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Dawn George, Clerk
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Updated: March 30, 2007
TOWN OF RUTLAND BOARD MEETING
March 6, 2007 –6:30 p.m.
Chairman Beske called the meeting to order. Present: Chairman Beske, Supervisors Sperle and Shapiro Hurley; Absent: Supervisor Lunde.
1. Appearance by Dane Co. Sheriff Dept. representative. Deputy Cindy Holmes appeared with the monthly report of calls for service. Following up on a comment from one of the residents that were in attendance at last month’s meeting regarding trash on Hwy 138 from a Waste Management truck, Deputy Holmes requested that more information be obtained (time, date, etc.) in the event of another incident so that Waste Management can better track the problem.
2. Constable Report. The Constable had submitted one report regarding a dog running at large.
3. Phil Caravello, Stoughton Cyclist, regarding summer bike race. The Board approved the proposed race for August 19th with the condition that the certificate of insurance be submitted as in the past; motion and second by Sperle and Shapiro Hurley; motion carried. The town will verify a couple of days prior to the event that everything is in place and advise the road patrolmen of the event so that they don’t do any road repairs on the scheduled route prior to the race.
4. Consideration and necessary action on Racetrack license application and directional sign. DOT will install a sign for Madison International Speedway at the closest intersection to the parcel. This would be on the Hwy 14 right-of-way. Because the sign would be in the right of way, it does not need county approval. DOT just needs a letter from the town stating that the sign is on racetrack property. The final schedule was reviewed again and the changes noted. Shapiro Hurley moved, Sperle seconded motion to approve the 2007 Racetrack schedule and license, waive the daily race fees, subject to the following restrictions which will be noted on the license: 1) camping will be allowed on specific occasions for up to 30 drivers, crews, and family members; 2) camping will be limited to self-contained hard shell units (no tents or pop-up campers); 3) no in-out will be allowed during the time the campers are on the racetrack property; 4) campers and their families must leave by 11 a.m., no loud speakers will be allowed, and no campfires will be allowed; motion carried. (Original motion modified by addition of the above conditions).
5. Report from Planning Commission and any action necessary.
1) Petition 9667 by Dean and Judith Schulz to rezone 0.61acres located at 4543 W. Rutland Rd. (Section 30)
from A-1 Ex. to R-1 to separate the residence from the farm. No action was taken on the petition as no
documents have been received from the county. This will be addressed at the April meeting. Schulz requested
that a second driveway be allowed to the new home about 40’ west of the existing driveway. The commission
reluctantly agreed as the configuration of the lot limits the options.
2) Referrals from previous meetings and site viewings as necessary.
a) Felipe and Monita Manalo regarding possible retention of former house and use of existing ag
buildings for non-ag use on parcel at 4065 Hwy A. The Manalo’s did not appear. They advised the town that
they are proceeding with the demolition of the old house by the April 1st county deadline.
3) Appearances for preliminary inquiries and information.
a) Greg Cook appeared regarding creating a second driveway on his lot at 436 Meanderwood Rd. in Ol’ Stone
Estates. This driveway would be placed on the 33’ wide strip added to his lot when the town vacated Sunseth
Lane. Beske reported that the county had indicated that they did not foresee a problem with parking a
recreational vehicle on the lot. The town felt that it was necessary to find out if there were covenants recorded
when Ol’ Stone Estates was developed. The draft of the covenants from the files indicates that parking a
recreational vehicle on a lot is not allowed unless it is in a garage attached to a house (#9 on the draft). The
town has no enforcement powers over such covenants. The town also felt that zoning compliance should be
obtained as part of the process as the vacated portion is A-1 Ex. while the original lot is zoned R-1.
b) Larry Nelson appeared regarding a possible homesite on property he is considering purchasing on CTH A just
east of Starr School Rd. containing grandfathered mobile homes which he would remove. The Commission
felt this was possible, but he might need to rezone the property to R-1 to bring it into zoning compliance.
