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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Board of Supervisors - Minutes - 12/21/1977276 MEETING OF THE BAYFIELD COUNTY BOARD.OF SUPERVISORS DECEMBER 21, 1977 The meeting was called to order at 7:10 P.M. by Walter C. Barningham, County Board Chairman. The following members answered roll call: No. 1 Edwin Erickson, Arthur Meierotto, Ila. Bromberg, Eric Johnson, Bennie Rude, William Rave, Herbert Spears, Wallace Johnson, Ernest Heglund, William Carter, Arthur Hanson, Joseph Berweger, Charles Polich, Karl Ludzack, Edwin Renoos, Walter Barningham Absent - William Zamback, Larry Seidel Present - 16 Absent - 2 Total 18 Pledge of allegiance was said. Moved by Polich, seconded by E. Johnson to dispense with the reading of the minutes of the previous meeting. Motion carried. The following petition to call a special meeting was read: No. 2 December 13, 1977 TO: Edward A. Pajala Bayf ield County Clerk Washburn, WI 54891 Dear Mr. Pajala: You are hereby petitioned to call a Special. Meeting of the Bayfield County Board of Super- visors at 7:00 P.M., Wednesday, December 21, 1977 at the Court House, Washburn, Wisconsin, to take action on the following items: 1) To consider and take action on Bayf ield County's position regarding the abandonment of the Hayward, Ashland, Washburn and Bayf field Railroad and the disposition of the right -of -quay. 2) To decide on the use of Anti -Recession Funds. 3) To act on the appointment of a Farmland Preservation Act Committee. 4) All other matters which may come before the said board of Supervisors. Signed: -_ Date: Moved by Hanson, seconded by W. Johnson to receive the foregoing petition and place it on. file. Motion carried. The petition was signed by 15 board members. A NO. 3 Chairman Barningham asked Wallace Johnson to inform the board the reason for the meeting. Johnson stated that a meeting of the Northwest Regional Planning Commission had recently been held and the railroad matter was again discussed and that he, together with Karl Ludzack and Ed Erickson, attendtpthe meeting and they had felt that it would be necessary for the county board to meet to further discuss the possibility of a short line and/or disposition of the right-of-way. He then suggested that Ludzack be. given the floor to explain the matter to the board. Ludzack then addressed the board and explained that the time for appealing the abandonment of the railroad had now expired, but there still was time to discuss the formation of a short line railroad or the disposition of the right-of-way if the railroad is abandoned. Ludzack stated that the abandonment would not become official until it is printed in the federal register which he expected to be done in about 3 weeks. He said that the county or anybody -who wished to do so would then have another 15 days to become involved in either making plans for setting up a short line railroad 'or making application for acquiring of the right of way. He also stated that the DOT appeared to be interested in the right of way, that they would not have the funds to proceed with the purchase. He stated that it would be necessary for the county to work together with the DOT if the DOT desired to purchase the right-of-way. Assemblyman Kedrowski was present and he was called on to express his thoughts on the matter. Kedrowski stated that there were 3 separate railways that were being abandoned in the state and the state legislature was in favor of the DOt acquiring the right-of-way, however, the legis- lature had failed to provide funds for the purchase. Kedrowski stated that a new mini -budget would be -presented in 1978 as there appeared to be surplus state funds, but he also pointed out that there was going to be many applications for the surplus funds and all.of the requests would not be granted. Kedrowski did appear to be in favor of the DOT acquiring the right-of- way and stated that he would work {o appropriate funds for the purchase. As there was nothing before the house the question was raised as to what the next step would be. Ludzack stated that he hoped that the board would take some action by either motion or resolution to support the DOT purchase of the short line railroad MOTION NO. 4 Moved by Erickson that Bayfield County support the DOT to acquire the right-of-way with the idea of developing a short line railroad. Motion lost due to lack of a second. MOTION NO. 5 Moved by Bromberg, seconded by Renoos to recess for 5 minutes so that a formal motion can be presented to the board. Motion carried. Clerk Paja.la suggested that Ludzack and Phil Scherer draft a resolution and the secretary could then type the resolution so that there would be something in writing before the board. This was agreed to and