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TOWN OF SUGAR CAMP
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING MINUTES
August 16 , 2004 

The regular monthly meeting of the Sugar Camp Town Board was held on Monday, August 16th , 2004 at 7:30 p.m. at the Sugar Camp Town Hall.

7:15 p.m.  Review Vouchers
7:30 p.m. Regular Meeting

Meeting called to order by the Town Chairman at 7:30 p.m. 

Present:                      
Chairman Scott Holewinski
Supervisor Otto Schoeneck
Supervisor Paul Sowinski
Clerk John Bigley
Treasurer Lisa Wales
Mike Kortenhof

There were 9 visitors

 2.   Verification of Agenda posting and approval of Agenda; discussion/action

The agenda was posted at the Town Hall, Sugar Camp Enterprises, Lilly Bass Road and Hwy H. between 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. on Saturday August 14th, 2004.

Motion: Sowinski/Schoeneck … to approve the agenda.  Carried. 

3.   Minutes of the last regular monthly meeting and any special meeting; discussion/action

Motion: Schoeneck /Holewinski … to accept the Regular Meeting Minutes of July19th, 2004 as read.  Carried 

4.   Treasurer’s Report; discussion/action

Motion:  Schoeneck/Sowinski … to approve the Treasurer’s report with a August 1st balance of $ 346,805.44.  Carried 

5.      Approval of vouchers; discussion/action

Motion:  Schoeneck /Sowinski … to approve the vouchers of $320,179.19 as presented.    Carried 

6.      Public Comment : 

A question was asked about Plum Creek Corporation and it land purchase.  Chairman Holewinski replied that at this time the Town does not have any information as to any plans Plum Creek may have for the land. 

A question was asked about “Slow No Wakes” rules on small lakes.  Chairman Holewinski deferred discussion of this topic to the agenda item 8A3. 

Brian Kral thanked the Town Board and the Town Crew for all the help given by the Town during the Slow Pitch Tournament. 

7.      Old Business: 

A.  Prairie Road improvement update; discussion/action.  At this time 9 persons plan to pay in full the $2000 assessment, that leaves 21 persons to be assessed equally a loan for $42,000.

Motion:  Schoeneck /Sowinski … to have the Town Treasure begin the necessary steps required for the Town to borrow $42,000 Carried 

B.  Electrical work proposals for Town Hall; discussion/action

      After reviewing the bids, the following action was taken:

Motion:  Schoeneck /Sowinski … to accept the Kraitlow  bid of $14,329.  Carried

Motion:  Schoeneck /Sowinski … to accept a change order bid from Kraitlow for $2300.00 for additional upgrading of the electrical service in the kitchen.  Carried. 

      C.  Uniform Building Code; discussion/action

The Town received a letter from Senator Breske outlining the steps the Town must take to appeal the UDC.  It was also pointed out that because this rule covers health and safety an appeal to enforcing it will not be granted.  The Clerk will notify the Dept. of Commerce to remove the Towns name from the mandatory enforcement list to be bid out by the state.  The Town will contract inspectors on its own.  A copy of the letter will be sent to Senator Breske. 

8.  New Business:

       A.  Clerks Items

1.   Town Assessor Todd Pauls will update the board on the work being done on the Town’s assessment and re-evaluation contract.  A new date will be set for Open Book and  Board of Review. Discussion and possible action

Todd Pauls was not able to attend tonight’s meeting.  He did send new dates for Open Book and Board of Review.  Open Book will be November 1st & 3rd from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.  Board of Review will be on November 4th from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. 

2.      Preliminary review of a six lot subdivision request from Victor Ebben.  Subdivision to be located at 7250 Hwy 17 N. Discussion & possible action.

No action was taken on this agenda item. 

3.   Double seal coating Orchard Dr. as part of this years road work will be reviewed. Discussion & possible action.

Motion:  Schoeneck /Sowinski … to spend $1000 to finish the work being done on the road.  Carried 

4. Mill Lake will meet with the Board to discuss boating concerns on Mill Lake.  Discussion only 

A petition was given to the Town by residents on Mill Lake requesting the Town to declare Mill Lake an “No Wake Lake.”  It was pointed out that the lake has a history of being used as a recreational lake with water skiers.  No action was taken and this item will be reviewed at the September meeting. 

5.   Installing a Cemetery Sign for the Town’s Cemetery will be reviewed. Discussion & possible action

Otto will gather information for the September meeting, possible photographs of other cemetery signs for the Board to consider.

6.   A request for a street light at the intersection of Hwy 17 and Lone Pine Road will be reviewed.  Discussion & possible action.

      A petition to have a street light placed at the intersection of Hwy. 17 and Lone Pine Road was received by the Board.

      Motion: Sowinski/Schoeneck … to install a street light at the requested location.  Mike will contact WPS.  Carried. 

7.   Existing Subdivision Road Ordinance and Parkland Dedication Ordinance will be reviewed to determine if each ordinance is properly written to carry out the intent that the ordinance was written for.  Discussion and possible action

      No action was taken on this agenda item.  It will be reviewed at the September Board Meeting. 

B.  Board Members

1.      Chairman Holewinski

a.       Chairman’s report-information only

The Board reviewed a letter from the County regarding the sign located next to CJ’s. 

The Board was notified by the DNR that the Town may be able to stop  monitoring of the South dump wells.  This item will be reviewed at the September meeting. 

b.      Set date for union negotiations.  Discussion and possible action

The Board set aside the following dates for negotiations.  August 24, 25 or 31,  2004.  The clerk will contact the union to confirm a date. 

c.       Set dates to begin budget planning.  Discussion and possible action

The Board will meet on October 7th and the 8th if necessary at 6:00 p.m. to plan the 2005 budget.  The Annual Meeting is scheduled for November 8th at 7:00 p.m. 

d.      WTA meeting in Three Lakes, August 19th at 7:00 p.m.  Discussion and possible action

The clerk will post notice of this meeting to allow for more than one board member to attend. 

2.      Supervisor Sowinski

Paul presented a petition to the Board to discontinue Tamarack Road.  This item will be acted on at the September meeting. 

3.      Supervisor Schoeneck

a.      Request for a new set of keys for the Lions Club.  Discussion & possible action

Otto will check on the number of keys the Lions currently have and if necessary make a new set for them. 

C.     Road, Shop, Town Hall:

1.      Road Work Report: information only

See attached report

2.      Town Hall Report: information only

See attached report 

The Board will review the maintenance account at the September meeting. 

9.    Motion to go into closed session pursuant to SS 19.85 (1)(c) to consider employment,  promotion, compensation or performance of Town Employees.

Motion: Sowinski/Schoeneck  Carried 

       Motion to return to open session and report on any decisions reached in the  closed session.

            Motion: Sowinski/Schoeneck.  Carried 

10.   Motion to adjourn.

            Motion:  Schoeneck /Sowinski.  Carried  9:30 p.m.

John Bigley

Sugar Camp Town Clerk

Notice is hereby further given that pursuant to the Americas with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.  Please call John Bigley at 715-272-1044 with specific information on your request allowing adequate time to respond to your request.
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