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December 16, 2002 BOARD MINUTES-DECEMBER 2002
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS'MEETING MINUTES December 16, 2002 Town Meeting Room behind Sevastopol Schools 4550 STH 57, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin Call to Order: Chairman Zipperer called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. Establish Quorum/Roll Call: Roll call was taken. Chairman Leo Zipperer, Supervisors Don Haen, Tom Olsen and Jo Ann Schley and Clerk/Treasurer Linda Wait were in attendance; Supervisor Gerry Worrick was absent. Public Participation: -Josie Bochek asked about the race track ordinance and Chairman Zipperer responded that the matter would be taken up shortly. Presentation of Agenda/Properly Noticed: On information provided by the Clerk that the agenda was properly noticed, motion by Haen and seconded by Schley to adopt the agenda. Motion carried. To accommodate those present, there was deviation from the order to take up the ordinance matter. ORDINANCES: No. 08-2002 Race Track Prohibition. Zipperer read the ordinance in its entirety and copies were distributed. Following discussion and public participation, motion by Olsen and seconded by Schley to bring the matter back to the table from the November 2002 meeting. Motion carried. Motion by Olsen and seconded by Haen to deny approval of Ordinance 08-2002. Motion carried (Olsen, Haen, Schley, Zipperer, 4-0 in favor). CORRESPONDENCE: 1) Received notice from the Wis Department of Commerce that Cherry Hills has been granted conditional approval for outside work on a portion of its sanitary drain and vent system. 2) Clark Lake Advancement Association notified us that a total of 13,835 perch fingerlings were planted in Clark Lake during October and November 2002 at a total cost of $3,557.64. Our one-third share amounted to $1,185.88. Correspondence was accepted and placed on file. Minutes: Motion by Schley and seconded by Olsen to approve the minutes of the November 25, 2002 Board of Supervisors meeting. Motion carried. Clerk/Treasurer Financial Reports: Motion by Haen and seconded by Schley to accept the November 2002 treasurer's report. Motion carried. Oral Committee Reports: None. Committee/Board Minutes: Motion by Schley and seconded by Haen to accept the Planning and Zoning Committee minutes of August 19, 2002. Motion carried. CONTINUED/PENDING BUSINESS: 1) Sturgeon Bay Fire Department. Acknowledged receipt of the November 2002 fire report. 2) Municipal Taxpayer Commission. We received minutes of November 14, 2002 meeting. Zipperer reported that other townships and villages have adopted resolutions similar to ours requesting reform of NWTC practices and funding policies. The next meeting will be held January 16, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. in Ephraim. 3) Timber Ridge Resolution No. 04-02TB, adopted September 23, 2002, contained certain conditions for paving, guardrails, culverts, ditching and payment. Zipperer reported that the road has been paved and some conditions re-negotiated. Motion by Schley and seconded by Haen to accept Timber Ridge Road as meeting conditions set forth in Resolution No. 04-02TB, with the stipulation that guardrail extensions be completed. Motion carried (Olsen abstaining to avoid possible conflict of interest). 4) Boat Ramp. Olsen reported that the ramp on the west side of Clark Lake has been redone by Sturgeon Bay Sand and Gravel at a cost of $5,650. The new ramp is made with cement beams, will hopefully eliminate ice shoves and will remain in for year-round use. Town of Jacksonport will cost-share in the project. NEW BUSINESS: Door County Planning Department-Construction Permits. The building permits for October/November 2002 were accepted and placed on file. Independent Inspections Ltd. - Town Building Permits. The building permits and recap for November 2002 were accepted and placed on file. Town Zoning/Planning Committee Recommendations. None. WTA/Urban Towns Committee. We received an invitation to join the Urban Towns Committee. The UTC is part of Wisconsin Towns Association and addresses concerns such as urban sprawl, boundary protection and development. Motion Olsen and seconded by Schley to deny the request to join Urban Towns Committee. Motion carried. Licensing Fee Survey Summary. Zipperer presented a summary of various licensing fees, permits and other costs charged by municipalities in Door County. Following discussions, a cover letter and the survey results will be sent out to the current operators in our Town for their comments and response. Licenses expire June 30 so there is ample time to see whether any changes are to be made. Door County Economic Development Corporation. Invitation to become a sponsor of the proposed 2003 Door County Legislative Day in Madison. There are two sponsorship levels with associated benefits-regular sponsor at $500 and major sponsor at $2,500. After discussion, motion by Olsen and seconded by Haen to approve a $500 sponsorship. Motion defeated (Haen, Olsen-aye; Schley, Zipperer-nay). Motion by Olsen and seconded by Haen to approve a $250 contribution. Motion carried (Haen, Olsen, Zipperer-aye; Schley-nay). RESOLUTIONS: No. 08-02TB Committee Meeting Notices ¡V Agenda. Motion by Schley and seconded by Haen to adopt Resolution No. 08-02TB. All committees, boards and commissions of the Town shall be directed by the same Rules of Order governing the procedures of the Town Board of Supervisors, in particular, 48-hour notice of meetings and the required notice for emergency meetings. Motion carried. No. 09-02TB Election Officials 2003-2004. State law requires that the Chairman shall nominate the necessary number of election officials for approval by the Town Board no later than December 31 in even-numbered years and establish a minimum number of inspectors for elections. A current list of election officials had been received from the Door County Republican party and accepted at the November 2002 meeting. No list was provided by the Democratic party. Motion by Olsen and seconded by Haen to adopt Resolution No. 09-02TB. Motion carried. SPECIAL REPORTS by Chairman: - proposed Schedule of Meetings 2003 - we have been provided with updated E911 Addressing Map - holding tank agreement-Arnopol Announcements: Board of Supervisors - next meeting: January 20, 2003-7:00 p.m. Adjourn: Motion by Olsen and seconded by Haen to adjourn. Motion carried. Adjourned at 8:24 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Linda D. Wait, Clerk/Treasurer [NOTE: These minutes are subject to review and approval of the Board of Supervisors at their next meeting.]