Town of Little Wolf
E6325 County Road N
Manawa,, WI 54949
ph: 920-596-2080
Town of Little Wolf
Meeting Proceedings
Thursday, August 9, 2018
Little Wolf Town Hall
Town Chairman Moede called the Regular Monthly meeting of the Town Board to Order at 7:00 pm, with the open meeting statement. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Roll call showed Moede, R. Beyer, Wilz and J. Beyer present. There were 5 residents and one visitor present.
Motion by Beyer, second Moede to approve the Agenda. Carried 2-0.
Moede announced the receipt of letter of Resignation from Supervisor Prellwitz. He also spoke of the interest from Joel Bonikowske to fill the previously- vacant position, and his interest to join the board now. Mr. Bonikowske was present this meeting, and willing to fill this new vacancy. Moede/Beyer to appoint Joel Bonikowske to the position of Supervisor #2, to finish the term, which ends in April, 2019. Motion Carried 3-0 (Clerk votes in this instance). The Clerk swore Bonikowske in, and he took his place at the Board table. Moede also stated he appointed Bonikowske as a Fire Board Alternate. Moede thanked Lowell Prellwitz for his decades of service to the Town. He served for many years as the Deputy Building administrator, issuing Building permits in the Town, and then as Town board Supervisor. His time and talents were greatly appreciated.
Motion by Moede/Beyer, to approve the July board meeting minutes as printed. Carried 3-0.
Treasurer’s Report was reviewed, with upcoming income the Treasurer was expecting. The Clerk and Treasurer reconciled the accounts. Moede/Beyer to approve the Treasurer’s report. Carried 3-0.
Constable- Moede had a fell tree to cut down after the last Board meeting, same evening. Beyer had an anonymous letter of complaint about unregistered dogs. Tried to contact owners, to no avail. He turned the address over to the Treasurer, to contact and get the dogs licensed. Beyer also stated he had a call to pick up a bunch of aluminum framed windows on a dead end road. He took care of the cleanup. Moede/ Beyer to approve the Constable’s Report. Carried 3-0.
Visitor Input: John Ashby was pleased with the reduction in traffic on North Water Drive. However, he is not pleased with the firing of guns and explosion type noises after 10 pm in his near vicinity. The chair told him he should be reporting those noises to the Sheriff’s Department. Duane Abrahamson reported the heavy fumes of asphalt on August 1st, 3rd and 8th. Also reported seeing a white bus with kayaks stopped at the ‘driveway’ on County BB, by the Little Wolf River.
Business: Update on Litigation, etc. Clerk reported no updates on litigious matters and a recent communication with the attorney regarding having the house on Garrity Road torn down by the owners. The attorney will be getting back to Beyer soon.
Comp Planning: Beyer stated the Planning Commission will need to schedule a meeting, and Beyer will be contacting the members to get a date calendared.
Resolution 2018-ERP-12: Beyer spoke about the Emergency Response Plan for the Town, and read the Resolution. Motion Moede/Beyer to adopt the Resolution as printed. Carried 3-0.
Land Use Permits were read aloud. It is a busy permit season.
UDC Inspection Reports: Beyer stated the UDC Inspector had submitted a check and report, for a new house start in the Town.
Building Use: Supervisor Beyer stated he was unable to replace a receptacle in the Community Room, as it still did not solve the problem of no current to that spot. He had Master Electric come in, and a wire issue was found, ‘upstream’ from the replaced receptacle. Mac fixed the issue. Beyer also had Mac order a new ceiling fan for the Ladies Rest Room, and Mac will install that when it comes in. Fuel tanks have been filled.
Roads: Beyer stated there was a culvert on North Rail Road that has rusted out, and needs to be replaced. He submitted the quotes to the Board for review. The plastic culvert will be installed, as it is a spot that has water sitting for a majority of the year, and that’s why the one in place now rusted out. This is a large culvert, and cost sharing by the County has been offered. Beyer also signed up for a cost share on the culvert that was placed on Butternut Rd last fall. That check to the Town should be for approximately $5,000. Swan road repair quotes were reviewed and discussed. Supervisor Beyer will meet with Hass, and discuss the options available to him for the work to repair the right of way and the blacktop. The work will be getting done as soon as the Highway Department can schedule it. Beyer received a call from Fahrner, saying they may be starting the crack filling in the Town, the week of August 13th. All residents are asked to be considerate of the workers on the road, and drive safely. Beyer also met with a rep from MCC, and inspected the roads to the Klegin pit and to the Lind pit.
Reminder of the upcoming Towns Association meeting, Clerk Beyer stated she has Gene Goode coming to that meeting to explain the details and process of Towns that are considering allowing ATV/UTV’s on the Town Roads. Moede stated he has had some feedback on issue from residents. This meeting of the Towns Association is on Thursday, August 16th.
The Clerk reminds residents of the August Partisan Primary on Tuesday, August 14th. The Polls will be open from 7am till 8 pm.
Correspondence was reviewed. Bills and Checks were presented for approval. Moede/Beyer to pay checks numbering 2627 through 2647. Carried 3-0.
Bonikowske/Beyer to adjourn. Carried 3-0. Meeting adjourned at 8:25 pm.
These Minutes are subject to board approval.
