TOWN OF NEW HAVEN
REGULAR MONTHLY TOWN BOARD MEETING
FEBRUARY 16, 2006
The regular monthly town board meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairperson Robert Krause. All board members were present but the Treasurer. The meeting was in compliance with the open meeting law. Minutes of the January 19, 2006 monthly town board meeting were read by the clerk and approved with a motion by Jim Beard/Myron Byers. M/C. The financial report was read by the clerk with the following balances: NOW checking account-$28,516.56, Money Market savings-$83,860.98, Berry Ridge Parking fees-closed out for 2005 fee distribution. The tax account will be closed out in several days after the Treasurer settles with the County Treasurer. Motion to approve report by Beard/Byers. M/C.
The memo of understanding between the municipality and the Adams County Emergency Management office to have the town hall available at anytime there would be an emergency situation in the vicinity, was signed with a motion from Byers/Beard. M/C.
Chairperson Krause brought several prices to the table from Steve White for brushing the whole township to be $3,000.00 at the maximum and installing culvert extensions at $200.00 each, Byers will also get some prices for the next meeting.
Motion by Byers/Beard to schedule the driveway installation inspection for the Big Spring Congregational Church prior to the March 16, 2006 monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Golden Court. M/C.
Public boat launch on the north side of Mason Lake was discussed and town board will pursue several options, further discussion at March 16, monthly town board meeting.
Town Attorney Eric Pollex had an amendment for the town board to review to be added to the original Adult-Oriented Establishment Ordinance. After discussion the amendment will be brought back at the March town board meeting to be acted upon.
Three election officials were approved to attend the Wis-line election informational meeting in Portage on March 9, 2006. This will complete the required 6 hr. training required for Chief Election Inspectors, motion by Beard/Byers. M/C.
Mr. Lippitt’s request for a variance and special exception to build 4 (four) condo units for his family and eventually a total of 9 (nine) condos was denied with a motion from Byers/Beard for the following reasons: Shoreland Protection Ordinance 10.4, page 21, requires a setback of at least 75 ft from a property line. Proposal only has setbacks of 30 ft. While 30 feet is sufficient for B-1 Rural Business, the town board is advised that the Shoreland Protection Ordinance takes precedence. Bylaws would be required to establish the allowed uses. There at this date has been no “perc” tests. There are two flowing wells in the vicinity, and it is not yet known if the soils could handle a septic system of the proposed magnitude, Shoreland Protection Ordinance 13.42 (8) requires compatibility with uses on adjacent land, virtually all the neighbors and both town boards are opposed to this project, the compatibility is questionable, the proposal also includes “improvements” of the existing private road, private roads can’t be “improved” without the owner’s consent. The owner may not consider it an improvement. The township will not assume any liability involved with this proposal using “private property” to gain entry to the units, at this time there is no written permission granted by the owners of the property where the easement is located. M/C. Mr. Lippitt went on record stating that according to the New Haven Comprehensive Land Plan, it states that there is to be intergovernmental cooperation, attached to the request for variance and special exception for the proposal at 4121 First Ave. to be submitted to Adams County Planning & Zoning, is the letter from the Town of Douglas, dated February 11, 2005 disapproving the proposal to build the 12 condo units in addition to the existing residence of a 2.5 acre parcel, stating that this is in direct conflict with the town of Douglas Land Use Plan and place a burden on our existing town road, which is the only way to access the property. It is also mentioned that the Town of Douglas has never received as of this date any notification of any hearing or meeting at Adams County regarding this question.
On March 24, 2006 there will be a WTA district meeting in Ripon, discussion followed if any board members wish to attend, Chairperson will check to see when reservations need to be submitted.
Bills were read by the Clerk and approved for payment with a motion from Beard/Byers, except for the Alliant Energy electric bill in question. Myron Byers will follow up on the astronomical amount. M/C.
Motion to adjourn until 6:30 p.m. on March 16, 2006 by Beard/Byers. M/C.
Respectfully submitted,
Berniece J. Tangney, Town Clerk
(these are unapproved minutes subject to approval on March 16.)