TB Minutes 11-20-14
TOWN OF NEW HAVEN, ADAMS COUNTY, WI
Proposed Budget Hearing, Special Town Meeting of the Electors & Regular Monthly Town Board meeting of November 20, 2014-6:45 P.M.
The 2015 Proposed Budget Hearing was called to order in the town hall by Chairperson Mike Julson at 6:45 p.m. The proposed budget was read and explained by the Town Clerk. A balanced budget of $236,237 was proposed, a slight increase over 2014. The town anticipates a $10,000 carry over, depending on how much winter road maintenance is required. Motion to adjourn the proposed budget hearing at 6:45p.m. by Kenneth Crothers, second by Brad Luger. M/C. The Special Town meeting of the electors was then called to order, a motion by Kenneth Crothers to adopt the 2014 town levy, to be paid in 2015 in the amount of $120,989 and also adopt the 2015 highway expenditures of $121,235.00 was seconded by Brad Luger. M/C. A motion by Kenneth Crothers at 6:55 p.m. to adjourn the special town meeting of the electors, was seconded by Brad Luger. M/C.
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 October 16, 2014 regular monthly town board meeting were reviewed and approved with a motion by Luger/Watson. M/C. The October 2014 financial report was read by the treasurer with the following balances as of October 31, 2014: NOW checking account-$20,992.52, Berry Ridge Parking Fees-$8,016.76, Tax account-Closed out, and Certificate of Deposit-$19,685.96.
PUBLIC COMMENT: none at this time.
OLD OR UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Motion by Luger/Watson to sign the letter of intent for the Dells/Delton Emergency Services. The letter of intent states that the whole (100%) Town of New Haven will be using the emergency services at $30 per capita until June 30, 2016, and at that time a new contract will be drawn up for municipalities. M/C. Roy Gervais asked the town board if what the land owner had done on Gale Ct. to correct the erosion problem caused by farming practices in the road right of way was satisfactorily completed to their specifications? Mr. Reichhoff stated that he had checked on it just prior to coming to this evenings’ meeting and it was done appropriately. Mr. Gervais stated he would like this to be part of the meeting minutes.
NEW BUSINESS:
Request by Kenneth Crothers and Marie Crothers to divide a 40-acre A1-35 zoned parcel into two 20-acre parcels and rezone each one of them to A1-15. Motion by Watson/Luger to approve the land division/ rezone. M/C. According to the New Haven Land Division Ordinance the land could not be divided again for five (5) years. A realtor from ReMax realty who is trying to sell a listing at 200 Grouse Drive sent a written complaint to the attention of the town board regarding the adjacent lot 202 Grouse Drive. There were several pictures of debris and junk also sent. She encouraged the town board to take a closer look. Chairman Julson stated that he would take our current junk ordinance and speak to Attorney Wood about what our options would be. The realtor claims she has lost sales of 200 Grouse Drive due to the accumulation of visible junk next door. This matter was tabled until the December 2014 town board meeting with a motion by Luger/Watson. M/C. The remainder of the 2015 proposed budget was adopted with a motion by Watson/Luger. M/C.
Disbursements were read by the town clerk and approved for payment with a motion by Luger/Watson. M/C. Motion by Watson/Luger to adjourn this meeting at 7:50 p.m. until December 18, 2014. M\C.
Respectfully submitted;
Berniece J. Tangney, Town Clerk
(These are unapproved minutes subject to approval on 12/18/14.)
Proposed Budget Hearing, Special Town Meeting of the Electors & Regular Monthly Town Board meeting of November 20, 2014-6:45 P.M.
The 2015 Proposed Budget Hearing was called to order in the town hall by Chairperson Mike Julson at 6:45 p.m. The proposed budget was read and explained by the Town Clerk. A balanced budget of $236,237 was proposed, a slight increase over 2014. The town anticipates a $10,000 carry over, depending on how much winter road maintenance is required. Motion to adjourn the proposed budget hearing at 6:45p.m. by Kenneth Crothers, second by Brad Luger. M/C. The Special Town meeting of the electors was then called to order, a motion by Kenneth Crothers to adopt the 2014 town levy, to be paid in 2015 in the amount of $120,989 and also adopt the 2015 highway expenditures of $121,235.00 was seconded by Brad Luger. M/C. A motion by Kenneth Crothers at 6:55 p.m. to adjourn the special town meeting of the electors, was seconded by Brad Luger. M/C.
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 October 16, 2014 regular monthly town board meeting were reviewed and approved with a motion by Luger/Watson. M/C. The October 2014 financial report was read by the treasurer with the following balances as of October 31, 2014: NOW checking account-$20,992.52, Berry Ridge Parking Fees-$8,016.76, Tax account-Closed out, and Certificate of Deposit-$19,685.96.
PUBLIC COMMENT: none at this time.
OLD OR UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Motion by Luger/Watson to sign the letter of intent for the Dells/Delton Emergency Services. The letter of intent states that the whole (100%) Town of New Haven will be using the emergency services at $30 per capita until June 30, 2016, and at that time a new contract will be drawn up for municipalities. M/C. Roy Gervais asked the town board if what the land owner had done on Gale Ct. to correct the erosion problem caused by farming practices in the road right of way was satisfactorily completed to their specifications? Mr. Reichhoff stated that he had checked on it just prior to coming to this evenings’ meeting and it was done appropriately. Mr. Gervais stated he would like this to be part of the meeting minutes.
NEW BUSINESS:
Request by Kenneth Crothers and Marie Crothers to divide a 40-acre A1-35 zoned parcel into two 20-acre parcels and rezone each one of them to A1-15. Motion by Watson/Luger to approve the land division/ rezone. M/C. According to the New Haven Land Division Ordinance the land could not be divided again for five (5) years. A realtor from ReMax realty who is trying to sell a listing at 200 Grouse Drive sent a written complaint to the attention of the town board regarding the adjacent lot 202 Grouse Drive. There were several pictures of debris and junk also sent. She encouraged the town board to take a closer look. Chairman Julson stated that he would take our current junk ordinance and speak to Attorney Wood about what our options would be. The realtor claims she has lost sales of 200 Grouse Drive due to the accumulation of visible junk next door. This matter was tabled until the December 2014 town board meeting with a motion by Luger/Watson. M/C. The remainder of the 2015 proposed budget was adopted with a motion by Watson/Luger. M/C.
Disbursements were read by the town clerk and approved for payment with a motion by Luger/Watson. M/C. Motion by Watson/Luger to adjourn this meeting at 7:50 p.m. until December 18, 2014. M\C.
Respectfully submitted;
Berniece J. Tangney, Town Clerk
(These are unapproved minutes subject to approval on 12/18/14.)
