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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Jun 15, 2009
Date:		Monday, June 15, 2009 – 7:00 p.m.
Location:	Town Hall Community/Meeting Room
		4528 STH 57, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin 

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:
Laddie Chapman, Ben Hock/ATC, Pat Miller, Jon Hollingshead, Biz
Virlee, Rich Kinka, Frank Keller, Tad Harvey and Donna Harvey.

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

Public Participation:
• Jon Hollingshead indicated he represented the Trillium Lane
residents and having reviewed the previous ordinance and the distance
between the duplicate road names, believes it unlikely there would be
confusion on a 911 call if they retained the name.  Zipperer indicated
the matter would be addressed under pending business.

• Pat Miller asked for clarification on the speed reduction in
Institute and the Flanigan application for an addition to the existing
warehouse, both of which will be addressed under new business.

Agenda/Proper Notice/Adopt:
Clerk stated that the agenda has been properly noticed.  Motion by
Tice and second by Girman to adopt the agenda, as proposed.  Zipperer
indicated that Ann Miller will be here between 7:30 and 7:45 to speak
on the Scenic Byways Program.  Motion carried, unanimously. 

Minutes:
•  Motion by Tice and second by Zipperer to approve the Road
Inspection Tour minutes of May 15, 2009.  Motion carried, unanimously.
 
•  Motion by Tice and second by Girman to approve the initial Board of
Review minutes of May 18, 2009.  Motion carried, unanimously.
•  Motion by Tice and second by Girman to approve the Board of
Supervisors’ meeting minutes of May 18, 2009, with the correction that
the Door County Visitors Bureau has hired Bruce Hill as the
Communications/Public Relations Director for the Community Marketing
Fund.  Motion carried, unanimously, as corrected.

[deviation from order]
New Business:
Consideration of Plan Commission Recommendations:

        American Transmission Company (“ATC”) petition for grant of
variance.  Ben Hock, representative of ATC, explained their proposal
to purchase 1.69 acres of combined property from Ash and Miekle with
the intent of expanding the WPS substation on West Dunn Road.  The
proposal would be to combine that parcel with the existing lot and
ownership subsequently transferred to WPS.  The variance is needed in
that the parcel does not meet the 20-acre prime ag minimum.  Staveness
indicated that the Plan Commission has recommended approval of the
request in that the existing lot would eventually be combined with the
new lot to become one parcel.  Ben indicated the same driveway would
be used.  Motion by Woelfel and second by Staveness to recommend
approval of the ATC petition for grant of variance.  Motion carried,
unanimously, and the clerk will notify the Board of Adjustment.

Pending Business/Status:
Trillium Lane Name Change.  Zipperer did contact Sister Bay and
advised Administrator Kufrin that we would be sticking with the
Trillium Lane name and the Administrator said this information will go
to their Plan Commission on Thursday.  Zipperer also expressed our
concern to Ken Pollock to retain the name and that there should not be
a 911 problem with 3 different municipalities and different zip codes
and telephone number prefix.  Donna Harvey suggested adding “North” to
Sister Bay’s Trillium, but Zipperer believed the roads needed to be
contiguous.  Zipperer will be in touch with Administrator Kufrin, Jon,
Tad and Donna after July 4th.

Clerk/Treasurer Monthly Report:
Motion by Tice and seconded by Staveness to accept the treasurer’s
report with account balances, budget vs. actual and transactions list
for period ending May 31, 2009.  Motion carried, unanimously.

Vouchers/Bills/Claims:
The vouchers, bills and claims for the period May-June 2009 were
presented for review and payment.

Committee Minutes:   
The following Committee minutes were accepted and will be placed on
file:
•  Ad Hoc Sesquicentennial – April 24, 2009 and May 8, 2009 
•  Plan Commission – April 9, 2009
•  Dam, Park & Rec Board – April 23, 2009

Pending Business/Status:  (continued)
Tourism Zone Commission.  Tice reported on two events sponsored by the
Sturgeon Bay Visitors Bureau:  American Wind Symphony on July 25th &
26th and Service Employees cruises on the Harbor Lady during June,
July and August.  There are legal actions pending against several
non-compliant lodging establishments.  Because additional
municipalities have joined during the past year, it is difficult to
compare tourism numbers at this point.

