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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Board of Supervisors - Minutes - 8/15/1983A MEETING OF THE BAYFIELD COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS August 15, 1983 The meeting was called to order at 9:30 a.m. by Chairman Edwin Renoos. The following members answered 1 call: Present - Thomas Gordon, Edwin Erickson, Walter Barningham, Carolyn Sneed, Clayton Beckman, Charles Diamon, Fred Janz, James Stephenson, William Rave, Josephine McGowan, Larry Seidel, George Koval,. -Karl Ludzack, Edwin Renoos, Glenn Spears, Walter LaJoie d Absent - Russell McGillivray, James Nelson, Harold Wickman Present - 16 Absent - 3 TOTAL 19 ILI A prayer was led by Larry Seidel after which the pledge of allegiance was recited. No. 3 Moved by Spears and seconded by LaJoie to dispense with the reading of the minutes of the previous mee and to approve of the minutes as written. Motion carried. The following report was read: No. 4 To: The County Board of Supervisors of Bayfield County on the hearing of the petitions to amend the Bayfield County Zoning Ordinance. The Zoning Committee of the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors, having held A Pulic 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 petitions described as follows be approved: The North Otte -Half (N2) of the Northeast One -Quarter (NE4), Section 28, Township 45 North, Range 9 West and the South 398 feet of the West 525 feet of the Southeast One -Quarter (SE4) of the Northeast One -Quarter (NE4), Section 28, Township 45 North, Range 9 West be changed from Forestry One (F-1) Use to Agricultural One (A-1) Use. That Section 1.5(H) of the Bayfield County Subdivision Control Ordinance be amended to read as follows: Lot, Average Width: The average horizontal straight line measurement between side lines of a lot. A lot shall be judged to meet the minimum average wisth requirement for the district in which it is located, if the district's average width dimensions are maintained from the point.(s) at which the lot's frontage width is determined to the point(s) at which the lot's minimum area requirement -has been satisfied; no additional area of a particular lot in question need meet the minimum average width requirement. SIGNED: Sneed, Renoos, LaJoie, Spears Moved by Spears and seconded by LaJoie to receive the report and place it on file. Motion carried. dJl The following ordinance was read: 5 w 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 North One -Half (HI) of the Northeast One -Quarter (NE'),,Section 28, Township 45 North, Range 9 West and the South 398 feet of the West 525 feet of the Southeast One -Quarter (SE4) of the North east One -Quarter (NE4), Section 28, Township 45 North, Range 9 West is changed from Forestry One (F-1) Use to Agricultural One (A-1) Use. That Section 1.5(H) of the Bayfield County Subdivision Control Ordinance be amended to read as follows: ot, Average Width: The average horizontal straight line measurement between side lines of a lot. A lot all be judged to meet the minimum average width requirement for the district in which it is located, if the istrict's average width dimensions are maintained from the point(s) at which the'lot's frontage width is I;] determined to the. point(s) at which the lot'.s minimum area requirement has been satisfied; no additional area of a particular lot in question need meet the minimum average width requirement. SIGNED: Sneed, Renoos, LaJoie, Spears Moved,by.Stephenson and seconded by Beckman to adopt. Motion carried. The following relocation order was read: No. 6 RELOCATION ORDER Project - 8161-2-21 - Name of Road - U.S.H. 2 - Washburn Rd. Abandoned Railroad Highway - STH 13 County - Bayfield Right of Way Plat Date - May 13, 1983 Plat Sheet Numbers - 4.0 through 4.11 Description of termini of Project: Beginning at a point approximately 1220.98 feet S 2050153" W of the west one -quarter corner of Section 25, Township 48-North, Range 5 West, thence northeasterly to a point approxi- mately 2353.37 feet S 88057109" E of the northwest corner of Section 7, Township 48 North, Range 4 West. .To property establish, lay out, widen, enlarge, extend, construct, reconstruct, improve, or maintain a portion of the highway designated above, it is necessary to relocate or change and acquire certain lands or interests in lands as shown on the right of way plat for the above project. To effect this change, pursuant to authority granted under Sections 84.02(3) and 84.09, Wisconsin Statutes, the 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. Moved by Spears and seconded by Erickson;to receive the order and place it on file. No. 7 Margaret Stuber, 4-H Agent, next addressed the board regarding the Bayfield County Fair to be held August 18-21, 1983. Mrs. Stuber informed the board about the various exhibits and entertainment Scheduled for the fair. Fair insurance coverage was next discussed. The clerk informed the board that the county was covered for liability and that Margaret Stuber had taken out another policy to cover the volunteers. The following resolution was read: No. 9' WHEREAS, Under current law, a two mill forestry tax is imposed on all property within the state; and WHEREAS, This tax has enabled