Door County public meetings in 2024
5 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Land Conservation Committee
The Land Conservation Committee reviewed spring well testing results and discussed emerging contaminant studies. The committee also addressed soil and water resource management grants and upcoming legislative matters.
- Approved $51,500 US Forest Grant for Priority Invasive Species Control
- Approved $286,272 SWRM grant for Austin Vandertie barnyard runoff and manure storage
- Reviewed Spring 2024 well testing results for Coliform, E. coli, Nitrate, and Arsenic
- Approved five cover crop cost-share agreements for Samuel & Rebecca Mueller
- Directed staff to draft a resolution regarding enhanced wake regulations
Land Conservation Committee
The Land Conservation Committee reviewed the 2023 Soil & Water Conservation Department annual report and discussed various conservation updates. The committee approved amendments to the Nonmetallic Mine Ordinance and extended a contract for invasive species treatment.
- Approved amendments to Nonmetallic Mine Ordinance Chapter 36
- Extended Merjent Inc. contract for Wild Parsnip & Japanese Knotweed treatment until October 31, 2024
- Approved $7,500 year-end carryover for stream signs
- Approved Act 32 membership changes to require LCC appointees to be engaged in agricultural use
- Approved well abandonment cost-share applications totaling $1,600
Highway Safety Commission
The commission will discuss safety concerns regarding Isle View Road and review 2024 first-quarter crash data. The meeting also includes updates from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and the Bureau of Transportation Safety.
- Safety concerns regarding Isle View Road
- Review of 1st Quarter 2024 crash data (50 total crashes, 14 injuries)
- Review of 1st Quarter 2024 deer crash data (65 total crashes)
- Review of 1st Quarter 2024 'Spot Maps'
- DOT updates on STH 42 and STH 57 projects
Land Conservation Committee
The committee reviewed soil and water conservation updates, including invasive species grants and well monitoring. Members also discussed a resolution to repeal an obsolete membership rule following changes to Wisconsin state law.
- Approval of DNR grants for Lake Monitoring and Protection Network and Clean Boats/Clean Water
- Approval of EPA Great Lakes Restoration Initiative grant for European Frog-bit
- Resolution to repeal Resolution 2009-16 regarding committee membership
- Discussion of 2023 manure audit year-end report
- Approval of up to $100 for a WLWCA Conference silent auction item
Land Conservation Committee
The committee reviewed results from the 2023 Fall Private Well Monitoring Program and discussed emerging contaminants. Members also approved a 55% one-year fee reduction for nonmetallic mine reclamation for 2024.
- Approved a 55% one-year reduction for nonmetallic mine reclamation fees for 2024
- Approved a $300.00 cost-share for well abandonment by Guy Overbeck
- Approved a cost-share agreement for best management practices along the Ahnapee River
- Reviewed 2023 Fall Private Well Monitoring Program results involving 163 wells
- Supported WDNR grants totaling $16,217.23 for lake monitoring and invasive species