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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Board of Supervisors - Minutes - 9/30/1975M September 30, 1975 MEETING OF THE BAYFIELD COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS September 30,,1975 The meeting was called to order at 9:30 AM by Walter C. Barningham, County Board Chairman. The following members answered roll call: No. 1 Edwin Erickson, Ila Bromberg, Eric Johnson, Clifford Hoagland, Bennie Rude, Peter Hanson, Larry Seidel, Herbert Spears, Wallace Johnson, Ernest Heglund, William Carter, Arthur Hanson, Carl Anderson, Stephen Barry, Edwin Renoos, Walter Barningham Absent - Arthur Meierotto, Joseph Berweger Present 16 Absent 2 Total 18 A prayer and pledge of allegiance was led by Larry Seidel, Board member. Joseph Berweger arrived at this time. NO. 2 Senator Daniel Theno appeared before the Board in regard to an historical landmark to be erected by Ashland and Bayfield Counties. He termed it a perfect bi-county project. Moved by E. Erickson, seconded by Seidel to dispense with the reading of the minutes of the previous meeting. Motion carried. NO. 3 Mr. Howard Reynolds of the Department of Revenue was present at the Board meeting to present the proposed 1975 equalized valuations for Bayfield County. Mr. Reynolds explained to the Board that the increases were based on a periodic visual inspection and sales. According to the schedule presented by Mr. Reynolds, the increase in real estate valuation for the county totaled $31,926,790 with a decrease in the personal property valuation of $700,010 for a net increase of $31,226,780 or approximately 19.98/ increase over the 1974 valuations. A lengthy discussion followed and questions raised by Board members were answered by Mr. Reynolds. Moved by Anderson, seconded by Berweger to adjourn for lunch. Motion carried. 0, 197 The chairman called the meeting to order at 1:15PM with the following members answering roll call: No. 4 Erickson, Bromberg, E. Johnson, Hoagland, Rude, P. Hanson, Spears, Heglund, Carter, A. Hanson, Anderson, Berweger, Barry,`Renoos, Barningham f Absent - Meierotto, Seidel, W. Johnson Present - 15 Absent - 3 Total 18 Larry Seidel arrived at this time. The following Report of the Committee on Equalization was read: No. 5 REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON EQUALIZATION Washburn, Wisconsin September 30, 1975 i TO THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF BAYFIELD COUNTY: .� 10 GENTLEMEN: We, the undersigned Committee on Equalization of Bayfield County, after a careful examination o of all evidence and data placed before us by the Supervisor of Assessment of said county and �. all other data at our disposal, do hereby agree that the following valuations set out after U' each taxation district are the full and correct valuations of the real and personal property of said county for the year 1975 and recommend that the county assessment of district values be made on said basis. DISTRICT TOTAL VALUATION TOWNS: Barksdale Barnes Bayfield Bayview Bell Cable Clover Delta Drummond Eileen Grandview Hughes Iron River Kelly Keystone Lincoln Mason Namakagon Orienta Oulu Pilsen Port Wing 7,545,500 17,248,700 7,952,400 4-,528,900 5,308,000 19,032,500 4,335,600 5,383,200 11,823,700 6,425,400 7,618,900 4,334,600 15,093,700 4,291,700 3,269,100 2,556,700 3,673,000 12,984,500 3,033,700 3,560,000 1,450,430 4,909,100 Russell 2,351,700 461 DISTRICT Tripp Washburn TOTAL TOWNS VILLAGES: Cable CITIES: Mason TOTAL VILLAGES Bayfield Washburn TOTAL UITIES COUNTY TOTAL TOTAL VALUATION 1,418,300 2,531,000 162,670,330 2,808,100 608,800 3,416,900 8,133,200 13,317,300 21,450,500 187,537,730 Respectfully Submitted, C. E. Hoagland, Joseph Berweger, Carl'Anderson, W. H. Carter, Walter-Barningham Moved by Anderson, seconded by Renoos to adopt. A roll call vote was taken on the adoption of the foregoing resolution -with the following results: No. 5a Ayes - Erickson, E. Johnson, Hoagland, Rude,_ P. Hanson, Seidel, Spears, Carter, A-. Hanson; Anderson, Berweger, Barry, Renoos, Barningham Nayes --Bromberg, Heglund Absent— Meierotto, W. Johnson Ayes - 14 Nayes - 2 Absent - 2 Total 18 Motion carried. NO. 6 William Hepner, Forest Administrator, appeared before the Board in regard to sale of lands. He introduced Murry Hartshorn, District Ranger, U.S. Forest Service,who spoke on the benefits to the area from the Federal Forest. Wayne Gibson of the DNR - Brule, next appeared; before the Board and spoke of the benefits of public land in the County managed by both federal and state agencies as well as the County. Mr. Hepner next addressed the Board. He had prepared several charts outlining the acreage of County Forest Land in the County and timber sales as well as the revenues to the County and the various municipalities in which the lands are located. 