Bd minutes 4-12-2023

TOWN OF STEPHENSON                       MARINETTE COUNTY                   TOWN HALL

REGULAR BOARD MEETING 

                        

April 12, 2023                              

Chairman Mike Kudick called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. He led everyone in the pledge of allegiance. Roll call showed Supervisors Belanger, Franzmeier, Rogers and Stradal, Treasurer Kempka, Attorney Coggins and Clerk Olson, in attendance along with 12 others.

Supervisor Franzmeier moved to adopt the agenda to include the addendum item 7i, the removal of addendum item 7j, and moving the closed session to follow public comments. Supervisor Stradal seconded the motion. Motion carried.

Minutes of the March 8, 2023 Board meeting were approved with a motion by Supervisor Rogers, second by Supervisor Franzmeier, and carried.

Treasurer Kempka’s financial report showed the following balances as of March 31, 2023

           Stephenson National Bank General Fund                                   $     47,510.76

           Nicolet Bank Tax Money Market                                               $       3,594.43

           LGIF #1- Operating Account                                                     $   109,822.47

           LGIF #2 – 2% Account                                                               $     50,200.14

           LGIF #3- Depreciation Account                                                 $1,222,266.84

           LGIF #4 – Tax Account                                                              $   701,341.45

           LGIF #5 – ARPA Account                                                          $   122,062.56

A motion was made by Supervisor Stradal to accept the Treasurer’s report, seconded by Supervisor Belanger, and carried.

Vouchers #51045 through #51102, payroll charges, and EFT payments were approved as presented with a motion by Supervisor Rogers, second by Supervisor Stradal, and carried.

Under correspondence, Clerk Olson stated we received a letter of request for a road name change, which was forwarded to the Chairman, a request from Vertical Bridge which is on the agenda, and the Annual report from the auditor which was given to all Board members.

Department reports were given for Fire by Chief Jim Stradal, Canine by Mike Stueck, Building Inspector by Jane Meissner, and Public Works and Recycling by Superintendent of Public Works, Craig Baeten. The Code Enforcer was not present.

There were no CSM’s.

The offer from Vertical Bridge was forwarded to Attorney Coggins. After reviewing it, he had a conversation with the Chairman giving his opinion that he did not believe it was in the best interest of the Town. If the Board would choose to move forward with it, he stated he believes it would need approval at the Annual meeting of electors. He would further suggest getting a value from the Assessor as well as an appraisal by a licensed agent. No action was taken.

The Twin Bridge Ski team presented a preliminary plan for upsizing a building they previously had in the 20-year plan with the DNR. The smaller building was approved by the DNR. They are looking to see if they can get a consensus from the Town Board of being in favor of requesting to construct a larger building at Boat Landing 3 park. Chairman Kudick stated the ski team would need to obtain a shoreline zoning permit from the County. The Board seemed to be in favor of the project if the DNR approves. It will be placed on a future agenda for possible action.

A motion was made by Supervisor Stradal to renew the 10-year Park Plan agreement with the Twin Bridge Ski Team. Supervisor Rogers offered a second. Attorney Coggin suggests that a lease paper be drawn up and signed by both parties. The Clerk will check to see if there is such an agreement in her files and if not, one will be looked in to. Motion carried

Supervisor Belanger moved to allow up to $75.00 per month reimbursement for the Superintendent of Public Works cell phone billing. A second was given by Supervisor Stradal. Motion carried.

           Continued from page 1                                                                              Board meeting of April 12, 2023

A one day Class B license was approved for Packerland Bass Club for July 8, 2023 with a move by Supervisor Franzmeier, second by Supervisor Rogers and carried.

The event permit for a fishing tournament on High Falls at Boat Landing 3 on July 8, 2023 was approved with the motion by Supervisor Stradal, second by Supervisor Belanger, and carried.

An operator’s license was approved for Barbara Oudeans for July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2025, with a motion by Supervisor Franzmeier, second by Supervisor Stradal, and carried.

Chairman Kudick had a request to open a portion of Eagle Road to golf cart traffic. After some discussion, the Board did not think it would be something they would support for safety reasons.

There were 2 public comments.

Motion to adjourn in to closed session was made by Supervisor Franzmeier, second by Supervisor Stradal and the roll call vote showed all in favor. The Board will reconvene in to open session following the closed session. Time was 7:35 pm.

Closed session was concerning employee discipline. The Attorney went over the handbook with the Board members and gave them options of direction they may take. The chairman will follow up with the Attorney.

