TOWN OF WASHINGTON
TOWN BOARD MEETING
Wednesday, March 12, 2008 7:00PM
RUTLEDGE ROOM IN THE COMMUNITY CENTER
AGENDA
A. ROLL CALL
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
C. PUBLIC COMMENTS – Anyone wishing to address the Board on an item listed on the agenda must fill out a card located in the back of the room. Give card to Clerk or Chairman before start of meeting. Persons will be recognized for an item at the time that the subject comes up on the agenda. Comments will be limited to not more than three minutes unless the Board approves of additional time.
D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Minutes of Town Board Meeting, February 13, 2008
E. APPROVAL OF BILLS (Including all Town Committee bills)
F. DEPARTMENT ACTIVITY REPORTS
1. Public Works
2. Police
3. Rescue Squad
4. Fire Department
5. Landfill
6. Airport
7. Financial
G. COMMUNICATIONS
1. DNR –Purchase of 25.32 acres on Washington Island
2. DOT – LRIP Funds Available
3. Resignation of Julie Anderson, Recreation Center Manager
4. WI CCC – Recommendation and Approval of Community Center Committee to pursue possibility of installing wood floor in gymnasium
5. Materials Recovery Fee Schedule for Madeline Island, WI
6. DNR – PILT (Payment in Lieu of Taxes) Payment Worksheet and Distribution Summary
7. Community Van February 2008 Report
H. OLD BUSINESS
1. Approval of members for the Economic Development Committee – Keith Mann, Chair Person; Hoyt Purinton; Lorel Gordon; Karen Huff; Karen Taylor; Jesse Koyen; Lee Engstrom and Randy Sorenson, Town Representative – Motion
2. Discussion concerning the Dump – Set up public meeting time, dump rates, purchase of scales, etc. - Motion
3. Gymnasium Floor – Letter of February 26, 2008 concerns – Discussion - Motion
4. School House Beach Bathroom facilities - update. Request for Proposals for construction, electrical and plumbing costs including septic system – Motion
5. Approval for Town Office to Post part time job openings – Motion
6. Discussion regarding room tax monies and how they should be used to benefit tourism on Washington Island – Motion
7. Discussion on the New Historical Committee. Selection of Committee Members – Motion
8. Approval of Red Cup (Mike Remke) Class B Beer and Class C Wine Licenses - Motion
I. NEW BUSINESS
1. WIZAP – Recommendation to approve Kirby Foss as a new member of the committee - Motion
2. WIZAP – Recommendation to approve Text Amendment to eliminate site plan review process - Motion
3. Discussion concerning the Thorston Bevlin Cottage and location on the Island – Motion
J. PUBLIC COMMENTS, ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA – Comments will be limited to not more than three (3) minutes with no rebuttals. Board discussion will be limited to questions for clarification. Give card to Clerk or Chairman before the start of meeting.
K. CLOSED SESSION – as authorized under Section 19.85(1)(c) of State of Wisconsin Statutes for the purpose of considering employment, compensation and performance of public employees
L. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION
M. ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION
N. UPCOMING MEETINGS – Town Board Meeting, April 9, 2008
O. ADJOURNMENT - Motion