Home Page: Board Minutes
October 30, 2006 BOARD MINUTES - OCTOBER 2006
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS' MEETING MINUTES Monday, October 30, 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 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: Laddie Chapman, Bob Stracka and Pat Miller. Meet the Deputy Program of the Door County Sheriff's Department: No one present. Citizens Concerns: 1) Pat Miller distributed a note entitled "Property Owners can help to reduce the Weed and Algae Problems in the Lake and Bay." Pat asked that this information be included with the tax bill. Supervisor Tice suggested it be an article for the next newsletter. (2) Pat also had some questions on the moratorium which is an agenda item and Chairman Zipperer responded that she could ask questions when that item was addressed later on. (3) Pat asked if the Door County Highway Department informational meeting to be held on November 9th was open to the public. Zipperer responded that she should contact Highway Commissioner John Koldziej. Presentation of Agenda/Properly Noticed: The Clerk stated that the agenda was properly noticed. Motion by Tice and seconded by Woelfel to adopt the agenda, as proposed. Motion carried unanimously. Correspondence: 1) Door County Planning Department, 63 updated pages of the Door County Zoning Ordinance-Gibraltar Town. 2) Ken Pollock/Door County Planning Department, E911 road maps and town roads lists have been updated and are available online. 3) Ken Pollock/Door County Planning Department, recent survey on condition of addressing signs and adequacy of coverage with listing of private and Town roads, and to remember that addressing is the key to effective emergency responses. 4) Door County Real Property Listing, statistics and comparisons on resident and non-resident property valuations, improved parcels and vacant parcels throughout the County. 5) Door County Planning Department, notification on County Board's denial of Richard Krohn's petition for an amendment to zoning to change from Prime Agricultural (PA) to Commercial Center (CC). 6) Door County Planning Department, zoning permits issued September 2006. 7)) Independent Inspections, Ltd., billing recap of permits issued for September 2006. 8) Door County Humane Society, request for donation, with 2006 intake and contribution breakdown (will be brought back for clarification). 9) Mariah Goode, Director/Door County Planning Department, reminder of November 29th meeting/education session regarding town plan commissions. 10) Farmland Preservation, quarterly notification of transfer, Charles Jarman. 11) Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA), final estimate of January 1, 2006 population - 2,852. 12) Wisconsin Department of Revenue, notice of 2006 estimated shared revenue - $54,933. 13) Wisconsin Department of Transportation, notice of 2007 general transportation aids - $159,288.12. 14) 2006 Great Lakes Chronicle from DOA, on file. 15) DOA estimated Municipal Services Payments for State-owned facilities (UW experimental station and DNR Whitefish Dunes properties), estimated entitlement for fire costs $1,436. 16) Omnni Associates, Inc., letter of thanks for choosing Omnni for our comprehensive planning needs. 17) City of Sturgeon Bay Fire Department, September 2006 Fire Report. Zipperer also mentioned that Chief Herlache will be inspecting and issuing permits for outdoor furnaces within our Town. All correspondence was accepted and placed on file, without any referral to a specific committee for further review or action. Minutes: Motion by Staveness and seconded by Girman to approve the Board of Supervisors¡¯ meeting minutes of September 25, 2006. Motion carried unanimously. Clerk/Treasurer Monthly Reports: Motion by Woelfel and seconded by Tice to accept the treasurer's report for September 2006 and approve the vouchers, bills and claims submitted for the month of October 2006. Motion carried unanimously. Special Report 7:30 p.m. - Independent Inspections, Ltd. Zipperer stated that because the request and draft contract reflecting a Building Inspection Service Fee increase was first received on August 26, it was only briefly discussed at the September 30th Board meeting and the matter carried over to the October meeting with the request that a representative from Independent Inspections, Ltd (IIL) be available to explain the request. IIL has performed our building inspection services since 1999. Brett Guilette, Regional Coordinator, provided an explanation of the services and various permits, and the revised fee schedule as outlined in the proposed contract. Following discussion, IIL will make the suggested changes to the contract and the matter will be brought back before the Board on November 27, 2006, with the intent to become effective December 1, 2006. Oral Committee Reports: none. Committee Minutes: The following Committee minutes were accepted and will be placed on file: Dam, Park and Rec - minutes of September 14, 2006; and Comprehensive Plan - minutes of August 9, 2006. Pending Business: 1) Comprehensive Plan. Staveness reported that the next "Vision" meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 8th, beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the multi-purpose room at Sevastopol School, facilitated by Omnni Associates. There was discussion on a survey and other methods available to communicate and "get the word out" for good participation at this meeting and future gatherings. 2) Town Hall - Building Fund. After reviewing final costs for road work, which came in under budget, Woelfel suggested that $55,000 be designated and placed into the building fund. The matter will be brought back at the December 2006 Board meeting for year-end consideration. 3) Placement of "Welcome" signs. Zipperer indicated that the seasonal employee was not available to assist, but that at least some of the signs will be installed before the winter snow flies. 4) Interim Control Ordinance (Moratorium). Zipperer explained that the request for an "Interim Control Ordinance" was forwarded to Mariah Goode, Director of the Door County Planning Department, and Corporation Counsel Grant Thomas' draft copy of such ordinance. Mariah indicated that our moratorium request constitutes a petition to enact a zoning ordinance text amendment, requiring a completed petition for application, $300 filing fee and a hearing. However, an interim control ordinance would have no effect on conditional use permits, certified survey maps, subdivision plats or site plan reviews. Following discussion on the recent reversal of our Krohn property decision, and the status of our Comprehensive Plan, on motion for further discussion by Girman and second by Tice, that the matter be tabled until the December Board meeting. Motion carried unanimously. 5) Newsletter - topics for next issue. Woelfel urged Board members and others to submit articles as soon as possible. 6) Liquor License Ordinance/Fees. A draft ordinance for the regulation of alcohol beverages was submitted for review and there was discussion on qualifications and standards for license holders and renewal of license, fees, inspections and regulation of premises. The matter will be brought back in December and license holders will be invited to participate in the discussion. Announcements: Board of Review-Friday, November 3rd, beginning at 12:00 noon General Election-Tuesday, November 7th, polls open 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Comprehensive Plan 'Vision" meeting, Wed, November 8th, at 7:00 p.m. Town Officials Informational Meeting-Door County Highway Department, Thursday, November 9th, at 6:00 p.m. Budget Hearing/Special Meeting/Board Meeting-Monday, November 27th, beginning at 6:00 p.m. Next Agenda Items: Independent Inspections, Ltd.-building inspection service fees Door County Humane Society Adjourn: Motion by Tice and seconded by Woelfel to adjourn. Motion carried. Adjourned at 9:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Linda D. Wait, Clerk [approved 11/27/06]