MINUTES OF JUNE 11, 2018
Chairman Charles Bartz called the meeting to order at 7:00PM.
Board members present: Chairman Charles Bartz, Supervisor Gary Thomack, Supervisor Ken Genskow, Treasurer Dennis Zahn and Clerk Karen Habeck.
Public included: Elaine Klitz, Cindy Graper, Scott Menzel, Lois Graper, Bruce Starszak, Mandy and Jordan Kriesel, Mary Rades, Bill Korth, Laurie Thomack, Arlyn and Jan Tober, Dave Malueg, Carol and Katie Gruenwald, Lloyd Fischer, Debbie Rades, Jeff and Kim Machmueller, Jake Zimmerman, Terri Jo Kust, Lori List and Bob Westphal. Guests: Mark Dodge of Bertram Communications and Dennis Heling of Shawano County Economic Development.
Clerk Habeck read the agenda which was been posted in three public places and published in the Marion Advertiser. The minutes were read from the May 14, 2018 monthly meeting. Motion was made by Thomack/Genskow to accept the minutes as read. Motion carried by voice vote with three in favor, zero against.
Mark Dodge of Bertram Communications gave a presentation concerning wireless Broadband Internet. The County has passed a resolution to apply for a funding grant to offer this wireless service to residents in the County. Mr. Dodge outlined how the service works and demographics of it. This wireless company can use existing high points in a community such as; silos, very high barns, towers that are not being used by another company, etc. For best service, these connecting points would be between 6-18 miles apart. Following his presentation, the Chairman asked those in attendance if they were interested in this type of service, the majority were. A motion was made by Bartz/Thomack to pledge $2000 towards the grant matching fund, motion carried by voice vote with three in favor, zero against.
Input from the public: County Supervisor Arlyn Tober stated the construction of the evidence building is on schedule. The property where Lakeland Industries is presently located will be in need of sand to fill in for future development. Chairman Bartz will make Grant Bystol aware that the Town of Pella has sand available for sale if the County is interested.
Motion was made by Thomack/Genskow to approve Class “B” Retail Licenses for the sale of Fermented Malt Beverages and Intoxicating Liquors to Dawn Krueger-Rhode (Hurricane Dawn’s), J & M Corner Bar & Grille, Inc. (John Schneider, Owner), Hopper’s Bar, Inc. (Fred Zimmerman, Agent), a cigarette license for Hopper’s Bar, Inc. and operator’s licenses for: Kathy Buntrock, Gabrielle LeNoble, Kayla Verg, Stephanie Grignon, Shawn Rhode, Mike Krueger, Sally Peterson, Cynthia Schneider, Abby Schmallenberg, Trista Van Allen, Nicole Zimmerman, Jake Zimmerman, Doug Zahn, Perry Rueckert, Lyle Krueger, Warren Schmidt, Tammy Adams, Michael Steigman, Marcus Lendved, Kimberly Petrich, Ashley Steenbock, Heather Zimmerman, Mary Pluger, Roger Peterson, Brian Westfahl, Mary Laude, Sylvia Zimdars and John Bartz. Motion carried with three in favor, zero against.
As we have not received any design layouts for an entrance to the town hall from the south parking lot, this will be placed on the July agenda for discussion.
The overhead door on the south side of the large shelter that was kinked in from the April blizzard was fixed by an anonymous person and is usable.
Motion was made by Genskow/Bartz to blacktop the following areas this summer: the town hall parking lots on both sides of the building, .2 of a mile in from Stony Hill Rd. on Old Shawano Road, ¼ mile in off County D on Old Shawano Road and approximately ½ mile on Stony Hill Road from the intersection of Old Shawano Road north to the first corner. Motion carried by voice vote with three in favor, zero against. There are some ditching issues on Angle Road and Tower Road that need to be taken care of, along with fill that needs to be hauled onto Balsam Road. Just to note: The septic line update that was needed to be complete before the parking lot could be repaved, was done by Eric’s Septic for the town hall through the parking lot.
The Board reviewed a proposal from Becher-Hoppe for engineering assistance for the Pella Dam. The spill-way below the plank area is starting to deteriorate and needs to be repaired. Motion was made by Genskow/Thomack to accept the engineering cost of $6370. Motion carried with three in favor, zero against. Chairman Bartz signed the proposal and the Clerk will take care of contacting Becher Hoppe.
For Zoning: Zahn stated that several permits have been issued for building projects. There is a variance/zoning hearing coming up on June 25th for a couple of projects.
The Sheriff Dept. had a request as to where the Town would like foreclosure notices posted in the township. The Clerk will inform them that we would like them posted in the case outside of the town hall.
The Treasurer reported that the May bills totaled $29,924.69, leaving a balance of $3,050.88 in the checking account and $378,424.13 in the Premier Savings Account. Motion was made by Thomack/Genskow to accept the May report and pay the June bills. Motion carried with three in favor, zero against.
With no further business, motion was made by Genskow/Bartz to adjourn the meeting. The next meeting will be held on Monday, July 9, 2018 7:00PM at the Pella Town Hall.
MINUTES OF MARCH 12, 2018
Due to illness, Chairman Bartz was not in attendance. Supervisor Gary Thomack called the monthly meeting to order at 7:00PM.
Board members present: Supervisor Gary Thomack, Supervisor Ken Genskow, Treasurer Dennis Zahn and Clerk Karen Habeck.