Ludzack and Scherer left the room to prepare the resolution. The following claim was read: No. 6 HOLLY KAY LEWANDOWSKI, LEON LEWANDOWSKI, ALICE LEWANDOWSKI, MOLLY PQDLESNY AND BECKY HOGAN against BAYFIELD COUNTY, WISCONSIN a - The above named persons herewith make claim against Bayfield County, Wisconsin, pursuant to the provisions of Wisconsin Statutes, with reference to the injuries suffered by Holly Kay Lewandowski on November 22, 1974. An accident took place on U.S. Highway #2 in the Town of Eileen, near the Ashland - Bayfield County border in Bayfield County. The claimant, Holly Kay Lewandowski was a passenger in a vehicle driven by Mark Pycha. The vehicle was travelling east on U.S. Highway #2, the highway at that point was a four lane highway with two lanes going in each direction. A grader owned by Bayf ield County, Wisconsin, and operated by an employee of Bayfield County, to -wit: Thomas A. Kovachevich, was proceeding in the same direction as said vehicle; without giving notice, as the Pycha vehicle was passing, turned into the lane of traffic in which the Pycha vehicle was travelling resulting in a collision -between the Pyycha vehicle and the Bayfield County grader; that as a result of said collision caused by the negligent operation of the Bayfield County grader; the claimant Holly Kay Lewandowski received severe injuries, including the following: fractures to both femurs, shattering of the cartilage of her knees, numerous cuts and abrasions about her body, and especially on her legs, injuries to her neck, the claimant was rendered unconscious as a result of the collision. That the said Thomas A. Kovachevich, an employee of Bayfield County, Wisconsin,' was negligent in the following respects: a. That the said defendant Thomas Kovachevich failed to yield the right of way to the motor vehicle operated by the defendant Mark K. Pycha; b. That the said Kovachevich failed to maintain a proper lookout; c. That the said Kovachevich failed to give not is by signal as required by law of his turn in order to make such turn with reasonable safety; d. That the said Kovachevich failed to properly manage and control said grader. That the negligence of the said Thomas A. Kovachevich is imputed to Bayfield County by virtue of .his employment by said count and the ownership of the grader by.Bayfield County, which allowed its employee, Thomas A. Kovachevich to use it in his employment. The claimant Holly Kay Lewandowski was hospitalized for a. period from November 22, 1974 to June 19, 1975. She was a minor at the time of the accident and resides at 722 9th Avenue West, Ashland, Wisconsin, at the present time. She is now an adult. She received out -patient service at said hospital for her disabilities from July 16, 1975, through November 10, 1976. That she re- mains under medical care and has serious permanent disabilities involving her legs, particularly her knees, serious scarring; that said disabilities prevent her from carrying out her normal activities, that it has required her to change her vocational pursuits; and has resulted in serious pairl, suffering, and will result in future medical expense and resulted in present and future wage losses. That all of said injuries to the claimant Holly Kay Lewandowski are in the reasonable sum of $350,000.00. Claim of Leon Lewandowski That the claimant repeats the same factual matters as set forth in the claim of Holly Kay Lewandowski as if fully set forth herein; that he has suffered medical expenses in connection with the injuries received by his daughter, Holly Kay Lewandowski with reference to the accident in which Bayfield County s grader was involved, which grader was operated by said Thomas A. Kovachevich-in the amount_of $1424.00, and that he makes demand upon Bayfield County for said amount. That he is an adult resident of the City of Ashland, residing at 722, 9th Avenue West, Ashland, Ashland County, Wisconsin. Claim of Alice Lewandowski That Alice Lewandowski is the mother of Holly Kay Lewandowski; that she is a registered nurse; that she performed medical nursing services for Holly Kay Lewandowski as a result of the accident set forth in the claim of Holly Kay Lewandowski above; that the reasonable value of said December 21, 1977 services is in the amount of $6,000.00 that she repeats all of the factual information and incorporates same in the same manner as if fully set forth herein; that she is an adult resident of the City of Ashland, Ashland County, Wisconsin, residing at 722 9th Avenue West. Claim of Becky Hogan That Becky Hogan is the sister of Holly Kay Lewandowski; that she is a registered nurse; that she performed medical nursing services for Holly Kay Lewandowski as a result of the accident set forth in the claim of Holly Kay Lewandowski above; that