RUTLAND BOARD MEETING

 

March 2, 2010 – 6:30 p.m. 

                                                                                               

 

Chairman Beske called the meeting to order.  Present:  Chairman Dale Beske, Supervisors Sarah Shapiro Hurley and Milt Sperle, Clerk Dawn George, Treasurer Kim Sime.  Absent:  Supervisor Jim Lunde, Constable Shawn Hillestad.                                                                                                                                            

1. Appearance by Dane Co. Sheriff Dept. representative.  Sheriff Mahoney, Deputy Cindy Holmes and Deputy Stacey were present from the Sheriff’s Department.  The monthly stats report was received and discussed.
• Email from Town resident regarding speeding in Ol’ Stone Estates.  Deputy Holmes reported that when the speed board was in use for two days last June there were 204 vehicles.  99 of the vehicles were under the 25 mph speed limit and 105 were over with the top speed being 44 mph.  Inverted speed bumps were discussed as an option.  Deputy Holmes noted that residents could help by getting more information such as license plate numbers, color and make of vehicle, driver description.  Deputy Holmes felt that they would try the board again in the next few months.  The concerned resident will be given Deputy Holmes’ contact information.

Sheriff Mahoney noted that burglaries are on the increase all over Dane County and urged residents to utilize “preventative medicine” such as locking vehicles, doors etc.

 

2. Constable Report.  No report was received from Constable Hillestad.

 

3. Stoughton Area School District referendum questions on April 6^th ballot.
• Appearance by School District Board representative.  Dr. Mary Gavigan, Stoughton Superintendent of Schools, and Ruth Fortney were present.  Dr. Gavigan gave a presentation on why the School Board needs the referendum.  The referendum contains a question to exceed the revenue limit in order to support programs and services ($3, 886,000 over 4years), and, a second question asking for authorization for issuing debt (bonds) for maintenance, remodeling and replacements for all school buildings ($7,250,000).
• Appearance by Vote Yes for Quality Schools Committee representatives Terry McCardle and Buzz Hanson.  McCardle and Hanson addressed the Board regarding facilities and operation questions.  They also presented a sample resolution calling on all citizens to study the issues, strongly support, and work to help the community pass both referendum questions.
• Consideration of and possible action on resolution of support of school referendum.  Shapiro Hurley moved to remove all the whereas clauses approve just a resolution in support of the Stoughton School District referenda on both questions in the interest of quality education for all students; seconded by Sperle; the motion carried on a 2-0 vote with Sperle abstaining from voting because he is an employee of the school district.  Resident Jeanette Walker expressed her support of the referenda.

 

4. Application from Eugster Farm Market, 3865 STH 138, for a Class “B” Beer and a Class C Wine License.  Discussion was held regarding the possibility of limiting the uses of the license through zoning and conditional use permits.  Sperle moved to table action on the application for one month in order to allow the Board to get more information on limiting the options for license use; seconded by Shapiro Hurley; motion carried 3-0.

 

5. Racetrack schedule revisions and 2010 license.  Dave Grueneberg presented some changes to the schedule previously submitted for the month of May.  Grueneberg estimated the average attendance at regular events would be 2000; estimated attendance for the RKP event =6000-8000; Eve of Destruction event – 3000; season opener=2000-3000.  The license application and fee was received.  Shapiro Hurley moved to approve the revised schedule as presented but excluding two non-racing events which would be subject to Board approval when the dates and type of event are determined; motion seconded by Sperle; motion carried 3-0.  The constable will be given a copy of the schedule.

Sperle moved to waive the daily $50 race fee with the understanding that a monthly report will be submitted  and barring any problems; the motion also includes approval of the 2010 license; seconded by Shapiro Hurley; motion carried 3-0.  Grueneberg was advised that the certificate insurance must be received before the license can be issued.

 

6. Report from Planning Commission and any action necessary.

1)      Preliminary request to move postage stamp rezone by Deanna and Brad Rogowski for Stokstad Bros. parcel south of STH 138. Owners requested the change (80’ west) to allow for an exposed basement for the new dwelling.  The Planning Commission gave conditional approval to the concept.  The petition has been filed and will be on the May agenda for action by the Planning Commission and the Board.

