E6592 State Road 22
Bear Creek, WI 54922
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TOWN OF UNION
ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
MINUTES
April 20, 2021
Union Town Hall, Symco
The Annual Meeting was called to order by Chairman Gary Schoen at 7:00 p.m. Present were Walter Strebe, Gary Schoen, Sandy Werth, and Sharon Olsen. No residents attended. Notice and agenda of the Annual Meeting were posted in the outdoor display case, on the town hall door, at the bars, and on the town’s website. Votes were to be cast verbally.
2020 Minutes: Clerk Olsen read the minutes of the brief April 21, 2020 annual meeting that was called to order and adjourned to May 19, 2020, due to Covid. She then read the minutes of the May 19th meeting. Schoen asked if there were any questions. Hearing none, motion by Walter Strebe, second by Gary Schoen, to accept the minutes of the two meetings as written. Motion carried with 4 ayes and 0 nays.
Financial Reports: Werth gave the treasurer’s report consisting of the beginning and ending balances, as well as the total for deposits and payments made at First State Bank. Olsen informed everyone that on the backside was more detailed information. Motion by Strebe, second by Schoen, to accept treasurer’s report as presented. Motion carried with 4 ayes and 0 nays.
The 2020 financial report was presented by Olsen. She explained the revenues for the year, giving individual amounts for the miscellaneous income. She asked if anyone had any questions. Hearing none, she reviewed the expenditures, giving detailed information, with the MFL retained by the county noted separately. She asked if anyone had any questions. There were none. Motion by Strebe, second by Schoen, to accept the financial report as given. Motion carried with 4 ayes and 0 nays.
Increase in Pay, Effective Immediately: The question was raised previously on what the pay rate would be for the ditch mowing position. It was at the time when discussions were taking place regarding federal minimum wage. The legislature did not pass the increase in minimum wage to $15. After discussion, motion by Strebe, second by Schoen, to keep the rate of pay for the ditch mowing position at $12.00 an hour for this year and to address it again next year. Motion carried with 4 ayes and 0 nays.
Schoen said he thought the clerk’s pay should be increased $1,000. He stated he knows there are a lot more reports and work to do and she should be given more pay. He also said he did not mention this topic to Olsen, to which Olsen responded he had not. Strebe said he believes if you want to keep good workers they should be paid accordingly. After discussion, motion by Strebe, second by Schoen, to increase clerk’s salary $1,000/year. Motion carried with 4 ayes and 0 nays.
Public Input: There was not any public input from residents, as none were in attendance.
Schoen reported ditching on the south side of the east end of Pethke road was completed. He signed a contract in the amount of $14,000 for work to be done on White Clover Road.
The topic of the broad band tower being constructed at the old town dump site was discussed. Schoen spoke with Mike Mazemke, Register of Deeds, and confirmed the property is owned by the town. He also spoke with Ryan Brown, County Planning and Zoning Department. He told Schoen there are records of the DNR for when the dump was closed, etc. Schoen also spoke with the Doman’s and Cody Wegener. The fence posts on the property do not belong to the Doman’s. Schoen said he told them they can continue cutting the field, but they will have to work around the tower. Schoen asked Cody Wegener not to put up any fencing on the fence posts as it will have to be removed when the tower is constructed. Schoen was asked if the tower would give off radiation. He replied he did not believe it would but they should call Ryan Brown to discuss further.
Olsen reported the tax levy for 2021 will increase $3,234, from $245,866 to $249,100.
2022 Annual Meeting: Motion by Strebe, second by Schoen, to hold the next annual meeting on the third Tuesday in April, which is April 19, 2022, at 7:00 p.m.
Motion by Walter Strebe, second by Gary Schoen, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried with 4 ayes, 0 nays. The meeting adjourned at 8:02 p.m.
ATTEST:
/s/ Sharon R Olsen, Clerk
Town of Union, Waupaca County
TOWN OF UNION
NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING
The annual meeting for the Town of Union will be held, Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at 7:00 p.m at Union Town Hall, E6592 State Road 22, Bear Creek, WI.
Agenda
Call to order
Approve Minutes from 2020 Annual Meeting
Approve 2020 annual financial reports
Increase in pay, effective immediately
Public input
Set date for 2022 Annual Meeting
Adjourn
Sharon Olsen, Town Clerk
Posted: April 9, 2021
Website: April 14, 2021
Town of Union Minutes
Town Board Meeting
April 12, 2021
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Gary Schoen at 7:00 p.m. Present were Chairman Gary Schoen, Supervisor 1 Walter Strebe and Supervisor 2 Marcy Wentworth, Treasurer Sandy Werth, Clerk Sharon Olsen and residents per the sign-in sheet. The open meeting statement was given by Schoen. Notice and agenda of the meeting were posted.
Agenda: Motion by Strebe, second by Wentworth, to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried.
Minutes: Olsen reviewed the March minutes. Motion by Wentworth, second by Strebe, to approve the minutes as written. Motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report: Werth gave her treasurer’s report. Seventeen dogs were registered. Motion by Strebe, second by Wentworth, to approve the report as presented. Motion carried.
Disbursements: Olsen gave a detailed review of the March expenses, with checks #6972 through #6982 listed. Motion by Wentworth, second by Strebe, to approve the disbursements. Motion carried.
Spring Election: Olsen had mailed out 29 absentee ballots of which 27 were returned. We had a total of 160 voters. Olsen gave the totals for candidates, as well as the 53 votes for registered write-in Artie Pethke for Supervisor 2 and the other scattering of write-ins. Olsen reported it was a late night for the election workers as work wrapped-up around 10:00 p.m.
Olsen brought up the inaccurate misinformation that was written in the answer response by Wentworth to the survey in The Marion Advertiser and the letter that was mailed to Union voters. Wentworth did not collaborate with Little Wolf on any grant application. Olsen said she brought it to the attention of Wentworth and Wentworth text back that it was an inadvertent mistake. Applications were done with Towns of Dupont and Bear Creek. Olsen said she thought there should be a retraction or correction printed in the newspaper. Wentworth said she could do that.
The Certificate of Election and the Official Oaths of all candidates were sent via certified mail to them. They were signed, returned and notarized at the meeting.
Lawn Mowing: Schoen opened the sealed envelope of the one proposal for lawn mowing submitted by Tammy Pethke. Discussion followed. It was felt there were times when the lawns were mowed, and it did not need to be. Motion by Strebe, second by Wentworth, to approve paying $120 to mow all three locations (town hall, ballpark and School Section Lake) with the exception when/if there is extremely dry weather to only mow School Section Lake for $30. Motion carried. Olsen will notify Tammy Pethke.
Conditional Use Permits: There were none.
Spring Road Tour: Schoen said he would like to do the spring road tour next week. Wentworth reported she will not be here next week, so will not be available for the annual meeting or road tour. She felt comfortable with Schoen and Strebe completing the road tour and said she will look at the top roads they are proposing to do. Schoen and Strebe will figure out a date next week that will work for them.
Annual Meeting: The annual meeting will be held April 20th at 7:00 p.m.
Open Book and Board of Review: Schoen contacted Kathy Bazile to schedule a date for the OB and BOR. She said she has a busy schedule ahead and it would not be until the end of July, beginning of August. The town needs to hold its first BOR meeting sometime between April 26th and June 10th. We would have to convene and then immediately adjourn to a later date. Olsen contacted the assessor for dates she would be able to hold the sessions, so we knew what date to use to reconvene. Bazile had tentative dates of July 8 from 10:00 – noon for Open Book and July 15 from 6-8 p.m. for Board of Review. Those dates worked with the town board so Olsen will confirm with Bazile. After discussion it was determined we will convene for our first BOR meeting just prior to our June town board meeting and then adjourn to the later date of July 15th.
Weight Limits: Weight limit restrictions were lifted April 5th at 12:01 a.m.
Symco Road: Wentworth checked out some problems of water run-off which is taking the ditch with it, potholes, etc. on Symco Road. Schoen reported he met with Greg Flohr of Waupaca County and Flohr is working on two proposals, one from County Road O to Symco and one from O to Buntrocks. He will come up with an approximate cost for both options. Schoen said he shared the cost information of other providers for other projects with Flohr and Flohr was going to see if the county could do better. Schoen reported he would like to concentrate more on roads in the western portion of the town instead of the eastern portion, as damage from animal drawn vehicles has occurred on newly repaired roads.
Badger Bounce Back: Wentworth reported on the virtual listening session that was held March 30th. She reported $40 million has already been spent on Broadband. 2021 is the year of Broadband access. General Transportation Aids’s are the highest ever.
Schoen reported on the Wisconsin Towns’ Association virtual district meetings he attended. He said there were 110-121 attendees via Zoom. He felt the best presentation was a fire chief from La Farge on how to recruit personnel for fire, EMS, etc. It will be made available to local fire and ambulance departments.
Permits: There is one wood cutting permit for Clyde Tellock. There are five Land Use permits: Alvin Petit, after the fact, West River Road, for a lean-to chicken coop and wood storage; Matthew and Allison Bauer, West River Road, for a single family dwelling (shed with living quarters) with a lean-to/porch, and two concrete aprons; Roy VanderZanden, Hwy 110, for a 50’ x 64’ shed and carport, and raze two buildings; Robert Gilbert, Jossie Road, for construction of a shed home; and Jay and Paula Holtz, Hanson Road, for a pole shed storage building.
Schoen reported there are a couple more pending. One is Marjorie Petit who is trying to get driveway access at the corner on West River Road. She is working with the DNR. Someone from the Oshkosh office will be meeting with her. Schoen asked Jeff, from the county, to be present for that meeting so everyone is on the same page and they all agree.
Schoen received an email from Casey Beyersdorf that they will be obtaining material fill from one of the property owners rather than utilizing the pit off Cleveland Lane. After evaluating all the things necessary to access that site, it was determined to be easier and more economical to use the Janke property.
Fire and Ambulance: Schoen reported they will have their drive-thru pancake breakfast on Sunday, April 18th from 8 – noon at the high school. He said a person had passed out at the Union Still and was airlifted to the hospital in Neenah. We had a fire on Swamp Road and a pick-up truck burned in the fire. The fire department is going to try to order a fire truck soon as the lead time is way out there.
Wentworth reported we had a pedestrian hit by a vehicle on Nollenberg Road. The individual was struck by the side mirror. The victim required surgery. Olsen was also informed of the incident.
Roads Update: Schoen reported he checked out problems with water causing damage on Pethke Road and White Clover Road. The road is busting up. They want to install a culvert by the corner on White Clover Road. They will be installing a Caution Children sign coming in to Symco on West River Road.
Public Comments/Communications: Marilyn Herman had sold a cemetery lot in Symco and needed signatures. She reported they are proposing the first or second Thursday in May to hold a spring cemetery board meeting as they did not hold one this past fall due to Covid.
Schoen continues to get complaints regarding ATVs/UTV’s running loud at 3:00 a.m. The sheriff’s department is aware. Schoen stated he will be talking to the parent and hopefully they can take care of the problem before the sheriff’s department does.
There is a stake in the ground at the ballpark where the Broadband tower will be constructed. There is also a stake in the ground at the halfway mark at the old dump site where the tower will be. That property was surveyed, and the steel posts are on the town’s property. Schoen said the old dump site property is 220’ wide. The tower will be 110’ back from the road right-of way. The pad will be 15’ x 15’ and it will be a self-supporting tower. There will not be any guidewires.
A resident asked the question if Graichen’s are changing the way they collect garbage and recycling. They noticed a new Graichen’s truck with an arm that picked up containers in Bear Creek. It was operated by one man. Neither Schoen nor Olsen have heard anything changing in Union.
Schoen obtained a quote on 35 mph speed limit signs to attach to our ATV/UTV route signs. The cost is $5.07 each. Discussion followed. We will wait to purchase the signs. Some felt it would not make any difference if the speed limit signs were posted. It is up to the individual to drive safe and responsibly.
Schoen reported he is invited to attend the county public hearing on April 22, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. regarding the Lance and Mari Robinson petition for a Grant of Variance to install a holding tank to serve a new single-family dwelling, which is prohibited by the Waupaca County Sanitary Ordinance, Code of Ordinances – Chapter 35, on their approximately one-half acre property on Cedar Lane.
Olsen shared orders from the DNR for the Walter and Ruth Ewert Living Trust and James Rohde.
The February report from the Sheriff’s Department had 24 incidents and the March report had 28. It covered issues from animal problems, controlled burns, domestic, sex offense, traffic stops to ATV.
Olsen shared the letter received from the County Clerk regarding building permits for a shoreland structure and providing a copy of the issued building permit to the county clerk.
Bills: Bills for April were reviewed, approved and paid.
Motion by Strebe, second by Wentworth, to adjourn. Motion carried. Adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
These and all meeting minutes are subject to board approval.
Respectfully Submitted,
Sharon Olsen, Town Clerk
TOWN OF UNION
TOWN BOARD MEETING
Notice is hereby given a Town Board Meeting for the Town of Union in the County of Waupaca, State of Wisconsin, for the transaction of business as is by law required or permitted to be transacted at such meeting, will be held at the Union Town Hall in said town on Monday, April 12, 2021 at 7 PM.
AGENDA
1.) Call meeting to order. Roll call.
2.) Open Meeting statement.
3.) Review and approve agenda.
4.) Approve minutes from last meeting.
5.) Approve treasurer’s report.
6.) Approve prior month’s disbursements.
7.) Discuss and possible action needed on the following:
a. Elected town officials
b. Lawn mowing for 2021 season
c. Conditional Use Permits, if any
d. Set date for Spring Road Inspection
e. Annual Meeting, April 20 at 7 p.m.
f. Open Book and Board of Review
8.) Reminder, review and/or discussion on the following:
a. Weight limit restrictions lifted April 5, 2021 at 12:01 a.m.
b. Symco Road
c. Badger Bounce Back meeting
d. Permits, Land Use, Wood Cutting, etc.
