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June 2, 2009 TOWN OF SHERMAN BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

TOWN OF SHERMAN BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE MONTHLY MEETING
Silver Creek Fire Department/Town of Sherman Office
W6566 State Highway 144
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
7:00 pm

1. CALL TO ORDER: Town Chairman William Goehring opened the Board of Supervisors Monthly Meeting by calling to order at 7:00 pm at the Silver Creek Fire Department. The meeting was held in compliance with the open meeting law having been posted at the National Exchange Bank in Adell, Adell Mini Mart, Midway Mart and the Silver Creek Fire Department.

2. ROLL CALL:
Members Present: Town Chairman William Goehring, Town Supervisors Lester Miller, William Miller, Robert Boehlke and James Fahney
Members Absent: none
Others Present: Clerk/Treasurer Rhonda Klatt, Constable Jeff Kreutzinger, Building Inspector Frank Mayer, Attorney Ed Ritger, Veolia Route Auditor Michael Thun, Sounder Editor Gary Feider, Bernadette Mondloch, Sherman Residents Patricia Horne, Bill Singer, Karl Ader, Tom and Jill Veres, Bill Beverly, Dennis Hiller, Phil Beuscher, Town of Fredonia Property Owners Robert and Mary Jane Kirst

*Items have been taken out of agenda order, as announced at the beginning of the meeting!

3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion by L. Miller, seconded by W. Miller, all voting in favor to approve the minutes from the May 5, 2009 meeting as corrected, motion carried 5-0.

4. APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL REPORT: Motion by Fahney, seconded by Boehlke, all voting in favor to approve the financial report as presented, motion carried 5-0.

Account Balances as of May 30, 2009
#10-0038 General Fund / Checking $ 23,568.04
#10-0310 Tax & Dog Collections $ 8,245.52
LGIP # 1 Capitol Improvement $ 18,205.69
LGIP # 2 Tax Collection $ 28,868.30
LGIP # 3 Union Cemetery $ 3,789.92
LGIP # 5 Highways & Roads $ 54,979.12

APPROVAL OF PAYMENT OF BILLS: Motion by Fahney, seconded by W. Miller, all voting in favor to approve the payment of bills as presented, with the addition of a replacement check for check #1829 (Crispell-Snyder) as Supervisor L. Miller has had an opportunity to contact them. (Check #1829 was held at last month�s meeting) All checks total $ 17,518.23, motion carried 5-0.

1850 June 2 Michael Paape $ 223.76 Payroll
1851 June 2 Karl Heichler $ 179.01 Payroll
1852 June 2 William Goehring $ 369.40 Payroll
1853 June 2 Lester Miller $ 196.24 Payroll
1854 June 2 William Miller $ 196.24 Payroll
1855 June 2 James Fahney $ 196.24 Payroll
1856 June 2 Robert Boehlke $ 196.24 Payroll
1857 June 2 Rhonda Klatt $ 1,314.82 Payroll
1858 June 2 Ralph Paape $ 44.76 Payroll
1859 June 2 Associated Appraisal $ 582.30 Professional Services
1860 June 2 Bankcard Services $ 168.00 Postage
1861 June 2 Crack Filling Service Corporation $ 7,200.00 Crack Filling
1862 June 2 Francis Klein $ 718.46 2008 Cemetery Mowing, Fence Repair Reimb.
1863 June 2 Frank Mayer $ 1,569.84 May 2009 Permits
1864 June 2 Quill Corporation $ 42.82 Ledger Paper; Office Supplies
1865 June 2 Sheboygan County Treasurer $ 2,167.82 Brush Cutting, Ditching
1866 June 2 The Sounder $ 134.68 Annual Meeting, Wind Hearing, BOR Notices
1867 June 2 Veolia $ 1,267.60 Trash & Recycling Hauling
1868 June 2 Crispell-Snyder $ 750.00 Abbott Drive Stimulus Pkg. Application

