HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Board of Supervisors - Minutes - 4/18/1978MEETING OF THE BAYFIELD COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
April 18 and 19,1978
The meeting was called to order at 9:27 AM by Walter C. Barningham, County Board Chairman.
The following members answered roll call: No. 1
Edwin Erickson, Arthur Meierotto, Ila Bromberg, Dale Maki, Russell McGillivray, Larry Seidel,
James Strom, William Rave, Herbert Spears, Wallace Johnson, James Stephenson, Charles Diamon,
Arthur Hanson, Joseph Berweger, Wayne Sellung, Karl Ludzack, Edwin Renoos, Walter Barningham
Total Present - 18
A prayer and pledge of allegiance was led by Larry Seidel, board member.
NO. 2
Barningham announced that the nominations were open for county board chairman.
Johnson nominated Walter Barningham. The chair called three times for additional nominations
Moved by Meierotto, seconded by Seidel that the nominations be closed and that the clerk cast ,
the unanimous ballot for Walter Barningham as chairman of the county board. The clerk cast the
unanimous ballot of the board for Walter Barningham as chairman of the board for a term of two
years.
NO. 3
Spears nominated Edwin Renoos for vice-chairman of the county board. Bromberg nominated
Wallace Johnson. The chair called three times for additional nominations. Moved by Erickson
and seconded by Seidel that the nominations be closed. It was decided that the selection of
vice-chairman be handled by ballot. Barningham appointed Seidel and Spears to act as tellers
and they passed out ballots to the board. The result of the voting is as follows:
Wallace -Johnson - 10
Edwin Renoos - 7
Arthur Meierotto - 1
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Wallace Johnson was declared elected vice-chairman of the county board for a term of two
years.
NO. 4
The chairman suggested that the members representing each of the 5 highway districts meet
together for a caucus to decide on a nominee or nominees for their respective highway districts.
It was pointed out to the board that additional nominAiwnscan be. made from the floor by any mem-
ber of the board. The caucuses were held and the board proceeded to elect the highway committee.
Meierotto reported that Edwin Erickson was nominated as a 1.aandidate for District 1. The
chair called three times for additional nominations. There were no further nominations. Moved
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by Seidel, seconded by Spears that the nominations be closed. Moved by Johnson, seconded by
Meierotto that the clerk cast the unanimous ballot for Erickson as a member of the highway com-
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mitteeV The clerk cast the unanimous ballot as directed and Erickson was declared elected a
member of the highway committee representing District #I.
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Maki reported that Charles Diamon was nominated as a candidate for District #2. The
chairman called three times for additional nominations. Moved by Renoos, seconded by Spears
that the nominations be closed and that the clerk cast the unanimous ballot for Charles Diamon
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as a member of the highway committee': The clerk cast the unanimous ballot as directed and
Charles Diamon was declared elected a member of the highway committee representing District #2.
Stephenson reported that Joseph Berweger was nominated as a candidate for District #3.
The chairman called three times for additional nominations. Moved by Johnson, seconded by
Ludzack that the nominations be closed and that the clerk cast the unanimous ballot for
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Joseph Berweger as a member of the highway committee.` The clerk cast the unanimous ballot
as directed and Joseph Berweger was declared elected a member of the highway committee
representing District #3.
Seidel reported that William Rave was nominated as a candidate for District #4. The
chairman called three times for additional nominations. Moved by Hanson, seconded by Bromberg
that the nominations be closed and that the clerk cast the unanimous ballot for Rave as a
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member of the highway committee`: The clerk cast the unanimous ballot as directed and William
Rave was declared elected a member of the highway committee representing District #4.
Renoos reported that H. Glenn Spears was nominated as a candidate for District #5. The
chairman called three times for additional nominations. Moved by Ludzack, seconded by Diamon
that the nominations be closed and that the clerk cast the unanimous ballot for Spears as a
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member of the highway committed The clerk cast the unanimous ballot as directed and Spears
was declared elected a member of the highway committee representing District #5.
AgencyAnnual
The Northwest Wisconsin Community_-ServiceV Report was presented to the board: No. 5
Moved by ;-Renoos, seconded by Seidel_ to receive the report and place it on file.
Motion carried.
The Northwest Regional Planning Commission Report was presented to the board: No. 6
Moved by Berweger, seconded by Sellung to receive the report and place it on file.
Motion carried.
The Bayfield County Memorial Hospital Annual Report was presented to the board: No. 7
Moved by Spears, seconded by Berweger to receive the report and place it on file.
Motion carried.
MOTION #8
Moved by Renoos, seconded by Rave that the clerk order name plates for the county board
members at a cost not to exceed the amount of $150.
A roll call vote was taken on the adoption of the foregoing motion with the following
Ayes -
results: No. 8a - Erickson, Meierotto, Bromberg, Maki, Seidel, Strom, Rave, Spears, Johnson,
Stephenson, Diamon, Hanson, Berweger, Sellung, Ludzack, Renoos, Barningham
Nayes - McGillivray Ayes _ 17
Nayes 1
Total 18 Motion carried.
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NO. 9
Seidel was allowed the floor and he advised the board that he attended the informational
meeting in Rice Lake at which time the One and Two Family Dwelling Code was discussed by
representatives of the Dept. of Industry, Labor & Human Relations. He listed three things that
the county could do: 1. Hire an inspector with his salary to be paid by the fees collected.
2. Have the state furnish an inspector
3. Hire a private firm to come in and do the inspecting
Seidel pointed out the problems involved with the proposal. He stated that as an example
it might be necessary for an electrical inspector to inspect the electrical work before the
insulation is installed and then again someone might be required to inspect the insulation ,
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the sheetrock is applied. -He said that this would certainly cause many delays as the
inspectors would not be available immediately upon call. He also pointed out that delays would
add to the construction costs.
The clerk read the following letter: No. 9a
STATE OF WISCONSIN/Department of Industry', Labor and Human Relations
February 1, 1978
IMPLEMENTATION OF WISCONSIN
ONE- & TWO- FAMILY DWELLING CODE
As you may know, the 1975 legislature passed laws which provide for the creation of state-wide
uniform standards for the construction and inspection of all one- and two-family dwellings,
including manufactured dwellings. The law also provided for the creation of a Dwelling Code
Council whose, duty was to'review existing standards for one- and two-family dwellings and recom-
mend a uniform dwelling code for adoption by the Department of Industry, Labor and Human Relations
The Dwelling Code Council has been meeting regularly since December of 1976 and are in the process
of developing standards through various subcommittees. However, since the law specifically emphas
zed
the early implementation of codes for the conservation of energy, the council has been devoting
a large share of its time in the development of energy standards. In fact, the council at the
end of 1977 presented their energy standards to the department and the standards are currently
under consideration for adoption.
Local Government Participation
The legislature provided for municipalities to become totally involved in the one- and two-family
housing program through the adoption of local ordinances which incorporate the state codes pro-
mulgated by the department and through the�us2 of certified inspectors for the inspection and
enforcement of the program.
Although local governments are encouraged to participate in the administration and enforcement
parts of the program, the law does not specifically require them to do'so. If the local government
does not want to participate, they would then have to contract with the state for the performance
of inspection services.
We have included copies of the law, a summary of the department's duties and obligations as well
as a summary of municipal authority and a questionnaire which we -would like answered and returned
to our office by March 2, 1978. We would ask all county, town, city and village clerks to place
the subject of this program on the agenda for the next council or board meeting for discussion.
Of particular interest for your discussion and decision will be whether or not you will exercise
your option to administer and enforce the state dwelling code.
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Energy Standards
It appears that we will have energy rules in effect by summer or early autumn of 1978. The
statute requires inspections to be made by certified inspectors. We could conceivably have a
situation where the construction rules would be effective but without an enforcement mechanism
in operation. In view of this, we would like to move as rapidly as possible towards setting up
certification programs for inspectors and contracting with municipalities and third -party
agencies for inspection services.
INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS
We realize that there are many questions that need answering and in an attempt to answer these
questions and familiarize local governments and other interested parties with the law, we are
holding informational meetings in eight locations throughout the state in April of 1978, A
schedule of these meetings is enclosed and we urge all interested and affected parties to attend.
Very truly yours,
John Wenning
Administrator
(referred to information on file in the county clerk's office)
Moved by Renoos and seconded by Spears to refer this matter to the Executive Committee.
Moved by Seidel and seconded by Johnson to adjourn as a county board to hear comments
from the audience. Motion carried..
Assemblyman David Kedrowski appeared before the board and spoke'on the foregoing code. He
also pointed out the difficulties that there would be in implementing the inspection.
A lengthy discussion followed with board members and the audience participating. A sug-
gestion was made that it might be well to have a public meeting where the matter could be
thoroughly explained and discussed.
Moved by Stephenson, seconded by Diamon to return to county board session. Motion carried.
Question was asked for on Renoos' motion to refer the foregoing matter to the Executive
Committee. Motion carried.
MOTION NO. 10
Moved by Ludza.ck, seconded by McGillivray that the county board direct the county clerk
to write a letter to the several legislators voicing the opposition of the Bayfield County
Board to the building code. The clerk suggested that it might be better if he prepared a reso-
lution on the matter for the board'to act on prior to adjournment of the meeting. This met
with the approval of the board. Motion carried.
NO. 11
Martin Hansen, Congressman`'Obey's representative was present at the board meeting to
hear comments on Bayfield County's position on In Lieu of Taxes. For the benefit of the new
members, the clerk explained the problem faced by Bayfield County in distribution of the In
Lieu of Taxes revenues.
April 18, 1978
The following resolution was read:' No. 12
WHEREAS, the Bayfield County Board has received a request for withdrawal and sale to the
National Park Service .the following descriptions:
SZNWµ, Section 6, T51NR4W; SE µNEµ, NWµ, Section 1, T51NR5W;
NEµNEµ, Section 2, T51NR5W; NWµNWµ, Section 10, T51NR5W
AND WHEREAS, the County Forestry Committee has studied the proposal in consultation with an
authorized representative of the Dept. of Natural Resources pursuant to state statutes and the
provisions of the Bayfield County Forest Comprehensive Plan and has determined that withdrawal
and sale to the Park Service would be in the,best interest of the people of Bayfield County,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
1. The County Clerk be hereby authorized and directed to prepare and transmit an application
to withdraw the following descriptions:
S2NWµ, Section 6, T51NR4W; SEµNEµ, NWµ, Section 1, T51NR5W; NEµNEµ, Section 2, T51NR5W
Said application to include provision for deed restrictions securing the public right
of ingress and egress for recreational pursuit and the protection, maintenance and
management of the Sand River Deer Yard for the protection of deer and other associated
benefits.
2. That the NWµNEµ, N2NWµ, Section 2, T51NR5W be changed from regular entry to special
use entry under 5.28.11 of the Wisconsin Statutes and that any reimbursement due as a
result of such change of entry be accomplished by debt transfer to descriptions to be
entered in 1978, and
3. That the Bayfield County Forest boundaries as'they appear in the Bayfield County
Forest Comprehensive Plan be amended as follows:
Beginning at the center of Section 6-51-4, proceeding West approximately two miles
to the center of Section 2-51-5, thence South one-half mile to the South quarter corner
of Section 2-51-5, thence West one-half mile to the Southwest corner of Section,.
2-51-5, and beginning from the West quarter cormer of Section 32-50-4 proceeding East
One mile to the East quarter corner of Section 32-50-4, thence North one-half mile to
the Northeast corner of Section 32-50-4, thence West one mile to the Northwest corner
of Section 32-50-4, thence North two miles to the Southeast corner of Section 18-50-4.
FORESTRY COMMITTEE
William Za.mback
Art C. Hanson
Karl Ludzack
Larry Seidel
Walter Barningham
Moved by Seidel, seconded by Ludzack to adopt the foregoing resolution.
Bill Hepner, Forest Administrator, explained the resolution to the board. He passed out
maps to the members showing the boundaries of the lands involved. Mr. Hepner stated that the
resolution itself will not increase the County Forest acreage, but the boundaries would be
changed to make for better management.
Moved by Erickson, seconded by Ludzack to adjourn for lunch. Motion carried.
The meeting was called to order at 1:15 PM by Walter Barningham with the following members
answering roll call: No. 13
present - Erickson, Meierotto, Bromberg, Maki, McGillivray, Seidel, Strom, Rave, Spears, Johnson,
Stephenson, Diamon, Hanson, Berweger, Sellung, Ludzack, Renoos, Barningham
absent - none total present 18
April 18. 1978
Discussion continued on Resolution 412.
AMENDMENT TO RESOLUTION #12
Moved by Meierotto, seconded by Erickson to exclude the SENW and SWNW, Section 6-51-4
from the County Forest Land boundaries.
Meierotto advised the board thatathe annual town meeting of the Town of Russell, the
town board had instructed him to take the foregoing action.
Pat Miller, superintendent of the park service, spoke to the board in regard to the 40's
to be withdrawn. He stated that those 40's with other lands that the park service is proposing
to buy would be used for ski trails and hiking trails.
A roll call vote was taken on the adoption of Amendment #12 with the following results:12a
ayes - Meierotto, Maki, McGillivray, Strom, Johnson, Stephenson, Sellung, Renoos, Erickson,
nayes - Bromberg, Seidel, Rave, Spears, Diamon, Hanson, Berweger, Ludzack, Barningham
ayes - 9
nayes - 9
total 18
Motion lost due to a tie vote.
A roll call vote was taken on the adoption of Resolution #12 with the following results:12b
ayes - Bromberg, Seidel, Strom, Rave, Spears, Berweger, Ludzack, Barningham
nayes - Maki, McGillivray, Johnson, Stephenson, Diamon, Hanson, Sel-lung, Renoos, Erickson,
Meierotto :,ayes - 8
nayes -10
total 18 Motion Lost.
The following resolution was read: No. 14
RESOLUTION
on the
ABANDONED CHICAGO AND NORTH WESTERN RAILROAD LINE EXTENDING
. FROM
HAYWARD TO ASHLAND JUNCTION
and
WASHBURN TO BAYFIELD
WHEREAS, the Chicago and North Western Transportation Company has been granted authority to
terminate service on said segments of rail line and in fact has terminated such
services, and
WHEREAS, the Chicago and North Western has also received authority to sell the subject right of
way, to dismantle, and to dispose of other rail -related facilities in the near future
unless a financially responsible party expresses an interest in purchasing said right
of way and/or trackage, and
WHEREAS, there are a number of potential grants available for the purchase of rail:facilities,and
WHEREAS, most state and federal grants are only available to Governmental bodies with taxing
authority.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Bayfield County will become the legal agent in making the
applications for state and federal grants to the purchase and rehabilitation of said
rail line.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT, Bayfield County will form a transit authority to assist in seeking
said grants and in administering the operation of a short line railroad.
Edwin Erickson
Karl Ludzack
ril 18. 1978
Moved by Ludzack, seconded by Sellung to adopt the foregoing resolution.
Ludzack spoke in favor of the resolution. He stated that it was very important that the
county board adopt the resolution today as that was the last chance that the county board would
have to try to save the railroad. He pointed out that although the acquisition of the railroad
would probably eventually cost. Bayfield County some money, the action being taken at the present
time necessarily does not commit the county to any expenditures.
