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Beverly Forton
Beverly Ann (Grefsheim) Forton passed on to heaven’s gate on Friday, March 29, 2019. She was born in Stoughton on Aug. 9, 1923, the daughter of Paul and Olga (Shellestad) Grefsheim. Beverly attended country schools and graduated from Stoughton High School in
Franklin Timothy Doyle ‘Tim’
Franklin Doyle
Franklin Timothy Doyle “ T i m ,” a g e 79, of Stoughton, formerly of Port Austin, Mich., passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2019, at Agrace
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1941. On Christmas Day of that year, she married the love of her life, Oscar J. Forton and they were married for 74 years. Beverly loved life and lived it to the fullest. She and Oscar took several trips with friends to Hawaii, the Bahamas and to many destinations in America. The most memorable trip was to Norway. Beverly was very proud of her Norwegian heritage and served many years on the Syttende Mai Planning Committee. Oscar and Beverly were honored to serve as King and Queen for the 1980 Syttende Mai Celebration weekend. She was a homemaker extraordinaire and a wonderful mentor to many of her children’s friends. Beverly was an artist at heart. There are many beautiful knitted afghans, rosemaled items
and wonderful pieces of framed hardanger gracing the homes of family and friends. She was an avid golfer, played lots of bridge and enjoyed all kinds of music. Beverly is survived by her daughter, Barbara Zander; grandchildren, Mariah Gause and Benjamin (Jennifer) Zander; great-grandchildren, Gabrielle and Carter Gause and Vivienne and Olivia Zander. She was preceded in death by her husband, Oscar J. Forton II; her son, Oscar J. Forton III; parents, Olga and Paul Grefsheim; brother, Phillip Grefsheim; sisters, Virgene Ausse and Paula Thims; and niece, Gretchen Shaw. Beverly will be remembered as the supportive Mom, fun Nanna, and a true friend to many. She will be greatly missed, but
we are all blessed to have had her in our lives. A funeral service will be held at First Lutheran Church, 310 E. Washington St., Stoughton, at 11 a.m., Friday, April 5, 2019, with the Rev. Bill Lehman presiding. A luncheon at the church will immediately follow the service. Visitation will be held at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of the service on Friday. A private burial will be held at Riverside Cemetery at a later date. A heartfelt thank you to the staff at Stoughton Meadows and the wonderful nurses and staff from Agrace HospiceCare, who gave her special care and were so helpful to the family. Online condolences may be made at gundersonfh. com.
HospiceCare after a short illness. He was born on Sept. 5, 1939, in Seattle, Wash., the son of Frank and Helen (Gross) Doyle. Tim served as an MP in the U.S. Army in Alaska. He graduated from the LAPD Police Academy in 1964. Ti m w o r k e d f o r t h e Downey, Calif. and Bloomfield Hills, Mich., police depts. and later worked as a sheriff’s deputy for Oakland County, Mich., for many years. His work as a police officer was a calling and a source of pride to him. Tim felt lucky to have the only career he ever wanted and he loved every day he spent on the job, both undercover and in uniform. After his retirement, he and his wife moved north to the Thumb of Michigan where
he worked as a prosecutor’s investigator for Huron County for another 12 years. In 2015, they moved to Stoughton to be near family. Tim enjoyed biking and exercising and was a volunteer at the Stoughton United Methodist Church Food Pantry. He loved impromptu gatherings with friends and family, whether it be by a bonfire in Port Austin, Mich. or a sunset gathering on Casey Key beach in Florida. Tim had a host of friends from all walks of life, from California to Florida, as well as the Midwest. His speech was often riddled with favorite sayings, which friends and family will be repeating for years to come – “Doyleisms.” Tim’s quirky sense of humor was contagious, and
people enjoyed being in his presence. They also knew he was the guy to call when things got tough and he would drop everything to be there. Tim is survived by his wife, Jo, daughter, Trini (Marty) Pevey; son, Danny (Pam) Doyle; daughter, Timiann (Stuart) Tillery; and daughter, Jennifer (Scott) Hull; nine grandchildren; Tucker and Ashtin Pevey, Mackenzie, Peyton, Davis and Sutton Tillery, and Nick, Jonathan and Erin Hull; two sisters; and a brother. He was preceded in death by his parents; and one sister. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be made at gundersonfh. com.