Public included: Elaine Klitz, Vernon Kratzke and Lloyd Fischer.
Input from the Public: County Supervisor Arlyn Tober was not in attendance, but he sent the information that the Board accepted the bid of $600,000 for the evidence facility building project.
Motion was made by Thomack/Genskow to approve the election workers for the April 3, 2018 election. Motion carried with both in favor. Workers will be Carol Korth, Darla House, Jan Baerenwald, Bonnie Bartz and Elaine Klitz.
The Board reviewed the 2017 Annual Report as presented by the Clerk. Motion was made by Thomack/Genskow to accept the report. Motion carried with both in favor. The Clerk will have copies of the report available at the April election and at the Annual meeting on April 17th.
The Board reviewed the CSM for the Secrest property that was approved at the Dec. meeting. Boundary line changes to the CSM are requested by the party that purchased the property. As the Board was unsure if the owner(s) were changing, this will be tabled to the April meeting until more information can be attained.
The Board discussed sanding parking lots for businesses and churches during the winter months. Motion was made by Genskow/Thomack to NOT sand anything outside of the town roads at any time. Motion carried with both in favor. Just for information, the Co. Hwy. Dept. rate for the Town to sand roads during the winter months comes to approximately $127.50 an hour.
Jerry Strehlow of N4565 Spruce Road in the Town of Belle Plaine will hold an electronic, etc. clean sweep in the parking lot of the Pella Town Hall on Sat. May 5, 2018 from 9:00AM to 12 Noon. The Clerk will make this information available on Election Day and post the information at four places. There isn’t any cost to bring items on the day of the collection.
Zoning: Zahn reported that there may be two new homes going up this year, permits are pending.
The Board will set the date for the annual road inventory at the April meeting.
The Treasurer reported that the February bills totaled $376,212.70, leaving a balance of $2,797.67 in the checking account and $405,981.57 in the Premier Savings Account. Motion was made by Genskow/Thomack to approve the February report and pay the March bills.
The Clerk had not received any bids for lawn care for the upcoming season. This will be tabled until the April meeting.
With no further business, motion was made by Genskow/Thomack to adjourn the meeting. The next meeting will be held on Monday, April 9, 2018 at 7:00PM at the Pella Town Hall.
MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 12, 2018
Chairman Charles Bartz called the monthly meeting to order at 7:00PM.
Board member present: Chairman Charles Bartz, Supervisor Ken Genskow, Supervisor Gary Thomack, Treasurer Dennis Zahn and Clerk Karen Habeck.
Public included: Elaine Klitz, Bonnie Bartz, Vernon Kratzke, Lloyd Fischer and Bob Westphal.
Clerk Habeck read the agenda which had been posted in three public places and published in the Marion Advertiser. The minutes were then read from the January 8, 2018 monthly meeting. Motion was made by Thomack/Genskow to accept the minutes as read. Motion carried by voice vote with three in favor, zero against.
Input from the Public: County Supervisor Arlyn Tober was not in attendance, but he sent the information that the evidence facility will be built sometime this year. The bids are coming in ranging from $600,000 to $1 million. The building will be put up near the Sheriff Dept. in Shawano.
Motion was made by Genskow/Thomack to approve the 1-year contract for Building Inspector, Paul Hermes. Motion carried by voice vote with three in favor, zero against. The Clerk will contact Mr. Hermes to sign the contract that will be in effect from April 11, 2018 to April 11, 2019.
The Board reviewed the “ordinance for referendum” to have the electors of the Town of Pella vote their preference of having the offices of town clerk and town treasurer be appointed or be elected for each term. Motion was made by Bartz/Genskow to approve Ordinance 2018-1 to have a referendum on the November 6, 2018 General Election for appointing or electing the positions of Town Clerk and Town Treasurer. Motion carried with three in favor, zero against. The Clerk will publish the proper notices of referendum in the Marion Advertiser.
The Clerk read a letter from a town resident concerning a rat concern near her property. As the resident has been in contact with Board members concerning this issue; the County Health Dept. has already issued a statement about the situation and living in the rural areas near farms and corn fields that are not harvested until Spring, the conditions for these issues are prevalent in these areas. The Clerk is directed to send a letter to the resident that the Board suggests that the resident put out rat control; such as baits that can be purchased at various locations or consider a sonic type monitor that may deter the rats away from her property. As all of the Board members are living on farms, they and many others have been doing the same type of control for years.
Zoning: Currently, there is one building permit pending for a cabin on Hemlock Lane. There wasn’t anything to report on roads.
Miles Winkler, the contact person with the WI DNR would like to meet with the Board and Becher/Hoppe near the dam sometime in April or May to discuss what needs to be done to correct the issues that were found with the dam inspection. There is a five-year window to complete the restorations to be compliant.
The Treasurer reported that the January bills totaled $436,663.27, leaving a balance of $3,005.61 in the checking account and $691,690.84 in the Premier Savings Account. Motion was made by Genskow/Thomack to approve the January report and pay the February bills. Motion carried by voice vote with three in favor, zero against.
The Board is still looking for someone to cut some trees between the Park and the town hall parking lot to open-up the pathway to the Park. The Clerk will be placing a notice in the Marion Advertiser for bids for lawn care for the town hall and the Pella Park for this year.
With no further business, motion was made by Bartz/Thomack to adjourn the meeting. The next meeting will be held on Monday, March 12, 2018 at 7:00PM at the Pella Town Hall.