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Town of Buchanan

Annual Meeting | April 18, 2017

Introductions

Town Board

• Mark McAndrews, Chairperson
• Karen Lawrence, Supervisor I
• Dennis Reinke, Supervisor II
• Chuck Kavanaugh, Supervisor III
• Tom Walsh, Supervisor IV

Introductions

Joel Gregozeski, Administrator/Clerk* Cynthia Sieracki, Clerk-Treasurer Ray Mohr, Fire & Rescue Chief Patty Hennessey, Admin. Assistant Rick Franzke & Chris Girard, Maintenance 35 +/- Fire & EMS Volunteers / PT LTEs

*Only full-time employee

Introductions

Plan Commission

• Jerry Wallenfang, Chairperson
• Mary Van Wychen
• Jon Lamers
• Ted Erdmann
• Michael Jensema
• Chuck Kavanaugh (Town Board Rep.)
• Mark McAndrews (Town Board Rep.)

Annual Town Meeting

Only motions or actions listed in Wis. Stat. §60.10 and § 82.03 can be taken

• All other motions are advisory only

Town Chairperson chairs meeting

• Town officers have no official role and are

allowed to vote

Only qualified electors may vote

• 18 years old and a resident
• Majority rules

Town Meeting Powers (Sec. 60.10)

Direct Powers

• Examples: setting the levy, compensation of

the Board, combining offices, etc.

Directives or Grants of Authority

• Examples: increase the size of the Board,

purchase land, construct buildings, etc.

Authorization to Board to Appropriate Money

(for next budget)

• Examples: rural numbering systems, control of

weeds/pests, civic functions, etc.

Town Meeting Powers

• Statutes are specific on what actions are allowed

at the Town Meeting

• Many powers only authorize the Board to do

something, Board can decide not to implement

• If authority is granted, Board can’t exceed what

was approved

• Only the Town Board can amend the budget.

Electors set the levy and Board pay at a Special Town Meeting in November

Approval of 2016 Annual Meeting Minutes

(See Handout)

Annual Report of the Town of Buchanan

Town Mission & Vision

Our Mission: “We are dedicated to providing essential Town services through quality driven, citizen-focused and fiscally responsible efforts.” Our Vision: “In the spirit of Town government, Buchanan offers a thriving, attractive, and safe community for living and doing business in the Fox Cities!”

Guiding Core Values

Accountable Professional Service Oriented Results Focused Collaborative Innovative

The following values reflect our beliefs about the roles and responsibilities of

• ur Town

Government.

Strategic Plan 2020

Strive for Organizational Excellence Sustain Strong Fiscal Health Support Community & Economic Development Safeguard Public Health, Safety & Welfare

Focus on Improving & Maintaining Infrastructure

Our Strategic Plan has five primary goals that reflect our mission, our values and will set course toward achievement

• f our shared vision.

Town Finances

Total Town Equalized Value: $608,179,700

• 72% is Residential / 22% is Commercial /

6% Other

• Increase of 4% in equalized value from 2015

Contingency & Undesignated Funds

• $0 balance in 2007
• $663,464 balance; exceeding minimum fund balance goal

Town Tax Rate History (Per $1,000 Assessed Value)

$3.01 $3.16 $2.50 $2.54 $2.61 $2.61 $2.63 $2.63 $3.22 $3.22 $3.37

$0.00 $0.50 $1.00 $1.50 $2.00 $2.50 $3.00 $3.50 $4.00

2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

< --- For every dollar paid in local property taxes… …less than $0.17 cents is paid directly to the Town--->

Tax Breakdown Example

N311 Fieldside Lane (Assessed Value: $288,200) Taxes Paid (2016): $5,044.57

• Town: $970.14
• School District: $2,312.95
• Vocational: $329.09
• County: $1,488.73
• State: $50.09
• Darboy San: $77.12
• Tax Credits: ($183.18)

Affordable Town Services

Home Value $150,000 Value $200,000 Value $250,000 Value $300,000 Value Total Cost per Month* $52.69 $66.72 $80.74 $94.76 Service Cost Per Month

