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Present:Chairperson Kim CheneySupervisors George Jaeckel, Jim Brandenburg, Erik Hoffman, Matt HillClerk Caitlin KincannonTreasurer Alicia GrulkeThis meeting was broadcast and recorded by ZOOM, there were no attendees.Chairperson Kim Cheney called the meeting of the Town Board of Koshkonong to order at7:00 PM. The Clerk verified the proper postings had been made.Public comment
Approve meeting minutes from June 14Supervisor Hill asked the clerk to amend the minutes from the Town Board June 14, 2023, meeting,specifically to item #7 regarding the amendment to the ATV ordinance, to provide clarification that theBoard supports public roads being accessible to any legal person that has the right to use the roadswithout exception. The Clerk will make this update.Supervisor Hill motioned to approve the meeting minutes with this amendment. Motion seconded bySupervisor Hoffman. No further discussion, all in favor. Motion carried.June Treasurer’s ReportTreasurer presented the June report. Supervisor Brandenburg motioned to place the June Treasurer’sreport on file. Motion seconded by Supervisor Hill. No further discussion, all in favor. Motion carried.Discuss/Motion sign permit request for John Steiner at N1138 Old 26 RdMr. Steiner not present, however he did send an email with a picture of the sign, which is proposed as 4ft. x 6ft., not illuminated or reflective. Email provided to Board. Sign location was discussed.Supervisor Hill motioned to approve the requested sign, motion seconded by Supervisor Hoffman. Nofurther discussion, all in favor. Motion carried.
Discuss/Motion request for a conditional use permit to allow for a solar generation facility onparcels 016-0514-2022-001 & 016-0514-1911-000 on Old 26 RdPeter Murphy and Beth Esser, from One Energy Renewables, present. One Energy Renewables is anindependent renewable energy developer. Mr. Murphy gave a presentation, advised solar benefits anddiscussed the proposed solar panel site. Property owner of proposed site present. Solar panel materialexample was presented and discussed. The project would produce enough energy for approximately 1300 households. Dan & Melanie Dunkleberger, the proposed property’s neighbors, present, and had concerns and questions relating to effects on property value and their property view. Mr. Murphy addressed these concerns and answered questions, and also explained that if the project is not renewed after 30 years, the land is restored for agricultural conditions. Some feel the Town should remain a rural community, and that a solar panel site would compromise that. It was suggested the energy company observe the views from the adjacent property. Ms. Esser advised they are open to working with the neighbors. A vegetative screening was discussed to address the view concern, with a possible provisional agreement. Dunklebergers advised that if they were still not satisfied, they would have the opportunity to go before the county board when the request goes to the county.Supervisor Hill motioned that the Town recommend approval of the application for conditional use, witha provision that One Energy Renewables & the Dunklebergers come to a mutual agreement for anacceptable vegetative screening. Motioned seconded by Supervisor Jaeckel. No further discussion.Supervisors Brandenburg and Hoffman not in favor. Chairperson Cheney voted in favor. Motion carried.Discuss/Motion ATV ordinance amendmentBoard considering amending the current ATV ordinance to remove some restricted roads. ChairpersonCheney advised that a request was received from a resident about the end section of Blackhawk BluffRoad; they asked if we open the road up for ATV use that we exclude that end section. There are 16residents there, 8 of them voted in the advisory poll: 2 yes votes, 6 no votes. Supervisor Hoffman advised the Board cannot cater to individual needs. Verbiage of the ordinance was discussed. Resident Brian Hesgard, present, believes Milton township will allow ATV use in the future, which would allow ATVs in and out of the Bingham’s Point area. Hackbarth Road, and Koshkonong ownership and City of Fort Atkinson ownership parts were discussed.Supervisor Hoffman motioned that we open up all township roads to ATV/UTV use and to strike thewording of nearest access or immediate path in and out from the ordinance, and remove the 1-year sunset clause. Motion seconded by Supervisor Jaeckel. No further discussion, all in favor. Motion carried.Discuss only golf cart use on some Town roadsBoard discussed legality and roads that are limited to usage based on speed limit, stating not all Townroads can be open for golf carts. Also discussed details on golf carts that are street legal, and theenforcement thereof. Chairperson Cheney acknowledged that constituents have requested golf cart usage on Town roads. An ordinance may be required for this. Cheney suggested the Board continues the discussion at next month’s meeting, and she will contact Whitewater who currently has an ordinance.
Discuss only potential group health insurance for full-time employeesThe Clerk presented a United Healthcare plan, explained the details and premiums. Supervisor Hoffmansuggested township put aside $3,000 for the max out of pocket in case it was ever needed for theemployees, in addition to a percentage coverage of the premium. Supervisor Brandenburg discussedcurrent employee contracts, which don’t include supplemental health insurance. The current HSAcontributions for employees was discussed. Supervisor Jaeckel had reached out to Ixonia, advised theycover 88% of covered employees health insurance, and feels that would entice employees. SupervisorHoffman suggested 75%. The budget for remainder of year was discussed, and if we have the funds. The topic is tabled to next month to make a motion at a 75:25 split.Amend 2023 fee schedule to include an after-the-fact feeBoard discussed an example of an after-the-fact fee. Supervisor Hill suggested it be double the originalpermit fee. Supervisor Hill motioned to amend the fee schedule to include an after-the-fact fee twice the cost of the fee of the original permit. Motion seconded by Supervisor Hoffman. No further discussion, all in favor. Motion carried.Public Works Report
Approve BillsThe Clerk explained the total amount from the June bills report had been amended. Supervisor Hoffmanmotioned to approve the amended amount of the June bills, motion seconded by Supervisor Jaeckel. No further discussion, all in favor. Motion carried.The Clerk explained the amounts for some items on the July bills report. The Board discussed the bill for Abendroth, Dan Butz advised that unit was paid for. The Clerk will look into this and remove the billfrom the July report. Supervisor Jaeckel motioned to approve the July bills for the amount of $42,581.63, motioned seconded by Supervisor Hoffman. No further discussion, all in favor. Motion carried.
Clerk’s Report
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Public commentNone.Board Member announcements
AdjournmentSupervisor Hoffman motioned to adjourn at 9:52 PM, motioned seconded by Supervisor Jaeckel. Motion carried.
Respectfully submittedCaitlin KincannonClerk7/31/2023