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Apr 11, 2006

TOWN OF GENEVA

MONTHLY BOARD MEETING

APRIL 11, 2006

Chairman Kopecky called the meeting to order at 8:00 p.m. In attendance were Kopecky, Supervisors Van Lue, Loomer, Cramer and Attorney Torhorst. Supervisor McLernon was excused. Clerk/Treasurer Kirch took the minutes of the meeting. Motion (Loomer/Cramer) to approve the March 13, and March 22, 2006 meeting minutes. Approved 4-0. Motion (Van Lue/Cramer) to approve the Treasurer’s Report as presented. Approved 4‑0. Motion (Loomer/Van Lue) to move $500,000 to the LGIP. Approved 4-0. Balances reported as of March 31, 2006:

ASSETS MARCH 2006

10003 LGIP Savings 343,980.44 Total Income 1,184,396.60

10005 Tax Checking Account 5,436.74 Total Expense 561,935.08

10007 Money Market Account 266,125.00 Net Income 622,461.52

10009 Boat Launch Project Ckg Acct 14,740.96

1100-50000241 Regular Checking 717,925.78

Total Checking/Savings 1,348,208.92

Chairman Kopecky gave the Town of Geneva Planning Commission Report –

· David and Linda Richardson W4731 Remer Road. Current zoning A-1, requested zoning R-5. This property is 5.103 acres and is in Elkhorn ETZ. The Richardsons plan to build two additional single-family homes on the property. Property needs to be perked to determine what type of septic system will be installed. Richardson’s reviewed their proposal. Homes may have to vary depending on the perk tests. Suggested it be turned into a condominium association as three homes would be on one tax parcel. Motion (Loomer/Cramer) to recommend to the Elkhorn ETZ Board to approve the rezone from A-1 to R‑5 for the 5.103 acres. Approved 4-0. Motion (Cramer/Loomer) to limit the development to no more than two additional homes on the site. Approved 4-0. Motion (Loomer/Van Lue) to place the condition on the property that it will be set up as condominium ownership to control future development on the property and provide for 20% open space. Approved 4-0.

· Dan Sojka – Bowers Road – Current zoning A-4. Requesting to amend the conditional use for construction of an office building on his property. The building will be 30’ by 38’ and will have concrete stones on the four corners and siding on the rest of the building. Randy Parker presented the plans. Culvert size has to be changed. No retail business. Motion (Loomer/Cramer) to amend the conditional use for C&D Landscaping to allow construction of the office building on the Bowers Road site. Approved 4-0.

· Tim & Christine Drohner W3401 Walnut Road. They are requesting a lot line adjustment allowing a driveway off of Walnut Road so landlocked lots can be accessed. They are requesting to remove one lot (20’ by 100’) from their property with the residence on it so the lots behind their home, which are on a separate tax key, can be accessed. Maps of the parcel presented. Motion (Loomer/Van Lue) to recommend approval of a lot line adjustment allowing a driveway off of Walnut Road so landlocked lots can be accessed. Approval is recommended on the condition that the Drohners provide a letter from the Lake Como Beach Property Owner’s Association granting approval for use of the unimproved Walnut Road. The Drohners must also provide the Town of Geneva receipt of a recorded easement for permanent access to the turnaround. Approved 3-0, 1 abstention (Cramer).

· Dave Clark Stebnitz Builders – He is requesting a variance for Ronald & Carolyn Bloch W3678 South Shore Drive. They want to build a garage onto an existing two-car garage. Will vote on at April 24, 2006 meeting.

· Attorney Kenneth Conell representing Steven A. Schultz W3995 Kelly Road. He wants to rezone a 3.994 acre parcel from C-3 to A-4, which will require a conditional use for a 75’ by 200’ building for storing his private car collection. Mr. Conell stated that no more buildings could be built on this property if this one is approved. Will vote on at April 24, 2006 meeting.

· Lynne Fosbinder represented by Warren Hansen Current zoning R-1, requested zoning R-2. Planning Geneva Springs Subdivision located off of Dell Place. There will be 27 parcels on 13.9 acres. This property will have to be annexed into the Lake Como Sanitary District. Town is interested in purchasing some of the proposed lots for a future fire substation and possibly Town Hall. Warren Hansen presented the plans. Thought area was already in the District. Need to confirm whether in Sanitary District or not. Motion (Loomer/Van Lue) to recommend approval of the rezone from R-1 to R-2 of Lots 2 & 3 of CSM 3208 at such time as confirmation is received that the property (Geneva Springs Subdivision) is within the Lake Como Sanitary District boundaries. Approved 2-1 (Cramer).

