HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Board of Supervisors - Minutes - 5/31/1983MEETING OF THE BAYFIELD COUNTY
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
---------- May 31, 1983----------
The meeting was called to order at 9:35 a.m. by Chairman Edwin Renoos. The following members answered
roll call: No. 1
Present - Thomas Gordon, Edwin Erickson, Walter-Barningham, Carolyn Sneed, Clayton Beckman, Charles Diamon,
Fred Janz, James Stephenson, William Rave, Josephine McGowan, Larry Seidel, Harold Wickman,
George Koval, Karl Ludzack, Edwin Renoos, Herbert Spears, Walter LaJoie
Absent - Russell --McGillivray, James Nelson
Present - 17
Absent - 2
TOTAL 19
No:. - -2
A prayer and pledge of allegiance were led by Larry Seidel, board member.
No. 3
Moved by Rave and seconded by LaJoie to dispense with the reading of the minutes of the previous meeting
nd to approve of the minutes as written. Motion carried.
The following resolution was read: No. 4
WHEREAS, Bayfield County is eligible to receive Federal and State Aid Bridge Replacement Funds to re-
place County and Town Bridges, and
WHEREAS, The cost of these projects is shared by local units of government at 20010 and by Federal and
State Aid at 80%, and
WHEREAS, Federal and State Aid Bridge Replacement Funds are administered by the Wisconsin Department of
Transportation, and
WHEREAS, The Wisconsin Department of Transportation policies require the County to select the projects
and approve the priorities, and
WHEREAS, The priorities are established based on critical need and sufficiency ratings, and
WHEREAS, As the result of recent bria9einspections in Bayfield County new sufficiency ratings have been
assigned to all bridges, and
WHEREAS, As a result of those sufficiency ratings a new Bridge Replacement Priority List has been
completed, and
WHEREAS, The Highway Committee of Bayfield County hereby submits a revised list to the Bayfield County
Board of Supervisors and recommend their approval.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors meeting in session this
31st day of May, 1983, approve the priorities listed as follows:-
(1) Bridge on CTH M, Bayfield County, Namakagon River, Sec:-15, T43N, R7W
(2) Bridge on Old CTH D, Town of Cable, Namakagon River, Sec. 15, T43N, R7W
(3) Bridge on White Birch Road, Town of Port Wing, Flag River, Sec. 34, T50N, R8W
(4) Bridge on Old USH 2, Town of Pilsen, North Fish Creek, Sec. 13, T47N, R6W
(5) Bridge on Beach Road, Town of Port Wing, Lagoon, Sec. 21-T50N, R8W
(6) Bridge on Quarry Road, Town of Port Wing, Bibon Lake, Sec. 29, T50N, R8W
(7) Bridge on Moonshine Alley, Town of Mason, Schramm Creek, Sec. 12, T46N, R6W
(8) Bridge on Sweden Rd., Town of Grand,View, Twenty Mile Creek, Sec. 15, T45N, R6W
(9) Bridge on Factory Rd., Town of Tripp, Iron River, Sec. 30, T48N, R8W
SIGNED: Erickson, Rave, Spears, Diamon, Janz
Moved by Erickson and seconded by Diamon to adopt. Motion carried.
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The following letter was read: No. 5
County Highway Commissioner
Bayfield County, Wisconsin
Lawrence C. Young, Commissioner
Washburn, WI 54891
P.O. Box 428
May 17, 1983
County Board of Supervisors
Courthouse
The Highway Committee has received proposals for roofing the Bayfield Garage and the Iron River Garage.
In the past, we have roofed CAble, Grand View and Port Wing with a.Truss Roof system to eliminate the heavy
snow and water loads that were on these buildings as a result of the previous roofs which were flat. The
Truss Roofs have solved all our leaking problems.
The main shop and office at Washburn was roofed with "Trocal". A vinyl roofing material that is bonded to
the old roof. All leaking has stopped at the main shop and office location as well. Trocal has proven to
be a very reliable roof system. In addition to its sealing qualities it has the ability to shed accumulated
snow loads in the winter, because of its slippery surface when wet.
The Highway Committee has reviewed the roofing proposals for both Bayfield and Iron River and wish to call
to the Board's attention the proposed cost of each of these roofs prior to making any decision as to the
awarding of contracts.
While nothing was budgeted for roof work at Bayfield, it is felt that the cost of that roof can be handled
with Highway Department funds. The cost of which is proposed to be $8,098.67.
