TB Minutes 1-15-15
TOWN OF NEW HAVEN, ADAMS COUNTY, WI
Regular Monthly Town Board meeting of January 15, 2014-7:00 P.M.
The regular monthly Town Board meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairperson Julson with all board members present. Pledge of Allegiance was recited and this meeting was properly noticed in accordance with the Open Meeting Law. The agenda for this meeting was approved with a motion by Lenny Watson/Brad Luger. M/C. Minutes of the December 18, 2014 regular monthly town board meeting were reviewed and approved with a motion by Luger/Watson. M/C. The December 2014 financial report was read by the Town Treasurer with the following balances as of December 31, 2014: NOW checking account-$17,747.25, Berry Ridge Parking Fees-$9,769.55, Tax account-$318,216.67, and Certificate of Deposit-$19,703.33.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Pat Coon questioned why the “public comment” time had been moved up on the agenda, Chairperson Julson stated it saved quite a bit of time.
OLD OR UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
The board discussed the advantages of adopting a “public nuisance” ordinance rather than soley using Chapter 823 .
NEW BUSINESS: Gilbert Jensen addressed the town board, Mr. Jensen feels that he’s being singled out when there are other properties that contain junk & unlicensed autos. Mr. Jensen promised the town board that by June 1, 2015 he will have some buildings fixed up to move his autos and junk into. A representative from Bug Tussel explained that they were building a network of towers in Adams county funded by a federal grant to improve emergency communications, and also the commercial use by Bug Tussel Wireless to provide local internet service. The structure to be constructed on the Crothers property south of County Road P, would be a self-supporting 250’ tower. Construction of the tower would be started in late spring or early summer. Motion by Watson to approve the application for a Conditional Use Permit, second by Luger. M/C. A request by Paul Ebert to divide 10.38 acres from a 35 acre A1-35 zoned parcel at 3937 5th Ave. and rezone the new parcel to A-3. The 10.38 acres will be transferred to a family member. There is nothing in the Land Division Ordinance or Comprehensive Plan that creates a problem. The rezone was approved with a motion by Luger/Watson. M/C. The town board tabled until the February 2015 regular monthly town board meeting on having the municipal Attorney draft a “Public nuisance or citation” ordinance specifically for New Haven with a motion by Watson/Luger. M/C.
Mike Gaffney explained the reason a new agricultural drive way and the reconstruction of an existing driveway to enter his rented fields on 2nd Lane, that the harvest equipment is so large, and it was getting late in the harvest season to obtain a permit, as to why one driveway needed to be widened and a new one was created to get large combines in and out. Mr. Gaffney will fill out a driveway permit application and return to the town. Motion by Luger/Watson to table the driveway application until the next February meeting & prior to that meeting the town board will do an on-site visit and make recommendations. M/C.
CHAIRPERSON REPORT:
Julson reported that he had an informal discussion with a representative of Alliant Energy indicating they want to purchase 30 acres north of Golden Ave. They would mine clay for their Columbia county landfill. Mining would be done over a 25 year period. Road damage and repair responsibility would be a major concern. Run-off and its effects on Lake Mason would be another issue. This particular property is mapped as an Agricultural Area on the town’s Future Land Use Plan Map, which are lands with prime Ag soils and meant for preservation.
Disbursements were read by the town clerk and approved for payment with a motion by Luger/Watson. M/C. Motion to adjourn at 7:45 p.m. by Luger/Watson until February 19, 2015 at 7:00 p.m., with onsite visit to 2nd Lane driveways at 6:30 p.m. M/C.
Respectfully submitted;
Berniece J. Tangney, Clerk
(These are unapproved minutes subject to approval on 2/19/2015.)
Regular Monthly Town Board meeting of January 15, 2014-7:00 P.M.
The regular monthly Town Board meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairperson Julson with all board members present. Pledge of Allegiance was recited and this meeting was properly noticed in accordance with the Open Meeting Law. The agenda for this meeting was approved with a motion by Lenny Watson/Brad Luger. M/C. Minutes of the December 18, 2014 regular monthly town board meeting were reviewed and approved with a motion by Luger/Watson. M/C. The December 2014 financial report was read by the Town Treasurer with the following balances as of December 31, 2014: NOW checking account-$17,747.25, Berry Ridge Parking Fees-$9,769.55, Tax account-$318,216.67, and Certificate of Deposit-$19,703.33.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Pat Coon questioned why the “public comment” time had been moved up on the agenda, Chairperson Julson stated it saved quite a bit of time.
OLD OR UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
The board discussed the advantages of adopting a “public nuisance” ordinance rather than soley using Chapter 823 .
NEW BUSINESS: Gilbert Jensen addressed the town board, Mr. Jensen feels that he’s being singled out when there are other properties that contain junk & unlicensed autos. Mr. Jensen promised the town board that by June 1, 2015 he will have some buildings fixed up to move his autos and junk into. A representative from Bug Tussel explained that they were building a network of towers in Adams county funded by a federal grant to improve emergency communications, and also the commercial use by Bug Tussel Wireless to provide local internet service. The structure to be constructed on the Crothers property south of County Road P, would be a self-supporting 250’ tower. Construction of the tower would be started in late spring or early summer. Motion by Watson to approve the application for a Conditional Use Permit, second by Luger. M/C. A request by Paul Ebert to divide 10.38 acres from a 35 acre A1-35 zoned parcel at 3937 5th Ave. and rezone the new parcel to A-3. The 10.38 acres will be transferred to a family member. There is nothing in the Land Division Ordinance or Comprehensive Plan that creates a problem. The rezone was approved with a motion by Luger/Watson. M/C. The town board tabled until the February 2015 regular monthly town board meeting on having the municipal Attorney draft a “Public nuisance or citation” ordinance specifically for New Haven with a motion by Watson/Luger. M/C.
Mike Gaffney explained the reason a new agricultural drive way and the reconstruction of an existing driveway to enter his rented fields on 2nd Lane, that the harvest equipment is so large, and it was getting late in the harvest season to obtain a permit, as to why one driveway needed to be widened and a new one was created to get large combines in and out. Mr. Gaffney will fill out a driveway permit application and return to the town. Motion by Luger/Watson to table the driveway application until the next February meeting & prior to that meeting the town board will do an on-site visit and make recommendations. M/C.
CHAIRPERSON REPORT:
Julson reported that he had an informal discussion with a representative of Alliant Energy indicating they want to purchase 30 acres north of Golden Ave. They would mine clay for their Columbia county landfill. Mining would be done over a 25 year period. Road damage and repair responsibility would be a major concern. Run-off and its effects on Lake Mason would be another issue. This particular property is mapped as an Agricultural Area on the town’s Future Land Use Plan Map, which are lands with prime Ag soils and meant for preservation.
Disbursements were read by the town clerk and approved for payment with a motion by Luger/Watson. M/C. Motion to adjourn at 7:45 p.m. by Luger/Watson until February 19, 2015 at 7:00 p.m., with onsite visit to 2nd Lane driveways at 6:30 p.m. M/C.
Respectfully submitted;
Berniece J. Tangney, Clerk
(These are unapproved minutes subject to approval on 2/19/2015.)