PEG Cable Channel.  Girman indicated a number of matters will be
presented to the Board at the next meeting on July 20th, including
approval of Laddie Chapman as the program director and salary for that
position.  Girman continues working on getting fiber optic to our new
premises and with Charter on the final phase.

Newsletter.  Woelfel said the printer has the proof and the newsletter
should be in your mailbox next week.  It is a full color issue
dedicated to the Sesquicentennial Celebration to be held on July
18th.

Schauer Park Feasibility Study.  Zipperer and others attended the June
3rd informational meeting and listened to the engineers express their
interests, desires and recommendations.  It was a listening session
and the Airport & Parks Committee will recommend further study, with
no action taken at this point.

New Business: (continued)
Scenic Byways Program/Wisconsin Department of Transportation.  Ann
Miller, Supervisor from Liberty Grove, briefly explained the Program
and the qualifications.  The roadway must be at least 30 miles long
and offer travelers scenic views or historic resources.  Benefits
include special signage and promotions, plus federal funding and local
matches.  Ann is hoping to gain support from 70% of the
municipalities, beginning at the STH 42/57 intersection in Sevastopol,
north along STH 42 up to Gills Rock and then return south on STH 57. 
The program was established in 2005 in an effort to promote tourism
and to further enhance our natural areas, historic buildings and other
cultural opportunities.  It does require a scenic/historic assessment,
a corridor management plan (no new billboards) and a 10-year
commitment.  Ann indicated there will be an information meeting on
June 18th at 7 pm at the Jacksonport Town Hall.

Resolutions:
Resolution No. 2009-02 TB “Authorizing Fire Hazard Signage.”  Zipperer
spoke with Glidden Drive Association President Frank Keller on fire
hazard signage purchased and installed by the Association and the
subsequent notice from the Door County Zoning Department that the
signs were non-conforming and contrary to zoning rules and
regulations.  In the absence of an ordinance and change at the County
level, the Board could approve such signs as official signs of the
Town and thus be exempt from the requirements imposed by the current
zoning regulations.  The Town will enter into a letter of
understanding with the Association for its continued replacement and
maintenance costs of the signs. Motion by Girman and second by
Staveness to adopt Resolution No. 2009-02 TB.  Motion carried,
unanimously.   The clerk shall provide a copy to the Door County
Zoning Department.

Pending Business/Status: (continued)
Road Work 2009.  Zipperer reported that a portion of 14th Avenue will
be ground and paved and we are awaiting the cost-share from the City.


South Cave Point Drive Paving.  Last month, Bill Thornton indicated he
would talk to the DNR, but we have not received a response.

Forest Road & STH 42/57 Intersection.  Zipperer indicated that the
design needed some corrections and that Peter Hurth will be in contact
with the DOT to address those concerns.  There may also be some grant
money available, up to $25,000, and Zipperer has a call in to Kathy
Drews at DOT to see if this project may qualify.  

Nature Conservancy.  An email was received from Mike Grimm indicating
that an intern has been assigned to mapping the Nature Conservancy
parcels.  The Clerk will follow up with Mike for a progress report.

New Business: (continued)
Original and Renewal Applications for Alcohol Beverage License.  (The
Board briefly recessed at 8:20 p.m. to review last year’s minutes and
resumed at 8:40 p.m.)  The Board reviewed the list of renewal
applications and one original application (list attached) and the
Clerk reported that two applicants were not in compliance in that all
fees had not been paid.  Motion by Girman and second by Tice to
approve all applications submitted to date, conditioned upon
compliance with our Ordinance No. 2007-01 or that all applicants shall
come into compliance with the ordinance by June 30, 2009.  Motion
carried by a vote of 4-1 (Tice-aye, Staveness-aye, Girman-aye,
Zipperer-aye, Woelfel-nay).  

Temporary Class “B” licenses.  The Clerk reported that “picnic”
licenses had been issued to Door Devils Motorcycle Club for events on
June 26-28 and July 17-19, 2009.

