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Town Board Meeting - Jackson Town Hall – December 12, 2007 – 7:30 PM

Attending: George Benish, Linda Matzke, Jim Abbs, Barbara Anderson, Candy Pegler
Guests: 8

Call to Order by George Benish at 7:30 PM
Open Meeting Compliance Certification for this meeting - Notice posted at least 24 hours ahead by:
Candy Pegler
Agenda approval – Motion by Linda to approve agenda, second by Jim – M/C
Minutes approval – Motion by Jim to approve Minutes of November 14, 2007 and December 05, 2007, second by Linda – M/C
Treasurer's report – Motion by Jim to file reports for November, second by Linda – Reports filed

Business Actions:
• Motion by Jim to approve request for construction variance for basement walkout as presented by Roanhouse/Reynolds, second by Linda – M/C
• Motion by Linda to carry over any unspent Town funds to 2008 budget, second by Jim – Motion carried
• Motion by Jim to utilize formal Charge-Back procedure or file with Small Claims Court delinquent tax accounts, second by Linda – Motion carried
• Appointment recommendations by George Benish with motion by Jim Abbs to accept these appointments for State certified election workers for 2008 & 2009 with the Oath of Office administered by the town's clerk prior to next active service for:
? Chief Election Inspectors – Candace Pegler, William Pegler, and Kurt Rake
? Election Inspectors – Jim Abbs, Kathleen Addy, Thomas Dudenhoefer, Linda Matzke, Dorothy Slater, Gordon Addy, Lillian Arentz, Donna Coleman, Jennifer Kastigar, and Kathleen O'Hair-Bush.
Second by Linda – Motion carried

Calendar Update:
• January 9th – Town Board meeting – 7:30pm

Motion to Adjourn - by Jim Abbs, second by Linda Matzke – meeting adjourned – 9:33pm

B Anderson – Clerk

 
Town Board Meeting - Jackson Town Hall – December 12, 2007 – 7:30 PM

Attending: George Benish, Linda Matzke, Jim Abbs, Barbara Anderson, Candy Pegler
Guests: 8

Call to Order by George Benish at 7:30 PM
Open Meeting Compliance Certification for this meeting - Notice posted at least 24 hours ahead by:
Candy Pegler
Agenda approval – Motion by Linda to approve agenda, second by Jim – M/C
Minutes approval – Motion by Jim to approve Minutes of November 14, 2007 and December 05, 2007, second by Linda – M/C
Treasurer's report – Motion by Jim to file reports for November, second by Linda – Reports filed

Business Actions:
• Motion by Jim to approve request for construction variance for basement walkout as presented by Roanhouse/Reynolds, second by Linda – M/C
• Motion by Linda to carry over any unspent Town funds to 2008 budget, second by Jim – Motion carried
• Motion by Jim to utilize formal Charge-Back procedure or file with Small Claims Court delinquent tax accounts, second by Linda – Motion carried
• Appointment recommendations by George Benish with motion by Jim Abbs to accept these appointments for State certified election workers for 2008 & 2009 with the Oath of Office administered by the town's clerk prior to next active service for:
? Chief Election Inspectors – Candace Pegler, William Pegler, and Kurt Rake
? Election Inspectors – Jim Abbs, Kathleen Addy, Thomas Dudenhoefer, Linda Matzke, Dorothy Slater, Gordon Addy, Lillian Arentz, Donna Coleman, Jennifer Kastigar, and Kathleen O'Hair-Bush.
Second by Linda – Motion carried

Calendar Update:
• January 9th – Town Board meeting – 7:30pm

Motion to Adjourn - by Jim Abbs, second by Linda Matzke – meeting adjourned – 9:33pm

B Anderson – Clerk

 

Town Board Meeting - Jackson Town Hall – October 17, 2007 – 7:30 PM

Attending:
George Benish, Linda Matzke, Jim Abbs, Barbara Anderson, Candy Pegler
Guests:
5

