Oconto County public meetings in 2021

Town of Riverview - Town Board

The Town Board will meet to discuss the purchase of the Rasmussen property and updates to several town ordinances. The meeting includes reviews of financial reports and reports from various town committees.

• Rasmussen Property Purchase
• Sex Offender Ordinance
• Uniform penalty updates for Ordinances #1, 2, 3, 10, 20, and 22
• Approval of Election Chief Inspectors and Poll Workers
• Security Cameras from CAMTEK

The Town Board approved several items, including a new sex offender ordinance, revised penalty sections for six ordinances, and support for an ATV trail extension from Flower Lake to Heyrman. They also approved a picnic license for the CLFD Fish-O-Rama, purchased a 16-unit security camera system, and extended Clerk Beth Hartman's appointment for two years. The meeting included routine approvals of minutes, financial reports, and bills.

• Adopted Sex Offender Ordinance (motion carried)
• Approved revised penalty sections for Ordinances 1, 2, 3, 10, 20d, and 22 (motion carried)
• Supported ATV trail addition from Flower Lake to Heyrman (motion carried)
• Approved picnic license for CLFD Fish-O-Rama on Feb 19 (motion carried)
• Purchased 16-unit security camera system for ~$4600 (motion carried)
• Extended Clerk Beth Hartman's appointment for two years (oath signed)
• Approved list of Election Chief Inspectors and Poll Workers (motion carried)
• Accepted November financial report with ending bank balance of $672,047.17

Town of Riverview - Planning Commission

The Riverview Planning Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including approving the previous month's minutes and reviewing the town bond schedule and traffic ordinance. No new business is listed, and the agenda is largely procedural.

• Review of Town Bond Schedule
• Review of Traffic Ordinance
• Approval of October 26, 2021 meeting minutes

The Riverview Planning Commission reviewed a bond schedule and selected items to propose to the Town Board, including modifications to four ordinances (All-Terrain Vehicle, Driveway Permit, Boating, and Junked Vehicle) to add penalty sections. A traffic ordinance was tabled until the next meeting, with a recommendation to adopt state statutes. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Selected bond schedule items to propose to Town Board
• Identified 4 ordinances needing penalty sections: All-Terrain Vehicle, Driveway Permit, Boating, Junked Vehicle
• Tabled traffic ordinance until next meeting
• Approved minutes as printed (unanimous)

Town of Riverview - Town Board

The Town Board will conduct a budget hearing for the 2022 proposed budget and a Special Town Meeting of the Electors to approve the tax levy. The regular monthly meeting will include discussions on ordinances and property purchases.

• Review of 2022 Proposed Budget
• Approval of Tax Levy
• Short Term Rental and Accommodation Tax Ordinance approval
• Rasmussen Property Purchase
• Mutual Aid Agreement between Crooked Lake Fire and Marinette County

The Town Board approved the 2022 budget, adopted updated short-term rental and accommodation tax ordinances, and authorized ARPA-funded purchases including a $1,250 Discovery Guide ad and $2,100 for 100 pulse oximeters. The board also extended all existing driveway permit due dates to one year, closed the Crooked Lake brush site, and approved a mutual aid agreement with Michigan fire departments. The Eliason Road purchase was not finalized pending review of state statutes and required approvals.

• Approved 2022 budget (motion carried)
• Adopted short-term rental ordinance with changes (motion carried)
• Adopted accommodation tax ordinance with changes (motion carried)
• Extended all existing driveway permit due dates to 1 year from issue date (motion carried)
• Closed Crooked Lake brush site (motion carried)
• Authorized $1,250 for Discovery Guide page ad from ARPA funds (motion carried)
• Authorized $2,100 for 100 pulse oximeters for Bellin Clinic from ARPA funds (motion carried)
• Approved mutual aid agreement with Crooked Lake and Riverview Fire Departments for Michigan municipalities (motion carried)

Town of Riverview - Town Board

The Town of Riverview is holding a public hearing on the proposed 2022 budget, followed by a special town meeting to approve the 2021 total town tax levy to be collected in 2022, and then the regular November board meeting. The proposed budget is available for inspection at the Town Clerk's office.

• Public hearing on proposed 2022 budget at 6:00 p.m. at Town Hall, 15471 Highway 32
• Special town meeting to approve 2021 total town tax levy collected in 2022
• November monthly board meeting held immediately after the special meeting

The Town of Riverview held a public budget hearing followed by a Special Town Meeting of the Electors on November 9, 2021. The board reviewed the proposed 2022 budget, including a discussion about tax levy amounts and Managed Forest Land (MFL) funds. The electors approved Resolution 2021-#3, adopting the 2021 town tax levy of $834,260 to be collected in 2022, with 6 ayes and no nays.

