HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Board of Supervisors - Minutes - 4/18/1972April 18, 1972
ORGANIZATION MEETING OF THE
BAYFIELD COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
The meeting was called to order by Walter C. Barningham, County Board Chairman,
at 10:00 AM.
The';f'ollowing members answered roll call: No. 1
Ray Kyle, Thomas Rondeau, Raymond Mammoser, Joseph Berweger, Arthur Hanson,
Ernest Heglund, George Moniza, Clifford Hoagland, Elmer Suomala, Wallace Johnson,
George Peacy, Eric Johnson, William Celinsky, Arthur Meierotto, Edwin Erickson,
Harold Benton, Alvin Bratley, Peter Hanson, Bennie Rude, Walter Barningham.
Absent - Marvin Olson_
Present
20
Absent
1
TOTAL
21
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Moved by Moniza, seconded by Celinsky to :dispense reading of the minutes
of the previous meeting. Motion carried.
The County Board Chairman declared that the first order of business would be
the election_ of a County Board Chairman and Vice Chairman.
Moniza nominated Walter Barningham for County Board Chairman. The Chairman then
called three times for additional nominations. Bratley moved to close the nomi-
nations, seconded by Mammoser. Motion carried.
Moved by Erickson, seconded by Suomala that the clerk be directed to cast the
unanimous ballot for Walter Barningham for County Board Chairman. Motion carried.
The clerk cast the unanimous ballot as directed and Walter Barningham was
declared elected Chairman of the County Board.
Nominations were then opened for Vice Chairman.
Berweger nominated Bennie Rude: The Chairman called three times for additional
nominations.
Moved by Celinsky, seconded by Wallace Johnson to close the nominations and
direct the clerk to cast the unanimous ballot for Bennie Rude for Vice Chairman
of the County Board. Motion carried.
The clerk cast the unanimous ballot as directed and Bennie Rude was declared elected
Vice Chairman of the County Board.
April 18, 1972
Mr. C. A. Ness, representing the Wisconsin Telephone Company, appeared before
the Board to discuss right-of-ways and changing of an easement previously granted.
Moved by Moniza, seconded by Celinsky to refer this matter to the Forestry
Committee for further study and power to act. Motion carried.
Florence Swanson, Marne Hudson, Evelyn Levang and Martha Barningham, representing
Rest Home Employees, appeared.bef ore the Board to inform the Board of personnel pro-
blems that are existing at the Rest Home at the present time. The above mentioned
employees brought to the attention of the Board a number of grievances that they had
and answered questions regarding -the problems.
After a question and answer period it was moved by Suomala, seconded by Rude
that the employees of the Rest Home prepare all their grievances in writing and go
through the proper channels to the Board of Trustees and' the Board of Trustees should
investigate this matter fully and immediately and report back to the Executive
Committee and further that the Executive Committee is to have the power to take any
action necessary to correct the problems. Motion carried.
It was moved by Suomala, seconded -by Peter Hanson that Bennie Rude be appointed
a Committee of One to expedite the above matter. Motion carried.
Moved by Moniza, seconded by Berweger to defer the election of the Highway
Committee until after lunch. Motion carried.
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Moved by Moniza, seconded by Heglund to nominate Judge Walter T. Norlin as a
,y member of the North Central Guidance Clinic.
Moved by Erickson, seconded by Celinsky to close nominations and direct the
clerk to cast the unanimous ballot for Judge Walter T. Norlin as a member of the
North Central Guidance Clinic for a 3-year term. Motion carried.
The clerk cast the unanimous ballot as directed and Judge Walter T. Norlin
was declared a member of the North Central Guidance Clinic for a 3-year term.
April 18, 1972
No. 2
The following letter from Wayne Lowe, City Clerk, was read: Re: City Housing
Authority.
City of Washburn
Washburn, Wisconsin
March 20, 1972
Bayfield County Board
Administration Building
Washburn, Wisconsin 54891
Attention: Mr. Edward A. Pajala, Clerk
RE: Acquisition of Bayfield County Land
Washburn Housing Authority
Gentlemen:
This is to advise that at
a regular meeting
of the City
of Washburn Council, 3/13/72,
a Resolution was passed to the effect that
the City of Washburn request the transfer
of the following parcels of property from the County of
Bayfield to said Muni-
cipality..
Lots 2 and 3
Block No.
74
Original Townsite
Lots 10 and 11
Block No.
75
Original Townsite
Lots 1, 2 and 3
Block No.
78
Original Townsite
Lots 12, 13 and 14
Block No.
77
Original Townsite
Lots 1, 2 and 3
Block No.
23
Vaughn & Austrian Add.
Lot 4
Block No.
9
Vaughn's Division
Lots 6 and 7
Block No.
8
Vaughn & Austrian Add.
These parcels of land are
to be transferred
to the Washburn Housing Authority of the
City of Washburn for the
construction of two
(2), three
(3), and four (4) bedroom
homes for low income families
of this City.
The Housing Authority has authorized
payment of $5,600.00 upon
the transfer of these
lands.
City Clerk Wayne 0. Lowe
City of Washburn
CC: Office Dept.
Housing Authority
Moved by Rondeau, seconded by Moniza to receive the above letter and place it
on file. Motion carried.
April 18, 1972
The following Resolution was read: No. 3
WHEREAS, There is now duly organized and existing the Washburn Housing Authority
of the City of Washburn, and
WHEREAS, The City of Washburn, Wisconsin, has made application to the Bayfield
County Board to have transferred to the said City of Washburn certain County lands
described on Schedule "A", attached hereto and made a part of this Resolution as
though fully set forth herein, and
WHEREAS, The purpose of said transfer is to permit a subsequeylt transfer from the
said City of Washburn to the Washburn Housing Authority for the purpose of constructing
on said property certain low cost housing units for qualified persons, and
WHEREAS, Said use is deemed to be for a public use, and
WHEREAS, The appraised value of said described property has been determined
to be $5600.00, and
WHEREAS, It is deemed to be in the interest of the public and Bayfield County
to transfer said lands for said consideration to the said City of Washburn, Wisconsin,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the Bayfield County Clerk be and he is
said
hereby authorized and directed to execute a deed to the property described in'"Schedule
"A" .conveying said property to the City of Washburn, Wisconsin, for the purpose herein
set forth, and to receive as compensation on behalf of Bayfield County for the transfer
of said real property, the said sum of $5600.00.
Lots 2 and 3
Lots 10 and 11
Lots 1, 2 and 3
Lots 12, 13 and 14
Lots. 1, 2 and 3
Lot 4
George Moniza
Raymond Mammoser
Bennie Rude
Walter Barningham
Thomas Rondeau
SCHEDULE "A"
Block No. 74 -
Block No. 75 -
Block
No.
78 -
Block
No.
77
Block
No.
23
Block
No.
9
Original.Townsite
Original Townsite
Original Townsite
Original Townsite
Vaughn & Austrian
Add.
Vaugh°s Division
Lots 6 and 7 Block No. 8 Vaughn & Austrian
Add.
Moved by Moniza, seconded by Rondeau to adopt the foregoing resolution.
Moved by Wallace Johnson, seconded by Bratley that the motion be amended to pro-
vide that if the land shall not be used for the Housing Authority then the land should
revert back to the County. Motion carried.
Moved by Moniza, seconded by Rondeau that the resolution be adopted as amended.
Motion carried.
