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August 4, 2008 Town of Grant Monthly Board Meeting
Town of Grant Monthly Board Meeting
Grant Town Hall – 7:30 p.m.
August 4, 2008
The monthly meeting of the Grant Town Board was held at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, August 4, 2008 at the Grant Town Hall. Roll Call: Richard Britzke, Bill Bowers, Dale Klitz, Rick Grunewald, and Kay Blum. Twelve residents and guests were in attendance.
Chairman Britzke read the agenda which was published in The Marion Advertiser on July 31, 2008 and additions to the agenda which were posted on August 1, 2008. A motion was made by Klitz/Bowers to approve the agenda. Motion carried. A motion was made by Britzke/Bowers to amend the motion to approve the agenda to add the baseball diamond for discussion. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Klitz/Bowers to approve the minutes of the July 14 and July 22, 2008 town board meetings. Motion carried.
Public comment period: Ken Huebner addressed the board about the baseball diamond lighting project and asked whether a curfew was established. The curfew for the diamond and concession stand is 12 midnight. Jim Radtke extended a thank-you to Ken Huebner for his work on the plan commission.
Ordinance 2008-02 and Plan Commission update: A public hearing was held by the Grant Plan Commission at 7:00 p.m. to hear comments on the proposed Comprehensive Plan for the Town of Grant. A motion was made by Klitz/Britzke to approve Ordinance 2008-02 Adopting the Comprehensive Plan for the Town of Grant. Motion carried. Ken Huebner addressed the board stating that the zoning committee will continue to do variances and site visits but that they should report to the plan commission. The plan commission will continue to meet on a regular basis and will responsible for amending the comprehensive plan as the need arises. Chairman Britzke extended appreciation from the town board for the work the plan commission members have done for the town. Thank to Ken Huebner, Chairman, Ruth Kopitzke, Secretary, Dale Klitz, Jim Radtke and Gene Mehlberg, committee members for working on this important project for our township.
County update: Arlyn Tober and Jerry Erdmann spoke briefly on the county budget. Jerry Erdmann will assist the town board in writing a grant to the county for environmental funds for the dam project.
Roads: Scott Construction will be blacktopping various roads in the township and following up on the seal coat jobs. Branches will be trimmed on Grant Road. The county supervisors signed the Affidavit of Compliance for reimbursement of the new 911 emergency signs and the clerk will submit the required documents to the county. Residents are advised that the emergency signs must be located according to specifications established by a Shawano County ordinance. The placement of emergency signs is also governed by state statute. Tampering with the signs is subject to a forfeiture of up to $500.00. Residents should contact a town board member if they have questions or concerns about the placement of the signs.
Caroline Dam: Repairs to the Caroline Dam are expected to begin soon and workers will be on the site for about five weeks.
Town Hall: A motion was made by Bowers/Klitz to approve town hall reservations for Merry Salzman on October 25, 2008 and Rhonda Suehring on July 26, 2009. Motion carried. Mike Fritz will purchase larger waste baskets for the hall. New energy efficient windows have been installed in the town hall basement.
Baseball diamond: Additional signs will be erected north of the bathrooms indicating a no parking area on private property next to the baseball diamond. However, some handicapped parking will be allowed in this area. The town board recognizes the following for their donations of labor and equipment to the Caroline Baseball Park lighting project: Bob Schraut, Ron Whitford and Alliant Energy crew members, and Art Plaster. The board reviewed a draft copy of the guidelines for use of the baseball diamond.
CCDC Main Street project: Gene Mehlberg addressed the board about CCDC’s proposed Main Street park project. The board agreed to work with CCDC on possible variances that might be needed. The town will consider taking over the maintenance of the park once it is finished.
Payment of bills: A motion was made by Klitz/Bowers to approve the payment of checks 5760-5783 in the general checking account and 1017-1023 from the environmental impact fund account. Motion carried.
Adjourn: A motion was made by Britzke/Klitz to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Kay Blum, Clerk
Note: Unofficial minutes to be approved on September 11, 2008.
Archive:
August 2, 2010 Grant Town Board Meeting Minutes
July 5, 2010 Grant Town Board Meeting Minutes
June 7, 2010 Grant Town Board Meeting Minutes
May 19, 2010 Board of Review Minutes
May 5, 2010 Grant Town Board Meeting Minutes
April 13, 2010 2010 Town of Grant Annual Meeting Minutes
March 11, 2010 Grant Town Board Meeting
March 1, 2010 Grant Town Board Meeting Minutes
February 9, 2010 Plan Commission Meeting Minutes
February 1, 2010 Grant Town Board Meeting Minutes