Taxation & General Claims

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April 14, 2004
January 29, 2004
August 6, 2003
June 26, 2003
May 2, 2003
March 5, 2003
February 5, 2003

November 13, 2002

September 16, 2002
August 7, 2002
February 4, 2002
December 11, 2001
November 26, 2001
November 8, 2001
September 6, 2001
August 1, 2001
February 7, 2001
2000 Minutes
1999 Minutes

 

Port Washington, WI

April 14, 2004

The Taxation and General Claims Committee met in Room 117, at the Administration Center at 10:45 A.M.

Meeting called to order by Chairman Kulfan.

Present: Supervisors Kulfan, Egelhoff, Eckert and Karshna, Administrative Assistant Dzwinel, Clerk Marchese, Park Commissioner Knight and Treasurer Makoutz

Absent: Supervisor Kegel

Minutes of the January 29, 2004 meeting were reviewed. Motion made by Mr. Eckert, seconded by Mr. Egelhoff to approve the minutes. Motion carried.

Clerk Marchese distributed a revised copy of her annual report. Changes in the dog license report were stated and discussion followed. Payment to the Ozaukee Humane Society will be on April 16, 2004. All future payments will be on or before March 1 as required by Wisconsin State Statutes 174.09(2). All payments owed to the municipalities will be made payable to the municipality.

Treasurer Makoutz distributed a List of Tax Liens of Ozaukee County Being Foreclosed by Proceedings In Rem 2000, No. 27 Notice and Petition For Judgment, Case No. 30703 that included 7 parcels, discussion followed. At this time, 83 parcels are on the 2001 list of possible foreclosures which, foreclosure proceedings will be initiated in September 2004.

Park Commissioner Knight reported on the Shady Lane property; discussion followed.

Meeting declared adjourned.

Karen L. Makoutz

County Treasurer

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Port Washington, WI

January 29, 2004

The Taxation and General Claims Committee met in Room 117, at the Administration Center at, 11:00 A.M.

Meeting called to order by Chairman Kulfan.

Present: Supervisors Kulfan, Egelhoff, Eckert, Karshna and Kegel, Park Commissioner Knight, Clerk Marchese and Treasurer Makoutz

Minutes of the May 2, 2003 and August 6, 2003 meetings were reviewed. Motion made by Mr. Egelhoff, seconded by Mr. Karshna to approve the minutes. Motion carried.

Mr. Knight gave an update regarding the Shady Lane property. Discussion followed, no action necessary.

Mrs. Marchese presented Report No. 03-4 which includes the following: County Board Mileage Claims for the period July 1, 2003 to December 31, 2003, Meeting Attendance Citizen Report for the period of January 1, 2003 to December 31, 2003 and Dog License Claims from 2003. Motion was made by Mr. Eckert, seconded by Mr. Egelhoff to approve Report No. 03-4. Motion carried.

Meeting declared adjourned.

Karen L. Makoutz

County Treasurer

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Port Washington, WI

June 26, 2003

The Taxation and General Claims Committee met in Room 117, at the Administration Center at, 9:00 A.M.

Meeting called to order by Chairman Kulfan.

Present: Supervisors Kulfan, Egelhoff, Eckert, and Karshna, Planning Resources and Land Management Director Holschbach, Facilities Manager Waldkirch and Treasurer Makoutz

Absent: Supervisor Kegel

All present adjourned to W3797 Shady Lane for a tour of the property. Park Commissioner Knight and Emergency Management Director Stolte joined the group at the property.

The Committee reconvened at the Administration Center and was joined by Corporation Counsel Kenealy and Administrative Coordinator Meaux.

Minutes of the May 2, 2003 meeting were reviewed. Motion made by Mr. Egelhoff, seconded by Mr. Karshna to approve the minutes. Motion carried.

Planning, Resources and Land Management Director Holschbach reported the environmental clean up is completed at Shady Lane. Mr. Eckert requested Mr. Holschbach to follow up on the emergency generator at the Shady Lane property.

Planning, Resources and Land Management Director Holschbach reviewed the final Brownfield Site Assessment Grant expense report. Motion made by Mr. Eckert, seconded by Mr. Egelhoff to approve the Brownfield Site Assessment Grant expense report. Motion carried.

