Town of Blooming Grove Board Meeting Minutes – August 24, 2004

Chair Anderson called the meeting to order at 6:34 PM. Board members in attendance were Chair Anderson, Supervisor Linzmeier, Supervisor Johnson, Supervisor Stube and Supervisor Berg. A full quorum was noted.

Others in attendance were: Clerk/Treasurer Audrey Rue, Joel Hasse, Dane County Deputy Greg Sondreal, Rod Clarke of ATC, Harold Curley, Deborah Sellers, Linda Malinowski, Derick Babler, Joan Hemberger, Wayne Hemberger, Christy Bachmann of the City of Madison, Kerry Dunn, Vicky Dunn, John Garvin of ATC, Greg Strom, Jeff Dostalek, Chief Glenn Linzmeier, Arthur Voit, Jeff Teuscher, Hung Nguyen, Mike Guerten, Troy Coogan and Steve Anderson.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Review Agenda – The agenda was reviewed, with several items being moved due to attendees having other commitments.

Request for Rezone from A-1 EX to R-3 at 4212 Sprecher Road -Joel Hasse explained the rezone request of Kerry Dunn and Victoria Eherenmann-Dunn. They are requesting to divide their land into 2 R-3 zoned parcels.

A motion was made by Chair Anderson to approve the rezone request. Supervisor Johnson seconded motion. Motion Carried.

McFarland EMS Update - Jeff Dostalek of the McFarland EMS was present to give an update of the EMS service for the first half of 2004. Mr. Dostalek shared statistics of runs and briefly talked about the financial picture, noting they had received a couple of grants this year. He commented the grant money was used to teach child safety and toward educational items. He said the budget should be relatively stable this year.

He noted the biggest concerns are the increased traffic that will be caused as a result of “Secret Places”, a new neighborhood development.

Mr. Dostalek can be reached at: 838-3152

ATC – Two Routes for Power Lines - John Garvin and Rod Clarke gave an update on the primary and secondary routes proposed for the new lines.

They explained that certain routes would be suggested to be put underground. This will likely include Routes 14 & 24 ( Hwy AB , Buckeye and Sprecher).

Supervisor Johnson asked about soil types and the ATC representatives responded that this type of testing has not yet been done.

John Garvin noted their application will be filed this fall and the Public Hearing will probably be next year.

Supervisor Johnson made a motion to recommend the “Blue” route. Supervisor Berg seconded the motion.

Rod Clarke of ATC explained the “Blue” route would remove more trees and bring more issues with it.

Board voted unanimously to recommend the “Blue” route.

City of Madison request for Milwaukee Street Road Repair, West of Hwy 51 - Christy Bachmann from the City of Madison was present. She noted Madison 's portion of the Milwaukee Street project would cost $71,000.00. She also commented that the pavement markings (as suggested by the Blooming Grove Board) are not feasible. This was per Tom Walsh, City of Madison 's Traffic Operations & Safety Engineer.

Ms. Bachmann confirmed that Blooming Grove could pay the City of Madison for road repairs in 2005. Supervisor Berg made a motion to go ahead with the Milwaukee Street Road repairs and make the cost a part of our 2005 budget. Chair Anderson seconded motion. Motion Carried 4-1 with Supervisor Johnson opposing.

Severson Drive Road Repair near Maywick Estates - Christy Bachmann, representing the City of Madison indicated the City is not allowed to perform work without putting it out for bids. She estimated if the City did the work on Severson Drive , Blooming Grove's portion would exceed $20,000.

The estimate the Town received from R.G. Huston was under $12,000. Because this is under $15,000, the Town Board would not need to seek bids.

A motion was made by Chair Anderson to explore the bids and begin construction on Severson Drive if the bid is still the same. Supervisor Berg seconded motion. Motion Carried 4 to 1 with Supervisor Johnson opposing.

Calkins Engineering – Right-of-Way Work on Sprecher Road near Maywick Estates - It was stated that the right-of-way work approved by the Town of Blooming Grove Board did not include tree removal nor a taper in the road. Christy Bachmann, representing the City of Madison stated that the current intention is to leave the tree line and not remove trees. Supervisor Johnson asked about a taper on a 35 MPH road. Ms. Bachmann noted the City does this on all new road construction.

There were discussions on the taper, water run-off and stormwater.

Chair Anderson made a motion to allow the City to modify the plan and move forward providing nothing in the Town of Blooming Grove is touched. If Blooming Grove right-of-way is touched, the City must return to the Blooming Grove Board for approval. Supervisor Johnson seconded motion. Motion Carried unanimously.

Road Bid Proposals – Gallagher Plat Area: A motion was made by Supervisor Berg to accept the Scott Construction Bid of $3042.90. Supervisor Johnson seconded motion.

Motion made by Supervisor Berg to accept the bid of Wolf Paving in the amount of $70,208.00. Supervisor Johnson seconded motion. Motion Carried.

Sprecher Road Legal Feedback - The letter from S.E.H. in response to Attorney Hughes' questions was received on August 23, 2004. The Board agreed to send the letter to Attorney Hughes and await his feedback. This will be on the next agenda.

50/50 Aid Program with Dane County - The document from Dane County was reviewed. It was suggested this be included in the 2005 budget data.

Fire Truck Replacement: Chief Linzmeier explained the problems that have occurred with Engine 1. He presented his proposal for a fire truck replacement. Chief Linzmeier presented the Fire Department Capital Outlay Plan. A motion was made by Chair Anderson to defer the fire truck decision to the September 28 th meeting. Supervisor Stube seconded motion. Motion Carried.

Update on Railroad Tracks on N. Fair Oaks Avenue - Audrey provided an update on the railroad tracks issue noting that the Public Hearing is postponed and the repairs will begin on August 30, 2004. It was suggested Derick look into putting a culvert in to avoid the current stormwater problems.

Update on Condition of 4002 Alvarez Avenue - Derick Babler reported that Mr. Hguyen had cut brush, picked up tires and cleaned around this structure. Mr. Hguyen indicated he had applied for a zoning change. Audrey reported that the office has received nothing from Mr. Hguyen. Supervisor Johnson explained to Hguyen what needed to be done to get the rezone moving.

Parking Concerns along Siggelkow Road and Holscher Road - Supervisor Berg indicated he felt parking along Siggelkow Road was a safety concern and suggested “No Parking” signs be put up along Siggelkow and Holscher Roads. Supervisor Berg then made a motion that “No Parking” signs be put on Siggelkow and Holscher from Carncross to AB. Supervisor Stube seconded motion.

Motion withdrawn by Supervisor Berg.

It was then agreed this issue be postponed until we obtain cost estimates for the signs.

Board Meeting Minutes of August 10, 2004 – Supervisor Linzmeier made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Chair Anderson seconded, and the motion passed. Supervisor Berg abstained, as he was not in attendance at the August 10 th meeting.

Vouchers - A motion was made by Supervisor Berg to approve the vouchers. Supervisor Johnson seconded motion. Motion Carried.

Public Comment - The following comments were made:

Deborah Sellers – Comments regarding Police Protection and Speeding Violations.

Deborah Sellers – Comments regarding Stoughton Road Corridor Project

Derick Babler – Reported Public Works are cutting trees in Plat, explained why the “Children at Play” sign was removed and indicated the “No Parking” signs in the Plat have been replaced.

Deputy Greg Sondreal – commented that “No Parking” violations would be enforced.

Adjournment – Chair Anderson made a motion to adjourn at 8:43 PM. Supervisor Stube seconded, and the motion passed unanimously.

Respectfully Submitted,

Audrey Rue, Clerk/Treasurer/Administrator