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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Aug 17, 2009
Date:		Monday, August 17, 2009 – 7:00 p.m.
Location:	Town Hall Community/Meeting Room
		4528 STH 57, Sturgeon Bay, WI 

Call to Order:
Chairman Leo W. Zipperer called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

Establish Quorum/Roll Call:
Roll call was taken, with Chairman and Supervisors John Staveness,
Chuck Tice, Dan Woelfel and Tom Girman, along with Clerk/Treasurer
Linda Wait, in attendance.

Also in Attendance:
Carl Scholz, Laddie Chapman, Pat Miller, Bob Stracka, Lawrie Kull, Al
Peterson, Mike Grimm, Civil Air Patrolmen Lt. Colonel Jim Huhta and
Richard Follmer and Major Gerald Wautier.

Meet ‘n Greet – Door County Sheriff’s Deputy Program:  None
available.

Special Reports:
Civil Air Patrol.  On behalf of the Civil Air Patrol, Squadron 197,
stationed here in Sturgeon Bay, Lt. Colonel Jim Huhta presented an
aerial photo taken during their fly-over at our Sesquicentennial event
and the dedication of our new Town Hall on July 18th.  Also present
were Major Gerald Wautier and Lt. Colonel Richard Follmer.  The Board
expressed its appreciation for the Civil Air Patrol’s participation in
our celebration.
Podium.  On behalf of Carl and Ruth Scholz, Carl presented a podium in
memory of John and Angie Haake.  It was constructed by Dan Ploor of
black walnut and will be a great addition to the meeting room.  Thank
you!

Public Participation:
•  Pat Miller thought a white board would work well in the meeting
room so that the audience can better see drawings, plans, etc.

Agenda/Proper Notice/Adopt:
Clerk stated that the agenda has been properly noticed.  Motion by
Staveness and second by Tice to adopt the agenda, as proposed.  Motion
carried, unanimously. 

Minutes:
•  Motion by Woelfel and second by Tice to approve the Board of
Supervisors’ meeting minutes of July 27, 2009, with correction to page
2, PEG Cable, start-up costs of approximately $6,000.  Motion carried,
unanimously.
 
Clerk/Treasurer Monthly Report:
The treasurer’s report with account balances, budget vs. actual and
transactions list for period ending July 30, 2009, was accepted and
shall be placed on file.  The clerk reported that special event
Temporary Class B (picnic) licenses were issued to Northeastern
Wisconsin Antique Power Association (August 14-16) and Door County
Humane Society at Cajun Acres (August 6). 

Vouchers/Bills/Claims:
The vouchers, bills and claims for the period July-August 2009 were
presented for review and payment, with motion by Girman and second by
Staveness to approve.  Motion carried, unanimously.

Oral Committee Reports & Committee Minutes:   
Staveness indicated that the Plan Commission is working on a
subdivision ordinance and distributed a preliminary model site plan.
 
Pending Business/Status:  
Road Work 2009.  Zipperer reported that most roadwork has been
accomplished, with marking/striping being painted on newly constructed
areas; Apple Road is in the process of grading and graveling. 
Zipperer has received approval from the Wisconsin DOT to remove the
large trees at the Town Hall entrance as they are in the R/O/W and
pose a hazard when exiting the parking lot.
He also indicated there was some discrepancy at West Shore and Erdmann
as to road R/O/W.  
South Cave Point Drive Paving.  Motion by Staveness and second by
Zipperer to proceed with legal action if no response is received from
the Thorntons by September 5, 2009 regarding paving costs.  Motion
carried, unanimously.
Nature Conservancy.  Mike Grimm presented a trail map of the Shivering
Sands Preserve.  Maps are being provided to the public to help keep
hikers on trails and off private lands; some signage is posted with
rough descriptions of the boundaries.
Bluff Estates at Little Harbor.  The most recent correspondence
indicates that the final deeds are being put together and will be
recorded as soon as possible.
Speed Reduction in Institute.  No new information as to where, when or
how on the traffic/speed study in Institute.

