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April 27, 2009 Town Board Meeting Minutes
TOWN OF NEENAH BOARD MEETING MINUTES
April 27, 2009
Municipal Building
1600 Breezewood Lane
7:00PM
In attendance: Chairman Schmeichel, Supervisors DeKeyser, Dexter, Hibner, and Winkler
Also in attendance: Jeff Schultz (Martenson & Eisele), Ken Kiesau, James Sweatt, and Harry Sturgis
1. Supervisor Winkler moved to approve the minutes from 4/13/09, Supervisor DeKeyser seconded; the motion carried 3/0, Schmeichel and Hibner abstained.
2. Open Forum – Time will be allowed with a one-time five minute limit for persons to express their opinion on matters relating to the Town.
a. Ken Kiesau notified the Board that the county has surveyors on County Road A to prepare for the reconstruction of the road from Indian Point to Neenah city line. The plan is for two-lanes with a bike path within their existing right-of-way.
b. James Sweatt, would like to find out what needs to be done to hold an outdoor event (mixed martial arts) in the parking lot at Stars. There would be a ring doctor, ambulance, etc. and would use Nevada State fight rules. The proposed date is June 19th from 6:00pm to 10pm, with outdoor beer sales. There is no connection between ownership of Stars and Mr. Sweatt. Parking will be provided by Stars. The clerk will research permit needs and contact Mr. Sweatt.
c. Jeff Schultz, Martenson & Eisele presented a proposal to become the Town of Neenah Municipal Consultant and the Town of Neenah Engineer. He already serves in this capacity for the Town of Clayton and the Town of Winneconne. Mr. Schultz provided written material for the Board to review.
3. Discussion/Action
a. Supervisor Hibner moved to approve April Vouchers with the addition of the WUTA annual dues ($2750), Supervisor DeKeyser seconded; the motion carried: 5/0.
b. Supervisor DeKeyser moved to approve an operator’s license for Diane L. Caiani, 1207 Lynrose Lane, Neenah WI 54956; Supervisor Winkler seconded; the motion carried: 5/0
c. 2009 Plan Commission appointment(s) – Chairman Schmeichel moved to appoint Tony Kranner to a 3 year term to the Plan Commission. Seconded by Supervisor Dexter, the motion carried 5/0.
d. Town of Neenah Board liaison assignments – The following changes were made: delete County Road A, add Highway 41 re-construction, add Weed Commissioner. For specific assignments, see attached sheet. Supervisor DeKeyser moved to approve the assignments, Supervisor Winkler seconded; the motion carried 5/0. The clerk will call the Sheriff’s Department Communication Center to notify the county about the changes to the animal control contacts.
4. Discussion Upcoming Meetings/Events
a. Meeting with the DNR and Michels in Madison on Tuesday, April 28. Supervisor DeKeyser and Chairman Schmeichel will attend.
b. 2009 Town Officials Workshops, Ripon, May 6
c. WMCA District Meeting – Board of Review training only, May 8 (Clerk and Supervisor Dexter)
d. Plan Commission Workshop, May 11, 4:00pm
e. County Plan Commissioners Meeting, May 27, Winneconne (rescheduled from April 29)
f. Petri’s conference, May 28th, topic: Grants and Programs. Who should go?
5. Old Business – Supervisor DeKeyser would like to schedule a workshop for the codification Thursday, May 14th 4:00pm. Move the May 25th Board Meeting to Tuesday May 26th. Geoff asked: should there be a procedure posted on the website that describes the steps to re/develop land.
6. New Business –
a. Optimist Club invitation, May 5th.
b. Culvert Aid – Do we have anything that qualifies? Supervisor DeKeyser will ask the Road Commissioner about issues on Oakridge Road.
c. The clerk will be out of town next week. Supervisor DeKeyser will cover the office hours Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. The clerk will be checking voice mail and email. Supervisor DeKeyser will publish the agenda.
d. Supervisor Winkler reported that the Town of Clayton is opting out of County Zoning. Town of Winchester is also considering the same.
e. Do we have any plans to look at Mr. Pawlowski’s suggestion for a mission statement? Since we are statute driven, does it make sense? The Comprehensive Plan vision may suffice? We should revisit when the Comprehensive Plan comes before the Town Board.
f. Money available from the workforce development board…..should we look at this? Chairman Schmeichel will submit the application.
g. Is the open forum for Town residents/tax payer only? What about vendors? The Chairman has the authority to control the agenda.
h. Supervisor Dexter proposes that we get a second opinion for the storm water solution. Could we put this on the May 11th meeting?
i. Jeff Phillips has been invited to one of the two meetings in June. He has not returned the clerk’s call (he is out of town).
j. Town of Menasha formed a Storm Water Utility District.
Supervisor Hibner moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Supervisor DeKeyser. The motion carried: 5/0. The meeting adjourned at 9:26pm.
TOWN OF NEENAH
Robin Coburn, Clerk/Treasurer
April 30, 2009
Approved May 11, 2009
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