HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Board of Supervisors - Minutes - 9/30/1980September.30,..1980
MEETING OF THE BAYFIELD COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
September 30, 1980
The meeting was called to order at 9:40 a.m. by Chairman Walter Barningham.
The following members answered roll call: No. 1
Present - Erickson, Barningham, Bromberg, Maki, McGillivray, Seidel, Strom, Rave, Soderstrom,
Johnson, Sechen, Carter, D iamon, Anderson, Wickman, Ludzack, Renoos
Absent - Meierotto
Present - 17
Absent - 1
TOTAL 18
A prayer and pledge of allegiance were led by Larry Seidel, Board member.
No. 2
Moved by Bromberg and seconded by Rave to dispense with the reading of the minutes of
the previous meeting. Motion carried.
No. 3
Jack Wroblewski was first to address the board regarding a proposed vessel repair
facility in the City of Washburn, The facility will service boats of the intermediate class.
Wroblewski stated that many organizations in Washburn supported the proposed facility and that it
would create many jobs in the area. Wroblewski added that the Waterfront Development Committee
has chosen a representative., -for its,cbmmittee to represent,the'county. The representative chosen
was Edward A. Pajala.
Pajala then scat ed that the main purpose of the facility would be to service the
larger boats and would not take business away from the small local businessman. He further
stated that in order to receive this type of service on the larger boats now, the boats have to
be taken to the Fraser shipyards in Superior or to Sault St. Marie.
Moved by Bromberg and seconded by McGillivray that Edward A. Pajala represent the county
on the Waterfront Development Committee. Motion carried.
No. 4
Don Stanius, architect, was next called on to give a report on the jail facility.
Stanius reported that they are ready to advertise for bids and should be ready to receive bids by
the end of October.
$635,000.
Stanius stated that the preliminary calculated cost of the jail would be approximately
Stanius was then questioned if the salyport was needed.
Stanius answered that he recommended that the salyport be built. The salyport is
worth approximately $28,000.
Stanius next showed the board the completed floor plans for the jail.
Sheriff Fredericks next spoke stating that the Figures as presented by Stanius do not
cover the remodeling to be done in the existing wings.
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No. 4a
Larry Shaughnessy, financial conslutant, next addressed the board. He presented the
board various options to fiaancing the jail facility.
Shaughnessy gave the interest rate figures at : 7/ on a 10 year pay back; 7'3/4/ on
a 15 year pay back; and 8% on a 20 year pay back; although, he added that these particular rates
have gone up 6.
Johnson stated that his preference would be the 15 year straight pay off.
Shaughnessy stated that it would be the financial consultants responsibilities to
arrange to have the legal documents put together, to prepare the prospectus, advertise for
sale of -the bonds and arrange for printing of the bonds and advise the county on investment of
funds prior to the actual use.
Art Me-ierotto arrived at this time.
Supervisor Erickson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
Resolution No. 5
Initial Resolution For The Issuance of $950,000 General Obligation County
Corporate Purpose Bonds
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Bayf field County, Wisconsin, that it is
necessary and in the best interests of the County to sell and issue its general obligation bonds
pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes, Section 67.05, in.the amount of $950,000, to finance the cost
of a portion of the cost of the construction of the county nursing home and the cost of
construction of a county jail and related law enforcement facilities.
Walter C. Barningham
Chairman
Attest: Edward A. Pajala
County Clerk
The motion for the adopting of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Supervisor Bromberg, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Erickson, Meierotto, Barningham, Bromberg, Maki, McGillivray, Seidel, Strom, Rave, Soderstrom,
Johnson, Sechen, Carter, Diamon, Anderson, Wickman, Ludzack, and the following voted
against the same: Renoos; whereupon said resolution was declared passed and adopted, and was
signed by the Chairman, whose signature was attested by the County Clerk.
No. 6
Moved by Erickson and seconded by Johnson that a resolution providing for a 15 year
payment plan be presented to the board for consideration.
A roll call vote was taken on the motion with the following results: No. 6a
Ayes - Erickson, Meierotto, Barningham, Bromberg, Maki, Strom, Rave, Johnson, Sechen, Carter,
Diamon, Anderson, Wickman
Nayes - McGillivray, Seidel, Soderstrom, Ludzack, Renoos
Ayes 13
Nayes - 5
TOTAL 18 Motion carried.
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Supervisor Bromberg then introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
Resolution No. 7
Resolution Fixing The Form And Details Of Issuance Of $950,000
General Obligation County Corporate Purpose Bonds and Levying
Taxes For Their Payment
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of County Supervisors of the County of Bayfield, Wisconsin,
as follows:
1. Authorization. The County Board of Supervisors has on September 30, 1980, adopted
an initial resolution approving the issuance of $950,000 General Obligation County Corporate
Purpose Bonds for the purposes stated therein.
2. Terms of Bonds. The County of Bayfield shall forthwith issue and deliver its
$950,000 General Obligation County Corporate Purpose Bonds as heretofore authorized herein and
directed to be sold to the best bidder. Said bonds shall be dated October 1, 1980, will be issued
in the denominations of $5,000 each, and will be numbered serially from 1 to 190. They shall
mature in order of serial numbers, lowest numbers first, on April 1, in the following years and
amounts:
Year
Amount
Year
Amount
1982
$ 35,000
1991
$ 70,000
1983
40,000
1992
75,000
1984
40,000
1993
80,000
1985
45,000
1994
85,000
1986
50,000
1995
95,000
1987 ,
55,000
1996
100,000
1988
55,000
1989
60,000
TOTAL.
$ 950,000
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1990
65,000
The bonds of said issue maturing in 1990 and earlier years shall be payable on their respective
stated maturity dates, without option of prior payment, and those maturing in 1991 and subsequent
years shall each be subject to redemption and prepayment at the option of the County, in inverse
order of serial numbers, on April 1, 1989, at a price of par and accrued interest upon notice of
call for redemption mailed not less than 30 days prior to the date specified for redemption to
the holder, if known, and to the bank at which principal of and interest on said bonds is then
payable. The County Treasurer and his successors in office are hereby authorized and directed
to maintain''a suitable register in his office for the purpose of recording the names and addresses
of holders of redeemable bonds, and the serial numbers on such bonds, insofar as such information
is made available to them. Interest on bonds of said issue shall be payable April 1 and October 1
of each year, commencing on April 1, 1981. The rate or, rates of interest shall be designated by
the purchaser. The principal of and interest on said bonds shall be payable at the bank to be
determined by the successful bidder, and the County agrees to pay the reasonable and customary
charges of said paying agent for the disbursement of principal and interest.
3. Sale by Executive Committee. The Executive Committee of said County is hereby
authorized and directed to advettise the sale of said bonds in accordance with the provisions
of this resolution and to award their sale to the bidder offering the lowest interest cost to
the County.
