111th Annual Meeting Minutes-April 16, 2024
Town of Bayview—111th Annual Meeting
April 16, 2024
Meeting was called to order at 7:02 p.m. by Don Jenicek, Chair.
Attendance: Don Jenicek, Chair, Kim Suske, Clerk
Others in attendance: Bill Bodin, Mike Garnich, Kelly Warren, Wanda Hyde, Mike Yonan, Robert Bodin, Rita Sharp, Bob Sharp, Brad Olson, Wanda Hyde, Frank Petersen, Linda Krehbiel, Sue Jenicek, Carly Stephenson, Joe Russo.
Copies of the 110th Annual Meeting Minutes and 2023 Financial Statement were made available.
Review of 110th Annual Meeting minutes: Motion made by Bob Bodin to dispense with reading the 110th annual meeting minutes; seconded by Bob Sharp. 15 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
Approval of the 110th Annual Meeting Minutes: Motion made by Wanda Hyde to approve the 110th Annual Meeting Minutes; seconded by Frank Petersen. 15 Yes, 0 No. Motion Carried.
Review of 2023 Financial Report: Discussion was held regarding the 2023 Financial Report. Loans for HFNP and the solar panels were both paid off. Motion by Wanda Hyde to approve as presented; seconded by Sue Jenicek. 15 Yes, 0 No. Motion carried.
New Business—The new wheelchair ramp was built last summer. It is working well but still needs to be stained and we could use a blacktop landing pad at the base to make it more accessible. The painting and plastering work in the basement still needs to be done. Expect to paint the exterior of the hall this summer.
Concerns expressed by some citizens about people speeding and tearing up pavement and gravel. There is very little staffing by Bayfield County Sheriff’s Department for enforcement.
Concerns expressed about people traveling at high speeds on Washington Avenue and how this could worsen during City of Washburn reroute in a few years. Discussed putting up “Slow—Children” signs.
Questions were asked about parking and litigation/cost of legal fees at Houghton Falls Nature Preserve. Don Jenicek gave detailed information about: easements/entrance/management plan and explained that the railroad grade is private property. Town was required by judge to take down gates and signs—goes against the management plan and conservation easement, thus necessitating continued litigation.
Some citizens thanked the Board and Roads Crew for their service.
Five-year Road Plan was reviewed. This is a maintenance year with no big projects planned.
The 112th Annual Meeting is set for April 15th, 2025, at 7:00 p.m.
Town picnic is scheduled for August 17th, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The town will provide brats, buns, and drinks. This will be a potluck event.
Spring Dumpster Day will be held on May 18, 2024, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Motion to adjourn was made by Frank Peterson; motion seconded by Bob Bodin.
Meeting adjourned at 7:31 p.m.
Submitted by
Kim Suske, Clerk
Vol. 16 page 71 Approved 04/15/2025