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September 25, 2006 SEPTEMBER BOARD MEETING
TOWN OF SEVASTOPOL Door County, Wisconsin BOARD OF SUPERVISORS' MEETING MINUTES Monday, September 25, 2006 - Meeting Room, Modular Building at Sevastopol Schools 4550 STH 57, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin Call to Order: Chairman Leo W. Zipperer called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance: Chairman asked all to rise and join in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. Establish Quorum/Roll Call: Roll call was taken. Chairman Leo Zipperer, Supervisors Chuck Tice, Dan Woelfel, John Staveness and Tom Girman, along with Clerk/Treasurer Linda Wait were in attendance. Also In Attendance: Betty Kiehnau, Laddie Chapman, Charles Jarman, Bob Stracka, Dick Shappell, Richard Virlee, Karen Ebbeson, Pam Honold, Josephine Bochek, Roger Bochek, Bill Schueppert, Pat Miller and Boy Scout Hunter Roop. Door County Sheriff's Department: Deputy Sheriff Tom Lemke was present to answer questions and address concerns. Charlie Jarman asked if any progress had been made in apprehending those who had taken a joy ride through the corn fields. Deputy Lemke responded and reminded citizens to complete a report so that at least the incident is on file. Pat Miller mentioned the League of Women Voters candidate forum for Door County Sheriff to be held on Thursday, October 5th, beginning at 7:00 p.m. Pam Honold expressed her appreciation moving the speed limit sign easterly along Dunn Road and feels that it has assisted to slow down speeders and make the area safer. Supervisor Tice asked about the responsibility of bicyclists on the road and the Deputy responded that they are entitled to ride in the traffic lane and must follow the same rules as a motor vehicle drivers. They need to stay on the right side of the road, but can travel two abreast. Citizens Concerns: Laddie Chapman spoke to the vacancy on PEG-Cable Committee and stated that he had sent a letter to Chairman Zipperer requesting consideration for appointment to that position. Laddie indicated his enthusiasm, involvement and experience for the cable channel. Karen Ebbeson and Josie Bocheck indicated their support for Laddie. Charlie Jarman expressed his appreciation for the tree trimming at the intersection of Mathey & County P. He also urged the Board to have a qualified and enthusiastic person promoting the cable channel. Pat Miller suggested that when compiling the 2007 Town meeting schedule that the Sevastopol School Board meeting schedule also be considered. Pat also mentioned that the delay in the revaluation process makes it difficult for seasonal residents to respond. Pat also referred to the 2005 Door County Tax Rates and questioned the economics of the revaluation process. Presentation of Agenda/Properly Noticed: The Clerk stated that the agenda was properly noticed. Motion by Staveness and seconded by Tice to adopt the agenda, as proposed. Motion carried unanimously. Correspondence: 1) From the Village of Sister Bay, correspondence relating to their request for accelerated replacement of electric transmission lines in Northern Door County, including information from the American Transmission Company on understanding electric transmission. 2) Charter Communications notification that John Miller has accepted a position in their Madison office; Jessie Hlad and Mike Hill will be available to address any questions or comment involving Charter. 3) Charter Communications will be adding a newly created CW network channel to their fall line-up. 4) Notice from Division of Transportation Systems Development/Department of Transportation that the Department will again review all Subdivisions and County plats abutting state highways and review all Subdivisions abutting state highways owned, leased or under option by owner, and reminder that improvements are prohibited within highway setbacks and will reduce setbacks on specific rural highways to 15 feet. The Department will again charge a review fee of $110. 5) From Independent Inspections, Ltd., informational pamphlets on: ► What You Need to Know about Asbestos ► Does Your Construction Site Need a Storm Water Permit? ► Waterways and Wetlands Protection Program ► Facts on Open Burning 6) From the Door County Planning Department, a copy of the Resource Planning Committee's report to the County Board of Supervisors recommending denial of the Richard Krohn zoning amendment petition for change in zoning from prime ag (PA) to commercial center (cc). 7) Wisconsin Department of Revenue estimated our total shared revenue and expenditure restraint payments in 2007 will be $54,845. 8) Letter from Chairman Zipperer to Ken Pollock, addressing specialist, requesting separate signage for 4585 Martin Road and 4587 Martin Road to avoid future confusion. 9) 2005 Annual Report for the Door County Department of Community Programs (on file). 10) Door County Planning Department zoning permits issued for August 2006. 11) Independent Inspections, Ltd. billing recap for August 2006. 