2)      Conditional Use Permit 2125 for Old Stone Pet Lodge, 4353 Old Stone Rd., as amended and adopted by Dane Co. Zoning . The Planning Commission recommended that the Board approve Conditional Use Permit 2125 as amended and adopted by Dane Co.  The changes include limiting the use of the runs from 7am to 8am specifically to dogs to be picked up that day, dogs allowed outside only under supervision, applicant to plant additional evergreen between the kennel facility and the eastern property line, hours for customer drop off and pick up limited to 7 am to 6pm, the total number of non-boarding dogs visiting for special events may exceed 90 but shall not exceed 90 at any one time.  Sperle moved to accept the commission’s recommendation to approve CUP 2125 as amended and adopted by Dane County; motion carried 3-0.

            3)   OA 45, 2009-2010, Amending Chapter 10 of the Dane County Code of Ordinances, Creating Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) Zoning Districts as amended and adopted by Dane Co. Board.  The Planning Commission recommended that the Board approve OA 45 as amended and adopted by Dane County.  Shapiro Hurley moved, Sperle seconded, to accept the commission’s recommendation to approve OA 45, 2009-2010, as amended and adopted by Dane County; motion carried 3-0.

4)  Request for recommendations for improving Dane Co. Zoning Code.  The  Planning Commission would like the following amendment ideas to be reviewed:

     #4 Update and clarify section 10.16(3)(a) re: substandard parcels.

     #6 Development ordinances provisions addressing plumbing in accessory structures.

     #7 Consider amendments that addresses recent changes in WI Farmland Preservation Law (“Working Lands Initiative”)

     #12 Improve standards and adopt objective criteria for sighting, operation and expansion of font-family:Arial'>     mineral extraction sites.

     #15 Conservation Subdivision Design Guidelines/District. 

     #17 Review/revise RH-1 animal unit allowances. 

     #18 Accommodate assisted, multi family senior housing.  dwelling. 

     #23 Revise zoning ordinance to address Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (“CAFO”)

     The Board noted that regarding #18, Rutland is looking at family based senior housing rather than large scale development.

     The Board noted that they would like to see the deletion of the “50%”.

     Sperle moved to accept the commission’s recommendations and send a memo to Dane Co. to this effect; seconded by Shapiro Hurley; motion carried 3-0.

5)  Comprehensive annual review postponed from February 22, 2010.  No changes were made.

 

7. Discussion and necessary action on Michael Schmudlach Tax Refund Claim.    Clerk George reported that she has talked with Gardiner Appraisal Service and Schmudlach’s claim for unlawful tax is actually a claim for excessive assessment.  Gardiner Appraisal Service will correct the error and it will be filed under Sec. 74.37, Stats on 2010 State of Assessment.  Schmudlach is in agreement with this solution.

 

8. The April Board meeting date was rescheduled to April 1^st because of April 6^th election.  The Planning Commission meeting will be held on March 30^th.

 

9. Consent Agenda:

·         Minutes.

·         Treasurer’s Report.

·         Vouchers and Checks.

      Shapiro Hurley moved, Sperle seconded, to approve the consent agenda; motion carried 3-0.

 

10. Correspondence and necessary action.

Ø      The Stoughton Senior Citizen annual report for 2009 was received.  This will be reviewed at the April Board meeting.

Ø      A letter was received from OTIE who has been hired to complete a corridor study for US 14 from Hwy 92 to I39/90 at Janesville.

 

11. Consideration and possible action on execution of Roundabout Maintenance Agreement for Hwy 138/Hwy 14 intersection.  The Village of Oregon has agreed to our suggestions for changes to the Maintenance Agreement so our attorney will be asked to forward those suggestions to DOT.

 

12. Consideration and necessary action on 2010-2011 Bridge Inspection contract with Dane Co.  Sperle moved, Shapiro Hurley seconded, to approve the agreement to have Dane Co. conduct the required 2010 bridge inspections at an estimated cost of $600 for the four bridges in Rutland; motion carried 3-0.

 

13. County Communications System.  Discussion and possible action on Letter of Intent.  Update, discussion and necessary action on this matter.  No Town Board action was taken on this matter.

 

14. Motion for Adjournment Sperle, seconded by Shapiro Hurley; motion carried 4-0.

 

Respectfully Submitted,

Dawn George, Clerk