• Approved Resolution 2021-#3 adopting the $834,260 town tax levy for 2021, collected in 2022 (6-0)

Town of Riverview - Town Board

The Town of Riverview Board is meeting for a workshop to prepare the 2022 budget. This is a working session focused on budget preparation, not a regular decision-making meeting.

• Workshop for preparation of the 2022 Budget

The Town of Riverview Board met on October 27, 2021, at the Riverview Town Hall to finalize adjustments for the 2022 budget. No specific decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded in the minutes.

Town of Riverview - Planning Commission

The Riverview Plan Commission is meeting to approve the previous month's minutes and discuss old business, including a review of the Town Bond Schedule and the Traffic Ordinance. No new business is listed. The meeting is a regular monthly session with no major decisions or public hearings on the agenda.

• Review Town Bond Schedule
• Review Traffic Ordinance
• Approval of minutes from September 28, 2021 meeting

The Riverview Planning Commission met on October 26, 2021, and approved the minutes of the previous meeting. No substantive decisions were made; the commission tabled reviews of the Town Bond Schedule and Traffic Ordinance until the next scheduled meeting on November 30, 2021.

• Approved minutes as printed (all present)
• Tabled review of Code of Ordinances chapters (Snowmobile Route, Junked Vehicle, Citation, General Provision) until next meeting
• Tabled development of Traffic Ordinance until next meeting

Town of Riverview - Town Board

The Town of Riverview Board is meeting for a workshop to prepare the 2022 budget. The agenda contains only this budget workshop item and no other business.

• Workshop for preparation of the 2022 Budget

The Town of Riverview Board held a budget meeting to review initial budget requests and financial comparisons for the 2022 budget. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was for preparation only.

Town of Riverview - Town Board

The Town Board will meet to discuss ward boundary redistricting and operator licensing fees. The agenda includes license applications for the Shoreline Inn and an ambulance agreement amendment.

• Resolution for Ward Boundaries redistricting approval
• Operator and bartender license applications for Shoreline Inn
• Review of Operator Licensing fees for Provisional, Owners, and Regular Operators
• Amendment to 3 Town ambulance agreement
• Roads report regarding Mac Holz Road and Paya Lake Outhouse

The Town Board approved a liquor license for Andy and Sara VanWychen for the Shoreline Inn, keeping the existing three operators. They also accepted a $5 provisional operator license process, approved the redistricting plan from the 2020 Census, and discussed but did not decide on charging for brush hauling from Crooked Lake.

• Approved liquor license for Shoreline Inn (VanWychen) with existing operators.
• Adopted $5 provisional operator license, valid 30 days pending background check.
• Accepted the 2020 Census redistricting plan; area now has 734 residents.
• Approved September meeting minutes and checks #17911–17956.
• Accepted Treasurer's Report and Clerk's reconciliation for September 2021.
• Acknowledged unsigned letter; no action taken.
• Discussed charging for brush hauling from Crooked Lake; no decision made.
• Noted driveway permits: 2 new issued, none approved; follow-up on expiring permits.

Town of Riverview - Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to review the Town Bond Schedule and the Traffic Ordinance. The agenda also includes a report from the Town Board meeting.

• Review Town Bond Schedule
• Review Traffic Ordinance
• Report from 7 Town Board Meeting

The Riverview Planning Commission met on September 28, 2021, and tabled two items for future discussion: a collaborative town bond schedule and a traffic ordinance regarding speed limit signs. No substantive decisions were made; both items will be revisited at the next meeting.

• Tabled review of collaborative bond schedule until next meeting
• Tabled review of traffic ordinance and speed limit signage until next meeting
• Approved minutes as printed (unanimous)

Town of Riverview - Town Board

The Town Board will meet to discuss several administrative updates and new business items. Key actions include reviewing tax ordinance changes and the appointment of a new library task force representative.

• Proposed changes to Short Term Rental and Accommodations Tax Ordinance
• Discussion on establishing a Building Committee for a future Town Hall/Garage
• Picnic License for Crooke Lake-Mountain Lions Club Oktoberfest on Oct 9th
• Proposal to open Sunrise Lake Boat Landing to all
• Approval of Marlene Wolfe-Carey as the new town representative for the Library Task Force

The Town Board approved a list of tourism-related donations totaling $5,900 from the Accommodation Tax, including $1,000 to Oconto County Economic Development and various amounts to local clubs and organizations. The board also approved a $500 donation from Nicolet Pharmacy, splitting it between the Fire Department and Christmas tree trimming. A picnic license for the Crooked Lake/Mountain Lions Oktoberfest was approved, and the board voted to keep pillars at the Sunrise Lake access while changing signage to allow snowmobile access. The meeting also included approval of the August minutes, bills, and the appointment of Marlene Wolfe-Carey to the Library Commission.

