2011 Board of Review

June 28, 2011 – 5:45 p.m.

 

Chairman Beske called the Board of Review to order on June 28, 2011 at 5:45 p.m.  Present were Board of Review members Beske, Sperle, Lunde, Walker and George.  Also present was Linda Gardiner from Gardiner Appraisal Service.  Because the assessment roll was not complete, Spere moved, Lunde seconded, to adjourn the Board of Review until 5:00 p.m. on July 26, 2011; motion carried 5-0. The Board of Review meeting was adjourned.

 

 

Rutland Town Board Meeting

July 6, 2011 – 6:30 p.m.

 

Chairman Beske called the Board meeting to order.  Present were Board members Beske, Sperle, Lunde, Walker, George and Sime.

                               

1.      Appearance by Dane Co. Sheriff Dept. representative.  No representative was present from the Sheriff’s department and no monthly report was received.  Beske noted that emails have been received regarding a dog kennel complaint.

2.      Constable Report.  No Constable was present.

3.      Update on Center Road project including water concerns. Discussion held regarding drainage on Center Rd. by the Town Hall.  Maureen Rowe arrived and asked that the Town consider changing the water drainage system when the engineering for a new town hall was done to eliminate some of the water draining onto her property across from the town hall.

4.      Rutland Church and Cemetery Restoration report.  Myron Bacon and Mark Hanson appeared with an update on the church restoration project.  Bacon distributed a report of proposed work for 2011.  This included getting wainscoating milled and installed, trimming of the six windows, floor sanding and refinishing, and pew restoration.  Bacon estimated that the proposed work would cost about $9600.  There is currently about $10,000 in funds available.  Issues not resolved included carpeting on the raised portion of the floor, center boards, top rail and lighting.  Discussion was also held regarding future landscaping of the property.  Walker moved, Lunde seconded, to approve the 2011 proposed plan; motion carried 4-0.

5.      Racetrack reports. Dave Grueneberg presented the June event report.  He also asked about permission to rent out the racetrack to ARCA Series drivers for practice. Beske felt that this could be a possibility on the dates already designated for practice (odd Wednesdays). Grueneberg will return to the Town when he has more specific dates that would be requested. 

6.      Discussion Center Road ditch/driveway concerns with Kathy Hanson.  Beske advised the Board about several considerations regarding drainage and the driveway on the Hanson property and relocation of the stop sign.  The consensus of the Board was that Beske should work with the road patrolmen and do what needs to be done on this matter.  In addition, some ditching has been done along the north portion of Center Rd. along Bailey’s land and the McCallum land and also the culvert at the Town Hall was extended because of the reconstructed road being wider.  The angle of the culvert remains unchanged.

7.      Report from Planning Commission and any action necessary.

1) Jeff and Emily Moyer Property—Dale Beske reported that several employees of the Dane County Zoning and Land Regulation Department reviewed the Moyer Landscaping Web Site and recommended commercial zoning.  When the property was purchased it had AB zoning.  The business has grown and evolved with the passage of time.  Consensus was that the zoning needs to be updated to reflect the present business activity.  Therefore, commercial zoning is now needed with a deed restriction that limits the commercial use to landscaping, nursery stock production, and sales. The 3 acres where the barn and house sit would be C1 and 2 acres to the North would be A-2 or A-4, with the standard side agreement prohibiting application for conditional use permits without Town Board approval.  The County would impose the ag conversion fee.

Moyer’s will be checking with Fish & Wildlife first to see if they will lift the deed restriction to enable them to build on the 14 acres on Starr School Road next to the Fish & Wildlife land.  Once they receive approval, they will go ahead with updating the zoning where the business is located.

      2) Update on radio tower rezone petition.  Planning Commission and Board

      members have received additional correspondence from Dave Magnum.  Dave

      Magnum asked the Dane Co. ZLR Committee to postpone taking action on the

      petition.  No Town action was taken on this matter.

      3) Terry Lund.  Consensus of the planning commission was that Terry Lund should

      go ahead and correct the number of splits permitted to allow for one more split. 

      This is based on the 1978 plat map where there were 2 separate farms and   

      owners—one of 8.4 acres and one of 72.6 acres. Since there were 2 separate

      owners at the time—splits would be based on that fact rather than looking at it

      as one farm with one owner now.