4432 September 30, 1975 y ti X 1 NO, 7 Mr. Hepner advised the Board that the Forestry Committee has been in the process of preparing the 10 Year Comprehensive Management Plan for the Forestry Department for about a year and the plan is now completed and copies have been provided to all Board members and the Forestry Committee is now recommending the approval of the plan. Following a short discussion of the plan a motion was made by A. Hanson and seconded by E. Johnson to approve the 10 Year Comprehensive Forestry Management Plan as recommended by the Forestry Committee. Motion carried. (Copy of the'10 Year Plan is on file in the County Clerk's Office.) The following resolution was read: No. 8 WHEREAS, Bayfield County is interested in developing winter and summer recreation in Bayfield County, and WHEREAS, cross country skiing is fast becoming a major winter activity, and WHEREAS, the proposed cross country trail can be used in the summertime as a walking trail, and WHEREAS, the proposed trail is a limited use trail and some regulations will have to be placed on land use of said trail by ordinance passed by the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors, and WHEREAS, Anthony Wise, representing the Telemark Company of Hayward, Wisconsin, will enter into a binding agreement with Bayfield County to construct, groom and maintain said trail, and WHEREAS, said agreement would require no direct cash outlay for the development, construction and grooming of said trail by the taxpayers of Bayfield County, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors duly assembled this 30th day of September, 1975, that Bayfield County ahthorize the development and construction of said trail, provided that 100% funding is provided by Telemark Company in the development of such recreational facilities. FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors direct the District Attorney, together with other departments of the County to draft an ordinance for the regulation of the use of said trail for the exclusive use of cross country skiing in the wintertime and a walking trail in the summertime. Carl Anderson H. Glenn Spears Eric Johnson Art Hanson Moved by Renoos, seconded by Spears to adopt the foregoing resolution. Motion carried. The following resolution was read: No. 9 WHEREAS, the non -represented county employees have made a request for a salary adjustment effective January 1, 1976, and WHEREAS, the Personnel Committee of the County Board.has met with the employees to consider their request, and 662 SeAtember.30. 1975 WHEREAS, the Personnel Committee is of the opinion that the request of the employees should be granted, now therefore be it RESOLVED, that the following adjustments be made in the salaries and wages of non - represented county employees, said adjustments to cover all positions listed in the Compensation Schedule for Non -represented Positions as approved by the County Board on February 26, 1974, except those positions specifically exempted by subsequent county board action. 1) An adjustment in wages and salaries based on the cost of living increase from January 1, 1975 to December 31, 1975 as determined by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics computed on the basis of one cent per hour for every three tenths of 1/ increase of such cost of living. Such wage increase to be effective January 1, 1976. 2) A cost of living adjustment every three months with the first such adjustment period ending March 31, 1976, on a computation basis of one cent per hour for every three tenths of 1/ increase or decrease as periodically published by the U.S. Bureau.of Labor Statistics with the provision that a decrease will not become effective until the wages and salaries have increased in an amount of three cents per hour over,the January 1, 1976, adjusted level, which level will then be considered to be the base rate; thereafter any increases granted pursuant to this agreement will be decreased as shown above, but not until the decrease in the cost of living would cause a three cents per hour decrease in wages at which time the full amount of the appropriate decrease will be made. 3) The quarterly adjustments shall go into effect for wages earned in the pay period following the pay period " in which the costof living figures become available from the office of the Bureau of Labor Statistics. