Call to Order: Chairperson L Updike called the regular meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. at the Town Hall, 5556 Twin Lane Road. Supervisors V Pogue and D Yelk, Clerk J Ramsfield, Treasurer C Yelk, Patrolman W Dorshorst, and J Seltzner were present.
Statement of Public Notice: Record in the minutes that the notice of this meeting was posted on the three Town bulletin boards and website on September 8, 2016.
Pledge of Allegiance: D Yelk led the pledge.
Approve Minutes from prior meeting: Moved by V Pogue, second by D Yelk to approve the minutes August 8, 2016.
Voting AYE: Updike, Pogue and Yelk
Voting Nay: none
Absent: none
Motion carried
Moved by V Pogue, second by D Yelk to approve the minutes August 22, 2016
Voting AYE: Updike, Pogue and Yelk
Voting Nay: none
Absent: none
Motion carried
Public Comment: J Seltzner commented on the 125th celebration of the Sun Prairie Volunteer Firemen Department. It will be held Sept 18, 2016 at Angell Park, starting with a parade down Main Street.
Road Report: W Dorshorst reported that the pump for the well had broken. It was pulled and repaired. It was found to be the original pump from when the building was constructed. He also stated that the town sweeper broom has been replaced and the Bird Street construction is complete.
Consider/take action: Approve Resolution to Authorize clerk to submit recycle grant application. State Stats. E287.23 Moved by D Yelk, second by V Pogue to approve the resolution to authorize the clerk to submit the town’s recycle grant.
Voting AYE: Updike, Pogue and Yelk
Voting Nay: none
Absent: none
Motion carried
Consider/take action: City of Madison request for 33′ right-of-way at 3427 Bailey Rd: A rezone of 3.2 acres at 3427 Bailey Rd required a new CSM, the address falls within the ETJ of Madison, Madison had made the request that the new CSM reflect the dedicated 33′ road. – Moved by D Yelk, second by V Pogue to approve the 33′ road right of way for 3427 Bailey Rd.
Voting AYE: Updike, Pogue and Yelk
Voting Nay: none
Absent: none
Motion carried
Consider/take action: Opting Out of Dane County Zoning pursuant to Section 60.23(34). L Updike has been attending the Dane County Towns Association meeting for Opting Out of Dane County Zoning. He stated that this next Wednesday would be the last meeting. Then a schedule will be set for him, D Yelk, and R Fetterly to go over the ordinance. No action taken.
Committee Updates
EMS: V Pogue reported that there is another consolidation meeting scheduled for Sept 13 at our town hall.
Fire Unit: D Yelk reported that a new ladder truck for the city and a tanker truck for the towns are being considered.
Plan Commission: Nothing new at this time.
Parks: D Yelk reported that the park committee will hold an outing October 8 at Generations park. This Saturday is a park work day and then they will be ready for the 3 loads of gravel for the parking lot.
Audit/Pay Bills: Moved by V Pogue, second by D Yelk to approve the bills with the hand written additions.
Voting AYE: Updike, Pogue and Yelk
Voting Nay: none
Absent: none
Motion carried
Old Business/New Business/Correspondence: None
Items for next meeting agenda:
Budget work schedule
Set Next Meeting Date/Adjournment: The next board meeting will be September 26, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. Moved by D Yelk to adjourn the meeting at 7:18 p.m.
Voting AYE: Updike, Pogue and Yelk
Voting Nay: none
Absent: none
Motion carried
Jo Ann Ramsfield, Town Clerk