Town of Bell

Cornucopia Wisconsin

Town of Bell

Cornucopia Wisconsin

Town of Bell Parks and Lands Meeting Minutes

Friday, November 8, 2024 – 9:30 am @ Cornucopia Community Center

 

Committee present: Doug Becker, Richard Dunn, Gina Emily, Gordon Anderson

Absent: Greg Weiss

Others present: Judy Kerr, Judy Becker

Chair Doug Becker called the meeting to order at 9:33 am.

 

Old Business:

 

  1. Motion to approve the September and October, 2024, minutes by G. Anderson, seconded by R. Dunn; passed.
  2. Budget review: no report.
  3. Maintenance Update:
    1. Beach Bathroom Maintenance:
      1. Door replacement – doors arrived and are locked in the men’s bathroom for installation in Spring of 2025.
      2. Bathrooms are closed.
    2. Swenson Pavilion and Flowing Well Kiosk:
      1. D. Becker contacted Dustin Danula; roof work will begin next week.
      2. Drainage issues continue; no repairs yet by Town.
    3. Campground Maintenance:
      1. Porta Potties and garbage receptacles removed.
      2. Still no response from the County concerning fire number; D. Becker will keep trying.
    4. Siskiwit Lake Boat Launch:
      1. Donation box closed for the season.
      2. Dunn believes the dock has been removed.
      3. Emily recommended replacing the informational sign about bathrooms’ location at the campground.
    5. Beach Signs: G. Emily plans to meet with Paul Ehlers soon.
    6. Community Center Backyard Lighting: no update.

New Business:

 

  1. Breakwater access:
    1. no damage from the October storm.
    2. Dunn has closed the gate and will store the life rings for the season.
  2. Siskiwit Bay Parkway Beach: Matt Hipsher reported that ONX Hunt app designates the beach area as a “campground”. D. Becker contacted the organization and they will change it to “day use only”.
  3. Campground 2025 Maintenance: J. Kerr reported that Tasha Kaseno will be assuming some of those duties.
  4. Flowing Well/ Swenson Pavilion Solar: Kurt Nelson installed the new charge controller and photo-eye to control the light. He will be replacing the batteries, as instructed.
  5. Xcel Energies will need to move the Town’s Cornucopia sign further west as their new power pole is to be installed in that area. Approved.
  6. Next meeting: Friday, February 7, 2025, at 9:30 am at the Community Center.
  7. Motion to adjourn made by G. Anderson; seconded by R. Dunn. Passed.

 

Submitted by Secretary Judy Becker      November 9, 2024

The Town of Bell

The Town of Bell is a small community located on the south shore of Lake Superior in Bayfield County, Wisconsin. The unincorporated village of Cornucopia is located within the town.

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