Your County Board Update for Sept. 22nd!

Dear Friends,

Here is your regular update for Your County Board meeting, Tuesday September 22 at 9am at your Government Center, 421 Nebraska. But first, here is an important reminder:

- Rx DRUG DISPOSAL: Bring you out-dated prescription drugs to the Justice Center this Saturday from 9am – Noon. Protect yourself from Identity Theft while protecting our water supply from pollution. Bring your liquids, creams, pills and even over the counter meds. But, leave your needles, chemo therapy drugs, syringes, pet meds and aerosol inhalers at home. For more information call the Sheriff’s Department at 746-2428.

And here’s your County Board Meeting update:
- APPOINTED SUPERVISOR: Kathryn Schultz, former City of Sturgeon Bay Clerk, has been chosen by County Board Chairman Leo Zipperer to replace Will Jeanquart. The County Board must confirm the appointment.
- SCENIC BYWAYS: The County will consider a resolution requesting approval for the designation of Hwy 42 and 57 as a Wisconsin State Scenic Byway. If passed, the State may make sections of these highways “scenic” providing another reason for tourists to visit Door County.
- WELCOME TO DOOR COUNTY: The State is selling 1/3 acre of property for $1 to install and maintain a “Welcome” Sign in the Town of Union.
- PHRAGMITES CONTROL: Phragmites, the 6+ foot tall grass taking over our shores, is being targeted by a $3,000 grant from the Sturgeon Bay Open Bass Tournament. The Soil and Water Department will use the funds to educate landowners on how to control Phragmites.
- 25 X 25: The State of Wisconsin has set a goal to generate 25% of our electricity and transportation fuels from renewable resources by 2025 – hence: 25 X 25. Our County Board is considering a resolution expressing our support of this, and, in so doing, we’ll make Door County eligible for grants to help us conserve energy used in our County facilities. If passed, we’ll be on our way to saving tax dollars and protecting the environment.
- FEES OF SHERIFF: The Law Enforcement committee has recommended updating the fees charged by the Sheriff. These fees have not been updated since 1999.
- CITIZEN SURVEY RESULTS: The results of Door County’s Citizen Survey will be presented at this meeting. The results of our County Board Strategic Planning sessions will also be discussed.
- FTTX UPDATE: The “Fiber to the Premise” saga has ended another chapter – but hasn’t ended. Norlight proposed creating fiber-optic rings throughout Door County and connecting businesses directly and using wireless technology to connect homes to this network. During this process several issues developed relating to the ownership of this network. The other important issue is the ARRA funding we were hoping for seems out of reach now that the State is looking at a large State-wide project. The good news is that if and when the State project is complete, Door County will be in a good position to benefit from projects building off the State network.

That’s all for now! Please contact me with your questions and concerns.

Thanks,

Ben Meyer