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Dane County Towns Association General Member Meeting Town of Madison January 11, 2006 The meeting was called to order at 7:35 pm by President Jerry Derr. Art Reise led the Pledge of Allegiance. Introduction of Guests: John Hendrick, Eileen Bruskewitz, Bob Saloff, Carlton Hamre, Bob Ruth, Art Reise, Scott McDonnell, Todd Violante, Pete Conrad and Jim Welch Transfer of Development Rights (TDR): Handouts were provided (draft of the OA and fact sheet) No town is forced to adopt this County would handle administration County Board will discuss in February American Transmission Company (ATC): (folder of information provided) They move power with the utilities that they contract with Role call: 19 towns present Audit Discussion: Summary document was provided on points related to towns We’ll ask Todd Violante to come back in a couple of months for a follow-up Other Business: WTA update – Art ReiseA lot of education items coming up (January 25 – Capital Days, 8:30 to 2:30) District meetings will be held in Mineral Point, Richland Center, and Turner Hall. An agenda item will be on how to hold a board of review The scholarship fund is being prepared for the fall NIM (National Incident Management) course should be completed to be eligible for FEMA funds and other items DCTA President Update – Jerry Derr SB4 (reduction of county board supervisors) – turned into Act 100- and has been signed by the governor. Currently, each supervisor represented 11,000 to 12,000 people. There will be an upcoming meeting with Northstar Economics along with the Cities/Villages Association and Towns in late March. Status of RPC—still in discussion—funding is still an issue. DNR will continue to accept applications as long as discussions are still taking place. Motion to adjourn. Respectfully submitted,
Julie Gau |