The proposed cost of the Iron River garage is $25,486.00 of which only $15,000.00 had been budgeted.
Because of the proposed cost, the Highway Committee wishes to call this matter to your attention, and hope
that it can be discussed at the Board Meeting with a recommendation from the Board as to the procedure that
should be taken for additional funding.
On behalf of the Highway Committee,
Lawrence C. Young, Commissioner
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Moved by Spears and seconded by Seidel to receive the letter and place it on file. Motion carried.
A short discussion on the courthouse roof next took place.
No. 6
Moved by Spears and seconded by Wickman that the Highway Committee be authorized to reroof the Iron
River Garage and that the $10,486 for this project shall come from the contingency fund.
Renoos questioned why the same kind of roof that is now on the garage could not be put on again as this
roof has held up well over' --the years. Renoos stated that it was his understanding that this was the type of
roof that was budgeted for.
Young next gave the board the figures on the bids for the Bayfield Garage roof and the proposals for
the Iron River Garage.
A roll call vote was taken on the motion to reroof the Iron River Garage with the following results: No.
Ayes - Gordon, Erickson, Barningham, Beckman, Diamon, Janz, Stephenson, Rave, Seidel, Wickman, Koval, 1,
Ludzack, Renoos, Spears, LaJoie
Nayes - Sneed, McGowan
Absent - McGillivray, Nelson
Ayes - 15
Nayes- 2
Absent- 2
TOTAL 19
carried.
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The following relocation order was read: No. 7
State of Wisconsin
Dept. of Transportation
May 6, 1983
Mr. Lawrence C. Young, Commissioner
Bayfield County Highway Dept.
Box 428
Washburn, WI 54891
Mr. James C. Strom
Bayfield County Clerk
Courthouse
Washburn, WI 54891
Dear Sirs:
Project 1560-1-21;BRF 0011(016)
White River Bridge & Approaches
USH 63
Bayfield County
The Department of Transportation deems it necessary to make certain revisions on a previously approved right
of way plat and to acquire certain lands and interests in lands, according to such revisions, for the proper
improvement or maintenance of the above designated project and highway. The revised relocation order of
the Department and the map showing the highway as laid out and established and the lands and interests to be
acquired are transmitted herewith.
The attached relocation order sets forth the provisions by whom the right of way will be acquired.
Sincerely,
H.L. Fiedler
Administrator
Project 1560-1-21 Name of Road: White River Bridge & Approaches Highway: U.S.H. 63 County: Bayfield
Right of Way Plat Date: March 25, 1983 Plat Sheet Numbers: 4.0 Date of Previous Order: Dec. 16, 1982
Description of Termini of Project: Beginning at a point approximately 173.03 feet south and 2722.68 feet
west of the north one -quarter corner of Section 31, Township 46 North, Range 5 West; thence northerly to a
point approximately 1329.99 feet north and 2707.38 feet west of the south one -quarter corner of Section 30,
Township 46 North, Range 5 West.
To properly establish, lay out, widen, enlarge, extend, construct, reconstruct, improve, or maintain a por-
tion of the highway designate 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 84.0.9., Wisconsin Statutes,
the Department of Transportation hereby orders that:
1. The said highway is hereby laid out and established to the lines and widths as shown on the plat.
2. The required lands or interests in lands as shown on the plat shall be acquired by the Division of
Highways and Transportation Facilities, in the name of the State of Wisconsin, pursuant to the provisions
of Section 84.09(1) or (2), Wisconsin Statutes.
3. This order supersedes and amends any previous order issued by the Department.
Date: April 21, 1983 Signed: H.L. Fiedler
Moved by Barningham and seconded by Rave to receive the order and place it on file. Motion carried.
The following report was read: No. 8
To: The County Board of Supervisors of Bayfield County on the hearing of the petition 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 duly informed of the facts pertinent to
the proposed changes, hereby recommends that the petition described as follows be approved.
That part of Government Lots 1 & 2, lying West of State Highway 13, Section 16, Township 49 North,
Range 4 West, Town of Bayview be changed from Forestry-1 Use to Residential -Recreational Business Use.
Dated: May 31, 1983
Signed: Sneed, Stephenson, Spears, Renoos, LaJoie
Moved by Seidel and seconded by Ludzack to receive the report and place it on file. Motion carried.