Respectfully Submitted, Jackie Beyer, Clerk
TOWN OF LITTLE WOLF
MEETING AGENDA
Thursday, August 9, 2018
Little Wolf Town Hall
7:00 PM
Open Meeting – THIS MEETING IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. IT HAS BEEN POSTED AND THE PRESS HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call of Officials – Moede, Prellwitz, Beyer, Wilz, Beyer
Approval of Agenda-
Filling Vacancy on Board, due to Supervisor Prellwitz resignation
Clerk’s Report – Approval of July, 2018 Minutes
Treasurer’s Report- Approval
Constable’s Report – Approval
Visitor Input –
Business:
Correspondence
Payment of Bills – Approval
Adjournment
Town of Little Wolf
Meeting Proceedings
Thursday, July 12, 2018
Little Wolf Town Hall
Chairman Moede called the regular monthly meeting to Order at 7:00 pm, with the Open Meeting Statement. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Board Members present were: Moede, Beyer, Prellwitz, Wilz and Beyer. There were 5 residents present.
Moede/ Beyer to approve the Agenda. Carried 3-0.
Moede/ Prellwitz to approve the June Minutes. Carried 3-0.
Treasurer Wilz gave the fund balances, reporting that the Clerk and the Treasurer reconciled to the bank statements. Wilz reported total cash on hand as of July 2nd being $172,522.28. Moede/Beyer to approve the Treasurer’s Report. Carried 3-0.
Constable report- Moede had one call about a cat. Moede/Beyer to approve the Constable’s Report. Carried. 3-0.
Public Comment: Duane Abrahamson stated he has been pleased with the traffic flow from the Thiel pit, and only had one day of heavy asphalt.
Business:
Update on Pending Litigation and Open Items- Hass asked about the ditch adjacent to his property. Beyer stated he is working with Jim Hass, and was out and spoke to Hass. Jim Hass was doing some improvements, but it wasn’t up to the Board’s standards. Beyer continues to work with Jim Hass on the issue. Clerk Beyer raised the subject of the decrepit house on Garrity, and that nothing has been done on it, after a resident spoke to her about it. The Board asked Beyer to speak to the Town’s UDC inspector about options moving forward.
The Board discussed the Transportation Resolution that the Town’s Association sent to all Towns. Simply put, it urges the Governor to come up with a plan to make the maintenance of Town roads sustainable; either by raising the amount the municipalities get from the State Budget, or by allowing Towns to more easily raise their levies to be able to maintain their roads.
There were three Land Use Permits received from Waupaca County Zoning.
Supervisor Beyer reported that all of the new Fire Number signs have been installed.
The next Fire Board meeting is on Tuesday, July 19, 2018 at the Manawa Municipal Building and starts at 7:00 pm. It is open to the public.
Ordinances: The Clerk received a copy of the new Waupaca County Ordinance, allowing for ATV/UTV traffic on County roads. Each Town is in charge of whether or not their Town roads will allow this use. It requires an Ordinance at the Town level. At this time, the Town of Little Wolf is not working on any such Ordinance.
Building Use: The septic pumping is set for next week, to satisfy the 3 year requirement. The Clerk asked if the Board would like to consider having a water treatment device installed, as the cost of monthly delivery, etc., is due to go up. Supervisor Beyer will meet with Lorge Plumbing and have a quote prepared. The propane tanks were filled this week. The Clerk was asked to contact Chris Roehl to have the high grass around the propane tanks mowed down.
Roads: the quotes for Crack-filling were reviewed. They were from Fahrner, Waupaca County and Crack Filling Services. After much discussion, Motion Moede/Beyer to hire Fahrner to do Storm Lake Rd, Garrity Rd,(East of O), Progress Road, and Garrity Rd(West of O), for a total of $19,944, and hire Waupaca County to do Bridge Road, depending upon their price, at Supervisor Beyer’s discretion. Carried 3-0.
Reminder that Board of Review will take place on Saturday, July 14, 2018 from 9am till 11am.
Correspondence: Letter from a resident, stating her concerns about the uncontrolled intersections in their subdivision. One of the Stop signs, the only Stop sign in the subdivision, was knocked down over the winter and still has not been replaced. She also asked for ‘Slow Children’ signs to be put up, to allow for the children that are walking, biking and playing on the roads. Letter also cited an instance where a child rolled down their driveway on a tricycle, and was nearly hit by a car. The letter also stated that the subdivision was supposed to have sidewalks in it. The Board considered the letter and discussed the different issues mentioned. Regarding the uncontrolled intersection; Sup. Beyer did replace the Stop sign. The Board initially felt it wasn’t necessary to replace, as it was the only controlled intersection in the subdivision. Since it was established, Beyer replaced it. Regarding the children playing, biking, etc., the Board is not in charge of parenting, and what happens on private property is not a Board issue. If drivers are not heeding pedestrians, it is up to the pedestrians to call the Sheriff’s department and make a complaint. The same if vehicles are speeding, or going too fast for conditions. This is true for any town road. As for the sidewalks, the Board would be happy to consider a petition from the residents of the subdivision to have sidewalks installed. The residents would be asked to bear the cost of installation, proportionate to the footage of their property. The prints of the subdivision show no sidewalks being proposed or approved, so it is not a responsibility of the Town at this time.
The bills and checks were presented for payment. Moede/Beyer to approve the payment of the bills with checks numbering 2603 through 2626. Motion carried 3-0.
With no other business, motion Prellwitz/Moede to adjourn. Meeting was adjourned at 8:45pm.
These minutes are subject to Board approval.
Respectfully Submitted, Jackie Beyer, Clerk
TOWN OF LITTLE WOLF
MEETING AGENDA
Thursday, July12, 2018
Little Wolf Town Hall
7:00 PM
Open Meeting – THIS MEETING IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. IT HAS BEEN POSTED AND THE PRESS HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call of Officials – Moede, Prellwitz, Beyer, Wilz, Beyer
Approval of Agenda-
Clerk’s Report – Approval of June, 2018 Minutes
Treasurer’s Report- Approval
Constable’s Report – Approval
Visitor Input –
Public Comment
Business:
Correspondence
Payment of Bills – Approval
Adjournment
Town of Little Wolf
Meeting Proceedings
Thursday, June 14, 2018
Little Wolf Town Hall
Chairman Moede called the regular monthly meeting to Order at 7:02 p.m. The open meeting statement was read. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Elected Officials present were: Moede, Beyer, Prellwitz and Beyer. Wilz was excused. There was seven residents and one visitor present.
