Town Board Meeting — Minutes

Town of Sturgeon Bay Door County, WI Website: Townofsturgeonbay-wi.gov Town Board Meeting August 12, 2024 – Minutes Call to Order The August 12, 2024, 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, Town Clerk Nancy Anschutz and Public. Approval of Agenda – Supervisor Moraga made a motion to approve the agenda for August 12, 2024, 2nd by Supervisor Uecker. Motion carried by voice vote. Minutes from the July 8, 2024, town board meeting are available on the town website. A motion was made by Supervisor Uecker to approve the minutes as posted, 2nd by Chair Feuerstein. Motion carried by voice vote. Treasurers Report – Treasurer Gustafson gave the following treasurers report: Checking Account $166,030.63 Savings Account $109,905.09** ** 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 reported no significant progress. Committee still waiting for update from AT&T regarding negotiations with PSC. Egg Harbor and Sevastopol in same phase. County Board Update – Representative Hugh Zettel reported on current County Board activity: • Museum display/archive storage bid came back $3M over • Miller Art Center will move to a separate facility, freeing up space in the library • Use opioid settlement funds for sober living house services Roads and/or Parks: Completed road projects: Ditch moving complete; crack filling and spray patch projects completed. Trees trimmed on Buffalo Ridge Road and lite gravel added; lite gravel added to Portage Park. Pending road projects: Resurface South Lake Michigan Drive, approximately 5,750 ft by various widths from 14 ft. to 16 ft between Lake Lane and Silverdale Rds for an estimate of $132,560.00. Road will be closed for one day in October to complete project. Report of vehicle tracks on the beach at Portage Park. Will monitor closely. Chairman Feuerstein recommended a Fall road tour be scheduled when leaves are full to review brushing needs. August 12, 2024 Page 2 ---------------------------- Chair Feuerstein contacted the City of Sturgeon Bay and asked city crews to proceed with brushing/trimming on Wilson Road at a cost share; areas for both the City and Town have impaired visibility. Old Business: Removal of obstructions from Dretzer in Cromell’s Grove: Seven property owners were given a 30- day notice to clear debris from Dretzer, after which time $1 per day, per parcel, will be charged or option to have town remove items and bill property owner(s). Rose Hayes went on record to say the letter identified Dretzer running in the wrong direction from Sturgeon Blvd. New Business: Barlas Rezone Request – 2534 Canal Road, rezone upland/non-wetland portions from Natural Area to Single Family Residential. This request would reduce setback from wetlands in order to proceed with addition to single family resident. Following discussion, Supervisor Moraga made a motion to support the rezone request. Motion 2nd by Supervisor Feuerstein. Supervisor Uecker abstained from voting. Liberty Grove petitioned zoning ordinance text amendment for Heartland-10 classification: Proposed request would allow one Auto Repair or Trade & Contractor on lots at least 10 acres in size with conditional use permit. Following discussion, Chair Feuerstein made a motion, 2nd by Supervisor Uecker to deny proposed amendment change. It was felt Heartland-10 was intended for rural living and supports the quality of life. For the record, Supervisor Morago supported the change. Utility Easement Ordinance – Chair Feuerstein made a motion, 2nd by Supervisor Uecker to proceed with a utility easement ordinance. Motion approved, all in favor. Clerk Anschutz will post in the local newspaper and on the town website. Ordinance – Clerk and Treasurer positions move from elected to appointed positions: Chair Feuerstein made a motion, 2nd by Supervisor Uecker to approve these ordinances. Copies of both ordinances will be posted in local newspaper and put on the November 5, 2024 ballot as referendums. Discontinuance of Parcel 024-40-0051 South Lake Michigan Drive – Randall Oettinger, representing Kevin Rea asked the town to consider an exchange of 6636 s,f,. and 1802 s.f. at the intersection of South Lake Michigan Trail and South Lake Michigan Drive. Chair Feuerstein recommended Mr. Oettinger bring more details to the town board meeting on September 9th. No action was taken. Door County Land Trust Acquisition 12 Acres – A motion was made by Chair Feuerstein, 2nd by Supervisor Moraga that the town was in favor of said acquisition, location identified as Cty Rd TT and Lake Forest Park Road. Motion approved by voice vote. Current real property tax reported as $514.00/annual. Crossroads at Big Creek Acquisition 18 Acres – A motion was made by Supervisor Morago, 2nd by Supervisor Uecker that the town was in favor of said acquisition, location not released at this time. Motion approved by voice vote. Current real property tax reported as $140.00/annually. August 12, 2024 Page 3 ---------------------------- Correspondence: None Public Comment: None Following the approval of bills, a motion to adjourn at 7:57 p.m. was made by Supervisor Moraga, 2nd by Supervisor Uecker and carried by voice vote. Respectfully submitted, Nancy Anschutz, Clerk