9.) Fire and Ambulance update, if any
10.) Roads update
11.) Public comments/communications
12.) Review and payment of bills.
13.) Adjourn.
Sharon Olsen, Town Clerk
Posted: April 9, 2021
Attendance by members of the Plan Commission may inadvertently make a quorum of the Plan Commission, no action by the commission will take place at this meeting.
Town of Union Minutes
Town Board Meeting
March 1, 2021
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Gary Schoen at 6:00 p.m. Present were special guest Jim Zdroik from Fahrner Asphalt Sealers, Chairman Gary Schoen, Supervisor Walter Strebe and Supervisor Marcy Wentworth, Treasurer Sandy Werth, Clerk Sharon Olsen and residents per the sign-in sheet. The open meeting statement was given by Schoen. Notice and agenda of the meeting were posted.
Zdroik had stopped in at the meeting to introduce himself as Bill Glas, previous Fahrner representative we worked with, has moved to another area in the state. Zdroik said Fahrner provides full service regarding the asphalt industry. Crack sealing to a slurry emulsion mixed with sand and water to the current price of $285 a ton for asphalt alone were discussed. Zdroik said to contact him with any questions.
Agenda: Motion by Strebe, second by Wentworth, to approve the agenda as written. Motion carried.
Minutes: Schoen asked Olsen to review the February minutes. Wentworth said she wanted to strike the sentence regarding the hand sanitizer. Olsen read the sentence from the minutes to clarify that was the sentence she was referring to. Olsen said it was part of the discussion. Motion by Strebe to approve the minutes as presented. When Schoen asked for a second, Wentworth said she would not second the motion without striking the hand sanitizer sentence. Olsen asked Schoen to break the tie. Schoen made the second to Strebe’s motion. Motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report: Werth gave her treasurer’s report. Nine dogs were licensed. The February tax settlement payment of $74,262.33 was received, as well as other deposits of which Rural reimbursed the town $826 from the increase in premium. Motion by Wentworth, second by Strebe, to approve the report as presented. Motion carried.
Disbursements: Olsen presented a detailed review of the February 1st expenses, with checks #6950 through #6971 listed. The first quarter assessment fees were paid to the Manawa Fire Department as well as the Manawa Rural Ambulance. A check for $9,032.58 was paid to the county for the December road costs. Motion by Strebe, second by Wentworth, to approve the disbursements. Motion carried.
Ditch Mowing: Olsen connected with the Towns Association as to whether we were required to post or publish the ditch mowing position. She read the email response we received. We are not required to place an advertisement when seeking an employee for the position. All that is required is the board vote which individual they plan to hire and the terms of the position at a properly noticed town board meeting. Olsen stated the position is currently at $12.00 an hour and that the person would need to store the tractor. Strebe stated the fuel tank is about ½ full, around 100 gallons. When the level of the fuel gets lower they will be able to move the fuel tank from Strebe’s as well. Motion by Strebe, second by Wentworth to approve the hiring of Arthur (Artie) Pethke to do ditch mowing for the 2021 season. Motion carried.
Lawn Mowing: Olsen received one proposal for lawn mowing. She asked if the board wanted to open the envelope or hold it until next month. The decision was made to hold it until next month in case there were others that were interested in mowing. Schoen asked that Olsen include in the minutes that the individual would need to provide their own mower and fuel. Tabled the item until next month’s meeting.
ATV/UTV’s: Olsen read the original and amendment made to the county ordinance regarding speed of ATV/UTV’s. She contacted the Town’s Association and an attorney’s office and shared the information she was given. The topic was discussed in length. Strebe suggested to table it for a month or two to see what transpires. Schoen said he will check in to the cost of 35 mph signs. No action was taken.
Town’s Website: The current website which was created using Yahoo Site Builder will no longer be supported and edits will no longer be allowed as of March 31, 2021. Olsen contacted Yahoo Small Business, Town Web Design of Madison, a former IT employee of the county, the town clerk that assisted creating the current website, and other town clerks to see which provider they use. She shared the information and the costs. Per Town Web Design, they serve 550 other towns and councils. They do not do any commercial websites. Some towns do not have a website. Schoen said he thought they should leave it up to Olsen to determine what needs to be done. She will continue to pursue options available.
Junk – Nuisance, Raze Order: Olsen contacted the City of Marion Clerk, Mary Rogers, to inquire about the CDBG-Housing Grants they received. Rogers thought they received $745,000 in 1998 and another $500,000 in 2009. She shared the information of the grant writer they used for both. Rogers also said it works as a revolving loan. Residents must apply and have to meet certain income requirements. Once approved, they do not have to pay back any money until the property transfers hands (sold, etc). Interest is zero – they pay no interest for the entire time they own their own home. Olsen said when she was speaking with the attorney regarding the topic of ATV/UTV speed limits on town roads, she asked whether or not a building had to have residents before it could be condemned to issue a raze order. He stated it could be uninhabited.
Spring Primary Election: The Spring Election is April 6th. Geri Henschel will be chief inspector. Olsen is working on obtaining poll workers. Olsen questioned whether the board wanted to change the date of their April meeting as the first Monday is the 5th. The starting time of our meeting converts to 7:00 p.m. for the spring – fall months and she did not want to have to wait until after the meeting to set-up the town hall for election use. Or she could prepare the hall for election and the board could just work around it on the 5th. Motion by Strebe, second by Wentworth, to change the April meeting from the 5th to April 12th at 7:00 p.m. Motion carried. Olsen reminded everyone the annual meeting will also be held in April.
Wisconsin Towns Association Quarterly Meeting: Wentworth attended the February 18th meeting, via Zoom. She shared the main points of the meeting, from the proposed 21-23 budget, broadband, and continuing the Local Roads Improvement Program. She thought there was 36 or so participants. Joan Ballweg said Wisconsin is in a good position compared to other states as we have a rainy-day fund.
Permits: Olsen shared a wood cutting permit submitted by Ben Knaack for landowner Daniel Gehrke. No other permits were received.
Fire and Ambulance Services: Schoen reported they have an estimate of $350,000 for a 3,000-gallon tender. The chassis is $110,000 alone. The brush truck chassis is around $47,000. The cost would be about $87,000 where they plan on using some stuff off the current truck. Delivery will be one year after it is ordered. They already have about ½ of the cost for an ambulance saved. A couple wants to use the fire department bays for their wedding. It is a private event and not open to the public.
Roads Update: Schoen stated the county would like to do crack sealing on the roads, but he told them it is too early. Where there was less snow for the county to maintain, they have been working on cutting trees, etc. in preparing for road work projects.
Public Comments/Communications: Schoen shared there will be a public hearing on Tuesday, March 9th, starting at 10:30 a.m. at the courthouse. The Michael D. Young property, previously the used car business in Symco, is included. There will be not be an on-site inspection of this property. The county announced that Spring weight limit restrictions will begin at 12:01 a.m. on Monday, March 8th. Permit forms, maps, and additional information can be found at www.co.waupaca.wi.us/highway in the left tool bar. The seasonal weight restriction will be six-ton load for a single axle vehicle and ten-ton load for a tandem axle vehicle.
Olsen shared she completed the 2% Fire Dues Self-Certification and the fire chief also completed his portion. Olsen completed the 2020 Housing Survey reporting two single-family homes were added. Olsen received a Special Assessment Certificate request from Bay Title & Abstract, Inc. for the John Frey property at N8846 State Road 110. Schoen stated someone is moving in the house. There were 31 incidents listed on the January 2021 report we received from the sheriff’s office, with everything from disabled vehicle to disorderly to controlled burns.
Olsen received a letter from General Engineering Company of Portage. They are under contract with the State of Wisconsin to issue all Commercial Electrical Permits and perform all Commercial Electrical Inspections within the Town of Union. Potential applicants should contact Doug Hill at GEC by phone at office: 608-742-2169, cell: 608-697-8002 or by email at doug.hill@wisconsin.gov or dhill@generalengineering.net
Graichen Sanitation shared a notice of the Outagamie County Landfill 2021 rate increase of $2.00/ton for their tipping fee. Olsen also had Waupaca County Recycling and the Processing and Transfer Facility brochures for those interested in taking one.
Olsen brought attention to the notice that was included with our phone bills. Beginning November 12, 2021, it will be necessary to dial the 920-area code along with the seven-digit phone number to complete ALL local calls in the Manawa and Ogdensburg area. This will apply to all calls within our area code that are currently dialed with seven digits.
Bills: Bills for March were reviewed, approved and paid.
PLEASE NOTE CHANGE IN NEXT MONTH’S MEETING: Next month’s board meeting will be held Monday, April 12, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. Motion by Strebe, second by Wentworth, to adjourn. Motion carried. Adjourned at 7:52 p.m.
These and all meeting minutes are subject to board approval.
Respectfully Submitted,
Sharon Olsen, Town Clerk
TOWN OF UNION
TOWN BOARD MEETING
Notice is hereby given a Town Board Meeting for the Town of Union in the County of Waupaca, State of Wisconsin, for the transaction of business as is by law required or permitted to be transacted at such meeting, will be held at the Union Town Hall in said town on Monday, March 1, 2021 at 6 PM.
AGENDA
1.) Call meeting to order. Roll call.
2.) Open Meeting statement.
3.) Review and approve agenda.
4.) Approve minutes from last meeting.
5.) Approve treasurer’s report.
6.) Approve prior month’s disbursements.
7.) Discuss and possible action needed on the following:
a. Ditch mowing
b. Lawn mowing
c. County Code of Ordinance Chapter 7 amendment, Traffic Code 7.14 D (1), regarding ATV/UTV speed limits
d. Town website
e. Junk/Nuisance, Raze order
f. Spring Election April 6, change date of town board meeting?
8.) Reminder, review and/or discussion on the following:
a. Share info from February 18 WTA quarterly meeting
b. Permits - Land Use, Wood Cutting, etc.
9.) Fire and Ambulance update
10.) Roads update
11.) Public comments/communications
12.) Review and payment of bills.
13.) Adjourn.
Sharon Olsen, Town Clerk
Posted: February 26, 2021
Attendance by members of the Plan Commission may inadvertently make a quorum of the Plan Commission, no action by the commission will take place at this meeting.
Town of Union Minutes
Town Board Meeting
February 1, 2021
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Gary Schoen at 6:00 p.m. Present were special guest Dave Loken from Rural Insurance, Sandy Werth, Walter Strebe, Gary Schoen, Marcy Wentworth, Sharon Olsen and residents per the sign-in sheet. The open meeting statement was given by Schoen. Notice and agenda of the meeting were posted.
Agenda: Motion by Wentworth, second by Strebe, to approve the agenda as written. Motion carried.
Minutes: Olsen briefly summarized the minutes of the January 4th meeting. Motion by Strebe, second by Wentworth, to approve the minutes as written. Motions carried.
Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer’s report was given by Werth. Fifteen dogs were licensed. Motion by Strebe, second by Wentworth, to approve the report as presented. Motion carried.
Disbursements: January 7th expenses, with checks #6944 through #6947, were reviewed. Motion by Wentworth, second by Strebe, to approve the disbursements. Motion carried.
Rural Insurance: Dave Loken, of the Rural Insurance Waupaca office, did a thorough review of the town’s insurance policy. Schoen had previously asked for a history of any claims the town had but we did not receive it in time for the meeting. Loken stated it was emailed to us late that afternoon. He stated they insure 65% of the towns in Wisconsin. He used the example if the chairman used his own vehicle to go to Fleet to make a purchase for the town Rural would cover it. A resident asked if Rural would be primary or secondary after the private insurance of the driver paid. He stated he would check and get back to us. Olsen also asked why there was an increase of $980 in the premium. It was excessive compared to the premiums of previous years. He said he would check in to it and get back to us.
Ditch Mowing: Walter Strebe has been cutting our ditches for years. He informed Schoen he did not want to mow ditches this year and hoped we could find someone to take his place. Schoen checked with the clerk of the Town of Little Wolf of what they pay the county to mow their ditches. They pay about three times as much as what we do, but you have to take into consideration the salary, fringe benefits, equipment used, etc. Schoen spoke with a few individuals to see if they were interested in filling the position. One suggested it would be better if we could find someone who lived in the center area of the town so we would not be paying someone for travel time from one end to the other to mow. Schoen spoke with Artie Pethke and he expressed interest in the position. Wentworth asked if we could just fill the position without posting it. We have time before the ditches would need to be mowed and Olsen will check in to it. We will discuss it further at our next meeting.
Ethics and Responsibilities of Town Board and Officials: Schoen stated he was not going to name names but there have been job duties that were asked to be completed and they have not been done. He gave some examples. He also mentioned refusing to use hand sanitizer at the elections and said town officials should be setting examples. He stated if you see something that needs to be done, take the time to do it. Schoen stated it is not necessary for reminders to turn in their time sheets. He asked they be turned in by Thursday. Schoen asked Olsen if she had anything to add. She stated that if you request her to do something to be sure to follow-up and respond when she contacts you rather than ignoring her.
Conditional Use Permits: There were none. Schoen stated there was a request by Matt Bauer for a new fire number. He will be building a new shed on West River Road this summer.
Junk – Nuisance Letters from County: Schoen shared letters regarding six properties in the town. One was a notice about burning. A property owner on West River Road is making progress in cleaning up. The old Hidde farm is for sale and progress there is slow. There has been a positive response to the complaint from residents on Cedar Lake regarding a dumping pile that was growing on a neighbor’s property. The owner said she had siblings that were dumping things on her property. It appears the pile is gone now. Schoen did not know how it disappeared. Another was going to take care of things come spring.
Spring Primary Election: The Spring Primary Election is February 16th. As of this date, voter participation in the state is expected to be low. On the ballot for the voters living in the Manawa and Marion School Districts is the State Superintendent of Public Instruction. There are seven candidates listed. The voters living in the Clintonville School District have eight individuals running for school board member at large. They can vote for not more than three. Stephanie Riske will be the chief inspector and Ruth Schoen and Judy Bartel will be the two poll workers.