4. Forms. Said bonds and the interest coupons appurtenant thereto shall be in sub-
stantially the following form:
September 30, 1980
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
- STATE OF WISCONSIN,
COUNTY OI' BAYFIELD
GENERAL OBLIGATION COUNTY CORPORATE PURPOSE BOND
No. $5,000
KNOW ALLttN.BY THESE PRESENTS:, that the County of Bayfield, Wisconsin, hereby acknowe
ledges itself to be indebted and for value received promises to pay to bearer the sum of FIVE
THOUSAND DOLLARS on the 1st day of April, 19 or, if this bond is redeemable as stated below,
on a date prior thereto on which it shall have been duly called .for redemption, and to pay
interest thereon from date hereof until said principal sum is paid, or, if this bond is redeem-
able, until it shall have been duly called for redemption, at the rate of percent ( %)
per annum, all interest being payable on April 1, and October 1 of each year, commencing on
1, 1981,'interest to maturity being payable in accordance with and upon presentation and
surrender of the interest coupons appurtenant hereto. The principal of and interest on this bond
are payable at
in
in any coin or currency of the
United States of America which on the respective dates of payment is legal tender for public and
private debts, and for the prompt and full payment of said principal and interest, as the same
respectively become due, the full faith, credit and taxing powers of said County have been and
are hereby irrevocably pledged.
This bond is one of an issue in the aggregate principal amount of $950,000, all of
like date and tenor except as to serial number, interest rate, maturity date and redemption priv-
ilege, issued for the purpose of financing the cost of a portion of the costs of constructing
the county nursing home, and the cost of constructing a county jail and related law enforcement
facilities, and is issued pursuant to and in full conformity with the Constitution and laws of
the State of Wisconsin, thereunto enabling, in evidence of indebtedness duly and legally
incurred by the County in accordance with the provisions of Wisconsin Statutes, Chapter 67, and is
issued pursuant to a resolution duly adopted by the County Board of Supervisors of the County
of Bayfield on September 29, 1980, entitled "Initial Resolution for Issuance of $950,000 General
Obligation County Corporate Purpose Bonds."
Bonds of this issue maturing in
and prior years are payable on their stated
maturity dates, without option of prior payment. Bonds of this issue maturing in and..
later years are each subject,to redemption and prepayment, at .the Option of the County, in inverse
order of serial numbers, on April 1, and any subsequent interest payment date, at a
price of par and accrued interest upon notice of call for redemption mailed not less than thirty
days prior to the date specified for redemption to the holder,. if known, and to the bank at which
principal and interest are then payable. Holders of redeemable bonds desiring to.receive such
notice may register their names and addresses and the serial numbers of such bonds held by them in
the office of the County Treasurer, in Washburn, Wisconsin.,
IT IS HEREBY CERTIFIED AND RECITED that all acts, conditions and things required to
be done, to exist, to happen and to be performed precedent to and in the issuance of this bond,
in order to make the same a valid and binding general obligation of said County in accordance
with its terms, have been done, do exist, have happened and have been performed in reguleiand due
form,. time and manner; that the value of all the taxable property in said County upon which its
constitutional debt limit is based is $ that the aggregate amount of existing bonded
indebtedness of said County, including this issue of bonds is $ ; that a direct, annual
September 20, 1980
irrepealable, ad valorem tax has been duly levied upon all taxable property within said County
for the years and also in the amounts sufficient to pay the interest on this bond when it falls
due and to pay and discharge the principal hereof at maturity; and that the issuance of this
bond did not cause the indebtedness of said County to exceed any constitutional or statutory
limitation.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the'County -of Bayfield, Wisconsin by its County Board of Super-
visors, has caused this bond to be executed on its behalf by the facsimile signature of the
Chairman of said Board and the manual signature of the County Clerk, and by affixation of the
corporate seal of the County, and has caused the interest coupons appurtenant hereto and the
certificate on the reverse side hereof to be executed and authenticated by the facsimile signatures
of said officers, and has caused this bond to be dated as of October 1, 1980.
By
County Cler
(SEAL)
Chairman, County Board of Supervisors
(Form of Coupon)
No. $
On the lst day of April (October) 19 unless the bond described below is subject to
and has been duly called for redemption, the County of Bayfield, Wisconsin, will pay to bearer at
in
the sum shown hereon in lawful money of
the United States of America, for interest then due on its General Obligation County Corporate
Purpose Bonds dated October 1, 1980, No.
(Form of certificate to be printed following legal
opinion on back of all bonds.)
We certify that the above is a full, true and correct copy of the legal opinion rendered
by bond counsel on the issue of bonds of the County of Bayfield, Wisconsin, which includes the
within bond, dated as of the date of delivery of and payment for the bonds.
(Facsimile_ signature)
County Clerk
(Facsimile signature)
Chairman Co. Bd. of Supervisors
5. Executive and Delivery. After the sale of said bonds, the bonds shall be prepared
for execution under the direction of bond counsel, and when so prepared shall be executed on
behalf of the County by the facsimile signature of the Chairman of the Board and the manual
signature of the County Clerk, and by affixation of the seal of the County, and the interest
coupons appurtenant thereto shall be executed and authenticated by the printed, engraved or
lithographed facsimile signatures of said officers. When said bonds have been so executed, they
shall be delivered by the Treasurer to the purchaser thereof, upon payment to the Treasurer of
the sale price thereof plus interest accrued thereon from the nominal date of said bonds to the
date of such delivery.
6. Tax Levy. The full faith, credit and taxing powers of the County of Bayfield,
Wisconsin, are hereby irrevocably pledged to the prompt and full payment of the principal of
said bonds and the interest thereon as such principal and interest respectively become due in
accordance with the terms of the said bonds, and for the purpose of paying such principal and
interest there is hereby levied a direct, annual, irrepealable tax upon all of the taxable
property within the corporate limits of the County for the years and in the amounts sufficient to
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pay principal of and interest on said bonds as the same.respectively become due. The
Executive Committee shall upon sale of said bonds by resolution fix and establish the specific
years and amounts required hereby and shall submit the same to the County Board at the next
meeting thereof, and if the County Board finds the same to be sufficient in amount, such
resolution shall be approved and if the Board shall find them to be insufficient they shall be
increased by resolution of the.Board.
7. Sinking Fund.. Said taxes shall be extended upon the tax rolls of the County
and collected with and as a part,of other general taxes levied in and for.said County, and the
proceeds thereof, when collected, shall be maintained on the books of the County until said
bonds and interest are fully paid, and the moneys in said sinking fund shall be.used for no
other purpose than'to pay said bonds and interest when due except that if any payment of
principal or interest shall fall due when there.is not sufficient money in said fund to pay
the same, then such principal or interest shall be paid out of any funds of the County available
therefor, and such funds shall be reimbursed for such advances out of said levies when collected.
Said sinking fund shall be administered in accordance with the provisions of Wisconsin Statutes,
Section 67.11.
8. Authentication of Bonds. The officers of the County are hereby authorized and
directed to prepare and furnish to the purchaser, and to the attorneys approving the legality
of the issuance of said bonds, certified copies of all proceedings and records of the County
relating to said bonds, and.all such other affidavits and certificates relating to the financial
conditions and affairs of the County as may be required to evidence the legality and marketability
of said bonds, as such facts appear from the books and records in their custody or as otherwise
known to :hem, and all;�such certified copies, certificates and affidavits, including any hereto-
fore furnished, shall be deemed representatives of the County as to the correctness of all
statements contained therein.
