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TOWN OF SEVASTOPOL
Jun 16, 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.]
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