TOWN OF SUN PRAIRIE

TOWN BOARD MEETING

July 11, 2005

 

The Town Board of the Town of Sun Prairie met on Monday, July 11, 2005 at 7:30 P.M. at the Town Hall, 5556 Twin Lane Road, Marshall, Wisconsin.

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. Cary Cole and Jeanne Behrend also attended the meeting.

Statement of Public Notice The chair directed that the minutes show notice of the Town Board meeting was published in the July 7, 2005 issue of the Star and a copy was faxed to the Capital Times. Copies were also posted on the three town bulletin boards on July 8, 2005.

Pledge of Allegiance Vernon Pogue led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Approve Minutes of Prior Meeting Moved by Vernon Pogue, second by Doug Yelk to approve the minutes as presented from the June 27, 2005 Fermented Malt Beverage and Liquor License Hearing and Town Board Meeting.

Voting AYE: Updike, Pogue and Yelk

Voting NAY: None

Absent: None

Motion carried.

Presentation from the Public None

Report on Town Roads Dennis Farrell reported on the following:

Request to lower culvert on Town Hall Drive, Section 27 - Cary Cole, 5035 Town Hall Drive, explained his request to have the culvert under Town Hall Drive lowered. Water from the south side of the road is not draining through the culvert to the north side. Consensus of the Board is to meet on July 20th for a site evaluation at 5:30 p.m. Interested parties will be notified of this meeting. This item will be on the July 25th agenda for action.

 

 

Consider and Take Action re: Conservation Easement with Yer Yang and Ge Vang

This agenda item was deferred to the next Town Board Meeting on July 25, 2005.

Presentation by J. Behrend re: Natural History & Cultural Landscape Survey of Patrick Marsh Area J. Behrend presented a slide show of the Natural History & Cultural Landscape Survey of the Patrick Marsh area. She reported on what had been accomplished and what they are working on accomplishing. The consensus of the Board was that they wholeheartedly support this project.

Review Draft of Amendment to Ordinance re: Weight Limits on Town Roads

The clerk presented a final draft of the Weight Limit Ordinance reflecting all the changes discussed at the June 13, 2005 meeting. Consensus of the Board is to have a public hearing and take action at the July 25th Board meeting. All interested parties will be contacted regarding this meeting.

Consider and Take Action re: Joint Municipal EMS Agreement After the Board reviewed the Joint Municipal EMS Agreement it was moved by Vernon Pogue, second by Doug Yelk to approve this agreement dated June 30, 2005.

Voting AYE: Updike, Pogue and Yelk

Voting NAY: None

Absent: None

Motion carried.

Consider and Take Action re: Joint Municipal EMS Agreement for Maintaining Public Safety Building After review it was moved by Vernon Pogue, second by Doug Yelk to approve the Joint Municipal EMS Agreement for Maintaining Public Safety Building.

Voting AYE: Updike, Pogue and Yelk

Voting NAY: None

Absent: None

Motion carried.

Consider and Take Action re: Applications for Operator Licenses The Board reviewed the applications, history checks and class certificates for Sarah R. Nelson, Justine M. Selz, Ryan K. Wagner and Karla A. Meis. Moved by Vernon Pogue, second by Doug Yelk to approve the above mentioned operator license applications.

Voting AYE: Updike, Pogue and Yelk

Voting NAY: None

Absent: None

Motion carried.

 

 

Audit and Pay Bills The Board reviewed the invoice payments and Vernon Pogue made the motion, second by Doug Yelk to approve payment with the additions listed.

Voting AYE: Updike, Pogue and Yelk

Voting NAY: None

Absent: None

Motion carried.

Old Business/New Business

Chairman Updike received a letter from Charter Communications regarding a letter sent by the Town of Sun Prairie on June 14, 2005 supporting Anthony Buchino’s request for an extension of cable service to his address at 5366 CTH TT, Marshall, WI. This request has been denied based on the density of homes passed versus projected construction cost ($42,000) does not meet the corporate requirements for extension of service. Consensus of the Board is to send a copy of this letter to A. Buchino.

Correspondence None.

Set Next Meeting Date/Adjournment The next regular Town Board meeting was set for Monday, July 25, 2005 at 7:30 P.M. Moved by Vernon Pogue, second by Doug Yelk to adjourn the meeting. The chairman declared the meeting adjourned at 10:05 P.M.

Voting AYE: Updike, Pogue and Yelk

Voting NAY: None

Absent: None

Motion carried.

 

Correct Attest,

 

 

 

 

Joan M. Rademacher

Deputy Clerk