5. PUBLIC INPUT: No comments were heard.

6. BUILDING INSPECTOR REPORT: Motion by W. Miller, seconded by Boehlke, all voting in favor to approve the building inspector�s report as presented. Motion carried 5-0.
a. 05-09-01 Randy Faller N544 Silver Creek Cascade Road Zoning - Wind Generator
b. 05-09-02 Randy Faller N544 Silver Creek Cascade Road Electrical � Wind Generator
c. 05-09-03 Tom Maurina N2295 Klein Lane General � Single Family
d. 05-09-04 Tom Maurina N2295 Klein Lane HVAC
e. 05-09-05 Tom Maurina N2295 Klein Lane Plumbing
f. 05-09-06 Tom Maurina N2295 Klein Lane Electrical
g. 05-09-07 Randy Faller N544 Silver Creek Cascade Road Pool
h. 05-09-08 Jeff Kreutzinger W5566 CTH SS Deck

7. CONSTABLE REPORT: Constable Kreutzinger described a situation between neighbors Tom/Jill Veres and Jared Dahm/ Brittney Hein on Abbott Drive. Nuisance smoke/odors and water drainage issues were discussed, and the board instructed Clerk/Treasurer Klatt to work with Building Inspector Mayer and draft a letter to be sent to Dahm/Hein regarding these issues. Constable Kreutzinger also mentioned that Brian Reeder on Lynn Road has been warned to keep his dogs under control and to get them licensed. To date, he has not complied with either. This issue was tabled until the town�s attorney was in attendance; at which time the attorney recommended that the constable issue a citation for $200.

8. COUNTRY MEADOWS: Discussion was held with Attorney Ritger regarding the storm water runoff from the Country Meadows undeveloped subdivision. The original plat included infiltration ponds. Robert Kirst, property owner to the south of the subdivision commented that the excessive amount of water that has taken some of his agricultural lands out of production. Attorney Ritger recommended that the board not be in any hurry to sign off on any pond documentation until more information becomes available. Item tabled until the next meeting.

9. PRELIMINARY BUDGET DISCUSSION: The board discussed the various cuts of shared revenue for local municipalities, as well as the uncertainty of possible levy limits, in comparison to the increase in many expenses. It was the consensus of the board to instruct the clerk/treasurer to send notification to the Adell Fire Department, Silver Creek Fire Department, Random Lake Fire Department, Adell First Responders, Batavia First Responders and Random Lake Ambulance that due to these conditions, the usual 3% increase will not be applied to next year�s budget, but to �hold the line� at the current support amount.

10. MICHAEL THUN, VEOLIA: Thun apologized for failure to place a dumpster at the SCFD for Earth Day. He also mentioned that the surface under the dumpsters at the drop off site are in need of leveling. Boehlke said he would fix them, and Thun is supposed to call him when Veolia is ready. Thun further noted that the contract the town has with Veolia is due to expire at the end of 2009, and was wondering if the town would like to negotiate a renewal or would it be going out for bids. Chairman Goehring instructed him to return to a meeting with more information prior to the board making a decision.

11. APPROVE & SIGN BOEHLKE CSM: Motion by W. Miller, seconded by L. Miller, all voting in favor to approve the certified survey map of Lot 1 (Map L-20, 239) of land owned by Robert & Dawn Boehlke. Motion carried 4-1-0, Boehlke abstaining. This CSM included a deed restriction in favor of the Town of Sherman such that the described premises may be used as a residential building site only for Boehlke�s or either of their children. The deed restriction map may only be terminated upon approval of the town board of the Town of Sherman.

12. SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL CITIZEN QUESTIONS: Bill Singer and Karl Ader had questions for Chairman Goehring regarding the entrance location, and a 20-foot discrepancy. While the original path was staked in the incorrect location, Singer and Ader have agreed to official placement of the path nearer to Ader�s fence. Attorney Ritger will ensure legal work is processed.

13. BOARD OF APPEALS APPOINTMENT: Motion by W. Miller, seconded by Fahney, all voting in favor to appoint Steve Mantyh as Alternate, and Don Stefanich to replace Bill Beverly, both appointments being effective July 1, 2009. Motion carried 5-0.