· Mary talked to William Stauber about updating our 2010 plan. He is involved with the County on master planning.

Judge Letteney gave the monthly Municipal Court report. Gross Receipts for March 2006 = $26,342.06; Adjusted Gross Receipts for March 2006 = $17,741.13; Net Receipts to the Town after all expenses for March 2006 = $10,213.15. For March: Payments – 240, Citations – 471, Final Disposition – 246.

President Dave Van Lue reported on the March 15 meeting of the Lake Como Sanitary District. Reviewed the motion from February 15, 2006 meeting regarding the lateral approval for JLCB 02155. Attorney Scholze stated that the District has a policy that requires the main to be extended. Will address at April 19 meeting. Assignment agreement done for the easements needed for the Klug extension. Discussed well abandonment judgments. Johnson Motel utility extension completed. Working on PSC audit. Flow-meter for Well #2 calibrated and tested. Both well pumps to be checked and tested. Cheryl will attend an eCMAR seminar. Jim will attend training in Madison and Green Bay. Extensive water in the system. Found house that had used 350,000 gallons of water, which was running into a floor drain. Locust fire hydrant was also leaking. Held closed session to discuss specific personnel problems.

Loomer reported that the Lake Geneva Police and Fire Commission met last week and Elkhorn will meet in May. Decision needs to be made on the new Elkhorn proposal. New fee to be based on number of fire calls. Tabled, add to May agenda.

Brian Hinrichs discussed the additional information needed for the boat launch grant. Torhorst reviewing the stormwater ordinance. Geneva National meeting is Saturday, but the grant is due Friday. Will submit and won’t bill for grant work if declined by Geneva National Community Services. South Shore ramp – All reimbursements are retroactive including the fee to write the grant. New ramp, new dock, improve channel. Estimated cost of project is $100,000-$120,000, 60% reimbursable. Town cost could be $48,000 plus fees (40%). Comprehensive Green space reimbursement application for the former Blaszczak property is $1,000. $25,000 grant by June. Motion (Cramer/Van Lue) to approve the grant reimbursement contract for the former Blaszczak property. Approved 4-0. Boat access cost is non-reimbursable. Motion (Loomer/Cramer) to approve the contract for boat access engineering for the South Shore of Lake Como at Schofield Road. Approved 4-0. Wastewater Management Plan - Feasibility study to manage on-site systems for new development in the Town, areas not currently served by the Sanitary District. Have project on the horizon on Springfield Road. Cost is $14,000, not reimbursable. Two to three month project. Brian will try to find funding if we move forward with this. Very important to manage wastewater. Ordinances will enforce. Will maintain rural character of the Town. Torhorst to review project. Brian to get background to Torhorst. Meeting set for next week. Motion (Loomer/Van Lue) to approve the engineering study for the wastewater management plan. Approved 4-0.

Amendment to ordinance for launch fees needed. Add to May agenda. Launch fees to be set up in a non-lapsing fund.

Miscellaneous

· Norm Nielsen discussed pier regulations. The DNR has their own laws and administration rules relating to piers.

Grievance procedure is set forth under the bargaining agreement. Have proceeded through Step 2. Chief Gritzner denied the grievances. A response is now required within 15 days or it is deemed settled. A denial needs to be filed, and then likely arbitration would be requested. Motion (Loomer/Van Lue) to deny the requests by Officers Anderson, Mulhollon, and Haase as detailed by the grievances. Approved 4-0. Clerk to send denial to the labor association.

Motion (Van Lue/Cramer) to approve the operator’s license for Angelina Kinney. Approved 4-0.

Motion (Cramer/Van Lue) to send Torhorst to the Attorney’s annual seminar. Approved 4-0.

Miscellaneous

· Andy Schmidt discussed the caution lights near Woods school. Need clarification on the reduced speed.

· Loomer discussed the 2% fire dues and documentation needed if audited. Aid from State can only be spent on items meeting certain criteria. Wants Accountant Romenesko to look into this.

· Town needs someone with more time to deal with emergency government issues. Judge Letteney has the training and deals with emergency management now.

Motion (Loomer/Van Lue) to adjourn. Approved 4‑0.

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Chairman Kopecky Supervisor Cramer

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Supervisor Van Lue Supervisor Loomer

Respectfully submitted,

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Debra L. Kirch, CMC/WCMC Clerk/Treasurer

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