[middleton]Board and Park Agendas for next week - also information on Ice Dams
David Shaw
dshaw@town.middleton.wi.us
Fri, 4 Jan 2013 17:32:38 -0600
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Below are the agenda for the Board meeting on Monday Night and the Park =
Commission agenda on Wednesday night and then the Ice Dam information:
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LOCATION: Town Hall, 7555 W. Old Sauk Road, Verona, WI 53593
DATE: Monday, January 7, 2013
TIME: 7:00 P.M.
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1. Proof of Posting and Notice.
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Public Input.
4. Approval of the Minutes from the Meeting =
<http://town.middleton.wi.us/Minutes-agendas/town_board/Agenda%20%20Mater=
ials/2013/13.01.07/4%20Board%20minutes%20-%20Draft.pdf> December 17, =
2012. =
<http://town.middleton.wi.us/Minutes-agendas/town_board/Agenda%20%20Mater=
ials/2013/13.01.07/4%20Board%20minutes%20-%20Draft.pdf>=20
5. Discussion on a dog exercise facility.=20
6. Goals and Objectives for 2013.=20
7. Purchase of large area mower. =
<http://town.middleton.wi.us/Minutes-agendas/town_board/Agenda%20%20Mater=
ials/2013/13.01.07/7%20Mower%20Memo.pdf>=20
8. Liaison to Town Staff Report. =
<http://town.middleton.wi.us/Minutes-agendas/town_board/Agenda%20%20Mater=
ials/2013/13.01.07/8%20Staff%20Crew%20report.pdf>=20
9. Board Member Reports.
10. Future Agenda Items.
11. Administrator/Clerk Report and Action Requests:
a. Check and Voucher Approval. =
<http://town.middleton.wi.us/Minutes-agendas/town_board/Agenda%20%20Mater=
ials/2013/13.01.07/11a%20%20Disbursement%20Journal.pdf>=20
b. Correspondence/Communications.
12. CONTEMPLATED CLOSED SESSION: Consider performance evaluation data in =
order to discuss 2011 compensation of Town employees, pursuant to =
Wisconsin State Statute =A719.85(1)(c).
13. Reconvene in open session pursuant to Wisconsin State Statute =
=A719.85(2), and possibly take action on the closed session item.
14. Adjourn.
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LOCATION: Conference Room at the Town Hall, 7555 W. Old Sauk Road, =
Verona, WI 53593
DATE: Wednesday, January 9, 2013
TIME: 6:30 P.M.
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1. Proof of Posting.
2. Discussion on updating the Capital Improvement Plan portion of the =
Town's 2008 Outdoor Recreation Plan. =
<http://town.middleton.wi.us/Minutes-agendas/parks_comm/2013/13.01.09/Cap=
ital%20Improvements%20-%20draft%20010213.pdf>=20
3. Adjourn.
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The Town has received several comments from residents about ice dams =
forming on their roofs. We found the following article to be of help in =
explaining more about ice dams and the actions needed once an ice dam =
forms. The article was found at The Home Improvement website: =
www.HomeImprovementWeb.com and is reproduced here for your convenience.
Removing Ice Dams and Roof Ice Buildup
You may have noticed long icicles hanging from your gutters and not =
realize the significance of the damage that may be occurring behind =
them. Icicles are usually one of the first warning signs of possible ice =
dams on your roof. This article will explain what ice dams are, how they =
form and the best methods for removing them safely.
What is an ice dam?
An ice dam is a wall of ice that forms at the edge of the roof, usually =
at the gutters or soffit. When it forms the water then backs up behind =
the ice dam and creates a pool of water. This pool of water can leak =
into your home and cause damage to walls, ceilings, insulation, and =
other areas
What causes ice dams?
Ice dams are usually caused by heavy snowfall and improper ventilation =
in the attic. This causes warmer areas in your attic then the snow =
begins to melt, even when the outside temperature is well below =
freezing. When the accumulated snow on your roof starts melting it runs =
down your roof underneath the snow until it reaches a "colder" section =
like the soffit's, valleys or in gutters then it begins to freeze again, =
this process of thawing and refreezing is what causes an ice dam.
Cleaning the gutters on your home can help prevent ice dams from =
occurring as quickly but they can still occur if the conditions are =
right. The gutters will be just as cold as it is outside and in some =
cases, full of frozen debris. So even if you don't have a soffit for the =
water to refreeze in, the melted water will most likely refreeze when =
flowing into the gutters.
How can I remove an existing ice dam?
