Town of Blooming Grove Board Meeting Minutes – July 22, 2008

Chair Johnson called the meeting to order at 6:30pm. Board members in attendance: Chair Johnson, Supervisor Berg, Supervisor Linzmeier, Supervisor McLaughlin and Supervisor Stube. Also in attendance: Clerk/Treasurer/Administrator Mike Wolf, Fire Chief Glenn Linzmeier, Dane County Board Supervisor John Hendrick, David Heitmann, Egbert Lloyd (general manager of Wingate by Wyndham), Doli Ajdini, David Ajdini, Linda Hallman, 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.

2d. 2008-2009 Operators License for Nicholas J. Robinson: Supervisor Berg made a motion to approve the 2008-2009 Operators License for Nicholas J. Robinson. Supervisor McLaughlin seconded the motion, and it passed 5-0.

2a. 2008 Merchant's License for Christmas Tree Sales: Supervisor McLaughlin made a motion to approve the 2008 Merchant's License to sell Christmas Trees at 1880 S. Stoughton Road , contingent upon payment of the $1200.00 fee, as presented. Chair Johnson seconded the motion, and it passed 5-0.

2b. 2008-2009 Liquor License for Wingate by Wyndham: Mike Wolf explained that he had discussed this issue with Randy Retzlaff (owner of Wingate) yesterday. After finding out how alcohol is served there, it has been determined that the hotel would only need a Class B Beer license to sell beer there – and a Class C wine license if they choose to continue providing champagne for some “suite packages”. In any case there is no need for this business to have a liquor license. Supervisor McLaughlin made a motion to defer the issuance of the 2008-2009 Class B Liquor License for Wingate by Wyndam. Chair Johnson seconded the motion, and it passed 5-0. Mike Wolf will contact Randy Retzlaff and ask that a revised license application be submitted.

2c. 2008-2009 Operators License for Randy Retzlaff: Chair Johnson made a motion to approve the 2008-2009 Operators License for Randy Retzlaff. Supervisor Berg seconded the motion. There was considerable discussion about whether or not it is appropriate and/or on sound legal footing to link the approval of this license with the unpaid room taxes that are owed by Wingate by Wyndam. The Chair called for a vote, and the motion to approve this license passed 3-0, with both Supervisor Stube and Supervisor McLaughlin abstaining.

2e. 2008-2009 Restaurant License for Wingate by Wyndham: Chair Johnson made a motion to approve the 2008-2009 Restaurant License for Wingate by Wyndam. Supervisor Linzmeier seconded the motion. There was considerable discussion about whether or not it is appropriate and/or on sound legal footing to link the approval of this license with the unpaid room taxes that are owed by Wingate by Wyndam. The Chair called for a vote, and the motion to approve this license passed 3-1, with Supervisor Stube voting in opposition, and Supervisor McLaughlin abstaining.

2f. Wingate by Wyndham's Delinquent Room Taxes: Supervisor McLaughlin made a motion to use the Northeast Community Court to begin issuing citations for non-payment of delinquent room taxes as outlined in the e-mail from Attorney Lori Lubinsky, UNLESS a payment of at least 20% of the total amount due ($7,866.96) AND a specific payment plan for the remaining amount due are received in the Town Office by 4:00pm on Tuesday, July 29, 2008. Chair Johnson seconded the motion, and it passed 5-0.

2g. Dane County Ordinance Amendment 6, regarding the Dane County Zoning Committee's Review for Consistency with Town and County Comprehensive Plans: Supervisor McLaughlin made a motion to approve Dane County Ordinance Amendment 6 as presented. Supervisor Berg seconded the motion, and it passed 5-0.

2h. Consideration of Using Town-Issued Plastic Garbage and Recycling Barrels Starting in 2009: Mike Wolf said that the RFPs that will go out for new garbage and recycling contracts starting in 2009 could ask for two quotes – one to continue the current service, and one for moving to the system of requiring municipal-issued plastic garbage and recycling bins. Chair Johnson made a motion to have the Town Administrator request two different proposals in the RFPs, as discussed. Supervisor Linzmeier seconded the motion, and it passed 5-0.

2i. Cars Parked on Grass in Thurber Park : Deborah Sellers asked the Board to consider hiring someone specifically to write tickets for those in violation of this ordinance. The Board took no action.

2j. Selection of Contractor for the Gannon Avenue Road Construction Project: Chair Johnson made a motion to approve the $41,030 bid submitted by Wolf Paving for the Gannon Avenue project. Supervisor Berg seconded the motion, and it passed 5-0.

2k. Seminary Springs Road Repair: Chair Johnson made a motion to approve $1500 in funds for the negotiated agreement between Madison Metropolitan Sewer District, the Town of Burke and the Town of Blooming Grove for the road repair on Seminary Springs as presented. Supervisor McLaughlin seconded the motion, and it passed 5-0.

3a. Minutes of July 8, 2008 Town Board meeting: Supervisor Berg made a motion to approve the July 8, 2008 minutes as presented. Supervisor McLaughlin seconded the motion, and it passed 4-0 with Chair Johnson abstaining.

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

4. Public Comment: Deborah Sellers asked if it was OK for someone to park a large school bus on a public street. Supervisor McLaughlin was also interested in the answer to this; Mike Wolf will investigate. David and Doli Ajdini introduced themselves to the Board, and expressed their desire to purchase the Four Star Restaurant, remodel it and open it as a restaurant and bar.

5. Adjournment: Supervisor McLaughlin made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Chair Johnson seconded the motion, and it passed 5-0 at 8:09pm.

Minutes Written and Submitted by Mike Wolf, Clerk/Treasurer/Administrator