Town of Blooming Grove Board Meeting Minutes – June 12, 2007

Chair Johnson called the meeting to order at 7:00pm. Board members in attendance: Chair Johnson, Supervisor Berg, Supervisor Linzmeier, Supervisor Stube and Supervisor Young.

Also in attendance: Clerk/Treasurer/Administrator Mike Wolf, Deputy Clerk/Treasurer/

Administrator Chris Astrella, Roxie Stillman, Sue Sarbacker, Roger Sarbacker, Mitch Zimmerman, Dean Larson, Kellene Leicht, Mary Burmeister, Mark Wendricks, Emily Mueller, Renee Gilbertsen, James Quinn, and Deborah Sellers. {Town Attorney JoAnn Hart arrived at 7:45pm.} The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Chair Johnson asked if the meeting notice had been properly posted, and Mike Wolf said that it had been.

2c. Certified Survey Map for Parcel Split at 3327 Swinburne Drive and 3316 Brugger Place: Chair Johnson made a motion to approve the certified survey map for the parcel split at 3327 Swinburne Drive and 3316 Brugger Place as presented. Supervisor Berg seconded the motion, and it passed 5-0.

2d. Certified Survey Map for Parcel Split at 4122 County Highway AB: Chair Johnson made a motion to approve the certified survey map for the parcel split at 4122 County Highway AB as presented. Supervisor Young seconded the motion, and it passed 5-0.

2e. Appointment of New Parks Commission Member: Parks Commission Chair Kellene Leicht said that the Parks Commission voted to recommend Elaine Strom to fill the last open position on the Parks Commission. Chair Johnson made a motion to appoint Elaine Strom to the Parks Commission, to fill a term that will expire on June 30, 2009. Supervisor Berg seconded the motion, it passed 5-0.

2f. Improvements in Thurber Park : Kellene Leicht said the Parks Commission is recommending the purchase of a motion light for Thurber Park . Chair Johnson asked if they considered a regular street light, since the long-term maintenance of the street light would be MG&E's responsibility – while a motion light would be the Town's responsibility. After some discussion the Board asked that Mike Wolf and Tony Reigstad look into the possibilities of putting a street light (or two) in Thurber Park . This will be a future Town Board agenda item.

2a. Alcohol for Graduation Party at Severson Park on July 1: Supervisor Berg made a motion to approve the consumption of alcohol at Severson Park for the graduation party hosted by Jim Vaughn on July 1, 2007. Supervisor Young seconded the motion, and it passed 5-0.

2b. Policy for Erecting Tents in Town Parks: Mike Wolf stated Jim Vaughn was interested in putting up a tent for the graduation party on July 1 (see above item). The Town has concerns about possible damage to the park grounds, liability if someone is injured, etc. Supervisors Berg and Linzmeier expressed their concern about the liability to the Town. The Board took no formal action, but asked Mike Wolf to find out what other towns do, and then put this on a future agenda.

2g. Town Land South of Meier Road : Mike Wolf reported that the narrow strip of land that is owned by the Town will likely be annexed into the City of Madison along with the Fait property – within the next few months. He said that it is likely that sometime in the future either the developer or City may wish to purchase this land from the Town.

2h. Operators Licenses: Chair Johnson made a motion to approve the 2007-2008 operators licenses for Nancy C. Paulson, Carl A. Klappauf, Nicholas J. Robinson, Dennis P. McCaslin, and Randall B. Retzlaff. Supervisor Young seconded the motion, and it passed 5-0.

2i. Temporary Beer License: Chair Johnson made a motion to approve the temporary Class B Beer License for the Harley-Davidson Diabetes Fundraiser at 6200 Millpond Road on July 13-14, 2007. Supervisor Linzmeier seconded the motion, and it passed 5-0.

2j. 2007-08 Class B Liquor License for Wingate Inn: Chair Johnson made a motion to approve the 2007-08 Class B Liquor License for Wingate Inn. Supervisor Berg seconded the motion, and it passed 5-0.

2k. 2007-08 Class B Liquor License for Jerry's Place: Mike Wolf reported that the application and fee have not yet been received. He stated that he had written to them in April, and called them early last week… but still has not received the application. Mike said that if they do not get the application and fee in time for the next Board meeting, their license will run out on June 30, 2007. Chair Johnson made a motion to defer this agenda item until the next Board meeting. Supervisor Young seconded the motion, and it passed 5-0.

2l. 2007-08 Cigarette License for Jerry's Place: Mike Wolf reported that the application and fee have not yet been received. He stated that he had written to them in April, and called them early last week… but still has not received the application. Mike said that if they do not get the application and fee in time for the next Board meeting, their license will run out on June 30, 2007. Chair Johnson made a motion to defer this agenda item until the next Board meeting. Supervisor Berg seconded the motion, and it passed 5-0.

2m. 2007-08 Restaurant License for Wingate Inn: Chair Johnson made a motion to approve the 2007-08 Restaurant License for Wingate Inn. Supervisor Linzmeier seconded the motion, and it passed 5-0.

3a. May 15, 2007 Meeting Minutes: Mike Wolf stated that the state statute number listed in the minutes should have “(1)” inserted prior to the “(c)”. Chair Johnson made a motion to approve the May 15, 2007 meeting minutes as amended. Supervisor Linzmeier seconded the motion, and it passed 3-0. Supervisors Young and Stube abstained.

3b. May 22, 2007 Meeting Minutes: Supervisor Berg made a motion to approve the May 22, 2007 meeting minutes as presented. Supervisor Young seconded the motion, and it passed 4-0. Chair Johnson abstained.

3c. Vouchers: Supervisor Young made a motion to approve the vouchers as presented. Supervisor Berg seconded the motion, and it passed 4-0. Supervisor Stube abstained.

4. Public Comment: Deborah Sellers asked how long the stumps would be in Thurber Park , as she has a concern about bugs and rodents. Mike Wolf said the contractor who will do the work called last week, saying they would do it this week. Mike Wolf said if it's not done by the end of the week he will call them.

Deborah Sellers asked if the sandbox would be in by July 14. Mike Wolf said he hoped that it would be by then.

Deborah Sellers said she had contacted Dave Janda at Dane County Emergency Management to find out if the Town could paint the County's siren box in Thurber Park . Deborah said that Dave said that we could paint it, as long as it's not painted shut. There was a brief discussion about who has the authority and/or responsibility to paint the box. Mike Wolf will call Mr. Janda (at 266-4330) to get written authorization to do this work.

Deborah Sellers and Renee Gilbertsen expressed their disappointment that lilacs weren't going to get re-planted in Thurber Park in the near future. There was a lengthy discussion between Parks Commission members present, Board members, Mike Wolf, and Deborah and Renee about planting the lilac bushes. Kellene Leicht stated that no action was taken by the Parks Commission at their previous meeting. No Town Board action was taken. Mike Wolf will continue to look at how this work fits in with the rest of the operational priorities of the Town.

5a. Going into Closed Session: Supervisor Young made a motion to got into Closed Session pursuant to State Statute 19.85(1)(c) for the purposes of discussions pertaining to personnel decisions. Chair Johnson seconded the motion, and a roll call vote was taken. The motion passed 5-0.

5b. Coming out of Closed Session: Chair Johnson made a motion to come out of Closed Session. Supervisor Linzmeier seconded the motion, and it passed 5-0.

  6. Adjournment – Chair Johnson made a motion to adjourn. Supervisor Young seconded, and the motion passed 5-0 at 10:15pm.

Respectfully Submitted by Mike Wolf, Clerk/Treasurer/Administrator.