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September 29, 2008 Open Space Commission Minutes

TOWN OF GRAFTON
September 29, 2008
OPEN SPACE COMMISSION
Minutes
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Jon Rauser
Commissioner Marjie Tomter
Commissioner Steve Wilkinson
Commissioner Dorothy Boyer Commissioner Don Korinek
Commissioner Shawn Graff
Scientist Brian Lennie
Clerk Jessica Schmidt
ABSENT: Commissioner Mike Uihlein
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
A. ACTION – Commissioner Graff moved to adopt the agenda, seconded by Commissioner Wilkinson. Motion carried 6-0
IV. REVIEW & APPROVE MINUTES FROM PRIOR MEETING
A. ACTION – Commissioner Wilkinson moved to approve the minutes from the August meeting, seconded by Commissioner Korinek. Motion carried 6-0
V. OLD BUSINESS
A. Reccomendation for staff to apply for a Coastal Management Grant
1. Mike Friss from the Department of Administration provided a handout, 2008 Wisconsin Great Lakes Chronicle.
2. Construction of a multi use trail is one of the goals of the commission. What are some ways that the Town could approach this?
3. Acquisitions and easements in the proximity of a river or lake Michigan would greatly help a grant application. Lands that are adjacent to wetlands are relative, but would depend on what projects Coastal Management receives that year as far as funding.
4. Mr. Friss suggested that the Town submit 2 applications if the Town has 2 projects, but they must be prioritized by the Town of Grafton when submitted.
B. ACTION – Commissioner Graff moved to ask the Board of Supervisors for authorization to submit 2 separate Wisconsin Coastal Management Grant applications; one application for the second canoe launch, and one application for a planning grant to further the Multi use trail plan, conduct landowner contacts on those properties, seconded by Commissioner Tomter. Motion carried 6-0
VI. NEW BUSINESS
A. Sandra Dempsey-Beachgrass LLC, easement on her property
B. Ms. Dempsey is willing to allow an easement on her land for the Multi-use trail.
C. ACTION – Commissioner Graff moved to ask the Board of Supervisors to authorize staff to draft standard easement text to be distributed to landowners, seconded by Commissioner Korinek. Motion carried 6-0
VII. RESIDENT CORRESPONDENCE/PERSONS WISHING TO BE HEARD
A. None
VIII. TOWN STAFF UPDATES
A. Clerk
1. Treasurers report will be submitted next month
2. Update on horse trail signage by Lions Den is installed
IX. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS DEEMED PERTINENT AS ALLOWED BY LAW
A. None
X. ADJOURN
A. ACTION – Commissioner Korinek moved to adjourn, seconded by Chairman Rauser. Motion carried 6-0

Jessica Schmidt, Town Clerk

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