SEPTEMBER 10, 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, Mt. Horeb mail and on the website.  All Board members and approximately 55 citizens were present.  The minutes of the August 13^th meeting were read and Vera noted that Ryan Richards had mentioned that the Ironman route would be published in the local newspapers and this was not the case.  Bob moved to approve the minutes, Vera seconded and the minutes were approved.

            Harold spoke to the group concerning a rumor that the Board would try to pass the Faga development without publishing it first.  He wanted to assure all present that every decision made by the Board is always published.  Harold had received a Memorandum from the Town’s attorney Jim Schmitt with a subject line of:  Town of Cross Plains Land Use Plan/Un-Sewered Development District.  This memorandum was read by Vera and consisted of six major headings as follows:  Town Board, the Town Board has the authority to change district boundaries on the Land Use Map but it must be consistent with plan district policies and must follow completion of the following procedures.  Application, the land owners requesting the change in district boundaries must make a written application to the Town Planning Committee (it is understood that the Planning Committee has been replaced by the Town Board action with the Plan Commission). This should include a map and legal descriptions.  Public Hearing, the Plan Commission must then notify “all concerned individuals” and conduct a public hearing to obtain present information.  This would include legal notice in the newspaper.  Recommendation, following the public hearing, the Plan Commission shall make a recommendation to the Town Board regarding the request for change in the boundaries.  Town Board Action, the Town Board will act on the Plan Commission recommendation at a regular meeting and either approve, deny or amend the change.  Board Hearing, if the Town Board takes action to amend the proposed change, there must then be another hearing on that amendment before final adoption by the Town Board.  After the reading of this document Bob moved that we postpone any action until we act on these six items, Vera seconded and the motion passed.

            The next item was a Resolution urging the County to Respect Town Comprehensive Plans as set forth in Dane County Ordinance Amendment 16, 07-08.  Bob moved that we adopt the suggestions of the Dane County Towns Association and Vera seconded.  Bob further explained the Resolution and Arnie Harris also spoke on the topic.  The question was called and the motion passed.

            A Resolution opposing an increase in County Subdivision Review as set forth in Dane County Ordinance Amendment 17 was discussed.  The County in this resolution would increase the size of a subdivision review from 35 to 160 acres.  Bob moved and Vera seconded that we adopt Amendment #17, motion passed.

            Discussion of possible action on Bob Bowman’s written procedures for preparing our comprehensive plan and for the fostering of public participation in preparing it was the next item.  The written procedures were discussed extensively.  Comments included:  Jeff Bayliss felt that it was inappropriate according to 62.23 of the WI statutes; Mike Evert asked that Stage 1 be further explained;  Ken Esser asked if there is a time line; Arnie Harris indicated that you need a Class 1 public hearing; Denise Bayliss talked about the need for public input; Carolyn Abbot asked about the rationale for these procedures and Stefanija Harris indicated that the heart of the plan is the land use plan. Vera asked if this procedure was a major stumbling block to proceeding.  It was moved and seconded to approve Bob’s proposal.  Bob voted yes, Vera abstained and Harold voted yes.  Motion passed.

            Discussion and possible decision on a Resolution Opposing and/or Supporting Creation of a Dane County Regional Transportation Authority Legislation and Implementation of Commuter Rail proposal was heard.  Harold feels that we do need something on transportation, but we also need to rein in spending.  Bob wondered if this was the time for this resolution to be done.  Vera thinks it is premature to evaluate this idea from a Town’s standpoint.  Vera moved to table a decision, there was no second.  Bob moved that the Board state its disapproval and adopt the Resolution opposing a Dane County Regional Transportation Authority, motion passed.

            Plan Commission update—they are working on the survey and a press release.  They have new maps from the County.

            Northwest Dane Update—things are going well.

            Road Update—the roads are in good shape.  Rick will be shouldering a lot.  Bob felt that if there is any danger with the shouldering Rick should ask that another person be present.  A resident at 9391 Union Valley asked about roadside mowing and it was noted that it had been delayed because of the rain.

            Fire District Update—Cross Plains-Berry had their meeting.  Mt. Horeb is still having trouble getting volunteers.  Harold reported that of the 64 volunteers only eight live in Mt. Horeb.

            It was mentioned how to enforce the driveway ordinance and suggested that a copy of that ordinance be included in the tax bills.  Harold reported that there was water in the basement due to the lack of a sump pump.  The pump had never been installed during construction.  Mike Coyle reported that the police on Timberlane and Mineral Point did a great job on the day of the Ironman race.  It was suggested that the new maps be put on the website.

            Bob moved to adjourn at 9:42 p.m., Vera seconded.

                                                                                    Ann E. Walden, Clerk