TOWN OF STARK, VERNON COUNTY, WI

 

WEDNESDAY, 19 July, 2006

 

STARK TOWN HALL

 

http://tn.stark.wi.gov

 

 

 

Meeting called to order by town chairman Brad Steinmetz at 7:03 p.m. All elected officials present: Dwain Jeffers and Myron Richard of the town board, treasurer Bonnie Potter and clerk Lonnie Muller.

 

Guests present who signed in were: Gail Muller, Douglas Elmer, Christel Stueckrad, Tom McGee, Virgil Thomas Jr., Linda Thomas, Rich Milonczyk, Lois Milonczyk, Don Barr, Bruce Tosch, and Otis Williams.

 

 

 

Verification of proper posting of meeting was confirmed. Posting at Stark town hall, La Farge State Bank, La Farge post office, and bulletin board outside Bergum's Food Mart.

 

 

 

Motion by Jeffers, seconded by Richard to approve last month's minutes. All yes.

 

 

 

Motion by Richard, seconded by Jeffers to approve financial report and payment of bills. All yes.

 

 

 

Citizen discussion period: Annual town picnic was discussed. Brats will be paid for from aluminum can fund. Myron will check on music. Picnic tables will be checked out by Lonnie and Gail but town employees will move them, coffee by Lonnie and Gail and Rich and Lois will chair the event. Will be held Thursday, August 17th, open at 4 p.m. and eat at 6 p.m. Held at town garage.

 

 

 

Linda Thomas wanted to know legality of dumping live trapped raccoons on private property. Chairman suggested she contact sheriff's department.

 

 

 

Otis Williams asked about rent on Corps building and could we build cheaper. He also questioned spending $90,000 on roads.

 

 

 

Virgil Thomas Jr. wanted to know how to get more people moving into Stark. Bruce Tosch said house values going down. Don Barr wanted to know status of handout about town.

 

 

 

Informational reports: No status on new truck; completed hauling screenings and none left at quarry; Managed forest land has been removed from Senn Brown's property; NIMS training on August 3rd with Vernon Co. Emergency Management.

 

 

 

New business:

 

a. No one yet appointed for alternate zoning board member, moved to next month.

 

b. Will talk with Gordon Cunningham about dog counter position.

 

c. Discussion held but no action on non-property owners requesting zoning changes.

 

 

 

Motion to adjourn by Jeffers, 2nd by Richard. All yes. Adjourned 7:43 p.m.

 

 

 

Lonnie Muller, clerk

 

 

 

 

TOWN OF STARK, VERNON COUNTY, WI

 

WEDNESDAY, 21 June, 2006

 

STARK TOWN HALL

 

http://tn.stark.wi.gov

 

 

 

Meeting called to order by town chairman Brad Steinmetz at 7:00 p.m. Other elected officials present: Dwain Jeffers and Myron Richard of the town board, and clerk Lonnie Muller.

 

 

 

Guests present who signed in were: Gail Muller, Douglas Elmer, Christel Stueckrad, Fritz Stueckrad, Tom McGee, Kay Mick, Lonnie Moore, Virgil Thomas Jr., Linda Thomas, Rich Milonczyk, Lois Milonczyk, Donald Barr, Bruce Tosch, and Otis Williams.

 

 

 

Verification of proper posting of meeting was confirmed. Posting at Stark town hall, La Farge State Bank, La Farge post office, and bulletin board outside Bergum's Food Mart.

 

 

 

Motion by Jeffers, seconded by Richard to approve last month's minutes.

 

 

 

Motion by Richard, seconded by Jeffers to approve financial report and payment of bills.

 

 

 

Citizen discussion period: Several residents presented views on taxes, zoning, and zoning board appointments.

 

 

 

Informational reports: a preapplication request for a housing block grant has been submitted to the state, unauthorized persons are using recycling center, polling site requires a written emergency contingency plan written up, and Scott Construction may begin sealcoating around July 1st.

 

 

 

Old business: None

 

 

 

New business:

 

 

 

a. Chairman Steinmetz recommended Jon Zahm be re-appointed to the zoning committee. No action forthcoming. Motion by Jeffers, 2nd by Richard to appoint Kay Mick to the zoning board. All yes. Chairman asked that minutes reflect a list of 49 signatures presented to him urging Mick's appointment.

 

 

 

b. Motion by Richard, 2nd by Jeffers to approve Zoning Board recommendation to grant a size variance on tax parcel 030-00693-0000 located on Slayback Road.

 

 

 

Motion to adjourn by Jeffers, 2nd by Richard. All yes. Adjourned 8:00 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

Lonnie Muller, clerk