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June 21, 2004 JUNE 2004 BOARD MINUTES
TOWN OF SEVASTOPOL Door County, Wisconsin BOARD OF SUPERVISORS' MEETING MINUTES Monday, June 21, 2004 Town Meeting Room behind Sevastopol Schools 4550 STH 57, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin Call to Order: Chairman Leo Zipperer called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Establish Quorum/Roll Call: Roll call was taken. Chairman Leo Zipperer, Supervisors Tom Girman, Jo Ann Schley, John Staveness, Dan Woelfel and Clerk/Treasurer Linda Wait were in attendance. Citizen Concerns: Bob Stracka expressed his thanks for the work done at the Clark Lake boat ramp/launch. Pat Miller asked about an ordinance for voter registration and if the matter could be placed on an upcoming agenda for discussion. Zipperer responded that an ordinance requiring voter registration had already been adopted in 1976, but Pat could submit her request in writing for any additional considerations. Presentation of Agenda/Properly Noticed: The Clerk stated that the agenda was properly noticed. Motion by Woelfel and seconded by Girman to adopt the agenda. Motion carried. Correspondence: 1) Door County Town Chairpersons received a copy of the 2003 Annual Report for the Door County Department of Community Programs. The complete report will be on file if anyone wishes to review it. 2) A letter of thanks (addressed to both Jacksonport and Sevastopol) was received from the Clark Lake Advancement Association for the work done at the Clark Lake boat ramp. Also included was an invitation to Board members to attend their annual meeting on July 3 to be held at the Jacksonport town hall and picnic on July 24 at Jacksonport Lakeshore Park. 3) Notice from Northeast Wisconsin Technical College that the Fiscal Year 2005 budget has been approved. The budget document can be viewed online or copy requested by mail. 4) Emergency Management of Door County forwarded information and application regarding the First Responder Equipment Grant availability. Staveness commented that this grant is more suited toward fire departments and would not be applicable to our First Responder group. 5) Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources forwarded $502.88 for yield tax payments under the Managed Forest Law from Baudhuin and Flok parcels. 6) Notice from DNR of appraisal on Geudtner property in Shivering Sands Natural Area. This property (190 acres of vacant land with a 2003 assessment of $33,600) is being purchased by the DNR under the Knowles Nelson Stewardship Program. The appraisal has been forwarded to our local assessor, Associated Appraisal. 7) From the Wisconsin Department of Revenue, notice of personal property assessments for 2004. 8) Charter Communications is attempting to raise awareness about cable signal theft and its impact on business and community. They estimated that about 15% of customers are receiving some or all of their cable services without paying. 9) Charter Communications will be introducing the CableCARD as an option to customers beginning July 1. This arrangement will allow customers to have new choices in receiving cable services. Charter will also add FUEL on Channel 410--programming for the action sports culture. 10) Notice from Wisconsin Department of Revenue that Premier Concrete Inc. has relocated its personal property to another municipality. 11) Wisconsin Towns Association article highlighting change in standards to be applied in area variance requests. The new standard puts greater discretion and flexibility in the hands of Boards of Adjustment. 12) Forest Tax & Stewardship News for spring/summer 2004. Motion by Staveness and seconded by Woelfel to accept the correspondence and place on file, without any item being referred to a specific committee. Motion carried. Minutes: Motion by Woelfel and seconded by Staveness to approve the minutes of the May 17, 2004 regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors' meeting. Motion carried. Motion by Girman and seconded by Staveness to approved the minutes of the May 21, 2004 Road Inspection Tour. Motion carried. Clerk/Treasurer Monthly Reports: The treasurer's report for May 2004 was accepted and will be placed on file. Vouchers/Bills/Claims: Motion by Schley and seconded by Woelfel to approve the vouchers, bills and claims for the month of May, 2004. Motion carried. Oral Committee Reports:. Girman has scheduled the next meeting of the Fire/Rescue Services Committee for Thursday, July 15, 2004 beginning at 6:30 p.m. to be held in the Town meeting room. (deviation from order) Deputy Lauder of the Door County