REGULAR BOARD MEETING
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 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, Gary Dado and Helen Johnson Town Board Supervisors, Judy Demulling – Town Clerk and Margo Dahl - Treasurer.

AGENDA: Motion was made by Supervisor Johnson, second by Supervisor Dado 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 Bonneprise, second by Supervisor Karpenski to approve payment of the bills listed plus the five (5) that were added. Motion carried.

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

MINUTES: Motion was made by Supervisor Bonneprise, second by Supervisor Karpenski to approve the minutes of the August 11, 2011 Regular Town Board Meeting Minutes. Motion carried.

PUBLIC COMMENT

Helen Johnson reported that the rate per capita for the Osceola Area Ambulance went from $8.00 to $8.50.

OLD BUSINESS

a.  Resolution 65-2011 – Utility Accommodation Policy – Motion made by Chairman Johnson, second by Supervisor Karpenski to approve Resolution 65-2011. Motion carried.

b.  Approve Animal Control Officer Agreement – Motion made by Supervisor Bonneprise, second by Supervisor Dado to approve agreement with Dan Hoverman for the Town of Alden Animal Control Officer. Roll call vote: Supervisor Johnson – yes, Supervisor Karpenski – yes, Supervisor Bonneprise – yes, Supervisor Dado – yes, Chairman Johnson – yes. Motion carried.

NEW BUSINESS

a.  Wayne Larson – Possible Variance, Junk – 120th Street – Motion made by Supervisor Bonneprise, second by Supervisor Dado to have Chairman Johnson send a letter to Zoning Administrator, Gary Spanel stating that the Town of Alden has no objection for an extension to clean up his property on 120th Street. Motion carried.

b.  Approve Resolution 64-2011 – Establish Employee Grievance Procedure – Motion made by Supervisor Karpenski, second by Supervisor Bonneprise to approve Resolution 64-2011. Motion carried.

c.  Review Agreement with Building Inspector – Brian Wert – Discussed and reviewed an updated fee schedule from Brian Wert. Will be put on next month’s agenda to approve the updated fee schedule.

STATUTORY PLAN COMMISSION – RECOMMENDATIONS

a.  Approve Variance and Driveway Permit for Anthony Holte – 415 140th Street – Motion made by Supervisor Dado, second by Supervisor Bonneprise to approve the variance and driveway permit for Anthony Holte. Roll call vote: Supervisor Bonneprise – yes, Supervisor Dado – yes, Supervisor Johnson – yes, Chairman Johnson – yes, Supervisor Karpenski – abstain. Motion carried

b.  Approve CSM-Sub Division for Lee Carlson – Section 28-T32N-R18W – Motion made by Chairman Johnson, second by Supervisor Karpenski to approve a One (1) Lot CSM for Lee Carlson. Roll call vote: Supervisor Johnson – yes, Supervisor Bonneprise – yes, Supervisor Dado – yes, Supervisor Karpenski – yes, Chairman Johnson – yes. Motion carried.

c.  Approve One (1) Lot CSM for Mick Anderson – Section 35-T32N-R18W – Motion made by Supervisor Bonneprise, second by Supervisor Johnson to approve a One (1) Lot CSM for Mick Anderson. Roll call vote: Supervisor Dado – yes, Supervisor Johnson – yes, Supervisor Karpenski – yes, Supervisor Bonneprise – yes, Chairman Johnson – yes. Motion carried.

ROAD WORK ISSUES

a.  Approve Bid for Paving Spring Court and 40th Avenue, West of 185th Street – Motion made by Supervisor Karpenski, second by Chairman Johnson to approve the bid with Monarch Paving in the amount of $71,686.00 using warm mix. Motion carried

b.  Approve Purchase of Shouldering Machine – Motion made by Supervisor Bonneprise, second by Supervisor Dado to approve the purchase of a shouldering machine for $8, 200.00 from Universal Truck Equipment, Inc. Roll call vote: Supervisor Dado – yes, Supervisor Karpenski – yes, Supervisor Johnson – yes, Supervisor Bonneprise – yes, Chairman Johnson – yes. Motion carried.

c.  Approve Road Certification Map – Motion made by Supervisor Johnson, second by Supervisor Bonneprise to approve Road Certification Map as presented. Motion carried.

AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MONTH – Building Inspector - Approve permit fee schedule.

ADJOURNMENT: Motion was made by Supervisor Bonneprise, second by Supervisor Dado to adjourn. Motion carried. 8:20 p.m.

TO BE APPROVED AT THE OCTOBER 13, 2011 BOARD MEETING

Submitted by

Judy Demulling
Town Clerk