Currently the parcel is zoned A-1 Ex. The existing property is about one-half acre and it might be tight to fit a
new house with the well and septic, but Nelson advised that his family owns the property directly north of the
property so they could possibly add additional property if necessary.
c) Chris Venden, agent for Lance Maloney, 890 Truman St. regarding possible division of 4.5-acre RH-2 parcel.
Maloney appear on his own behalf at the Commission meeting. When Maloney bought this parcel, it was
zoned R-1. About 15 years ago, Maloney rezoned it to RH-2 to allow him to build a gabled garage which was
taller than allowed in R-1. When the parcel was purchased, a drawing showed Truman Street curving and
going into the RH-3 lot to the west and showing the creation of a number of lots on the Maloney parcel.
Maloney wondered if it would be possible to still create some lots. He was advised that this was no longer
possible because of the rezoning to RH-2.
d) Joe Eugster and Eric Grover regarding final split on the former Elvekrog farm. The proposal at this time
would create a 48 acre parcel east of Badfish Creek with a 2-acre postage stamp rezone, create an 18-acre A-2
parcel west of Badfish Creek with a deed restriction prohibiting residential development on the parcel (and the
standard side-agreement), and would create a 48 acre A-1 Ex. parcel to be sold limited to agricultural use only.
The Commission will view the property on March 12th at 5:15 p.m.
6. Adjourn to closed session to discuss appraisal of property for possible public purchase pursuant to Sec. 19.85(1)(e), Wis. Stats. Motion to adjourn by Shapiro Hurley, 2nd by Sperle; motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
7. Reconvene into open session to finish the agenda pursuant to Sec. 19.85(2). Sperle moved, Shapiro Hurley seconded, to reconvene the board meeting; motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
8. Discussion regarding possible purchase of land for town property expansion and appraisal. The Town Board roll call vote in closed session was unanimous to have the town attorney draft an offer to purchase to be presented to the property owner.
9. Consent Agenda:
a) Minutes.
b) Treasurer’s Report.
c) Vouchers and Checks.
d) Gunderson Lutheran drug and alcohol testing agreement renewal.
e) Recycling Grant Authorizing Resolution 2007-03-01- updated authorization for clerk to submit the recycling grant application, sign necessary documents, and to submit the final report.
Shapiro Hurley moved, Sperle seconded to approve the items on the consent agenda; motion carried.
10. Correspondence.
a) WTA Capital Day.
b) State 2006 Statement of Assessment, Equalized values, ratio. The Town of Rutland assessed value
($212,910,600) is 96.02% of the equalized value ($221,743,500).
c) 2006 Service Report from Stoughton Senior Center; this will be incorporated into the spreadsheet
for future review.
11. Old Business. The Town’s request for transfer of fire service area is still at the Village of Oregon.
12. Set April Board and May PC meeting dates. The April Board meeting was set for Thursday, April 5th. The May Planning Commission meeting will be held on Monday, April 30th and the Board meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 1st.
13. Discussion and possible action on obtaining Road Work Bids. The bid data for Old Stone Rd. has been submitted to Dane Co. for inclusion in the first round of bids. It is anticipated that the results will be received for action on awarding the bid at the May Board meeting. A list of repairs on the four bridges in the town will be given to the patrolmen for completion and cost estimates. Some items on the list may need to be bid out (possibly painting of the metal rails).
14. Discussion and possible action regarding Senior Citizen services usage data. No action taken at this time.
15. Discussion of Results of Landfill Monitoring and possible action as necessary. The samples were taken on the five private wells last week; results should be received within the next couple of weeks. A letter from the DNR outlining some steps to be taken has been received. Chairman Beske will work on the list of steps and work on getting bids for the steps.
16. Discussion and possible action regarding consideration of joining other municipalities on joint efficiency recycling grant application. Shapiro Hurley moved, Sperle seconded, to have the clerk notify the City of Madison and Dane County that the Town is interested in exploring opportunities to identify joint projects that would make us eligible for a 2008 Recycling Efficiency Grant from the DNR; motion carried.