the reasonable value of said services is in the amount of $6,000.00; that she incorporates all of the factual information set forth above in the same manner as if set forth fully herein; that she is an adult residing in the Town of Barksdale, Bayf field County, Wisconsin, whose address is C.herryville Road, Ashland, Wisconsin. Claim of Molly Podlesny That Molly Podlesny is the sister of Holly Kay Lewandowski; that she performed tutoring 1 services for Holly Kay Lewandowski who was a high school student and who was unable to attend regular .high school classes as a result of the accident set forth in the claim of Holly Kay Lewandowskiabove;- that the reasonable value of said services is in the amount of $3,000.00; that she incorporates all the factual information set forth above in the manner as if set forth fully herein; that she is an adult residing at 506 Maple, Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan. All these claims are made by the authorities of these claimants, the undersigned Richard F. Wartman, their attorney, being specifically authorized to make this claim in their behalf. Richard F. Wartman STATE OF WISCONSIN ) ) ss. COUNTY OF ASHLAND ) Richard F. Wartman, being first duly sworn on oath, states that he is the attorney for the claimants in the above claim, and that he has read and subscribed the foregoing claims and the allegations thereof are true to .his own knowledge excepting those matters therein stated on ,I information and belief, and as to them he believes it to be true. Richard F. Wartman Subscribed and sworn to before me this 6th day of December, 1977. Keith W. Dallenback Notary Public, Ashland County, WI My commission is permanent Moved by Rude, seconded by Hanson to deny said claim. Motion carried. The following communication was read: No. 7 BAYFIELD COUNTY COURT Robert N. Ledin,Judge Washburn, WI 54891 December 21st 1977 Mr. Edward A. Pajala County Clerk Courthouse Washburn, WI 54891 Dear Mr. Pajala: I would like to express my appreciation to your office and the Executive Committee for arranging the improvements to the court room during the past year, especially in reference to the witness stand which has obviated problems for the court, the witness and has greatly reduced any probability of County liability for injuries. Very truly yours, Robert N. Ledin, County Judge December 21, 1977 Moved by Renoos, seconded by Bromberg to receive the foregoing communication and place it on file. Motion carried. The following communication was read: No. 8 BAYFIELD COUNTY COURT Robert N. Ledin, Judge Washburn, WI 54891 Mr. Edward A. Pajala County Clerk Courthouse Washburn, WI 54891 Dear Mr. Paja.la.: December 21st, 1977 As you are aware the District Attorney will be sworn in on Tuesday, January 3rd 1978 at 9:30 o'clock in the morning in the County Court Room. I am sure that the District Attorney will appreciate the presence of the members of the County Board at the ceremony and perhaps you could extend such an invitation at the Board meeting tonight also indicating that there will be coffee and refreshments for all. Very truly yours, Robert N. Ledin County Judge Moved by Renoos, seconded by Erickson to receive the foregoing communication and place it on file. Motion carried. The following communication was read: No. 9 BAYFIELD COUNTY SHERIFF Washburn, Wisconsin 54891 December 19, 1977 Walter Barningham Bayfield Co. Bd. Chairman Rt. 1 Bayfield, WI 54814 Dear Mr. Barningham: My resignation as Bayfield-County Sheriff will become effective January 1, 1978, at which time I would also feel obligated to resign from the position of Bayfield County Highway Safety Coordinat I'm certain you are aware that the position of Highway Safety Coordinator is created by appoint- ment by the County Board Chairman. I believe it would be very appropriate and beneficial to Bayfield County to have Richard W. Fredericks appointed to fill the vacancy created by my resignation. Mr. Fredericks has served as the law enforcement representative on the Highway Safety Review Committee for the past seven years and has access to all information necessary to carry on this endeavor. I have sincerely enjoyed working with you personally on the numerous highway safety grants we have received. Very truly yours, Rudy Frechette Bayfield County Sheriff Moved by Renoos, seconded by Spears to receive the foregoing communication and place it on file. Motion carried. 