Moede/Prellwitz to approve the Agenda as posted. Carried 3-0.
Moede/Beyer to approve the Minutes of the May meeting. Carried 3-0.
Beyer gave the Treasurer’s report and fund balances. The Clerk stated that she and the Treasurer had reconciled to the Bank statements. Moede/Beyer to approve the Treasurer’s Report. Carried 3-0.
There was nothing to report for the Constable duties.
Visitors- Tim Wilz was present to speak about his run for the office of Waupaca County Sheriff. He cited his many years of experience in law enforcement. He also spoke about his plans to make the schools safer, by being proactive instead of reactive to the issue of protecting our kids. Wilz also spoke about wanting to do better with the budget for the Sheriff’s Department, and ways to save money. He spent some time answering questions and listening to resident concerns.
Ron Rieckmann was present to ask the Town if they would blacktop the driveway on his new culverts, as the heavy rains have been washing them out. The Chairman stated the Town does not blacktop personal property. The Board will look at the situation and help figure out the best resolution.
Kevin Hass asked what and when the right of way adjacent to his property was going to be taken care of. Supervisor Beyer stated he had met with Jim Hass and they agreed it would be completed by July 1st.
Clerk Beyer stated she will be in contact with the Ziebells regarding the yearly fireworks display from a Town road, for the Rodeo. The state statutes do say that Towns should issue fireworks permits, which is opposite of the towns policy for the last several years. Beyer stated the town is exempt from liability for any damages caused by fireworks. It is, however advised that common sense by used when issuing permits.
The Liquor License list was reviewed. There were no objections from the Board. Moede/Beyer to approve the Liquor Licenses for the 2018-2019 year, and the Temporary License requests. Carried 3-0.
No updates on any pending litigations.
Land Use permits were reviewed.
One UDC Inspection report was reviewed, for a house on Mountain Lake Rd.
The next Fire Board meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at 7:00 pm at Manawa City Hall.
Supervisor Beyer stated he only received one quote for the crackfilling for the year. Board asked Beyer to continue getting quotes, and it will be a July agenda item. The ditch mowing has been requested to be done by Waupaca County, hopefully before the Manawa Rodeo. The Board discussed the options available to raise the amount of money for road improvements. The Board was not in favor of a wheel tax. Moede/Beyer to have the Clerk move forward with raising the tax levy by a proposed $100,000 next year. This equates to a raise in property tax of $100 for a property valued at $100,000. The numbers will be more exact after the Board of Review is completed, and the total value of the Towns properties is confirmed.
Correspondence was reviewed.
The checks and bills were presented for payment. Moede/Beyer to authorize the payment of the bills using checks numbering 2585 thru 2602 as presented. Carried 3-0.
The next meeting of the Town Board will be on Thursday, July 12th, 2018 at 7:00 pm.
Prellwitz/Moede to adjourn. Carried 3-0. Meeting adjourned at 8:30 pm.
These Minutes are subject to Board approval.
Respectfully Submitted,
Jackie Beyer, Clerk
TOWN OF LITTLE WOLF
MEETING AGENDA
Thursday, June 14, 2018
Little Wolf Town Hall
7:00 PM
Open Meeting – THIS MEETING IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. IT HAS BEEN POSTED AND THE PRESS HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call of Officials – Moede, Prellwitz, Beyer, Wilz, Beyer
Approval of Agenda-
Clerk’s Report – Approval of May, 2018 Minutes
Treasurer’s Report- Approval
Constable’s Report – Approval
Visitor Input – Tim Wilz, Candidate for WC Sheriff Pete/Annette Ziebell- fireworks for Rodeo
Public Comment
Business:
Correspondence
Payment of Bills – Approval
Adjournment
Town of Little Wolf
Town Board Proceedings
Thursday, May 3, 2018
Little Wolf Town Hall
The regular monthly meeting of the Town of Little Wolf Town Board was called to Order at 7:00 pm by Chairman Moede. Other Officers present were: R. Beyer, R. Wilz and J. Beyer. Prellwitz was Absent.
Beyer/ Moede to approve the Agenda. Carried.
Moede/ Beyer to approve the April 2018 Minutes. Carried.
Treasurer Wilz stated the Clerk and Treasurer had reconciled the accounts. The total cash on hand as of May 1, 2018 was $185,338.03. Moede/Beyer to approve the Treasurer’s Report. Carried.
Constable’s Report- Beyer reported he had a call that a pot- bellied pig had gotten loose and was at the neighbors’ house on Wolf Road. He assisted the sheriff’s deputy in returning it to its home. Owner was warned. Moede/Beyer to approve the Constable’s report. Carried.
Visitor Input- Kevin Hass asked about the culvert on Oak Road not running through; Moede will check it out. (Moede went on Friday and dug it out on the plugged end).
Clerk Beyer updated on the current litigations; nothing to report on the Appeal of the Board of Adjustment decision. The case regarding Swamp Road status/landowner issue, will have final briefs to the Judge on May 4th. We should have an update next month.
Spring Weight limits have been lifted by the Town and the County. Signs will be taken down. Class B sign on North Water Drive will be replacing the seasonal weight limit sign. The sheriff’s department will be enforcing and the Town will be prosecuting any citations. The County Yard Road ‘No thru Truck Route’ will be handled in the same manner. The Town may deem necessary to have extra patrol on County Yard Road. This is typically a $50 per hour charge from the Sheriff’s Department. Signage has been purchased and put up, giving trucks notification of the status. The town will continue to monitor and work to improve the situation.