• Approved the August 2021 meeting minutes.
• Approved the list of tourism donations from the Accommodation Tax, totaling $5,900.
• Approved checks #17857 through 17910.
• Approved dividing a $500 donation from Nicolet Pharmacy between the Fire Department and Christmas tree trimming.
• Approved a picnic license for the Crooked Lake/Mountain Lions Oktoberfest event.
• Approved leaving pillars at the Sunrise Lake access and changing signage to allow snowmobile access.
• Appointed Marlene Wolfe-Carey to the Library Commission.

Town of Riverview - Town Board

The Town Board will hold its regular monthly meeting to review financial reports and committee updates. The board is scheduled to discuss a picnic license for the Riverview Fire Corn Roast on September 4th.

• Picnic License for Riverview Fire Corn Roast on Sept 4th

The Town Board approved the Riverview FD Corn Roast Picnic License and decided to have no office collection hours for taxes, directing taxpayers to mail or use the drop box. They also approved the July minutes, financial report, and checks #17825-17856. No other substantive decisions were made; most items were reports or discussions.

• Approved July 2021 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Accepted July 2021 Financial Report and Treasurer's/Clerk's reconciliation
• Approved checks #17825 through 17856 (motion carried)
• Approved Riverview FD Corn Roast Picnic License (motion carried)
• Decided no office tax collection hours; payments via mail or drop box

Town of Riverview - Town Board

The Town Board will meet to review financial reports and various committee updates. Discussion items include land use requests, road reports, and public access topics.

• Land Use/Planning Commission: Eliason Rd update and Hugh Guy variance request
• Road Report: Paya Lake Culvert
• Brush Site/Recycle Report: Discussion of 30yd dumpster usage on holiday weekends
• Old Business: Room Tax Fund usage and Sunrise Lake update
• New Business: McBoyce Public Access

The Town Board approved the purchase of a new ambulance for an estimated $217,000, with delivery expected in Spring 2022. They also approved a variance and land division for Philip & Christine Valitchka, pending proper septic redo, and extended the terms of two Planning Commission members. The board approved the Intergovernmental Agreement changes for the ambulance service and accepted the financial report and bills.

• Approved the purchase of a new ambulance (estimated $217,000, delivery Spring 2022)
• Approved the Intergovernmental Agreement changes for the ambulance service
• Approved the variance and land division for Philip & Christine Valitchka, pending septic redo
• Extended Planning Commission terms for Elsie Jensen and Matt Connell by 3 years
• Approved the June 2021 Financial Report and Treasurer's reconciliation
• Approved checks #17777 through 17824
• Approved the agenda changes, including moving line item 6d and deleting 7b
• Approved the minutes from the June Regular Meeting and Special Meetings of June 17 and July 1

Town of Riverview - Town Board

The Town Board is holding a special meeting to discuss ideas for future snow plowing and other town services. This discussion is prompted by the retirement of the current contractor.

• Discussion of future snow plowing services
• Discussion of other Town services following contractor retirement

Town of Riverview - Planning Commission

The Riverview Planning Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including approving prior minutes, discussing the 2020 accommodation tax disbursement, and reviewing a proposed land division for a property on Little Maiden Lake Lane. The meeting is open to the public and includes time for other business and a report from the Town Board meeting.

• Review of land division for Parcel No. 036-070703312F, 16470 Little Maiden Lake Lane, submitted by Christine & Philip Valitchka Trust, surveyed by Hugh Guy
• Discussion of 2020 accommodation tax disbursement
• Approval of minutes from April 27, 2021 meeting

The Planning Commission voted to recommend that the Town Board approve a land division and variance for the Valitchka Trust property at 16470 Little Maiden Lake Lane. The recommendation is contingent on relocating the existing drain field and placing a new septic system on one of the resulting parcels. The proposed split would create lots of 1.36 and 1.30 acres, below the town's 1.5-acre ordinance requirement. The commission also discussed disbursing 2020 accommodation tax funds and a sheriff's proposal to consolidate town ordinances.

• Recommended Town Board approval of the Valitchka land division and variance, contingent on drain field relocation and new septic placement
• Approved the minutes of the previous meeting as printed
• Decided on the disbursement of 2020 accommodation tax funds, to be presented to the Town Board by Clerk Beth Hartman
• Discussed, but took no action on, the Oconto County Sheriff's proposal to form a committee to review and possibly consolidate town ordinances

Town of Riverview - Town Board

The Town Board is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially approve several infrastructure and administrative items, including road work quotes, a generator purchase and installation, culvert options, additional crack sealing, parking lot striping, a driveway permit, and recycling center use for short-term rentals.

