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MEETING OF THE BAYFIELD COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
SEPTEMBER 28, 1978
The meeting was called to order at 9:40 A.M. by Walter Barningham, County Board Chairman.
The following members answered roll call: No. 1
present - Edwin Erickson, Arthur Meierotto, Walter Barningham, Ila Bromberg, Dale Maki, Russell
McGillivray, Larry Seidel, H. Glenn Spears, Wallace Johnson, James Stephenson, Charles Diamon,
Arthur Hanson, Carl Anderson, Wayne Sellung, Karl Ludzack, Edwin Renoos
absent - James Strom, William Rave
present - 16
absent - 2
total 18
A prayer and pledge of allegiance was led by Larry Seidel, board member.
Moved by Bromberg, seconded by Erickson to dispense with the reading of the`miriutes of the
previous meeting. Motion carried.
The following resolution was read: No. 2
WHEREAS, Joseph Berweger, a veteran member of the Bayfield County Board, departed from our
midst on the 22nd day of September, 1978, and
WHEREAS, the public service rendered by the deceased member 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,
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q NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the members of the Board of Supervisors of Bayfield
County, in session this 28th day of September 1978, pause, in remembrance of Joseph Berweger, in
Y recognition of his public service, his contributions to good government and above all in remem-
brance of Joe 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 of it be delivered to the family of Joseph Berweger by the chairman of
the board.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Wallace Johnson Larry Seidel Art Meierotto Edwin K. Renoos James Stephenson Walter Barni
Moved by Renoos, seconded by Seidel to adopt the foregoing resolution. Motion carried.
The following appointment was read: No. 3
September 28, 1978
Edward A. Pajala, Clerk
Bayfield County
Washburn, WI 54891
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0 Dear Ed:
Due to the death of Joseph Berweger, veteran county board member representing District No. 9,
I have appointed Carl Anderson, Mason, to fill the vacancy on the board. I trust you will present
this appointment to the county board for confirmation.
Very truly yours,
Walter C. Barningham, Chairman
Bayfield County Board of Supervisors
Moved by Bromberg, seconded by Diamon to approve the foregoing appointment. Motion carried.
September 28, 1978
No. 4 ,
Pastor Barry Boyer accompanied by Glenn Perry appeared before the board to introduce to
the board the new alcohol and drug center. Mr. Boyer, reading from a prepared text, stated
that the name of the non-profit corporation is the Bayfield County Alcohol and Drug Center, Inc.
:and that it covers the geographical area of Bayfield County. He stated that the objectives of
the board were as follows:
A. Increase public understanding of alcohol and drug abuse, their nature and treatment.
B. Make this knowledge effectual in solving the problems of alcohol and drug abuse.
C. Promote the tenet that the alcohol and drug abuse can be helped.
D. Assist in the recovery of alcoholics, alcohol abusers and other chemically dependent
persons.
Mr. Boyer stated that eventually they would expect someone from the Bayfield County Board
to serve on the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors shall not exceed 11 members and
should not drop below 5 at any time. Mr. Boyer further stated that he hoped that it would not
be necessary for,the county board to appoint one of their members to the Board of Directors,
but that some board member would be interested and concerned.enough to volunteer to serve on
the board. He indicated that an appointed member may not show the interest that a volunteer
member might. Glenn Perry also spoke briefly to the board about the operation of the new
organization.
No. 5
Chairman Barningham informed the board that due to the death of Joseph Berweger there now
was a vacancy on the highway committee. Barningham suggested that the board follow the normal
procedure of members from the district involved caucusing and nominating someone to fill the
vacancy. Clerk Pajala advised the board that the Statute does provide that in the case of a
vacancy on the highway committee the chairman of the board shall appoint someone to fill the
vacancy until the county board meets. He stated that as Berweger had just recently passed away,
the board chairman didn't feel that it was necessary to appoint a, member for only a few days.
The board members from highway district no. 3 caucused and following the caucus Stephenson
reported that they agreed to nominate Carl Anderson as a member of the highway committee to
represent District No. 3.
nominations.
Barningham called three times for additional "' There were no further nominations. Moved
by Johnson, seconded by Meierotto that the nominations be closed and that the clerk cast the
unanimous ballot for Carl Anderson. The clerk cast the unanimous ballot as directed and Carl
Anderson was declared elected a member -of the h.�ghway committee representing District No. 3.
The following Report of the Bayfield County Zoning Committee was read: No. 6
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:
S
ember 28, 1978
The North -half (N2) of the North -half (N2) of the North-East One -Quarter (NE4) of the South -
East One -Quarter (SE4) , Section Fourteen (14) , Township Fifty -One (51) North, Range Four (4) West,
be changed from Agricultural-1 Use to Industrial Use.
The North-West One -Quarter )NW4) of the South-West One -Quarter (SW4) of the North-West One -
Quarter (NWµ) , Section Fifteen (15) , Township Forty -Seven (47) North, Range Eight (8) West, be
changed from Industrial Use to Residential-2 Use.
A parcel of land located in Government Lot One (1), Section Five (5), Township Forty -Four
(44) North, Range Nine (9) West, more particularly described in Volume 222, Page 37, of the
Register of Deeds, be changed from Residential-3 Use to Residential-1 Use.
That part of the South-West One -Quarter (SW4) of the North-West One -Quarter. (NWµ) and the
North-West One -Quarter (NW-4) of the South-West One -Quarter (SWµ) of Section Twenty -Five (25) ,
Township Forty -Three (43) North, Range Eight (8) West, lying 400 feet east of the centerline of
U.S. Highway 63, be changed from Agricultural-1 Use to Commercial Use, and that parcel of land.
located in the South-West One -Quarter (SW4) of the South-West One -Quarter (SW--4), Section Twenty -
Five (25), Township Forty -Three (43) North, Range Eight (8) West, more particularly described in
Volume 207, Page 495, of the Register of Deeds, be changed to Commercial Use.
Dated: September 28, 1978 Signed: Bayfield County Zoning Committee
Edwin Renoos Herbert Spears Russ McGillivray Walter Barningham James Stephenson
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Joel Bromberg
Moved by Renoos, seconded by Seidel to receive the foregoing report and place it on file.
Motion carried.
The following Amendatory Ordinance was read: No. 7
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 as amended,
The North -half (N2) of the North -half (N2) of the North-East One -Quarter (NE-4) of the South -
East One Quarter (SE4) , Section Fourteen (14) , Township Fifty -One (51) North, Range Four (4) West,
is changed from Agricultural-1 Use to Industrial Use.
