board minutes 4-10-2024

TOWN OF STEPHENSON                                       MARINETTE COUNTY                                          TOWN HALL

REGULAR BOARD MEETING               

April 10, 2024 

          

Chairman 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 Uhazie, Attorney Coggins, and Clerk Olson, in attendance along with 16 others.

Supervisor Stradal moved to adopt the agenda with the addendum. Second by Supervisor Franzmeier. Carried.

Minutes of the March 13th regular Board, the March 27th Special Board and the March 19th Shared Services Committee, all in 2024, were approved with a motion by Supervisor Rogers, second by Supervisor Belanger, and carried.

Treasurer Uhazie’s financial report showed the following balances as of March 31, 2024

           Stephenson National Bank General Fund                                   $  ,72,660.04

           LGIF #1- Operating Account                                                     $    ,39,287.96

           LGIF #2 – 2% Account                                                               $     ,47,828.56

           LGIF #3- Depreciation Account                                                 $ 1,300,858.50

           LGIF #4 – Tax Account                                                              $   ,645,075.35

           LGIF #5 – ARPA Account                                                          $    ,38,690.01

           Nicolet Bank Tax Money Market                                               $       ,1,575.00

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

Vouchers #51654 through #51701, payroll charges, and EFT payments were approved as presented with a motion by Supervisor Rogers, second by Supervisor Franzmeier, and carried.

Under Correspondence, Clerk Olson stated a thank you card was received from the previous Treasurer and an invitation received from the Crivitz Business Association, which was emailed to the 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 the Public Works Superintendent, Craig Baeten. No Code Enforcer was given.

Hugh Guy Surveying presented CSM #2024-6 for Michelle Ogorek and Michael Glish for 1 lot located in part of the SE ¼ of the NE ¼ in Sec 27 and in part of Government lot 4 in Sec 26, ALL in T32N, R19E, in the Town of Stephenson, Marinette County, Wisconsin, with ingress and egress to Osmanski Lane. Motion to approve by Supervisor Franzmeier, second by Supervisor Stradal, and carried.

Jeffrey Lieuwen for Rob Kamps Surveying presented CSM #2024-7 for Russell Kralovetz for 2 lots located in part of the SE ¼ of the NE ¼ of Sec 28, T33N-R19E in the Town of Stephenson, Marinette County, Wisconsin, with ingress and egress to Newton Lake Road and Kottke Road. Motion to approve by Supervisor Rogers, second by Supervisor Franzmeier, and carried.

Chairman Kudick asked if the Fire Department bylaw changes included everything that the Attorney recommended. Fire Chief Stradal stated they did. The Attorney looked them over. Supervisor Rogers made a motion to accept the changes to the bylaws. Supervisor Belanger offered a second. Motion carried.

Supervisor Franzmeier moved to approve an event permit for Packerland Bass Club on July 13, 2024 at Boat landing 3. A second was given by Supervisor Stradal and carried.

A temporary Class B license was granted for Packerland Bass Club for July 13, 2024, with a motion by Supervisor Stradal, second by Supervisor Belanger, and carried.

Supervisor Stradal made a motion to appoint Gail Freitag, Ronald Lemmer, and himself for the three-year terms that are up for the Plan Commission. Seconded by Supervisor Franzmeier and carried.

Operator’s licenses were approved for Stephanie Donahue, Douglas Jacobson, Samantha Miles, Adam Robb, and Robert Weinstein to expire June 30, 2026 with a motion by Supervisor Rogers, second by Supervisor Franzmeier and carried.

Leon Popp presented information to the Board concerning an expansion of the Town Park parking lot near the ski beach. They would like to double the size of the lot. He stated they are working on securing all the funds through the Iron Snow Shoe Club ATV program. Chairman Kudick stated he would like to see the lot expanded all the way to Boat Landing 3 Road to help deter destructive activity of the lot if it is more open to the road. Leon stated he would check on it because he thought there may be regulations on the square footage.

He further stated that the Ski Club is looking for a letter of support of the project from the Town Board.Attorney Coggins suggested the Board give a letter of support and have the Ski Club bring back new dimensions and check on the regulations. Then the Board can revisit the expansion plan. Supervisor Stradal suggested maybe adding a second driveway. Supervisor Rogers made a motion to revisit the plans at a later date, but send a letter of support right away. Supervisor Franzmeier seconded. Gail Freitag asked if ATV’s would then be allowed in the parking lot. She states they are not allowed now. Chairman Kudick stated they will work on getting that changed. She also asked if the Town will have to pay if the expense is more than the ATV Club approves. Leon stated that the Ski Club is looking to get 100% payment. Motion carried. The Clerk will send a letter to the Ski Club.

Under Public Comment: Dave Bentzler commented on the brush site. Gail Freitag thanked the Public Works crew for the good clean-up they did following the storm. Clerk Olson reminded everyone of the Annual meeting on April 16^th, and told the Board of a Board of Review meeting at 6:30 prior to the May regular Board meeting.

Motion to adjourn by Supervisor Stradal, second by Supervisor Belanger, and carried at 7:22 pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Elaine Olson, Clerk