Properly removing an ice dam can be quite dangerous if you don't know =
how. In the past some members of the media suggested hiring a contractor =
to pull the gutters off your home so the whole ice dam process would be =
solved. This suggestion was well intended but wrong. Contractors that =
started removing gutters caused significant damage to roofing and =
guttering systems, then when the snow melted it dropped next to the =
homes foundation and caused the basements to flood.
WARNING!
Performing ice dam removal is risking severe personal injury and damage =
to the roof if not done properly. Never walk on a snow covered roof and =
make sure if you are using a ladder you follow the proper safety =
procedures. I (the author of this article) highly suggest contacting =
professionals with the proper equipment and roofing experience to carry =
out this job.
Immediate action: Remove snow and ice dam from the roof this will =
eliminate the main ingredients necessary for the formation of another =
ice dam and will usually stop the water from coming in within an hour. =
Using a roof rake and push broom (not water) remove the snow by =
carefully pulling it down the slope of the roof line. Never pull snow =
across the roof or it may break off the shingles and other damages. Then =
carefully chip away a channel through the ice dam so the water will be =
able to flow through, just make sure you stop when you get close to the =
roofing. It's not necessary to remove all of the ice in the gutters or =
the ice dam itself if you have removed the snow from the roof, it will =
melt when the temperatures rise.
How can I prevent ice dams in the future?
Properly ventilating and insulating the attic is usually the best way to =
prevent ice dams. The usual recommendation for proper ventilation is 1 =
square foot of vent for every 150 feet of attic floor area but each =
climate region may have it's own recommendations so I would suggest =
contacting a licensed local insulation company near you. If you have =
small louvered vents at either end of the attic known as gable vents you =
can either replace them with larger vents, or install an electric vent =
fan over the inside of them. These special fans usually work on a =
thermostat and will pull outside air into the attic to keep the =
temperature inside consistent.
Article provided courtesy of Henry's Housework =
<http://www.henryshousework.com/>=20
=A9 2005 Henry's Housework
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David Shaw
Town Administrator, Clerk-Treasurer
Town of Middleton, population 5,950
608.833.5887 (O) 608.279.6172 (C)
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vlink=3Dpurple><div class=3DWordSection1><p class=3DMsoNormal>Below are =
the agenda for the Board meeting on Monday Night and the Park Commission =
agenda on Wednesday night and then the Ice Dam =
information:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=3DMsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p =
class=3Dstyle122><span class=3Dstyle1051><span =
style=3D'font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>LOCATION: &=
nbsp; Town Hall, 7555 W. Old Sauk Road, Verona, WI =
53593<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=3Dstyle122><span =
class=3Dstyle1051><span =
style=3D'font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>DATE: Monday, =
January 7, 2013<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=3Dstyle122><span =
class=3Dstyle1051><span =
style=3D'font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>TIME: 7:00 =
P.M.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=3Dstyle122><span =
class=3Dstyle1051><span =
style=3D'font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></sp=
an></p><p class=3Dstyle122><span class=3Dstyle1051><span =
style=3D'font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>1. </span></span><span =
class=3Dstyle1051><span =
style=3D'font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Proof of Posting and =
Notice.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=3Dstyle122><span =
class=3Dstyle1051><span style=3D'font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>2. =
</span></span><span class=3Dstyle1051><span =
style=3D'font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Pledge of =
Allegiance.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=3Dstyle122><span =
class=3Dstyle1051><span style=3D'font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>3. =
</span></span><span class=3Dstyle1051><span =
style=3D'font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Public =
Input.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=3Dstyle122><span =
class=3Dstyle1051><span style=3D'font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>4. =
</span></span><span class=3Dstyle1051><span =
style=3D'font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><a =
href=3D"http://town.middleton.wi.us/Minutes-agendas/town_board/Agenda%20%=
20Materials/2013/13.01.07/4%20Board%20minutes%20-%20Draft.pdf">Approval =
of the Minutes from the Meeting </a></span></span><span =
class=3Dstyle871><span style=3D'font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><a =
href=3D"http://town.middleton.wi.us/Minutes-agendas/town_board/Agenda%20%=
20Materials/2013/13.01.07/4%20Board%20minutes%20-%20Draft.pdf">December =
17<span style=3D'color:black'>, =
2012.</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=3Dstyle122><span =
class=3Dstyle1051><span style=3D'font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>5. =
</span></span><span class=3Dstyle1051><span =
style=3D'font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Discussion on a dog =
exercise facility. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p =
class=3Dstyle122><span class=3Dstyle1051><span =
style=3D'font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>6. </span></span><span =
class=3Dstyle1051><span =
style=3D'font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Goals and Objectives for =
2013. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=3Dstyle122><span =
class=3Dstyle1051><span style=3D'font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>7. =
</span></span><span class=3Dstyle1051><span =
style=3D'font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><a =
