LAKEWOOD BOARD of SUPERVISORS MEETING
August 2, 2006
The August, 2006 Meeting of the Lakewood Town Board of Supervisors was called to order by Chair Diane Larson on Wednesday August 2, 2006 at 7:03 p.m. at the Lakewood Town Hall. Supervisors present: Diane Larson, Tim Musick and Chuck Campbell. Also present were Treasurer Brenda Lagarde, Clerk Gene Bromenshenkel, Deputy Clerk Renae Prudhomme, Office Coordinator Lauren Quigley, Department Heads and public citizens (register attached).
Pledge of Allegiance: The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America was recited by all present.
Review of Agenda: Add to Committee Reports: NSMB appointment and under New Business: Discussion on changing Town Election Date and appointment of Clerk and Treasurer positions.
Review of Minutes:
- July 1, 2006 Special Board of Supervisors Meeting---Motion by Campbell to approve minutes. Second by Musick. Motion Carried.
- July 5, 2006 Board of Supervisors Monthly Meeting---Correction noted: on Page 3—under DAT Report: Campbell asked for approval to sit in on the Long Range Citizens Task Force for the School District----. Motion by Musick to approve the minutes as amended. Second by Campbell. Motion Carried.
- July 18, 2006 Special Board of Supervisors Meeting---Motion by Campbell to approve as printed. Second by Musick. Motion Carried.
Financial Report:
Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer Brenda Lagarde reported the receipts, disbursements and balances in the town fund accounts for the month ending on July 31, 2006. Total fund balances are $243,363.42. This balances with the monthly bank statement and with the Clerk’s records. Lagarde reported that all of the first half of property taxes have been received.
Motion by Musick to approve the Treasurer’s report. Second by Campbell. Motion Carried.
Bills/Claims: The Clerk presented the monthly claims for bills in amount of $18,967.14. Motion by Campbell to approve payment of Claims #3762 through 3818 in amount of $18,967.14. Second by Musick. Motion Carried.
Budget Report: Clerk Gene Bromenshenkel presented the monthly budget report showing the expenditures through the July Board Meeting and receipts through July 31, 2006. It was noted that all property tax receipts for the first half of the year are included in the fund balances.
Attorney Report: Tim Strom
Attorney Strom sent an e-mail report indicating there are no outstanding issues for him and that he would not be present at tonight’s meeting.
Department Reports:
Fire: Kurt Rogers
- Six calls handled by Dept. during past month.
- Purchased an emergency rescue saw.
- Purchased posts for 9-1-1 signs.
- Are doing testing for ISO rating.
Maintenance & Grounds: Don Putnam
- Has received a request from neighbor adjacent to Maintenance Building for payment for water use. The item was tabled until the September meeting. The Clerk was requested to check on the annual payment made to the previous owner and to draw up a written agreement with the new property owner, Daryl Brucklemyer.
- Aluminum can recycling---are being collected and payments now being made to the township during the summer months.
- Hall janitor closet---needed to replace the closet basin due to plugging caused by an eroded gasket. This required replacement by a professional plummer.
- Sprayed wasps around the Recycling Building.
- Need a gas and chemical storage cabinet in the Maintenance Building to meet OSHA standards.
Road & Bridge: Don Putnam
- All culverts and some fencing were stolen from the Town storage site on N. Tischer Road. An insurance claim has been filed. An Adjustor visited and viewed the site.
- Wahl Road---revised the maintenance schedule to wait until petro-mat can be installed to reduce frost boil effects.
- West Lauren Road---Expended $7,803.000.
- Centerline Road---Expended $11,436.00 to date.
- Wahl Road expenditures to date total $3,715.00.
- Albert Olson Road---needs ditching and the addition of gravel material over the rock protrusion area.
- Estimate a cost of $3,000 to complete Maple Street.
- Brennan Mears suggested looking at a method whereby holes are drilled in a rock allowing natural freezing to break up rock protrusions, as is the problem on Albert Olson Road.
- Road sides need to mowed for the season.
Planning and Zoning Commission Report: Robin Downs
- Reported on the July 25, 2006 Commission Meeting.
- Reviewed the Telecommunications Tower permit approval.