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The following amendatory ordinance was read: No. 9
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
t as amended, that part of Government Lots 1 & 2 lying West of State Highway 13, Section 16, Township 49
orth, Range 4 West, Town of Bayview is changed from Forestry-1 Use to Residential -Recreational Business
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ated: May 31, 1983
igned: Sneed, Renoos, Stephenson, LaJoie, Spears
Moved by Spears and seconded by Sneed to adopt therordinance. Motion carried:
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The following resolution was read: No. 10
WHEREAS, The terms of two members of the Bayfield County Board of Adjustment will expire on July 1,
1983, and
WHEREAS, It is recommended to the County Board of Supervisors that Dennis Rasmussen of Cable, Wisconsin,)
be appointed to the said Board of Adjustment to fill one of the said vacancies, and
WHEREAS, It is recommended to the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors that Curtis Johnson of
Cornucopia, Wisconsin, be appointed to the said Board of Adjustment to fill the other of the said vacancies
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That Dennis Rasmussen and Curtis Johnson are hereby appointed to the Board of, Adjustment for
three (3) year terms commencing July 1, 1983.
Dated: May 31, 1983
SIGNED: Edwin Renoos
Moved by Erickson and seconded by Janz to adopt. Motion carried.
The following resolution was read: No. 11
WHEREAS, The following persons appointed to the Unified Service Board: Thomas Gordon, Carolyn Sneed,
Ruth Johnson, whose terms expire April, 1983, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, By the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors in session this 31st day of May, 1983, that
Thomas Gordon, Carolyn Sneed and Ruth Johnson be reappointed to serve another term on the Unified Service
Board.
SIGNED: Seidel, Spears, Stephenson, Rave, Janz
Moved by Rave and seconded by McGowan to adopt. Motion carried.
The following resolution was read: No. 12
WHEREAS, Bayfield County contains within its borders a tax exempt Indian Reservation, namely, the
IRed Cliff Reservation, and
WHEREAS, The County has incurred extra expense in law enforcement, arising by reason of Federal
legislation removing governmental controls over Indians and said Bayfield County appears to be eligible for
assistance as provided under the provisions of Section 20.455(2)(d) of the Wisconsin Statutes,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, By the County Board of Supervisors of Bayfield County, duly assembled
this 31st day of May, 1983, that application be made to the State of Wisconsin, for assistance under the
provisions of Section 20.455(2)(d) of the Wisconsin Statutes, for law enforcement for the fiscal year ending
June 30, 1983, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That this resolution shall continue in force from year to year and that the
proper officers of Bayfield County shall make claim annually for such financial assistance in policing said
Reservation and for expenses directly connected therewith, and
May 31, 1982
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be certified by the County Clerk to the Attorney
General of Wisconsin, with a request for certification of such application, as is required under the
sions of Section 20.455(2)(d) of the. Wisconsin Statutes.
ED: Sneed, Stephenson, Seidel, Ludzack, Renoos
Moved by Ludzack and seconded by Barningham to adopt. Motion carried.
&024-Vp The following dog damage claim was read: No. 13
1�a¢la uunf OWNER" S CLAIM OF DAMAGES TO ANIMALS
State of Wisconsin )
) ss.
BAYFIELD COUNTY )
I Darrell Vaillancourt being first duly sworn on oath depose and say that I am the legal owner of
certain domestic animals located in the Town of Lincoln and County as aforesaid.
That on the 19th of March, 1983, my cow that was due to freshen within 6 weeks (young cow -third calf)
met with death resulting from and directly caused by a dog or dogs owned by Unknown.
That upon or before the discovery of the death of said animals I observed the following: Dog trails
ham strung and forced through a brush pile outside pasture, couldn't get out. Shot two dogs.
That by reason of these facts I claim that the death of said animals is due to the work of some dog or
dogs. And I therefore assess tie fair and reasonable market value of said .animals herein described as
follows: $1,000.00 for coca and calf; $1,000.00 for lost milk production but would be well satisfied with
any amount you would consider fair.
ve you paid the current tax on all dogs owned by you?` Yes
er: Darrell A. Vaillancourt
Rte. 1, Mason, WI
AFFIDAVIT OF INVESTIGATING COMMITTEE
ayfield County
We, the Town Board of Lincoln being individually first duly sworn on oath depose and say that we have
nvestigated the claim of Darrell Vaillancourt for damages, as aforesaid, to ascertain and determine
hether in fact said damages were caused by some dog or dogs. That we have diligently investigated said
laim and now find the facts to be as follows: That said animal was driven by dogs out of fenced year onto
brush pile, then they hamstrung cow and caused her death. Pictures enclosed.