Ludzack further stated that the DOT is willing to buy the right=of-way and the trackage and
then sell the right-of-wayvtrackage to the 3 involved counties. He also pointed out that in order
for the counties to repair and maintain the tracks, it would be necessary to borrow substantial
amounts of money and that it appears that a loan would be granted by EDA. He also stated that if
the counties do purchase the trackage, it is not the intent to have the counties operate the
railroad system, but to lease it to a non-profit railroad corporation. It was also pointed out
that there is a balance of $5,000 of Regional Planning Commission monies that was originally
granted for the short line railroad study which could now be used for further study and pre-
paration of the EDA grant application. D.A. William Bussey next appeared before the board and
stated that he had again only had a short time to study the resolution which was prepared in
Ashland County, but he did have some reservations as to what liability the county might incur
by adopting the resolution. He also questioned the language in the resolution where it states
that Bayfield County would become the "legal agent" in making the application. He stated that the
language inferred,that the application would actually be made by Bayfield.County for some other
party. He questioned the legality of such a move. Mr. Bussey stated that because of the fact
that he only had such a short time to study the matter, he was not prepared to make a definite
recommendation, but he did suggest that the county move slow and study the matter thoroughly
before becoming involved.
Stephenson requested a roll call vote on the resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the adoption of the foregoing resolution with the following
results: No. 14a
ayes - Seidel, Rave, Johnson, Diamon, Hanson, Berweger, Sellung, Ludzack, Erickson, Meierotto
nayes - Maki, McGillivray, Strom, Spears, Stephenson, Renoos, Barningham, Bromberg
ayes - 10
nayes - 8
total 18
The following resolution was read: No. 15
Motion carried,
WHEREAS, communication on wages, working conditions, classification and other related
employee, employer issues need a constant channel of open communication between the non -
supervisory employees of Bayfield County and the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors through
its designated Committee on Personnel,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors in session this
18 day of April, 1978, that a committee of said employees, not to exceed five, be formed by an
open selection by the employees themselves, to act on behalf of the employees on matters such
as classification, work conditions, health and employee benefits, wages and employee related
matters,
April 18, 1978
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Personnel Committee and the Employees Committee
meet quarterly to jointly formulate the above specified conditions of employment and submit
its recommendation to the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors annually.
Charles Polich
Bennie R. Rude
Ernest Heglund
Walter Barningham
Edwin Erickson
Eric E. Johnson
Moved by Erickson, seconded by Bromberg to adopt the foregoing resolution. Motion carried.
The following communication was read: No. 16
Washburn, Wisconsin 54891
April 11, 1978
Bayfield County Board
Executive Committee
Washburn, WI 54891
Gentlemen:
The Washburn Woman's Civic Club is a newly organized club with the sole purpose of working
for the betterment of our community.
We have beautified the Legion Park with shrubs and flowers and have planted trees along
Main Street as a Bicentennial Gift to the City of Washburn. This has been a losing project
since so many of the trees have been destroyed by vandals, but we are not giving up and are
going to replant this Spring.
We have established a Foundation of $2,000 which we hope to increase to $10,000 so when
and if the Club disbands, the interest from the monies in the Foundation will continue our
plans for beautification. The Foundation will be turned over to the City Park Commission.
Our group has done all this through money -making projects.
In addition to these projects, we are working on a "History of Washburn". There is so
much history that we would like to preserve it in one book. We are a group of elderly women
but are dedicated to this project.
Therefore, we come before you with a request for help in this prd ect. We cannot estimate
the exact cost of the project but think we can get started if we have $2,000. We have $1,000
to begin with so if the county board could give us $1,000 or some help we would be on our way.
If the cost should exceed the estimated amount, the Club would raise the money. .
We are still working to put money into the Foundation so we really need help on the
"History Project".
Sincerely,
Isabel Lowe
Catheryn Johnson
Washburn Woman's Civic Club
Washburn, WI 54891
Moved by Renoos, seconded by Seidel to receive the foregoing communication and place it
on file. Motion carried.
MOTION #17
Moved by Stephenson, seconded by Seidel to appropriate $250 toward the Washburn Woman's
Civic Club.
A roll call vote was taken on the adoption of the foregoing motion with the following
results: No. 17a
ayes - McGillivray, Seidel, Strom, Rave, Stephenson, Diamon
nayes - Spears, Johnson, Hanson, Berweger, Sellung, Ludzack, Renoos, Barningham, Erickson,
Meierotto, Bromberg, Maki Ayes - 6
Nayes - 12
Total 18 Motion Lost.
April 18, 1978
The following resolution was read: No. 18
WHEREAS, Chapter 29 Laws of 1977 of Wisconsin provides state monies for senior citizens
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grant programs.for the purpose of developing, expanding, and/or improving "citizens center
facilities, and
WHEREAS, the State of Wisconsin has authorized the county units of government to make appli-
cation for such awards to carry out the purposes of the program, and
WHEREAS, the county units of government are required to provide matching funds to the extent
of 50/ of the project cost, and
WHEREAS, Bayfield County will not use any of such grants or make application for such
grants for direct county projects, and
WHEREAS, counties can make application for such funds and name other local units of gove
as sub -grantees, and
WHEREAS, the Town.of Drummond has indicated a desire to use the above mentioned grant funds
will provide all of the matching funds and other -necessary funds to carry out the program, now
there fore be it
RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board does authorize the proper county officials to make
the necessary application for a grant for developing, expanding and/or improving the senior
citizens center facility in the Town of Drummond, Bayfield County, said center to be the present
town hall in the Town of Drummond, and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors appoint Mr. John A. Wittwer, Chairman
of the Town of Drummond, as Director of the project, and be it further
RESOLVED, that the application for such grants shall be -made with the express understanding
and approval of the Town of Drummond that the Town of Drummond will provide all the .matching
funds and all other necessary funding to carry out the program and that Bayfield County will not
be requested or required to provide any financial support for the program.
Walter Barningham
Herbert G. Spears
Moved by Spears, seconded by Meierotto to adopt the foregoing resolution.
Clerk Pajala explained the resolution and grant to the board. Lou Stolle, Nutrition Program
Director, spoke in regard to the resolution as did Maybeth Carlson, Drummond Town Clerk, who ex-
plained to the board what has to be done in order to make application for the grant monies.
MOTION #19
Moved by Renoos, seconded by Berweger that this matter be referred to the District Attorney
for clarification and report back to the board on Wednesday. Motion carried.
The following Report of the Bayfield County Zoning Committee was read: No. 20
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:
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That part of the South-West One -Quarter (SW µ)of the South -East One -Quarter (SE-4) of Section
Thirty -Two (32) , Township Forty -Five (45) North, Range Seven (7) West lying south and east of
U.S. Highway "63" to be changed from Residential -Recreational Use to Commercial Use.
Those parcels of land in Section Thirty -Three (33), Township Forty-five (45) North, Range
Seven (7) West, described as follows:
1. That part of the North-West One -Quarter (NWµ) of the North-West One -Quarter (NWµ)
lying east of the Chicago, Minneapolis, St. Paul and Omaha Railroad right of way.
2. That part of the South-West One -Quarter (SW-4) of the North-West One -Quarter (NWµ)
lying east of the Chicago, Minneapolis, St. Paul and Omaha Railroad right of way excluding
Block 20 of the original plat of Drummond townsite.
3. That part of the North-West One -Quarter (NWµ) of the South-West One -Quarter (SWµ) more
particularly described as follows: Lots 1 through 12 and Lots 24 through 30 of Block 18 of
the original plat of Drummond townsite, Block 13 of the original plat of Drummond townsite,
all that land lying east of Rust Ave. and those parcels of land described in V.252, P.248 and
V.264, P. 231 of the Register of Deeds Office.
4. The West -half (W2) of the North-East One -Quarter (NEµ) of the South-West One -Quarter
(SWµ) .
5. That part of the South-West One -Quarter (SWµ) of the South-West One -Quarter (SW-4) lying
south and east of Old State Highway "24" as identified on the official zoning map and north of
U.S. Highway "63".
be changed from Residential-1 Use to Residential-4 Use.