Comp Planning- the Planning Commission members, at present, are: Jackie Beyer, Rhonda Wilz, Lowell Prellwitz, Tammy Arndt, Ken Groholski, Susan Vater-Olsen, and Ken Theine. Motion by Moede/Beyer to appoint all of the members to their respective terms. Carried.
There was a Certified Survey signature sheet sent, with no map, for the board to review. The Chair will follow up with the landowner, and view the map before any approval or signature is given.
Fire/Ambulance Report- the last meeting noted the approval of the Commission bylaw changes. Most notable was the strong suggestion that the municipalities send elected officials as their representatives. In absence of that, the municipal boards should send an elected official twice a year. The boards should also be receiving a copy of the minutes, if they are sending a citizen board member. The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at 6 pm. This meeting is Open to the Public, and is held at Manawa City Hall.
Roads: the MOU ( memo of understanding) with the Sheriff’s Department, as they require now, to enforce town ordinances governing roads, has been received by Capt. Rasmussen. The Town Board did the Spring Road Inspection on Sunday, April 29th, and found the roads to be, for the most part , in satisfactory shape. There will be some pot hole patching done, soon. There are some failed culverts, the Clerk will be sending out letters to the landowners. Supervisor Beyer will take the listed crack seal and flex patching and get estimates for that work. That will be agenda item when those estimates are received. The Right of Way on Swan Road was reviewed. The Board will be contacting the landowner on how that will be rectified this year. The Board discussed the possible ways to raise the money to do more road work each year. The wheel tax method was not favored. Raising the tax levy was discussed. At last year’s total assessed values for the Town, a $100,000 increase in the levy would cost a property with a value of 100 thousand dollars, approximately 100 additional dollars on their property tax bill. This seemed to be the favored plan. The Clerk was tasked with getting the paperwork in order to proceed with this option. The board encourages anyone with input on this subject, to attend a town board meeting.
The June Board meeting will be held on Thursday, June 14, 2018 at 7:00 pm.
Moede/Beyer to adopt Budget Amendment Resolution # 18-BA-1, to move $9.46 from Planning Commission fund to the Dam repair fund. Motion Carried 2-0.
Board of Review: The state statutes have changed as to how the meetings will be held. There must be, according to the changes, at least 7 days between the Open Book and the Board of Review. The Board of Review must be held within 45 days of the 4th Tuesday of April. If the tax roll is not ready in that time, the Town must schedule the 1st meeting in that time frame, and move to ‘Adjourn to a later date’. The Board will meet on Saturday, June 2, 2018 at 10:00 am at the Little Wolf Town Hall, to Adjourn the Board of Review to a later date. When the date of the Board of Review is scheduled, the notice will be published in the Town’s official newspaper, the Waupaca County Post.
Correspondence was reviewed.
Bills and checks were presented for payment. The check for the Little Creek Cemetery was ordered held back, until the required financial reports were given to the Clerk, and found to be in order. Motion by Moede, second Beyer, to approve Checks 2566 through 2584, holding number 2582 until proper reports are received. Motion carried 2-0.
With no other business to conduct, motion by Beyer/Moede to adjourn. Meeting was adjourned at 8:25 pm.
These Minutes are subject to Board Approval.
Respectfully Submitted, Jackie Beyer, Clerk
TOWN OF LITTLE WOLF
MEETING AGENDA
Thursday, May 3, 2018
Please note different date!!
Little Wolf Town Hall
7:00 PM
Open Meeting – THIS MEETING IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. IT HAS BEEN POSTED AND THE PRESS HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call of Officials – Moede, Prellwitz, Beyer, Wilz, Beyer
Approval of Agenda-
Clerk’s Report – Approval of April, 2018 Minutes
Treasurer’s Report- Approval
Constable’s Report – Approval
Visitor Input –
Public Comment
Business:
Correspondence
Payment of Bills – Approval
Adjournment
Meeting Notice
The Town of Little Wolf will be conducting it’s Spring Road Inspection on Sunday, April 29, 2018 at 7:00 am. This is a regular meeting, and is Open to the Public. The starting point will be the Little Wolf Town Hall. If anyone has any issues/concerns, they may call a Town Board member. A quorum of the Board will be present, and discussion and decisions regarding road maintenance may be made.
Jackie Beyer, Clerk
Town of Little Wolf
Annual Meeting Proceedings
Tuesday, April 17, 2018
Little Wolf Town Hall
The Annual Voter’s meeting was called to Order at 7pm by Chairman Moede. The Open Meeting Statement was read. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Voter’s present were; Moede, R. Beyer, L.Prellwitz, R. Wilz, J. Beyer, Gerry Prellwitz and Melinda Neuroth.
The Chairman read the meeting protocol for those present.
The Clerk gave the list of reports in the packet: 2017 Budget; Treasurer’s final report for 2017; Profit and Loss statement for 2017; List of transactions; and Transaction Detail by Account. The Clerk answered questions as the reports were reviewed.
The Planning Commission members will be reviewed at the May Board meeting.
Fire and Ambulance representatives: Moede, Jackie Beyer and Rod Beyer(alternate). The Chairman stated he may be unavailable on the meeting night, due to his new job. Moede stated he felt maybe we should add Lowell Prellwitz as the 2nd alternate, in the event Moede or R. Beyer were unable to attend.
Town Newspaper : J. Beyer /L. Prellwitz to keep the designated paper as the County Post. Carried 7-0.
Website: Website was discussed. Moede/L. Prellwitz to continue with website as is. Carried 7-0.
