August 2010 Town Board Meeting (draft subject to Board approval)
The Scott Town Board met at the town hall on August 21, 2010. The meeting was called to order by Chairman William Berger at 9:05 a.m. Present were Supervisors Cindy Zook and Jim Nelson, Treasurer Don Jerred, Clerk Jamie Stancer, and four visitors.
The minutes of the July 17, 2010 town board meeting were read. The phrase “but would need to work with Pardeeville for transport service” was stricken from the third from the last paragraph. The minutes stand approved as modified.
The financial report for the month of July was reviewed.
Brian Landers, candidate for Columbia County Sheriff, was present to introduce himself.
A driveway/town road access and building permit was received from Ernest Beechy. A motion was made by Berger/Zook to approve. Motion carried 3-0. Chairman Berger noted that Peter Schwoch requested to split off five acres with his existing house and then build another home on the remaining 35 acres. Based on the Town’s current Interim Subdivision Ordinance a motion was made by Berger/Zook to deny this request. Motion carried 3-0. Beulah Hodgman requested a property line change relating to Parcel Nos. 625.02 and 625.03. A motion was made by Zook/Nelson to approve. Motion carried 3-0.
There was no plan commission report.
The town insurance renewal was reviewed.
Devan Hintz and Tanya Muench of WE Energies were present to provide a project status update. Currently approximately 11 of 21 miles of access roads are complete, and 27 of 90 foundations are complete. The collector system map was reviewed; boring is scheduled to begin in September. WE Energies will develop a letter of agreement relating to tree removal/trimming in the Town’s right-of-way. There are currently 41 towers located in the Town of Scott which could provide approximately $123K in shared revenue. Wind Easement Agreement letters were mailed recently; approximately 10 residences have responded with interest.
The payment vouchers were read by the clerk. A motion was made by Nelson/Zook to pay voucher Nos. 2485 to 2497. Motion carried 3-0.
Larson Road has been resurfaced; gravel shoulder will be completed the week of August 23.
Discussed bids received for a new entrance gate at the recycling center. Supervisor Nelson will request a bid for a sliding gate.
A motion was made by Zook/Nelson to request that Pardeeville fire department add Section 33 to their service area, with Friesland fire department covering the other half of the town, and Pardeeville ambulance service covering the entire town. Motion carried 3-0.
Cales Opalewski entered the meeting at 10:25 a.m. and expressed his dissatisfaction with WE Energies in regard to the number of local contractors being utilized for the wind farm project.
The next town board meeting will be held September 11, 2010 at 9:00 a.m.
A motion was made by Nelson/Zook to adjourn. Motion carried 3-0. The meeting adjourned at 10:40 a.m.
Jamie Stancer
Town Clerk
Special Town Board Meeting
The Scott Town Board met at the town hall on July 30, 2010. The meeting was called to order by Chairman William Berger at 6:05 p.m. Present were Supervisors Cindy Zook and Jim Nelson, and Clerk Jamie Stancer.
A bid to resurface approximately 7/10th mile on Larson Road was received from Columbia County and Northeast Asphalt. After review of both bids a motion was made by Zook/Nelson to approve the bid from Northeast Asphalt. Motion carried 3-0.
A motion was made by Zook/Berger to adjourn. Motion carried 3-0. The meeting adjourned at 6:10 p.m.
Jamie Stancer
Town Clerk
July 2010 Town Board Meeting
The Scott Town Board met at the town hall on July 17, 2010. The meeting was called to order by Chairman William Berger at 9:20 a.m. Present were Supervisor Jim Nelson, Treasurer Don Jerred, Clerk Jamie Stancer, and three visitors.
The minutes of the June 19, 2010 town board meeting were read. The minutes stand approved as read.
The financial report for the month of June was reviewed.
Jim Cedarwall was present to discuss Pardeeville ambulance service. He indicated that they currently have 33 staff members, with three persons on call 24/7. He stressed that patient care comes first and that they are willing to work with any other local fire departments as necessary.
A representative from Reign Ministries was present to discuss the use of the property they purchased on Highway 33. Their goal is to have the site ready for use by May 2011. The town board reviewed materials presented at the June 2010 meeting and indicated that it was alright to proceed with their plans.
Roger Kohler was present to obtain approval from the board to revise existing land division. A motion was made by Berger/Nelson to approve detaching Lot 2 (Parcel No. 626.02) from Lot 1 (Parcel No. 626.06). Motion carried 2-0.