9. Arbitrage. The Chairman and the County Clerk, being the officers of the County
charged with the responsibility for issuing the obligations pursuant to this resolution, are
authorized and directed to execute and deliver to the purchaser a certification in order to
satisfy the provisions of Section 103(c) of the Internal Revneue Code of 1954,.as,amended and
the Regulations relating thereto.
Walter C. Barningham
Chairman
Attest Edward A. Pajala
County Clerk
A roll call -vote was taken with the following results: No. 7a
Ayes - Erickson, Meierotto, Barningham, Bromberg, Maki, McGillivray, Seidel, Strom, Rave,
Soderstrom, Johnson, Sechen, Carter, Diamon, Anderson, Wickman, Renoos.
Nayes - Ludzack
Ayes 17
Nayes - 1
TOTAL 18 Motion carried..
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The Executive Committee then agreed to set a meeting date on October 29, 1980, at
7:00 p.m. to open the bond bids.
The following resolution was read: No. 8
WHEREAS, The Bayfield County Unit on Aging is'developipg'a county -wide home chore
service program for the elderly which assists the elderly in remaining in their own homes and
WHEREAS, The staffing pattern for the home chore service program shall include one
full-time county employee and two part-time county employees, and
WHEREAS, The Personnel Committee of the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors has met
with the County Aging Unit Director for the purpose of setting up a staffing pattern and salary
limits for the aforementioned positions, and
WHEREAS, In keeping with the Bayfield County policy of a three step salary pattern with
a 4.5 percent differential between steps,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the staring salary for the home chore workers be
$4.34 per hour, the midpoint salary shall be $4.54 per hour and the eighteen month salary be
$4.75 pernhour, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED That this resolution shall become effective retroactive to
August 1, 1980.
PRESENTED BY: Strom, Erickson, Johnson, Sechen,.Anderson
Moved by Seidel and seconded by Wickman to adopt the resolution.
Lou Stolle was called on to explain the resolution.
Stolle stated that the homemaker service will.be discontinued because of the retirement
of the homemaker; that is one of the reasons,for the home chore program.
Question was asked on the motion to adopt the resolution. Motion carried.
The following report was read: No. 9 --
REPORT OFTHE-BAY-FIELD COUNTY ZONING COMMITTEE
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 parcels described as follows be approved:
The Northeast one quarter (NE4) of the Southeast one quarter (SE4), Section Two (2),
Township Forty-three (43) North, Range Six (6) West, beychanged from Forestry-1 Use to Residential
1 Use.
The Northeast one quarter (NE-4) of the Southwest one quarter (SWµ), Section Twenty-nine
(29) , Township Fifty (50) North, Range Four (4) West, 'be changed from Forestry-1 Use to
Residential-3 Use.
The North-west one quarter (NW4) of the Southeast one quarter (SEµ), Section Twenty
nine (29) , Township Fifty (50) North, Range Four (4) West, be changed from Forestry-1 to
Residential-1 Use.
The Northeast one quarter (NE4) of the Northeast one quarter (NE-4) of the Southeast
one quarter (SE4) of the Sothwest one quarter (SW4) be changed from Forestry-1 Use to
Residential -Recreational Use.
September 30, 1980
The Northwest one quarter,, (NWµ) of the Northwest one quarter (NWµ) of the Southwest
one quarter (SW-4) of the Southeast one quarter (SE-4) be changed from Forestry-1 Use to
Residential -Recreational Use.
The East half (E2) of the Southwest one quarter (SW-4), of the Southeast one quarter
(SEµ) , Section Twenty-nine (29) , Township (50) North, Range Four (4) West, be changed from
Forestry-1 Use to Residential -1 Use.
The Zoning Committee also recommends that the following petition be tabled:
Commencing at the northwest corner of Government Lot Three (3), thence S. 890 42' 30"
along the E. and W µ line 340 feet to the point of beginning; thence S. 00 10' 30" E. 762.7 feet
to an iron pipe on the shore of the channel between :Middle and lower Eau Claire Lakes, thence
return to the point of beginning; thence S. 890 42' 30" E. 867.27' passing through an iron
pipe at 340', to an iron pipe on the shore of Middle Eau Claire Lake; thence S. 70 51' 30"
W. 101.01,; thence. S 00 31' W. 1001; thence S. 160 20' 30" E. 104.36'; thence N. 890 42' 30" W.
541.01'; thenee N. 0 17' 30" E. 300.0'; thence S. 890 42' 30" E. 340' to the point of beginning.
Said land located in Section Eighteen (18), Township Forty-four (44) North, Range Nine(9)
West be changed from Residential-1 and Residential-3 Use to Residential -Recreational Use.
The Zoning Committee also recommends that the following described parcels remain in a
Forestry-1 zoning district: The southeast one quarter (SEµ) of the northwest one quarter (NW-4)
the Southeast one quarter (SEµ) of the southwest one quarter (SWµ) , the West half (W2) of the
Southwest one quarter (SWµ) of the Southeast one quarter (SEµ), all lying in Section Twenty nine
(29) , Township Fifty (50) North, Range Four (4) West.
SIGNED: Bayfield County Zoning Committee - Renoos, Soderstrom, Maki, Bromberg, McGillivray
Moved by Seidel and seconded by Strom to receive the report and place it on file.
Motion carried.
The following amendatory ordinance was read: No. 10
The Bayfield County Board of Supervisors ordains as follows:
That the Bayfield County Zoning Ordinance, adopted June 1, 1976, be and the same, is
hereby amended so that as amended,
The Northeast one quarter (NEµ) of the Southeast one quarter (SEµ) , Section Two (2) ,
Township Forty• -three (43) North, Range (6) West, is changed from Forestry-1 Use to Residential
1 Use.
The Northeast one quarter (NE-4) of the Southwest one quarter (SWµ), Section Twenty nine
(29), Township Fifty (50) North, Range Four (4) West, is changed from Forestry-1 Use to Residentia
3 Use.
The Northwest one quarter (NWµ) of the Southeast one quarter (SEµ), Section Twenty nine
(29) , Township Fifty (50,) North, Range Four (4) West, is changed from Forestry-1 Use to
Residential-1 Use.
The Northeast one quarter (NEµ) of the Northeast one quarter (NEµ) of the Southeast
one quarter (SE-4) of the Southwest one quarter (SWµ) is changed from Forestry-1 Use to
Residential -Recreational Use.
The Northwest one quarter (NWµ) of the NOrthwest one quarter (NWµ) of the Southwest
one quarter (SW-4) of the Southeast One quarter (SE-4) is changed from Forestry-1 Use to Residential
Recreational Use.
The East half (E2) of the Southwest one quarter (SW-4), of the Southeast one quarter
September 30. 1980
(SE 4) , Section Twenty-nine (29) , Township Fifty (50) North, Range Four (4) West, is changed from
Forestry-1 Use to Residential-1 Use.
Dated: September 30, 1980
SIGNED: Renoos, McGillivray, Maki, Bromberg, Soderstrom
(Affidavit of publication on file in County Clerk's office)
Moved by Bromberg and seconded by McGillivray to adopt the Ordinance.
