Town of Blooming Grove Board June 22, 2004 Meeting Minutes

In the absence of Chairman Anderson, Supervisor Johnson made a motion to have Supervisor Linzmeier chair the meeting. Supervisor Berg seconded motion. Motion Carried. Supervisor Linzmeier called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM. Board members in attendance were: Supervisor Linzmeier, Supervisor Johnson, Supervisor Stube and Supervisor Berg. Chair Anderson was noted as excused. A quorum was noted.

Others in attendance were: Deborah Sellers, Derick Babler, Mark McLaughlin, Sandra Docter, Greg Smithback, Nancy Turcotte, Jeff Bollig, Dave Young, Louise Foster, and Rob Anderson.

Supervisor Linzmeier asked those in attendance to sign in on the sheet provided.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

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

Meeting Agenda Review: The agenda was reviewed.

Plan Commission Appointment Approval

Supervisor Linzmeier noted it has been recommended by the Plan Commission that Sandra Docter be appointed to fill the vacancy on the Plan Commission Board. Supervisor Linzmeier made a motion to appoint Sandra Docter for a 3-year term. Supervisor Johnson seconded motion. Motion Carried.

Clerk Audrey Rue administered the Oath of Office to Sandra Docter.

Jeff Bollig – Bollig Properties – Holding Tank Variance

Greg Smithback representing Gilbert Construction spoke on behalf of Jeff Bollig. He explained the purpose of a holding tank and also the project plans for the building.

It was noted a Public Hearing would need to be held and either the Town Board or the Plan Commission Board should lead it.

The Ordinance was reviewed. The various steps to a holding tank variance were noted.

A motion was made by Supervisor Johnson to refer the Public Hearing to the Plan Commission who will ultimately make a recommendation back to the Town Board. Supervisor Berg seconded motion. Motion Carried.

It was noted the Public Hearing would be held on July 20, 2004.

Supervisor Berg asked Audrey to modify the letter to make sure a “sworn statement” is included.

Road Construction Decision for Gallagher Plat

Audrey reminded the Board that they had approved repairs in the Gallagher Plat area contingent upon a satisfactory coordination of water line/main replacements of Waunona Sanitary District.

Audrey then learned that Waunona Sanitary District has no plans to replace water line/main in the next three years – therefore this item was placed back on the Board agenda for reconsideration.

Supervisor Johnson made a motion that a letter be put together to Waunona Sanitary District telling them that if a seal is broke on our new roads, they will be responsible to repair. Supervisor Linzmeier seconded motion.

Supervisor Berg noted he was not thrilled with this idea. He asked if there was a record kept of water main breaks so we could know how many to expect. Supervisor Berg suggested a joint meeting be held with Waunona Sanitary District. Supervisor Berg added that the condition of the water lines is something we should have additional information on.

Supervisor Stube noted we cannot change Waunona Sanitary District's plans. She further suggested the Waunona Sanitary District and the Blooming Grove Town Board meet together.

A vote was taken on Supervisor Johnson's motion. Supervisor Johnson and Supervisor Linzmeier voted in favor of and Supervisor Stube and Supervisor Berg voted against. Motion died for lack of a majority.

Supervisor Stube made a motion the road funds stay where they are until the Town Board and Waunona Sanitary District (and their accountant, if possible) meet jointly to discuss. Supervisor Berg seconded motion. Motion Carried.

Audrey was asked to coordinate joint meeting.

Erosion Problems

It was noted there are erosion problems in the town. Specifically Swinburne Drive was noted. The ditch line is filled in with dirt. It needs to be dug out and shouldered. Supervisor Stube noted the town does not properly maintain ditches and shoulders and the town needs a long-term plan.

Audrey noted there is a long-term plan included with the annual budget. It was designed based on the Paser program.

Supervisor Johnson explained pulverized and re-shaping of roads, which includes ditch line work. He noted the Paser program includes all of this. Supervisor Johnson suggested the town needs a backhoe to dig out ditches.

Sprecher Road Warranty Items

Derick noted the items still outstanding on Sprecher Road . Audrey and Derick had met with S.E.H. and RG Huston. Neither is willing to stand behind the items. Supervisor Johnson made a motion to refer the Sprecher Road issues to our town attorney to determine if we have “a leg to stand on”. Supervisor Berg seconded motion. Motion Carried.

New Mower Discussion/Decision

Derick explained the reasoning for a new mower and also the benefits of trading now. A motion was made by Supervisor Berg to purchase the proposed mower for $4900.00 to boot. Supervisor Johnson seconded motion. Motion Carried.