The North-West One -Quarter (NW-4) of the South-West One -Quarter (SW-4) of the North-West One -
Quarter (NW-4),-Section Fifteen (15) , Township Forty -Seven (47) North, Range Eight (8) West, is c
from Industrial Use to Residential-2 Use.
A parcel of land located in Government Lot. One (1) , . Section Five (5) , Township Forty -Four
(44) North,. Range Nine (9) West, more particularly described in Volume 222, Page 37, of the
Register of Deeds, is changed from Residential-3 Use to Residential-1 Use.
That part of the South-West One -Quarter (SW-4) of the North-West One -Quarter (NWµ) and the
North-West One -Quarter (NW-4) of the South-West One -Quarter (SW4) of Section Twenty -Five (25),
Township Forty -Three (43) North, Range Eight (8) West, lying 400 feet east of the centerline of
U.S. Highway 63, is changed from Agricultural-1 Use to Commercial Use, and that parcel of land
located in the South-West One -Quarter (SW4) of the South-West One -Quarter (SW4), Section Twenty -
Five (25), Township Forty -Three (43) North, Range Eight (8) West, more particularly described in
Volume 207, Page 495, of the Register of Deeds, is changed to Commercial Use.
Dated: September 28, 1978 Signed: Bayfield County Zoning Committee:
Edwin Renoos Herbert Spears Joel Bromberg Walter Barningham James Stephenson
Russell McGillivray
Moved by Stephenson, seconded by Bromberg to adopt the foregoing Ordinance. Motion carried.
(Affidavit of publication and notice of public hearing on file in the county clerk's office.)
The following resolution was; read: No. 8
WHEREAS, There presently is in effect in Bayfield County a Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance,
WHEREAS, Bayfield Recreational Development, Inc. a corporation engaged in the business of
operating a restaurant facility in the Town of Bayfield, Bayfield County, Wisconsin, and
WHEREAS, Said Bayfield Recreational Development, Inc., made an application to the Bayfield
County Zoning Committee through its duly appointed administrator requesting that a permit be
granted allowing the location of two cabanas on said Bayfield Recreational Development, Inc. pro
perty, and
WHEREAS, Said application to allow the location of these two facilities was after due
deliberation by said Committee, denied, and
WHEREAS, Said Bayfield Recreational Development, Inc., did without a permit and contrary
to the direction of the Zoning Committee, procede'to locate the before mentioned cabanas on
the said property, and
WHEREAS, The Zoning Committee has 'recommended that an action be commenced against said
Bayfield Recreational Development, Inc., for the violation of the provisions of said ordinance
and for such further relief as may be appropriate including injunctive relief for the removal
of said cabanas, and,
WHEREAS, Said Ordinance requires Bayfield County Board action before such litigation is
instituted,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the Zoning Committee recommends that the Bayfield County
Board of Supervisors authorize the Bayfield County District Attorney to pursue whatever action
including litigation is'required to serve compliance with the Bayfield County Zoning Ordinance.
Date: September 28, 1978 Signed: Bayfield County Zoning Committee
Edwin Renoos Walter Barningham James Stephenson Herbert Spears Russ McGillivray Joel Bromber
and
Moved by Spears, seconded by McGillivray to adopt the foregoing resolution. Motion carried.
The following resolution was read: No. 9
WHEREAS, There is presently in effect in Bayfield County a Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance,
WHEREAS, Cleo Beaver, a property owner, has built and maintains a dwelling loe.ated in
Government Lot 2, Section 15, Township 43 North, Range 6 West, Town of Namaka.gon, and
WHEREAS, said dwelling was constructed contrary to the terms under which a land use permit
was issued to said Cleo Beaver, by the Bayfield County Zoning Committee, and,
WHEREAS, said Cleo Beaver; refuses to initiate action to rectify the -location of said
dwelling, and,
WHEREAS, the Bayfield County Zoning Committee recommends that an action be commenced against
said Cleo Beaver, for the violation of the provisions of said ordinance and for such relief as
may be appropriate as to secure compliance with said ordinance, and,
WHEREAS, said ordinance requires County Board action before such relief is sought,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Zoning Committee recommends that the Bayfield County
Board of Supervisors authorize the Bayfield County District Attorney to commence such action
as may be required to cause compliance with the terms of said Zoning Ordinance.
Dated:= September'28, 1978 Signed:'''Bayfield County Zoning Committee
Edwin Renoos Walter Barningham Joel Bromberg Herbert Spears James Stephenson
Russell McGillivray
Moved by McGillivray, seconded by Bromberg to adopt the foregoing resolution. Motion carri
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September 28, 1978
The following resolution was read: No. 10
WHEREAS, There is presently in effect in Bayfield County Comprehensive Zoning and Subdivision
Control Ordinances., and,
WHEREAS, the Port Superior complex, corporations engaged in the business of operating a marina
condominium facility in the Town of Bayfield, Bayfield County, Wisconsin, and
WHEREAS, individuals representing said corporations and private interests of the Port
Superior complex have engaged in land transactions resulting in the creation of lots in violation
of the Bayfield County Subdivision Ordinance, and,
WHEREAS, said individuals have failed to take action to secure compliance with the Subdivision
Control Ordinance, and
WHEREAS, said land transactions.have resulted in the violation of provisions of Section 10.0
of the Bayfield County Zoning Ordinance by reducing frontage and acreage requirements under which
initial land use permits were issued, and
WHEREAS, said individuals have failed to initiate action to secure compliance with said Zoning
Ordinance, and.,
WHEREAS, the Bayfield County Zoning Committee has recommended that actions be commenced a.gains
said individuals for the violation of the provisions of said ordinances and for such further relief
as may be appropriate, and,
WHEREAS, said ordinances require Bayfield County Board action before such actions are
instituted,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Zoning Committee recommends that the Bayfield County
Board of Supervisors authorize the Bayfield County District Attorney to commence such action
against said individuals, or any officers or agents thereof, as may be appropriate for such
alleged -illegal acts and to seek compliance with the terms of said Zoning_ and Subdivision Control
Ordinances.
Dated: September 28, 1978 Bayfield County Zoning Committee
Edwin Renoos James Stephenson Herbert Spears Joel Bromberg Russell McGillivray
Moved by Bromberg, seconded by Spears to adopt the foregoing resolution. Motion carried.
