TOWN OF BELL BOARD MEETING

Tuesday, March 11, 2025

at Town of Bell Community Center

The meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m.  Board members present were Matt Lazorik, James Kaseno, Jackie Eid, Gordon Anderson, Paul Ehlers and Janice Olson. MaryBeth Tillmans was present via Skype.

–Board Meeting Minutes – J. Eid made a motion to approve the Feb. minutes with the correction under Correspondence for the location of the new Campground location to area on south

west corner of West Spirit Pt Road and Jack Pine Road. G. Anderson 2^nd the motion. Unanimous decision. Approved.

Treasurer’s Report –J. Eid made a motion to approve the reports and G. Anderson 2^nd the motion. Unanimous decision. Approved.

 Board Comments –

1. Ehlers – The town computers will be updating the email addresses on April 15, 2025 at the next board meeting.

Correspondence– None

Committee Reports–

– Parks & Lands- #2 Septic System with continue to provide Port o potty service at Siskiwit Lake and at the Corny Beach.  A new bike rack has been ordered.  A solar light will be added

to the back door of the community center. They are looking at purchasing a new dock at Siskiwit Lake.  The cost is about $3600.00.

-Short Term Rental Committee – Four more applications were received for approval. March 15, 2025 is the deadline for renewal applications.

Sanitary District –M. Ehlers thanked the town board for their attendance at the Public Hearing by the Sanitary District on the planned construction project for facility expansion.

For the construction project of a new pond,  the town will need to contact their attorney for recourse.

Public Comments –

-Roger Lindgren – Gave update on the Senior Housing project in the Town of Bell.

-Amy Ogren – Gave introduction of herself and sauna business. She is on the agenda for a transient merchant permit.

-Stephanie Page – Gave introduction of herself and kayaking business.  She is on the agenda  for a transient merchant permit.

Presentation:

Jerimiah Fisk- Wisconsin DNR Fishing Habitat Specialist

A presentation was done on the replacement of the culvert on Mountain Road.  A grant is being written between the WIDNR and Bayfield Co. Land & Water Conservation Dept..

The town is being asked for their support and for extra materials and equipment for the project.

New Business

1. Mountain Rd box culvert, discussion and possible decision
2. Lazorik made a motion that the board continue to support of the WIDNR and Bayfield County Land and Water Conservation Dept. grant for a new box culvert on Mountain Rd and J. Eid 2^nd the motion.   Unanimous decision.  Approved.

1. Lazorik made a motion that the Town of Bell will provide extra materials, along  with employee hours and equipment.  P. Ehlers 2^nd the motion.  Unanimous decision. Approved.

2. Appointment to fill Plan Commission vacancy, discussion and decision
3. Lazorik made a motion to appoint Ashley Denker as a commission on the Planning Commission and P. Ehlers 2^nd the motion.  Unanimous decision. Approved.

3. Ogren, transient merchant request for change of location, discussion and decision
4. Anderson made a motion to discuss the Ogren transient merchant permit application and J. Eid 2^nd the motion. G. Anderson rescinded his motion.  P. Ehlers made a motion to approve the Ogren transient merchant application for a mobile sauna to be placed between Hestekin Pottery and The Wren at the Town of Bell marina.  G. Anderson 2^nd the motion. Unanimous decision approved.

4. Horozaniecki, Shoreland grading permit recommendation, discussion and decision.        Eid made a motion to approve recommendation of the Shoreland grading permit to the Bayfield Co. and J. Kaseno 2^nd the motion.  Unanimous decision. Approved.

5. Superior Shores LLC, short term rental application, discussion and decision.     Ehlers made a motion to approve the Short Term Rental application and     Anderson 2^nd the motion.  Unanimous decision.  Approved.
6. Tkach, short term rental application, discussion and decision. Ehlers made a motion to approve the Short Term Rental application and Eid 2^nd the motion. Unanimous decision.  Approved.
7. Martinson, short term rental application, discussion and decision.     Ehlers made a motion to approve the Short Term Rental application and    Anderson 2^nd the motion.  Unanimous decision.  Approved.
8. Miller, short term rental, discussion and decision.    Ehlers made a motion to approve the Short Term Rental application and    Eid 2^nd the motion.  Unanimous decision.  Approved.
9. Page, transient merchant permit application, discussion and decision. Anderson made a motion to discuss the Page transient merchant permit application and J. Eid 2^nd the motion. Discussion was held. G. Anderson rescinded his motion. P. Ehlers made a motion to accept the permit application with the requirement that the designated launch area on the east end of the lake be used.  J. Eid 2^nd the motion. Unanimous decision. Approved.

Public Comments – None

1. Kaseno made a motion at 8:05 pm to adjourn the meeting and J. Eid 2^nd the motion. Unanimous decision. Approved.

Respectfully submitted,

MaryBeth Tillmans – Clerk