Monthly Board Meeting May 11, 2021
Town of Bayview
May 11, 2021
Meeting was called to order by Chair Don Jenicek at 6:02p.m.
Roll call: Supervisor Mike Garnich, present; Supervisor Bill Bodin, present; Chair Don Jenicek, present; Clerk Wanda Hyde, present and Treasurer Kelly Warren, present. Other that were present: Cindy Dillenschneider, Paul Haltvick, Maureen Wall, Monna Suerth, Bert Kasiske, Patrick Wall, Ella Cross, Mike Yonan, Butch Warren, Bob & Nicola Cuty, Wendy & Tom Murphy, John Malinoski, Paul Johnson, and Beret Casey.
Minutes of April 20th, 2021. Motion was made by Bill Bodin seconded by Mike Garnich to approve as presented. Motion carried.
Treasurer report was given by Kelly Warren. Checking $83,915.28; Equipment $6,399.36; Room tax $872.23; Contingency Fund $20,001.34 and Tax levy savings $253,598.23.
Citizens Concerns and Comments –
Cindy Dillenschneider stated that she would like to see something on the website about what steps the town is taking for social distancing and would like us to provide electronic capabilities. Don Jenicek stated that when Zoom was started it was going to be for a short period of time and that it was very disruptive.
Bert Kasiske questioned how the board would preserve the neighbors’ easements and that the Friends Group continues. Bill Bodin stated that the board values the Ad Hoc (Volunteer group) and that they should follow the HFNP Management Plan and work through the Parks Committee.
There was lots of discussion regarding the meaning of easements that residents held.
Don Jenicek quoted Mike Frees regarding providing extended access to HFNP would be contradiction to federal guidelines.
Moved item 8 forward regarding HFNP property fencing issues.
Don Jenicek stated that he had received a copy of correspondence, from Van Hollen Consulting, LLC to Cary Bouchard. Van Hollen stated, “The fact that some property owners desire to access lots other than their own under the easement, exceeds the scope of the easement without an express invitation from the property owner to access the property.”
There were emails from Jeannie Wall, Paul Haltvick, JoAnne and John Wall, Monna Suerth and Al House claiming they should be allowed to enter HFNP from near their property instead of going around to the entrance gate. Lots of discussion for and against using more than one entrance to the preserve.
Don Jenicek will contact John Carlson regarding multiple access to preserve and fencing issues.
Motion was made by Bill Bodin seconded by Mike Garnich to gather information, including copies of easements referenced, and provide them to legal counsel, WI Towns Association and WI DNR to advise Town Board if there is legal conflict over easements and the Houghton Falls Nature Preserve Management Plan. Motion carried.
Item number 9 move forward to review Ordinance 16-06 (citations)
Wanda Hyde reported that this item was put on the agenda by request from Mike Garnich. On page 3 the hours of operations of HFNP need to be corrected. Bill Bodin stated that we should change hours to 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. all year. Wanda Hyde will correct and bring back to next meeting for approval.
Road Report by Mike Yonan.
Mike Yonan reported that the work on Whiting Road was almost completed and Wanda Hyde could send the bill to B.C. Forestry.
Northwoods Paving should finish Maki Road tomorrow.
Grader had a breakdown, plus the shifter on N. Holland and that we need a new brush.
14 hundred yard of gravel will be placed on Peacy Road.
Calcium will be put on as soon as we get rain.
Road Tour minutes of 5/10/21 were read. Motion by Mike Garnich seconded by Bill Bodin to accept minutes as read. Motion carried.
Ordinance 13-03 Emergency Management Plan should be updated. This will be done and brought back next month for approval.
Payment of the bills in the amount of $76,791.45. Motion was made by Bill Bodin seconded by Mike Garnich to approve as presented. Motion carried.
Correspondence- No action was necessary.
Bill Bodin will draft a letter to Charly Ray regarding Room tax after his meeting on June 18th.
Ambassador Position. Wanda Hyde reported that we did not receive any applications. Board decided to repost and Bill Bodin volunteered to post at WITC and Northland College.
Next meeting is set for June 8th, 2021 at 6:30 p.m.
Motion was made to adjourn by Bill Bodin seconded by Mike Garnich.
Submitted by:
Wanda Hyde, Clerk
Vol. 16 page 23 Approved 6/8/2021