href=3D"http://town.middleton.wi.us/Minutes-agendas/town_board/Agenda%20%=
20Materials/2013/13.01.07/7%20Mower%20Memo.pdf">Purchase of large area =
mower.</a><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=3Dstyle122><span =
class=3Dstyle1051><span style=3D'font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>8. =
</span></span><span class=3Dstyle1051><span =
style=3D'font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><a =
href=3D"http://town.middleton.wi.us/Minutes-agendas/town_board/Agenda%20%=
20Materials/2013/13.01.07/8%20Staff%20Crew%20report.pdf">Liaison to Town =
Staff Report.</a><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=3Dstyle122><span =
class=3Dstyle1051><span style=3D'font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>9. =
</span></span><span class=3Dstyle1051><span =
style=3D'font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Board Member =
Reports.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=3Dstyle122><span =
class=3Dstyle1051><span =
style=3D'font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>10.</span></span><span =
class=3Dstyle1051><span style=3D'font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'> =
</span></span><span class=3Dstyle1051><span =
style=3D'font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Future Agenda =
Items.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=3Dstyle122><span =
class=3Dstyle1051><span =
style=3D'font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>11.</span></span><span =
class=3Dstyle1051><span style=3D'font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'> =
</span></span><span class=3Dstyle1051><span =
style=3D'font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Administrator/Clerk Report =
and Action Requests:<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p =
class=3Dstyle123><span class=3Dstyle1051><span =
style=3D'font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>a.</span></span><span =
class=3Dstyle1051><span style=3D'font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'> =
</span></span><span class=3Dstyle1051><span =
style=3D'font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><a =
href=3D"http://town.middleton.wi.us/Minutes-agendas/town_board/Agenda%20%=
20Materials/2013/13.01.07/11a%20%20Disbursement%20Journal.pdf">Check and =
Voucher Approval.</a><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p =
class=3Dstyle123><span class=3Dstyle1051><span =
style=3D'font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>b.</span></span><span =
class=3Dstyle1051><span style=3D'font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'> =
</span></span><span class=3Dstyle1051><span =
style=3D'font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Correspondence/Communication=
s.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=3Dstyle122><span =
class=3Dstyle1051><span =
style=3D'font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>12.</span></span><span =
class=3Dstyle1051><span style=3D'font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'> =
</span></span><span class=3Dstyle871><span =
style=3D'font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>CONTEMPLATED CLOSED =
SESSION: Consider performance evaluation data in order to discuss 2011 =
compensation of Town employees, pursuant to Wisconsin State Statute =
§19.85(1)(c).</span></span><span =
style=3D'font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p =
class=3Dstyle122><span class=3Dstyle1051><span =
style=3D'font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>13.</span></span><span =
class=3Dstyle1051><span style=3D'font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'> =
</span></span><span class=3Dstyle871><span =
style=3D'font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Reconvene in open session =
pursuant to Wisconsin State Statute §19.85(2), and possibly take =
action on the closed session item.</span></span><span =
style=3D'font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p =
class=3Dstyle122><span class=3Dstyle1051><span =
style=3D'font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>14.</span></span><span =
class=3Dstyle1051><span style=3D'font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'> =
</span></span><span class=3Dstyle1051><span =
style=3D'font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Adjourn.<o:p></o:p></span></=
span></p><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p =
class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p =
class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt'>LOCATION: =
Conference Room at the Town Hall, 7555 W. Old Sauk Road, Verona, WI =
53593<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt'>DATE: Wednesday, January 9, =
2013<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt'>TIME: 6:30 =
P.M.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><table =
class=3DMsoNormalTable border=3D0 cellspacing=3D0 cellpadding=3D0 =
width=3D527 style=3D'width:316.2pt'><tr><td style=3D'padding:0in 0in 0in =
0in'></td><td width=3D509 style=3D'width:305.4pt;padding:0in 0in 0in =
0in'><p class=3Dstyle174><span class=3Dstyle651><span =
style=3D'font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>1. </span></span><span =
class=3Dstyle651><span =
style=3D'font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Proof of =
Posting.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=3Dstyle174><span =
class=3Dstyle651><span style=3D'font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>2. =
</span></span><span class=3Dstyle651><span =
style=3D'font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><a =
href=3D"http://town.middleton.wi.us/Minutes-agendas/parks_comm/2013/13.01=
.09/Capital%20Improvements%20-%20draft%20010213.pdf">Discussion on =
updating the Capital Improvement Plan portion of the Town’s 2008 =
Outdoor Recreation Plan.</a><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p =
class=3Dstyle174><span class=3Dstyle651><span =
style=3D'font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>3. </span></span><span =
class=3Dstyle651><span =
style=3D'font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Adjourn.<o:p></o:p></span></=
span></p></td></tr></table><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p =