Treasurer Makoutz distributed and reviewed an up dated Expense Report Shady Lane Property. Motion made by Mr. Egelhoff, seconded by Mr. Eckert to approve the Expense Report Shady Lane Property. Motion carried.

Mr. Egelhoff reviewed the support document from the Parks Department. Discussion followed regarding the possible future repairs for the Shady Lane property.

Planning, Resources and Land Management Director Holschbach reviewed the support document from the Land Conservation committee and the Mesic Woods map.

Draft Resolution No. 03-31 was reviewed. Administrative Coordinator Meaux mentioned a request from Supervisor Wirth to change in the fourth WHEREAS to remove as a county park and recreation area to read as a natural area and to remove as county parkland in the last sentence on the resolution. Planning, Resources and Land Management Director Holschbach submitted a rewrite of the third WHEREAS. Motion made by Mr. Karshna, seconded by Mr. Eckert to accept the above changes to the Draft Resolution No. 03-31 and instructed Corporation Counsel Kenealy to include the above requests and add in the NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the responsibility for maintenance, control and usage of the Shady Lane property shall be vested with the Ozaukee County Park Commission and Parks Department until further action of the County Board. Motion passed.

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Port Washington, Wisconsin

August 6, 2003

The Taxation and General Claims Committee met in Room A-200 at 8:45 A.M. prior to the County Board session.

Meeting called to order by Chairperson Kulfan.

Present: Supervisors Kulfan, Egelhoff, Eckert, Karshna and Clerk Marchese.

Absent: Supervisor Kegel.

Report No. 03-2 - Report of the Committee on Taxation & General Claims - County Board Mileage Claims, was reviewed. Discussion regarding the number of reports being presented and possible changes. Motion made by Mr. Egelhoff, seconded by Mr. Karshna, that the report be approved as presented. Motion carried.

Motion made by Mr. Egelhoff, seconded by Mr. Eckert, that the meeting be adjourned.

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Port Washington, WI

May 2, 2003

The Taxation and General Claims Committee met in Room 117, at the Administration Center at, 9:00 A.M.

Meeting called to order by Chairman Kulfan.

Present: Supervisors Kulfan, Egelhoff, Karshna, Kegel and Wirth, Administrative

Coordinator Meaux, Planning, Resources and Land Management Director

Holschbach, County Clerk Marchese and County Treasurer Makoutz

Absent: Supervisor Eckert

Minutes of the December 27, 2002, February 5, 2003 and March 5, 2003 were reviewed. Motion made by Mr. Egelhoff, seconded by Mr. Karshna to approve the minutes. Motion carried.

Clerk Marchese reviewed Report No. 03-1. She stated that Technology Resources and the Clerk’s office have been working on changing the report from the AS400 to Access. The budget will be short by an estimated $8,000. for the year and a transfer of funds has been made. Mr. Wirth stated the total due in Report No. 03-1 may be decreased by $2,000. pending a legal opinion from Corporation Counsel regarding a change and the timing of the change in Ordinance 2.014. Motion made by Mr. Karshna, seconded by Mr. Kegel to approve the report.

Discussion followed regarding Supervisor Stumpe’s letter to the County Supervisors for considering a change in the method of compensating supervisors after the next election in April 2004. Mr. Wirth is reviewing various county Board models and compensation methods. Clerk Marchese distributed a spreadsheet, which listed pertinent Board information for all Wisconsin counties. Mr. Kulfan requested a letter be sent to Mr. Stumpe regarding his request. Mr. Kulfan distributed a copy of Mr. Eckert’s email on the subject. Mr. Meaux encouraged the Board members to give feedback on the recommendations during the next few months. Input will be sought from various committees and the Administrative Committee will make a recommendation to the Board at its November Board meeting. Mr. Karshna thought the recommendation should be simple, the committee structure should first be determined and finally the compensation.

Mr. Holschbach gave an update on the Shady Lane property. On April 24th the remediation work on the above ground storage tank area and the burn barrel area was completed by Northern Environmental and the Highway Dept. The results of the testing should be known within 7 to 10 days. Discussion followed.