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April 18, 1972
The following resolution was read: No. 4
WHEREAS, according to a recent survey, many miles of town road banks are void
of vegetation and contribute to serious erosion problems as well as to the siltation
of streams and lakes of Bayfield County, and
WHEREAS, a mulcher would be useful to Town Highway Departments in establishing
vegetation on these roadbanks at a considerable saving in labor, and
WHEREAS, the Bayfield County Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisors
can purchase a mulcher through a Cost Sharing Agreement with the Wisconsin Con-
servation Board, and
WHEREAS, a mulcher can be purchased including freight at a cost of approximately
$3,000.00 and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that $1,500.00 be appropriated to purchase a
mulcher, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Soil and Water Conservation
District Supervisors make this machine available to Town Boards of Bayfield County
for a small rental charge to cover maintenance and depreciation costs.
Respectfully Submitted,
Thomas Rondeau, Jr.
Chairman, Bayfield County
Soil & Water Conservation
4/18-72 District Supervisors
Moved by Rondeau, seconded by Celinsky to adopt the foregoing resolution.
A roll call vote was taken to adopt Resolution #4: No. 4A
The results as follows:
Ayes - Kyle, Rondeau, Mammoser, Berweger,,Art Hanson, Heglund, Moniza,
Hoagland, Suomala, Wallace Johnson, Peacy, Eric Johnson, Celinsky, Meierotto,
Erickson, Benton, Bratley, Peter Hanson, Barningham.
Nayes none
Ayes - 19
Nayes - 0
TOTAL 19
Motion carried.
Moved by Rondeau, seconded by Suomala that the $1500.00 be transferred from
the Contingency Fund to the Soil and Water Conservation Fund for purchase of the
mulcher. Motion -carried. -
Mr. Ralph Jonas, representing the Bayfield County Rest Home appeared before
the Board to discuss certain repairs to the Home.
Joe Richardson and Waldo Rankin, representing the ;tddressograph-Multigraph
Corporation, appeared before the Board in regard to purchasing of an Addressograph
machine.
Moved by Erickson, seconded by Mammoser to adjourn for lunch. Motion carried.
April 18, 1972
The meeting was called to order at 1:30 PM with the following members answering
roll call: No. 5
Kyle, Rondeau, Mammoser, Berweger, A. Hanson; Heglund, Moniza, Hoagland, Suomala,
W. Johnson, Peacy, E.Johnson, Celinsky, Meierotto, Erickson, Benton, Bratley, P.. Hanson,
Rude, Barningham.
Absent - Marvin Olson
Present - 20
Absent 1
TOTAL. 21
No. 6
Moved by Mammoser, seconded by Moniza that we purchase the Addressograph
chine on the following conditions: The total cost to be divided into 3 equal pay -
is with no interest charges. The first payment to be made as soon as practical
after January 1, 1973 and the remaining payments to be made after January 1, 1974
and January 1, 1975.
A roll call vote was taken to adopt Motion #6: No. 6A
The results as follows:
Ayes - Kyle, Rondeau, Mammoser, Berweger, Heglund, Moniza, Hoagland, W. Johnson,
Peacy, E. Johnson, Celinsky, Meierotto, Erickson, Benton, Bratley, P. Hanson, Rude,
Barningham.
Nayes - A. Hanson, Suomala
Ayes - 18
Nayes - 2
TOTAL 20
Motion carried.
The Chairman declared a recess of 10 minutes to allow the Board members to have
a caucus to select candidates for the Highway Committee.
William Celinsky stated that as a result of the caucus of the members representing
)istrict #1 he wishekto nominate Ed Erickson from the City of Bayfield as a candidate
Eor the Highway Committee to represent District #1.
The Chairman called for additional nominations from the floor.
Moved by Meierotto, seconded by Benton that the nominations be closed and that
the clerk be directed to cast the unanimous ballot for Ed Erickson as a member of the
3ayfield County Highway Committee to represent District #1.
The clerk cast the unanimous ballot as directed and Ed Erickson was declared elected
a member of the Highway Committee to represent District #1.
April 18, 1972
Bennie Rude stated that as a result of the caucus of the members representing
District #2 he wished to nominate Peter Hanson and George Peacy as candidates for
the position of Highway Committee member to represent District #2.
The Chairman called for additional nominations from the floor and there being
none he declared the nominations closed and appointed Meierotto and W. Johnson to
act as tellers and a ballot vote was taken with the following results:
Peter Hanson 12
George Peacy 7
Void 1
Total 20
The Chairman declared Peter Hanson elected.
George Moniza stated that as a result of the caucus of the members representing
District #3 he wished to nominate Joseph Berweger as a candidate of the Highway
Committee to represent District #3.
The Chairman then called for additional nominations from the floor.
Moved by Mammoser, seconded by Moniza that the nominations be closed and that
the clerk be directed to cast the unanimous ballot for Joseph Berweger as a member
of the Highway Committee to represent District #3. Motion carried.
declared
The clerk cast the unanimous ballot as directed and Joseph Berweger was✓elected
a member of the Highway Committee to represent District #3.
Thomas Rondeau stated that as a result of the caucus of the members representing
District #4, he wished to nominate Raymond Mammoser as a candidate of the Highway
Committee to represent District #4.
The Chairman called for additional nominations from the floor.
Moved by Erickson, seconded by Kyle that.the nominations be closed and that the
clerk cast the unanimous ballot for Ray Mammoser as a member of the Highway Committee
to represent District #4. Motion carried.
declared
The clerk cast the unanimous ballot as directed and-.Ray-Mammoser was elected
a member of the Highway Committee to represent District #4.
Elmer Suomala stated that as a result of the caucus of the members representing
District #5,he wished to nominate Eric Johnson as a member of the Highway Committee
to.represent District #5.
The Chairman called for additional nominations from the floor.
Moved by Rondeau, seconded by Mammoser that the nominations be closed and that
the clerk be directed to cast the unanimous ballot for Eric Johnson as a member of
the Highway Committee to represent District #5. Motion carried.
declared
The clerk cast the unanimous ballot as directed and Eric Johnson- was°�elected
a member of the Highway Committee to represent District #5.
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April 18, 1972
The following resolution was read: No. 7
WHEREAS,.The Bayfield County Board on December 15, 1971, passed Resolution No. 19,.
relating to a change in procedures for amendments to the County Zoning Ordinance, and
WHEREAS, It has been determined by the Zoning Committee since the passage of said
Resolution that said Resolution was ineffective for the purpose of carrying out the in'
tents and purposes of the said Zoning Committee at the time of submitting said Resolution
Ito the Board for passage,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the aforesaid Resolution identified as Reso-
Ilution No. 19 adopted by the County Board of Supervisors on December 15, 1971 in relation
Ito procedures for the amendment of the Bayfield County Zoning Ordinance be and the
(same is hereby rescinded.
Thomas E. Rondeau
Ernest Heglund
Elmer L. Suomala
Wm. Celinsky
Arthur Meierotto
Walter Barningham
Moved by Rondeau, seconded by Suomala to adopt the foregoing resolution.
Motion carried.
The following resolution was read: No. 8
WHEREAS, Applications for reclassification of zoned districts are made from time
to time to_ the Bayfield County Board, and
WHEREAS, It is deemed in the interest of the County and said applicants that
said applications be acted upon as expeditiously as possible,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That all applications made to the Bayfield County
Board of Supervisors, through its Clerk, for reclassification of zoned districts be
referred directly to the Zoning Committee for appropriate action and procedures as
provided by Statute, including the public hearing thereon, and that thereafter said
application, and the findings of the Committee, including its recommendation, be
submitted to the Board for final action.
Thomas E. Rondeau
Ernest Heglund
Elmer Suomala
William Celinsky
Arthur Meierotto
Walter Barningham
Moved by Rondeau, seconded by Suomala to adopt the foregoing.resolution.
Motion carried.
