The Town Board of the Town of Sun Prairie met on Monday, November 14, 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, and deputy clerk Joan Rademacher 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 November 10, 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 November 11, 2005.

Pledge of Allegiance Vernon Pogue 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 24, 2005 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 Clerk Quick reported on the following as Dennis Farrell was not in attendance.

• Equipment is ready for winter
• Plan on doing ditch work on Prospector Lane, Kramer Court and Pierceville Road across from the golf course entrance

As the Board had some questions for Dennis Farrell and he was not present this item was deferred to the next Board meeting on November 28, 2005.

The Board reviewed the Town’s present insurance coverage and the quote submitted by Horton Insurance. After discussion the Board decided to continue with Rural Insurance Company, as this was the financially favorable quote.

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 with the additions listed.

Voting AYE: Updike, Pogue and Yelk

Voting NAY: None

Absent: None

Motion carried.

Old Business/New Business

Vernon Pogue mentioned that there are government entities that charge a user fee for tax-exempt property located in the Towns. The Board stated this would be an issue to explore in 2006. Identifying the properties, attorney fees and collections would be issues to address. Consensus of the Board is to address at the annual meeting if enough information is gathered by that time.

• Discussion & Review Proposed 2006 Budget – The Board reviewed the 2006 budget.

Correspondence On December 13, 2005 the City of Madison Plan Commission will hold a public hearing on their draft plan.

Set Next Meeting Date/Adjournment Moved by Vernon Pogue, second by Doug Yelk to set the next regular Town Board meeting for Monday, November 28, 2005 to follow the Budget Hearing and Town Meeting of the Electors; and adjourn the meeting.

Voting AYE: Updike, Pogue and Yelk

Voting NAY: None

Absent: None

Motion carried.

The chairman declared the meeting adjourned at 8:45 P.M.

Correct Attest,

Joan M. Rademacher, Deputy Clerk