• Road work quotes from NEA
• Generator quote approval and installation costs
• Culvert for Old 32, including 10-inch vs 12-inch option
• Additional crack sealing above $10,000
• Parking lot striping at $700

The Town Board approved multiple expenditures and actions: accepted NE Asphalt proposals for Wanner and Otto Lanes, accepted a $28,000 generator quote, approved moving forward with a culvert project on Old 32 if costs do not exceed $40,000 and Forest Service agrees to a 2022 work plan, authorized up to $10,000 (with possible additional $5,000) for crack sealing on Tar Dam from Nolting heading east, accepted a $700 quote for parking lot striping, and allowed short-term rental owners to use the recycle center under resident recycling rules. The board also directed a letter and red tag for a driveway with non-compliant culverts, and discussed several other items.

• Approved NE Asphalt proposals for Wanner Lane ($31,090) and Otto Lane ($17,840) (all in favor)
• Accepted $28,000 generator quote (all in favor)
• Approved moving forward with Old 32 culvert project if costs ≤ $40,000 and Forest Service agrees to 2022 work plan (motion carried)
• Authorized Megaseal crack sealing up to $10,000, with possible additional $5,000 (motion carried)
• Accepted $700 quote for Town Hall parking lot striping (motion carried)
• Allowed short-term rental owners to use recycle center if they recycle as residents; otherwise dumpster required (motion carried)
• Directed letter and red tag for driveway with non-compliant culverts (no permit, 10-inch instead of 12-inch)
• Noted receipt of earnest money for Eliason Road and will begin road discontinuance process

Town of Riverview - Town Board

The Town of Riverview Board of Review is meeting to handle property assessment appeals. The board will review the assessment roll, certify corrections, and hear taxpayer objections during the first two hours. Procedural items include selecting officers, verifying notices, and adopting policies for testimony and waivers.

• Review and certification of corrections of error under state law (sec. 70.43, WI. Stats)
• Adoption of policy for sworn telephone testimony procedure
• Adoption of policy for waiver of BOR hearing requests
• Allow taxpayers to examine assessment data
• Hear objections to property assessments with proper notice or waivers

The Town of Riverview Board of Review met on June 9, 2021, and was called to order by Supervisor James Zittlow. The board appointed Zittlow as Chairperson, verified the assessment roll, and confirmed that no taxpayers appeared at Open Book or filed objections. The meeting was adjourned, and the Statement of Assessment was filed with Oconto County.

• Appointed Zittlow as Chairperson (unanimous)
• Verified assessment roll and assessor's affidavit
• Closed Board of Review with no objections filed
• Filed Statement of Assessment with Oconto County

Town of Riverview - Town Board

The Town Board is holding its regular monthly meeting to discuss and possibly act on routine items like approving minutes and paying bills, as well as several specific topics. These include allocating $500 from room tax funds to Oconto County Economic Development, discussing short-term rentals and the use of the recycle area, and considering the discontinuance of a road. The meeting also includes reports from committees and updates on various community events.

• Discussion of $500 room tax fund usage for Oconto County Economic Development
• Short-term rental discussion and recycle area use
• Discussion on discontinuance of a road
• Board of Review scheduled for June 9, 12:30-2:30
• Liquor and operator licenses available for pickup

The Riverview Town Board approved the May regular and special meeting minutes, the May financial report, and checks #17744-17776. Road work updates included completed crack sealing, a decision not to install a new culvert on Tree Farm Road, and plans to address potholes and brush. The board discussed a driveway permit violation, ambulance purchase timing, and short-term rental trash use, with several items deferred to the July agenda.

• Approved May regular and special meeting minutes
• Accepted May 2021 financial report and treasurer's/clerk's reconciliation
• Approved checks #17744 through 17776
• Decided not to install new culvert on Tree Farm Road; will patch hole in existing culvert
• Deferred parking lot striping quote to July agenda
• Deferred short-term rental trash use decision to July agenda
• Deferred power cots and ambulance purchase discussion to next meeting

Town of Riverview - Town Board

The Town of Riverview is holding its Open Book session on June 2, 2021, and the Board of Review on June 9, 2021, to handle property assessment objections. The agenda is procedural, detailing the rules and deadlines for property owners to contest their assessments.