That part of the North-East One -Quarter (NE4) of the North-East One -Quarter (NE-4) and the
South -East One -Quarter (SE4) of the North-East One -Quarter (NEµ), Section Thirty -Two (32),
Township Forty-five (45) North, Range Seven (7) West, lying east of the Chicago, Minneapolis,
St. Paul and Omaha Railroad right of way be changed from Residential-1 Use to Residential-4 Use.
One square acre in the southeast corner of the South -East One -Quarter (SEµ) of the South-
West One -Quarter (SWµ) , Section Seventeen (17) , Township Forty-eight (48) North, Range Nine (9)
West, be changed from Forestry-1 Use to Residential-1 Use.
The Zoning Committee also recommends that the following petition be denied:
The South-West One -Quarter (SWµ) of the North-West One -Quarter (NW4), Section Eight (8)
Township Forty -Four (44) North, Range Nine (9) West, be changed from Forestry-1 Use to
Residential-3 Use.
Dated: April 18, 1978
Edwin Renoos Herbert G. Spears
Bayfield County Zoning Committee
Walter Barningham Art C. Hanson
Moved by Seidel, seconded by Hanson to receive the foregoing report and place it on file.
Motion carried.
The following Amendatory Ordinance was read: No. 21
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,
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That part of the South-West One -Quarter (SW4) of the South-east One -Quarter (SEµ) of
Section Thirty -Two (32) , Township Forty-five (45) North, Range Seven (7) West lying south and
east of U.S. Highway "63" is changed from Residential -Recreational Use to Commercial Use.
Those parcels of land in Section Thirty-three (33), Township Forty-five (45) North, Range
Seven (7) West, described as follows:
1. That part of the North-west One -Quarter (NW-4) of the North-West One -Quarter (NWµ) lying
east of the Chicago, Minneapolis, St. Paul and Omaha Railroad right of way.
2. That part of the South-West One -Quarter (SW-4) of the North-West One -Quarter (NWµ) lying e;
of the Chicago, Minneapolis, St. Paul and Omaha Railroad right of way excluding Block 20 of the
original plat of Drummond townsite.
3. That part of the North-West One -Quarter (NWµ) of the South-West One -Quarter (SWµ)+ more
particularly described as follows: Lots 1 through 12 and Lots 24 through 30 of Block 18 of the
original plat of Drummond townsite;--Block 13 of the original plat of Drummond townsite, all that
land lying east of Rust Ave. and those parcels of land described in V.252, P.248 and V.264, P.231
of the Register of Deeds Office.
4. The West -half (Wz) of the North-East One -Quarter (NEµ) of the South-West One -Quarter (SWµ;
S. That part of the South-West One -Quarter (SW4) of the South-West One -Quarter (SWµ) lying
south and.east of Old State Highway "24" as identified on the official zoning map and north of
U.S. Highway "63".
is changed from Residential-1 Use to Residential-4 Use.
That part of the North-East One -Quarter (NEµ) of the North-East One -Quarter (NEµ) and the
South-east One -Quarter (SE 4) of the North-East One -Quarter (NE4) , Section Thirty-two (32) ,
Township Forty-five (45) North, Range Seven (7) West, lying east of the Chicago, Minneapolis,
St. Paul and Omaha Railroad right of way is changed from Residential-1 Use to Residential-4 Use.
One square acre in the southeast corner of the South-east One -Quarter (SE4) of the South-
west One -Quarter (SW4) , Section Seventeen (17) , Township Forty-eight (48) North, Range Nine (9)
West, is changed from Forestry-1 Use to Residential-1 Use.
Dated: April 18, 1978 Bayfield County Zoning Committee
Edwin Renoos
Herbert G. Spears
Art. C. Hanson
Moved by Diamon, seconded by Maki to adopt the foregoing Ordinance. Motion carried.
(affidavit of publication of notice of public hearing on file in the county clerk's office)
The following resolution was read: No. 22
WHEREAS, the Bayfield County Board has through its Personnel Committee entered into a
working agreement dated April 25, 1977 with the sheriff's deputies, represented by General
fiDriver's Local Union 346, and
r WHEREAS, the agreement covered the years 1976, 1977 and 1978, and
WHEREAS, Article XXX III provides that the agreement can be opened for the year 1978 "only
as to wages, sick leave and health insurance", and
,
WHEREAS, the deputies through General Driver's Local Union 346 have requested certain adjust-
ments to the wage scale, sick leave and health insurance contributions, and
WHEREAS, the Personnel Committee of the Bayfield County Board has negotiated with General
Driver's Local Union 346 and has reached an agreement, and
WHEREAS, the conditions of said agreement are set forth in the attached letter,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the changes made to the sheriff's deputies working agree-
ment as set forth in the attached letter be approved and adopted.
Edwin Erickson
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it 18. 1978
GENERAL DRIVERS,., Local Union No. 346
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April 17, 1978
Edward A. Pa.jala
County Clerk
Bayfield County Court House
Washburn, WI 54891
Dear Mr. PaJala:
Enclosed are the settlement terms between Bayfield County and Local 346, which have been ratified
by your employees:
Health and Welfare - the County will pay 65% of the family plan and the full single plan.
Wages - $18.00 per month. The sergeant differential will be increased to $40.00 over deputies.
Sick leave will be increased to 66 sick days accumulation.
Cost of Living will continue under the Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers as per change
of U.S. Department of Labor.
All items effective retroactive to 1-1-78.
Any questions, please contact this office. If this meets with your approval, please get back
to me and I will insert these changes into the agreement for signature.
Very truly yours,
GENERAL DRIVERS UNION LOCAL, NO. 346
Harold I. Brown, Business Representative
Moved by Erickson, seconded by Strom to adopt the foregoing resolution. Motion carried.
The following resolution was read: No. 23
WHEREAS, the Bayfield County Board did authorize the Executive Committee to expend an
amount not ib.excess of $25,000 to do certain repairs on the Bayfield County Jail to make the
Jail acceptable for incarcerating prisoners, and
WHEREAS, the Sheriff's Commission has now made an extensive study of the proposed repairs,
having discussed the matter with Ralph DiSalvo, Detention Supervisor, James Conner, Safety
Inspector, Dept. of Industry, Labor & Human Relations and Donald Stanius, Architect,.and
WHEREAS, it now appears that it may be impossible to make the necessary repairs for the
allotted sum of $25,000, and
WHEREAS, it further appears that an expenditure of a larger sum of money for repairs to
the jail may not be feasible as continued improvements would have to be made in future years
and the inadequacy of the sheriff's office would not be corrected by making the proposed repairs,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the action taken on November 16, 1977 authorizing the
expenditure of $25,000 for repairs to the Bayfield County Jail be. rescinded.
Edwin Erickson
Moved by Erickson, seconded by Spears to adopt the foregoing resolution. Motion carried.
The following resolution was read: No. 24
WHEREAS, the Sheriff's Commission of the Bayfield County Board has determined that no
major repairs be made to the Bayfield County Jail, and
WHEREAS, the Bayfield County Board is presently engaged in preparing plans for a new
county rest home, and
WHEREAS, the present 32 bed Bayfield County Rest Home will become vacant upon completion
of construction of the new rest home, and
WHEREAS, there is a possibility that the present rest home could be converted to a sheriff's
office and jail, and
WHEREAS, the Sheriff's Commission is of the opinion that an architect be engaged to make a
feasibility study on remodeling the present nursing home to a jail facility, and
WHEREAS, Architect Donald Stanius has estimated that the cost of such a feasibility study
would be about $800 and in no event should it run over $1000,.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Sheriff's Commission be authorized to engage the
services of Donald Stanius, architect, to make such a feasibility study, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that an expenditure of an amount not to exceed $1000 be approved
and authorized for such study, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the amount expended for such study be taken fromthe segregated
building account.