Capital Infrastructure Repair/Replacement $24.87 $31.49 $38.11 $44.73 Public Works (General Maintenance, Snow & Ice Control, Garbage & Drainage) $8.54 $10.81 $13.08 $15.35 Public Safety (Law Enforcement, Fire & EMS) $8.38 $10.61 $12.84 $15.07 General Government $5.69 $7.21 $8.72 $10.23 Conservation & Development $0.42 $0.53 $0.65 $0.76 Culture, Rec & Education $0.16 $0.20 $0.24 $0.28 Debt Service & Other Financial $4.59 $5.80 $7.03 $8.24

“According to a recent survey by Cowen and Company, a financial services firm, the average customer of one of the Big Four cellular providers (AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, and Verizon Wireless) spends more than $90 per month for individual service.” (December, 2014 – Consumer Reports)

Municipal Tax Rate Comparisons

2016 Average: Rate: $5.35/$1,000 $1,070.50 on $200,000 Home

*2014 Levy Limit Referendum Passed

Community Type 2014 Rate Taxes on $200,000 Home 2015 Rate Taxes on $200,000 Home 2016 Rate Taxes on $200,000 Home

Greenville Town $ 2.10 $ 420.00 $ 2.16 $ 432.00 $ 2.28 $ 456.00 Harrison Village $ 2.69 $ 538.00 $ 2.71 $ 542.00 $ 2.83 $ 566.00 Lawrence Town $ 2.78 $ 556.00 $ 2.78 $ 556.00 $ 2.86 $ 572.00 Buchanan Town $ 3.22 $ 644.00 $ 3.22 $ 644.00 $ 3.37 $ 674.00 Freedom Town $ 2.82 $ 564.00 $ 3.45 $ 690.00 $ 3.59 $ 718.00 Grand Chute Town $ 4.30 $ 860.00 $ 4.36 $ 872.00 $ 4.40 $ 880.00 Fox Crossing Village $ 5.48 $ 1,096.00 $ 5.55 $ 1,110.00 $ 5.59 $ 1,118.00 Combined Locks Village $ 5.68 $ 1,136.00 $ 5.69 $ 1,138.00 $ 5.68 $ 1,136.00 Kimberly Village $ 6.79 $ 1,358.00 $ 6.85 $ 1,370.00 $ 6.89 $ 1,378.00 Wrightstown Village $ 5.05 $ 1,010.00 $ 6.43 $ 1,286.00 $ 7.26 $ 1,452.00 Little Chute Village $ 6.92 $ 1,384.00 $ 6.99 $ 1,398.00 $ 7.31 $ 1,462.00 Appleton City $ 8.35 $ 1,670.00 $ 8.39 $ 1,678.00 $ 8.62 $ 1,724.00 Kaukauna City $ 8.84 $ 1,768.00 $ 8.98 $ 1,796.00 $ 8.88 $ 1,776.00

Municipal Tax Rate Comparisons

$456.00 $566.00 $572.00 $674.00 $718.00 $880.00 $1,118.00 $1,136.00 $1,378.00 $1,452.00 $1,462.00 $1,724.00 $1,776.00

$- $200.00 $400.00 $600.00 $800.00 $1,000.00 $1,200.00 $1,400.00 $1,600.00 $1,800.00 $2,000.00 Greenville Harrison Lawrence Buchanan Freedom Grand Chute Fox Crossing Combined Locks Kimberly Wrightstown Little Chute Appleton Kaukauna

2016 Municipal Taxes on $200,000 Home

Municipal GO Debt Comparisons

Community Outstanding Debt Equalized Value % of Available Debt Capacity Available Debt Capacity