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE Cliff Hoagland Edwin Erickson Stephen Barry Ernest Heglund Bennie Rude Moved by Seidel, seconded by Rude to adopt the foregoing resolution. A roll call vote was taken on the adoption of the foregoing resolution with the following results: No. 9a Ayes - Erickson, Bromberg, E. Johnson, Hoagland, Rude, P. Hanson, Seidel, Spears, Heglund, Carter, A. Hanson, Anderson, Berweger, Barry, Barningham Nayes - Renoos Absent - Meierotto, W. Johnson Ayes - 15 Nayes 1 Absent - 2 Total 18 Motion carried. The following resolution was read: No. 10 WHEREAS, The State of Wisconsin has through 1975 provided one-half of the funds for the payment of bounties on certain predatory animals with Bayfield County paying the other half of such bounties; and WHEREAS, the 1975-1977 biennial budget of the State of Wisconsin has eliminated the funding and authorization for such bounty aids to the County commencing JanLn?y 1, 1976, and ..fir LPL WHEREAS, a bounty program in Bayfield County without participation of the State of Wisconsin is unfeasible from the standpoint of the cost of such a program and its minimal effect on the predatory population of the County, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors suspends and terminates the bounty program in Bayfield County. Herbert G. Spears Eric E. Johnson Larry Seidel Art C. Hanson Moved by Barry, seconded by E. Erickson to adopt the foregoing resolution. Motion carried. The following resolution was read: No. 11 WHEREAS, an amount of $11,000.00 was placed in the Sheriff's Department outlay budget, and WHEREAS, said amount was to be used for the purchase of two new automobiles and other capital expenditures for the Sheriff's Department, and WHEREAS, said automobiles have been purchased and are now in use, and WHEREAS, it now appears that one more automobile used by the Sheriff's Department is in need of replacement, and WHEREAS, it is necessary to provide additional funds for the purchase of the one new automobile, and WHEREAS, it is estimated that the net.cost.90 the county for one new automobile will be $4,000.00, now therefore be it RESOLVED, that the Sheriff's Commission be authorized to purchase in 1975 one more new automobile, and -be it further RESOLVED, that a sum sufficient be transferred from the Contingency Fund to the Sheriff's outlay budget to finance said purchase. SHERIFF'S COMMISSION G. E. Hoagland Edwin Erickson Stephen Barry Ernest Heglund Bennie Rude Moved by Erickson, seconded by Hoagland to adopt the foregoing resolution. A roll call vote was taken on the adoption of the foregoing resolution with the following results: No. Ila Ayes - Erickson, Bromberg, E. Johnson, Hoagland, Rude, P. Hanson, Seidel, Spears, Heglund, Carter, A. Hanson, Berweger, Barry, Renoos, Barningham Na.yes - Anderson Absent - Meierotto, W. Johnson Ayes 15 Nayes - 1 Absent - 2 Total 18 Motion carried. 465 September 30,_1975 t 'All 0 The following communication was read: No. 12 . Mr. Ed. Pajala County Clerk Bayfield County Dear Mr.. Pajala: I would like to respectfully petition the county board to be allowed to pay the back county taxes and redeem the piece of property owned by my late brother, James John Armbruster. The description of said property is as'following, and is a parcel of 10.5 acres, more or less. Subdivision -`of W2 NW4 - Lot 1; T. 47N. R.8W.; Iron River, Wisconsin, Section 8. This property at one time belonged to my late father, Percy B. Armbruster and we would be interested.inkeeping it within the family.; if at all possible. Respectfully,. Gertrude L. Taipale Rt. 1 Box 130 Iron River, WI 54847 Moved by Carter, seconded by A. Hanson.to refer this matter to the District Attorney and to the Executive Committee with power to act. A roll call vote was taken on the adoption of the foregoing motion with the following. results: No. 12a Ayes - Bromberg, Rude,-P. Hanson, Carter, A.. Hanson, Berweger, Barry, Barningham Nayes - Erickson, E. Johnson, Hoagland, Seidel, Spears, Anderson, Renoos Absent - Meierotto, W. Johnson, Heglund Ayes - 8 Nayes - 7 Absent - .3 Total 18 Motion carried. The following Report of the Bayfield County Zoning Committee was read: No. 13 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 denied: The West One -Half (W2) of the Northeast One -Quarter (NE4) of the Southeast One -Quarter (SEµ) , Section Thirty -Three (33) , Township Fifty (50) North, Range Seven (7) West, not be changed from Forestry Use to Agricultural Use. That part of the Southeast One -Quarter (SE40 of the Northeast One -Quarter (NE-4), Section Eight (8) , Township Fifty (50) North, Range Seven' (7) West, lying East of Lenawee Road, not be changed from Residential-Recreational'Use to Agricultural Use. September 30, 1975 mac, o The Zoning Committee also recommends that the following petition be approved: The East One -Half (E 2) of the Southwest One -Quarter (SW µ) , Section Six (6) , Township Forty -Four (44) North, Range Seven (7) West, be changed from Forestry Use to Agricultural Use. The Zoning Committee also recommends that the following petitions be.tabled until further information can be received concerning the rezoning of these two parcels of land: The West One -Half (Wz) of the Northeast One -Quarter (NEµ) , Section Thirty -Four (34) , Township Fifty -One (51) North, Range Seven (7) West, requesting a change from Residential - Recreational Use to Agricultural Use. The East One -Half (E2). of the Northeast One -Quarter (NE-4), of the Southwest.One-Quarter (SW4) , Section Thirty -Four (34) , Township Fifty -One (51) North, Range Seven (7) West, requesting a change from Forestry Use to Agricultural Use., Dated: September 30, 1975 Signed Bayfield County Zoning Committee William H. Carter Larry Seidel Arthur Hanson Herbert Spears Edwin Renoos Walter Barningham Moved by Spears, seconded by Seidel to receive-i7heforegoing report and place it on file. Motion carried. (affidavit of publication and notice of public hearing on file in county clerk's office.) The following Amendatory Ordinance was read: No. 14 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 East One -Half (E2) of the Southwest One -Quarter (S.Wµ) , Section Six (6) , Township Forty -Four (44) North, Range Seven (7) West, is changed from Forestry Use to Agricultural Use. DATED: September 30, 1975 Signed Bayfield County Zoning Committee William H. Carter Larry Seidel Arthur Hanson Herbert Spears Edwin Renoos Walter Barningham Moved by Carter, seconded by Spears to adopt the foregoing Amendatory Ordinance. Motion carried. The following resolution -was read: No. 15 WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 979.14, 59.15 and 66.197, the compensation for the County Coroner can be either the Statutory rate of $16.00 per diem or a rate as determined by the County Board, and WHEREAS, the per diem of the'Bayf ield County Coroner has been the Statutory rate of $16.00 per diem for a number of years, and September 30, 1975 WHEREAS, the Coroner must, in most cases, respond immediately when he is called, which does interfere with his regular work, and WHEREAS, other county employees have received several increases in wages since the per diem of $16.00 was established, now therefore be it RESOLVED, that the per diem for the County Coroner and Deputy County Coroner be set at $25.00 per diem. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE C..E. Hoagland Edwin Erickson: Stephen Barry Ernest Heglund Bennie R. Rude Moved by Erickson, seconded by Hoagland to adopt the foregoing resolution. A roll call vote was taken on the adoption of the foregoing resolution with the following results: No. 15a Ayes - Erickson, Bromberg, E. Johnson, Hoagland, Rude, P. Hanson, Seidel, Spears,, Heglund, Carter, A. Hanson, Anderson, Berweger, Barry, Renoos, Barni.ngham Nayes - none Absent - Meierotto, W. Johnson Ayes - 16 Nayes - 0 Absent - 2 Total 18 The following resolution was read: No. 16 Motion carried. WHEREAS, Pieter Pease, Tom Zinski, Judith Boutin and Raymond Klump were, until July 31, 1975, employed under the C.E.T.A. Program,.and WHEREAS, the said employees were all employed full-time for Bayfield County and enjoyed the same salaries and benefits as other county employees, and WHEREAS, the aforementioned four employees have now been transferred over to the C.E.P. Program and are no longer paid directly by Bayfield County, and WHEREAS, due to the fact that they are no longer being paid directly by Bayfield County, they are no longer receiving the same benefits as they previously were, now therefore be it RESOLVED, that Bayfield County absorb the four positions now filled by the aforesaid four employees and that they be paid directly by Bayfield County and that they receive the same benefits as other county employees, and be it further RESOLVED, that this resolutiontake effect as of October 1, 1975. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE C. E. Hoagland Edwin Erickson Stephen Barry Ernest Heglund Bennie R. Rude Moved by Spears, seconded by Heglund to adopt the foregoing resolution. Moved by Erickson, seconded by Hoagland to table the above resolution until more information is available. Motion carried. September-30, 1975 The following resolution was read: No: 17 WHEREAS, the C.E.T.A. contract #T2PE-74-123, effective August 1, 1974, relating to Federally funded work programs has been terminated and all employees have been transferred to the C.E.P. Program, and WHEREAS, the State Manpower Council has requested that an authorized representative of Bayfield County execute certain documents pertaining to the termination, now therefore be it RESOLVED, that the County Clerk be. authorized and directed to complete and execute the following documents and forward said executed documents to the State Manpower Council: 1) Contractor's Release 2) Contractor's Assignment of Refunds, Rebates & Credits 3) Government Property Inventory 4) Inventory Certificate 5) Contract Closeout Tax Certification and be it further RESOLVED, that the County Clerk be authorized and directed to complete and execute all other documents relating to the termination of the aforementioned contract, #T2PE-74-123. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Carl E. Anderson I Walter Barningham W. H. Carter Cliff Hoagland Joseph Berweger Moved by Anderson, seconded by Carter to adopt the foregoing resolution. Motion carried. The following resolution was read: No. 18 WHEREAS, Gary Sarver owns the SW NE, Sec. 29-49-5, and WHEREAS, Gary Sarver has made application to the Bayfield Electric, Inc. for electric service to the dwelling located on his property description, and WHEREAS, Bayfield County does own the NE,SE of said Section 29, and WHEREAS, Bayfield Electric, Inc. would wish to construct their service to the Sarver. property across the said NE SE, Sec. 29-49-5, now therefore be it RESOLVED, that Bayfield County does grant an easement to the Bayfield Electric, Inc. across the NE SE, Sec. 29-49-5, and be it further RESOLVED, that the Forestry Committee of the Bayfield County Board be -authorized to determine the exact location of said easement and the cost for said -easement as well as all other matters pertaining to the granting of said easement. FORESTRY COMMITTEE Carl E. Anderson Herbert Spears Eric Johnson Larry Seidel Arthur Hanson Moved by A. Hanson, seconded by Seidel to adopt the foregoing resolution. Motion carried. 469 The following communication was read: No. 19 Echo -Lodge. Supper Club Rt. 2 Box 150 Cable, WI 54821 Dear Board Members: I amd every person in my situation are being harrased by your zoning laws. My situation is I am on Lake Namakagon and need signs to let people know where we are, so we can do a business and stay in business. .. .... I believe you board members should try to think about the business people in'Bayfield County first and help them to stay in business with all the power you have. Not try to put them out of business because of where they have their business. I pay enough taxes and should be given some consideration as to the sign situation. I am not the only one, 'there are many who have voiced their opinions tome about their business and the signs they have -up -that the zoning"men are harrasing: I believe the resorts and supper clubs in the southern part of the county should have some help from the board members who help to pay the bill of Bayfield County. Sincerely, I I Paul Marenchin Moved by A. Hanson, seconded by Spears to receive the foregoing communication and place it on file. Motion carried. The following:.communication was read: No. 20 STATE OF WISCONSIN/Dept. of Transportation August 25, 1975 Mr. Lawrence C. Young, -Commissioner Bayfield County Highway Department Box 428 - 311 S. lst Ave —East Washburn, WI 54891 Mr..Edward A. Pajala Bayfield County Clerk Courthouse Washburn, WI 54891 Dear Sirs: Project 1000-00-12 CAF 000 B (19) Control of Outdoor Advertising (Company Buyout) Statewide Removal Naegele Outdoor Advertising Numerous S,T.H.Ts Bayfield County In accordance with the provisions of Section 84.30, Wisconsin Statutes, the Highway Commission deems it necessary in the public interest to control the erection and maintenance of billboards and other outdoor advertising devices adjacent to the Primary and Interstate Highway Systems. The acquisition order of the Commission is transmitted herewith. The enclosed order provides that the signs or interests shall be acquired by the Division of Highways, in the name of the State