Computers: both laptops were reported working well.
Monthly meeting: the date of the monthly meeting will be changed to the 2nd Thursday of the month. Beyer/Wilz to approve the changing of the meeting date. Carried 7-0.
Buildings Use and Maintenance: J. Beyer/G. Prellwitz to do a yearly maintenance check on the furnace and to approve the replacement of the refrigerator in the Senior Center. Carried 7-0.
Roads: Moede/ J. Beyer to request bids for Pin Oak Road and the town hall parking lot for next snow season. Carried 7-0.
Moede stated he felt the Town needs to check with the neighboring towns, regarding agreements on maintaining and plowing shared roads. Roads mentioned are: Royalton; Baldwin Rd, Heinke Rd and Bear Lake Road. In Union; Blake Creek Rd, Hillside Rd (west of O), and where Bridge Road meets. St. Lawrence; Kriese Rd. Lebanon; Bleier Rd. Letters to the Boards, with maps, will be sent out to start the dialogue. Clerk stated she will have the information at the May meeting that will have the process to increase the tax levy, for a determined amount, to be used only for roads.
Salaries: All were agreeable to leaving as is.
No Public Comment.
Next Annual Meeting will be held on the third Tuesday of April, which is on April 16, 2019 at 7:00 pm at the Little Wolf Town Hall.
Motion to adjourn by J.Beyer/Moede. Carried 7-0. Meeting adjourned at 8:25pm.
Respectfully Submitted ,
Jackie Beyer, Town Clerk
These Minutes are subject to approval at the next Annual Meeting.
ANNUAL MEETING
TOWN OF LITTLE WOLF
Tuesday, April 17, 2018
7:00 pm
Little Wolf Town Hall
Agenda:
Open Meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance
Open Meeting Statement-THIS MEETING IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, AND THE PRESS HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.
Roll call of Elected Officials
Approval of April 18, 2017 Annual Meeting Minutes
Chairman will inform Residents of Meeting Protocol
Annual Report will be Reviewed and Discussed
All monthly Agenda Items will be open for discussion:
Salaries for Elected Officials and Pollworkers
Any other Town Business
Public Comment
Schedule 2018 Annual meeting (in 2019)
Adjourn
Town Chairman- Alan Moede
Town Clerk- Jackie Beyer
P.O. Box 8
Manawa, WI 54949
Spring Weight Limits have been put in force by the Town of Little Wolf. Effective March 5, 2018. Roads are posted.
Town of Little Wolf
Meeting Proceedings
Thursday, April 12, 2018
7:00 pm, Little Wolf Town Hall
The regular monthly meeting of the Town Board was called to Order at 7:00 pm by Supervisor Beyer. The Open Meeting Statement was read. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Elected officials present: R. Beyer, Prellwitz, Wilz and J. Beyer. Chairman Moede was absent. Others present: Gerry Prellwitz, Duane Abrahamson, Denise Buschke, Bruce Scheller, Melanie Oppor, David and Sally Thiel.
Prellwitz/Beyer to approve Agenda. Carried 2-0.
Prellwitz/Beyer to approve the March Minutes. Carried 2-0.
Prellwitz/Beyer to approve the Treasurer’s report. Carried 2-0.
No Constable Report.
Visitors: Melanie Oppor, Administrator, School District of Manawa, was present to speak about what’s happening at the School District. After holding community stakeholder meetings, and having a Site Analysis and Feasibility Study done, the district is proposing a list of improvements. They are asking for the residents input on these proposals. There will be a survey sent out to all district residents. There will also be an online survey, for those that would prefer to respond electronically. These responses are very important, as they will be considered when the district decides how to proceed. This decision will directly affect the amount of property tax we will all see on our bills. It is very important people participate in these surveys. With the school student numbers trending down by a 5 year projected 30%; this will have a large impact. Oppor stated the class size is now around 60; 5 years from now it will be around 40. Attendance at their Special Public Board of Education meeting is highly encouraged. It will take place on Tuesday, April 17, 2018, from 5:30 till 7:30 pm, at MES. Please share this info with your friends and neighbors, and encourage them to attend! The Board thanked Dr. Oppor for her visit.
There was no public comment.
Pending Litigation: Beyer stated the status of the two pending litigations the Town is involved in. The Taggart suit was to be in court this week, but no update was received from the town attorney. This is regarding the Town’s decision to stop spending money on maintenance on Swamp Road, at a point determined by survey, to be the end of the Town road. Taggart is maintaining it is a town road, not a private easement; therefore the Town should continue to maintain it. The other litigation in progress is the Town’s appeal to the State Appeals Court, of the Board of Adjustment decision that the use of the pit on the south end of the Town is a legal use. The State Court of Appeals has all of the arguments at this time. There has been no notification as to when the case will be reviewed.
The Spring weight limits are still in force. The Spring Road Inspection is scheduled for Saturday, April 14, 2018, but the weather forecast leaves that date in doubt. If it is snowing, it will be postponed. If that happens, the new date of inspection will be posted.
Land Use permits were reviewed. One for an accessory garden shed; one for a chicken coop. There were no CSM’s for approval. There were no UDC Inspection reports received.
Fire numbers are still waiting for installation. As soon as the posts can be pulled and put back in, they will be finished.
The next Fire Board meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 24th, at 6:00 pm at Manawa City Hall. This is one week later due to the City and Towns holding their Annual meetings on the third Tuesday.
Roads: The discussion of how to do more road improvements was held. Beyer stated she had been looking into the process required to add to the tax levy, so that it wouldn’t affect the state aids the town presently receives. She will have the step by step process at the May meeting.
The May Town Board meeting will be held on Thursday, May 3, at 7:00 pm.