• Open Book session on June 2, 2021, at 12:30pm at Town Hall/Fire Station, 15471 Highway 32
• Board of Review first meeting on June 9, 2021, from 12:30pm to 2:30pm at same location
• Objections must be filed in writing within first 2 hours of Board's first meeting, with possible waivers under certain conditions
• 48-hour notice required for intent to object and for requests to remove board members
• Telephone testimony allowed only for ill or disabled persons with physician's letter, or at Board's discretion

Town of Riverview - Town Board

The Town Board is holding a special meeting to coordinate a six-town effort to detach from NWTC (Northeast Wisconsin Technical College). They will discuss responding to a newspaper article, developing a plan with county support, and contacting state representatives. The meeting is scheduled between 6 and 7 p.m. at the Town of Mountain Administrative Office.

• Discussion of response to Times Herald article about 'committee no show'
• Plan to work with County, including identifying a spokesperson and rewriting detachment request
• Contact State Representative Mursau and State Senator Mary Feldkowski for support
• Pre-arranged phone call with County Administrator Kevin Hamman
• Reminder of May 27 meeting with NWTC

Town of Riverview - Town Board

The Town Board is holding a special meeting to review the General Transportation Aide budget and decide which roads to work on in 2021. They will discuss blacktop, gravel, culvert, and crack sealing projects, as well as public right-of-way concerns and a driveway issue. The meeting is at the Town Hall/Fire Station on State Highway 32.

• Review General Transportation Aide budget and 2021 road work
• Blacktop options: Tree Farm, Maiden Lake section, or Wanner Lane
• Gravel for Dell Lake and Heyrman roads
• Culvert work on Old 32
• Crack sealing starting Thursday/Friday at Town Hall

The Town Board held a special meeting to discuss road maintenance and improvements. They reviewed the General Transportation Aide funds and identified several roads needing work, including Dell Lake Road, Paya Lake Road, and Tree Farm Road. The board has a $153,000 budget for blacktop, with bids totaling about $98,000 so far. No formal votes were taken; the board directed members to inspect roads and develop a plan.

• Discussed road projects under $153,000 blacktop budget
• Noted bids for blacktop total about $98,000
• Identified Dell Lake Road for gravel and widening
• Identified Tree Farm Road for culvert work
• Identified Maiden Lake Rd section for work (~$58,000)
• Discussed culvert project on Old 32, repaving planned for 2022
• Directed Dick, Jim, and Ann to inspect roads and develop a plan

Town of Riverview - Town Board

The Town of Riverview Town Board will hold its regular monthly meeting on May 11, 2021, at 7:00 PM. The board will discuss and possibly act on road work bid approvals, liquor and operator license renewals, and set dates for Open Book and Board of Review. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes, financial reports, and committee updates.

• Bid approvals for road work
• Liquor license approvals for Mulligans, Maiden Lake Supper Club, Shoreline, Halfway Bar, Crooked Lake Lodge, TK Convenience Store, Trailside Bar and Grill, Lazy Bear
• Operator license approvals
• Open Book on June 2, 2021, 12:30-2:30; Board of Review on June 8, 2021, 12:30-2:30
• Picnic licenses for Crooked Lake Sportsman Club (May 22, 2021; July 3, 2020) and Crooked Lake ATV Club (July 17, 24, September 25, 2021)

The Town Board approved a $97,865 bid from Northeast Asphalt for the Apple's Way Subdivision and Little Maiden/Lost Lane projects, along with a crack repair bid for the Town Hall parking lot. They also formally approved two election policies, renewed liquor licenses, and required driveway permits for private roads. The meeting included routine approvals of minutes, financial reports, and bills.

• Approved $97,865 road construction bid (Apple's Way and Little Maiden/Lost Lane)
• Approved crack repair bid for Town Hall parking lot
• Approved election policies on tie handling and vacancy filling
• Approved liquor license renewals for 8 establishments
• Approved operator renewals pending background checks
• Approved driveway permit requirement for private roads
• Approved picnic licenses for Crooked Lake Sportsman's Club and Crooked Trails ATV Club
• Approved payment of checks #17712-17743

Town of Riverview - Planning Commission

The Riverview Planning Commission is meeting to approve the previous month's minutes and discuss the disbursement of accommodation tax collected in 2020. No old business is listed, and the agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Disbursement of Accommodation Tax from 2020
• Approval of minutes from March 30, 2021 meeting

The Riverview Planning Commission tabled the disbursement of 2020 accommodation tax funds until the next meeting, allowing commissioners to review the list of potential tourism promotion recipients. The commission also heard that the Oconto County Board approved replacing NWTC with Nicolet College for area training. All other business was routine, including approval of the previous minutes.