April 18, 1972
The following resolution was read; No. 9
WHEREAS, Section 13.0 of the Bayfield County Zoning Ordinance, pursuant to
Section 59.99 of the Wisconsin Statutes, authorizes the Chairman of the County
Board of Supervisors to appoint a member of the Board of Adjustment who shall be
approved by the County Board of Supervisors, and
WHEREAS, the Chairman of said Board of Supervisors has appointed the following
person and for the term of office as indicated:
Name
Toivo Elonen
Term
3 years (1975)
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the above named appointee be, and hereby is,
approved to serve on the Bayfield County Board of Adjustment for the term indicated.
Date
Thomas E. Rondeau
Art Meierotto'
- _ Signed
Bayfield County Zoning Committee
Ernest Heglund William Celinsky
Elmer Lc:.Suomala Walter Barningham
Moved by Rondeau, seconded by Heglund to adopt the foregoing resolution.
Motion carried.
The following petition was read: No. 10
April 18, 1972
To the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors:
The undersigned hereby petitions the County Boardto amend the Zoning Ordinance
of Bayfield County as follows:
That the Zoning on the following descriptions of'land in the Township of Bayfield
be changed from Agricultural to Residential -Recreational.: SE�4
A parcel of land described as follows: NE%"®P'SW g SW% and the NW% a,;SW!, all
lying in Section 14, T. 50 N-R4W.
Respectfully Submitted,
Walter Barningham
Moved by Rondeau, seconded by Moniza to refer the foregoing petition to the
Zoning Committee. Motion carried.
The following petition was read: No. 11
Mr. Jacob Heinlein
Bayfield County Zoning Administrator
Washburn, Wisconsin
Dear Mr. Heinlein:
The following two descriptions have been requested changed from Commercial to Resi-
dential -Recreational:
April 18; 1972
NE$ NEe, SEC. 32, T. 45 N., R. 9 W.
Kenneth Senske, Owner
NWT NW1-- SEC. 3,1., T. 45 N. , R. 9 W.
Arthur Lm Norton, Owner
Will you please bring this matter before the Bayfield County Board at their
Inext meeting?
Thank you,
Jean B. Barker, Clerk
Town of Barnes
Moved by Rondeau, seconded by Suomala to refer the foregoing petition to the
Zoning Committee. Motion carried.
The following petition was read: No. 12
Bayfield County Board
Washburn, Wis.
Gentlemen:
Enclosed find 3 legal descriptions in Section 8, 46, 7 all located in the
Town of Delta. The Town Board would appreciate if you would rezone same from
Residential-1 to Commercial District.
Thank you.
Signed
William Meyer, Chairman
Leonard Wuennecke, Supervisor
Theodore Visko, Supervisor
Note: The above descriptions are all parcels in Sec. 8-46-7 described in Vol.. 123
Page 285; Vol. 151 P. 585; Vol. 183 P. 409
Edward A. Pajala
County -Clerk -
Moved by Rondeau, seconded by Mammoser to refer the foregoing petition to the
Zoning Committee. Motion carried.
The foDDwing resolution was read: No. 13
WHEREAS, Bayfield County has had printed a new supply of County Plat Books, and
WHEREAS, the County Board has directed that the price of the plat books be set at
price to incorporate the cost of free plat books given to certain local and county
officers, and
WHEREAS, it is deemed to be in the best interest of the County to set the price
at $8.25 which includes the state sales tax, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the price of the book be changed to $8.25 including the state
sales tax.
George Moniza
Raymond Mammoser
Executive Committee
Thomas Rondeau
Bennie Rude
Moved by Rondeau, seconded by Mammoser to adopt the foregoing resolution.
Motion carried.
April 18, 1972
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Ray Mammoser brought up the
question of the errors in
the plat book and he
stated that the corrections submitted by the Town of Barnes
had not been incorporated
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by the Rockford Map Publishers,
Inc., into the plat book.
The clerk stated that he
would request that the Rockford
Map Publishers, Inc. return
the proofs so that they
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can be checked against the plat
book.
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The following resolution was read: No. 14
WHEREAS, Bayfield County contains within its borders a.tax, exempt Indian
Reservation, namely, the Red Cliff Reservation, and
WHEREAS, The County has incurred extra expense in law enforcement, arising
by reason of Federal legislation removing Governmental controls over Indians and
said Bayfield County appears to be eligible,for assistance as provided under the
provisions of Section 20.455 (2) (b) of the Wisconsin Statutes,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, By the County Board of Supervisors of Bayfield
County, duly assembled, this 18th day of April, 1972, that application be made to
the State of Wisconsin, for assistance under the provisions of Section 20.455
(2) (b) of the Wisconsin.Statutes, for law enforcement for the fiscal year ending
June 30th, 19724, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be certified by the
County Clerk to the Attorney General of Wisconsin, with a request for certification
of such application, as is required under the provisions of Section 20.455 (2)(b)
of the Wisconsin Statutes.
George Moniza
Ernest Heglund
Alvin Bratley
Arthur Hanson
Moved by Moniza, seconded by Bratley -to adopt the foregoing resolution.
A roll call vote was.taken to adopt the foregoing resolution: No. 14A
The results of which follows:
Ayes - Kyle, Rondeau, Mammoser, Berweger, A. Hanson, Heglund, Moniza,
Hoagland, Suomala, W. Johnson, Peacy, E. Johnson, Celinsky, Meierotto, Erickson,
Benton, Bratley, P. Hanson, Rude, Barningham.
Nayes - none
Motion carried.
Ayes - 20
Nayes - 0
TOTAL 20
April 18, 1972
The following report of the County Clerk was read: No. 15
REPORT OF THE COUNTY CLERK ON EFFECTIVE
DATE OF AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE
To the County Board of Bayfield County
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the amendatory ordinance, No. 14, to the Bayfield County
Zoning Ordinance passed on February 8, 1972 and recorded on pages 555, 556 and 557, Vol.
13 of the County Board Journal went into effect immediately upon passage on February
8, 1972.
Dated March 16, 1972
Edward A. Pajala, County Clerk
Moved by Rondeau', seconded by'Berweger to receive the report and place it on
file. Motion carried.
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A letter from the Department of Natural Resources addressed to William Hepner
in regard to withdrawal of certain County owned land was read: No. 16.
(The letter is on file in the county clerk's office -
April 18, 1972 County Board File)
Moved by Rude, seconded by Peter Hanson to receive the letter and place it
on file. Motion carried.
The following letter from the DNR addressed to Edward A. Pajala was 'read: No. 17
State of Wisconsin/Department of Natural Resources
April 14, 1972
Mr. Edward A. Pajala, Clerk
Bayfield County
Courthouse
Washburn, Wis. 54891
Dear Mr. Pajala:
Reference is made to the Bayfield County application dated December 1, 1970, tom
withdraw the following described lands from entry under the County Forest Law s.s.
28.11:
Township 49 North, Range 7 West
Section 10 - Part of the NE% of NE-14 consisting of approximately 9
acres and located within the enclosed portion of a
fence known as the "Bratley Fur Farm Fence", Town of
Clover, Bayfield County.
Attached is a copy of the Department of Natural Resources Findings of Fact, Con-
clusions of Law, and Order dated April 13, 1972, concerning this application.
Very truly yours,
Bureau of Forest -Management
H. J. Hovind
Acting Director
cc: WM. HEPNER
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State of Wisconsin/Dept, of Natural Resources
Application of Bayfield County )
to Withdraw Certain Lands from )
Entry of County Forest Lands
Under s. 28.11, TAT is. Stats. )
Findings of Fact
THE DEPARTMENT FINDS:
1. That Bayfield County has filed an application dated December 1, 1970,
to withdraw the following described lands from entry under the County Forest Law
s. 28.11, Wis. Stats:
Township 49 North, Range 7 West
Section 10 - Part of the NE% of NE% consisting of approximately 9
acres and located within the enclosed portion of a
fence known as the "Bratley Fur Farm Fence,", Town
of Clover, Bayfield County.