The following resolution was read: No. 11
WHEREAS, the mileage allowance for county employees using their private automobiles on county
business is 15� per mile, and
WHEREAS, said allowance has been in effect since February 1, 1975, and
WHEREAS, the cost of operating an automobile has increased considerably since 1975, now
therefore be it
RESOLVED, thatthe mileage allowance for all county employees using their private automobile
on county business be set at 17� per mile effective January 1, 1979.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
James Stephenson Larry Seidel Wayne Sellung
Moved by Stephenson, seconded by Sellung 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 - Sellung, Ludzack, Renoos, Erickson, Meierotto, Barningham, Bromberg, Maki, McGillivray,
Seidel, Spears, Stephenson, Diamon
Ayes - .13
Nayes - Johnson, Hanson, Anderson Nayes - 3
Absent - 2
Absent - Strom, Rave Total 18 Motion carried.
September 28, 1978
No. 12
Spears suggested that the county board consider a county owned fleet operation for county
employees rather than paying mileage to employees using their own vehicles. He directed a
question to the clerk asking how many automobiles were used by county employees. The clerk
stated that there was probably about 15 to 20 employees who use their own vehicles to a large
extent.
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Moved by Spears, seconded by Bromberg that the matter be referred to the Executive Committee
for study and report back to the county board at.the February meeting. Motion carried.
The following resolution w.as read: No. 13
WHEREAS, the Personnel Committee of the Bayfield County Board has approved the "Guidelines
for the Bayfield County Non -Supervisory Employees Committee", and
WHEREAS, the Personnel Committee and the Non -Supervisory Employees.Committee have met to
negotiate salaries and fringe benefits for all regular courthouse and sheriff's department
employees, except elected officials, department heads, rest home employees and those employees
covered by a separate union labor contract, and
WHEREAS, the above committees have come to an agreement on salaries and fringe benefits,
now therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the salary schedule of the courthouse and sheriff's department employees be
increased by $25.00 per month and be it further
RESOLVED, that the cost of living salary adjustment in effect prior to July 1, 1977, be
reinstated, said adjustment to be as follows:
1. An increase or decrease in salaries and wages will be made at the end of each
calendar quarter equal to one cent per hour for each three tenths of 1 point
increase or decrease in the Revised Consumer's Price Index for Urban Wage
Earners and Clerical Workers.
2. No decrease shall be made in salaries or wages until the decrease in the cost
of living index would cause at least a three cent per hour decrease in wages,
at which time the full amount of the decrease will apply.
3. If the quarterly point increase or decrease results in a fractional cent in-
crease or decrease, such increase or decrease shall be adjusted to the nearest
cent.
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution does not apply to the.salari.es and wages
of elected officials, department heads, rest home employees and those courthouse and sheriff's
department employees covered by a separate union labor contract, and be it further
RESOLVED, that all provisions of this resolution shall become effective January 1, 1979.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
James Stephenson Larry Seidel Wayne Sellung Karl Ludzack
Moved by Stephenson, seconded by Sellung to adopt the foregoing resolution.
Stephenson recommended approval of the resolution by the board.
Wallace Johnson commented that copy of resolutions such as the one before the house should
be made available to members of the county board prior to the day of the county board meeting.
He said that resolutions of that nature have a large fiscal impact on the county and it becomes
quite difficult for the county board members to vote on such matters without having an
opportunity to study the question.
September 28, 1978
A roll call vote was taken on the adoption of the foregoing resolution with the following
results: No. 13a
Ayes - Ludzack, Renoos, Meierotto, Barningham, Bromberg, Maki, McGillivray, Seidel, Spears, Johnson
Stephenson, Diamon, Hanson, Anderson, Sellung
Nayes - Erickson Ayes - 15
Na.yes - 1
Absent - Strom, Rave Absent - 2
Total 18 Motion carried.
Moved by Bromberg, seconded by Maki that prior to each county board meeting copies of
resolutions be made available and sent to county board members.for their review and study.
A roll call vote was taken on the adoption of the foregoing motion with the.following re -
suits: No. 14a
Ayes - Bromberg,.Maki, McGilliVray,.Johnson, Hanson
Nayes - Renoos, Erickson, Meierotto, Barni.ngham, Seidel, Spears, Stephenso.n,.Diamon., Anderson,
Sellung, Ludzack
Absent - Strom, Rave
Ayes 5
Nayes - 11
Absent - 2
Total 18 Motion Lost.
Motion 15
Moved by Bromberg, seconded by Ludzack that copies of the resolutions be printed and made
available to the board members the day of the board meeting. Motion Lost.
The following resolutinn was read: No. 16
0 WHEREAS, Bayfield County court house and.sheriff's department employees now receive annual
wlongevity pay, and
1
WHEREAS, said payments are computed at $1.00 per month of employment to a1l.employees who have
been employed at least 36 months on December lst, and
WHEREAS, said formula does not provide any higher rate of longevity payment for employees with
{� o long time service, and
WHEREAS, the Personnel Committee is of the opinion that additional incentive should be pro-
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vided to long time employees, now therefore be it
�IRESOLVED, that paragraph 4 on page 11 of the Bayfield County.Comprehensive Schedule adopted
in 1974 be amended to read as follows:
Longevity pay will be paid each year to eligible
employees in a separate check on the pay day
closest to the,lst of December. Subsequent annual
I longevity payments shall be paid according to the
I following formula.
$1.00 per month after 3 years of employment
$1.50 per month after 5 years of employment
$2.00 per month after 10 years of employment
$2.50 per month after 15.years of employment
$3.00 per month after 20 years of employment
All other provisions of the longevity pay program provided for on page 11 of the Bayfield County
Compensation Schedule shall remain in effect, and be it further
RESOLVED, that this amendment shall only apply to court house and sheriff's department
employees, not including elected officials, department heads, rest home employees or those sheriff'
department employees covered under a separate union labor contract, and be it further
RESOLVED, that this resolution shall become effective on January 1, 1979.
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28,. 1978
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
James Stephenson Larry Seidel Wayne Sellung Karl Ludzack
Moved by Stephenson, seconded by Sellung to adopt the foregoing resolution.
Discussion followed with Clerk Pajala explaining the formula used.
Moved by Anderson, seconded by Diamon to table the foregoing resolution until after
lunch. Motion carried.
