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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Board of Supervisors - Minutes - 4/15/1975April 15, 1975 /f03 MEETING OF THE BAYFIELD COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS APRIL 15, 1975 The meeting was called to order at 9:45 A.M. by Walter C. Barningham, County Board Chairman. The following members answered roll call: No. 1 Edwin Erickson, Arthur Meierotto, Ila Bromberg, Eric Johnson, Clifford Hoagland, Bennie Rude, Peter Hanson, Larry Seidel, Glenn Spears, Wallace Johnson, Ernest Heglund, William Carter, Arthur Hanson, Carl Anderson, Joseph Berweger, Stephen Barry, Walter Barningham Absent - Edwin Renoos Present - 17 Absent - 1 Total 18 The meeting opened with a prayer and pledge of allegiance led by Larry Seidel, Board, member. Moved by Meierotto, seconded by Bromberg to dispen,se,with the reading of the minutes of the previous meeting. Motion carried. The following communication was read: No. 2 Office of County Highway Commissioner, Bayfield Co. Washburn, Wisconsin 54891 April 15, 1975 To the Honorable County Board of Supervisors Bayfield County, Wisconsin Gentlemen: In reference to the Resolution for a storage building which is being presented by the Highway Committee, I offer the following reasons for its adoption. There is a definite need for a storage building at the Highway Garage in Washburn. Many pieces of expensive equipment are standing outside with only canvas or polyethelene covers for protection. These covers have, at times, been torn off by high winds and as a conse- quence our machinery has been damaged by the elements. Vandalism takes a toll on county machinery stored outside. Lights, windows and windshields are broken. Fuel tanks and other filler pipes are sometimes filled with sand. A recent example supporting the need for covered storage occurred during the blizzard of - March 25 of this year, when we were forced to put the four wheel drive Oshkosh into service. This very large vehicle, because of our present limited storage, has to stand outside. To get the Oshkosh into the garage, prepare it for service, plus the time lost to other machines cost $403.67. This is only one example. There are many more minor incidents, not only in Washburn, but at outlying garages as well, which, added together are a high annual cost. It is usually i j the largest, and, therefore, the most expensive equipment, which has to be left outdoors. The need, at this time, is for a building approximately 55' x 110' x 14'. This size would enable us to get most of the high priced equipment under cover, protected from the elements and vandalism. We also hope it would avoid the possibility of accidents should anyone be hurt while playing on or attempting to vandalize the equipment. April 15, 1975 The projected cost of this size and type of building for storage would be approximately $10,000.00, to be paid for from the Highway Machinery Fund. Respectfully submitted, Lawrence C. Young, Hwy. Commissioner Moved by Me,ierotto,.seconded by Berweger to receive and place on file. Motion carried. The following resolution was read: No. 3 BE IT RESOLVED by the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors, assembled in session this 15th day of April, 1975, that the County Highway Committee be authorized and directed to take all necessary steps, or actions, in connection with preparing plans and constructing a storage building near the County Highway Garage in Washburn. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all costs in connection therewith be paid from the building account of the County Highway Machinery Fund. Adoption recommended by: Joseph Berweger Peter Hanson Eric E. Johnson Edwin K. R.enoos' Edwin Erickson COUNTY HIGHWAY COMMITTEE Moved by Berweger, seconded by Heglund to adopt. A roll call vote was taken on the adoption of the foregoing resolution with the following results:' No. 3a Ayes - Erickson, Meierotto, Bromberg, E. Johnson, Hoagland, Rude, P. Hanson, Seidel, Spears, W. Johnson, Heglund, Carter, A. Hanson, Anderson, Berweger, Barry, Barningham Nayes - none, Absent - one - Renoos Ayes - 17 Nayes - 0 17 The following highway relocation order was read: No. 4 STATE OF WISCONSI N/DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION December 2.7, 1974 Mr. Lawrence C. Young, Commissioner Bayfield County Highway Department 311 South lst Avenue East - Box 428 Washburn, Wisconsin 54891 Mr. Edward A. Pajala Bayfield County Clerk Courthouse Washburn, Wisconsin 54891 Dear Sirs: Project 8161-1-21 Washburn-Bayfield Road S.T.H. 13 Bayfield County Motion carried. it 15, 1975 t,CdS The Highway Commission deems it necessary to make certain revisions on a previously approved right of way plat and to acquire certain lands and interests in lands according to such re- visions, for the proper improvement or maintenance of the above designated project and I highway. The revised relocation order of the Commission and the map showing the highway as laid out and established and the lands and interests to be acquired are transmitted herewith. The enclosed relocation order provides that the necessary acquisitions of lands and interests not previously acquired shall be made by the Division of Highway, pursuant to Section 84.09 (1) or (2) , Wisconsin Statutes. Sincerely, B. E. Gehrmann Hwy. Commission Secretary Project RELOCATION ORDER Name of Road 8161-1-21 Washburn-Bayfield Road Right of Way Plat Date Plat Sheet Numbers September 25, 1974 4.0 through 4.18 Description of Termini of Project Highway S.T.H. 13 County Bayfield Date of Previous Order July 11, 1974 Beginning at the intersection of Bayfield Street and Fourth Avenue East, City of Washburn, thence northerly and northeasterly to a point 240 feet west of the intersection of Payne Avenue and Seventh Street, City of Bayfield. To properly establish, lay out, widen, enlarge, extend, construct, reconstruct, improve, or maintain a portion of the highway designated above, it is necessary to relocate or change and acquire certain lands or interests in lands'as shown on the right of way plat for the above project. To effect this change, pursuant to authority granted under Sections 84.02(3) and 84e09, Wisconsin Statutes, the Highway Commission hereby orders that 1. The said highway is hereby laid out and established to the lines and widths as shown on the plat. 2. The required lands or interests in lands as shown on the plat shall be acquired by the Division of Highway, in the name of the State of Wisconsin, pursuant to the provisions of Section 84.09 (l) or (2) , Wisconsin Statutes. 3. This order supersedes and amends any previous order issued by the Commission. December 13, 197W Date B. E. Gehrmann Highway Commission Secretary Moved by A. Hanson, seconded by E. Johnson to receive and place on file. Motion carried. (detailed plat on file in county clerk's office) The following highway relocation order was read: No. 5 STATE OF WISCONSIN/DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION December 27, 1974 Mr. Lawrence C. Young, Commissioner Bayfield County Highway Department 311 So. lst Avenue East - Box 428 Washburn, Wisconsin 54891, April. 