• Tabled 2020 accommodation tax disbursement for further review
• Approved minutes of the previous meeting as printed

Town of Riverview - Town Board

The Town Board is holding a special meeting to discuss the sale of a 25-foot parcel abutting land at 15551 East Crooked Lake Rd. The board will go into closed session for this discussion, then reconvene in open session to announce a decision and adjourn. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Closed session under SS 19.85(1)(e) to discuss sale of 25' parcel
• Parcel abuts land at 15551 East Crooked Lake Rd
• Meeting at Town Hall/Fire Station, 15471 State Highway 32

The Town Board held a special meeting and unanimously approved offering $25,000 for a tract of land attached to 15551 East Crooked Lake Road to adjacent property owners, who would pay all survey and selling expenses. The board directed Jim Zittlow to contact the property owners. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved offering $25,000 for land attached to 15551 East Crooked Lake Road to adjacent property owners (unanimous)
• Directed Jim Zittlow to contact property owners regarding the land sale

Town of Riverview - Town Board

The Town Boards of Brazeau, Breed, Doty, Lakewood, Mountain, Riverview, and Townsend are meeting jointly to discuss mutual concerns and consider actions. They will hear updates on the Oconto County Sheriff's report, including a police services agreement with the Town of Doty, and an introduction of Deputy Jess Keplinger. The agenda also includes discussions on the American Rescue Plan, high-speed internet, and a vote on the proposed Vision Statement.

• Agreement 1262 – Town of Doty MOA Police Services, re: hiring of Deputy Keplinger
• OCEDC update on local business support during and after COVID
• Vote to approve the Seven Towns Vision Statement
• Discussion of American Rescue Plan funds
• GTA Calculations (adverse effect from FEMA Revenue)

Town of Riverview - Town Board

The Town of Riverview is holding its 2020 Annual Meeting to receive and accept reports from various committees and officials, including the treasurer, animal control, library, cemetery, lake district, fire departments, ambulance, recycling, and roads. Voters will also act on authorizing the board to sell obsolete equipment, discuss goals for 2021 and the next two years, and make a decision on the town's banking institution. The meeting is largely procedural, with reports and routine approvals, but includes a few actionable items for voter decision.

• Voter action to accept financial and other reports
• Authority for board to sell obsolete equipment
• Decision on banking institution
• Goals for 2021 and next 2 years
• Next annual meeting set for April 19, 2022

The Town of Riverview held its annual meeting, approving the 2020 minutes and accepting financial reports showing the town is debt-free after using FEMA and state funds to pay off loans. The town approved selling obsolete equipment in 2021 and designated Laona State Bank as its official depository. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting focused on reports and discussion.

• Approved 2020 annual meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted treasurer's financial report showing town is debt-free
• Approved sale of obsolete equipment in 2021 (motion carried)
• Approved Laona State Bank as official depository for next year (motion carried)

Town of Riverview - Town Board

The Town of Riverview Town Board is holding its regular monthly meeting to discuss and possibly act on old and new business. Items include driveway permit and weight limit ordinances, liquor license approvals for Lazy Bear, and usage of room tax funds. The board will also receive reports on roads, fire departments, and other town operations.

• Liquor license approval for Lazy Bear; 4 operator licenses need approval
• Discussion of Driveway Permit Ordinance and Weight limits ordinance
• Room Tax Funds Usage discussion
• 2 Picnic Licenses for Lions Club and 2 for CLFire
• Grindle Lake Boat Landing Repair

Town of Riverview - Town Board

The Town Board is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially approve election policies regarding ties, non-acceptance of positions, and proper notification. This is a single-item agenda focused on election procedures.

• Discuss/approve election policies on ties, non-acceptance of position, and notification

The Town Board adopted two election policies: one for resolving ties by manual recount and card draw, and another for filling vacancies if a winning candidate declines. The board also decided to lift road weight limits between Wednesday and Friday, encourage mask use after the state mandate was lifted, and discuss selling a town-owned tract of land.

• Adopted Election Policy #1 for tie resolution via manual recount and card draw
• Adopted Election Policy #2 for filling vacancy if winner declines position
• Decided to remove road weight limits between Wednesday and Friday
• Will encourage mask use following Governor Evers' mandate lift
• Will consider selling town-owned land near Crooked Lake; Beth to contact Paul Denor for valuation
• Mountain Ambulance Building water repair estimated at $4,000 to be discussed at Commission meeting
• Board to consider use of ~$71,000 from American Rescue Plan

Town of Riverview - Planning Commission

The Riverview Planning Commission is meeting to review the town road Weight Limit Ordinance and consider updates to the Driveway Ordinance. No other new business is listed, and the agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Review town road Weight Limit Ordinance
• Review and/or update Driveway Ordinance

The Riverview Planning Commission reviewed and recommended two ordinance changes to the Town Board. For the Weight Limit Ordinance, they recommended replacing a sentence to specify penalties under Wisconsin Statutes 348.21(3). For the Driveway Ordinance, they recommended removing sections on County/State highway access, adding a note that the ordinance does not apply to those highways, and correcting the fee from $1.00 to $100.00. Both recommendations were approved unanimously by the commission.

