Regular Town Board Meeting-Monday, February 11, 2008-7:30 pm – Linn Town Hall

Supervisor Weiss called the meeting to order at 7:30 pm. Present at roll call were Supervisors Weiss, Palmer and Holden, Clerk Polyock and Atty. Schiltz. Chairman Bollweg and Supervisor Jones were absent. There were six (6) citizens present.

Ed Bavouset, United States Postal Service, told of the need to relocate the Post Office to an existing building or new construction. A general overview of the requirements needed of the building they will lease. There will be public solicitation with the requirements posted (see attached). The question was asked about the rating of Zenda Post office. It is a level 11 (smallest full time office).

Holden/Palmer motion to approve the minutes as distributed. Carried without negative vote.

Holden/Palmer motion to pay the bills as distributed along with the John’s Disposal bill after removing the additional fee of $771 for the landfill tipping fee increase. Carried without negative vote.

Comments from the Public: none

Plan Commission: Supervisor Weiss reported that the Board had seen the Hagenah condominium plat months ago and the Board wanted them to use the same common entrance with a spur. They are now asking to have a separate entrance if the neighbors (brothers) sell their property. The shared driveways will always be used until terminates. Weiss/Holden motion to approve as recommended by the Plan Commission. Carried without negative vote.

Supervisor Weiss reported that Denis Healy wishes to split his parcel into two (2) conforming lots. The plan commission wanted it subject to the ability of the easement to be expanded. Weiss/Holden motion to approve as recommended by the Plan Commission with the assumption it would be a twenty (20) foot wide easement and non-objection of the care holder of a twenty (20) foot wide easement. Carried – Weiss, Holden – yes Palmer - no

Protective Services: Palmer/Holden motion to allow Juan Ortiz to attend the gang seminar in Bloomington, MN at a total cost of approximately $600. Carried without negative vote.

Highway Committee: no report

Harbor Commission: no report

Buildings & Grounds: no report

Public Parks: no report

Geneva Lake Environmental Agency: Supervisor Palmer reported they had met and discussed using road salt. They discussed posting beaches as safe, fairly safe or closed.

Lake Use: no report

Holden/Palmer motion to table action on the Countywide Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan until a full Board is present. Carried without negative vote.

Holden/Palmer motion to table action on appointment of a liaison person for the Countywide Natural Hazards Mitigation until a full Board is present. Carried without negative vote.

The squad car bids were opened. Miller Motor Sales - $23,134 plus title & license

Ewald Auto - $22,674

Palmer/Holden motion to accept the bid from Ewald Auto in the amount of $22,674 with Chief Wisniewski giving a final review of the bid. Carried without negative vote.

Holden/Palmer motion to join the Walworth County Intergovernmental Cooperation Council. Carried without negative vote.

Palmer/Holden motion to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 8:25 pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Sue Polyock, CMC/WCMC

Clerk/Treasurer