TOWN OF NEW HAVEN
PUBLIC HEARING & REGULAR MONTHLY
TOWN BOARD MEETING
OCTOBER 19, 2006
The Public Hearing to review and gather testimony for the Zoning Ordinances that include text amendments for non-conforming parcels and ATCP 51 (livestock facility siting) was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Chairperson Robert Krause. Pete Joslin gave an overview of the zoning map revisions, and some corrections that need to be made when the maps are submitted back to Adams County Planning & Zoning. Chairperson Krause read the ordinances 2006-#3 and 2006-#4. There were no objections to these ordinances, either written or verbal and therefore were enacted with a motion from Jim Beard/Myron Byers. M/C. Public hearing was adjourned at 6:55 p.m. with a motion by Byers/Beard. M/C.
REGULAR MONTHLY TOWN BOARD MEETING
The regular monthly town board meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairperson Robert Krause. All town board members were present. The meeting was in compliance with the open meeting law. Motion by Beard/Byers to approve the agenda, in a request by Jodi Helgeson and officer Orlowski with his canine, were allowed to give their presentations earlier than scheduled on the agenda as they had other commitments, was granted. M/C.
Minutes of the September 21, 2006 monthly town board meeting were read by the Clerk and approved with a motion from Byers/Beard. M/C. The financial report was presented by the Treasurer with the following balances as of September 30, 2006: NOW checking account: $1,527.54, MM reserve savings account: $70,151.72 and Berry Ridge parking fees: $9,116.82. Motion to accept as presented by Byers/Beard. M/C.
OLD BUSINESS;
A one year winter road maintenance contract was signed with Adams County Highway
Department with a motion by Beard/Byers. M/C. Chairperson reported that he placed 1600# of patch material on Fur Lane and needs another 1000# to repair the edge of the pavement and road shoulder. Motion by Beard/Byers to adjust the agenda to allow Laura Ahola from Divine Savior EMS to present the options available from their emergency services, she quoted the town board that the last five years the Divine Savior EMS have always operated in the black and therefore no per capita charges were extended to the municipalities they serve. On the following Tuesday (October 24), Laura will be obtaining more information to bring back to the town board. No contracts from Dells/Delton EMS or Divine Savior were signed at this time. A proposal from LaCar builders to insulate, drywall, prime & paint walls and ceiling of the town hall interior for $5,650 was approved with a motion by Byers/Beard. M/C. Myron Byers and volunteers will be removing the old lath and plaster and disposing of it. The woodwork will be reused. The town board will be looking into quotes for additional electrical outlets and lighting.
NEW BUSINESS;
Motion by Byers/Beard to reduce the election board for the November 7, 2006 election from seven to five. M/C. Gary Silka, candidate for Adams County Sheriff spoke briefly of his qualifications. A special town board meeting will be held Friday, November 3, 2006 at 6:30 p.m. to prepare the 2007 budget and consider the additional information of Divine Savior EMS, decision on contracts may be made at that time. Curt VanSchoyck addressed the town board pertaining his future plans for his property at 164 State Road 23, which will move the existing residence to the west to allow the construction of his new home. He was advised he will have to go to ACP& Z to secure the proper paperwork and bring it back to the town board before starting this project.
A letter was read by the town Chairperson from the Lake Mason Management District pertaining to the dam removal project. It is as follows- The Lake Mason Management District board after attending a public hearing at Boondocks regarding the Big Spring dam removal project, has hired legal counsel and an engineering firm to review the proposed design of the project. On behalf of the property owners of Lake Mason, the district’s primary concerns are the amount of sediment load that could possibly be added to Lake Mason, and that if the project does move forward, that all finances are secured for the entire project and it is completed on schedule by plan. The Lake Mason board has petitioned the DNR for a contested hearing, which has been granted to make sure that all points of concern are reviewed and implemented. Motion by Beard/Krause to have Byers contact Gasser Construction to patch Third Avenue before winter. M/C. Motion by Byers/Beard to donate $100.00 to the Adams County Sheriff’s department to be used for the canine unit. M/C. Bills were read by the clerk, and approved for payment with a motion from Beard/Byers. M/C. Motion to adjourn at 9:15 p.m. until November 16, 2006 by Beard/Byers. M/C.
Respectfully submitted;
Berniece J. Tangney, Town Clerk
(these are unapproved minutes subject to approval on November 16, 2006)