Meeting declared adjourned.

Karen L. Makoutz

County Treasurer

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March 5, 2003

The Taxation and General Claims Committee met in Room A-200, at the Administration Center at, 8:30 A.M.

Meeting called to order by Chairman Kulfan.

Present:            Supervisors Kulfan, Egelhoff, Eckert, Karshna and Leider, Administrative Coordinator Meaux, Planning, Resources and Land Management Director Holschbach,  Planning, Resources and Land Management employee Struck, Park Commissioner Knight, Highway Commissioner Dreblow, County Clerk Marchese and Treasurer Makoutz

Absent:             Supervisor Kegel

Report No. 02-5, Supplemental Report of the Committee on Taxation and General Claims

was reviewed.  Motion made by Mr. Eckert, seconded by Mr. Egelhoff to approve the

report.  Motion carried.

 

Mr. Struck gave an update on the site assessment of the Shady Lane property.  Two sites

need further investigation and possible remediation.  The two sites are the above ground

storage tank area and the burn barrel area with a combined estimated expense of $11,000.

by Northern Environmental plus the expense of  the Highway Dept.  Motion made by Mr.

Egelhoff, seconded by Mr. Eckert to approve the necessary investigation and remediation

of the Shady Lane property by Northern Environmental and the Highway Dept.  Motion

carried.

Discussion followed regarding the removal of the partially built shed on the Shady Lane property.  Motion  made by Mr. Eckert, seconded by Mr. Egelhoff to approve the removal of the partially built shed by a Highway employee after hours at no charge to the county.

Motion carried.

Meeting declared adjourned.

Karen L. Makoutz

County Treasurer

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Port Washington, Wisconsin

February 5, 2003

The Taxation and General Claims Committee met in Room A-200 at 8:50 A.M. prior to the County Board Session.

Meeting called to order by Chairperson Kulfan.

Present: Supervisors Kulfan, Egelhoff, Eckert, Karshna, Kegel, Cronce and County Clerk Marchese.

Report No. 02-4 - County Board Mileage Claims was reviewed and discussed. Motion made by Mr. Egelhoff, seconded by Mr. Eckert, that the report be approved as presented. Discussion regarding the meeting attendance column and the inclusion of former board members. It was agreed that the report would be corrected to remove this column and former board members. Motion carried.

There was discussion regarding the differential payments for citizen members that are municipal employees and the possibility of paying part-time but not full-time municipal employees. It was agreed to discuss this issue at a future meeting.

Meeting declared adjourned.

 

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November 13, 2002

Port Washington, WI

The Taxation and General Claims Committee met in Room 117, at the Administration Center at, 8:30 A.M.

Meeting called to order by Chairman Kulfan.

Present: Supervisors Kulfan, Egelhoff, Eckert and Karshna, Corporation Counsel

Kenealy, Land and Water Conservation Director Holschbach, Land and Water

Conservation employee Struck, Emergency Management Director Stolte,

Facilities Manager Waldkirch and Treasurer Makoutz

Others Present: Mrs. Kumar

Absent: Supervisor Lamb

Minutes of the September 16, 2002 were reviewed. Motion made by Mr. Eckert, seconded by Mr Karshna to approve the minutes. Motion carried.

Discussion regarding Mrs. Kumar’s request to consider her July tax payment as timely. Motion made by Mr. Egelhoff, seconded by Mr. Karshna to deny Mrs. Kumar’s request to consider her July tax payment as timely and not to return interest and penalty changes. Motion carried.

Discussion regarding claim from Geraldine McClellan for an injury at Lasata. Motion made by Mr. Eckert, seconded by Mr. Egelhoff to pay claim in the amount of $209. Motion carried.

Corporation Counsel Kenealy gave an update on the Magritz trial and pending actions.

Mr. Holschbach and Mr. Struck gave an update on the remediation of the Shady Lane property. Discussion followed regarding the use of the Shady Lane property.

The meeting was adjourned at the Administration Center and was reconvened at the Shady Lane property for an onsite inspection by the Supervisors. The Committee returned to the Administration Center after the inspection. A motion was made by Mr. Eckert, seconded by Mr. Karshna not to permit activities by the Sheriff’s Dept. at the Shady Lane property and have the Treasurer send a letter to that effect to the Sheriff and Administrative Coordinator.

