TOWN OF STARK, VERNON COUNTY, WISCONSIN

 

Stark minutes 15 July 2009

 

All elected officials present. Chairman Brad Steinmetz, supervisors Myron Richard and Virgil Thomas jr, clerk Lonnie Muller, and treasurer Bonnie Potter

 

Guests: Jon Schrader from Ho-Chunk Nation, Cecil Chapin, assessor

 

Pledge of Allegiance was undertaken

 

7:05 p.m. Meeting called to order by chairman Brad Steinmetz

 

Minutes approved with a motion by Thomas, 2^nd by Richard, all yes.

 

Approval of financial report: Motion by Richard, seconded by Thomas, all yes.

 

Citizen discussion: None

 

Informational reports: WTA picnic is upcoming; road damage on Nelson road happened when Straits were putting in water retention site and created damage to road: Jim Wickler letter read concerning trees blocking view of highway on Compton Road; KVR informational report given by chairman and thought Reserve board did a great presentation; grader repair status and patrolman still waiting for parts, Richard said ordering parts and estimate is around $2,400; updating of zoning ordinance, typed up  by Gail Muller and making and binding additional copies at present time: Koletta Steinmetz is quitting at the recycling center due to health problems, canÕt work this Saturday, Myron will work Saturday, will post help wanted ad; Kevin Schmitz from ScottÕs sealcoating was here today to look at highway, 1^st seal on Maple Ridge road, double seal on Nelson road, 2^nd coats on Bickl Rd, seal over culverts on Jug Creek, some seal on Joe Haugh road; need sign for Kickapoo Dev. Road and chairman ordered; 1 building/zoning permit on Tunnelville Road; stated that Lonnie and Deb Moore putting in mobile home on their property on Moore Road.

 

Old business;

Fema road repair update: Mr DeWall coming to Viroqua next Tuesday to discuss Õ07 flood damage.

Town hall buyout: 26 June 09 chairman signed mitigation form for buyout of $94,000 plus and Roxanne Gray from the state office took the form. $84,000 for building and $10,000 to move entire complex;

Community building update:  22 June Dale Klemme got letter stating state would fund for $1.3 million, final approval is pending, 3 July there was phone conference with Klemme and confirmed again, 8 July met with Weiser Bros and Troy Deaver said fire department had sent letter that day to Homeland Security, office space for clerks will be included, recycling common area and salt and sand storage buildings also planned.

Comprehensive planning update; Thomas said Jack Letzring had second thoughts about community building.

Comprehensive planning update:  Chuck Pasker has draft forms done, next meeting in August, 1^st draft ready for public by September.

Ho-Chunk negotiations: 22 June 09 chairman met with Roberta Decorah, Atty Susman and others from Ho-Chunk and reviewed past and present agreements and proposals, but nothing new.

 

New business;

Hiring assessor; Cecil Chapin willing to do it again. Chairman said he checked with other area towns and assessors paid between $4,000 and $4,700 but one town was higher. Cecil has been getting $5,400 plus expenses of over $500. Cecil will do for $5,000 plus expenses for 2010. Motion by Richard, 2^nd by Thomas to accept, all yes.

 

Jon Schrader from Ho-Chunk Nation roads division. Chairman went over notes from a meeting after he had met with representations from BIA concerning roads and some new agreements.  Jon spoke about funding available for road improvement. He has a list of roads available and money is available. He is working with several area counties and he is looking for additional work, including bridge work. (get copy from Brad to attach to files)suggested box culvert on Weister Creek road near Nelson Road. Jon read off Stark roads available for BIA funding and just about all are listed, as they are within 5 miles of trust land.  Motion by Steinmetz, seconded by Richard to sign APAR agreement, all yes. Chairman signed. Will go for work on Plum Run and Weister Creek Road to put on trust land highway improvement list for 2010.

 

Motion by Steinmetz, seconded by Thomas to approve Kay Mick and Gary Leatherberry for another three-year term on Zoning Committee. All yes.

 

Motion by Steinmetz seconded by Thomas to approve Chuck Hatfield, Jack Letzring, and Brad Steinmetz to Board of Adjustment for a three-year term. All yes.

 

Wing plow bids:  Still waiting, no action. Put on for next meeting

 

Next meeting agenda;  Nothing mentioned.

 

Motion by Richard, 2^nd by Thomas to adjourn.  Adjourned at 8:20 p.m.

 

 

Lonnie Muller, clerk