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Town Board Meeting - Town Hall – 7:30 PM - Wednesday, December 13, 2006
Attending: Tom King, George Benish, Tom McCann, Candace Pegler, Barbara Anderson
Guests: 11

Minutes
Call to Order by Tom King at 7:30 PM
Agenda - Motion by George to approve amended agenda, Second by Tom M – M/C
Approval Minutes - Motion by Tom to approve minutes of October 11 Board Meeting minutes, Second by George – M/C
Treasurer's report – Motion by George to accept November’s report as printed - Second by Tom M – Report Filed
Approval Bills – Motion by Tom M approving bills as presented, Second by George – M/C

Town Business
• Motion by George to adopt town’s 2007 budget as published, second – Tom M – M/C
• Motion by George to appointment of State certified election workers for 2007 with Oath of Office administered by town’s clerk prior their next active service for Chief Election Inspector – Candy Pegler and Election Inspectors – Jim Abbs, Bill Pegler & Rick Bell, second – Tom M – M/C
• Motion by George to table discussion on DNR Conservation Services Grant for Goose Lake & Wolf Lake landings pending cost details from Chris Murphy – second – Tom M – M/C
Information/ Communication
• Contact/notification sequence for winter road care needs is
1. Tom King
2. George Benish
3. Tom McCann
• NIMS 2007 update training will be attended by George Benish (town board member) and Jim Abbs (Town Emergency Government Officer)
• Maintenance of road access to Davis Corner Cemetery is a town responsibility

Calendar Update
• Town of Jackson Caucus – Wednesday, January 10, 2007 – 7:00pm
• Next Town Board meeting – Wednesday, January 10, 2007 – immediately following caucus
• Spring Primary Election - February 20, 2007
• Spring General Election – April 3, 2007


Adjourn – 8:10 PM
B Anderson – Clerk

   
Town Board Meeting - Jackson Town Hall – 7:30 PM - Wednesday, November 8, 2006

Attending: Tom King, George Benish, Tom McCann, Candace Pegler, Barbara Anderson
Guests: 19

Minutes
Call to Order by Tom King at 7:30 PM
Agenda - Motion by George to approve, Second by Tom M – M/C
Approval Minutes - Motion by Tom to approve minutes of October 11 Board Meeting minutes, Second by George – M/C
Treasurer's report – Motion by George to accept October’s report as printed - Second by Tom M – Report Filed
Approval Bills – Motion by Tom M approving bills as presented, Second by George – M/C

New Business:
• Motion by George to table, until the December Board Meeting, discussion of a Town contribution towards the matching portion of a DNR Conservation Services Grant being applied for by Chris Murphy of Adams Co. with proceeds applied to improving boat landings at Goose & Wolf Lakes – second by Tom M – M/C
• Motion by George to deny Frank Platts’ request for variance on setback for construction on Parker Lake parcel 012-431 – Second by Tom M – M/C (request denied)
• Motion by George approving request for conditional use permit for Gerald Springer’s (Crooked Lake parcel 012-00818) replacing a 1967 with a 1985 model mobile home – second by Tom M - M/C
Calendar Update
• Town Hearing – County Zoning Ordinance – Thursday, November 9, 7:00 PM Jackson Town Hall
1. a) Amendments to Adams County zoning ordinance maps to remedy nonconforming parcels and create two new zoning districts
b) Amendments to the text regarding Adams County nonconforming parcels & two new zoning districts
2. Regarding a six-month extension for Adams County to adopt Zoning Ordinance regulations regarding State of Wisconsin Administrate Rule ATCP 51 that limits the siting of Livestock Facilities.Town Budget Hearing – Nov 9, Immediately following Ordinance Hearing
• Special Meeting of Electors, Nov 9, Immediately following Budget Hearing
• Special Town Board Meeting – Nov 9, Immediately following Meeting of Electors
• Next Town Board meeting scheduled – Wednesday, December 13, 2006, 7:30 PM


Adjourn – 8:40 PM
B Anderson – Clerk

   
Town Board Meeting - Jackson Town Hall – 7:30 PM - Wednesday, October 11, 2006

Attending: Tom King, George Benish, Tom McCann, Candace Pegler, Barbara Anderson
Guests: 19

Call to Order by Tom King at 7:30 PM
Agenda - Motion by George to approve, Second by Tom M – M/C
Approval Minutes - Motion by George to approve minutes of September 13 Board Meeting minutes, Second by Tom M – M/C
Treasurer's report – Motion by George to accept September’s report as printed - Second by Tom M – Report Filed
Approval Bills – Motion by Tom M approving bills as presented, Second by George – M/C

