Francine Gough to approve bills for payment. Carried. 5463 Scott Maciosek 655.57 5464 Mildred Ritzer 626.10 5465 E. Francine Gough 363.47 5466 Sherri Maciosek 135.86 5467 Lange Enterprises 6,215.78 5468 Wis. Public Service 10.42 5469 Frontier 45.79 5470 AT&T Mobility 38.20 5471 Hoffman Appraisals 2,500.00 5472 Pitlik & Wick 2,055.00 5473 Postmaster 44.00 5474 O'Brien, Anderson At 555.00 5475 Hahn Printing 216.05 5476 Kathy Ivaska 133.00 5477 Dorothy Borkowicz 133.00 5478 Justine White-Richar 133.00 5479 Sue Steffens 133.00 5480 Sherri Maciosek 66.50 5481 CW Business Syste 58.99 5482 Eagle Waste 425.00 5483 Homefront Solutions 800.40 5484 Vilas News-Review 183.00 5485 Wis. Public Service 129.86 5475V Hahn Printing -216.05 5486 Cardmember Service 216.05 5487 Steve Favorite 309.97 5488 Marty Ketterer 309.97 5489 Joe Eisele 309.97 5490 Gay Ketterer 549.56 Total 17,136.46
Treasurer reported balance of $396,400.83, including $250,000 in CDs.
Variance request for garage at 1557 Birchwood Dr. discussed. Request to be returned for complete information, as distances from lot lines and road right-of-way were not included.
Motion Joe Eisele, second Marty Ketterer to adopt Resolution 2011-06 Re:Grant support for Aquatic Invasive Species Management Project. Carried.
Discussion regarding damage done by stray cat to a resident's premise. Board felt it not the Town's responsibility, and owner accepted decision.
Board will acknowledge an e-mail
concerning right-of-way problem on River Rd. with no action being taken.
The contract for the bridge removal has been awarded to Lunda Construction, and
the process has begun to establish timeline for removal.
Plan Commission held public hearing and presented the revised Comprehensive Land Use Plan, which was then approved by Resolution 2011-05 at special meeting following hearing.
Lakes Committee will hold a volunteer appreciation celebration at the town hall on August 20, 2011, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Motion by Scott Maciosek, second Joe Eisele to adjourn. Carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:12 p.m.
Friday July 29, 2011 - 1030: A.M. Special Town Board Meeting
The meeting was called to order at 10:30 AM by Chairman Maciosek. Attendees were, Chairman Maciosek, Joe Eisele, Francine Gough, Marty Ketterer, excused Steve Favorite.
The bridge contract was reviewed. Instructions on accepting the contract and how copies of same are to be distributed were read by Chairman Maciosek.
Marty Ketterer motioned to award the contract to Lunda Construction Co. on the basis that the contract has been reviewed by both the Town's attorney and Ayres & Associates and they have approved the contract as meeting all the requirements, stipulations and conditions in the Town's agreement with Wisconsin Public Service and the bid award proposal that the Town previously approved and accepted. Second by Joe Eisele, no discussion, all voted aye, motion carried.
The contract was then signed by Chairman Maciosek and witnessed by Francine Gough.
Joe Eisele motioned to adjourn, second by Francine Gough, all ayes.
Meeting adjourned at 10:48 AM.
Monday July 25, 2011 - 1:27 P.M. Special Town Board Meeting
The Special town board meeting July 25th was called to order by chairman Maciosek at 1:27p.m. Motion by Marty Ketterer to approve the agenda in any order seconded by Francine Gough motion passed.
Motion by Marty Ketterer to approve
ordinance 2011-05 seconded by Scott Maciosek roll call vote Marty Ketterer yes,
Francine Gough yes, Scott Maciosek yes motion passed.
No public comment Motion by Scott Maciosek to adjourn seconded by Francine Gough
motion passed adjourned at 1:35pm
Tuesday, July 12, 2011 Special Meeting Minutes
A Special Meeting was called to order at 8:00 a.m. by Chairman Scott Maciosek for the purpose of creating a second ward. Present: Scott Maciosek, Francine Gough, Marty Ketterer, Joe Eisele, Millie Ritzer. Steve Favorite absent.
Due to State mandate that Towns of population in excess of 1000 must divide into Wards of approximate size, Ward boundaries needed to be established.
