The Town Board of the Town of Sun Prairie met on Monday, April 28, 2003 at 7:30 P.M. at the Town Hall, 5556 Twin Lane Road.

Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 7:35 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. 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 April 24, 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 April 25, 2003.

Approve Minutes of Previous Meeting Moved by Vernon Pogue, second by Doug Yelk to approve the minutes of the April 14, 2003 meeting. Motion carried.

Presentation from the Public None.

Guest P. Ampee, Dane County Towns Association, current issues Pat Ampee reported that there are various workshops coming up and hoped the Board would be able to attend. Stated that the Dane County Towns Association was waiting for the judge’s decision in regards to the RPC (Regional Planning Commission). Discussion followed regarding the Woods Case and Bouche Case.

Public Hearing - Consider and Adopt Town Ordinance Regulating Weight Limits for Vehicles on Town Roads. The chairman opened the public hearing. Jerry Bradley spoke against the ordinance in regards to the statement that agricultural activities do not include sewage plant sludge. David Taylor from the Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District agreed with the comments made. The chairman closed the public hearing. After discussion it was moved by Lyle Updike, second by Doug Yelk to adopt the Town Ordinance Regulating Weight Limits for Vehicles with the deletion of Norton Road, and striking the sentence "As used in this ordinance, "agricultural activities" does not include transportation of sewage plant sludge." Motion carried. The ordinance will become effective following publication – May 8, 2003. Letters will be sent to the businesses along Linnerud Drive to inform then of the ordinance.

Public Hearing – Consider and Adopt Town Ordinance concerning Jurisdiction and Duties of Constable. The chairman opened the public hearing. There were no comments for or against this ordinance. The chairman closed the public hearing. Moved by Doug Yelk, second by Vernon Pogue to adopt the Town Ordinance for Jurisdiction and Duties of Town Constable. Motion carried. This ordinance will become effective following posting – May 9, 2003.

Consider submitting State salt (2003-2004) bid for ice control. Dennis Farrell, highway patrolman reported on the options available to purchase salt for next winter. After discussion it was decided to order 100 tons of salt under the State Early Fill program. The salt would be delivered between October 15 and November 15.

Review and Tentatively Adopt Amendment to Enforcement of Code Ordinance. After discussion it was moved by Vernon Pogue, second by Doug Yelk to tentatively adopt the Amendment to Enforcement of Code Ordinance with point of clarification in sentence re: Fire Chief and his/her designee, and in regards to weight limit ordinance add Enforcement agency contracted by Town. Motion carried.

Review and Tentatively Adopt two Amendments to Building Code Ordinance concerning Fences. Not available at this time.

Audit and Pay Bills There is an outstanding bill to Wingra Stone Co. due to the fact that Dennis Farrell, highway patrolman, did not feel was correct. He negotiated with Wingra to split the difference. Moved by Doug Yelk, second by Vernon Pogue to pay the bills as presented along with the Wingra Stone Co. bill of $19,375.78 and payment for the new plow truck to Cooleys, Inc. in the amount of $60,029.00. Motion carried.

Treasurer Report The treasurer, Joan Rademacher reported that she was using the new bookkeeping program, Quicken, 2002. Reports were passed out for the board to look at.

Clerk Report The clerk, Claudia Quick reported on the following:

• Zoning violations have been issued to Kevin Miller at 4791 Norton Road for the parking and storage of construction equipment in an RH-3 District and to Robert Brink at 3348 Bailey Road for outside storage of unlicensed and inoperable vehicles and other junk items.
• The water at the Town Hall has an unpalatable taste. The well was chlorinated and the problem still exists. Consensus was to have the water tested.
• Vision problem at CTH TT and Pierceville Road – Ben Averill will be moving some of his plantings. The County will check the site and take care of any remaining problem.
• City of Sun Prairie – letter written to Mayor Hanneman, City of Sun Prairie asking to meet. The weight limit ordinance was included. At this time he has not responded.
• Property in the Town located in section 4 owned by Jeanne Behrend contains an important cultural resource – the Behrend Burials. It has been recorded at the Dane County Register of Deeds as a historical sight.

Reorganization Session for this term of office. After discussion the following appointments were made for this term of office.

• Lyle Updike would remain on the Fire Unit Committee and the Sun Prairie Fire Advisory Board.
• Vernon Pogue would remain on the EMS Commission.
• Doug Yelk will be the weed commissioner
• Bank of Sun Prairie will continue as the Town of Sun Prairie’s depository.

1. Lyle Updike reported on the following:

• Drunasky Case – in light of the Woods Case it is futile to move forward. Our lawsuit with the City of Sun Prairie will be terminated.
• Fire Unit – he will attend a meeting on May 12 at 5:00 p.m.
• Patrick Marsh – at this meeting a draft plan was presented, Park Plan vs. Land Use Plan.
• Colonial Club – he will continue to go to meetings.
• Contacted by Deb Jacobs, Friends of McCarthy Park, for a letter of support to help in receiving a grant.

2. EMS – Vernon Pogue had no report.

3. Open Meetings Law – discussion centered on the law in regards to e-mail communication and general practices.

Set Next Meeting Date/Adjournment The next meeting date was set for Monday, May 12, 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 9:50 p.m.

Correct Attest,

Joan M. Rademacher, Deputy Clerk