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

Chairman Bill Burlingame, Supervisors Jim Brandenburg, Walt Christensen, Stacy Kutz, George Jaeckel, Treasurer Caitlin Kincannon and Clerk Kim Cheney present.

Public Comments

Resident Jim Brown, W5775 Woodlawn Drive commented on the condition of the roads in the Woodlawn Subdivision. Resident Jill Weis, W5743 Woodlawn Drive also commented on the condition of the roads in the subdivision. She indicated she would be in support of a wheel tax or borrowing to fix the roads. Resident Bruce Bierma, also of Woodlawn Drive, asked the board to consider a long-term plan to fix the Woodlawn subdivision roads. He would also be in favor of borrowing or a wheel tax for road construction. Resident Paul Hable of Woodlawn Road asked that the board consider fixing the subdivision roads.

Resident Greg Wellach stated that Rock River Road was designated as a bike path. He indicated this is not true. Resident Kyle Jaeckel commented on the proposed closure of Rock River Road. He would not be in favor as this would increase emergency response time and an added expense to the town for a cul de sac.

Approve meeting minutes from the April 10 meetings.

Jaeckel/Brandenburg motion to approve the April 10th meeting minutes as corrected, motion carried.

Treasurer’s Report

Kutz/Jaeckel motion to place the March financial report on file, motion carried.

Johnson Block year end financial review

Brett Hoffmeister present to review the 2018 year-end financial report.

Discuss/Action of Road Agreement with Enbridge

Enbridge representative Tony Derrick not able to attend the meeting. He did submit the draft agreement for Blackhawk Island and Christie Court. This is for maintenance on the pipeline. He will be in touch with Public Works regarding the road inspection etc. and will be sending the fee once the board approves the agreement. Kutz/Jaeckel motion to approve the road agreement. No further discussion, motion carried.

Discuss/Action for Randy Braunschweig & Jennifer Miles: Request for a preliminary certified survey review of parcel #016-0513-2532-001. And request to rezone from R2 to A2 to allow a lawn care and snow removal business on property located at N643 Wishing Well Lane. Property owners present. Supervisor Kutz reported the Plan Commission recommended approval. They may need a fill permit as the property is sloped. The proposed building will be for storage of equipment and salt to use in the owner’s snow plowing business. Currently they operate the business on the property. Salt is being delivered on semi’s but could be brought in on a smaller truck. The requested re-zone is just a portion of the total property. Kutz/Jaeckel motion to approve the requested rezone. No further discussion, motion carried.

Discuss/Action for Randy Braunschweig & Jennifer Miles for a conditional use permit to allow a home-based landscape business.

This request is to operate a home-based landscape business. Proposed building is for storage only, no retail business. Christensen/Jaeckel motion to approve the conditional use request. No further discussion, motion carried.

Discuss/Action for James Buth for a conditional use permit for an extensive on-site storage at W5780 South Ra-Le Drive.

Mr. Buth present. This request is for personal storage only. The existing driveway would be used, no new driveway being created. Supervisor Christensen commented on water control that may be needed in the area with a new building. Dan Butz, Public Works, indicated there are no water issues currently in this area. Jaeckel/Brandenburg motion to approve the conditional use request. The board advised the property owner to be aware of water drainage. No further discussion, motion carried.

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

Mr. Pizur present. He is requested the permit for this year. He does not intend to keep the fireworks sales operation in the future. Supervisor Christensen asked about Mr. Pizur’s affiliation with the KC organization. Mr. Pizur indicated they sponsor him and he makes a donation from the sales to the organization. Brandenburg/Christensen motion for Mr. Pizur to provide clarification of the Class C fireworks and from the District Attorney clarification on the permits being used to purchase the fireworks. This would be tabled to the June meeting. No further discussion, motion carried.

Discuss/Action of petition/request to close Rock River Road.

The Chairman discussed this request with the Fort Atkinson Fire Department and they were not in favor of closing a road that is being used by emergency equipment. Burlingame/Jaeckel motion to deny this request. No further discussion, motion carried.

Brandenburg/Christensen motion to move to agenda item #14, motion carried.

Discuss/Action of rural fire contract options.

The City of Fort Atkinson provided two contract options: #1 to continue as in the past with just the fire protection and the towns are responsible for the costs of future equipment, or #2 the city would take ownership of the current town owned equipment and build the cost of future equipment into the fire protection contract. Supervisor Christensen indicated he was opposed to the city taking over the towns equipment but now favors this option. Supervisor Kutz wanted to hear from the other towns in the contract, what they supported. Brandenburg/Kutz motion to table this issue until the next meeting for further research. Motion carried.

A meeting with the four other joint towns will be set up for Wednesday May 22 at 6pm to further discuss the proposal.

Discuss/Action resolution for road closures.

A draft policy presented to closing roads during high water events. Supervisor Kutz had some concerns about the wording of the policy. Christensen/Brandenburg motion to approve the policy with corrections. No further discussion, motion carried.

Discuss/Action funding for road construction projects.

Estimates for projects being considered: sealcoat $261,000, Woodlawn subdivision reconstruction $193,000. Supervisor Brandenburg suggested no shouldering in Woodlawn. Supervisor Jaeckel indicated shouldering would be necessary to support the added height of the reconstructed road. Supervisor Brandenburg is not in favor of 4 inches of material on these roads. Public Works superintendent Dan Butz indicated there is a problem with the storm sewer drain that needs to be addressed. Approximately $500,000 would be needed to do these projects. A bank loan is a viable option. Supervisor Kutz commented that the Town has a current outstanding loan. Brandenburg/Christensen motion to send an RFP to Badger Bank and Premier Bank for a $500,000, 5-year term loan, for the next available meeting. No further discussion, motion carried.

Discuss/Action for resolution to lower the speed limit on Carnes, Buckingham, Meske, Cheeseborough and Cold Spring roads.

Resolution to lower the speed limit to 45 mph presented. Christensen/Jaeckel motion to approve the resolution. No further discussion, motion carried.

Discuss/Action of ordinance enforcement.

Discussion to hire a constable to enforce ordinances, not traffic. This will be discussed with the joint towns at the May 22nd meeting.

Discuss/Action of Campground and Mobile Home Park Ordinance draft.

Draft ordinance presented. Kutz/Brandenburg motion to approve the ordinance with corrections. No further discussion, motion carried.

Clerk’s Report

Date set for road bids due and meeting on June 3.

Chairman’s Report – Lake District updates

Wicket gates discussion.

Public Comment

Public Works superintendent Dan Butz suggested the board set a five-year plan for road work and stick to it. Resident Greg Wellach supports borrowing for road projects.

Approve bills

Brandenburg/Jaeckel motion to approve the bills, motion carried.

Future agenda items.

May 22 – rural fire contract proposal and ordinance enforcement, this is also Board of Review meeting date. June 3 – bank loan RFP, award road bid. June 12 – fireworks permit, rural fire contract proposal, liquor license renewals.

Adjournment.

Brandenburg/Jaeckel motion to adjourn at 10:08pm, motion carried.

Kim Cheney Town Clerk

5/28/2019