- Appointment to Commission to fill position vacated by Dan McCorison. The Chair recommended Robin Downs to fill position, indicating she had not heard from Kerry Leider. Motion by Larson to appoint Robin Downs as a regular member of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Second by Musick. Motion Carried.
Zoning Administrator Report: Brennan Mears
- Two zoning permits issued in past month.
- Proposes two zoning ordinance text changes, these two be reviewed by the Planning and Zoning Commission at their August meeting.
- Had a request to establish a retail sales venture in the LIU-10 zone. Will respond indicating that no retail sales are allowed in the zone, noting that the Town must follow the County’s Zoning Ordinance which does not allow retail sales in the zone.
- On August 1, 2006, the Planning and Zoning Commission held a Public Hearing on the condition established earlier for bonding or other approaches for the telecommunications tower conditional use permit issued. The proposal is a lien approach for the owner of the property on which the tower is to be constructed. There was discussion about whether or not the township should be involved in a lien situation which might pose additional liabilities in event of default on the tower by the property owner. Motion by Musick to seek the Town Attorney’s opinion in a timely manner on the condition established by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Second by Campbell. Motion Carried.
- Zoning Ordinance Text change proposed---the Planning and Zoning Commission will develop recommendations at the August meeting.
- Linda Martinsen Property---no progress seen on removal of material from property. The Board encouraged Mears to continue to monitor. Mears indicated he has offered assistance to the property owner in seeking possibilities for recycling, etc.
Recreation: Scott Anderson
- The Summer Youth Program will conclude on Thursday, August 10 with a trip to Valley Fair.
- Need to paint the hockey boards. The ground surface also needs to be re-painted.
- Tank for flooding skating rink. Has checked into prices of tanks. Will work with Don to obtain more information about underground storage tanks and installation. Scott and Don will bring more information to the September meeting.
Recycling: Merle Abernethy
- Have received approval from WLSSD and the hauler to recycle #1 through 7 plastics.
Weed Inspector:
- A letter was received from a property owner about buckthorn growing on the boundary between two property owners. The Clerk was requested to contact Dan McCorison about control.
Public Comment: None
Committee Reports:
- NSMB – The Chair was contacted about making a Supervisor appointment to the North Shore Board of Managers. Motion by Campbell to appoint Diane Larson to the NSMB. Second by Musick. Motion Carried.
- DAT – There was no July meeting.
- SLCTA – All Supervisors. No meeting held this past month.
Unfinished Business:
1. Lake Superior Coastal Grant – The Town will be receiving final written documents during August.
New Business:
1. Certification of Election Judges – The Clerk presented a list of those serving in the past plus those who have indicated interest for the next two years. A training will be held on August 22nd for all interested. Motion by Campbell to certify all of those on the list and those receiving training in August. Second by Musick. Motion Carried.
2. Option for November Election Date- It was agreed by consensus to place this on the September Board meeting agenda with the Clerk to gather more information about this option.
3. Option to appoint Clerk and Treasurer positions- It was agreed to place this on the September Board meeting agenda with the Clerk to gather more information.
Correspondence/Other:
1. MAT Short Course - Reports were given on sessions attending including Election Training for the Clerk for two-year certification.
2. Duluth Public Schools Letter---acknowledged receiving $400.00 proceeds from recent
3. Aluminum can recycling; proceeds going to Lakewood Elementary School.
4. A letter was received from WLSSD on their budget preparation schedule. Supervisor Campbell is going to contact the WLSSD Recycling Coordinator about meeting with the Supervisors to look at long range needs and plans for the Lakewood recycling program.
5. Supervisor Musick referenced a newspaper article on the Scenic and Natural Area (SNA) in Lakewood. Most of the recommendations made by the Board of Supervisors and township residents were incorporated into the plan, such as the rules for deer hunting.
There was no other business brought forth at the Meeting.
The Next Monthly Board Meeting is Wednesday September 6, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. at the Lakewood Town Hall.
Motion by Campbell to adjourn the Meeting at 9:07 p.m. Second by Musick. Motion Carried.
Respectfully Submitted;
Gene Bromenshenkel
Town of Lakewood Clerk
Minutes Subject to Approval at the next Regular Board of Supervisors Meeting