12) City of Sturgeon Bay August 2006 Fire Report. Chairman Zipperer commented on an article appearing in the recent "Bay Shore Property Owners Summer 2006 Newsletter" entitled "Sevastopol Comprehensive Planning Committee Update" which referred to the 2000 Land Use Committee Report. George Evenson chaired that committee and we should "give credit where credit is due." Terry Lappin was on as a member of the group. All correspondence was accepted and placed on file, without any referral to a specific committee for further review or action. Minutes: Motion by Woelfel and seconded by Girman to approve the Board of Supervisors' meeting minutes of Monday, August 21, 2006. Motion carried unanimously. Clerk/Treasurer Monthly Reports: Motion by Tice and seconded by Girman to accept the treasurer's report for August 2006 and approve the vouchers, bills and claims submitted for the month of September 2006. Motion carried unanimously. Oral Committee Reports: PEG-Cable Committee. Girman reported Jamie Forest and Brilliant Cities made additional changes to the proposed contract and certain paragraphs will need modification. The committee has decided to recommend that, rather than incur additional legal expense, further action on the contract be suspended pending a determination of viability on the part of Brilliant Cities. Committee Minutes: The following Committee minutes were accepted and will be placed on file: Dam, Park and Rec - minutes of August 10, 2006. Pending Business: 1) Omnni Contract/Comprehensive Plan. Staveness reported that 51 persons were in attendance at the "Kick Off" meeting hosted by Omnni Associates on September 13th. The next "Vision" meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 8th, beginning at 7:00 p.m. and will be publicized in the newspaper and radio. At that time, Omnni will report on the SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats), ideas, input and possible direction. Woelfel indicated he is a strong proponent of a survey and felt we needed to expand on input from the community and Zipperer shared some of those same concerns. 2) Town Hall - Building Fund. After reviewing up-to-date costs for road work, Woelfel suggested the matter be continued to next month for a decision on setting aside additional monies for the building fund. 3) Placement of "Welcome" signs. Zipperer indicated that the signs will be placed on all entrance roads to the Town. On receipt of the metal posts, we will begin placing signs, pending clearance from digger's hotline, including WPS, Verizon, Sturgeon Bay Utilities, Wis DOT and Charter. 4) Interim Control Ordinance. Zipperer reported that although we are under the Door County Zoning Ordinance and request the County to adopt an interim control ordinance prohibiting zoning changes, the County is reluctant to do so and are relying upon the advice of Corporation Counsel as to legal issues that may be involved. The matter may be considered by the RPC at one of their October meetings. The standard 28-day notice may apply if a hearing is required. New Business: 1) Door County Planning Department - Accessory building in Ag zone. No one from the Planning Department was available to attend tonight's meeting and the matter will be carried over to October. However, Dr. Schueppert indicated that he would not be available in October but hoped to have his representative available. He also pointed out that our "Welcome" signs show a barn, but no house! 2) Newsletter - topics for next issue. Woelfel is hoping for another issue in November or December and looking for input from the Board and others for article. Suggestions included the Comprehensive Plan, impact of new fire protection contract and costs, cable channel, getting people involved in committees, pets, Clark Lake update, clerk's corner, sesquicentennial celebration, invasive species and water quality. 3) Independent Inspections, Ltd. - building inspection service fee increase. After reviewing and discussing the Contract for Services and proposal for increase in fees, motion by Staveness and seconded by Girman to lay the matter over to the October meeting and ask for a representative to appear to explain the request. Motion carried unanimously. 4) Liquor License Ordinance/Fees. Sample ordinances and fee schedules from other sources were available for review. The matter will be brought back next month and an effort will be made to gather the current license holders for a discussion and exchange of information. 5) Tax Levy Limit Worksheet. Municipal levies are under the same constraints as the previous year, which is a maximum of 2% over 2005 levy or net new construction applied to 2005 levy (1.76%). Our 2006 levy limit is $515,699, compared with $505,588 for 2005. Resolutions: Resolution 11-2006 TB PEG-Cable Channel 19 Committee. Motion by Woelfel and seconded by Girman to adopt Resolution 11-2006 TB appointing Candace Worrick to the Town PEG Channel 19 Committee. Chairman Zipperer opened the matter for discussion and summarized the events which led up to the vacancies on this committee. There was discussion on appointments and replacements. Motion carried (yes-Staveness, Girman, Zipperer; no-Tice, Woelfel). Alternate appointments will be taken under consideration. Resolution 12-2006 TB Compensation of Election Inspectors. Following discussion on the increased polling hours and responsibilities added to the duties of election inspectors, motion by Woelfel and seconded by Tice to adopted Resolution 12-2006 TB fixing compensation at $12 per hour for election inspectors and $14 per hour for the chief election inspector. Motion carried unanimously. Announcements: Budget Work Session-Tuesday, October 3rd, at 6 pm. Next Board of Supervisors' meeting-Monday, October 30th, at 7 pm. Comprehensive Planning Vision meeting-Wednesday, November 8th, at 7 pm. Next Agenda Items: Liquor license ordinance/fees Independent Inspections, Ltd. building inspection service fees Building fund and final costs on road work Accessory building in Ag zone Adjourn: Motion by Staveness and seconded by Girman to adjourn. Motion carried. Adjourned at 9:15 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Linda D. Wait, Clerk approved 10/30/06