Monthly Board Meeting September 9th, 2020
Town of Bayview
September 9th, 2020
Meeting was called to order at 6 p.m. by Chairman Charly Ray.
Roll call: Supervisor Bill Bodin, present; Supervisor Don Jenicek, present; Chairman Charly Ray, present; Clerk Wanda Hyde, present and Treasurer Kelly Warren present. Others present Susan Raasch, Mike Yonan, Butch Warren, Mike Garnich, John Malinoski and Robert Cuty. Those visiting per the web: Cindy Dillenschneider, Brett Kasinski, and Paul Norris. Don Jenicek noted that the board has not voted on using website access for board meetings.
Minutes of August 10th, 2020. Motion was made by Don Jenicek seconded by Bill Bodin with two corrections. Motion carried.
Treasurer report was given by Kelley Warren. Checking $287,694.37; equipment $3,399.07; room tax $2,479.97, Contingency Fund $10,000.46 and tax levy savings account $21,373.36.
Citizen’s Concerns and Comments –
Paul Norris stated that the signing on Whiting Road is working.
It was noted that CAMBA put up a speed sign also.
Request for hidden driveway signs on Whiting Road was made.
Class A Special use permit from Bradley and Jennifer Werner to building a residence in Agricultural –1 Zoning district. Motion was made by Don Jenicek seconded by Charly Ray to approve and sign. Motion carried.
Roads Report –Mike Yonan reported that blacktop on Maki should be finished soon. He also stated that he has posted 6-ton weight limit on Maki Road. He would investigate blind driveway signs. Mike reported that we need 4 new tires for the grader amounting to $5,600.
Park Committee report was given by Charly Ray. There has been a gravestone marker found on the beach at the Friendly Valley Access with the dates of 1801-1871.
Town Park and Preserve management and goals discussion and action – No action taken.
Depot Lease agreement – Motion was made by Don Jenicek seconded by Bill Bodin to approve the Depot Lease agreement. Motion carried.
Discussion and possible action on formation of a Preserve Volunteer Group was brought up by Charly Ray. He would like this group such as an Ad Hoc Committee to be made up of interested people who live near the HFNP to keep an eye on the preserve. Contact person for the town board would be Bill Bodin. Motion was made by Bill Bodin seconded by Charly Ray to help form and recognize HFNP Ad Hoc Volunteer Group with Bill Bodin being the point of contact. Motion carried.
South Fencing on grade in preserve. Don Jenicek reported that he had talked with Mike Friis, DOA and that Mike has stated that he has struggled with this question and had a number of conversations with NOAA (our Federal funder) about this as a “Hypothetical” situation. Mike Friis stated that what it comes down to is that providing extended access to those neighbors would be a contradiction to the federal funding guidance. No action has been taken at this time.
Preserve Ambassador position. Motion was made by Don Jenicek, seconded by Bill Bodin to extend Ambassador position until October 18th. Motion carried.
Mike Yonan stated that the signs stating the time at HFNP need to be replaced. H He will investigate the cost of new and bolder signs. Mike will also change the time on the website.
Wanda Hyde will look up the Citation Ordinance and check with John Carlson as to who all can write citations. She will also contact the County for court dates.
Charly Ray noted that there are new broadband initiatives out there.
Fire and Ambulance contract discussion took place. Don Jenicek suggested we request extending the equipment purchase price over 5 years. Charly Ray will investigate this as well as check with John Carlson on the contract language.
Payment of bills in the amount of $58,289.47. Motion was made by Bill Bodin seconded by Don Jenicek to approve as presented. Motion carried.
Correspondence –
Wanda Hyde mentioned that she had received notification from the County that we should be looking at budgeting $5,000 to $7,500 for new voting equipment.
Bridge Inspection Report has been received on the bridge on Friendly Valley Road.
Road Tour is set for October 12th at 7 a.m. Employment evaluation will take place immediately after tour.
Next meeting is set for October 13th, 2020 at 6 p.m.
Motion to adjourn was made by Bill Bodin seconded by Don Jenicek at 8:25 p.m.
Submitted by:
Wanda Hyde, Clerk
Vol.16 page 12 Approved 10/13/2020