Town of Blooming Grove Board Meeting Minutes – September 14, 2004

Supervisor Linzmeier called the meeting to order at 6:32 PM. Board members in attendance were Supervisor Linzmeier, Supervisor Berg, Supervisor Johnson, and Supervisor Stube. Chair Anderson was absent and previously excused.

Others in attendance were: Audrey Rue, Fire Chief Glenn Linzmeier, Al Loomis, Derick Babler, Deborah Sellers, Dan Fay and Bill Finney.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Appointment of someone to Chair meeting: Supervisor Berg made a motion to appoint Supervisor Stube to chair the meeting in the absence of Chair Anderson. Supervisor Linzmeier seconded the motion. Motion Carried.

Review Agenda – The agenda was reviewed. The issues with interested parties in attendance were addressed first.

Sinkholes in Gallagher Plat area: A resident in the area of the sinkhole, Bill Finney, indicated the hole is getting bigger. Derick Babler confirmed that to be the case and added that the current dirt is held up by the roots of the tree. Derick noted the area is fenced off to keep the area safe.

A motion was made by Supervisor Berg to contact the County to inquire if they have an Engineer that could assist us on this issue. The motion further stated whether the County has an Engineer or not, we should hire a backhoe (from the County if possible) to dig out the hole to determine the cause. Supervisor Johnson seconded motion. Motion Carried.

Speed Limit on Siggelkow Road : A resident from Siggelkow Road , Dan Fay, was present to speak. He felt the road cannot handle the current amount of traffic, it is difficult to pull out of a driveway, and there are safety issues among other concerns. He suggested the speed limit be 25 MPH or 35 MPH and that there be double yellow lines on the entire road.

There was conversation between the Board and Mr. Fay on different related issues including enforcement, public hearings, ordinance changes and County rules.

Supervisor Berg made a motion to request a person from Dane County attend our next Board meeting to discuss the double yellow line situation as well as the proposed speed limit.

Supervisor Berg noted this might lead to Ordinance changes, Public Hearings and notification to all residents on Siggelkow Road .

Supervisor Johnson seconded motion. Motion Carried.

Boundary Agreement Legal Expenses: After a brief discussion on the possible options for this one-time expense - Supervisor Johnson made a motion to take the excess legal expenses out of the town savings this year. Supervisor Linzmeier seconded motion. Motion carried 3 to 1 with Supervisor Berg opposing.

Ditchline/Culvert along Railroad Tracks in Gallagher Plat: Derick Babler reported the railroad company had dug out a small portion of culvert and noted the remainder is in the town right of way. Supervisor Berg suggested we check out cost sharing with Dane County on the culvert replacement.

A motion was made by Supervisor Berg to work with Dane County to find out our options and to get a cost estimate and learn what can be done with this culvert area. Supervisor Johnson seconded motion. Motion Carried.

Update on “Children At Play” signs: Derick Babler reported the only children at play signs now available are with a child and a teeter-totter and they are to be installed near a park. They are not supposed to be used to mark children in a residential neighborhood.

It was suggested the Safe Coalition signs be used to slow traffic down in areas where children are at play. Supervisor Johnson offered to put these signs up in April Hill.

“No Parking” Signs on Siggelkow Road : Derick Babler estimated a cost of $2100 to put “No Parking” signs up on all of Siggelkow Road . Supervisor Berg made a motion to put “No Parking” signs on Siggelkow Road west of Carncross and by the school. There would be a total of about 3 or 4 signs. Motion seconded by Supervisor Stube. Motion Carried 3 to 1 with Supervisor Johnson opposing.

Dane County Ordinance Amendment #11: Supervisor Johnson made a motion to support the amendment to this ordinance. Supervisor Berg seconded motion. Motion Carried.

Board Meeting Minutes of August 24, 2004 – Supervisor Stube made a motion to approve the minutes as amended. Supervisor Johnson seconded, and the motion carried.

Vouchers: Supervisor Johnson made a motion to approve all the vouchers. Supervisor Linzmeier seconded motion. Motion Carried.

Public Comments: Deborah Sellers commented on Milwaukee Street and the Street work in the Gallagher Plat.

Supervisor Stube noted she had received a complaint on an unlicensed vehicle parked on the corner of Swinburne and Carncross. Audrey to have it checked out.

Adjournment – Supervisor Johnson made a motion to adjourn. Supervisor Linzmeier seconded, and the motion passed unanimously at 7:33 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,

Audrey Rue, Clerk/Treasurer/Administrator