BUILD Grant Discussion

Mark McLaughlin, on behalf of the Plan Commission, asked about spending town money to match grant funds. He asked if the Town Board was willing to carry through on the commitment. Supervisor Johnson noted he thought the Board was committed. Mark noted the Plan Commission just wants reassurance. Supervisor Berg noted the Board is not obligated if the plan will cost a large number of dollars. Supervisor Linzmeier stated the Board has made a commitment to this project.

Reconsideration of Plan Commission Reappointment Process

Mark McLaughlin read the reappointment process – Steps 1, 2 and 4. He noted that Steps 2 & 4 seemed to be in conflict with each other. There was discussion on the reappointment process.

Supervisor Berg made a motion to refer the manual to the Plan Commission to address specifically the steps discussed, and refer the matter back to the Town Board. Supervisor Johnson seconded motion. Motion Carried.

Time Limit on “Public Comments”

Supervisor Berg noted he felt the Town Chair could control the time limits. The pages of Roberts Rules of Order were shared. A motion was made by Supervisor Johnson to table this item until the next meeting, when the chair was present. Supervisor Stube seconded motion. Motion Carried.

ATC Public Hearing Necessity/Scheduling

Supervisor Johnson recommended the Town pass a resolution supporting a proposed route of ATC. Supervisor Berg felt the Town is more responsive to its residents and he felt ATC should be invited to a Public Hearing.

Supervisor Linzmeier made a motion to not have a Public Hearing due to duplicated efforts. Supervisor Johnson seconded motion. Voting in favor of motion was Supervisor Linzmeier and Supervisor Johnson. Voting against was Supervisor Berg and Supervisor Stube.

Motion failed for lack of a quorum.

Supervisor Berg made a motion to hold a Public Hearing. Supervisor Stube seconded motion. Voting in favor of was Supervisor Berg and Supervisor Stube. Voting against was Supervisor Johnson and Supervisor Linzmeier. Motion failed for lack of a quorum.

BUILD Grant Steering Committee Board Member Appointment Supervisor Johnson made a motion that Supervisor Berg represent the Town Board on the BUILD Grant Steering Committee. Supervisor Stube seconded motion. Motion Carried.

Supervisor Johnson noted he would be going on the planned “walking tour” (which is Step 2 of the BUILD Grant application).

Liquor, Beer, Operator & Cigarette License Approvals

Supervisor Berg made a motion to approve the renewal of the Class B Beer and Class B Liquor License for Jerry's Place. Supervisor Stube seconded motion. Motion Carried.

Supervisor Berg made a motion to approve the renewal of the Class B Beer and Class B Liquor License for Wingate Inn. Supervisor Johnson seconded motion. Motion Carried.

Supervisor Berg made a motion to approve the issuance of the Reserve Class B Beer and Reserve Class B Liquor License for Queen Anne's Catering. Supervisor Linzmeier seconded motion. Motion Carried.

Supervisor Berg made a motion to approve the renewal of the Cigarette License for Jerry's Place. Supervisor Johnson seconded motion. Motion Carried.

Supervisor Berg made a motion to approve the renewal of the Operator Licenses for Vicky Lynn Bailey, Jeffrey Paul Kuske, Judith Ann Hoffer, Nicholas James Robinson, Kenneth Hugh Jick, Dennis Paul McCaslin, and Jeffrey Robert Simpson. Motion was seconded by Supervisor Johnson. Motion Carried.

Supervisor Johnson made a motion to approve the new Operator's License for John Brashi. Motion seconded by Supervisor Linzmeier. Motion Carried.

Supervisor Johnson made a motion to approve the new Operator Licenses for Robert Bresette and Robin Villalpando contingent upon the proof of class completion. Motion seconded by Supervisor Linzmeier. Motion Carried.

Supervisor Johnson made a motion to approve the Restaurant License renewals for MacDonalds, Country Kitchen and Wingate Inn. Supervisor Berg seconded motion. Motion Carried.

Approval of June 8, 2004 Meeting Minutes A motion was made by Supervisor Berg to approve the minutes as presented. Supervisor Linzmeier seconded motion.

Approval of Vouchers. A motion was made by Supervisor Berg to approve the vouchers presented, Motion was seconded by Supervisor Johnson.

Adjournment A motion was made by Supervisor Johnson to adjourn at 9:19 PM. Supervisor Linzmeier seconded the motion. Motion Carried.

Respectfully Submitted,

Audrey Rue, Clerk/Treasurer/Administrator