SHERIFFS COMMISSION
Edwin Erickson
Moved by Berweger, seconded by Rave to adopt.
Discussion followed with board members making several suggestions on what should be done.
MOTION 24A
Moved by Bromberg, seconded by Maki to refer this matter to the buildings and grounds
committee and authorize said committee to expend an amount not to exceed $1000 on a feasibility
study for future use of the Bayfield County Rest Home.
A'roll call vote was taken on the adoption of the foregoing motion with the following
results: No. 24b
ayes - Seidel, Strom, Rave, Spears, Johnson, Stephenson, Diamon, Hanson, Berweger, Sellung,
Renoos, Barningham,Meierotto, Bromberg, Maki, McGillivray
nayes - Ludzack, Erickson
ayes - 16
nayes - 2
total 18 Motion carried.
MOTION #25
Moved by Rave, seconded by Seidel that the board meet again on Wednesday. Motion carried.
The following resolution was read: No. 26
WHEREAS, the Pureair Sanatorium is an institution owned jointly by Ashland County, Bayfield
County and Iron County; and
WHEREAS, although the Pureair Sanatorium itself has been closed since July of 1975, Pureair
Sanatorium has continued to operate a sewage treatment plant on the Pureair Sanatorium property
which treatment plant treats sewage provided solely by outside sources; and
WHEREAS, no payments have been received by the Pureair Sanatorium from these outside sewage
suppliers since 1976; and
WHEREAS, as a result of these outside suppliers contributing nothing towards the operation
of such sewage treatment plant, the three counties have considerable sums of money owing to them
by the sources of this sewage; and
April 18, 1978
WHEREAS, in addition to the above described sums of money owing, there are other related
problems existing involving the Pureair Sanatorium; and
WHEREAS, the committees of the three counties met in Hurley, Wisconsin and advised the
district attorneys of these three counties to look into and study the situation and determine
what action should most appropriately be taken on the Pureair Sanatorium situation; and
WHEREAS, the district attorneys of the three counties have looked into and studied the
situation and have made a recommendation to start a legal action seeking various types of relief
on behalf of the Board of Trustees of the Pureair Sanatorium and the three counties; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of Pureair Sanatorium unanimously voted for the district
attorneys to take the action they recommended; and
WHEREAS, at a closed meeting of the committees of the three counties held in Ashland
County on April 5, 1978, the committees unanimously voted for the district attorneys to take
the action they recommended; and
WHEREAS, the committees of the three counties felt it was appropriate for the approval of
all three county boards to be obtained prior to the actual commencement of an action;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors authorizes the
district attorneys of the three counties to commence a legal action against the parties they
deem appropriate seeking the relief they deem appropriate on behalf of the Board of Trustees
of the Pureair Sanatorium and Ashland, Bayfield and Iron Counties.
Dated this 18th day of April, 1978
Wallace Johnson Art Meierotto Edwin K. Renoos Joseph Berweger
Moved by Johnson, seconded by Strom to adopt the foregoing resolution. Motion carried.
The following resolution was read: No. 27
WHEREAS, the Pureair Sanatorium is an institution owned jointly by Ashland County,
Bayfield County and Iron County;and
WHEREAS, the fire insurance policy currently in effect on the sanatorium buildings now has
a premium payment of Seven Hundred Eighty -One Dollars and Eight Cents which has remained unpaid
and over due since January, 1978; and
WHEREAS, due to the circumstances the Pureair Sanatorium is currently in, the Pureair
Sanatorium does not have the finances to pay such fire insurance premium;
WHEREAS, the committees of the three counties have met and agreed that it is in the best
interests of all three counties to pay such fire insurance premium and to keep such fire in-
surance policy in full force and effect; and
WHEREAS, if each of the three counties pays one-third of such premium, each county's share
would be Two Hundred Sixty Dollars and Thirty -Six Cents;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors will contribute
the sum of Two Hundred Sixty Dollars and Thirty -Six Cents towards payments of the fire insurance
premium on the Pureair Sanatorium buildings;
Fund.
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the aforesaid sum of $260.36 be taken from the Contingency
Dated this 18th day of April, 1978.,
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Wallace Johnson Art Meierotto Edwin K. Renoos Joseph Berweger
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Moved by Renoos, seconded by Diamon to adopt the. foregoing resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the adoption of the foregoing resolution with the following
results: No. 27a
ayes - Strom, Rave, Spears, Johnson, Stephenson, Diamon, Hanson, Berweger, Sellung, Ludzack,
Renoos, Barningham, Erickson, Meierotto., Bromberg, Maki, McGillivray, Seidel
nayes - none ayes - 18
nayes - 0
total 18 Motion carried.'
NO. 28
Wallace Johnson reported to the board on the progress of the rest home construction to date.
He explained that the architect has prepared preliminary plans and that application has been
made for a Certificate of Need. He stated that it appears that there will be a delay of possibly
several months before the Certificate of Need is obtained.
The following communication wa.s read: No. 29
South Shore School District
Port Wing, WI 54865
March 23, 1978
Chairman of the Bayfield County Board
Washburn
WI 54891
Dear Board Members:
The Board of Education and the electors of the South Shore School District are concerned about the
County Board's reluctance to protest tax valuations by the Department of Revenue, State of Wiscons
We note with considerable interest the drop in valuations to some towns in Ashland County followin
their County Board protest last year.
As school board members we are concerned about the corresponding decrease in school aids as
valuations rise.
Your support in fighting the continuing trend whereby we in the North suffer from skyrocketing
land costs in the more populated areas is solicited.
Any decrease in our valuation will help our School District receive more school aids and we know
you share with us the responsibility to lower the tax burdens of local residents.
Sincerely,
David Michaud
Treasurer, Board of Education
Moved by Hanson, seconded by Bromberg to receive the foregoing communication and place it
on file. Motion carried.
The following resolution mas read: No. 30
WHEREAS, many counties in the State have been identified as having potentially mineable
mineral deposits within their boundaries and many other counties may feel impacts as a result
of subsequent mineral exploration and extraction activities, and
WHEREAS, to better and more effectively monitor and impact upon these mineral related
activities, it is necessary that all.counties organize to join and work together in a coordinated
and unified manner; and
April 18, 1978
WHEREAS, to attain these objectives, the Wisconsin Counties Mineral Resources Association,
Inc., has been formed by counties for their benefit as related to common concerns such as
mining exploration and development, taxation, reclamation, restoration, and environmental matters
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the County of Bayfield supports the Wisconsin Counties
Mineral Resources Association, Inc., by joining its membership and remitting its annual member-
ship dues.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Wallace Johnson Art Meierotto Edwin Renoos Joseph Berweger
Moved by Seidel, seconded by Johnson to adopt the foregoing resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the adoption of the foregoing resolution with the following
results: No. 30a
ayes - Rave, Spears, Johnson, Stephenson, Diamon, Hanson, Berweger, Sellung, Ludzack, Renoos,
Barningham, Erickson, Meierotto, Bromberg, Maki, McGillivray, Seidel, Strom
nayes - none ayes - 18
nayes - 0
total 18 Motion carried.
Moved by L'udzaek, seconded by Diamon to adjourn until Wednesday at 9:30 A.M. Motion carried
April 19., 1978
MEETING OF THE BAYFIELD COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
April 19, 1978
The meeting was called to order at 9:45 AM by Walter C. Barningham, County Board Chairman,
with the following members answering roll call: No. 31
present - Erickson, Meierotto, Bromberg, Maki, McGillivray, Seidel, Rave, Spears, Johnson,
Stephenson, Diamon, Hanson, Berweger, Sellung, Ludzack, Renoos, Barningham
absent - Strom
total present - 17
Moved by Spears, seconded by Erickson to dispense with the reading of the minutes of the
previous meeting. Motion carried.
