Town Board Meeting Minutes

March 9, 2009

MEETING NOTICES:  Notices for this meeting were posted in the three town display boxes, on the town website at www.townofchase.org, and also in the Green Bay Press-Gazette under the Meetings section.

PRESENT:  Gary Van Lannen, Dennis Kroll, Steve Gohr, Jeanne Wroblewski, Jolene Schwarm, and local residents.

REVIEW OF TOWN BILLS AT 7:30 PM:  The board met to review the town bills presented for payment. 

REGULAR BOARD MEETING AT 8:00 PM:  The meeting was called to order by Chairman Gary Van Lannen, and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

AGENDA:  A motion to approve the agenda was made and passed.

TOWN BILLS:  A motion to pay the bills was approved by Dennis, Scd Steve, Passed 3-0.

LAST MONTHS MINUTES:  The minutes from last month were read and approved.

TREASURER REPORT:  Treasurer Jolene Schwarm gave the report of account activity and balances for the town checking account, park account, tax account, and money market account.  Copies were available.  Balance of $2090.11 in the checkbook and other accounts was accepted by a motion from Dennis, Scd Steve, Passed 3-0.

PUBLIC WORKS:  Bob Pott Reporting:  Snow plowed; cleaned ditches; checked for flooded roads; worked on brakes on truck; picked up new truck; worked on the chipper; and put up bump signs on Jaworski Rd.

N.E.W. RESCUE SQUAD:  Dennis Kroll Reporting:  They have $70,541.60 in the general fund; $60,028.00 in the equipment fund; they made 5 runs in February of which one was to Chase.

FIRE DEPT:  Gary Van Lannen Reporting:  They have 43 members; made 12 runs of which one was to Chase.

LOCAL PLANNING COMMISSION:  Dennis Kroll Reporting:  They approved a Conditional Use Permit for Kispert to sell small buildings, ponds, and accessories on hwy 32.  A CSM to put the cul-de-sac on the end of Town Hall Rd so Frank Van Dreel could sell property was approved.  Frank donated the land for the cul-de-sac.

PARK COMMISSION:  Richard Huben Reporting:  Richard said they got a proposal to make the parking lot at the Stone Barn.  He said Brander sent an Email estimating $9000 or less (possibly $6500 - $7500) for the parking lot.  Richard said he thought this is way too much for the lot.  But Kris explained that this cost included more than just the parking lot, it also covered costs for doing a preliminary Mater Plan and Site Plan that would include the elevations around the barn and parking lot for proper drainage and documenting this information for the State Historical Society.

STONE BARN:  Kris Kolkowski Reporting:  They met with The Sweeney Group to start planning the fundraising campaign planning study.  Jodi Sweeney is coming March 16th to meet and discuss the work needed for the preliminary plans.  On March 5th, Don Kraft from Brander Construction Technology presented his proposal to do the Master Plan and Site Plan for the park, as well as oversee the restorations once they began.  We would tell him what project we want to work on, he would then draw up the plans for the project and submit them to the State Historical Society for approval, then make sure we hired qualified people to do the historic work, then make sure the work is being done correctly.  They are looking for grants and other funding to help cover the costs of the campaign study and Brander's fees.

ANIMAL CONTROL:  There was no report this month.

BUILDING INSPECTOR:  Donna Jensen said there was nothing to report.

OPEN FLOOR:  Motion to open the floor for public comments passed. 

Scott Vanden Heuvel asked about the removal of snow for a private party on Jaworski Rd.  He thinks the town should charge this person for removing the snow he pushed across the road.  Also, the cul-de-sac on the end of Town Hall Rd should be blacktopped before the town accepts it.

Discussion on charging the full cost of fire calls to the property owners with a minimum of $500.00.  Most fires cost over the $500 we have been charging.  We will change the ordinance to bill for the actual cost of the fire call.  Motion to table the decision to the April 13th meeting by Steve, Scd Dennis, Passed.

Motion to rescind the motion to mail post cards to inform property owners of the revaluation of the town by Dennis, Scd Steve, Passed.  Considering the cost of $600.00 for the cards, plus postage, was the reason to rescind the motion.

Motion to rescind the motion to not borrow the money for the fire department vehicle fund by Dennis, Scd Steve, Passed.  They need a new ladder truck and do not have enough money in their fund for the truck.  The fire department also wants to put an addition on their building to make room for all their equipment.  they will give the town estimates before any purchases are made. 

Ryan Severson will come to the Annual meeting in April to talk about fire permits, etc.

Correction to last months meeting minutes:  The new fire truck is $45,000.00, not $4500.00.

Jeanne Wroblewski, Clerk

* These minutes are subject to approval at the next Town Board Meeting *