Town of Blooming Grove Board Meeting Minutes – April 24, 2007

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

Also in attendance were Clerk/Treasurer/Administrator Mike Wolf, Fire Chief Glenn Linzmeier, Dane County Towns Association Secretary Julie Gau, Renee Gilbertsen and Deborah Sellers. 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.

2a. Julie Gau from the Dane County Towns Association: Julie Gau introduced herself as the secretary of the Dane County Towns Association. She invited Town Board members to attend the next DCTA meeting – on May 9 at 7:00pm in the Town of Westport . Chair Johnson said he may attend. Ms. Gau said that the agenda will include the election of DCTA officers, and a presentation on identity theft.

2b. Seminary Springs Road Repair: Chair Johnson made a motion to approve the road repair proposal as presented. Supervisor Linzmeier seconded the motion, and it passed 5-0.

2c. Dean Larson on Parks Commission: Chair Johnson made a motion to appoint Dean Larson to the Town's Parks Commission, with his term beginning immediately and ending on June 30, 2008. Supervisor Berg seconded the motion, and it passed 5-0.

2d. Emily Mueller on Parks Commission: Chair Johnson made a motion to appoint Emily Mueller to the Town's Parks Commission, with her term beginning immediately and ending on June 30, 2012. Supervisor Linzmeier seconded the motion, and it passed 5-0.

2e. Susan Anderson on Parks Commission: Chair Johnson made a motion to re-appoint Susan Anderson to the Town's Parks Commission, with her new term beginning July 1, 2007 and ending June 30, 2014. Supervisor Berg seconded the motion, and it passed 5-0.

2f. Street Light on Gannon Avenue: Supervisor Linzmeier made a motion to approve the installation of a streetlight on the existing pole between 512 and 520 Gannon Avenue, with the understanding that there will be no cost to do so. Chair Johnson seconded the motion, and it passed 5-0.

2g. State Bill regarding Cable TV Franchising: Supervisor Berg said he had some concerns about this bill, especially as it may impact the Town. He also stated that in recent days the bill had undergone some changes that would seem to alleviate some of those concerns. Still, he asked that Mike Wolf contact Barry Orton and Rick Stadleman to get their feedback on the latest version of the bill. This issue will be placed on the next agenda for further discussion.

3a. April 10, 2007 Meeting Minutes: Supervisor Young made a motion to approve the April 10, 2007 meeting minutes as presented. Supervisor Berg seconded the motion, and it passed 4-0 – with Supervisor Ed Stube abstaining.

3b. Vouchers: Supervisor Young made a motion to approve the vouchers as presented. Supervisor Linzmeier seconded the motion, and it passed 5-0.

4. Public Comment: Deborah Sellers asked Mike Wolf if he would check with Tony Reigstad about allowing Deborah to paint the fence along Commercial Avenue again this year. Mike Wolf said that he would do so.

5. Adjournment – Chair Johnson made a motion to adjourn. Supervisor Young seconded, and the motion passed 5-0 at 7:27pm.

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