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January 11, 2006 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING

TOWN OF GRAFTON
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING
January 11, 2006
Official Minutes
I. CALL TO ORDER
A. Chairman Bartel called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.
B. Pledge to the Flag
C. Present:
Chairman Lester A. Bartel, Jr.
Supervisor Bill Grunwald
Supervisor Paul Helms
Supervisor Tim Kaul
Supervisor Nancy Rogers
Town Clerk Wendy Weeks
Administrative Assistant Lila Schwan
Treasurer Jan Strachota
Town Engineer Kevin Kimmes

II. ASSURANCE OF PROPER NOTICE
Town Clerk Wendy Weeks assured the meeting that the Agenda was properly noticed.
III. REVIEW & APPROVE MINUTES
A. ACTION: Supervisor Kaul made a motion to accept the December 14, 2005
minutes, seconded by Commissioner Helms.
1. Supervisor Kaul commented on the correct spelling of Robert Kadubeck in the
December Board Minutes.
IV. OLD BUSINESS
A. GROTA APPRAISALS, LLC – CONTRACT RENEWAL 2006-2007 – Discussion and
possible action concerning the contract for Maintenance of Assessment Records and Use
Value for 2006 & 2007.
1. Town Clerk Weeks advised that the contract is $13,000 annually, $26,000 for the
two-year contract.
2. Supervisor Helms questioned putting a link on the website to assessordata.org. Ms.
Weeks will contact Mr. Barrows.
3. ACTON: Supervisor Helms made a motion to approve this contract, seconded
by Supervisor Grunwald. Motion carried unanimously.
4. Supervisor Kaul commented that when the re-assessment was done a couple of
years ago, he had heard from several people that felt they were treated harshly
during the process and wished to be on record that Grota would be more willing to
work with the people, especially patience.
B. FIRE PROTECTION AND AMBULANCE SERVICES AGREEMENT – Discussion and
possible action concerning the contract for providing fire protection, fire education,
inspection, and ambulance service to the Town of Grafton.
1. Attorney Feeley recommended the minor changes before signing the Agreement -(1)
In the first “Whereas” clause on Page 1, line one should say “the provisions of
Section 60.55 and 61.65 of the Wisconsin…; (2) the third “Whereas” clause on page
1, line 1 should say “the provisions of Sections 60.565 and 61.64 of the …; (3) the
last “whereas” clause on page 1, line 4, should say “all pursuant to Sections 60.55,
60.565 and 61.65 (2) (a of the Wisconsin...”
2. Chairman Bartel advised Town could amend and approve it as amended subject to
their final approval. Contract cost $146,248.00 per year commencing at 12:01 am on
January1, 2006, ending December 31, 2006.
3. ACTION: A motion was made by Supervisor Kaul to accept the contract
pursuant to the corrections provided by legal counsel, subject to final approval
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by the Fire Department. Seconded by Supervisor Rogers. Motion carried
unanimously.
V. BED & BREAKFAST AMENDMENT – DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION CONCERNING AN AMENDMENT TO
SECTION 10.1.4-CONDITIONAL USES.
A. Chairman Bartel advised that the Board could adopt it as recommended by Plan
Commission. Bed & Breakfasts would be considered a conditional use in any district. All
B&B’s are regulated by the State. Because there isn’t a similar use to reference in the Pt
Road District, JETZCO has to reconvene, make recommendation to the Mequon
Common Council who will have to pass it, and then Town would have to administer it. B &
B’s could be eight or less bedrooms, owner/occupied, the only meal served is breakfast
and we should make a reference to only five/six nights stay, that would stop it from
becoming a make shift boardinghouse. Provide no liquor license and no liquor served on
premises.
B. ACTION: A motion to table was made by Supervisor Grunwald, seconded by
Supervisor Helms. Motion carried unanimously.
VI. NEW BUSINESS
A. Letter of Credit Reduction – Discussion and Possible action concerning a reduction in the
current Letter of Credit for Redmond Residential of Wisconsin, Inc., Mr Mark C. Lake,
AICP (Blanks Crossing)
1. Town Engineer Kimmes recommends approval of reduction of letter of credit and
stated that $242,000 is a conservative cost estimate. Original Letter of Credit was
$830,000. Seeding and landscaping remaining. Applicant needs to submit their Land
Stewardship Plan and is hoping to have it next month or the month after, completed
for 90% of project but forgot the second phase of their project
2. ACTION: A motion to reduce letter of credit to $242,000 was made by
Supervisor Grunwald, seconded by Supervisor Kaul. Motion carried
unanimously..