Wisconsin Towns Association Quarterly Meeting: The meeting will be held Thursday, February 18th, via Zoom. The virtual meeting room opens at 6:00. The meeting will begin at 6:30.
Permits: Olsen shared a land use permit for Eli Slabaugh, on Luckjohn Road, for a portable phone booth; and one wood cutting permit for Corey Janke. Permits were previously emailed to the town board.
Fire and Ambulance Services: Schoen reported they are obtaining specs for a tanker truck and brush truck for about $450-500,000. They will have the current equipment paid for by then. A new ambulance would be about $175-185,000. They plan on doing a remount of the existing box to save money. Approval will be in August with delivery in the middle of 2022. There was an accident on Highway 22, south end of Riske Road and the four corners. Ambulance runs were higher this year, mainly due to COVID. Disinfecting takes a lot of time. The Snodeo promoters will use the Ogdensburg/St Lawrence Fire Department and Extreme Care out of Wautoma for EMTs/rescue. They will not be able to transport. Olsen gave a review of the costs paid for ambulance and fire services since 2013. For 2021 we will see an increase of $185.51 per quarter for ambulance services, and a decrease of $273.48 per quarter for fire.
Roads Update: Schoen stated the county will be busy plowing, sanding, and salting town roads. To date, we haven’t had to use much of the budget for that this winter.
Public Comments/Communications: Schoen said the broadband has been approved by the state. There will be one tower located at the ballpark for sure. There should be enough money to construct one at the dump site. That tower will be under 100’. Werth reported she received a phone call from a resident that was not in favor of a tower by the dump site. Wentworth said a resident on Hillside reported four tires were dumped in the ditch. Wentworth picked the four tires up. A resident said they really slaughtered a lot of trees already on County Road O.
Bills: Bills for February were reviewed, approved and paid.
Next Meeting: Next month’s board meeting will be held Monday, March 1, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. Motion by Strebe, second by Wentworth, to adjourn. Motion carried. Adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
These and all meeting minutes are subject to board approval.
Respectfully Submitted,
Sharon Olsen, Town Clerk
TOWN OF UNION
TOWN BOARD MEETING
Notice is hereby given a Town Board Meeting for the Town of Union in the County of Waupaca, State of Wisconsin, for the transaction of business as is by law required or permitted to be transacted at such meeting, will be held at the Union Town Hall in said town on Monday, February 1, 2021 at 6 PM.
AGENDA
1.) Call meeting to order. Roll call.
2.) Open Meeting statement.
3.) Review and approve agenda.
4.) Approve minutes from last meeting.
5.) Approve treasurer’s report.
6.) Approve prior month’s disbursements.
7.) Discuss and possible action needed on the following:
a. Special Guest Dave Loken, Rural Insurance BOPG045026
b. Ditch mowing
c. Ethics and Responsibilities of Town Board and Officials
d. Conditional Use Permits, if any
e. Junk – Nuisance letters sent by County Zoning office
8.) Reminder, review and/or discussion on the following:
a. Spring Primary Election February 16
b. WTA quarterly meeting Thursday, February 18, to be held via Zoom
c. Permits - Land Use, Wood Cutting, etc.
9.) Fire and Ambulance update, if any
10.) Roads update
11.) Public comments/communications
12.) Review and payment of bills.
13.) Adjourn.
Sharon Olsen, Town Clerk
Posted: January 28, 2021
Attendance by members of the Plan Commission may inadvertently make a quorum of the Plan Commission, no action by the commission will take place at this meeting.
Town of Union Caucus Minutes
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
The Caucus was called to order by Town Board Chairman Gary Schoen at 7:00 p.m. Only the current officials were in attendance. Due to no other residents being present, Sharon Olsen motioned to have Schoen be the chair of the Caucus, seconded by Marcy Wentworth. Schoen accepted. Schoen noted he saw the notice in the paper. (Notice was also posted in the display case, on the website, Boondocks, Still Phil’s, and Symco Store LLC (Union Still).
Ballot clerks would be appointed if there were more than two individuals nominated for an office.
Chairman: Chair Schoen asked for nominations from the floor for the chairman position. Walter Strebe nominated Gary Schoen, second by Sandy Werth. Schoen asked twice, “Are there any more nominations? Hearing no response, nominations were closed.
Supervisor 1: Chair Schoen asked for nominations from the floor for the Supervisor 1 position. Schoen nominated Walter Strebe, second by Sharon Olsen. Chair Schoen asked twice, “Are there any more nominations?” Hearing none he announced Walter Strebe was the nominee and nominations were closed.
Supervisor 2: Chair Schoen asked for nominations from the floor for the Supervisor 2 position. Sandy Werth nominated Marcy Wentworth, second by Gary Schoen. Chair Schoen asked two times, “Are there any more nominations?” Hearing none he announced Marcy Wentworth was the nominee and nominations were closed.
Treasurer: Chair Schoen asked for nominations from the floor for the Treasurer position. Walter Strebe nominated Sandra Werth, second by Marcy Wentworth. Chair Schoen asked two times “Are there any more nominations?” Hearing none both times he said Sandra Werth was the nominee and nominations were closed.
Clerk: Chair Schoen asked for nominations from the floor for the Clerk position. Walter Strebe nominated Sharon Olsen, second by Sandy Werth. Chair Schoen asked two times “Are there any more nominations?” Hearing none he announced Olsen was the nominee and nominations were closed.
There were not more than two nominations for all the positions so a vote to narrow the field of candidates down to two was not necessary.
Olsen stated she had the necessary papers for the nominees to complete. She said they could either stay and complete them or take them home to complete and return to Olsen in five days.
Strebe motioned to adjourn the Caucus, second by Wentworth. Motion carried. Schoen adjourned the Caucus at 7:08 p.m.
After the Caucus, nomination papers were handed out by Olsen, and were completed and returned by the nominated candidates.
Respectfully Submitted,
Sharon Olsen, Clerk
Posted: January 13, 2021
Town of Union Minutes
Town Board Meeting
May 3, 2021
Chairman Gary Schoen called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present were Gary Schoen, Walter Strebe, Sandy Werth, Marcy Wentworth, Sharon Olsen, and residents per the sign-in sheet. The open meeting statement was given by Schoen. Notice and agenda of the meeting were posted.
Agenda: Motion by Wentworth, second by Strebe, to approve the agenda. Motion carried.
Minutes: Olsen reviewed the April minutes. Motion by Strebe, second by Wentworth, to approve the minutes as presented. Motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report: Werth gave her treasurer’s report. Motion by Strebe, second by Wentworth, to approve the report as presented. Motion carried.
Disbursements: Olsen read the April expenses, with checks #6983 through #7005 paid. Motion by Strebe, second by Wentworth, to approve the disbursements. Motion carried.
Oaths of Office of Elected Officials: All the Oaths of Office were signed and notarized.
Spring Road Tour: Schoen shared the road report he prepared from the road tour he and Strebe completed on April 19th. Spring Lane was graded and is a little soft, so we need some gravel on there. If there are not any buildings located on a road/lane it does not need to be plowed. The county has been patching potholes. They are good about digging loose blacktop out of the hole, but then they throw it in the ditch. He will talk with them about that. The county has been working at Waupaca on new road construction. The cost to repair White Clover Road, which includes a 34’ x 15” cross culvert, is about $14,000. They will grind up the black top and leave it this year. Schoen signed the contract, and they should be starting it this week. Wentworth was unable to do the road tour when scheduled so she toured the top roads by herself.
The major project this year will be 5,430 feet on Symco Road from County Road O to Symco. The two culverts should be ok if they put end walls on. The ditch should be deepened by Raisler’s. It will be paved 20’ wide and 2 1/2 " thick and shouldered for approximately $185,240. There are a couple of tree branches on the north side of the road on Wentworth’s property that should be cut off before they start the project. We can crack seal and chip seal Luckjohn Road and Trout Lane for about $10,500 each. We have a lot of crack sealing that needs to be done. Crack sealing could be done on Pethke Road and South Street. Crack sealing in hard to estimate and is usually done by time and material. Could shoulder Bridge Road. There is always something that could be done. Schoen said he would like to see Symco Road completed before the Thresheree is held.
Schoen reported the county will be doing State Highway 22 north of the Masonic Temple to Bear Creek Corners this year. They will grind up the blacktop and add 2” of black top over the base. A couple of residents stated it said next year in the letter they received. Schoen said he was told it would be this year.
Motion by Wentworth, second by Strebe, to do the work on Symco Road, Luckjohn Road and Trout Lane, as previously stated. Motion carried.
Delinquent Dog Licenses: Werth reported on delinquent dog licenses. There are only around four. She questioned a couple of names that did not appear on her report but previously had dogs. Will check it out.
Plan Commission Members: Both Strebe and Wentworth were reappointed to be members of the town’s plan commission as town officials. The date their terms will expire will be April 18, 2023.
DUNS Number: We received notice from the Wisconsin Department of Revenue and Wisconsin Towns Association of the federal pre-award requirements to receive American Rescue Plan Act – Local Fiscal Recovery Funds. Olsen has been working on obtaining a Data Universal Numbering System number issued by Dun & Bradstreet. You must have that prior to registering with the SAM (System for Award Management) database. She has been in contact with other government entities and is waiting for documents that were mailed by the Internal Revenue Service before proceeding.
Land Use Permits: Olsen received two land use permits just prior to the meeting. One is for an 8’ x 7’6” deck added to the house and a 5’ x 5’ concrete pad off the existing garage for Perry Borntreger on Highway 110. The second is a 9’ x 22’ attachment to the garage and to add an open sided covered area 12’ x 20’ on existing cement slab for Mark Melton on Symco Road.
Applications for Alcohol, Cigarette and Operator Licenses: Olsen informed the board the paperwork for all licenses was dropped off for all six establishments. She received a text there was some confusion for one of the bars. They thought she was going to pick up the completed licenses at 6:00 p.m. for the meeting. The letter Olsen included with the paperwork explained everything and the owner read the letter and said she would let the bartenders know.
Chief Inspector of Elections: Olsen received an email from Geri Henschel that she wanted to give us a head’s up this would be her last year serving as chief inspector. Henschel said she thinks it is time younger workers help. Olsen said Henschel has such a great memory and is such a good worker. She asked Geri if she would consider working split shifts but has not heard back from her yet. Olsen will give her a call to talk with her. During discussion, some names were brought up as possible candidates. Schoen said we should all talk with people to consider becoming chief inspector.
Fire and Ambulance: Schoen reported the fire department needs additional people to become fire fighters. It requires a lot of training. They are replacing one of their two ambulance. They are staffed 85% of the time from the Clintonville group. They provide living quarters next door in an apartment while they are on call. We had a couple of fire calls. One was a tractor fire in the middle of a field off County Road OO. There was some criticism the fire truck did not drive out in the field right away. They did drive out in the field after they determined they would not get stuck. The pancake breakfast was well attended.
Public Comments/Communications: Schoen shared he had the lease to sign for the broadband towers. Marjorie Petit wants better access to her land and was told by zoning she would need to make an elevated walkway. A resident is asking for a zoning change for the old cheese factory, but the type he is seeking does not exist. The Wisconsin Towns Association meeting on May 20th will be held in person at the county highway shop, as well as virtually. Doors open at 6:00. Meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. Olsen shared the Manawa School District board members. Newly elected director members are Sondra Reierson, Kerri Jepson, and Pete Griffin. Chapter 17 Waupaca County Public Assistance Fraud Ordinance was repealed. The Union Cemetery Association Board will hold their meeting on Thursday, May 13, at 7:00 p.m.
Bills: Bills for April were reviewed, approved, and paid.
Motion by Strebe, second by Wentworth, to adjourn. Motion carried. Adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
These and all meeting minutes are subject to board approval.
Respectfully Submitted,
Sharon Olsen, Clerk
TOWN OF UNION
TOWN BOARD MEETING
Notice is hereby given a Town Board Meeting for the Town of Union in the County of Waupaca, State of Wisconsin, for the transaction of business as is by law required or permitted to be transacted at such meeting, will be held at the Union Town Hall in said town on Monday, May 3, 2021 at 7 PM.
AGENDA
1.) Call meeting to order. Roll call.
2.) Open Meeting statement.
3.) Review and approve agenda.
4.) Approve minutes from last meeting.
5.) Approve treasurer’s report.
6.) Approve prior month’s disbursements.
7.) Discuss and possible action on the following:
a. Oaths of Office of Elected Officials
b. Review of spring road inspection tour
c. Selection of road projects for 2021
d. Delinquent dog licenses
e. Plan Commission members
f. DUNS Number
8.) Reminders and/or discussion on the following:
a. Land Use Permits
b. Applications for alcohol, cigarette and operator licenses
c. Chief Inspector of Elections
9.) Fire and Ambulance update
10.) Public comments/communications
11.) Review and payment of bills.
12.) Adjourn.
TOWN OF UNION
TOWN BOARD MEETING
Notice is hereby given a Town Board Meeting for the Town of Union in the County of Waupaca, State of Wisconsin, for the transaction of business as is by law required or permitted to be transacted at such meeting, will be held at the Union Town Hall in said town on Monday, June 7, 2021 at 7 PM.
AGENDA
1.) Call meeting to order. Roll call.
2.) Open Meeting statement.
3.) Review and approve agenda.
4.) Approve minutes from last meeting.
5.) Approve treasurer’s report.
6.) Approve prior month’s disbursements.