2. That the Department of Natural Resources has conducted an investigation
in the matter of said application and has reviewed the results of the hearing held
in Washburn on September 1, 1971.
3. That the proposed use for the subject lands is a game farm.
4. That no adequate plan or timetable for development of the subject lands,
demonstrates the development of a land use that will provide a foreseeable economic
.or recreational benefit to the people of the county or the state.
5. That the inclusion of the subject lands in the proposed game farm is not
critical to financial success of that operation.
6. That the East Branch of the Cranberry River is navigable.
7. That the fence maintained across the'East Branch of the Cranberry River
on the subject lands is detrimental to navigation and fish life.
8. That the springs on the subject lands are critical to maintenance of the
water quality of the East Branch of the Cranberry River.
9. That the subject lands are presently being managed for forestry purposes.
Conclusions of Law
1. That the department in reviewing an application for withdrawal oflands
from the county forest program must consider and weigh the purposes of the county
forest program as outlined in s. 28.11 (1), Wis. Stats.
2. That in addition, s.28.11 requires the department to consider the benefits
of the proposed use of the subject land to the people of -the state as well as the
county in which it is located.
3. That the department finds that benefits of continued entry outweigh those
of withdrawal of the subject lands.
Order
THE DEPARTMENT, THEREFORE, ORDERS:
It is therefore ordered that the subject application for withdrawal be denied.
Dated at Madison, Wisconsin, this 13th day of April, 1972.
STATE OF WISCONSIN
DEPT. OF NATURAL RESDURCES
For the Secretary
By: J. R. Smith, Administrator
Division of Forestry, Wildlife, and
Recreation
Moved by Kyle, seconded by Mammoser to refer the above letter to the Forestry
Committee. Motion carried.
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The following resolution was read: No. 18
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WHEREAS, Mr. Joseph Zagorski has, since 1952, served as District Forester, DNR,
W. in Bayfield County, and
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WHEREAS, While in such capacity he has promoted and accelerated sound forestry
dpractices on Bayfield County Forest Lands, and
f WHEREAS, Mr. Zagorski has personally exceeded the qualities found in most
professionals, much to the advantage of
the citizens
of
Bayfield
County, and
WHEREAS, Mr. Zagorski is about to
retire from
his
manyyears
of fruitful service
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on May 15, 1972, now therefore
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BE IT RESOLVED by -the Bayfield County
Board of
Supervisors
at their annual session
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this 18th day of April, 1972, do hereby
acknowledge
and
express
their appreciation
for services well rendered by Mr. Joseph
Zagorski.
May
he enjoy
many years of well
deserved retirement.
Signed,
BAYFIELD COUNTY FORESTRY COMMITTEE
Raymond Mammoser
Alvin Bratley
Ray C. Kyle
Moved by Mammoser, seconded by Kyle to adopt the foregoing resolution and direct
the clerk to prepare a certified copy of the resolution for presentation to Mr.
Zagorski by Mr. Mammoser,,Chairman of the Forestry Committee.. Motion carried.
The following letter from Rudy Frechette, Bayfield County Highway Safety
Coordinator, to Walter Barningham was read: No. 19
BAYFIELD COUNTY SHERIFF
Washburn, Wisconsin
April 18, 1972
Mr. Walter Barningham
Bayfield County Board of Supervisors
Bayfield County Court House
Washburn, Wisconsin 54891
Dear Chairman Barningham,
It is my responsibility as Bayfield County Highway Safety Coordinator to direct
projects within the county concerning various aspects of highway safety.
All projects submitted to the Division of Highway Safety Coordination must be
sponsored by some government unit. The projects mainly consist of obtaining federal
funds for purchasing ambulances, communications equipment for ambulances, etc.
The funding of these projects is always 50% and is done on a reimbursement
basis through the Division of Highway Safety Coordination Office in Madison,
Wisconsin. This means that the sponsoring government unit must send copies of paid
bills to the Division of Highway Safety Coordination in Madison and wait about 6
weeks for the 50/ reimbursement.
It would be a great deal easier if Bayfield County could be listed on the
applications that I send in as "Sponsoring Government Unit". There would be no actual
Bayfield County expenditures in that the Townships, Cities, and Villages who are
requesting the funds would pay the cost of their projects to the county and would re-
ceive 50/ reimbursement as soon as the county received.the money back from the State
of Wisconsin.
April 18_,_ 1972 _ _
I am presently working on a radio communications project ,;Por the Bayfield County
Memorial Hospital to enable the hospital to have direct communications with ambulances
enroute to the,hospitals in and around Bayfield County. This project is fundable on
a 50% basis, however, must have a government unit to sponsor the project. Again,
there would be no actual expenditure by Bayfield County.
Would you kindly discuss this matter with -the Board of Supervisors and request
that they act as the "Sponsoring Government Unit" on these projects? I assure you
that each project under this program is a major step in providing Bayfield County
with an excellent highway safety program.
Very truly yours,.
R. A. Frechette
Highway Safety Coordinator
Moved by Moniza, seconded by Erickson to receive the above letter and place it
on file. Motion carried.
The following resolution was read: No. 20
WHEREAS, It is presently proposed that the tax assessment offices now located
at Rice Lake, Wisconsin, be moved to Eau Claire, Wisconsin, and
WHEREAS, It is deemed.more advantageous to Bayfield County and the citizens
of this area to continue said offices at their Rice Lake location,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That this Board goes on recording favoring the
retention of said tax assessment offices at their Rice Lake location and that the
County Clerk be and he is hereby authorized and directed to forward a copy of this
Resolution to the Governor and the legislative representatives of this area.
Walter Barningham
Thomas E. Rondeau
Bennie R. Rude
George Moniza
Raymond Mammoser
Moved by Moniza, seconded by Rude to adopt the foregoing resolution.
Motion carried.
The following letter and relocation order from Dale Brevak, Highway Commissioner,
addressed to Edward A. Pajala was read: No. 21
County Highway Commissioner
Washburn, Wisconsin 54891
April 13, 1972
Mr. Edward A. Pajala
Bayfield County Clerk
Courthouse
Waskburn, Wis . 54891
Ref: Project S 0765
I. D. 8486-1-00
Benoit-USH #2
CTH "FBI
Dear Mr. Pajala:
Enclosed herewith is a copy of the approved relocation order for the above
mentioned project along with a copy of the plat pertaining to same..
This will supersede the previous order and plat signed by the Bayfield County
Highway Committee on March 10, 1971 and sent to your office on March 15, 1971.
Very truly yours,
Dale Brevak, Hwy. Commissioner
5 8 0
April 18, 1972
No. 21A
RELOCATION ORDER
BY
THE COUNTY HIGHWAY COMMITTEE OF BAYFIELD COUNTY
HE BAYFIELD COUNTY HIGHWAY COMMITTEE FINDS AND DETERMINES THAT: The proper establishing,
aying out, widening, enlarging, extending, constructing, reconstructing, improving or
aintaining a portion of the highway now designated as County Trunk Highway 'IF" from,,
eginning near the NW corner of the SE!,- SE4, Section 35, Township 47 North, Range 6
est and extending northerly to a point approximately 300 feet south and 650 feet east
f the NW corner of the SE4, SE%, Section 26, Township 47 North, Range 6 West, and on
oads or lands in and about and along and leading to same, requires certain relocation
r change and the acquisition=;iof lands or interest in lands as shown on the map or
thereof marked:
"PLAT Of, RIGHT OF WAY REQUIRED, PROJECT S0765 ( ) 8486-1-0011, for the Benoit - U.S.
ighway 42 Road C.T.H. "F" Bayfield County dated March 21, 1972, the same being sheets
o. 4, 4.1 and 4.2 inclusive of the plans for said project, and
Pursuant to its authority under Section 83.08, Wisconsin Statutes
THE BAYFIELD COUNTY HIGHWAY COMMITTEE HEREBY ORDERS THAT:
¢1) The said highway is hereby laid out and established to the lines and widths
as shown on the said plat.