15 , 1975 Mr. Edward A. Pajala Bayfield County Clerk Courthouse Washburn, Wisconsin 54891 Dear Sirs: Project 1186-1-21 S.T.H. 137-East County Line Road U. 'S. H. 2 Bayfield County ' i The Highway Commission deems it necessary to make certain revisions on a previously approved right of way plat and to acquire certain lands and interests in lands according to such revisions, for the proper improvement or maintenance of the above -designated project and highway. The revised relocation order of the Commission and the map showing the highway as laid out and established and the lands and interests to be acquired are transmitted herewith. The enclosed relocation order provides that the necessary acquisitions of .lands and.interests not previously acquired shall be made by the Division of Highways, pursuant to Section 84.09(1) or (2), Wisconsin Statutes.' Sincerely B. E. Gehrmann Highway Commission Secretary RELOCATION ORDER Project Name of Road Highway County 1186-1-21 S.T.H. 137-East County Line Road U.S.H. 2 Bayfield Right of way Plat Date Plat Sheet Numbers Date of Previous Order November 18, 1974 4.0 through 4.3 July 29, 1974 Description of Termini of Project Beginning at a point 1252.4 feet north and 553.2,feet east of the center of Section 10, Township 47 North, Range 5 West, thence northeasterly to a point 1470 feet east and 78 feet north of the southwest corner of Section 36, Township 48 North., Range 5 West. To properly establish, lay out, widen, enlarge, extend., construct, reconstruct, improve, or maintain a portion of the highway designated above, it is necessary to relocate or change and ac- quire certain lands or interests in lands as shown on the right of way plat for the above project. To effect this change, pursuant to authority granted under Sections 84.02(3) and 84.09, Wisconsin Statutes, the Highway Commission hereby orders that: 1. The said highway is hereby laid out and established to the lines and widths as shown on the plat 2. The required lands or interests in lands as shown on the plat shall be acquired by the Division of Highways, in the name of the State of Wisconsin, pursuant to the provisions of Section 84.09(1) or (2) , Wisconsin Statutes. 3. This order supersedes and amends any previous order issued by the Commission. December 9, 1974 B. E. Gehrmann Date Highway Commission Secretary Moved by Heglund, seconded by Meierotto to receive and place on file. Motion carried. (detailed plat on file in county clerk's office.) The clerk called to the attention of the Board and interested citizens assembled there the fact that the Board Room has now been remodeled with the jury box and judges bench removed and new tables and chairs have been installed and new carpeting laid on the floor. He also pointed out to the assembly that discussions have been had in the past in regard to installation of a sound system in the r9om and he inquired whether the Board and others present were able to hear the conversation or whether it appeared to be necessary to install a sound system. Members of the ril:15..1975 Board indicated that they were not having trouble in hearing the chairman or the clerk or other members speak, but several of the visitors seated to the rear portion of the room stated that they were having difficulty in hearing the proceedings. No further action was taken and no recommendations were made. The following emergency fire warden list was read: No. 6 State of Wisconsin/Department of Natural Resources Box 80 Brule, WI 54820 i Mr. EdwardA. Pajala Bayfield County Clerk Courthouse s� Washburn, WI 54891 �i Dear Mr. Pajala: Attached is the recommended list of emergency fire wardens for Bayfield County for 1975. fWould you kindly present this list to the County Board for their approval at the next meeting. Please notify us as to what the Board's action is sometime before March 15, 1975. You may keep the attached list for your records. Very truly yours, BUREAU OF FIRE CONTROL Thomas W. Roberts Area Forest Ranger State of Wisconsin' To the Honorable: Department of Natural Resources Box 450 The County Board of Bayfield County, Wisconsin Madison, WI 53701 Gentlemen: In accord with Section 26.12 (3) and Section 26.14 (3) of the Wisconsin Statutes we recommend the following men to act as authorized emergency fire wardens for the prevention and suppression of forest fires in this county for the year 1975, and ask your approval of this organization list. EMERGENCY FIRE WARDENS Vernon Tutor for town of Barksdale Washburn - Rt. #1 54891 John P. Desrosiers for town of Barnes Solon Springs - *Rt. 54873 Jerry Friermood for town.of Barnes Solon Springs - *Rt. 54873 William Friermood for town of Barnes Solon Springs - *Rt. 54873 ! i Walter Pease for town of Barnes Solon Springs.- *Rt. 54873 David Hyde for town of Bayfield Bayfield - *Rt. 54814 Michael Bonney for town of Bayfield Bayfield 54814 Leonard Johnson for town of Bayfield Bayfield 54814 I Rueben Daubner for town of Bell Cornucopia 54827 Stanley Barnes for town of Barnes Solon Springs - *Rt. 54873 i Paul S. Regorrah for town of Cable Cable 54821 1 Robert Anderson for town of Cable Cable 54821 t Thomas Rondeau Jr. for town of Cable Cable 54821 Richard Sorenson for town of Cable Cable 54821 0 ril-15, 1975 Bokkie Beeksma for town of Clover Herbster 54844 Anthony Ja.noch for town of Clover Herbster 54844 Edward Puig 1, for town of Clover Herbster 54844 Arthur Hanson for town of Delta Mason— Rt. #3 54856 William Meyers for town of Delta Mason 54856 Robert Sykes for town of Delta Mason - Delta Sta. 54856 Walter G. Nordby for town of Drummond Drummond 54832 George Siebert for town of Drummond Drummond - Rt. #1 54832 Kenneth Greenwood for town of Drummond Drummond 54832 Bart Nemetz for town of Eileen Ashland - Rt. #1 54806 Edward Sechen for townc;of Eileen Mason - Rt. 42 54856 Dudley Wallin for town of Grand View Grandview 54839 John E. Hanson for town of Iron River Iron River 54847 Wayne Wheeler for town of Iron River Iron River 54847 Kenneth Patenaude for town of Iron River Iron River 54847 Lee Kavajecz for town of Iron River Iron River 54847 William Stuart for town of Kelly Mason - Rt. #1 54856 Marshall Brinkman for town of Keystone Mason - Rt. #3 54856 Jos cp h Berweger for town of Lincoln Mason - Rt. #3 54856 Thorwald Levine for town of Lincoln Mason - Rt. #3 54856 Robert Hanson for town of Mason Mason 54856 Lillian Meyers for town of Mason Benoit 54856 E. D. Kravick for town of Namakagon-Grand View Cable 54821 Ralph Wagoner for town of Namakagon-Grand View Cable 54821 Rudolph Habelt for town of Namakagon-Grand View Grandview 54839 Reino Makela for town of Oulu Brule.