Pedestrian Crossing at STH 57/Rock Ridge (Institute).  Zipperer
indicated that in light of the requirements for curb and sidewalk, a
marked pedestrian is unlikely.  Woelfel suggested reducing the speed
limit during tourist season; it is currently 35 MPH.

Consideration of Plan Commission Recommendations.
	1) Resource Planning Committee.  Staveness indicated that the Plan
Commission recommended approval of the RPC’s petition for zoning
amendment.  Motion by Staveness and second by Girman to recommend
approval of the RPC’s petition for a zoning text amendment so that
mapped wetland zoning district boundaries coincide with Wisconsin DNR
Wetland Inventory maps and removing the 28-day review period.  Motion
carried, unanimously.
	2) James Flanigan application for conditional use permit to construct
a 40’ x 100’ addition to the existing warehouse at 5600 Gordon Road. 
Staveness reported that the Plan Commission recommended approval,
provided that the plot plan be corrected to reflect accurate
impervious surface and that a landscape buffer plan be submitted. 
Motion by Girman and second by Staveness to recommend approval of the
application, with Flanigan to respond to the impervious surface ratio
and change the plot plant to coordinate with the Certified Survey Map
showing the existing structures.  Following Staveness withdrawing his
second, Girman withdraw his motion.  After further discussion, motion
by Tice and second by Woelfel to recommend approval to the RPC for the
Flanigan building addition, provided the concerns of Kay Miller/Door
County Zoning Administrator are satisfactorily met.  Motion carried,
unanimously.   

Trash, Debris & Abandoned Equipment.  Zipperer advised that Door
County Corp Counsel Grant Thomas will attempt to work with us on some
of the problems, provided we narrow down the scope and provide
specific information.  Tice indicated the Nuisance Committee will meet
to choose some of the more flagrant violators and what action can be
taken.

Businessowners Insurance Declaration.  Board members reviewed Rural
Mutual’s summary of coverages and premiums, which includes a liability
endorsement for our Sesquicentennial event on July 18th.  The Clerk
will clarify coverage on portable equipment and equipment breakdown.

Correspondence:
The following correspondence was accepted and placed on file:
1) City of Sturgeon Bay Fire Department – May 2009 Fire Report.
2)  Independent Inspections, Ltd. Billing Recap – May 2009.
3)  Door County Planning – Permits Issued May 2009.
4)  Notice of Petroleum Environmental Cleanup Fund Award (PECFA)
survey available.
5)  Muskat Property – Nordmeyer update on removal of underground
tanks.
6)  Bay-Lake Regional Planning Commission – notice of County
withdrawal from membership.
7)  Forest Crop/Managed Forest Law – yield and severance taxes.
8)  Notice of Timber Cutting – Lindner and Pronschinske.
9)  Personal Property Assessment Roll – Manufacturing accounts.
10) Door County Emergency Services – recognition of First Responder
operation and appreciation.
11) Charter Communications – franchise fee remittance 1/1/09-3/31/09 -
$4,437.44.
12) Door County Legislative Days – Recap of May 12-13, 2009 agenda and
issues.
13) UW-Extension notice of “Community Organizing for Sustainability
webinar on 6/16/09.
14) Sevastopol PTO – request for use of Town Park for annual Turkey
Trot on November 7th.
15) Door County Sheriff’s Office incident report for January-April
2009.
 
Announcements:
•  Sesquicentennial Committee – Friday, June 19th at 9 am
•  Sevastopol FFA Alumni Dairy Breakfast - Sunday, July 5th at
Thresheree grounds
•  Northern Door Legion Fish Fry & Games-Tuesday, July 14th at Town
Park in Institute
•  Sesquicentennial Celebration – Saturday, July 18th – Parade starts
at 10 am - Institute
•  Next Town Board meeting – Monday, July 20th  – 7 pm

Agenda Items for Next Meeting:
•  Alcohol Beverage Licensing – revisit Ordinance 2007-01
•  Sturgeon Bay Fire Department – report from Chief Tim Herlache
•  Cable Committee – program director salary, appointment, completion
of move & expenditures
•  Nature Conservancy – status of mapping

Adjourn:
Motion by Staveness and second by Tice to adjourn.  Motion carried
unanimously and meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,
Linda D. Wait, Clerk	  
[approved 7/27/09]
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