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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Board of Supervisors - Minutes - 6/7/1977MNU MEETING OF THE BAYFIELD COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS June 7, 1977 The meeting was called to order at 9:45 AM by Walter C. Barningham, County Board Chairman. The following members answered roll call: No. 1 Edwin Erickson, Ila Bromberg, Eric Johnson, William Zamback, Bennie Rude, Larry Seidel, William Rave, Herbert Spears; Wallace Johnson, Ernest Heglund, William Carter, Arthur Hanson, Joseph Berweger, Charles Polich, Karl Ludzack, Edwin Renoos,-Walter Barningham Absent - Arthur Meierotto Present - 17 Absent - 1 Total 18 Moved by Seidel, seconded by Rave to dispense with the reading of the minutes of the previous meeting. Motion carried. A prayer and pledge of allegiance was led by Larry Seidel, Board member. Ken Todd, Ashland County Board Chairman and Tom Higgens,.Douglas County Board Chairman, were present as visitors. NO. 2 Leo Lay, Trustee of the Bayfield County Rest Home, appeared before the board in regard to the future of the rest home. He informed the board that the person who was interested in purchasing the rest home had informed him that because it would create conflicts in his present employment, he could not proceed with purchase of the Bayfield County Rest Home. Dick Olson, Sr. next spoke to the board in regard to the proposal of the Washburn Hospital Board to construct a rest home attached to the present Bayfield County Memorial Hospital. He stated that each board member should have received a packet in the mail with information on procedures to be followed if the county was to finance the construction of a home together with a payment schedule. He again told the board that the hospital board be- lieved that a 120 bed rest home could be operated with very little or no actual cost to the county after the first one or two years of operation. The clerk advised the board that the appraisal which the county board had directed the county clerk to have made has been made by Robert E. Anderson & Associates, Eau Claire and copies of the report have been distributed to members of the Executive Committee. The ap- praiser has appraised the rest home at $240,000 which includes all permanently installed equipment in the kitchen, laundry and dining room. It does not include movable personal property. June 7, 1977 A lengthy discussion followed with many board members indicating their support of Bayfield County bonding the county to build a 120 bed wing on to the Bayfield County Memorial Hospital to be used as a nursing home. The nursing home would be leased and operated by the Washburn Hospital Association under an agreement similar to the lease agreement for the hospital. MOTION NO. 3 Moved by Bromberg, seconded by Hanson that the Enecutive Committee be allowed to advertise for sale the present rest home facility as a nursing home and report back any findings at the August meeting. A roll call vote was taken on the adoption of the foregoing motion with the following �o results: No. 3a i Ayes - Bromberg, Zamback, Spears, W. Johnson, Heglund, Berweger, Polich, Ludzack, Renoos, Barningham c Nayes - Erickson, E. Johnson, Rude, Seidel, Rave, Carter, Hanson Ayes - 10 Nayes - 7 Absent - 1 Total 18 Motion carried. The clerk suggested that the appraisal report and communication from Shaughnessy be received by the board. MOTION NO. 4 Moved by Seidel, seconded by Hanson to receive the appraisal and place it on file. Motion carried. (appraisal on file in the county clerk's office) MOTION NO. 5 Moved by Berweger, seconded by Bromberg to receive -the various correspondence pertaining to the rest home and bond and place them on file. Motion carried. (correspondence on file in the county clerk's office) The following communication was read: No. 6 STATE OF WISCONSIN/DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION May 3, 1977 Mr. Lawrence C. Young, Commissioner Bayfield County Highway Department 311 South First Avenue East Washburn, WI 54891 15.3 June 7, 1977 Mr. Edward A. Pajala Bayfield County Clerk Courthouse Washburn, WI 54891 Dear Sirs: Project 8510-6-21 West County Line -Port Wing Road S.T.H. 13 Bayfield County 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 the provisions of Section 84.09 (1) or (2) , Wisconsin Statutes. Sincerely, John W. Fuller Highway Commission Secretary RELOCATION ORDER Pro.