The Annual Voters Meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at 7:00 pm at the Little Wolf Town Hall. All residents that are eligible to vote in the Town of Little Wolf are allowed to make motions and vote at this meeting. You are encouraged to attend!
Correspondence was reviewed.
Payment of bills was done with a motion from Beyer, second Prellwitz. Checks numbering 2542 through 2564 were approved for payment. Carried 2-0.
Beyer/Prellwitz to adjourn. Carried 2-0. Meeting was adjourned at 8:14pm.
Respectfully submitted, Jackie Beyer, Clerk
These Minutes are subject to Board approval.
Notice of Meeting:
Town of Little Wolf
Saturday, April 14, 2018
7:00 am
The Town of Little Wolf will hold a meeting on Saturday, April 14, 2018, to conduct the annual Spring Road Inspection. The Inspection will begin at 7:00 am, at the Little Wolf Town Hall. The Town Board shall proceed to travel the Town Roads, and determine the condition of the roads, and any necessary maintenance to be done. This meeting is Open to the Public.
Jackie Beyer, Clerk
TOWN OF LITTLE WOLF
MEETING AGENDA
Thursday, April 12, 2018
Please note different date!!
Little Wolf Town Hall
7:00 PM
Open Meeting – THIS MEETING IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. IT HAS BEEN POSTED AND THE PRESS HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call of Officials – Moede, Prellwitz, Beyer, Wilz, Beyer
Approval of Agenda-
Clerk’s Report – Approval of March, 2018 Minutes
Treasurer’s Report- Approval
Constable’s Report – Approval
Visitor Input – Dr. Oppor, Administrator, Manawa School District
Public Comment
Business:
Correspondence
Payment of Bills – Approval
Adjournment
Town of Little Wolf
Meeting Proceedings
Thursday, March 8, 2018
Little Wolf Town Hall
The regular meeting of the Town of Little Wolf Board was called to Order by Chairman Moede at 7:02 pm. The Open Meeting Statement was read; the Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Roll call showed R. Beyer, Prellwitz, Wilz and J. Beyer present. There was one resident and two non-residents present.
The agenda was approved.
The minutes of the February 8, 2018 meeting were approved, with the addition of “State Statutes prohibit plowing of snow across roads, by residents. The Town can fine any persons committing this act, with a $25.00 citation.” This was added to the visitor input on the subject, from Kevin Hass. Moede/Beyer to approve the Minutes with that addition. Carried 3-0.
Treasurer Wilz gave the monthly fund balances and reported the Treasurer and Clerk had reconciled the accounts. Moede/Prellwitz to approve the Treasurer’s Report. Carried 3-0.
There were no Visitor’s, and no Public Comment.
Spring Weight Limits- the Roads Supervisor put the Spring Weight Limits on the Town Roads, effective Monday, March 5. The signs were put up on Monday. Special Permits are required, with Supervisor Rod Beyer being the contact person. The Town would prefer to keep permits to a minimum, to protect the roads. Emergency situations will be considered ‘good cause’. All permits will be issued at the discretion of the Roads Supervisor. The Town may limie weight of loads, at the discretion of Sup. Beyer.The Spring Road Inspection was scheduled for Saturday, April 14, 2018. Starting at the town hall at 7:00 am. Supervisor Beyer will schedule meetings with the pit operators after the road inspection. The Board will set up a time during the Road Inspection to meet with Jim Hass on Swan Road, to discuss the Right of Way restoration.
County Yard Road was discussed. After several meetings for public input and a Public Hearing on the matter, the Board felt the best way to maintain public safety was to use a No thru Truck Traffic designation. Moede/Beyer to adopt Resolution 3-2018 to make all of County Yard Road, from County Road B to State Hwy 22/110 a no Thru Truck Traffic. Carried 3-0. Effective as of this meeting. Signage will be placed when it arrives. This will also be a matter of agreement with the Sheriff’s Department, and they will be enforcing and citing.
Comprehensive Planning- Clerk Beyer stated the Planning Commission appointments will be on the April agenda. These are done by the Chair. There is an opening for one member. Beyer stated the Commission needs to meet in April, to hold committee elections.
There were two Land Use Permits issued by the county. There was one UDC Inspection report submitted, for a home addition.
Fire and Ambulance Board meets on Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at 6 pm. Moede discussed the fact that the Fire Board is currently revising the Board by laws, and part of the revision will include the requirement of member municipalities sending representatives that are elected officials. In light of that revision, Moede asked Clerk Beyer if she would be a representative on the Fire Board. Beyer agreed. Prellwitz stated he no longer cared to be the Town’s Alternate, and Rod Beyer agreed to take that spot.
Building Use and Maintenance- Beyer received an estimate of charges from Chris Roehl for the Lawn Care for the Town Hall for 2018. The Board was happy with his work last year, and asked the Clerk to set him up for this year. Beyer stated the April 3, 2018 election will be held in the Community side of the town hall. Beyer is working with the County on trading rooms for that days Meals on Wheels.
Roads- Brush cutting has been completed. The budget for road work this year is not very big; the Garrity road project last year ate up most of the savings the town had. Beyer stated there are a couple of ways to increase the budget ; one way is to implement a wheel tax on passenger vehicles in the town. Another way is to levy for a set amount, which increases property taxes. The Wheel tax was not a popular choice with the Board; Clerk was asked to research raisin the levy, and an amount of $100,000 dollars per year was suggested. Clerk will bring information back to the Board in April.
The April Town Board meeting will be held on Thursday, April 12, at 7:00 pm.
The Annual Meeting will be held on the traditional 3rd Tuesday , April 17, 2018 at 7:00 pm.
