REGULAR BOARD MEETING
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2011
Held at the Alden Town Hall, Star Prairie, WI
7:00 p.m.

Chairman Brad Johnson called the regular monthly board meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.

Pledge of Allegiance

PRESENT: Brad Johnson – Chairman, Keith Karpenski, John Bonneprise and Gary Dado Town Board Supervisors, Judy Demulling – Town Clerk and Margo Dahl - Treasurer.

ABSENT: Helen Johnson, Supervisor

AGENDA: Motion was made by Supervisor Bonneprise, second by Chairman Johnson to approve adoption of the proposed agenda. Motion carried.

APPROVE BILLS: The monthly bills were presented to the Town Board. Motion was made by Supervisor Dado, second by Supervisor Karpenski to approve payment of the bills listed. Motion carried.

TREASURER’S REPORT: Treasurer’s report was presented to the Town Board. Motion was made by Supervisor Bonneprise, second by Chairman Johnson to approve the treasurer’s report as presented. Motion carried.

MINUTES: Motion was made by Supervisor Karpenski, second by Supervisor Dado to approve the minutes of the September 8, 2011 Regular Town Board Meeting Minutes. Motion carried.

PUBLIC COMMENT – NONE

OLD BUSINESS

a.  Approve Utility Permit Fee and Application Form – Motion made by Chairman Johnson, second by Supervisor Bonneprise to approve the Application form and to establish a twenty- five ($25.00) dollar permit fee. Motion carried.

b.  Animal Control Officer – Dan Hoverman introduced himself and his wife to the town board members. He was presented with a copy of the animal control office contract.

NEW BUSINESS

a.  Approve Building Permit Fee Schedule Revision – Motion made by Supervisor Bonneprise, second by Supervisor Karpenski to approve the Building Permit Fee Schedule Revisions. Motion carried.

b.  Policy for House/Fire Numbers – Motion made by Chairman Johnson, second by Supervisor Bonneprise to approve Resolution 66-2011 Policy for House/Fire Numbers with a fee of fifty dollars ($50.00) for a new house number, sign and installation subject to change when necessary. Motion carried.

c.  General Discussion of Budget for 2012 – Supervisors meeting was set for October 18, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. to discuss 2012 budget.

d.  Rescind Ord. 12-2002 Establishing Guidelines for Permanent Foundations for Manufactured Housing – Motion made by Supervisor Dado, second by Supervisor Karpenski to rescind Ordinance 12-2002 Establishing Guidelines for Permanent Foundations for Manufactured Housing. Roll call vote: Supervisor Karpenski – yes, Supervisor Bonneprise – yes, Supervisor Dado – yes, Chairman Johnson – yes. Motion carried.

e.  Web Site Development and Management – Discussed to get some bids for development and have it put on next month’s agenda.

f.  Discuss Banning Open or Concealed Weapons in Municipal Buildings Relating to Wisconsin Act 35 – Will be put on next month’s agenda.

STATUTORY PLAN COMMISSION – DID NOT MEET IN SEPTEMBER

ROAD WORK ISSUES

a.  Approve Tree Stump Grinding – Motion made by Supervisor Bonneprise, second by Supervisor Dado to approve the bid with B & B Stump Removal. Motion carried

AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MONTH – Concealed Weapons, Web Site

ADJOURNMENT: Motion was made by Supervisor Dado, second by Chairman Johnson to adjourn.   Motion carried. 8:10 p.m.

TO BE APPROVED AT THE NOVEMBER 10, 2011 BOARD MEETING

Submitted by

Judy Demulling
Town Clerk