Town of Richmond

Board of Supervisors Meeting

Tuesday, February 22, 2022

Minutes

Chairman Jeff Karbash called the meeting to order at 7:00pm. Present: Karbash, Supervisors

Susan Miller, Tom Kraus, Steve Wade, Dave Overbeek. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Motion by Overbeek, Second by Kraus to approve the Agenda, passed unanimously.

Motion by Miller, Second by Kraus, to approve the Minutes, passed unanimously.

Motion by Overbeek, Second by Miller, to approve the Treasurer’s Report, passed unanimously. Board Reports

Karbash – slow month, nothing to report

Overbeek – reviewed permit sent previously to Everstream – they recently sent a request to change contractors, said OK, but had no opportunity to pre-construction meeting with them before work was started. Called via Roadman and told their crew to leave. After further discussion with Everstream, have allowed them to proceed and seems to be going well; however we are still holding their performance bond.

Miller – had 2 calls about the property the Town owns in Skansens Subdivision, however callers did not make offers after hearing our asking price.  Would like to put this on a future agenda. Wade – Quiet month

Kraus – received compliments about Wally McManaway and his road crew for the snowplowing. Overbeek – forgot to mention – received calls regarding the property next to the Lake Lorraine boat landing, prospective buyers had questions about water levels, referred them to Tony Novak.

Sheriff’s Liaison Jason Hintz – nothing to report.

Operator Licenses – Storm Langholff, Quinton Studer, Kara Carlson, sponsored by Turtle Lake

Tap & Grill – Motion to approve by Kraus, Second by Overbeek, passed unanimously.

Michelle Cleveland – Rezone from A-1 to A-4 and Conditional Use to add a greenhouse to sell annual and perennial plants and related items at W8312 County Road A.  (Tabled from September 2021). Ms. Cleveland presented a new map showing redrawn A-4 and parking areas. Chair reviewed the process that is ongoing since September to conform to County Zoning requirements. He asked if anyone wanted to speak For the application – None. Chair asked anyone wishing to speak Against – None. Motion by Overbeek to recommend approval, Second by Kraus, passed unaimously. Overbeek cited reasons for approval being that she has addressed the problems brought previously, it is a nice business for the community, has met our concerns re the business plan, and is consistent with proper use.

Minneiska/Whitewater Lake Sports Club – Request Continued Permission to Ski on Whitewater Lake. Team President presented the request to ski on Whitewater Lake near Scenic Ridge Campground as usual, do not have a schedule as yet.  Will furnish insurance. The name has changed from “Minnieska” to “Southern Wakes United Ski Team”. He stated they had done a show in Turtle Lake last year, may want to to another one in 2022.  Motion by Kraus, Second by Wade, to approve the request for Whitewater Lake, passed unanimously. The team was told they would need to come back with the request and more information about skiing on Turtle Lake.

Walworth County Public Works Dept. Request Approval and MOU re Brine Tank Location on Town Property – Mike Lois from Walworth County reported they have started to use brine on the roads to conserve salt. He spoke to Roadman McManaway about putting a brine tank on the Town’s Church Road property. The Public Works Department would maintain the driveway access currently off of Hwy 89 – plow, repair, widen, etc.  The County wanted to discuss the possibility before presenting a MOU (Memo of Understanding) to the Town. The tank would hold approximately 10,000 gallons, and the County would be liable for leaks, would be willing to more it if necessary in the future. Motion by Overbeek, Second by Wade, to allow upon receipt of the MOU with no Town liability, County maintenance against leaks, possible relocation in future. Passed unanimously. Mr. Lois agreed they will work with Supervisor Overbeek and Roadman McManaway replacement and driveway repairs and maintenance.

ARPA Restricted Use Funds – Miller reported that the Final determination is that the moneys can be used on road repairs, although we must use our budgeted funds first.  Contracts must be awarded by December 31, 2022, and funds must be paid out by December 31, 2024.  Still need to determine if special wording is required other than what we normally use for road bid or LRIP ads.  It can also be used to update our telecommunications, such as ability to Zoom Board meetings for citizens’ convenience. Wade reported there is no information on costs for the generator project. Overbeek noted a lot of things to consider in addition to the cost of the generators, such as electrical connections.

Budget Amendments – Clerk reported that the recent webinar by Baker Tilly accounting firm disclosed that ARPA funds need to be a separate budget from our Town Budget as had been previously stated. Therefor she asked for 2 budget amendment Resolutions; one to carryover funds from 2021 to the 2022 road maintenance line for the R/W Townline Road riprap project that had been completed in 2021 but not invoiced until 2022; the second to create the separate budget for the ARPA Restricted Funds. Motion by Karbash, Second by Miller to approve the Resolution for the riprap project, passed unanimously. Motion by Miller, Second by Kraus, re the ARPA Designated Funds, passed unanimously.

Consideration of an Ordinance Designating All-Terrain Vehicle Routes – Wade reported he had discussed this with WTA Attorney Carole Nawrocki. She said it is important to have proper signage and signage maintenance on any routes to avoid lawsuits. She will send a template ordinance. The DOT has a document that is more detailed. We do not need to allow it on all town roads, as we had previously thought. Wade met with Deputy Hintz, who said he has no issues with it because vehicles and drivers must be licensed and insured per Statute. Wade asked to put this on the March agenda, and he will bring a draft ordinance for the Board’s review. He will meet with Roadman McManaway for an estimate on signs and cost.  Motion by Kraus, Second by Overbeek, to table to March, passed unanimously.

Emergency Operations Plan Update – Clerk stated the County has requested this – our plan was last updated in 2013.  Board members noted several changes in contact names/details; otherwise the Plan is approved by Consensus.

.gov Domain Authorization Letter – Clerk reported that per the WEC, future communications from all State offices will only be sent to municipalities with a .gov website domain and email address. An Authorization Letter signed by the Chairman is required to start the process. Clerk noted our website name will change from “town.richmond.wi.us” to “TownofRichmond- walworthwi”, necessary because there is already another Town of Richmond in the State using the same name. Motion to approve by Miller, second by Overbeek, passed unanimously.

Complaints – Wayne Redenius expressed concerns about allowing ATVs on “trails” in the Town. He also questioned the requirement for generators for the Hall and Garage.

Payment of Bills – Motion to approve by Kraus, Second by Overbeek, passed unanimously. Motion by Miller, Second by Wade, to Adjourn. Passed unanimously.

Respectfully submitted,

Barbara Ceas, WCMC Town Clerk