Town Board Meeting — Minutes

Town of Sturgeon Bay Door County, WI Website: Townofsturgeonbay-wi.gov Town Board Meeting May 1, 2023 – Minutes Call to Order The May 1, 2023 Town of Sturgeon Bay Town Board Meeting was called to order by Chairman Tim Dawidiuk at 7:00 p.m. at the Arle Memorial Hall. Establish a Quorum/Members Present Board members present: Tim Dawidiuk, Jeff Feuerstein and Dawn Uecker Also present: Town Treasurer Lynne Gustafson, Town Clerk Nancy Anschutz and Public Meeting minutes from the April 3, 2023 meeting were read. A motion was made by Chairman Dawidiuk to accept the minutes as read, 2nd by Supervisor Feuerstein. Motion carried by voice vote. Treasurer Gustafson gave the following financial report: Checking Account $192,716.27 Savings Account $109,611.83 ** ** Includes payment from American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of $86,874.90 Chairman Dawidiuk make a motion to approve the treasurers report, 2nd by Supervisor Uecker. Motion carried by voice vote. Old Business: 1. Roads/Signs – • Several potholes will be filled by the DC Hwy. Dept. Grading on Lallemont, Portage Park, Blue Ridge and Chippewa will be done by the DC Hwy. Dept. on a time a material basis. • Sealed bids for the LRIP project, Smejkal Road, are due June 1st. Chairman Dawidiuk expressed concern about the wetlands on that road. • Chairman Dawidiuk will do a road tour with Fahrner to determine roads most in need of crack sealing for 2023. He will bring those recommendations to the June meeting for review. 2. Zoning – There will be a public hearing on May 4th, at the Government Center, starting at 3:00 p.m. that would remove any regulations related to utilities from the county ordinance. Public invited to attend via zoom. 3. DC Humane Society – No report 4. Broadband Committee Report – David Wood reported the committee reached out to residents encouraging them to participate in the BB survey at the April election. Four responses have been received in response to the committee’s request for price. Two general meetings planned for May, followed by a final score meeting on June 1st. A public hearing is planned for June 15th and final vote by the Town Board on July 3rd. May 1, 2023 Page 2 ---------------- New Business: 1. Officials Workshop – The new board will attend the annual WTA workshop in Green Bay on May 16th. 2. Chairman Dawidiuk made a motion, 2nd by Supervisor Uecker to renew the Liquor License for the DC Rod & Gun Club. Motion carried by voice vote. 3. There was considerable discussion by the board on whether or not to continue having the town board members issue residential burn permits or have the fire department take over those duties. Pro’s and cons were brought out and Fire Chief Tim Dietman was in attendance and available to answer any questions or assistance. This item will be on the agenda for the June meeting. 4. Chairman Dawidiuk made a recommendation the town use the room tax rebate as a restoration fund for our parks. More discussion needed in the future. 5. Use of Crowfoot easement – Chairman Dawidiuk received a request from Lily Bay to use part of the Crowfoot easement at 3170 Lake Forest Park Road. Owners need to replace the existing failing seawall. Supervisor Feurerstein asked if Lily Bay could provide a sketch outlining their work path. This request will be on the June agenda. County Board Update: County Board Representative Hugh Zettel, District 14 reported on County Board activity including: • Forestville Millpond: request independent agency conduct testing; • Comments during the public comments meeting portion will continue remotely, • Various resolutions. Public Discussion: Rich Propsom – proposed driveway access to parcel 024250601. This item will be on the June agenda as new business. Fire Chief Dietman reminded the board that access on South Lake Michigan Drive (between Lake Lane and Silverdale) is very challenging. Fire trucks and emergency vehicles have gotten bigger and need more space. Following payment of bills, a motion was made by Supervisor Feuerstein, 2nd by Chairman Dawidiuk to adjourn at 9:20 p.m. All in favor. Respectfully submitted Nancy Anschutz, Clerk