Erickson questioned where exactly the property is located.
Bromberg stated that the property is located in the Port Mountain area.
A roll call vote was taken on Ordinance No. 10 with the following results: No. 10a
Ayes - Erickson,(Meierotto, Bromberg, Maki, McGillivray, Seidel, Strom, Rave, Soderstrom, Johnson,
Sechen, Carter, Diamon, Anderson, Wickman, Ludzack, Renoos
Nayes - Barningham
Motion carried.
No. 11
Moved by Seidel and seconded by Strom to adjourn for lunch. Motion carried.
The meeting was called back to order at 1:10 p.m. by Chairman Walter Barningham.
The following members answered roll call: No. 12
Present: Erickson, Meierotto, Barningham, Bromberg, Maki, McGillivray, Seidel, Strom, Rave,
Soderstrom, Sechen, Carter, Diamon, Anderson, Wickman, Ludzack, Renoos
Absent - Johnson
Present - 17
Absent - 1
TOTAL 18
The following resolution was read: No. 13
WHEREAS, Bayfield County has acquired through tax foreclosures and through other means
considerable amount of real property and
WHEREAS, It has been the policy of the county to periodically sell such property and
WHEREAS, It has been the policy of Bayfield County to require payment in full within
30 days for such sales and
WHEREAS, The county Development and Land Sales Committee is, now of the opinion that in
order to accelerate the sale of county owned real property it would be in the best interest of
Bayfield County to sell -county owned real estate by land contract if necessary, now therefore be
it
RESOLVED, That the county clerk be authorized to advertise and the Land Sales Committee
be authorized to sell county owned real estate on a time payment land contract; the conditions
for such land contract to be as follows:
1) Sale of land by land contract shall only be authorized on.sales that are appraised for
an amount of $4,000 or over.
2) There shall be a down payment of 10% of the sales price on all land contract sales.
3) All land.contracts shall be a 10 year contract..
4) The balance on all contracts shall be paid in nine equal annual installments, the firsi
installment to become due one year following acceptance of the bid and shall be payable on or
before that date and all subsequent payments becoming due the same date.and month of the following
eight years and be --payable on or•before such date.
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5) All unpaid balances shall be subject to a 10/ annual interest charge payable _ .
Annually with the principle payment.
6),The county clerk and county treasurer are authorized to accept payment in full
at any time at the discretion of the purchaser, and be it further
RESOLVED, That this resolution shall not apply to sales made by the county to any
tax exempt body.
SIGNED: McGillivray, Erickson, Renoos, Barningham
Moved by Erickson and seconded by McGillivray to adopt the resolution.
Ludzack objected to the county going into the lending business.
Renoos suggested that an amendment allowing the buyer to pay in excess of 10% of the
down payment be. -added.
No. 13a
Moved by Soderstrom and seconded by Meierotto to table the matter until the District
Attorney could be at the meeting to discuss it. Motion carried.
The following resolution was read: No. 14 —(��T,"tL
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WHEREAS, It has been customary for the county on many occasions to withhold certain
lands from sale due to the fact that it has been apparent that there may be a potential for
gravel on the land and
WHEREAS, It has been customary for the Highway Department to remove gravel from such
lands without actually having title to the property and
WHEREAS, It is deemed to be in the best interest of the Highway Department to actually
have title to such property so that a cost factor can be established for sand or gravel that is
removed from such lands now therefore be it
RESOLVED, That county tax title lands that,are withheld from sale from which the
county Highway Department intends to remove'sand or gravel shall be appraised in the.usual-.manner
and title transferred to the Bayfield County Highway Department upon payment by the Highway
Department to the county of the appraised price, and be it further
RESOLVED, That no sand or gravel be removed from such lands until such transfer is
made.
SIGNED: McGillivray, Erickson, Renoos, Soderstrom
Moved by Diamon and seconded by Renoos to adopt the -resolution.
Larry Young, Highway Commissioner ,'then spoke to the board stating that there are
certain lands that the Highway Department.does.not have title to that they have gravel stockpiled
at.
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Moved by Renoos and seconded'by Bromberg to amend the resolution by adding "and be
it further Resolved that the Highway Department be authorized to remove any.cr:ashed gravel that
the Highway Department has stockpiled on the property4:~
Motion carried.
Moved by Meierotto and seconded by Carter to adopt Resolution No. 14 as amended.
Motion carried.
Young then questioned the board that when the gravel is depleted off a site is the
Highway Department responsible for selling that particular site or would the matter of selling the
site have to be channeled back through the Land Sales Committee.
September 30, 1980
No. 14a
Moved by Strom and seconded by Bromberg that when the property can no longer be'used
as a gravel pit the land be reverted back to the County. Motion carried.
No..15
David Kedrowski next appeared before the board to answer any questions the board might
wish to ask him.
He stated that some form of a wetlands bill will be introduced in the coming sessions
of the legislature.
He also, talked about the future vacancies on the 'DNR Board 'and in the office of the
secretary of the DNR.
This concluded the presentation by David Kedrowski .
No. 16
Moved by Bromberg and seconded by Meierotto to bring Item No. 13 back on the floor.
Motion carried.
Clerk Pajala then reread the resolution and District Attorney Bussey was then called on
to give his cap inion on the resolution.
Bussey stated that the difficulties with the land contracts would outweigh the benefits.
Bussey further stated that he could see the committee's thinkiag on the resolution
saying that interest rates are high and money situations are tight so land contracts might help.
in selling the county land.
Bussey then stated that if this sytem is adopted every land sale the county has will
have a new set of land contracts. He questioned who would be responsible for taking the payments,
keeping track of the payments and who would send out'letters_if the payments are delinquent. He
also questioned what would happen if there was a default, what procedures should be taken as
far as warning letters and how many extensions should be given. He stated that eventually the
matter would end up in court, and on the whole it would be a very time consuming process.
Soderstrom then questioned how long it would take to get the title back on a certain
parcel of land after a law suit.
Bussey answered approximately one year.
A question was raised as to if the property purchased under land contract can be
legally taxed when the property is actually county owned.
Bussey stated that it was his understanding that the owner of the property is respon-
sible for paying the taxes unless some other agreement is made between the owner and. -purchaser.
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Sales Committee for further study and report back to the county board at a later date to answer
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some of the questions raised by the.District Attorney. Motion carried.
The following resolution was read: No. 17
WHEREAS, The U.S. Government has offered to purchase certain county owned lands within
the boundaries of the Apostle Islands Park and
WHEREAS, The Land Sales Committee of the county board has considered the merits of
advertising these lands in separate tracts as described on the tax rolls or advertsing all the
lands in one parcel and
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WHEREAS, The committee is of the opinion that the lands should be advertised in separate
parcels as described on the tax roll so as not to exclude other purchasers, now therefore be
it
RESOLVED, That the Land Sales Committee be directed to advertise all those county
owned lands which the Park Service proposes to purchase in separate parcels as described on the
tax rolls.
SIGNED: McGillivray, Erickson, Renoos, Soderstrom, Barningham
sale.
Moved by Diamon and seconded by Strom to adopt the resolution.