- Rt. #1 54820 Harry Pudas for town of Oulu Iron River 54839 Erick Sande for town of Pilsen Ashland - Rt. #3 54806 Clifford Hoagland for town of Port Wing Port Wing 54865 Milton 011enberger for town of Port Wing Port Wing 54865 George Tribovich for town of Russell Bayfield - Rt. #1 54814 Joseph Pascale Jr. for town of Russell Bayfield - Rt. #1 54814 Alden E. Allen for town of Russell Bayfield - Rt. #1 54814 Edward A. Pajala for town of Washburn Washburn"- Rt. #1 54891 Orlyn Lowe for town of Washburn Washburn 54891 Donald Snippen for town of Washburn Washburn - Rt. #1 54891 D. Niles Eilertsen for town of Washburn Washburn 54891 Murry A. Hartshorn for town of Washburn Washburn 54891 James J. Dibbell for town of Washburn Washburn 54891 Phillip Tetzner for town of Washburn Washburn 54891 George A. LaFay for town of Washburn Washburn 54°891 Joseph S. Brandis Jr. for town of Washburn Washburn 54891 Gary C. Shaffer for town of Washburn Washburn 54891 Duane H. Raspotnik for town of Washburn Washburn - Rt. #1 54891 Joseph Johanik for town of Washburn Ashland - Rt. #3 54806 Florence M. Hedican for town of Washburn Washburn 54891 George J. Martin for town of Barnes Solon Springs *Rt. 54873 Brule, Wisconsin DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES February 11, 1975 By Thomas W. Roberts, Area Forest Ranger April 15, 1975 It was suggested that the name of Paul Nemetz be added as a warden for the Town of Eileen and the name of William Hepner be added for the City'of Bayfield area and that the name of Rudolph Hab,elt, deceased, be stricken from the list. Moved by Meierotto, seconded by Barry that the list be approved as revised. The following order was read: No. 7 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FEDERAL POWER COMMISSION Before Commissioners: John N. Nassikas, Chairman; William L. Springer, and Don S. Smith Lake Superior District Power Company ) Project No. 2444 ORDER REQUIRING CONTINUED MAINTENANCE OF RESERVOIR LEVEL AND OPERATION OF TAINTER GATES TO PASS FLOOD FLOWS (Issued March 21, 1975) Motion carried. Lake Superior District Power Company is the Licensee for White River Project No. 2444 1/ located on the White River in the vicinity of the City of Ashland, Ashland County, Wis- consin. On August 19, 1974, Licensee drained the project reservoir for the purpose of inspecting the project works and carrying out minor repairs. As the reservoir was lowered, the wood stave penstock leading from the project dam to the powerhouse collapsed, thus rendering the project temporarily unusable for power production purposes,_ The reservoir was not subsequently refilled. As a consequence of the complete drawndown of the White River Project reservoir, deposits of silt and sediment which had accumulated behind the dam were exposed to the erosive effects of run-off and of the White River, resulting in turn in the transport of silt and sediment to the river and river bed below the project. Cognizant of the potentially damaging effects of such transport of silt and sediment downstream, we issued an order on November ®, 1974, directing Licensee to "(i)mmediately close the floodc�_gates of the dam at Project No. 2444 and maintain the project reservoir at a level sufficient to minimize erosion," and to "(s)how cause, if any there be, on or before December 9, 1/ A minor license was issued for the White River Project on May 3, 1966. See Lake Superior District Power Company, Project No. 2444, 35 F.P.C. 671. 1974, why the reservoir should not continue to be maintained at a reasonable level until proper authorization to abandon the project is obtained from the Commission in accordance with the terms of the license." In compliance with the above -mentioned order, Licensee lowered the two tainter gates at gat_ the project dam on November 9, 1974. The right,was lowered completely, with the bottom of the gate resting on the sill. The left gate, which is a split gate, was set,with the 19-foot lower leaf on the sill and the 7-foot upper leaf raised, leaving an opening of approximately 4.5 feet between the leaves. The penstock intake was sealed off. Under this mode of operation or µio April 15. 1975 the reservoir has since been maintained at a level about three feet below normal pool, with stream flows passing over the lower leaf of the left gate. On November 26, 1974, Licensee filed, in accordance with Part 6 of the Commission's I Regulations under the Federal Power Act, 2/ an application for surrender.of its license for I Pooject No. 2444. In this application Licensee alleges that it is not economically feasible to rehabilitate the project for power production purposes. The economic feasibility of such rehabilitation is currently under study by the Commission staff. The Commission received several letters of comment from interested persons and organizations in response to the order of November 8, 1974. Included in all of these letters were recommendations that the reservoir level be maintained until studies could be carried out on the probable impact of downstream transportation of silt and sediment that could result from permanent draining of the reservoir. Entities submitting letters of comment included the United States Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs; the Bad River Tribal S 2/ 18 C.F.R. S6.1 et seg. Council, 3/ through its attorneys; the Northern Environmental Council; the Environmental Policy Center; the Sigurd Olson Institute of Environmental Studies of Northland College; and C. Mike Polich, apprivate citizen. On December 9, 1974, Licensee filed its answer to our order to show cause. In this answer, Licensee alleges that, historically, the tainter gates at the project were not operated during the winter months. Normal river flows were passed through the penstock to the project turbines for.the production of power. The only water -flowing past the gates was due to leakage. This leakage would result in a build-up of ice around the gates which would require several weeks of work to remove in order to free the gates in time to accommodate the spring run-off. Once freed, the gates could be raised as necessary to pass excess spring flows. Under the present mode of operations, Licensee is concerned that the water passing over the lower leaf of the left tainter gate will cause considerable spray and splashing, which will result in turn in ice accumulations of unprecedented magnitude. Licensee alleges that this ice build-up could create conditions which could not be overcome in time to accommodate the normal spring run- off. If the gates could not be opened in time, avers Licensee, over -topping of the dam proper may occur, with consequent structural damage to the dam itself. Licensee also alleges in its answer that the mist and spray from the falling water may cause hazardous road conditions on State Trunk Highway 112, which crosses the White River over the project dam pursuant to an agreement between Licensee and the Wisconsin State Highway Commission. In order to investigate the allegations in Licensee's answer to our order to show cause, members of the Commission 3/ The Bad River Indian Reservation is located downstream from the White River Project. The Tribal Council has alleged that the draining of the reservoir in August, 1974, detrimentally affected its interests in trapping, fishing, and the harvest of wild rice and wild canberries, and is concerned lest future abandonment of the project and permanent draining of the reservoir lead to further adverse impacts. 1975. =__.. __Ll ! 