APRIL 28, 2008—8:00 P.M.

            The Plan Commission for the Town of Cross Plains met in the Community Center.  Notices of the meeting had been published in the New Sickle Arrow, Mt. Horeb Mail, Shopper and on the website.  Prior to the beginning of the meeting the Town Clerk had administrated the Oath of Office for all members of the Commission; namely,  Jim Boland, Mike Coyle, Greg Hyer, Sherry Krantz, Kathy Pluff, Tom Rhude and Wayne Parrell.  Approximately 25 citizens were present.  The meeting was called to order by Chairman Jim Boland.  The first order of business was to elect a vice chair, Mike Coyle nominated Wayne Parrell, it was seconded by Sherry Krantz, no other nominations were forthcoming.  Wayne was elected unanimously.  Jim brought up the position of secretary, Terry Kurth suggested May Lou Riphahn.  Greg Hyer inquired about a position description and the necessity of posting the position.  It was decided to advertise in the News Sickle Arrow, Mt. Horeb Mail and Shopper.  Arnie Harris suggested Ann Walden and Jim indicated that she had refused.  Jeff Baylis suggested that we should put together a budget; Jim stated that we have a $13,000 budget that was passed in November. 

            Petition #9859 by Shamrock Farms to rezone 19.1 acres in Section 31 from A-1 Ex to RH-2 to create four residential lots, one of which is the farmstead was presented by Mark Farrell.  Mike Coyle recommended approval, Wayne Parrell seconded, motion passed unanimously.

            Petition #9864 by Charles Wallman to rezone 1.83 acres in Section 1 from A-1 Ex to RH-3 on land which he has owned for four or five years.  Greg Hyer recommended approval, seconded by Kathy Pluff and the motion passed unanimously.

            Petition #9866 by Janet Hoopes to rezone two parcels, one a 4.9 acre parcel from A-1 Ex to RH-2 and another 6 acre parcel from A-1Ex to RH-2.  She indicated that Lot 1 is the current house.  Mike Coyle recommended approval, Wayne Parrell seconded and the approval was passed unanimously. 

            Petition #9915 by Fred Dillett was moved to table by Mike Coyle, because Mr. Dillett was not present, seconded by Wayne Parrell and tabled to the next meeting.

            Zack and Julie Zelmet were present to talk about plans they have for a home in Section 7 on about five acres.  They will be buying land from her parents the Mickelsons, they were told to go to the County.

            The next agenda item was discussion/action on hiring a Consultant to help with the new comprehensive land use plan.  Jim Boland reported that attorney Schmitt had suggested a name and that he would come out free of charge to present what he could do.  Much discussion ensued on what had already been completed about the plan and the survey that had been done.  Greg Hyer felt that we needed criteria for hiring a consultant. Aaron Otto is working for the Hawthorn & Stone and recommended that if you only have so much money that you put it in a good place.  Arnie Harris mentioned that we will need to use our own resources and should have some open houses.  Terry Kurth spoke about the need to speed things along and a facilitator would help do that.  Steffi Harris wondered if there was money for a secretary and a facilitator.  Gerry Schultz wants to see the Plan Commission do their job and to get the help that is needed.  Jeff Baylis suggested that the Town of York plan could be used as a guideline.  Tom Rhude asked if we have to hire a facilitator.  Mike Coyle recommends that we hire a consultant and that the Commission have a work session to work out the needs.

            Discussion/action on a policies and procedures manual was next.  Jim Boland felt that people could talk for three minutes for public discussion.  Five minutes probably would be better for petitions.  Louise  Klopp felt that rather than limit the time to speak it would be better to limit the number of times a person speaks.  It was felt that the Chairman had the power and discretion to open up the discussion. 

            Vera Riley asked about Commission members keeping their records and the Clerk stated that she had told them when administrating their oath that they should keep all information they receive.  The next meeting will the May 19^th and will be a working meeting for the Commission and if they need further information it will be asked for.

            Mike Coyle moved to adjourn at 9:43, Tom Rhude seconded.

                                                            Ann E. Walden, temporary secretary.