Maiden Rock board notes CAFO ordinance study, possible large beehive proposal and water-testing option
Summary
Board members said Gillman Township is voting on a CAFO ordinance, attendees raised the prospect of up to 8,000 bee hives moving into the area, and Supervisor John Danneker said UW-Stevens Point will accept water samples next year at $78 each; MRRPC surveys will be mailed with tax statements.
At the Dec. 8 meeting the Town of Maiden Rock board discussed planning and environmental items, including notice that Gillman Township was meeting that evening on a CAFO ordinance and an attendee's report that up to 8,000 bee hives may be proposed for the area.
Douglas Sjostrom provided information on potential implications of a large apiary presence. The minutes do not record any formal board action on the subject; the entry is informational.
Supervisor John Danneker said UW-Stevens Point will resume accepting water samples next year at a cost of $78 per sample; the board said notices about water testing and MRRPC surveys will be included with tax statements being prepared for mailing.
A new commercial zoning permit for Steven Macke was recorded on the zoning-permit list. Review of a resolution concerning authority bonds for business loans was tabled until next month.
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