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July 10, 2008 Regular Town Board Mtg.
JULY 10, 2008
MINUTES
TOWN OF RICHMOND REGULAR BOARD MEETING
Before the Richmond Town Board meeting was called to order, the
special Town meeting scheduled for 6 p.m. was cancelled, because it
was improperly noticed. Warren Bader made a motion, seconded by
Volkert to reschedule for August 25th at 6 p.m. Motion carried
Warren Bader called the regular town meeting to order at 6:15 p.m. as
noticed.
Present: Chairman Bader, Supervisors Ball & Volkert, Clerk Preece,
and Attorney Scott.
Other attendees signed in were: Todd Rehnelt, Leon Kearns, Ruth
Ball, Richard Berquist, Randy Calleja
Three items on the agenda regarding the public hearing, approval of
subdivision ordinances, and ratifying the creation of town planning
committee and appt. of members will be struck from the agenda.
Fred Ball moved and Richard Volkert seconded the motion to approve
the June 12th minutes as presented. Motion carried.
The financial report was read by Clerk Preece. On a motion by
Volkert and second by Ball, the financial report was approved.
Todd Rehnelt reported on the planning commission. Three members,
Rehnelt, Derrick, and Volkert attended a kick off comprehensive
planning meeting in Chippewa Falls, which could have been as easily
done by mail. Todd also attended a meeting of the Star Prairie Town
Board on their comprehensive plan. Glenn Basel and Todd Marek want to
be removed from the planning commission, and Todd stated we can either
replace them or go with a 5 person board. Todd recommends we work
with St. Croix Co. zoning as our consultant. Warren Bader moved and
Richard Volkert seconded a motion to go with St. Croix Co. Zoning.
Voting yes: Bader, Volkert. Voting no: Ball. Attorney Scott
recommended we have an informational meeting to be held in the Fall,
to begin the process of educating the town residents. After some
discussion, it was decided to do this in Oct. or Nov. Considerable
discussion followed on the comprehensive plan and what it all would
involve .
Randy Calleja from R & D Catering presented a proposal to use his
facility as a disaster emergency center. He has just purchased a
generator, he has a capacity for 700 people, and has the only brick
building in Richmond Township. He is interested in checking out any
grant availability, possibly through WTA to stock cots, and other
supplies for an emergency. Randy will bring an information sheet to
Warren and he will present it to the WTA.
Regarding the return of the impact fee to Leon Kearns, Attorney Scott
and Mr. Kearns will meet and Mr. Kearns will sign the agreement
necessary and the $2,000.00 will be returned to him.
The ordinance was presented to increase the size of the town board
from 3 to 5 in April of 2009, as approved at the 2007 Annual Town
Meeting. The ordinance has the two top voters in the April 2009
election having a 2 year term, and the next two would serve a one year
term. In subsequent years, 2 members would be elected each year, with
the chairperson being elected in the odd numbered year. Fred moved
and Richard seconded the approval of this ordinance. Voting yes:
Bader, Ball, Volkert. Clerk Preece will post in the 3 regular
posting places, Boardman Bypass, B. Dalton, Calleja’sAmoco Station.
Warren has checked on the resident putting stuff on his neighbors
property, and stated he is not doing it now, and has cleaned up his
place somewhat. We will take up later a possible ordinance
addressing junk cars, noxious weeds, etc.
Fred moved and Richard seconded the motion that we pay the bills as
presented by the clerk. Motion carried.
Dumpster cash was counted for a total of $1,026.66
Meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Donna Preece, Clerk
Town of Richmond