-ject Name of Road Highway County 8510-6-21 West County Line -Port Wing Road S.T.H. 13 Bayfield Right of Way Plat Date Plat Sheet Numbers Date of Previous Order February 14, 1977 4.0 February 3, 1977 Description of Termini of Project Beginning 2490.34 feet N.1005'32" E. and 1858.52 feet North 880 54'28" West of the southeast corner of Section 5, Township 49 North, Range 9 West, thence northeasterly to a point 3459.66 feet North 1 05'32" E. and 714.98 feet South 88054'28" East of the southwest corner of Section 4, Township 49 North, Range 9 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 acquire 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 limes 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 supercedes and amends any previous order issued by the Commission. April 19, 1977 Date John W. Fuller Highway Commission Secretary Moved by Berweger, seconded by Erickson to receive the foregoing communication and place it on file. Motion carried. The following communication was read: No. 7 United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service Chequamegon National Forest Park Falls, Wisconsin 54552 Reply to: 5420 Purchase Subject: Hazel Hills Corp. - #3774 May 5, 1977 um June 7, 1977 To: Bayfield County Board of Supervisors Courthouse Washburn, WI 54891 Gentlemen: This letter is to advise you of the U.S. Forest Service's intent to purchase the following described land in Bayfield County: T46N. R7W, Sec. 32, SWµ The 160 acre tract lies within the Rainbow Lake Wilderness Area established by Act of Congress in 1975. Let us know if you have any comments as soon as possible. Sincerely yours, Wayne K. Mann Forest Supervisor Moved by Spears, seconded by W. Johnson to receive the foregoing communication and place it on file. Motion carried. The following communication was read: No. 8 STATE OF WISCONSIN/DEPT..OF NATURAL RESOURCES Box 80 Brule, WI 54820 May 10, 1977 Mr. Edward A. Pajala, County Clerk Bayfield County Courthouse Washburn, WI 54891 Dear Mr. Pajala: This letter is in reply"to your May 2 letter about logging operations in the NW-4 Section 29, T46N- RSW, Town of Kelly. The Department of Natural Resources did take action immediately in this case, which is outlined as follows: 1. George Phillips, Conservation Warden, received the complaint and inspected the site on March 11, 1977. There was no slash in the waters of the river and, therefore, was no violation of any law. George Phillips did note the slash on the floodpla.in and wrote a letter to John Walters of Consolidated asking them to remove the slash from the floodplain because of the potential flooding and possible damage to the bridge. 2. Mr. Walters responded with a letter on March 15, that the slash had been pushed back. 3. George Phillips inspected the site again on March 17, and found the slash had been pushed back. Other than the request by George Phillips, the Department of Natural Resources had no jurisdiction in this matter. The Department of Natural Resources policy on elm cutting is to harvest and salvage good quality elm that will in all likelihood, eventually succumb to the Dutch Elm Disease. Since the majority of the elm in Bayfield County is located along the water courses, the major impact of the disease will be seen in areas like along the White River. I believe Mr. Heinlein was proper in allowing Consolidated to proceed with the elm removal. The regeneration of this area to other species mixed in with young elm is better resource management than at a future date having a large amount of dead elm bordering the White River. June 7, 1977 There has been some misinformation publicized about this cutting operation. Attached are two articles for your information. I hope the above will provide the information you requested. If not, please feel free to con- tact me. Sincerely, Willard D. Kiefer Area Forester Moved by W. Johnson, seconded by Rave to receive the foregoing communication and place it on file. Motion carried. NO. 9 Diane Brander, Director, ABC Developmental Center, was allowed the floor by Chairman Barningham and she spoke on the future of her program. Mrs. Brander stated that it now appeared that the funding of the Unified Services Board would be depleted by August lst and after that date services would have to be curtailed unless additional appropriations were made. Mrs. Brander again reminded the Board that she had in her previous appearances before the Board advised them that this wa.s a possibility if Bayfield County withdrew from the four county unified services group. She also reminded the group that she had been assured by members of the Bayfield County Board that there would not be any reduction or curtailment of services if the county decided to operate on a single county unified services system. Mrs. Brander now expressed her concern that curtailment or reduction in services was inevitable unless definite arrangements were made for additional funding. Ed Dashner, Administrator of the Unified Services Board, next was allowed the floor and he agreed with Mrs. Brander that funding did appear to be inadequate to continue the level of services for the balance of the year as is being provided at the present time. Mr. Dashner, however, appeared to be of the opinion that there may be areas where there should be some re- duction in services. He indicated that in many instances it may be possible for either the client or the family to provide the necessary funds for services rather than