New Business:
• Parker Lake Association – Letter of support for AIS Grant from DNR endorsed by Tom K.
• Motion by George to table Frank Platts’ request for Variance for construction setback on Parker Lake parcel 012-431 pending site inspection, Second by Tom M – M/C
• Local political candidates J. Helgeson, G. Silka, and D. Renner each allowed 5 minutes for personal statements
• Motion by George to accept and publish the proposed budget for 2007 as presented, including a Town levy of $105,000, exceeding the state levy limit of $102,006, Second by Tom M.
Vote – George / yes – Tom M / yes – Tom K / no – Motion Carried
• Oxford Public Library – Discussion of County funding status for town citizens at the Oxford Library
Old Business:
• Boat Landing Report – all private property has been removed

Calendar Update
• Open Book – Thursday, October 12, 2006 – 9:00am to 5:00 pm
• Town of Jackson Planning Commission – Wednesday, October 25, 7:00 pm
• Board of Review – Friday, October 28, 2006 – schedule determined following Open Book
• The next Town Board meeting scheduled – Wednesday, November 8, 2006, 7:30 PM

Citizen Inquiry Adjourn
B Anderson – Clerk

   
Town Board Meeting - Jackson Town Hall – Wednesday, September 13, 2006
Attending: Tom King, George Benish, Tom McCann, Candace Pegler, Barbara Anderson
Guests: 9

Call to Order by Tom King at 7:30 PM
Agenda - Motion by George to approve, Second by Tom M – M/C
Approval Minutes - Motion by George to approve minutes of August 9 Board Meeting minutes, Second by Tom M – M/C
Treasurer's report – Motion by George to accept August’s report as printed - Second by Tom M – Report Filed
Approval Bills – Motion by Tom M approving bills as presented, Second by George – M/C

New Business:
• Adams County Solid Waste rate changes will increase the Garbage/Recycling Special Assessment to $92
• Duplicate Survey for Industrial Park Road referred to Dan Wood’s Law Office for finalization
Old Business:
• Town Beach on Jordan Lake - Deadline for personal property removal is October 1, 2006
• Motion by Tom M to set Closing time on Town Beach on Jordan Lake at 10:00 PM – Second by George – M/C

Calendar Update
• The next Town Board meeting scheduled – Wednesday, October 11, 2006, 7:30 PM
• Open Book – October12, 2006 – 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
• Board of Review tentative date - October 28, 2006

Motion to adjourn by Tom M, second by George – adjourned 8:03 pm
Barbara Anderson – Clerk

   
Town Board Meeting - Jackson Town Hall – Wednesday, August 9, 2006
Attending: Tom King, George Benish, Tom McCann, Candace Pegler, Barbara Anderson
Guests: 11

Minutes
Call to Order by Tom King at 7:30 PM
Agenda - Motion by George to approve, Second by Tom M – M/C
Approval Minutes - Motion by Tom M to approve minutes of July 12, 2006 Board Meeting minutes, Second by George – M/C
Treasurer's report – Motion by George to accept July's treasurer’s report as printed - Second by Tom M – Report Filed
Approval Bills – Motion by Tom M approving bills as presented, Second by George – M/C

New Business:
• No action taken by Board on plowing contract - Adams County contract not yet received
• Motion by George to adopt the Town of Jackson's Emergency Operational Plan including those in citizen volunteer positions upon their acceptance, second by Tom M – M/C
• Motion by George to assign an annual review and update of the Emergency Operation Plan on an annual basis on the date of the Town's Annual meeting, second by Tom M – M/C
• Motion by George authorizing Chairman King to sign the documents necessary to finalize the legal requirements for the new Industrial Park road on 5th Lane, second by Tom – M/C

Calendar Update
• The next Town Board meeting scheduled – Wednesday, September 13, 2006, 7:30 PM
• Open Book tentative date - October 6, 2006
• Board of Review tentative date - October 7, 2006

Motion to adjourn by George, second by Tom M – adjourned 8:28 pm
Barbara Anderson – Clerk

   
Town Board Meeting - Jackson Town Hall - 7:30 PM - Wednesday,July 12, 2006
Attending:
Tom King, George Benish, Tom McCann, Barbara Anderson (Candace Pegler - absent for training) Guests: 10

Call to Order by Tom King at 7:32 PM
Agenda - Motion by George to approve, Second by Tom M – M/C
Approval Minutes - Motion by George to approve corrected minutes of June 06, 2006 Board Meeting minutes, Second by Tom M – M/C
Treasurer's report –
Motion by George to accept the revised treasurer’s reports of April & May, plus the June report as printed - Second by Tom M – Report Filed
Approval Bills – Motion by George approving bills as presented, Second by Tom – M/C

