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June 16, 2003 BOARD MINUTES - JUNE 2003
TOWN OF SEVASTOPOL Door County, Wisconsin BOARD OF SUPERVISORS - MEETING MINUTES Monday, June 16, 2003 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, Jo Ann Schley, Gerald Worrick and Clerk/Treasurer Linda Wait were in attendance. Presentation of Agenda/Properly Noticed: On information provided by the Clerk that the agenda was properly noticed, motion by Olsen and seconded by Haen to adopt the agenda. Motion carried. Public Participation: Rick Kinka, resident on Glidden Drive, expressed his thanks for the progress on the cable channel. A brief open discussion on the current status followed. Correspondence: 1) Wisconsin Realtors' Association developed a model Smart Growth Community Survey to assist local governments in their planning process. 2) Joint Letter from Door County Public Health Department and Door County Soil and Water Conversation Department providing an update on the 2003 Beach Monitoring and Testing Program for Door County beaches. 3) Notice of Lake Michigan Conference for Northeast Wisconsin Communities to be held August 14, 2003 in Green Bay and will provide information on impacts, issues, opportunities and needs of the Lake Michigan watershed. 4) Door County Zoning Text Amendments regarding Seasonal Campsite Rules (platforms) and Nonmetallic Mining conditional use permit and reclamation. 5) Letter from Representative Garey Bies regarding town road aids and shared revenue distribution proposals, 2003-2004. 6) 2002 Annual financial report and audit management letter for City of Sturgeon Bay. 7) Cover letter from Wis DNR and appraisal transmittal for Grant Assisted Lands related to Stewardship Program purchases (forwarded to Associated Appraisal). 8) Thank you from Brenda Lange for "dead end" sign placed on Whitefish Bay Road. Correspondence was accepted and placed on file. Minutes: Motion by Schley and seconded by Olsen to approve the minutes of the May 19, 2003 Board of Review and place on file. Motion carried. Motion by Worrick and seconded by Schley to approve the minutes of the May 19, 2003 Board of Supervisors' meeting and place on file. Motion carried. Clerk/Treasurer Monthly Reports: Motion by Haen and seconded by Schley to accept the treasurer's report for May 2003 and place on file. Motion carried. Oral Committee Reports: none. Committee/Board Minutes: The May 14, 2003 minutes of the Sevastopol Dam, Park & Rec Committee were accepted and will be placed on file. Continued/Pending Business: Sturgeon Bay Fire Department. Acknowledged receipt of the May 2003 Fire Reports. Municipal Taxpayer Commission. Zipperer reported that the Village of Egg Harbor joined MTC as dues-paying member and the Town of Gardner passed a resolution in support of MTC. The next MTC meeting will be held Thursday, June 29, 2003. Bay Shore Drive speed limit. Zipperer read his memo to Highway Commissioner John Kolodziej and indicated that the matter was referred to the Safety Committee. Two additional passing zones have been identified, however not yet marked. Discussion followed regarding safety concerns with bikers, hikers and numerous driveways, and Bay Shore Drive's scenic value. Zipperer will follow up with Highway Commissioner. Road Work 2003. Following discussion, the following road work projects were authorized for 2003: see attached list. The motion to approve was made by Olsen and seconded by Worrick to expend budgeted amount and utilize an additional $50,000 of fund equity balance for a total projected cost of $308,892. Zipperer indicated that because this was a non-budgeted item, a 2/3rds majority vote was required. Roll call vote: Schley, Haen, Worrick, Zipperer, Olsen-aye. Motion carried. Motion by Olsen and seconded by Schley that Door County Highway Department perform road work for 2003. Motion carried. New Business: 1) Door County Planning Department - Construction Permits. The construction permits for May 2003 were accepted and placed on file. 2) Independent Inspections Ltd.- Town Building Permits. The building permits and recap for May 2003 were accepted and placed on file. 3) Town Zoning/Planning Committee Recommendations. Olsen reported that the Committee discussed the recent Smart Growth informational session held June 12 and there followed a discussion on participation in a joint effort, other options and costs. 4) City of Sturgeon Bay invites a committee from our Town to work with the City and the Towns of Nasewaupee and Sturgeon Bay regarding issues of mutual concern and intergovernmental cooperation. Planning Committee members Olsen, Sonya Jorns and Tom Borkovetz will represent the Town of Sevastopol, along with alternates Schley and Roger Meikle as needed. 5) Alcoholic Beverage License Renewals. Motion by Olsen and seconded by Haen to approve renewal of the following liquor licenses, as attached, subject to meeting all requirements, for the period July 1, 2003 (or upon qualification) through June 30, 2004. Motion carried. 6) Wis Department of Transportation reminder to submit pavement ratings by December 15, 2003. Board will review current ratings and Clerk will request new software for submission of updated ratings. 7) Baudhuin Incorporated plans to offer a seminar on "Reading and understanding storm water run-off plans," new DNR requirements and the County review process. An RSVP went out expressing our interest in attending these seminars. RESOLUTIONS: No. 04-03 TB "Clean Indoor Air Policy" Motion by Worrick and seconded by Haen to approve Resolution No. 04-03 TB establishing a no smoking policy in all municipally owned, rented or leased building and vehicles. Motion carried (Haen, Schley, Worrick, Zipperer-aye; Olsen-nay). ORDINANCES: No. 2003-02 Building Permit/Inspection Fees and Building Code. Not available at this time. No. 2003-03 Unkempt Yards. Still awaiting volunteers to serve on a special committee. Special Reports: 5-Year Plan. We will continue to collect suggestions and concerns. No new concerns of residents were expressed. Announcements: Next Board of Supervisors' Meeting - Monday, July 21, 2003 at 7:00 p.m. Agenda Items for Next Meeting: In recognition of Frank Schartner Adjourn: Motion by Olsen and seconded by Schley to adjourn. Motion carried. Adjourned at 8:58 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.]