Legals NOTICE TOWN OF PLEASANT SPRINGS REQUEST FOR 2019 BIDS SEALCOAT SURFACING TOWN ROADS The Town of Pleasant Springs Clerk will receive sealed bids until 11:45 a.m. on Monday, April 15, 2019 at the Town Hall, 2354 CTH N, Stoughton, WI, 535892873, during office hours – Monday and Tuesday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Thursday from 10:00 a.m.to 6:00 p.m. (After April 11, 2019 hours are 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) The project work consists of sealcoat surfacing on various Town roads. A separate bid must be submitted for each road. Contractor shall furnish the labor and material to complete sealcoating. CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS: All sealcoating work must be completed by August 30, 2019. Questions concerning the roads to be included in the project, as well as a request to obtain a Bid Specification packet, may be directed to the Public Works staff by PHONE at (608) 205-9169 or (608) 501-4335 or by FAX at (608) 877-9444. A performance bond in the amount of 100 percent of the total bid price, a Certificate of Insurance naming the Town as an additional insured, and a signed contract, will be required of the successful bidder. Bids are subject to the Local Roads Improvement Program. The Town may pay prevailing wage. Bid opening will take place on Monday, April 15, 2019 at Noon, or as soon thereafter as practicable, at the Town Hall. The Town Board will review the bids at their meeting on April 16, 2019 and reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and to accept the bid or bids deemed to be most advantageous to the Town. Bid envelopes must be clearly marked “2019 SEALCOAT BID” and must be addressed to: Town of Pleasant Springs Attn: Town Board 2354 CTH N Stoughton, WI 53589-2873 /s/ Maria Hougan Clerk/Treasurer Published: March 28 and April 4, 2019 WNAXLP *** NOTICE TOWN OF PLEASANT SPRINGS REQUEST FOR 2019 BIDS 2019 ROAD CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS-PULVERIZE & PAVE The Town of Pleasant Springs Clerk will receive sealed bids until 11:45 a.m. on Monday, April 15, 2019 at the Town Hall, 2354 CTH N, Stoughton, WI, 53589-2873, during office hours – Monday and Tuesday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (After April 11, 2019 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) Questions concerning the roads to be included in the project, as well as a request to obtain a Bid Specification packet, may be directed to the Public Works staff by PHONE at (608) 205-9169 OR (608) 501-4335 or by FAX at (608) 8779444. Bids are subject to local road improvement program, and the Town may pay prevailing wage. A performance bond in the amount of 100 percent of the total bid price, a Cer-
tificate of Insurance naming the Town as an additional insured, and a signed contract, will be required of the successful bidder. The Town Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and to accept the bid or bids deemed to be most advantageous to the Town. Bid opening will take place on Monday, April 15, 2019 at Noon or as soon as thereafter as practicable, at the Town Hall. The Town Board will review the bids at their meeting on April 16, 2019 and reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and to accept the bid or bids deemed to be most advantageous to the Town. Bid envelopes must be clearly marked “2019 ROAD CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS” and must be addressed to: Town of Pleasant Springs Attn: Town Board 2354 CTH N Stoughton, WI 53589-2873 /s/ Maria Hougan Clerk/Treasurer Published: March 28 and April 4, 2019 WNAXLP *** TOWN OF DUNKIRK ADVERTISEMENT FOR 2019 ROAD BIDS The Town of Dunkirk is taking seal coat and overlay bids for various Town roads. Specific bid information may be obtained from Mark Gretebeck at (608) 873-9177, or at the Town Hall, 654 County Road N, Stoughton, WI 53589. All bids shall be sealed, marked “Highway Quote,” and submitted to the Town Clerk at the town hall up to and including 1:00 p.m. on April 18, 2019. Bids will be opened at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 18, 2019, at the town hall. Bids will be awarded at the Town Board meeting at 4:00 p.m. on April 22, 2018. The Town of Dunkirk reserves the right to reject any and all bids or to accept that bid deemed to be most advantageous to the Town. Melanie Huchthausen, Clerk Posted March 28, 2019 Published April 4 and 11, 2019 WNAXLP *** NOTICE The City Stoughton (pop. 12,641) is accepting proposals until 2:00 PM on Friday, April 19, 2019, for organizations or individuals to provide design and installation services for an inclusive playground at Nordic Ridge Park. Request for Proposal packets may be picked up from the Parks & Recreation Department Office at City Hall. Packets may be mailed upon request by contacting Dan Glynn at 381 East Main Street, Stoughton WI 53589, phoning at 608-873-6746 or by email at dglynn@ci.stoughton.wi.us. By responding to this RFP an individual respondent accepts the process outlined in the RFP and fully acknowledges that the final determination of the City of Stoughton Common Council is binding and without appeal. The City of Stoughton Common Council reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and/or waive any irregularities if deemed in the best interests of the City. The City of Stoughton Common Council reserves the right