1 ,41 December 21., 1977 MOTION NO. 10 Walter Barningham appointed Richard W. Fredericks to the position of Highway Safety Coordinator being vacated by Sheriff Rudy Frechette. Moved by Carter, seconded by Rude to approve the appointment. Motion carried. The following resolution was read: No. 11 WHEREAS, Section 979.14, Wisconsin Statutes, provides that the county board may set the compensation of the County Coroner, and WHEREAS, the present per diem fee set by the county board in September, 1975 is $25.00, and WHEREAS, the Executive Committee is of the opinion that the Coroner and the Deputy Coroner are entitled to an increase in the per diem, now therefore be it RESOLVED, that the per diem rate for the Coroner and the Deputy Coroner shall be set at $30.00, and be it further RESOLVED, that said Coroner and Deputy Coroner shall be allowed the same traveling expense as is allowed to other county employees. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Wallace Johnson Arthur Meierotto Charles Polich Edwin Renoos Joseph Berweger Moved by Polich, seconded by Erickson to adopt the foregoing resolution. 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,. Bennie Rude, William Rave, Herbert Spears, W. Johnson, Heglund, Carter; Hanson, Berweger, Polich, Ludzack, Renoos, Barningham Nayes - none Absent - Zamback, Seidel Ayes - 16 Nayes - 0 Absent - 2 Total 18 Motion carried. The following resolution was read: No. 12 WHEREAS, the Chicago and North Western has been granted authority to abandon sections of line extending between Hayward and Ashland Junction and between Washburn and Bayfield, and WHEREAS, Bayfield County is studying the feasibility of developing a short line railroad operation on the subject line, and WHEREAS', Bayfield County feels that if a short line operation cannot immediately be imple- mented, the line still has long term potential for transportation use, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Bayfield County would like to request that the Wisconsin Department of Transportation exercise its right-of-first-refusal.and purchase the subject right- of-way, including structures and trackage, and BE ITFURTHER RESOLVED, that Bayfield County submit copies of its recently completed short line feasibility study to the Wisconsin Department of.Transportation and designate two county board members to work with said agency and the North West Regional Planning Commission on the best course of action for the line. Karl Ludzack Edwin Erickson Dec er 21. 1977 Moved by Erickson, seconded by Ludzack to adopt. Discussion continued,on the railroad abandonment. MOTION NO. 12a Moved by Spears, seconded by Renoos to amend the resolution by inserting a period following the word refusal and striking the balance of paragraph 4. A roll call vote was taken on the adoption of the foregoing resolution with the following results: No. 12b Ayes - Erickson, Meierotto, Bromberg, Rude, Rave,'W. Johnson, Heglund, Hanson, Berweger, Ludzack, Barningham Nayes - E. Johnson, Spears, Carter, Polich, Renoos Absent - Zamback, Seidel Ayes - 11 Nayes - 5 Absent - 2 Total 1.8 Motion carried. The following communications were read: No. 13 BAYFI:ELD COUNTY SHERIFF Washburn, WI 54891 December 21, 1977 Walter Barningham, Chairman Bayfield Co. Bd. of Supervisors Bayfield County Courthouse Washburn, WI 54891 RE: JUVENILE SPECIALIST POSITION Dear Mr. Barningham: Approximately two -and -one-half years a.go, the Bayfield County Law Enforcement Commission requested that I pursue the possibility of obtaining funds to provide a juvenile officer to the Bayfield County Sheriff's Department and the Bayfield County Court. A grant application was written to the Wisconsin Council on Criminal Justice entitled "Rural Juvenile Police Relations Specialist". This grant was approved by the WCCJ, and Mrs. Joyce Meyer began employment on February 16, 1976. There is no doubt that this program has contributed significantly to the tremendous decrease in the amount of juvenile cases requiring Court action. The contacts with community groups, educational programs, and crime prevention aspects of this position have also 'resulted, directly from this juvenile program. I'm certain that you are. aware that I was quite skeptical during the initial probationary period of this position; however, I feel I must strongly support the continuation of this program on behalf of all Bayfield County residents, and in particular, our youth. Very truly yours, R. A. Frechette Bayfield County Sheriff POLICE DEPARTMENT TOWN OF IRON RIVER, WISCONSIN Bayfield County Board Washburn, Wisconsin Gentlemen: 21 Dec. 1977 I wish to express my concern in regard to your decision not to continue the position of Juvenile Specialist presently being -held by Mrs. Joyce Meyers. It is my opinion that the Juvenile Specialist is a critical.and essential part of the Bayfield County Criminal Justice System. The position has been very effective in redirecting misguided youths, working with various agencies to provide constructive outlets of activity for the juvenile population of the county, determining the best course of action in the correction of youthful