      4)  Janet Urish, Trustee for Everett Urish Estate.  79 acre farm in 1978.  Therefore,

      this property is eligible for 2 splits or 3 home sites.  Janet Urish presented a

      preliminary certified survey map.  A concern was raised that lot 1 indicated a

      drainage field but lot 2 did not.  Further clarification is needed on that issue.  If

      the line between the lots can be drawn to include the drainage field with the

      house that is the preference.  If not, a drainage field easement will be necessary

      as well as a shared well agreement.  The town does not get involved with these

      agreements but wants to be assured they are in place for the protection of

      property owners now and in the future.  The ag conversion fee will probably be

      assessed by the county on the two 2.01 acre lots (excluding right of way). There

      is one remaining split and Janet Urish can determine if the estate will retain that

      or if it will be sold with the remaining farm land.  The estate needs to make this

      clear in their sales agreements.   Urish has filed the paperwork with Dane Co. and

      this will be on the September agenda.

5) Dane Co. Ordinance 8, 2011-2012 (Chapter 75 amendment regarding CSM & Plat requirements). This would eliminate postage stamp zoning.  However, the advantage is that it will be easier to sell off the farm land and keep the house and buildings on a separate salable parcel.   No Town action required.

 

8.      Update on radio tower rezone petition. Covered above.

9.      Consent Agenda:

·         Minutes.

·         Treasurer’s Report.

·         Vouchers and Checks.

Motion by Sperle, 2^nd by Lunde, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented; motion carried 4-0.

10.  Correspondence and necessary action.

v      Discussion held on emails received regarding concealed weapon legislation.  No Board action taken.

v      Received copy of letter from Town of Dunkirk sent to Governor Walker, Rep. Hebl and members of Joint Finance Committee regarding Bidding requirements for Public Works Projects. The motion passed would prohibit joint work among municipalities.  Dunkirk feels that this legislation sends a message that working together is not appropriate.

v      State health insurance options for 2012 information received.  This will be placed on the August agenda.

v      The results of the semi-annual well monitoring tests were received.

11.  Resolution 2011-07-01 Authorizing The Issuance of A  $63,920 General Obligation Promissory Note To the Village of Oregon To Pay The Town’s Share of the Cost of Refinancing A Facility For The Oregon Area Fire-EMS District and Amending the Operating Agreement For the Oregon Area Fire-EMS District.  Motion by Sperle, second by Walker, to approve Resolution 2011-07-01, contingent upon a review by the Town Attorney for any glaring errors; motion carried 4-0.

12.  Update on Oregon Senior Center status.  The Town of Dunn has pulled out of the Oregon Senior Center Agreement which has voided the whole current agreement.  The Town has received an email describing the impact the Town of Dunn’s action has on their services.  The Village of Oregon is preparing a spreadsheet on the division of costs for the district.  The Village is thinking that they would like to go with a one-year extension of the agreement and then have a whole new agreement for 2013.

13.  Discussion and necessary action on proposed USA. Beske is not aware of anything happening regarding the Oregon USA. Discussion held on proposed park and ride at Hwy 138/14 intersection as well as the proposed salt shed to be maintained by Dane Co.  Beske reported that the County has indicated that the Town would not be able to pick up their salt at the proposed facility but would have to go into Madison.  The Village of Oregon has expressed disapproval of the proposed salt shed and may reconsider previous action and look into annexing some of the area at this time.  CARPC has approved the Stoughton Urban Service Area amendment.

14.  Upcoming meetings and reports of meetings attended by the Board as necessary.

15.  Adjourn to closed session pursuant to 19.85(1)(i), Wis. Stats to discuss ideas  regarding potential boundary agreement.  Motion by Sperle, second by Lunde, to adjourn to closed session; motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.

16.  Reconvene into open session to take any action necessary pursuant to 19.85(2), Wis. Stats.  Walker moved, Lunde seconded to return to open session.

17.  Adjournment.  Motion by Sperle, seconded by Lunde, to adjourn the July Board meeting; motion carried 4-0.

 

Respectfully Submitted,

Dawn George, Clerk