The following resolution was read: No. 17
WHEREAS, the cost of living pay adjustment has been discontinued for the county sheriff
and the chief deputy; and
WHEREAS, the sheriff's department deputies are still covered by the cost of living adjust-
ment provision, and
WHEREAS, this has caused an inequity in the wages of the sheriff and the chief deputy as
compared to the wages of the sheriff's department sergeant, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, that adjustments be made to the salaries of the sheriff and chief deputy to
correspond with adjustments made in the salaries of the sergeant, and be it further
RESOLVED, that the first such adjustment be made effective for the period beginning October
1, 1978, said adjustment being an amount to increase the salary of the chief deputy to be $75.00
per month above the salary of the sheriff's department sergeant and to increase the salary of
the sheriff to be $200.00 per month above the salary of the sheriff's department sergeant, and
be it further
RESOLVED, that the additional adjustments be made in the salaries of the chief deputy and
sheriff according to the above formula each time that the salary of the sergeant is adjusted,
and be it further
RESOLVED, that the salary of the sheriff as adjusted does not include the $100.00 per month
allowance in lieu of free housing and utilities granted to the sheriff on June 6, 1978, said
$100.00 to be added to the adjusted salary of the sheriff.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
James Stephenson Larry Seidel Wayne Sellung Karl Ludzack
Moved by Sellung, 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. 17a
Ayes - Meierotto, Barningham, Bromberg, Spears, Johnson, Stephenson, Diamon, Hanson, Sellung,
Ludzack
Nayes - Erickson, Maki, MgGillivray, Anderson, Renoos Ayes - 10
Nayes - 5
Absent - Strom, Rave, Seidel Absent - 13
Total 18 Motion carried.
The following resolution was read: No. 18
WHEREAS, counties are authorized to distribute to towns within the county all -or a portion
of the income received from timber harvests on county owned lands not entered under the County
Forest Law, and
WHEREAS, it is deemed equitable to share these receipts, in lieu of taxes, with the towns
losing revenue from these lands, now therefore be it
September 28, 1978
RESOLVED, that fifty percent (50%) of the income received from timber harvests on county
owned lands not entered under the County Forest.Laws shall be distributed to the town in which
it is harvested, and be it further
RESOLVED, that the provisions of this resolution shall be effective for all timber harvested
on or after January 1, 1979.
:,Edwin Renoos James Stephenson Joel!, Bromberg Russell McGillivray
Moved by Renoos, seconded by Diamon to adopt the foregoing resolution.
Discussion followed.
Moved by Stephenson, seconded by Bromberg that the resolution be sent back to the Executive
Committee for further study. Motion carried.
The following resolution was read: No. 19
WHEREAS, Bayfield County owns land in the county not entered in Forest Crop or Special Use
categories, and
WHEREAS, Bayfield County has by resolution removed some of these lands from sale, and
WHEREAS, this action reduces the revenue of the townships in which these lands are located,
WHEREAS, it is felt in the best interests of Bayfield County to keep these lands in county
ownership, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, that Bayfield County shall pay over to the treasurer of each township involved 20�
w
per acre, in lieu of taxes, for every acre held from sale by the county not in Forest Crop or
Special Land Use. Payments shall be made annually beginning in January 1980 for each such acre
Id on November lst of the preceeding year, and be it further
RESOLVED, that the provisions of this resolution shall not cover those county lands designated
as 1166 feet on each side of the river"
Edwin Renoos James Stephenson Joel Bromberg Russell McGillivray Dale Maki
Moved by McGillivray, seconded by Stephenson to adopt -the foregoing resolution.
Discussion followed with.Pajala explaining the resolution to the board and informing them
what lands would be involved.
A roll call vote was taken on the adoption of the foregoing resolution with the following
results: No. 19a
Ayes - Meierotto, Barningham, Bromberg, Maki,,MeGillivray, Spears, Stephenson, Diamon, Anderson,
Sellung, Ludzack, Renoos, Erickson
Nayes - Johnson, Hanson
Absent - Seidel, Strom, Rave
The following communication was read: No. 20
September 26, 1978
Mr. Walter Barningham
County Board Chairman and Members of the Board
Ayes 13
&ayes z.
Absent - 3
Total 18 Motion carried.
The County Commission on aging board members have requested that I, Ray Kyle, as chairman of the
Commission ask for a County board member be appointed to our commission also by mandate of the stat
requires that a member be under thirty years of age.
It was requested that we ask for Mr. Joel Bromberg as that would fill both requirements.
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At your service,
Ray Kyle
Moved by Spears, seconded by Stephenson to receive the foregoing communication and place
it on file. Motion carried.
No. 21
Barningham then appointed Joel-Brorriberg to serve on the Commission on Aging to represent
the Bayfield County Board.
Moved by Renoos, seconded by Spears to approve the foregoing appointment. Motion carried.
Moved by McGillivray, seconded by Erickson to adjourn for lunch. Motion carried.
The meeting was called to order at 1:10 PM by Walter Barningham with the following members
answering roll call: No. 22
present - Erickson, Meierotto, Barningham, Bromberg, Maki, McGillivray, Spears, Johnson,
Stephenson, Diamon, Hanson, Anderson, Sellung, Ludzack, Renoos
absent —Seidel, Strom, Rave present - 15
absent - 3
total 18
Resolution No. 16 was again brought up for discussion by the board.
A roll call vote was taken on the adoption of the foregoing resolution with the following
results: No. 16a
Ayes - Bromberg, Stephenson, Diamon, Sellung, Ludzack, Meierotto
Nayes - Barningham, Maki, McGillivray, Spears, Johnson, Hanson, Anderson, Renoos, Erickson
Absent - Seidel, Rave, Strom
No. 23
Ayes - 6
Nayes - 9
Absent - 3
Total 18 Motion Lost.
Moved by Maki, seconded by Renoos to reconsider Resolution No. 16. Motion carried.
Amendment No. 24
Moved by Diamon, seconded by Maki that the last line of'the longevity formula which reads
"$3.00 per month after 20 years of employment" be struck out.
Moved by Spears, seconded by Bromberg to adopt the resolution as amended.
A roll call vote was taken on the adoption of Resolution No. 16 as amended with the following
results: No. 24a
Ayes - Bromberg, Maki, McGillivray, Spears, Stephenson, Diamon, Hanson, Sellung, Ludzack,
Meierotto, Barningham
Nayes - Johnson, Anderson, Renoos, Erickson 'Ayes - 11
Nayes - 4
Absent— Seidel, Strom, Rave Absent - 3
Total 18 Motion carried.