Motion by Joe Eisele, second Francine Gough to adopt Resolution 2011-04 establishing Ward 1, 521 residents, as the area north of Hwy G, east of Sunset Road, and north of Hwy 70. Ward 2, 508 residents, as south of Hwy G, west of Sunset Rd, and south of Hwy 70. Carried.
Motion by Joe Eisele, second Marty
Ketterer to adjourn. Carried.
Meeting adjourned at 8:35 a.m.
Wednesday July 6, 2011 Board Meeting Minutes
The July board meeting was called to order by Chairman Maciosek at 7:00 p.m., July 6, 2011.
All board members present, plus three
residents. Pledge of Allegiance recited and posting verified.
Motion by Steve Favorite, second Joe Eisele to approve agenda in any order.
Carried.
Minutes of June board meeting and special meetings accepted as submitted.
Motion by Steve Favorite, second Joe Eisele to approve payment of bills. Carried. 5429 Northern Net Exposu 179.40 5430 Eagle Waste 850.00 5431 AT&T Mobility 38.20 5432 Wis. Public Service 117.75 5433 Lange Enterprises 61.42 5434 Schneider Printing 25.23 5435 Frontier 41.06 5436 AT&T 1.45 5437 Klessig Tree Service 575.00 5438 Humane Society of V 90.00 5439 Scott Maciosek 740.09 5440 Mildred Ritzer 616.28 5441 E. Francine Gough 505.62 5442 Steve Favorite 315.07 5443 Marty Ketterer 309.97 5444 Joe Eisele 309.97 5445 Gay Ketterer 572.00 5446 Sherri Maciosek 158.51 5447 Vilas News-Review 440.06 5448 O'Brien, Anderson At 120.00 5449 Pitlik & Wick 57,139.03 5450 MTAW 40.00 5451 Vilas County Treasur 523.22 5452 Vilas County Treasur 49.70 5453 Ferrellgas 10.00 5454 Nelson Ace Hardwar 34.11 5455 Chet Ivaska 1,260.00 5456 Homefront Solutions 1,794.89 5457 United States Treasu 2,239.58 5458 Joint Municipal Fire 5,242.98 5459 Vilas Co Hwy Dept. 4,201.77 5460 CW Business Syste 145.53
Treasurer reported balance of $448,484.00, including $250,000 in CD's and bank reconciliation balances with records.
Motion by Scott Maciosek, second Joe Eisele to award contract to remove Otter Rapids bridge to Lunda Construction for their bid of $78,750.00. Carried. Agreement with WPS completed and accepted.
Plan Commission has adopted resolution approving revised Comprehensive Land Use Plan, which will be presented to residents at a Public Hearing on July 25, 2011, at 1:00 p.m.
Marty Ketterer reported Lakes Committee is recruiting volunteers and awaiting results of a grant request by Boot Lake for assistance in the infestation of AIS on that lake.
ATV routes on town roads discussed. Towns interested in establishing ATV routes within their town may submit request to the Vilas Co. Forestry Dept.
Policy regarding unlicensed dogs discussed, as an unlicensed dog had been released to owner by the animal shelter and has not yet obtained a license. Second notification to go to owner, and if license not obtained by August 3, 2011, a citation will be issued.
Discussion regarding sign enforcement, as several real estate, services and political signs have been observed. Owner of oversize political sign, as allowed by ordinance, will be notified to remove.
ULERCOLC is applying for another grant in
August and will require authorizing resolution in August. Purple strife
infestations being watched to determine possible future treatment.
Letters/communications: Olson Library responded to town's letter regarding the
necessity of maintaining current budget requests.
Sandra Martinson regarding stray cat problem and damage caused. Referred to August agenda for discussion/action. County will sponsor water sampling program in August.
Motion by Joe Eisele, second Scott Maciosek to adjourn. Carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:58 p.m.
Friday, June 10, 2011 - 10:00 a.m. Special Meeting Minutes
A Special Board Meeting was called to order by Chairman Maciosek at 10:00 a.m., Friday, June 10, 2011. Present: Scott Maciosek, Marty Ketterer, Joe Eisele, Millie Ritzer and insurance agent Don Gillum.
Purpose of meeting to discuss insurance requirements for the bid package to remove the Cloverland Drive bridge.