(2)The required lands or interests in lands shown on the plat shall be acquired
by the County Highway Committee pursuant to the provisions of Section 83.08
and 32.05 (1), Wisconsin Statutes.
(3)This order supersedes and amends the previous order issued .by the Bayfield
County Highway Committee on March 10, 1971.
The foregoing order was issued by the Bayfield County Highway Committee on
April 12, 1972.
BAYFIELD COUNTY HIGHWAY COMMITTEE
Walter Wasmuth
Raymond Mammoser
Bertyl Nelson
K. C. Howell
Joseph Berweger
Moved by Mammoser, seconded by Berweger to receive the foregoing letter and
relocation order and place it on file. Motion carried.
The following report from William Hepner, Bayfield County Forest Administrator,
was brought to the attention of the County Board. (The report was not read as each
member had previously received a copy.): No. 22
On September 27, 1971, the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors agreed to the
need of a land use study. This study was to be compiled by the Bayfield County
Forestry Department.
First of all we find three different types of land ownership by Bayfield County.
Found are the Tax Delinquent Lands, County Park Lands and County Forest Lands. Tax
delinquent lands are segregated into two groups.', The first is available for sale upon
request and the second, approximately 6,000 acres, is known as Tax Title County Forest
Land. These lands are withheld from sale by County Board.action. Tax Title County
Forest Land should not be confused with County Forest Lands.
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I will attempt to acquaint you with Tax Title Lands, County Park Land and County
Forest Lands, and in that order.
I do not have the answers to all the problems that become evident. Perhaps
to understand the problem is the first step,in arriving' at the proper solution.
P-OUNTY PARK LANDS
Bayfield County has approximately 1,300 acres of land, withheld from sale,
for the purpose of parks. These lands are adjacent to rivers, streams or lakes.
While only a,s*Mall acreage is actually being used as a park, the remainder is being
held for future park purposes. These lands are located on Lake Superior, -Eau Claire
chain, AtiYins, Bismark, Topside, and the rivers Sioux, Cranberry, White, Fish, Marengo,
Fourmile. The need for retaining these lands in their present status is quite evident.
Long range planning, adapted to anticipated need, should be considered for these
lands. The increase in tourism in the past few years have shown the present parks
to be lacking. The construction, rehabilitation, and maintenance of County Parks
cost money. If Bayfield County desires to draw tourists into the area, they have
to see that facilities are available to accommodate these people. County Parks
are used by locals as well as outsiders and as the number of no -trespass signs in-
crease, the use of County Parks will increase.
TAX TITLE LANDS
Bayfield County holds tax deeds on lands in excess of 25,000 acres. The
heaviest concentration is located in the Townships of Orienta and Grand View.
In -the past, tax delinquent land sales have been handled on a request basis.
When an interested person makes a request for a description it is appraised and
advertised for sale. This procedure has resulted in almost a 100/ sale of all
lands advertised. If there is now a need for additional lands, perhaps the sale
of tax delinquent lands should be accelerated. The Executive Committee, in charge
of land sales, could determine areas of need and the manner in which the lands could
be disposed of.
In the Townships of Orienta.and Clover there is approximately 6,000 acres
consisting of County Forest Units 1-and 2. This is tax delinquent lands which' have
been withheld from sale by Bayfield Countygaction in 1965. Since this action,
some timber has been cut off these lands. The lack of funds have prevented any
intensive forest management and as a result the land remains about the same as
it was. Perhaps a second look should now be given these lands and if desirable,
made available for sale to private individuals.
With the advent of the National Lakeshore Park, Bayfield County finds itself
with approximately 1,000 acres of tax delinquent land within the proposed park
boundaries. Sand Island has over 700 acres of tax title land, some of which is
very desirable shore line property. Timber values on the islands are low compared
to the mainland. The highest use of these lands should be considered. A meeting
with the National Lakeshore Park planners seems to be in order.
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In the Townships of Mason and Grand View lies the Bibon Marsh. Bayfield County
colds tax deeds on approximately 6,500 acres within this watershed. The Department
)f Natural Resources has prepared a resource inventory of the area and it appears that a
iildlife area is feasible., The Bayfield County Board of Supervisors along with the local
[overnments involved should get together and determine the merits of the proposal. The
)otential of this area, from a recreational viewpoint cannot be minimized.
The remaining tax delinquent lands are scattered throughout Bayfield County.
'ery little, if any, of this land is desirable for entry under County Forest Lands.
lerhaps the occasional forty could be utilized for trading purposes for better County
'orest blocking but by and large this would be the exception rather than the rule.
In the past few years the sale of and the price received for tax.delinquent lands
been very good. The economic picture of the State and Nation can change and might
everse this trend. It should be the long range benefits received rather than the short
-ange, "Boom and Bust" proposition that.should be considered.
BAYFIELD COUNTY FOREST-' 2000 AD
In the month of April, 2000 AD, Bayfield County Forest will be observing its 68th
ar of existence. Let us.go'back to the year1932 and abserve the changes that have
aken place since the first entries were made.
The picture in Northern Wisconsin was one of devastation and depression. Few
irgin stands of timber were left. The expected boom in conversion of timbered lands
ver to agriculture lands was as a rule= a bust. Much of the land proved to be too stony
r too sandy to permit reasonably profitable cultivation. Thousands of acres of land
ecame tax delinquent and, as the tax base narrowed, utter chaos resulted in many Town -
hips.
In April, 1932, 52,832.28 acres of land were entered as Bayfield County Forest Crop
ands. The primary purpose of County Forest Crop Lands were "to encourage a policy of
reserving from destruction er premature cutting the remaining forest growth in the
ounty, and of reproducing and growing for the future adequate crops of forest products
n lands not more useful for other purposes". Also high on the list of priorities was
need -to create a favorable situation in which the general public could utilize the
ands for hunting, fishing and other recreational usages. It was hopeful that all this
ould be done and still provide the County and State with a financial return on their
nvestment.
Bayfield County and the State of Wisconsin, as partners in the contract, began to
plement plans for fire protection, forest inventory, insect and disease control,pa_rk
d recreational planning, fish and wildlife management along with active timber and
eforestration programs. The State of Wisconsin, through the Conservation Department,
as able to provide the technical assistance along with the necessary financial help
ssential in the success of the program. Perhaps it could be said at this time that,
the babe was born,".
By the year 1940 Bayfield County had entered 124,283.50 acres of land under the
ounty Forest Crop Law. Even at this early age it must have shown evidence of the
tential value to the two partners. Wise land use by the early fathers began to show
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promise of a perpetual harvest. The hot fires of the "'thirties" had been cooled and
the "barrens" had one-e again been turned green. Forest un.its'�l, 2, 3, 4, 5 began to
take definite form and body. The war wears of the forties prevented the maximum
cultivation needed but it did provide the time necessary to contemplate and plan future
programs.
