To Be Considered and Acted Upon
MEETING MINUTES
TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF ELDORADO
at the
MONTHLY MEETING ON MONDAY,SEPTEMBER 25, 2017
7:30 P.M. AT THE ELDORADOCOMMUNITY CENTER
1.Chairman Miller called meeting to order at 7:30 pm followed by the Pledge of Allegiance
2. Approval of minutes from August meetingMueller/Miller motion to approve
August meeting minutes with corrections to be made by Winters regarding
tabling Agreement with NFDL Ambulance. Motion carried.
3. Act on Dog Damage Claim from N. Langenfeld: Parties could not agree on
terms when Miller tried to work things out with both parties. Would need to
sign paperwork and need to turn over to County for further action.
Lagenfeld stated she is ok with it going to county. Stated three witnesses to
event. Defendant questioned if it being witnessed was in police report. Mrs.
Lagenfeld stated that she told police officer of witnesses. If it is not in report
she will contact office again to be sure it is included. Stated three witnesses
are currently present at this meeting. Mr. Lagenfeld told officer did not to
give ticket because wanted to work it out with neighbors. Motion
made Mueller/Averbeck to sign paper and send to county. Motion carried.
4. Motion Mueller/Averbeckto table Renewal of Intergovernmental Agreement
Re: Emergency Medical Services (NFDLAmbulance Service) Carried
5.Update on Meeting with Farmers: Good meeting, follow-up to first meeting
to discuss mud on the road and potential damage to road, trying to get
coordination with farmers, town and hwy dept to address issues. Need to
get signage, town needs make determination about one-way traffic and
closing roads. Farmers have been calling Mike Pionke. No problems at this
time. Mark Isaac stated signs for reduced speed should be placed in
advance of location where tractors are going in and out of field.
6.Motion Mueller/Averbeck to reduce speed limit to 45 mph on Town Hall
Road, fromCountyC to Lincoln Rd. Motion carried.
7. Action on Sidewalk project for Eldorado. County does not support putting in
Parking lane at this time, usually have curb and gutter in place for parking
lanes. Recommend staying with sidewalk project to Ball diamond.
Sidewalks need to be done for safety reasons.CountyC reconstruction is at
least 10 years out.Averbeck stated appreciation to town group that looked
at project. Mueller stated the group looked at other options that really
helped with discussion for project. Miller stated he will talk to County Hwy
commissioner and possible CountyExecutive to see if this can be moved up
in planning process.
8.Action on Renewal of Accurate Appraisals contract. Motion
Mueller/Averbeck to table until contract presented. Motion carried
9. Motion Averbeck/Mueller to accept CSM from Schultz property from Plan
Commission Meeting. Motion carried.
10.Update on Raze Order – Townline Circle; Order has been served and
posted. Deadline for raze is November 3.
11. Discussion on Weeds Ordinance. Town Board met with attorney
September 20, 2017 and passed ordinance requiring lawns be mowed.
New ordinance states 8 inch length limit. Have not received written
ordinance from attorney.
12. Discussion on Nuisance Laws, need Ordinance. Attorney is going to see
what is on the books.
13. Need to appoint Weed Commissioner. Board appointed Mike Pionke,
Weed Commissioner at September 20, 2017 Special Board meeting.
14. Update on Sex Offender Placement in Fond du LacCounty. Miller talked
with DA and attorney but no one has heard anything about placement.
Eldorado developed ordinance and has been used by other towns in the
county. Need to wait to find out if there will be a placement in our town
before we can do anything. Town board feels that if another town is
identified as placement location, town board should help support efforts to
fight a placement. Attorney believes we do have a legal right to fight a
placement if this comes up with the current placement search for Terry
Olson.
15. Motion made Mueller/Miller to accept Application for Bartender License for
Mark Bender. Motion carried 2-1.
16. Reports:
a. Plan Commission, recommended approval of Schultz minor land division,
Bau family submitted Concept Plan for Dike Rd/County I property, Hinz
looking for minor land division and CUP for house and outbuildings, Ott
submitted concept plan to move property on CountyC from Rural to Ag,
Meetings will be 2nd Wednesday of month. Need to add new member.
Jeremy Brenner may be interested. Wants more information.
b. Town Highway; cutting ditches, discovered 6 bad culverts that will need
to be replaced next year. Have gates, getting ready to put in place.
Finding tires disposed on roadways more than 25 tires found recently.
Need to find cold mix vendor. Still need to do work on Lone Elm project.
c. Fire Department; Mike Pionke has taken over pump testing. 527 passed,
526 passed pump test but not vacuum test. Needs to be repacked at
cost of $1078.50. No calls this month other than gas leak on Town Line
Circle.
17. Public input and discussion
Question regarding if there is an ordinance related Ty paper and no
siding on house. Maybe need to look expiration of building permit for
house on CountyC and Rose-Eld Rd.
Still speeding happening on Town Line Circle.
18. Approved and paid monthly bills
19.Meeting adjourned 9:20 PM
Cathy Winters, Town Clerk