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July 12, 2006 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING

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TOWN OF GRAFTON
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING
July 12, 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 Paul Helms
Supervisor Tim Kaul

Administrative Assistant Lila Schwan
Town Engineer Kevin Kimmes
Town Engineer Kristen Lundeen
ABSENT: SUPERVISORS – Grabow and Rogers. Town Clerk - Wendy Weeks, Treasurer - Jan Strachota.
II. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
III. ASSURANCE OF PROPER NOTICE
Deputy Clerk Lila Schwan assured the meeting that the Agenda was properly noticed.
IV. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
A. ACTION: Supervisor Helms moved to accept Agenda, seconded by Supervisor Kaul.
Motion carried 3-0.
V. REVIEW & APPROVE MINUTES
A. ACTION: Supervisor Kaul moved to accept the minutes of June 7, 2006 meeting,
seconded by Supervisor Helms. Motion carried 3-0.
VI. NEW BUSINESS
A. Belle-Terra - Mr. Salvatore J. Palmisano, Palmisano Companies LTD, Agent for Leben
Family Trust - to Re-zone Tax Key #06-031-14-002 (17.77 acres, zoned A-2), Tax Key #06-
031-02-002.00 (34 acres, zoned A-2), Tax Key #06-031-14-003.00 (zoned A-1) & #06-031-
02-001.00 (zoned A-1) & #06-031-09-000.00 (zoned A-2) (111.91 acres) to R-3, Residential.
1. Town Engineer Lundeen stated this is just rezoning of the above mentioned five (5)
parcels from either from A-1 or A-2 to R-3 residential. To date, the City of Mequon
has not responded to the rezoning on these parcels. Staff recommends rezoning
pending upon the approval of the land division with a properly designed plat that
meets the requirements of the Land Use and Transportation Plan, Land Division and
Zoning Codes, the rezoning is granted.
2. Plan Commission recommended that the Board of Supervisors rezone the five (5)
parcels as identified, subject to payment of all fees.
3. Chairman Bartel spoke to the discussion at the Plan Commission that while the R-3
residential makes a minimum allowance of a 1 acre density, it doesn’t mean that is
what has to be approved. A larger density can be required, we can’t allow smaller
density.
4. Supervisor Kaul wanted to make sure that the applicant understands that once it is
rezoned to R-3, it can not be rezoned back again.
5. Chairman Bartel said if this would be the situation, they would have to petition the
Town and pay for all the fees to amend the Land Use Map.
6. ACTION: Supervisor Kaul moved to rezone the five properties and tax keys
listed to R-3 Residential, seconded by Supervisor Helms. Motion Carries 3-0.
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7. Comments and questions from floor – Mequon notified? Neighbors want to be
notified when preliminary development drawings are presented. Septic and wells
questioned. Tract homes? Cardinal Road resident concerns.
B. Fireworks Permit – Mike Donahue –fireworks permit for July 22, 2006 at 1601 River Bend
Road, Tax Key #06-030-07-004.00
1. ACTION: Supervisor Kaul moved to grant a fireworks permit for July 22, 2006,
to Mike Donahue at 1601 River Bend Rd., seconded by Supervisor Helms.
Motion carried 3-0.
2. Supervisor Helms moved to amend per approval of Chief Harvey, seconded by
Supervisor Kaul. Motion carried unanimously. Chairman Bartel asked if there
was any discussion on the original question as amended. Motion carried 3-0.
C. Operator’s Licenses - operator’s licenses for Jack Carrao and Tracy Lettenberger of
Edgewater Golf Club.
1. ACTION: Supervisor Helms moved to approve the operator’s licenses,
seconded by Supervisor Kaul. Motion carried 3-0.
D. Impact Fee Study
1. Mr. Jim Mann of Ehlers & Associates Inc., public financial advisor, spoke on impact
fees and potential of Town entering in to a process to undertake the study that is
required under State Statutes to go ahead and adopt impact fees. The goal of writing
an impact fee ordinance is that the background information that gets a Town to the
point where they adopt an ordinance is defensible if somebody challenges it. This
could be subcontracted through Town’s engineering firm.
E. Road financing - Hawk’s Hollow financing and construction requirements for extension of
Town roads.
1. Hawk’s Hollow on the corner of River Bend Rd. Town Engineer Kimmes spoke to
right of way that is dedicated on the south property line. Mr. Musich will dedicate the
half right of way that is necessary, 80’ total, for a half to be 40’ on his side and rest of
the half on the north side that needs to be dedicated. He will build a road on the
south side and a road that goes through his own subdivision. The same time
abutting a larger more arterial style road that will also have to be built. Mr. Musich
could either pay for the road on the south end or we could look at trying to have
some cost sharing. Cheyenne Rd. will not be entered from this subdivision. Village
plans on having Cheyenne extend down River Bend. Both of the town properties
would have to dedicate right of way. From a land planning prospective, you do not
want to have direct driveway access on to Cheyenne for a subdivision. If this is
classified as an arterial, it is a benefit to entire community, as it is more of a
transferring area.
2. Chairman Bartel commented that when an application has been made, and this was
complete for a land division, the Town had to process it. Because the time lines for
approval / denial or conditional approval, go from the time your application is
complete. So there would be a protocol in place that this can change or it is as of this
date. The legislature grandfathered all impact fees that were even pre-existing
impact fees, can no longer be levied against the developers. It has to be when the
building permit is pulled. That is why the vacant lots that will have building permits
pulled are also grandfathered in.
3. Mr. Musich was wondering if he could get an opinion on the possibility of constructing
his half on River Bend Rd. A Town cross section would have to be put in.
VII. RESIDENT CORRESPONDENCE/PERSONS WISHING TO BE HEARD.
Discussion and possible action concerning any resident correspondence received.