In the fifties intensive planting programs were implemented. Many acres of land,
once termed worthless, were converted into living forests of Norway Pine, White Pine,
Jack Pine and White Spruce. The backwoods was no longer considered a drain on the
economy of the County and State but rather a source of economic stability for the wood
using industries. The"woods" once again began to pay its own way, in financial as well
as intangible values. The growth of the recreational establishments would not have
been possible without the large acreage of public lands available to the public.
Even at this early age numerous "No Trespass" signs were seen as private,.property
owners began to exercise their right to post their lands.
In the sixties Bayfield County Forest lands amounted to 162,624 acres. The first
sounds were heard that possibly it was a mistake to enter land under the Forest Crop
Law. The population explosion was beginning to be felt in northern Wisconsin. The
increased need for residential, industrial and even agricultural expansion was noted.
This need must have been anticipated because there were provisions in the Forest Crop
Law providing for the withdrawal of lands when necessary for a higher use.
It was in this decade that the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors began to feel
the need for a strong zoning ordinance. The need for the establishment of boundaries
for residential, industrial, agricultural., recreational and forestry purposes became
evident. Many hours and numerous meetings were necessary to form the foundation of a
workable zoning ordinance. It was quite evident that, while a strong zoning ordinance
was necessary, it would have to be flexible to meet the changing times. Environmental
protection became the password of the day.
In 1965 the first "Ten Year Comprehensive Plan" was compiled for the Bayfield
County Forest. In it, definite .goals were set pertaining to all aspects of forest
management. Some of the projections and proposals must have caused an arched eye-
brow or at least a low chuckle. Could this be possible. "Worthless lands" bringing
in $100,000.00 in timber sale receipts by 1973. It should be noted here that in the
fiscal year of 1971 County Forest timber sales amounted to $97,552.04. The once low-
ly "popple" has become fashionable. Peoplel,even started to call it aspen. Pine
plantations were receiving their first cut and the dollar value, on the stump, became
evident.
.In the early seventies things were looking good. Timber sales were strong. County
Forest management practices were exceeding predicted goals. True, inflationary forces
had jacked up the prices on stumpage but cut products in 1971 amounted to 35,440 cords
of pulpwood. To easier visualize this, imagine a pile of wood sixteen feet high,
eight feet wide and six and one-half miles long. This was the pulpwood cut on Bayfield
County Forest Lands in 1971. Log scales in 1971 amounted to 264,070 log feet. This
would provide enough lumber to construct twenty-two average three bedroom homes.
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This brings us to the present day. What has been said so far is a pure case of
facts. To go on further we can only predict or anticipate. The future will be governed
by actions of the Bayfield County Forestry Committee, Bayfield County Board of Super-
visors and the State of Wisconsin. What will be needed to continue, or even accelerate,
the many benefits to the citizens of Bayfield County and the State of Wisconsin as.a
result of the County Forest Program?
First of all the need for additional acres under County Forest Lands iS.. not
evident. A better course of action would be to consolidate or improve the blocking
on the existing County Forest units. This could be done by trading, or outright pur-
chase. In certain fringe areas, where it is obvious the land has a --higher use, it
should be withdrawn from County Forest ownership as the need arises. The funds from
the resulting sale of these lands would be the means of acquiring isolated lands inside
our present blocking. These lands are available from time to time but funds for the
purchase of the desired lands have been non-exi,stant.
There is a need to reaffirm the physical boundaries of our several forest units.
It is inconceivable to attempt to manage forestry lands which may, at a future date,
be withdrawn for other uses. A good forest is the result of many years of planning
and cultivation. Those areas, where continued entry does not complement our County
Forest, should be examined. When a higher use becomes evident they should be withdrawn.
Every effort to dissect the remaining County Forest Units should be strongly resisted.
The Bayfield County Zoning Ordinance may, in the long run, be the salvation of
any desirable features in Bayfield County. While no,one can deny the need for residential,
agricultural, or industrial expansion, it must be done in a regulated and well governed
manner. The environmental impact must be considered prior to the rezoning of any
large tract of land. The zoning of Bayfield County should not and cannot be under-
estimated .for our own well being.
The Bayfield County Forestry Committee is charged with setting the policy of the
Forestry Department. In the past the caliber of this committee has been excellent
judging from its actions. In the future it is hoped that the Forestry Committee
continues to take an active part in the management of County Forest Lands. The input
of each individual member can be measured by the improvement and progress achieved in
our County Forests.
The State of Wisconsin, Department of Natural Resources, is the other partner
in the management of our County Forests. The benefits of the technical and financial
assistance rendered by this partner have been-ainstrumental in the success of the
County Forest Program. It is hope,, that the close support received in the past will be
continued. The many days of personal.effort expended by these competent individuals
is now acknowledged and will continue to be recognized in the future.
Last, but not least, we get down to the Forestry Department. In the past this
department has been operated by very competent personnel. People like the late George
Leino cannot be replaced. They can only be followed by others who attempt to follow
in his footsteps. Every effort should be made to retain the high quality personnel
in this department. When problems occur, the input of all parties involved can only
result in the proper solution of the matter.
As to the celebration in April, 2000 A.D., many of us will not be in attendance.
The actions taken by us, prior to.that date', will determine whether it will be a happy
occasion or the holding of a wake bemoaning what could have been. What will it be?
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Moved by Moniza, seconded by Kyle to receive the Land Use Study made by the
Forestry Department. Motion carried.
No. 22A
Moved by Suomala, seconded by W. Johnson that the County Board instruct the
Forestry Committee to draw up revised boundaries for the County Forest Lands in
accordance with the Land Use Study, subject to County Board approval. Motion
carried.
The following letter was read: No. 23
STATE OF WISCONSIN/DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION
March 27, 1972
Mr. Edward A. Pajala
Bayfield County Clerk
Courthouse
Washburn, Wisc. 54891
Dear Mr. Pajala:
Estimated 1973 Allotment for State Trunk Highway System
You are hereby notified that the estimated allotment in the fiscal year ending June
30, 1973, under the provisions of Section 20.395 (2vf) and 84.03 (3), for expenditure
on the State Trunk Highway System in your county is $121,000.00.
The proposed allocation of the estimated 1973 allotment not previously advanced,,
which is submitted for the consideration of your County Board, is as follows. The
.sum of $121,000.00 to be held in reserve for future allocation.
Sincerely
B. E. Gehrmann
Highway Commission Secretary
TES:btm
CC: DE#8
Bayfield Co. Hwy. Commr.
Moved by Rondeau, seconded by..Berweger to receive the letter and place it on
file. Motion carried.
The following petition from the Bayfield County Rest Home was read: No. 24
(The following note was attached to the petition)
Since the Bayfield County Rest Home first opened there was a harmonious
relationship between management and personnel. Since January 1, 1972, except
for a priviledged few, it has turned into complete chaos.
April 18, 1972
PETITION
THE BAYFIELD COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
tlemen:
We the undersigned wish to petition the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors to use.
their good judgment in rectifying the following complaints of employees of the Bayfield
ounty Rest Home.
I. Unfair Labor Practices
1. One Registered Nurse has long week -ends every other week. Other RN's and
Licensed Practical Nurses have had one or two weekends since January 1, 197
This also includes the nurses aides.
2. One RN can evaluate all the work shifts (worked two weeks from 3 to 11 PM).
3. Less than 8 hours off between shifts 3 to 11 PM than 7AM to 3PM.
4. Nurses Aides put on shifts they are not supposed to work as per written
orders from doctor to management. Name's available at the'Bayfield County
Rest Home.
