TOWN OF SUGAR CAMP
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING MINUTES
APRIL 17, 2006

The regular monthly meeting of the Sugar Camp Town Board was held on Monday, April 17, 2006 at 7:30 p.m. at the Sugar Camp Town Hall.
7:15 p.m. Review Vouchers
7:30 p.m. Regular Meeting

1. Meeting called to order by the Town Chairman.
Present: Chairman Scott Holewinski
Supervisor Otto Schoeneck
Supervisor Paul Sowinski There were 6 visitors
Treasurer Lisa Jolin
Clerk John Bigley
Foreman Mike Kortenhof

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. by 10:00 a.m. Sunday, April 16, 2006.
Motion: Schoeneck/Sowinski … to approve the agenda. Carried

3. Approval of the minutes from the last regular monthly meeting and any special meetings not
previously approved. Discussion & action
Motion: Schoeneck/Sowinski … to accept the Regular Meeting Minutes of March 20, 2006. Carried

4. Treasurer’s Report. Discussion & action
Motion: Schoeneck/Sowinski … to approve the Treasurer’s report with an March 31, 2006 checking and CD account balance of $ 517,161.73. Carried

5. Approval of vouchers. Discussion & action
Motion: Sowinski/Schoeneck … to approve the vouchers of $ 54,128.22 as presented. Carried

6. Public Comments: None

7. Old Business:
A. Discussion with Randy Tammingas regarding Delinquent Personal Property Taxes and
Notice of Judgment. Discussion and possible action
Motion: Sowinski/Schoeneck …Mr. Tammingas is to pay $466.33 by October 16, 2006, if not paid in full then the court ordered judgment of $1333.14 will be levied on Mr. Tammingas property tax bill. Carried

B. Delinquent personal property tax update. Discussion and possible action
Motion: Schoeneck/Sowinski … to approve a resolution to write-off uncollectible delinquent personal property tax of $80.89. Carried

8. New Business:
A. Clerks Items
Consideration of a request to designate Columbus Lake Road as an access road for snowmobiles to access the main snowmobile trail crossing Ripco Road. Discussion and possible action
No action was taken on this item, it will be put on the May Agenda.

Consideration of a request to adopt the National Incident Management System Resolution for the Town of Sugar Camp. Discussion and possible action.
Motion: Schoeneck/Sowinski …to adopt the National Incident Management System Resolution for the Town of Sugar Camp, Otto Schoeneck will be the contact person. Carried

Consideration of a Conditional Use Permit application of DeLeers Investment, owner, Matthew Hoglund, RLS agent to amend and expand from 20 to 22 units, Neptune’s Resort Condominium located at 2850 Columbus Lake Road.. Discussion and possible action
Motion: Schoeneck/Sowinski …that the Town Board has no objection to the Conditional Use Permit application of DeLeers Investments for proposed amended changes and expansion from 20 to 22 units in the Neptune’s Resort Condominium. However, should any further changes be proposed the Town Board will require that all current and future roads be brought up to Town Road Specifications. Carried

Consider approving equipment for the new snow plow truck. Discussion and possible action
Discussion Notes: The cost of the equipment of $34,318 along with the cost of the truck chassis of $79,801.86 puts the total cost of the truck $9000 over budget. This increase will come out of the Town Shop Budget.
Motion: Schoeneck/Sowinski …to approve the purchase of equipment for the new snow plow truck for $34,318.

Consideration of approving the development of an 18 hole Disc Golf course on town property. Discussion and possible action
Motion: Schoeneck/Sowinski …to allow development of the Disc Golf course to proceed as soon as possible. Carried

Consideration of eliminating the plowing of private driveways in the Town. Discussion and possible action
Motion: Schoeneck/Sowinski …to discontinue the snow plowing of private driveways as of the start of the 2006-07 winter season. All snow flag purchasers will be notified by mail prior to the start of the season so they have time to contract with private contractors. Carried

Consideration of eliminating the plowing of private roads in the Town. Discussion and possible action
Motion: Schoeneck/Sowinski …to continue to plow private roads in the winter providing they meet town road plowing specifications. Owners on roads not meeting specifications will be notified prior to the winter season so they have time to correct the identified problems. Carried

Consideration of a 5 year road construction plan. Discussion and possible action
No action was taken on this item, it will be on the May Agenda

Consideration of increasing the Road Construction Budget by $50,000 for the November Budget Hearing. Discussion and possible action
The Town Clerk was directed to research the correct procedures which will allow the Town to exceed its spending limit as set forth by the State and to report back to the Board in May.

Review and consider approving road improvement projects for 2006 and advertisements of bids. Discussion and possible action
Motion: Schoeneck/Sowinski …to bid out road work for Ripco, Columbus Lake and Arbutus roads. Acceptance of bid will close at 7:30 p.m. May 23, 2006. Contractors interested in submitting a bid should contact Scott Holewinski for bid information. Carried

Review and approve quotes for crack sealing projects for 2006. Discussion and possible action
Motion: Schoeneck/Sowinski …to contract with Pitlik and Wick and Fahrner Asphalt Sealers Inc. $7000 each for crack sealing on designated town roads. Carried

B. Board Members Items
Chairman Holewinski
a. Chairman’s report
b. Correspondences – information only
Supervisor Sowinski - information only
Supervisor Schoeneck - information only
Motion: Schoeneck/Sowinski … that the May meeting be moved from May 15 to May 23. Carried

Road, Shop, Town Hall:
Road Work Report: Discussion & possible action
See attached report
Town Hall Report: Discussion & possible action
See attached report

Motion to adjourn
Motion: Schoeneck/Sowinski …to adjourn at 9:25 p.m. Carried

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.