DATE: December 27, 2005
Committee Members Present: Gaalswyk, Sprecher, Ashford, Wiese and Lehman.
Others Present: Lance Gurney, Dave Tremble, Gina Templin and others.
Chairman Wiese called the meeting to order at approximately
9:00 a.m.
Motion carried 5-0.
Motion by Sprecher, seconded by Gaalswyk, to approve the amended
agenda for the December 27, 2005 meeting.
Motion carried 5-0.
Motion by Gaalswyk seconded by Lehman to approve the December
13, 2005 minutes.
Motion carried 5-0.
Gurney spoke of communications of the public hearing from the Troy Town Board, which did not take action so the committee will postpone their taking action on the request until after the Town has had a chance to take action. The Committee however will still hear the public hearing portion today.
The Mapping Department had no report.
The Register of Deeds had no report.
Planning and Zoning Monthly Report.
Gurney spoke of the Cook and High Blue Ranch legal issues with the Board of Adjustment and Cooks will be tearing down their building to bring the property into compliance and the High Blue Ranch appeal has been settled by the judge ruling in favor of the Board of Adjustment. The Committee briefly discussed the Hemmersbach appeal against the Board of Adjustment.
Gurney then reviewed the departmental revenue and expenditures as they relate to the 2005 budget. He presented a summary of accounts and informed the committee that the revenues exceeded the budgeted amount for 2005. He briefly reviewed the Wisconsin Fund and Comprehensive Planning amounts as they relate to grant monies from the State as well as reviewing other accounts as they compared to the budgets amounts.
Gaalswyk asked Gurney to review what each staff person in the office is responsible for. Gurney explained what Kathy Schaaf has asked the department heads to do for the committee's relating to goals and accomplishments each month concerning their staff and department as a whole.
Gaalswyk asked about the Beautification account and if the NBC council is required by State law. Tremble explained the creation of the council and why it was created.
Gurney then presented and reviewed the short term program goals as they relate to the department for 2005. The committee also discussed the boundary agreement discussions between the City of Baraboo and surrounding communities and the difference between annexation and the legal boundary agreements for attachment of lands into the City. Other goals discussed were the comprehensive planning processes, the PUD ordinances, permit software, shoreland compliance, the maintenance program, GIS and fire sign program, and the Non-Metallic mining program.
The Committee recessed to prepare for public hearing.
Chairman Wiese called the public hearing to order at approximately 9:55 a.m. The Committee introduced themselves and Wiese explained the order of business for the hearing.
Templin read the public notice.
Gurney appeared and presented the staff report and explained the proposed rezoning. He also gave a brief history of the use of the property and the request and explained that the Town wanted to provide an opportunity for neighboring landowners to comment and will take action at their January meeting and request that the Committee postpone their taking action until the January 10th committee meeting. He briefly reviewed existing and future land uses, consistency with local plans, and the staff recommendation of postponement until the Town Board can take action, although supportive of the request.
Ashford asked what mineral extraction means. Gurney explained.
Sprecher asked about adjacent ownership. Gurney explained.
Ashford asked about the ownership by the Mosemans and verified that they own the ¼ section. Gurney stated that was correct.
Richard Marino, applicant, appearing in favor of the request, explained that they are seeking an expansion of the existing quarry operation and that the Town Planning Commission had approved the request and sent it onto the full Town Board. He also spoke of the sign off by Mr. Larry Diehl authorizing operations taking place less than 600 feet from a neighboring residence.
Sprecher asked about the 600 foot setback. Marino stated that the 600 foot setback would cut a bit into their operation and spoke with the landowner and both are in agreement that the 200 foot setback is sufficient enough and provides them with the material they need access to.
Lehman asked if the face of the quarry was to the east. Marino stated that was correct.
No one wished to speak in opposition or as interest may appear.
Chairman Wiese closed the pubic hearing portion at 10:10 a.m.
Motion by Gaalswyk, seconded by Lehman to postpone taking
action until the Town has made a recommendation.
Motion carried
5-0.
Gurney then discussed staff attendance and overnight stay
at the WCCA executive retreat in Wausau on January 19-20. Motion
by Sprecher, seconded by Lehman to approve the staff attendance
and overnight stay.
Motion carried 5-0.
Gurney next reviewed and discussed vouchers for committee
approval. Motion by Gaalswyk, seconded by Ashford, to approve
the vouchers in the amount of $3,143.40.
Motion carried 5-0.
Next meeting date is January 10, 2006.
Motion by Gaalswyk, seconded by Ashford to adjourn at 10:20 a.m.
Respectfully submitted: Judy Ashford, Secretary