Seidel questioned if the statutes mandate the county to advertise these land parcels for
Bussey stated that if the parcel is not tax deed land it does not need to be advertised
but if it is tax deed land it must be advertised.
The question was asked on the motion to adopt the resolution . Motion carried.
The following resolution was read: No. 18
WHEREAS, Section 75.521 of the Wisconsin Statutes provides that the county can take a
tax deed on any tax certificate three years old and
WHEREAS, It has been the policy of Bayfield County to not take tax deeds until the tax
certificate becomes five years old and
WHEREAS, The Bayfield County Development and Land Sales Committee is of the opinion
that the county should commence taking tax deeds on all tax certificates that are four years old,
now therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the action to take a tax deed on all tax delinquent. lands by the in�rem
Dcedure
be commenced when the tax deeds become four years .old and be it further
RESOLVED, That the county clerk and the county treasurer be authorized and directed
to take tax deeds on the sale of 1976, tax of 1975 and the sale of 1977, tax of 1976 by the
in -rem procedure under Section 75.521.
SIGNED: McGillivray, Erickson, Renoos, Soderstrom
Moved by Erickson and seconded by Soderstrom to adopt the resolution.
Strom then stated that with the present money situation it would be the wrong time to
adopt this resolution. He then referred back to Resolution.:No. 13 regarding land contracts
stating that the reason it was introduced was because.of the tight money situation and now the
board is proposing to adopt a resolution that would foreclose on property one year earlier.
The question was asked on the motion to adopt the resolution. Motion lost.
The following resolution was read: No. 19
WHEREAS, The Department of Natural Resources has indicated an interest in purchasing
certain.lands in the Town of Cable which are within the proposed boundaries of the Totagatic
Lake Wildlife Area and
WHEREAS, A communication received from the Northwest Regional Planning Commission rel-
ative to the purchase was presented to the county board at the August meeting of the county
board and
WHEREAS, Said communication was referred to the Conservation Committee and the Land
September 30, 1980
Sales Committee of the county board and
WHEREAS, Said committees have studied the matter and are not opposed to the purchase
providing the public's right to use Totagatic Lake for recreational purposes is provided for
and cannot be infringed upon in the future, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Bayfield County Board in session this 30th day of September
approves the purchase by the Department of Natural Resources of Government Lots 1 and 3,
Section 29-43N-8W on the condition that the public' right to use Totagatic Lake for recreational
purposes is provided for and will not be infringed upon.
SIGNED: McGillivray, Erickson, Soderstrom, Seidel, Ludzack, Renoos, Diamon, Maki, Sechen, Bromberg
Moved by Bromberg and seconded by McGillivray to adopt the resolution. Motion carried.
The following communication was read: No. 20
TO: Bayfield County Board of Supervisors, Washburn, WI
FROM: Alexander L. Gokee
SUBJECT: Land
DATE: September 4, 1980
Gentlemen:
I am requesting to redeem my property , which is located on Government Lot 1, Section 31-51-3
Town of Russell, Red Cliff Reservation.
The total amount which includes the interest is $1,357.28.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Alexander L. Gokee
Route 1, Box 94
Bayfield, WI 54814
Moved by Meierotto and seconded by Wickman to receive the communication and place
it on file. Motion carried.
rLOO sum of The following resolution was read: No. 21
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LULU BrLIAO. WHEREAS, Alexander L. Gokee has written a letter dated Sept. 4, 1980, requesting
permission to redeem a parcel in Government Lot 1, Section 31, Township 51N, Range 3W, Town of
Russell, more particularly described in Vol. 116 P. 472 of Deeds, and
WHEREAS, Alexander Gokee and several other persons were the recorded owners of said
parcel prior to the county taking a tax deed on said property and
WHEREAS, Section 75.35 provides that the county can allow the original owner to redeem
property taken by tax deed, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the former owners of the parcel in Lot 1, Section 31, Township 51N,
Range 8W, described in Vol. 116, Page 472, be authorized to redeem said parcel upon payment of
all delinquent taxes and other charges as calculated by the county treasurer.
SIGNED: McGillivray, Erickson, Soderstrom, Renoos
Moved by Erickson and seconded by Meierotto to adopt the resolution.
Questions were raised as to the number of heirs on the property.
Moved by Diamon and seconded by Renoos to table the resolution until the November
meeting to allow the District Attorney to study the matter. Motion carried.
September 30, 1980
The following resolution was read: No. 22
WHEREAS, Bayfield County.has for several years engaged Homer C. Mittelstadt, Eau Claire,
Wisconsin, to negotiate the county labor contracts:and
WHEREAS, Mr. Mittelstadt has prepared the following contract for negotiating the
Highway Department, Sheriff's deputies and Sheriff's dispatchers's labor agreements, said contract
being attached to and made a part of this resolution and
WHEREAS, The Personnel Committee is recommending that the county enter into the
contract as proposed by Homer C. Mittelstadt, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Personnel Committee of the Bayfield County Board be authorized and
directed to execute the labor negotiating contract between Homer C. Mittelstadt and Bayfield
County.
Signed: Anderson, Strom, Johnson, Erickson, Sechen, Barningham
CONTRACT
The -,following shall constitute the Agreement between Bayfield County and Attorney
Homer C. Mittelstadt regarding labor negotiations which are to be conducted by Mr. Mittelstadt
on behalf of Bayfield County.
1. Mr. Mittelstadt agrees that for the sum of Four Thousand Dollars ($4,0'00.00) he
shall conduct, on behalf of the County, the labor,negotiations-regarding the Highway Department
Union, the Law Enforcement Union (Deputy Sheriffs) and the Radio Operator Dispatchers Union.
Mr. Mittelstadt shall further be of assistance to the County in their negotiations with the
non -represented employees. This Contract shall not include the cost involved for arbitration
proceedings which may arise out of the collective bargaining negotiations for the said three
Unions). In the event that the bargaining process results in arbitration the fee for hours spent., -
thereon shall be Fifty Dollars ($50.00), per hour.
2. That the attorney's fee also includes handling the problems of the County on a
day -in day -out basis. The retainer fee is for the period of January 1, 1981 through December 31,
1981.
3. If a two year contract is agreed upon with the Unions that time spent by Mr.
Mittelstadt from January 1, 1982, through December 31, 1982, shall be paid at the rate of
Twenty-five Dollars ($25.00) for the first eight hours of service and the rate of Fifty Dollars
($50.00) for each hour thereafter. When required to attend meetings in Bayfield County from
January 1,1982, through December 31, 1982, Mr. Mittelstadt shall be paid at the rate of Twenty
Cents (20�) per mile from Mr. Mittelstadt's cabin located near Lake Namakagon in Bayfield County.
There shall be no mileage from October 15, 1980 through December 31, 1981.
4. In the event that a one year contract is negotiated then the fees to negotiate the
second year contract shall be discussed between the parties prior to October 15, 1961.
Dated this day of
Dated this
BAYFIELD COUNTY:
day of
, 1980
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Homer C. Mittelstadt, Attorney at Law
September 30,.1980
Moved by Strom and seconded by Bromberg to adopt the resolution.
