TOWN OF BELL BOARD MEETING

Tuesday, December 12, 2023

7:00 P.M

at the Community Center

 

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.  Board members present were Matt Lazorik, Jackie Eid, James Kaseno, Gordon Anderson , Paul Ehlers, MaryBeth Tillmans and Janice Olson.

-Board Meeting Minutes-

P. Ehlers made a motion to approve the Nov. 14th Regular Board Meeting minutes and

G. Anderson 2nd the motion.  Unanimous decision. Approved.

J. Eid made a motion to approve the Special Town Meeting Budget minutes with the

correction of the addition of J. Kaseno being present and P. Ehlers 2^nd the motion.

Unanimous decision. Approved.

-Treasurer’s Report –J. Eid made a motion to approve the reports and P. Ehlers 2^nd the

motion. Unanimous decision. Approved.

 

Board Comments –

1. Ehlers- A response was received from the WI Historical Society on the preservation of the

Green Shed.  It does not qualify for historical status.  The addition of the pavilion and

dropped ceiling caused it to lose its historical presence. He has applied for the permit for

a shelter over the Liberty. However, the Liberty is in the road right of way and a variance

is required.

Correspondence– None

Committee Reports-Reviewed

Sanitary District –None

Public Comments – None

 

Old Business

1. Town Assessor vacancy- discussion and decision

Two proposals were received.

– North Wisconsin Assessment Services Inc. :

Regular Maintenance Assessment -$4,500 with annual software cost of $602.00

and expenses not to exceed $700.00. One year period.

– Municipal Group :

Regular Maintenance Assessment – $15,000

Total Revaluation Assessment – $35,000 (2025)

P. Ehlers made a motion to accept the proposal from North Wisconsin Assessment

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

2. Town financial audit- discussion and possible decision- No update

3. Short Term Rental Application: Board decision on the division of administrative

responsibilities- discussion and possible decision

An inquiry for an application has been received. The application process was

discussed. It was discussed to have the clerk will receive the paperwork and the

supervisors will review it. The application would be due 10 days before the town

board meeting. The application, along with a checklist and process will be finalized

at the next board meeting.

 

New Business

1. RAISE Grant application, letter of support- discussion and decision

Bayfield Co. is asking for support for its proposal to receive funding through the U.S.

Department of Transportation RAISE Discretionary Grant Program for the

reconstruction of County Highway A and County Highway N.  G. Anderson made a

motion to support the Improvements to County Road A & N and J. Eid 2^nd the

motion. Unanimous decision. Approved.

2. Use of a CD savings account- discussion and possible decision

G. Anderson will pursue interest rates and amounts for Short Term CDs for project

funds.

3. Set date of the Town of Bell caucus, Tuesday January 9, 2024

The date was set for Tuesday, Jan. 9^th.

 

Public Comment

Ellie Umpierre – Questions and concern about the implementation an enforcement of the

Short Term Rental ordinance.

 

At 7:20 the Board moved into a closed session to discuss employee wages.

At 7:25 the Board reconvened the board regular board meeting.

J. Eid made a motion to adjourn the meeting and P. Ehlers 2^nd the motion. Unanimous decision.

Approved.

Respectfully submitted,

MaryBeth Tillmans – Clerk