Minutes of the Jan 2, 2006
The meeting was called to order at 7 p.m. by President Paul Federspiel. Also
present were Bill Geiger, Bob Bruick, Jerry McArdle and Larry Armstrong. Absent
were Tony Kraus and Jack McArdle. Ron Kummer was acting as Secretary, in Bruce
Snyder’s absence.
The minutes of the Oct. 3, 2005 meeting were read and, on motion duly made and
seconded, approved.
Old Business:
A. Ordinance Codification Status: Larry Armstrong and
Virginia Nye are collecting/compiling all ordinances to give to American Legal
Publishing. They are missing the signed ordinance 296 & 298. As soon as they are
found, they will be delivered to American Legal Publishing, which will require
three months to produce an updated manuscript. The Town will purchase the option
to access the complete ordinances on American Legal Publishing’ server via a
link on Town’s website.
B. Satellite Ordinance Status-Repeal Update: Town
Council has not yet repealed.
New Business:
A. Vacation of Public Right of Way (Wm. Kamke Family
Property, Cottage 416 Lake Dr): Don Stuckey, town attorney, wrote that the plan
commission has authority to vacate public ways and the petitioned item does not
appear to be a public way. No action was taken.
B. Island Plat Petition: Jerry McArdle wanted it on
record that he objected to proceeding with this item. Paul Federspiel and Jerry
McArdle recused themselves. It was explained to Dave Von Deylen that with the 2
recusals, and with the 2 absences, a quorum to vote on his petition was not
present. Dave Von Deylen elected to make his presentation to those members
present understanding that a vote would not take place on his petition. Bill
Geiger was appointed Chairman Pro-tem for the Island Plat discussion and asked
Dave VonDeylen to present his petition. Island plat is divided into 4 lots with
the following square feet, 18,400 sq. ft., 14,100 sq. ft., 14,100 sq. ft., and
25,000 sq. ft. He has purchased lots 100 & 100A, northeast side of Marina Bay,
with room for 4 docks, garages and plenty of parking. Utility access will be
from the 2 small strips of land between Von Deylen and Dr. Aeschliman properties
and will be bored under the lake bed. 6 to 8 inch conduits will be used for all
utilities. No permits have been applied for at this time. Dave Von Deylen asked
for a special meeting within 30 days to consider his proposed subdivision. Bill
Geiger will coordinate with members on setting a meeting date.
C. Reorganization of Plan Commission: The town attorney
wrote instructions on organizing the Plan Commission to comply with state laws.
Town Board President and Town Council are responsible for appointments. Refer to
Town Council.
D. Election of Officers: Jerry McArdle and Larry
Armstrong objected to having elections tonight. Town ordinance mandated
elections must take place at the first regularly scheduled meeting of the year.
President-Paul Federspiel nominated by Bob Bruick and seconded by Bill Geiger.
Passed 4-0 plus one abstention (Jerry McArdle). Vice President-Tony Kraus
nominated by Larry Armstrong and seconded by Bob Bruick. Passed 4-0 plus one
abstention (Jerry McArdle). Secretary-Bruce Snyder nominated by Bob Bruick and
seconded by Bill Geiger. Passed 4-0 plus one abstention (Jerry McArdle).
E. Amendment to Bylaws regarding Plan Commission
Meeting Dates: Ordinance requires first meeting date which conflicts with the
New Year’s legal holiday in 2007. Proposed amendment to 32.05 Meetings. (A)
Regular meetings shall be held in each calendar quarter with the dates affixed
annually at the first regular meeting each year. Draft was distributed for
consideration at the next regularly scheduled meeting.
F. Rezoning: Larry Armstrong reported that the public
beach is zoned commercial and that the county was willing to change to R zoning.
Will consider rezoning after checking to see if any reversionary clause is
attached to the property.
G. Master Plan: Larry Armstrong announced an
exploratory group would meet Jan. 5th at 9 a.m. at the Town Hall to hear a
proposal by Region IIIA to update the Master Plan. Cost could be $10,000 to
$15,000. Time required would be several months. Volunteers are welcome
The next regular meeting of the Clear Lake Plan Commission will be held April 3,
2006 at 7 p.m.