JUNE 9, 2008 P.M.

            The Town of Cross Plains Board of Supervisors met for their regular monthly meeting.  Notice of the meeting had been published in the Mt. Horeb Mail, Shopper, News Sickle Arrow and on the website.  All Board members and approximately 60 citizens were present.  The Clerk read the May 12^th minutes and after one small correction they were moved for approval by Vera, seconded by Bob and approved.  The Clerk then read the minutes from the Special Meeting of May 14^th and after correcting the spelling of Jon Buschke’s name Vera moved to approve, Harold seconded and minutes were approved.

            Deputy Coy Bethel from the Dane County Sheriff’s Department gave a report on the number of calls for service and citations issued in the Town.  He also indicated that they are increasing their enforcement of bicycles.  He was questioned about the cost of the Town employing an officer to cover the PS and J intersection and Coy indicated that Lt. Blakely at the west precinct might be able to answer that.  Also mentioned was the accident recently on the PS and J intersection and the deputy that covered that incident stated that the driver had a medical condition that caused the accident.

            Sondy Pope-Roberts our State Representative was present and urged individuals to call her office with any concerns about legislation.

            Discussion and action on the Draft Resolution Providing for a Time Limit for Statements of Persons Present at a Town Board Meeting and to authorize the Town Chairman to call on Persons Present at a Town Board meeting for the Town of Cross Plains.  Bob moved to approve the Resolution, Vera seconded.  It was pointed out that we could try this and be aware that it can be amended if necessary.  Motion passed.

            Petition #9864 by Charles Wallman to rezone 1.83 acres in Section 1 from A1-Ex to RH-3 at 8803 Airport Road had been recommended by the Plan Commission unanimously.  Vera asked what Mr. Wallman would do on the 1.83 acres and he stated he wants to put up an outbuilding.  Vera moved to approve, Bob seconded, motion passed.

            Petition #9915 by Fred Dillett to rezone 11 acres in Section 9 from A-1 Ex to RH-3 at 4334 Observatory Road was heard.  Harold asked Jim about the Plan Commission recommendation and Jim said the Plan Commission recommended the petition.  Bob moved to approve the petition. Harold seconded and the motion was approved.

            Petition #9895 by Ellie Boebel for Jerry Howery to rezone 2.85 acres in Section 18 from A-1 Ex to RH-1 was next.  The Plan Commission had no objection.  Vera moved to approve, Bob seconded and the petition was approved.

            Petition #9922 by Anne Herger will be heard at the July 14^th meeting.

            Next on the agenda was an addendum to the regular agenda which had been posted in three places.  It was a request by Joshau Krantz for a letter to a lending agency for a property at 3719 County P which at the present time is zoned B1.  Josh is interested in buying this property, but the lending agency needs assurances form the Town that the Board will not object to a zoning change to RH-1.  Vera moved that at this time we see no reason that we would object to this zoning change, Bob seconded and the motion passed.  The Clerk will send a letter to Josh.

            Bill Coyle appeared for a picnic license for St. Mary’s Church for August 9 and 10.  The hours on Saturday will be from 4:30 to 11:00 p.m., and Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., Vera moved to approve the license, Bob seconded and the motion passed.

            The Clerk provided a letter indicating that Rural Insurance is taking the Hot Rods appeal and they will cover the attorney costs.

            The next item was a resolution/decision to adopt a policy for hiring individual contractors, attorneys, accountants, and other vendors which includes a job description and to compare candidates’ qualification for the job.  In extenuating circumstances no more than $1,000 should be spent prior to going before the Board.  Harold indicated that today he had been out inspecting many roads because of the severe rains that we have had.  Boehnens had worked on Observatory and West Mineral Point nearly all day.  Bob moved that we have $5,000 for emergency matters and raise the $1,000 to $2,000, Vera seconded.  Bob Boehnen felt that such a resolution would tie the hands of any Board to respond in an emergency situation.  It was pointed out that if immediate action was needed we could call a meeting in two hours.  After further discussion Bob withdrew his motion and Vera withdrew her second.  Bob then moved to table indefinitely this matter, Vera seconded and the motion passed.

            Consideration and/or motion on a five-member board were discussed.  The Clerk mentioned that this topic was only discretionary in a Town with less than 2,500 people.  Vera had prepared two handouts on this topic.  One listed the history of changing from the three to a five-member board, and the other was rationale for five member board.  Vera moved that we accept the proposal for a five-member board that would begin in April of 2009.  The new people would serve only one year.  There was considerable discussion, but the motion failed for lack of a second.  Bob felt that we could have an advisory topic on the ballot for a five-member board.

            The next item was the resolution denying the application for an unsewered development district because the Town of Cross Plains Board of Supervisors had previously considered a map amendment for the parcel in question from agriculture preservation district to unsewered development district iin question from agriculture preservation district to unsewered development district an decided that such a change was not appropriate.  Harold moved to approve the resolution, Bob seconded.  There was much discussion especially concerning if we would be covered under our insurance policy if we are sued.  Robert Proctor an attorney from Axley Brynelson spoke stating that the representatives of Janice Faga only want a hearing before the Plan Commission.  Terry Kurth indicated that this had been going on for a long time and wondered if they had one more hearing would they then want even more hearings.  Proctor stated that they were coming back on  good faith for a hearing and that no decision had been made on a lawsuit.  The question was called and a roll call vote:  Bowman Yes, Riley yes, Krantz yes. Motion passed.  

            No Intergovernmental Committee meeting had been set.  Northwest Dane is sandbagging, no water has gone in the facility yet.  Mt. Horeb is trying to hire a firefighter/mechanic.  Cross Plains-Berry had a meeting and there is a funding issue for the new engine which will be on the July agenda.  Capital Area Regional Planning has two issues Mazomanie and Cherokee to be decided soon.  American Transmission update will be in July.  Gordy Lamberty reported that he had ordered 30 weather radios and so far has sold 19 for a total of $432.92.  He asked that the Town send $680.40 to Dane County Emergency Management for all 30, Harold moved to approve the money, and Bob seconded the motion passed.

            Arnie Harris talked about installing a sprinkler system in one’s home where the hme is not close to a fire station.  Jeff Baylis handed out a land use plan and map amendment to be considered at the July meeting.  It was announced that the candidate forum will be Thursday at 7:30 p.m.  The Park’s Commission is going to schedule a meeting shortly.  Nancy Bruins complimented Vera on the work she did on the five-member board.  Vera moved to adjourn, Bob seconded, meeting adjourned at 10:15 p.m.

                                                                                    Ann E. Walden, Clerk