charge it to the county. Questions were asked and comments made by many of the Board members with.the questions answered by either Mrs. Brander, Ed Dashner or members of the Bayfield County Unified Services Board. MOTION NO. 10 Moved by Rude, seconded by Seidel that the Unified Services Board of Bayfield County continue to give the same services that were given before the county formed a single county system and if additional funds are needed that they be taken from the -contingency fund for the balance of the year. Moved by Polich, seconded by E. Johnson to adjourn for lunch. Motion carried. ti June 7, 1977 0 73 fi The meeting was called to order at 1:40 P.M. with the following members answering roll call: No. 11 present - Erickson, Bromberg, E. Johnson, Zamback, Rude, Seidel, Rave, Spears, W. Johnson, Heglund, Carter, A. Hanson, Berweger, Polich, Ludzack, Renoos, Barningham absent - Meierotto present - 17 absent - 1 total 18 Upon re -convening the Board continued discussion about the problems with the Unified Services Board and the Developmental Center. It was pointed out by Board members that other services might also have to be curtailed or reduced as funding would run out in other areas as well as the Developmental Center. It was pointed out that as there is no actual crisis at this time it would be unwise for the county to authorize unlimited spending by the Unified Services Board to fund any particular program and that if the time comes when funds are depleted the Board should at that time face the issue and take whatever action might be appropriate. Rude then withdrew his motion and Seidel withdrew his second, but he stated that he was withdrawing on the condition that the Board will give further study to the problem and take action when necessary. Moved by Polich, seconded by Rude that the Bayfield County Board go on record that there will be an on -going Developmental Disabilities Program as it exists now for the duration of 1977. Polich withdrew his motion and Rude withdrew his second. The Board then discussed the possibility of having a special meeting some time prior to the August Board Meeting to devote more time to the problem. The clerk advised the Board that they could, if they so desired, adjourn the meeting to any given date. By adjourning to a specific date, it would not be necessary for the Board to call a special meeting by petition. No further action was taken. The following resolution wa.s read: No. 12 WHEREAS, Charles Diamon,_Chief Deputy for Bayfield County has resigned effective April 29,. 1977 and WHEREAS, Lieutenant Richard Fredericks has been employed by Bayf ield.County since January 1, 1955 and has seniority over any of the other officers in the Sheriff's Department, and WHEREAS, Richard Fredericks has been a dedidated and faithful employee, and WHEREAS, the Sheriff's Commission of the Bayfield County Board recognizing the ability and faithful service of Richard Fredericks has .Tpointed Richard Fredericks as Chief Deputy for Bay - field County, subject to approval of the County Board, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board in session this 7th day of June, 1977 confirms the appointment of Richard Fredericks as Chief Deputy for Bayfield County. SHERIFFS COMMISSION Charles Polich Edwin Erickson Eric Johnson Ernest Heglund Bennie Rude Moved by Erickson, seconded by Rude to adopt the foregoing resolution. Motion carried. The following resolution was read: No.. 13 WHEREAS, Norma Chape is the head bookkeeper for Bayfield County, working in the County Clerk's office, and WHEREAS, the position requires considerable skill and knowledge in bookkeeping, and WHEREAS, it is vitally important that a skilled person hold said position due to the necessary accuracy of the work involved, and a, WHEREAS, Norma. Chape has proven to be an efficient and qualified bookkeeper, and WHEREAS, the salary of the county bookkeeper should be at least equal to the salaries h of other county employees holding like positions, now therefore be it RESOLVED, that the salary of Norma Chape be increased by an amount of $70.00 per month which will bring her salary up to the level of salaries paid for other similar positions, and be it further RESOLVED, that'the effective date of this resolution shall be April 1, 1977. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE Charles Polich Edwin Erickson Ernest Heglund Bennie R. Rude Eric Johnson Moved by Polich, seconded by Carter to adopt the foregoing resolution. Motion carried. The following resolution was read: No. 14 WHEREAS, by action of the Bayfield County Board, the Personnel Committee of the county board was directed on August 3, 1976, by Motion 26, to make a study and re-evaluation of all non -represented county positions, and WHEREAS, on September 28, 1976, further reference was made in Resolution 27 to the pending study and re-evaluation, and WHEREAS, said study and re-evaluation has been made by the committee, and WHEREAS, there have existed certain inequities in the salary schedule of the non - represented county employees, and WHEREAS, the Bayfield County Board has made several salary adjustments which have caused additional inequities in the overall salary schedule, and WHEREAS, the resolution providing for quarterly cost -of -living increases to employees does not appear to be the solution to salary inequities, now therefore be it RESOLVED, that the salary schedule attached to and made a part of this resolution shall be the salary schedule for county non -represented employees, effective on July 1, 1977, and be it further RESOLVED, that no changes shall be made in the salaries or hourly wages of Rest Home employees or employees of the Department of Social Services except such increases as may be due following six months or`eighteen months of employment, or cost -of -living increases due Rest Home employees, and be it further June 7, 1977 RESOLVED, that the resolution providing for cost -of -living salary adjustments adopted on September 30,,1975 be rescinded in its entirety except that the cost -of -living provision shall remain in effect for all Bayfield County Rest Home employees and the Bayfield County Sheriff's Dept. employees who are covered under a separate labor agreement. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE Charles Polich Edwin Erickson Ernest Heglund Bennie Rude Eric Johnson (Sala.ry schedule on file in the county clerk's office) Moved by Polich, seconded by Erickson to adopt the foregoing resolution. A discussion followed. AMENDMENT NO, 15 Moved by Renoos, seconded by Bromberg to amend the Compensation Schedule pis follows - Wage Scale 1),.!.vid. F ce..' ,nviing Aclmp . , $ '! :; . !)0 ' - 00 -- 1.025 . 00 CL�Amended. cornp_ents;at Qn seheelulLgl pn file in the county clerk's office. 1;er `6 .00 760 .00 U0 726.00 760.00 1�rJ nicS Ja�''._.�nn 6921 00 726.00 7E50.00 Add ! .u:is Stolle, Nu L. itirJ: ;_>g,_ u.n Dii e i c ! 77 1-1 - 00 812 . 0 ' 850 . 00 Motion carried. A roll call vote was taken on the adoption of the foregoing resolution as amended: No. 11+a Ayes - Erickson, Bromberg, E. Johnson, Zamba.ck, Rude, Seidel, Rave, Spears, Heglund, Carter, Hanson, Berweger, Polich, Ludzack, Renoos, Barningham Nayes - W. Johnson Absent - Meierotto NO. 16 Ayes - 16 Nayes - 1 Absent - 1 Total 18 Motion carried. Mr. Schurr of the Department of Interior was present a.t the board meeting in regard to a county owned 2 acre parcel of land in the Iron River Fish Hatchery Project which the Department of Interior wishes to purchase. The request was originally made to the county board at the April meeting and at the request of Ervin Harnois, Chairman of the Town of Tripp, the matter was tabled with the understanding that further consideration would be given to it at the June meeting. Mr. Schurr explained to the county board the need for all of the land that the Department of Interior is attempting to purchase.- He explained that there. will be a 5 million dollar hatchery built and it was necessary to acquire the lands adjacent to the hatchery which had streams running into the hatchery area so that they could be assured of no pollution. He also stated that the area would not be closed to the public and no administration charge would be made. Wallace Johnson informed the board that he had again been approached by Mr. Harnois and that Mr. Harnois had advised him that they still are not satisfied with the information they have re- ceived from the Department of Interior. regarding the acquisition of lands in the hatchery area. and also the questions they have raised in payments in lieu of taxes to the Town. June 7-, 1977 MOTION NO. 17 Moved by W. Johnson, seconded by Renoos to delay action on the sale of this 2 acre parcel to the Dept. of Interior. Motion carried. The following Report of the Bayfield County Zoning Committee was read: No. 18 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 310 feet, West 850 feet of the'South-West One -Quarter (SW-4) of the South-West One -Quarter (SWµ) , Section Twenty -Four (24) , Township Forty -Eight (48) North, Range Nine (9) West, less a one acre parcel of the south-west corner of said Section Twenty -Four (24), be changed from Agricultural-1 Use to Commercial Use. The South-east One -Quarter (SE-4) of the North-West One -Quarter (NW4), Section Thirty - Three (33), Township Forty -Five (45) North, Range Seven (7) West be changed from Residential-1 Use to Residential-4 Use. Dated: June 7, 1977 ' Bayfield County Zoning Committee Edwin Renoos William Carter Walter Barningham Herbert Spears Bennie Rude Art Hanson Moved by Rude, seconded by Renoos to receive the foregoing Report and place it on file. Motion carried. The following Amendatory Ordinance was read: No. 19 The Bayfield County Board of Supervisors ordains as follows: That the Bayfield County Zoning Ordinance; adopted June 1, 1976, be and the same, is hereby amended so that as amended, The