Call to Order by George Benish at 7:30 PM
Open Meeting Compliance Certification for this meeting - Notice posted at least 24 hours ahead by:
Candy Pegler
Agenda approval – Motion by Jim to approve agenda, second by Linda – M/C
Minutes approval – Motion by Linda to approve Minutes of September 26, 2007, second by Jim – M/C
Treasurer's report – Read only (not listed on agenda)

New Business:
• Motion by Jim to contact Adams County Highway Department informing them our need for salt/sand mix will be the same as last year and plowing will be contracted through the A-C Highway Department, second by Linda – M/C
• Motion by Jim, to adopt Budget Resolution #2007-10-17detailing a 2007-2008 Town levy increase greater than the anticipated levy limit of 2%, a limit not yet passed by the State legislature. This will include general levy expense increase of $4,200 (a 4% increase) and payment on a fire station facility of $24,818 (18% increase) for a total budget increase of $29,018 (22% increase) for a total local levy of $134,018. Vote by Roll call: George Benish – yes, Linda Matzke – yes, Jim Abbs – yes, Motion Carried

Calendar Update:
• November 9th - Budget Hearing – 7:00 pm
• November 9th - Special Meeting of Electors – (following close of Budget Hearing)
• November 14th - Town Board Monthly Meeting – 7:30 pm

Motion to Adjourn - by Jim Abbs, second by Linda Matzke – meeting adjourned – 9:33pm

B Anderson – Clerk


 

Town Board Meeting - Jackson Town Hall – October 3, 2007 – 7:30 PM

Attending:
George Benish, Linda Matzke, Jim Abbs, Barbara Anderson, Candy Pegler
Guests: 6

Minutes:
Call to Order by George Benish at 7:30 PM
Open Meeting Compliance Certification for this meeting - Notice posted at least 24 hours ahead by:
Candy Pegler
Agenda approval – Motion by Jim to approve agenda, second by Linda – M/C
Minutes approval – Motion by Linda to approve Minutes of September 26, 2007, second by Jim – M/C

New Business:
• Motion by Jim to deny the citizens request to place private docks at the Town-owned Jordan Lake Public Beach as it is not permissible under Wisconsin law, second by Linda – M/C

Future Agenda items identified:
• 2008 Town Budget
• Town's Long-term planning
• Subdivision ordinance committee
• Town's Code of Ordinance
• Gypsy moth program
• Winter snow removal & salt/sand contracts

Calendar Update:
• October 17th - Town Board Meeting – 7:30 pm
• November 9th - Budget Hearing – 7:30 pm
• November 9th - Special Meeting of Electors – (following close of Budget Hearing)
• November 14th - Town Board Monthly Meeting – 7:30 pm


Adjourn
B Anderson – Clerk

 
Town Board Meeting - Jackson Town Hall – September 26, 2007 – 7:30 PM

Attending:
George Benish, Linda Matzke, Jim Abbs, Barbara Anderson
Candy Pegler
Guests: 3

Minutes
Call to Order by George Benish at 7:30 PM
Open Meeting Compliance Certification for this meeting - Notice posted at least 24 hours ahead by:
Candy Pegler
Agenda approval – Motion by Jim to approve agenda, second by Linda – M/C

New Business:
• Motion by Jim to appoint Kathy Bush as the Town of Jackson's Gypsy Moth Control Coordinator, - Second by Linda – M/C

Calendar Update:
• October 17th - Town Board Meeting – 7:30 pm
o Board approval – October bills
o Agenda item – Long-term planning
• November 9th - Budget Hearing – 7:30 pm
• November 9th - Special Meeting of Electors – (following close of Budget Hearing)
• November 14th - Town Board Monthly Meeting – 7:30 pm

Motion by Linda to adjourn, second by Jim – meeting adjourned 9:00 pm

B Anderson – Clerk

 