• Recommended Town Board approve changes to Weight Limit Ordinance, including new penalty language referencing Wisconsin Statutes 348.21(3)
• Recommended Town Board approve changes to Driveway Ordinance, removing County/State highway sections and adding an exclusion note
• Recommended correcting Driveway Ordinance penalty fee from $1.00 to $100.00
• Approved minutes from the previous meeting as printed

Town of Riverview - Town Board

The Town of Riverview Town Board will hold its regular monthly meeting to discuss and possibly act on old and new business, including approval of a new business/liquor license for Lazy Bear (formerly TNT's), approval of the 2020 budget unexpended balance, driveway ordinance changes, and use of room tax funds. The board will also receive reports on roads, fire, ambulance, and other committees, and set dates for Open Book and Board of Review.

• Approval of new business/liquor license for Lazy Bear, new owners Tanis Brennan and Thomas (TJ) Bickel
• 2020 Budget unexpended balance approval
• Driveway ordinance changes
• Room tax funds usage discussion
• Paya Lake Boat Landing Road, light, and fencing discussion

The Town Board approved a rezoning of property to commercial and a conditional use permit for a storage facility and ice cream shop requested by Andy and Sara VanWychen. The board also approved the February minutes, financial report, and bills, and allocated $261,790 in unexpended funds for various projects. A liquor license for The Lazy Bear was approved pending background checks.

• Approved rezoning of VanWychen property to commercial (motion by Zittlow, 2nd by Booth, carried)
• Approved conditional use permit for storage facility and ice cream shop (motion by Zittlow, 2nd by Booth, carried)
• Approved February 9, 2021 regular meeting minutes (motion by Booth, 2nd by Zittlow, carried)
• Accepted February 2021 financial report and clerk's reconciliation
• Approved payment of checks #17621 through 17660 (motion by Zittlow, 2nd by Booth, carried)
• Approved allocation of $261,790 in unexpended funds for various projects (motion by Booth, 2nd by Zittlow, carried)
• Approved liquor license for The Lazy Bear pending background checks and business licenses (motion by Booth, 2nd by Zittlow, carried)

Town of Riverview - Planning Commission

The Riverview Plan Commission is meeting to consider two requests from Andy Van Wychen: a rezoning of property on County W and Whispering Pines from Residential to Restricted Commercial, and a conditional use permit for a storage building and retail ice cream/coffee shop. The commission will also discuss short-term rental tax usage and hear a report from the Town Board. The meeting includes approval of minutes from November 24th, 2020, with no old business listed.

• Rezone property on County W and Whispering Pines from Residential to Restricted Commercial
• Conditional use permit for storage building and retail sales Ice Cream/Coffee shop
• Short Term Rental Tax Usage discussion
• Report from 7 Town Board Meeting
• Approval of minutes from November 24th, 2020

The Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend to the Town Board approval of a rezone from Residential to Restricted Commercial for property at 15384 County W, Crivitz, and a conditional use permit for a 10-unit storage building with an ice cream/coffee shop. The commission also decided to continue the short-term rental tax, with the Town Clerk responsible for collecting taxes and fees. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended rezone from Residential to Restricted Commercial for property on County W and Whispering Pines (all in favor)
• Recommended conditional use permit for storage building with retail ice cream/coffee shop at 15384 County W (all in favor)
• Decided to continue short-term rental tax with Town Clerk collecting taxes and fees

Town of Riverview - Town Board

The Town Board of the Town of Riverview will hold a special meeting to discuss and possibly approve carryover funds from 2020, including new items like a generator, outdoor bathrooms, snowplowing equipment, and a roof over the ice rink. They will also review roadways for summer work and bids, discuss room tax options, and consider a light post at the boat landing. The meeting is scheduled for 11:00am on Monday, February 22, 2021, at the Town Hall/Fire Station.

