Town of Blooming Grove Board May 25, 2004 Meeting Minutes

Chairman Anderson called the meeting to order at 6:31 PM. Board members in attendance were: Supervisor Linzmeier, Supervisor Johnson and Supervisor Berg. Supervisor Stube had called in sick and had been excused. A quorum was noted.

Others in attendance were: Audrey Rue, Deborah Sellers, Wayne Hemberger, Joel Hasse, Derick Babler, John Selje of Rural Insurance, Rob Krohlow of Laub & Horton, Louise Foster, Dave Young and Glenn Linzmeier.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Meeting Acknowledgment: It was noted the board meeting had been properly posted in the towns' five posting locations.

Insurance Proposals:

Laub & Horton – Rob Krohlow: Mr. Krohlow noted the Town had been insured with Laub & Horton for the past 3 years. The current coverage is with PRIME (Public Risk Insurance Made Easy) and VFIS (Volunteer Fire Insurance Service). The Town currently has a $250 deductible and that is what was on the bid submitted. Mr. Krohlow explained the various coverages, limits and deductibles.

Rural Insurance – John Selje: Mr. Selje noted Rural Insurance is endorsed by the Wisconsin Towns Association. Mr. Selje noted Rural insures 620 townships. Mr. Selje explained the various coverages, limits and deductibles. He explained that he was not able to obtain a quote from VFIS for the fire department portion, as he needs to obtain that from Laub & Horton.

The question came up on who insures the Quonset hut that Waunona Sanitary District occupies. Audrey will check into.

Chief Linzmeier spoke on favoring to stay with VFIS for the Fire Dept. insurance.

Chair Anderson made a motion to have both agents provide the office with any missing information. He further motioned that Audrey, Mike Wolf and Glenn Linzmeier should discuss and make a recommendation to the Town Board. Supervisor Berg seconded motion. Motion Carried.

There was a short recess of the Board

Van Daalwyk Rezone Amendment: Joel Hasse of the Plan Commission explained that because the Van Daalwyk issue had been on the books for so long – each item must be acted on separately. Supervisor Johnson made a motion to approve the rezone from AG to LC1 to provide for a roofing business. Chair Anderson seconded motion. Motion Carried.

Public Concern – Wayne Hemberger: Mr. Hemberger reported storm water runoff on Sprecher Road - from the Maywick project. He noted the water is running and the Erosion Control has failed. He felt we should ask for reimbursement of damages. He also added he had septic and sewer system concerns. The Board suggested the office staff send a letter to Mayor Cieslewicz and send a copy to Judy Compton of the 16 th District, Larry Nelson – Chief Engineer, Jim Clark of Dane County Environmental Health, Dane County Supervisor Dave DeFelice, Residents of Sprecher Road area, Town's Legal Counsel and Town Board.

Right of Way Permits – Rustic Acres Neighborhood: A motion was made by Chair Anderson to allow R.G. Huston Company to cross the town road and right-of-way for a water extension with the understanding that any disruption of land or road would be repaired to its original condition. Supervisor Linzmeier seconded motion. Motion Carried.

Road Repair Proposal: Derick Babler presented a proposal on road to be repaired in 2004. His proposal was based on Dane County cost estimates and feedback from Dwight Johnson (who is a pavement specialist). Supervisor Johnson noted he had worked with Derick on the proposal suggesting funds be allocated for maintenance as well as repair. The maintenance action should prolong and space reconstruction. The Road Repair budget would be 70% allocated for reconstruction and 30% allocated for maintenance. {Roads approved for repair are listed on the Town's website, under “Public Works”}.

There was discussion on the proposal. Supervisor Berg commented on possibly doing more in Gallagher Plat and possibly including curb and gutter. Glenn Linzmeier expressed concern on not repaving the Gallagher Plat area until the water lines are replaced.

A motion was made by Chair Anderson to adopt the recommendation of the Public Works Dept. Supervisor Johnson seconded motion.

Supervisor Linzmeier asked about scheduling work with the Sanitary District to coordinate our road repairs. Chair Anderson then amended his motion to allow the scheduling be done around the Waunona Sanitary Districts schedule of water line replacement and repairs. He added the Public Works staff and the Office Staff should do the scheduling.

Supervisor Johnson seconded motion. Supervisor Berg noted he would oppose this motion due to the area of Gallagher Plat being the most in need but also the most vulnerable if water lines are in need of replacement. He added that maybe we should spend the money elsewhere.

Motion carried 3 to 1 with Supervisor Berg opposing.

Funding for Neighborhood Revitalization: A motion was made by Chair Anderson to have the office staff submit a grant application for the BUILD program and inquire about the CDBG program. Motion seconded by Supervisor Linzmeier. Motion Carried.

Public Works Report: Derick Babler noted the Siggelkow ditch will be repaired as soon as the water clears up. Derick also reported he is working with Dane County Sheriff on fining any overweight vehicles on Siggelkow Road .

Fire Department Report: Chief Linzmeier noted the Extrication Competition is next Saturday. He also noted the Fire Department would be at the Madison Metropolitan Sewer District Site on June 19 th for Mass Decon training.

He informed the board that he is done meeting with ISO. The grade and findings will be sent to Chair Anderson in 3 to 4 months. He added the hydrants were tested and Asst Chief Salvo had difficulty opening one of the hydrants. Waunona Sanitary District will be informed of this problem.

Town Board Report: Supervisor Berg commented on the following items:

•  Heavy rains over the past week and damage the water has done

•  Rick Stadelman's comments in the May WTA Newsletter regarding SB87

•  North East Community Court – low receipts. Where are we at with the Town of Dunn Court idea?

•  Blooming Grove Historical Society – possibility of Board tour and $500 donation

•  Document from Bob Bean regarding noxious weeds and garlic mustard.

•  Veridian Homes Pond and Notice from Dane County – is pond in Blooming Grove?

•  Board of Review – if only three members needed, Supervisor asked to be excused and also suggested Supervisor Stube could be excused as Chair Anderson, Supervisor Linzmeier and Supervisor Johnson were planning to attend.

Plan Commission Report: Supervisor Johnson reported there is work being done to put a 19,000 square foot commercial building off Femrite Dr. The Plan Commission is working with Mr. Bollig on the project.

Dave Young reported he had attended the Dane County Planning Meeting earlier this evening (May 25, 2004) regarding the Skaar rezone and the Cell Tower issue. The matter was postponed as they are waiting for input from and individual who will confirm there is no other site for this cell tower.

Dave Young mentioned they have three interviews set up for Plan Commission member replacement.

Clerk/Treasurer Report: Audrey informed the board of the work Mike Wolf has done to detect a problem with the new Diggers Hotline software. Mike has identified 163 at $1.37 each that the town was billed for and should not have been. Mike has learned that Diggers Hotline has a big problem with the new software and it is being worked on.

May 11, 2004 Meeting Minutes: Supervisor Berg made a motion the minutes be accepted as amended. Supervisor Linzmeier seconded motion. Motion Carried with Chair Anderson and Supervisor Johnson abstaining, as they were not in attendance at the meeting.

Future Agenda: The Board suggested the Northeast Community Court be put on an agenda at the end of June.

Vouchers: Motion made by Supervisor Berg to pay the vouchers presented. Supervisor Linzmeier seconded motion. Motion Carried.

Public Concerns: Deborah Sellers commented on town hall garbage, junk cars in town hall parking lot and asked if she could paint the town's fence near her property.

Adjournment: Chair Anderson made a motion to adjourn at 10:00 PM. Supervisor Johnson seconded the motion. Motion Carried.

Respectfully Submitted,

Audrey Rue, Clerk/Treasurer/Administrator