17. Discussion and possible action on cemetery mowing matter. No action taken.
18. Discussion and possible action on ordinance for adoption of comprehensive plan. Shapiro Hurley moved, Sperle seconded, to adopt Ordinance 2007-03-01 adopting the Comprehensive Plan as adopted in December 2005; motion carried. Adoption, publishing and posting of this ordinance is necessary in order for Sarah Schoemaker, Vierbicher Associates, to complete the finalization of the grant received from the State of Wisconsin. The plan will also be submitted to Dane Co. for acceptance.
19. Review proposed driveway ordinance. No action taken.
20. Discuss possible purchase of new turnout gear by the Oregon F/EMS. Sperle moved, Shapiro Hurley seconded, to approve the expenditure by the Oregon Fire Department for new turnout gear, not to exceed $70,000; motion carried.
21. Discussion and possible action on Graves Cemetery weed control proposal. The bid received was reviewed and the Board decided to reject the proposal and do nothing.
22. Boundary agreement letter to City of Stoughton. Shapiro Hurley moved, Sperle seconded, to send the draft letter as amended regarding some issues that could be included in a new boundary agreement to the City of Stoughton; motion carried.
23. Adjournment. Sperle moved, Shapiro Hurley 2nd to adjourn the March 2007 Board meeting; motion carried.
Respectfully Submitted,
Dawn George, Clerk
Municipality Code 13-052
RESOLUTION 2007-03-01
WHEREAS, the TOWN OF RUTLAND hereby requests financial assistance under s.287.23, Wis. Stats., Chapters NR 542, 544, and 549, Wis. Admin. Code, for the purpose of planning, constructing or operating a recycling program with one or more components specified in s. 287.11(2)(a) to (h), Wis. Stats.,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of Rutland HEREBY AUTHORIZES the RUTLAND TOWN CLERK, an official or employee of the responsible unit, to act on its behalf to: Submit an application to the Department of Natural Resources for financial assistance under s. 287.23, Wis. Stats., Chapters NR 542, 544 and 549, Wis. Admin. Code;
Sign necessary documents; and
Submit a final report.
Adopted this 6th day of March, 2007
s/Dale Beske
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Dale Beske, Chairman
I hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was duly adopted by the Rutland Town Board at a legal meeting on the 6th day of March, 2007.
s/Dawn George
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Dawn George, Clerk
ORDINANCE NO. 2007-03-01
TOWN OF RUTLAND
DANE COUNTY, WISCONSIN
AN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
Whereas, the Town, pursuant to §62.23(2) and (3) of the Wisconsin Statutes, is authorized to prepare and adopt a comprehensive plan as defined in §66.1001(1)(a) and 66.1001(2) of the Wisconsin Statutes.
Whereas the Town Board has adopted written procedures designed to foster public participation in every stage of the preparation and review of the comprehensive plan as required by §66.1001 (4)(a) of the Wisconsin Statues.
Whereas, the Town Board established an advisory committee to develop a draft comprehensive plan, which consists of two document: the background report and policy document.
Whereas, the plan commission has reviewed the draft comprehensive plan and has, by a majority vote of the entire commission recorded in its official minutes, adopted a resolution recommending to the Town Board the adoption of the comprehensive plan, which contains all of the elements specified in §66.1001(2) of the Wisconsin Statutes.
Whereas, the Town Board has held at least one public hearing on this ordinance, in compliance with the requirements of §66.1001(4)(d) of the Wisconsin Statues.
Now therefore, the Town Board adopts those two documents, pursuant to §66.1001(4)(c) of the Wisconsin Statutes.
Now therefore, this ordinance shall take effect upon passage by a majority vote of the members-elect of the Town Board (as defined in §59.001 (2m) of the Wisconsin Statutes) and publication/posting as required by law.
Now therefore, the Town Clerk is directed to send a copy of the adopted comprehensive plan to the following, along with an explanatory cover letter:
a. Stoughton Public Library,
b. Oregon Public Library,
c. clerk of each adjoining jurisdiction,
d. County Clerk for Dane County,
e. Wisconsin Land Council, and
f. Department of Administration.
Adopted this _6th__ day of __March__, 2007.
s/Dale Beske
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Dale Beske, Town Chair
(Published/Posted): March 15, 2007
Dwn George
Attested: _____________________________
Dawn George, Town Clerk
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