Minutes of the September 8, 2008 Town Council Meeting
The Town Council meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Larry
Armstrong, President of the Council. Present also were Council members: Bob
Lewis, Paul Federspiel, George Schenkel and Sue Williams. Virginia Nye, Clerk,
Bob Hull, Town Superintendent, Bruce Snyder, Zoning Director, John Gonya, Police
Chief, and Neal Blythe, Town Attorney were also present.
Minutes of the August 11 meeting were read and approved upon a motion by Paul
Federspiel and second by Sue Williams.
The financial report was given by V. Nye. There were General Expenses of
$39,625.01, Garbage expenses of $6,624.04, and Sewer expenses of $72,199.95,
totaling $118,449.00. There were a total of seven warrants totaling $67,530.77
that were approved by the Council. Approval of warrants passed upon a motion by
Paul Federspiel, with a second by George Schenkel.
Larry Armstrong gave the reports of the Marshal and Fire Department
Bruce Snyder reported that there were four Improvement Location Permits issued,
three of them for permits to build new homes, and one for moving more than 10
cubic yards of dirt. At the August 17 BZA meeting, two matters were heard. A
variance to build a structure and deck approximately 5 feet into the lake yard
was heard and approved. Construction at 606 Lake Drive was tabled for more
information.
Bob Hull’s report included the sewer, streets, and town hall barn. With the
concrete approach in front of the new pole barn, the exterior is finished and
work on the interior can begin in the near future. Bob also gave Laura’s garbage
and sewer report. With one last payment, we will have 100% collection for last
year’s garbage billings.
Sue Williams made the motion to approve the reports, George Schenkel seconded
and the motion passed.
OLD BUSINESS
Neal Blythe reported on the legal matters before the town.
Master Plan Update. The August 13 public informational meeting at the Catholic
Church was held and included follow-up questions from the audience. There will
be a public hearing on August 23 at the church also. There were three committees
drawing three zoning maps planned for September 2 and 3. The goal is to adopt
the zoning map on October 6. The Plan Committee will meet on October 22 to
consider the current zoning map.
There will be a meeting on September 9 having no public input, and the plan is
to complete work to go to the Plan Committee.
NEW BUSINESS
ORDINANCE 2008-1. ANIMAL CONTROL ORDINANCE .
For the second vote on the Animal Control Ordinance, Bob Lewis read summary.
Paul Federspiel made the motion to suspend the meeting for a public hearing.
Motion passed. Following the public meeting, Sue Williams made a motion to close
the public meeting, second by George Schenkel, and hearing closed. Paul
Federspiel made the motion to reconvene Council meeting, second by George
Schenkel.
Paul Federspiel made the motion for a vote on the second reading, Bob Lewis
seconded. Vote was taken on the second reading, with total positive.
Bob Lewis made a motion to suspend rules and vote on third reading of the
ordinance, Paul Federspiel seconded, and the motion passed. Thirty days after
passage and publication, the ordinance will be effective.
ORDINANCE 2008-6. AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE FEES FOR DISHONORED CHECKS
PRESENTED TO THE TOWN OF CLEAR LAKE.
For the first reading, Sue Williams made the motion to read by title only. Sue
Williams then made the motion to approve first reading, George Schenkel
seconded, and the motion passed.
The second reading of the ordinance will occur at the October 22, 2008 meeting.
Ordinance 2008-7. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CLEAR LAKE ORDINANCE 2007-6
First Reading: This ordinance amends the compensation of the town marshal
position from $19,750 to $29,750 annually for the calendar year 2008.
George Schenkel made the motion to approve the first reading of the ordinance,
Paul Federspiel seconded, and the motion passed. Final readings will be on
September 22.
RESOLUTION 5-2008. A RESOLUTION TO RESTRUCTURE THE MASTER PLAN DONATION FUND.
There was no discussion. Bob Lewis made the motion to pass, Sue Williams
seconded and the motion passed.
Following a motion by Sue Williams and second by Bob Lewis, the meeting
adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
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Larry Armstrong, President
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Virginia Nye, Clerk Treasurer