Executive Board Meeting

October 23, 2002

 

Present:  Bowman, Hitzemann, Olson, Campbell, Derr, Hampton, Hazelbaker, Ampe

 Meeting was called to order by President Derr at 7 p.m.

 Robert Quick, DCTA Webmaster, was present to preview the website and discuss the process with the Board.  He will now proceed with the detailed set up.

 The minutes and treasurer’s report were approved.

 General Meeting- Nov. 13 at the Town of Madison.  Russell Knetzger, a planner from the Milwaukee area, will speak on “Is Bigger Better and Cheaper?”  A buffet lunch will be served at 6:30 with the general meeting at 7:30 p.m.

 By-Laws Amendments – Mark outlined the suggested changes that will be handed out to members at the November meeting with a vote taken in January, 2003.

 Discussion of WTA by laws to make them more responsive to towns –“ user friendly”.

A motion was made by Bowman to write a letter to WTA asking to form a committee to change the bylaws and resolutions procedures to allow more member participation.  Second by Hitzemann.  Carried.

 Smart Growth – It was suggested that WTA poll the membership to get their opinions on smart growth.  It was felt that DCTA should also poll its membership for their opinions.  This will be done at the January meeting.

Oa 23 regarding length of cul de sac.  The group felt that this amendment should be supported with the understanding that the town should decide on how long a cul de sac should be.  A motion to support was made, seconded and carried.

 RPC – Falk has withdrawn from the lawsuit because judge felt she had no standing.  Mark is filing a lawsuit to intervene with Jerry Derr as the plaintiff.

 Facts & Fiction – Mark feels that it is time to do another report from the 2000 census data that is on file with the RPC.  Jim Mueller was suggested as a person who might be interested in doing this.  A motion was made to have Pat contact him to see if he is interested.  Seconded and carried.

 Pat Ampe – A motion was made, seconded and carried to begin the extra hours and increased pay for the Administrative Assistant position as of October 1, 2002.

 Motion to adjourn.  Seconded and carried.

 Respectfully submitted,

 Patricia Ampe, Secretary