PUBLIC HEARING ON 2001 BUDGET, TOWN ELECTORS MEETIG AND PUBLIC HEARING AND TOWN BOARD MEETING

November 26, 2001

The Town Board of the Town of Sun Prairie met on Monday, November 26, 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 2001 Budget to order at 7:15 P.M. Supervisors Vernon Pogue and Doug Yelk, Clerk Claudia Quick, Deputy Clerk Joan Rademacher and Highway Patrolman Dennis Farrell were present. Six other 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 10, 2001. The same notice was published in the November 15 and November 21, 2001 issues of The Star. The agenda was also faxed to the Capital Times.

Public Hearing on Proposed 2001 Budget The chairman immediately opened the meeting to a public hearing on the proposed budget. Those present were supplied with detailed copies of the proposed budget. The people present asked several questions for clarification.

SPECIAL TOWN MEETING OF THE ELECTORATE

Lyle Updike acted as chairman. The chair called the Town Meeting to order at approximately 8:35 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).

To adopt the 2001 Town Tax Levy to be paid in 2002 pursuant to Section 60.12(1)(a) of Wisconsin Statutes. Moved by Richard Brockman, second by Joanne Krause to approve the 2001 Town Tax Levy of $515,173.00. This sets the mill rate at 3.46705/thousand. The assessment ratio is 102.337%. Amendment made by Doug Yelk to lower the levy to $505,173.00, second by Roger Fetterly. Amendment failed. Motion carried.

Approve the total 2002 highway expenditures pursuant to Section 81.01(3) of Wisconsin Statutes. Moved by Roger Fetterly, second by Doug Yelk to approve the 2002 Highway Expenditures listed as $348,130.00. Motion carried.

Authorize Town Borrowing Moved by Roger Fetterly, second by Roger Krause 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.

Roger Fetterly made a motion that the electors of the Town of Sun Prairie pass a resolution of support for the Sun Prairie Volunteer Fire Dept. Richard Brockman seconded the motion. Mr. Fetterly asked that a resolution be drafted and sent to the Sun Prairie Volunteer Fire Dept. and the other municipalities. Motion Carried.

There being no other business for the Town Meeting, moved by Roger Fetterly, second by Richard Brockman to adjourn the meeting of the electors. Motion carried. The chairman declared the meeting adjourned at 9:10 P.M.

PUBLIC HEARING AND TOWN BOARD MEETING

The chairman called the regular meeting to order at 9:20 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 21,2001 issue of The Star. The agenda was also faxed to the Capital Times. Copies were posted on the three town bulletin boards on November 22, 2001.

Approve Minutes of Previous Meeting Moved by Vernon Pogue, second by Doug Yelk to approve the minutes of the November 12, 2001 meeting.

Presentation from the Public none

Consider any Amendments and Adopt 2002 Town Budget Lyle Updike proposed amending the 2002 budget to increase, under expenditures, the fire unit budget of $51,000.00 by $5,263.00 which will be the balance left over after paying a $2,100.00 invoice due in 2001. The $5,263.00 would also be added in to the revenue budget under general fund cash balance for 2002. Moved to approve amendment as stated by Lyle Updike, second by Vernon Pogue. Motion carried

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Doug Yelk proposed amending the additional office employee salary to $16,500.00 including benefits therefore lowering the hourly rate to about $15.25. There was no second on the amendment. Motion failed.

TOWN OF SUN PRAIRIE

2002 BUDGET SUMMARY

REVENUES
Taxes $515,173

Intergovernmental Revenues 156,894
Licenses and Permits 23,745
Public Charges for Services 77,350
Intergovernmental Charges 0
Miscellaneous Revenue 8,300

Other Financing Sources 0
TOTAL REVENUES $781,462 Balance Undesignated Applied 19,808

Cash Balance Recycling Grant Applied

Cash Balance Mitigation Applied 21,000

Cash Balance Loan Payment Applied

Cash Balance Contingency Applied

Cash Balance Capital Fund Applied

Capital Fund Contribution 0

TOTAL REV & CASH APPLIED $822,270

EXPENDITURES
General Government $151,406
Public Safety 83,519
Public Works 436,394
Health & Human Services 1,550
Conservation and Development 20,355
Capital Outlay 24,686
Debt Service 54,360

Reserve for Capital Purchases 25,000

Reserve for Contingencies 25,000
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $822,270

Consider and Take Action re: Petition #8283 as amended by the County Moved by Vernon Pogue, second by Lyle Updike to approve petition #8386 (Benesh Estate) as amended by the county. Motion carried.

Audit and Pay Bills The Board reviewed the invoice listing. Moved by Vernon Pogue, second by Doug Yelk to approve payment of bills. Motion carried.

Old Business/New Business none

Correspondence

Received from the City of Sun Prairie a letter stating that property owned by Statz Bros. Inc. and Joseph Voss was being removed from their urban services area.

EMS change orders were reviewed.

Set Next Meeting Date/Adjournment The next Town Board meeting was set for Monday, December 10, 2001 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 11:30 P.M.

Correct Attest,

Joan M. Rademacher

Deputy Clerk