Town Board Minutes for January 25, 2010

Posted: January 25, 2010

Call to Order. Chairperson L Updike called the regular semi-monthly meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. at the Town Hall, 5556 Twin Lane Road.  Supervisors V Pogue and D Yelk, Clerk C Quick,  Jon and Debra Mick were present.

Statement of Public Notice. The chair directed that the minutes show notice of the meeting was published in the January 21, 2010 issue of The Star. Copies were posted on the three town bulletin boards on January 22, 2010.

Pledge of Allegiance: V Pogue led the pledge.

Approve Minutes of Prior Meetings: Moved by V Pogue second by D Yelk, to approve the minutes of the January 11, 2010 Board Meeting.

Voting AYE: Updike, Pogue, and Yelk

Voting Nay: none

Absent: none

Motion carried

Presentation from the Public:  none.

Allow Public Comment, Consider and Take Action re:  Zoning Petition #10135 by J. Mick to rezone 4.36 acres from A1-Ag to A-2(4) to allow horses at 5322 CTH TT, section 24.  J. Mick stated that they plan to have 2 horses and need to bring their zoning into compliance.  He also indicated that their neighbors, who are farmers will help manage the manure.  Moved by D Yelk, second by V Pogue to approve the zoning change.

Voting AYE: Updike, Pogue, and Yelk

Voting Nay: none

Absent: none

Motion carried

Consider and Take Action re: Ordinance Repealing and Recreating the Town Open Burning Ordinance.  No action taken.

Consider and Take Action re:  County Ordinance Amendment # 44 and #45.  Moved by Doug Yelk to approve amendment #44 as it relates to plan unit development.  The consensus of the Board was to postpone action on amendment #45.

Voting AYE:  Updike, Pogue, and Yelk

Voting Nay: none

Absent:  none

Motion carried

Consider and Take Action re:  Resolution to Oppose DOR County Assessment Proposal.   The board noted that the proposal would be more expensive and more complicated for the residents.  Local staff and board are more aware of individual neighborhoods and local conditions as they relate to assessment.  Moved by D Yelk, second by V Pogue to oppose the DOR proposal.  The Board signed the resolution.  Copies will be forwarded to Senator Miller and Assembly-person Hebl.

Voting AYE:  Updike, Pogue, and Yelk

Voting Nay: none

Absent:  none

Motion carried

Consider and Take Action re: Sub 1 to County Ordinance Amendment @21, 09-10.  Following review, moved D Yelk, second by V Pogue to approve County Ordinance Amendment #21 as is relates to residences in the Ex. Ag district.

Voting AYE:  Updike, Pogue, and Yelk

Voting Nay: none

Absent:  none

Motion carried

Consider and Take Action re:  County Emergency Radio Comm. Network.  The consensus of the board was to wait for more information from DCTA.  No action taken.

Audit and Pay Bills.  The Board reviewed the invoices.  Moved by V Pogue, second by D Yelk to pay bills.

Voting AYE:  Updike, Pogue, and Yelk

Voting Nay: none

Absent:  none

Motion carried

Consider refund of tax due to Palpable Error.  The clerk explained that the acreage on parcel 0811-243-9020-6 has been incorrect.  The letter from the assessor states that a refund of $90.21 is appropriate for the 2008 tax year as outlined in S.S. 74.33(1)(a).  Moved by D Yelk, second by V Pogue to approve refund

Voting AYE:  Updike, Pogue, and Yelk

Voting Nay: none

Absent:  none

Motion carried

Set Next Meeting Date/Business/Adjournment. The regular board meeting was set for February 8, 2010, at 7:00 p.m.  Moved by V Pogue, second by D Yelk to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 p.m.

Voting AYE:  Updike, Pogue, and Yelk

Voting Nay: none

Absent:  none

Motion carried

Correct Attest,

Claudia J. Quick, Town Clerk