Motion by Scott Maciosek, second Joe Eisele to include in bid documents that contractor be required to carry $15,000,000 (WPS requirement) general liability insurance with contractor's policy primary and naming the Town of Cloverland, Ayres & Associates and Wis. Public Service as additional insureds. Carried. Bid package to WPS for approval.
Motion Marty Ketterer, second Joe Eisele to adjourn. Carried. Meeting adjourned at 10:20 a.m.
Wednesday, June 1, 2011 - 7:00 P.M. Cloverland 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 three residents, representatives from Pitlik & Wick and Scott's Construction.
Pledge of Allegiance recited and posting of meeting verified.
Motion Joe Eisele, second Steve Favorite to approve agenda in any order. Carried.
Minutes of May meeting and special meeting accepted as submitted.
Motion Joe Eisele, second Francine Gough
to approve bills for payment. Carried. 5405 Postmaster 316.06 5406 WTA 35.00
5407 WTA 240.00 5408 Dominion Voting Sys 151.38 5409 Unified Lower ER Ch
5,000.00 5410 Wis. Public Service 20.92 5411 O'Brien, Anderson At 195.00 5412
Frontier 40.50 5413 Northwoods Insuranc 12.00 5414 AT&T Mobility 38.20 5415
Hahn Printing 500.64 5416 Scott Maciosek 813.18 5417 Mildred Ritzer 626.57 5418
E. Francine Gough 360.97 5419 Marty Ketterer 459.97 5420 Joe Eisele 424.97 5421
Gay Ketterer 549.56 5422 Steve Favorite 309.97 5423 Wis. Public Service 123.02
5424 Homefront Solutions 841.27 5425 United States Treasu 783.33 5426
Mountaintop Marketi 336.00 5427 CW Business Syste 59.80 5428 Sherri Maciosek
407.59
Total 12,645.90
Treasurer reported $450,098.80, $250,000 in CD which matures 6-16-11 and will be renewed for three months.
Roadwork bids: Reconstruction of approximately ¾ mi of Boot Lik Rd. and including new culvert, expense to be shared with Town of Lincoln; just 1 bid received from Pitlik& Wick-$107.723.40. Motion Steve Favorite, second Joe Eisele to award with Town of Lincoln to Pitlik & Wick. Carried. Motion by Steve Favorite, second Joe Eisele to award reconstruction of approx. 250' of Boot Lk. Rd. west of E. Hunter Lk. Rd. to Pitlik & Wick for $6,988.00. Carried.
Motion Steve Favorite, second Joe Eisele to award cracksealing various roads to Pitlik & Wick for $27,103.10. Carried. Fahrner representative not present to explain high discrepancy in bids, Fahrner's being $17,670.00 total. Board concerned bid inaccurate or misunderstood.
Motion Steve Favorite, second Joe Eisele to award chip & sealing various roads to Pitlik & Wick for total of $53,686.00. Carried. Scott's Construction bid $56,973.89; Fahrner $61,165.53, not itemized as requested.
Board commended Bob Lass for his timely
and thorough cleanup of storm damages and any time he is called on by the Board.
Motion Joe Eisele, second Steve Favorite to approve Class B beer and liquor
licenses to Cliff's Honey Bear Inn, and operator's licenses to Sarah Haugen,
Stacey Sommers and Korin Janik. Carried.
Motion by Joe Eisele, second Marty Ketterer to approve Resolution #2011-03 Creation of Cloverland Lakes Committee, as rescinding Resolution of August 6, 2005, to reword Resolution. Carried.
Discussion regarding town hall rental. Reservations to be directed to Gay Ketterer and Scott or Gay will check hall after event to determine return of check. Scott requested letter to commendation to Rayna Klessig for the exceptional cleanliness of hall after her event.
Joe Eisele reported 40+ responses to the ATV survey at the Town's website. Access website to read comments from residents.
Discussion regarding tree disease/oak wilt possibly reaching Vilas Co. Board not in favor or ordinance at this time.
Plan Commission finalizing amendments to Land Use Plan this month. Public Hearing should be announced in July.
Bridge removal bids to be opened at a special meeting to be held June 29, 2011, at 3:00 p.m. with awarding of contract to be at July 6, 2011, board meeting.
Motion by Joe Eisele, second Scott Maciosek to approve Resolution 2011-02 Authorization to Borrow Funds and Guarantee of Repayment for ULERCOLC $110,000 loan, at 0% interest from First National Bank. Carried.