offenders, and easing the work load of already overworked and understaffed law enforcement and other,agencies within the county. Termination of this position will result in immediate and long range negative effects in regard to juvenile crime prevention and correction. The County Board December 21, 1977 has the responsibility to do everything it in capable of to assist law enforcement in providing to the citizens of Bayfield County the most efficient law enforcement possible. Termination of the Juvenile Specialist is NOT a step in the right direction. To quote an old adage "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure" is very appropriate in this situation. The juve- nile offender must be redirected, guided, and properly supervised now, or there is.a good chance that he will never be a productive citizen, but will cause larger problems in the future for all concerned. I feel I am speaking for and on behalf of all law enforcement agencies in Bayfield County when I most desperately urge you to reconsider your decision and retain the Juvenile Specialist in Bayfield County. Respectfully, Gerald Beauchamp Chief, Iron River Police Dept. WASHBURN PUBLIC SCHOOLS Washburn, Wiscnnsi.n Mrs. Joyce Meyer Juvenile Specialist Bayfield Co. Sheriff's Dept. Bayfield Co. Courthouse Washburn, WI 54891 Dear Mrs. Meyer: December 16, 1977 On behalf of Mr. Budiash and myself, we would like to thank you for your assistance, cooperation and the time you spend at our school on bus safety. Our gratitude for your cooperation is beyond words. Sincerely, John Budiash Safety Director C. Gale Nemec Principal December 20, 1977 To whom it may concern: The subject of the termination of Joyce Meyer position came as a shock to me. Mrs. Meyer. has been of great help to me and a great influence to my studBnts of the Bayfield School system. She has been helping me set up a class entitled: "You and the Law" for my 8th grade class. She has been of much help in the introduction of new resources, ideas, and people. It is essential that we do not lose someone who is able to communicate with the youth of today. It is essential that we do not lose someone with the knowledge of young people and the law. It is essential that we do not lose Joyce Meyer. I hope.you will consider all of the things I have mentioned about Mrs. Meyer and keep her and her program here in Bayfield County. Sincerely, Dan Brown BAYFIELD COUNTY COURT .Robert N. Ledin,Judge Washburn, Wisconsin 54891 December 8th 1977 Mr. Rudy Frechette Sheriff for Bayfield County Washburn, WI 54891 In re: Juvenile Specialist Dear Sheriff: I understand there is a possibility that funding will not be available to continue this office. This is one of the programs that has contributed substantially to problem solving and disposition of cases concerning juveniles. In addition to the assistance the court receives it should be borne in mind that the county has saved substantial sums of money in the avoidance of jury and court trials in these mattes. There is a further service to the general public in that this office makes follow-up calls to the juvenile involved, the family of the juvenile and the victims of juvenile offenses. 284 I recommend that this program be continued and that funding be made available. SCHOOL DISTRICT OF BAYFIELD Bayfield, WI 54814 December 21, 1977 Bayfield County Board Court House Washburn, WI Dear Board Members: Very truly yours, Robert N. Ledin County Judge This letter is to encourage your support for the position of Juvenile Court Officer for Bayfield County. I have had personal contact with Mrs. Meyer, and with her position, and give my whole- hearted support for continuance of this worthwhile endeavor in the County. Through the efforts of Mrs. Meyer, many family situations that occur and are manifested in the scho setting have been alleviated in a positive manner. Once again, I encourage your support for this program. Sincerely, Donald H. Anderson Superintendent SCHOOL DISTRICT OF BAYFIELD Bayfield, WI 54814 Bayfield County Board: January 21, 1977 I am writing in reference to the position of Bayfield County Juvenile Officer. I consider the work done by Joyce Meyer over the past two years exceedingly important to many students at the Bayfield school. Not only has she been an important influence on the students in trouble, giving direction and help, but has come into any number of classes to explain her job and the footfalls that many young people get into. Our school has had nothing but fine cooperation with Mrs. Meyer. I am extremely concerned that not only the program, but Joyce Meyer be retained as the Bayfi County Juvenile Officer. Sincerely, Robert H. Lind High School -Principal Bayfield, Wisconsin 54814 December 21, 1977 Dear Sirs: The Bayfield Education Association continues its support of the Juvenile Court Officer program. Joy Meyer has given many presentations in our school, and as educators, we appreciate her services and commend her dedication and expertise. Yours truly, James Spencer, President Bayfield Education Association Bayfield, Wisconsin 54814 December 21, 1977 Dear Sirs: We highly recommend the continuation of Joy Meyer serving as Juvenile.Court Officer. Her pre= senuations have been extremely beneficial to our students. 