New Business:
• Motion by George to allow Ted O'Neill, parcel #012-01395 (lot 62 & 63 – Clearwater Estates) to allow placement of an accessory building 5’' from lot line – second by Tom M – M/C
• Motion by George to allow Robert Fusch / Arrowhead Inc – Zoning Change on parcel 012-00867 for portion measuring 200’ X 600’ from A-1 to R-1, conforming with existing zoning requirements, second by Tom M – M/C.
• Motion by George to approve Adams County Planning & Zoning map corrections for nonconforming parcels and addition of new zoning designations, second by Tom M – M/C
• Motion by George to activate the Town of Jackson Planning Commission as of August 1, 2006, second by Tom M – M/C
• Motion by George to increase the Town, licensing fee for the sale of tobacco products from $5/year to $20/year commencing with licensing year 2007-08, second by Tom M – M/C

Old Business
• Motion by George to post an official notice to clear all private property, by order of the Town of Jackson, from Jackson’s Public Beach (parcel #012-2049-999) by September 1, 2006 – motion withdrawn by George
• Motion by George to post an official notice to clear all private property, by order of the Town of Jackson, from Jackson’s Public Beach (parcel #012-2049-999) by October 1, 2006 – second by Tom M – M/C
Calendar Update
• The next Town Board meeting will be scheduled for August 9, 2006 – 7:30 PM
• Open Book tentative date - October 6, 2006
• Board of Review tentative date - to October 7, 2006

Motion to adjourn by George, second by Tom M – adjourned 9:03 pm
Barbara Anderson – Clerk

   
Board of Review- Jackson Town Hall - 7:30 PM - Tuesday, June 6, 2006
Attending: Tom King, George Benish, Tom McCann, Barbara Anderson, and Candace Pegler Guests: 8
Minutes
Call to Order by Tom King at 7:30 PM
• Motion by George to Adjourn to a later date for Open Book to October 6, 2006 and Board of Review to October 7, 2006 – second by Tom M – M/C
• Motion to adjourn by George, second by Tom M – adjourned 7:35 pm

Town Board Meeting - Jackson Town Hall – Tuesday, June 6, 2006
Attending: Tom King, George Benish, Tom McCann, Barbara Anderson, and Candace Pegler Guests: 8

Call to Order by Tom King at 7:35 PM
Agenda - Motion by George to approve, Second by Tom M – M/C
Approval Minutes - Motion by George 05-10-06 Board Meeting minutes, Second by Tom M – M/C
Treasurer's report –
Motion by George to accept a revised April treasurers report - Second by Tom M – Report Filed
Motion by George to accept the May treasurers corrected report - Second by Tom M – Report Filed
Approval Bills – Motion by George approving bills as presented, Second by Tom – M/C

New Business:
• Motion by George to approve installation of Peppermill Lake electric power box on Town property parcel 012-01776-0000, second by Tom M – M/C
• Motion by George to approve 2006-07 liquor licenses for Boondocks Restaurant & Bar, Irrigation Station, Parker Lake Lodge, and K&L Campground, second by Tom M – M/C
• Motion by Tom M to revise mobile home permit process allowing the Jackson Clerks acceptance of an application with permit fee payable to the Town and authorize that permit by signature of the Clerk; thereby deleting the need for permit presentation at a Town Board meeting, second by Tom K – M/C (George abstaining)
• Motion by George to approve bid by Scott Construction for local road improvements for $95,895.90 (contract as presented – less items 3 & 4), second by Tom M – M/C
• Motion by George to close separate Garbage banking accounts, second by Tom M – M/C

Old Business
• Motion by George to establish Election Day worker compensation at $9.00/hour for Inspectors & $10.00/hour for Chief Inspectors. Second by Tom M – M/C
Calendar Update
• Open Book rescheduled to October 6, 2006
• Board of Review rescheduled to October 7, 2006
• The next Town Board meeting will be scheduled for July 12, 2006 – 7:30 PM

Motion to adjourn by George, second by Tom M – adjourned 9:15 pm
Barbara Anderson – Clerk
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Town Board Meeting - Jackson Town Hall - 7:30 PM - Wednesday,May 10, 2006
Attending: Tom King, George Benish, Tom McCann, Barbara Anderson, and Candace Pegler Guests: 11
Call to Order by Tom King at 7:30 PM
Agenda - Motion by George to approve, Second by Tom M – M/C
Approval Minutes - Motion by Tom M 04-12-06 Board Meeting minutes, Second by George – M/C
Treasurer's report - Motion by George to accept report - Second by Tom M – Report Filed
Approval Bills – Motion by George approving bills as presented, Second by Tom – M/C