A roll call vote was taken with the following results: No.. 22a
Ayes - Erickson, Meierotto, Barningham, Bromberg, Maki, McGillivray, Seidel, Strom, Rave, Soderstr
Sechen, Carter, Diamon, Anderson, Wickman, Ludzack, Renoos
Nayes - None
Absent - Johnson Ayes - 17
Nayes - 0
Absent - 1
TOTAL 18
Motion carried.
The following resolution was read: No. 23
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON EQUALIZATION
Washburn, WI
August 27, 1980
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 district are the correct valuations of the real and personal property of said county
for the year 1980 and recommend that the county assessment of district values be made on said
basis.
DISTRICT
TOWNS: Barksdale
Barnes
Bayfield
Ba yv iew
Bell
Cable
Clover
Delta
Drummond
Eileen
Grand View
Hughes
Iron River
Kelly
Keystone
Lincoln
Mason
Namakagon
Orienta
Oulu
Pilsen
Port Wing
Russell
Tripp
Washburn
VILLAGES: Cable
Mason
CITIES: Bayfield
Washburn
COUNTY TOTAL
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: Johnson, Carter, Seidel, Renoos
TOTAL VALUATION
14,215,730
41,102,610
16,804,350
8,778,810
11,054,000
37,990,380
8,636,920
11,413,24.0
24,773,120
13,039,150
16,747,940
9724;560
30,288,520
9,659,710
7,742,770
7,399,440
7,892,820
28,181,970
5,648,140
9,046,370
3,301,520
8,436,750
4,898-070
3,566,750
7,092,810
4,758,900
1,134,610
15,939,260
26,278,340
395,547,560
Moved by Meierotto and seconded by by Carter to adopt the resolution.
A roll call vote was taken with the following results: No. 23a
Ayes - Meierotto, Barningham, Maki, McGillivray, Seidel, Strom, Rave, Sechen, Carter, Diamon
Anderson, Wickman, Ludzack
Nayes - Bromberg, Soderstrom Ayes 14
Nayes 2
Absent - Erickson, Johnson Absent - 2
TOTAL 18 Motion carried.
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The following letters were read: No. 24 and 24a
Merkel Funeral Home
Jerome L. Merkel
Bayfield, WI 54814
Edward A. Pajala
Bayfield County Clerk
Washburn, WI 54891
September 24, 1980
Dear Mr. Pajala :
Please refer the attached claim against Bayfield County Department of Social Services'to the
Bayfield County Board at their next meeting.
Very truly yours,
Jerome L. Merkel
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Merkel Funeral Home
Bayfield, WI 54814
Jerome-L. Merkel
Dorothy D. Merkel
Claim against-- Bayfield County Dept. of Social Services
August 24, 1967 Funeral of Irene Carver
Complete Funeral
$ 395.00
Cemetery Container
35.00
Opening of Grave
35_00
Clergyman
;,10 _00
Soloist
5.00
Organist
5.00
$ 485.00
Since welfare recipients at that time were allowed $500.00 of their own monies to be set
aside as a burial allowance, we were within budget. After the Funeral we found out that she
had no monies --the Welfare Dept. upon learning that she had $1,400.00 in a bank account reclaimed
the full amount without leaving her $500.00 for her later burial.
When we buried her husband Ed Carver November 17, 1963, also a welfare recipient, and becaase
of extenuating circumstances (he was nearly 7 feet tall) we were forced to use an extra size
casket, -resulting in a funeral cost -of $942.40 which was paid for out of their burial fund.
Bob Norlin claims that he was appointed administrator of her estate. I called Clerk of Courts
October 11, 1976, there was no record of any kind. Norlin also claimed to have conferred with
District Attorney Bob Ledin and later with District Attorney Tom Fox and expected a ruling
at any time. I called the D.A.'s office --there was nothing on file_.
Jerome L. Merkel
Moved by Bromberg and seconded by Rave to deny the request. Motion carried.
The following claim was read: No. 25
TO: COUNTY CLERK
Bayfield County Courthouse
Washburn, WI 54891
Claim and Circumstances of Claim
CIRCUMSTANCES OF CLAIM
On June 11 1980, an automobile driven by LeRoy Maki with permission and owned by
William. Kangas, Iron River,, Wisconsin, and insured by Hartford Insurance Company, suddenly and
unexpectedly went out of control during a rain shower upon crossing a repaired section of
U.S. Highway #2 in Bayfield County, Wisconsin. The vehicle left the roadway, rolled over and
struck a tree. At the time, LeRoy E. Maki was driving at approximately 45 M.P.H. Attached is
a photocopy of the policy -'accident report describing the accident and circumstances.
Various sections of U.S. Highway #2 in both Douglas County and Bayfield County were
repaired under a contract by the Department of Transportation to Douglas County in the Fall of 1979.
Copies of this contract are available at the Department of Transportation in Superior, Wisconsin.
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This claim is based on the fact that at the time of the accident, no warning signs were
in place regarding the slippery character of the road, and were not inserted.until after the
accident, on June 1, 1980, no speed reduction signs were ever posted, no remediable repairs were
ever made of the road after the Fall of 1979, contract notwithstanding other accidents, and the
roadway became extremely slick and slippery during rain caused by design defects and lack of
Vnnaintenance such that the aggregate gravel in the oil base of the repaired sections separated
such that the tire tracks were left without a friction coating of any sort. This claim is further
based on breach of contract in repairing the section of road in question and further by reason of
insuffiency and want of repairs and highway defects.
As a result of said accident, LeRoy E. Maki sustained personal injuries which to this
date are known to consist of two cuts on the center of his forehead, two long scratches on
right shoulder, right shin cut and bruised right shoulder sore and bruised, upper hip right side
bruised and X-ray indicated possibility of cracked vertibrae. Claimant is still experiencing
headaches, sore back, time lost from work, possible future wage loss and disability, and minor
scarring.
The total amount of this claim is $25,000.00 inclusive of $995.06 medieal bills to -date
a $300 deductible insurance provision for William Kangas on his vehicle which was damaged in
the accident.
Dated this 18th day of September, 1980.
DAVIS, WITKIN, WEIBY & MAKI, S.C.
Attorney for Claimant
By:
Forrest 0. Maki, a member of the above named firm.
(Accident report on file in County Clerk's office)
Moved by Diamon and seconded by Seidel that the claim be denied. Motion carried.
The following resolution was read: No. 26
WHEREAS, It has been customary to pay the County Board of Canvassers the same rate of
pay that is received by the members of the County Board when attending county.committee meetings,
now therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the County Board of Canvassers be paid a per -diem rate equal to the
per -diem paid county board members attending committee meetings and be it further
RESOLVED, That this resolution be effective retroactive to September 1, 1980.
SIGNED: Anderson, Johnson, Strom, Erickson, Sechen, Barningham
Moved by Strom and seconded by Anderson to adopt the resolution.
The following resolution was read: No. 27
Motion carried.
WHEREAS, The Bayfield County Board has received a request for withdrawal and sale to
Mr. Jay Darwin, a parcel of County Forest Land more particularly described as follows:
From the center post iron pipe of Section One (1), Township Forty Six (46) North,
Range Nine (9) West, to be known as the point of beginning; thence due west a distance
of approximately 205'; thence norifherly and parallel to the�t owrL road right-of-way
to the intersection of the north -south quarter line;,thenc.e due south along said
quarter.... line a distance of approximately 1,980' to the point of beginning. Said
parcel containing .5 acres from NE µNWµ and 4,.1 acres from SE µNW µ.