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The following resolution was read: No. 25
WHEREAS, the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors did unanimously pass a resolution, in 1976,
in opposition to hunting bear with dogs, and
WHEREAS, eleven townships, four sportsmen's clubs, two farm organizations and three citizen's
groups have expressed opposition to the use of dogs for hunting bear, and
WHEREAS, sportsmen and hunters of Bayfield County, while assembled.at the County Conservation
Congress Hearings on April 24, 1978, were of the opinion that hunting bear with dogs is;unethical
and in violation of sections of the Wisconsin Sportsmen's Creed, did. therefore pass a resolution in
opposition to hunting bear with dogs but not to affect the use -of dogs for hunting bird and small
game,now
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the attached referendum, (Exhibit "A"), appear on the November
1978 election ballots for Bayfield County.
EXHIBIT "A"
Do you favor the ban of dogs for hunting bear? Yes No
Do you favor a bear hunting season to run concurrent with, and/or overlap
the November deer gun season? Yes No
CONSERVATION COMMITTEE
Larry Seidel Dale Maki Charles Diamon Art Hanson Joel Bromberg
Moved by Bromberg, seconded by Maki to adopt the foregoing resolution.
Bromberg stated that he favored the referendum.
Maki stated that the sportsmens clubs favored this referendum also.
Moved by Bromberg, seconded by Maki to adjourn as a county board for the purpose of holding
a public hearing. Motion carried.
Ervin Harnois of the Town of Tripp stated that the -peoples vote is important.
Ila Bromberg, representing Bill Bromberg a member of the conservation game congress, was also
in favor of the referendum.
Joel Bromberg stated that if the county board merely passed a resolution opposing the hunting
of bear with dogs, it would not carry much weight with the DNR, even if it carried by a vote of
18 to 0. Carl Anderson stated that he was concerned over the statement of Bromberg saying that the
DNR would not consider the unanimous vote of the county board as a vote of the people as he felt
that the county board was elected to represent the people of Bayfield County.,
Moved by Renoos, seconded by Erickson to go back into,county board session. Motion carried.
A roll call vote was taken on the adoption of the foregoing resolution with the following
results: No. 25a
Ayes - Maki, McGillivray, Johnson, Diamon, Hanson, Anderson, Ludzack, Bromberg, Erickson
Nayes - Spears, Stephenson, Sellung, Renoos, Meierotto, Barningham
Absent - Seidel, Rave, Strom
Ayes - 9
Nayes - 6
Absent - 3
Total 18
,Motion carried.
No. 26
Keith -Simpson and Gerald Dilley of the Department of Revenue appeared before the board in
regard to Bayfield County's equalization figures.
Mr. Dilley informed the board that according to a new law, equalization materials are sent
to the county clerks for distribution to the board members prior to the equalization -meeting.
He read through the ratio report explaining some of the figures along the way. He stated that
real estate sales and new improvements are used to come up with the new equalized values.
Moved by Bromberg, seconded by Spears to adjourn as a county board for the purpose of
holding a public hearing. Motion carried.
The following interested municipal officials were present:
Jean Barker and Swen Soderstrom - Town of Barnes
Charles Roberts - Town of Clover
Ervin Harnois - Town of Tripp
Florence Ahnen - City of Bayf field
Fred Janz - Town of Barksdale
Also present was David Kedrowski, Assemblyman.
Many questions were asked by board members and the audience which were answered by Mr.
Dilley.
Moved by McGillivray, seconded by Erickson to go back into county board session. Motion
carried.
The following resolution was read: No. 27
WHEREAS, new plat books have been printed and have arrived, and
WHEREAS, it has been the policy to issue free plat books to certain municipal and county
officers and employees, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the County Clerk be authorized and directed to issue a new plat book free of
charge to the following officials:
County Board Supervisors
County Elected Officers
Town, Village & City Clerks
Town Assessors
Town Chairmen
Town Treasurers
Director, Dept. of Soc. Serv.
County -Agricultural Agent
Area Resource,Devel. Agent
County Home Economics Agent
Highway Commissioner
County Youth Agent
County Forest Administrator
Chief Deputy
Each Full Time Sheriff's Deputy
County Nurse
County Zoning Administrator
Board of Adjustment
County Veterans Serv. Officer
Civil Defense Director
Nutrition Director
Court Intake Worker
Child Support Officer
Red Cliff Tribal.Council
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that in the event that any one person is serving in more than one
capacity, only 1 book shall be given to that person, be it further
RESOLVED, that in the event of termination of employment of any of the above mentioned county
employees, it shall be the duty of said employee to return the plat book to the county clerk, be
it further
RESOLVED, if any of the above mentioned officials or employees serving in more than one capa-
city and having received only one book shall cease to serve in one of said capacities and is re-
placed by -some other person, such other person shall be entitlel.to receive one plat book.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Wallace Johnson Art Meierotto James Stephenson Walter Barningham Edwin Renoos
September 28, 1978
Moved by Johnson, seconded by Spears to adopt the foregoing resolution. Motion carried.
Members of the board suggested that.the report of the Committee on Equalization,be brought up
at this time.
The following Report of the Committee on Equalization was read: No. 28
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON.EQUALIZATION
Washburn, Wisconsin
September 28, 1978
TO THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF BAYFIELD COUNTY:
We, the undersigned Committee on Equalization of Bayfield County, after a careful examination of
all evidence and data placed before us by the Supervisor of Assessments of said county and all other
data at our disposal, do hereby agree that the following valuations set out after each taxation dis-
trict are the correct valuations of the real and personal property of saia,eounty for the year 1978
and recommend that the county assessment of district values be made on said basis.
DISTRICT TOTAL VALUATION
TOWN: Barksdale 11,530,100
Barnes 31,213,290
Bayfield 12,496,460
Bayview 6,,598,710
Bell 8,470,850
Cable 29,1235560
Clover 6,512,600
Delta 8,18113'500
Drummond 19,289,3870
Eileen 105237,850
Grand View 11,895,810
Hughes 6,643,730
Iron River 22,366_,050
Kelly 7,611,360
Keystone 5,026,170
Lincoln 4,978,800
Mason 5,625,630
Namakagon 17,924,300
Orienta 4,462,880
Oulu 5,832,560
Pilsen 2,416,280
Port Wing 7,794,800
Russell 3,785,480
Tripp 2,579,400
Washburn 4,600,430
Villages: Cable 3,694,500
Mason 846,960
Cities: Bayfield
Washburn
COUNTY TOTALS
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:
10,840,750
19,790,620
-292,371,300
Edwin Renoos Walter Barningham Art Meierotto ' James Stephenson
Moved by Erickson, seconded by Meierotto to adopt the foregoing :report.;,:.,,. Motion carried.
