MINUTES

 

TOWN OF STARK, VERNON COUNTY, WI

 

WEDNESDAY, August 15, 2007

 

STARK TOWN HALL

 

http://tn.stark.wi.gov

 

 

 

Meeting called to order by town chairman Brad Steinmetz at 7:00 p.m. All other elected officials present and they were Virgil Thomas Jr. and Myron Richard of the town board, clerk Lonnie Muller and treasurer Bonnie Potter.

 

 

 

Guests were Tom McGee, Fritz and Christel Stueckrad, Lois and Rich Milonczyk, Koletta Steinmetz, Linda Thomas, Don Nettnin and Jack Letzring.

 

 

 

Verification of proper posting of meeting was confirmed.

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

Motion by Thomas, seconded by Richard to approve financial report and payment of bills except for Kraemers and to only pay a portion of Scotts pertaining to Maple Ridge sealcoating.. All yes.

 

 

 

Citizen discussion period: Christel Stueckrad suggested fall cleanup days for Sept 29th or Oct 6th and also wanted something done about water in front of door at recycling center. Will place on September agenda. Don Nettnin reported he gouged sealcoating on Jug Creek Road but chairman stated patrolman would repair the problem. Discussion about music this year at picnic and all agreed musicians should be paid $150 with check going to Kenny Hatfield and money coming from aluminum can/picnic fund.

 

 

 

Informational reports:

 

Chairman reported on PASER meeting at Tomah that he and clerk attended.

 

All culverts have been replaced on W. Maple Ridge road

 

1990 truck has been sold, per bid, and paid for.

 

Questions about borderline between Stark and Webster on Tunnelville Road.

 

No sealcoating yet, Scotts are in Minnesota, patrolman concerned about late paving.

 

New truck still not fixed.

 

Chairman reported on meeting in Black River Falls concerning liability and litigation and sub-division ordinances.

 

State has estimated Stark population at 375, 26 more than 2000 census.

 

New house to be built on Slayback Road by Duda's.

 

Someone interested in buying 120 acre property on Middle Bear and selling off a 40.

 

Need to get road repair estimate for Slayback Road damaged by cell tower work.

 

 

 

Old business:

 

Chairman presented update on Comprehensive Planning meeting held at Reserve

 

No news on KVR state assessment

 

Town picnic went very well, around 40 participants.

 

No word on Ho-Chunk PILT

 

Chairman reported that Cindy Ackerman of Vernon Co. Emergency Management stated Stark was fully NIMS qualified. All 23 requirements completed.

 

No date yet set for Zoning Board to review zoning ordinance.

 

 

 

New business

 

a. TRIP grant application for W. Maple Ridge Road discussed. Due to financial considerations the chairman will not submit an application unless it can be started in 2009

 

b. Tax issue with county. Chairman will write letter to county counsel stating we are not liable.

 

c and d. Motion by Thomas, seconded by Richard to adopt Plan Commission Ordinance to take effect July 1, 2009 with section 16 and 17 to not take effect until Jan 2, 2010. All yes.

 

e. Appointment made to Planning Advisory Committee by chairman. Nominated were the chairman, Brad Steinmetz, Becky Zahm, Brian Jacobs, Chuck Pasker, Lois Milon1czyk, and Jack Letzring. Motion by Thomas, seconded by Richard to approve. All yes. Motion by Thomas, seconded by Richard to pay per diem of $20 per day of each meeting. All yes. First meeting set for Tuesday, September 4th at 7:30 p.m.

 

f. Board reminded to start making budget plans for 2008.

 

 

 

Motion by adjourn by Richard, 2nd by Thomas. All yes. Adjourned 8:30 p.m.

 

 

 

Lonnie Muller, town clerk