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Chairperson Kim Cheney called the meeting of the Town Board of Koshkonong to order at 6:26pm,immediately following the Annual Meeting. The clerk verified the proper postings had been made.
Chairperson Kim Cheney, Supervisors George Jaeckel, Jim Brandenburg, Erik Hoffman, Matt Hill,and Clerk/interim Treasurer Caitlin Kincannon present.
This meeting was broadcast and recorded by ZOOM, there were no attendees.
Supervisor Hill/Jaeckel motioned to proceed through the agenda out of order at the discretion of theChairperson to allow requesters to be present, motion carried.
Public comment – None at this time.
Approve meeting minutes from March 8Supervisor Hill asked for clarification on an item from the Clerk’s report regarding an incident with anunleashed dog attacking a resident. Signage for leashing dogs was discussed. Supervisor Hill/Hoffmanmotion to approve the March 8, 2023, meeting minutes as presented. Motion carried.
March Treasurer’s ReportSupervisor Hoffman/Jaeckel motion to place the March 2023 Treasurer’s Report on file, motioncarried.
Discuss/Motion request for a conditional use permit to allow for a pastor care retreat as apublic/semi-public use at W6783/W6785 Westphal LaneApril Fry present, representing Ten Minas Ministries, whom cares for pastors to provideemotional/spiritual support and resources. They want a retreat for pastors to come and receive rest &support. There was discussion on the existing barn on the property that would be used for the retreat, as well as the previous conditional use permit on the property. Supervisor Hoffman/Jaeckel motion toapprove the request, motion carried.
Discuss/Motion county zoning text amendmentSupervisors Hill and Jaeckel discussed the amendment. Supervisor Hill/Jaeckel motioned to approvethe amendment, motion carried.
Discuss/Motion shop insulationSupervisor Hoffman advised that he would not receive compensation for his bid submission from hisemployer, USA Insulation. He will abstain from voting on this item. Supervisor Hill/Brandenburgmotion to accept the bid from USA Insulation as proposed to complete insulation work on uninsulatedportion of the town shop. Supervisor Jaeckel advised of possible issues with a board member’s bidcoming in after other bids were already provided, and potential legality issues. SupervisorHill/Brandenburg withdrew their motion. Bidding will be opened up again, item tabled to May or June.
Discuss/Motion Rock Road Companies request for a driveway variance to allow two driveways35 feet wide located on Vickerman RoadJosh Biddick & Mike Marquette present. The driveway function and need for 35 feet width wasdiscussed, and confirmed that driveway permit fee has been paid. The town requires it be paved andculverts installed under both driveways. Supervisor Hoffman/Jaeckel motioned to approve the variancerequest with those stipulations, motion carried.
Discuss/Motion tower permit/fee/ordinanceThe board discussed if it would be worth creating an ordinance to collect a permit/fee, and if thetownship should have a say on how many towers would be permitted to go up in an area. SupervisorHoffman/Brandenburg motioned to not pursue further, motion carried.
Public Works ReportSuperintendent Dan Butz reported on the following:
Approve BillsSupervisor Brandenburg/Jaeckel motion to approve the bills as submitted, motion carried.
Clerk’s Report
Future Agenda Items
Public commentA resident discussed a previous accusation of plowing snow into the road. Chairperson Cheneyaddressed the comment.
Board Member announcementsSupervisor Brandenburg requested the April 4, 2023, election results, the Clerk read them from theJefferson County website. Supervisor Jaeckel advised that contacting him by phone instead of textwould garner a quicker response.
AdjournmentSupervisor Jaeckel/Brandenburg motioned to adjourn at 8:02 PM, motion carried.
Respectfully submittedCaitlin KincannonClerkMay 4, 2023