Next meeting will be December 13th at 8:30 A.M.

Meeting declared adjourned.

Karen L. Makoutz

County Treasurer

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Port Washington, WI

September 16, 2002

The Taxation and General Claims Committee met in Room 117, at the Administration Center at, 8:30 A.M.

Meeting called to order by Chairperson Kulfan.

Present: Supervisors Kulfan, Egelhoff and Eckert, Administrative Coordinator Meaux, Corporation Counsel Kenealy, Land and Water Conservation Director Holschbach, Land and Water Conservation employee Struck, Park Commissioner Knight and Treasurer Makoutz Others Present: Mrs. Kumar

Minutes of the February 25, 2002 meeting were reviewed. Motion made by Mr. Egelhoff, seconded by Mr. Eckert to approve the minutes as mailed. Motion carried. Minutes of the August 7, 2002 meeting were reviewed. Motion made by Mr. Eckert, seconded by Mr. Egelhoff to approve the minutes as mailed. Motion carried.

Discussion regarding Mr. Bruce M. Post’s request to consider his tax payment as timely. Motion made by Mr. Eckert, seconded by Mr. Egelhoff to refund interest and penalty. Discussion followed, both supervisors agreed to rescind previous motion. Motion made by Mr. Egelhoff, seconded by Mr. Kulfan to deny Mr. Post’s request to consider his tax payment as timely. Motion carried.

Discussion regarding Mrs. Kumar’s request to consider her tax payment as timely. Motion made by Mr. Eckert, seconded by Mr. Egelhoff to table Mrs. Kumar’s until the next meeting. Motion carried. Mrs. Kumar agreed to contact the post office for further verification and the Treasurer will contact the Village of Belgium’s Treasurer and the Postmaster for further clarification.

An update was given regarding the Shady Lane property. Motion made by Mr. Eckert, seconded by Mr. Egelhoff to authorize Administrative Coordinator Meaux to sign environmental contracts for the Shady Lane parcel not to exceed $60K. Motion carried. Motion made by Mr. Egelhoff, seconded by Mr. Eckert to demolish the cinder block house on the Shady Lane property. Motion carried. Motion made by Mr. Egelhoff, seconded by Mr. Eckert to clean up the Shady Lane house after the environmental work is completed. Motion carried.

Meeting declared adjourned.

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    Port Washington, Wisconsin

    August 7, 2002

    The Taxation and General Claims Committee met in Room 102 at 8:30 A.M. prior to the County Board Session.

    Meeting called to order by Chairperson Kulfan.

    Present: Supervisors Kulfan, Egelhoff, Eckert, Lamb, Administrative Coordinator Meaux and County Clerk Marchese.

    Absent: Supervisor Karshna

    Report No. 02-3 - County Board mileage Claims was reviewed and discussed. Motion made by Mr. Egelhoff, seconded by Mr. Lamb, that the report be approved as presented. Motion carried.

    Meeting declared adjourned.

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    Port Washington, WI

    February 4, 2002

    The Taxation and General Claims Committee met in Room 118, at the Administration Center at, 9A.M.

    Meeting called to order by Chairperson Kulfan.

    Present: Supervisors Kulfan, Dohrwardt, Kletti and Mc Culloch, Administrative Coordinator Meaux, Corporation Counsel Kenealy, Land and Water Conservation Director Holschbach, Emergency Management Director Stolte, Facilities Manager Waldkirch, Treasurer Makoutz, Town of Fredonia Supervisors Lederer & Doyle, Town of Fredonia Treasurer Sauer, Town of Fredonia Planning Commission Members Armstrong & Stehling.

    Others Present: Supervisor Leider, Steven & Chiko Magritz , Gary Neal.

    Minutes of the December 11, 2001 meeting was reviewed. Motion made by Mr. Kletti seconded by Ms. Mc Culloch. Motion carried.

    Chairperson Kulfan lead the discussion with the officials from the Town of Fredonia regarding the formerly owned Magritz property.

