TOWN OF SUN PRAIRIE
PUBLIC HEARING ON 2006 BUDGET, TOWN ELECTORS MEETING AND TOWN BOARD MEETING
November 28, 2005
The Town Board of the Town of Sun Prairie met on Monday, November 28, at 7:00 P.M. at the Town Hall, 5556 Twin Lane Road, Marshall, Wisconsin.
Call to Order The chairman, Lyle Updike called the Public Hearing on the 2006 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 notices of the Public Hearing on the 2006 proposed budget of the Town of Sun Prairie and Special Town Meeting were posted on the three town bulletin boards on November 11, 2005. The same notice was published in the November 17 & 24, 2005 issues of The Star and copies were faxed to the Capital Times.
Public Hearing on Proposed 2006 Budget Chairman Updike highlighted areas of change in the budget summary inviting anyone with questions to speak. Amy McCutchin and Nicky Wilkinson were present representing the Drovers Woods Homeowners Association. They presented the Board with a proposal for new park equipment in the amount of $875.00 to be purchased this year and an $1165.00 proposal for 2006. There remains in the budget $320.00 for purchase of equipment in 2005. This is a matching funds agreement. If a paid invoice is presented in 2005 they will receive the budgeted amount. After discussion the Board was asked to consider placing money in the 2006 budget for the Drovers Woods Park. There was also discussion on adding the cost of 8 new chairs to the budget. A decision on whether to amend the 2006 budget will be taken up during the regular Town Board Meeting, which follows the Special Town Meeting of Electors later this evening. After reviewing the revenue and expenditures presented and hearing no further questions the chairman closed the public hearing.
This public hearing was adjourned at 8:10 P.M.
SPECIAL TOWN MEETING OF THE ELECTORS OF THE TOWN OF SUN PRAIRIE, DANE COUNTY
Notice is hereby given of a Special Town Meeting of the Electors of the Town of Sun
Prairie on Monday, November 28, 2005. This Special Town Meeting will follow the completion of the Public Hearing on the Proposed 2006 Town Budget, which begins at 7:00 P.M. at the Sun Prairie Town Hall, 5556 Twin Lane Road, Marshall, Wisconsin. The Town Board calls this Special Town Meeting of the Electors pursuant to State Statutes Section 60.12 (1)(b) for the following purposes:
To Authorize the Town Board to hire a town officer(s) as an employee and set an hourly wage pursuant to Section 60.10 (1)(g) and Section 60.10 (2)(L) of Wisconsin Statutes Moved by Doug Yelk, second by Vernon Pogue to authorize the Town Board to hire a town officer(s) as an employee and to set the hourly wage at $12.00 not to exceed $5000 pursuant to Section 60.10 (1)(g) and Section 60.10 (2)(L) of Wisconsin Statutes. Motion carried.
To approve the total 2006 Highway Expenditures pursuant to Section 81.01 (3) of Wisconsin Statutes Moved by Vernon Pogue, second by Claudia Quick to approve the 2006 Highway Expenditures of $367,714 which is consistent with the budget summary pursuant to Section 81.01 (3) of Wisconsin Statutes. Motion carried.
Authorize Town Borrowing pursuant to Section 60.10 (1)(a) of Wisconsin Statutes
Moved by Dennis Farrell, second by Claudia Quick to allow the Town Board to borrow up to $30,000 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.
Any other items as allowed by the electors at a Special Town Meeting, pursuant to Section 60.10 (1) and (2) Chairman Updike asked is there were any other issues by the electors. Hearing none the chairman continued with the agenda.
To adopt the 2005 Town Tax Levy to be paid in 2006 pursuant to Section 60.10 (1)(a) of Wisconsin Statutes Moved by Vernon Pogue, second by Claudia Quick to adopt the 2005 Tax Levy of $573,978. This sets the mill rate for the Town of Sun Prairie at 3.5007752. Motion carried.
Adjournment There being no other business for the Special Town Meeting of Electors the meeting adjourned at 8:30 P.M.
TOWN BOARD MEETING
Call to Order The chairman called the regular meeting to order at 8:35 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 24, 2005 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 25, 2005.
Approve Minutes of Previous Meeting Moved by Vernon Pogue, second by Doug Yelk to approve the minutes of the November 14, 2005 meeting.
Voting AYE: Updike, Pogue and Yelk
Voting NAY: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
Presentation from the Public Dennis Farrell reported that he is applying for a Wisconsin Signage Enhancement Grant through the Dept. of Transportation. This is for the Blue and White street signs, which has larger lettering.
Allow Public Comment, Consider and Take Acton re: Petition #9391 by J & H Kalinowski to rezone from A-1 Ex Ag to R-1A to provide zoning compliance for an existing parcel located east of 5027 Thorson Road, Section 30 Clerk Quick represented Heidi Kalinowski as she could not be present. This is a lot that was created by probate. Approximately 7 years ago the Town and County approved the zoning; however, the owner did not record the CSM. When the Kalinowski’s were in the process of purchasing this lot they were told by Dane County Zoning that it was a buildable lot. However, later they were unable to get a zoning permit. The Kalinowski’s are going through the process to provide zoning compliance.
