The meeting was called to order at 7:32. The clerk certified that the notice had been posted at the Black Earth branch of the Cross Plains State Bank, at John Bird Accounting in Black Earth, Harris Bank in Mt. Horeb, on the town web site www.townofvermont.com, and on the front door of the town hall. It was also published in the News Sickle-Arrow and the Mt. Horeb Mail.
Present: Chairman, Mark Sherven; Supervisors, Barbara Grenlie, Steve Cowan and Larry Ziemer; Clerk Marc Robertson and Treasurer Sarah Danz . Supervisor Don McKay was absent.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
A motion to approve the agenda was made by Larry Ziemer, seconded by Barbara Grenlie and approved.
CHAIRMAN’S REPORT AND CORRESPONDENCE
The zoning permit for the construction of a cell phone tower on MDW Investments LLC land near the northern boundary of section 13 has expired because construction has not begun.
On Wednesday County Executive Kathleen Falk will be holding a meeting with a number of representatives of communities affected by large bicycle events to discuss their concerns regarding public safety and convenience issues.
The Dane County Towns Association has prepared a sample spring weight limit ordinance for consideration by towns.
CITIZEN INPUT
There was no citizen input.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Barbara Grenlie moved approval of the minutes of the June 14th meeting, Larry Ziemer seconded, and the minutes were approved.
TREASURER’S REPORT
Deposits for the month of June were $40.67 in interest. The bank is now charging a $5.00 fee to have check images sent with the monthly statement. The Board agreed that since individual images remain available on-line or by request if a question arises, monthly images of all checks will be discontinued.
A motion was made by Larry Ziemer and seconded by Barbara Grenlie to accept the Treasurer’s report and the motion was approved.
CLERK’S REPORT
Last month we spent close to $1,500 on the paperwork and fees for permits for this summer’s roadwork and just over $2,000 on culverts, but so far we have not been able to accomplish any of that work since we are still waiting for the Wisconsin DNR permits to arrive. Crack filling was completed and paid for with check 2072. The Planning Commission has its new laptop computer, which seems to be working well. Check 2093 is for recoating the Ford truck bed, which will be discussed in more detail in the Road Committee report. One July check, to cover a load of asphalt patch, is included in this month’s checks.
A motion was made by Steve Cowan and seconded by Barbara Grenlie to accept the Clerk’s report, and the motion was approved.
PAYMENT OF BILLS
Approval is sought for payment of bills for June, 2010, paid by checks numbered 2060 through 2098 and ACH transfers 11 and 12 for health insurance and income continuation insurance. Checks 2060 and 2061 were written the day of the June Board meeting and sent out soon after that meeting. Other checks, other than those discussed in the clerk’s report, are for minor repairs and maintenance and for regular quarterly bills.
A motion was made by Barbara Grenlie and seconded by Steve Cowan to approve payment of bills for June, 2010. The motion was approved.
DISCUSSION OF 2010 TOWN PICNIC
Barbara Bird and Jan Cowan are planning the 2010 Town picnic, with Jan Cowan present for this meeting. Reminder cards are ready to be mailed and activities for the kids have been planned for the event, which will be held at Tyrol Basin on the last Sunday in August.
CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF DANE COUNTY MODIFICATIONS TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #2135 FOR YAHARA MATERIALS QUARRY ON HARALD NORSLEIN PROPERTY AT 4732 STATE HIGHWAY 78
The only change from the CUP approved by the Board earlier this year is the addition of a fence as requested by adjoining property owners, which was acceptable to Yahara Materials. Barbara Grenlie moved approval of the CUP as modified, Larry Ziemer seconded and the motion was approved.
DISCUSSION OF PDR INQUIRY FROM STEVE SCHULTE
A question has arisen concerning the impact of CSM’s approved prior to 1985 on the number of Potential Development Rights available to a landowner. The Planning Commission is scheduled to consider this question at upcoming meetings.
CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF 2010-2011 PROPANE CONTRACT
Barbara Grenlie moved and Steve Cowan seconded that 2,500 gallons of propane be prepaid at $1.599 for delivery by Premier Cooperative and the motion was approved.
DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE ADDITION TO TOWN GARAGE
Consideration is being given to adding a storage addition to the Town garage. One proposal has been received for $5,370 for supplying architectural drawings. Barbara Grenlie moved that Chairman Mark Sherven be authorized to seek additional bids and be given the authority to contract for building design services prior to the August Board meeting. Larry Ziemer seconded and the motion was approved.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Crack filling has been completed on all of Bohn Road and part of Blue Mounds Trail. The second round of mowing has begun. The Town tractor is having an apparent problem which is generating a noise with an undetermined source. The bed on the small Town truck, which was supposed to have been powder coated at the factory, was beginning to rust has been recoated.
The Mt. Horeb Fire District continues to outsource its billing, which is expected to increase the timeliness of reimbursement for emergency calls. This process is being expedited by a new employee.
District One is considering the purchase of a new rescue squad, increasing the frequency with which vehicles of this type are replaced.
DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS FOR AUGUST MEETING
Items to be discussed at the August meeting include the 2010 Town picnic, the sample spring weight limit ordinance, the August 8th Centurion bicycle event and further discussion of the impact of pre-1985 CSM’s on Potential Development Rights.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Larry Ziemer and seconded by Steve Cowan that the meeting adjourn. The meeting was adjourned at 9:09.
Marc Robertson, Town Clerk