    Emergency Management Director Stolte reported that Onyx Environmental Services was granted the bid for the field screenings on the 24 containers of suspected hazardous materials on the formerly owned Magritz property. He reported on the moving and findings of the containers by the Haz-Mat technicians.

    Administrative Coordinator Meaux reported that he and Treasurer Makoutz met officials from the Town of Fredonia on January 17th to tour the formerly owned Magritz property. The Town of Fredonia’s officials present were Richard Mueller, Chairman; Robert Lederer, Supervisor; Mary Stehling and John Feltes Planning Committee Members.

    Corporation Counsel Kenealy reported that Gary Neal requested his personal property from the formerly owned Magritz property. Mr. Neal stated he received items (5, 16, 20, 22, 24, 30, & 33) from the moving company. Motion made by Mr. Dohrwardt, seconded by Mr. Kletti that Mr. Neal should contact the Treasurer to set an appointment prior to March 1, 2002 to remove his personal property with the shed to be removed at a later date. Mr. Neal agreed. Motion carried.

    Land Conservation Director Holschbach reported that the grant application in the amount of $30,000. was filed timely. We should receive notification from the DNR mid March regarding their decision to accept or deny our application.

    Facility Manager Waldkirch reported on the maintenance of the formerly owned Magritz home.

    Discussion regarding the final decision. Motion made by Ms. McCulloch, seconded by Mr. Dohrwardt to retain the right of the Taxation and General Claims Committee to make the decision regarding the formerly owned Magritz property. Motion carried.

    Discussion regarding Report No. 01-03. Motion made by Mr. Kletti, seconded by Mr. Dohrwardt to set expense standards for County Supervisors and refer policy changes and directives to the Administrative Committee. Motion carried.

    Motion made by Mr. Kletti seconded by Ms. McCulloch to approve Report No. 01-03.

    Treasurer Makoutz reported that the county’s estimated expenses on the formerly owned Magritz property is $52,991. to date.

    Treasurer Makoutz reviewed the list of quotes from County Treasurers in the state regarding retained tax foreclosed property.

    Treasurer Makoutz reviewed the list of past sales and losses on foreclosed properties in Ozaukee County.

    Treasurer Makoutz reported on the current list of Ozaukee County’s tax delinquent properties.

    Next meeting February 25, 2002, at 9A.M.

    Meeting declared adjourned.

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    Port Washington, WI

    December 11, 2001

    The Taxation and General Claims Committee met in Room 118, at the Administration Center at, 8:35 A.M.

    Meeting called to order by Chairperson Kulfan.

    Present: Supervisors Kulfan, Dohrwardt, Kletti, Mc Culloch, County Treasurer Makoutz, County Clerk Dobberpuhl, Administrative Coordinator Meaux, Corporation Counsel Kenealy, Emergency Management Director Stolte, Environmental Health Director Narveson, Highway Commissioner Dreblow, Land Conservation Director Holschbach and Park Commissioner Knight.

    Others present: Steven and Chieko Magritz along with other individuals.

    Chairman Kulfan reported changes to the September 6, 2001 minutes as follows;

    change Town of Saukville to Town of Fredonia and delete 2001. Motion made by Mr. Kletti, seconded by Mr. Dohrwardt to approve minutes as corrected. Motion carried.

    Corporation Counsel Kenealy reviewed his report and outline of legal options on the property acquired by tax deed from Magritz. Discussion followed.

    Land Conservation Director Holschbach distributed a Brownfield Site Assessment Grant sheet and a sample resolution authorizing the submittal of a state grant application and subsequent appropriation of funds for a Brownfield Site Assessment Grant. Discussion followed regarding both handouts.

    Motion made by Ms. Mc Culloch, seconded by Mr. Dohrwardt to authorize the Ozaukee County Environmental Health Department to do soil borings for verification of system compliance regarding the septic. Motion carried.

    Administrative Coordinator Meaux’s report was distributed and discussion followed regarding a meeting of various Department Heads and their findings.

    Park Commissioner Knight reported that the formerly owned Magritz parcel fits in with the park plan and would like to bring this issue to the Park Commission.

