Chairman Bill Burlingame called the meeting of the Town Board of Koshkonong to order at 7:00pm. The clerk verified the proper postings had been made.

Chairman Bill Burlingame, Supervisors Jim Brandenburg, Walt Christensen, Matt Hill, Erik Hoffman, Treasurer Caitlin Kincannon and Clerk Kim Cheney present.

Public Comments – None at this time
Approve meeting minutes from September 9th

Supervisor Brandenburg/Hill motion to accepted the September 9th meeting minutes as presented, motion carried.

Treasurer’s Report for September

Supervisor Brandenburg/Hoffman motion to place the September Treasurer’s report on file, motion carried.

Discuss/Action Kurt Chapman: Conditional Use permit request for physical therapy clinic at W6305 Hoard Rd. Mr. Chapman present to explain his request to allow a physical therapy clinic at this address. Approximately 6-8 clients per day. Supervisor Hill/Christensen motion to approve the request, motion caried.

Discuss/Action Bud Styer: Request to bore under the road at N357 Old 26 Rd for a septic system.

Mr. Styer present to explain his request to bore under Old 26 Road to install a 6-8-inch main septic line, 3-4 feet deep for a septic field across the road from the proposed campground expansion. This would not affect the roadway. Supervisor Hoffman/Brandenburg motion to approve the request, motion carried.

Discuss only Bud Styer: future campground expansion for Jellystone.

This was a discussion only item regarding a future expansion of the campground. A conditional use permit would be needed. Previous requests have been denied to keep as ag land per the Town’s comprehensive plan. Mr. Styer also asked about the possible use of golf carts on Wishing Well Lane to gain access to the golf course. Currently Town ordinances do not allow golf carts on town roads.

Discuss/Action Banker Road use

City Clerk Matt Trebatowski and Engineer Andy Selle present to explain future city expansion off of Banker Road. The city purchased land off Banker Road for development in 2021. Banker Road is currently a town road and would be the main road to the proposed development. The city will put together a proposal for the town to review regarding Banker Road.

Discuss/Action Milton Fire Department contract – Supervisor Brandenburg/Hoffman motion to table this item to allow Milton Fire Department to come to a meeting. Motion carried.

Budget Amendments to include 2019 carry forward, video service provider grant and land sale revenues, and 2020 expenditures.

$16,336, 2019 Carry over. Chairman Burlingame/Hoffman motion to designate $8000 to clerk’s wages and $8336 to future wages, motion carried.

Additional revenue for 2020: $4,095 Video Service Provider grant, $5,300 sale of town land for Hwy 12 project and $4,000 interest from liquidated CD = $13,395. The clerk requested additional funds be designated to the clerk/deputy clerk wages for 2020 to be carried over into 2021 and public works indicated tires will be need and the roller will need to be replaced. Chairman Burlingame/Hoffman motion to designate $5,000 to Hwy equipment maintenance/repair, $5,000 to clerk/deputy clerk wages and $3,000 to trees, motion carried.

Clerk’s Report

The clerk reported a conversation regarding building inspector regulations that would require the board to review. Supervisor Hill indicated he would look over the current contract. This issue will be on a future agenda.

Public Comment

Supervisor Hoffman reported on a zoning issue regarding a recent board action on a rezone request. This may require a review of the current town ordinance.

Approve bills

Supervisor Hoffman/Brandenburg motion to approve the bills, motion carried.

Future agenda items.

Banker Road use, Building Inspector contract, Milton Fire department contract Adjournment. Supervisor Hill/Hoffman motion to adjourn at 10:30pm, motion carried.

Kim Cheney Town Clerk

November 11, 2020