The following Report of the Personnel Committee was read: No. 32
On February 7, 1978 Resolution #34 was presented to the County Board. The resolution, if
adopted, would have provided for an increase in salary for Edwin Dashner, Social Service Director
and Unified Services Board Director and Wilma Lamken, Administrative Assistant. The Board,
following a lengthy discussion, decided to refer the resolution to the Personnel Committee for
study.
The Personnel Committee on March 23, 1978 did take the matter under consideration and did
discuss the request with Mr. Dashner and Miss Lamken present.
It was pointed out by Mr. Dashner and Miss Lamken that the increases granted to them on
November 16, 1977 effective July 1, 1977 were considerably less than the increases granted to
other county'employees. They also pointed out that the Social Services Board had recommended
to the Personnel Committee the increases provided for in the resolution now under consideration,
but the Personnel Committee on November 10, 1977 had adjusted the amounts, resulting in an in-
crease considerably less than the amount originally recommended by the Social Services Board.
Committee members responded saying that both Mr. Dashner and Miss Lamken did receive an increase
in salary effective April 1, 1977 which was comparable to or more than other employees received
effective July 1, 1977. Both Mr., Dashner and Miss Lamken responded to that statement saying that
the increase they received effective April 1 was to adjust their salary due to a reclassification
and additional duties imposed on them resulting from the reclassification.
Following a lengthy discussion a motion was made and duly seconded that the committee approve
the requested increase and recommend that the resolution be adopted. The motion was declared lost
due to a tie vote. The committee continued discussion of'the matter, but could not come to an
agreement. Another motion was then made and duly seconded that the request be referred back to the
County Board with no recommendation by the committee. The second motion passed and the resolution
will be re -introduced to the Board for consideration.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Edwin Erickson
Moved by Meierotto, seconded by Stephenson to receive the foregoing report and place it on
file. Motion carried.
The following resolution was read: No. 33
WHEREAS, County Board Resolution No. 40 enacted November 16, 1977 granted retroactive
salary adjustments to embloyees of the Social Services Department and Unified Service Board, and
WHEREAS, the salary increase granted to Mr. Dashner was in the amount of $48.33 instead of
the recommended salary increase of $174.83 and the salary increase granted to Miss La.mken was
$26.50 instead of the recommended $50.00 increase in salary, now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the Bayf field County Board of Supervisors in session this 7th day of
February, 1978 that Mr. Dashner's salary as Social Service Director be increased retroactively
to July 1, 1977 in the amount of $126.50 and that Miss Lamken's salary be increased retroactively
to July 1, 1977 by $23.50.
Presented by: Wallace Johnson William Rave
William Carter William Zamback
Moved by Johnson, seconded by Hanson to refer this resolution back to the new personnel
committee for further study and report back to the board.
A lengthy discussion followed. Ed Dashner, Social Service Director, was present and
answered questions of board members.
A roll call vote was taken on the.adoption of the foregoing motion with the following
results: No. 33a
ayes - Johnson, Hanson, Berweger, Sellung, Ludzack, Barningham, Maki, McGillivray, Seidel, Rave
nayes - Spears, Stephenson, Diamon, Renoos, Erickson, Meierotto, Bromberg
ayes - 10.
nayes - 7
total 17 Motion carried.
NO. 34-1
The Town of Drummond Senior Citizen Center grant monies was again brought up. Mr. Dashner
gave more information to the board in regard to the grant. Mr. Richard Sicchio, Commission on
Aging, appeared before the board to explain what is involved -.in applying for the grant monies.
Mr. Bussey, D.A., told the board that in his opinion after studying the resolution,
Ba.yfield County would not be liable for any costs in implementing the project.
Resolution #18 from Tuesday's meeting was again read.
Moved by Spears, seconded by Seidel to adopt.
Seidel requested a roll call vote.
A roll call vote was taken on the adoption of Resolution 18 with the following results:18a
ayes —Johnson, Stephenson, Diamon, Hanson, Berweger, Sellung, Barningham, Bromberg, Maki,
McGillivray; Ravq Ludzack, Renoos, Erickson, Meierotto, Seidel, Spears
aye s - 17
nayes - 0
total 17 Motion carried.
NO. 3 4---9
Moved by McGillivray, seconded by Johnson that the county board reconsider the action on
Resolution 12 - re: County Forest Lands withdrawal which was acted on at Tuesday's meeting.
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McGillivray felt that netenough information was presented to the board on Tuesday.
Many questions were raised and answered by various board members. Seidel tried to explain
to the board what the resolution contains. He pointed out that it was not the intent of the
County Forestry Committee to increase the forest crop acreage, but they proposed to change the
boundaries for better management and pointed out that as there is now several hundred acres of forest
crop land lying outside of the boundary, it would be in the best interest of the county if the
boundaries were changed to encompass all of the land lying outside of the boundaries. Hepner
appeared at the board meeting and explained to the board the.reasoning behind the resolution.
The clerk stated that after listening to the conversation it appeared that the opposition
was not to the withdrawal of the certain lands entered under Forest Crop or to changing the
boundaries affected by those withdrawals, but the opposition appeared to be for changing the
boundaries in Sections 19, 30, 31 and 32 and that if that was the case, it would be a very simple
matter to amend the resolution striking the last 6 lines from item 3 of the resolution.
AMENDMENT NO. 34 -3
Moved by Stephenson, seconded by Johnson to strike the last 6 lines of item 3, paragraph 12.
Renoos requested a roll call vote.
A roll call vote was taken on the adoption of Amendment 34 with the following results: No.34a
ayes - Stephenson, Diamon, Hanson, Berweger, Sellung, Barningham, Bromberg, Maki, McGillivray,
Rave, Johnson
nayes - Ludzack, Renoos, Erickson, Meierotto, Seidel, Spears
ayes - 11
nayes - 6
total 17 Motion carried.
A roll call vote was taken on the adoption of Resolution 12 as amended with the following
results: No. 34b
ayes - Diamon, Hanson, Berweger, Sellung, Ludzack, Barningham, Bromberg, Maki, McGillivray,
Seidel, Rave, Spears, Johnson, Stephenson
nayes - Renoos, Erickson, Meierotto ayes - 14
nayes - 3
total 17 Motion carried.
Moved by Berweger, secanded by Erickson to adjourn for lunch. Motion carried.
The meeting was called to order at 1:20 PM by Walter Barningham with the following members
answering roll call: No. 35
present - Erickson, Meierotto, Bromberg, Maki, McGillivray, Seidel, Rave, Spears, Johnson,
Stephenson, Diamon, Hanson, Berweger, Sellung, Ludzack, Renoos, Barningham
absent - Strom total present - 17
NO. 36
Clerk Pajala brought to the attention of the board the issuing of plat books to the new
county board members.
Moved by Erickson, seconded by Seidel that the new board members be furnished plat books
and that the books need not be returned at the end of the board member's term. Motion carried.
The following resolution was read: No. 37
WHEREAS, the County Board did consider a request for a salary adjustment for Ruth Pristash
and Mary Ann Sarver, and
WHEREAS, said request was referred to the Personnel Committee, and
WHEREAS, said committee has considered said -request and is of the opinion that further
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study of the matter be made by the new Personnel Committee,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the matter of adjusting the salaries of Ruth Pristash
and Mary Ann Sarver be referred to the new Personnel Committee.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Edwin Erickson
Moved by Renoos, seconded by Diamon to adopt the foregoing resolution. Motion carried.