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Town Engineer Lundeen talked w/County on placement of horse signs a total of four (4).
Suggestion was made that perhaps horse owners pay half and the Town half, signs costing
around $150 each. Town Engineer Lundeen and County will get together on this.
VIII. TOWN ENGINEER UPDATE
A. Facility Needs Study Update
Town Engineer Kimmes spoke to some comments on the sheet attached with the agenda
packet.
B. Sewart Drainage Issue Update
Town Engineer Kimmes took the elevation of the Sewart basement and pond. It is a dry
pond and facilitated to only hold water during rain fall temporarily and dry up again. From
their yard to the dry pond, there is 22’ of fall. Only needed is 5’ of fall. Depth of pipe from
the basement would be 11’. Directional drill on a grade of it is designed 1% or steeper.
Resident will be advised that there is a drainage easement.
C. CHIP SEALING – came in considerably less, but miscellaneous costs that are being done
for road improvements are higher, so road budget is staying status quo right now.
D. Westwood Dr.-, Town Engineer Kimmes to check the ditches.
E. Developer’s Agreement -Town Engineer Kimmes spoke to the developments of Falls, Pine
Stone/Falls Crossing, they are reconstructing the south half. Item in there protecting the
Town’s north half prior to constructing starting, we walked the north half of the road,
evaluated the conditions of the road, and then any damage that is done from the
development will be recovered by the developer back to the Town. Have never had this
before.
F. Vineyard Church – Met with Rich Musbach and church members and are working on a
solution. Still have access issue that remains between the county and state. If access
situation changes, they will come back to the Plan Commission.
G. Cornerstone Church – Reached approvals and are moving forward with grading.
H. Facility Needs Study - Short discussion was held. Talked about budgeting for the Town
Hall, are we budgeting too high or too low.
IX. APPOINTMENTS OF COMMITTEES
A. Plan Commission – Reappointment of Mr. Robert Wolf and Mr. Lou Hefle to the Town of
Grafton Plan Commission for a 3 year term ending April 30, 2009.
B. ACTION: Supervisor Helms moved to reappoint Plan Commissioners Hefle and Wolf
for a 3 hear term ending, April 30, 2009, seconded by Supervisor Kaul. Motion carried
3-0.
C. Plan Commission – Reappointment of Mr. Craig Butler as alternate to the Town of Plan
Commission for a 3 year term beginning ending April 30, 2009.
D. ACTION: Supervisor Kaul moved to reappoint Alternate Plan Commissioner Craig
Butler to a 3 year term ending April 30, 2009, seconded by Supervisor Helms. Motion
carried 3-0.
E. Board of Appeals Alternate – Discussion and action concerning appointing Mr. Jonathan
Stephens of 311 Glenview, as an alternate on the Town of Grafton Board of Appeals for a 3
year term ending July 31, 2009.
ACTION: Supervisor Helms moved to appoint Mr. Jonathan Stephens of 311
Glenview Ln., Grafton, WI as an alternate on the Town of Grafton Board of Appeals
for a 3 year term ending July, 2009, seconded by Supervisor Kaul. Motion carried 3-0.