AND WHEREAS, The County Forestry Committee has studied the proposal in consultation with an
authorized represntative of the Department 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 Mr. Darwin for access and home site construction 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 described parcel of land:
From the center post iron pipe of Section One (1) Township Forty Six (46) North,
Range Nine (9) West, to be known as'the point of beginning; thence due west
a distance of approximately 205'; thence northerly and parallel to the Town
road right-of-way to the intersection of the north -south quarter line; thence
due south along said quarter line a distance of approximately 1,980' to point
of beginning. Said parcel containing .5 acres from NE µNWµ and 4.1 acres from
SE µNW µ.
Said application to include provisions for reversion back to Bayfield County should the land
use be other than the proposed use for,access.and home site construction.
2. The net proceedsof such land sale be alloted to the Land. Acquisition Fund as stipulated in
the Bayfield County Forest Comprehensive -Plan —
FORESTRY COMMITTEE: Seidel, Barningham, MAki, Ludzack, Diamon
Moved by Seidel and seconded by Diamon to adopt the resolution.
Bill Hepner, Forestry Administrator, then explained that this piece of land is not
of any use to the County. The parcel is only 205 ft. wide and a 4 mile long.
The question was asked on the motion to adopt Resolution No. 27
A roll call vote was taken with the following results: No. 27s
Ayes - Erickson, Meierotto, Barningham, Bromberg, Maki, McGillivray, Seidel, Strom, Rave,
Soderstrom, Sechen, Carter, Diamon, Anderson, Wickman, Ludzack, Renoos
Nayes - None _
Absent - Johnson
Ayes -17
Nayes -0
Absent -1 .
TOTAL 18
The following letter was read: No. 28
Wisconsin' Northwest Territories
September 2.2.,..1980
Board of Supervisors
Bayfield County
Washburn, WI 54891
Gentlemen:
Motion carried.
Northwest Territories, a newly formed tourism promotion organization, comprising six northwest
counties (Ashland, Bayfield, Burnett, Douglas, Sawyer and Washburn), is now in the process of
completing its ground work; as is seen in the enclosed By -Lacs and Statement of Purpose. This
Statement of Purpose is self explanatory on what we hope to accomplish. Northwest Territory
personnel will be happy to appear at your county board meeting if additional information is
desired.
We are now seeking the endorsement and financial support of the six aforementioned counties
(the Sawyer County Board has already seen fit to become a supporting ne mber). We hope you will
make a formal statement in your minutes, indicating your good will and support. We are asking
at this time for each county to include $500.00 in its promotional budget as a membership in
Northwest Territories. Monies are to be used for tourism promotion in the six northwest counties.
Checks should be made payable to: Northwest Territories, % Hedy Urban, Box 90, Route 1,
Gordon, WI 54838, Phone: 376-2722.
If more information is desired, please contact Hedy at the above number, or Ken Toebe at 462-3757.
We ask you to examine the enclosed By -Laws and Statement of Purpose and act accordingly:
Sincerely,
Ken Toebe, Acting President
Northwest Territories
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
for information
of
NORTHWEST TERRITORIES
I. MAJOR PURPOSES
A. To develop- a cooperative promotional tourism organization in order to coordinate
advertising within the six counties of Ashland, Bayfield, Burnett, Douglas, Sawyer,
and Washburn that comprise Northwest Territories.
1. Create an attractive image of the recreational potentials of the Northwest Territories.
2. Cost effectiveness in advertising - combining membership dues to pay for advertising,
sport shows, community brochures, etc., in addition to individual basis where coverage
could not be as extensive and costs prohibitive;
B. To develop and promote community awareness of the economic impace of tourism in the
local area.
1. Stress the need for support from the entire area comprising Northwest Territories
for tourism development as an economic base.
2. Create an awareness of the recreational potentials of the area.
3. Create an awareness of an income generated from tourism and the multiplyer effect on
total sales within the community.
C. To create a coordinated program of advertising, promotional events, brochures, etc., for
the four seasons.
1. Develop a.strong year. round.tourism image for the six county area.
2. Develop seasonal.promotional .events.
D. To provide for reciprocal disbursements of area brochures (i.e., county maps, dining and
accomodations guides) in information centers within the six county region as well as
other regional and state promotional material.
E. To keep members informed about new trends or changes in the tourism industry, new legisla-
tive bills affecting businesses within the six county area, services of state, federal and
local tourism -agencies (i.e., Division of Tourism, Recreation Resources Center) and any
other information vital to tourism businesses.
II. PROCEDURES ON HOW TO ATTRACT NEW MEMBERS
A. Formulate a description of the services and benefits of Northwest Territories.
1. Advertising beyond local market area.
2. Develop descriptive, informational guidelines and materials explaining services and
benefits of membership and active participation in Northwest Territories.
3. Affiliation with the Wisconsin Division of Tourism and other appropriate agencies.
a. distribution of literature at State TIC's
b. information and referral
C. sport show attendance
4. An opportunity to work together to strengthen the regional and state tourism
industry base.
S. To create community and area support for the tourism industry.
B. Stress how these activities and services of Tourism Division meet needs of tourism
businesses that cannot be met on an individual basis - working together!
C. Solicit input from potential and active members as to what services they would like to
have the Northwest Territories offer.
D. Educate all area residents as to the benefits derived through 'the tourism industry,
thereby creating a more attractive tourism image within the six counties comprising
Northwest Territories:
E. Membership and an opportunity to help create an attractive tourism image within the
community.
F. Promote the financial support from all units of government.
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BY-LAWS AS ADOPTED FOR THE CORPORATION
WISCONSIN'S NORTHWEST TERRITORIES
WISCONSIN
ARTICLE 1. Name
The name of this organization shall be Wisconsin's Northwest Territories.
ARTICLE 2. Object
Section 1. This association has been incorporated by due process of law within the state of
Wisconsin on as a "Not for Profit Organization."
Section 2. The object of this association shall be the promotion of area tourism industries
and activities, civic affairs, and the social life of this community.
Section 3. The object of this association shall be furthered whenever possible by the
individual members or by the association as a whole, or by petition presented to the proper
authorities.
ARTICLE 3. Members & Associate Members
Section'1. Membership shall be defined as follows: Any individual tourism -oriented -business,
association, persons, or governmental units interested in the furthering of -tourism -industry
in Northwest Territories and further who subscribe to the overall best interest, purpose and
provisions of this shall be considered and hereinafter called a member organization.
Section 2. All membership requests will be approved by the Executive board at any meeting, and
decision of same included in minutes of that meeting.
ARTICLE 4. Officers & Board
Section 1. Each board member will be elected at an independent county meeting of all Wisconsin's
Northwest Territories members - within that county. -These six'(6) members will ;-elect the
four (4) officers of the association. Current County elected board members shall not be
eligible for an officers position.
Section 2. The officers and board shall be elected at the annual fall meeting and shall con-
stitute the executive board of whom seven (7) shall constitute a quorum.
