Town Of Bell
Harbor Commission Meeting Monday January 5, 2026

1. Call To Order – The meeting was called to order by Chuck Perry at 7:01 pm. Members present were: Chuck Perry, Matt Lazorik, Pauline Colamatteo, Laurel Ipsen, Will Tillmans, Dave Tillmans and Jessica Resac. Others present were Harbor Master Michael Thorson, and Harbor Secretary Nancy Thorson.

2. Minutes – Pauline made motion to approve the minutes from May 2025 special meeting Matt 2nd passed unanimously.

3. Conflict Of Interest – None 4. Citizen Comments – None 5. Public Hearing – None

6. Reports
A. Harbor Dredge Committee – Dave gave report. The two advanced maintenance

dredge areas that were proposed have been denied. The ACOE has decided to dredge a different area for advanced maintenance. They sent out the bid package in November, but did not receive any bids back. They are getting another bid package together to send out nation wide. Tammy Baldwin helped secure the funding for the dredge, she would like to be here when the dredging begins.

B. Green Shed Committee -Pauline gave report. The power has been turned off to the furnace. They are running dehumidifiers.

C. Marina Grounds – Chuck gave report. Nothing new to report.

D. Harbor Master – Michael gave report. He has 4 steel posts he would like to get welded in when the ice is safe to work on. The new bench is being worked on, it will be ready by summer. He stated the boat launch will need work in the future, suggested installing showers and bathrooms just for the boaters.

E. Secretary – Nancy gave report. 2026 boat leases were sent out in December. All 2025 leases have been paid by boaters and shops.

7. Old Business

A. Swearing in New Commissioner – Marybeth swore in Laurel in October of 2025 at the town office.

B. Wi-Fi – Nancy gave report. Norvado came and installed the equipment in the Green Shed. Chuck and Michael will work together to get it ready for the spring. Jessica stated that if the shops are going to be using the internet they should pay for it. There was discussion. It will be discussed more at the next meeting.

C. Long Term Dredging Plan – Matt gave report. Nothing new to report.

D High Interest Saving Account – Nancy gave report. She called three banks two had interest rates in the 1% range, Associated Bank in Ashland has a business money market account with a rate of 3.5% for 6 months. Pauline made motion to go with Associated Bank Jessica 2nd. Pauline rescinded her motion. Pauline made a motion to set up an account with Associated Bank if we have approval from the town board for $75,000. Jessica 2nd passed unanimously.

8. New Business

A. Marina/Fish Shed Well – Postpone till next meeting.

B. Slip Rates for 2027 – The next meeting the commission will discuss rates for shops, and wait until October to discuss the rates for boaters.

C. Financial Statements and Treasurer’s Report – Nancy gave report. She found a discrepancy on December 15. She contacted Marybeth and it was corrected. The harbor was charged two bills for Big Lake Plumbing. Chuck stated it was not the harbors bill and asked Nancy to reach out to Marybeth to refund the money back to the harbor.

9. Communications – None
10. Adjournment – Matt made motion to adjourn Pauline 2nd at 8:17 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted Nancy Thorson – Secretary