RUTLAND BOARD MEETING MINUTES

January 8, 2008 – 6:30 p.m.

 

Chairman Dale Beske called the meeting to order.  Other Board members present were Supervisors Shapiro Hurley, Sperle and Lunde, Clerk George, Treasurer Sime, and Constable Reilly.  Absent: none.

 

1.      Appearance by Dane Co. Sheriff Dept. representative.  Deputy John Nelson appeared with the monthly stats.  He asked that the Board ask all constituents to slow down in the bad weather (fog and snow storms) we have been experiencing.

2.      Constable Report.  Constable Reilly reported that he had been first on the scene of an injury accident on Old Stage Rd. near Biglow Rd. and had used the radio to coordinate with Dane Co. until they arrived.

3.      Discussion and possible action regarding bids for replacement of loader.  The patrolmen reported on a 1998 Case loader that is available from Three Lakes Truck & Equipment.  The patrolmen are planning on traveling there to inspect the loader on Wednesday.  This loader has a larger bucket (current Clark loader has 1½ yd bucket , the Case loader being considered has a 2 ½ yd bucket) and also has a wing.  It is possible that a plow could be attached to be used in addition to the trucks in the event of a large snowstorm.  Sperle moved, Lunde seconded, to authorize the patrolmen to purchase the loader at a cost of $49500, delivered, contingent upon the patrolmen being satisfied with the inspection of the loader and contingent upon talking to the original owners (City of Tomahawk) and asking for a 6 months warranty on parts; motion carried.

4.      Revisit Lake Kegonsa Bridge rails and Collection Center issues, including fencing.  The Board requested that the patrolmen move the bridge guard rails installed near the Lake Kegonsa Rd. bridge so that they are more parallel to the road.  The patrolmen were advised to install a fence from a new gate straight north on the east side of driveway and not including monitoring well #2.  If too much rock is encountered, they should install the fence south of the new gate at an angle to CTH A.  The patrolmen will check on getting “half-high” dumpsters at the collection center for the deposit of furniture and large items.  The patrolmen will work on moving the burn pile as soon as weather allows.  The clerk will work on getting the burn pad license application completed.

5.      The patrolmen will get bids for replacement of the garage heater in the town hall this spring as the heater has been giving trouble and parts must be ordered which takes several days.

6.      Discussion was held on the removal of trees at the cemeteries.  Some will need professional removal and some can be removed by the patrolmen.

7.      Discussion on private cemetery request from property owner as necessary.  No action necessary on this as the town has received no comments from the property owner that were sent the town’s letter.

8.      Report from Planning Commission and any action necessary.

1)   Referrals from previous meetings and site viewings as necessary.

·         Site Viewing on Les Swanson property regarding creation of a home site on property on STH 138/Hill Rd.  (Note:  Petition 9839 has been filed and will be on next month’s agenda; public hearing will be February 26, 2008.)  The property was viewed on December 8^th, 2007.  The proposed home site was an approximate 2 acre postage stamp RH-1 rezone in the NE corner of the 100 + acre parcel.  The location of the driveway was the only concern.  There is an existing farm driveway off of Highway 138, but DOT will need to approve conversion of the farm drive to a residential driveway.  Mr. Swanson indicated that DOT will be viewing the property on January 8^th, 2008.

No additional information was available on the total number of acres encompassed by this parcel.  (104.5 acres or 105 acres. See last month’s minutes for details.)  Dale Beske indicated that in the absence of any other credible information, the acreage listed on the tax roles would probably be used to make the decision on the number of splits remaining.

    No Board action.  The planning commission received a preliminary CSM for the files.

       2)   Sub.1 to Dane Co. Ordinance Amendment 26, 2005-06 regarding Transfer of

           Development Rights.

After some discussion about the vote at the County level and the support from Cottage Grove, The Commission moved to recommend to the town board approval of Sub. 1 to Dane Co. Ordinance Amendment 26, 2005-06.  Shapiro Hurley moved to accept the Planning Commission recommendation to approve Sub. 1 to Dane Co. Ordinance Amendment 26, 2005-06; seconded by Sperle; motion carried.

 

9.      Consent Agenda:

• Minutes.
• Treasurer’s Report.
• Vouchers and Checks.

Shapiro Hurley moved, Lunde seconded, to approve the consent agenda with the following amendments to the vouchers and checks: addition of a check in the amount of $1650 payable to WDNR in payment of the fees required for the Plan of Operation Modification, and

Denial of the check to Landmark for LP not ordered.  The clerk will check on this and the board approved payment in the amount of $1.499/gal., if necessary; motion carried.

10. Correspondence.

• Possible Conservation Fund Grant Application for Badfish Creek.  Chairman Beske will try to attend the January 29^th meeting regarding this.  The Town may have Sara Kwitek attend the February town board meeting on this subject.
• FBCW Easements.

11. Designate Board member to serve as Representative to Brooklyn Fire/EMS.  Jim Lunde volunteered to serve as the Town of Rutland representative to the Brooklyn F/EMS district.  The new secretary will be notified of this.

12. Oregon F/EMS Agreement Modification re Assessment Values.  The Village of Oregon is disputing the values used for each municipality to determine the percentage each municipality is responsible for.  They contend that the Village has been using the current values while the towns have been using the previous full year’s values.  The board directed Beske to agree to the least amount of legal fees to resolve the issue.

13. Stoughton School Growth Committee.  Discussion item only; no action taken.

14. Discussion of Ordinances to be reviewed as required by Comprehensive Plan.  The Board briefly discussed the handout prepared by Chairman Beske; this will be revisited at the February Board meeting after the Board members have had a chance to look at it more thoroughly.

15. Adjournment.  Motion and second by Shapiro Hurley and Lunde.  The January 2008 Board meeting was adjourned.

 

Respectfully Submitted,

Dawn George, Clerk