MAY 14, 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 May 11^th issues of the Shopper, News Sickle Arrow, Mt. Horeb Mail and on the website.  All Board members and approximately 21 citizens were present.  The minutes of the April 9, 2007 meeting were

read by the Clerk and Bob Bowman wanted the John Dollins appearance to be changed to “John Dollins of Rural Insurance was present” and with that the minutes were moved for approval by Bob, seconded by Vera Riley and approved.

            The three applications for liquor licenses had been published on May 11, 2007 in the proper publications.  Gerald Thompson representing Marejar, Inc. doing business as Hilltop Inn was present.  Bob asked about a requirement that the Board of Directors of a Corporation have three individuals listed, he moved to approve the application with the provision that the Town contact our attorney concerning this matter, Vera seconded.  Vera asked if there was any police activity and the answer was negative.  Motion to approve the license passed.

            Tom Zabrowski representing Morgan’s of Cross Plains was present.  Vera asked about any police activity and the response was none.  Bob moved and Vera seconded to approve the license application, motion passed.

            Kym Kalscheur representing Red Mouse was present.  Vera asked about police activity and the response was none.  There were two corporation directors listed on the application and Bob moved to approve the license application with the stipulation of a check with the Town’s attorney concerning this matter, Vera seconded and the license was approved.

            John Dollins from Rural Insurance handed out the revised coverage pamphlet for the Town’s machine and buildings.  John had met with Rick so all the machinery and buildings are up to date.  The deductible has been raised to $1,000 and the total cost is $7,740 compared to $7,581 for last year.  Bob moved and Harold seconded to approve the new package, motion passed.

            Petition #9705 by Bob Brunner was next on the agenda.  The Clerk reported that the Town had received no information from the County, Bob moved and Harold seconded to put the petition on the June agenda.

            The next item was to ratify the Boundary Agreement with the Village of Cross Plains.  The Plan Commission had discussed this item at their April 16^th meeting and it was approved to extend the agreement for five years.  Bob moved that we approve the agreement and Harold seconded.  Louise Klopp wishes to go on record opposing this agreement and read a prepared statement, copies of which were given to all the Board members.  Further discussion centered on postponing the renewal, but it was pointed out that May 27, 2007 is the required renewal date.  Bob reiterated his motion to renew the five-year agreement with the Village and Harold again seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

            Arnold Harris gave an update of the Plan Commission.  He had a budget that had been passed by the Plan Commission and six additional comments from the Commission meeting.   1.  Two-thirds of the budget costs will be included in the first year.  2.  The first draft of the Public Participation Plan and its revisions has been prepared.  3.  Planning classes and a work schedule are being prepared.  4.  A draft work copy has been completed, including such items as six charts and one table.  5.  A complete set of Town maps has been prepared and printed in full color, the cost of which is $225 and will be available when the money is available.  6.  Research materials for the first mailing are being collected.  There was discussion from the Board concerning the budget and Bob moved that we approve a $1,000 start-up fund, Vera seconded and the motion passed.  The Clerk read a letter from Town attorney dated April 17^th concerning the secretary for the Plan Commission. 

            Vera reported that the judge had dismissed the lawsuit concerning Northwest Dane, it had been decided prior to the death of Ardis Sullivan. 

ROAD UPDATE—Union Valley has been taken care of with TDS and the Parrells.  The tile will be replaced and rip rap installed.  Harold had a map where the Horrible Hilly Hundreds One-Day Challenge will go through the Town on June 16^th.  The Ironman check for the Mt. Horeb Fire and EMS has been delivered.  The Town has received bids for the road work and will decide who receives the work at a special meeting on May 17^th at 10:00 a.m.  Harold also mentioned that MG&E is in the process of tearing out the sidewalks in Pine Bluff and have asked whether the landowners want four feet or five feet sidewalks. 

FIRE DISTRICT UPDATES—Cross Plains-Berry will meet on May 29^th.  Mt. Horeb Fire and EMS received a plaque from the grandparents of a girl killed at Tyrol Basin in recognition of their efforts.

            The Clerk requested that the July meeting be moved from the 9^th to the 16^th, since this would interfere with the Plan Commission it is possible they will meet on the 9^th.

            The road bids were read and copied by the Clerk.  It was announced that Board of Review will be on May 18 from 4 p.m. to adjournment.  Vera brought up the Bowar berm situation and his various vehicles.  He has moved some of them.  We will continue to monitor the berm.

            Bob moved to adjourn at 9:46, Vera seconded, meeting adjourned.

                                                                        Ann E. Walden, Clerk