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April 14, 2009 2009 Town of Neenah Annual Meeting Minutes
TOWN OF NEENAH 2009 ANNUAL MEETING MINUTES
April 14, 2009
Town Hall
1600 Breezewood Lane
7:00 p.m.
Present: S. Spanbauer, D. Dexter, G. Winkler, G. Armstrong, J. DeKeyser.
Also present: 24 residents and one officer from the Sheriff’s Department. See attached sign-in sheets.
MINUTES: There was a motion by Jerry Kjemhus to waive the reading of the 2008 Annual Meeting Minutes. There was a second by Anne Neer. Jerry Kjemhus thanked Steve Spanbauer for his service to the Town. Motion carried 30/0.
There was a motion by Bill Neer to approve the 2008 minutes. The motion was seconded Ed King. Motion carried 30/0
TREASURER’S ANNUAL REPORT
H. Sturgis Jr. noted that he had requested active landfill permits earlier this year and was told that none were issued. The annual report shows that one landfill permit ($15) was issued. The clerk will look into this concern. Ed King provided positive comments about the report. Ed King moved to approve the annual report. J. Kjemhus seconded. Vote: 29/1 Mr. Sturgis dissented.
ITEMS DISCUSSED
OATH OF OFFICE CEREMONY: The clerk affirmed the newly elected officers: Bob Schmeichel, Chairman; Geoff Hibner, Supervisor; Jan DeKeyser, Supervisor; Jerry Kjemhus, Sanitary District #3 Commissioner; Don Verbrick, Sanitary District #2 Commissioner. Oath of office was signed by all elected officials.
HOURLY WAGE FOR ELECTED OFFICIALS: Resolution was read by David Dexter detailing the hourly wage for elected officials. The hourly wage does not include mileage. Mileage is an expense and as such a separate line item in the budget. Motion to approve the resolution was made by D. Dexter. The motion was second by K. Keisau. The motion carried 30/0.
2010 ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 2010 Annual meeting will be held on April 13, the second Tuesday of the month. Ed King moved to approve the 2010 Annual Meeting date. The motion was seconded by Geoff Hibner. The motion carried: 29/0. Mr. Sturgis abstained.
RESIDENTS CONCERNS:
Noise/nuisance: A concerned citizen requests that the Board prohibit the use of ATVs in the Town of Neenah or enact an ordinance for noise. The Town could possibly enact an ATV ordinance similar to Town of Menasha. Sheriff Lightening asked how the Town would enforce the ordinance. B. Schmeichel reported that there are others in the Town with similar concerns. Use of fireworks is also a problem late at night. E. King spoke about the state’s position regarding fireworks. J. DeKeyser spoke about a state statute regarding the authority of the chairman to issue fireworks permits. S. Spanbauer has never issued a permit. Maryanne Minorik asked if there is an ordinance regarding construction noise (how early can the construction work begin in the morning). B. Schmeichel stated that there are communities that have time limits for when construction noise is allowed. The Town Board agreed to review proposed ordinances with the County Sheriff. Maryanne Minorik asked if there an ordinance about road dirt left by construction companies. There is not an ordinance for road dirt.
Jim Pawlowski presented a proposed mission statement format for the Town of Neenah to consider.
Tom Wilde asked what is being done about residents that have a large collection of vehicles in their yards. Will this be included in the new ordinances? J. DeKeyser stated that this falls under the nuisance ordinance. Nuisance ordinances are “fairly” expensive to enforce. The Town might need to take residents to circuit court.
Bill Buskysk noted that fires on the lake have become a problem. The debris left behind is a mess (glass, nails, plastic, etc.). People are burning pallets, old furniture which leave nails and other dangerous items for summer swimmers. E. King stated that the County Sheriff has authority over the ice and the lake if there are any problems.
Bill Neer asked for a status report of the Storm Water Utility District project. J. DeKeyser provided an update. The goal line is 2013. The consultants have given the Town several options to “fix” the storm water problem. The Town Board will need to decide which option is best, determine how much money is still needed and set the rate for the next four years in October 2009.
M. Minorik asked if the Hwy 41 construction affect the storm water drainage. G. Armstrong stated that the DOT is exempt from the runoff rules. The DOT has pushed the responsibility back to the property owners and/or the Town. The state will give the Town new culverts. The state says that “there will not be more water…the water will just run faster”.
B. Schmeichel reminded the residents about the Plan Commission Public Hearing on the 20th of April, as well as the Public Meeting yet to be scheduled for the Codification of Ordinances.
E. King recognized Glenn Armstrong for his dedicated service to the Town.
Anne Neer moved to adjourn the meeting, Abby Langohr seconded the motion. The motion carried 30/0. The meeting was adjourned at 8:24 p.m.
TOWN OF NEENAH
Robin Coburn
Clerk/Treasurer
April 16, 2009
After the meeting adjourned the following errors in the annual report were noted: Page 1 – Carita Williams retirement date was 2008, not 2009. Kris Groell left her position in 2008, not 2009. Page 8 – 2009 Budget Ending Balance projection for Stormwater should be $338,398.93.
Archive:
September 7, 2010 Park Board Meeting Agenda
August 9, 2010 Town Board Meeting Minutes
August 4, 2010 Storm Water Utility District Minutes
July 26, 2010 Town Board Meeting Minutes
July 12, 2010 Town Board Meeting Minutes
July 6, 2010 Storm Water Utility District Minutes
June 28, 2010 Town Board Meeting Minutes
June 14, 2010 Town Board Meeting Minutes
June 3, 2010 Special Town Board Meeting Minutes
June 3, 2010 Stormwater Utility District Minutes