TOWN OF BELL BOARD MEETING

Tuesday, April 15, 2025

at Town of Bell Community Center

The meeting was called to order at 8:11 p.m.  Board members present were Matt Lazorik, James Kaseno, Ken Roman, Gordon Anderson, Paul Ehlers, MaryBeth Tillmans and Janice Olson.

-Board Meeting Minutes – P. Ehlers made a motion to approve the March minutes. J. Kaseno 2^nd

       the motion. Unanimous decision. Approved.

Treasurer’s Report –G. Anderson made a motion to approve the reports and P. Ehlers 2^nd the

motion. Unanimous decision. Approved.

Board Comments –

1. Ehlers – There was a problem with the town emails last week. It was fixed on the weekend.

There will be a Cornucopia Cleanup Day on Sat., May 3^rd at 9:00 am. Everyone is to meet

at the Community Center.

1. Anderson – Met with Kathleen Russell from the Conservancy to do their annual survey of

the Corny Beach. Everything looks good.

Correspondence– Greg Weiss – He was present and will speak under public comments.

Committee Reports–

Short Term Rental Committee – Ten more applications have been received.  A total of fifteen

applications have been received to date. Ten more are expected before the summer hits.

Harbor Commission – The ACOE was present at their last meeting.  Dredging is expected this

summer. They approved the Sauna business at the lake front by the shops, pending a

lease approval. Work will be done on the wells.  WIFI will be provided to the boaters.

Sanitary District –Phi Moye provided the Sanitary District report. They are continuing with

developing plans for a construction project for a facility expansion. Jan., Feb. and March

of 2026 recorded the highest amounts of hauled holding tank waste over the time span

of 2021 to 2025. February was the 3^rd highest month in this span.

Public Comments – Comments were taken.

At 8:28 pm a short recess was taken.

Meeting resumed at 8: 34 pm.

Agenda

Old Business – None

New Business

1. Town contracting to plow private driveways, discussion and possible decision

Discussion was initiated about capping the number of private driveways.  There

is concern of not enough manpower.  Changing the way of charging was also

suggested, potentially changing it from the season to the number times and billing

it at the end of the year. Ken Roman will research this item.

2. Appointments to fill two positions on the Parks and Lands committee, discussion and decision
3. Lazorik made a motion to appoint Gina Emily and Steve Rudd to the Parks and

Lands committee and P. Ehlers 2^nd the motion. Unanimous decision. Approved.

3. Appointment to fill one position on the Plan Commission, discussion and decision
4. Lazorik made a motion to appoint Mike Mondloch as a Planning Commissioner

and J. Kaseno 2^nd the motion. Unanimous decision. Approved.

4. Welcome to Cornucopia sign placement, discussion and decision

The Cornucopia sign on Highway 13 is now obstructed from viewing due to the

new metal power pole. If the town is willing to move or arrange to get it moved,

Xcel would be willing to pay for that or replace the sign. The Parks and Lands

Committee has looked at possible relocation spots. One location is on town land

out of the right away, off of Highway 13 east of the Siskiwit Bay Parkway and

Highway 13 intersection, by the restroom and shops. This item will be further

researched.

5. Dark sky lighting, presentation and discussion

A neighbor within 300 feet of Lost Creek Adventures has asked that Dark Sky

lighting be part of the conditional use permit Lost Creek Adventures is asking for.

This will be addressed on the agenda item for the permit.

6. Transient merchant application Wilderness Inquiry, discussion and decision

The application was incomplete.  The Wisconsin Tax Exemption form was

not included.

7. Short Term Rental applications, discussion and discussion
   1. Polzin
   2. Illick
   3. Colamatteo
   4. Brocker
   5. Wanvig
   6. Martens
   7. Roman
   8. Brown
   9. Hove
   10. Ogren

1.      Ehlers made a motion to approve the Short Term Rental applications for

Polzin, Illick, Colamatteo, Brocker, Wanvig, Martens, Roman, Olson (Correction for

Brown), Hove and Ogren. Vote (3Yes – 0No). K. Roman and J. Kaseno abstained

from voting. Motion approved.

8. LC Holdings, LLC – Greg Weiss – Conditional Use Permit -Town Board

Greg Weiss is keeping everything the same, but he is updating his paperwork.

1. Roman made a motion to recommend approval of the application with the

the condition that he put in lights that comply with dark sky lighting. P. Ehlers

2^nd the motion.  Unanimous decision. Approved.

9. Set date for Open Book and Board of Review – Tues., May 13, 2025

Public Comment Period – Comments were taken.

1. Kaseno made a motion at 9:00 pm to adjourn the meeting and P. Ehlers 2^nd the motion. Unanimous decision. Approved.

Respectfully submitted,

MaryBeth Tillmans – Clerk