The following resolution was read: No. 38
WHEREAS, Bayfield County contains within its borders a tax exempt Indian Reservation,
namely; the Red Cliff Reservation, and
WHEREAS, The County has incurred extra expense in law enforcement, arising by reason of
Federal legislation removing governmental controls over Indians and said Bayfield County
appears to be eligible for assistance as provided under the provisions of Section 20.455 (3)(b)
of the Wisconsin Statutes,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, By the County Board of Supervisors of Bayfield County,
duly assembled,.this 19th day of April, 1978, that application be made to the State of Wisconsin,
ry
a for assistance under the provisions of Section 20.455 (3)(b) of the Wisconsin Statutes, for law
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enforcement for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1978, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That this resolution shall continue in force from year to year and
that the proper officers of Bayfield County shall make claim annually for such financial assis-
tance in policing said Reservation and for expenses directly connected therewith, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be certified by the County Clerk
to the Attorney General of Wisconsin, with a request for certification of such application,
as is required under the provisions of Section 20.455 (3)(b) of the Wisconsin Statutes.
Wallace Johnson
Art Meierotto
Ed Renoos
Joseph Berweger
Moved by Erickson, seconded by Bromberg to adopt the foregotuag resolution. Motion earried.
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April 19, 1978
The following resolution was read: No. 39
WHEREAS, it has been the policy of the Bayfield County Board to rotate the designation of the
official county newspaper, and
WHEREAS, the Washburn Times and the Iron River Pioneer both meet the requirements of an
official newspaper as required by Section 985.03 of the Wisconsin Statutes, and
WHEREAS, the Iron River Pioneer was named the official newspaper, effective April 1977. and
WHEREAS, to follow the established procedure, the Washburn Times should be named the official
newspaper for the ensuing year, and
WHEREAS, Washburn Enterprises, Inc. ha.s proposed a fee for printing of 19.5� per line - $1.46
per column inch for the official paper and 2.925� per line - 22� per column inch for the second
newspaper, both rates being based on the use of a Century Text Book 18 Type on a 10.5 pica line,
WHEREAS, the Iron River Pioneer has a better coverage in certain areas of Bayfield County
than does the Washburn Times, and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the general public to publish all legal notices in
the Washburn Times and the Iron River Pioneer, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Washburn Times he named the official county newspaper and continuing as
such official newspaper thereafter until such time as another official newspaper is named, and be
it further
RESOLVED, that all legal notices be published in the Iron River Pioneer as well as the Wash-
burn Times at the proposed rates, and be it further
RESOLVED, that the above proposed rates be approved, and be it further
RESOLVED, that this resolution shall become effective May 1, 1978.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Wallace Johnson Art Meierotto Edwin Renoos Joseph Berweger
Moved by Renoos, seconded by Rave to adopt the foregoing resolution. Motion carried.
The following resolution was read: No. 40
WHEREAS, the Wisconsin Coastal Management Program has encouraged and supported local
governmental involvement in the development of a state -local program over the last three (3)
years, and;
WHEREAS, the Federal Office of Coastal Zone Management has indicated to the State of Wiscons
that local and State funding may be lower than anticipated, and;
WHEREAS, a]ower than anticipated funding level may delay benefits to be derived from the
program,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Bayfield County supports immediate funding of $1.5 million
for implementation of a state -local coastal management program in Wisconsin, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Bayfield County encourages the Governor of Wisconsin and the
Wisconsin Coastal Management Program to use appropriate means to expedite program approval.
Dated: April 18, 1978
Wallace Johnson
Edwin Renoos
Moved by Johnson, seconded by Spears to adopt the foregoing resolution. Motion carried.
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ril 19. 1978
The following communication was read: No. 41
:STATE OF WISCONSIN/DEFT. OF TRANSPORTATION
April 12, 1978
Mr. Lawrence C. Young, Commissioner
Bayfield County Highway Department
Box 428, 311 So. First Ave. East
Washburn, WI 54891
Mr. Edward A. Pajala
Bayfield County Clerk
Courthouse
Washburn, WI 54891
Dear Sirs:
Project 8510-6-21
West Countykine:-Port Wing Road
S.T.H. 13
Bayfield County
The Division of Highways 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 Division and the map showing the highway as laid out and estab-
lished and -the lands and interests to be acquired are transmitted herewith.
The enclosed relocation order provides that the necessary acquisitions of lands and interests
not previously acquired shall be made by the Division of Highways, pursuant to Section 84.09
(1) or (2) , Wisconsin Statutes.
Sincerely,
H. L. Fiedler
Acting Administrator
Project
8510-6-21
RELOCATION ORDER
Name of Road
Highway
West County Line -Port Wing Road S.T.H. 13
County
Bayfield
Right of Way Plat Date Plat Sheet Number Date of Previous Orddr
March 15, 1978 4.0 June 7, 1977
Description of Termini of Pro_-ject
0
Beginning 2583.96 feet N. 1005' 32" E. and 1804.57 feet N. 88 54' 28" W. of the southeast corner
of Section 5, Township 49 North, Range 9 West, thence northeasterly to a point 3553.49 feet N.
1005' 32" E. and 768.87 feet S. 88054' 28" E. 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 certain lands or interests in lands as shown on the right of way plat for the above
project.
To effect this change, pursuant to authority granted under Sections 84.02(3) and 84.09, Wisconsin
Statutes, the Division of Highways hereby orders that:
1. The said highway is hereby laid out and established to the lines and widths as shown on
the plat. ,
2. The required lands or interests in lands as shown on the plat shall be acquired by the
Division of Highways, in the name of the State of Wisconsin, pursuant to the provisions
of Section 84.09 (1) , or (2) , Wisconsin Statutes.
3. This order supersedes and amends any previous order issued by the Former Highway Commission.
March 31, 1978
H. L. Fiedler
Acting Administrator
Moved by Berweger, seconded by Diamon to receive the foregoing communication and place
it on file. Motion carried.
April 1
The following resolution was read: No. 42
WHEREAS, Bernard Johnson, a former member of the Bayfield County Board, departed from our
midst on the lst day of March, 1978, and.
WHEREAS; the public service rendered by Bernard Johnson was exemplary and worthy of special
consideration and commendation by the Board, and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate that such recognition become a part of the permanent records and
history of Bayfield County, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the members of the Board of Supervisors of Bayfield County, in regular session
this 18th day of April, 1978, pause, in remembrance of Bernard Johnson, in recognition of his
public service, his contributions to good government and above all, in remembrance of Bernard
as a friend of all, and be it further
RESOLVED, that this resolution be entered in the official journal of Bayfield County and that
a copy thereof be delivered to the family of Bernard Johnson by the Chairman of the Board.
Walter C. Barningham
Moved by Seidel, seconded by Stephenson to adopt the foregoing resolution. Motion carried.
The following resolution was read: No. 43
WHEREAS, William Meyer, a former member of the Bayfield County Board, departed from our
midst on the 18th day of March, 1978, and
WHEREAS, the public service rendered by William Meyer was exemplary and worthy of special
consideration and commendation by the Board, and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate that such recognition become a part of the permanent records and
history of Bayfield County, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the members of the Board of Supervisors of Bayfield County, in regular session
this 18th day of April, 1978, pause, in remembrance of.William Meyer, in recognition of his public
service, his contributions to good government and above all, in remembrance of Bill as a friend
of all, and be it further
RESOLVED, that this resolution be entered in the official journal of Bayfield County and
that a copy thereof be delivered to the family of William Meyer by the Chairman of the Board.
Walter C. Barningham
Moved by Meierotto, seconded by S pears to adopt the foregoing resolution. Motion carried.
The following resolution was read: No. 44
WHEREAS, Paul Truchon, who was formerly employed as a dispatcher in the Bayfield County
Sheriff's Department, departed from our midst on the 19th day of March, 1978, and
WHEREAS, Paul Truchon was a dedicated and faithful employee of Bayfield County during the
many years of his employment, and
WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper that the members of the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors,
recognize the departure of a faithful and dedicated employee, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the members of the Bayfield County Board, in regular session, this 18th day
of April, 1978, pause, in remembrance of Paul Truchon, in recognition of his public service and
his contribution to good government, and be it further
RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be sent to the family of Paul Truchon.
