The Town Board of the Town of Sun Prairie met on Monday, February 10, 2003 at 7:30 P.M. at the Town Hall, 5556 Twin Lane Road.

Chairman, Lyle Updike called the public hearing to order at 7:30 P.M. Mr. Updike read the application for issuance of a fermented malt and liquor license.

"CLASS B" COMBINATION LIQUOR AND MALT BEVERAGE LICENSE

John G. Blaska, The Oaks Golf Course, 4740 Pierceville Road, Cottage Grove, WI

John Blaska stated that he would like to obtain a "Class B" combination liquor and malt beverage license. No one spoke against the application. The chairman closed the public hearing.

Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by chairperson Lyle Updike. Supervisors Vernon Pogue and Doug Yelk, clerk Claudia Quick, deputy clerk Joan Rademacher and highway patrolman Dennis Farrell were present. Three additional people attended the meeting.

Statement of Public Notice The chair directed that the minutes show that notice of the Town Board meeting was published in the February 6, 2003 issue of The Star. The agenda was also faxed to the Capital Times. Copies were posted on the two town bulletin boards and temporarily at Buckshot’s Hwy. N on February 7, 2003.

Approve Minutes of Previous Meeting Moved by Vernon Pogue, second by Doug Yelk to approve the minutes of the January 27, 2002 meeting. Motion carried.

Presentation from the Public John Blaska commented on the good snow removal job being done in the town.

Report on Town Roads Dennis Farrell reported on the following:

1. Fuel was booked at $1.30 a gallon for 1,000 gallons. The price had gone up 5 cents per gallon the day after the last board meeting.
2. Mr. Farrell does not like the quality of salt received from Columbia County. Will be checking into getting salt from the State.
3. Truck #13 has been breaking down. Oil valve, sander valve, rear brakes – twice, couplers, etc. The plan was to have this truck for a spare when the new truck arrives. Advises that this may not be a good idea. The new truck will be built the end of February, with an arrival date of May or June 2003.
4. Tuesday, garbage collection day, has been a problem. People have been putting out trash/recycle bins on the pavement.
5. Cars and trucks in the right-of-way are also causing problems for plowing. Citations will be given to these offenders.

Consider and Take Action re: Application for Combination "Class B" License by J. Blaska. Moved by Doug Yelk, second by Vernon Pogue to approve the application for a combination "Class B" license for John Blaska upon receipt and notification of the seller’s number. Motion carried.

Consider Preliminary Plans by J. Zimmerman to separate his home from farmland, section 36. Jeff Zimmerman explained the reason for wanting to separate his home from the farm. Consensus of the Board was that this was a valid request.

Consider and Take Action on Request by J. Zimmerman for Variance from Moratorium on Land Divisions. Even though the board feels this may be a valid request it does not meet the criteria for a variance from the moratorium on land divisions.

No plans were submitted.

1. Building Code Ordinance regarding Requirement of Completion Deposit.
2. Agricultural Site Permit Regulations regarding setback of agriculture buildings from residential lot.
3. Building Code Ordinance remove permit requirement for siding and roofing.

The above town ordinance amendments were tentatively adopted on June 10, 2002 and tentatively adopted again by consensus. They will be on the next meeting agenda for final adoption.

4. Land Division Ordinance requiring Park Fee from Developers of Residential Parcels.

The clerk was advised to rework this ordinance and present it to the board at the next meeting for final adoption.

Moved by Doug Yelk, second by Vernon Pogue to approve a one-year contract with Homestead Tech, with a rate of $35.00 per hour. Quarterly reports will be submitted. Motion carried.

Audit and Pay Bills The Board reviewed the invoice listing. Moved by Vernon Pogue, second by Doug Yelk to approve payment of bills with the additional bills listed. Motion carried.

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• Fire Unit Report – Lyle Updike reported that additional money of $3,741.00 is needed for the fire unit. The Town will then be current with all bills for 2002. The three town board chairmen met on February 6 to discuss issues from 2002 and decide on issues for 2003. On February 11 the Sun Prairie Fire Advisory Board will seat citizen-at-large Gene Brink to be the 5^th member of the Board along with the Town Chair of each of the three Towns and Mayor Orfan from the City. They will meet to discuss insurance packages.

• EMS Report – Vernon Pogue reported that there is a meeting March 1 to review director applications. At this time Chris Hammes is the acting director.

• Drunasky Case – Lyle Updike presented a letter received by the Town attorney, Mark Hazelbaker from the City attorney, Paul Evert. In the letter it was recommended that the attorneys meet. Chairman Updike will contact and suggest Mark Hazelbaker meet with Paul Evert and respond back to us.

Correspondence

• Information received from Dane County Parks regarding a Conservation Fund Grant Program.
• Received from Dane County Highway and Wisconsin Department of Transportation a request for help in developing a four-year Hazard Elimination and Safety (HES) improvement program for County and Local roads.

Set Next Meetng Date/Adjournment The next meeting date was set for Monday, February 24, 2003 at 7:30 P.M. Moved by Vernon Pogue, second by Doug Yelk to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. The chairman declared the meeting adjourned at 11:20 p.m.

Correct Attest,

Joan M. Rademacher, Deputy Clerk