AUGUST 13, 2007—8:00 P.M.
The Town of Cross Plains Board of Supervisors met for their regular monthly meeting. Meeting notices had been published in the Shopper, News Sickle Arrow and Mt. Horeb Mail. All Board members and approximately 35 citizens were present. The minutes of the July 16th meeting were read and moved for approval by Bob Bowman, seconded by Vera Riley and approved.
Julie Gau from Dane County Town’s Association was present to introduce herself and field any questions. Vera asked about receiving notice of meetings and Julie indicated that she would email the dates to all Board members.
Ryan Richard the race director for Ironman was present. He stated that the race this year will by on September 9th. Ryan had gone over the roads with Harold and if there is a need to sweep them prior to the race it will be done at Ironman’s expense. Bob Brunner inquired about the closing of the Timberlane and Mineral Point intersection and stated that he waited for 20 minutes to get across last year. He also asked about any provision for emergency vehicles and Ryan said it is written in the rules that emergency vehicles are let through. The route will be published in the News Sickle Arrow, Mt. Horeb Mail as well as other papers. This past year they capped the entries to 2,400 and pulled the backup personnel if the cyclists had not arrived at a point in Verona by 1:30 p.m. There were questions about reimbursement for the fire district and Ryan stated the papers would be mailed to Harold tomorrow. Ryan also pointed out that other municipalities had various Village groups out to provide water for the bikers.
Gary Laufenberg appeared and indicated that he wants to survey off some land, he was told to go first to the Plan Commission.
The Clerk had forwarded to the Board an Authorizing Resolution for Recycling that needed to be updated. Bob moved and Vera seconded to approve, motion passed.
Plan Commission makeup, Jim Boland feels everything is going well. The Commission is currently doing preparing the survey and will tabulate the results. The survey does not need to come before the Board. Bob had prepared and handed out a sheet entitled: Written Procedures for Preparing our Comprehensive Plan and for the Fostering of Public Participation in Preparing it. The Plan has three stages: One the Plan Commission shall suitable amend our farmland preservation plan; Two the Plan Commission shall act to identify and recommend any goals and policies needed for the other eight elements that must be addressed in a comprehensive plan, and Three the Plan Commission shall prepare a recommendation to the board re adoption of a coordination plan. Louise Klopp feels it is to the benefit of the Plan Commission to get information from as many people as possible. Arnie stated that the survey has gone through three stages and is currently in draft form. They are expecting a second set of maps from Dane County and feel that the third chapter is in good shape.
FIRE DISTRICT UPDATE—Chuck Himsel Fire Chief from Mt. Horeb, Gary Itten Fire Chief from Cross Plains Berry and Tim Hillebrand the EMS chief from Cross Plains were in attendance. Chuck addressed the issue of fire numbers posted at the beginning of a private road, but once you get into the road no individual numbers for residences are posted. This is a potentially dangerous situation. It is the Town’s duty to maintain the fire signs. A question was brought up about the use of GPS being available. Tim talked about the driveways that are grown over. He stated that trees scratched the vehicles and lights are damaged. It was decided to contact the Town’s attorney Jim Schmit about amending our current ordinance and also contact Vern Wendt concerning a county-wide ordinance. It was suggested to issue the driveway ordinance with the driveway permit.
Pat Jones spoke about the Good Neighbor group which deals with issues in the Black Earth watershed area. Their meetings are the third Wednesday of the month. Since they do not have a budget they are asking for a donation of $100 for each of the nine municipalities in the group. Bob moved that we contribute $100 and Vera seconded. It was requested that extra monies be used for necessary items. Motion passed.
Northwest Dane—Vera reported that all programs are continuing and urged all to get involved with the group. Road Update—the roads appear to be in good shape.
The Clerk reported that she had received the new census figure as 1,485, this is up nine from August of 2006. The Clerk also mentioned the recent correspondence from ATC concerning meetings in the future about the future high-line wires.
The rail issue was discussed. Bob moved that we oppose a taxing body that is not an elected body. Harold seconded. Motion passed: Bob yes, Harold yes, Vera no.
Vera moved to adjourn, Bob seconded, motion approved.
Ann E. Walden, Clerk
The Clerk read the minutes of the July 24th special meting concerning a picnic permit for Morgans and the Certified Survey Map for Ken Thompson in Section 34. They were moved for approval by Bob, seconded by Vera and approved. The meeting adjourned at 9:50 p.m.
SPECIAL MEETING—AUGUST 21, 2007—8:00 A.M.
The meeting was posted in three places at the Town Garage, Town Hall and Morgan’s. Harold called the meeting to order at 7:57 a.m. All Board members were present and Catherine and David Austin. Petition #9763 to rezone Lots 1 and 2 in Red Hawk Ridge in Section 29 was heard. Bob moved we accept this petition, Vera seconded and all voted in favor of the petition. Meeting adjourned at 8:15 a.m.
Ann E. Walden, Clerk