7.) Discuss and possible action on the following:
a. Parking in Symco, Symco Road
b. Closing Riske Road for Thresheree and Symco Car Show
c. Repairing Road Signs
d. Shrub Trimming at Town Hall
e. Straightening Shelter at School Section Lake
f. Animal Control Officer
g. Broadband grant application
h. DUNS and SAMS, American Rescue Plan Act – Local Fiscal Recovery Funds
i. Applications to Approve or Deny Alcohol, Cigarette and Operator Licenses
j. Conditional Use, Shoreland, Land Use, Certified Survey Map, Permits & Applications
8.) Reminders and/or discussion on the following:
a. WTA County Unit Meeting
b. New ICE Voting Machine
9.) Roads Update
10.) Fire and Ambulance update
11.) Publiccomments and communications
12.) Review and payment of bills.
13.) Adjourn.
Sharon Olsen, Town Clerk
Attendance by members of the Plan Commission may inadvertently make a quorum of the Plan Commission, no action by the commission will take place at this meeting.
Posted: June 4, 2021
Town of Union Minutes
Town Board Meeting
June 7, 2021
Chairman Gary Schoen called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present were Gary Schoen, Walter Strebe, Sandy Werth, Marcy Wentworth, Sharon Olsen, and residents per the sign-in sheet. The open meeting statement was given by Schoen. Notice and agenda of the meeting were posted.
Agenda: Motion by Strebe, second by Schoen, to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried.
Minutes: Olsen reviewed the minutes of the May 3rd meeting. Motion by Wentworth, second by Strebe, to approve the minutes as presented. Motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report: Werth gave her treasurer’s report. She licensed 11 dogs and had two hall rentals. Motion by Strebe, second by Wentworth, to approve the report as presented. Motion carried.
Disbursements: Olsen reported on the May expenses, with checks #7006 through #7016 paid. Motion by Strebe, second by Wentworth, to approve the disbursements. Motion carried.
Symco Road Parking: Schoen received some complaints about parking, especially on Monday nights. The road gets down to one lane and causes a problem with traffic. One farmer could not get through with his equipment and had to back-up and take another route. He ended up knocking down a sign that will have to be replaced. Discussion followed. It was decided Schoen will meet with the bar owners and see if they can resolve the problem before taking further action.
Closing Riske Road for Thresheree and Symco Car Show: Motion by Wentworth, second by Strebe, to close Riske Road for the Thresheree and Symco Car Show – Weekender. Motion carried.
Repairing Road Signs: Schoen reported they have repaired some of the road signs. The one at the end of Shady Lane Road, where the bus turns around, and Mud Lake Road need to be put back up. Wentworth asked if we could install a 25-mph sign at the first sharp corner on West River Road. She reported a lot of black marks where people must not realize there is a sharp turn. Schoen reported there are arrow signs placed there already and we have a lot of other 90-degree curves where we have arrow signs.
Shrub Trimming at the Town Hall: The shrubs on the west side of the hall still need to be trimmed. Wentworth said she is not available until after 10:30 and Strebe said he would like to wait until after the hay is done. They will select a time to do the work at a later date.
Straightening Shelter at School Section Lake: Olsen had mentioned that she and Larry noticed the shelter is leaning at School Section Lake. They would volunteer to fix it but wanted to make sure the posts were not rotted and break off and that it was okay with the board. Schoen said the board can use a post hole digger and make a hole beside the post and put in a wedge like they do for road signs. He said it works well. The board will complete that project when fixing the road signs.
Animal Control Officer: Olsen had been contacted by the sheriff’s office requesting a name and phone number of the person they should contact for our animal control officer. Schoen reported he was assigned that position by Chairman Barbara Nollenberg and Supervisor Roger Henschel as Schoen was the junior member of the board. After discussion, Strebe volunteered to be the animal control officer.
Broadband Grant Application: Wentworth asked for the topic to be put on the agenda and said she would do it but was not sure about the two different funds available. She spoke with Dave Thiel already. She said there would be more support if the town partnered with the business. She thought it would be good to contact Solarus or Star Communication to see if they would be interested in having us partner with them to install a broadband tower. Olsen said as of the last number reported we could expect $83,944.18 in American Rescue Plan Act monies. It would be paid in two installments. The second being one year after receiving the first. There are specific guidelines on how it can be spent. Broadband expansion is one; however, the county is working on the installation of two broadband towers in Union. Wentworth will contact Solarus and Star Communication to see if either is interested in partnering for another broadband tower. She was told to not commit to anything as we are unsure of what will happen. Changes have been made throughout the whole process. We have been told to be patient as it all unfolds.
DUNS and SAM, American Rescue Plan Act – Local Fiscal Recovery Funds: This was discussed with the Broadband Grant Application. Olsen obtained the DUNS and registered with the System for Award Management (SAM). She needs to complete and submit form SL-330 to the Department of Revenue by June 18th to apply to receive the funds. The state must first request and receive the aggregate funding from the Federal Treasury for all non-entitlement units of local government. The state will then have 30 days to distribute the funds to the NEUs. We do not have to apply for the funding. We could choose to transfer the funds to the state. The Department of Revenue does not anticipate many NEUs choosing that option.
Applications to Approve or Deny Alcohol, Cigarette and Operator Licenses: The Class B alcohol, beer, cigarette, and operator licenses for 2021-2022 were given to the board for their review and approval. There were seven new operator/bartender applications. Background checks were completed and reviewed along with the application. All other operator/bartender applications were renewal applications. After review and discussion, a motion was made by Strebe, second by Wentworth, to approve the renewal of Class B and beer licenses for all five establishments - Still Phil’s, Boondocks, Symco Store LLC (Union Still and Grill), Triple O, and Ferg’s Bavarian Village; beer only for Union Thresherman’s Club; and renewal of cigarette licenses for Still Phil’s, Boondocks and Symco Store, as well as all 54 operator applications that were received. Motion carried.
The following operator licenses were approved: BOONDOCKS- Kjersti Aasen, Kylie Berkhahn, Gabrielle Euhardy, Jordan Forseth, Randa Greshamer, Aspen Hendricks, Kara Kietzmann, Lisa Madden, Elizabeth Martinez (new), Tammie McGlin (new), Megan Pethke, Judy Roland, Cindy Roman, Ann Schneider, and Brianna Schuelke (new); FERG’S BAVARIAN VILLAGE – Shirley Ferg; STILL PHIL’S – Jennifer Gutsmiedl, Karmin Heimbruch, Angela Montry (new), and Ryan Roehl; SYMCO STORE- Skye Amador (new), Brittany Bouchette, Sheila Fisher, Brittney Hogan, and Madison Kent; TRIPLE-O BAR AND SUPPERCLUB- Jeremy Hartwig, Rebecca Hartwig, Michelle McAuly, Barbara Schultz, and Ansley Staats; and UNION THRESHERMANS CLUB- Noah Artz, Barry Bartz (new), Sandra Bartz (new), Mark Craig, Angel Drozd, James Drozd, Jacob Elsner, Randal Elsner, Nicole Gruentzel, William Johnson, Ronald Knuth, Jeanette Kosmerchock, Gena Kranzusch, Brian Lettau, Sheri Lettau, Justin Riesenberg, Curt Samson, Ashley Schneiderwent, Carrie (Oestreich) Schuelke, Paul Timm, Mickayla Weed, Kevin Wege, Lee Werth, and Steven Young, Jr.
Conditional Use, Shoreland Use, Land Use, Certified Survey Map, Permits and Applications: We received two Shoreland Permits from Waupaca County Planning and Zoning Department. One is for Mervin and Edna Borntrager on County Road OO for a dwelling addition; mudroom, structural modification of accessory structure; horse barn (farm), accessory structures; two greenhouses (ag accessory use) and shed. The other is for James C Scott on Jossie Road for a storage shed.
We received two Land Use Permits. One is for Benjamin and Karen Cate on Krueger Road for a principal structure; shed with lean-to and barn with lean-to (first structures on property). Their application also included the animal unit density worksheet as they will have laying chickens, a donkey and two ponies/miniature horses. Their home will be built later. The second one is for Jared Weninger on West River Road for a lean-to on an existing machine shed.
An email was received from Jason Snyder at the county with the letter he sent Warren Werth regarding the applications he submitted to the county, which included a comprehensive plan amendment, zone map amendment and a conditional use permit proposing several uses on his property, including heavy commercial which is not in the Comprehensive Plan. Also, the tow yard request does not meet ordinance requirements due to size and screening requirements. Werth reported to the board he has been working for four months with the county trying to do everything the right way. He expressed frustration with the requirements that need to be met under county zoning. After discussion, it was determined to put Werth’s application on the July agenda if it is ready.
Wisconsin Towns Association County Unit Meeting: Schoen attended the meeting in person and Olsen attended via Zoom. Both were disappointed in the meeting. The sheriff’s department informed those in attendance they have been having issues with people drinking in the bars in Symco then driving their ATVs/UTV and the officers have been stopping them on Highway 110. Jake Langenhahn of WTA also discussed the DUNS and SAM requirements for the American Rescue Plan Act funding. They stressed towns should be patient as it unfolds.
NEW ICE Voting Machine: County Clerk Jill Loedewegen informed clerks the new voting ICE machine will be delivered to the fairgrounds in Weyauwega on June 23rd for pick-up. They will also be doing a training on the machines. Olsen and Stephanie Riske will attend. Our two current voting machines will need to be turned in.
Roads Report: A resident stated we need to do the ditch by Jeff Henschel’s bare land driveway (west of Raisler’s), not just by Raisler’s, when they are doing the road work. Schoen reported work on Symco Road will probably be done after the Thresheree and car show.
Fire and Ambulance: Schoen reported they re-elected officers. Jackie Beyer is now the president of the fire board. They responded to a fire in the Town of Royalton. Damage was done by brush/branches to one of the fire trucks because of not having enough room for the truck to get through. The damage is estimated to be around $1,000 to repair. The fire department needs 16’ wide and 16’ high to avoid damaging the truck. Schoen reported brush on Wildlife Ridge Lane needs to be trimmed back. The question was raised as to who would be responsible for doing that as the residents have a two-rod easement, but Jossie’s are the owners.
Public Comments/Communications: Two orders from the DNR were received related to land designated as Forest Tax Law Land. The landowners of the first one are William Adams, Patricia Adams, Susan Miller, and Betty Polzin. The second is for Brian Shambeau.
The Notice of Public Hearing for Fox Valley Technical College for the July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2022 budget is set for June 15 at 4:30 p.m. The virtual meeting has public access.
Olsen received an email from Eric Halverson of the Waupaca County Emergency Management regarding the county hazard mitigation plan update. We will have that on the agenda for our July meeting. We need to do a resolution adopting the county plan.
Harter’s Fox Valley Disposal contacted Olsen regarding providing services for trash collection and recycling. They would like to attend one of our meetings to share information regarding their services.
The Waupaca County Sheriff’s Department summary report for May listed 28 incidents in Union.
Marilyn Herman, secretary of Union’s Cemetery Association, shared it has been a couple of years since the cemetery maps have been redone. Sexton Tammy Pethke reported to Herman the county treasurer was upset when she stopped at the courthouse with the maps and spoke to him about the project. Their conversation was stressful. She did not appreciate being talked to in that manner. Schoen will contact him.
Bills: Bills to be paid for June were reviewed, approved, and paid.
Motion by Strebe, second by Wentworth, to adjourn. Motion carried. Adjourned at 9:45 p.m.
These and all meeting minutes are subject to board approval.
Respectfully Submitted,
Sharon Olsen, Clerk
TOWN OF UNION
TOWN BOARD MEETING
Notice is hereby given a Town Board Meeting for the Town of Union in the County of Waupaca, State of Wisconsin, for the transaction of business as is by law required or permitted to be transacted at such meeting, will be held at the Union Town Hall in said town on Monday, July 12, 2021, at 7 PM or immediately following the Plan Commission meeting which begins at 6:00 PM
AGENDA
1.) Call meeting to order. Roll call.
2.) Open Meeting statement.
3.) Review and approve agenda.
4.) Approve minutes from last meeting.
5.) Approve treasurer’s report.
6.) Approve prior month’s disbursements.
7.) Discuss and possible action on the following:
a. Warren Werth Zoning Map Amendment and Conditional Use Permit
b. Waupaca County Hazardous Mitigation Plan
c. Contract with American Asphalt for Use of Parking Lot for Construction Trailer
d. School Section Lake Park Lawn Repair
e. Broadband Grant Applications
f. American Rescue Plan Act – Local Fiscal Recovery Funds
g. Applications Operator Licenses for Symco Store, LLC (Union Still)
h. Open Book and Board of Review
i. Dog Licensing of Amish Dogs
j. Any Other Conditional Use, Shoreland, Land Use, Certified Survey Map, Permits & Applications
8.) Reminders and/or discussion on the following:
a. New ICE Voting Machine
b. Redistricting
9.) Roads Update
10.) Fire and Ambulance update
11.) Public comments/communications
12.) Review and payment of bills.
13.) Adjourn.
Sharon Olsen, Town Clerk
Attendance by members of the Plan Commission may inadvertently make a quorum of the Plan Commission, no action by the commission will take place at this meeting.
Posted: July 9, 2021
Town of Union Minutes
Town Board Meeting
July 12, 2021
Chairman Gary Schoen called the meeting to order at 7:23 p.m., following the Plan Commission meeting. Present were Gary Schoen, Walter Strebe, Sandy Werth, Marcy Wentworth, Sharon Olsen, guest Jason Snyder of the Waupaca County Planning and Zoning Department, and residents per the sign-in sheet. The open meeting statement was given by Schoen. Notice and agenda of the meeting were posted.
Agenda: Motion by Wentworth, second by Strebe, to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried.
Minutes: Motion by Wentworth, second by Strebe, to approve the June minutes. Motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report: Werth gave her treasurer’s report. In June, seven owners licensed their dogs and there were five town hall rentals. We received $41,972.09 from the American Rescue Plan. Olsen questioned whether the funds should be put into a separate savings or money market account until we decide on how we are going to spend it. The board agreed. Werth will check with First State. The General Transportation funds were received in July, so they are not included in the totals. Motion by Wentworth, second by Strebe, to approve the report. Motion carried.
