Town of Barksdale Plan
Commission Meeting Minutes

Location: Barksdale Town Hall, 29025 East Ondossagon Rd., Ashland, WI 54806

Date: 7:00 p.m. September 13, 2021

Present: Susan Jacobson, Mike Bark, Lynn Divine, Bob Sanger, Jayson Nohl, and John Nyara

Members of the Public: Erik Bohman, Alexandra Wrobel Bohman

Call To Order: The meeting was called to order at 6:00 pm by Chairperson Susan Jacobson after determining a quorum was present.

Verification of Posting: Jayson Nohl verified the meeting was posted at three locations; Lake Shore Drive, Barksdale Town Hall and Bono Creek Boat Landing

Approval of Previous Month’s Minutes: Lynn Divine motioned to dispense with reading the meeting minutes from August 9, 2021 and approve them as written. Bob Sanger second the motion. All were in favor. Motion passed.

Permit Request: The Plan Commission reviewed a Class A Special Use Permit Request from Erik and Alexandra Wrobel Bohman 30930 Wedal Road Washburn, WI 54891 to operate an automotive repair business on property zone AG-1. After discussing the business with the Bohmans the Plan Commission compared the request with the elements of the Comprehensive Plan and found no conflicts. Bob Sanger motioned to recommend to the Town Board to approve the permit. Lynn Divine second the motion. All were in favor. Motion passed.

Other Business: John Nyara read a letter from the Bayfield County Administration. The county is hiring the North West Regional Planning Commission (NWRPC to update the county's Comprehensive Plan. Bayfield County is asking the Towns, Cities and Villages if they would like to have the (NWRPC) do their Comprehensive Plans as well. The Town of Barksdale Planning Commission has been reviewing and rewriting the Comprehensive Plan for the pas year at each meeting.

Bono Creek Boat Landing Update: Things at the landing have gone pretty smoothly this summer. There have been a couple of complaints which have been resolved. The last complaint was of a dog running loose and after being contacted the owners said they would do whatever it would take to contain their dog.

Next Meeting: The next Comprehensive Plan meeting is set for December 13, 2021 at 6:00 pm at the Barksdale Town Hall.

Adjournment: Mike Bark motioned to adjourn. Lynn Divine second the motion. All were in favor. The meeting adjourned at 7:15 pm.

Respectfully Submitted,
Jayson Nohl, Secretary