5. Partiality to personnel and patients.
6. Part time help discriminated against.
II. Not concerned with care and repair of building, personnel and patients.
III. Notices of Changes are not Posted
1. Meal time changes
2. Changes in scheduled hours
3. Cancellation of flower fund
IV. Staff Meetings
1. Dore or less dictated to.
2. Are punished for speaking up.
3. Told the policy will be changed.
V. Bizarre Practices
1. Locked doors
2. Private conferences between Ann Bratley, Dorothy Kurschner and Lois Dunphy.
3. Dorothy'Kurschner - partiality to patients and personnel. Wanted rotating
shifts two years ago. Creates ill feeling among visitors and personnel.
4. Suggestions or changes to be okayed by Dorothy Kurschner.
5. Churches giving monthly birthday parties notify Rest Home but personnel
know nothing about them coming.
6. Management calling at 11:30 PM to check on time girls.leave work.
7. Has scheduled activity on Sunday when there is Church Services.
If further information is needed on the above complaints, we will be at your
service.
Signed this 18th day of April, 1972.
Signed,
Bayfield County Rest Home Employees
Florence Swanson, RN.
Evelyn Levang
Marne Hudson
Martha Barningham
Henny Peterson
Doris 19elson
Moved by Rude to receive the petition and place it on file." There was no second
to the motion.
Moved by Arthur. Hanson, seconded'by Rondeau to refer this matter to the Board
of Trustees and report.back to the Board. Motion carried.
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The following resolution was read: No. 25
WHEREAS, at the meeting of the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors on February
8, 1972, resolution #22 was passed directing the Bayfield County Highway Committee
to apply to the Pay Board for authorization of an increase in salary of $100 per month
for the -Highway Commissioner, and $60 per month for the Patrol Superintendent,
effective upon final approval of the Personnel Committee, and
WHEREAS, these raises were recommended in view of the fact that the position
of Timekeeper 'in the Highway Department was eliminated and the duties of Timekeeper
were taken over by the Highway Commissioner and the Patrol Superintendent, and in
view of the fact that the Bayfield County Highway Commissioner is the lowest paid
Highway Commissioner in the 8th District, now, therefore, be it,
RESOLVED, that the wage increases recommended in motion #22 of the February 8,
1972 meeting be paid immediately and the Pay Board notified of this action.
Signed: Joseph Berweger
Raymond J. Mammoser
Moved by Mammoser, seconded by Berweger to adopt the foregoing resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the adoption of resolution #25: No. 25A
The results of which were:
Ayes - Kyle, Rondeau, Mammoser, Berweger, A. Hanson, Heglund, Moniza, Hoagland,
Suomala, W. Johnson,. Peacy, E. Johnson, Celinsky, Meierotto, Erickson, Benton, Bratley,
P. Hanson, Rude, Barningham
Nayes - none
Ayes - 20
Nayes- 0
TOTAL 20 Motion carried.
The following resolution was read: No. 26
WHEREAS, the annual meeting of the County Clerk's Association is held in June, and
WHEREAS, occasionally other meetings of the association are held which the county
clerk should attend in order to better perform the duties of his office, now therefore
be it
RESOLVED, that the county clerk is hereby authorized to attend meetings and
conventions as he deems necessary and the out-of-pocket expenses and regular mileage
be paid by Bayfield County.
Walter Barningham
Moved by Rondeau, seconded by IZoniza to adopt the foregoing resolution.
Motion carried.
_April_18, 1972
The following Ordinance was read: No. 27
Ordinance No. 27
BAYFIELD COUNTY.
JOINT -ACTION EMERGENCY GOVERNMENT ORDINANCE
AN ORDINANCE TO REPEAL AN ORDINANCE PRIVIDING FOR A CIVIL DEFENSE ORGANIZATION AND FOR
PROTECTION AND PROMOTION OF PUBLIC SAFETY, HEALTH, AND WELFARE IN THE COUNTY OF BAYFIELD
DURING A STATE OF EMERGENCY AND TO CREATE AN ORDINANCE GOVERNING EMERGENCY GOVERNMENT IN
THE COUNTY OF BAYFIELD, ENTITLED "EMERGENCY GOVERNMENT FOR BAYFIELD COUNTY."
The County Board of Supervisors of Bayfield County do ordain as follows: Section 1.
The Ordinance entitled "An Ordinance Providing for a Civil Defense Organization and for
Protection and Promotion of Public Safety, Health, and Welfare in the County of Bayfield
during Civil Defense Emergencies" is repealed effective April 27, 1972. Section 2. an
Ordinance entitled "Emergency Government for Bayfield County is created to read:
Section 1. POLICY AND PURPOSE
(1) To ensure that the County of Bayfield will be prepzred to cope with emergencies
resulting from enemy action and with emergencies resulting from natural or manmade
disasters, an Emergency Government Organization is created to carry out the purposes set
out in Chapter 22 of Wisconsin Statutes, 1969.
(2) Definitions. As used in this ordinance:
(a) The term "emergency government" includes civil defense and means all
those activities and measures designed or undertaken:
1. to minimize the effects upon the civilian population caused or which
would be caused by enemy action, 2. to deal with the immediate emer-
gency conditions which could be created by such enemy action, and 3.
to effectuate emergency repairs to, ,or the emergency restoration of,
vital public utilities and facilities destroyed or damaged by such
enemy action.
(b) the Term "enemy action" means any hostile action taken by a for-
eign power which threatens the security of the State of Wisconsin.
(c) the term "natural or manmade disaster" includes all other extra-
ordinary misfortunes affecting the county, natural or manmade, not
included in the term "enemy action.".
Section 2. COUNTY EMERGENCY GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
(1) How constituted. The Executive Committee of the County Board as created under
its rules -is hereby designated as the County Emergency Government Committee. When
acting as such committee, the Chairman of the County Board shall be its chairman.
(2) Duties of County Emergency Government Committee. The County Emergency Gov-
ernment Committee shall be an advisory and planning group and shall advise the County
Emergency Government Coordinator and the County Board of Supervisors on all matters per-
taining to Emergency Government. It shall meet upon call of the chairman.
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Section 3. BMERGENCY GOVERNMENT COORDINATOR
(1) Joint Coordinator. There is hereby created the Office of County -Municipal
Emergency Government Coordinator. The County Emergency Government Coordinator shall
also hold the office of Emergency Government Coordinator of such municipalities of.
Bayfield County as may hereafter enact an ordinance parallel to this ordinance. In
addition to his duties as County Emergency Government Coordinator he shall have the
additional duties and responsibilities of a Municipal Emergency Government Coordinator
as provided for in Section 66.30 of the Wisconsin Statutes.
(2) Term, Appointment and Statutory Provision.
(.a) Term. The term of the Bayfield County Emergency Government Coordinator
shall*,;be at the pleasure of the County Board,
(b) Appointment. The Emergency Government Coordinator shall be appointed
in accordance with the standard employment procedures as used by the County
Board.
(c) Statutory Provision. The provisions of Section 22.01 (11), Laws of 1961,
Wisconsin Statutes, relating to Personnel, shall apply to the selection of
the Coordinator and his staff.
(3) Status. The County Coordinator of Emergency Government shall be considered
to be an employee of the county not under Civil Service and shall be entitled to all
of the rights, privileges and benefits that the county employees have. He shall report
to the County Emergency Government Committee.
(4) Municipal Deputy Emergency Government Coordinator.
(a) Each municipality passing a joint action ordinance with the county may
appoint a deputy Emergency Government Coordinator.
(b) The Municipal Deputy Emergency Government Coordinator will operate
under the administrative direction of the county Emergency Government
Coordinator.
(c) Remuneration, if any, for the deputy municipal Emergency Government
Coordinator will be determined and paid for by the governing body of that
municipality.
