The January balance sheet showed total liabilities and equity at the end of the month of $487,962.56. We have upgraded our bookkeeping program to Quickbooks 2007.

In addition to the checks noted as being for tax refunds to citizens who overpaid their taxes, there is a check to the Town of Cross Plains for a property that is split between our two towns. $880 was paid to Northwest Dane Senior Services as our annual contribution. $150 was to Dane County for inspection of our two bridges, which must be done every two years. We had two fuel deliveries, which were paid promptly in order to receive a discount. Between towing and repairs we spent $1,163 on the Ford truck in January.

We have received a new flood plain map from Dane County.

A motion was made by Barbara Grenlie and seconded by Bill Hanson to accept the Clerk’s report, and the motion was approved.

PAYMENT OF BILLS

Approval is sought for payment of bills for January, 2007 paid by checks numbered 11290 through 11334. Checks 11285 through 11289 are dated in January and included in on the list but were discussed at the December 2006 meeting as being either property tax refunds or early 2007 expenditures.

Motion was made by Bill Hanson and seconded by Mark Sherven to approve payment of bills for January and the motion was approved.

CONSIDERATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION REGARDING MAX & BETTY ROSENBAUM REZONING ON KELLIHER ROAD

The Planning Commission recommended approval of the rezoning of Lot 1, containing the existing house and approximately 5 acres, from A-1 to RH-2, conditioned on the granting of a driveway easement to Lot 2 and a deed restriction specifying that there would be no further homes built on the remaining approximately 39 acres of Lot 1. Mark Sherven moved approval of the rezoning of Lot 1, Barbara Grenlie seconded and the rezoning was approved.

The Planning Commission recommended approval of the rezoning of Lot 2, containing approximately 7.2 acres, from A-1 to RH-2. Also recommended was the approval of a house site and driveway. All approvals are to be conditioned on the filing of a driveway easement by Lot 1 and a driveway maintenance agreement covering the shared driveway and the approval by Dane County of a Shoreland Erosion Control Plan. Mark Sherven moved approval.

Subsequent to Planning Commission approval, it was determined that a Shoreland Erosion Control Plan cannot be completed at present because actual construction is too far in the future for an approved Plan to remain valid. Indications from Dane County, in the form of a Preliminary Review Letter, are that a Plan would be approved, under present regulations, for this location. Dane County does not object to a future rezoning being contingent on the future acceptance of a Shoreland Erosion Control Plan, since County records will insure compliance with the conditional approval.

Bill Hanson seconded the motion for approval.

A Shoreland Erosion Control Plan is required because of the size of area that will be disturbed both in order to bring the existing driveway up to current standards and construct a house. Concern was raised that, because of a potential delay between Town approval and actual construction, the need for the approved Shoreland Erosion Control Plan might be overlooked. Barbara Grenlie offered an amendment to the motion that would require a deed restriction stating the rezoning is contingent on Dane County approval of a Shoreland Erosion Control Plan before driveway or house excavation can begin. This amendment was accepted and the amended motion for approval was passed.

CONSIDERATION OF PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION REGARDING JERROLD STENLI REZONING ON BAKKEN-STENLI ROAD

Approval was recommended for 3 lots. Lot 1 contains approximately 5 acres and the grand-fathered home site. Mark Sherven moved that a zoning change from A-1 to RH-2 for Lot 1 be approved. Bill Hanson seconded and the zoning change for Lot 1 was approved with Barbara Grenlie abstaining.

Lot 2 contains approximately 25 acres and approvals were recommended for a zoning change from A-1 to RH-4, a house site and a driveway location. Rezoning approval has 3 conditions:

1) It is contingent on the filing of a deed restriction specifying that there would be no further homes built on Lot 2.

2) It will have a Delayed Effective Date conditioned on the completed and approved construction by the property owners of a cul-de-sac. The cul-de-sac will be 80 feet in diameter and within a 120 foot diameter area to be dedicated to and approved by the Town of Vermont.

3) It requires the granting of an easement to Parcel C.

A motion was made by Mark Sherven to approve the rezoning, house site, driveway and cul-de-sac construction, Bill Hanson seconded and the motion was approved with Barbara Grenlie abstaining.