Seymour $ 1,935,000.00 $ 171,281,000.00

22.59%

$ 6,629,050.00 Buchanan $ 2,000,000.00 $ 608,179,700.00

6.58%

$ 28,408,985.00 Harrison $ 2,148,100.00 $ 846,544,700.00

5.07%

$ 40,179,135.00 Greenville $ 2,331,182.00 $ 1,208,131,600.00

3.86%

$ 58,075,398.00 Hortonville $ 4,567,994.00 $ 165,857,300.00

55.08%

$ 3,724,871.00 Wrightstown $ 5,480,000.00 $ 214,990,900.00

50.98%

$ 5,269,545.00 Combined Locks $ 6,314,176.00 $ 263,797,500.00

47.87%

$ 6,875,699.00 Freedom $ 6,335,000.00 $ 475,807,300.00

26.63%

$ 17,455,365.00 Kimberly $ 8,370,000.00 $ 448,047,700.00

37.36%

$ 14,032,385.00 Grand Chute $ 16,505,000.00 $ 2,423,885,500.00

13.62%

$ 104,689,275.00 Little Chute $ 17,618,212.00 $ 677,302,850.00

52.02%

$ 16,246,930.50 Kaukauna $ 35,400,000.00 $ 942,375,800.00

75.13%

$ 11,718,790.00 Appleton $ 45,930,590.00 $ 4,770,510,400.00

19.26%

$ 192,594,930.00

Municipal GO Debt Comparisons

3.86% 5.07% 6.58% 13.62% 19.26% 22.59% 26.63% 37.36% 47.87% 50.98% 52.02% 55.08% 75.13% 0.00% 10.00% 20.00% 30.00% 40.00% 50.00% 60.00% 70.00% 80.00%

Greenville Harrison Buchanan Grand Chute Appleton Seymour Freedom Kimberly Combined Locks Wrightstown Little Chute Hortonville Kaukauna

2016 Municipal GO Debt Comparisons as % of Available Debt Capacity

Town Tax Rate Components

$2.31 $2.32 $2.33 $0.60 $0.60 $0.59 $0.31 $0.31 $0.44 $- $0.50 $1.00 $1.50 $2.00 $2.50 $3.00 $3.50 $4.00 2014 2015 2016 Debt Service Road Improvement Fund General Tax

2017 Fiscal Year Budget

Revenues

Taxes $ 2,001,292 Special Assessments $ 8,000 Intergov Revenues $ 292,450 Licenses & Permits $ 73,895 Fines, Forfeiture & Penalties $ 12,150

• Intergov. Charges for Services

$ 1,900 Public Charges for Services $ 316,906

• Misc. Revenues

$ 152,405 Proceeds from Debt $ 1,123,409 Total Revenues $ 3,982,407

Expenditures

General Government $ 430,877 Public Safety $ 631,445 Public Works $ 647,120 Culture, Rec & Education $ 13,500 Conservation & Development $ 30,438 Other Financing $ 85,000 Debt Service $ 263,790 Capital Outlay $ 1,880,238 Total Expenditures $ 3,982,407

2017 Key Projects & Highlights

• Carols Ln, Brux Rd, Fenceline Dr, Farmstead Dr, Creekside Ct, Red Tail

Ln/Ct, Tree Line Ct, Falcon Ct, Nottingham Rd, Brookhaven Dr/Ct, Feldkamp Rd (east), Maes Ct, Eisenhower Drive

Road Maintenance & Improvements

• Renovation of Front Administrative Offices (Security & Accessibility)
• Replacement of Maintenance Garage

Town Hall Remodel

• Culvert Replacement (Feldkamp Road East)
• Stormwater Management Plan Update

Culvert & Drainage Improvements

• Reconstruction of Haas Road and Jurisdictional Transfer to County. Cost

share between Outagamie County and Town of Buchanan.

Haas Road & CTH ZZ Transfer

• Routine Repair and sealing of sport courts at Town Hall Park, Springfield

Park and Hickory Park.

Park Maintenance

• Update to 2007 Comprehensive Plan as required under State Statutes.

