JUNE 30, 2008—8:00 P.M.

            The Plan Commission for the Town of Cross Plains met at the Community Center.  Notice of the meeting had been published in the June 26, 2008 issues of the Mt. Horeb Mail, News Sickle Arrow, Shopper and on the website.  Approximately 14 citizens were present. 

            Chairman Jim Boland called the meeting to order and asked for any public comment to items not on the agenda.  Arnie Harris had several comments concerning a regional transit authority, a run on Town plans for annexations, and corridors for power lines among other things.  Kat suggested that we put on the website the policies and procedures of the Plan Commission.  The Clerk read the minutes from the June 16^th meeting.  Arnie Harris moved that the minutes should be amended to include his statements at the June 16^th meeting that Dane County could impose a quota system on the Town if a large scale development would be approved Kat seconded and the amendment passed 6 to 1.  Mike moved to approve the amended minutes, Sherry seconded and the minutes were approved. 

            Petition #9932 by Mickelson Dairy LLC, agent Julie Zeimet to rezone land from A-1 Ex to RH-2 consisting of 4.32 acres located on Braun Road in Sections 7 and 18 was heard.   Sherry moved to approve the application, Mike seconded, motion passed unanimously.

            Item 5 on the agenda was discussion/action on contacting Plan Commission members.  Tom moved that Ann have Bruce from Cedar Creek Design set up a Town of Cross Plains email address linked to all Commissioners addresses, Sherry seconded, motion passed.

            Agenda item 6 was discussion on email for interested citizens.  Many comments were made ie. Amelia wanted to be contacted when anything occurred, Tom does not want any emails, Greg felt it was an opt in or opt out system, Kat felt more information should be on the website, Wayne doesn’t care for email, Sherry felt that if it will work better to help get their job done it would be good, Mike felt that people need to take their own responsibility.  Katy Reeder felt that the information can go to everyone at once, Jim Mueller said it is the most inexpensive to put it on the website, Bob Brunner commented that he does not have a computer.  Greg indicated that there are no draft minutes on the website and felt that whatever is going out to the Plan Commission by email should go out to the public if a citizen asked to receive something in the mail it should be made available.  Vera Riley stated that as the process moves along we may choose to revisit this.

            Agenda item 7 was discussion/action on public survey that was taken.  Mike moved that we accept the survey that was tabulated by Jeff Baylis, Jim Boland, Mike Coyle, Kenny Esser, Pat Jones, Wayne Parrell and Amelia Williams and the result, Wayne seconded.  Motion passed.

            Item 8 was discussion/action on policy for public participation at meetings.  People will register for public comment and/or items on the agenda.  There will be slips provided and they will be given to Jim, comment time is three minutes or at the discretion of the chair.  Jerome Esser asked out many times the same people can talk.  He also wants a roll call vote on motions.  If the Commission is hearing discussion on a rezone petition and there are speakers against the petition the petitioner should be given time for rebuttal.  There was considerable discussion on this matter but no formal action was taken. 

            The next Commission meeting is July 21.  Jim pointed out that Brian Standing is out of town until July 9.  If we go with the County it will be necessary to sign a contract, and for the County to do the first seven chapters should be around $10,000.  David Zoromski of 9444 W. Mineral Point Road talked about Verizon wanting a communication tower in the Town.  Kat asked where do we stand for an ad for a secretary.  Amelia says she is still interested.  Sherry moved to adjourn at 9:55, Wayne seconded.                                            Ann E. Walden, Temporary Secretary.