Disbursements: Olsen reviewed the expenses for June, with checks #7017 through #7027 paid. Motion by Strebe, second by Wentworth, to approve the disbursements. Motion carried.
Warren Werth Zoning Map Amendment and Conditional Use Permit: Schoen asked Wentworth to give a brief synopsis of the Plan Commission meeting. The decision was made to table the item until the August meeting. Wentworth had asked Werth if we could tour his property. He gave permission to do so. They will meet at the Werth property at 5:45 p.m. on August 2nd to complete the tour prior to meeting at 6:00 p.m. at the town hall for the PC meeting. The board did not take any action.
Waupaca County Hazardous Mitigation Plan: Olsen gave a summary of disasters that occurred in Waupaca County in a 25-year period. After a brief discussion, motion by Strebe, second by Wentworth to re-adopt the Waupaca County Mitigation Plan by Resolution 2021-1. Motion carried.
Contract with American Asphalt: Schoen was told someone from American Asphalt would attend the meeting to sign a contract for reimbursement to us for using the parking lot for the construction trailer during the construction project of State Highway 22. It will be parked at the town hall for approximately three months. No one came to the meeting. Schoen will check with the company as to why.
School Section Lake Park Lawn Repair: Schoen and Strebe checked out the park as half of a willow tree blew over. It did not cause any property damage. Mid-State Tree Service came out and checked the project. The decision was made to cut down three willow trees. There were seven employees and several pieces of equipment used on the job. Schoen will get quotes for repairing the minimal lawn work.
Broadband Grant Application: Wentworth said she did not get anywhere. She spoke with Waupaca Online and was told they are working from Marion this way. Schoen reported he spoke with Ryan Brown, and they are doing soil borings to determine how deep the footings need to be, etc. The towers have been ordered. They should be completed by late October – early November. Wentworth said the towers that are being erected in the town costs about $60,000 each. The tower can bounce off a silo or like structure to reach more households. It is not limited to only those in line with the tower.
American Rescue Plan Act – Local Fiscal Recovery Funds: The first half of our share of the funds were received. We will need to determine what uses of the monies are eligible. We have time so we need to be patient when determining what is the best way to get the biggest bang for our buck.
Applications to Approve or Deny Alcohol, Cigarette and Operator Licenses: Olsen received three more operator applications from Symco Store, LLC (Union Still). They were for Destiny Heschke, Zachary Kriesel, and Jamie Krueger. Motion by Strebe, second by Wentworth, to approve the three operator licenses. Motion carried.
Open Book and Board of Review: Open Book was held on July 8th. Board of Review will be held Thursday, July 15, from 6 – 8 p.m. So far, no one has contacted Olsen to be heard at the BOR.
Dog Licensing of Amish Dogs: Werth has been working diligently in getting all owners to license their dogs. After discussion, it was determined not all Amish have licensed their dogs. Werth will contact them.
Conditional Use, Shoreland Use, Land Use, Certified Survey Map, Permits and Applications: There were three other permits received from Waupaca County by Olsen that were forwarded to the board prior to the meeting. One was a land use permit for Joseph and Rabecca Miller, Nollenberg Road, for an accessory structure; one was a shoreland permit for Randy and Mary Olson, for a log cabin for a permanent home on Jossie Road; and a land use permit for Ben and Karen Cate, for a new home on Krueger Road.
New ICE Voting Machine: Olsen reported she and chief inspector Stephanie Riske attended a training at the Waupaca County Fairgrounds on June 23 and picked up the new voting machine. It must be set-up yet.
Redistricting: Olsen shared there will be a panel discussion Zoom meeting and another hands-on software training via Zoom as well in July. She is registered to attend both.
Roads Report (and Fire and Ambulance): Schoen reported we will be replacing a culvert on Nollenberg Road. We cannot keep up with the blacktop there anymore as it keeps deteriorating. A plastic culvert will be used as it will hold up better. They have ground up the blacktop on County Road O from Prill’s towards Triple O Supper Club. We will probably be doing crack sealing in October. Seal coating will be done on Trout Lane and Luckjohn Road in August. Wentworth reported they missed a spot while ditching on Symco Road. Olsen shared the State Road 22 schedule for work to be completed.
Schoen said the private roads have an issue of not being maintained to allow emergency vehicles to travel the road. There is brush hanging over the road. Wildlife Ridge Lane, off Jossie Road, is the worst. Schoen was told the owner of the land is not the responsible party, the landowners that have an easement are responsible. Schoen will draft a letter to the landowners requesting they maintain a minimum width of 15’ and a height of 15’ to allow for emergency vehicles. Other private roads are Trinity Lane, Hummingbird Lane, and Ridgeview Road. Schoen said he received a request for a fire number on County Highway O, but the property has not been updated yet with the Register of Deeds office. There was a suggestion made to add the need for EMTs to the newsletter.
Public Comments/Communications: Schoen reported he issued five fireworks permits.
The Waupaca County Sheriff’s Department summary report for June listed 22 incidents in Union.
Bills: Bills to be paid for July were reviewed, approved, and paid.
Motion by Strebe, second by Wentworth, to adjourn. Motion carried. Adjourned at 9:16 p.m.
These and all meeting minutes are subject to board approval.
Respectfully Submitted,
Sharon Olsen, Clerk
TOWN OF UNION
TOWN BOARD MEETING
Notice is hereby given a Town Board Meeting for the Town of Union in the County of Waupaca, State of Wisconsin, for the transaction of business as is by law required or permitted to be transacted at such meeting, will be held at the Union Town Hall in said town on Monday, August 2, 2021, at 7 PM or immediately following the Plan Commission meeting which begins at 5:45 PM for a tour of the Warren Werth property and will then continue at the town hall.
AGENDA
1.) Call meeting to order. Roll call.
2.) Open Meeting statement.
3.) Review and approve agenda.
4.) Approve minutes from last meeting.
5.) Approve treasurer’s report.
6.) Approve prior month’s disbursements.
7.) Discuss and possible action on the following:
a. Warren Werth Zoning Map Amendment and Conditional Use Permit
b. Roof on trailer house at Ball Park
c. Letter to property owners on private roads regarding emergency vehicles
d. Any Other Conditional Use, Shoreland, Land Use, Certified Survey Map, Permits & Applications
e. Redistricting
8.) Reminders and/or discussion on the following:
a.
9.) Roads Update
10.) Fire and Ambulance update
11.) Public comments/communications
12.) Review and payment of bills.
13.) Adjourn.
Sharon Olsen, Town Clerk
Attendance by members of the Plan Commission may inadvertently make a quorum of the Plan Commission, no action by the commission will take place at this meeting.
Posted: July 30, 2021
Town of Union Minutes
Town Board Meeting
August 2, 2021
Chairman Gary Schoen called the meeting to order at 7:50 p.m., following the Plan Commission meeting which began at 5:45 pm as a tour of the Warren Werth property on Church Street. Present were Gary Schoen, Walter Strebe, Marcy Wentworth, Sandy Werth, Sharon Olsen, guests Jason Snyder and Ryan Brown of the Waupaca County Planning and Zoning Department, and residents per the sign-in sheet. The open meeting statement was given by Schoen. Notice and agenda of the meeting were posted.
Agenda: Motion by Wentworth, second by Strebe, to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried.
Minutes: Motion by Wentworth, second Strebe, to approve the July minutes as written. Motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report: Werth gave her treasurer’s report for July. We received the Transportation Aids, Shared Revenue, Exempt Computer Aid, and 2% Fire Dues from the state. She checked interest rates for the American Rescue Funds money. There was some confusion with comparison of the percentage rates and she asked the board to let her know what they wanted her to do. Motion by Strebe, second by Wentworth, to approve the report. Motion carried.
Disbursements: Olsen reviewed the July expenses, with checks #7043 through #7051 paid. Motion by Strebe, second by Wentworth, to approve the disbursements as presented. Motion carried.
Warren Werth Zoning Map Amendment and Conditional Use Permit: The board participated in the physical tour of the property. Warren Werth presented a letter to the board from a neighbor (Mark Schuelke) that requested Werth install a 10’ privacy before any work begins. Werth asked the letter to be read and recorded in the PC minutes. Other residents in attendance gave their approval or disapproval of the application requests. One expressing approval asked why conditions were not put on the bars as well. Another thought the business would be great to have in Symco and profitable for Werth. Another expressed the town should cooperate and work with the applicants and not against them. Concerns of noise, safety for children in the area, debris in the roadway, piles of accumulating junk etc. were brought to the attention of the board by another resident. The PC recommended approval of the Zoning Map Amendment, from Rural Residential for one parcel and Rural Commercial Neighborhood for the second parcel to Rural Commercial-General for both. The PC also recommended approval of the Conditional Use Permit with 10 conditions attached to the application, which Schoen read out loud. Strebe asked if there should also be a condition that addresses hazardous materials as the little creek runs downhill and could end up in the river. Strebe asked the zoning representatives if they would address that issue. The reply was they would not; but would notify the Department of Natural Resources. After discussion, the condition regarding hazardous materials was added. Motion by Wentworth, second by Strebe, to approve the zoning map amendment as presented. Motion carried. Motion by Strebe, second by Wentworth, to approve the Conditional Use Permit to operate a restoration shop, buy and sell used trucks and tractors (vehicles), and to operate a weld shop and tire shop, with the following conditions:
1) 10-foot-high privacy fence to be constructed prior to any work being done. Front of fence to be 30’ off of road (from road right-of-way).
2) No work to be done on Sunday mornings and church holidays.
3) Hours of operation to be 7:00 am to 7:00 pm.
4) No junk or salvage in front of fence.
5) Paving or gravel must be where cars (vehicles) are parked for sale.
6) 27 parking spots for employees and/or customers.
7) Cars (vehicles) for sale 25 maximum – behind fence.
8) All grass in front of fence must be kept mowed.
9) No more than two inoperable vehicles on premises.
10) Review annually.
11) Hazardous chemicals and materials must be (contained and) disposed of properly.
Motion carried.
Roof on Trailer House at Park: The tenant of the trailer reported to Schoen the roof was leaking. Schoen inspected the roof and applied a lot of tar to remedy the situation. Schoen said it would take about 14 squares of shingles to replace the roof. He estimated it would cost around $4,000. Schoen questioned whether the trailer is even worth replacing the shingles. Strebe suggested getting an estimate for a steel roof. Schoen will get an estimate.
Letter to Property Owners on Private Roads: Schoen did not draft a letter yet but said he was going to start by speaking to the property owners by Wildlife Ridge Lane.
Other Permits: Olsen received three permits from Waupaca County. They were all forwarded to the board when she received them. Permits were for Brian and Wanda Stielow, detached garage on Stoney Ridge Road; Scott R Young, pole shed on Missall Lane; and Richard Thompson and Kristy Murrow, detached garage on State Road 161.
Redistricting: Olsen read the July 22nd email from County Clerk Jill Lodewegen. “Typically, we would have up to six months to complete all three phases: Tentative County plan up to 60 days to develop, municipal wards up to 60 days to review and act, and a finalized county plan up to 60 days to submission to the state. This process has to be completed in just over 2 months!” She also asked to make sure the board is aware of this information. We may need to schedule special meetings to meet some deadlines. We will have to wait for further information and instruction.
Discussion on the Following: We didn’t have any specific items to discuss. Schoen asked Ryan Brown to give an update on the Broadband towers. There are 11 towers on order for Waupaca County. It will take two-to-three months to get the steel. Brown listed the erection sites. Two will be installed in Union. One 120’ tall, the other 100’ tall. The tower at the Waupaca County Processing and Transfer Facility will be 175’ high. The borings for soil analysis have already been completed. The compounds were going to be 20’, they will now be 18’ and will leave less of a footprint and be less intrusive. New electric services will be installed. They went with a slightly more heavy-duty tower. Towers can handle a lot of weight, but heavier towers will be able to handle the winds better. The towers are designed with two areas built in to give way to topple down on to itself, if necessary, instead of tipping straight over. There will be better technology to provide better service. There will be multiple uses coming off one router. The hope is to have erection of towers wrapped up by November, barring any delays in getting the towers. $300,000 of grant monies was used for a consultant to determine dead zones and where the need was the greatest. The Broadband services may not be operating until spring. We need to be patient and very strategic. Other towns are talking about additional towers, but we all need to work together. The towers are being erected using a Community Development Block Grant from the state. There will be a special fee structure for low-income people. There are not any health concerns related to Broadband towers.
Roads Update: The culvert on Nollenberg Road will be replaced August 3rd or 4th. On August 16th the gravel will be hauled to Symco Road, then the grinding of the blacktop will take place. Blacktopping will take place in September. County O should be done in October. Trout Lane and Luckjohn Road have been chip sealed.
Olsen participated in the preconstruction meeting of the State Highway 22 project. She gave the highlights of the meeting. They have to maintain a 16’ wide travel lane during construction. Traffic control must be 24 hours a day, with stop signs functional at all times. They are allowing 50 actual working days. The cost of the project is $2,760,693.30. All materials must be made in America.
Schoen contacted Scott Jaeger regarding repairing the lawn at School Section Lake Park. He will look at the project and get back to Schoen.
Fire and Ambulance: They have the vehicles on order. The brush truck will cost about $85,000. It will have a new chassis. The cost of the fire truck tanker is $334,259 and will need to be paid in June of 2022 because it will take that long to get it. Everything passed for our fire inspection. Manawa and other areas are struggling to get EMTs.
Public Comments/Communications: Marilyn Herman had a couple of cemetery deeds that needed to be signed. Waupaca County will pay $5.00 per military grave that doesn’t have perpetual care. The form was signed and notarized.
Schoen had signed the rental agreement with American Asphalt for parking their trailer to be used as a field office in our parking lot. They will pay us $350 per month. Olsen reported she completed the W-9 form and returned it, per the request of American Asphalt.