That by reason of the facts as aforesaid, we further find that.said damages was caused by some dog or
ogs.
And we further find that the assessed value of said animals at last assessment was $1,000.00; that
heir fair and reasonable market value is $1,000.00.
SIGNED: Harold Wickman, Terrance Brown, Joe Vaillancourt
Moved by Spears and seconded by Beckman to approve the claim. The value on the cow was discussed.
No. 13a
Moved by Janz and seconded by LaJoie to pay $1,000 on the claim. A roll call vote was taken on the
following results: No. 13b
Ayes - Gordon, Erickson, Barningham, Sneed, Beckman, Diamon, Janz, Stephenson, Rave, McGowan, Seidel, Wickman,
Koval, Ludzack, Renoos, Spears, LaJoie
ayes - None
Absent - McGillivray, Nelson
AYES - 17
NAYES- 0
ABSENT- 2 _
TOTAL 19
Motion carried.
May 31, 1983
The following dog claim was read: No. 14
OWNER'S CLAIM FOR DAMAGES TO ANIMALS
STATE OF WISCONSIN )
ss.
BAYFIELD COUNTY )
I, Clarence D. Pratt, Sr., S+ar Route, Box 97, Bayfield, WI 54814, being first'duly sworn on oath
depose and say that I am the legal owner of certain domestic animals located in the Town of Bayfield,
of Bayfield County, Bayfield, Wisconsin.
That on the 30th day of March, 1983, one calf, met with death resulting from and directly caused by
a dog or dogs.
That upon or before the discovery of the death of said animal,I observed the following:
When I got home from work, all my cattle were at my neighbors, when I got my cattle all back home,
I found one of my calves had been killed by a dog. The next day when I got home from work, the same dog
was after my cattle again, so I shot the dog.
That by reason of these facts, I claim that the death of said animal is due to the work of some
dog or dogs. And I therefore assess the fair and reasonable market value of said animals herein described
as follows: One whiteface calf, about one week old - $175.00
Have you paid the current dog tax on all dogs owned by you? Yes #0177
SIGNED: Clarence D. Pratt, Sr.
AVIT OF INVESTIGATING COMMITTEE
We, Larry R. Weber & Lawrence C. Cadotte being individually first duly sworn on oath depose and say
ghat we have investigated the claim of Clarence D. Pratt, Sr., for damages, as aforesaid, to ascertain and
ietermine whether in fact said damages were caused by some dog or dogs. That we have diligently investigated
said claim and now find the facts to be as follows: One whiteface cAlf was partially eaten, there were no
signs of tracks as the snow was melting at the time.
SIGNED: Larry.;, W,6 ber' _
Moved by Janz and seconded by Gordon to approve of the claim in the amount of $175.00.
A roll call vote was taken with the following results: No. 14a
s - Gordon, Erickson, Barningham, Sneed, Beckman, Diamon, Janz, Stephenson, Rave, McGowan, Seidel, Wickman,
Koval, Ludzack, Renoos, Spears, LaJoie
es - None
sent - McGillivray, Nelson
Yes - 17
ayes- 0
bsent- 2
OTAL 19 Motion carried.
The following resolution was read: No. 15
WHEREAS, In the compilation of the 1983 Bayfield County budget, it was stated that the total for the
onservation Department of $41,160.51, and
WHEREAS, Shortly after the adoption of the Bayfield County budget, it was found that an addition error
the Conservation budget was made, and
WHEREAS, This error shows a decrease of $4,000.00 in the Conservation budget, and
WHEREAS, The Conservation, Recreation, and Parks Committee at their December 8, 1982, meeting referred
this back to the Bayfield County Board for the adjustment of this $4,000.00 error, now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That an adjustment of $4,000.00 to the Conservation Budget be made, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the $4,000.00 be taken from the contingency fund and transferred to the Conservation
budget.
SIGNED: Seidel, Diamon, Barningham, Ludzack, LaJoie
Moved by Spears and seconded by Ludzack to adopt.