Motion Joe Eisele, second Steve Favorite to approve County Supervisory District Plan as presented. Carried.
Motion Joe Eisele, second Steve Favorite to compensate pollworkers at a rate of $9.50/hr. Carried.
Public comments: Sandy Martinson appeared requesting additional help in removing a stray cat that has been around her home for almost a year. Traps have been unsuccessful, and she has been bitten trying to catch it. Other solutions are being sought.
Motion by Steve Favorite, second Scott Maciosek to adjourn. Carried. Meeting adjourned at 8: 35 p.m.
Monday May 23 - 11:00 A.M. Special Board Meeting
Call to Order: The special board meeting was called to order at 11:00 A.M. by chairman Maciosek. Additional present were supervisors Ketterer, Eisele, and Gough and Treasurer Gay Ketterer.
Approval of Agenda in any order: M/Eisele S/Ketterer to adopt agenda in any order M/passed
Lakes Committee policy and procedures: Supervisor Ketterer will present revised resolution creating Town Lakes Committee at June board meeting.
Land Fill changes: Chairman Maciosek reported on $2M major maintenance and repair to digester facility at Landfill. Towns of Land O' Lakes and Watersmeet will be joining the Landfill Ventures Group.
Bonding and Insurance provisions from Ayres Associates: Owners Instructions for Bonds and Insurance item #1 Proposal Guarantee - M/Ketterer S/Gough requiring 5% of maximum bid. M/passed Item #2 Contract Bond as required by Wisconsin Satute. Item #3 Contractors Liability Insurance - M/Ketterer S/Eisele to be in accordance with Wisconsin Department of Transportation Specifications.
Public Comments: Eisele distributed copies of citizen survey comments regarding ATV use of public roads.
Adjourn: Meeting adjourned 11:35 A.M.
Monday May 17, 2011 - 12:00 P.M. Special Board Meeting Minutes
The Special Board Meeting was called to order by Chairman Maciosek at 12:05 p.m. Supervisor Favorite absent.
Motion Marty Ketterer, second Joe Eisele to approve agenda in any order. Carried.
Discussion regarding WPS request for $15,000,000 liability insurance rather than the $5,000,000 previously requested, for which Certificate of Insurance has already been forwarded. Approval of agreement was made at June 1, 2011, board meeting with the $15,000,000 changed back to the original $5,000,000. Atty. O'Brien has forwarded agreement to WPS along with letter of explanation that the Town would require contractor to also carry $10,000,000. No response yet received from WPS regarding this amended agreement. Board will allow WPS 10 days to respond, then instruct Atty. O'Brien to contact WPS regarding same. Board will then possibly meet with Atty. O'Brien and our insurance agent to teleconference with WPS and their insurance people.
Motion by Joe Eisele, second Marty Ketterer to adjourn. Carried. Meeting adjourned at 12:25 p.m.
Wednesday May 4, 2011 Cloverland Town Board Meeting Minutes
The May board meeting was called to order by Chairman Maciosek at 7:00 p.m. All board members present, plus 8 residents and Jim Spring, Chairman of Town of Washington.
Pledge of Allegiance recited and posting of meeting verified.
Motion by Joe Eisele, second Marty Ketterer to above agenda in any order. Carried.
Minutes of April board meeting and special meeting accepted as submitted.
Motion by Steve Favorite, second Francine Gough to approve bills for payment. Carried. 5378 IRS 1,216.73 5379 Silver Bay Systems 35.00 5380 Chuck Spitz 5.00 5381 Jeff & Ann Currie 594.41 5382 Justine White-Richar 51.70 5383 WTA 535.60 5384 Klessig Tree Service 240.00 5385 Wis. Public Service 10.63 5386 Frontier 45.82 5387 Scott Maciosek 551.05 5388 Mildred Ritzer 624.44 5389 UW-Oshkosh 1,200.00 5390 Eagle Waste 425.00 5391 Nelson Ace Hardwar 81.95 5392 AT&T Mobility 38.20 5393 Wis. Public Service 132.43 5394 E. Francine Gough 309.97 5395 Steve Favorite 367.17 5396 Marty Ketterer 309.97 5397 Joe Eisele 486.67 5398 Gay Ketterer 549.56 5399 Sherri Maciosek 181.15 5400 Homefront Solutions 791.67 5401 ACS Support-Stop 8 298.33 5402 Vilas Co Hwy Dept. 1,168.41 5403 CW Business Syste 19.00 5401V ACS Support-Stop 8 -298.33 5404 United States Treasu 298.33
Treasurer reported balance of $457,566.33, including $250,000 in CD's.
