The solution to the problem is abvious.
Posted on 12/19/2005 6:16:18 PM PST by SJackson
New Haven's lawyer says a fight with the adult club could be tough and expensive A "swingers" club opened in New Haven Township despite a new ordinance attempting to regulate adult-oriented entertainment in the rural township.
The town board members and residents expressed disapproval and tried unsuccessfully to discuss the new club with one of its owners at the board's regular meeting Thursday night.
Michael J. Bennin, who along with David Holman are listed as owners of the facility called Club WetSpot, refused to answer questions at the public meeting. He said his attorney, Jeff Scott Olson, was unavailable and several times responded to questions about the business by saying he could not answer questions without his attorney present.
He did say his attorney said the club doesn't fit under the town's ordinance. That ordinance was adopted by the town in September, before the club opened.
The club is listed on the Web site of NASCA, an organization for those who enjoy the "swinging" lifestyle. In a question and answer section on that group's Web site the lifestyle is described as primarily for couples who enjoy sex with those who are not their partners. That can be either with a single person or with groups. It notes that single men and women can attend.
On the local club's Web site, it says that single men need a sponsor for admission. Single women and couples apparently don't. The Web site indicates that people attending should bring their own liquor, but the club supplies mixers.
Town Chairman Bob Krause said he visited with Bennin at the club last week and gave him a copy of the ordinance. At that time Bennin claimed to be unaware of the ordinance, Krause said.
The club, located on Gillette Drive in Adams County, is on the site of a former recycling center. Krause said the property sold for $100,000 and the 12,000 square foot building on it has been partially remodeled for the new club. The club is in about 4,500 square feet within the building. A two-story structure has been constructed within the building, bathrooms have been added, heating added and rewiring, Krause said.
No building permits have been issued for the structure, and they are required by Adams County. Krause also said no well or septic permits have been issued. He said the club relies on a holding tank, but another person at the meeting said he thought new septic tanks had been installed.
The county has not inspected the place, Krause said, because it does not have a certified commercial building inspector. The county's building inspectors are certified for home inspections, he said, and did not want to inspect the commercial site fearing a lawsuit.
The county's zoning administrator was not available for comment Friday.
The town's attorney, Eric J. Pollex said businesses like these are designed to get around ordinances. He also indicated that the club's attorney, Olson, travels the country defending adult-oriented establishments.
"It's (the ordinance) is crystal clear that it applies to strip club and applies to any adult-oriented business," said Pollex, who wrote the ordinance.
Krause said ordinances like New Haven's are difficult to enforce, because the clubs claim they impinge on 1st Amendment rights to free speech.
Pollex said quietly when Krause finished speaking, "if not done right."
"This will be a big fight and it's going to be tough," Pollex told the board. He said he did not agree that the club was "outside the box" set up by the ordinance. The downside of fighting the club's operation would be that if the town loses it would have to pay the club's attorney fees, he said. That could be as high as $500 per hour and could reach $600,000 or more.
Becky and Ken Hutchinson, who live next door to the club and have two children, said, "We don't need this." Becky Hutchinson said the club has a lot of traffic and patrons come out and "talk trash" that can be heard by the children. The Hutchinsons' home is about 30 feet from the club, which has put up a fence.
Ken Hutchinson said that during construction, he was approached and asked if his well could be used. He agreed and was given $100. He understood that the use would only be during construction, but the well continues to be used.
Pollex asked Hutchinson to call him to discuss that situation in private.
Pollex also said he would call or meet with the club's attorney and notify the board of the results of that meeting. He did advise the board to put the subject on its next meeting agenda. That meeting is scheduled for Jan. 19 at 7 p.m.
The NASCA Web site lists seven other clubs in Wisconsin in Kenosha, Oshkosh, Janesville, Madison, Merrillan and Milwaukee.
it's a much hotter issue in a small town....in a larger city, they sorta fade into the seedier areas
some small towns have strip joints though....usually associated with a military base or heavy industry or mining lower end tourims etc
Phenix City Alabama.....Jax Beach FL....
Yes they are. I'm not a big wikipedia fan, but I'll post their page below. Ironically New Haven is within 15 or 20 miles of the Wisconsin Dells area, with several strip clubs, a large casino, and what I'd guess is the states largest tourist destination. Much better location, of course dramatically different property values.
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New Haven is a town located in Adams County in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 657.
