Minutes of March 9 Town Board Meeting include:
- Pledge of Allegiance recited. Meeting, called to order by Chairman John Jaeckle, had Board members Bob Luedtke, Nancy Willenkamp present; also, Treasurer Marilyn Martin and Clerk Andrew Hogan present; Constable Kevin Clegg absent. Nine others were present, including Plan Commissioner David LeMahieu, Board of Appeals member Glenn Gradl, and Operations Manager of Firefly Services, Dale Hulce.
- Town Board verified that public notice of meeting and agenda were posted at Town Hall, Modern Flooring, Hortonia’s Westside Auto Repair, Town's Website, and Town’s answering service 779-9780.
- Luedtke motioned, seconded by Willenkamp to approve Board meeting minutes as published. Carried.
- Treasurer gave report. Luedtke motioned, seconded by Willenkamp to approve Treasurer’s report. Carried.
- Clerk reported on election results, correspondence, concern about exceeding max seating capacity of 64 at annual meeting due to Sec. Revenue Roger Ervin appearance – Board consensus was max capacity will not be exceeded.
- Board reported on meetings attended through Feb. 8. Summary of meetings attended presented on printed agendas: Jaeckle (5), Luedtke (3), Willenkamp (2), Hogan (6), Martin (1).
- Board heard from Jaeckle on behalf of Tim Jarosinski. Willenkamp motioned, seconded by Luedtke to have Tim Jarosinski mow grass around Town Hall again. Carried.
- Board heard from Eileen Lankow re: displaced / lost & found / adopted pets. Jaeckle motioned, seconded by Willenkamp to have a web link for displaced animals. Carried.
- Board heard from Rodney Martin about Ed Esselman pumping water from his property up into culvert under Givens Rd causing more standing water on Martin property. Luedke recommends Town atty. be apprised of the situation. Jaeckle concerned about fence. Martin indicating fence belongs to Esselman.
- Board heard question from Adeline Marks re: Esselman v. Hortonia. Board noted that court ruled in favor of Hortonia at most recent proceedings; some appeal opportunities remain.
- Board discussed Jim Clegg’s River Rd extension proposal west of STH 15. Jaeckle asked Clegg for designation of cul de sac in CSM proposal. Board directed clerk to schedule Public Hearing for April 28. Board agreed to review Developers Agreement along with CSM proposal at next Board mtg.
- Board tabled any action on revising Official Map ordinance pending public hearing on the amendment to Official Map.
- Board reviewed quote from Firefly Services to inventory Town road signs, soliciting input from Dale Hulce; asked Hulce to return at a later date. No action taken.
- Board discussed Hillshire/Sara Lee contesting assessment figures; cited Sec. Ervin visit as the venue to clarify issues; resolved to act on resolutions in order to hedge potential deadline of April 27.
- Luedtke motioned, seconded by Jaeckle to adopt resolution R2010.4.1 Rescinding and Refunding Personal Property and Real Estate taxes to Sara Lee. Carried 3 – ayes, 0 nays.
- Luedtke motioned, seconded by Jaeckle to adopt resolution R2010.4.2 authorizing a Loan needed to refund Sara Lee taxes. Carried 3 – ayes, 0 nays.
- Board tabled action on revised FLU map ordinance.
- Board tabled review of draft Subdivision ordinance.
- Board discussed the Plan Commission ordinance. Willenkamp motioned, seconded by Luedtke to draw-up a revised Plan Commission ordinance. Carried.
- Board tabled review of updated zoning atlas pending County approval of rezonings approved by the Town in 2007.
- Board discussed County Hwy Dept. option to do maintenance work to Town Roads and right-of-ways.
- Board tabled review of April Town Meeting agenda, draft resolutions and draft annual report.
- Board discussed current annexation of property by New London agreeing that Plan Commission ordinance revision should specify active role in reviewing annexations.
- Board reviewed permits: 2 culvert, 1 building. Luedke motioned, seconded by Willenkamp to authorize the permits. Carried.
- Luedtke discussed new business of Fire District expenses: Brush Truck, use of Fire Hall, an unpaid Fire Hall construction invoice.
- Willenkamp motioned, seconded by Luedtke, to pay the bills as printed. Carried.
- Meeting adjourned. Next regular Board meeting: Thursday, May 11, at 7:00 p.m. These minutes are unapproved and subject to final Board approval.
Documents Related to the Meeting:
!! CLICK HERE !! for Resolution R2010.4.1 - Rescinding Sara Lee taxes
!! CLICK HERE !! for Resolution R2010.4.2 - Loan needed to refund Sara Lee taxes
!! CLICK HERE !! for draft Conservation Subdivision ordinance
!! CLICK HERE !! for Tally of Conservation Subdivision Worksheet (survey)