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Town of Dunkirk
Dane County, Wisconsin
Town Board Meeting Minutes
August 1, 2022
6:30 PM
Dunkirk Town Hall
654 County Highway N
Chairman Monsen called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Also present were Supervisor Ted Olson, Supervisor Daniel Jenks, Constable Greg Holte, Treasurer Bonnie Smithback, Road Crew Foreman John Bothum and Clerk Melanie Huchthausen. See attached sign-in sheet for others present.
1. Welcome and Pledge of Allegiance. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Veteran Jack Lyon.
2. Approval of Agenda. Supervisor Olson stated a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Motion was seconded by Supervisor Jenks. Motion carried 3-0.
3. Minutes: Chairman Monsen asked if everyone read the minutes. Supervisor Jenks stated a motion to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of July 18, 2022. Motion was seconded by Supervisor Olson. Motion carried 3-0.
4. Report on Bills: Supervisor Olson stated a motion to accept and approve the bills payable in the amount $39,759.09. Motion was seconded by Supervisor Jenks. Motion carried 3-0.
5. Public Comment: (1) Supervisor Olson spoke with Fearings and they requested a Zoom account or Microsoft Teams, and a couple of other accessories. Supervisor Olson will purchase the accessories. Supervisor Jenks will speak with the City to determine if Zoom or Teams is a better platform. (2) Jim Danky has resigned from the Dane County Broadband Taskforce Team.
6. Treasurer’s Report. Treasurer Smithback gave the treasurer's report, a copy of which is attached and made a part of these minutes. Supervisor Jenks stated a motion to approve the Treasurer’s Report. Motion was seconded by Supervisor Olson. Motion carried 3-0.
7. Clerk's Report: Clerk Huchthausen gave the clerk's report, a copy of which is attached and made a part of these minutes. Supervisor Jenks stated a motion to approve the Clerk’s Report. Motion was seconded by Supervisor Olson. Motion carried 3-0.
8. Road Crew: (1) Mowing of ditches were completed today. (2) Culverts will be replaced on Leslie Road this week and next. (3) Chairman Monsen has spoken with Karen Bouzek regarding replacement of her culvert on Westchester.
9. Constable Report: Holte requested Chairman Monsen contact Roger Lane at Dane County Zoning Department, which Monsen will do.
10. Plan Commission Report: The Plan Commission will be meeting next Wednesday.
11. Rural Preservation Commission Report. The Commission met in July and will not be meeting in the month of August.
12. Complaints: None.
13. Unfinished Business:
a. Discussion and necessary action on Town Attorney. The Board
met with a potential candidate on July 18, 2022. They are now waiting for an engagement letter. Supervisor Olson will follow up.
b. Discussion and necessary action on Clerk position vacancy.
Supervisor Jenks will set up interviews for this week.
14. New Business:
a. Discussion and necessary action on approval of Resolution 08-22-
01, Requesting a Dane County Conservation Fund Grant and State of Wisconsin Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program Grant. The resolution has been requested by Groundswell to complete the acquisition of the Adler property. Supervisor Jenks stated a motion to approve Resolution 08-22-01. Motion was seconded by Supervisor Olson. Motion carried 3-0.
b. Discussion and necessary action on Town-wide replacement of
fire numbers. The current Town numbers are one-sided and placed parallel with the road. There has been a request that numbers be double-sided and perpendicular to the road. Bothum advised the County provided the signs the last time. Supervisor Olson requested Bothum obtain prices for a double-sided signs and posts.
c. Discussion and necessary action on City of Stoughton’s
application to the Capital Area Regional Planning Commission for an amendment to the Stoughton Urban Service Area (Magnolia Springs Subdivision). Rodney Scheel, Director of Planning and Development provided these documents. They intend to place 118 units of housing on 16.56 acres. The rest of the acreage will be road right-of-way, parks and stormwater management.
15. Future agenda items. Resolution to appoint a new Clerk.
16. Adjournment: No further business, Supervisor Olson stated a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:00 p.m. Motion was seconded by Supervisor Jenks. Motion carried 3-0.
Submitted 08/15/2022
Melanie Huchthausen, Clerk
Attachments:
List of attendees
Copy of Bills
Copy of agenda for August 1, 2022 meeting
Copy of Treasurer’s Report
Copy of Clerk’s Report
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