Town Board Meeting — Minutes

Town of Sturgeon Bay – Door County, Wisconsin Town Board Meeting Minutes Monday, August 10, 2026 – 6:00 p.m. Location: Arle Memorial Hall, 692 Tacoma Beach Road 1. Call to Order Meeting called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Chair Feuerstein. 2. Pledge of Allegiance Recited by all present. 3. Roll Call / Quorum Members present:  Chair Feuerstein  Supervisor Torp  Clerk Sternard  Treasurer Delair Supervisor Kraase was absent due to vacation. A quorum was established. 4. Adopt Agenda Clerk Sternard confirmed the agenda was properly noticed. Motion: Feuerstein Second: Torp Motion carried by voice vote. 5. Approval of Minutes – July 13, 2026 Minutes were posted on the Town website. Motion: Feuerstein Second: Torp Motion carried by voice vote. 6. Treasurer’s Report – Presented by Delair  Checking: $122,940.97  Savings: $41,860.49 Motion to Approve: Feuerstein Second: Torp Motion carried by voice vote. 7. Broadband Update  Broadband loan payments were discussed. Funds have been requested from BCPL and will be paid to AT&T asap for progress work.  Homeowner concerns regarding fiber installation were reviewed. AT&T has been notified of installation concerns and is working with affected property owners.  Contact information for AT&T representative Stephanie (920-562-9616) was provided for residents regarding fiber service connections. [ 8. County Board Report – Presented by Hugh Zettel  County Board report was presented.  Written report attached to the meeting record. 9. Roads and Parks Road and Infrastructure Updates Lake Lane and South Lake Michigan Drive Culverts  Culvert work was requested from the Door County Highway Department. North Lake Michigan Drive Culvert  The Town is obtaining a quote from Door County Highway Department for replacement work. Portage Park  A leaning pine tree was reported and referred to the County for review and removal recommendations. Town Rights-of-Way  Discussion occurred regarding overnight parking and equipment storage within Town rights-of-way.  Public complaints have been received concerning vehicles and equipment left within road rights-of-way.  The Board discussed enforcement options under the Town’s parking ordinance and encroachment regulations. Motion: Feuerstein to authorize Town action utilizing either parking ordinance enforcement or encroachment procedures for all public rights-of-way. Second: Torp Motion carried by voice vote. 10. Old Business – Discussion/Action Dretzer Right-of-Way  No discussion occurred at this meeting. Kris Peterson Utility Easement Permit  Kris Peterson appeared before the Board regarding a utility easement application.  Peterson explained his intent to provide electrical service for a bonfire area and outdoor movie events.  Discussion included the prior installation of conduit without Board approval. Peterson acknowledged this shouldn’t have been done.  Follow Town ordinance that was created for county broadband access, etc. Motion: Feuerstein to approve the utility easement permit application subject to payment of double the permit fee because work was initiated prior to approval and later removed. Second: Torp Motion carried by voice vote. Big Creek Road Driveway Culverts  Attorney guidance confirms the Town may require repair or removal of failing culverts.  The Highway Department confirmed driveway culverts are the responsibility of property owners.  Chair Feuerstein will continue discussions with affected property owners regarding corrective action. Shipping Containers  A letter was submitted to Door County Land Use outlining the Town’s recommendations regarding shipping container regulations.  Additional updates are expected as County review continues. 11. New Business – Discussion/Action Hiring of Supervisor Joey Torp for Small Tree and Related Work  The Board reviewed information received from the Wisconsin Towns Association regarding applicable regulations and conflict-of-interest considerations. Item was tabled until a future meeting.  Road Calendar- Planning began for the annual Fall Road Tour, anticipated for late September or early October. 12. Correspondence  Notice received regarding the retirement of Highway Commissioner Thad Ash effective August 10, 2026. Matt Decur will serve as the new Highway Commissioner. 13. Public Comment  Clerk Sternard reminded residents of the upcoming Primary Election to be held at Arle Hall on Tuesday, August 11 from 7 am to 8 pm.  Kris Peterson requested consideration of signage at the end of Silverdale Road and Lake Lane on behalf of the South Lake Michigan Drive owner’s association. The Board agreed that Town officials would review the request further. 14. Approval of Bills Bills approved as presented. 15. Adjournment Motion: Feuerstein Second: Torp Meeting adjourned at 7:10 p.m. Motion carried by voice vote. Reminders  Next Town Board Meeting: September 14, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., Arle Hall  November Mid-Term Election: November 3, 2026, voting at Arle Hall.