New Business:
• Phil McLaughlin/Adam County Zoning – Presentation on resolving issues with non-conforming parcels – No action taken by the board
• Zoning Issue – Motion by George to approve zoning correction for parcel 012-00608 owned by Joseph & Kathy Coon to correct nonconforming status, Second by Tom M – M/C
• Motion by George to purchase Vote-Pad equipment to comply with HAVA requirements, Second by Tom M – M/C
Old Business
• Poll worker compensation tabled until June board meeting
• Town of Jackson Public Beach on Jordan Lake – parcel 012-2049-999 – survey in progress

Calendar Update
• Board of Review scheduled to June 06, 2006 at 7:30pm at the Town hall – will be adjourned to a later date
• Road review will be conducted within the next month by Tom K, Tom M, and George
• The next Town Board meeting will be scheduled for June 6, following adjournment of Board of Review

Adjournment: Motion by George, second by Tom M – adjourned 9:15 pm
Barbara Anderson – Clerk

   
Town Board Meeting - Jackson Town Hall - 7:30 PM - Wednesday, April 12, 2006,
Attending: Tom King,
George Benish, Tom McCann, Barbara Anderson, Candace Pegler - Guests: 12

Call to Order by Tom King at 7:30 PM

Agenda - Motion by George to approve, Second by Tom M - M/C

Approval Minutes - Motion by Tom M 03-08-06 Board Meeting minutes, Second by George - M/C

Treasurer's report - Motion by George to accepting with date correction - Second by Tom M - Report Filed

Approval Bills - Motion by George approving bills as presented, Second by Tom - M/C


New Business:

• Zoning Issues - Ronald Holtslander - Variance request (012-01712-0119) 3297 E Parker Lake Rd - Motion by George to approve variance to locate a new building, replacing the existing structure, with an 8' setback in lieu of the standard 10' - Second by Tom M - M/C

• Mobile Home Permit request - Ben Beder/Crossroads - Parcel 012-01948 (Harold & Mary Powell - owners) Motion by George to approve this Mobile Home permit - Second by Tom M - M/C

• Hoffman Construction (Chad Sell) - Board advise of construction plans for Highway A Project

Motion by George to approve conditional use permit for project - Second by Tom - M/C

• Board advisory on options for Jordan Lake parcel 012-1173 Jason Singer (Frank Maurer - owner) Options presented for variance to divide this parcel into two undersized lots, with nonstandard lot configuration advised against by the Town Board.

• Motion by George to table HAVA equipment purchase until May meeting - Second by Tom M - M/C

• Motion by George to accept resignation of Treasurer, Deb Huber, second by Tom M - M/C

• Candy Pegler - Oath of Office for appointment as Town Treasurer administered by B. Anderson, Clerk

• Motion by George - to appoint Jim Abbs the Town Emergency Government Officer to develop the Town Emergency Management Plan - a volunteer position with training/meeting compensation @ $30/day & mileage reimbursements not exceeding a total $500 from Emergency Management funds - Second by Tom M - M/C

• Motion by George to approve Resolution to Utilize the 6-Month Ordinance Implementation Extension Granted for Livestock Facility Siting - Second by Tom - M/C

• Motion by Tom M to approve Resolution to Allow Voter Registration Deputies by the Town Clerk allowing appointment of additional individuals to register voters in addition to the Town Clerk and the Chief Election Inspector on Election Day - second by George - M/C

• New Poll Workers compensation will continue at the historical rate of $65/inspector & $70/Chief Inspector for Election Day - with $30/per diem for training/activities and related mileage reimbursement.

• George - update on Township property with copy of original plat deeding public roads to Town noting the Public Beach on Jordan Lake - parcel 012-2049-999 - Motion by George to order a survey for this property - Second by Tom M - M/C


Calendar Update: - May 10 - Jackson Town Hall - Town Board Meeting - 7:30pm


Adjournment: Motion by George, second by Tom M - adjourned 9:25 pm

Barbara Anderson - Clerk

   
Town of Jackson, Adams County, Town Board Meeting, Jackson Town Hall –
7:30 PM, Wednesday, March 8, 2006

Minutes

Attending: Tom King, George Benish, Tom McCann, Barbara Anderson (Deborah Huber-absent) , Guests: 12

Call to Order by Tom King at 7:30 PM

Agenda Accepted

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Motion by Tom approving 02-08-06 Board Meeting minutes, Second by George – M/C
Treasurer's report - Motion by George accepting report - Second by Tom M – Report Filed