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The following resolution was read: No. 29
PETITION FOR THE ADVANCE AND ALLOCATION OF STATE TRUNK HIGHWAY ALLOTMENTS
WHEREAS, to accomplish the improvement of State Trunk Highway 13 between U.S. Highway 2 and
Washburn and a portion of U.S. Highway 63 between Mason and State Trunk Highway 118, it becomes
desirable to agree upon the assignment and allocation of current reserves and the advance of
future years' allotments to become available to the credit of this county for State Trunk Highway
improvements.
BE IT RESOLVED that the Wisconsin Department of Transportation is hereby petitioned to
allocate, advance and commit the sum of $450,000 or as much thereof as required for the,.heretofore
described improvements, the amount so allocated, advanced and committed to be deducted from the
current balance and from future allotments as they accrue to this county under Section 84.03(3),
Wisconsin Statutes, beginning with the allotment accruing in the fiscal year ending June 30, 1980,
or such earlier allotment as may be available; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution, When approved by the Wisconsin Department of
Transportation shall constitute an agreement pursuant to Section 84.03(5), Wisconsin Statutes.
Presented by:
Joseph Berweger
H. Glenn Spears
Edwin Erickson
William Rave
Moved by Erickson, seconded by Diamon to adopt the foregoing resolution. Motion carried.
The following communication was read: No. 30
August 7, 1978
Mr. Dale Maki, Supervisor
Bayfield County Board
Iron River, WI 54847
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Dear Dale:
I have received a copy of the motion passed on August lst by the County Board directing the
Highway Department to look into the unsafe conditions at the -junction of USH 2 and CTH A (Darw.tn's
corner) .
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation, the Sheriff's Department and the Highway Depart-
ment are all well aware of the dangers -of this intersection and have accident review maps available
to substantiate those dangers..
From the observations made by the above mentioned departments we find the problems to be
obstructed vision to the east, because of cars and trucks parked between the front of Darwin's
and USH 2 and pavement marking of the designated parking areas on USH 2 t.h�pough the Town of
Iron River. The Town is responsible for marking the parking areas. I have talked to the Town
officials regarding this problem and have written letters requesting them to mark the parking
areas. Because USH 2 widens out as it enters Iron River many people think it is a four lane and
therefore use it as such. If the Town were to paint in the parking areas the appearance of a
four lane would be eliminated at once.
The County Highway Department in cooperation with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation
have been involved in a relocation study of CTH A from its present location to one mile east on
USH 2, at the wayside. CTH A would be relocated beginning at the corner of Hooper's road
straight south to USH 2. The County Highway Department recognizes the need for the relocation
particularly from a safety standpoint and cost of construction and maintenance.
We have several public informational meetings that were held at Iron River regarding the
relocation proposal and have recently completed an origin and destination study. The results
of these meetings and studies will be available shortly.
We have painted the white edgeline on all CTH's in the past and will continue to do so in
the future if funds permit. The CTH's are scheduled for painting this year. We are still
awaiting our paint order. CTH A as it enters the intersection of. USH 2 is only 24 ft. wide and
that is where the white edgeline will go. We have no jurisdiction of the property other than
the traveled portion of the roadway in that particular area.
Thank you for your interest in highways and more specifically, highway safety. We assure
you that we will continue to study means of providing better and safer highways.
Sincerely,
Lawrence C. Young
Bayfield County Highway Commissioner
Moved by Bromberg, seconded by Spears to receive the foregoing communication and place it
on file. Motion carried.
The following communication and relocation order were read: No. 31
STATE OF WISCONS IN/DEPT...OF: TRANSPORTATION
August 31,, 1978
Mr. Lawrence C. Young, Commissioner
Bayfield County Highway Department
Box 428, 311 So. First Ave. East
Washburn, WI 54891
Mr. Edward A. Pajala
Gayfield County Clerk
Courthouse
Washburn, WI 54891
Dear Sirs:
Project IS64-4-21
Mason-U.S.H. 2 Road (Schramm Creek
Structure and Approaches)
U.S.H. 63
Bayfield County
The Division of Highways deems it necessary to make certain changes in location and to acquire
certain lands and interests in lands for the proper improvement or maintenance of the above -
designated project and highway. The relocation order of the Division and the map showing the
highway as laid out and established and the lands and interests to be acquired are transmitted
herewith.
The enclosed relocation order provides that the necessary acquisitions of lands and interests
shall be made by the Division of Highways, pursuant to Section 84.09(1) and (2), Wisconsin Statutes
Sincerely,
H. L. Fiedler
Acting Admn.
Project
Name of Road
RELOCATION ORDER
1564-4-21 Mason-U.S.H. 2 Road (Schramm Creek
Structure and Approaches)
Right of Way Plat Date Plat Sheet Numbers
May 23, 1978 4.0
Description of Termini of Project
Highway
U.S.H.63
Date of Previous Order
County
Bayfield
Beginning at a point 4.0 feet east and 1568.0 feet north of the southwest corner of Section 7,
Township 46 North, Range 5 West, thence northerly to a point 4.0 feet east and 2368.0 feet
north of the southwest corner of Section 7, Township 46 North Range 5 West.
To properly establish, lay out, widen, enlarge, extend, construct, reconstruct, improve, or
maintain a portion of the highway designated above, it is necessary to relocate or change and
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 Div-
ision of Highways in the name of the State of Wisconsin pursuant to the provisions of Section
84.09 (1) ; or (2) , Wisconsin Statutes.
August 14, 1978
H. L. Fielder, Act. Admn..
Moved by Johnson, seconded by Maki to receive -the foregoing communication and relocation
order and place them on file. Motion carried.
The following communication was read: No. 32
STATE OF WISCONSIN/DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION
August 8, 1978
Bayfield County Clerk
Estimated Fiscal Year 1979 Allotment
for State Trunk Highway System
You are hereby notified that the estimated allotment in the fiscal year ending June 30, 19792
under provision of Section 20.395(4gf) and 84.03(3), for expenditures on the State Trunk Highway
System in your county is $122,000.00.
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By joint action of your county the Highway Commission; such allotment in the sum of $120,000.00
has previously been authorized to be advanced for the improvement of portions of S.T.H. 13
between Washburn and Bayfield.
No further action is required with reference to such previously approved advance.
The County Reserve for future allocation is submitted for the consideration of your County Board.