14. OPERATOR LICENSE:
a. Liquor Licenses:
i. Motion by Boehlke, seconded by Fahney, all voting in favor to approve the following �Class B� Combination Beer & Liquor Licenses. Motion carried5-0.
1. "Class B" Combination Beer and Liquor, Fort Silver Enterprises, John D. Greene, Greene�s Bar & Grill, N1481 State Highway 57, Random Lake
2. "Class B" Combination Beer and Liquor, Silver Creek Volunteer Fire Department, Todd A. Stange, W6566 State Highway 144, Random Lake
3. "Class B" Combination Beer and Liquor, Albert Allen-Jones, Random Elegance, A Caf� and Nightclub, W6498 State Highway 144, Random Lake
ii. Motion by W. Miller, seconded by L. Miller, all voting in favor to approve the following Class �B� Combination Beer & Liquor License. Motion carried 5-0.
1. Class �B" Beer, Brenda L. Binder, Midway Restaurant, Inc., N529 State Highway 57, Random Lake
iii. Motion by W. Miller, seconded by Fahney, all voting in favor to approve the following �Class A� Combination Beer & Liquor License. Motion carried 5-0.
1. "Class A" Combination Beer and Liquor, Dalip Singh, R&SI Inc., N511 State Highway 57, Random Lake
b. Cigarette: Motion by Boehlke, seconded by L. Miller, all voting in favor to approve the following Cigarette Licenses. Motion carried 5-0.
1. Fort Silver Enterprises, John D. Greene, Greene�s Bar & Grill, N1481 State Highway 57, Random Lake
2. Dalip Singh, R&SI Inc., N511 State Highway 57, Random Lake

c. Operators: Motion by Boehlke, seconded by W. Miller, all voting in favor to approve the following Operator Licenses. Motion carried 5-0.
1. Lynn Liermann, N2323 Maple Tree Road, Cascade, Midway Restaurant
2. Anthony John Hurley, W5384 Weinhold Lane, Random Lake, SCFD
3. Valerie Stange, N518 State Highway 28, Random Lake, SCFD
4. Todd Stange, N518 State Highway 28, Random Lake, SCFD
5. Amber Jean Michaels, N261 Lynn Road, Random Lake, Greene�s Bar & Grill
6. Margit Wicklund, 630 Wisconsin Street, Adell, Greene�s Bar & Grill
7. Jessica Schweiger, 294 Martin Drive, Fredonia, Greene�s Bar

15. NEXT MEETING DATE: The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 7, 2009

16. TOWN CHAIRMAN REPORT: Chairman Goehring received a complaint regarding the �repair shop� on Highway 57 (owned by Oscar Steinbauer). Clerk/Treasurer Klatt was instructed to present the last conditional use permit issued to Steinbauer to see how many cars were allowed.

17. COMMITTEE REPORTS:
a. Boehlke & W. Miller, Transfer Station: Items for discussion only.
b. L. Miller & Fahney, Roads: All crack filling is complete. Bids were received for the seal coating on East/West Bates Road. Sheboygan County Highway Department $10,225; Scott Construction $9,126. Motion by W. Miller, seconded by Boehlke, all voting in favor to offer the project to Scott Construction if they would complete the project at or below $9,000 which would delete the escalator clause of the bid, and if not, the project shall be awarded to Sheboygan County Highway Department. Motion carried 5-0.
c. Bill Beverly, Plan Commission: Items for discussion only.
d. Dennis Hiller, Park Board: It was the consensus of the board to purchase three signs to be placed at Hiller Park to ban illegal dumping of all materials. Hiller mentioned that there is a need for a trash barrel at the park.

18. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
a. Clerk�s Communications: Items for discussion only.

19. ADJOURN: Motion by W. Miller, seconded by Fahney, all voting in favor to adjourn. Motion carried 5-0. Time: 9:09 pm

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Rhonda J. Klatt, Clerk/Treasurer

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