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April 13, 2010 Minutes of Annual Town Meeting for 2010
TOWN OF WHEATON
MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL TOWN MEETING HELD APRIL 13, 2010
Notices were published in the CHIPPEWA HERALD and LEADER TELEGRAM and posted at the Town Hall, Fire Station, Recycling Center, Eau Claire Travel Center.
Chairman Paul Krumenauer called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. The Clerk read the minutes of the last Annual Meeting. Bud Beckwith made a motion to approve the minutes as read. Bob Sworski second, motion carried.
The financial report was presented by Treasurer Ruth Fagerland. Al Solberg made a motion to approve the report as presented. Bob Sworski second, motion carried.
Mary Rudd began with discussion on the Comprehensive Plan Survey and the five acre ordinance. Bud stated the ordinance needs to be changed and read the goals in the Plan regarding the five acre ordinance. Bob discussed how the grandfather clause and variances affect the five acre ordinance and how the three mile extraterritorial area around Eau Claire affects the Comprehensive Plan. Ted Solberg explained the high density aspect of the Plan. There were residents who believed planned development would increase the tax base but several residents are against the five acre ordinance. Paul asked for an advisory vote. 28 residents were in attendence. 12 voted in favor of the five acre ordinance and 16 voted against.
Larry Shepler asked who is responsible for maintenance of 10th Ave. There were no weight limits put on the road this year and the Town has right of way on that road. Bob stated he would check into this matter.
Paul discussed financing a new endloader. The Town can use the money in the capital outlay account for equipment and get the balance from the undesignated funds account or the Town would need to borrow the balance. Gary De Moe made a motion to use the money from the undesignated funds account to pay the balance of the endloader. Ted Solberg second, motion carried.
Ted stated the Town should pursue necessary financing for completing the Park facilities including concession stand, bleachers, dug outs, septic system and infields. Bob has sent out requests for donations and we can also use money collected from the Hotel Room Tax. Bob also said he is donating the designing architecture for the project. Walt Jackson made a motion to pursue the Park Facilities Project with the intent to complete it by borrowing up to $150,000.00 for financing. Gary De Moe second, hand vote was taken and was unanimous. No one voted against. Motion carried.
Loopy asked if the Town could form a Tourism Committee to promote tourism in the Town. Chad Kragness explained a commission separate from the Plan Commission will need to be formed in order to do this and the Plan Commission will investigate this process.
Bob Sworski thanked the residents for their support during his terms as Chairman and Supervisor. Al Solberg thanked Bob for all his work for the Town and Bob received applause.
The next Annul Meeting was set for April 12, 2011.
Walt Jackson moved to adjourn. Dale Hawkins second, motion carried.
Meeting adjourned.
Mark A.Christenson, Clerk
Archive:
April 10, 2012 MINUTES OF THE TOWN OF WHEATON MEETING (Minutes not yet approved)
April 10, 2012 Minutes of the Annual Town Meeting (Minutes not approved till April 16, 2013
March 13, 2012 Minutes of Wheaton's Board Meeting (Minutes not yet been approved)
February 14, 2012 Town of Wheaton Monthly Board Meeting (not yet approved)
January 10, 2012 Minutes of January 10, 2012 Board Meeting (not yet approved)
December 13, 2011 Dec's Monthly Board Meeting Minutes (Not yet approved)
December 12, 2011 Minutes of November 8, 2011 Town Board Meeting (Not yet approved)
October 11, 2011 October 11, 2011 Town of Wheaton Board Minutes Approved
September 13, 2011 Town of Wheaton Monthly Board Meeting (not yet approved)
September 1, 2011 August 9, 2011 Town of Wheaton Board Meeting ( not yet approved)