Regular Town Board Meeting-December 12, 2007.

The regular Town Board Meeting was called to order by chairman Ed Coffen at 7:05 .m. in the Raymond F. Sloan Community center.

All notices were posted according to the open meeting law and the media was notified.

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chairman Ed Coffen.

Present: Chairman Ed Coffin, Supervisors Jack Dunbar and Rick Mazurczak, Treasurer Linda Houghton-Bowen and Clerk Patricia Christy.

Motion by Dunbar, second by Mazurczak to approve the agenda with the following changes to put in the Pledge of Allegiance. Motion carried.

Citizen Input-  Bob Williams questioned about the speed limit signs on Hwy. D,  was it vandalism or what?  (discussion to take place in agenda item #10).

Gladys Bauer brought up the Barbershop Quartet that will be playing at the Sloan Center on Sun. 12/16/07 at 2:00 p.m.

Deb Folwarski brought up the spacing under the 2 doors in the gym that should have gaskets installed, heat lost taking place.  Also the handicap stall in the ladies restroom still being in non operating condition.  Are we calling out of compliance of being a handicap accessible building with this being in a non-working order for so long?

Motion by Coffen, second by Dunbar to accept the minute of the November 14, 2007, motion carried.

Motion by Coffen, second by Dunbar to approve the payment of  checks #11091 to 11141  and payroll checks #1700 to 1718 for a total of $44,811.72.  Motion carried.

Treasurer’s Report: Linda Houghton-Bowen reported income of $47,562.23 and expenses of $275,539.04 for a total of $496,906.05.  Gen. checking 275.14, Special checking 18,022.67, CD 113,060.29, General Pool 23,640.07, Truck Replacement 97,603.96, Building Additions 81,558.99, Machinery Replacement 64,535.77, Fire Apparatus (tanker) 35,447.40, Building addition Gen. Gov’t. 60,280.35, Escrow Account 706.50, Children’s Halloween Fund 711.17, Children’s Christmas Fund 1,063.74 for a total of $496,906.65.  Motion by Coffen second by Dunbar to approve the report. Motion carried.

Custodian Report: Louise reported that the air conditioners have been shut down and covered for the year.  Replace the scent in dispensers in rooms as needed.  Air filters have been replaced in the air exchanger for the year and bearings greased.  Replaced bad bulbs in florescent lights in the Peterson room and hallway.  All the ballast appeared to be good at this time. Replaced 2 light panels that were cracked. Replaced office lights and flagpole/accent lighting as needed.  Batteries in the floor scrubber were checked, distilled

Regular Town Board Meeting- December 12, 2007 (Cont.)

water as needed.  Products for the maintenance for the gym floor have been ordered and are in.  We will do the yearly floor maintenance during the Christmas / New Year break.

Regular scheduled maintenance has been done. The custodians will put down an extra mat in entryway due to the snowy mess that gets tracked in. 

The Hobart commercial refrigerator in the kitchen has gone out.  An estimate has been submitted by Bartell Appliance Service for servicing. A new condensing unit needs to be installed.  Estimate submitted by Bartell for repairs is for $1206.34.  Motion made by Coffen second by Mazurczak to have Bartell do the repairs for Hobart refrigerator for $1143.45 (the estimate amount minus the sales tax of 62.89). Motion carried.

Road Dept. Greg reported that they changed the transmission fluid and rear differential fluid in the patrol trucks. Put up the Christmas decorations.  Removed and replaced one rack of springs on truck No.1.  parts cost 4402.00  Had new timers installed for the Christmas decorations for a cost of $446.19.  Roads were plowed as needed.  Salt/sand used 123 yards. The ice skating rink is in real good condition for skating. Regarding the Horsehead Dam, discussion was had to make up a board laminated and in steel frame to replace old one.

Information Booth: Closed for the season.

Fire Dept. Doug reported that they had 3 calls.  He is looking at buying a thermal imaging camera.  Dept. had ice rescue training/refresher.  Had elections and the engineer has changed.  The town can re-apply for radios again at another time.

Parks Commission: Pat Wingo reported that there was a good turnout for the tree lighting on Nov. 24.  Approx. 100 adults and 50 children attended.  Gift bags went over well.  The ice rink is ready.

County Representative: Bob Metropolus reported on the County board meeting of 12/11/07, they approved to hire John Potter for coordinator and this passed.  He will start Jan. 10, 2008.  He will make sure everything runs smoothly.  Also had a major re-zone. Crescent never had zoning except for shoreland. 9.73 Overlay districts was defeated.

Wilderness Cemetery:   Bev Fagan presented a copy of the proposed ordinance .  Motion made by Coffen second by Mazurczak to table until the next meeting.

Beautification Committee: Bev Fagan presented the drawings for the fire department sign to be erected. Also regarding carry funds as liability.

Website: Bob Williams reported he is working on Clubs and organizations for the website.  The American Legion Post is now listed on the website.  The committee information is not on yet. 

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Comprehensive Plan Committee: Steve is out of town, no report.

Tourism Lodging Committee: Motion by Coffen second by Mazurczak to have an ad run in the Lakeland Times asking for volunteers interested in being on a committee.  Motion passed.  Ad will run four days before the Jan. 9, 2008 town meeting.

Town Lakes Committee: Motion by Coffen second by Dunbar to table until Jan. 2008 meeting.  Ed will see if Radley Watkins can come.

Sanitary Commission: Letter was received from the Sanitary District requesting an increase in the annual salary for the sanitary district commissioner’s from $2,000 to $2,500.  Motion was made by Coffen second by Mazurczak to approve this request. Motion carried.

Speed limit on Hwy. D: from Elm Rd to Bluebird West. Letter was received from the Oneida County Highway Dept. regarding the speed zone.  Per this letter the County is stating that it is up to the Town to have an Engineering and Traffic Investigation study done to determine if this reduction in the speed zone is warranted.  Per this letter the Town of Lake Tomahawk would be responsible for the $4,000 to 5,000 cost for this study.  Discussion was had, this is a county road not a town road, the town feels they should not have to pay for this charge.  Bob Metropulos will check on this an get back to Ed.  Motion made by Coffen second by Dunbar for Ed to go to the County Committee and see what he can do to persuade them to lower the speed limit without the cost falling onto the Town.

Poll workers for 2008 & 2009: Motion made Coffen second by Dunbar to approve the following for 2 years.  Patricia Christy, Darlene Neumann, Rosie Bean, Isabelle Paugel, Elaine McCarthy, Dianne Russell, Lois Fox, Helen Kohler, Louise Sowatzka.  Motion carried.

Correspondence: Maps and letter received from Nadine Wilson, Oneida County Planning & Zoning Dept.  After discussion  it was decided by Coffen to call Nadine to come to a meeting to explain Lark’s End Condominium.

Motion at 8:20 p.m. by Rick Mazurczak, second by Coffen to adjourn the meeting.  Motion carried.

Respectfully submitted,