The Town Board of the Town of Sun Prairie met on Monday, November 24, at 7:00 P.M. at the Town Hall, 5556 Twin Lane Road.

Call to Order The chairman, Lyle Updike called the Public Hearing on the 2004 Budget to order at 7:00 P.M. Supervisors Vernon Pogue and Doug Yelk, clerk Claudia Quick, deputy clerk Joan Rademacher and highway patrolman Dennis Farrell were present. Three additional people attended the meeting.

Statement of Public Notice The chair directed that the minutes show that notice of the public hearing and budget summary were posted on the three town bulletin boards on November 6, 2003. The same notice was published in the November 20, 2003 issues of The Star. The agenda was also faxed to the Capital Times.

Public Hearing on Proposed 2004 Budget The chairman immediately opened the meeting to a public hearing on the proposed amended budget. Priscilla Westra from the Colonial Club thanked the Board for their additional contribution. Discussion followed on services and policies of the Colonial Club. There being no further questions the

chairman closed the public hearing.

Moved by Doug Yelk, second by Vernon Pogue to nominate Lyle Updike as chairman. Doug Yelk moved to close nominations. Motion carried. The chair called the Town Meeting to order at approximately 7:30 P.M. The Town Meeting is a meeting of the electors called by the Town Board, pursuant to State Statutes Section 60.12(1)(c).

Approve the total 2004 highway expenditures pursuant to Section 81.01(3) of Wisconsin Statutes Moved by Dennis Farrell, second by Claudia Quick to approve the 2004 Highway Expenditures listed as $276,866.00. Motion carried.

Authorize Town Borrowing Moved by Joan Rademacher, second by Vernon Pogue to allow the Town Board to borrow up to $30,000.00 over the total budget amount without authorization of the electorate. (A larger amount would require the approval of the electors of the Town at a Town Meeting.) Motion carried.

To adopt the 2003 Town Tax Levy to be paid in 2004 pursuant to Section 60.12(1)(a) of Wisconsin Statutes Moved by Claudia Quick, second by Dennis Farrell to approve the 2003 Town Tax Levy of $539,301.00. This sets the mill rate at 3.46705/thousand. The assessment ratio is 89.1239020%. Motion carried.

There being no other business for the Town Meeting, moved by Doug Yelk, second by Vernon Pogue to adjourn the meeting of the electors. Motion carried. The chairman declared the meeting adjourned at 7:50 P.M.

TOWN BOARD MEETING

The chairman called the regular meeting to order at 8:00 P.M.

Statement of Public Notice The chair directed that the minutes show that notice of the Town Board meeting was published in the November 20, 2003 issue of The Star. The agenda was also faxed to the Capital Times. Copies were posted on the three town bulletin boards located at the Town Hall, the intersection of CTH TT and CTH N and the intersection of Lonely Lane and CTH N on November 20, 2003.

Approve Minutes of Previous Meeting Moved by Vernon Pogue, second by Doug Yelk to approve the minutes of the November 10, 2003 meeting. Motion carried.

Presentation from the Public none

Consider and Take Action re: LaRue Fields Preliminary Plat Moved by Doug Yelk, second by Lyle Updike to approve the LaRue Fields preliminary plat with the additional notes:

1. If LaRue Fields Road is extended to CTH TT on the west side, that the improvements are paid for by the owners association; until such time, all businesses use the east access.
2. The new road is called the LaRue Fields Road.
3. Add, " As owner of this certified survey map, I hereby stipulate that I and my heirs or assigns will not object to any of the legally permitted uses that occur on the adjoining property".

Motion carried.

Consider Resolution submitted by G Schmitz, Alliant Energy to extend gas lines on land south of I-94 Moved by Lyle Updike, second by Doug Yelk to approve the resolution submitted by G. Schmitz of Alliant Energy to extend gas lines on land south of I-94 in the Town of Sun Prairie. Motion carried.

Consider/Take Action re: Holding Tank Agreement for M. Hansen, Citgo Station CTH TT & CTH N Moved by Doug Yelk, second by Lyle Updike to approve the holding tank agreement for M. Hansen, Citgo Station, CTH TT and CTH N. Motion carried.

Consider any Amendments and Adopt 2004 Town Budget Moved by Doug Yelk, second by Vernon Pogue to approve the 2004 Town Budget as presented. Motion carried.

2004 BUDGET SUMMARY

REVENUES
Taxes $539,301

Intergovernmental Revenues 149,767
Licenses and Permits 27,965
Public Charges for Services 86,700
Intergovernmental Charges 0
Miscellaneous Revenue 5,200

Other Financing Sources 0
TOTAL REVENUES $808,933

Cash Balance Applied to Budget 0

Cash Balance to Capital Reserve 0

TOTAL REV & CASH APPLIED $808,933

EXPENDITURES
General Government $162,139
Public Safety 82,723
Public Works 375,413
Health & Human Services 2,500
Conservation and Development 7,360
Capital Outlay 44,200
Debt Service 33,270
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $707,605

Reserve for Capital Purchases 55,000

Reserve for Contingencies 46,328

TOTAL EXPS. & RESERVES $808,933

Consider and Take Action re: Intergovernmental Maintenance Agreement with City of Sun Prairie for adjoining roads within both municipalities Dennis Farrell reviewed the agreement. Moved by Vernon Pogue, second by Doug Yelk to approve the intergovernmental maintenance agreement with the City of Sun Prairie as presented. Motion carried.

Audit and Pay Bills The Board reviewed the invoice listing. Moved by Doug Yelk, second by Vernon Pogue to approve payment of bills with the addition of MSA Professional Services, Inc. for $50.00. Motion carried.

• Discussion/Take Action re: Town recognized holidays - After discussion, moved by Doug Yelk, second by Vernon Pogue to approve the amendment to the employee handbook to adopt the holiday schedule to be the same as the State of Wisconsin and therefore drop the Good Friday holiday. Motion carried.
• Fire Unit – Lyle Updike stated he had the revised Fire Budget numbers.
• Emergency Management – Doug Yelk reported on the meeting he attended.

Correspondence Claudia Quick received a note from Community Deputy Jennifer Niebuhr thanking the Town for supporting the Sheriff’s Dept. during the County Budget meetings. We also received TRIP money for Twin Lane Road in the amount of $16,027.00 and Notice of Drainage Board meetings that will be posted on the 3 town bulletin boards.

Set Next Meeting Date/Adjournment The next Town Board meeting was set for Monday, December 8, 2003 at 7:30 P.M. Moved by Vernon Pogue, second by Doug Yelk to adjourn this meeting. Motion carried. The chairman declared the meeting adjourned at approximately 9:05 P.M.

Correct Attest,

Joan M. Rademacher

Deputy Clerk