Wisconsin to acquire, develop and protect the forest resources of the state for the benefit of society and industry; and WHEREAS, The present mill tax system provides a continuous level of funding that allows for effective long range planning and implementation of the forestry program; and WHEREAS, Were die=mill tax repealed and.funding become subject to either unfavorable or fluctuating ry appropriation from the general fund, the result could be most detrimental to future generations the forest itself; and WHEREAS, The Executive Committee goes on record recommending that the Bayfield County Board of Super- isors oppose Senate Bill 236,'now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors go on record as being opposed to Senate Bill 36, and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be forwarded by the County Clerk to.the Governor, each member f the Wisconsin Legislature, each County Board Chairman, and the Wisconsin Counties Association. GNED: Seidel, Stephenson, Sneed, Ludzack, Renoos August 15. 198 J Moved by McGowan and seconded by Ludzack to adopt. Motion carried. The following resolution was read: No. 10 WHEREAS, Those counties comprising the Northwest Regional Planning Commission desire to establish an organization through which the parties may jointly and cooperatively provide for the establishment and main- tenance of data processing facilities and management information systems for the use and benefit of the parties; and WHEREAS, The joint cooperative effort in the development and use of computer services by and for the use of the parties will be more cost effective then each doing it on it's own; and WHEREAS, Wisconsin Statutes, Sec. 66.30, authorizes two or more units of government jointly or co= operatively to exercise any power common to the contracting parties and by agreement to provide for a joint consortium representing the parties to the agreement, now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, In consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements herein attached to and made a part of this resolution and pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes, Section 66.30 and any other applicable statutes the parties hereto do hereby agree and contract with each other in the forming of "the Northwest Counties Computer Consortium". SIGNED: Seidel, Sneed, Stephenson, Ludzack, Renoos Cooperative Agreement Creating *the Northwest Counties Computer Consortium Section 1 Introduction This Agreement enetered into day of , by and between the undersigned Counties, hereinafter re- ferred -to as "parties", and any subsequent undersigned parties. WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, the parties to this agreement desire to establish an organization through which the parties may jointly and cooperatively provide for the establishment, and maintenance of data processing facilities and management information systems for the use and benefit of the parties, and WHEREAS, the joint -cooperative effort in the development and use of computer services by and for the use of the parties will be more cost effective then each party.doing it on its own, and WHEREAS, Wisconsin Statutes, Section 66.30 authorizes:two or more units of government jointly or cooperatively to exercise any power common to the contracting parties or any other similar power• and.'.by agreement to provide for a joint consortium representing the parties to the agreement, NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements hereinafter set forth, and pur- suant to Wisconsin Statutes, Section 66.30, and any other applicable statutes, the parties hereto do hereby agree and contract with each other as follows: Section 2 Membership and Organization 1) The Northwest Counties Computer Consortium, hereinafter called the "Consortium" is hereby created; each county hereto, by majority vote of the County Board of Supervisors, shall appoint one (1) member and one (1) alternate member to the said Consortium. Each member shall serve at the pleasure of the County Board by whom appointed. 2) A majority of the members of the Consortium shall constitute a quorum thereof, and an affirmative. vote of a majority of those present shall be necessary for the adoption of any proposal,. project or program to be voted upon. The board from among its own membership, shall select a chairman and a secretary to serve at its pleasure. 3)- Any governmental unit may participate in this agreement which indicates its willingness to cooperate and support the purpose of this agreement and upon payment of any annual or special assessment as may from time to time be established by the Northwest Counties Computer Consortium. iL Section 3 Duties and Powers 1) The purpose of this agreement is to provide an organization, through which the counties may jointly provide for the establishment, operation and maintenance of data processing systems and facilities fo their use and benefit. 