The Town Board of the Town of Sun Prairie met on Monday, September 8, 2003, at 7:35 P.M. at the Town Hall, 5556 Twin Lane Road, Marshall, WI

Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 7:35 P.M. by supervisor Vernon Pogue. Supervisor Doug Yelk, clerk Claudia Quick, deputy clerk Joan Rademacher and highway patrolman Dennis Farrell were present. Six additional people attended the meeting.

Statement of Public Notice Supervisor Pogue directed that the minutes show that notice of the Town Board meeting was published in the September 4, 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 September 5, 2003.

Approve Minutes of Previous Meetings Moved by Doug Yelk, second by Vernon Pogue to approve the minutes of the joint meeting of the Town Board and Plan Commission on August 20, 2003 and the Town Board meeting on August 25, 2003. Motion carried.

Presentation from the Public Chairman Updike arrived at 7:40 and he continued with the meeting. Robert Quick offered to show the Town’s multi-media presentation at the WTA Convention. Consensus of the Board was to allow him to do so.

Report on Town Roads Dennis Farrell reported on the following:

• Although the highway budget may be over on some line items overall estimate is that it will be under budget
• Wesley Dorshorst has started mowing the roadside ditches and estimates it will take approximately one month to complete
• Working on budget for 2004

Attorney Ron Trachtenberg stated that the Town and (ZNR) Zoning and Natural Resource Committee amended this petition. Moved by Doug Yelk, second by Lyle Updike to approve petition #8729 as amended. Motion carried.

Consider and Take Action re: Petition #8725 by T. Viken to change the zoning from A-1 Ex Ag to C-1 Commercial, west of 4690 CTH TT, section 33 The County Board returned Petition #8725 to the ZNR Committee. Mr. Viken returned to ask for this rezone as he is now at liberty to give the Board specifics on what would be built on this parcel. He stated that he is talking with people that would like to build either a hotel or a medical center. Viken further stated that he would like to keep this land in the Town of Sun Prairie and will keep the Board informed. After considerable discussion it was moved by Vernon Pogue, second by Doug Yelk to approve petition #8725. Motion carried.

Mitigation Planning Agreement and Appointment After discussion it was moved by Lyle Updike, second by Vernon Pogue to sign the agreement to participate in Dane County’s Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan and to appoint Doug Yelk to serve on the Citizen Advisory Committee for the Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan. Motion carried.

Consider and Take Action re: Discuss Comprehensive Plan Draft & Comments The Town Board discussed the comprehensive plan draft. After much discussion the Town chair recognized Jerry Bradley and Vince Maly. They commented on the plan. The Board decided to have a joint meeting with the Plan Commission on September 18, 2003 at 7:00 P.M. to discuss and work on the plan.

Audit and Pay Bill The Board reviewed the invoices submitted. Moved by Doug Yelk, second by Vernon Pogue to approve payment of bills as submitted and the additional items listed. Motion carried.

1. Sign resolution setting fees - The Board signed the resolution setting fees.
2. Review status of ordinances requiring revisions – deferred to a later date
3. Fire Unit – Lyle Updike reported that he would be attending a regular business meeting with the Fire Unit and a meeting with the Fire Advisory Board to work on the 2004 budget.

Chairman Updike also reported on a County Budget Listening Session he attended regarding County programs including the Community Deputy program.

4. EMS – Vernon Pogue stated they are also working on 2004 budget.

Correspondence – Clerk Claudia Quick handed out the 2002 and 2003 Statement of Assessment for the Board to review and compare. Clerk Quick also distributed papers from Attorney Mark B. Hazelbaker regarding the vacating of a portion of Oaken Vale Road in the Savannah Valley sub-division for Scott LaFleur.

Set Next Meeting Date/Adjournment The next meeting date was set for Monday, September 22, 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 approximately 10:25 P.M.

Correct Attest,

Joan M. Rademacher, Deputy Clerk