Jim Spring presented a letter directed to the ER Fire Dept., ER Airport, ULERCOLC and the Olson Memorial Library, which would be signed by Washington, Cloverland, Lincoln, and the City of ER, which expresses concerns over any increase in funding to these entities, due to decrease expected in revenues and 0% tax levy increase. Motion by Steve Favorite, second Joe Eisele to approve letter. Steve Favorite withdrew his motion and amended to change wording slightly: "we May not be able" replacing "we will not be able" to provide your organization with any future increase in "preparing the 2012 budget". Second by Joe Eisele. Carried.
Lakes Committee preparing process for summer season to include Clean Boats-Clean Waters and landing monitoring. Justine White-Richards and Jeff Currie attended Wis. Lakes Convention and gave a presentation regarding the CLASS project.
Roger Gerds and Robert Christofferson appeared on behalf of the Boot Lk. Assoc. regarding the Boot Lk. invasion of AIS. Grant had been applied for treating the lake, but funds were denied. Options to be considered treating the lake themselves at an approximate cost of $19,000, of which the Assoc. has funds of $9,000; apply for a grant again in August; or introduce weevils into the lake if suitable. Motion by Steve Favorite to increase already budgeted $5,000 to $9,000 to match the Assoc. funds. Motion died for lack of second. Motion by Marty Ketterer, second Steve Favorite to increase to $10,216, with the stipulation money will be withheld if treatment does not occur in 2011. Carried.
Motion by Scott Maciosek, second Joe Eisele to hold adjourned Board of Review on Sept. 27, 2011, at 4:00 p.m. Carried.
Motion by Steve Favorite, second Joe Eisele to postpone indefinitely taking action regarding a swale on Cloverland Dr. Carried.
Motion by Scott Maciosek, second Steve Favorite to request bids for cracksealing on West Rd., portion of Boot Lk. Rd.; portion of Zeman Rd., E. Hunter Lk. Rd., Balsam Lane, Evergreen Lane and Dads Lk. Rd., with Balsam Lane and Evergreen Lane also receiving chip and seal; construction on Boot Lk. Rd. 150' west of Hunter Lk. Rd., and ¾ mi of Boot Lk. Rd. with Town of Lincoln jointly. Carried.
Broadband Now Committee to conduct survey to determine need and desirability of high speed internet.
Motion by Steve Favorite, second Francine Gough to again take part in the County Beaver Control program. Carried.
Various board members will attend WTA meetings 5-25-11 and 6-1-11.
Plan Commission nearing completion of Land Use Plan changes. Meeting with NCRPC to finalize and then set public hearing.
Agreement with WPS re: bridge removal amended to change $15,000,000 to original $5,000,000 liability insurance. Motion by Maciosek, second Ketterer to sign as amended. Carried. Our attorney will advise WPS that our contractor will be required to carry the extra $10,000,000. Motion Scott Maciosek, second Joe Eisele to adjourn. Carried.
Monday April 18, 2011 Special Meeting Minutes
A Special Meeting was called to order by Chairman Maciosek on April 18, 2011, at 1:00 a.m. All board members present, plus one resident.
Motion by Joe Eisele, second Marty Ketterer to approve agenda in any order. Carried.
Mary Barnes of 5405 Perch Lake Rd. appeared for approval to waive weight restriction for a moving van. Approval had been given previously for March 23, but van unable to keep that appointment. Motion by Steve Favorite, second Joe Eisele to approve request for April 22, with the stipulation van arrives prior to 7:00 a.m. and departs prior to following day 7:00 a.m. Motion amended to arrive after 12:00 a.m. and depart before 7:00 a.m. Joe Eisele second amended motion. Carried.
Motion by Steve Favorite, second Joe Eisele to direct our engineers, Ayres & Assoc., to request bids for removal of Cloverland Dr. bridge. Carried.
Scott Maciosek advised he spoke with Sherman Banker of the State Historical Society and was told the MOA was approved, but no written approval will be sent.
Motion by Steve Favorite, second Joe Eisele to adjourn. Carried. Meeting adjourned at 11:29 a.m.
