PORT WING TOWN BOARD MEETING MINUTES
December 15, 2025

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Meeting called to order at 7:00 pm, by Chairman, Scott Jardine. Present were Scott Jardine, Ken Bodeen, Carri Hoagland, Pam Holt, Nora Tribys, Brett Bodeen, Troy Kavajecz, Sharon Graham and Sheila Bergman. Motion was made to accept the meeting minutes from 11-13-2025 by Carri Hoagland, second by Ken Bodeen. All in favor. Motion was made by Ken Bodeen, second by Carri Hoagland to accept the November 2025 Treasurer report. All in favor.

• Citizen’s Input – Planning Committee. Sharon Graham – Bathroom at Twin Falls has been repaired and updated. Many thanks to Ken Zivic, Bill Hetler and Greg Melis for all their hard work! Sharon will present a report at the next town meeting summarizing the accomplishments this past year. Sharon would like the Town Board to approve hiring an engineer for the Dock project. It is necessary for the Army Corp of Engineers and any Grant submission for the improvements/repairs. Scott agrees that the town board needs to agree on a “plan” before hiring an engineer. There are four main areas of concern – 1. Boat Ramp 2. Bulkhead 3. Finger Docks and 4. West dock. We need to contact the Army Corp to understand what they consider “maintenance” vs “construction”. Pam Holt will resend the Army Corp lease out to the Town Board members. Scott Jardine will make a list of repairs with drawings.

Park Commission/Town Hall.

-Sheila Bergman – will start looking for Grants for updates needed at the town hall (windows, acoustics, etc.). Need quote on commercial vent in the kitchen. Bathroom plumbing needs repairs – water issue with the plumbing between the men’s and women’s bathrooms. Pickle Ball players donated $120 to the town for use of the Town Hall. Many light bulbs are burnt out. Ceiling fans need cleaning (need to borrow lift). Gas smell is back – Troy will investigate. Historical Society has graciously offered to pay for the toilet replacements at the old fire hall. Sheila brought up issue of when the town hall should be open to the public.

• Fire Department/EMT. Scott Jardine attended the last Fire Department meeting. There are concerns over the truck in Orienta (do we need it) and the #3 pumper. The #3 pumper is four-wheel drive and that is critical in many instances when responding to an emergency. Scott also mentioned the members should get some amount of a stipend for attending training. He suggested to the Fire Department officers to come up with a plan and present it to the board. There have also been discussions in charging a fee when they respond to a call. Pam Holt will research if this would impact our levy limit.

ON GOING BUSINESS:

• Discussed Northwoods Paving for repairing patching of blacktop. This will happen next spring

• Town Policy Handbook – need to update for sewer & water information

• Solar Project – Engineers did walk through again at Town Hall, Garage and Fire Hall. We must move the small oven in the town hall. All five sites are scheduled to be complete by June 2026.

• Dock Fees established –Motion made by Ken Bodeen to update the Harbor fees, second by Carri Hoagland to: Daily launch fee $10. Seasonal launch Port Wing land owner – $20. Out of area Seasonal launch- $100. Overnight $20, Weekly $50 and Monthly $300. All in favor. Pam Holt will have the website updated. Nora will have updated sign made.

• Flock Cameras – Pam Holt will compose a letter to send to the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors with the Town of Port Wing’s concerns

• Follow up with Sheila on an ice rink in town.

NEW BUSINESS:

• Speed Limit on Touve – Motion made by Carri Hoagland, second by Ken Bodeen to make the speed limit on Touve to 35mph. All in favor. Troy will order signs

• Snow plow Rules – to be sent out to all residents on the snow plow list. The rules will also be added to the invoicing, mentioning that by paying for seasonal snowplowing they acknowledge and agree to the rules.

• Dwelling restrictions – tabled until next meeting• Text Messaging to community – will research other options.

• New alcohol licensing laws in effect Jan 1st. Pam Holt will create a FAQ list after further research and clarification.

ZONING REQUESTS: Reviewed 81855 Morrison Rd., Wood shed. Dale and Nancy Johnson

TOWN CREW REPORT: Troy Kavajecz reported on snowplowing, equipment maintenance, furnace at garage.

Next meeting set for January 12, 2026 at 7pm. Meeting adjourned by Ken Bodeen, second by Carri Hoagland. All in favor.

Respectively Submitted by Pam Lawrenz Holt, Town Clerk