Correspondence was reviewed. Clerk Beyer stated she had received Open Record Requests from the Taggart’s attorney, and one from the attorney for American Asphalt. Clerk Beyer, Moede and Supervisor Beyer all worked on assembling the requested materials on the prior weekend. All of the papers were taken to the Town Attorney by Clerk Beyer.
Bills were reviewed; Checks numbering 2521 thru 2541 were issued for payment. Prellwitz/ Moede to pay bills. Carried 3-0.
Moede/Beyer to adjourn. Carried 3-0. Meeting was adjourned at 8:15 pm.
These Minutes are subject to Board approval.
Respectfully submitted,
Jackie Beyer, Clerk
TOWN OF LITTLE WOLF
MEETING AGENDA
Thursday, March 8, 2018
Please note different date!!
Little Wolf Town Hall
7:00 PM
Open Meeting – THIS MEETING IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. IT HAS BEEN POSTED AND THE PRESS HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call of Officials – Moede, Prellwitz, Beyer, Wilz, Beyer
Approval of Agenda-
Clerk’s Report – Approval of February, 2018 Minutes
Treasurer’s Report- Approval
Constable’s Report – Approval
Visitor Input –
Public Comment
Business:
Correspondence
Payment of Bills – Approval
Adjournment
Town of Little Wolf
Meeting Proceedings
Thursday, February 8, 2018
Little Wolf Town Hall
Chairman Moede called the meeting to Order with the Open Meeting Statement. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Roll Call showed all Board members present: Moede, Beyer, Prellwitz, Beyer and Wilz. There were two residents, one non-resident and one visitor present.
Ryan Brown, County Zoning Director, was present for the Planning Commission meeting, which took place prior to the Board meeting. Chairman Moede asked him for an update on the Rekoske property on County N. Brown stated there had been 37 tons of profitable garbage removed last fall, and it seems nothing has been done since. The County sent a letter to him notifying the owner he is in violation of the abatement agreement. The County will continue to pursue the cleanup. Brown left the meeting.
Moede/ Prellwitz to approve the Agenda. Motion carried.
Prellwitz/Beyer moved to approve the Minutes of the January meeting as printed. Carried.
Treasurer gave her report. Tax collections have finished. The collection rate for the first payment and some whole payments was 97%. Only 42 parcels remain delinquent. Wilz also gave the Chair and Supervisor Beyer a copy of the dog tags that were issued to date. Moede/Prellwitz moved to approve the Treasurer’s Report. Carried.
Constable: Moede reported he had no calls for the month. Beyer reported he had two dogs at large. He will follow up with the owner to get them registered, after being given the updated report from Wilz. Moede/Prellwitz moved to approve the Constable’s Report. Motion Carried.
Visitor input: Kevin Hass reported there are a lot of residents pushing snow across the road; this will be a big problem if we get late season heavy snow. The piles will be frozen, and the plows will not be able to move them. This will make it hard to get any big piles moved off the road edge. The Board asks residents to push the snow into their yards and pile it there.
Business:
Class B on North Water Drive: Moede stated there has been a Public Hearing on the matter, which was not required. The reason is for the safety of the residents living on that road, and to preserve the road bed. Moede stated the Town has tried to get an agreement with American Asphalt, to no avail. The County Highway Department has an agreement with the asphalt company, but neither have jurisdiction on the Town’s road, so it is not considered valid by the Town. State law says any repairs or work to Town roads is not allowed without the knowledge and agreement of the Town. The asphalt company has made repairs in the past without any communication to the Town. The Town of Royalton has an agreement with the asphalt company, to allow traffic to come out of the pit driveway, which is in the Town of Royalton, and use the Royalton road to get out to 22/110, south of Bear Lake. This means Little Wolf is not eliminating ingress or egress with the Class B status. Moede stated he feels the only way to ensure the safety of the residents, and the preservation of the road, is to make North Water Drive a Class B road, citing State Statute 349.15. Beyer/ Moede moved to enact the Class B designation on North Water Drive, from Hwy 22/110 going west to the Town line. Roll call vote recorded 3 ayes, 0 nays. This will take effect as soon as the signage has been placed.
County Yard Road: The Public Hearing for the limitation of truck traffic on County Yard Road will take place on Thursday, February 22, 2018 from 7 pm till 8 pm, or until all have had a chance to speak. This will be a March agenda item.
Final Budget Amendments for 2017 were: That the 2017 Budget is hereby amended, to reflect the transfer of: $141.25 from Fire/Ambulance into the Landfill Account, and: $10.32 from Roads $794.25 from Recreation, $1,012.96 from Fire/Ambulance, $4,200.66 from Recycling, and $926.12 from Comprehensive Planning, all moved into the Contingency Fund, thereby leaving the Contingency Fund with a final balance of $ 6,944.31. Then, the sum of $ 6,944.31 is hereby transferred from the Contingency account to the Cash Carryover for the year 2017. Moved by Beyer/Moede to approve the Budget Amendments for 2017. Motion Carried.
The Town was invited by the Wisconsin Towns Association, to join the Towns Advocacy Council. There are multiple benefits, and the cost for our town will be $356.00 annually. This money goes toward funding lobbyists at Madison and beyond, to lobby for legislation that helps Towns retain their governing rights. Moved by Moede/Beyer to join the TAC. Motion Carried.
Comp Planning: the Planning Commission met prior to the Board meeting, in conjunction with County LWCD and Ryan Brown, and residents. The Resolution AE-01-2018 was recommended for adoption by the Planning Commission, by unanimous vote. Motion by Moede/ Beyer to adopt the resolution. Motion Carried. The resolution can be found on the town website.
Land Use permits and cutting permits were reviewed.