Tuesday
April 12, 2011 Annual Meeting Of Electors
The 2011 Annual Meeting was called to order by Chairman Maciosek at 7:00 p.m.
Present:
Scott Maciosek, Francine Gough, Steve Favorite, Joe Eisele, Marty Ketterer,
Millie Ritzer, Gay Ketterer and Marge Favorite.
Pledge of Allegiance recited and minutes of 2010 Annual Meeting read. Motion by Joe Eisele, second Marty Ketterer to accept minutes as presented. Carried.
2010 Financial Statements distributed.
Motion by Gay Ketterer, second Marge Favorite to adopt "Resolution for Adoption of Village Powers" #2011-01. Carried.
Steve Favorite reported that, due to population growth in Plum Lake, the County Supervisor seat he now occupies will no longer represent Plum Lake.
Discussion regarding recycling options should the state grant be discontinued due to state budget cuts. Possibly hire individual to man center twice a month, as at present, or simply have residents take recyclables to Eagle Waste.
Discussion regarding towns wishing to join the Landfill Venture Group, and needing to pay an up-front fee, as original towns in the group were required to do.
Motion by Joe Eisele, second Marty Ketterer to adjourn. Carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m.
Wednesday April 6, 2011 - Town Board Meeting Minutes
The April board meeting was called to
order by Chairman Maciosek at 7:00 p.m. All board members present, plus three
residents. Pledge of Allegiance recited and posting verified.
Motion by Joe Eisele, second Marty Ketterer to approve agenda in any order.
Carried.
Minutes of March meeting accepted as presented.
Re-elected Chairman Maciosek, Supervisors Gough and Eisele, Treasurer Ketterer and Clerk Ritzer recited the Oath of Office.
Motion by Joe Eisele, second Steve
Favorite to approve bills for payment. Carried. 5353 Ferrellgas 379.80 5354
Northwoods Insuranc 5,498.00 5355 Wis. Public Service 11.82 5356 Frontier 40.54
5357 AT&T Mobility 38.20 5358 Wis. Public Service 127.98 5359 Klessig Tree
Service 480.00 5360 Scott Maciosek 597.51 5361 Mildred Ritzer 661.17 5362 E.
Francine Gough 429.98 5363 Joe Eisele 371.25 5364 Sherri Maciosek 79.25 5365 E R
Ambulance 12,000.00 5366 Steve Favorite 367.17 5367 Marty Ketterer 360.03 5368
Gay Ketterer 549.56 5369 Homefront Solutions 281.25 5370 Vilas Co Hwy Dept.
11,434.17 5371 Eagle Waste 425.00 5372 CW Business Syste 26.74 5373 Kathy Ivaska
133.00 5374 Dorothy Borkowicz 133.00 5375 Sue Steffens 133.00 5376 Justine
White-Richar 133.00 5377 Sherri Maciosek 133.00
Total 34,824.42
Treasurer reported balance of $473,316.80, including $250,000 in CDs.
Discussion regarding purchase of remainder of replacement signs. Board will order as needed, remaining within budget.
Discussion regarding request received from Assoc. Appraisal Consultants from Appleton and Hurley to be considered for assessing for the town. Board indicated no interest, as present assessor satisfactory, and less expensive.
Request received from Grembans to "Adopt-a-Road" on Zeman Rd. from Hwy 70 to Perch Lake Rd. discussed. Board will advise no formal policy in place, and they are welcome to do so on their own initiative.
Discussion regarding possible loss of shared revenue and transportation aid in 2012 of approximately $6500 and recycling grant.
Marty Ketterer and Justine Richards will
give presentation at the state lakes association convention outlining the CLASS
project, for which also they were nominated for an award.
Scott Maciosek reported the Plan Commission, along with NCRPC are nearing
completion of revisions to the Land Use Plan, and should be ready for public
hearing in June or July.
State Historical Society still holding up proceeding with removal process of the Cloverland Dr. bridge, as they have not signed the Memorandum of Agreement. Board will send another copy with request for immediate action.
Steve Favorite announced that, effective April 21, 2011, he is resigning from the ULERCOL Commission. Chairman Maciosek appointed Supervisor Gough to replace him on that board. The Commission has plans to treat 144.5 acres on the Chain this summer for $189,304, with a 50/50 grant. Board thanked Steve for serving on that board as Chairman.
Motion by Scott Maciosek, second Joe Eisele to adjourn. Carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:18 p.m.