South 310,feet, West 850 feet of the South-West One -Quarter (SW-4), of the South-West One -Quarter (SW4) , Section Twenty -Four (24) , Township Forty -Eight (48) North, Range Nine (9) West, less a one acre parcel of the south-west corner of said Section Twenty -Four (24), is changed from Agricultural-1 Use to Commercial Use. The South -East One -Quarter (SEµ) of the North-West One -Quarter (NW4), Section Thirty - Three (33), Township Forty -Five (45) North,Range Seven (7) West, is changed from Residential-1 Use to Residential-4 Use. Dated: June 7, 1977 Bayf.leld County Zoning Committee Edwin Renoos Walter Barningham Bennie Rude W.H.Carter Herbert Spears Art Hanson Moved by Seidel, seconded.by Carter to adopt the foregoing Ordinance. Motion carried. 160 June 7, 1977. The following resolution was read:. No. 20 WHEREAS, The terms of two members of the Board of Adjustment will expire on July 1, 1977, and the term of the alternate member of said Board will also expire on said date, and WHEREAS, It is recommended to the Board that Dennis Rasmussen of Cable, Wisconsin, and Floyd Iddings of Bayfield, Wisconsin, be appointed to said Board to fill two of said vacancies and that Mrs. Anselle Hokanson be appointed to fill the vacancy of said alternate member, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That Dennis Rasmussen and Floyd Iddings be and are hereby appointed to fill two of the vacancies on the Bayfield County Board of Adjustment for a, period of three years, commencing July 1, 1977, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That Mrs. Anselle Hokanson is hereby appointed to fill the vacancy of alternate member on said Bayfield County Board of Adjustment for a period of three years com- mencing on the lst day of July, 1977. Edwin Renoos W. H. Carter Bennie R. Rude Art Hanson Herbert G. Spears Moved by Bromberg, seconded by Renoos to adopt the foregoing resolution: Motion carried. The following list of towns adopting the Comprehensive Revision of the Bayfield County Zoning Ordinance was presented No. 21 To: Bayfield County Board of Supervisors Re)m, Townships adopting Comprehensive Revision of Bayfield County Zoning Ordinance as of June 1, 1977. 1. Kelly 6. Drummond 11. Tripp 2. Bayfield 3. Russell 4. Barksdale 5. Grand View 7. Iron River 8. Oulu 9. Orienta 110. Hughes 12. Port Wing 13. Barnes Moved by Renoos, seconded by Polich to receive the foregoing list and place it on file. Motion carried. The following Amendment to the Bayfield County Plan for Outdoor Recreation was read.: No. 22 AMENDMENT TO THE BAYFIELD COUNTY PLAN FOR OUTDOOR RECREATION AS ADOPTED BY THE BAYFIELD COUNTY BOARD ON .JUNE 25, 1975 WHEREAS, The City of Washburn is,located within Bayfield County, and; WHEREAS, the demand for playgrounds and tennis facilities haswarranted the development of playground and tennis facilities at the DePont Park, West End Park and Memorial Park, and; WHEREAS, playground equipment and tennis facilities are consistent with the goals of providing public recreation facilities; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County.Boa.rd.of Supervisors adopt this amendment as part of the Bayfield County Outdoor Recreation Plan. Larry Seidel Ila Bromberg Art Hanson Karl Ludzack William Zamback Moved by Seidel, seconded by Rave to adopt the foregoing amendment. Motion carried. June 7, 1977 The following Amendment to the Bayfield County Plan for Outdoor Recreation was read: No. 23 AMENDMENT TO THE BAYFIELD COUNTY PLAN FOR OUTDOOR RECREATION AS ADOPTED BY THE BAYFIELD COUNTY BOARD ON JUNE 25, 1975 �S } WHEREAS, the Town of Oulu being a municipality located in Bayfield County and; J� WHEREAS, the demand for outdoor recreation has warranted the development of a town park to include baseball facilities, picnic area, skating rink, playground and equipment, and tennis facilities and; WHEREAS, this town park is consistent with the goals of providing public recreation facilities as identified in the Bayfield County Recreation Plan; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT.RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors adopt this amendment as part of the Bayfield County Outdoor Recreation Plan. Larry Seidel Ila Bromberg Arthur C. Hanson Karl Ludzack William Zamback Moved by Ludzack, seconded by Rude to adopt the foregoing amendment. Motion carried. The following Amendment to the Bayfield County Plan for Outdoor Recreation was read: No. 24 AMENDMENT TO THE BAYFIELD COUNTY PLAN FOR OUTDOOR RECREATION AS ADOPTED BY THE BAYFIELD COUNTY BOARD ON JUNE 25, 1975 WHEREAS, the Town of Barnes being.a municipality in Bayfield County and; WHEREAS, the demand for outdoor recreation at the Barnes community recreation area h has warranted the development of two tennis courts, softball diamond, play- ground equipment, basketball court, skating rink with lights, picnic shelter, parking area., water supply (well) , and -picnic tables and; WHEREAS, these facilities are consistent with the goals of providing public recreation facilities as identified in the Bayfield County Recreation Plan; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors adopt this amendment as part of the Bayfield County Outdoor Recreation Plan. Larry Seidel Ila Bromberg Karl Ludzack Art C. Hanson William Zamback Moved by Spears, seconded by Erickson to adopt the foregoing amendment. Motion carried. The following Amendment to the Bayfield County Plan for Outdoor Recreation was read: N0. 