Town Board Meeting — Minutes

Town of Sturgeon Bay – Door County, Wisconsin Town Board Meeting Minutes Monday, May 11, 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 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 – April 13, 2026 Minutes were posted on the town website. Motion: Feuerstein Second: Torp Motion carried by voice vote. Guest Presentation – Shawna, Door County Public Health Request to post a summer program sign at Portage Park. Motion to approve: Feuerstein Second: Torp Motion carried by voice vote. Flyer will be added to the website. 6. Treasurer’s Report – Presented by DeLair • Checking: $88,095.79 • Savings: $41,844.67 Motion to approve: Feuerstein Second: Torp Motion carried by voice vote. 7. Broadband Committee Report – Presented by Feuerstein • 25% portion of project work is due; BCPL will be contacted to initiate the loan. • AT&T repair contact list will be posted on the website. 8. County Board Report – Presented by Hugh Zettel Here is a brief, clear summary of the County Board Update for inclusion in your Town of Sturgeon Bay meeting minutes. It’s concise and formatted to match typical municipal minutes, with Guided Links on key terms. County Board Report – Summary (Presented by Hugh Zettel, District 14) • No public comments were submitted at the April 28, 2026 County Board meeting. • Several resolutions were unanimously approved, including recognitions of outgoing supervisors and approvals related to tourism reporting, WIOA and special revenue accounts, facility security improvements, highway department fund transfers, and authorization to engage outside legal counsel regarding PFAS contamination. • No ordinances were introduced. • Reports included department head introductions, the 2025 Gifts, Grants & Donations summary, and 2025 annual department reports. • Next County Board meeting is scheduled for May 26, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. 9. Roads and Parks Road Work • County is assisting with grading and graveling. • Culvert failure on Lake Lane has been patched. • Quotes being gathered for LRIP and chip sealing. Miscellaneous General updates provided. 10. Old Business – Discussion/Action • Dretzer ROW – Ongoing discussion. • Fiber Optic Restoration Process – Contact information noted under Item 7. • Supervisor Opening – Posted on town website and in The Pulse. o Clerk has received one inquiry; follow-up expected this week. 11. New Business – Discussion/Action (this item was moved to prior to the Treasurer’s Report at the meeting) Kevin Rea – ROW Adjustment Request (near 2000 SLMD) • Rea submitted a Circuit Curt request that the Town vacate portions of the existing ROW known as South Lake Michigan Drive. Rea expressed concerns about trespassing and septic needs. • ROW has long served as a staging area for emergency vehicles and a snowplow turnaround. • Real Property Department (Holly Hansen) confirmed the Town owns all marked pink land (map presented on screen); not part of 50/51; and no changes have occurred in the past; the Town always owned the subject land, • Note: Torp reiterated that the public may use ROW only for water access, not Rea’s beach. Motion to deny proposal: Feuerstein Second: Joey Motion carried by voice vote. Proposed Cell Tower – 2590 Canal Rd • Land Use department did not require permits. • Project will avoid wetlands. Town Fee Schedule • Adoption effective July 1, 2027. Motion: Feuerstein Second: Torp Motion carried by voice vote. Culverts – 3445 & 3434 Lily Bay Rd • Jeanne Reimers reported blocked culverts causing flooding and unusable land. • County Soil & Water Department monitoring the issue. • Photos presented showing water flow and watershed impact. • Recommendation: Continue working with Soil & Water; Town will ensure culverts remain in good condition. • Jeff assigned as point of contact for Jeanne. 12. Correspondence • Resident installed conduit under roadway without contacting Town; conduit was removed due to lack of utility easement. • Trash dumped/burned on Buffalo Ridge Rd. • Speed limit concerns on Canal Rd; further information forthcoming. 13. Public Comment • Update on Rod & Gun Club – positive experience by Feuerstein on a trap shooting night. • Road sign issues on County U (T-sign unscrewed; another sign in ditch). • Wedding barn discussion. 14. Approval of Bills Bills approved as presented. 15. Adjournment • Motion: Jeff Second: Torp Meeting adjourned at 7:29 p.m. Motion carried by voice vote. Reminders • Next Town Board Meeting: June 8, 2026 • Open Book: June 8, 2026, Arle Hall, 8:00–10:00 a.m. • Board of Review – July 13, 2026, Arle Hall – 4 – 6 pm