Town Board Meeting — Minutes

Town of Sturgeon Bay Door County – Sturgeon Bay WI Website: Townofsturgeonbay-wi.gov Town Board Meeting Monday, June 9, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. Location: Arle Memorial Hall, 692 Tacoma Beach Road Call to Order June 9, 2025 Town of Sturgeon Bay Town Board Meeting was called to order by Chairman Kent Moraga at 6:00 p.m. at the Arle Memorial Hall. Establish a Quorum Board members present: Chair Kent Moraga and Supervisors Jeff Feuerstein and Joey Torp. Quorum complete. Also present: Town Treasurer Valerie DeLair, Clerk Michelle Sternard and the public. Approval of Agenda – Supervisor Feuerstein made a motion to approve the agenda for June 9, 2025, 2nd by Supervisor Torp. Motion carried by voice vote. Approval of Minutes from May 12, 2025 town board meeting (available on the town website). A motion was made by Supervisor Feuerstein, 2nd by Chair Moraga. Motion carried by voice vote. Treasurer’s Report – Treasurer DeLair forwarded the following Treasurer’ Report: Checking Account $179,823.44 Savings Account $41,787.11 A motion was made by Supervisor Feuerstein, 2nd by Supervisor Torp to accept the Treasurer’s Report. Motion carried by voice vote. Broadband Committee Report – Supervisor Feuerstein gave the following report: • Committee met on May 29, 2025. Kick off event scheduled for June 5, 2025 at the Kress in Egg Harbor, with AT&T representatives as well as Governor Evers. Discussed plans on how best to communicate with residents with updates on the project plan as the project continues to move forward. County Board Update – Representative Hugh Zettel reported on current County Board activity from their May 27, 2025 meeting. Roads and/or Parks: Old Business: Chimney materials dumped on property in the right of way. Supervisor Torp has tried to contact him in person and via phone. Chair Moraga to attempt to contact owner. Cty U/Silverdale –Tom Schmelzer reported a downed post and missing sign. Chair Moraga contacted the county highway department to inquire on replacement; however, no commitment from them has been received. No progress on Dretzer encroachment. New Business: Highway department has advised they have scheduled the last week in June/first week of July to cut ditches; Town asks property owners to keep the Right of Way clear WISLER (paving projects) – Chair Moraga has obtained access to database to confirm validity of data Sand blow over on Sand Ln - Supervisor Torp to ask highway department for assistance on this matter Old Business: Chair Moraga provided a brief summary of options for park development as grant options are available. Any ideas are exploratory at this time. New Business – Discussion/Action Open Door Pride Cathy Grier and Tracy Vreeke presented Open Door Pride’s mission in Door County. They invited us to join them in making Door County a more welcoming place to live and visit for all. Contact information is: phone number of 920-724-1987 and email address of info@opendoorpride.org. Destination Door County & Door County Tourism Zone Julie Gilbert, President & CEO; Tourism Zone Administrator – Juliana Behme presented an overview and summary of the county room tax, collection/distribution, and goal of serving the community and being an asset to the municipalities. Julie discussed the importance of tourism attraction and support and how this can benefit those that live and work here. Community Investment Fund uses dollars from overnight visitors to reinvest into local projects that enhance the lives of residents and guests. Purchase of laptop for Clerk position A motion was made by Supervisor Feuerstein, 2nd by Supervisor Torp to approve a $1,600 maximum spend on a new laptop. Motion carried by voice vote. Annual rental of P .O. Box for Town mailing A motion was made by Chair Moraga, 2nd by Supervisor Feuerstein to approve a Size 5 P .O. Box for town mailings. Motion carried by voice vote. Correspondence Chair Moraga advised the town received a Department of Revenue refund of $0.02 (however, not issued due to size) and also a $24.94 personal property aid from the DOR (deposited into the town checking account). Public Comment Visitors expressed their thanks to the Town for providing the opportunity for Open Door to present at this meeting. Following the approval of bills and staff training, orientation and expectations, a motion to adjourn at 8:58 p.m. was made by Chair Moraga, 2nd by Supervisor Feuerstein. Motion carried by voice vote. Respectfully submitted, Michelle Sternard, Clerk