A roll call vote was taken with the following results: No. 15a
Ayes -Gordon, Erickson, Barningham, Sneed, Beckman, Diamon, Janz, Stephenson, Rave, McGowan, Seidel,
Wickman, Koval, Ludzack, Renoos, Spears, LaJoie
Nayes - None
Absent - McGillivray, Nelson '
yes - 17
ayes- C
bsent- 2
OTAL 19 Motion carried.
May 31, 1983
Ed Renoos next gave an update on the computor consortium.
: n The following resolution was read: No. 16
WHEREAS, The Executive Committee has been studying the possibility of the purchase of a computer to
replace the bookkeeping machine, and the addressograph, and
WHEREAS, The Nof,thwest Regional Planning Commission has set into action the possibility of a 10 County
Computer Consortium, and
WHEREAS, A meeting of all 10 counties served by the NWPRC was held in Spooner on May 26, 1983, to
determine if the 10 counties had any interest in forming a computer consortium, and
WHEREAS, There was considerable interest amoT\9. the 10 counties toward forming said consortium and,
WHEREAS, The first step to be followed was to have a "needs assessment" study done in all 10 counties,
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors assembled this 31st day of May, 1983, authorize
the appropriation of $5,000 to be used for said "needs assessment", to be taken from the contingency fund.
SIGNED: Seidel, Sneed, Stephenson, Ludzack, Renoos
Moved by McGowan and seconded by Seidel to adopt.
Computer needs were discussed.
A roll call vote was taken with the following results: No. 16a
Ayes - Gordon, Erickson, Barningham, Sneed, Beckman, Diamon, Janz, Stephenson, Rave, McGowan, Seidel,
Wickman, Koval, Ludzack, Renoos, Spears, LaJoie
Nayes - None
Absent - McGillivray, Nelson
Ayes - 17
Nayes= 0
Absent- 2
TOTAL 19 Motion carried.
The following resolution was read: No. 17
WHEREAS, Section 75.69(1) provides that inc:.counties of population of less than 500,000 no tax delinquen
real estate acquired by a municipality as defined by 75.35 shall be sold unless the sale and appraised
value of such real estate has first been advertised, and
WHEREAS, Said Section 75.69(1) further provides that the county is authorized to sell for an amount
equal to or above the appraised value without readvertisement any land previously advertised for sale and
WHEREAS, It has been the policy of the Executive Committee of the County Board that all lands be ad-
vertised a:minimum of two times before they are sold without further advertising, and
WHEREAS, It has also been the policy of the Executive Committee of the County Board to authorize the
county clerk and the county treasurer to sell at their discretion at any time within 30 days of the opening
of bids of the second advertising any lands that have been advertised a minimum of two timers, now, there-
fore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Bayfield County Board does go on record this 31st day of May, 1983, approving the
policy of the Executive Committee whereby all tax title lands shall be advertised a minimum of two times
at the same appraised price before they shall be sold without further advertising and that the county
clerk and the county treasurer can sell during the period of 30 days after opening of the bids such lands
for the appraised price, and be it further
RESOLVED, That after the said 30 day time period has elapsed the Development and Land Sales Committee
is authorized to sell at their discretion any such lands that have been advertised a�minimum of two times
at the appraised price and be it further
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RESOLVED, That if the Development and County Land Sales Committee of the County Board deems it to be
in the best interest of the county in certain exceptional cases to sell tax title lands without further
advertising after they have been advertised once, they shall be authorized to do so.
SIGNED: Seidel, Sneed, Stephenson, Ludzack, Renoos
Moved by Seidel and seconded by Barningham to adopt. Motion carried.
HOW:
Carol Laudenbach from Wisconsin Job Service was next to address the board regarding the Job Training
Partnership Act. Laudenbach described the act and its benefits.
The following resolution was read: ldo. 19
WHEREAS, It is the function of the Land Sales Committee to advertise and put up for sale any and all
tax title lands in county ownership, and
WHEREAS, There are many parcels of land which are land locked and not on any town or county road, and
WHEREAS, It is felt that the value of these land locked parcels would be increased if there were some
method to assure a potential bidder that he could gain access across county owned tax title land to the land
locked parcel and
WHEREAS, It is the opinion of the Land Sales Committee that they be granted the authority to allow
an easement across county owned tax title land for the purpose of access to a land locked parcel, now,
therefore, be it hereby
RESOLVED, That the County Board of Supervisors assembled this 31st day of May 1983, do hereby authorize
the Land Sales Committee to grant easements across county owned tax title land to the person who bids on
parcel in a land sale.