Town Board Meeting - Jackson Town Hall – August 8, 2007 – 7:30 PM

Attending:
George Benish, Linda Matzke, Jim Abbs, Barbara Anderson
Candy Pegler (absent for training)
Guests: 10

Minutes
Call to Order by George Benish at 7:30 PM
Open Meeting Compliance Certification for this meeting - Notice posted at least 24 hours ahead by:
Candy Pegler
Agenda approval – Motion by Jim to approve agenda, second by Linda – M/C
Minutes approval – Motion by Jim to approve minutes for 07-11-2007 Monthly Board Meeting minutes Second by Linda – M/C
Treasurer's report – Motion by Jim to accept report as printed - Second by Linda – Report Filed
Approval Bills – Motion by Linda to approve bills as presented, Second by Jim – M/C

Business Actions
• Motion by Jim to approve payment of $30 to Wisconsin Towns Association Adams County Unit for Annual Dues – M/C
• Motion by Jim to approve requests by
o (Danny/Kristin Steffens to rezone a 2.47 portion of parcel #012-837-10 from A1 to A1-15) and
o (Robert/Carol Bredeson to rezone a 0.6 portion of parcel #012-837-15 form A1-15 to A1) by Second by Linda – M/C
• Motion by Jim to Adopt the revised Town Comprehensive Plan including the updated Town maps, second by Linda – M/C
• Motion by Jim to appoint George Benish and himself (Jim Abbs) as Fire District Commissioners, second by Linda – M/C

Calendar Update
• Town road rating tour – August 17, 8:00 am
• Town Board meeting – September 12 – 7:30 pm

Motion by Linda to adjourn, second by Jim – meeting adjourned 8:40 pm

B Anderson – Clerk

 
Town Board Meeting - Jackson Town Hall – July 11, 2007 – 7:30 PM

Attending: George Benish, Linda Matzke, Jim Abbs, Barbara Anderson
Candy Pegler (absent for training)
Guests: 12

Call to Order by George Benish at 7:30 PM
Open Meeting Compliance Certification - Notice posted at least 24 hours ahead by:
George Benish at Oxford Post Office, Royal Bank & Town Hall
Agenda approval – Motion by Jim to approve agenda, Second by Linda – M/C
Minutes approval – Motion by Linda to approve minutes for 06-13-2007 Monthly Board Meeting minutes and Minutes for 06-22-2007 Town Supervisors' meeting, Second by Jim – M/C
Treasurer's report (by B. Anderson) – Motion by Jim to accept report as printed - Second by Linda – Report Filed
Approval Bills – Motion by Linda to approve bills as presented, Second by Jim – M/C

New Business
• Motion by Jim to adopt new bylaws for operation of the Oxford Fire District, Second by Linda – Roll call vote – Jim-aye / Linda-aye / George-aye – M/C

Calendar Update
• Public Hearing of the Oxford Fire District – July 21 – 10 am
• Town Board meeting – Wednesday, August 8 – 7:30 pm

Motion by Jim to adjourn, second by Linda – meeting adjourned 9:07 pm

B Anderson – Clerk

 
   
Town of Jackson, Special Town Board Meeting - Jackson Town Hall –
June 22, 2007 – 9:00 am

Attending: George Benish, Linda Matzke, Jim Abbs, Candy Pegler, Barbara Anderson
Guests: 1
Minutes
Call to Order by George Benish at 9:00 am
Open Meeting Compliance Certification – Meeting Notice posted at least 24 hours ahead by:
George Benish for 06-22-07 Meeting at Oxford Post Office, Royal Bank & Town Hall

New Business
• Discussion on text for Town's parks/landing signage
• Discussion on gravel pit future usage
• Discussion on Town's posting locations

Motion by Jim to adjourn, second by Linda – meeting adjourned 10:57 am

B Anderson – Clerk

 
   
