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September 7, 2009 September 7, 2009 minutes
PUBLIC HEARING AND BOARD MEETING SEPTEMBER 7, 2009 A Public Hearing was held at the Stubbs Town Hall on Monday, September 7, 2009 and was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Chairman Art Dixon. The first order of business was discussion on a proposed Ordinance to Regulate the Disposal of Solid Waste in the Town of Stubbs, Rusk Co., Wis. Persons were given 3 minutes to express comments with an opportunity for rebuttal of 2 minutes, time permitting. The Ordinance was written by Bill Thiel, who has had much experience with ordinances, to replace an outdated ordinance passed in 1994. There were comments by several persons. The discussion was then directed to an Ordinance to Adopt the Comprehensive Plan of the Town of Stubbs, Rusk Co., Wis. It was stressed that the Ordinance will be considered and voted on by the Town Board at the Board meeting. There being no further comments, the Chairman adjourned the hearing at 6:40 p.m. Board Meeting for town of Stubbs was convened at the Town Hall at 7 p.m. on Sept. 7, 2009 following the Ordinance Hearing. All members were present. The Pledge of Allegiance was given. Minutes of the previous meeting were discussed. Irene Urmanski said that a comment she made at the August 2009 meeting had been omitted and asked that it be added--"We should have an audit before "they" cook the books". Duane Taylor sr-ated that the Clerk had incorrectly quoted Andy Albarado's comaents from the August board meeting. He read a letter from Mr. Albarado saying that the 1st, 2nd and last sentences were correct, but that he could not remember saying the 3rd sentence which has been deleted from the minutes. Motion by Zak/Taylor to approve the corrected minutes passed. The Financial Report was discussed and a motion v,o approve by Zak/Taylor passed. Current bills were audited. There were requests for $50 donations from Senior Services for their publication "The Source" and from Flambe\u Valley Arts Ass'n. Taylor said that since town funds are down that perhaps we should scale down donations accordingly. Zak moved to support and donate $50 as we have done for a number of years, Dixon seconded. Taylor voted no. Motion passed. Motion to approve current bills by Zak/Taylor passed. PUBLIC COMMENTS--There were comments by Caroline VanDerLoop, Irene Urmanski, Bob Lorkowski, and Charlie Craemer. A suggestion was made, that if meetings were recorded, there would be no question what had been said. Taylor suggested tht the Clerk should record the meeting and do a transcript rather than keep minutes. Brian Craemer said the computer could be equipped with software so that a recording could be sent to be transcribed at an approximate cost of $1,000 per year. Chairman Dixon explained that the Town is not required to record and transcribe meetings and that minutes only require mention of business discussed and a record of motions and resolutions. Other suggestions were that we should have a portable microphone--Taylor recommended having a better PA system. Several persons thought recording was a good idea but that the minutes should be done as before. Zak offered to call the Towns Ass'n. for advice on this matter. There was a motion by Zak/Taylor to bring the Solid Waste Ordinance to the floor. Taylor asked for an explanation of changes. Taylor moved to set the permit fee at $5,000, Zak seconded. Motion carried. Zak moved to approve the Ordinance, Taylor seconded. Motion carried. There was motion by Zak/Taylor to bring to the floor the Ordinance to approve the Comprehensive Plan. Taylor spoke against adopting the plan. Zak spoke in favor of the plan. Zak moved to adopt the Comprehensive Plan/Dixon seconded. Zak and Dixon voted yes, Taylor voted no. Motion carried. The Chairman presented requests from Reynold Willey and Shari Landin for land use permits to place mobile homes in the Town. Zak moved, Taylor seconded to approve these permits. Motion passed Chairman Dixon discussed road construction which is finished for this year and discussed possible work for 2010. SECOND PUBLIC COMMENTS--A question was asked about the results of the meeting with the DNR regarding replacement of the Amacoy tubes. Dixon said the Town would need to hire an engineer to work with the DNR on a plan and work could not begin for two years after that. The Board does not wish to spend the money for an engineer at this time. Questior--why is the town having an adjourned board of review. Dixon explained there is a diff¬ erence of opinion on the as-so-sgir.en t-me : hod ueed fox—tiis—La«-d£-iil— and they have requested additional tirru to confer with the Dept. of Revenue. Since the DOR has not: responded, the assessment will probably remain at the assessed amount of $6.6 million. Bob Lorkowski asked that everyone ple'tse read the comprehensive plan thoroughly and made several comments about the plan. The Chairman presented the Bruce Pub3 Lc Library proposed budge1/" for 2010 which includes a 1.17% increase. Motion was made by Zak/Taylor to approve. Motion passec1 . The Wis. Towns Ass'n. Annual Convention to be held in October at Stevens Point was discussed. Dixon will attend. Zak will not. Taylor was not sure. Next meeting will be held on Oct. 5 it 7 p.m. Meeting adjourned on motion by Zak/Taylor at 8;50 p.m.