Section 3. The position of executive secretary to handle all secretarial duties and public,
relations and supervise the sport shows and information booth, can be created or eliminated by
a two-thirds majority vote of the board of directors at any meeting.
Section 4. No officers or members shall receive a salary.
Section 5. The.term of officers shall be as follows:
President ................1 year
Vice -President ............ 1 year
Secretary.................1 year
Treasurer.................1 year
Directors ................1 year
Section 6. The boards seven (7) directors shall be empowered to transact any or all business
for the welfare and to the best interest of the association and report thereon to the members at
any meeting.
Section 7. Resignation may be accepted from any officer and a successor elected and installed
at any Board meeting at which the resignation in tendered.
Section 8. The president shall not serve more than two (2) consecutive terms.
ARTICLE S. Committees
Section 1. The president shall appoint committees whenever necessities arise.
Section 2. The president shall appointan-audit committee to examine the books, vouchers and
accounts of the secretary -treasurer and report, thereon, at the spring meeting. That committee
is to meet one week prior to the date for the spring meeting.
ARTICLE 6. Meetings
Section 1. Regular meetings of the association shall be held within the last two weeks of
April and the first two weeks of November, at a time and place determined by the board of directors
and made known to the membership by proper communication.
Section 2. Special meetings may be called by the board of directors when warranted.
ARTICLE 7. Quorum
Sixty percent of the members attending this meeting shall constitute a quorum.
ARTICLE 8. Dues & Assessments
Annual dues for members shall be set by the board of directors yearly.
September 30, 1980
ARTICLE 9. Fiscal Year
The fiscal year of business of the organization shall be from April 1, to the following March 31,
inclusive.
ARTICLE 10. Communications
Section 1. A copy of the audit and a copy of these by-laws, as amended and adopted at the end
of each succeeding fiscal year, shall be presented to the members at the spring general meeting.
Section 2. Notice of any general meeting.shall be mailed no less than ten (10) days prior to such
a meeting.
ARTICLE. 11. Voting
Section 1. Each member shall.only:be.entitled to one vote.. _
Section 2. The "secret ballot" shall be exercised on any issues necessitating same, after
format motion and majority open vote calls for such secret ballot.
ARTICLE 12. Order of business
The order of business. of the meetings of this organization shall be roll call,
reading the minutes, receipt of communications, bills, etc., reports of officers, reports of
committees, application for membership, unfinished business, new business, announcement and'
adjournment and program. This order of business may be suspended or changed at any meeting by
a majority vote.'
ARTICLE 13. Parliamentary Authority
Robert's Rules of Order shall be the association's final authority on all questions or procedure
and parliamentary law not covered by the, con, stitution. and by-laws.
ARTICLE 14. Amendment of By -Laws
These by-laws maw be amended by a two-thirds majority vote of.the members present at any general
meeting or any \.special.meeting called for that purpose, a quorum being present.
This copy of the by-laws of Wisconsin Northwest Territories is being (sent�to you as instructed
by Article 11, Section 1. It is intended as a permanent record; when a_rticles are either added
or amended, you will receive supplementary pages to add to this copy...
Moved by Bromberg and seconded by Seidel to receive the letter and place it on.file.
Motion carried.
The following resolution was read: No.. 29
WHEREAS, Tourism is the second largest industry in Wisconsin and recorded income of
five billion dallars in 1979; and
WHER.AS, Tourism provides one out of every five jobs --employing 20 percent of the
working pupulation within the State of Wisconsin; and
WHEREAS, The Bayfield County Board of Supervisors is concerned about the financial
stability of business within Bayfield County and the majority of businesses depend upon tourism
dollars and
WHEREAS, The Bayfield County Board of Supervisors had the foresight to support the
tourism industry by support of the concept of a six -county tourism promotional region with common
goals and geographical features, as demonstratedby adopting Restolution No. 3 on August 3, 1976;
and
WHEREAS, The formation of the organization known as Wisconsin's Northwest Territories
has become reality and does solicit' the recognition and financial support of the Bayfield
County Board of Supervisors;. 'and
WHEREAS, The Bayfield County Conservation, Recreation, and Parks Committee, at a
meeting held September 12, 1980, went on record favoring supporting the newly formed tourism
promotion organization; and
WHEREAS, Businesses and residents within the County Would directly benefit by the
County's membership in this organization. '
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors recognizes
and supports Wisconsin's Northwest Territories.
September 30, 1980
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That Bayfield County financially supports this organization by
payment of the yearly membership dues, which will becomc2:,a part of the Recreation Department
budget.
BE IT -FURTHER RESOLVED, That should the Bayfield County Conservation, Recreation, and
Parks Committee of the Bayfield County Board determine that it is no longer advantageous to
the County to belong to Wisconsin's Northwest Territories, that it has the authority to delete
this item from the Recreation Department budget any year it sees fit.
SIGNED: Seidel, Ludzack, Diamon
Moved by Ludzack and seconded by Seidel to adopt the resolution. Motion carried.
The following resolution was read: No. 30
WHEREAS, The Department of Social Services underestimated General Relief expenditures
by approximately $2,500.00 and overestimated revenues by approximately $1,700.00, and
WHEREAS, The County appropriated $4,000.00 for the General Relief Program and expenditurE
will approximate $8,500.00, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, By the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors in session this 30th day of
August that a transfer from the contingency fund in the amount of $4_,500 be placed in the
General Relief Account.
PRESENTED BY: Bromberg, Johnson, Strom, Carter, Rave.
Moved by Bromberg and seconded by Rave to adopt the resolution.
A.roll call vote was taken with the following results: No. 30a
Ayes - Meierotto, Barningham, Bromberg, Maki, McGillivray, Seidel, Strom, Rave, Soderstrom,
Sechen, Carter, Diamon, Renoos
Nayes - Erickson, Anderson, Wickman, Ludzack
Absent - Johnson
Ayes - 13
Nayes. - 4
Ahsent - 1
TOTAL 18 Motion carried.
The following resolution was read: No. 31
WHEREAS, The State Department of Health and Social Services requires the County
Department of Social Services and the County Unified Services Board to maintain a double entry
bookkeeping system which requires greater detail than is,presently provided the County Clerk's
records, and
WHEREAS, It would be a duplication of effort for the Social Services Department and
Unified Services Board to maintain these records now being maintained by the County Clerk's Office
therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, By the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors in session this 30th day
of September, 1980, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the present bookkeeping system be adopted to provide the
required budget detail, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Department Of Social Services and Unified Service
Board contract with the County Clerk's Office for reimbursement of expenditures necessary to
meet the new requirments.
PRESENTED BY: Strom, Bromberg, Johnson, Rave, Carter
September 30. 1980
Moved by Bromberg and seconded -by Rave to adopt the resolution.
No. - 31a
Moved by Carter and seconded by Bromberg to refer the matter to the Executive Committee
and County Clerk for further study and have them report back to the county board. Motion
carried.
No. 32
Moved by Erickson and seconded by Carter to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried.
Walter Barnin 01
am Edward AunPajala
County Board Chairfnan Bayfield ty Clerk