SIGNED: Janz, Koval, McGowan, Beckman
Moved by Beckman and seconded by Erickson to adopt. Motion carried.
The following resolution was read: No. 20
WHEREAS, The labor contract between Bayfield County and' the General Drivers Union Local No. 346 represent
ing the Bayfield County Sheriff's Deputies expired on December 31, 1982, and
WHEREAS, The deputy sheriffs have elected to become a part of the Bayfield County Deputy Sheriff's
Local Union No. 1731-B AFSCME, AFL-CIO, and
WHEREAS, The Personnel Committee of the Bayfield County Board has been negotiating with the Bayfield
County Deputy Sheriff's Local Union No. 1731-B, AFSCME, AFL-CIO for a new labor contract, and
WHEREAS, The two parties have come to an agreement on a new contract, now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the contract which expired on December 31, 1982, be renewed, using language from both
e AFSCME Bayfield County Employees Local Union No. 40 contract and the language from the General Drivers
ion Local No. 346; with the changes and additions as outlined in the settlement agreement attached to
d made a part of this resolution, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the proper county officials be authorized and directed to execute the new revised contract
ending ratification by Bayfield County Deputy Sheriffs Local Union No. 1731-B AFSCME, AFL-CIO.
IGNED: Erickson, Stephenson, Wickman, Gordon, Rave, Reneos
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Tentative Agreement
The following is a tentative agreement:
1. Wages - Increase the 18 month step of 1982 agreement by 321% effective 1/1/83 and on June 1, 1983,
another 2 3/4% of the 18 month step of the 1982 contract. The other two steps to be adjusted so as
to keep the percent difference between the steps at the same percentage.
2. Mileage - Increase from 220 per mile to 230 per mile effective 4-29-83.
3. Clothing Allowance - Increase the clothing allowance by $10.00 per year from $225 per year to $235 per
year.
4. Sick Leave - Increase the sick leave accumulation from 72 days to 82 days.
5. Meal Allowance - Increaseethe meal allowance by $5.00 per month.
6. Dues Check -Off - Replace the "Dues Check -Off" clause with a "Fair Share Agreement". Jacobson shall
submit a statement as to his wishes to belong to the union.
7. Provide that members of the bargaining committee shall not lose nor gain2 additional compensation for
serving on the bargaining committee.
8. Provide that the period of probation may be extended by mutual agreement of both parties.
9. Agree to modification of the present contract language using proposed AFSCME contract language,
mutually agreed to by both parties.
Moved by Erickson and seconded by Janz to adopt the resolution:
A roll call vote was taken with the following results:No 20A
Ayes - Gordon, Erickson, Barningham, Sneed, Diamon, Janz, Stephenson, Rave, McGowan, Seidel, Wickman, Koval,
Ludzack, Renoos, Spears, LaJoie
- None
bsent - Beckman, McGillivray, Nelson
Ayes - 16
Nayes- 0
Absent- 3
TOTAL 19 Motion carried.
The following resolution was read: No. 21
WHEREAS, The labor contract between Bayfield County and the General Drivers Union Local No. 346 z ..r
,epresenting the Bayfield County Dispatcher -Jailers expired on December 31, 1983, and
WHEREAS, The Dispatcher -Jailers have elected to become a part of the Bayfield County Dispatcher -Jailers
,ocal Union AFSCME, AFL-CIO, and
WHEREAS, The Personnel Committee of the Bayfield County Board has been negotiating with the Bayfield
:ounty Dispatcher -Jailers Local Union AFSCME, AFL -CEO for a new labor contract and
WHEREAS, The two parties have come to an agreement on a new contract, now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the contract which expired on December 31, 1982, be renewed; using language from both tYe
FSCME Bayfield County Employees Local Union No. 40 contract, and the language from the General Drivers
ocal Union No. 346; with the changes and additions as outlined in the settlement agreement attached to and
ade a part of this resolution and be it further
RESOLVED, That the proper county officials be authorized and directed to execute the new revised
ontract pending ratification by Bayfield County Dispatcher -Jailers Local Union AFSCME, AFL-CIO.
IGNED: Erickson, Wickman, Rave, Stephenson, Gordon
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Tentative Agreement
The following is a tentative agreement:
1. Wages - Increase the 18 month step of the 1982 agreement by 32% effective 1/1/83, and on June 1, 1983,
another 2 3/4% of the 18 month step of the 1982 contract. The other two steps to be adjusted so as to
keep the percent difference between the steps the same.