The estimated FY-79 allotment not previously advanced increases the county's reserve for future
allocation to $33,500.00.
Sincerely,
Bert E. Morelock, Director
Bureau of Accounting and Auditing
Moved by Bromberg, seconded by Maki to receive the foregoing communication and place it on
file. Motion carried.
The following resolution was read: No. 33
WHEREAS, Bayfield County and certain towns have ordinances and restrictions that affect
hunting practices, and
WHEREAS, the general hunting public is generally unaware of these restrictions, and
WHEREAS, considerable time and money is spent each year in posting these restrictions,
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors request,- through
a letter to the DNR Board, that the Board approve the inclusion of county and town restrictions
affecting hunting in the Wisconsin Hunting Regulations.
Dated this 28th day of September, 1978.
CONSERVATION COMMITTEE
Larry Seidel Dale Maki Charles Diamon Art Hanson Joel Bromberg
Moved by Bromberg, seconded by Maki to adopt the foregoing resolution.
A roll call vote was requested.
A roll call vote was taken on the adoption of the foregoing resolution with the following
results: No. 33a
Ayes - Johnson, Diamon, Hanson, Bromberg, Maki, McGillivray
Nayes - Spears, Stephenson, Anderson, Sellung, Ludzack, Renoos, Erickson, Meierotto, Barningham
Absent - Seidel, Strom, Rave Ayes - 6
Nayes - 9
Absent - 3
Total 18
No. 34
Motion Lost.
The clerk informed the board that a Public Inland Lake Protection and Rehabilitation District
has been formed on Half Moon Lake in the Town of Iron River and that the Town Board has adopted
a resolution providing for self -governance of the lake district and that pursuant to -Section
33.28(2) of the Statutes, the county should appointa member to serve on the board of commissioner
of the district.
Moved by Bromberg, seconded by Spears that Charles Diamon be appointed to serve on the Half
Moon Lake Board of Commissioners and that the clerk -cast the unanimous mote.- The clerk cast the
unanimous vote as directed and Charles Diamon was declared appointed a member of the Half Moon
Lake Board of Commissioners.
Sep mber 28, 1978
The following resolution was read: No. 35
WHEREAS, Bayfield County is required, under the provisions of Section 48.06 (2) of the
Wisconsin Statutes, to establish the position of intake worker to provide services to the
Juvenile Branch of the Circuit Court of said County, and
WHEREAS, said Section 48.06 (2) provides that such services shall be provided under the
direction of the Court, the Department of Social Services, or both, and
WHEREAS, it is deemed in the interest of the County to provide that such services shall be
administered under the direction of and supervised by the Court, in carrying out the intents
and purposes of said program as defined in Section 48.069 of the Wisconsin Statutes,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the position of juvenile intake worker- is hereby established
under the jurisdiction of the Juvenile Branch of the Circuit Court for Bayfield County, said
juvenile intake worker to be selected as provided in Section 48.06 (3) of the Wisconsin Statutes,
subject to final approval of the Personnel Committee.
James Stephenson
Karl Ludzack
Wayne Sellung
Moved.by Stephenson, seconded by Diamon to adopt the foregoing resolution.
The clerk read the following letter from Judge Ledin.
Mr.. Edward A. Pajala
Clerk - Bayfield Co.
Washburn, WI 54891
Dear Mr. Pajala:
As I have previously indicated I recommend that the juvenile intake worker be attached to and
supervised by the Juvenile Branch of the Circuit Court for Bayfield County.
My experience leads me to believe that this arrangement will provide the greatest benefit to
the people of this county.
Very truly yours,
Robert N. Ledin
Circuit Judge
Question was asked for on the foregoing resolution. Motion carried.
The following communications were read: No. 36
IRON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
September 20, 1978
Mr. Edward A. Pajala
Bayfield County Clerk
Washburn, WI 544891
Dear Mr. Pajala:
The Iron.County, Wisconsin Finance Committee (which has the authority to act in behalf of
the Board of Supervisors) wishes to make the following request to the Bayfield County Board of
Supervisors.
Iron County is.part-owner of the Pureair Sanatorium. We wish to ask of your Board of
Supervisors to extend an offer to purchase all of Iron County's properties share in this county
ship transaction. We feel that a periof of 30 days would be a reasonable time for your Board to
respond to our request.
At any time during this period, the Iron County Finance Committee would be willing to meet
to negotiate and discuss your offer.
Thank you for your interest.
Italo Bensoni, Chairman
Iron Co. Bd. of Supervisors
September 28. 1978
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ASHLAND COUNTY BOARD
Mr. Ed Pajala
Bayfield County Clerk
Washburn, WI 54891
Dear Mr. Paja.la:
September 20, 1978
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This registered letter follows up the action taken by County Board committees from Ashland,
Iron, and Bayfield Counties in the Bayfield County Courthouse September 19, concerning Pureair
Sanatorium, and the advisability of its sale.
The Ashland County Board Finance Committee has been empowered by its Board to work out a
solution at Pureair Sanatorium, as the status of the institution in the past months has been a
rapid and serious deterioration of the buildings and property.
It is the feeling of the Ashland County Finance Committee and Board that the sale of
Pureair Sanatorium, perhaps to Bayfield County, is the only solution, as was expressed by the
three owner counties at the meeting September 19.
The Ashland County Finance Committee and the County Board --therefore urgently request that
Bayfield County submit to Ashland County a proposal for the purchase of Pureair Sanatorium
within a period of thirty (30) days from the date of this letter, September 20, 1978.
Sincerely,
Ashland Co. Bd. Finance Committee
By: Ken Todd, Board Chairman
Moved by Bromberg, seconded by Renoos to receive the foregoing communications and place
them on file. Motion carried.
The clerk stated that at the tri-county committee meeting the question was put to the
Bayfield County District Attorney and Robert Spears, Trustee of the Sanatorium, whether or not
the -county could sell the property at this time. He said that both Bussey and Spears had
stated that there might be some difficulty in selling the property.
Barningham informed the board that one group from the Minneapolis area was interested in
purchasing the Sanatorium.
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Moved by Ludzack, seconded by Bromberg to authorize the Executive Committee the power
to negotiate in behalf of the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors taking into account all the
obligations etc.of purchasing the Sanatorium from the other two counties. Motion carried.
The following communication was read: No. 38
Bayfield County Board
Washburn, WI
Dear Honorable Board Members:
Please allow us to purchase back the land listed below. I will be glad to pay back taxes
and interest plus any other cost that might have been incurred.
