Riverview Town Board Meeting
June 10, 2008 7:00 pm
Crooked Lake Community Center, 15445 County Highway W

Minutes

Notices for this meeting were posted at the town's three posting boxes by Clerk A.R.Bubolz on June 5, 2008.

The meeting was called to order by Ann Hogan, Town Chairperson at 7:00 p.m. on June 10, 2008 at the Crooked Lake Community Center located at 15445 County Highway W.

Board members present were Chairperson Ann Hogan, Supervisors Trosch , Supervisor Booth, Clerk Bubolz and Treasurer Smith. All stood for the Pledge of Allegiance. There were approximately 25 townspeople present.

The chairperson asked the Clerk to certify that the Open Meeting Law had been complied with. The Clerk so certified.

MINUTES
Copies of the minutes of the May 13, 2008 Board Meeting had been given to Board members. A motion “to accept the Board minutes” was made by Trosch and seconded by Booth. Motion carried.

REPORTS

FINANCIAL REPORT
Treasurer Smith read the May Financial Report. Ending balance in town regular accounts as of May 31, 2008 is $431,033.75. Supervisor Booth made a motion “to approve Financial Report”. Trosch seconded. Motion carried.

BILLS AND VOUCHERS
Approval of checks #9557 to 9605 in General Account. Motion “to pay the bills as presented” made by Trosch and seconded by Booth. Motion carried.

COMMUNICATIONS
1) Web site-None.
2) Mountain Fireworks was discussed. A motion was made by Booth and seconded by Trosch “to donate $200.00 to Mountain Fireworks Celebration.” Motion carried.

ROAD REPORT
1) Martin Lane shouldering is done. Shoulders will be checked for washouts. Board will check Rice Lane and drainage problem on West Crooked Lake Lane.

FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT
Riverview Fire Department: One transformer fire.
Crooked Lake by Wally Remic. One Brush fire-1/2 acre.

AMBULANCE REPORT by Judy Wanner and Supervisor Booth.
Two EMTs completed their training.

LAND USE REPORT by Harlan Trosch.
Land Use Committee recommends the Land Division of Gary Brey be approved. Motion was made by Booth and seconded by Trosch “to recommend approval of the Land Division with condition Mr. Brey dedicate 8 ft of Right of Way on the east side of Vandehei Lane and also dedicate ½ of a 70 foot cul-de-sac as proposed by the County Land Office with the Town of Riverview furnishing a culvert and constructing a temporary turn around at the end of the road and Mr. Brey furnishing up $1000.00 toward the construction costs if Land Division is approved by County.” Motion carried.

CEMETERY REPORT by Dick Booth.
None.

ANIMAL CONTROL REPORT by Mike Rzepka.
One call last month.

RECYCLING REPORT by Harlan Trosch.
Trosch attended County recycling meeting held at Kelly Lake.

RESEARCH COMMITTEE REPORT by Wally Remic:
No meeting.

WISCONSIN TOWNS REPORT by Ann Hogan.
No report.

LAKE ASSOCIATION REPORT by Harlan Trosch.
New Officers were elected, Arliss Ausloos is still President.

NINE TOWN MEETING by Ann Hogan.
Next meeting is in Lakewood on June 19, 2008.

OLD BUSINESS
 a. a. Occupancy permit was received for New Town Hall/Fire Station Building. Building Grant monies are being requested.
 b. b. Vacant Town property on Crooked Lake which was requested to be sold by adjoining land owner, Gary Campbell, at 15547 E Crooked Lake Lane was discussed. A motion was made by Booth and seconded by Trosch “to have the Town of Riverview retain ownership for possible future use by the public for which it was originally intended.” Motion carried.
 c. c. June 7, 2008 Open House/Dedication was reviewed and considered a success.
 d. d. Discussed ATV Crooked Lake route. Mike Maus, ATV Club President stated signs have been installed and route cleared so Clerk will publish the ordinance the week of June 15, 2008. Mr. Maus next discussed the proposed route from Crooked Lake to Lakewood via the Nicolet Recreation Trail. A motion was made by Trosch and seconded by Booth “to approve a Ordinance for the ATV Club to use the following roads for a ATV route to Lakewood until Forest Services provides alternate Forest Land routes, 2.1 miles of LaFave, 1.9 miles of Holts Ranch, 1.8 miles of Sullivan Springs, .9 miles of Tar Dam, 2.3 miles of Niemann, .25 miles of Shallow, .3 miles of Old 32, and 2.1 miles of Loon Rapids Road. The same conditions will be in effect between the club and the town as with the Crooked Lake Agreement”. Motion carried with the clerk preparing the Ordinance when informed by the ATV Club that they are ready to proceed with the trail.


NEW BUSINESS
 a. A motion was made by Booth and seconded by Trosch “to approve Liquor Licenses for 2008/09”. Motion carried.
 b. Motion was made by Trosch and seconded by Booth “to approve Operators Licenses for 2008/09”. Motion carried.
 c. Motion was made by Booth and seconded by Trosch “to approve new Operators Licenses for Melissa L. Daly, Nancy C. Jensen, Sherri R. Ables, and Sheena M. Gutzman”. Motion carried.
 d. Grounds maintenance for new building site was discussed. It was agreed all seeded area did not need to be cut with small mower and Trosch would offer cutting job to a current town employee at current regular town wage and also he would purchase another lawn trimmer.
 e. Fire Truck Storage Reimbursement was discussed. The Town of Riverview had received a $2200.00 bill from Mountain Ambulance. The item was tabled and sent back to Mountain Ambulance for reconsideration.
 f. Recycling hours were discussed and the matter was tabled.
g.  A motion was made by Booth and seconded by Trosch “to designate Riverview Town Hall at 15471 State Highway 32 as the polling place for Town of Riverview residents for the Fall Elections”. Motion carried.
 h. The Community Wildfire Protection Plan was discussed. A motion was made by Booth and seconded by Trosch “to approve Resolution #2-2008 approving CWPP for the Town of Riverview”. Motion carried.

CITIZEN INPUT
There was a discussion on furnishing Robert Elbe topsoil to fill voids from the landscape planting-Nels Jensen will take care of the problem. Tree removal was discussed at Grindle Oaks and Grindle View-Trosch will tend to the matter.

ADJOURNMENT
“Motion to adjourn” made by Booth, seconded by Trosch. Motion carried and meeting adjourned at 8:39 p.m. with the next meeting scheduled for July 8, 2008 at 7:00p.m. at the Riverview Town Hall.

Respectfully Submitted



Arnold R. Bubolz, Clerk
Town of Riverview

 


 

 

 

 

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