There were no driveway/town road access, building, or utility site ERN permits received.
There was no plan commission report.
The payment vouchers were read by the clerk. A motion was made by Berger/Nelson to pay voucher Nos. 2478 to 2484. Motion carried 2-0.
Discussed the draft ordinance relating to the Glacier Hills Wind Park (GHWP) monitoring committee. A motion was made by Berger/Nelson to approve. Motion carried 2-0.
Discussed the proposed revised and restated Joint Development Agreement (JDA) relating to the GHWP. Minor clerical changes were made to the JDA and language regarding when the post construction roads survey will be done will be added to Exhibit C Section 2d. The final revised JDA, which will incorporate all changes made by the PSC, will be forwarded to Chairman Berger for signature.
Pat Cadigan will ask that WE Energies begin patching pot holes that have developed due to GHWP truck traffic. Chairman Berger received a bid from Columbia County to resurface Larson Road and will request additional bids. He also noted that recent rainfall has taken care of the dirt surrounding the culvert on Sommers Road near Bernice Killoran’s property. Roadside mowing has been started.
Discussed bids received for a new entrance gate at the recycling center. Supervisor Nelson will request a bid for a six foot high gate from all three vendors. Jim and Don will also look into the cost of new signage.
Chairman Berger contacted Friesland in regard to providing fire service for approximately half of the town. They are receptive to this idea. Chairman Berger will request additional information for review at the August meeting.
The next town board meeting will be held August 21, 2010 at 9:00 a.m.
A motion was made by Berger/Nelson to adjourn. Motion carried 2-0. The meeting adjourned at 10:40 a.m.
Jamie Stancer
Town Clerk
June 2010 Town Board Meeting
The Scott Town Board met at the town hall on June 19, 2010. The meeting was called to order by Chairman William Berger at 9:05 a.m. Present were Supervisors Cindy Zook and Jim Nelson, Clerk Jamie Stancer, and six visitors.
The minutes of the May 22, 2010 town board meeting were read. The minutes stand approved as read.
The financial report for the month of May was reviewed.
Joseph and Freda Kauffman were present to discuss applying for an emergency response number for their residence on Highway HH. Because their home was built before May 2006, they are allowed to apply for an emergency response number.
Representatives from Reign Ministries were present to discuss the use of the property they purchased on Highway 33. This land will be utilized as a non-denominational training camp for students age 13 to 19 to become Royal Servants (short-term mission program). There will be one administration building (with basement) built and the existing barn will be restored. The goal is to have as many as 500 students and staff on site each summer (June thru July only). Reign Ministries will contact Columbia County and the State regarding plumbing and driveway issues, and report back to the Town Board at the July meeting.
There were no citizen concerns.
There were no driveway/town road access, building, or utility site ERN permits received.
There was no plan commission report.
The payment vouchers were read by the clerk. A motion was made by Zook/Berger to pay voucher Nos. 2472 to 2477. Motion carried 3-0.
The minutes of the June 1, 2010 special town board meeting were read. The minutes stand approved as read.
Discussed the monitoring committee relating to the Glacier Hills Wind Park (GHWP). Jamie will draft an ordinance for review at the July meeting.
Discussed the proposed revised and restated Joint Development Agreement (JDA) relating to the GHWP. WE Energies did not want to change the language in Exhibit D regarding noise limits for those people entering into this agreement. A motion was made by Berger/Zook to approve the amended and restated JDA with or without this change. Motion carried 3-0.
Larson Road was selected for repair with Crown Road following if budget allows. Chairman Berger will contact Pat Cadigan for cost estimate. He will also ask that Columbia County dig out the dirt surrounding the culvert on Sommers Road near Bernice Killoran’s property.
Chairman Berger will contact Pete Schrock to begin roadside mowing.
Discussed the recycling center. Chairman Berger will contact Jeff Bump regarding Keith Wolracht picking up TVs. Supervisor Nelson requested a quote for a new entrance gate.
Discussed the recent ambulance call that Cambria did not respond to. Supervisor Zook will contact Pardeeville representative to attend the July town board meeting.
Supervisor Nelson left the meeting at 10:50 a.m.
Received a request from Pleasant Hill Cemetery to pay for the mowing in the amount of $861.00. A motion was made by Berger/Zook to approve. Motion carried 2-0.