Town Board Meeting - Jackson Town Hall – June 13, 2007 – 7:30 PM

Attending: George Benish, Linda Matzke, Jim Abbs, Candace Pegler, Barbara Anderson
Guests: 14
Minutes
Call to Order by George Benish at 7:30 PM
Open Meeting Compliance Certification - Notice posted at least 24 hours ahead by:
Bill Pegler at Oxford Post Office, Royal Bank & Town Hall
Agenda - Motion by Jim to approve agenda, Second by Linda – M/C
Approval Minutes –
Motion by Jim to approve 05-13-2007 Monthly Board Meeting minutes, Second by Linda – M/C
Motion by Jim to approve 05-19-2007 Special Board Meeting setting BOR date minutes, Second by Linda – M/C
Treasurer's report – Motion by Jim to accept report as printed - Second by Linda – Report Filed
Approval Bills – Motion by Jim to approve bills as presented, Second by Linda – M/C

New Business
• Motion by Jim to recommend Gravel Pit usage, by Adams County, as an equipment training facility, Second by Linda – M/C
• Motion by Jim revise locations for Posting Town Notices to Oxford Post Office, Jackson Town Hall, and Boondocks Restaurant, Second by Linda – M/C
• Motion by Jim to approve Liquor License Renewals Year ending June 30, 2008 for:
o William R Geen, Boondocks Restaurant & Bar, 3514 Co Hwy G, Class B liquor & beer
o Elizabeth Kolodzic, Irrigation Station LLC, 576 St Hwy 82, Class B liquor & beer
o Mark Machkovech, Parker Lake Lodge, 3263 N Parker Lake Road, Class B liquor & beer
o Kathleen M Eder, K&L Campground LLC, 3506 Co Road G, Class B beer
Second by Linda – M/C
• Motion by Jim to accept the bid from Scott Construction for 2007 town roads maintenance of $12,133/mile, Second by Linda – M/C

Calendar Update
• Town Board meeting – Wednesday, July 11 – 7:30 pm

Motion by Jim to adjourn, second by Linda – meeting adjourned 9:07 pm

B Anderson – Clerk


 
   
Special Town Board Meeting - Jackson Town Hall – May 19, 2007 – 9:00 am
Attending: George Benish, Linda Matzke, Jim Abbs, Barbara Anderson
Guests: 0

Minutes
Call to Order by George Benish at 9:00 am
Open Meeting Compliance Certification – Meeting Notice posted at least 24 hours ahead by:
George Benish for 05-19-07 Meeting at Oxford Post Office, Royal Bank & Town Hall

New Business
• Motion by Jim to include Town Boat Launch Sites into the Town Parks Ordinance, Second by Linda – M/C


Motion by Jim to adjourn, second by Linda – meeting adjourned 9:47 am

B Anderson – Clerk

 
   
Town Board Meeting - Jackson Town Hall – May 9, 2007 – 7:30 PM

Attending: George Benish, Linda Matzke, Jim Abbs, Candace Pegler, Barbara Anderson
Guests: 12

Minutes
Call to Order by George Benish at 7:30 PM
Open Meeting Compliance Certification – Meeting Notice posted at least 24 hours ahead by:
Candy Pegler for 04-09-07 Meeting at Oxford Post Office, Royal Bank & Town Hall
Candy Pegler for 04-27-07 meeting at Oxford Post Office, Royal Bank & Town Hall
Agenda - Motion by Jim to approve agenda, Second by Linda – M/C
Approval Minutes –
Motion by Jim to approve 04-09-2007 Monthly Board Meeting minutes, Second by Linda – M/C
Motion by Jim to approve 04-27-2007 Special Board Meeting setting BOR date minutes, Second by Linda – M/C
Treasurer's report – Motion by Jim to accept report as printed - Second by Linda – Report Filed
Approval Bills – Motion by Jim to approve bills as presented, Second by Linda – M/C

