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TOWN OF SEVASTOPOL
May 16, 2005
TOWN OF SEVASTOPOL
Door County, Wisconsin
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS' MEETING MINUTES
Monday, May 16, 2005 - 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.

Door County Sheriff's Department-Deputy Report:  None.

Citizen Concerns:   
Bob Stracka reported that the DNR has granted the funds for the Clark
Lake watershed study to begin this summer through December 2007.  The
DNR will also be conducting a fishery survey.  Bob expressed his
thanks to the Board for getting the study in motion and will keep us
informed as to the progress.  A copy of the agreements will be placed
on file with the Clerk.

Pat Miller hoped that, despite the proposal to repeal Smart Growth,
the Town would continue development of a plan.

Presentation of Agenda/Properly Noticed:
The Clerk stated that the amended agenda was properly noticed.  
Motion by Girman and seconded by Woelfel to adopt the agenda.  Motion
carried.

Correspondence:
1)  From the Door County Planning Department, updated pages of the
Door County Zoning Ordinance relating to adding Town Halls/Community
Centers (Town of Union only) as permitted use in Natural Area.
2)  From Door County Planning Department, notice of informal site-plan
review meeting to be held on Tuesday, June 14th at 5:15 p.m., Door
County Courthouse.  Fred Pesch has applied to establish a farm
implement sales and service facility at 5396 County T, to be located
in an existing building.  
3)  Notice of public hearing for Zoning Text Amendment regarding
exempt certain public utility facilities from setback requirements.
4)  Notice of Timber Cutting - Schrank and Schmidt.
5)  From Department of Revenue, notice of removal of personal property
assessment-NEA, Inc.
6)  From the Door County Department of Community Programs, a copy of
the 2004 Annual Report outlining programs and services, and notice of
Public Participation meeting to be held August 10, 2005 at 6:30 p.m.,
in County Board room.
7)  From Bay-Lake Regional Planning Commission, request to complete
survey to help identify and prioritize local issues.
8)  Independent Inspections, Ltd. - Building recaps for February and
March 2005.
9) Door County Planning Department - Construction permits for February
and March 2005.
By consensus, all correspondence was accepted and will be placed on
file, without any item being referred to a specific committee for
further review or action.  

Minutes:
Motion by Staveness and seconded by Woelfel to approve the minutes of
the April 18, 2005  Board of Supervisors' meeting.  Motion carried. 

Clerk/Treasurer Monthly Reports:
Motion by Girman and seconded by Staveness to accept the treasurer's
report for April 2005 and place on file.  Motion carried.  

Vouchers/Bills/Claims:
Motion by Schley and seconded by Woelfel to approve the vouchers,
bills and claims for the month of April 2005.  Motion carried.

Committee/Board Minutes:  
The Dam, Park and Rec Committee minutes of April 4, 2005 and the
minutes of the Planning & Zoning Committee minutes of January 19, 2005
were accepted and placed on file.

Special Report:  7:15 p.m. 
Doug Jorns reported on the snowmobile trail system maintained in our
area by the Door Pioneer Trailblazers Snowmobile Club.  Door County
Parks Director George Pinney had reminded club members that they
should obtain the permission of municipalities for using roads not
plowed during the winter season. These roads include Strand, Old
Highway and East Martin in our Town.   Zipperer suggested that Doug
present a sample ordinance for review by the Town.

