The text of the proposed resolution authorizing the exercise of zoning power by the Town Board is as follows:
 

•  Whereas, the Town Meeting has previously granted authority to the Town Board of the Town of Martell to exercise village powers;

•  Whereas, the Town Board has asked Pierce County to amend its zoning ordinance to regulate large scale feedlots and Pierce County has declined to do so;

•  Whereas, the Town Meeting of the Town of Martell deems it in the public interest for the Town Board of the Martell to exercise zoning authority to adopt town zoning ordinances regulating large scale feedlots, confined livestock farming operations, and large animal waste storage facilities and to enact a moratorium to permit adequate time to study and consider the content of such an ordinance;

•  NOW THEREFORE pursuant to Wis. Stat. 60.10 (2) (h) and sec. 60.62 (2), the Town Meeting of the Town of Martell hereby authorizes the Town Board of the Town of Martell to exercise zoning power and authority to adopt zoning ordinances under sec. 61.35 for the purpose of regulating large scale feedlots, confined livestock farming operations, and large animal waste storage facilities.  The Town Meeting further approves of the Town Board’s exercise of that authority to enact an interim zoning ordinance prohibiting new animal waste storage facilities, large scale feedlots or confined livestock farming operations or expansions of existing facilities or operations where new or expanded facilities would hold in excess of 500 animal units.  This grant of zoning authority is general and continuing, and subject to the limitation of this resolution.