New Business
• Motion by Jim to approve exemption requested by Shirley Schultz, 154 County Road I, for walkout basement excavation within Shoreland Protected Area, Second by Linda – M/C
• Motion by Jim to deny request by Camp Wakonda for temporary extension of water skiing hours on Jordan Lake, Second by Linda – M/C
• Motion by Jim to approve property tax payments online using credit cards or electronic checks through the Adams County Lands Records website with the understanding there is no charge to the Town for this service, Second by Linda – M/C
• Motion by Jim to accept the bid from Scott Construction for 2007 town roads maintenance of $12,133/mile, Second by Linda – M/C
• Motion by Jim to reallocate the roads budget funds with $7000 for winter/snow and the balance going for maintenance expenses , Second by Linda – M/C
• Motion by Jim to appoint John Andres at Town representative to the Jordan Lake District, Second by Linda – M/C
• Motion by Jim to appoint George Benish & Jim Abbs as Town representatives to the Oxford Fire District, Second by Linda – M/C
• Motion by Jim to appoint Linda Matzke as Town Emergency Government Officers, Second by George – M/C

Calendar Update
• Open Book – Friday, May 18 – 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
• Board of Review – Saturday, May 19 – 10:00 am to Noon
• Town Hall Volunteer Work Day – Friday, June 8 – 8:00 am
• Town Board meeting – Wednesday, June 13 – 7:30 pm

Motion by Linda to adjourn, second by Jim – meeting adjourned 10:18 pm

B Anderson – Clerk

 
   
Special Town Board Meeting - Jackson Town Hall – Friday, April 27, 2007 – 9:00am

Attending: George Benish, Linda Matzke, Jim Abbs, Barbara Anderson (Candy Pegler – Absent)
Guests: None

Minutes
Call to Order by George Benish at 9:00 am
Open Meeting Compliance Certified – Notice posted at the usual 3-locations on April 25 - prior to 10am

New Business:
• Motion by Jim to hold 2007 Open Book on Friday, May 18 at the Jackson Town Hall from 4:00pm to 6:00pm, Second by Linda – M/C
• Motion by Jim to hold 2007 Board of Review, May 19 at the Jackson Town Hall from 11:00am to Noon, Second by Linda – M/C

Calendar Update:
• 2007 Open Book – May 18, 2007 – 4:00pm to 6:00pm
• 2007 Board of Review – May 19, 2007 – 10:00 to Noon
• Next Town Board Meeting – June 13, 2007 – 7:30 PM

Adjourn
• Motion to adjourn by Jim, Second by Linda – meeting adjourned 9:22am

B Anderson – Clerk

 
   
Town Board Meeting - Jackson Town Hall – April 9, 2007 – 7:30 PM

Attending: Tom King, George Benish, Tom McCann, Candace Pegler, Barbara Anderson
Guests: 15

Minutes
Call to Order by Tom King at 7:30 PM
Agenda - Motion by George to approve revised agenda, Second by Tom M – M/C
Approval Minutes - Motion by Tom to approve 02-14-2007 minutes, Second by George – M/C
Treasurer's report – Motion by George to accept report as printed - Second by Tom M – Report Filed
Approval Bills – Motion by Tom M to approve bills as presented, Second by George – M/C

Town Business
• Oaths of Office administered to Town officials elected April 3, 2007
o George Benish – Chair
o Candace Pegler – Treasurer
o Linda Matzke – Supervisor I
o James Abbs – Supervisor II
o Barbara Anderson - Clerk
• Motion by George to create an ordinance for the Peppermill Lake landing. The ordinance will include a $3.00 launching fee, with a noncompliance fine of $125. The Town will spend up to $250 for project setup. The Ordinance will be drafted by attorney Dan Wood, second by Tom M – M/C

Calendar Update
• Annual Town Meeting – Tuesday, April 10, 2007 7:00 PM
• Town Roads Review – Monday, April 16, 9:00 AM
• Town Hall Office Hours – Senator Lassa – April 30 – 11:00 AM – Noon
• Town Board meeting – Monday, May 9, 2007 7:30 PM

Motion by Tom M to adjourn, second by George – meeting adjourned 8:25 PM

 
   