Geography
New Haven is located at 43°40'43" North, 89°38'57" West (43.678790, -89.64926)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 78.7 km² (30.4 mi²). 75.8 km² (29.3 mi²) of it is land and 3.0 km² (1.1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 3.75% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 657 people, 260 households, and 197 families residing in the town. The population density is 8.7/km² (22.4/mi²). There are 338 housing units at an average density of 4.5/km² (11.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 97.26% White, 0.15% African American, 0.91% Native American, 0.30% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.30% from other races, and 1.07% from two or more races. 1.22% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 260 households out of which 25.8% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.5% are married couples living together, 5.4% have a female householder with no husband present, and 24.2% are non-families. 19.6% of all households are made up of individuals and 10.8% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.53 and the average family size is 2.87.
In the town the population is spread out with 21.0% under the age of 18, 5.3% from 18 to 24, 29.1% from 25 to 44, 24.5% from 45 to 64, and 20.1% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 42 years. For every 100 females there are 96.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 101.2 males.
The median income for a household in the town is $35,536, and the median income for a family is $38,173. Males have a median income of $30,096 versus $22,083 for females. The per capita income for the town is $15,624. 11.3% of the population and 7.5% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 16.0% of those under the age of 18 and 13.3% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
History
Originally named Big Springs, the town of New Haven was founded in 1838 by a man named Jared Walsworth.
Today, New Haven is a quiet rural town with a population of 657.
Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness.
OK, so how did we go from discussing swingers in the north woods to our favorite hand tools.
Wait a minute-there's another "Git 'er done" moment in there somewhere, too.
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Phenix City Alabama.....Jax Beach FL....
You left out every place in Georgia south of Atlanta and along I-75. You'd swear there was a "gentlemens club" billboard at every exit from about 50 miles south of Atlanta to Ocala!
LOL.....Oy Vey !
Liberals always advocate violence first.
Arson as an antidote to different morals. Typical liberal response.
Did the "absolute Moral ping list" get this post? I think you owe it to them to explain your version of morality.
what's that place near Micanopy?
trucker's fav
where do they expect to get their audience from?
It will be interesting to see if they last. I'm guessing a creative prosecutor could work with the "admission fee"/prostitution relationship.
Love the way they describe the facilities, compared to the articles, they put in bathrooms.
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http://www.nasca.com/states/wisconsin.html
ClubWetSpot: MIKEandAMY Wisconsin Dells WI. (608) 963-9268,
E-mail:CLUBWETSPOT@EXCITE.COM Web: WWW.CLUBWETSPOT.COM
Located in the heart of Wisconsin “Vacationland”, Club Wet Spot is only 8 minutes from downtown Wisconsin Dells.
Transportation to and from the Dells area resorts can be provided. Enjoy the new 4500+ square foot facility as you explore your fantasies. Club Wet Spot is also available to rent for private events.
Amenities Include: * Lounge Area * Dance Floor * Group Rooms * Fantasy Suites * Private Rooms * Mixers & food provided * Free limo service to Dells area * Gated Entrance * Off-Road Secure Parking / Indoor parking available
Please BYOB.
Non-alcoholic beverages and buffet are complimentary. Couples and single women are welcome. Single men require a sponsor for admission. Club Wet Spot is beginner friendly and is set up so anyone who would like to attend a club of this sorts will feel comfortable. NASCA [SC-5496]
You liberaltarians have no sense of humor. You need to be tokin' up a bit more.
Arson and possible murder are seen as humorous among the moral folks like you.
You need to be tokin' up a bit more.
Unlike you violence prone liberals, I have never "toked up". I heard you users were supposed to mellow out, not fire up the neighbors property. I guess I'm out of the loop on your drug using ways.
I withdraw my suggestion that you toke up more. ALthough, maybe if you tried it, it might mellow you out, since you are the one lacking a sense of humor. A laughing fit or two might massage that old liver and lighten up your mood.
I used to be a pot smoker but haven't touched in many, many years.
I know, a drug criminal and now an aspiring arsonist and maybe murderer. Very nice for a moralist,,lol.
Speaking of addictions, you seem to have a thing about researching on this topic.
Thanks for the ping, I have family in the area. I will be sure to get this article to them so they can join the opposition now before this pervert magnet drags everyone's property value down and the sexual predators this human waste dump draws in start feeding on the locals.
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