The Town Board of the Town of Sun Prairie met on Thursday, March 13, 2003 at 7:30 P.M. at the Town Hall, 5556 Twin Lane Road. This meeting was originally scheduled for March 10, 2003; it was postponed because of a funeral.

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 Dennis Farrell highway patrolman were present. Two additional people attended the meeting.

Statement of Public Notice The chair directed that the minutes show that notice of the March 10, 2003 Town Board meeting was published in the March 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 March 7, 2003. That meeting was postponed and a new date was set for March 13, 2003. Agendas were posted on the two town bulletin boards and temporarily at Buckshot’s Hwy. N on March 11, 2003.

Approve Minutes of Previous Meeting Moved by Vernon Pogue, second by Doug Yelk to approve the minutes of the February 24, 2003 meeting. Motion carried.

Presentation from the Public None.

Report on Town Roads Dennis Farrell reported on the following:

1. Replaced two panels in the garage door.
2. Replaced one toilet in each restroom to be handicapped accessible.
3. Furnace has been repaired in the garage. It is under warranty.
4. Salt supply is low; however, will mix with sand to last through the winter.
5. Scheduled a road tour with the board on April 10, 2003 at 4:00 P.M.

Introduction/Presentation – D. Jacobs, President of Friends of McCarthy Park Deb Jacobs and Dean Kalmerton presented a slide presentation and had maps of the McCarthy Park showing the activities and improvements that have taken place. A Youth Service Day will be held on April 26, 2003 and a fall event is being planned. They are asking for a letter of support from the Town in order to obtain a grant for membership building. Consensus of the board was that they would help in any way.

Consider and Take Action re: Operator License Request by J. Miller Moved by Doug Yelk, second by Vernon Pogue to approve the operator license for J. Miller. Motion carried.

Receive Petition to Discontinue Portion of Ridge Road R-O-W, Set Public Hearing Date A public hearing date was set for March 24, 2003 the next town board meeting.

• Drunasky Case – Lyle Updike reported that at 5:30 this evening he met with Mayor Orfan, Larry Olness Council Chair, Paul Evert attorney for the City and Mark Hazelbaker town attorney. Discussion centered on the issues at hand.

Clerk Claudia Quick stated that she had talked to Don Statz regarding access to property off of Keiner Road or Town Hall Road East. The board asked that the clerk research the permit process in regards to a weight limit ordinance.

The fence ordinance and building moving ordinance were deferred to a later meeting date.

Review and Adopt various Town Policies/Standard Operating Procedures The clerk presented the driveway permit for the boards review. This was deferred to a future meeting.

Consider and Take Action re: O’Keeffe Resolution Mr. Joe Chase was not in attendance.

Audit and Pay Bills The Board reviewed the invoice listing. Moved by Lyle Updike, second by Doug Yelk to approve payment of bills as listed. Motion carried.

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• Fire Unit Report - Lyle reported that there was a problem with the pumper truck. It is under warranty and being repaired.
• EMS Report - Vernon Pogue reported that there is a meeting on Tuesday, March 18, 2003 to discuss various issues in regards to the Marshall Public Safety Building.

Set Next Meetng Date/Adjournment The next meeting date was set for Monday, March 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 10:15 P.M.

Correct Attest,

Joan M. Rademacher, Deputy Clerk