Park and Planning Committee Agenda and Minutes 2004

Agenda
TUESDAY  December 28, 2004

Minutes

TOWN OF CONCORD PARKS & PLANNING COMMITTEE
TUESDAY  December 28, 2004
The monthly meeting of the Concord Parks and Planning Committee was called to order by chairperson, Richard Reinders.
The November minutes were received by via mail.
    A motion was made by Jim Gilbert to accept the minutes and seconded by Jay Lieblang. Motion was carried.
    Members present were:  Jim Gilbert, Marian Speerless, Richard Reinders,Diana Radtke, Jay Lieblang, Dave Meyer and Ron Milbrath.
    Members absent:  None
   
    The first order of business:  Discussion with David Lindsmeier regarding the day care center at the new Concord Community Center.  There are plumbing and fire code issues that should be addressed, but there is a potential if there is enough call for one.  Per David we should probably have a state inspector come in and take a look. David also raised questions like where would these children be coming from and what ages?  What kind of cost are these parents paying for care now and would they be able to meet the cost of sending their children to a licensed day care that would be offered here?  David said we should have a open meeting to discuss further and that a good time to open would be in mid August or first of Sept.  He also stated that we should not expect to make money from this right away and that it would probably operate at a loss at first and that is normal.  Infant care is not usually a great repay in cost, per David, and this facility could probably take approx. 40 children for the space we would have.   
   
    The second order of business:  Erin Uttech land split proposal @ W1671 Pleasant Ridge Road.  There is (57acres) total zoned A-1.  Would like to split farmhouse with 3-4 acres. There was a motion to recommend to the town board was made by Jay Lieblang  and seconded by Ron Milbrath.  Motion was carried.  There was other splits on this property that Mr. Uttech would like to make but it was recommended that he speak to Jefferson County about what exactly they could split and with how much land will be allowed with each split.  So the balance was tabled at this time.

    The third order of business:  Jeff Meade @ N7119 Hillside Drive to request a Conditional Use Permit to operate  a charitable companion feline shelter on his (48acres)  He will use an existing stable for this with a maximum of (30) felines.  Humane society  in Watertown has inspected and agrees this would be acceptable to take care of a maximum of (30) animals.  This would be a certified  and licensed facility.  There was a motion made to recommend to the town board with the stipulation that a yearly inspection should be made prior to the re-license (done each year) by Jay Lieblang and seconded by Dave Meyer.  Motion was carried.  

    The fourth order of business: Proposed ordinance updates/citizen input.  1) Re: Dog ordinances in place.  After discussion of several other town's (Town of Summit, Farmington, and Ixonia) dog ordinances  the Town of Concord needs to redefine the ordinance that we have.  It was decided that Jay Lieblang, Jim Gilbert, and Ron Milbrath will look at and try to come up with a proposal at our next Parks and Planning meeting in February 2005.  

    2) Discussion on the proposed  gravel pit.  Rehash of old information to a group of new people attending the meeting.  The conclusion of this discussion was that there are other sites available that would not impact residential homes in our area!!  We will be talking again in January about this matter.                                                                                                                                                
    3) Regarding continuous “Yard Sales” going on year round.  There is a need for a town ordinance regarding this issue.  Some residential homes have for sale signs out on things all year long.  It is an eyesore and there was discussion whether these persons should have to apply for a conditional use permit.  Are they actually running a business out of the residence???  All was asked to be observant for the next month and report back at our January meeting.
 
    The fifth order of business:   Hamlet expansion discussion.  There was no news at this time we are awaiting the report back from Ruekert-Mielke.  

    The sixth order of business:  Update from Marian Speerless regarding senior citizen center at the new Concord Community Center.  Seniors will start using this facility January 4, 2005 for their first gathering.  This will be open for seniors every Tuesday and Thursday of each week and will be open from 10:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.  We hope to have a good response!

    The seventh order of business:  Dave Meyer brought up that we should establish fees for use of the Community Center, such as, gym usage etc. We should be specific about what areas are available to the public and the cost to use these spaces.  There should be resident fees and non-resident  fees.  What about a deposit for clean up etc.???  There are also things that need to be taken care of such as must have a handicap access to bathrooms etc.  It was discussed that Lloyd Zastrow would be responsible for setting up appointments for these type of events and collecting fees, just as he does for the park.  These things should and will be talked about at the next town meeting also.  

    No further business.   A motion was made to adjourn by Jim Gilbert  and seconded by Jay Lieblang.

    Respectfully submitted,
    Diana Radtke/Secretary