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

Chairman Bill Burlingame, Supervisors Jim Brandenburg and Walt Christensen, Treasurer Caitlin Kincannon and clerk Kim Cheney present. Supervisors Stacy Kutz and George Jaeckel had notified the clerk they would be absent.

Public Comments

Resident Bob Pizur provided information pertaining to his request for a fireworks permit.

Christensen/Brandenburg motion to move to agenda item #15 public comment to allow for comments from the audience on issues other than agenda items. Motion carried.

Public Comments

Supervisor Christensen reported that the county is working on updating their Comprehensive Plan and will be holding informational/public input meetings soon. The Farm Technologies Days are coming soon.

Resident Joe Kennedy reported that the road sign at Tri-County/McMillen roads need maintenance. Christensen/Brandenburg motion to return to the original agenda. Motion carried.
Approve meeting minutes from the May 8th meeting.
Christensen/Brandenburg motion to approve the May 8th meeting minutes as corrected. Motion carried. Treasurer’s Report

Brandenburg/Christensen motion to place the May treasurer’s report on file. Motion carried.

Discuss/Action for a request from Robert Pizur for a fireworks permit and a transient merchant permit, ordinance #278

Resident Bob Pizur present. According to the town ordinance no town resident may purchase fireworks without a permit. Mr. Pizur can only sell to customers that have a permit for the larger fireworks (4g). Christensen/Brandenburg motion to approve the fireworks permit as requested with the appropriate fees.

The chairman indicated no further permits will be allowed after this year as the ordinance prohibits. Motion carried.

Discuss/Action to renew liquor licenses.

No public comment regarding the renewals. No outstanding debt from any of the applicants. Christensen/Brandenburg motion to approve the liquor license renewals for: VFW Post 1879, Bitz’s Outer Limits, Koshkonong Mounds Country Club, Sammy’s Place and Jellystone Park. No further discussion, motion carried.

Discuss/Action of rural fire contract options.

Discussion regarding a 5 year contract (not including equipment costs) or 10 year contract (including equipment costs). The Town is in favor of a 10 year contract to include the equipment costs built in. The proposed contract has been received by not reviewed yet. The 5 towns in the rural contract will need to meet to discuss. Also will need clarification on the 2% dues.

Discuss/Action for resolution to lower the speed limit on Groeler & Schwemmer roads from 45 to 35.

Request received from Jefferson County Parks department to lower the speed limit due to the bike trail on this portion of the road and boat traffic. Brandenburg/Christensen motion to approve the lower speed limit and resolution. No further discussion, motion carried.

Discuss/Action of right-of-way access (driveway) ordinance amendments and permit.

Brandenburg/Christensen motion to table this item to a future meeting. Discussion regarding Woodlawn road projects and culverts. Public works will review and report back to the board.

Discuss/Action for 2019 budget amendment for 2018 carryover.

$35,643 carry over from 2018. Public works reported more funds will be needed for tree and brush work ahead of upcoming road work. Burlingame/Brandenburg motion to designate $17,500 to tree/brush work. Motion carried.

Christensen/Brandenburg motion to designate the remainder of the carry over as follows: $1,500 culverts; $2,000 rock; $2,500 town hall paint/gutters; $12,143 to capital outlay for future equipment purchases. Motion carried.

Discuss/Action of future equipment purchase.

Public works indicated the following equipment to consider: rotary brush, skid loader and mini backhoe.

Discuss/Action for Implements of Husbandry options.

The Town has currently chosen option F, this will need to be reviewed and more information provided. This will be on the agenda for the August meeting.

Clerk’s Report

Two FYI items regarding upcoming meeting/workshops available.

Approve bills

Brandenburg/Christensen motion to approve the bills with the exception of Serwe (returned parts). Motion carried.

Future agenda items.

Woodlawn culverts, IOH in August

Adjournment.

Brandenburg/Christensen motion to adjourn at 9pm, motion carried.

Kim Cheney Town Clerk