Planning, Zoning & Land Records Committee Minutes


DATE: July 27, 2007
Special Meeting

Committee Members Present: Ashford, Wiese, Sprecher and Lehman
Committee Member Absent: Gaalswyck

Others Present: Dave Tremble, Brian Simmert, Mary White, Tom Broughton,Town of Westfield Board Chair; Arold Hamburg, Town of Westfield Supervisor; Richard Knuth, and Karl and Judith Belk.

Chairman Wiese called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. Compliance with open meetings law was noted.

Motion by Sprecher, seconded by Lehman to adopt the agenda. Motion carried, 5-0.

Minutes of previous meeting were not available.

Public Comment: None

Discussion followed on the application for a conditional use permit to create a 4.53 acre residential lot in Section 10, T11N, R4E, Town of Westfield, Sauk County by Karl & Judith Belk in accordance with the farm consolidation provisions contained in Section 7.05B(2)(c)of the Sauk County Code of Ordinances.

Mr. Richard Knuth addressed the Committee and stated that he had received three offers to purchase the property. Two of these were being considered. All of the offers were from operating farmers.

The Town of Westfield had no problems with the farm consolidation.

Motion by Ashford, seconded by Lehman to approve the farm consolidation with the condition that the Committee have evidence of the final sale. Motion carried, 5-0.

Motion by Lehman, seconded by Ashford to adjourn at 9:10 A.M. Motion carried, 5-0.

Respectfully submitted,

Judy Ashford, Secretary