Olsen reported she received a call from Gary Wegener inquiring as to when the Union town dump closed. With assistance from Mike Mazemke, Register of Deeds, it was determined the dump was closed September 1, 1990.
Wentworth reported on a couple of calls she had with other providers regarding Broadband towers. She also reported the Highway 22 report did not have the car show dates listed correctly.
Olsen received another new operator license application in the mail on July 31st from Tina at Symco Store LLC. Olsen had already posted the agenda for the meeting. She contacted Tina and told her Alexis Wepner would not be able to bartend without another licensed bartender and asked if she’d need Olsen to repost the agenda or if it could wait until our next meeting. Tina said it could wait for the next meeting.
Four residents attended the meeting and complained of explosives being used on a neighbor’s property. They have been increasing in power and louder in noise. The residents stated they have had enough. Tannerite can be purchased in different sizes/amounts. You need a gun, such as a high-powered rifle, to ignite it. They have been discharging the explosives at different times, usually on weekends. The discharge is so powerful it causes windows to rattle in their homes. They have contacted the sheriff’s department and they recommended they contact the town board. The residents offered to obtain signatures from other neighbors if needed. They said other residents have complained as well. Melvin and Linda Much are the owners of the property on Spring Lane. Schoen will make a visit to the Much’s to see if the situation can be rectified or if it will be necessary for the town to take further action.
Bills: Bills to be paid for August were reviewed, approved, and paid.
Motion by Strebe, second by Wentworth, to adjourn. Motion carried. Adjourned at 9:31 p.m.
These and all meeting minutes are subject to board approval.
Respectfully Submitted,
Sharon Olsen, Town Clerk
Posted at the town hall and Still Phil's on August 5th. Posted on the town's website August 7th.
TOWN OF UNION
TOWN BOARD MEETING
Notice is hereby given the September Town Board Meeting for the Town of Union in the County of Waupaca, State of Wisconsin, for the transaction of business as is by law required or permitted to be transacted at such meeting, will be held at the Union Town Hall in said town on Monday, August 30, 2021, at 7 PM or immediately following the Plan Commission meeting which begins at 6:00 PM at the town hall.
AGENDA
1.) Call meeting to order. Roll call.
2.) Open Meeting statement.
3.) Review and approve agenda.
4.) Approve minutes from last meeting.
5.) Approve treasurer’s report.
6.) Approve prior month’s disbursements.
7.) Discuss and possible action on the following:
a. Set date for Public Hearing for Mervin and Edna Borntrager, no action will be taken regarding their permit application to amend the Comprehensive Plan
b. Set date for October Town Board Meeting
c. Roof on trailer house at Ball Park
d. ARPA Funds – approve moving funds to a savings account or another account
e. Road Crossing Permit for new electrical hook up for Randy and Mary Olson
f. Any Other Conditional Use, Shoreland, Land Use, Certified Survey Map, Permits & Applications
g. Redistricting
8.) Reminders and/or discussion on the following:
a. Garbage and Recycling Services
b. LRIP project selection
9.) Roads Update
10.) Fire and Ambulance update
11.) Public comments/communications
12.) Review and payment of bills.
13.) Adjourn.
Sharon Olsen, Town Clerk
Attendance by members of the Plan Commission may inadvertently make a quorum of the Plan Commission, no action by the commission will take place at this meeting.
Posted: August 27, 2021
Sharon Olsen, Town Clerk
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
TOWN OF UNION, WAUPACA COUNTY
The Town of Union will hold a public hearing to consider approval of an amendment to the comprehensive plan and changes to the preferred land use map. The purpose of the amendment and map change is to remove the property from Farmland Preservation (change the current preferred land use district from Farmland Preservation Overlay to the proposed preferred land use district No Overlay) for parcel number 19 03 34 1 (E6226 County Road OO, Marion), owned by Mervin and Edna Borntrager, for the purpose of building and operating a cabinet shop and building two greenhouses.
The town board will meet at the town hall at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, October 11, 2021, to hold a public hearing to consider this amendment. The town hall is located at E6592 State Road 22, Bear Creek WI. The monthly town board meeting will be held immediately following the public hearing.
Copies of the plan or amendment are available for inspection prior to the hearing by contacting Ryan Brown, Planning & Zoning Director, at 715-258-6258, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Written comments may also be mailed to: Sharon Olsen, Clerk, N8521 Jossie Rd, Manawa WI and must be received prior to the meeting.
For more information contact Chairman Gary Schoen at 920-596-2492.
Town of Union Minutes
Town Board Meeting
August 30, 2021
Chairman Gary Schoen called the meeting to order at 6:40 p.m., following the Plan Commission meeting which began at 6:00 p.m. Present were Walter Strebe, Gary Schoen, Marcy Wentworth, Sandy Werth, Sharon Olsen, and residents per the sign-in sheet. The open meeting statement was given by Schoen. Notice and agenda of the meeting were posted.
Agenda: Motion by Strebe, second by Wentworth, to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried.
Minutes: Motion by Strebe, second by Wentworth, to approve the August 2nd minutes. Motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report: Werth gave her treasurer’s report for August. Motion by Wentworth, second by Strebe, to approve the report. Motion carried.
Disbursements: Olsen reviewed the August expenses, with checks #7052 through #7065 paid. Motion by Strebe, second by Wentworth, to approve the disbursements as presented. Motion carried.
Public Hearing for Mervin and Edna Borntrager: The Planning Commission met prior to the town board meeting to review the Borntrager’s application to amend the Comprehensive Plan. The PC passed a resolution; however, the board could not take any action as a public hearing is required. Motion by Wentworth, second by Strebe, to hold the public hearing on Monday, October 11th, at 6:30 p.m. Motion carried.
Set Date for October Board Meeting: Motion by Wentworth, second by Strebe, to change our regular monthly meeting from Monday, October 4th, to Monday, October 11th, immediately following the public hearing, so the board could address the Borntrager’s application at their meeting. Motion carried.
Roof on Trailer House: Schoen obtained a quote of $2,213.39 from Luke and Sara Herschberger, owners of Mapleview Metal Forming by Marion, for the steel products and screws only. Any other necessary materials would be an extra cost. Schoen got a quote of $2,300 from Perry Borntreger Carpentry, for the labor costs. Schoen estimated a cost of $4,700 - $4,800 to complete the project. Other options were discussed in length. Wentworth suggested the rubber membrane sheets available at Menard’s. She said it is a temporary fix – maybe four years or so – but it worked well on their roof. Schoen will check with the renter to see what happened during the rain storms we experienced this past weekend. Schoen said maybe the work he did on the roof fixed the problem.
ARPA Funds: Motion by Wentworth, second by Strebe, to transfer the American Rescue Plan Funds we received into a new savings account. Motion carried. A final decision on how to best spend the funds has not been made.
Road Crossing Permit: Schoen signed the Road Crossing Permit we received from Central Wisconsin Electric for the new electrical hookup for Randy and Mary Olson. Olsen will mail it to CWEC.
Permits: The board reviewed the initial operator/bartender application for Alexis Wepner we received from Symco Store LLC. Olsen ran a background check for her. Motion by Strebe, second by Wentworth, to approve the application. Motion carried. Olsen received two permits from the county. They were forwarded to the board when she received them. Permits were for Michael and Laura Holbrook, for a lean-to addition to garage, a chicken shed, and a cantilever addition off the back of their house on Jannusch Road; and a carport/accessory structure for Duane and Christine Schrank, on Beaver Road.
Redistricting: Olsen placed this item on the agenda in case it was necessary to schedule a special meeting for the town to proceed with their part. She did not receive any updates from the county.
Garbage and Recycling Services: Olsen was notified of a resident’s garbage and recycling not being picked up. It was picked up a few days later. Our contract with Graichen’s expires the end of 2021. Olsen shared some highlights of the current contract with the board. After discussion, it was determined the board would divide up the town and do a count of places/stops that receive refuse services. The discussion will be continued at the October meeting.
LRIP Project Selection: Wentworth wanted ideas of what roads to consider for the Local Roads Improvement Project application process or what adjoining towns we could work with on a combined project, like we did with Dupont. Wentworth suggested getting letters from people who use the roads. Wentworth suggested White Clover Road and working with Little Wolf. Schoen said Wentworth should proceed with it. Wentworth also said she would connect with Bear Creek again regarding Symco Road.
Roads Update: Schoen shared the Appreciation Get-Together for those who use the county to do road work will be held on October 12th at the Waupaca County Highway Shop and on the 14th at the Larrabee Shop. Olsen shared numbers that she pulled together for road work costs. We had approved the 2021 road budget at $265,890. To date, (through July 24) we have spent $49,453.77 and estimated costs for the streetlights through the end of year is $359.00. Olsen has not received any bill yet from Artie Pethke for ditch mowing. Wentworth reported they have started grinding the blacktop on Symco Road.
Fire and Ambulance: They have purchased a used ambulance with a new power train and box on it from New Jersey. The ambulance fund has enough to pay for ½ of the costs. They will take the good parts out of the current one’s box and put it in the new box. They keep the trucks for approximately 21 years. About every seven years they buy a new one. The one they are getting rid of is not the oldest one, but one that is the most troublesome. A resident told of her experience of calling an ambulance in the middle of the night. They drove down a bumpy closed road. She asked why they wouldn’t take a different route. Schoen stated the county is supposed to tell the ambulance and fire departments the status of closed roads.
Public Comments/Communications: Olsen shared the letter she received via certified mail from the county zoning office to repeal and recreate the ordinances they adopted this spring. The hearing will be held August 31.There are no additional amendments to these ordinances. They will remain unchanged from what was presented and adopted this spring.
Olsen shared the reminder memo from the Wisconsin Election Commission regarding the appointment of election inspectors and the current terms expiring the end of the year.
The July report from the sheriff’s office listed 35 incidents. Five were 9-1-1 calls and three were 9-1-1 misdials.
Olsen received a letter from the Republican Party of Wisconsin regarding the Indefinitely Confined Voter clean up process. She will respond.
Bills: Bills to be paid for September were reviewed, approved, and paid.
Motion by Strebe, second by Wentworth, to adjourn. Motion carried. Adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
These and all meeting minutes are subject to board approval.
Respectfully Submitted,
Sharon Olsen, Clerk
Posted: 9/2/21
TOWN OF UNION
TOWN BOARD MEETING
Notice is hereby given the October Town Board Meeting for the Town of Union in the County of Waupaca, State of Wisconsin, for the transaction of business as is by law required or permitted to be transacted at such meeting, will be held at the Union Town Hall in said town on Monday, October 11, 2021, at 7 PM or immediately following the Public Hearing regarding Borntrager’s application which begins at 6:30 PM at the town hall.
AGENDA
1.) Call meeting to order. Roll call.
2.) Open Meeting statement.
3.) Review and approve agenda.
4.) Approve minutes from last meeting.
5.) Approve treasurer’s report.
6.) Approve prior month’s disbursements.
7.) Discuss and possible action on the following:
a. Ordinance to adopt Comprehensive Plan amendment for E6226 Cty Rd OO, Marion
b. Resolution for County regarding Redistricting
c. Change in starting time of meetings for winter schedule
d. Discuss budget, budget considerations, and approve date for Budget Hearing and Elector’s Special Town Meeting of the Electors and November town board meeting
e. Approve date for Public Hearing regarding change in Fire Inspections
f. Any Other Conditional Use, Shoreland, Land Use, Certified Survey Map, Permits & Applications
8.) Reminders and/or discussion on the following:
a. Garbage and Recycling Services
b. Introduce Ordinance for change in Fire Inspections
c. County public hearing for N7580 and N7584 Church St (Parcel 19-34-71-76 and 77)
9.) Roads Update
10.) Fire and Ambulance update
11.) Public comments/communications
12.) Review and payment of bills.
13.) Adjourn.
Sharon Olsen, Town Clerk
Attendance by members of the Plan Commission may inadvertently make a quorum of the Plan Commission, no action by the commission will take place at this meeting.
Posted: October 7, 2021
PUBLIC HEARING MINUTES
TOWN OF UNION
OCTOBER 11, 2021
Schoen called the public hearing to order at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, October 11, 2021. The notice was posted and published. The purpose of the hearing was to take comments and consider approval of an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan and changes to the preferred land use map for Mervin and Enda Borntrager. Their property is located at E6226 County Road OO, Marion, parcel number 19-03-34-1. The current preferred land use district is Farmland Preservation Overlay. The proposed preferred land use district is No Overlay so they would be able to build and operate a cabinet shop.
There were three residents that attended the public hearing. One questioned as to whether there’s any penalty of taking it out of Farmland Preservation Overlay. The board stated there would not be a penalty to the town. Schoen stated the Borntrager’s installed a new septic system and built two greenhouses. Schoen asked three times if there were any other comments. Hearing none, motion by Strebe, second by Wentworth, to close the hearing.
Respectfully submitted,
Sharon Olsen, Clerk Posted: October 13, 2021
Respectfully Submitted, Sharon Olsen, Town Clerk
Town of Union Minutes
Town Board Meeting
October 11, 2021
Chairman Gary Schoen called the meeting to order at 6:42 p.m., following the Public Hearing which began at 6:30 p.m. Present were Walter Strebe, Gary Schoen, Marcy Wentworth, Sandy Werth, Sharon Olsen, and residents per the sign-in sheet. Schoen gave the open meeting statement. The notice and agenda of the meeting were posted.
Agenda: Motion by Wentworth, second by Strebe, to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried.
Minutes: Motion by Strebe, second by Wentworth, to approve the August 30th minutes. Motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report: Werth gave her report for September. Motion by Strebe, second by Wentworth, to approve the report. Motion carried.
