Town of Bell Parks and Lands Meeting Minutes

Friday, January 6, 2023 9:15 am @ Cornucopia Community Center

Committee members present: Doug Becker, Judy Becker, Gordon Anderson, Greg Weiss

Others present: Judy Kerr

Chair Doug Becker called the meeting to order at 9:27 am.

Old Business:

1. Previous minutes approval: motion was made by Doug and seconded by Gordon. Passed.
2. Budget review: “other Parks and Lands” expenses needs to be clarified. Gordon will check with MaryBeth when she returns later this month.
3. Request to Matt Hipscher before Memorial Weekend, 2023 – on-going
   1. Items on list:
      1. Sidewalk replacement after over flow pipe is replaced.
      2. More gravel behind the Community Center.

• Better lighting behind the Community Center.

1. Weed removal along breakwall walk during summer months.
2. Deepen Community Center ditches.
3. Re-gravel Campground entrance.

• Dirt fill needed by campground steps to the beach area.

4. ADA Assessment of Town Buildings: still waiting for the report from John Nedden-Durst.
5. Market analysis of Town-owned Property # 7527
   1. Gordon will request Erica Lang add to the February Land Conservancy agenda for acquisition or assistance in obtaining grants for potential sale.
   2. Gordon will invite her to speak at a future meeting.
   3. Gordon will contact Jason Bodin, Bayfield County Forester, about property.
   4. Nancy Moye reported that two adjacent properties, # 7525 and 7526, are owned by Trust For Public Land, (a land preservation non profit). More information will be sought.

New Business:

1. Boat launch donation box damage – a new will would need to be purchased this spring.
2. Kayak Symposium campground reservation request
   25. Greg would like to use the entire campground June 22-25. With no reservation system, he was advised to visit campground near the dates to pay/reserve needed sites.
3. Green Shed Museum correspondence – Mark Ehlers inquired about Committee’s involvement in restoring the Green Shed building. Doug suggested he hand it over to the Restoration Committee headed by Paul Elhers. It was mentioned that the Harbor Commission has it on the January agenda.
4. Other:
   1. Judy K. will invite previous campground hosts, Cindy and Ed Butterfield to attend a meeting to invite them back as hosts.
   2. Community Center parking lot solar lights are snow covered. Doug and Gordon will attempt to clear.
   3. Judy K. requested better lighting on the back steps, better snow removal at boiler room exit and a covering to protect the generator. She was advised to contact the TOB Public Works Department.
   4. Discussion about group responsible for flower container plantings around Town and breakwalk entrance maintenance.
5. Next meeting date: Friday, February 3, 2023 at 9:30

Motion was made to adjourn by Judy B. and seconded by Greg. Passed.

Submitted on Saturday, January 7, 2023 by Secretary Judy Becker.