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Nov 15, 2010

UNAPPROVED

TOWN OF GENEVA

MONTHLY BOARD MEETING

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

Chairman Lauderdale called the duly posted and noticed meeting to order at 6:31 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance. In attendance were Lauderdale, Supervisors Kulik, Kukla, and Millard, and Attorney Harvey. Clerk/Treasurer Kirch took the minutes of the meeting.

Public comments –

Don DeBaere, N3385 Hawthorn Road – He has heard rumors about the cost of a new town hall, anywhere from $30 to $300 per year. Rumors are getting people worked up and would like the Board to comment on the costs. Attorney Harvey stated that the Board cannot respond or act on items brought up in the public comments section because they are not an agenda item. Lauderdale referred those in attendance to a spreadsheet which had been available in one of the information bins.

Motion (Lauderdale/Millard) to suspend the rules and move Item 15 up to Item 3. Approved 4-0.

Janice O’Brien was here to discuss the Longwood Subdivision. Attorney Harvey reviewed the project to date. Letter of Credit was about to expire. Road was not done. We had previously asked for an extension and didn’t get a response from Walworth State Bank. After we asserted our right to draw on the Letter of Credit, we then received an offer to extend it to November 4, 2011. Harvey read a letter received from Attorney Scholze regarding O’Brien’s ability to finish project. Supervisor Kamps arrived at 6:38 p.m. Discussed the unpaid contractors, prevailing wage, and whether the road would remain private. Motion (Lauderdale/Kukla) to extend the Letter of Credit to November 4, 2011 and rescind the previous demand for the full amount. Approved 5-0. Will revisit in the spring.

Committee Reports –

Municipal Court (Lauderdale) – Municipal Court report given by Lauderdale.
Ad-Hoc Building Committee – Need to set a meeting date for a joint meeting between the Town Board and the Municipal Building Ad-Hoc Committee to discuss the status of the Town Hall pursuant to Resolution No. 197. Meeting date set for December 21, 2010 at 6:30 p.m.
Park Commission (Kulik) – Park Commission is done for the season. Finished planting at Korona Park. No Earth Day event for 2011.
Police Department (Kukla) – Taking applications for Police Chief. Police Commission is going through them and beginning the interview process. Some updates done to the department offices.

a) Lauderdale stated he received three applications this year for the Police Commission; Robert Johnson, Don DeBaere, and Walter Holder. His decision was based on the reason for creating the Police Commission, to take the politics out of disciplinary actions and the like. DeBaere and Johnson are closely aligned with members of the Town Board. Lauderdale appointed Walter Holder, W3112 Weaver Road, Elkhorn to the Town of Geneva Police Commission to fill the remaining term of Jason Eck.

b) Police Commission recommends the hiring of Michael Anderberg as a part-time officer. Motion (Kukla/Kamps) to move forward with the hiring of Michael R. Anderberg to fulfill the position of part-time patrol officer for the Town of Geneva, assumed less than 600 hours. Approved 5-0.

c) Working with Jason Ganiere and are very close to wrapping things up with the police contract. Should be done by December.

Lake Como Sanitary District (Millard) – Very proud to be the liaison for the sanitary district. They are top notch people doing an excellent job and are very easy to work with. Passed their ordinances which are on their website: www.lcsd1.org. Working on their budget. Getting bids on inspection of the iron filter. Discussed cleaning distribution mains and fire hydrant maintenance. Suggestion made to have the boy scouts who meet at the Como Clubhouse keep hydrants clean in the winter.
Fire Department Elkhorn (Millard) – Discussed budget, should be approved at their December 10 meeting. Approximately 1% increase in our portion of their budget. Commend them on their 125^th anniversary.
Fire Department Williams Bay (Lauderdale) – Proposed contract presented. Cost for 2010 was $15,600, 2011-$16,600; 2012-$17,600, and $2013-$20,000. Opt out clause, biannual payments. Motion (Kulik/Kamps) to move forward with the emergency services agreement with Williams Bay pending Attorney Harvey’s approval. Approved 5-0.
Fire Department Lake Geneva (Kulik) – Harvey distributed the latest contract with the Lake Geneva Fire Department. Length of three years with an opt out clause. If the current formula was used for previous years the costs would have been: 2009-$58,200, 2008-$58,200, and 2007-$56,700. Motion (Lauderdale/Kukla) to approve this contract but asking them to reduce the costs, from $1,000 to $500, for the automatic aid responses to assist Elkhorn for fires within Lake Como Beach Subdivision in those areas designated in Exhibit 1, which needs to be attached (from Queen Road throughout the Como Beach Subdivision). Approved 4-0-1(Kulik). Will meet with Chief Connelly.
Highway Department (Millard) – Getting trucks ready for winter. All roadwork has been completed.
Lake Committee (Kukla) – Working on water samples, and long-term/short-term goals. Water level is down slightly. Lauderdale has the pier and buoy binders. He will prepare a spreadsheet of all permits.

a) Pier permit request for Steve Kukla, W3776 S. Shore Drive. Property has 100’ of lakefront. Requesting a 40’ x 42” straight pier. Would be second one on property. Approved by Lake Committee 5-0-1 (Kukla). After reviewing Ordinance No. 57, Harvey stated he couldn’t see a reason to deny this request. Motion (Kulik/Lauderdale) to approve the pier permit for Steve Kukla. Approved 4-0-1 (Kukla).

b) Lauderdale reviewed the previous costs of season passes. The Town spends a lot on the lake and wants to generate funding from those who use the lake. Motion (Lauderdale/Kamps) to amend the season launch fee for residents of the Town of Geneva to $50 and the non-resident fee to $70 per year and to confer with the DNR to increase the daily launch fees to $7/$10 respectively. Approved 5-0. Lauderdale will contact the DNR to find out the process to increase the daily rate.

c) Not ready with a resolution regarding use of the Town website. Will let us know when he wants it back on the agenda.

School District Report (Kulik) – Has volunteered to be Santa December 4 at Woods School for their annual craft fair. Benefits the eighth grade graduation and party.
Dunbar Cemetery (Lauderdale) – Three people needed for the Cemetery Board. Kamps and Merle Loomer suggested as members. Post notice.

Motion (Kukla/Kamps) to adjourn at 8:06 p.m. Approved 5-0.

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Chairman Lauderdale

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Supervisor Kamps Supervisor Millard

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Supervisor Kulik Supervisor Kukla

Respectfully submitted,

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Debra L. Kirch, CMC/WCMC Clerk/Treasurer

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