Approval Bills – Motion by George approving bills as presented, Second by Tom – M/C

New Business:

* Zoning Issues: Brad Murphy, Motion by Tom to approve variance for garage within 6' on North & West lot lines – 012-00401-0000 – 3301 1st Drive, second by George – M/C

* Jordan Lake public access at 3rd Court tabled for further research
* The Peppermill Lake request for approval of electric installation for aerator operation on Town owned parcel in East Bay – Consensus of the Board would look favorably on such installation.
* Motion by George to select Candy Pegler for appointment as Treasurer pending written resignation from Deb Huber, second by Tom M – M/C

Calendar Update:
April 4 – Jackson Town Hall – 9:00am - 8:00pm – Spring Election
April 11 – Jackson Town Hall – Annual Town Meeting – 7:30pm
April 12 – Jackson Town Hall – March Town Board Meeting – 7:30pm

Adjourn
Motion by George, second by Tom M – adjourned 9:05pm


Barbara Anderson – Clerk

   
Minutes, Jackson Town Board Meeting, Jackson Town Hall, Wednesday, February 8, 2006 – 7:30 PM

Attending: Tom King, George Benish, Tom McCann, Deborah Huber – Barbara Anderson
Guests: 6

Call to Order by Tom King at 7:30 PM

Approval Agenda - Motion to approve by George - Second by Tom M - Motion Carried

Approval Minutes –
Motion to approve minutes for 01-11-06 Monthly Town Board Meeting by Tom M –
Second by George – Motion Carried

Treasurer's report - Motion to Accept by George - Second by Tom M – Report Filed
Approval Bills –

Motion to approve bills as presented – Tom M – Second by George – Motion Carried

New Business:
* Zoning Issues
o Motion by George to change parcel 012-00394 – 161 State Road 82 (4.85 acres) to R-2 and allow building addition [Larry Socki, owner (represented by Scott Kempley)] –
Second by Tom M - Motion Carried
* A written per diem policy will be developed for review at next months board meeting in advance of approval at the annual town meeting
* Deb Huber announced her pending permanent relocation to Iowa and termination as town treasurer. She will interview the recommended candidates. Those qualified and interested will be considered by the board at the March meeting, followed by an appointment.

Old Business:
Calendar Update:
March 8, 2006 – 7:30 PM - Next Town Board Meeting
April 11, 2006 – 7:00 PM - Annual Town Meeting
April 11, 2006 – Immediately following Town Meeting – Annual Smart Growth Committee Meeting
April 12, 2006 – 7:30 PM – April Town Board Meeting

Adjourn,: Motion to adjourn by George, Second by Tom M – Motion Carried – 7:48 PM"

Barbara Anderson – Clerk

   
Jackson Town Board Meeting, Jackson Town Hall , Wednesday, January 11, 2006 – 7:30 PM

Attending: Tom King, George Benish, Tom McCann, Deborah Huber – (absent) Barbara Anderson, Guests: 5

Call to Order by Tom King at 7:30 PM

Approval Agenda - Motion to approve by George - Second by Tom M - Motion Carried

Approval Minutes –
Motion to approve minutes for 12-14-05 Monthly Town Board Meeting by Tom M - Second by George - Motion Carried

Motion to approve minutes for 12-14-05 Smart Growth Meeting by George – Second by Tom M – Motion Carried

Treasurer's report - Motion to Accept by George - Second by Tom M - Report Filed

Approval Bills - Motion to approve bills as presented – Tom M – Second by George - Motion Carried

New Business:
* Zoning Issues
o Robert & Janice Friedl – Variance request to build on a parcel < 1/2 acre/10,000 SqFt – 012-02012 – 3485 3rd Court. – Motion to approve variance by George – Second by Tom M – Motion Carried
o Dennis Disalvo – Variance request to build on parcel < 1/2 acre/10,000 SqFt – 012-02013 – 333 Freedom Road – Motion to approve variance by Tom M – Second by George – Motion Carried
* Motion by George – Second by Tom M - to Adopt Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) allowing Adams County the use of the Jackson Town Hall as an alternate Emergency Operations Center (EOC) if needed – Motion Carried
* Motion by Tom – Second by George for Resolution 2006-01 to adopt Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) allowing Adams County to act as the provider of SVRS services for the Town of Jackson – Motion Carried

Old Business:
* Motion by George – Second by Tom M to approve purchase of Townhall Software Inc Municipal accounting software – Motion Carried

Calendar Update
Next Town Board Meeting – February 8, 2006 – 7:30 PM
Adjournment: Motion to adjourn by George, Second by Tom M – Motion Carried – 8:33 PM

Barbara Anderson – Clerk