Chairman Ron Fanetti called the meeting to order on November 23, 2009 at 8:00 pm. This meeting was conducted one week later than regularly scheduled due to scheduling of the budget hearing and special meeting of the electors. The supervisors present were: Gary Yakesh and David Clements. Other officers present were: Victoria Trinko-Clerk and Eunice Steinmetz-treasurer. See attached list for delegation present.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Earl Hassemer requested an item be placed on the next board meeting agenda requesting David LaGesse to step down as chairman of the plan commission, due to the delay in the completion of the Comprehensive Plan, conflict of interest, and self gain from non-completion.
Gary Yakesh made a motion to approve and place on file the minutes of October 5, 2009 regular town board meeting and the minutes of the October 19 and November 1, 2009 special meetings. David Clements seconded the motion. The motion carried 3-0.
David Clements made a motion to approve the November financial report. Gary Yakesh seconded the motion. The motion carried 3-0.
David Clements made a motion to approve the October bills. Gary Yakesh seconded the motion. The motion carried 3-0.
Discussion and possible action on budget categories: David Clements made a motion to transfer $100.00 from non-allocated funds to C-083 clerk per diem. Gary Yakesh seconded the motion. The motion carried 3-0.
Discussion regarding possible ATV Ordinance: This item was postponed until the next regular town board meeting.
Gary Yakesh made a motion to adopt the Cooks Valley 2010 annual budget as presented at the special meeting of the electors of November 16, 2009. David Clements seconded the motion. The motion carried 3-0.
David Clements made a motion to adopt the town tax levy to be paid in 2010 pursuant to Section 60.10 (1) (a) of Wisconsin Statutes as presented at the special meeting of the electors on November 16. 2009. Gary Yakesh seconded the motion. The motion carried 3-0.
Gary Yakesh made a motion to approve the 2010 highway expenditures pursuant to Section 82.02 (2) of Wisconsin Statutes as adopted at the special meeting of the electors on November 16, 2009. David Clements seconded the motion. The motion carried 3-0.
David LaGesse presented resolution 1 –plan commission, approved by a majority of the members of the plan commission to adopt the comprehensive plan.
Discussion and action to adopt a resolution to adopt the draft of the comprehensive plan was postponed until the next meeting.
David LaGesse presented a draft of the Chapter 20 Land Use Change to the Comprehensive Map. Gary Yakesh made a motion to post the draft of the Chapter 20 Land Use Change to the Comprehensive Map. David Clements seconded the motion. The motion carried 3-0.
Discussion and possible action on Richard Koehler’s application for a variance. David Clements made a motion to send a letter to Richard Koehler telling him his variance has been approved pending receipt of the funds needed to obtain the variance ie. fee for the building permit, postage for notification of adjoining landowners, publication of the notices for an application of a variance and mileage. Gary Yakesh seconded the motion. The motion carried 3-0.
Nate Prince-exception: Gary Yakesh made a motion to approve an exception for Nate Prince as presented by the David LaGesse -chairman of the plan commission, regarding mobile home placement in violation of Chapter 17 Mobile Home ordinance until December 31, 2011. David Clements seconded the motion. The motion carried 3-0.
Gary Yakesh made a motion to approve the application for an operators license by Jamie Davis. David Clements seconded the motion. The motion carried 3-0.
Chairman Ron Fanetti made the announcement that our plowing/sanding rates are obsolete. Gary Yakesh made a motion to postpone discussion of the plowing/sanding rates until the next meeting. David Clements seconded the motion. The motion carried 3-0.
Florescent bulbs-charges: Gary Yakesh made a motion to adopt the rate of $.50 to recycle all florescent bulbs. David Clements seconded the motion. The motion carried 3-0.
David Clements made a motion to place the unpaid bills on the tax bills. Gary Yakesh seconded the motion. The motion carried 3-0.
Discussion of the cell phone contract: A cell phone has been handy to use while checking roads. A contract for a cell phone may be $536.00 vs. $192.00 yearly. This item was postponed until next month.
Discussion on requests for public records. There have been 312 copies given to residents. The money generated is placed in the income category of P-057 in the budget.
Dog fees: Chippewa County has raised the dog fees to offset and aid the support of the Chippewa County Humane Society. Chairman Ron Fanetti received a letter from the Humane Society pertaining to services for unvaccinated dogs.
Tom Schindler will be contact with the town board regarding the use of Focus on Energy funds and GAB survey rebate to insulate the garage and make modifications to the door and railing of the town hall.
Attorney Nodolf, who represents David & Dawn LaGesse [who have a 5 acre reclamation plan and claim exemption from the Town of Cooks Valley Non-metallic Mining ordinance], presented a quit claim deed to the town board. Chairman Ron Fanetti requested Attorney Nodolf send copies of the documents (quit claim deed) shown at the meeting to the town board. David Clements, town supervisor, recommended that action on this matter be postponed pending :
Chairman’s Report:
Dissemination of Information:
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS AND BUSINESS:
ADJOURN: Gary Yakesh made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:09 pm. David Clements seconded the motion. The motion carried 3-0.
Typed December 9, 2009 Respectfully submitted,
Approved December 14, 2009 Victoria Trinko, town clerk