1 staff conducted an inspection of Project No, 2444.on.January 16 and.17, 1975. The staff found that, while there was indeed a considerable quantity of ice which had.accumulated around the left gate�as.a result .of the water passing over the lower leaf, the right gate remained relatively unaffected, with only minimal ice build-up due to apparent leakage. The staff also noted the presence at the dam of an oil-fited steam plant and steam piping, which has been used, and is available, for de-icing the gates in the spring. At the time of the inspection, there was -no evidence of hazardous road conditions on State Trunk -Highway 112 due to freezing mist and spray from the project. Spring break-up floods on the White River generally occur;a.around and during the month of April, and average about 30 days in duration. Based on United States Geological Survey data, the magnitude of the spring floods averaged 1,520 efs during the 1966-72 period. The maximum spring flood of record occurred on April 24, 1960, with a peak flow of 4,630 cfs. With the tainter gates of Project No. 2444 at their present setting, average spring flood flows could be passed between the upper and lower portions of the left gate. With the left gate at its present setting, and -with the right gate freed of ice and in operating condition, much greater flows could be passed. In view of the minimal ice accumulations on and around the right tainter gate, and the presence at the site of functioning steam equipment for the de-icing of said gate, Licensee has the apparent ability, with due diligence, to pass spring flood flows which may occur without substantially altering"the level of the project reservoir. j We therefore conclude that Licensee has failed to show cause why the reservoir of Project No. 2444 should not continue to be maintained at"a reasonable level, sufficient to minimize erosion and the transport of silt and sediment downstream, until the_Commission has reached a determination on Licensee's application for surrender of license. The Commission finds: (1) Lake Superior District Power Company has failed to show cause why the reservoir of White River Project No. 2444 should not continue to be maintained at a reasonable level, sufficient to minimize erosion, as required.: by our order of November 8, 1974. (2) Pending further order of the Commission, Lake Superior District Power Company should maintain the reservoir of Project No. 2444 at a level sufficient to minimize erosion. (3) Lake Superior District Power Company should operate the tainter gates, as necessary, to pass spring flood flows at Project No. 2444 without substantially altering the level of the project reservoir. The Commission Orders: (A) Pending further order of the Commission, Lake Superior District Power Company shall maintain the reservoir of Project No. 2444 at a level sufficient to minimize erosion.. (B) Lake Superior District Power Company shall operate the tainter gates, as necessary, to pass spring flood flows at Project No. 2444 without substantially altering the level of the project reservoir. By the Commission. (S E A L ) Kenneth F. Plumb, Secretary, Moved by Anderson, seconded by Spears to receive and place on file. Motion carried. April 15, 1975 The following,resolution•was read: No: 8 WHEREAS, There is presently' assigned to Bayfield County only two State Traffic Officers, and WHEREAS, The number of traffic deaths in Bayfield County over the past five years and the number of traffic arrests made in said County correspond to statistics in comparable counties having three or more traffic officers assigned thereto, and WHEREAS, Traffic problems in Bayfield County continue to increase year by year due to accelera development of recreational areas in all parts of the County, and WHEREAS, It would be desirable and in the interest of safety and the protection of person and property on the highways of this County to increase the number of State Traffic Officers assigned to Bayfield County, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That a request be made through the -County Clerk to -the State Department of Transportation for the assignment of at least one additional State Traffic Officer to Bayfield County, effective not later than July lst, 1975. C. E. Hoagland Ernest Heglund Stephen Barry Bennie R. Rude Edwin Erickson Moved by Rude, seconded by Hoagland to adopt. Motion carried. The following resolution was read: No. 9 BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED,.That the rates for publication of Official County Board minutes and publication of legal notices be set as follows for the ensuing year, $1.52 per folio for the first publication .462 per folio for printing supplements of County Board proceedings 33.00 for the distribution of the supplements by other than the official paper BE IT -FURTHER RESOLVED, That the publisher of the official paper send a copy of the County Board minutes to each County Board member, to the Clerk of each Town, Village and City, Town Chairmen not on the County Board, Village Presidents and City Mayors, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the minutes of the County Board be printed within 60 days after receiving copy from the County Clerk, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Bayfield County Press be the official paper.for the ensuing year, effective April, 1975. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Wallace Johnson C.-E. Hoagland W. H. Carter - Art Meierotto Joseph Berweger Carl Anderson Walter Ba.rningham Moved by Meierotto, seconded by Carter to adopt. Motion carried. Mr. Alan Lorenz, District Planning -Supervisor, from the Dept. of Transportation, Superior, appeared before the Board in regard to the proposed transportation project between Ashland and Bayfield Counties. April 15, 1975 413 The following resolution was read: No. 10 WHEREAS, there is aggrowing need to increase the mobility of rural residents in Bayfield and Ashland Counties who do not have reasonable access to alternate forms of transportation, and WHEREAS, the Federal Aid Highway Act of 1973 has provided funds to carry out Demonstration Projects for public mass transit on highways in rural areas, and WHEREAS, the Northwest Community Action Agency is making application for Demonstration Project funding in cooperation with the two Counties, Tribal Units and Communities, and WHEREAS, the local municipalities, employers, service facilities and the general public have expressed strong written and verbal support for the proposed Transit System, and WHEREAS, the Executive Committee of the Bayfield County Board has reviewed the preliminary Demonstration Project application and supports the intent of the proposal, and WHEREAS, on Thursday, April 3, 1975, the Executive Committee passed a motion recommending that $5000 be allocated to the Demonstration Project, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors approves the commitment of $5000 to the Demonstration Project if the application is approved by the Federal Highway Administration, - BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Bayf ield County will consider -further support for the Transit System after the expiration c' the Demonstration Period if its continuance is found to be feasible and in