    Treasurer Makoutz reported on the possible hiring of an appraiser. The committee requested the Treasurer to hold off on the hiring of an appraiser.

    Motion made by Mr. Kletti, seconded by Ms. Mc Culloch to request recommendations from the other committees involved regarding the formerly owned Magritz parcel. Motion carried.

    Motion made by Ms. Mc Culloch, seconded by Mr. Kletti to have Land Conservation Director Holschbach proceed with the Brownfield Site Assessment Grant. Motion carried.

    Motion made by Mr. Kletti, seconded by Mr. Dohrwardt to allow matching funds of 20 percent or $5000.00 for the Brownfield Site Assessment Grant. Motion carried.

    Motion made by Ms. Mc Culloch, seconded by Mr. Kletti to instruct Corporation Counsel Kenealy to notify the Magritzs of the removal of personal property still left at W3797 Shady Lane allowable by law. Motion carried.

    Motion made by Ms. Mc Culloch, seconded by Mr. Kletti to instruct the Facilities Manager to maintain the formerly owned Magritz property in conjunction with the Sheriff. Motion carried.

    Meeting declared adjourned.

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    Port Washington, Wisconsin

    November 26, 2001

    The Taxation and General Claims Committee met in Room 117, at the Administration Center, at 8:30 A.M.

    Meeting called to order by Chairperson Kulfan.

    Present: Supervisors Kulfan, Dohrwardt, Kletti, McCulloch, Weyker, County Treasurer Makoutz, Corporation Counsel Kenealy, Administrative Coordinator Meaux, Land and Water Conservation Director Holschbach, Environmental Health Director Narveson and Emergency Management Director Stolte.

    Others Present: Steven and Chieko Magritz along with other individuals.

    Corporation Counsel Kenealy reviewed his letter to Administrative Coordinator Meaux regarding the possible sale or retention of the Ozaukee County property formerly owned by Magritz pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes.

    Land and Water Conservation Director Holschbach reported that this property abuts Hawthorne Hills County Park and Golf Course and is within the preservation plan of the Milwaukee River Mesic Woods. He displayed a map, which outlined the parcel and the Milwaukee River Mesic Woods area. Mr. Kulfan requested copies of the map be made for the committee.

    Environmental Health Director Narveson distributed his report, which included a list of issues that may involve the Environmental Health Department involvement/action and issues that do not require the Environmental Health Department involvement/action, but warrant concern. Discussion followed regarding possible sale of property cleaned up or as is.

    Emergency Management Director Stolte distributed a listing of items left at W3797 Shady Lane, photographs of the items and a copy of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Wisconsin Limits Liability for Local Government Units (LGUs) and Economic Development Corporations (EDCs). Discussion followed regarding his reports.

    Motion made by Mr. Kletti, seconded by Mr. Dohrwardt for the Treasurer to request bids from various appraisers for the former Magritz parcel. Motion carried.

    Motion made by Ms. Mc Culloch, seconded by Mr. Kletti for the Corporation Counsel to prepare an outline of necessary steps regarding the possible sale of the formerly owned Magritz parcel cleaned up or as is. Motion carried.

    Meeting declared adjourned.

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    Port Washington, Wisconsin

    November 8, 2001

    The Taxation and General Claims Committee met in Room 43, at the Justice Center, at 8:30 A.M.

    Meeting called to order by Chairperson Kulfan.

    Present: Supervisors Kulfan, Dohrwardt, McCulloch, Weyker, County Treasurer Makoutz, Sheriff Straub, Chief Deputy Knowles and Corporation Counsel Kenealy.

    Others Present: Steven and Chieko Magritz along with numerous other individuals.

    Minutes of the September 6, 2001 meeting were reviewed. Motion made by Mr. Dohrwardt, seconded by Ms. McCulloch, to approve the minutes as mailed. Motion carried.

    Corporation Counsel Kenealy reported that the formerly owned Magritz property, now owned by the county, can be sold or retained by the county. If the parcel is sold the appraised value set by the committee can’t be less than the county’s costs and unpaid taxes.

    Sheriff Straub reported on the eviction of Steven and Chieko Magritz. They were arrested, booked and removed from parcel #04-034-09-001.00. All personal property of value was removed from the property, along with numerous junked vehicles.