25 AMENDMENT TO THE BAYFIELD COUNTY PLAN FOR OUTDOOR RECREATION AS ADOPTED BY THE'BAYFIELD COUNTY BOARD ON JUNE 255 1975 WHEREAS, the Lincoln School located in the City of Bayfield is a school within Bayfield County, and; WHEREAS, the demand for tennis and playgrounds has warranted the development of tennis facilities and playgrounds at the Lincoln School, and; �t �. WHEREAS, tennis facilities and playground equipment is consistent with the goals of providing public recreation facilities as identified in the Bayfield County Recreation Plan; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors adopt this amendment as part of the Bayfield County Outdoor Recreation Plan. Art C. Hanson Larry Seidel Karl Ludzack Ila Bromberg William Zamback Moved by Rude, seconded by Carter to adopt the foregoing amendment. Motion carried. June 7, 1977 The following resolution was read: No. 26 RESOLUTION of the BAYFIELD COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS for LEGAL COUNSEL in CHICAGO & NORTH WESTERN ABANDONMENT PROCESS WHEREAS: The Chicago and North Western Transportation Company has petitioned for authority to abandon and dismantle the rail line extending from Hayward to Bayfield and Ashland to Ashland Junction, and WHEREAS; The Interstate Commerce Commission will hold a public hearing on this request beginning on June 13, 1977, and WHEREAS: Bayfield County is interested in retaining rail service on the subject line, and WHEREAS Bayfield County has been cooperating with the Northwest Regional Planning Commission, as well as with Ashland, Washburn and Sawyer Counties to retain such service, and WHEREAS: Legal Counsel will be necessary if the Regional Planning Commission and the four counties wish to effectively present their concerns at the public hearing and to prepare a post hearing brief, and WHEREAS: The Northwest Reginnal Planning Commission has agreed to contribute $2,500 toward such counsel, and WHEREAS: An estimated $5,500 in legal fees is needed to present effective testimony, to cross examine the C & NW, to prepare a post hearing brief, and to obtain general counsel. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors would like to contribute $750.00 toward the above mentioned legal counsel. Signed: Karl Ludzack Edwin Erickson MovedAby Ludzack, seconded by Erickson to adopt the foregoing resolution. Ludzack explained the resolution to the Board. donating $750 for legal fees. He stated that the other counties were also Polich suggested that the D.A. look over the agreement before Walter Barningham signs it. A roll call vote was taken on the adoption of the foregoing resolution with the following results: No. 26a Ayes - Erickson, Bromberg, E..Johnson, Zamback, Rude, Seidel, Rave, Spears, W.Johnson, Heglund, Carter, Hanson, Berweger, Polich,'Ludzack, Renoos, Barningham Nayes - none Absent - Meierotto MOTION NO. 27 Ayes - 17 Nayes - 0 Absent - 1 Total 18 Motion carried. Moved by Polich, seconded by Ludzack that the Bayfield County Board go on record supporting Mr. Henry Hohorst's appearance at the hearing and that a letter be mailed to Phil Scherer advising him of the action of the County Board. Motion carried. Karl Ludzack also explained to the Board that the Northwest Regional Planning Commission will draft a resolution, said resolution to provide for creation of a 4 county transit authority. He stated that if the county wishes to support such action, the Regional Planning Commission will draft the resolution and it will be brought back to the county board for action. MOTION NO. 28 Moved by Ludzack, seconded by Hanson that the county board request the Regional Planning Commission to draft the proposed resolution. Motion carried. The following resolution was read: No. 29 WHEREAS, the Department of Interior has for several years been studying the possibility of a Wildlife Area in the vicinity of the Bibon Marsh, and WHEREAS, the Department of Natural Resources has prepared a report entitled Bibon Marsh - White River Project Proposal, and WHEREAS, the DNR has requested that Bayfield County withhold the sale of approximately 6,560. acres of county owned lands within the proposed Bibon Marsh Wildlife Area, and WHEREAS, the Bayfield County Board did on September 26, 1972 adopt Resolution No. 10, said resolution being recorded in Volume 13 County Board Journal, which did provide for withholding the sale of county owned lands within the aforesaid Bibon Marsh Area, and WHEREAS, the Executive Committee of the County Board is now of the opinion that it is not in the best interest of Bayfield County to continue withholding said lands from sale, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the action taken by Bayfield County on September 26, 1972 withholding said lands from sale be rescinded. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Wallace Johnson Larry Seidel Edwin Renoos Charles Polich Joseph Berweger Moved by Hanson, seconded by Seidel to adopt the foregoing resolution. Moved by Bromberg., seconded by Polich to refer this matter to the Forestry Committee. Motion carried. The following resolution was read: No. 30 WHEREAS, Peter Pease has been employed in the Bayfield County Sheriff's Department.as a deputy sheriff since November 16, 1971, and WHEREAS, Diane Fizell has been employed in the Bayfield County Sheriff's Department since January 21, 1975, and WHEREAS, Grover Shanks has also been employed in the Bayfield County Sheriff's Depart- ment since May 1, 1976, and WHEREAS, all of the aforesaid employees have been employed under various government funded programs during most of their time of employment, most recently under the Concentrated Employment Program, and WHEREAS, under the guidelines of the program employment can only continue for a limited period of time after which the employer must absorb the positions, and WHEREAS, the county can upon absorbing the aforesaid positions fill the slots with some other position, and June 7, 1977 WHEREAS, the Personnel Committee of the Bayfield County Board has approved placing Grover Shanks on the county payroll as of May 1, 1977 and Peter Pease and Diane Fizell on the county payroll as of June 1, 1977 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the action of the Personnel Committee in placing the aforesaid employees on the county payroll be approved. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE Charles Polich Edwin Erickson Eric Johnson Ernest Heglund Bennie Rude Moved by Erickson, seconded by Polich to adopt the foregoing resolution. A roll call votewas taken on the adoption of the foregoing resolution -with the following„ results: No. 30a Ayes - Erickson, E. Johnson, Zamback, Rude, Seidel, Rave, Spears, W. Johnson, Heglund, Carter, Hanson, Berweger, Polich, Ludzack, Renoos, Barningham Nayes - Bromberg Absent - Meierotto Ayes - 16 Nayes - 1 Absent - 1 Total 18 The following communication was read: No. 31 Motion carried. The Chequamegon Theatre Association is requesting storage space for some of its props and paper goods. The Chequamegon Theatre Association is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization (tax-exempt number is ES 15683). We are requesting a storage space of approximately 5-10 ft by 20 ft although more is agree- able to store non-flammable goods. We would be willing to use only regular hours to get at the storage and would need to be accessible to it about four times during a year. We are: Karen Trudeau , 373-5318 Joan Nelson, pres. 682-4210 Neil Meyer 373-2373 Moved by W. Johnson, seconded by E. Johnson to refer this foregoing communication to the Executive Committee with power to act. Motion carried. The following communication was read: No. 32 23880 Glencreek Dr. Farmington Hills, MI 48024 Mr. Edward A. Paj ala Bayfield County Clerk Washburn, WI Dear Mr. Pajala: I have for many years, 10+, made at least a couple trips per year to Bayfield County area - primarily Delta Lake. Believe me I have been quite a booster of this lake and area having brought other fisherman into the area from both Michigan, Indiana and from cities as far away as Dayton, Ohio - many of whom are yearly visitors to Delta Lake. l June 7, 1977 What concerns me and has for several years is the fact the outlet structure has deterioraf[ion to the point that the level of Delta Lake has dropped several feet in the last few years and continues to drop. Fishing has slipped too. While I am not a member of the Corp of Engineers, it appears no more than several loads of rock dumped at the damn at the.Hay Lake outlet would remedy the situation and not require a major expense. Are there any plans underway to raise the level of Delta Lake back to what it used to be? I'm not saying at this time that I "ain't" coming back if something isn't done, as my threat alone wouldn't make much difference - but all the gang I've drug into the area is starting to think about it. as am I! Actually many of my Michigan friends "fishin' buddies) think I'm out of my head for driving Past some 5000+ lakes here to go up to Bayfield County, Wisconsin. Well, we like your hospitality as well as the fishing and want to keep it that way! Please advise what is or can be done.... Sincerely, Brant L. Funkhouser Moved by Bromberg, seconded by Rave to refer this matter to the Forestry Committee to see if a problem exists. Motion carried. The following communication was read: No. 33 _,UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOREST SERVICE CHEQUAMEGON NATIONAL FOREST PARK FALLS, WISCONSIN 54552 Reply To: 5460 Rights -of -Way Acquired May 17, 1977 Subject: Risberg Land Co. - FR 779 To: Bayfield County Board of Supervisors Courthouse Washburn, WI 54891 Gentlemen: This letter is to inform you that the Chequamegon National Forest is in the process of acquiring a small 2.01 acre parcel of land in T43N, R6W, Section 11. The purpose of this purchase is for construction of a Forest road. Please let us know if you have any questions or comments as soon as possible. Sincerely yours, Wayne K. Mann Forest Supervisor Moved by Berweger, seconded by Hanson to receive the foregoing communication and place it on file. Motion carried. The following communication was read: No. 34 UPPER GREAT LAKES REGIONAL COMMISSION April 20, 1977 Mr. Edward A. Pajala, Clerk County of Bayfield Washburn, WI 54891 Dear Mr. Pajala: M-4 June 7, 1977 After hearing and reading of the Bayfield County Board's discussion on the Tourism Train Study, I feel that some clarification should be made as to the Bayfield County Board's preogatives in administration of this project. First, the intention of the Upper Great Lakes Regional Commission was to get County involvement in the project rather than to do the study themselves or to contract it with the Northwest Regional Planning Commission. Our feeling was that each county should be involved as we knew there was con- cern about the abandonment issue. Our assumption was that if the County.was receptive to under- taking the study - which they were - they would establish the administrative apparatus to oversee the project. Our further assumption was that the County Board -appointed Recreation Director had been given the responsibility to proceed with the study. The steering committee's powers are strictly advisory and authority for approval or disapproval Of the study, the contracted firm for the study, and other requirements rests ultimately with the Bayfield County Board or with the officers or committees given such authority by the Bayfield Count, within the guidelines established.by the grant offer. That was the reason the recommended contrac- came to the County Board. If the Bayfield County Board or its committees empowered to do so desire to appoint two people to the steering committee, that is their option. Our understanding was Gary Gylund's office, and ultimately the Bayfield County Board, had the power to approve or disapprove any and all aspects of the study within the grant offer guidelines. The Bayfield County Board has the right to appoint its own steering committee or can administer the project as it desires within the guidelines of the grant and the 05,000 funding available. The steering committee came into being because the tourism train concept involves several counties and it was deemed desirable to get their involvement and understanding of the issues involved. The committee make-up rests with your Recreation Director and/or the County Board or its committee. However, we would hope that an advisory board be retained in order to continue dialogue between counties and agencies who might eventually determine the fate of the line. To further clarify this off ice's position on actual development of a. tourism train or a short line operation for the proposed abandonment, we are neither supportive of or opposed to actual develop- ment at this time. Hopefully, this study will address whether the tourism train and/or short line operation is actually feasible without cost to the property taxpayers, or if costly - how much? In the final analysis, it will be up to the counties or other local units of government to decide the fate of a tourism train or short line.operation. The Upper Great Lakes Regional Commission, in its endeavors to serve the area, is only interested through this study in providing local elected officials with information so they can make decisions if they should be eventually con- fronted with the problem of losing the line between Hayward and Bayfield. That problem, if the Board and citizens of the area view it as that, is a reality with hearings set on that abandonment in mid -June. For the Upper Great Lakes Regional Commission to assist in funding any local develop- ment requires local support for creating such a project. We will not make that decision. Bayfield County, possibly, or some other governmental unit will decide the fate of the Hayward-Bayfield line. As per our telephone conversation of this morning, I appreciate your providing the contents of this letter to the County Board of Supervisors. Sincerely, Ernest J. Korpela Special Field Representative Moved by Spears, seconded by Heglund to receive the foregoing communication and place it on file. Motion carried. Moved by Erickson, seconded by E. Johnson to adjourn. Motion carried. - r G ' alter C. Barningham, Chair an Bayfield County Board of S pervisors -1 cQ � Edward A. Pajala Cle rk Bayfield County is