the overall public interest. Signed: Wallace Johnson C. E. Hoagland Carl Anderson Moved by W. Johnson, seconded by Bromberg to adopt. W. H. Carter Art Meierotto Joseph Berweger A roll call vote was taken on the adoption of the foregoing resolution with the fol- lowing results: No. 10a Ayes - Erickson, Meierotto, Bromberg, E. Johnson, Hoagland, Rude, P. Hanson, Seidel, Spears, W.Johnson, Heglund, Carter, Anderson, Berweger, Barry, Ba.rningham Nayes - A. Hanson Ayes - 16 ' Nayes - 1 17 Motion carried. The following resolution was read: No. 11 WHEREAS, the Bayfield City Dock is an important part of the transportation system between Bayfield and Madeline Island as well as for the docking of recreation and other types of ships and boats, and WHEREAS, the dock has deteriorated to the point where it should be replaced in the near future, and WHEREAS, the total cost.of building a new dock is estimated at approximately $295,000 and WHEREAS, if the building of a new dock is approved for funding by the Department of Transportation, 70/ of its cost excluding engineering fees would be funded by the above mentioned department, and April 15, 1975 WHEREAS, the Upper Great Lakes Commission may or may not be able to finance approximately 10/ of the cost, and WHEREAS, theCity of Bayfield will not be able to finance all the remaining costs of building this facility, and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board supply $5000.00 to help defray part of the cost of building the new city dock. Respectfully Submitted, Edwin Erickson Moved by Hoagland, seconded by W. Johnson that the resolution be adopted contingent upon approval of Ashland County to also contribute $5000 for the same purpose. J A roll call vote was taken on the adoption of the foregoing resolution with the following results: No. lla Ayes - Erickson, Meierotto, Bromberg, E. Johnson, Hoagland, Rude, P. Hanson, Seidel, Spears, W. Johnson, Heglund, Carter, A. Hanson, Anderson, Berweger, Barry, :Barningham Nayes - none Ayes - 17 Na.yes - 0 17 Motion carried. The following resolution was read: No. 12 WHEREAS, The Bayfield County Board of Supervisors on April 19, 1967, passed a Resolution providing that all tax title lands owned by Bayfield County on Sa.i?d Island be withheld from sale until further action of the Board, said action having been taken in contemplation of the develop- ' F ment of a Federal Park project, and WHEREAS, It is deemed in the interest of Bayfield County to rescind said Resolution and I f release said lands for sale through established procedures for�the sale of tax title lands, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the aforesaid Resolution be -and the same is hereby rescinded, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Land Sales Committee is hereby authorized to offer said tax title lands for sale through established procedures, including County tax title lands which may be located in other areas of Bayfield County within the exterior boundaries of said project. Wallace Johnson W. H. Carter Art Meierotto Carl E. Anderson Joseph Berweger Moved by Rude, seconded by Anderson to adopt. Mr. Pat Miller, National Park Service; spoke to the Board in regard to county lands in the Federal Park Service. Mr.. Miller stated that if the county were to sell the lands within the exterior boundaries of the park area to private individuals, it would delay by several years the acquisition of the lands by the Federal Government, as most of the private lands have already been appraised and negotiations to purchase have begun. The clerk raised the question of what the park service was proposing that the county do with the lands if they objected to the lands being sold by the April 15, 1975 County to private individuals. Mr. Miller stated that under the present law he believed that the Park Service could not purchase lands from the County and, consequently, the only way the Park Service could acquire the lands directly from the County would be through donation by the County. Comments made by various members of the Board appeared to be in opposition of the County donating the lands now owned by the County -to the Apostle Islands Park Service. A roll call vote was taken on the adoption of the foregoing resolution with the fol- lowing results: No. 12a Ayes - Erickson, Meierotto, E. Johnson, Hoagland, Rude, P. Hanson, Seidel, Spears, W. Johnson, Heglund, Carter, , Anderson, Berweger, Barry, Barningha.m Nayes - Bromberg, A. Hanson Ayes - 15 Nayes - 2 17 Motion carried. Moved by Anderson, seconded by Erickson to adjourn for lunch. Motion carried. The meeting was called to order at 1:15 P.M. with the following members answering roll call: No. 13 Erickson, Meierotto, Bromberg, E. Johnson, Hoagland, Rude, P. Hanson, Seidel, Spears, W. Johnson, Heglund, Carter, A. Hanson, Anderson, Berweger, Barry, Barningham Absent - Renoos Total present 17 absent 1 The following communication and statement was read: No. 14 NORTHWESTERN WISCONSIN REGIONAL PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION 3022 Walnut St., Spooner, WI 54801 April 11, 1975 TO: COUNTY CLERK FROM: JOHN E. POST The enclosed statement on Health Planning Service Areas was adopted at the April 10, 1975 meeting of the Commission's Executive Committee. Your county board might wish to take similar action at its county meeting. Also enclosed for your background information is a copy of a recent letter on this issue from Burnett County Board Chairman, Charles Tolla.nder. John E. Post Executive Director April 15. 1975 STATEMENT OF THE NWRP&DC concerning HEALTH SERVICE AREAS President.Ford recently signed P.L. 93-641, the "National Health Planning and Resources Development Act of 1974". Under this new law, "health service areas" shall have a population of not less than 500,000 nor more than 3,000,000. The law also states that in "highly unusual circumstances" the population could be less than 200,000. The combined population of the Northwest Area Comprehensive Health Planning Orgaii.tation (NACHPO) is less than 125,000 and the Northwestern Wisconsin Regional Planning and Development Commission (NWRP&DC) feels strongly that there are "highly unusual circumstances," which makes it imperative that this organization remain in tact. Substantial local effort has gone into organizing NACHPO. It would be highly inefficient to dissolve the existing organization and reorganize a completely new service area council. Over 900 health care consumers, providers and local governmental officials have been actively involved in healthcare systems delivery in NACHPO's present area. The operation is running smoothly and if it must be increased to 500,000 people or even 200,000 the size of the area, would virtually eliminate local participation or at least make it extremely fragmented. - The NWRP&DC, therefore, goes on record in support of maintaining the present NACHP0 district and organizational structure as the PL 93-641 health service area and health system agency, and urges Governor Lucey and the Secretary of HEW, U.S. Senators Nelson and Proxmire,, and U.S. Congressmen from Wisconsin to recommend and approve this request. Adopted by the Executive Committee of NWRP&DC at its April 10, 1975 meeting. Moved by W. Johnson, seconded by Meierotto that Bayfield County go on record -in support of maintaining the present NACHPO district as it presently exists and letters be senk to the Governor and senators accordingly. Motion carried. The following resolution was read: No. 15 WHEREAS, salary increases were granted to county non -represented employees at the February llth meeting, and WHEREAS, the amount of the anticipated increase that would be granted was:not known at the time of adoption of the budget for 1975, and WHEREAS, a sum sufficient to allow adjustment of the various budgets due to salary increases has been placed in the Contingency fund, now therefore be it RESOLVED, that the County Clerk be authorized to adjust each of the department budgets affected by the salary increases granted on February 11, 1975 by transferring from the said Contingency fund an amount equal to the total cost of the salary increase to -said department budgets. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Wallace Johnson, C. E. Hoagland, W. H. Carter, Art Meierotto, Ca.rl E. Anderson, Joseph Berweger Walter Barningham Moved by Rude, seconded by A. Hanson to adopt. April 15, 1975 N/7 A roll call vote was taken on the adoption of the foregoing resolution with the following results: No. 15a Ayes - Erickson, Meierotto, Bromberg, E. Johnson, Hoagland, Rude, P. Hanson, Seidel, Spears, W. Johnson, Heglund, Carter, A. Hanson, Anderson, Berweger, Barry, Barningham Nayes - none Ayes - 17 Na.yes - 0 Total 17 Motion carried. The following resolution was read: No. 16. I. i WHEREAS, a typographical error appeared in a. letter received by the County Clerk from i Walter Barningham, Chairman of the Board indicating that the term of Roberta Durham who was re -appointed as a member of the Bayfield County Housing Authority was for a term of three years instead of five years as intended, now therefore be it a RESOLVED, that the record as shown in Communication No. 7 and presented to the County q Board on February 11, 1975 be corrected to show that the term of Roberta Durham be for a y k period -of five years. Wallace Johnson, C. E. Hoagland, W. H. Carter, Art Meierotto, Carl Anderson, Joseph Berweger Walter Barningham 3 Moved by.Eri.ckson, seconded by Bromberg to a.dopt. Motion carried. The following resolution was read: No. 17 WHEREAS, On July 30, 1974, the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors accepted it's res- ponsibility,to carry out the terms and the objectives of the federal grant offer by the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency for funds to demonstrate methods of sediment and erosion I i control in the Red Clay Area of Northern Wisconsin and Minnesota which includes Ashland, Bayfield, Douglas and Iron Counties in Wisconsin, and Carlton County in Minnesota, and WHEREAS, a grant of 3.6 million dollars was approved by the U.S. E.P.A. and the Bayfield County share of this grant will be approximately $225,232. to be used to demonstrate methods } jof sediment and erosion control in the Pine Creek Watershed in the Town of Pilsen, and WHEREAS,_ the planning -phase of the project is completed with needed soil survey work, land management practices, land treatment practices, channel protection measures and need for land , use regulation recommendations, were identified by the U.S. Soil Conservation Service and approved 'by the Bayfield County,Soil & Water Conservation Service, for implementation during the next 32 years, and W_ April 15, 1975 i 6 WHEREAS, the 25% non federal share of project funding must be assured by the state, county,] local and private contributions of in kind services and funds, and [ NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the .Bayfield County Board of Supervisors hereby pledge continued support of the Red Clay Project with the carryover of Phase I appropriation and if needed a'budgeted amount of not more than $10,000 per year for 1976, 1977 and 1978. Respectfully Submitted, BAYFIELD COUNTY SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT SUPERVISORS Art Meierotto Walter Barningham Ernest Heglund Ila Bromberg Stephen Barry Moved by Meierotto, seconded by Bromberg to adopt. Motion carried. The following resolution was read: No. 18 At a joint meeting of Ashland, Bayfield and Iron County executive committees, the following resolution was adopted. Motion by Landry, seconded by Berweger, that the four following recommendations of f the Trustees of Pureair Sanatorium be submitted to the respective county boards for their approval. Motion carried. 1. To phase out Pureair Sanatorium as a tuberculosis hospital as of July 1, 1975. 2. To safeguard the property for a period awaiting further use by maintaining an engineer on the property. 3. The ongoing out -patient programs be -transferred to the county nurses offices of the respective counties. 4. That an appropriate severance pay be authorized for the employees. Wallace Johnson C. E. Hoagland Art Meierotto Joseph Berweger W. H. Carter Walter Barningham Moved by W. Johnson, seconded by Berweger to adopt. AMENDMENT NO. 18a %Moved by Rude, seconded by.Meierotto to delay action on the closing of the Sanatorium until the next regular or special -meeting of the Board. A roll call vote was taken on the adoption of the foregoing motion with the following results: No. 18a Ayes - Erickson, Meierotto,.Rude, P. Hanson, Heglund, Anderson, Barningham Nayes - Bromberg, E. Johnson, Hoagland, Seidel, Spears, W. Johnson, Carter, A. Hanson, i Berweger, Barry Ayes - 7 Nayes - 10 I Total 17 AMENDMENT LOST. April 15, 1975 A roll call vote was taken on the adoption of Resolution No. 18 with the following results: No. 18b Ayes - Bromberg, E. Johnson, Hoagland, Seidel, Spears, W. Johnson, Heglund, Carter, A. Hanson, Berweger., Barry Nayes - Erickson, Meierotto, Rude, P. Hanson, Anderson, Barningham Ayes - 11 Nayes - 6 Total 17 The following certificate was read: No.' 19 THE STATE OF W I S C 0 N S I N Motion carried. B A Y F I E L D C O U N T Y C O U R T H O U S E IN WASHBURN, WISCONSIN, WAS ENTERED ON THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES BY THE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR ON JANUARY 17, 1975. and is therefore accorded the benefits and protections of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966. This site was deemed by the State Historic. Preservation Review Board, the Director of the State Historical Society of Wisconsin, who serves as the State Historic Preservation Officer, and the Keeper of the National Register of Historic Places to be imbued with historical characteristics of such significance as to warrant the appreciation and concern of our state and nation. Certified: Patrick J. Lucey Governor, State of Wisconsin James Morton Smith State Historic Preservation Officer Moved by Seidel, seconded by A. Hanson to receive and place on file and frame for display. Motion carried. The following communication was read: No. 20 P. 0. Box 697 Rhinelander, WI 54501 Mr. Walter C. Barningham, Chairman Bayfield County Board of Supervisors Bayfield,.WI 54814 Dearmj4r. . Barningham: As a. result of my recent visit to the Bayfield County Jail, it has been determined that the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors did, during the County Board proceedings on February 11, 1975, turndown a. proposal to replace the existing jail facility. I am certain you are aware that this agency has, over the past nine years, been concerned in regard to the inadequate facility and non-compliance with Statutory and Code requirements. Therefore, acting in accordance with Section 46.17 of the Wisconsin Statutes, the following restrictions relating to the confinement of persons in the Bayfield County Jail shall be complied with immediately: ;a April 15, 1975 l 1. Juveniles shall not be confined -in the Bayfield County Jail. When detention is necessary, i.uveniles''must'be'transported to'an approved facility. 