    Corporation Counsel Kenealy stated he received a request from Gary Neil regarding removal of his personal property from the parcel. Sheriff Straub stated he would comply with Mr. Neil’s request providing the process is simple. If not, he’ll refuse access to the personal property.

    Motion made by Ms. McCulloch, seconded by Mr. Dohrwardt, that the Treasurer hire an appraiser by contacting at least three appraisers. Motion carried.

    Mr. Richard Stark, W3791 Shady Ln., Saukville, WI 53080 and Patty Vichich, W3755 Shady Ln., Saukville, WI 53080 requested agendas for future meetings regarding the formerly owned Magritz property.

    The committee announced they would continue the open meeting at W3797 Shady Ln. to allow them to view the property.

    Sheriff Straub took two separate groups on a vehicle land tour of the property. The first group included Mr. Dohrwardt and Mr. Weyker followed by the second group which included Ms. McCulloch, Ms. Makoutz and Mr. Kulfan. No one entered any of the dwellings on the property.

    Motion was made by Ms. McCulloch, seconded by Mr. Dohrwardt to contact Ozaukee Land and Water Conservation, Environmental Health and Emergency Management for their input and expertise regarding the property for the next committee meeting. Motion carried.

    Motion was made by Ms. McCulloch, seconded by Mr. Dohrwardt to withdraw their motion for the Treasurer to hire an appraiser. Motion carried.

    Meeting declared adjourned.

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    Port Washington, Wisconsin

    September 6, 2001

    The Taxation and General Claims Committee met in Room 117 at 8:30 A.M.

    Meeting called to order by Chairperson Kulfan.

    Present: Supervisors Kulfan, Dohrwardt, Kletti, McCulloch, Weyker, Administrative Coordinator Meaux, the County Treasurer, Sheriff Straub, Chief Deputy Knowles, the Corporation Counsel, Mark Schowalter of the Port Washington State Bank and Clerk Dobberpuhl.

    Minutes of the January 28, 2000, August 2, 2000, February 7, 2001 and August 1, 2001 meetings were reviewed. Motion made by Mr. Kletti, seconded by Mr. Dohrwardt, to approve the minutes as mailed. Motion carried.

    Dennis presented a report regarding the in-rem proceedings that led to taking the property of Steven and Chieko Magritz in the Town of Fredonia. They are still occupying the property. Eviction proceedings will have to be commenced. This will complicate the possible sale of the property. The delinquent taxes on this property total $17,231.77 for the years 1997, 1998, 1999, and 2000. The current fair market value is $201,900. Prior to 1997, Magritz was always current in his payment of taxes. Motion made by Mr. Kletti, seconded by Ms. McCulloch, that the Corporation Counsel be requested to proceed with eviction actions. Motion carried.

    Meeting declared adjourned.

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    Port Washington, Wisconsin

    August 1, 2001

    The Taxation and General Claims Committee met in Room 102 at 8:50 A.M. prior to the County Board session.

    Meeting called to order by Chairperson Kulfan.

    Present: Supervisors Kulfan, Dohrwardt, Kletti, McCulloch, Weyker and Clerk Dobberpuhl.

    Report No. 01-2 (County Board Mileage Claims) was reviewed and discussed. Motion made by Ms. McCulloch, seconded by Mr. Weyker, that the report be approved as presented. Motion carried.

    Meeting declared adjourned.

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    THE FOLLOWING MINUTES HAVE NOT YET BEEN APPROVED BY THE COMMITTEE TO WHICH THEY PERTAIN.

    Port Washington, Wisconsin

    The Taxation and General Claims Committee met in Room 117 at 8:45 A.M. prior to the County Board session.

    Meeting called to order by Chairperson Kulfan.

    Present: Supervisors Kulfan, Dohrwardt, Kletti, Weyker and Clerk Dobberpuhl.

    Absent: Supervisor McCulloch.

    Report No. 00-3 was reviewed and discussed. Motion made by Mr. Weyker, seconded by Mr. Kletti, that the report be approved as presented. Motion carried.

    Meeting declared adjourned.

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