Disbursements: Olsen reviewed the expenses for September, with checks #7066 through #7083 paid. Schoen questioned if the cost for the new culvert on Nollenberg Road and the costs for the removal of trees at School Section Lake Park could be submitted as ARPA funds. Olsen will check further. Motion by Strebe, second by Wentworth, to approve the disbursements as presented. Motion carried.
Ordinance to Adopt Comprehensive Plan Amendment: The public hearing for Mervin and Edna Borntrager’s property located at E6226 County Road OO, Marion. was held at 6:30 pm, prior to the board meeting. A resident questioned whether there would be any penalty for taking the property out of Farmland Preservation. The board responded there would not be. The comment was made they put in a new septic system and constructed two greenhouses. After review, motion by Strebe, second by Wentworth, to permit the change and adopt the Ordinance to amend the Comprehensive Plan from Farmland Preservation Overlay to No Overlay. Motion carried. Olsen will send paperwork to the county.
Resolution for County Regarding Redistricting: County staff created ward plans with proposed ward boundaries to be reviewed by towns, cities, and villages. After review, motion by Wentworth, second by Strebe, to approve the county’s plan for Union as presented, adopt Resolution 2021-2, and to have the county submit the final ward plan to the state on our behalf. Motion carried. The ward boundaries for Union will remain the same. Olsen will submit the required documents to the county.
Start Time for Meetings and Budget Hearing: The start time for the town board meetings will switch to 6:00 pm for the winter months. The next town board meeting will be held on November 1st; however, it was agreed to start the Public Budget Hearing at 6:00 pm on November 1st, with the Special Meeting of the Electors to immediately follow the hearing, and the town board meeting to immediately follow the Special Meeting of the Electors. Olsen asked for any input into the budget for 2022 and received none.
Permits: We received one permit from the county for accessory structure, concrete approach, widen driveway, and a pergola over patio, for parcel 19-10-22-5.
Garbage and Recycling Services: Olsen received a letter from Green for Life Environmental introducing themselves as our new solid waste services partner. GFL Solid Waste Midwest, LLC acquired Graichen’s on September 1, 2021. Per the letter, as well as a phone call Olsen made to Graichen’s, on matters relating to service scheduling, pricing, contracts and partnerships, there will be no change, all operations will remain business as usual. Over time we will see the GFL logo and signature green paint on the trucks, the employees will get new uniforms, and invoices will feature GFL branding. The board plans on dividing the town into three sections to count the number of places, residences, cottages, etc.
Introduce Ordinance for Change in Number of Fire Inspections and Fire and Ambulance Update: Schoen reported they are still struggling for new members. It takes time to do inspections. They want to reduce the fire inspections from two per year to once annually. If violations are found, they will leave a 3’ x 5” card listing the violations. Once the violations have been corrected one would complete and return the card to them. Schoen said this process is working for others. Olsen read the proposed ordinance. It will be necessary to hold a public hearing to take any comments and to address the change. The public hearing will be held December 6th at 6:00 pm. The town board meeting will immediately follow the hearing. Olsen asked if they could do a public service with the 2% fire dues monies, like recharging fire extinguishers, etc. A resident reported they held a meeting at St Mark’s and had a presentation on fires and using the extinguishers. Schoen will ask. Schoen said he issued four fire numbers - Trout Lane, County Road O, Robinsons, and one for E7244 State Road 22, the town property where the broadband tower will be erected. The county is currently working on four towers.
County Public Hearing: Schoen attended the hearing for property located at N7580 and N7584 Church Street. He reported the county was very thorough and aggressive and addressed concerns they had. Per Schoen, the county made a couple of changes to our plan. One is that Werth can operate until 9:00 pm, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday (not on Wednesdays or church holidays due to church services in the neighborhood). A 10’ high fence must be constructed on the north side of the property by July 1st. A neighbor testified it was not necessary to install a fence on the south side of his property facing hers, but Schoen stated property changes hands sometimes. A county member asked if we requested a performance bond from Werth in case the business closes. Schoen said we hadn’t but that can be addressed at review time.
Schoen also attended the public hearing held by the County Board of Adjustments for parcel 19-08-24-7, Lance and Mari Robinson. It was a Petition for a Grant of Variance to construct a dwelling within the required highway center setback in the Rural Residential (RR) District. The county does not allow holding tanks on new construction, so a mound system has been installed on the south side of the property. He said the Robinsons did their homework and knew the setbacks of other property owners in the area.
Roads Update: Schoen reported the county dug the ditch deeper on Symco Road by the Raisler property. There is a cross culvert so water can run East and West. Potholes on town roads will be filled before freezing weather. Crack sealing will also be completed.
Public Comments/Communications: Olsen shared the email and phone call she received from Dempsey Law. Schoen said he would speak with Ryan Brown.
Schoen suggested purchasing 5-gallon pails of tar/rubber and apply it to the trailer roof. Wentworth asked about the possibility of letting the renter buy the trailer over time, so it’s his responsibility. Strebe suggested we fix the roof and leave it as it is for now.
Marilyn Herman said the annual cemetery board meeting needed to be scheduled. Werth and Schoen said November 11th at 7:00 pm would work for them. Herman will check with the other board members.
The August report from the sheriff’s office listed 35 incidents. The September report lists 11.
Bills: Bills for October were reviewed, approved, and paid.
Motion by Strebe, second by Wentworth, to adjourn. Motion carried. Adjourned at 8:42 p.m.
These and all meeting minutes are subject to board approval.
TOWN OF UNION
SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING
OCTOBER 19, 2021
MINUTES
Chairman Gary Schoen called the meeting to order at 12:30 p.m. The open meeting statement was read. The meeting was posted. Those in attendance were Gary Schoen, Marcy Wentworth, Walter Strebe, and Sharon Olsen.
After discussion, motion by Wentworth, second by Strebe, for Schoen to contact a lawyer. Motion carried.
Motion by Strebe, second by Wentworth, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 1:04 p.m.
These and all meeting minutes are subject to board approval.
Respectively submitted,
Sharon Olsen, Clerk
Town of Union Minutes
Town Board Meeting
November 1, 2021
Chairman Gary Schoen called the meeting to order at 6:23 p.m., following the Public Budget Hearing which began at 6:00 p.m., that was followed by the Special Meeting of the Electors. Present were Walter Strebe, Marcy Wentworth, Gary Schoen, Sandy Werth, Sharon Olsen, and residents per the sign-in sheet. Schoen gave the open meeting statement. The notice and agenda of the meeting were posted.
Agenda: Motion by Wentworth, second by Strebe, to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried.
Minutes: Olsen reviewed the minutes of the October 11th meeting. Strebe asked if the statement in the roads paragraph regarding the direction of which way the water would run should be amended to include south. After discussion, it was felt the water could run from the east, west, and south. Schoen asked if there was any other corrections or amendments. Hearing none, motion by Strebe, second by Wentworth, to approve the October 11th minutes as amended. Motion carried.
Olsen also read the minutes of the Public Hearing which was held prior to the October 11th town board meeting, as well as the minutes of the October 19th special town board meeting. Motion by Strebe, second by Wentworth, to approve the minutes as presented. Motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report: Werth gave her report for October. She noted the General Transportation Aids deposit was listed as $431,746.24 and should be corrected to $31,746.24. Schoen asked for questions. There were none. Motion by Wentworth, second by Strebe, to approve the report. Motion carried.
Disbursements: The October expenses were reviewed by Olsen, with checks #7084 through #7093 being paid. Olsen asked if there were any questions. Hearing none, motion by Strebe, second by Wentworth, to approve the disbursements as presented. Motion carried.
Harter’s Disposal: Nick Achtermeier, sales manager, attended the meeting to share information for trash and recycling hauling services provided Harter’s Fox Valley Disposal. The company is family owned and started four generations ago. The business started in LaCrosse. It expanded to Wittenberg; however, they have hubs in several areas such as Ostburg and Seymour. They have 75 trucks and 100 employees. They have 105 municipalities accounts in this area alone. They would provide one 95-gallon cart (holds ½ yard) for trash and one 95-gallon cart for recycling. If anyone wanted an extra trash cart it would be an additional cost of $85 a year for which they would pay themselves. An extra recycling cart would cost $55 a year. Recycling would be picked up once a month and trash would be picked up weekly. He prepared a proposal for the town and shared the costs of their services, as well as the length of the contract. Wentworth stated one cart would not be enough for their use. Strebe asked how they handle farmers. Achetermeier stated farms would be considered a business and would be treated as such. He said the one cart for trash and one cart for recycling would be for use by the farmhouse. The board did not take any action as they will see what Green for Life (Graichen’s) contract will be.
Approve Proposed Budget and Adopt Resolution: The budget was already explained at the previous hearing. Olsen asked if there were any questions. Motion by Wentworth, second by Strebe, to approve the proposed budget as presented. Motion carried.
Olsen had prepared Resolution 2021-3 to amend the 2020 budget as extra costs were paid due to the trees that needed to be cut down at School Section Lake Park and the extra Plan Commission meetings that were held. Motion by Strebe, second by Wentworth, to adopt the resolution to transfer $4,100 from the general fund to the Miscellaneous - Parks, Zoning and Wisconsin Towns Association. Motion carried.
Road Report, Projects, and LRIP Funding: Wentworth has been working on the Local Roads Improvement Program (LRIP) applications for requesting funding. She has been working with Sue Popham and Hank Mitchell from the county. There are three applications – two for White Clover Road and one for Ferg Road. The White Clover Road project would be to grind up the blacktop and reconstruction. The Ferg Road project would be to add 2” of asphalt on a section of the existing road north of Highway 161. A three-year plan was created by Schoen for 2022, 2023 and 2024. The plan was discussed. Motion by Strebe, second by Wentworth, to approve the three-year plan as presented. Motion carried.
Schoen shared information that the Symco signs along Highway 22 were “lost/taken.” He said John Pence said he wants to pay to replace the signs. Schoen said crack sealing on Stoney Ridge, Hillside, and Bridge Roads will be completed. All three have been sealed before but need it again. Shouldering will be done on Stoney Ridge, Kutchenriter, and West River (by Pethke’s) Roads. A resident asked if the county ran out of asphalt on the County Road O project. Schoen responded they have to build curbing before the project will be completed. Schoen stated when completing his road tour of fire numbers, he discovered some fire numbers have so much grown up around them that you can’t see them. He wants that mentioned in the newsletter insert with the real estate tax bills.
Broadband Towers: They were supposed to start the tower at the ballpark last Wednesday but have been running behind. They already have the base completed for the one at the Recycling Center.
Union Cemetery Association: The annual meeting of the cemetery association will be held on Thursday, November 11th at 7:00 p.m. at the town hall. Marilyn Herman asked Werth to unlock the doors for the meeting. Herman had one cemetery deed to be signed.
Conditional Use Permit and Certified Survey Map: There were none.
Newsletter Insert with Property Tax Bills: Olsen reviewed last year’s insert. She asked for any input or suggestions. A short discussion followed. It was agreed to include a two-sided insert on blue paper.
Thank you: A thank you to those people who mow and clean their ditches, maintain their properties, etc. will be included in the insert.
Special Activities: Schoen did not know the attendance numbers for the Thresheree or Car Show but stated numbers were up.
Land Use Permits: Olsen received the following permits from the county which she shared with the board: a pole barn and garden shed for parcel # 19-18-41; a greenhouse and an icehouse for parcel # 19-28-31; a small deck for parcel # 19-34-31; and a pole barn and driveway for parcel # 19 10 71 15. A Notice of Decision was received for the two parcels for Warren Werth. The county granted his applications for conditional use with several conditions applied.
Quarterly WTA County Unit Meeting: The quarterly meeting will be held Thursday, November 11th, at the County Highway Department, Waupaca. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and lunch will be served at 6:00. The Zoom meeting room opens at 6:00. The meeting will begin at 6:30.
Fire and EMT: Schoen reported the brush truck chassis is done at L & S in Appleton and the fire tanker truck is running along better than anticipated. Someone wants to purchase the old truck already.
Garbage and Recycling Services: This was covered under Harter’s Disposal, no further discussion.
Public Comments/Communications: Marilyn Herman said Taylor Sorenson from the county did a presentation and said people should put the small plastic covers back on the plastic bottles before recycling them, so they don’t cause issues with the machines. Otherwise, they can get jammed and cause damage. Herman also said if people would like to save the plastic covers instead the New London Senior Center is saving them. They are donating them to an out of state company that is recycling them to make park benches etc. They save all plastic covers, such as from coffee, laundry bottles, water and soda bottles, etc. Herman said she would get the covers to the New London Senior Center.
The October sheriff’s report had 20 incidents, from 911 misdials, suspicious vehicle, to animal problems.
Olsen reminded the board we will need to approve the election workers for the next two-year period at our December meeting.
Bills: Bills for November were reviewed, approved, and paid.
Motion by Strebe, second by Wentworth, to adjourn. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
These and all meeting minutes are subject to board approval.
Respectfully submitted,
Sharon Olsen, Clerk
Town of Union
Public Budget Hearing
November 1, 2021
Chairman Gary Schoen called the public budget hearing to order at 6:00 p.m. Those present were Gary Schoen, Walter Strebe, Sandy Werth, Marcy Wentworth, Sharon Olsen, and resident as per sign-in sheet. Schoen gave the open meeting statement. Notice of the hearing and budget were posted.
Clerk Olsen read the minutes of the November 9, 2020, public budget hearing. Motion by Wentworth, second by Strebe, to approve the minutes. Olsen then reviewed and explained the figures for the actual 2020 budget, the 2021 proposed budget and the estimated 2021 budget with ten months actual and two months estimated, and the proposed 2022 budget as presented. Copies were available. There was discussion regarding the expenses for Miscellaneous - Parks, Zoning, Wisconsin Towns Association, and the need to transfer monies at the town board meeting from the general balance to the Miscellaneous Account due to the trees that had to be cut down at School Section Lake Park and the additional Plan Commission meetings. Olsen explained the budget included the first payment received from the American Rescue Plan and was subtracted in the expenditures as it was transferred to a savings account. Olsen asked if anyone had any questions, wanted to view the printed budget, or have anything else they wanted to discuss. There was no response. Chairman Schoen asked for public comments or questions three times, hearing none Walter Strebe made the motion, second by Marcy Wentworth, to adjourn the hearing. The public hearing closed at 6:11 p.m. We continued with the Special Town Meeting of the Electors.
