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TOWN OF UTICA TOWN BOARD MEETING MINUTES May 10, 2010 1. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER. The May 10, 2010 meeting was called to order by Chairman Nelson Hinz at 7:30 p.m. at the Utica Town Hall. Nelson Hinz, Chairman; Kathy Paschke, Supervisor #1; Frederick Marohn, Supervisor #2; Betty Messerschmidt, Treasurer and Brenda Morrell, Clerk were present. 12 citizens were in the audience. 2. APPROVE APRIL 12, 2010 MINUTES. The minutes of the April 12, 2010 Town board meeting were reviewed. Supervision Paschke made a motion, seconded by Supervisor Marohn to accept the minutes as presented. 3 ayes and 0 nays. Carried. 3. APPROVE TREASURER’S REPORT. Treasurer Messerschmidt read the Treasurer’s report. Receipts were $33,317.61. Disbursements were $39,711.52. The checkbook balance is $178,999.83. Supervisor Marohn made a motion, seconded by Supervisor Paschke to accept the Treasurer’s Report as read. 3 ayes and 0 nays. Carried. 4. ADOPT AGENDA. 5. PUBLIC FORUM. Ronald Meier was asking about road signs - James Road south of Fisk Ave – stop ahead is down ( Board determined that it is Town of Nekimi’s jurisdiction – board will notify them) Street sign for Elo and Banville is lying in the ditch. Hillside and Sportsman does not have a sign. Sportsman to Rustic road – may also need a sign. Officer present - citizen asked about selling magazines by strangers in Imperial Hills. Officer said to call and they will send someone out to send them on their way. 6. DISCUSS ROAD INSPECTION FINDINGS. Road Inspection was held on April 15, 2010. Chairman Hinz read the schedule of possible projects to be worked on in 2010. Board had a bid from the County for the major projects and they determined that they would get additional bids before making a decision as to which projects would be done. 7. SANITARY DISTRICT UPDATE. It was explained that original documents are needed to vacate the Imperial Hills sanitary district and that they could not be filed by the Register of Deeds as presented. Clerk is to follow up with prior clerk and/or attorney to get the paperwork completed. 8. SUMMER ROAD MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS. Supervisor Marohn made a motion to accept the contract with Kevin Lieske of Ripon Truck for ditch mowing for 2010, seconded by Supervisor Paschke. 3 ayes and 0 nays. Carried. 9. DISCUSSION OF AMENDMENTS TO ZONING ORDINANCES INCLUDING PROCEDURES FOR HOW ORDINANCES SHOULD BE CHANGED. Board determined that the Zoning Commission meeting should be scheduled for June 3rd to determine if the final ordinance is accurate and that the revised sections are written as recommended. 10. ITEMS FOR INCLUSION IN NEWSLETTER. Fireworks permits are required – please contact Chairman Hinz for a permit 11. REPORTS: • Board of Appeals. None • Fire Department. No calls this month, 3 first responder calls, Board asked that FD and EMS present written reports to them monthly regarding the calls that are made so that the Board is aware of any trends or recurrence. Discussion with regard to new defibrillator and whether it was purchased at $1,000 as discussed at the annual meeting and for now to put the payment towards the EMS budget until further funds are raised • Plan Commission. Shirley reported about the Farm Preservation meeting in Omro last month. Townships will be getting a form letter that they can use to set up meetings with the farmers to help them understand the effects it will have on them. For right now, towns should be working with the County for these meetings. • Educational Opportunities. Clerk’s conference – Brenda to decide if she wants to go before July prices go up. 12. CORRESPONDENCE. • Board of Review – May 15, 2010 from 11-1 • WTA – AB 260 • City of Omro – Thank You for Allocation of Winnebago County Per Capita Funds • Visit the Former Utica Town Hall in Elo Tour – Saturday, May 22 from 4-7p.m. 13. POINTS OF INTEREST. • Do we need to review permit fees - put on the agenda for next meeting to discuss. • Ed Hunter discussed the possibility of adding a concrete walkway from pavilion to the Town Hall. Fire department said they would donate labor if the town could pay for the concrete. Supervisor Paschke asked if they could provide a quote for the price of the concrete. 14. APPROVE PAYMENT OF BILLS. Supervisor Marohn made a motion, seconded by Supervisor Paschke, to pay the bills as submitted by the Clerk. 3 ayes and 0 nays. Carried. 15. ADJOURNMENT. Supervisor Marohn made a motion, seconded by Supervisor Paschke, to adjourn. 3 ayes and 0 nays. Carried. Brenda Morrell, Clerk ____________________________________¬ Nelson Hinz, Chairman ____________________________________¬ Kathy Paschke, Supervisor #1 ____________________________________ Frederick Marohn, Supervisor #2 ____________________________________ Betty Messerschmidt, Treasurer ______________________________¬¬______ Brenda Morrell, Clerk