The Town Board of the Town of Sun Prairie met on Monday, October 24, 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 7:40 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. No other people were present at the meeting.

Statement of Public Notice The chair directed that the minutes show notice of the Town Board meeting was published in the October 20, 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 October 20, 2005.

Pledge of Allegiance Joan Rademacher led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Approve Minutes of Prior Meetings Moved by Vernon Pogue, second by Doug Yelk to approve the minutes as presented from the October 10, 2005 Town Board Meeting.

Voting AYE: Updike, Pogue and Yelk

Voting NAY: None

Absent: None

Motion carried.

Presentation from the Public None

*Public Hearing – Consider Amendment concerning specifications of Highway Development Ordinance Chairman Updike opened the public hearing. As there were no questions the chairman closed the public hearing.

Consider and Adopt Amendments to the Highway Development Ordinance Moved by Doug Yelk, second by Vernon Pogue to adopt the amendments to the highway development ordinance as follows: The roadbed must be at least 28 feet wide and covered with 12 (changed from 8) inches of crushed rock, 8 (changed from 3) inch crushed rock and 4 (changed from 3) inches of ¾ inch crushed rock, properly compacted with water and roller. Suitable culverts, as specified by the Town Engineer will be required to handle any necessary crossroad drainage. If the road "dead-ends" a 150 feet in diameter turn-around is mandatory. The roadbed will then be covered with Hot-Mix Asphalt, per State Specifications, at least 22 feet in width and a minimum thickness of 3 (changed from 2 ½) inches; 1 ½ inch Binder Course, plus 1 ½ (changed from 1 inch Surface Course).

Commercial Development:

1. Sixteen (16) inches base (changed from 12) of crushed rock consisting of:

Four and one-half (4.5) (changed from 3.5) inches of Asphaltic concrete.

Voting AYE: Updike, Pogue and Yelk

Voting NAY: None

Absent: None

Motion carried.

Take Action re: Curbside Collection Contract Moved by Vernon Pogue, second by Doug Yelk to approve the curbside collection contract with Waste Management - Madison with the following amendments:

1. There is no charge to the Town or to the residents for replacement recycling bins.
2. The charge for removal of white goods from residences will be $25.00 per appliance.
3. Larger items such as sofas, recliners, and carpeting are to be picked up at the curbside at no extra charge.

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 as presented.

Voting AYE: Updike, Pogue and Yelk

Voting NAY: None

Absent: None

Motion carried.

Old Business/New Business

• Dennis Farrell reported on his meeting with Larry Herman from the City Public Work Dept. regarding Bird St. and Bailey Road. This is in regards to regulating the weight limit on Bailey Road from Bird St. to south of the sewer plant. Consensus of the Board was that further discussion is needed regarding specifics.

Review 2006 Budget adjustments prior to publication The Board, clerk, treasurer and highway patrolman reviewed the budget and final adjustments were made.

Correspondence

• Clerk Quick commented on a memorandum received from Mark Hazelbaker, legal counsel, regarding the audit report done by Virchow, Krause and Company. This was an audit of the Dane County Planning and Development Department that she participated in. Discussion followed on the results of the analysis and the issues that were identified.
• Received from the Wisconsin Dept of Administration the final estimate of the January 1, 2005 population for the Town of Sun Prairie which is 2362, up from 2353.
• Drainage Board meeting for Districts 8 & 9 will be held on November 10, 2005 at the Bristol Town Hall.

Set Next Meeting Date/Adjournment Moved by Doug Yelk, second by Vernon Pogue to set the next regular Town Board meeting for Monday, November 14, 2005 at 7:30 P.M. and to also adjourn the meeting.

Voting AYE: Updike, Pogue and Yelk

Voting NAY: None

Absent: None

Motion carried.

The chairman declared the meeting adjourned at 9:55 P.M.

Correct Attest,

Joan M. Rademacher, Deputy Clerk