Town Board Meeting - Jackson Town Hall – March 14, 2007 – 7:30 PM

Attending: Tom King, George Benish, Tom McCann, Candace Pegler, Barbara Anderson
Guests: 14

Minutes
Call to Order by Tom King at 7:30 PM
Agenda - Motion by George to approve agenda, Second by Tom M – M/C
Approval Minutes - Motion by Tom to approve 02-14-2007 minutes, Second by George – M/C
Treasurer's report – Motion by George to accept report as printed - Second by Tom M – Report Filed
Approval Bills – Motion by Tom M to approve bills as presented, Second by George – M/C

Town Business
• Motion by Tom M to approve purchase of two road barricades with battery operated flashers for on-hand emergency equipment needs, Second by George – M/C
• Motion by George to table action on request for 3rd Avenue speed limits for further research on the allowable changes, second by Tom M – M/C
• Motion by George to utilize funds received for ADA election equipment reimbursement primarily for election operations, second by Tom M – M/C
• Motion by George to table selection of a Town representative on the Peppermill Lake District Board until the April Board meeting, second by Tom M – M/C
• Motion by George to table action on the Town owned boat landing fees until the April Board meeting, second by Tom M – M/C
• Wisconsin Tax Solutions response letter to be sent rejecting their claim with a copy of the information received from the Wisconsin Department of Revenue on the matter – No further board action needed

Calendar Update
• Spring General Election – April 3, 2007
• Town Board meeting – Monday, April 9, 2007 7:30 PM
• Annual Town Meeting – Tuesday, April 10, 2007 7:00 PM
• Town Hall Office Hours – Senator Lassa – April 30 – 11:00 AM - Noon

Adjourn
B Anderson – Clerk

 
   

Town of Jackson, Adams County Town Board Meeting
Jackson Town Hall – Wednesday, February 14, 2007

Attending: Tom King, George Benish, Tom McCann, Candace Pegler, Barbara Anderson
Guests: 12

Minutes
Call to Order by Tom King at 7:30 PM
Agenda - Motion by George to approve agenda, Second by Tom M – M/C
Approval Minutes - Motion by Tom to approve 01-1007 minutes, Second by George – M/C
Treasurer's report – Motion by George to accept report as printed - Second by Tom M – Report Filed
Approval Bills – Motion by Tom M to approve bills as presented, Second by George – M/C

Town Business
• Motion by George to table response to “Wisconsin Tax Solutions” until March meeting, Second by Tom M – M/C
• Kathy Bush offered to volunteer as a member of the “Adams County Commission of Condemnation” – No action required by the board

Calendar Update

• Poll Worker Training - February 17, 2007
• Spring Primary Election - February 20, 2007
• Spring General Election – April 3, 2007
• Next Town Board meeting scheduled – Wednesday, March 14, 2007 7:30 PM

Adjourn – 8:10 PM
B Anderson – Clerk

 
   

Town of Jackson, Adams County Town Board Meeting
Jackson Town Hall – Wednesday, January 10, 2007

Attending: Tom King, George Benish, Tom McCann, Candace Pegler, Barbara Anderson
Guests: 23

Minutes
Call to Order by Tom King at 7:20 PM (Following Close of Caucus)
Agenda - Motion by George to approve amended agenda, Second by Tom M – M/C
Approval Minutes - Motion by Tom to approve 12/13/06 minutes, amended including names of certified election officials, 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 George approving bills as presented, Second by Tom M – M/C

Town Business
• Motion by George to approve Marquette County Emergency Medical Services 2007 contract in the amount of $13,972.00 , second – Tom M – M/C
• Motion by Tom M to increase the fee for new Fire signs to $50, second by George – M/C

Calendar Update
• Spring Primary Election - February 20, 2007
• Spring General Election – April 3, 2007
• Next Town Board meeting scheduled – Wednesday, February 14, 2007 7:30 PM

Adjourn – 8:00 PM
B Anderson – Clerk