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May 7, 2009 Regular Monthly Meeting
Minutes of: Regular Monthly Meeting May 7, 2009 7:00 p.m. in the Conover Center Vol 8, Page 9 Meeting was called to order by Chair Rhode. Present: Steve Rhode, George Champeny, Nancy Vold, Gary Vold, Rich Martinson and Jim Hedberg. Others: Charles Champeny, Steve Kurkerewicz, John Gaspar, Brian Engel, Larry Stevens, Roger Kerstner, Ralph Sitzberger and Sig Hjemvick. Pledge of Allegiance was given. Motion was made for the approval of the agenda by Champeny, was seconded by Rhode and carried. Minutes of the previous meeting was approved in a motion by Champeny, seconded by Rhode and was carried. Discussion was made regarding property owner accessibility to names and digital photo mapping of properties in Vilas County as outlined in letter dated April 28 from Barb Gibson of the Land Information and Mapping Department. With support, motion was made by Rhode to submit a letter of support for this project, was seconded by Champeny and was carried. Resolution 103-09 was read by Rhode. The resolution introduced and adopted a cooperative and joint Community Wildfire Protection Plan between Conover and Land O’Lakes. These two areas are considered “High Risk” when it comes to our forests and woodlands in respect to wildfires. In support, motion was made for adoption by Champeny, was seconded by Rhode and was carried and adopted. Discussion was made regarding priority projects for the Town Park by the committee headed by Karl Jennrich (not present). Representatives of the committee felt that the renovation of the pavilion restrooms took priority over other projects such as recreational equipment and such. The facility rest rooms are “shameful.” Jennrich had copies of sanitary documents from the Clerk going back to the initial system and had them approved by Vilas County. He further found out that state plan approval was not necessary regarding this project. While project funding has come from various entities in Conover, it was not clear whether the Lions Club were onboard as was once thought. It was stated that projects involving the park whether done with tax payer’s funds or other funds, needs to be brought before the elected officials of the Town Board before any projects take place on town property. Motion was made by Rhode to move forward with plans for restroom renovation, prices, bids and volunteer project help. Motion was seconded by Champeny and carried. Jennrich had contacted North Central; Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission regarding working on the town’s behalf in the development of a comprehensive plan. Rhode read Ordinance 111-09 which is an Ordinance for the Plan Commission. Motion was made for adoption by Champeny, was seconded by Rhode and was carried. Work agreement between the Town and the commission was also signed. Rhode has the power to appoint members to the 7 person commission. Discussion was made regarding the shooting range. There was some confusion as to the gate on the road and it was thought that the gate would not be opened during breakup which was cause for ruts in the road. Stevens stated that the gate was a safety issue only. Curtailing hours so that the noise brought up by Champeny on the NE side of Pioneer Lake was thought to be an issue that the gate should address. A letter to the forestry board was suggested. Stevens to check to see if the road can be made a forestry road. Town and County needs to keep a working relationship when it comes Vol 8, Page 10 to the range as it is used heavily and is of economic benefit to both the Town and to Vilas County. It was also suggested that a letter be written requesting that logging operations and trucking out be done during frozen road periods (winter) on our seal coated roads. Razorback Road will be one that will be coming up shortly and that road is very sensitive to weight. Licensing for Kirk’s of the North II was reviewed and approved. Steve Kurkerewicz was in attendance and made a presentation that he would like a letter of support given him regarding trying to get a liquor license through a discriminatory action involving 300 seating. There are very few restaurants that have a capacity of 300 seating and for that to qualify for a license seems to be discriminatory when a quota is already reached and no more licenses are available. Motion for a support letter was brought in a motion by Champeny, was seconded by Rhode and carried. Vold reported $600 profit from car wash and little activity. Aprons done at the Soquist building and will be moving in soon. Concrete was donated by Pitlik. Estimate for asphalt for small 55 sy area by Center and by the new building would be $11,619.00. Motion was made by Rhode to take funds from the FD/EMS Personnel Fees collected on calls to pay for this. Motion was seconded by Champeny and carried. Nancy reported only 10 calls in April. Martinson requested that notices be provided for removal of memorials from the cemetery so they can prepare it for Memorial Day and to let property owners on Heart Lake, Birch Point and Petes Point that tree removal will be commencing soon to rid the right-of-way of dangerously close trees to the roadway. Also checking into fix on trade and consignment, the Oshkosh which is costing town a tremendous repair bill annually. Looking into a used truck. Motion was made by Champeny to get ID Badges for the Town Crew, Fire Chief and Fire Inspector. Motion was seconded by Rhode and was carried. Motion was made at recommendation of Martinson for the use of the Sno-Buddies brusher at $70 per hour for a maximum of $1,000 in road maintenance. Motion was seconded by Rhode and carried. Fully marked and designated areas (liability reasons) must be had before any cutting takes place. Resolution 105-09 was read by Hedberg and motion was made by Champeny, seconded by Rhode to adopt the resolution opposing the Governor’s changes to the prevailing wage law. Marshall Lake Road was discussed with Roger Kerstner. Because of single purpose road, several areas of repair were scheduled and agreed upon. The ice on the road is not something that can be remedied due to the large trees giving shad to the road. Sanding/Salt is not something that will take care of the problem. Hedberg present the Fire Department and EMS with sufficient copies of Form I-9. After checking with the Clerk’s Network and getting input from WTA., the form is mandatory to be in file on all employees hired after 1986, Instructions were placed in plastic jackets. Two forms of ID as indicated on the form must accompany it after completion of Section 1. Hedberg asked that they be completed and returned ASAP. Town claims were reviewed. Motion was made at 9:30 p.m. for adjournment by Champeny, was seconded by Rhode and was carried. James M. Hedberg (Clerk)
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