Parcel C contains approximately 40 acres and approvals were recommended for a zoning change for 2 acres within the 40 acre parcel from A-2 to RH-1, a house site and a driveway location. Rezoning approval has 3 conditions:

1) It is contingent on the filing of a deed restriction specifying that there would be no further homes built on Parcel C.

2) It will have a Delayed Effective Date conditioned on the completed and approved construction by the property owners of a cul-de-sac. The cul-de-sac will be 80 feet in diameter and within a 120 foot diameter area to be dedicated to and approved by the Town of Vermont.

3) It requires the granting of an easement from Lot 2.

A motion was made by Mark Sherven to approve the rezoning, house site, driveway and cul-de-sac construction, Bill Hanson seconded and the motion was approved with Barbara Grenlie abstaining.

DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF MEMBERSHIP IN THE BLACK EARTH CREEK WATERSHED ASSOCIATION

Barbara Borns, a Town resident and president of BECWA, was present to support Town membership in the Association. Barbara Grenlie moved that the Town join the Association for $25 with an additional $25 donation. Bill Hanson seconded and the motion was approved.

CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 9, AMENDING CHAPTER 10 OF THE DANE COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES, PROVIDING FOR BIO-DIESEL MANUFACTURING IN THE AGRICULTURAL BUSINESS ZONING DISTRICT

No further information was available than was available the last time a similar ordinance amendment was submitted for the Town’s consideration.

Bill Hanson moved that the Board disapprove the ordinance amendment, Barbara Grenlie seconded, and all members present voted to disapprove the ordinance amendment.

DISCUSSION OF DEDUCTION OF MEDICAL CARE TRANSPORTATION SUPPLEMENT PAYMENTS TO DISTRICT ONE EMS FROM VILLAGE OF MAZOMANIE STATE REVENUE SHARING PAYMENTS

Resolution of this question will depend on further information regarding the manner in which the funds in question were handled within the District One EMS annual budget. It was determined that the treasurer, in concert with the treasurers of other municipalities, should proceed to gather further information.

Barbara Grenlie moved that the treasurer be authorized to act on the Board’s behalf in obtaining further information on this question. Bill Hanson seconded and the motion was approved.

PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE AND THE WORDING OF THE RECREATIONAL ACTIVITY PERMIT APPLICATION

The chairman noted that the recreational event fees and deposits as specified on the application fee currently in use, as well as the prohibition against racing on Town roads, are not presently being enforced. He has contacted a number of neighboring towns regarding their recreational activity permit policies, particularly as they pertain to bicycle events. None of the municipalities contacted require permits or charge fees. However, many do require an informational permit that indicates the timing and route of an event as well as a certificate of liability insurance.

It was noted that Dane County policy is to require local permission before the issuance of an event permit, but this policy has not recently been followed. In practice, Dane County focuses on any conflict between an event and road maintenance or construction. One option is to work with Dane County so that the Town is notified of permit applications and provided with relevant information as the permit applications are being processed. A disadvantage of this approach is the lack of personal contact with event organizers, which can often solve potential problems in advance of the event.

It was noted that the fees recently required on the application form do not match the $25 fee specified in the ordinance, and that the first step should be to return the process as it now exists to ordinance conformity.

DISCUSSION OF PRIORITIES FOR ORDINANCE REVISION

Based on the prior discussion, it was determined that the first priority for ordinance revision should be Chapter 6.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

The Road Committee reported continuing repair issues with the Ford Truck.

MOTION FOR CLOSED SESSION TO DISCUSS EMS BUILDING

Mark Sherven moved that the Board go into closed session to discuss the construction of the new EMS building. Barbara Grenlie seconded and the motion was approved. The Board went into closed session at 9:22.

RETURN TO OPEN SESSION

The Board returned to open session at 9:41.

DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS FOR MARCH MEETING

Based on previous discussion, revision of Chapter 6 of the Town of Vermont Ordinances will be on the March agenda.

ADJOURNMENT

A motion was made by Bill Hanson and seconded by Barbara Grenlie that the meeting adjourn. The meeting was adjourned at 9:41.