Oral Committee Reports:
Schley reported that due to lack of a quorum, the Sevastopol  Planning
& Zoning Committee did not conduct a meeting this evening 

Pending Business:
1)  Sturgeon Bay Fire Department. The April 2005 Fire Report was
received and reviewed.  There were 11 calls in April.  Staveness
reported on the "Mock Disaster Drill" held at Sevastopol High School
on Friday, May 13th, and gave thanks to the following for their
participation:  C&W Auto, Sturgeon Bay Fire Department, Eagle 3
Helicopter, SADD teachers and students, Linda Schultz and Huehns
Funeral.
2)  Smart Growth.   Schley reported that Committee members will be
appointed soon, with an initial meeting to be called shortly
thereafter.
3)  Building Permits-Enforcement and Fee Schedule.  Zipperer reported
that he had met with Building Inspector Brett Guilette and contact
will be made in the three instances of non-compliance which involve
unfinished projects.  
4)  Newsletter.  Woelfel reported that we continue to receive
compliments on our first issue.  A letter of thanks was forwarded to
Dave Woelfel, owner of Lone Wolf Graphics, for their able assistance 
in this venture.
5)  Municipal Taxpayers Commission.  The minutes of February 17 and
April 28 MTC meetings will be placed on file.  Woelfel attended the
April 28 meeting which included a presentation by Lane Kendig and
discussion on important issues facing Door County (aging population,
affordable housing, better paying jobs).  Woelfel said that MTC hoped
to host an event to expand knowledge and interest to the other
communities in Door County.  There is an informational meeting
scheduled for May 25th in Sister Bay.  Girman suggested we look at the
comprehensive plans recently completed by other municipalities in Door
County.  The next MTC meeting is scheduled for June 23rd  in Baileys
Harbor.
6)  Door County Outdoor and Refuse Burning and Fireworks Ordinance. 
Zipperer said this matter was coming before the Administrative
Committee on Tuesday, May 17th.  There was some discussion on reducing
from 300 to 100' the setback on outdoor wood furnaces from adjoining
property.

New Business:
1) Revaluation (RFP) for Year 2006.  Zipperer reported that the last
revaluation was conducted in 1998 at a cost of approximately $107,098.
 We have received one bid from Associated Appraisal Consultants, Inc.
for the 2006 revaluation for a cost of $117,400 which is within the
budgeted amounts.  Motion by Woelfel and seconded by Schley to accept
the proposal of Associated Appraisal Consultants, Inc. to conduct the
2006 revaluation.  Motion carried.
2)  Road Work Authorization 2005.  Zipperer reported on the roads
identified during the road inspection tour conducted on Saturday, May
14th, and areas that needed work.  (See minutes of Road Inspection
Tour attached.)  These items will be submitted to the Door County
Highway Department for cost estimates and then reviewed by the Board. 
Motion by Woelfel and seconded by Schley that the paving work be given
to the Door County Highway Department, with final determination for
roadwork selection based upon the costs.  Motion carried.

Resolutions:   
02-2005 TB Committee Appointments.
03-2005 TB 2004 Budget Allocation/Use
04-2005 TB Administrative Costs.
At the request of the Chairman and because the Board members did not
have an adequate opportunity to review the proposed resolutions,
motion by Schley and seconded by Girman to table these resolutions to
the next regular Board of Supervisors' meeting to be held on June 20,
2005.  Motion carried.

Announcements: 
The Fire/Rescue Services Committee will meet on Thursday, May 19th at
6:30 p.m.

The Door County Highway Commission will host a fish boil on Tuesday,
May 24th at noon.

The Door County Unit of Wisconsin Towns Association is scheduled to
meet on Thursday, June 16th at 7:00 p.m. in Egg Harbor.

The next regular Board of Supervisors' meeting will be held on Monday,
June 20th at 7:00 p.m.

Agenda Items for Next Meeting:
Mike Standish and Jim Bunning, from Bay Shore Property Owners
Association will address the Board.

Long Range Capital Expenditure Plan

Volunteers to serve on Property/Maintenance and other Committees still
welcome.

Town office/meeting facilities

Former "Meyer Klass" property at junction of 42/57 (Muskat)

Fire Inspection/Compliance and Liquor License

Adjourn:
Motion by Staveness and seconded by Woelfel to adjourn.  Motion
carried.  Adjourned at 8:45 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,
Linda D. Wait, Clerk
[approved 6/20/05]
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