2. Female adults shall not be confined in the Bayfield County Jail. When confinement of female adults in necessary, they must be transported to an approved facility. 3. All sentenced male adults must be transported to an approved facility. Should there be any questions regarding the aforementioned restrictions, please do not hesitate to call upon me. Sincerely, Ralph J. DiSalvo Detention -Supervisor DIVISION OF CORRECTIONS Moved by Meierotto, seconded by E. Johnson to receive and place on file. Motion carried. The following communication was read: No. 21 Department of Industry, Labor and Human Relations Inspection Report and Orders Inspection Date File No. March 20, 1975 E 16127 Owners Name Occupancy Inspected Bayfield County, Edward Pajala, Clerk Bayfield County_ Jail Mailing Address Located at (Street address) City State Zip Code City County Washburn Wisconsin 54891 Washburn Bayfield An inspection of the above occupancy discloses violations of orders of the Dept. of Industry, Labor & Human Relations promulgated under authority of Chapter 101 of the Revised Statutes of Wisconsin. SEE REVERSE SIDE FOR APPLICABLE WISCONSIN STATUTES NOTE ITEM ORDER REQUIREMENTS: Lo Building Safety________ 1 -Ind-57.07 Emergency exits from cell area on 1st and 2nd floor shall be repaired to open freely. (Doors would not open when unlocked during inspection.) 2 Ind 57.10 Shower in upper cell passageway reduces width to less than require 3. Ind 57.11 Illuminated exit signs are required over all exits. 4. Ind,57.15 Building must be left in good repair. (Many windows were broken - & 57.16 basement showed signs of the sewer backing up. All wiring must meet NEC requirements.) 5 Ind 57.18 Basement may not be occupied. 6 Ind 57.19 Windows must have openable area equal to not less than 5 percent of the floor area of the room. 7 Ind 51.16 Stairway shall have handrail on left hand side as one mounts the (3) stairs. Rail out to stair opening must be 42 inches high. 8 Ind. 57.07 Door at base of stairs from upper cell area can be blocked and unopenable if lower cell block door is in half -open position. 9 Ind 59.74 Steam piping shall be covered with not less than z inch of insulat (3) 10 Ind 59.24 All heating surfaces that exceed temperatures of 1800 must be (2) (a) guarded. (This includes all radiators.) cc. Rudy Frechette, Sheriff, Washburn, Wisconsin 54891 Ralph DiSalvo, ]Division. of Corrections .... ... _____.__._._______._____April_ 15, 19'75__-__._--_—.-- Important • Please report when orders are completed * Avoid Delay • Forfeiture for violations are $10 to $100 each day for each violation • Keep us informed "Failure of an employer reasonably to enforce compliance by employes with such statute or order of the Department shall constitute failure by -the employer to comply with such statute or order". See 102.57 Wis. Sta.ts. , Compliance Date Violations Explained To Title June 1, 1975 Rudy Frechette Sheriff By James Conner Deputy District No. Reg. 4 Industrial Safety & Buildings Div. Moved by Spears, seconded by A. Hanson to receive and place on file. Motion carried. The following resolution was read: No. 22 WHEREAS, Bayfield County'is required by law to provide a jail facility meeting State standards for detention of prisoners, juveniles, the mentally ill and other non -criminal citizens, and WHEREAS, The present jail facility does not meet required standards and is in a. dilapidated condition, _due primarily to the age of the building, and WHEREAS, Following reports from the State Department of Social Services that provision must be made by the County to correct such deficiencies or, in the alternative, to contract with other counties for the detention of such prisoners, juveniles, mentally ill, and other non- criminal persons, and WHEREAS, The County Board and'the'Committees thereof have had under consideration the replacement of said jail structure during the past five years, and WHEREAS, After extensive deliberations and exploration of the short and long term benefits to County government, it has been determined that the construction of a new jail would be the most advisable course to follow, and WHEREAS, as a result of such determination, the Sheriff's Committee of this Board of Supervisors has engaged an architectural firm to prepare preliminary plans for such construction, together with estimates of the cost thereof, said cost estimate being in the approximate amount of $450,000,00,, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the Executive Committee of this Board of Supervisors, together with the Sheriff's Committee and the appropriate County officers of Bayfield County be and they are hereby authorized to proceed with said jail construction project and to do and complete all necessary procedures to the point of, and including, advertising for bids for said construction, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That upon rece}t of bids pursuant to said advertisement, the Executive Committee shall meet, consider said bids and make recommendations to the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors for further action by said Board as may be appropriate. Clifford Hoagland Stephen Barry Edwin Erickson Ernest Heglund Bennie Rude Moved by Hoagland, seconded by E. Johnson to-a.dopt. April 15, 1975 MOTION NO. 22 Moved by Bromberg, seconded by W. Johnson to table the above resolution. A.roll call vote,was taken on the adoption of the motion to.table with the following results: No. 22a Ayes - Bromberg, Spears, W. Johnson, Carter, A. Hanson, Anderson, Berweger, Barningham Nayes - Erickson, Meierotto, E. Johnson, Hoagland, Rude, P. Hanson, Seidel, Heglund, Barry Ayes - 8 Nayes - 9 Total 17 Motion Lost. A roll call vote was taken on the adoption of Resolution #22 with the following results: No. 22b Ayes - Erickson, Meierotto, E. Johnson, Hoagland, Rude, P. Hanson, Seidel, Heglund, Barry, Barningham Nayes - Bromberg, Spears, W. Johnson, Carter, A. Hanson, Anderson, Berweger Ayes - 10 Nayes - 7 Total 17 Motion carried. The following communication was read: No. 23 Ashland-Bayfield Counties Developmental Centers, Inc. 909 Second Street West Ashland, Wisconsin 54805 February 7, 1975 Chairman Walt Barningham Bayfield County Board Bayfield County Court House Washburn, Wis. 54891 Dear Mr. Barningham: The Board of Directors of the Ashland Bayfield County Developmental Centers, Inc. would like to thank Bayfield County for all the kindness and help it has extended the Developmental Center during its stay'in Washburn. Specifically, we are indebted to Bayfield County for the quarters you extended to us gratis for the many years. If it were not for your charity the program would not have sur- vived through the many years of very limited funding. The Board is also thanking you .in the name of all the clients we serve, their parents, and the staff of the Developmental Center. Each of us is. indebted to the generosity of Bayfield County.' Sincerely, The Board of Directors K. C. Howell Adeline T. Swiston Wendell R. Friske Thomas P. Fox William Gast Alice M. Renz June York Bennie R.Rude Moved by Rude, seconded by Erickson to receive and place on file. Motion carried. 