The next town board meeting will be held July 17, 2010 at 9:00 a.m.
A motion was made by Zook/Berger to adjourn. Motion carried 2-0. The meeting adjourned at 11:00 a.m.
Jamie Stancer
Town Clerk
Special Town Board Meeting
The Scott Town Board met at the town hall on June 1, 2010. The meeting was called to order by Chairman William Berger at 7:00 p.m. Present were Supervisor Cindy Zook, and Clerk Jamie Stancer.
After discussion a motion was made by Berger/Zook to approve the following resolution. Motion carried 2-0.
WHEREAS, on October 24, 2009, the Board of the Town of Scott approved the Joint Development Agreement (“JDA”) between Wisconsin Electric Power Company and the Town of Scott;
WHEREAS, the JDA provided in several instances that should the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (“PSCW”) establish requirements with respect to certain issues in the JDA that would be more protective of the Town or its residents or more restrictive of Wisconsin Electric such requirements shall be deemed incorporated into the JDA and deemed part of Wisconsin Electric’s performance obligations under the JDA;
WHEREAS, under the final decision by the PSCW, dated January 22, 2010, with respect to Certificate of Public Necessity and Convenience for the Glacier Hills Wind Park, the PSCW established more protective or more restrictive requirements than certain provisions of the JDA;
WHEREAS, the Town of Scott requested that Wisconsin Electric agree to modify the JDA to incorporate the effect of the PSCW Final Decision on the JDA and further requested that Wisconsin Electric agree to modify Exhibit D, the Windpower Facilities Participation and Easement Agreement, to the JDA, to remove potential uncertainty regarding one of the issues in such Easement Agreement;
WHEREAS, the Town of Scott has prepared and Wisconsin Electric has provided suggested revisions to a form of Amended and Restated Joint Development Agreement and the Town of Scott desires the opportunity to review, evaluate, discuss with Wisconsin Electric and, if necessary, revise such suggested revisions to the JDA;
WHEREAS, in order to facilitate the review, evaluation, discussion, potential revision and potential adoption of the suggested revisions, Wisconsin Electric desires a 60 day extension of the payment obligation in Paragraph 2 of Exhibit D.
RESOLVED, that the Board of the Town of Scott herby grants Wisconsin Electric a 60 day extension of the payment obligation as such extension will allow the Town the time necessary to review, evaluate, discuss with Wisconsin Electric, potentially revise and potentially adopt the suggested revisions to the Amended and Restated Joint Development Agreement. This extension is without prejudice to the Town of Scott and all rights under the JDA are reserved.
A motion was made by Berger/Zook to adjourn. Motion carried 2-0. The meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m.
Jamie Stancer
Town Clerk
May 2010 Town Board Meeting
The Scott Town Board met at the town hall on May 22, 2010. The meeting was called to order by Chairman William Berger at 7:10 p.m. Present were Supervisors Cindy Zook and Jim Nelson, Treasurer Don Jerred, Clerk Jamie Stancer, and three visitors.
The minutes of the April 17, 2010 town board meeting were read. The minutes stand approved as read.
The financial report for the month of April was reviewed.
Jeff Bump was present to bring a recent article to the board’s attention, which discusses a complaint filed on April 1, 2010 relating to the Forward Wind Energy Center (Docket No. 9554-EI-100). Chairman Berger will contact Attorney Allen to discuss Town liability issues relating to the Glacier Hills project.
Delmer Slager was present to inform the board that there is a dead tree near the recycling center due to tent caterpillars and wondered if it should be removed. No action will be taken at this time.
Supervisor Zook left the meeting at 7:30 p.m.
Driveway/town road access permit applications were received from WE Energies. A motion was made by Berger/Nelson to approve. Motion carried 2-0.
Utility Site ERN permit applications were received from Nathan Haupt (Verizon Wireless) and WE Energies. A motion was made by Berger/Nelson to approve. Motion carried 2-0.
There was no plan commission report.
The payment vouchers were read by the clerk. A motion was made by Berger/Nelson to pay voucher Nos. 2462 to 2471. Motion carried 2-0.
Chairman Berger indicated that WE Energies began moving earth at the O&M Building site on May 17. Chairman Berger will talk to WE Energies about imposing a 45 mph speed limit on truck traffic.