Special Town Meeting
Of the Electors of the Town of Union
November 1, 2021
Chairman Gary Schoen called the Special Town Meeting of the Electors to order at 6:15 p.m. Those present were Gary Schoen, Marcy Wentworth, Walter Strebe, Sandy Werth, Sharon Olsen, and resident as per sign-in sheet. Schoen gave the open meeting statement. The meeting notice and agenda were posted. Schoen informed the electors the purpose of the meeting was to adopt the 2021 tax levy to be paid in 2022. Clerk Olsen read the minutes of the November 9, 2020, Special Town Meeting of the Electors. Schoen asked if anyone had any questions. There were none. Motion by Myrtle Kutchenriter, second by Walter Strebe, to accept the minutes as read. Motion carried. Olsen stated the tax levy for 2021 payable 2022 is $252,648. Schoen asked if anyone had any questions, hearing none he asked for a motion to adopt the tax levy. Motion by Marcy Wentworth, second by Myrtle Kutchenriter, to adopt the tax levy as presented. Chairman Schoen asked for all those in favor, there being six yes, and then asked for those opposed, hearing none, motion carried. Schoen asked if there were any questions. None were asked.
No other business was transacted. Motion by Walter Strebe, second by Myrtle Kutchenriter, to adjourn the Special Elector’s Meeting. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 6:18 p.m.
These and all meeting minutes are subject to approval.
Respectfully Submitted,
Sharon Olsen, Town Clerk
TOWN OF UNION
Plan Commission Minutes 6/1/20
Members Present: Geri Henschel, Steve Bauer, Mike Janke, Walter Strebe, and Marcy Wentworth. Other people per the sign in sheet.
Chair, Henschel called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm, and read the open
meeting statement. and the notice of meeting and agenda were posted.
Motion by Strebe and second by Bauer to approve the agenda. Motion passed.
The minutes from the meeting were read by all members of the committee prior to the meeting. Motion to approve the minutes was made by Janke and seconded by Wentworth. Motion passed.
Ervin Schmucker was requesting a Comp plan amendment for N8104 Swamp Rd, a rezone from Forestry to Commercial and a CUP to operate a machine shop and have on site sales. This was discussed.
Recommendation to amend the Comprehensive Plan from Forestry to Commercial was made by Bauer and was seconded by Janke. Motion passed.
Recommendation to amend the zoning map and rezone from PVRF to RC-G was made by Janke and was seconded by Bauer. Motion passed.
The following conditions were discussed, 1) Everything must be stored inside, 2) Coolant must be contained after use, 3) Have a one-year review by the county.
Recommendation to approve the CUP with the conditions listed was made by Strebe and was seconded by Bauer. Motion passed.
Motion to adjourn meeting by Bauer, Seconded by Janke. Motion passed and meeting was adjourned at 7:15 p.m.
Town Of Union
Plan Commission Meeting
Notice is hereby given that a Planning Commission Meeting for the Town of Union in the County of Waupaca, State of Wisconsin, for the transaction of business as is by law required or permitted to be transacted at such meeting, will be held at the Union Town Hall located at E6592 State Road 22, Bear Creek, on Monday June 1, 2020 at 6:30 pm.
Agenda
1.) Call Meeting to order.
2.) Open meeting statement.
This meeting and all other meetings of this committee are open to the public. Proper notice has been posted in accordance with Wisconsin Statutes so the citizenry may be aware of the time, place and agenda of this meeting.
3.) Review and approve agenda.
4.) Review and approve minutes from previous meeting.
5.) Discuss and possible recommendation of Zoning Map amendment application, consideration of the Comprehensive Plan amendment resolution, as well as the Conditional Use Permit application for the Ervin Schmucker property located at N8104 Swamp road.
6.) Public comments/communications.
7.) Adjourn
Attendance by members of the Town Board may inadvertently make a quorum of the Town Board, no action by the board will take place at this meeting.
Posted: May 30, 2020
Plan Commission Minutes 3/2/20
Members Present: Steve Bauer, Geri Henschel, Mike Janke, Walter Strebe and Marcy Wentworth
Chairperson Henschel called the meeting to order at 5:30 pm.
Motion by Strebe and second by Janke to approve the agenda, motion passed
Henschel asked if members had read the previous meeting minutes, there was a motion to approve the minutes by Strebe and a second by Bauer, motion passed.
The Andrew & Laura Kaminski CUP was discussed. Their agent Daniel Feucht was present.
There was discussion about the shed they plan to put on the property and the need to check with building inspector to meet Uniform Dwelling Code since they plan to spend the night there.
The recommendation to approve the CUP for Andrew & Laura Kaminski property at N7659 Ferg Rd Parcel 19-32-11-1 was made by Bauer and seconded by Janke. Motion passed.
Motion to adjourn meeting by Bauer, second by Janke. Motion passed. Meeting adjourned at 5:50 pm.
Other present at meeting: G. Shoen, S. Olsen. D. Feucht, R. Brown, J. Snyder
Town Of Union
Plan Commission Meeting
Notice is hereby given that a Planning Commission Meeting for the Town of Union in the County of Waupaca, State of Wisconsin, for the transaction of business as is by law required or permitted to be transacted at such meeting, will be held at the Union Town Hall located at E6592 State Road 22, Bear Creek, on Monday March 2, 2020 at 5:30 p.m.
Agenda
1.) Call Meeting to order.
2.) Open meeting statement.
This meeting and all other meetings of this committee are open to the public. Proper notice has been posted in accordance with Wisconsin Statutes so the citizenry may be aware of the time, place and agenda of this meeting.
3.) Review and approve agenda.
4.)Review and approve minutes from previous meeting.
5.) Discuss and possible recommendation of Zone Map Amendment for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) application for the Andrew and Laura Kaminski property located at N7659 Ferg Rd (parcel 19-32-11-1).
6.)Public comments/communications.
7.) Adjourn
Town Of Union
Plan Commission Meeting
Notice is hereby given that a Planning Commission Meeting for the Town of Union in the
County of Waupaca, State of Wisconsin, for the transaction of business as is by law required or
permitted to be transacted at such meeting, will be held at the Union Town Hall located at E6592
State Road 22, Bear Creek, on Monday July 12, 2021, at 6:00 p.m.
Agenda
1.) Call Meeting to order.
2.) Open meeting statement.
This meeting and all other meetings of this committee are open to the public. Proper notice has been posted in accordance with Wisconsin Statutes so the citizenry may be aware of the time, place, and agenda of this meeting.
3.) Review and approve agenda.
4.) Review and approve minutes from previous meeting.
5.) Public comments/communications.
6.) Discuss and possible recommendation of Zone Map Amendment and a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) Application for owner Warren Werth. The current zoning district is Rural Residential (RR) for N7580 Church St (parcel 19 34 71 76) and Rural Commercial Neighborhood (RC-N) for N7584 Church Street (parcel 19 34 71 77). The Zoning Map Amendment Application is proposing to change current zoning districts to Rural Commercial- General. Mr. Werth is proposing to operate a restoration shop, machine shop, tire shop, welding shop, and repair shop. He would like to operate a tow yard; however, there is not enough space for the required setbacks and requirements.
7.) Adjourn
TOWN OF UNION
Plan Commission Minutes 7/12/20
Members Present: Geri Henschel, Steve Bauer, Mike Janke, Walter Strebe, and Marcy Wentworth. Other persons per the sign in sheet.
Chair, Henschel called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm, and read the open
meeting statement. and the notice of meeting and agenda were posted.
Motion by Wentworth and second by Bauer to approve the agenda. Motion passed.
The minutes from the meeting were read by all members of the committee prior to the meeting. Motion to approve the minutes was made by Baur and seconded by Streebe. Motion passed.
Discussion of Zone Map Amendment and a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) Application for owner Warren Werth. The current zoning district is Rural Residential (RR) for N7580 Church St (parcel 19 34 71 76) and Rural Commercial Neighborhood (RC-N) for N7584 Church Street (parcel 19 34 71 77). The Zoning Map Amendment Application is proposing to change current zoning districts to Rural Commercial- General. Werth is proposing to operate a restoration shop, machine shop, tire shop, welding shop, and repair shop. He would like to operate a tow yard; however, there is not enough space for the required setbacks and requirements. The discussion centered on keeping the place looking nice and not being an eyesore. Jason Snyder from the Waupaca County Zoning said the CUP would not allow long term storage of parts cars or salvage vehicles, except the allowed two cars per parcel. Werth said he would like to fix and/or sell cars. He will put a shed up toward back of property for the sandblasting. Conditions discussed were: Most work to occur behind shed, to the East, and limit the number of vehicles parked out front. Consensus was to table discussion and a request for Werth to make a site plan showing where vehicles would be parked and include the purposed sand blast building location. Until we get a site plan.
Motion to table meeting by Janke, second by Bauer. Motion Passed.
Motion to adjourn meeting by Wentworth, Seconded by Janke. Motion passed and meeting was adjourned at 7:06 PM.
Town Of Union
Plan Commission Meeting
Notice is hereby given that a Planning Commission Meeting for the Town of Union in the
County of Waupaca, State of Wisconsin, for the transaction of business as is by law required or
permitted to be transacted at such meeting, will be held at the Union Town Hall located at E6592
State Road 22, Bear Creek, on Monday August 2, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be preceded by a site inspection at N7484-N7580 Church Street at 5:45 p.m.
Agenda
1.) Call Meeting to order.
2.) Open meeting statement.
This meeting and all other meetings of this committee are open to the public. Proper notice has been posted in accordance with Wisconsin Statutes so the citizenry may be aware of the time, place, and agenda of this meeting.
3.) Review and approve agenda.
4.) Review and approve minutes from previous meeting.
5)Public comments/communications.
6.) This is the second meeting being held on the proposed changes. During the prior meeting the plan commission asked Werth to provide a site plan and wanted to have a property tour.
Discuss and possible recommendation of Zone Map Amendment and a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) Application for owner Warren Werth. The current zoning district is Rural Residential (RR) for N7580 Church St (parcel 19 34 71 76) and Rural Commercial Neighborhood (RC-N) for N7584 Church Street (parcel 19 34 71 77). The Zoning Map Amendment Application is proposing to change current zoning districts to Rural Commercial- General. Mr. Werth is proposing to operate a restoration shop, machine shop, tire shop, welding shop, and repair shop. He would like to operate a tow yard; however, there is not enough space for the required setbacks and requirements.
7.) Adjourn
TOWN OF UNION
Plan Commission Minutes 8/2/21
Members Present: Geri Henschel, Steve Bauer, Mike Janke, Walter Strebe, and Marcy Wentworth. Other persons per the sign in sheet.
Chair, Henschel called the meeting to order at 6:36 pm, and read the open
meeting statement. and the notice of meeting and agenda were posted.
Motion by Bauer and second by Strebe to approve the agenda. Motion passed.
The minutes from the meeting were read by all members of the committee prior to the meeting. Motion to approve the minutes was made by Baur and seconded by Janke. Motion passed.
Werth brought a letter from Mark and Darlene Schulke in support of his proposal. The Schulke’s requested that Werth installs a 10 foot high privacy fence.
There was much discussion. Next door neighbor Ahrens voiced support of Werth’s proposal and another neighbor, Herman read her letter outlining the reasons the proposal was unsuitable for the location.
The Plan Commission discussed the matter and decided upon the following conditions.
1) A 10-foot-high privacy fence to be constructed prior to any work being done. Front of fence to be 30 feet from road.
2) No work to be done on Sunday mornings and church holidays.
3) Hours of operation to be 7am to 7 pm.
4) No junk or salvage in front of fence.
5) Paving or gravel must be where cars are parked for sale.
6) 27 parking spots maximum behind fence.
7) Cars for sale- 25 maximum- behind fence.
8) All grass in front of fence must be kept mowed.
9) No more than two inoperable vehicles on premises.
10)Review annually.
11)Hazardous materials and chemicals must be disposed of properly.
The Bauer motioned to approve the Zone Map amendment, RR & RC-N to RC. Second by Janke. Motion passed.
Motion to adjourn by Bauer, second by Strebe, Motion passed.
Town Of Union
Plan Commission Meeting
Notice is hereby given that a Planning Commission Meeting for the Town of Union in the County of Waupaca, State of Wisconsin, for the transaction of business as is by law required or permitted to be transacted at such meeting, will be held at the Union Town Hall located at E6592 State Road 22, Bear Creek, on Monday August 30, 2021, at 6:00 p.m.
Agenda
1.) Call Meeting to order.
2.) Open meeting statement.
This meeting and all other meetings of this committee are open to the public. Proper notice has been posted in accordance with Wisconsin Statutes so the citizenry may be aware of the time, place, and agenda of this meeting.
3.) Review and approve agenda.
4.) Review and approve minutes from previous meeting.
5)Public comments/communications.
6) Discuss and possible recommendation of Comprehensive Plan Amendment for the Mervin and Edna Borntrager property located at E6226 County Rd OO. The amendment to the Comprehensive Plan is proposed to remove the property from the Farmland Preservation Overlay. The owner wants to operate a “cabinet shop” from the property as a one man shop (no employees). Chapter 34 Waupaca County Zoning Ordinance identifies this a “Minor Home Occupation”. This use is permitted in the Agriculture Enterprise but when found within the Farmland Preservation Overlay cannot include any new structures. The owner has already obtained a land use permit to construct a new shop on the property, for them to utilize it as a cabinet shop the property needs to be removed from the Farmland Preservation Overlay.
7.) Adjourn
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