• Discuss/approve carryover funds from 2020, including new items: generator, outdoor bathrooms, snowplowing equipment, roof over ice rink
• Go over roadways for summer work and bids
• Room tax options
• Paya Lake Light post at the Boat Landing

The Town Board allocated the 2020 fiscal year surplus of $261,790 to various funds, including $61,000 for a full revaluation and $70,000 for Mountain Ambulance Equipment. They discussed future projects, including a garage/office building, pickup truck, and skid steer, but no formal action was taken. The board identified roads for blacktop bids (Apple's Way, Oak Meadows, Meadow Circle) and discussed room tax options and a light post concern at Paya Lake, but no decisions were made on these items.

• Allocated $4,500 to Crooked Lake Recycle property
• Allocated $25,000 to Fire Department General Fund
• Allocated $4,994 to Fire Department Equipment Fund
• Allocated $61,000 to Full Revaluation
• Allocated $34,716 to Future Snowplow Equipment
• Allocated $30,000 to Generator
• Allocated $10,000 to Outdoor Bathrooms
• Allocated $70,000 to Mountain Ambulance Equipment

Town of Riverview - Town Board

The Northern Oconto County Towns (NWTC) Committee, representing Mountain, Riverview, and Townsend, is meeting to discuss separation issues related to NWTC, support from Oconto County, and a response letter from the Town of Townsend. The meeting is scheduled for Saturday, February 20, 2021, at 8:00 a.m. at the Riverview Town Hall, 15471 State Highway 32.

• Discussion of NWTC separation issues
• Oconto County support discussion
• Town of Townsend response letter
• Any other business

Town of Riverview - Town Board

The Northern Oconto County Towns NWTC Committee, with representatives from Mountain, Riverview, and Townsend, is meeting to discuss separation issues related to NWTC, Oconto County support, and a response letter from the Town of Townsend. The agenda is mostly discussion items with no votes or contracts listed.

• Discuss NWTC separation issues
• Oconto County support discussion
• Town of Townsend response letter

Town of Riverview - Town Board

The Town of Riverview Town Board is holding its regular monthly meeting on February 9, 2021. The board will discuss and possibly take action on several items, including driveway ordinance changes, room tax fund usage, and the oath of office for the new fire chief. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes and financial reports, as well as updates on roads, fire departments, and other town operations.

• New Fire Chief Jon Kleuskens to take oath of office
• Discussion of driveway ordinance changes
• Room tax funds usage to be discussed
• Wabeno School Referendum communication
• COVID vaccines clinic update

Town of Riverview - Town Board

The Town Board of Riverview is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially approve the carryover of 2020 funds into new or existing categories, including a generator, outdoor bathrooms, snowplowing equipment, and a roof over the ice rink. They will also consider approving an invoice/settlement for 2020 brush site usage for the Town of Doty, discuss skate sharpening monies, and act on room tax money and operator license approvals (2 new, 1 renewal).

• Carryover funds from 2020 for generator, outdoor bathrooms, snowplowing equipment, roof over ice rink
• Invoice/settlement for 2020 brush site usage for Town of Doty
• Skate sharpening monies
• Room tax money
• Operator license approvals: 2 new, 1 renewal

The Town Board met and approved the Fire Department's budget carryover policy, agreed to include brush site expenses and grants in calculations with no refund, and approved four bartender licenses. They discussed but did not decide on allocating unexpended funds, generator replacement, skate sharpening fees, and tabled room tax fund usage.

• Approved Fire Department budget carryover for unpaid orders, excluding payroll
• Approved brush site expense calculation including grants; no refund, credit carries to 2021
• Approved 4 operator's licenses for Shannon King, Deb Koch, Megan Berntson, Sandy Delebreau
• Tabled room tax fund usage to February meeting

Town of Riverview - Town Board

The Town of Riverview Town Board is holding its regular monthly meeting to discuss and possibly act on various items, including communications about the ice rink and Sunrise Lake boat landing, reports from committees, old business such as a civility resolution and solar panels, and new business including tax collection by mail or drop box only. The agenda is a mix of routine updates and specific action items.

• Ice Rink communication by A Hogan
• Sunrise Lake Boat Landing communication by A Hogan
• Tax collection by mail or drop box only, with SASE for receipts or dog tags
• Revised Building Permit application
• Outdoor Building Lights discussion by D Booth

The Town Board approved a land split requested by Brian Barbeau, a civility resolution (2021-1), and agreed to allow a property near Maiden Lake Landing to be sold with a stipulation for 12 months' notice if the town needs the right-of-way. They also approved paying bills and accepted the December minutes and financial report.

• Approved December 8, 2020 minutes as written
• Approved payment of checks #17504 through 17564
• Approved land split request by Brian Barbeau
• Approved Resolution 2021-1 on civility
• Agreed to allow sale of property near Maiden Lake Landing with 12-month notice stipulation for right-of-way removal