Chairman Berger noted that the Town has approximately $50K left in the road budget. Plan to determine where to utilize these funds at the June meeting and then send out for bids.
Discussed the speed limit on Ross Road. No action will be taken at this time.
Discussed the recycling center. Jeff Bump will contact Keith Wolracht to pick up TVs. Don Jerred indicated that Gale Neef volunteered to conduct tours of other facilities if the Town has any interest. Don will contact someone about purchasing new signs (one sign has been vandalized and one is hidden by brush; consider relocating to front of gate). Jamie presented a breakdown of costs for refuse removal and noted that Jeff Stancer received some quotes for fencing around the recycling center ($15-20K).
Chairman Berger indicated he received a request for a fire number on Hwy HH; he will ask that the owner attend the June meeting to review the request.
Jamie presented an example of the difference in the cost of fire insurance for a residential home when living within six miles as compared to living more than six miles from the responding facility. Because Pardeeville has a better rating the cost increase would be minimal. Chairman Berger will also contact Friesland Fire Department for possible consideration.
The next town board meeting will be held June 19, 2010 at 9:00 a.m.
A motion was made by Nelson/Berger to adjourn. Motion carried 2-0. The meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
Jamie Stancer
Town Clerk
April 2010 Town Board Meeting
The Scott Town Board met at the town hall on April 17, 2010. The meeting was called to order by Chairman William Berger at 9:15 a.m. Present were Supervisors Cindy Zook and Jim Nelson, Treasurer Don Jerred, Clerk Jamie Stancer, and three visitors.
The minutes of the March 13, 2010 town board meeting were read. The minutes stand approved as read.
The financial report for the month of March was reviewed. It was noted that Voucher Nos. 2435 to 2440 were voided (lottery credit was paid directly to schools by Columbia County).
Discussed the speed limit on Ross Road. This will be included on the May 2010 town board meeting agenda.
WE Energies representatives were present to discuss the Town Roads Survey. A motion was made by Nelson/Berger to approve STS AE Com (Earth Tech) as the contractor to perform pre/post construction roads survey with the stipulation that the post construction survey be performed at the same time of year as the pre construction survey. Motion carried 3-0. WE Energies indicated that the contractor will provide a report and video of the roads. They noted that the report will quantify road damage, but will not assign a value. The projected start date is April 26, 2010 pending final PSC determination regarding two home sales in the Town of Randolph.
A driveway/town road access permit application was received from Nathan Haupt (Verizon Wireless). A motion was made by Zook/Nelson to approve. Motion carried 3-0.
A building permit application was received from Jesse Howe. A motion was made by Zook/Berger to approve with the stipulation that the existing home is removed six months after occupancy of the new home. Motion carried 3-0.
Cindy reported that the Plan Commission met March 18, 2010 at the home of Ruthanne Curtis. Jon Prochnow submitted a letter indicating that they hope to have a draft plan available for viewing this summer. They also request that the Town Board extend the Interim Land Use and Subdivision ordinances for one year.
A motion was made by Zook/Berger to utilize the Columbia County highway aid to repair Larson Road (from bridge near Ross Road south). Motion carried 3-0.
A motion was made by Zook/Nelson to extend the Interim Land Use and Subdivision ordinances. Motion carried 3-0.
Discussed the recycling center. Delmer Slager requested that the Town give him guidance in regard to where residents can go with televisions and other items. There was a suggestion to begin charging fees for any trash that is not recyclable and the possibility of installing a fence around the property. The Board will review options at the May 2010 town board meeting.
The payment vouchers were read by the clerk. A motion was made by Berger/Nelson to pay voucher Nos. 2445 to 2461. Motion carried 2-0.
Discussed possible changes to the Windpower Facilities Participation & Easement Agreement. The Town will ask that language be modified to provide that signers are deemed to be non-participating landowners for purpose of sound levels.
Chairman Berger noted that he attended the Cambria Fire Department meeting and advised them that the Town is considering utilizing Pardeeville or other departments in place of Cambria. The Town will discuss options at the May 2010 meeting.
Jeff Stancer was present to discuss the bump in the road on Hwy H near the railroad track and the high water on Hwy 44 due to a plugged culvert. Columbia County and the State would handle these issues as they are not town roads.
The next town board meeting will be held May 22, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.
A motion was made by Nelson/Berger to adjourn. Motion carried 2-0. The meeting adjourned at 10:50 a.m.
