Town Board Meeting — Minutes

Town of Sturgeon Bay Door County, WI Website: Townofsturgeonbay-wi.gov Town Board Meeting July 8, 2024 – Minutes Call to Order The July 8, 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 – Chair Feuerstein made a motion to approve the agenda for July 8, 2024, 2nd by Supervisor Moraga. Motion carried by voice vote. Minutes from the June 10, 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 $130,245.56 Savings Account $109,885.22** ** 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 said there was nothing to report at this time. County Board Update – Representative Hugh Zettel reported on current County Board activity: • An open-air pavilion will be constructed at the John Miles County Park • Emergency generator replacement was made for the station on Washington Island • Continue to work with the Land Use Dept to improve backlog violations • Study shows seasonal homes would stay longer if improved broadband, this would be a positive impact to the county economy Roads and/or Parks: Completed road projects: Potholes and gravel where needed. Pending road projects: Chairman Feuerstein presented an explanation how town revenue is used for road expenses. A motion was made by Chair Feuerstein, 2nd by Supervisor Morago to proceed with the following road repairs/improvements in 2024: July 8, 2024 Page 2 ---------------------------- • The DC Hwy Dept - 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 • Fahrner – crack sealing on Lily Bay, Lake Lane, & Cedar Creek Place along with spray patching on Buffalo Ridge Trail, Deer Trail Lane, and Lake Lane near Shiloh for estimated cost of --- $19,800.00 Motion was approved by voice vote. An estimate of $9,450.00 for grade, gravel and tree cutting on Buffalo Ridge Road was discussed and put on hold. The town is currently on the list for ditch mowing. Old Business: Removal of obstructions from Dretzer in Cromell’s Grove: A site visit was made on June 17, 2024. A motion was made by Supervisor Morago, 2nd by Chair Feuerstein that the town issue a letter giving property owners a 30 day notice to remove material and/or obstacles from Dretzer. Motion approved by voice vote. New Business: Non-Candidacy – Treasurer Lynne Gustafson and Clerk Nancy Anschutz presented notification they will not seek another term in April of 2025. Those notifications will be posted on the town website. Utility Easement Ordinance – Chair Feuerstein made a motion, 2nd by Supervisor Uecker to review a utility easement ordinance at another meeting. Clerk Anschutz to find sample(s). Burn Permits – Chair Feuerstein reminded the Board that all burn permits can be distributed by the SBFD. No further discussion at this time. Correspondence: None Public Comment: None Following the approval of bills, a motion to adjourn at 7:09 p.m. was made by Supervisor Uecker, 2nd by Chair Feuerstein. Motion approved and carried by voice vote. Respectfully submitted, Nancy Anschutz, Clerk