Walter C. Barningham
Moved by Bromberg, seconded by Diamon to adopt the foregoing resolution. Motion carried.
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The following communication was read: No. 45
811 W. 3rd St.
Ashland, WI 54806
March 1, 1978
Mrs. Ila Bromberg, Chairperson
Bayfield Co. Unified Services Board
117 E. 5th St.
Washburn, WI 54891
Dear Ila:
The Board of Directors has asked me to write to you concerning the roof -renovation that will be
done at New Horizon Workshop. We need a new roof structure and have had an architectural draw-
ing and have let bids. The Bremer Foundation ha.s awarded us a grant of $4,000 towards the
roof renovation and the balance, of the accepted bid ($7,775), will be paid by monies awarded
us from Ashland, Iron and Price County Unified Services Board. We call this to your board's
attention because no monies have been requested from Bayfield County to complete the project.
We hope that your Board will recognize this fact and be amiable to consideration of other special
projects in the future.
Ashland, Iron and Price Unified Services Board has also come up with additional 1977 funds that
allowed us to cover costs on furnace repair ($6,000) van repair ($1,195) and garage door repair
($400+). So you can see that they have been most generous. Please share this information with
your Board. Thank you..
Sincerely,
Diane Brander
Executive Director
P.S. Thank you also, Ila, for your letter of support on the new Washburn Group Home. Our
Board also gave Larry Seidel a vote of confidence that day at the board meeting.
cc: Ken Howell, President, Bd. of Directors,
Bayfield County Clerk
Moved by Spears, seconded by Rave to receive the foregoing communication.and place it
on file. Motion carried.
The following communication was read: No.-46
NorthWest Reginnal Planning Commission
April 12, 1978
Mr. Edward A. Pajala
Bayfield County Clerk
Courthouse
Washburn, WI 54891
Dear Mr. Pajala:
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Under the by-laws of the Commission Bayfield County has two representatives. At your April
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organizational meeting could the membership on the Commission be affirmed or reaffirmed? The
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present members on the Commission are:
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County Board Chairman Walter C. Barningham
(or his duly authorized
representative)
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County Board Representative Wallace Johnson
(appointed in a manner prescribed
by the County Board)
A copy of the by-laws is enclosed for your reference.
A reply sheet is enclosed with a return envelope. Please contact me if you have questions
or wish clarification.
Sincerely,
Charles Tollander
Chairman
(copy of by-laws on..file in the county clerk's office)
Moved by Renoos, seconded by Diamon that Wallace Johnson be're-appointed as Bayfield
County's representative to the Northwest Regional Planning Commission. Motion carried.
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April 19, 1978
The following resignation was read: No. 47
March 1, 1978
Mr. Walter C. Barningham, Chairman
Bayfield County Board of Supervisors
Washburn, WI 54891
Dear Mr. Barningham:
I wish to submit my resignation as a Board Member of the Unified Services Board effective
March 1, 1978.
Prior committments conflict with the meeting dates of the board, so I am unable to attend the
meetings on a regular basis. That being the case, the function of the Board would be better
represented with a'member whom could attend regularly.
I want to thank you for the opportunity to serve on the Board which I found to be frustrating,
but yet interesting.
Very truly yours,
George Moniza
Moved by -Johnson, seconded by Berweger that the resignation be accepted with regret.
Motion carried.
NO. 48
Moved by Bromberg, seconded by Spears that John Potts, Rt. 1, Bayfield fill the vacancy
for the remainder of the term on the Unified Services.Board created by the resignation of
George Moniza. Motion carried.
NO. 49
Moved by Stephenson, seconded by Renoos that the following appointments be made to fill the
2 vacancies on the USB caused by the termination on the county board of the terms of Ila Bromberg
-and William Zamback and the expiration of the term of Eric Johnson.
Joel Bromberg - 2 year term to replace Ila Bromberg
Jim Strom - 3 year term to replace Eric Johnson
Wayne Sellung - 1 year term to replace William Zamback
Motion carried.
NO. 50
Moved by Spears, seconded by Diamon that Don Anderson and Lillian Santikko be re -appointed
for 3 year terms on the Unified Services Board. Motion carried.
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The following resolution was read: No. 51
WHEREAS, Sub Chapter II of Section 101 was enacted to establish statewide construction
standards and inspection procedures for one and two family dwellings, and
WHEREAS, the law provides for building inspectors for construction of one and two family
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dwellings, and
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WHEREAS, the law as now written will create hardships on local units of government as well
as counties, and
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WHEREAS, the enforcement of the law will not only create hardships and delays for
builders, but will also add considerably to the building costs, and
WHEREAS, it appears that it would be in the best interest of the general public of
Bayfield County that the law providing for a one and two family building code should be re-
scinded, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board in session this 18th day of April, go on record
in opposition to the one and two family building code, and be it further
RESOLVED, that the law providing for the one and two family building code be rescinded
or that the enforcement of the building code be made optional with each county,,and be it further
RESOLVED, that copies of this resolution be mailed to Governor Martin Schreiber, Senator
Dan Theno, and Representative David Kedrowski.
EXECUTIVE (DMMITTEE
Wallace Johnson Art Meierotto Larry Seidel Edwin Renoos Walter Barningham
Moved by Johnson, seconded by Hanson to adopt the foregoing resolution. Motion carried.
The following communication.was read: No. 52
TOWN OF DELTA
Bayfield County, WI
March 3, 1978
Mr. Walter Barningham
Bayf ield County Board
Washburn, WI 54891
Gentlemen:
At a regular town board meeting, the Town Board of Delta passed a resolution that the Department
of Natural Resources should not acquire any land in the Bibon Marsh.
It is their opinion that the Bayfield County administration can do the best job of supervision,
and should continue to do so as it has in the past.
Sincerely,
Town Board of Delta
Elizabeth Visocky; Clerk
Moved by Meierotto, seconded by Maki to receive the foregoing communication and place it
on file. Motion carried.
The following communication was read: No. 53
15 April 1978
Bayfield County Board
Bayfield County Building
Washburn, WI
Dear Board Members;
The purpose of this letter is to inform you that the DART youth recreation program of
Southern Bayfield County is in the process of hiring a new coordinator. Rest assured that
the program is proceeding as outlined and will continue to effectively provide youth and
adults in Southern.Bayfield County with a complete program of recreation. Your continued
support of the DART program is appreciated.
Sincerely,
Paul Tychsen
DART Coordinator
Dolores Hammerschmidt
President, DART Board
Moved by Renoos, seconded by Stephenson to receive the foregoing communication and place
it on file. Motion carried.
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The following Amendment to the.Bayfield County Plan for Outdoor Recreation was read: No. 54
WHEREAS,"the Town of Bell is a municipality in Bayfield County and;
WHEREAS, the demand for outdoor recreation in the Cornucopia community recreation area has
warranted the development of boat launching and picnic facilities, two tennis courts, soft ball
diamond, basketball court, skating rink with lights, picnic..shelter, parking area, water
supply (well) , and bicni-c 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 Bayf ield.County Outdoor Recreation Plan.
Walter Barningham
Larry Seidel
Karl Ludzack
Art Hanson
Moved by Seidel, seconded by Ludzack to adopt the foregoing amendment. Motion carried.
NO. 55
A discussion was held regarding various types of grants that from time to time become
available to counties. The board appeared to be of the opinion that board members should receive
information on all types of grants that -are available.
Moved by McGillivray, seconded by Diamon that when information is received of any available
grant monies, notice should be given to all board members. Motion carried.
Moved by Spears, seconded by Erickson_ to adjourn. Motion carried.
Walter C. Barningham, Chair an
Bayfield County Board
Edward A. Paja , Clerk
Bayfield Cou y