VII. RESIDENT CORRESPONDENCE/PERSONS WISHING TO BE HEARD.
A. Mr. Robert Chernow, 2020 Lakeshore Rd spoke to poor conditions after utility company or
construction companies redo the roads, on what those standards are. Mr. Chernow
submitted to the Town what most of the communities have done and suggested we put in
a standardized system of repair in three to four counties around here.
1. Town Engineer Kimmes spoke to road work done in the road right-of-way or in a road
and permit and fees on this and procedures. Engineering does not keep track of
them, basically respond, if Engineering gets complaints. If it is not brought up to the
quality it was, then we go out and inspect. Do not keep track, due to keeping costs
low. If problems arise often with any particular utility company, engineering will
contact them. Town Engineer to get back to Town and then respond to Mr.
Chernow. Engineers talked to NR216 permit as responsible parties to Stormwater
Management system. Mr. Chernow will get standardized language to Mr. Kimmes
for review. Mr. Kimmes will give update next month.
VIII. TOWN ENGINEER UPDATE
A. Discussion and possible action concerning Town Engineering issues.
1. Town Engineer Kimmes advised MLG submittal will be Friday. 1-13-2006, Dowe
Farm;
2. No movement on Solvay property –
3. Nancy Fox working on items –
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4. Gierach property have a wetland delineation on their CSM, looks like Lot 2
inaccessible due to wetlands, will be discussing this with the Gierachs.
5. Arrowhead Estates, will be getting another conceptual submittal are looking to do a
conservancy subdivision.
6. Lebon-Palmisano will be coming in with a second conceptual plan.
7. Curling Club approved, the Conditional Use Permit approved last month.
8. Vineyard still working through things.
9. Ulao Settlement, work done, very slow draining ditch. Waiting for spring to give final
approval.
10. Hoping next month to try and get the Pavement Maintenance Program to you.
11. The Town application forms outdated, working to update all forms to more accurately
reflect today’s costs.
12. Mr. Kimmes handed out 1892 maps of the Grafton area. Mr. Kimmes introduced Mr.
& Mrs. Michael Sewart, 1252 Marina Dr., Port Ulao, regarding their water problem.
Main drain tile line runs through their lot. Sump pumps running continually.
Commissioner Kaul, Mr. Robert Kaul and myself were out there. Checked the stand
pipes and water is flowing through there quite readily on the south side of home.
Stand pipe that is just in to their property, and water is standing still, not moving.
Water is being fed faster to that point then it is leaving and is filling up the stand point.
The far end of their property, water is also standing there. There is a problem with
their drain tile between the south edge and 150’ off their property. This is an 8” line.
MLG is looking through their records for any documentation on the Sewart’s home to
try and help. Chairman Bartel gave a description of how this water situation may
have come about, and we are here to help residents solve issues. The neighbors,
the McKnights, will have to be contacted so that this can be resolved and Chairman
Bartel doesn’t see the Town entering these properties and doing the work. This is a
civil issue between neighbors. The Sewarts will contact Mr. Kaul and the neighbors,
and try to resolve this. Engineer Kimmes said that with every grading plan that is
submitted, we are requesting that there is a minimal and maximum elevation listed.
Mr. Kimmes to give a report next month on water/drain tile issues with the Town
Board and also Plan Commission.
IX. APPOINTMENTS OF COMMITTEES
A. Salary Review Committee – Discussion and possible action concerning appointing Mr.
Don Korinek to the 2006 Salary Review Committee.
1. Chairman Bartel reported that Mr. Robert Kadubeck is not able to serve. Chairman
Bartel asked Mr. Don Korinek to serve, and he is willing to serve on the Salary
Committee.
2. ACTION: A motion was made by Supervisor Grunwald to appoint Mr. Don
Korinek to the Salary Review Committee, seconded by Supervisor Rogers.
Motion carried unanimously.
B. Comprehensive Plan-Smart Growth-Citizen Advisory Committee – Discussion and
possible action concerning appointing Plan Commissioner Lou Hefle to the Citizen
Advisory Committee.
1. ACTION: A motion was made by Supervisor Kaul to appoint Mr. Lou Hefle to
Comprehensive Plan-Smart Growth-Citizen Advisory Committee, seconded by
Supervisor Helms. Motion carried unanimously.
X. REPORTS – FOR INFORMATION, DISCUSSION AND ACTION.
A. Chair
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1. Chairman Bartel spoke to office issues. 1) Short term issue, Wendy needs more
time to be the Clerk, undisturbed to do her work. Chairman Bartel suggested office
hours on Wednesday 8:00am until 12:30 noon, close the doors and staff can
continue working. Continue the regular office hours Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
and Friday. Wendy and Lila will shift work hours Monday and Friday. The office will
also have to look for more staff with floating times for a few hours, especially with
meeting dates.
2. ACTION:: A motion was made by Supervisor Helms to close the office on
Wednesday afternoon, starting January 26th, seconded by Supervisor Rogers.
Motion carried unanimously.

B. Supervisors.
1. Supervisor Helms spoke to the second judgment on the Sievers property, still waiting
for the correct tax key numbers. Still waiting for the hours spent from the attorney for
the estimate. Motion is filed for the second judgment.
2. Supervisor Grunwald notified that there was again violation on River Bend due to
Mr.Tillman’s subdivision. Town Engineer advised Mr. Grunwald to call the Ozaukee
County Sheriff.
C. Open Space Committee
1. Town Clerk researched the appointments of this Commission finding that Chair
Person Mr. John Rauser was appointed, no record of other appointments.
D. Presentation of Invoices.
XI. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS DEEMED PERTINENT AS ALLOWED BY LAW.
A. None.
XII. CONVENE INTO CLOSED SESSION – PURSUANT TO SECTION §19.85 (1)(G), WIS. STATS, TO
CONFER WITH THE TOWN’S LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING LEGAL STRATEGY TO BE CONSIDERED BY THE
TOWN BOARD REGARDING POTENTIAL LITIGATION CONCERNING THE DENOW LANDFILL.
ACTION - MOTION WAS MADE BY SUPERVISOR HELMS TO ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION. SECONDED BY
SUPERVISOR ROGERS. MOTION CARRIED.
Roll call – Mr. Grunwald - Yes Mr. Kaul - Yes
Mr. Helms - Yes Mrs. Roger - Yes
Mr. Bartel - Yes

XIII. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION – PURSUANT TO WIS. STATS. § 19.85 (2) FOR ADDITIONAL DISCUSSION,
EVALUATION, AND PREPARATION OF LEGAL ACTION AGAINST OTHER RESPONSIBLE PARTIES CONNECTED TO
THE DENOW LANDFILL, AND OTHER DISCUSSIONS REGARDING THE LANDFILL.
XIV. ADJOURN
A. ACTION: Motion to adjourn was made by Supervisor Kaul, seconded by
Supervisor Helms. Motion carried unanimously.

Respectfully Submitted,


Wendy Weeks, Town Clerk

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