The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by Chairman Daniel Muxfeld. Supervisors Ronald Rupp, Kevin Bartels, Gary Endres, Jonathan Marquardt, and Clerk Robert Pulvermacher were present. Kim Hahn Led the flag pledge. After the flag pledge was recited, a motion was made by Chairman Muxfeld, seconded by Supervisor Bartels, and then unanimously approved to accept the minutes of the August 2, 2010 board meeting as written.

Citizen Input: Several persons in attendance at the meeting as if the high weeds and growth surrounding the CTH V and Patton Road Intersection could be mowed to increase visibility at that intersection. Clerk Pulvermacher reported that Dane County had jurisdiction and responsibility for intersections connecting to state or county highways. He further informed that the town did not have the necessary equipment to reach and mow the high growth in question, due to the ponded water in which the weeds resided. He then informed that he would contact the Dane County Highway Engineer and ask if Dane County could mow the weeds or help provide some visibility relief in that area..

The board and persons in attendance then held a discussion concerning the special town meeting to review proposals for improvements to the town hall. Chairman Muxfeld gave some updated and estimated financial impacts and informed that a decision on the matter was on the agenda for the Tuesday, September 7th town board meeting. He stated that anyone that may have missed the special meeting, but who still wanted their opinion to be included prior to a final decision, was welcome to contact any town board meeting with their thoughts, suggestions, and comments. Supervisor Endres informed that everyone he had spoken to about the proposal, had been in favor of doing the full improvements- but on the condition that no local tax increase would result. Chairman Muxfeld replied that being able to do the project without a tax increase would clearly be the board’s goal, but that he did not believe such a commitment or promise was realistic or possible at this time.

Supervisor Committee Reports: Chairman Muxfeld reported on the DeForest Area Senior Center Board. He said that the Senior Board’s goal was to receive the support of the area municipalities served by the center to get back to the long term (multi year) budget plan which had previously been approved and adopted- but that had been suspended last year due to serious municipal budgeting needs. He said the original plan and budget would require some levy increases, but that they would be necessary to meet the increased number or persons and programs. Supervisor Bartels reported on the Waunakee EMS. He informed that the building improvements were expected to be completed by the end of October, and that shifting and moving was constantly being done, and would need to continue, until the full project is finished. He also reported that the EMS service had sold their current response vehicles, and that the two new vehicles would be received and put into service in the near future. He also informed that the current ambulances were sold for several thousand dollars more than anticipated- and thus would help financially. Supervisors Rupp and Marquardt informed that they would be attending Dane and DeForest Fire Board meeting in the near future... but had no other reports to give at this time.

Town Manager’s Report: Clerk Pulvermacher reported that the majority of the town’s 2010 road improvements had been completed, with the exception of the Easy Street and Norway Grove School Road culvert replacement and extension projects. He reported that the final needed DNR permit had now been obtained for the Easy Street culvert, and that the work by the Columbia County Highway Dept. to replace the culvert would begin in the near future. Clerk Pulvermacher asked the board what their preliminary feelings were for adding a special referendum question of the November election ballot concerning the RTA’s (Regional Transit Authority) proposed ½ ¢ sales tax increase. Clerk Pulvermacher explained that the local cost of adding such an advisory referendum question would be about $ 700 dollars. Several Supervisors stated concerns about the added costs for only an advisory referendum, but no vote on whether to include the advisory referendum question was taken. Clerk Pulvermacher also added that if desired, he could provide voters a separate ballot box and ballots with the referendum question- although getting the result that way would probably be even less than it would be for an official non-binding advisory vote. Clerk Pulvermacher than gave a report on the progress that had been made in lowering the high water in the Patton Road & CTH V area of the town- which was threatening the stability of Patton Road. He informed that about 12" inches of water had been removed and that an additional 9" inches needed to be removed to meet the town’s emergency target elevation goal. He also reported that efforts were continuing to put together a long term water level maintenance plan... with the hopes that all of the parties impacted from the highwater could reach an agreement and find the necessary funding to implement a secure long term plan. The board took no additional action, other then to direct the Clerk to continue to implement the emergency water relief plan until the desired level (24" below the road surface) is reached.

Current town bills and expenses were reviewed and approved for payment, prior to a motion to adjourn the meeting being unanimously approved at 8:20 PM.

Vienna Town Board Meeting Agenda

Monday, August 16, 2010

The Vienna Town Board will meet on Tuesday, September 7, 2010 at 7:00 PM in the Town of Vienna Hall; located at 7161 County Highway I; DeForest, WI. The meeting agenda for that meeting includes the following items:

- Call the regular town board meeting to order, recite the pledge of allegiance, approve or amend the minutes of the August 16, 2010 town board meetings.

- Receive citizen input and make determine if any new subject matter needs, or is allowed to be placed on the board’s agenda for the September 7, 2010 meeting.

- Discuss and consider town board action on a proposal to make major improvements to the Vienna Town Hall. At the meeting the board will consider approving the hiring of an architect to design and draft a blue-print for the proposed improvements and to produce the detailed specifications necessary to solicit bids for the proposed improvements.

- Review and consider a possible town recommendation to Dane County for zoning Amendment proposal #10, 10-11 (limited commercial zoning district standards).

- Report on the town’s emergency water relief project. Review a proposal for a long term water relief maintenance plan.

- Clarify and take appropriate actions (resolution or building inspection ordinance amendment) that the town will take responsibility for inspecting all plumbing and electrical installations within the town.

- Discuss and consider a decision on whether the town will place an advisory referendum question on the November Election Ballot regarding the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) proposal to add a ½ ¢ for mass transportation needs in Dane County.

- Town Supervisors Reports

- Town Manager’s Report

- Review and approve payments of current town bills and expenses

- Request and approve a motion to adjourn the September 7, 2010 town board meeting

Submitted by: Robert Pulvermacher
Vienna Town Clerk/ Manager

 

 

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