New Business: 
Reconsideration of previous Board action of July 27, 2009 relative to
naming of PEG Cable Channel Director.  Motion by Girman and second by
Woelfel to reconsider the action taken by Town Board on July 27, 2009
as to the PEG cable channel for the relocation, start-up costs,
program director salary and appointment of the program director, in
order to clarify the independent contractor status of the program
director.  Motion carried, unanimously.  Girman indicated concern as
to the program director’s salary of $500 per month being misconstrued
as a regular employee.  The matter will return to the Committee to be
re-stated as an independent contractor, with relocation, start-up
costs and program director salary to remain in place.  Girman will
draft an independent contractor agreement for review by the Committee
and Laddie to arrive at a mutually acceptable format and then submit
it to the Town Board for approval.
Consideration of Plan Commission Recommendations:
	a) Door County Comprehensive Plan.   The Plan Commission has reviewed
the maps and recommends approval of the Door County Comprehensive Plan
2030 by the Town Board.  Motion by Staveness and second by Tice to
recommend approval of the Plan and that the matter shall be brought
back in resolution form next month.  Motion carried, unanimously. 
County informational meetings and open house sessions will be held in
August.
	b)  Sturgeon Bay Utilities (SBU) – petition for annexation.  Motion
by Staveness and second by Girman to approve the annexation petition
of SBU for direct annexation to the City of Sturgeon Bay (1.5 acres on
14th Avenue). Motion carried, unanimously.
Clark Lake “Keeping Her Healthy.”  Zipperer forwarded a memo to the
Dam, Park & Rec Board regarding various problems that have surfaced
and items which continue to be of concern to the Clark Lake
Association and property owners in both Sevastopol and Jacksonport.  A
recent letter from the Wisconsin DNR designates Clark Lake as a VHS
(viral hemorrhagic septicemia) positive, but only as a preventive
measure.  The Rec Board reviewed the matter at its August 12th
meeting.  Zipperer expressed dismay that proper protocol had not been
followed by failing to notify the Town prior to any investigation by
the DNR and felt it was premature to take action on the dam at this
point.  Lawrie Kull said he was concerned that invasive species could
enter the lake for those few days during ice-out and felt the screens
could be snugger.  The VHS designation also puts additional
restrictions on anglers and boaters, even though VHS was not present
in recent testing.  The Board will do some further research on
ownership and operation of the dam.
Census 2010.  The U.S. Census Bureau will conduct a census in 2010 and
Door County has formed a “Complete County Committee (CCC)” to promote
awareness and cooperation in completing the census form that will
appear in your mailbox mid-March.  Wait explained that the CCC members
will be making appearances at festivals and public events and is
requesting monetary support from towns and villages to help defray the
costs of posters and banners--$50 or any amount the Board is willing
to approve.  Motion by Girman and second by Tice to contribute $75. 
Motion carried, unanimously.  

Ordinances:
Ordinance No. 2007-01 regulating alcohol beverages and licensing is
under review for timely collections of fees, delinquent taxes,
assessments and other claims of the Town.  One suggestion is that all
such fees must be paid at time of application.  We may also want to
review hours of operation.  If you have additional concerns, please
contact the clerk and the matter will be brought back next month.

Resolutions:
Resolution No. 03-2009 TB “Supporting Door County Coastal Byway
Designation.”  Motion by Woelfel and second by Staveness to approve. 
Motion carried, unanimously.
Resolution No. 04-2009 TB “Committee, Board Appointments.”  Motion by
Girman and second by Zipperer to approve the following appointments. 
Motion carried, unanimously.
	PEG Channel Cable Committee-
        Linnae Carlson Phillips 
	(replacing Laddie Chapman-
         Independent Contractor)

Correspondence:
The following correspondence was accepted and placed on file:
1) Congratulations from Bob Papke on the 150th birthday party for our
Town.
2) Independent Inspections billing recap - July 2009.
3) Door County construction/zoning permits – July 2009.
4) Farmland preservation relinquishments – Carmody and Smith.
5) Notice of Public Hearing before Door County Resource Planning
Committee.
6) Door County Board of Adjustment decision – American Transmission
Company variance.
7)  Door County Ordinance No. 2009-06 zoning text amendment-wetland
rezoning procedure.
8)  Current Issues affecting Local Government Officials – WisLine.
9)  Wisconsin Coastal Management Program – grants available.
10) Preliminary estimate of January 1, 2009 population – 2,866
(compared with 2,667 in 2000).
11) U. S. Census 2010 informational bulletin.

Announcements:
• Board of Review – Friday, August 21st – 3 pm
• Door County Unit WTA meeting – Thursday, September 10th – 7 pm
•  Next Board of Supervisors’ meeting – Monday, September 21st – 7 pm

Adjourn:
Motion by Tice and second by Staveness to adjourn.  Motion carried
unanimously and meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,
Linda D. Wait, Clerk	  			[approved 9/21/2009]
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