's A Public Notice of Receipt of a Wisconsin Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (WPDES) Permit Application - Ba.yfield Fish Hatchery was presented: No. 24 Mo action was taken on the matter. The following communication was read: No. 25 WTA WISCONSIN TAXPAYERS ALLIANCE APRIL 4, 1975 Mr. Edward A. Paja.la, County Clerk Courthouse Washburn, WI 54891 Dear Mr. Pajala: A copy is enclosed for revision of your subscription list of 18 names for the Wisconsin Taxpayer. We know changes are bound to occur because of elections or other causes, so we request you to go over the list, make any revisions or corrections necessary and return it promptly. In this way you will have the assurance that the Wisconsin Taxpayer goes to the present officials. Your subscriptions expire with the June issue, so you may want to forward payment for renewal along with the correct list. As you know, the subscription price is $5.50 per each three-year subscription --each year the list is sent to you for any corrections which should be made. Yours sincerely, John P. Reynolds Vice President Moved by Spears, seconded by W. Johnson to continue the subscription to the Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance. Motion carried. The following Report of the Bayfield County Zoning Committee was read: No. 26 TO: The County Board of Supervisors of Bayfield County on the hearing on the petitions to amend the Bayfield County Zoning Ordinance. The Zoning Committee of the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors, having held a public hearing pursuant to -Section 59.97 (5), Wisconsin Statutes, notice thereof having been given as provided by law and being duly informed of the facts pertinent to the proposed changes, hereby recommends that the petitions described as follows be approved: The South One -Half (S 2) of the Southwest One -Quarter (SW 2) of Section Twelve (12) , Township Fifty (50) North, Range Seven (7) West, be changed from Forestry Use to Agricultural Use. The North One -Half (N2) of the Southeast One -Quarter (SEµ) of the Northeast One -Quarter (NEµ) of Section Thirty -Four (34),'Township Fifty -One (51) North, Range Seven (7)West, be changed from Agricultural Use to Residential -Recreational Use. The Zoning Committee also recommends that the following petition be denied: That portion of the Southeast One -Quarter (SEµ) of the Northeast One -Quarter (NEµ) of Section Three (3) , Township Fifty (50) North, Range Six (6) West, more particularly described as follows: April 15. 1975 0 Commencing at the Northwest corner of said Forty (40); thence Southerly along the Forty -(40) line Eight Hundred Ninety Five (895) feet to the place of beginning; thence Easterly to the West line of County Trunk "C".; thence Southerly along the West line of said Highway to the East-West Quarter line of Section Three (3); thence Westerly along said Section line to the Southwest corner of said Forty (40); thence Northerly along the West Forty (40) to the point of beginning, not be changed from Residential-1 Use to Industrial Use. Dated: April 15, 1975 Signed_ Bayfield County Zoning Committee W. H. Carter Larry Seidel Arthur Hanson Herbert Spears Walter Ba.rningham Moved by Spears, seconded by Seidel to receive and place on file. Motion carried. The following Amendatory Ordinance was -read: No. 27 The Bayfield County Board of Supervisors ordains as follows: That the Bayfield County Zoning Ordinance, adopted May 4, 1971,-be and the same, is hereby amended so that as amended, The South One -Half (S2) of the Southwest One -Quarter (SWµ) of Section Twelve (12) , Township Fifty (50) North, Range Seven (7) West, is changed from Forestry Use to Agricultural Use. The North One-1LL1.f (N2) of the Southeast One -Quarter (BE-4) of the Northeast One -Quarter (NE2) of Section Thirty -Four (34) , Township Fifty -One (51) North, Range Seven (7) West, is changed from Agricultural Use to Residential -Recreational Use. Dated: April 15, 1975 Signed Bayfield County Zoning Committee W. H. Carter Larry Seidel Arthur Hanson Herbert Spears Walter Barningham Moved by A. Hanson, seconded by Carter to adopt. Motion carried.. Lie (Affidavit of Public Hearing and Notice of Publication on file in county clerk's office.) The following communication was read: No. 28 WISCONSIN LEGISLATURE Senate Chamber Madison, April 10, 1975 Dear Sir: As you are probably aware, the Wisconsin State Senate just recently passed Senate Bill 61. This bill, which I have authored, would allow the County Boarcb of Wisconsin the opportunity by a two-thirds vote to veto any DNR land purchase of forty acres or more. I am sure you realize the.impo.rtance of this legislation in light of the fact that the state is continually buying up lands in our counties without local self-determination. This problem precipitates a loss of tax base and results in the displacement of people, homes and farms in Wisconsin. I certainly am not against all DNR land purchases, but I do feel that the Department of Natural Resources should have to justify to the County Boards where purchas April 15., 1975 I are being made, the validity of these purchases in the first place. My purpose in contacting you today is to encourage you to express your views to the appro- priate individuals considering this legislation. Senate Bill 61 is presently in the Assembly Committee on Natural Resources. The Chairman of the Committee is Representative Lewis Mittness. Other members of the committee include. Laurence Day, Harland Everson, EdwardJackamonis, Mary Lou Munts, Thomas Murray, Francis Lallensack, Marcel Dandeneau, Donald Hasenohrl, Gordon Bradley, Lloyd Kincaid, Cloyd Porter and Alan Lasee. I am sure that letters or resolutions from you and your.County Board members would be encouraging in securing final legislative passage of this important.proposal. Certainly your cooperation and assistance on this matter would be greatly appreciated. Sincerely DANIEL'O. THENO Senator, 25th District Moved by Carter, seconded by Seidel that Bayfield County go ,on record in support of Senate Bill 61. Motion carried. Moved by E. Johnson, seconded by Erickson to adjourn. Motion carried.. Walter C. Barningham, Chair n Bayfield County Board of pervisors Edward A. Paja ., C.lerk. Bayfield Cod, y, Wisconsin