2-85 December 21, 1977 Since the inception of Joy's program, we have been able to expose our students to many areas of concern. Her presentations are carefully planned and interestingly presented. Joy's expertise continues to be of great value to us in the Bayfield School system. Sincerely, Barbara DePerry, Third Grade Teacher Marian Larson, Jr. High-Sr.High English Gail Gasperini, lst Grade Teacher, Janet Hunt, lst Grade Teacher Kristine A. Junttila, 2nd Grade Teacher Julie Hendricks, Kindergarten Teacher Neil Harmon, 7th Grade Teacher Muriel Erickson, Home Ec. Teacher Richard O'Leary, 8th Grade Teacher N. Hokenson, 8th Grade Teacher Wm. Bergschneider, 6th Grade Teacher Marvin Paavola, 5th Grade Teacher Moved by Bromberg, seconded by E. Johnson to receive the foregoing communications and place them on file. Motion carried. Chief Deputy Fredericks, who will assume the duties of Bayf field County Sheriff beginning January 3rd, spoke in support of retaining the position of the Juvenile Police Relations Specialist. Fredericks stated that juvenile crime has been substantially reduced since Mrs. Meyer was appointed juvenile specialist. He stated that prior to the appointment of Mrs. Meyer a juvenile worker had been employed by the Dept. of Social Services, but that person never became as involved in the matter of juvenile delinquency as has Mrs. Meyer. He stated that the advantage that there has been is the fact that Mrs. Meyer has worked much in the field of pre- vention of crime rather than in punishment after the crime has been committed.. Fredericks also called to the attention of the board the fact that the. cost for the county to keep Mrs.. Meyer may not be as great as it might appear to be as in all instances when a minor is charged with a crime,;the minor must be represented by an attorney and in many instances this turns out to be a court appointed attorney who is paid.by the .county. Wallace Johnson stated that the Dept. of Social Services is at present recruiting for a special juvenile worker to be employed by the dept. and the salary of that person is almost 100% reimbursable by the state, therefore, the county can save money by eliminating the position of the juvenile police relations specialist and go the route to hire an additional person for the Dept. of Social Services. Many board members expressed their unhappiness over the policy of positions being created by federal funding and then after a few years it becoming necessary for the county to pick up the employee at county expense.. It was pointed out that Mrs. Meyer's position under the federal funded program will not terminate until February and that the county board will be meeting on the first Tuesday in February, 'therefore, the matter could be further studied and final action be taken at the February meeting. MOTION NO. 14 Moved by Erickson, seconded by Bromberg to refer the matter of the feasibility of refunding the juvenile police relations specialist program to the Executive Committee and a.report be made back at the February board meeting. Motion carried. December 21, 1977 The following resolution was read: No. 15 WHEREAS, there presently exists two vacancies on the Natural Resources Board, and WHEREAS, the Honorable Martin J. Schreiber, acting Governor of the State of Wisconsin, will soon :be.filling these two vacancies, and WHEREAS, the actions of the Natural Resources Board have direct impact on Northern Wisconsin and a representative from the area is very desirable. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors highly recommends and requests the Governor's consideration in the appointment of Mr. Adrian J. DeVriend to one of the vacancies that exists on the Natural Resources Board. Signed, BAYFIELD COUNTY FORESTRY COMMITTEE Ila Bromberg Karl Ludzack Art C. Hanson Walter Barningham Moved by Ludzack, secnnded by Bromberg to adopt the foregoing resolution. Motion carried. The following resolution was read: No. 16 WHEREAS, it has been the policy of Bayfield County to sell county owned tax deed lands by sealed bid, and WHEREAS, the Executive Committee of the county is now of the opinion that it may be in the best interest of the county to sell county owned tax deed lands by open bidding rather than by seal bids, now therefore be it RESOLVED, that the Executive Committee of the county board be authorized to sell county owned tax deed lands by either calling for sealed bids or by the.open bidding method, whichever method th committee deems to be most advantageous to the county_, and be it further RESOLVED, that the Executive Committee be authorized to engage the services of a professional auctioneer to sell such county owned tax deed lands. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Wallace Johnson Art Mei.erotto Charles Polich Edwin K. Renoos Joseph Berweger Moved by Rude, seconded by E. Johnson to adopt the foregoing resolution. Motion carried. The following resolution was read: No. 17 WHEREAS, the county board did on. September 23, 1977 adopt a resolution providing for the transfer of $7,577.64 of Anti -Recession funds into the Assessment Account to cover the cost of absorbing a CEP employee, and WHEREAS, further examination of the account has revealed that the salary of that additional employee had already been placed in -the 1977 Assessment budget; and WHEREAS, it now appears that the county retirement fund account will have a deficit of $12,000.00, and December 21, 1977 WHEREAS, Anti -Recession funds can be used for any purpose to retain basic services, now therefore be it RESOLVED, that the amount of $7,577.64 originally allocated to the Assessment Account be transferred to the county retirement account.. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Wallace Johnson Art_Mejerotto , Charles Polich Edwin Renoos Joseph Berweger Walter Barnin Moved by W. Johnson, seconded by Meierotto to adopt the foregoing resolution. Motion carried. The following communication was read: No. 18 STATE OF WISCONSIN/DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION December 5, 1977 Mr. Lawrence C. Young, Commissioner Bayfield County Highway Department Box 428, 311 South First Ave. East Washburn, WI. 54891 Mr. Edward -A. Pajala Bayfield County Clerk Courthouse Washburn, WI 54891 Dear Sirs: Project 1000-0-30 CAF OOOB (040) Control of Outdoor Advertising (Company Buy Out) Statewide Removal White Advertising International Numerous highways See Order for Counties In accordance with the provisions of Section 84.30, Wisconsin Statutes, the Division of Highways 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 Division 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, H. L. Fiedler Acting Administrator ACQUISITION ORDER Project Name of Road Highway 1000-0-30 Control of Outdoor Advertising Numerous CAF OOOB (040) (ComWny buy out) Statewide Removal White Advertising International Plat Date Plat Sheet Numbers Date of Previous Order October 20, 1977 4.0 through 4.13 Description of Termini of Project STATEWIDE County ** See Below 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 investment in highways, and to conform to the express intent of Congress to control the erection Md main- tenance of outdoor advertising signs, displays, and devices adjacent to the National System of Interstate and Defense and Federal 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. December 21. 1977 Therefore, pursuant to authority granted urrler Sections 84.09 and 84.30, Wisconsin Statutes, as amended by Chapter 197, Laws of 1971, the Division of Highways 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 State of Wisconsin Division of Highways' Madison, Waukesha, Green Bay,.Wisconsin Rapids; LaCrosse, Eau Claire, Rhinelander and Superior offices. ** Rock, Jefferson, Columbia, Washington, Dodge, Walworth,�Fond du Lac, Kenosha, Brown, Oconto, Outagamie, Marinette, Calumet, Shawano, Marquette, Waupaca, Marathon, Wood, Monroe, LaCrosse, Jackson, Crawford, Buffalo, Vernon; Trempealeau,.Pepin, St. Croix, Chippewa, Clark, Iron, Barron, Washburn, Douglas, Ashland, Burnett, Bayfield, Polk, Douglas, Sawyer, November 17, 1977 H. L. Fiedler Acting Administrator Moved by Spears, seconded by Berweger to receive the foregoing communication and place it on file. Motion carried. Clerk Pajala.next addressed the board in regard to the Farmland Preservation Act. He told the board that applications for the contracts are now available in the clerk's office and that it will be necessary for the county board to become involved in approving the applications. He also stated that it has been suggested that the county might wish to appoint a special committee to review the applications prior to them being submitted to the county board for final approval. MOTION NO. 19 Moved by Bromberg, seconded b.y.Rude that the Agricultural Committee be designated as the Farmland Preservation Act Committee. Motion carried.. Moved by E..Johnson, seconded by Erickson to -adjourn. Walter C. Barningham, Chairma Bayfield Co. Board of Superv'sors Motion carried. IE�ward A. Pajal Clerk Bayfield County