Town Board Meeting — Minutes

Town of Sturgeon Bay Door County, WI Website: Townofsturgeonbay-wi.gov Town Board Meeting January 13, 2025 – Minutes Call to Order The January 13, 2025, Town of Sturgeon Bay Town Board Meeting was called to order by Chairman Jeff Feuerstein at 6:00 p.m. at the Arle Memorial Hall. Establish a Quorum Board members present: Chair Jeff Feuerstein, Supervisor Dawn Uecker. and Supervisor Kent Moraga. Quorum complete. Also present: Town Treasurer Lynne Gustafson, Clerk Nancy Anschutz and the public. Approval of Agenda – Chair Feuerstein made a motion to approve the agenda for January 13, 2025, 2nd by Supervisor Moraga. Motion carried by voice vote. Minutes from the December 9, 2024, town board meeting are available on the town website. A motion was made by Chair Feuerstein to approve the minutes as posted, 2nd by Supervisor Uecker. Motion carried by voice vote. Treasurers Report – Treasurer Gustafson forwarded the following treasurers report: Checking Account $762,324.88 Savings Account $128,633.05** ** Includes payment from American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of $86,874.90 A motion was made by Chair Feuerstein, 2nd by Supervisor Uecker to accept the treasurers Report. Motion carried by voice vote. Broadband Committee Report – Chair Feuerstein gave the following report: • Last meeting was kickoff on 10/8/24. • First invoice received from AT&T in the amount of $291 212.20. • Loan from BCPL in the amount of $204,337.30, along with ARPA funds in the amount of $86,874.90 used to make 1st payment to AT&T. • First loan from BCPL due in March 2026. • Next payment to AT&T will be required when 25% of the broadband service locations have service. County Board Update – Representative Hugh Zettel reported on current County Board activity: • Update on ambulance transfer program, time reduced by 30%, • Funds transferred for Justice Center roof project, • Funds transferred for Justice Center Energy Recovery System A-pod of the jail project, • Approved collective bargaining agreement with DC Emergency Services. December 9, 2024 Page 2 ---------------------------- Roads and/or Parks: Completed road projects – Some brushing done at intersection of Mathey Road and Bufalo Ridge Road Trail. 36” culvert removed from Sunrise Shores sold for $900.00. Pending road projects – Culvert near Cty Rd TT and Ridge Road rotting. Replacement planned for Spring 2025. Parks – Clerk Anschutz recommended installation of a “No Overnight Camping” sign at Canal Park. Old Business: Dretzer in Cromell’s Grove – Survey completed. Town received summons regarding Adverse Possession from Tony Hayes. Documents handed over to towns legal representation. Speed Limit Studies – No changes to speed limits on South Lake Michigan Drive or Canal Road at this time. The County will address the speed limits on the curves on Canal Road. New Business: Signs Damaged & Destoryed - Two individuals arraigned for damaged/destroyed road and traffic signs in the area of Portage Park and Buffalo Ridge Road/Trail, as well as on the south side of the town. Signs destroyed from shooting holes in them. District Attorney prosecuting both individuals. Correspondence: None Public Comment: Tom Schmelzer asked who monitors quarries? Answered: Soil and Water Dept. oversees quarries. Chair Feuerstein advised the Corp of Engineers will be doing dredging in the canal. Following the approval of bills, a motion to adjourn at 6:47 p.m. was made by Supervisor Uecker, 2nd by Chair Feuerstein. Motion carried by voice vote. Respectfully submitted, Nancy Anschutz, Clerk