There was a CSM presented for approval, but the Board had a few questions. Supervisor Beyer was tasked with getting the answers from the Surveyor. If the CSM was found to be in order after that, the Board approved the signing by the Chair.
Fire and Ambulance meets again on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at 6:00 pm at Manawa City Hall.
Building Use: the contract with DHHS for rental for the Senior Meals was discussed. Prellwitz felt we should not be renewing it. He stated we don’t make any money on having them there. The other Board members felt it is a good community use of the building. Moede/Beyer moved to approve. Carried, with Prellwitz abstaining, and not signing the Contract.
Roads: Tree trimming and cleaning of brush in the right of way is going on. Beyer had a call from a land owner, asking why they trimmed so far into their property. Beyer stated he went over and talked to the land owner, and felt he was satisfied with the conversation. The land owner appreciated the prompt response by the Board.
A resolution for the future sale of culverts/gravel/sand was discussed. This resolution set up the protocol to follow for the future. It involves an estimate, and a signature by the requestor, with a 30 day time frame to pay, and how delinquent bills will be handled. Moede/Prellwitz moved to adopt Resolution 2-2018. Motion carried unanimously. The resolution can be found on the Town website, after the minutes.
The March monthly Board meeting will take place on Thursday, March 8, 2018 at 7:00 pm.
Correspondence was reviewed.
Bills and checks were presented for payment. Checks numbering 2494 through 2520 were approved by a motion from Moede, second Beyer.
Meeting was adjourned at 8:45 pm.
These minutes are subject to board approval.
Respectfully Submitted,
Jackie Beyer, Clerk.
Town of Little Wolf
Waupaca County
Resolution 2-2018
0Resolution for the sale of culverts and gravel/sand to residents
WHEREAS, the Town of Little Wolf has the authority to purchase culverts for residents, and
Whereas the Town of Little Wolf may bill the materials to the resident, for the cost incurred,
The Board of the Town of Little Wolf, does so Resolve, by a majority vote at a properly posted
Meeting, That,
Any culverts and/or gravel /sand requested by a resident, be done so in the following manner:
Upon request, the Board shall give a written estimate of cost to the Resident, and obtain
The Residents signature on the estimate, signifying agreement to pay the amount estimated, within
Thirty (30) days of taking delivery. Any payments after 30 days shall be billed with interest, at a rate of
1 ½% per annum. Any delinquent balance not paid by November 1st, will be put on the tax rolls as a
Special Assessment.
This Resolution was adopted at the Town Board meeting held onThursday, February 8, 2018
Ayes 3 Nays 0
RESOLUTION NO. AE – 01 - 2018
AGRICULTURAL ENTERPRISE AREA
Subject: Provide support for the creation of an Agricultural Enterprise Area within the Town of Little Wolf.
WHEREAS, the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection is accepting petitions for the designation of Agricultural Enterprise Areas throughout the State of Wisconsin as part of the Working Lands Initiative; and
WHEREAS, agriculture is an important component of Town of Little Wolf’s economy, landscape and rural character; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Little Wolf has adopted exclusive agricultural zoning and has consistently supported the agricultural industry; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Little Wolf Comprehensive Plan adopted April, 2007 identifies the protection and preservation of agricultural land as a goal of the Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Little Wolf asserts that the establishment of an Agricultural Enterprise Area (AEA) will further protect and enhance the local agricultural economy; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Little Wolf has determined, based on petitioner support and meetings where the Agricultural Enterprise Areas were discussed, that there is a public support for the AEA; and
WHEREAS, agriculture is an important land use in the Town and worthy of preservation and support;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of Little Wolf Board of Supervisors does hereby support the establishment of an Agricultural Enterprise Area within the Town of Little Wolf.
Approved this 8th day of February, 2
Passed this 8th day of February, 2018.
Signed by the Clerk
Planning Commission Meeting Notice
Town of Little Wolf
Thursday, February 8, 2018
6:00 pm
Little Wolf Town Hall
Notice is hereby given that the Town of Little Wolf Planning Commission will meet on Thursday, February 8, 2018 at 6:00 pm at the Little Wolf Town Hall. This meeting is being called to Discuss and recommend to the Town Board, the Resolution from Waupaca County Zoning. This Resolution is in support of Ag Enterprise zoning Districts, which the Town already has in place. This Meeting is Open to the Public, and any recommendation will be given to the Town Board at the monthly Town Board meeting, which follows, at 7:00 pm. The agenda follows.
Call to Order
Roll call, confirmation of quorum
Presentation by Brian Haase, Waupaca County Conservationist, and Ryan Brown, Waupaca County Zoning Director
Public Comment
Action on Proposed Resolution: Recommendation to the Board
Schedule next meeting, if necessary
Adjourn
TOWN OF LITTLE WOLF
MEETING AGENDA
Thursday, February 8, 2018
Please note different date!!
Little Wolf Town Hall
7:00 PM
Open Meeting – THIS MEETING IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. IT HAS BEEN POSTED AND THE PRESS HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call of Officials – Moede, Prellwitz, Beyer, Wilz, Beyer
Approval of Agenda-
Clerk’s Report – Approval of January, 2018 Minutes
Treasurer’s Report- Approval
Constable’s Report – Approval
Visitor Input – Dr. Melanie Oppor, Administrator, School District of Manawa,
Public Comment
Business:
Correspondence
Payment of Bills – Approval
Adjournment
TOWN OF LITTLE WOLF
TOWN OFFICERS – 2017-2019
TOWN CHAIRMAN- ALAN MOEDE
SUPERVISOR 1 – ROD BEYER
SUPERVISOR 2 - JOEL BONIKOWSKE
CLERK – JACKIE BEYER
TREASURER –RHONDA WILZ
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