2. Mileage - Increase from 220 per mile to 230 per mile effective 4-29-83.
3. Sick Leave - Increase the sick leave accumulation from 72 days to 82 days.
4. Clothing Allowance - Increase by $10 per year
5. Dues Check Off - Replace the "Dues Check -Off" clause with a "Fair Share'Agreement".
6. Provide that members of the bargaining committee shall not lose nor gain additional compensation for
serving on the bargaining committee.
7. Provide that the period of probation may be extended by mutual agreement of both parties.
8. Agree to modification of the present contract language using proposed AFSCME contract language, mutually
agreed to by both parties.
Moved by Gordon and seconded by Janz to adopt.
A roll call vote was taken with the following results: No. 21a
Ayes - Gordon, Erickson, Barningham, Sneed, Diamon, Janz, Stephenson, Rave, McGowan, Seidel, Wickman, Koval,
Ludzack, Renoos, Spears, LaJoie
Nayes - None
Absent - Beckman, McGillivray, Nelson
Ayes - 16
Nayes- 0
Absent- 3
TOTAL 19 Motion carried.
The following resolution was read: No. 22
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WHEREAS, The Wisconsin State Legislature has before it Assembly Bill 143, and
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Re��s WHEREAS, Assembly Bill 143 would eliminate the record keeping requirements of 59.39(5), 59.39(6),
59.390 0), and 851.72(4), Wisconsin Statutes, which require Clerks of Court and Registers in Probate to
maintain duplicate copies of certain court records, and
WHEREAS, It is clear that these records are costly to maintain and of no value, and
WHEREAS, It is the obligation of county governments to carry out their functions in the most efficient
and fiscally responsible manner possible, now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, By the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors, that it herewith supports the adoption of :.._.:.
Assembly Bill 143, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Bayfield County Clerk send a certified copy of this resolution to all Bayfield County
State Senators and State Representatives.
Signed: Seidel, Stephenson, Sneed, Ludzack, Renoos
Moved by Spears and seconded by Koval to adopt. Motion carried.
The following letter was read: No. 23
William D. Bussey
Bayfield Co. D.A.
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Washburn, WI54891
May 10, 1983
Lawrence C. Young
Bayfield County Highway Commissioner
P.O. Box 428
Washburn, WI 54891
Dear Larry:
This is in reply to your letter of April 12, 1983, inquiring about the legal effect of Section 83.015 of
the Wisconsin Statutes with respect to the hiring, discharge, suspension, or reinstatement of the Highway
Department employees.
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The question, insofar as it pertains to hiring employees, was considered in a 1932 Attorney General's
opinion, a copy of which is attached. The opinion concludes that the power to hire highway department em=;
ployees rests with the County Board, which may delegate such power to the highway commissioner or
Highway Committee if it chooses. The clear implication is that it can delegate such power to another
committee such as the Personnel Committee.
Having reviewed the opinione.and the applicable statutes, I believe that the opinion is correct. Section
83.01(4) Stats. provides that:
"The County Board shall provide (the highway commissioner) with suitable offices and such assistants
as are necessary for the proper performance of his duties."
Section 59.025(3)(a) Stats. provides that the County Board may:
"Create any county office, department, committee, board, commission position or employment
it deems necessary to administer -functions authorized by the legislature."
Subsection 4::of this same section states:
"The County Board may determine the method of selection of any county offices except for the
offices of supervisors, county clerk, county treasurer, clerk of courts, county executive and
county assessor and those officers elected under Section 4 of Article VI of the Constitution.
The method may be by election or by appointment and, if by appointment, the County Board shall
determine the appointing authority..."
While Section 83.015 Stats. specifies 11Urnerous duties of the Highway Committee pertaining to the constructi
and maintenance of highways, the hiring, discharge, suspension or reinstatement of highway department em; .c
ployees is not one of them.
Though the Statutes do not contain express provisions with respect to the discharge, suspension or reinstate-
ment of employees, I believe that in the absence of any express provisions to the contrary, it is logical
to conclude that these powers reside in the authority which has the power to hire, namely, the County Board.
Again, such powers could be delegated to the highway commissioner or Highway Committee or another Committee
such as the Personnel Committee.