to accept the proposal considered to be the most advantageous to the City. All respondents accept this process in submitting a proposal. Published April 4 and 11, 2019 WNAXLP *** CITY OF STOUGHTON 381 E. MAIN STREET STOUGHTON, WI 53589 ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL Amending Chapter 70-185 of the City of Stoughton Municipal Code; relating to Forty-eight-hour parking by creating subsections 4, 5, and 6. Committee Action: Public Safety committee recommends Fiscal Impact: N/A File Number: O-9-2019 First Reading: March 12, 2019 Second Reading: March 26, 2019 1. The Common Council of the City of Stoughton do ordain as follows: Sec. 70-185. – Forty-eight-hour Parking. No vehicle shall be parked or left standing for longer than 48 hours at the following locations: (1) The north municipal parking lot (Block 21 original plat) excluding the first three rows of parking stalls adjacent to and north of the alley. (2) The south municipal parking lot (Block 22 original plat) excluding the first two rows of parking stalls adjacent to and south of the alley. (3) The Sixth Street municipal parking lot (corner of Jefferson Street and Sixth Street). (4) The municipal parking lot on the west side of the 300 Block of S. Fourth Street (Library lot). (5) The municipal parking lot at 209 W. Washington Street (Senior Center) (6) The municipal parking lot at the northeast corner of S. Fourth Street and East Main Street. 2. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its date of publication. Dates Council Adopted: March 26, 2019 Mayor Approved: March 26, 2019 __________________________ Tim Swadley, Mayor Attest March 26, 2019 __________________________ Holly Licht, City Clerk Published: April 4, 2019 WNAXLP *** CITY OF STOUGHTON 381 E. MAIN STREET STOUGHTON, WI 53589 ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL Amending Chapter 70-191 of the City of Stoughton Municipal Code; relating to three hour parking by creating subsection 5 Committee Action: Public Safety committee recommends Fiscal Impact: N/A File Number: O-10-2019 First Reading: March 12, 2019 Second Reading: March 26, 2019 1. The Common Council of the City of Stoughton do ordain as follows:
Sec. 70-191. - Three-hour customer parking. No vehicle shall be parked or left standing for longer than three hours between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, at the following locations: (1) For the ten parking stalls behind the tenants’ building of the new Senior Center located at 248 West Main Street for use by customers and clients of tenants (2) The first three rows of parking stalls adjacent to and north of the alley in the north municipal parking lot in Block 21, original plat of the city. (3) The first two rows of parking stalls adjacent to and south of the alley in the south municipal parking lot in Block 22, original plat of the city. (4) The municipal parking lot on the west side of the 300 block of South Fourth Street. (5) The municipal parking lot at 209 W. Washington Street (Senior Center lot) 2. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its date of publication. Dates Council Adopted: March 26, 2019 Mayor Approved: March 26, 2019 __________________________ Tim Swadley, Mayor Attest March 26, 2019 __________________________ Holly Licht, City Clerk Published: April 4, 2019 WNAXLP *** MEETING OF: COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STOUGHTON DATE/TIME: TUESDAY, MARCH 12, 2019 @ 7:00 P.M. LOCATION: COUNCIL CHAMBERS (2ND FLOOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING) 321 SOUTH FOURTH STREET, STOUGHTON, WISCONSIN Members: Mayor Tim Swadley, Matt Bartlett, Sid Boersma, Phil Caravello, Denise Duranczyk, Regina Hirsch, Greg Jenson, Kathleen Johnson, Tom Majewski, Pat O’Connor, Lisa Reeves, Timothy Riley, and Ben Heili CALL TO ORDER Roll Call, Communications, and Presentations: Clerk Licht called the roll and noted that there were 11 alders present. Heili arrived at 7:03 p.m. Habitat for Humanity Rock the Block Presentation Minutes and Reports: the following minutes and reports were entered into the record. A. Public Works (1/17/2019); Parks & Rec (1/16/19); Rivers and Trails Task Force (1/7/19); Public Safety (11/28/18) B. December 2018 Treasurers Report C. January 2019 Treasurers Report Public Comment Period: CONSENT AGENDA A. February 26, 2019 Council Minutes B. R-29-2019- Resolution Authorizing and directing the proper City official (s) to issue Operator Licenses Motion by Duranczyk, second by reeves to approve. Motion carried 12-0. OLD BUSINESS
