Town Board Meeting — Minutes

Town of Sturgeon Bay Door County, WI Website: Townofsturgeonbay-wi.gov Town Board Meeting October 2, 2023 – Minutes Call to Order The October 2, 2023, Town of Sturgeon Bay Town Board Meeting was called to order by Chairman Jeff Feuerstein at 7:00 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 October 2, 2nd by Supervisor Uecker. Motion carried by voice vote. Minutes from the Sept. 4, 2023, meeting 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 gave the following financial report: Checking Account $88,368.75 Savings Account $109,720.97** ** Includes payment from American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of $86,874.90 A motion was made by Supervisor Uecker, 2nd by Supervisor Moraga to approve the Treasurers Report. Motion carried by voice vote. Broadband Committee Report – Chair Feuerstein reported 90% of town residents support the expansion of Broadband, as presented at the information meeting held on Sept. 18th. Feuerstein reminded residents that grant money is not available UNTIL there is a contract in place with an ISP provider. Several residents asked questions and made recommendations. Feuerstein stated the next step will be to have the town attorney review the resolution when drafted. Residents who are permanent residents/electors will be able to vote for a levy increase at a special town meeting. County Board Update – Representative Hugh Zettel reported on current county board activity: • Continue to monitor Kewaunee’s ordinance for manure spreading, • Resolutions in memory of Ron Berg and Jay Zahn, • Having discussions with DOT to improve safety of Cty. Rd DK, busy entrance/exit to both Renard Cheese and Southern Door Schools, • County plans to replace fire numbers for the entire county in 2024 (excluding a couple of villages and City of Sturgeon Bay) Roads and/or Parks: South Lake Michigan Drive – Work scope of tree removal has increased to 38 trees. Expect tree removal to be completed this Fall. Will grind and repave in one step in the Spring. Resident R. Leonardson asked when potholes will be filled. Chair Feuerstein stated he will confirm the plan with the County Hwy. Dept. October 2, 2023 Page 2 ---------------------------- Smejkal Road – Add gravel to unpaved area, and wedge and overlay section to be completed this Fall. South Shiloh Road – County will make repairs to areas where the edge has broken up. Portage Park – Supervisor Uecker continues working with DC Soil and Water to put a plan together for improvements to the park. Old Business: Mileage Reimbursement Policy: Supervisor Moraga reported he will continue working on a policy and will bring a recommendation to the next town board meeting. Clerk Anschutz advised she and Town Treasurer, Lynne Gustafson, will not run for office in April 2025 when their terms end. Anschutz asked the Board if they would like to go from “elected” clerk and treasurer positions to “appointed” and if they would like to combine the two positions. No action taken at this time. New Business: Broadband Resolution – Resolution not yet available, want recommendation from town attorney before presented. No action taken at this time. Building Inspector Vendor – Current vendor, Door County Inspections will continue until Dec. 31, 2023. Recommendations for replacement will be on the Town Board agenda in November. Correspondence: None Public Comment –Jeannie Reimer, 3445 Lily Bay Road asked the Board if repairs could be made to the road in front of her home. Left in bad condition after utility company worked in town right of way. Chair Feuerstein will do a site visit and arrange for repairs if necessary. Approval of Bills – Chairman Feuerstein made a motion to approve the bills as presented, 2nd by Supervisor Uecker. Motion approved and carried by voice vote. A motion to adjourn at 8:12p.m. was made by Supervisor Uecker, 2nd by Supervisor Moraga. Motion approved and carried by voice vote. Respectfully submitted, Nancy Anschutz, Clerk