Town of Blooming Grove Board Meeting Minutes – October 26, 2004

Chair Anderson called the meeting to order at 6:35 PM. Board members in attendance were Supervisor Linzmeier, Supervisor Johnson, Supervisor Stube and Chair Anderson. It was noted Supervisor Berg, had been excused.

Others in attendance were: Clerk/Treasurer Audrey Rue, Fire Chief Glenn Linzmeier, Deborah Sellers, Deputy Clerk/Treasurer Mike Wolf, Christy Bachmann of the City of Madison and Rocky Redepenning.

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.

RPC Dissolution and Consequences thereof: This subject was put on hold until we have more information.

Rethke Avenue and Curb and Gutter: Christy Bachmann from the City of Madison Engineering Dept was present. She explained how residents adjacent to the City streets are typically assessed for curb and gutter regardless of who the street belongs to.

Supervisor Johnson asked why 4-feet of pavement is assessed to town residents. Ms. Bachmann indicated that is the City's assessment policy. She further explained that originally the City charged the property owner from the centerline. Three years ago that policy was changed to 4 feet on each side.

The Board discussed the office staff should put together a fact sheet for the landowners on Rethke (only the area to be re-done this next year). The fact sheet should be distributed to the landowners. The fact sheet should include price and costs to the landowners as well as the # of years for repayment, etc.

A motion was made by Chair Anderson to put together the fact sheet including all costs. It should be mailed to the landowners impacted. They will be asked to respond in respect to the city's current policy. Supervisor Stube seconded this motion. Motion Carried.

Siggelkow Road Resurfacing (w/City of Madison and Village of McFarland ): Christy Bachmann, from the City of Madison 's Engineering Dept. suggested the three entities working together on a Federal Assistance Program whereas we may share costs 80/20 with the Federal Government.

The Blooming Grove Board suggested this be put off until early 2005, because of current boundary agreement discussions.

It was suggested Supervisor Johnson be a part of this programming in early 2005, because he had road pavement expertise.

Ms. Bachmann will contact the Village of McFarland and Town of Blooming Grove in 2005 to work on the programming.

Public Works Decision – Short Term: Audrey suggested hiring someone short-term as a temporary employee. Supervisor Johnson made a motion to allow Audrey to hire someone to fill the short-term position. Supervisor Linzmeier seconded motion. Motion Carried.

Public Works Decision – Long Term: Audrey indicated the office staff would like to do a little more work on this issue. It was suggested we hire a short – term position in preparation for snow/ice and continue to decide what is best long-term. This will be on another agenda in the next couple of months.

Newsletter: The Board had reviewed the newsletter and offered a few corrections/amendments. A motion was made by Supervisor Linzmeier, seconded by Supervisor Stube to approve the printing of the Newsletter. Motion Carried.

Voter Registration Resolution: A motion was made by Chair Anderson to adopt the Voter Registration Resolution. Supervisor Johnson seconded motion. Motion Carried.

Dane County Ordinance Amendment OA15, requiring a 75-foot setback from wetlands: A motion was made by Chair Anderson, seconded by Supervisor Johnson to approve OA15. Motion Carried.

Dane County Ordinance Amendment OA16, providing for Town Board consideration of conditional use permits: A motion was made by Supervisor Johnson, seconded by Chair Anderson to approve OA16. Motion Carried.

Dane County Ordinance Amendment OA18, providing for agricultural based education and entertainment in the A-1 Exclusive Agriculture District: A motion was made by Supervisor Stube, seconded by Supervisor Linzmeier to approve OA18. Motion Carried.

October 12, 2004 Minutes: A motion was made by Supervisor Linzmeier to approve the minutes. Supervisor Johnson seconded motion. Motion Carried 3 to 0. Supervisor Stube abstained, as she was not in attendance at the October 12 th meeting.

Vouchers: A motion was made by Supervisor Johnson to approve payment of the vouchers. Supervisor Linzmeier seconded motion. Motion Carried.

Public Comment: Deborah Sellers questioned what happened at the intersection of Gannon and Furey in regards to the sinkhole. She questioned why the Town of Blooming Grove would not help Waunona Sanitary District pay for the repairs of the water and sewer lines.

Adjournment: A motion was made by Chair Anderson to adjourn at 7:45 PM. Supervisor Johnson seconded motion. Motion Carried.

Respectfully Submitted,

Audrey Rue, Clerk/Treasurer/Administrator

Town of Blooming Grove