style=3D'line-height:10.5pt'><span =
style=3D'font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>=
The Town has received several comments from residents about ice dams =
forming on their roofs. We found the following article to be of =
help in explaining more about ice dams and the actions needed once an =
ice dam forms. The article was found at The Home Improvement =
website: <a =
href=3D"http://www.HomeImprovementWeb.com">www.HomeImprovementWeb.com</a>=
and is reproduced here for your convenience.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p =
style=3D'mso-line-height-alt:10.5pt'><b><span =
style=3D'font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'=
>Removing Ice Dams and Roof Ice Buildup<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p =
style=3D'line-height:10.5pt'><span =
style=3D'font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>=
You may have noticed long icicles hanging from your gutters and not =
realize the significance of the damage that may be occurring behind =
them. Icicles are usually one of the first warning signs of possible ice =
dams on your roof. This article will explain what ice dams are, how they =
form and the best methods for removing them =
safely.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style=3D'line-height:10.5pt'><b><span =
style=3D'font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>=
What is an ice dam?<br></span></b><span =
style=3D'font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>=
<br>An ice dam is a wall of ice that forms at the edge of the roof, =
usually at the gutters or soffit. When it forms the water then backs up =
behind the ice dam and creates a pool of water. This pool of water can =
leak into your home and cause damage to walls, ceilings, insulation, and =
other areas<o:p></o:p></span></p><p =
style=3D'line-height:10.5pt'><b><span =
style=3D'font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>=
What causes ice dams?</span></b><span =
style=3D'font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>=
<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style=3D'line-height:10.5pt'><span =
style=3D'font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>=
Ice dams are usually caused by heavy snowfall and improper ventilation =
in the attic. This causes warmer areas in your attic then the snow =
begins to melt, even when the outside temperature is well below =
freezing. When the accumulated snow on your roof starts melting it runs =
down your roof underneath the snow until it reaches a "colder" =
section like the soffit's, valleys or in gutters then it begins to =
freeze again, this process of thawing and refreezing is what causes an =
ice dam.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style=3D'line-height:10.5pt'><span =
style=3D'font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>=
Cleaning the gutters on your home can help prevent ice dams from =
occurring as quickly but they can still occur if the conditions are =
right. The gutters will be just as cold as it is outside and in some =
cases, full of frozen debris. So even if you don't have a soffit for the =
water to refreeze in, the melted water will most likely refreeze when =
flowing into the gutters.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p =
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How can I remove an existing ice dam?<br></span></b><span =
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<br>Properly removing an ice dam can be quite dangerous if you don't =
know how. In the past some members of the media suggested hiring a =
contractor to pull the gutters off your home so the whole ice dam =
process would be solved. This suggestion was well intended but wrong. =
Contractors that started removing gutters caused significant damage to =
roofing and guttering systems, then when the snow melted it dropped next =
to the homes foundation and caused the basements to =
flood.<br><br><b>WARNING!<br></b>Performing ice dam removal is risking =
severe personal injury and damage to the roof if not done properly. =
Never walk on a snow covered roof and make sure if you are using a =
ladder you follow the proper safety procedures. I <i>(the author of this =
article)</i> highly suggest contacting professionals with the proper =
equipment and roofing experience to carry out this =
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Immediate action: Remove snow and ice dam from the roof this will =
eliminate the main ingredients necessary for the formation of another =
ice dam and will usually stop the water from coming in within an hour. =
Using a roof rake and push broom (not water) remove the snow by =
carefully pulling it down the slope of the roof line. Never pull snow =
across the roof or it may break off the shingles and other damages. Then =
carefully chip away a channel through the ice dam so the water will be =
able to flow through, just make sure you stop when you get close to the =
roofing. It's not necessary to remove all of the ice in the gutters or =
the ice dam itself if you have removed the snow from the roof, it will =
melt when the temperatures rise.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p =
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How can I prevent ice dams in the future?<br></span></b><span =
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<br>Properly ventilating and insulating the attic is usually the best =
way to prevent ice dams. The usual recommendation for proper ventilation =
is 1 square foot of vent for every 150 feet of attic floor area but each =
climate region may have it's own recommendations so I would suggest =
contacting a licensed local insulation company near you. If you have =
small louvered vents at either end of the attic known as gable vents you =
can either replace them with larger vents, or install an electric vent =
fan over the inside of them. These special fans usually work on a =
thermostat and will pull outside air into the attic to keep the =
temperature inside consistent.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p =
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Article provided courtesy of <a =
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