Comprehensive Plan Update

2016 Planning & Development

Application Reviews:

• 5 Certified Survey Maps (land divisions)
• 1 Site Plans (>2,000 sq. ft.)
• 3 Rezonings
• 1 Special Exceptions/Variances

General Permit Values:

• $4,503,115 in 2016
• $9,451,544 in 2015
• $3,223,842 in 2014
• $2,983,856 in 2013
• $2,771,043 in 2012
• $1,808,473 in 2011
• $2,573,768 in 2010

Commercial/Industrial Permits

$1,854,670.00 $596,938.00 $1,524,050.00 $1,871,200.00 $2,058,608.00 $7,935,674.00 $3,442,073.00 $1,758,764.00

$0.00 $1,000,000.00 $2,000,000.00 $3,000,000.00 $4,000,000.00 $5,000,000.00 $6,000,000.00 $7,000,000.00 $8,000,000.00 $9,000,000.00 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

Single Family Home Permits

11 10 10 8 9 11 7 11 14 7 4 23 4 5 10 15 20 25 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

Single Family Home Permits

$942,500 $2,777,000 $3,146,000 $1,801,926 $810,900 $8,411,102 $0 $1,000,000 $2,000,000 $3,000,000 $4,000,000 $5,000,000 $6,000,000 $7,000,000 $8,000,000 $9,000,000 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

Total Est. Building Cost

Buchanan Sheriff’s Deputies

Four full-time officers contracted from Outagamie County Sheriff’s Department

• Dep. Langenburg
• Dep. Burke
• Dep. Janda
• Dep. VanHandel

6,515 Calls for Service in 2016 Averages to 17.9 calls per day

2,203 2073 356 219 151 145 141 134 110 109 500 1,000 1,500 2,000 2,500 Crim Prevention / Building Security Traffic Stop Accidents (Vehicle) Fire / Medical Assist Motorist Suspicious Person / Vehicle 911 Assist / Hang up Assist Motorist Alarm Burglary / Theft / Robbery

Top 10 Law Enforcement Activities for 2016

Crime Prevention / Building Security 39% Traffic Stop 37% Accidents (Vehicle) 6% Fire / Medical 4% Assist Motorist 3% Suspicious Person / Vehicle 3% 911 Assist / Hang up 2% Assist Motorist 2% Alarm 2% Burglary / Theft / Robbery 2%

Top 10 Law Enforcement Activities for 2016

Community Type 2017 Budget

• Est. Population

Cost per Capita

Greenville Town $ 40,000 11,545 $ 3.46 Harrison Town/Village $ 107,944 11,937 $ 9.04 Freedom Town $ 254,500 6,005 $ 42.38 Buchanan Town $ 405,224 6,916 $ 58.59 Lawrence Town $ 397,063 4,973 $ 79.84 Little Chute Village $ 1,688,895 10,976 $ 153.87 Kimberly Village $ 1,052,242 6,679 $ 157.54 Combined Locks Village $ 573,153 3,515 $ 163.06 Menasha Fox Crossing Town/Village $ 3,489,484 18,741 $ 186.20 Kaukauna City $ 3,077,804 15,894 $ 193.65 Grand Chute Town $ 4,537,937 22,083 $ 205.49 Appleton City $ 16,938,058 74,286 $ 228.01 Hortonville Village $ 633,748 2,720 $ 233.00

Law Enforcement Community Comparison (2017)

Average cost per capita in 2017: $169.13

Buchanan Fire & Rescue

Fire Chief: Ray Mohr

• Volunteer department
• Currently 35+/- active members
• Includes EMS – First Responder Division
• Organizational Review & Fire Chief Recruitment

completed in 2016

• SCBA replacement completed in 2016
• Apparatus Replacement Plan for 2017

102 82 103 121 95 111 105 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

Fire & Rescue - Total Incidents

208 220 144 192 211 199 206 310 251 186 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

EMS - Total Incidents

Other Town Services

Road Maintenance (County) Snow & Ice Control (County) Major road improvements Building inspection Garbage, recycling, yard waste, etc. Information technology Weed control Legal services Auditor Assessor Engineering Insurance Town Hall Maintenance Newsletter/Website/ Communications

Questions on Annual Report?

Acceptance of Annual Financial Statements

(See handout)

Public Participation

Set 2018 Annual Meeting for the Third Tuesday in April 2018 at 7:00 p.m.

Thank You for Attending

Next Town Board Meeting: Tuesday, April 25, 2017