Town of Blooming Grove Board Meeting Minutes – September 28, 2004

Chair Anderson called the meeting to order at 6:33 PM. Board members in attendance were Supervisor Linzmeier, Supervisor Berg, Supervisor Stube and Chair Anderson. It was noted Supervisor Johnson would be arriving late.

Others in attendance were: Clerk/Treasurer Audrey Rue, Fire Chief Glenn Linzmeier, Deputy Clerk/Treasurer Mike Wolf, Deborah Sellers and Mike Guerten.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

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

Review Agenda – The agenda was reviewed.

4a. Resolution for discontinuing a portion of Old Meier Road : Chair Anderson made a motion to approve Resolution No., 2004-04. Motion seconded by Supervisor Linzmeier. Motion Carried.

Supervisor Berg asked Audrey to clarify what “the Public Interest” meant on Page 2 of the resolution.

4b. Set a Public hearing Date for discontinuing a portion of Old Meier Road : Supervisor Linzmeier made a motion to set the Public Hearing date as November 23, 2004. Supervisor Berg seconded motion. Motion Carried.

4c. Fire Truck Replacement: It was noted the purchase of the fire truck would not negatively impact the 2005 budget or any future budget.

Supervisor Berg asked if a fire truck were purchased, would it affect other large unexpected purchases for the fire department. Chief Linzmeier responded the only thing might be radios and that would happen only when Dane County gets their infrastructure in place for this purchase, which is estimated to be about 2008. Chief Linzmeier felt the Capital Outlay plan for the Fire Department would be able to accommodate this.

Supervisor Berg made a motion to proceed with the purchase of the new Fire Truck, which will replace the current Engine 1. Chair Anderson seconded motion. Motion Carried.

4d. Urban Service Planning after the dissolution of the Dane County Regional Planning Commission on October 1, 2004: Supervisor Berg noted the Town of Cottage Grove may look at doing something during the window of opportunity. Supervisor Berg asked Audrey to contact the Town of Cottage Grove regarding this and possibly talk with Bob Lord regarding the Willshire Development progress.

It was noted the current boundary agreement discussions should also be considered.

It was suggested this topic be included on the October 12 th agenda.

4e. Public Comments During a Board Meeting – Possible Procedure Change: Audrey Rue explained why this got on the agenda. The reason being related to the efficiency in typing minutes when speakers do not sign in and do not identify themselves.

Chair Anderson made a motion to allow the Clerk/Treasurer/Administrator and Deputy Clerk/Treasurer/Administrator to develop a procedure on this issue. Supervisor Stube seconded motion. Motion Carried.

Miscellaneous: Members of the Board asked for updates on the following topics: Ditch line Culvert, Sinkhole update, Unlicensed Vehicle update and “Children At Play” sign update, which Audrey provided.

It was also suggested Siggelkow Road be on the next agenda with details on Statutes and Laws regarding speed limit and no passing zones.

It was then suggested the regular agenda always include Clerk/Treasurer Updates.

Board Meeting Minutes of September 14, 2004 – Supervisor Berg made a motion to approve the minutes as amended. Supervisor Stube seconded, and the motion carried 3 to 0 with Chair Anderson abstaining.

Vouchers: Supervisor Berg asked town staff to review whether Severson, which was not seal coated, was part of the cost estimate Fahrner did for Rambling Acres; if it was, the bill should be reduced. Supervisor Berg made a motion to approve all the vouchers. Supervisor Linzmeier seconded motion. Motion Carried.

Public Comments: Deborah Sellers commented on the Drumlin purchase.

Chair Anderson asked Audrey to contact Dane County Parks regarding a sign/name.

Deborah Sellers also had comments on the cemetery headstones repairs and speeding in her neighborhood. Audrey to contact Dane County Sheriff.

Supervisor Johnson joined the Board meeting at 7:40 PM.

4f. Stoughton Road Corridor Update: Supervisor Johnson updated the Board on the three options currently being reviewed for the Stoughton Road Corridor realignment. He noted one option has the road going through the Town Hall.

Supervisor Johnson explained that all three options will be ranked; Low, Medium or High.

The earliest anything will be done is 2012. Right now, Focus Groups are meeting and Supervisor Johnson said he would keep the Board informed.

7. Adjourn to Closed Session: Chair Anderson made a motion to go into Closed Session in accordance with Wisconsin Statute 19.85 (1)(g) to discuss the legal strategy to be adopted by the Board with respect to Sprecher Road warranty items. Supervisor Linzmeier seconded motion. A roll call vote was taken with unanimous approval to adjourn to Closed Session.

A motion was made by Chair Anderson to reconvene to Open Session. Supervisor Johnson seconded motion. On a roll call vote, it was unanimous to reconvene to open session.

Chair Anderson made a recommendation not to incur a further legal expense and to have the Clerk/Treasurer send a letter to the President of S.E.H. on behalf of the Board expressing the Town's dissatisfaction with Scott Hasburgh and S.E.H. A cc should go to Scott Hasburgh. It was further recommended that Dane County be contacted to provide an estimate on “wedging” the dip at the intersection of Cottontail and Sprecher.

Supervisor Johnson seconded motion. Motion carried unanimously.

Adjournment – Supervisor Johnson made a motion to adjourn. Supervisor Stube seconded, and the motion passed unanimously at 8:05 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,

Audrey Rue, Clerk/Treasurer/Administrator