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April 21, 2010 Town Board Meeting
TOWN OF MILTON
TOWN BOARD MEETING
April 21, 2010
Chairperson Platteter called the meeting to order at the Milton Town Hall at 8:05 p.m. with all board members present. Also present were 15 community members and one non-resident.
Informal Public Comment:
• Eugene Bagniewski, Sr. observed that David Herzberg is complaining about the new bridges that were installed by his home as well as the roadwork. Mr. Bagniewski feels that Mr. Herzberg has no reason to complain because the bridges are the “best thing we did” and the roadwork is also good. He thought that past Board members may want to speak to Mr. Herzberg about this issue, but stated it was up to them as it was not affecting him.
• John Losinski made a pitch for the Fountain City First Responders Unit, noting that other townships provide contributions to the First Responders and also that new equipment is needed. Supervisor Dienger noted that the First Responders were in dire need of new equipment, but also had some funds in an account for that purpose. He would be fine with purchasing equipment, but does not want to donate money only to have it put into a bank account. Chairperson Platteter asked Mr. Losinski to report back at the next meeting regarding what other municipalities contribute, what kind of funds the First Responders currently have and what kind/cost of equipment is needed.
Bills: Bills were presented. Motion to pay bills by Supervisor Dienger; seconded by Supervisor Bagniewski (motion passed).
Approval of Minutes: Clerk Engel had posted on the website in advance the minutes from the March 17, 2010 meeting. Supervisor Dienger requested that the minutes be changed to reflect the fact that it was Supervisor Bagniewski who seconded the motion to pay bills. He moved to approve the minutes with that change. Supervisor Bagniewski seconded the motion (motion passed).
Other Business:
• Roadwork: We were required to submit Prevailing Wage Paperwork to the State prior to soliciting bids for the Waumandee Creek Road Project. We will hopefully receive that information in time to discuss bids at the next meeting. A guardrail by J.P. Plachecki’s home was repaired and one near the Prairie Moon Museum needs additional maintenance. A corner on Waumandee Creek Road needs to be fixed and crackfilling should be done on Lower Eagle Valley Road this year. Becky Holzer inquired about the width of town roads, as there is a tree at the corner of Badger and Willow which cause obstructions to one’s view of Badger Road. Kenneth Haeuser noted that the road is 3 rods in that area. The Town Board will view the property/tree in question and report back next meeting.
• Mandatory Criminal Background Checks for Operator’s and Liquor/Beer License Applicants: Clerk Engel recently attended a training at which the Department of Revenue and Wisconsin Towns Association recommended that formal criminal background checks be performed on all applicants. Some checks can be done for free using internet resources, but the recommended checks are through the Department of Justice and cost $5. This cost is normally passed onto the applicant. Supervisor Dienger moved that the required checks be done through the Department of Justice and that the cost be borne by the applicant. Supervisor Bagniewski seconded the motion. (motion passed)
• Provisional Operator’s License Ordinance: Another recommendation from the training was that the Town pass a Provisional Operator’s License Ordinance which would allow the Clerk to grant a provisional license to operator’s license applicants until the Board could formally act on those license applications. This would allow those individuals who want to start bartending immediately to do so, but also allow the Board to review all applications. The Board is authorized by state law to charge a fee for the provisional license of up to $15.00. Supervisor Bagniewski moved to adopt the ordinance and to charge of $5 fee for any provisional licenses issued. Supervisor Dienger seconded the motion. (motion passed).
• Business Continuation Ordinance: A third recommendation from the training was the passage of a Business Continuation Ordinance that would require individuals or entities applying for or holding a liquor license to actually operate that business—instead of simply hoarding the license. To allow time for those affected to come before the board, this item was tabled and will placed on next month’s agenda. Clerk Engel will distribute this proposed ordinance to existing license holders/immediate past applicants.
Adjournment: Motion to adjourn by Supervisor Bagniewski and seconded by Supervisor Dienger. (motion passed).
Meeting adjourned 8:40 p.m.
Submitted by Kalene Engel, Town Clerk
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