Sheriff's Department arrived at 7:19 pm. If we are interested in establishing a Neighborhood Watch program, contact Sargeant Jim Grondon at 746-2254. Zipperer mentioned some concerns on the 45 mph speed limit from Culvers west to County HH and requested additional patrol to that area. Deputy Lauder also reminded that 911 is the number to call for emergencies and that 311 was more for law enforcement use. Committee/Board Minutes: Motion by Schley and seconded by Woelfel to accept and place on file the May 5, 2004 minutes of the Sevastopol Dam, Park and Rec Committee and the May 17, 2004 minutes of the Sevastopol Planning and Zoning Committee. Motion carried. Continued/Pending Business: 1) Sturgeon Bay Fire Department. The May 2004 monthly report was received. 2) Municipal Taxpayer Commission. Acknowledged receipt of April 21, 2004 minutes and notice that Rep. Dean Kaufert will attend the next meeting. Zipperer did attend that meeting held on June 3rd in Egg Harbor; however, nothing new to report. 3) Property Maintenance. Volunteers welcome. The June report from Wisconsin Towns Association included an article on "clean up" concerns for towns and villages. Among the items to be considered would be the Town's authority to adopt and enforce "public nuisance" ordinances to address local concerns. 4) Boat launch/ramp-Townline at Clark Lake. The concrete fingers have been removed and a metal ramp has been installed, along with the pier. The launch at Whitefish Bay was also repaired, along with some maintenance dredging. 5) Open Meetings/Open Records Workshop. Woelfel summarized the recent open meeting/open meetings workshop held on June 3. Attorney General Peggy Lautenschlager was in attendance and Bruce Olsen, Assistant Attorney General, conducted the session and covered a variety of topics including walking quorum, email and closed sessions. New Business: 1) Door County Planning Department-Construction permits for May 2004. 2) Independent Inspections, Ltd. - Building recaps for May 2004. 3) Town Planning & Zoning Committee. Schley reported that amendments to the Door County Zoning Ordinance regulating communications towers in zoned towns and a proposed Telecommunications Tower Ordinance will be presented to the Door County Board of Supervisors. The Corey Zeddies petition to encroach into road setback at 5446 West Shore Drive was denied by the Door County Board of Adjustment. Also, the Steve Laubenstein petition for rezoning of a parcel at Hwy 42/57 and the Resource Planning Committee tabled Forest Road until July 8, 2004 for further action. 4) Applications for Alcohol Beverage License Renewals 2004-2005. On assurance of the Clerk that all applications were in order and fees paid and following discussion, motion by Schley and seconded by Staveness to approve renewal of the following liquor licenses, as attached, for the period July 1, 2004-June 30, 2005. Motion carried. 5) Road Work 2004. After discussion, the following road work projects were authorized for 2004 (see attached list). Motion by Girman and seconded by Staveness to approve, with work to be performed by the Door County Highway Department. Motion carried. 6) Unexpected Supervisor Vacancy. After discussion and review of Woelfel's proposal, motion by Woelfel and seconded by Staveness to amend Policies and Procedures to incorporate the following language: If an unexpected supervisor vacancy were to occur within 4 months of an election, the next highest candidate on the ballot who obtained a minimum of 30% of the vote for the position will be appointed to the Board. If the position were to occur after the 4-month period, the position would be advertised to solicit individuals to be considered and interviewed by the Board and selected by majority vote of those eligible to participate. Motion carried. Resolutions: A corrected version of the Committee Appointments attachment to Resolution No. 04-2004TB was submitted, no action required. Special Reports/Announcements: Mike Grimm was scheduled to give a presentation on the Habitat and Natural Areas of Door County at 7:30 p.m.; however Mr. Grimm was not in attendance. The next Board of Supervisors' meeting will be held on Monday, July 19th, beginning at 7 pm. Open Book will be held on Friday, August 6th, from 10 am to 12 noon. Agenda items for Next Meeting: Ordinance on refuse container use at Town parks Review of liquor license/ordinance League of Women Voters regarding voter registration Adjourn: Motion by Schley and seconded by Girman to adjourn. Motion carried. Adjourned at 8:52 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Linda D. Wait, Clerk/Treasurer APPROVED: 7/19/04