Section 4. SHARING OF COSTS
(1) Office and Staff. The Bayfield County Board shall provide offices, office
furniture, stenographic help and such office supplies as may be necessary to carry
out the functions of the County Emergency Government Coordinator and the cost thereof
shall be defrayed by the County of Bayfield.
(2) Major Equipment and Services. Costs of equipment and services shall be borne
100 per cent by the municipal government requiring such procurement with Federal
matching funds procured by the County/Municipal Coordinator when applicable. Federal
Matching Fund reimbursements shall be returned to the treasurer of the municipality
procuring the equipment or services.
Section 5. JOINT ACTION MEETINGS. Whenever it is deemed necessary by either the
County Emergency Government Committee or the Emergency Government Committee of a
Municipality participating in joint action, there shall be a joint meeting of the
committees to decide such matters as may arise.
Section 6. DUTIES OF THE EMERGENCY GOVERNMENT COORDINATOR.
(1) County -Wide Duties. The Coordinator, in his capacity as county coordinator,
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subject to the control and direction of the County Emergency Government Committee
land under the general supervision of the County Board shall:
(a) Develop and promulgate Emergency Government plans for the county, including
planning for joint action municipalities, consistent with the state plan of
Emergency Government,
(b) Coordinate and assist in the development of non -joint action municipal
emergency government plans within the county, and integrate such plans with
the county plan;
(c) Coordinate the County and joint action municipality emergency government
programs;
(d) Coordinate county -wide -civil defense training programs and exercises;
(e) Advise the state administrator of all emergency government planning for
the county and render such reports as may be required by the state adminis-
trator;
(f) In case of a state of emergency proclaimed by the governor, coordinate
the county and joint action municipalities emergency government activities
and coordinate the non -joint action municipal emergency government activities
within the county, subject to the coordinating authority of the state admin-
istrator; and,
(g) Perform such other duties relating to emergency government as may be
required by the County Board.
(2) Municipal Duties. The Coordinator in his capacity as coordinator for mun-
icipality participating in joint action, shall:
(a) Coordinate the municipal emergency government organization;
(b) Develop, promulgate, and integrate into the county plan, emergency gov-
ernment plans for the operating services of the municipality;
(c) Direct participation of the municipality in such emergency government
training programs and exercises as may be required on the county level or
by the state administrator.
(d) Coordinate the municipal emergency government training programs and
exercises;
(e) Perform all administrative duties necessary for the rendering of reports
and procurement of matching federal funds for each municipality requesting
Federal Matching Funds.
(f) In case of a state of emergency proclaimed by the governor, coordinate
the activities of the municipal emergency government organization;
(g) Perform such other duties, relating to emergency government, as may be
required by the municipal governing body.
Section 7. UTILIZATION OF EXISTING SERVICES AND FACILITIES
(1) Policy. In preparing and executing the emergency government program, the
services, equipment, supplies and facilities of the existing departments and agencies
of the county shall be utilized to the maximum extent practicable; and the officer
and personnel of all such departments and agencies are directed to cooperate with
and extend such services and facilities as are required of them.
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(2) Responsibility. In order to assure that in the event of an emergency all
the facilities of the existing county government are expanded to the fullest to meet
such emergency, all department heads will fulfill emergency and non -emergency duties
as assigned under the County Emergency Operations Plan. The Emergency Government
Coordinator will assist them in organizing and planning for the expansion of their
departments prior to and during an emergency and for recruiting necessary Emergency
Eovernment Volunteers to supplement regular department employees.
Nothing in this section shall be construed so as to limit the Emergency Government
Coordinator from immeiLiately commencing organizational and planning programs as re-
quired by the Emergency Operations Plan adopted by the Bayfield County Board of
Supervisors.
0) Joint Action. Municipalities 6sntering into joint action with Bayfield County
will provide for utilization of existing services of municipal government by enactment
of an ordinance parallel to this section of the county ordinance.
Section 8. OTHER EMERGENCIES
(1) Joint Action Municipalities. In the event of the governor determining that
an emergency exists growing out of natural or manmade disasters, the County Emergency
Government Coordinator will activate and coordinate the Emergency Government Services
at the appropriate level of government affected by the emergency.
(2) Non -Joint Action Municipalities. In the event of a natural or manmade dis-
aster, the County Coordinator will coordinate the municipalities affected and render
such assistance as is required and available from county resources.
(3) Penalties. It shall be'unlawful for any person willfully to obstruct, hinder,
or delay any member of the emergency government organization in the enforcement o
any act forbidden by any order, rule, regulation or plan issued pursuant to the
authority contained in this ordinance. For a violation of any of the provisions of
this ordinance he shall forfeit not less than $100.00 nor more than $500.00, and in
default of payment thereof, shall be imprisoned in the county jail for a period not
exceeding 90 days.
(4) Repeal of Prior Resolutions. Any resolution herein before adopted by the
County Board inconsistent with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed.
(5) Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force upon
passage and publication. This ordinance shall take effect and }6e in force on
April 27, 1972.
I, Edward A. Pajala, County Clerk of Bayfield County,
Wisconsin, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Ordinance was adopted by the Bayfield County Board
at its April 18, 1972 meeting by a vote of 14 for and
5 against, there being 2 absent.
COUNTERSIGNED:
Walter C. Barningham Edward A. Pajala
Chairman, Bayfield County County Clerk
Board of Supervisors Bayfield County, Wisconsin
.April _18 _19 72
Moved by Moniza; seconded by Bratley to adopt the foregoing resolution.
A roll call vote was taken to adopt brd.inance=#27: No. 27A
The result of which was:
Ayes - Kyle, Rondeau, Berweger, A. Hanson, Heglund, Moniza, Celinsky, Meierotto,
Erickson, Benton, Bratley, P. Hanson, Rude, Barningham
Nayes - Hoagland, Suomala, W. Johnson, Peacy, E. Johnson
Ayes - 14
Nayes - 5
Total 19
Motion carried.
Mr. Rondeau again brought up the purchasing of a new Addressograph machine for
the County. He brought to the attention of the Board that the action taken by the
County only authorized the purchase at the terms as designated. He was of the opinion
that the new machine be purchased even if other terms had to be negotiated.
Moved by Erickson, seconded by Bratley that in the event that the company does not
accept the terms as outlined by the County, the Executive Committee can authorize
purchase of the machine on new negotiated terms. Motion carried.
Mr. Moniza reported that the study that the Personnel Committee had been directed
to make in reference to a study regarding the feasibility of having either a County
Executive or a County Administrator has not been completed. Mr. Moniza stated that a
report will be made to the Board at the next meeting.
Mr. Rude brought to the attention of the Board the need for a new refrigerator
for the nurse's office to store vaccine; the old refrigerator no longer being in
reliable condition.
Moved by Moniza, seconded by W. Johnson that a sum sufficient to purchase a new
refrigerator for the county nurse's office be transferred from the Contingency Fund
to the county nurse's Outlay Budget. Motion carried.
The Board next took up consideration of a new county supervisory reapportionment
plan. Mr. Walter Anderson, Mason, Wisconsin appeared before the Board and presented
the Board a proposed plan for consideration. The clerk stated that plans have also
been prepared by Harry Lowe and Arthur Hanson.
Moved by Suomala, seconded by Moniza that the County Board Chairman call the
Reapportionment Committee back into session to study the various plans. Motion carried.
Moved by Mammoser, seconded by Hanson that the meeting be adjourned. Motion
carried.
Chairman, Bayfield Count Board
of Supervisors , Walter C. Barningham
Clerk, Bayfi d County
Edward A. Pajala