O-7-2019- Amending the zoning classification of 117 Ashberry Lane in the City of Stoughton, WI Motion by Bartlett, second by Jenson to approve O-7-2019 amending the zoning classification of 117 Ashberry Lane in the City of Stoughton, WI. Motion failed on a vote of 4-9 with Bartlett, Jenson, Hirsch, and Heili voting yes. O-8-2019- Repealing Zoning Code Section 78-205(10) of the Stoughton Municipal Code, Number of Land Uses per Building Motion carried Bartlett, second by O’Connor to approve O-8-2019. Motion carried 12-0. NEW BUSINESS R-30-2019- Confirming the Mayors Appointment of Dennis Pince to the Housing Authority Motion by Jenson, second by Duranczyk to approve R-30-2019. Motion carried 12-0. R-31-2019- Annual Report-Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit Motion by Reeves, second by Duranczyk to approve R-31-2019. Motion carried 12-0. R-32-2019-Authorizing and directing the proper city official(s) to approve a Temporary Class B/Class B Retailers License and Special Event License to the Stoughton Chamber of Commerce for Syttende Mai 2019 Motion by Jenson, second by Riley R-32-2019.Motion carried 10-2 with Boersma and Duranczyk voting no. R-33-2019- Authorizing and directing the proper City official(s) to issue a Six Month Class B Fermented Malt Beverage License to Stoughton Merchants, Brett Klitzke, agent, located at 600 Kriedeman Dr. Motion by Jenson, second by Riley to approve R-33-2019. Motion carried 9-3 with Boersma, Johnson and Duranczyk voting no. R-34-2019-Authorizing and directing the proper City official(s) to issue a Class B Fermented Malt Beverage license and a Class C Wine License to Cold Coast LLC, d/b/a 51 South, Trisha Brown Agent, located at 208 W Main St. Motion by Jenson, second by Reeves to approve R-34-2019. Motion carried 12-0. O-9-2019- Amending Chapter 70-185 of the City of Stoughton Municipal Code; relating to Forty-eight Hour Parking by creating subsections 4, 5, and 6 Jenson offered O-9-2019 as a first reading. It will be back before the Council on March 26th. O-10-2019- Amending Chapter 70191 of the City of Stoughton Municipal Code; relating to three hour parking by creating subsection 5 Jenson offered O-10-2019 as a first reading. It will be back before the Council on March 26th. O-11-2019- Ordinance relating to electronic smoking devices and providing tobacco products to minors Jenson offered O-11-2019 Motion by Jenson, second by Hirsch to waive the rules to vote on the ordinance after the first reading. Motion carried 12-0. Motion by Jenson, Hirsch to approve O-11-2019 Ordinance relating to electronic smoking devices and provid-
ing tobacco products to minors. Motion carried 12-0. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Boersma, second by Jenson to adjourn at 8:24 p.m. Motion carried 12-0. Respectfully Submitted, Holly Licht, City Clerk Published: April 4, 2019 WNAXLP *** NOTICE The City Stoughton (pop. 12,641) is accepting proposals until 2:00 PM on Friday, April 19, 2019, for organizations or individuals to provide a prefabricated concrete restroom facility at Rotary Park. Request for Proposal packets may be picked up from the Parks & Recreation Department Office at City Hall. Packets may be mailed upon request by contacting Dan Glynn at 381 East Main Street, Stoughton WI 53589, phoning at 608-8736746 or by email at dglynn@ci.stoughton. wi.us. By responding to this RFP an individual respondent accepts the process outlined in the RFP and fully acknowledges that the final determination of the City of Stoughton Common Council is binding and without appeal. The City of Stoughton Common Council reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and/ or waive any irregularities if deemed in the best interests of the City. The City of Stoughton Common Council reserves the right to accept the proposal considered to be the most advantageous to the City. All respondents accept this process in submitting a proposal. Published April 4 and 11, 2019 WNAXLP *** NOTICE THAT ASSESSMENT ROLL IS OPEN FOR EXAMINATION AND OPEN BOOK Pursuant to s. 70.45, Wis. Stats., the Assessment Roll for the Year 2019 for the City of Stoughton will be available for inspection starting on April 19, 2019 in the Finance Office, City Hall, 381 East Main Street, Stoughton, Wisconsin 53589. Office hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Please note, City Hall will be closed on Friday, April 26, 2019 and we will reopen at our new location 207 S. Forrest St., Stoughton, WI 53589 on Monday, April 29, 2019. The Assessor will be available for consultation and open book appointments on May 1, 2019, from 12:00-3:30 p.m. and 4:00-7:00 p.m., and May 2 2019, from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 pm., and 1:00-3:00 p.m., in the Ed Overland Room, OLD City Hall, 381 E Main Street, Stoughton, Wisconsin 53589. To make an appointment for open book, please call Accurate Appraisal at 1-800-770-3927 or logon to www.accurateassessor.com. Instructional material will be provided at the open book to persons who wish to object valuations under s. 70.47, Wis. Stats. Holly Licht City Clerk Published: April 4 and 11, 2019 WNAXLP ***