The clerk reported that she talked with the Madison Planning Dept. Tim Parks indicated that he would wave the City of Madison ETJ review on one lot, since it exists and is the
result of probating a will. However if that review were to include two lots that would be problematic. He will take direction from the Town and County. Mr. Parks also stated that if both lots were brought into compliance there would be no impetus for the owner of the second lot to incur the costs of compliance. The Board concurred; the clerk will communicate this information to Norb Scribner.
The Town Plan Commission recommends approval. Moved by Doug Yelk, second by Vernon Pogue to approve petition #9391 as presented.
Voting AYE: Updike, Pogue and Yelk
Voting NAY: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
Consider and Take Action re: CSM for J & H Kalinowski (added 11/22) Moved by Vernon Pogue, second by Doug Yelk to approve the CSM for J & H Kalinowski with the addition of the adjoining use language.
Voting AYE: Updike, Pogue and Yelk
Voting NAY: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
Consider any Amendments to the Proposed 2006 Budget The following amendments were made to the proposed 2006 budget:
Consider and Adopt 2006 Town Budget Moved by Vernon Pogue, second by Doug Yelk to adopt the 2006 Town Budget Summary as presented to the electors with the amendments stated above. The expenditures total for the 2006 budget is $974,181.
Voting AYE: Updike, Pogue and Yelk
Voting NAY: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
TOWN OF SUN PRAIRIE
2006 BUDGET SUMMARY
REVENUES
Taxes $573,978
Intergovernmental Revenues 140,277
Licenses and Permits 29,191
Public Charges for Services 87,600
Intergovernmental Charges 0
Miscellaneous Revenue 14,600
Other Financing Sources 0
TOTAL REVENUES $845,646
Cash Balance Applied to reduce levy 0
Cash Balance to Capital Fund 78,535
Capital Fund contribution to Budget 50,000
TOTAL REV & CASH APPLIED $974,181
EXPENDITURES
General Government $178,019
Public Safety 97,505
Public Works 468,437
Health & Human Services 4,000
Conservation and Development 5,750
Capital Outlay 38,200
Debt Service 33,270
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $825,181
Reserve for Capital Purchases 99,000
Reserve for Contingencies 50,000
TOTAL EXPENDITURES FOR RESERVES $974,181
Consider, Revise and Take Action re: Fees for Town Services The following changes were made to the fee schedule.
Additional dogs from $5.00 to $8.00 per dog
Action will be taken at the December 12, 2005 Town Board Meeting.
Consider and Take Action re: Capital Investments Letter of Credit After discussion it was moved by Doug Yelk, second by Vernon Pogue to retain two (2) Letter of Credits for Capitol Investments, Inc; one (1) for $15,000.00 for ground water monitoring and one (1) for $5,000.00 for public improvements. The Letter of Credit for $10,000.00 for erosion & drainage control will not be renewed.
Voting AYE: Updike, Pogue and Yelk
Voting NAY: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
Consider and Take Action re: Draft Proposal for Road Agreement with the City of
Sun Prairie concerning Bird Street and Bailey Road (added 11/22) A draft Intergovernmental Agreement between the Town of Sun Prairie and the City of Sun Prairie regarding portions of Bird Street, Bailey Road and Town Hall Drive was presented for the Board’s review. After discussion various suggestions were made for changes in this agreement. Dennis Farrell will meet with Larry Herman of the City Public Works Dept. to discuss the revisions. Mr. Herman will attend the next Board meeting. No formal action was taken.
Audit and Pay Bills Moved by Doug Yelk, second by Vernon Pogue to pay the bills as presented with the additions listed.
Voting AYE: Updike, Pogue and Yelk
Voting NAY: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
Old Business/New Business Supervisor Pogue stated that there are two new towers going up near Bailey Road. He would like to see lights on them for safety reasons. Chairman Updike asked that the clerk check with Dane County to see if that is a condition of construction. If no lights are required the chairman asked that the clerk send a letter to the owner asking if lights would be placed on the towers due to safety concerns.
Correspondence Received a letter from Dane County Dept. of Public Works, Highway and Transportation stating the Town of Sun Prairie was selected to receive $15,570 from the 2006-07 State TRIP program. This will be used for road projects on Creek Haven Road, Marick Court and Kramer Court.
Set Next Meeting Date/Adjournment The next Town Board meeting was set for Monday, December 12, 2005 at 7:30 P.M. Moved by Vernon Pogue, second by Doug Yelk to adjourn this meeting.
Voting AYE: Updike, Pogue and Yelk
Voting NAY: None
Absent: None
Motion carried. The chairman declared the meeting adjourned at 10:20 P.M.
Correct Attest,
Joan M. Rademacher, Deputy Clerk