Jamie Stancer
Town Clerk
Annual Town Meeting 2010 (draft subject to Board approval)
The Annual Town Meeting of the Town of Scott was held on April 17, 2010 at the town hall. The meeting was called to order by Chairman William Berger at 9:05 a.m. There were 7 electors present.
The minutes of the April 18, 2009 annual meeting were read by the clerk. A motion was made by Jim Nelson/Cindy Zook to approve the minutes as read. Motion carried.
The 2009 financial report was reviewed.
Dick Mader requested that the speed limit on Ross Road (between Hwy 44 and Hwy H) be reduced to 45 mph. This is on the April 2010 town board meeting agenda.
A motion was made by Bill Berger/Cindy Zook to hold the next annual town meeting on April 16, 2011, starting at 9:00 a.m. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Cindy Zook/Don Jerred to adjourn. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 9:15 a.m.
Jamie Stancer
Town Clerk
March 2010 Town Board Meeting
The Scott Town Board met at the town hall on March 13, 2010. The meeting was called to order by Chairman William Berger at 9:10 a.m. Present were Supervisors Cindy Zook and Jim Nelson, Treasurer Don Jerred, Clerk Jamie Stancer, and six visitors.
The minutes of the February 20, 2010 town board meeting were read. The minutes stand approved as read.
The financial report for the month of February was reviewed.
Attorney Michael Allen was present to discuss the Glacier Hills Wind Project (GHWP) as approved by the Public Service Commission.
WE Energies representatives discussed the construction schedule for the GHWP. Work is scheduled to begin at the substation site in spring 2010. Work on access roads and turbine foundations, as well as the O&M building will begin in spring 2010. Underground lines will be installed in early 2011. Tower erection will begin in July 2011, with project completion scheduled for December 2011.
We Energies presented a survey map for approval by the Town Board. The survey map represented their purchase of 20 acres on County Road H, which will be utilized for the construction of their substation and their O&M building. A motion was made by Berger/Nelson to approve. Motion carried 2-1.
Discussed the pre/post construction road condition survey relating to the GHWP. We Energies recommended Earth Tech to perform the survey; the Town Board will review and decide at the April meeting.
Assessor Nelvin Olson was in attendance to set the dates for Open Book and Board of Review. Open Book will be held Saturday, May 1, 2010 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. The Board of Review will be held Saturday, May 22, 2010 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Nelvin noted that marsh land increased $150/acre, forest land increased $200/acre, ag forest land increased $100/acre and ag land decreased by 1.81 percent.
John Heil was present to discuss the Cambria-Friesland school referendum, which will be included on the April ballot. John distributed an informational flyer and noted that there will be an open house at the school on March 15 at 4:00 p.m. and on March 18 at 7:00 p.m.
There were no building/driveway permits received.
Cindy reported that the next Plan Commission meeting is tentatively scheduled for March 18 at the home of Ruthanne Curtis.
A motion was made by Berger/Zook to approve the contract with the Columbia County Humane Society in regard to animal control. Motion carried 3-0.
The payment vouchers were read by the clerk. A motion was made by Zook/Nelson to pay voucher Nos. 2431 to 2444. Motion carried 3-0.
Chairman Berger indicated that the weight limit signs will be posted on town roads by March 15.
T.O. Boge was present to discuss the need for a Town Roads Superintendent. A motion was made by Berger/Zook to appoint Pat Cadigan of the Columbia County Highway Department for this position. Motion carried 3-0.
The Board will review the Interim Land Use and Subdivision ordinances for possible extension at the April meeting.
A motion was made by Berger/Zook to approve the ordinance to appoint alternate board of review members (including Jon Prochnow, Lee Barden, John Heil, and Ruthanne Curtis). Motion carried 3-0.
A motion was made by Zook/Berger to approve the application from CenturyLink for a telephone company construction permit. Motion carried 2-1 (Nelson abstained).
A motion was made by Berger/Zook to grant Adams Columbia Electric a blanket construction permit on town road right-a-ways for 2010. Motion carried 2-1 (Nelson abstained).
The annual town meeting will be held April 17, 2010 at the town hall starting at 9:00 a.m. The April town board meeting will follow.
A motion was made by Berger/Zook to adjourn. Motion carried 3-0. The meeting adjourned at 11:55 a.m.
Jamie Stancer
Town Clerk |
