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March 16, 2010 Minutes of 3/16/10 (Henning Rd)
TOWN OF SCHLESWIG
Special Meeting – Henning Road
March 16, 2010
MINUTES
Meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. at the Schleswig Town Hall by Town Chair Dennis Salzman. Present were Town Supervisors Richard Glomski and Joe Meyer, Town Clerk JoEllen Gramling, engineer Scott Schramm from Strategic Municipal Services, the Kiel Fire Chief and Assistant Chief, and approximately 25 property owners and others (list of attendees attached). Notice of the meeting had been published in the Tri-County Record on 3/4/10 and 3/11/10 and posted at the designated sites on 3/14/10. Notice had also been sent by certified mail to the 20 property owners adjoining Henning Road.
Attendees introduced themselves and then Chairman Salzman summarized the situation. The Town received a petition from six or more “resident freeholders” of property along Henning Road asking the Town to look into upgrading the current private road portion of Henning Road to a public road to provide improved access to emergency vehicles, etc. Because of the petition, the Town was required by state law to hold a public meeting to discuss the issue.
The recent fire in a home on Wilke Lake seems to indicate that it would be difficult for fire trucks to get in on Henning Road if there was a fire. It would also be difficult for the trucks to get out because there is not enough room to turn. Nearby Sunny Vista Lane isn’t much better. The possibility does exist of installing dry fire hydrants at the boat landing for a water supply.
Chief Bob Henning stated that the main problem in summer is cars parked along the road which don’t leave enough room for fire trucks to turn around. Though the City of Kiel has a fire hydrant on XX and also one at the intersection of Hwy 57 and Cemetery Road, a dry hydrant at the boat landing would good. According to Chief, Henning Road and Vogel Lane are the narrowest in the Town.
Residents expressed concerns with preserving the quality of Wilke Lake, also concerns about runoff and drainage if the road is rebuilt. The opinion was expressed that a study should be done to explore the pros and cons of these and other issues. Perhaps a long-term plan should be formulated.
Scott Schramm explained that the permit process for a project such as this requires evaluating things like runoff. He briefly explained the process as beginning with discussion, then evaluation of options and cost, then more discussion. A project like this generally takes one or two years.
The question was raised of who was actually represented by signers of the petition. The answer was that signers represented a minority of property owners. The opinion was expresses that property owners could and should do things such as cutting back brush, etc., to improve access for emergency vehicles. Road improvement would increase everyone’s property values.
It was pointed out that dump trucks, septic pumpers, etc., get in on Henning Road all the time. However, in summer, access by ambulance was obstructed by parked cars.
State law requires that a town road be a minimum width; the pavement must be at least 16 feet wide, and the right of way must be 3 rods which equals 49 ˝ feet. A reconstructed Henning Road could not be located where it is now, because there is not room for the required right of way.
The next step of the process would be a study which would cost approximately $1,500 to $2,000 including a follow-up meeting with the Board and property owners. No consensus emerged on what the majority of landowners would want.
It was felt the best time for the next meeting would be before Labor Day, perhaps around the 4th of July, in order to get a majority of owners to participate. Perhaps by then the property owners could solve the problems on their own, forming an organization which would meet from time to time.
Land would have to be taken to rebuild the road. The question was raised of who would get to vote on whether or not to go ahead with the project. The answer, from Chairman Salzman, was that the property owners would vote.
The consensus of the group at that point was to go ahead with the study.
Scott Schramm pointed out that it’s still an option to keep the road private. He advised looking at the road on the weekend before Labor Day when people will be around to ask questions.
SPECIAL BOARD MEETING
1) Gift for outgoing fire chief – The board agreed by consensus to spend $150 on a plaque and gift certificate for the outgoing fire chief, the be presented to him at the annual meeting.
2) Driveway ordinance - The board was OK with parts of the driveway ordinance as presented by Supervisor Glomski but felt that other parts require additional discussion. The issue will be revisited.
Meeting adjourned at 8:40.
JoEllen Gramling, Clerk
March 28, 2010
Archive:
January 12, 2012 Regular Board Meeting
December 8, 2011 Regular Board Meeting
November 15, 2011 Budget Hearing/Town Meeting of the Electors
November 10, 2011 Regular Board Meeting
October 13, 2011 Minutes of Town Board Meeting
September 8, 2011 Minutes of Town Board Meeting
August 11, 2011 Minutes of Town Board Meeting
July 14, 2011 Revised Minutes of Town Board Meeting
July 14, 2011 Minutes of Town Board Meeting
June 9, 2011 Updated Minutes of Town Board Meeting