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December 6, 2007 December Meeting Minutes
Minutes of: Special Public Hearing 545 pm in the Conover Center Vol 7, Page 128 Present: Full Board, James Hedberg Rich Martinson, Nancy Vold, Gary Vold, John Ruhnke, Jennifer Couch, Alan Albee and Karl Boehm Notices of the public hearing and Resolution No. 94-07 of November 1, 2007 was posted in accordance with law and copies of said notices, resolutions and plat regarding the discontinuance of a portion of East Hunter Lake Road were mailed to the property owners of the property surrounding and abutting said road. Rhode stated that a number of property owners contacted the town and the last correspondence was from Ahlborn via email stating that he was opposed to discontinuing the road. There was no attachment with the correspondence and it appeared to be a statement incorrectly assuming that the entire road would be discontinued. Rhode stated that there was no one owning property that would be cut off from any access to such via the remaining portion open that would be maintained, plowed and graded by the Town of Conover. The discontinuance order was read. Motion was made by Jennrich for the discontinuance, was seconded by Champeny and all were ayes. Motion was carried and highway order was executed. Motion was made by Champeny to adjourn the public hearing. Motion was seconded by Jennrich and was carried. Minutes of: Regular Monthly Board Meeting 7:00 pm in the Conover Center Regular monthly meeting was called to order by Rhode. Notices of the meeting were posted in accordance with law and informational copies were provided to the media. Pledge of allegiance was given, no public comment was addressed and motion approving the agenda was made by Jennrich, was seconded by Champeny and carried. Minutes of previous meeting were approved in a motion by Champeny, seconded by Jennrich and was carried. Solid Waste and Recycling proposals were opened and reviewed by the Board. Questions, calculations and discussion followed. A variance in prices and calculations were cause for tabling action on the contract to a later date. The date was set for 5:30 pm on Wednesday, December 12th. Both Veolia and Eagle Waste agreed. Ruhnke presented the ambulance report and answered questions regarding the wording of the contract for our ambulance. Because of the unwritten policy regarding intercepts, the new language was not clear and had to be explained several different ways. Rhode questioned the contract signing and Ruhnke would change that and also get final wording from legal counsel. Joe Lafata joined the group for discussion of the town alley, parking and his sign request. Lafata presented a plat and stated that the alley ended prior to the meeting of School Street. He also stated that he owned School Street and property up to Town Road. Discussion of parking on both sides of alley was brought up and also stating that the Town has maintained the alley and School Street. The understanding was not of easement and ROW but rather what can be done to keep traffic open and clear. Lafata stated that he would remove snow from alley if cars block during time the plow would go through. The gutter dam on Hwy 45 was discussed and can be removed. This access as “T” to alley is needed for other residents and fuel deliveries behind the homes and businesses. Sign was discussed and board would allow the larger sign (4 x 8) as a temporary one next to the electric pole on the East side of Town Road provided it was removed in the Spring. An arrow sign would also be OK on ROW according to Zoning Adm Hedberg. Vol 7, Page 129 The 5-year outdoor recreation plan was given to Karl Jennrich to read over and formulate into a proposal to be sent back to the County. Other contributed ideas on copied forms that were presented to Karl. Treasurer’s report was reviewed. Ambulance activity is way down. 11 runs were made with 9 to Watersmeet. Nancy Vold explained the expense of the testing for IV Tech and her request for board approval for Kim Jovanovic expenses was approved by motion of Jennrich, seconded by Champeny and carried. Fire department responded to 2 auto mishaps and one lifting. Several of the volunteers were trained in extrication recently. Some electrical work is being performed in the building and setting up of the TV for training purposes. Gary reported that the Chamber’s sign could be placed between the Phelps Sign on Highway 45 & Zeloski’s field up to the area by the gate on the North. The fee would be $300 per year – same as Phelps. Rich Martinson reported on the problem of the private snowplowing of the parking on the East Side for the Log Cabin and Restaurant. The snow is pushed to the Stop Sign for County K in the front of Ralph Rosinski’s house. Ralph complains that house was hit and fence also. Town has been using loader to open for visibility and Rich was no where near either. Also many cars are following illegally behind plows – not keeping a distance at intersections and becoming blocked in mirror view when backing up. Private snow plowers are also violating the law and pushing show across the road leaving a mess in the road. Many cars have plastic shields beneath the radiator and many are hitting these piles left in the road which is a direct violation of state law. With our citation ordinance, we need to start getting names of those who are doing this. Hedberg will write a notice for the paper and perhaps the radio will do a PSA on the subject. No other business was handled. Rhode requested that the trailer on Church Road be on the agenda for next month for action. Claims were processed and motion was made for adjournment at 920 pm by Jennrich, seconded by Champeny and was carried. James M. Hedberg Clerk - Treasurer
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