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TOWN OF SEVASTOPOL
Sep 25, 2006
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
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