Back in open session, a motion to adjourn was made by Supervisor Stradal, second by Supervisor Franzmeier, and carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:39 pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Elaine Olson, Clerk

TOWN OF STEPHENSON                       MARINETTE COUNTY                   TOWN HALL

REGULAR BOARD MEETING 

                        

April 12, 2023                              

Chairman Mike Kudick called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. He led everyone in the pledge of allegiance. Roll call showed Supervisors Belanger, Franzmeier, Rogers and Stradal, Treasurer Kempka, Attorney Coggins and Clerk Olson, in attendance along with 12 others.

Supervisor Franzmeier moved to adopt the agenda to include the addendum item 7i, the removal of addendum item 7j, and moving the closed session to follow public comments. Supervisor Stradal seconded the motion. Motion carried.

Minutes of the March 8, 2023 Board meeting were approved with a motion by Supervisor Rogers, second by Supervisor Franzmeier, and carried.

Treasurer Kempka’s financial report showed the following balances as of March 31, 2023

           Stephenson National Bank General Fund                                   $     47,510.76

           Nicolet Bank Tax Money Market                                               $       3,594.43

           LGIF #1- Operating Account                                                     $   109,822.47

           LGIF #2 – 2% Account                                                               $     50,200.14

           LGIF #3- Depreciation Account                                                 $1,222,266.84

           LGIF #4 – Tax Account                                                              $   701,341.45

           LGIF #5 – ARPA Account                                                          $   122,062.56

A motion was made by Supervisor Stradal to accept the Treasurer’s report, seconded by Supervisor Belanger, and carried.

Vouchers #51045 through #51102, payroll charges, and EFT payments were approved as presented with a motion by Supervisor Rogers, second by Supervisor Stradal, and carried.

Under correspondence, Clerk Olson stated we received a letter of request for a road name change, which was forwarded to the Chairman, a request from Vertical Bridge which is on the agenda, and the Annual report from the auditor which was given to all Board members.

Department reports were given for Fire by Chief Jim Stradal, Canine by Mike Stueck, Building Inspector by Jane Meissner, and Public Works and Recycling by Superintendent of Public Works, Craig Baeten. The Code Enforcer was not present.

There were no CSM’s.

The offer from Vertical Bridge was forwarded to Attorney Coggins. After reviewing it, he had a conversation with the Chairman giving his opinion that he did not believe it was in the best interest of the Town. If the Board would choose to move forward with it, he stated he believes it would need approval at the Annual meeting of electors. He would further suggest getting a value from the Assessor as well as an appraisal by a licensed agent. No action was taken.

The Twin Bridge Ski team presented a preliminary plan for upsizing a building they previously had in the 20-year plan with the DNR. The smaller building was approved by the DNR. They are looking to see if they can get a consensus from the Town Board of being in favor of requesting to construct a larger building at Boat Landing 3 park. Chairman Kudick stated the ski team would need to obtain a shoreline zoning permit from the County. The Board seemed to be in favor of the project if the DNR approves. It will be placed on a future agenda for possible action.

A motion was made by Supervisor Stradal to renew the 10-year Park Plan agreement with the Twin Bridge Ski Team. Supervisor Rogers offered a second. Attorney Coggin suggests that a lease paper be drawn up and signed by both parties. The Clerk will check to see if there is such an agreement in her files and if not, one will be looked in to. Motion carried

Supervisor Belanger moved to allow up to $75.00 per month reimbursement for the Superintendent of Public Works cell phone billing. A second was given by Supervisor Stradal. Motion carried.

           Continued from page 1                                                                              Board meeting of April 12, 2023

A one day Class B license was approved for Packerland Bass Club for July 8, 2023 with a move by Supervisor Franzmeier, second by Supervisor Rogers and carried.

The event permit for a fishing tournament on High Falls at Boat Landing 3 on July 8, 2023 was approved with the motion by Supervisor Stradal, second by Supervisor Belanger, and carried.

An operator’s license was approved for Barbara Oudeans for July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2025, with a motion by Supervisor Franzmeier, second by Supervisor Stradal, and carried.

Chairman Kudick had a request to open a portion of Eagle Road to golf cart traffic. After some discussion, the Board did not think it would be something they would support for safety reasons.

There were 2 public comments.

Motion to adjourn in to closed session was made by Supervisor Franzmeier, second by Supervisor Stradal and the roll call vote showed all in favor. The Board will reconvene in to open session following the closed session. Time was 7:35 pm.

Closed session was concerning employee discipline. The Attorney went over the handbook with the Board members and gave them options of direction they may take. The chairman will follow up with the Attorney.

Back in open session, a motion to adjourn was made by Supervisor Stradal, second by Supervisor Franzmeier, and carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:39 pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Elaine Olson, Clerk