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August 11, 2009 Board Meeting Minutes
Town of Byron
Board Meeting Minutes
August 11, 2009
“Draft”
Chairman Francis Ferguson called the August meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. at the Byron Town Hall. Present were Chair Francis Ferguson, Supervisors Lowell Boelk and David Whitty, Treasurer Lois Towne and Clerk Kay Oestreich. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Chair Francis Ferguson read the agenda. A motion was made by Lowell Boelk to approve the agenda as read. David Whitty seconded the motion. Motion carried with a vote of 3 ayes.
A motion was made by David Whitty to approve the July 14th minutes as circulated. Lowell Boelk seconded the motion. Motion carried with a vote of 3 ayes.
A motion was made by Lowell Boelk to approve the bills as presented by the clerk with the addition of wages for Haley Hackbarth for $60.00. David Whitty seconded the motion. Motion carried with a vote of 3 ayes.
Permits Issued: Marlin Towne reported 3 building permits were issued in the past month.
Memorial Committee Report: David Whitty reminded everyone about the bus trip to the High Ground Memorial Park in October. Interested persons can sign-up on the bulletin board at the town hall.
Historical Committee Report: Tim Hackbarth reported that the group just completed an adopt-a-highway clean up collecting 7 bags of garbage. The signs honoring Steve Whitman have been installed. Tim questioned if the committee owed the town for any other costs for the placement of the sign and it was decided that the town would donate any hours of labor provided.
Decisions of Plan Committee - Board of Appeals: None
Public Comments: It was questioned if any blacktopping would be done this year and it was reported a portion of Lost Arrow Road from D to Erv Kraft is scheduled. It was suggested that the culverts be checked for replacement once the road bed is removed.
Old Business:
Report and Discussion of Ambulance Subsidy, City of Fond du Lac: Francis reported on the discussions taking place with the town and the city on the costs of ambulance service. The city didn’t have any increases for three years. Currently they want to increase the fee over the next few years to a total of $43.00 per person. This past year the increase was $5.00 per person for a total of $16.47. The town is very pleased with the response time and service that they receive from the city. Other ambulance services could be looked at but service is an issue. Persons using the ambulance service are charged an additional fee to be paid by them or their insurance company. The town needs to find out what trips are made to the town residents vs. calls on highway 41. Attorney St Peter is working on setting up a meeting with the city and the towns involved.
New Business
a) Review of Budget Balances: Current balance is $115,556.79
b) Applications for Plan Commission – Board of Appeals – Survey Maps – Todd Pinno special Use Request for Sand: Pending additional information.
c) Update on Ordinance and Comprehensive Plan Review Committee: The committee is reviewing the records for correctness and compatibility, then they will be reviewed by attorney St Peter. It was questioned if just the changes could be reported to the citizens.
d) Board of Review: August 18, 2009 1:30 to 4:00 p.m. – Open book 10:00 to 12:00 Noon: Francis reported on the Board of Review process. He encouraged persons with concerns to contact the assessor Scott Borree
e) Report on Meeting with Invenergy July 22, 2009: Joseph Tevaarwerk reported on the meeting that he and Francis attended with Ken Drake, Laura Meyer, and Jacob Baker of Invenergy on July 22. Joseph learned that wind turbine companies are obliged to take action on any complaints regarding shadow flicker, reception interference and/or noise. If people have problems of concern they need to contact Ken Drake at Invenergy between 7:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. in Brownsville. They also have a hotline number 1 – (866) 378-4580. Joseph reported that they saw a listing of names of persons who had filed complaints with 4 persons reporting shadow issues, 42 with television interference, and 12 noise concerns. Invenergy seamed very willing to work with people, by providing landscaping, window treatments, pay for dish reception, noise tests, blade pitch, etc. They are looking into changing voltage to change noise levels. Persons receiving dish reception pay for the service with Invenergy reimbursing them, but then they receive a 1099 and need to pay tax on the money. Persons should contact Invenergy to be sure they are on an active list and that they are willing to work with Invenergy. Joseph asked if they would ever turn off the turbines and Invenergy reported that they would be reluctant. Joseph felt that if they were pressed with a legitmit issue that they would. It was felt that Invenergy would work with anyone if you are willing to work as well.
f) Wage Adjustment for Additional Mowing at Cemetery: Discussion was held on the mowing of the Genesee Cemetery. A parking area and drive have been added since the initial bid for mowing was submitted. This new area requires more time and machine use and it was questioned if the person mowing could get an increase. The board was reminded that it was a signed bid. Discussion was held on whether a new bid should be submitted for this additional area and the due process of opening sealed bids. David Whitty volunteered to mow this additional area around the parking lot and drive for the rest of the summer at no cost with Jerry Wendler mowing the cemetery for the $35.00 that he bid.
Use of Web Site by Historical & Memorial Committee: Motion was made by Lowell Boelk, seconded by David Whitty that the Historical & Memorial Committees should submit items for the web site to the clerk and the clerk would post them to the web site. Motion carried.
Review Animal Control Ordinance & Dog License: It was decided this item should be reviewed by the Ordinance and Comprehensive Plan Review Committee on August 19th.
Set Date for special Meeting on Purchase of Betz Property: There is a town board and Property Committee scheduled for tomorrow evening to discus the purchase of the Helen Betz Property. The board is ready to set a date for the citizens to hear the results of the negations. Attorney St Peter is available on September 15th to hold such a meeting. It will probably be held at the Sons of Zebedee Hall at 7:00 p.m.
A postcard will need to be mailed to each residence. Lowell moved that the vote be done by ballot at the special meeting. David seconded. Motion carried with 3 ayes.
Francis reported that many of the town’s road signs have been stolen. The insurance company does not cover the cost of replacing road signs without having a full audit of signs on file.
An “Operators License” was brought to the meeting, but could not be acted on because it was not on the agenda and will be added to next months agenda.
Next meeting is September 8, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.
It was moved by Lowell Boelk that the meeting be adjourned at 9:00 p.m. Motion carried.
Kay Oestriech, Town of Byron Clerk
Dates to remember: (All meetings listed below are held at the Byron Town Hall unless otherwise noted and are open to the public)
Monday August 17 – Historical Committee Meeting 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday August 18 – Open Book 10 a.m.–12 p.m. and Board of Review 1:30-4:00 p.m.
Wednesday August 19th – Ordinance and Comprehensive Plan Review Committee 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday September 8th Monthly Board Meeting 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday September 9th – Ordinance and Comprehensive Plan Review Committee 7:00 p.m.
Monday September 21st – Historical Committee Meeting 7:00 p.m.
Archive:
September 7, 2010 Board Meeting
August 10, 2010 Board Meeting
July 13, 2010 Board Meeting
June 24, 2010 Board Meeting on Road Bids 2
June 22, 2010 Board Meeting on Road Bids
June 8, 2010 Board Meeting
May 11, 2010 Board Meeting
May 11, 2010 Meeting to Adjourn the Board of Review
April 13, 2010 Annual Meeting
April 12, 2010 Board Meeting