of Wisconsin. Sincerely, Joseph Sweda Highway Commission Vice Chairman Encl. t September 30, 1975 ACQUISITION ORDER Project Name of Road Highway County 1000-00 12 Control of Outdoor Advertising Numerous S.T.H.'s CAP 000 B (19) (Company Buyout) Statewide Removal Naegele Outdoor Advertising Plat Date Plat Sheet Numbers Date of Previous Order i August 7, 1975 4.0 through 4.8------------- Description of Termini of Project Statewide In order to promote the safety, convenience and enjoyment of public travel, to preserve the natural beauty of Wisconsin, to aid the free flow of .interstate commerce, to protect the public investment in highways, and to conform to the express intent of Congress to control the erection and main- tenance of outdoor advertising signs, displays and devices adjacent to the National'System of Interstate and Defense and Federa.l-Aid Primary Highways, it is deemed necessary in the public interest to control the erection and maintenance of billboards and other outdoor advertising devices adjacent to or visible from the above described portion of said system of highways. Therefore, pursuant to authority granted under Sections 84.09 and 84.30, Wisconsin Statutes, as amended by Chapter 197, Laws of 1971, the Highway Commission hereby orders that: 1. The required signs or interests as shown on the plat shall be acquired by the Division of Highways, in the name of the State of Wisconsin.* Plats showing required signs or interests are on file in the Sate of Wisconsin Division of Highways' Madison, Waukesha, Green Bay, Wisconsin Rapids, La Crosse, Eau Claire, Rhinelander, Superior and Milwaukee District Offices. **Adams, Ashland, Barron, Bayfield, Brown, Buffalo, Burnett, Crawford, Dane, Dodge, Door, Douglas, Dunn, Eau Claire, Florence, Fond du Lac, Grant, Green., Green Lake, Iowa, Jackson, Jefferson, La Crosse Lan lade Lincoln Manitowoc Marathon Marinette Mar uette 'Oconto Oneida,'Pierce 1 Polk, Portage, Price, Racine, Rock, Rusk, St. Eroix, Sheboygan, Trempealeau, Vernon, Vilas, Walworth, Washington, Waupaca, Waushara and Wood. August 19, 1975 Joseph Sweda date Highway Commission Vice Chairman Moved by Bromberg, seconded by Berweger to receive the communication and place it on file. Motion carried. The following communication was read: No. 21 STATE OF WISCONSIN/Dept. of Transportation Office of Budget, Finance & Accounting Hill Farms State Office Building Room 851 4802 Sheboygan Avenue Madison, Wisconsin 53702 TO THE CLERK OF: Bayfield County Estimated County Trunk Highway Allotment Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 1976 September 30, 1975. Pursuant to s. 84.01(16), Wisconsin Statutes, you are hereby notified of the following estimated county trunk highway allotments to be paid your county from funds becoming available in the fiscal year ending June 30, 1976. Basic County Trunk Allotment s. 20.395 (1) (qa) to be paid on June 30, 1976 Supplemental County Trunk Allotment s. 20.395 (1) (qb) 1 & 2 TOTAL ESTIMATED 1975 ALLOTMENT $ 65,000.00 $ 285,000.00 $ 350,000.00 Pursuant to 20.395(1)(gb) 2e, the payment of the supplemental allotment will be made in two installments. The first installment, or prepayment, equal to one half of the 1975 Supplemental County Trunk Allotment, will be paid April 15, 1976. The remainder will be paid as soon as practical after June 30, 1976. The total actual allotments will be determined after the close of the fiscal year on June 30, 1976. Sincerely, Bert E. Morelock, Director Office of Budget, Finance and Accounting By D. E, McDaniel, Chief Accounting Section Moved by Berweger, seconded by P. Hanson to receive the foregoing communication and place it on file. Motion carried. NO. 22 Rod Buchele, 4-H Youth Agent appeared before the Board at this time. Mr. Buchele showed slides of the Topside 4-H Camp in Iron River. He advised the Board that the original plans for building a permanent log camp at the site have been abandoned and the logs have been sold. Mr. Buchele stated that the 4-H leaders have come to the conclusion that camp sites such as the one that was originally proposed are available and the Topside Camp should be just'used for tent camping. A short discussion followed. The following communication was read: No. 23 TOWN. OF BARNES Bayfield County, Wisc. P. 0. Solon Springs, Wisc. Bayfield County Board of Supervisors Bayfield County Court House Washburn, Wisconsin 54891 Gentlemen: The Town Board of the Town of Barnes has adopted the Hunting Ordinance, a copy of which accompanied by map and fact sheet, is enclosed.