Town of Koshkonong, WI General Provisions

The following definitions shall be applicable in this chapter:

As used herein are defined as plants wherein asphalt, tar or other petroleum products or by-products are prepared or mixed, either alone or with other ingredients, as a material for paving or surfacing.

CONCRETE READY-MIX PLANTS

As used herein are defined as plants where water, gravel, sand, crushed stone or other aggregate is mixed with cement and placed within a truck or trucks for the purpose of mixing such ingredients and to create and manufacture concrete thereby while such truck is in transit to its ultimate point of delivery.

TARGET RANGES

As used herein are defined as any place where fixed or movable targets are set up and arranged for the purpose of being shot at for practice or marksmanship by more than two persons discharging firearms at about the same time.

Payment of claims. The Town shall not issue or renew any license to transact any business within the Town of Koshkonong:

(1)

For any purposes for which taxes, assessments or other claims of the Town are delinquent and unpaid.

(2)

For any person who is delinquent in payment:

(a)

Of any taxes, assessments or other claims owed the Town; or

(b)

Of any forfeiture resulting from a violation of any Town ordinance.

Exemption. This section shall apply to licenses issued pursuant to the provisions of Ch. 199, Ch. 207, Ch. 278, Ch. 305, Art. I, Ch. 330, Arts. I and II, Ch. 367, Ch. 478, Art. III and Ch. 503 of this Code, but not Ch. 190 and Ch. 330, Art. III.

Applicability. An application for renewal of a license subject to this chapter shall be denied pursuant to the provisions of Subsection A only following notice and opportunity for hearing as provided by Subsection D below.

Hearings. Prior to any denial of an application for renewal of a license, including denials pursuant to Subsection A, the applicant shall be given notice and opportunity for a hearing as hereinafter provided:

(1)

With respect to licenses renewable under Chapter 305, Intoxicating Liquor and Fermented Malt Beverages, Article I, Licenses, notice and opportunity for hearing shall be as provided by § 125.12, Wis. Stats., as amended from time to time, and Town ordinances.

(2)

With respect to licenses other than those described in Subsection A herein, the Town Board or its assignee shall notify the applicant, in writing, of the Town's intention not to renew the license and shall provide the applicant with an opportunity for hearing. The notice shall state the reasons for the intended action and shall establish a date, not less than three days nor more than 10 days after the date of the notice on which the applicant shall appear before the Town Board. If the applicant shall fail to appear before the Board on the date indicated on the notice, the Board shall deny the application for renewal. If the applicant appears before the Board on the date indicated in the notice and denies that the reasons for nonrenewal exist, the Town Board shall conduct a hearing with respect to the matter. At the hearing, both the Town and the applicant may produce witnesses, cross examine witnesses and be represented by counsel. The applicant shall, upon request, be provided a written transcript of the hearing at the applicant's expense. If the Town Board determines the applicant shall not be entitled to renewal pursuant to Subsection A, the application for renewal shall be denied.

Appeals. Where an individual, business or corporation wishes to appeal the Town Clerk's decision not to issue a license or permit under this Title on grounds other than those specified in Subsections A through D above, the applicant may file a request, in writing, with the Town Clerk that the matter be referred to the Town Board. A public hearing shall be scheduled within 14 calendar days by the Town Board. All parties may be represented by counsel. The Board shall consider all relevant information and shall render a decision which shall be binding. The fee for an appeals request shall be as provided in the Town Fee Schedule.