TOWN OF NEW HAVEN-ADAMS COUNTY, WI
REGULAR MONTHLY TOWN BOARD MEETING MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 17, 2009
The regular monthly Town Board meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairperson Mike Julson, with all Board members in attendance. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and this meeting was in compliance with the Open Meeting Law. Brad Seiler moved to accept the agenda as printed/posted, seconded by Leo Musiedlak. M/C. Minutes of the August 20, 2009 regular monthly Town Board meeting were read by the Town Clerk and approved as printed with a motion by Seiler/Musiedlak. M/C. The August 2009 financial report was given by the Treasurer with the following balances as of August 31, 2009: NOW account-$2,556.03, Berry Ridge Parking Fees-$5,086.11, Money Market savings-$119,502.20, Tax account is closed out at present time and the Certificate of Deposit balance -$19,976.09. Motion to approve the report as printed by Musiedlak/Seiler. M/C.
Old Business:
Musiedlak reported that there had been no recent rains to be able to determine if extentions on the down spouts would resolve the problem of it pooling at the hall foundation. Seiler mentioned the possibility of perhaps trenching it away to the ditch. Motion by Musiedlak/Seiler to postpone making a decision until a later time. M/C.
New Business:
Two variances were approved for the Big Spring Congregational Church at 373 Golden Court, the first being for a set back from the south property line, and the second for an addition to be attached to a non-conforming building, with a motion by Seiler/Musiedlak. M/C. The first application for variances in August were denied at the County Board of Adjustments meeting. Musiedlak moved to table until the October meeting, a Resolution from North Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission pertaining to adopting Adams County’s All Hazards Mitigation Plan, local governments must have an approved local plan to remain eligible for certain FEMA disaster funds that would be available after a disaster declaration. Adoption of this county all hazards plan would satisfy that requirement so that the municipality would not have to go through the time and expense of creating their own plan. Motion seconded by Seiler, as both Supervisors have not fully reviewed the 40 page plan. M/C. The 2010 Budget Preparation meeting was scheduled for 6:00 p.m. on October 4, 2009 at the Town Hall. There was no action taken on Town Hall parking lot quotes as there was a misinterpretation between the Chairperson and the contractors as to the specifications requested. Greg Montgomery, MSA engineer informed the Town Board that the culvert had been installed in Big Spring Creek at Golden Court the day of this meeting, the creek is still temporarily diverted at this time. Backfilling around the culvert will start on Friday, September 18, 2009. The silt traps that need to be continually cleaned are the responsibility of Adams County’s contractor. The Town Chairperson will attempt to make the next Adams County Land & Water committee meeting on October 12, at 8:15 a.m. in the Courthouse with questions and concerns on the Big Spring Creek project. The bills for payment were read by the Town Clerk and approved for payment with a motion by Seiler/Musiedlak. M/C. Motion to adjourn at 8:20 p.m. by Seiler until the Budget Preparation meeting of Oct. 4, and regular monthly Town Board meeting of October 15, 2009, seconded by Musiedlak. M/C.
Respectfully submitted,
Berniece J. Tangney, Town Clerk
(These are unapproved minutes subject to approval on 10/15/09.)