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July 18, 2005 Board Minutes - July 2005
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS' MEETING MINUTES Monday, July 18, 2005 - Meeting Room, Modular Building at Sevastopol Schools 4550 STH 57, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin Call to Order: Chairman Leo Zipperer called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and welcomed those present. He also thanked the Clerk and helper Paul for the more professional looking re-arrangement of the meeting room. The Chairman also pointed out the new flag, stand and staff with plaque which is posted and recites, "Flag, Staff and Holder donated in memory of Supervisor Don Haen, 1998-2003, Town of Sevastopol.¨ Don was respected as a trusted Town employee and Supervisor. Chairman Zipperer also mentioned that if any of our local artists or residents wished to donate or loan artworks for display, they should contact the Clerk. Also, donations would be welcome to be used for the purchase of a Wisconsin State Flag for display in the meeting room. Pledge of Allegiance: Chairman asked that all please rise to recite the Pledge of Allegiance. Establish Quorum/Roll Call: Roll call was taken. Chairman Leo Zipperer, Supervisors Jo Ann Schley, John Staveness, Dan Woelfel and Clerk/Treasurer Linda Wait were in attendance. Supervisor Tom Girman was excused. Door County Sheriff's Department - Deputy Report: None. Citizen Concerns: Charlie Jarman expressed his gratitude for the Sturgeon Bay Fire Truck made available at the FFA breakfast held at Jarman Farms on Sunday, July 3rd. It really added to the event and gave the kids an up-close look at the fire truck. Charlie also mentioned that the newly blacktopped Mathey Road was a welcome improvement, although it has attracted some speeders. Presentation of Agenda/Properly Noticed: The Clerk stated that the amended agenda was properly noticed. Motion by Woelfel and seconded by Schley to adopt the agenda. Motion carried. Correspondence: 1) Notice from the Ridges News, that The Ridges Sanctuary, partnering with the Clark Lake Advancement Association, had received a Lake Management Grant from the Wisconsin DNR to conduct a 2-year study of Clark Lake water quality. The results will be used to develop a strategic plan for the Clark Lake watershed. 2) Notice of Door County Zoning Text Amendment regarding exception from setback requirements for pad-mounted public utility installations. 3) Door County Board of Adjustment Decision granting the petition for grant of variance submitted by Thomas and Ruth Hansen, 5433 Bay Shore Drive, for construction of 2-story addition onto a residence. 4) Apology letter from juvenile involved in the theft of a traffic sign. The juvenile was also ordered to make restitute of $75 to the Town for replacement of the sign, along with 10 hours of community service. 5) Notice of approval of Fiscal Year 2006 Budget for Northeast Wisconsin Technical College. The entire document (65 pages) can be viewed at www.nwtc.edu or a hard copy requested by calling 800-422-6982. 6) A "thank you" and letter of appreciation from Independent Inspections, Ltd. for our continued business. 7) From Wisconsin Towns Association, notice of summer workshops covering topics such as ordinance development/enforcement, legislative updates, livestock siting facilities and use of town law forms. 8) Email received from Town of Sturgeon Bay regarding Brilliant Cities and potential cable franchise agreement. This matter will be discussed at the August meeting. 9) Letter from Melissa Daron of Kewaunee offering assessment services. 10) Notice of 23rd Annual Thresheree sponsored by the Northeastern Wisconsin Antique Power Association. The event will be held on Friday thru Sunday, August 19-21st on the Club Grounds at 5005 Country View Road. 11) From the Town archives, circa 1930, regarding services to the "poor or Town dependents." 12) Building permits issued by Door County for the period 6/3/05-6/21/05. 13) Independent Inspections, Ltd. Permits and Billing Recap for June 2005. 14) City of Sturgeon Bay Fire Department- Fire Report for June 2005. There were 9 calls resulting in total staff of 72 and total staff hours of 140.69; total inspections 41 and total violations 22. Motion by Schley and seconded by Staveness that the correspondence be accepted and placed on file, without referral to a specific committee for further review or action. Motion carried. Minutes: Motion by Staveness and seconded by Woelfel to approve the minutes of the June 20, 2005 Board of Supervisors' meeting, with attachment (alcohol beverage licenses approvals). Motion carried. Clerk/Treasurer Monthly Reports: Motion by Staveness and seconded by Schley to accept the treasurer's report for June 2005 and place on file. Motion carried. Vouchers/Bills/Claims: Motion by Woelfel and seconded by Schley to approve the vouchers, bills and claims for the month of June 2005. Motion carried. Oral Committee Reports: None. Committee/Board Minutes: The Dam, Park and Rec Committee minutes of June 8, 2005 were accepted and placed on file. Chairman Zipperer also thanked Bob Stracka for the educational pontoon boat tour of Clark Lake on the evening of July 13th. Pending Business: 1) Municipal Taxpayer Commission. The minutes of the April 28, 2005 meeting were provided. Woelfel attended that meeting which included a presentation by Lane Kendig, planning consultant. Topics included affordable housing, aging population, labor force, zoning, tourism and problems facing Door County. Woelfel also attended the June 23rd meeting which resulted in a letter to Governor Doyle on the ever-increasing levy of the Wisconsin Technical College System. This matter will be discussed further under New Business, Item 3. 2) Road Work Authorization 2005. Zipperer reported that an appreciable amount of road work had already been completed. The crackfilling along West Shore and South Lake had recently been completed. Areas already paved are: Country View from Whitefish Bay to Clark Lake and from Clark Lake to Townline; Mathey from Whitefish Bay to Clark Lake; Ploor between Dunn and Haberli; Whitefish Bay from Glidden to Bark; Moeller Drive inside curve; Bark drainage and curves. South Brauer is in the process of a complete pulverize and pave. Culverts have been replaced on Erdmann, South Country View and South Brauer. Projects on hold are Haberli and Whitefish Bay, pending receipt of up-to-date billing. The Highway Department will attempt to honor requests for top soil where needed. 