Riverview Town Board Meeting
August 12, 2008 7:00 pm
Riverview Town Hall, 15471 State Hwy.32

Minutes

Notices for this meeting were posted at the town's three posting boxes by Clerk A.R.Bubolz on August 7, 2008.

The meeting was called to order by Harlan Trosch, Acting Town Chairperson at 7:00 p.m. on August 12, 2008 at the New Town Hall/Fire station located at 15471 State Highway 32.

Board members present were Supervisors Trosch , Supervisor Booth, Clerk Bubolz and Treasurer Smith. All stood for the Pledge of Allegiance. There were approximately 28 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 July 8, 2008 Board Meeting had been given to Board members. A motion “to accept the Board minutes” was made by Booth and seconded by Trosch. Motion carried.

REPORTS

FINANCIAL REPORT.
Treasurer Smith read the July Financial Report. Ending balance in town regular accounts as of July 31, 2008 is $369,056.05. Supervisor Booth made a motion “to approve Financial Report”. Trosch seconded. Motion carried.

BILLS AND VOUCHERS.
Approval of checks #9662 to 9698 in General Account. Motion “to pay the bills as presented” made by Booth and seconded by Trosch. Motion carried.

COMMUNICATIONS.
1) Web site-None.

ROAD REPORT
1) Grass Cutting is completed and are crack filling on the West Side.
2) West Crooked Lake Road drainage problem project is completed.
3) Salt purchase was discussed for 2008/09 year. North American Salt has no salt available. Motion was made by Booth and seconded by Trosch “to purchase 100 tons of GeoSalt from Marinette Dock at 195.00 per ton plus trucking”. Motion carried.

FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT
Riverview Fire Department: No Fires during the last month. Corn Roast will be August 30, 2008.
Crooked Lake by Wally Remic. One fire during last month. Breakfast will be August 30, 2008.

AMBULANCE REPORT by Judy Wanner and Supervisor Booth.
Next meeting is August 20, 2008.

LAND USE REPORT by Harlan Trosch.
Letters were mailed to Lakewood and Mountain in regard to there participation in the Land Use Committee’s three projects: Designate Old 32 a Rustic Road from Mountain to Lakewood, Inter community Bike Trails for hard surface and off road family Biking, and pursue the acquisition of the forty acres owned by Oconto County at the end of Torsci Lane. Pine trees were discussed on Road Right-of-Way in front of Town Hall/Fire Station. Clerk will contact Highway Commissioner to see if state will allow trees to be removed.

CEMETERY REPORT by Dick Booth.
Meeting was held August 11, 2008 but Town Representative was not in attendance.

ANIMAL CONTROL REPORT by Mike Rzepka.
Two calls last month. Mike will get quotes on a new facility.

RECYCLING REPORT by Harlan Trosch.
Heat for attendant’s building at Tar Dam was discussed. Motion was made by Booth and seconded by Trosch “to reimburse attendant for gas used in generator to run electric heater.” Motion carried.

RESEARCH COMMITTEE REPORT by Wally Remic:
No meeting.

WISCONSIN TOWNS REPORT by Ann Hogan.
No report.

LAKE ASSOCIATION REPORT by Harlan Trosch.
Next meeting is August 23, 2008.

NINE TOWN MEETING by Ann Hogan.
No report.

OLD BUSINESS
 a. ATV route at Crooked Lake was discussed and varies written complaints were received along with complaints from the audience. Board will look into various concerns including the question if a Conditional Use Permit is required for the roads being used as ATV routes.
 b. Town Hall rental was discussed. A motion was made by Booth and seconded Trosch “to rent the hall for $70.00 per day for any non-governmental function. Any governmental meetings pertaining to the Town of Riverview are not required to pay.” Motion carried.
 c. Fire Truck Storage reimbursement was discussed and was tabled until the September Board Meeting.


NEW BUSINESS
 a. A motion was made by Booth and seconded by Trosch “to approve Picnic License for Riverview Fire Department Auxiliary on August 30, 2008”. Motion carried.
 b. A motion was made by Trosch and seconded by Booth “to approve Operator’s License for Betty Kaster.” Motion carried.
 c. Erv Limberg addressed the Board regarding the upcoming budget for the Library. The Library Board is requesting a participation of $7420.00 from the Town of Riverview for 2009.
 d. A motion was made by Booth and seconded by Trosch “to accept Wandering Springs Court as a town road”. Motion carried.
   Paya Lake Association has requested cost sharing from the town for repairs to Paya Lake Boat ramp. Motion was made by Booth and seconded by Trosch “to approve in principle-but the town needs final budget figures before final approval and contracts are signed.” Motion carried.

CITIZEN INPUT
Bill Viviano discussed vision corner at Island Lake Road and VandeHey Lane and needs communication sent to Oconto County Zoning citing the problem. Clerk will contact Pat Virtures of County Zoning. The Town was informed the County approved Land Division for Gary Brey, so the clerk will contact Mr. Brey for the $1000.00 payment for construction of the cul-de-sac on Vandehei Lane.

ADJOURNMENT
“Motion to adjourn” made by Trosch, seconded by Booth. Motion carried and meeting adjourned at 8:26 p.m. and because of election on September 9, 2008 the next meeting will be scheduled for September 4, 2008 at 7:00p.m.at the New Riverview Town Hall at 15471 Highway 32.

Respectfully Submitted



Arnold R. Bubolz, Clerk
Town of Riverview


 

 

 

 

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