ANNUAL MEETING—APRIL 8, 2008—8:00 P.M.

            The Annual meeting of the Town of Cross Plains was held at the Community Center and called to order by Chairman Harold Krantz.  Notice of the meeting had been published in the Mt. Horeb Mail, News Sickle Arrow and on the website.  All Board members and approximately 100 citizens were present.  Minutes of the April 10, 2007 annual meeting were read by the Clerk and moved for approval by Bill Herriges, seconded by Arnie Harris and approved.

            Copies of the 2007 financial report were distributed and the Clerk highlighted items and answered several questions.  The financial report was moved for approval by Arnie Harris, seconded by Jeanne Poast and approved.

New Business:  Harold indicated that the Ford truck will need new tires.

Jeff Baylis read the following motion:  “The electors of the Town of Cross Plains direct the Town Board and the Town Clerk to post the agenda for any town Board meeting, any Town Plan Commission meeting, and any town public hearing or other special meeting, on the Town of Cross Plains website on the same day that the agenda or notice is hand posted and/or sent to local newspapers.  Any addendum to such a meeting shall also be posted on the website on the same day the addendum is posted at the required three locations in the town.  If passed by the electors, this resolution of the Annual Meeting shall be signed by the Chair and posted and published within 30 days as required by statute.”  Gary Griswald seconded.  There was considerable discussion, the motion passed by a voice vote.

            Harold read a note that the Chairman and Clerk will be meeting tomorrow morning in reference to the Writ of Mandamus filed by Attorney Jim Mueller.  He also reported on a letter of a non-resident with concerns about Town residents not recycling their items properly.

            The Clerk had provided the citizens with two resolutions she had received today from Dane County Towns Association for their review.  One resolution urges the Federal Transit Administration ask that bus expansion be given a full evaluation before planning for rail transit is funded.  The second resolution puts towns on record stating that their own comprehensive plans control the future land use of the town, not the County’s plan.  Neither of these resolutions were on the agenda, but Mike Pfrang moved that he wants the Town to be against these resolutions, Jeff Baylis seconded.  Motion passed.

            Steffi Harris brought up concerns about the Hot Rods business.  She mentioned that at the Annual Meetings in 2000 and 2001 she had proposed the Town do something concerning the possibility of nude dancing.  She also stated that Mike Coyle should resign from the Plan Commission stating he had a conflict of interest about the Faga proposal.  Arnie Harris stated that the Town of Springfield had passed an ordinance in 2003 to prohibit liquor license for a nude establishment.  Gordie Lamberty stated that hindsight is 20/20 and we should move forward.

            Amelia Williams made a motion about hiring people in the Town.  She moved that the Board of Supervisors adopt a policy for hiring individual contractors, attorneys, accountants and other vendors which includes a job description and compares candidates’ qualifications for the job.  Jeanne Poast seconded.  Jim Garfoot asked about what would happen if unforeseen circumstances come up.  Discussion dealt with putting a dollar amount on the motion.  Terry Kurth recommended that the motion include the wording “it is highly recommended, but under extenuating circumstances and in the interests of time this requirement may be waived for costs up to $1,000.  Mike Gallagher wanted to know the purpose of the motion.  Arnie Harris felt that Harold could make the proper decision.  It was felt that he talk to other Board members.  Howard Learner asked about the dollar amount.  Ken Drake felt that after $1,000 Harold should bring the item back to the Board.  Jan Pluff wondered if $1,000 was too limiting.  Terry Kurth seconded the amended motion.  Greg Griswold said he trusts the Board.  He wants to see the job descriptions posted.  Amelia moved the recommendation, the motion passed.

            Bob Brunner pointed out that the tractor is ten years old and he feels that we should trade it in on a new tractor.  He moved to replace the tractor, Jerome Esser seconded.  Jimmy Lamberty said it would take many months for a tractor to be delivered.  Vera felt that this should be taken up by the Board.  Jerome stated that when equipment gets ten years old it should be replaced.  The motion passed.

            Bob Boehnen asked about the formula as to how the Plan Commission is unbalanced and what makes a good balance of citizens.  Terry Kurth responded that the Committee wanted residential representation and they wanted to get as close to even steven as possible.  Bob felt that there should be three-year terms.  Steffi Harris was disappointed that Bob will not be on the commission.  Arnie Harris thinks the Commission needs an advisory body.                                                     

            Jeanne Poast moved for a five person Board.  Garry Williams seconded.  Jim Boland felt it would be best to wait until the Plan Commission is done then increase the Board size.  Gordy Lamberty said a committee of one gets the most done, then three, then five.  Loren Ziglin asked about how many Towns have three member Boards.  The Clerk pointed out that 17 Towns have three-person boards, 15 Towns have five-person boards and 2 Towns have four-person boards.  Motion passed.

            Louise Klopp moved to recommend the Board to schedule and consider and to deny the Faga proposal.  This would take the proposal back to the Board rather than the Plan Commission seconded by Dave Zoromski.  Motion passed.

            Carl Jones recommended that the Intergovernmental Committee look into merging the Town and the Village into one and that the land that is zoned agricultural be maintained as agricultural land.  Jeanne Poast seconded.  This should be studied by the Plan Commission, motion passed.

            Gordy Lamberty stated that there would be weather radios available for $22.68.  His number is 798-2834.  He also stated that the Parks Commission will be going over the park area in anticipation of having a clean-up day.  Several things need to be cleaned and repaired.  Garry Williams moved to adjourn at 10:25 p.m., Loren Ziglin seconded.

                                                                        Ann E. Walden, Clerk