Town of Bayview
April 19^th, 2016

Meeting was called to order by Chairman Charly Ray at 6:00 p.m.

Roll Call:  Supervisor Larry Nelson, present; Supervisor Don Jenicek, present; Chairman Charly Ray, present; Clerk Wanda Hyde, present and Treasurer Kelly Warren, present:  Others present: David Hyde, Mike Yonan, Robert Bodin, Sue Jenicek, Bruce Mane, Therese House, Rick Reitag, Mike Garnich, Jen Croonberg-Murphy, Woody Peterson, Cary Bouchard, Paul Norris, Steve Kreuser, Mary Ross, Jan Ross, Paul Johnson, Rick & Darlene Charboneau.

Minutes March 8^th, 2016.  Motion to approve by Don Jenicek seconded by Larry Nelson.  Carried.

Treasurer Report by Kelly Warren.  Checking $44,485.02; Equipment fund $7,958.83; Room Tax $5,059.70 and Tax levy Savings $81,499.81.

Citizen’s Concerns and Comments-

Bob Bodin complained about HFNP parking and gate and the fact that the town road crew or board is not checking trails twice weekly per HFNP Maintenance Plan.

Cary Bouchard stated there had been another fire on the point.  Cary pointed out that the traffic off trail is a safety issue as well as not appreciated by adjacent land owners.

Charly Ray reported that the Parks Committee and Town Board are working on acquiring matching funds for trail improvements schedule for later this summer.  Bayfield County Zoning permit is pending a copy of trail improvements.  DNR are permit is on its way.

Cary Bouchard brought in a GEO Cache that he had found in the preserve.  Charly Ray will check on the website and suggest to be located away from personal property.

Mike Yonan requested the residents call the shop with problems in the preserve.

Don Jenicek said that they were working on the gate and trying to follow the HFNP Management Plan.

New Business- Brought forward

Resolution #16-03 designating Website as one of the official posting boards.  Motion made by Don Jenicek seconded by Larry Nelson to approve and sign.  Motion carried.

Class A Permit for Short Term Rental by Brad Buscher was reviewed.  Motion made by Larry Nelson seconded by Don Jenicek to approve Class A Permit for Short Term Rental and sign.  Motion Carried.

Class B Permit by Brad Buscher for multiple dwellings (2 to 4 residents) for Short Term Rental.  Motion was made by Donald Jenicek seconded by Larry Nelson to approve Class B permit for multiple dwellings as Short Term Rentals and sign.  Motion carried.

Class A Permit by Arnold Carver for a single family Short Term Rental.  Motion was made by Larry Nelson seconded by Donald Jenicek to approve and sign.  Motion carried.

Parks Committee Report was reviewed by Charly Ray.

Town picnic is scheduled for September 10^th.  Board approved expenditures necessary for mailing post cards by Parks Committee.

Parks Committee recommendation of 3 year terms for Paul Johnson, Paula Bunch and Jenny Murphy.  Motion was made by Donald Jenicek seconded by Larry Nelson to approve Parks Committee recommendation.  Motion carried.

Resolution 16-04 to Support Grant application for Houghton Falls Trail Project was discussed.  Motion made by Donald Jenicek seconded by Larry Nelson to approve Resolution #16-04 and sign.

Motion carried.

Recess at 7:00 p.m. for Annual Meeting.

Houghton Falls Signage and Hours were discussed.

                6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. May 15^th until September 15^th.

                6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. September 16^th until May 14^th.

Motion was made by Charly Ray seconded by Larry Nelson to approve HFNP hours of operation.  Motion carried.

Mike Yonan and Charly Ray are working on signage.

Trail Grant Application.  Charly Ray would see that Larry Nelson and Wanda Hyde both received a copy.

Payment of Bills in the amount of $180,936.42.  Motion was made by Donald Jenicek seconded by Charly Ray to approve and sign as presented.  Motion carried.

Road Report –

Mike Yonan reported they had been busy dragging and grading roads.  Bayfield Electric power pole will be moved and only one meter will be for both buildings.  Reported CenturyLink would like $2,100 to move their pedestal.

Douglas Kurtzweil contacted Wanda Hyde by email saying that they would be ready for Open Book and Board of Review after May 15^th.  Wanda was instructed to check with Doug Kurtzweil to see if May 24^th or 25^th would work for them.

Next meeting is set for May 10^th, 2016 at 6:00 p.m.

Motion to adjourn was made by Larry Nelson seconded by Charly Ray.

Submitted by:

Wanda Hyde, Clerk

Vol. 15 page 56                                                                                                                 Approved 5/10/2016