We have had the property in the family for years and other than a lot of illness and unemploy-
ment would not have let this happen.
Hoping for your understanding.
Government Lot 2, Section 7, Township 51 Range 3 West
Sincerely,
Robert and Florence Kampf
110 55th St.
Downers Grove', Ill. 60515
Moved by Anderson, seconded by Diamon to refer the foregoing communication to the
Executive Committee with power to act. Motion carried.
September 28, 1978
The following communication wa.s read: No. 39
Reply to: 5420 Purchase
Subject: Purchase of V.F.W. Lots
To: Bayfield County
Board of Supervisors
Courthouse
Washburn, WI 54891, ,
Gentlemen:
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
FOREST. SERVICE
CHEQUAMEGON NATIONAL FOREST
PARK FALLS, WI 54552
September 15, 1978
This is to advise you of our intent to -purchase -the, following described lots.
Lots 9, 10, 11', 12, 13, Block 60, Original Townsite of Washburn,'part of T.49N„R.4W, Sec. 32
The purchase of these lots,will allow for much needed expansion of our Washburn District
Administrative Site. District Ranger Murry Hartshorn will be pleased to discuss our proposed
development,plans for the administrative site with you.
Sincerely yours,
William M. Byers
Lands Staff"Officer
Moved by Johnson, seconded by Sellung to receive the foregoing communication and place it
on file. Motion carried.
The following communication wa.s read: No. 40
Friends of the Eau Claire Lakes, Inc.
Star Rt. 5860 - Solon Springs,
Wisconsin 54873
Sept, 13, 1978
Bayfield County Board
Courthouse
Washburn, WI 54891
Attention: Edward A. Pajala
Bayfield County Clerk
Gentlemen:
The Friends of the Eau Claire Lakes, Inc.a property owners association has been informed
by the Bibon Booster Club that the DNR wishes to purchase county owned land in the Bibon Swamp.
At our annual meeting the membership voted to go on record in favor of local ownership and control
of the Bibon Swamp.
We, therefore, request your action to retain Bayfield County ownership and control of the
Bibon Swamp.
Respectfully yours,
E. Grant Snyder, General Chairman
Friends of the Eau Claire Lakes, Inc.
Poved by Spears, seconded by Bromberg to receive and place on file the foregoing communication
Motion carried.
read.
Letters from Assemblyman Kedrowski and Senator Dan Theno in regard to RARE II Process were
The following communications were read: No. 41
Sept. 8, 1978
Box 54A
Iron River, WI 54847
Bayfield County Board
c/o Walter Barningham, Chairman
Bayfield County Courthouse
Washburn, WI 54891
To the members of the Board:
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The Iron River Youth Organization, a federally funded youth program servicing the youth of
Iron River and Hughes towns in Bayfield County, has been receiving funds through the Wisconsin
Council on Criminal Justice (W.C.C.J.) since December 1, 1976.. Funds for this juvenile crime -
prevention program are provided for only a two year period. After December 31, 1978 these funds
will.no longer be forthcoming. Without a major financial supporter_, our greatly. needed youth
services will be in jeopardy.
It is of great concern to the Iron River Youth Committee and the communities involved, to see
that the Iron River Youth Organization beable to continue its youth.programming. The expense
involved is more than our towns can afford, and our only available source of funding to keep
our program alive is through Bayfield County.
As you can see from the schedules and information enclosed, a variety of activities are provided
for youth from third through twelfth grades on a daily and monthly basis. Currently we have a
Youth Center which provides a. place for the youth to come and see friends., read magazines, play
games and use the kitchen facility.
As we -he Youth Committee look over our past $18,000 budget we realize the cuts and changes that
must be made. For that reason we are proposing a new budget totaling $9200. As your Board
looks over its proposed budget for next year in Bayfield County, we hope that youth are being
considered. We are requesting of your Board some greatly needed financial help . Of the total
$9200 mentioned above, $5200 would be the salary for the 20-hour work week of the youth director.
Because the majority of the youth in our economically deprived area would find it difficult to
afford the total payment for activities, we have requested that the remaining amount of $4000,
be spent for the cost of activities, some transportation and general supplies. This amount
coincides with the annual costs we have experienced for activities over the past two year, The
Youth Center will not be used because of the expense required to keep it running. In its place
we plan to utilize the Town Hall of Iron River one or two days a week after school and in the
evenings. Continued use of the Iron River Elementary School's gymnasium will also be.part of
our program.
We hope it is -your desire to see continued services brought to Bayfield County youth. If so,
your support of a group deserving of the benefits it so desperately needs, will be greatly
appreciated.
Thank you for your time and consideration of this matter. We hope to hear from you on your
decision.
Very truly yours,
Ann Burns
Youth Director
TOWN OF HUGHES
Bayfield County, WI
Town Board of Hughes
Iron River
WI 54847
Bayfield Co. Bd.
Washburn, WI
September 8, 1978
Dear Sirs:
This is a letter of support for the Iron River youth center. As we represent the people
in the Town of Hughes, we feel our youth deserve the chance to develop and expand their horizons
which without the youth center many would not have the opportunity, transportation, or guidelines
to do so.
We are hoping that the Bayfield County Board will approve the L.E.A.A. federal grant money
for the benefit of our youth.
Sincerely,
Hughes Town Board
Stanley Szczgiel, Chairman
Jacqueline LaBelle, Acting Clerk
Moved by Bromberg, seconded by Diamon to refer the foregoing communications to the
Executive Committee. Motion carried.
The following communication was read: No. 42
September 21, 1978
Mr. Walter Barningham
Bayfield, WI
Dear Mr. Barningham:
September 28.. 1978
As chairman of the Bayfield County Board, you may remember that you and the.Board have
appointed me to serve as a trustee for the Northwest Library System. My term expires on January
1, 1979. I would like to serve one more term. "Chuck" Diamon, county board member, from Iron
River will tell you more about my qualifications. I believe my experience as a trustee from the
very start of the system should be in my favor, don't you agree?
I will really appreciate your help, Mr.. Barningham.
Sincerely,
Virginia Tarter
Moved by Diamon, seconded by Maki to re -appoint Virginia Tarter to the library board.
Motion carried.
Moved by Erickson, s.econded,by.Maki to'adjourn. Motion carried.
Walter C. Barningham, Chair an
Bayfield County Board of Snpervisors
Edward A. Paja , Clerk
Bayfield County