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Town of Merton
Town Board Meeting
Minutes of August 24th, 2015
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Call to Order
Minutes August 10th, 2015 Town Board Meeting. A motion was made to approve all
minutes by Fleming/Herrick. Motion carried.
Present: Chairman Lichte, Supervisors Weber, Morris, Fleming, and Herrick. Attorney Chapman,
Highway Superintendent Klink, and Clerk Bright.
Also Present: Deputy Loberg, Brian Graves, Marty Iverson, Tom and Ann McCormick, Joel Klayfish, Dave
Dean, Jim Huber, Grant Chromy, Mike Keller, Dennis Pipkorn
Citizen Comments and Concerns:
 Dave Dean – Arrowhead HS would like to bring in a speaker they had last year.
According to a survey, students open up more to a Rosencranz councellor than to staff.
With the amount of tickets the town receives from parking at AHS, would they
consider making a contribution to the program?
Consent Agenda:
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Consideration of Lake Country Lions Annual Trap Shoot, Sept. 12th at Valley Rod & Gun
Club – Action
Consideration of Controlled Goose Hunt at Milwaukee Polo Club Grounds, Sept. 1st –
15th 2015 - Action
Consideration of 5 Year Replacement Schedule from Brooks Tractor for John Deere
Wheel Loader Program – Action
A motion to remove the Controlled Goose Hunt was made by Lichte. A motion to approve the
remaining consent agenda of the Trap Shoot and Tractor Schedule was made by
Fleming/Weber. Motion Carried.
Consideration of Controlled Goose Hunt at Milwaukee Polo Club Grounds, Sept. 1st – 15th 2015
– Fleming and Herrick stated they had both gotten calls about BBs in residents’ yards. Lichte
stated that not every homeowner in the area was given prior notice. The floor was opened up
to the public to make statements.
Jim Huber from the Milwaukee Polo Club said last year two hunts took care of the problem.
Grant Chromy lives in the area and last year he had an issue with hunters not being aware of
boundaries.
Mike Keller from Klien Outdoor Adventures will head the hunt. He said that boundaries were
misunderstood last year and now he is confident
Marty Iverson lives in the area and wants geese controlled to. He wants the hunt to use the
boundaries.
Dennis Pipkorn stated that 6am gunshots is a rude awakening.
Supervisor Morris made a motion to approve the hunt with certain specifications. Fleming
seconded. The specifications were a 7am start time, boundaries defined and agreed upon
with residents of the area, and notification of the hunt to the residents. Motion carried,
Herrick opposed.
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Old Business:
Reconsideration Terminology of Ordinance §20.04 relating to rafts - A motion was made to
approve terminology as prepared by Attorney Chapman by Herrick/Weber. Motion carried
unanimously.
New Business:
Consideration of Trick or Treat Hours – Suggested is Saturday, Oct. 31st, from 5 – 7:00 p.m. –
Clerk Bright notified the board that the Village of Merton is holding theirs on the 31st from
5pm to 8pm. A motion to approve 5pm to 7pm was made by Herrick/Morris. Motion Carried.
Consideration of Ordinance 1.21 for Election Officials – Attorney Chapman stated this must be
done to allow split-shifts for election officials. Clerk Bright stated that election workers
wanted to do split-shifts and this would allow the town flexibility. A motion to approve was
made by Herrick/Weber. Motion Carried.
Consideration of Resolution to Combine Polling Places & Reporting Units for Sept. 29th Special
Election – Clerk Bright stated it was difficult getting workers for these small elections and it
would be helpful to have just one site for the upcoming special election. A motion was
made to approve by Weber/Herrick. Motion Carried
Consideration of Manke Certified Survey Map to Create Land Division – A motion was made by
Herrick/Fleming to approve the CSM with the same conditions that the Plan Commission
recommended. Motion Carried.
Consideration of Kim Certified Survey Map to Combine Lots – A motion to approve the CSM was
made by Lichte/Weber subject to approval by the planner. Motion Carried. (Planner had
previously approved.)
Consideration of Harkins Certified Survey Map to Combine Lots – Supervisor Fleming abstained
from this item. A motion was made to approve the CSM by Weber/Herrick. Herrick asked if
the Plan Commission approved the CSM. Both Fleming and Kling said it had. Motion Carried.
Consideration of Bartolotta Certified Survey Map to Combine Lots – A motion to approve the
CSM was made by Fleming/Weber. Motion Carried.
Clerk, Board, Highway and Attorney Reports –
Highway Superintendent Klink stated the department received their new truck. Sealcoating
was to start this week.
Clerk Bright stated he just returned from the Clerk’s Conference. One interesting idea
involved a company helping to set up credit card payments either online, in person, or both.
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Supervisor Herrick stated that the Town Hall Library is had a budget hearing and they would
need about $25,000 from the Town.
Supervisor Morris stated that North Lake Management District and Lake Keesus Management
District were having their annual meetings this week.
Chairman Lichte stated that he went to an E-waste meeting and there may be a day next year
where E-waste is collected at the transfer station.
Operator’s Licenses – Haefmeyer – A motion to approve was made by Herrick/Weber. Motion
Carried.
Journal Entries as Presented – None
Vouchers as Presented – A motion was made to approve by Herrick/Weber. Motion carried.
Future Agenda Items – Lichte would like to discuss ATVs and golf carts on town roads.
A motion was made to adjourn by Fleming/Herrick.
Adjourned at 7:13 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Nathan Bright
Town Clerk
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