3) Clark Lake Grant Study. Tom Cassidy, Board member of Clark Lake Advancement Association, provided an update on the 2-year lake water quality and watershed study. Samples are being collected and monitored for quality and clarity. Bob Stracka indicated a complete report will be made available at the end of the study. 4) Newsletter. Woelfel continues to receive suggestions for future articles. While the initial newsletter focused on the Town Park, subsequent issues could be more comprehensive and include such topics as the burning ordinance, town officers and committees, comprehensive planning, fire protection, cable channel and completion of the concession stand. Frequency will depend on funds and your input is welcome. 5) Long Range Capital Expenditures. Our auditor has suggested the Town consider completing a formal long-range capital expenditure plan. A draft outline of "Five Year Plan to Identify and Finance Future Capital Outlay Proposals" includes such items as office equipment, Town office/purchase of property, newsletter, park improvements (new, Clark Lake and Whitefish Bay dock), comprehensive plan and fire protection services. This item will be carried forward in future meetings for input and discussion. 6) Door County Humane Society. In response to our June 22, 2005 request, we have now been provided with a listing of Board members and By-laws. A copy of their Policies and Procedures had also been requested, but was not received. Woelfel reported that although the dog population is decreasing, the cat population is on the rise, with many new kittens. 7) Roadway Use by Snowmobiles. Zipperer is waiting for a response from Doug Jorns. New Business: 1) Memo of Understanding (MOU) - Statewide Voter Registration System. The County of Door authorized the County Clerk to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with local municipalities to comply with HAVA (Help America Vote Act) and SVRS (Statewide Voter Registration System) standards. The County Clerk's office will accept responsibility and costs associated with those guidelines and requests that the MOU be approved, accepted and signed by each participating Town or Village. Motion by Schley and seconded by Woelfel that the Clerk be authorized to enter into a MOU between the Town of Sevastopol and County of Door for this purpose. Motion carried. The Resolution will be brought back in August for formal adoption. 2) Bay Shore Property Owners Association. Mike Standish, President, sent a thank you letter for the Board's interest and attention in his June presentation regarding water quality testing along Bay Shore Drive and their concern in preserving water quality. Mike also enclosed a humorous article entitled, "Mailbox Mayhem." 3) NWTC. On Thursday, July 14, 2005, Governor Doyle was provided with a letter signed by members of the Municipal Taxpayer Commission, requesting him to follow through on his pledge and rein in the property tax levied by the Wisconsin Technical College System. The Towns of Baileys Harbor, Gibraltar, Liberty Grove and Sevastopol and the Villages of Egg Harbor, Ephraim and Sister Bay said, "we will continue to work with you and the legislature to reduce WTCS's impact on property taxpayers, but are left with just one option if you veto the levy controls. The option we have discussed is to withhold our municipality's first 2006 property tax settlement for NWTC." The NWTC levy to the Town of Sevastopol for 2004 was $846,865. Woelfel reported that this letter was the result of an enthusiastic meeting on June 23rd; however, the 2.6% spending cap could be circumvented by borrowing. The matter will be brought back at the August meeting with updated information on withholding the first quarter 2006 payment, which is up to the Board. Announcements: Zipperer passed along to Jo Ann Schley, as Chairman of the Comprehensive Plan Committee, a letter of support received from the Door County Property Owners for continuation of the Smart Growth plan. Charter Communications will be placed on the agenda for next month. Comprehensive Plan Committee meeting - Wednesday, July 20th at 6:00 p.m. Fire/Rescue Services Committee meeting - Friday, July 29th at 5:30 p.m. Open Book - Friday, August 5th - 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. An appointment is not required, but would be helpful. 23rd Annual Thresheree at 5005 Country View Road, August 19th-21st United Way Fund-Raiser Event at Town Park, Saturday, August 20th Board of Review - Monday, August 22nd - 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Board of Supervisors' meeting - Monday, August 22nd - 7:00 p.m. The Door County Planning Department will be scheduling a public hearing on the application of Thomas and Ruth Hansen for a conditional use permit to construct a non-conforming use multiple occupancy for a second story. The matter will be placed on the August agenda. We now have an official gavel, and Chairman Zipperer proceeded with this narrative provided by Carl Scholz: Talking Gavel--A versatile and indispensable aid to conducting meetings and orderly discussions; a gavel made of the Lady of the Woods (white birch) and red osier dogwood (identified by its bark). This is an adaptation of a Native American tradition in which only the person holding the talking feather may speak. A gavel, however, is more effective as a "silencer" Thank you, Carl Scholz! Pending approval by the PEG-Cable Channel Committee, Emilie Sawyer, student at Sevastopol High School, will be the "go to/agenda announcer/previewer" contact person. Issuance of all burning permits are on hold until further notice. The Whitefish Bay launch has been dredged but, unfortunately, has already drifted back in. Reminder--there is a STOP sign at the junction of South Cave Point Drive with Whitefish Bay--please pay attention. There was a complaint that Clark Lake Beach is being overrun with dogs. Our Town ordinance does not provide for dogs in the parks. Since dogs cannot read, dog owners, please be aware that dogs are not welcome at the beach. Schley asked for a follow-up on the placement of road signs. Adjourn: Motion by Schley and seconded by Staveness to adjourn. Motion carried. Adjourned at 8:10 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Linda D. Wait, Clerk approved 8/22/05