In summary, I do not believe that the law gives the Highway Committee a statutory right to hire, discharge
suspend, or reinstate highway department employees. The County Board could delegate such authority to the
Highway Committee if it chose to do so, or it could leave such authority with the Personnel Committee.
Any change in present policy would have to take into account the collective bargaining agreement pertaining
to highway department employees presently in effect. Under that agreement any suspension or discharge of
a highway department employee may be appealed via the grievance procedure set forth in the agreement, which
involves a review of the action by the Personnel Committee, and, if that does not resolve the matter, arbitra
tion. Any change in present policy would have to be consistent with the agreement, or else the agreement
would have to be amended.
Article 3 of the agreement suggested that the initial decision to suspend or discharge a highway department
employee rests with the Highway Committee and that it is the Highway Committeeg decision which may then be
appealed to the Personnel Committee via the grievance procdure and, if necessary, subjected to arbitration.
As a matter of policy, I think'_it would be sensible for the County Board to affirm this suggestion, by
giving the Highway Committee and/or the highway commissioner the express authority to at least make the
initial decision to suspend or discharge an employee. In my judgement it would facilitate appropriate
matters of highway department employees. However, in matters. of policy, the County Board, not the district
attorney, has the final say.
Because I will not be available for the next meeting of the County Board, I am sending a copy of this
letter to Jim Strom so that he will be able to inform the County Board of my opinion.
Sincerely Yours,
William D. Bussey
Moved by Stephenson and seconded by Spears to receive the letter and place it on file. Motion carried.
No. 24
Moved by McGowan and seconded by Sneed to adjourn as a county board and reconvene as a committee to
discuss the roof.
Motion carried.
Stephenson stated he would like to see the testing on the roof done and to replace the present roof
with a hip type roof. He stated this shculd be done immediately as damage is being done to the building
with the present roof, and that the pending lawsuit might take years to settle.
Janz stated that we should put on the same type of roof that was one before the present roof was
installed.
Renoos suggested that the same type of roof that was put on the Highway Garage should be put on,as the
Highway roof is holding up well.
Renoos also suggested that the county put bids out on the roof with two different specs; one with
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trusses and one without.
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Moved by Spear.sand seconded by LaJoie to adjourn as a committee of the whole and reconvene as a
county board. Motion carried.
No. 25
Moved by Koval and seconded by Stephenson to authorize the Executive Committee to go through with
the testing of the roof to find out if the material is faulty; payment for the testing is not to exceed
$2,000.00.
A roll call vote was taken with the following results: No. 25a
Ayes = Gordon, Erickson, Barningham, Sneed, Diamon, Stephenson, Rave, McGowan, Seidel, Wickman, Koval,
Ludzack, Renoos, Spears, LaJoie
Nayes - Janz
Absent - Beckman, McGillivray, Nelson
Ayes - 15
Nayes- 1
Absent- 3
TOTAL 19
Motion carried.
No. 26 _
Moved by Janz and seconded by Sneed to put out bids for both a truss roof and a flat roof with a
contractor drawing the specifications.
A roll call vote was taken with the following results: No. 26a
Ayes - Sneed, Janz, McGowan, Wickman, Koval
Nayes - Gordon, Erickson, Barningham, Diamon, Stephenson, Rave, Seidel, Ludzack, Renoos, Spears, LaJoie
Absent - Beckman, McGillivray, Nelson
Ayes - 5
Nayes- 11
Absent- 3
TOTAL 19 Motion Lost.
No. 27
Moved by McGowan and seconded by Stephenson to put out for bids for both a truss roof and a flat
proof with an architect drawing specifications.
A roll call vote was taken with the following results: No. 27a
JAyes - Gordon, Erickson, Barningham, Sneed, Stephenson, Rave, McGowan, Seidel, Renoos, Spears
INayes - Diamon, Janz, Wickman, Koval, Ludzack, LaJoie
JAbsent - Beckman, McGillivray, Nelson
Ayes - 10
Nayes- 6
Absent- 3
TOTAL 199 Motion carried.
No. 28
Moved by Gordon and seconded by Seidel that the county board meet in special session to open the bids
Ion the new roof. Motion carried.
Next several Highway Department problems were discussed, but no action was taken.
No. 29
Moved by Seidel and seconded by Spear-s to adjourn. Motion carried.
Edwin Renoos, Bayfield County Board Chairman
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James C. Strom, Bayfield County Clerk
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