X. REPORTS – FOR INFORMATION, DISCUSSION AND ACTION.
A. Chair –Clerk, Wendy Weeks, wants to take a leave of absence as she and her sister are
sharing the responsibility of taking care of their mother.
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ACTION: Supervisor Helms moved to grant Clerk Wendy Weeks a leave of absence.
Chairman Bartel to do a weekly review of the Clerk’s duties and that salary be
prorated if Town needs to additional help if she is not able to fulfill the duties of Clerk,
seconded by Supervisor Kaul. Motion carried 3-0.
B. Supervisors - Supervisor Kaul received a call from Bob Groppe, 1538 Green Valley Rd., with
concerns on ditch work on the sides. Mr. Tackes of Ozaukee County Highway Dept. will
take care of this situation. Supervisor Kaul will inform Mr. Groppe this will be taken care of.
C. Clerk -Bike Rally Notification Update
Chairman Bartel received a call from a motorcycle club and when they have a ride they
usually inform Sheriff’s Dept. Deputy Clerk Lila Schwan was in contact with Mr. Andrew
Struck from the County and he said he would advise the Town of any groups that would be
driving through the Town. The Ozaukee County Sheriff’s Department will be asked to notify
Town of any bicycle marathons. Town will follow up on protocol.
D. Presentation of Invoices.
XI. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS DEEMED PERTINENT AS ALLOWED BY LAW.
A. Chairman Bartel introduced Attorney Mike Carlton regarding the Denow Land Fill. Mr. Dan
Rautmann of Northern Environmental was also here regarding the Denow Land Fill issue.
The Town received a letter back from the DNR on the submitted work plan on the land fill
and it was denied. There would be three oversight options available to the Town. 1)
Working cooperatively with the EPA under the Superfund Alternative Process, 2) following
the traditional superfund process, or 3) signing a consent order with the Department, which
will include partially funding state oversight, and could involve local governmental unit
negotiation and cost recovery. The Town should choose the option that they intend to follow
and to notify Walter A. Eversohl, Regional Sub-Team Supervisor, Remediation and
Redevelopment Program, Southeast Region of the DNR in writing by July 21, 2006.
Attorney Carlton will send a letter to the DNR that Town is trying to gather information and
are not prepared to choose one of those options in their letter in that their decision has
changed and that the Town would like an extension to respond.
Attorney Tim Feeley informed the Board that he joined a national law firm, and will be hiring
Sarah MacCarthy. Ms. MacCarthy is still at vonBriesen and is Town contact now.
Chairman Bartel has paperwork to request transfer of all documents. Attorney Carlton
would handle all land fill issues. Fees will remain the same per Attorney Feeley.
ACTION: Not acted upon, as two Board members were absent and will be put on agenda
for July 19, 2006.
XII. ADJOURN: SUPERVISOR HELMS MOVED TO ADJOURN MEETING, SECONDED BY SUPERVISOR KAUL.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.


July 12, 2006



Wendy Weeks, Town Clerk

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