2) The Consortium is hereby empowered to rent,.purchase, or otherwish hold.property, including bene- ficial interests therein, either jointly or solely with other organizations; solicit and receive contributions; to assess and collect dues; contract with governmental units, persons, or other organizations to procure services or.to perform functions by contracting, and to pay or receive money therefore.; and to all other things as are incidental and proper -or reasonable and desirable to carry into effect the purposes of the Consortium. II 3) The Consortium to accomplish the purposes herein forth, may in its.discretion, act through one of the parties to this agreement. Section.4 Financing Any actions of the Consortium that shall involve a money commitment of a party to this agreement to con- tribute funds�to any proposal, project, or program of the Consortium must be ratified by the County Board of Supervisors or other party to be binding on it. Section 5 Additional Duties and Powers The Commission shall have all additional duties and powers assigned or granted by the Counties. All the duties and powers assigned or granted by the State Legislature to Cooperative Contract Commissions created pursuant to Section 66.30 of the Wisconsin Statutes and any amendment thereto are hereby assigned and granted to the Commission and such Statutes are hereby adopted by reference. Section 6 Abbrogation and Severability Nothing contained herein is intended to nor shall change, circumvent, amend, repeal, annul, impair, or interfere or restrict the statutory power given the Counties by the Wisconsin Legislature. If any Section or Part of this Contract or bylaws adopted or actions taken pursuant to said contract is abjudged.unconstitutional, void or unenforcable by a.court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of this Agreement and the 4oresaid bylaws and actions shall not be affected thereby. Section 7 Changes The Consortium or any party.may request or propose changes to this Agreement from time to time. Such changes, including project.cost allocations which are mutually agreed upon by and between the parties, shall be incorporated by written amendments into this Agreement and shall be attached hereto. Section 8 Withdrawal and Dissolution This agreement shall remain in full force and effect for the purpose stated herein until: a). terminated by mutual consent of all the parties; b) superseded by a subsequent agreement among all the parties; or c.) the withdrawal of any party after sixty (60) days written notice to all of the other parties and payment in full of its proportional share of all fees, costs, and expenses, then incurred, or atributed to work then in progress as determined by the Consortium. Such withdrawal shall.not, however, release any county form any liability jointly and personally incurred hereunder nor'shall it affect this agreement between the remaining parties. d) Upon dissolution of this organization, property or assets purchased,_or-otherwise obtained under Section 3 of this agreement shall.be distributed among the then participating members in proportion to their contribution as determined by the Consortium. IN WITNESS THEREOF, the undersigned governmental units have.caused this agreement to be signed and delivered on their behalf. os gave some background information on the consortium after which a short discussion was held on the kings of the consortium. It was suggested that the clerk act a's a representative for the consortium with the treasurer acting a substitute. No action was taken on this matter at this time. Question was asked on the motion to adopt the resolution. Motion carried. The following resolution was read: No. 11' WHEREAS, Section 48.34(9) of the Wisconsin Children's Code provides that in dispositions in juvenile ielinquency cases the Judge may utilize as a dispositional alternative court -ordered participation in a Supervised work program, and that the Judge shall set standards for the program within the budgetary limits tablished by the County Board; and WHEREAS, It has been proposed that such a program be established and administered in Bayfield County the joint efforts of the Bayfield County Dept. of Social Services, Bayfield County District Attorney, field County Forestry Department, Bayfield County Recreation Department and Bayfield County Court Intake ker under,the supervision of the Bayfield County Circuit Court; and A WHEREAS, It has been proposed that said program be funded out of Youth Aids..monies; and WHEREAS, It appears to be in the public interest to establish such a program in Bayfield County on a trial basis; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that such a program be established in Bayfield County on a trial basis for a period of one year commending January 1, 1984, through the joint efforts of the above agencies and I persons and such other agencies and persons as may be approved by the Bayfield County Circuit Court. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the program be funded out of Youth Aids funds and that the budgetary limit- tions for.the program be established pursuant to the.Youth Aids budgeting process. William Bussey, D.A., was present to explain the purpose of the resolution. Bussey stated that juvenile elinquency referrals in Bayfield County are increasing and the court has the problem of what to do with them. stated that institutions such as Lincoln are for thejuvenile with a long record of delinquency; however, hey have the problem of what to do with children who do not commit an offense serious enough to send them to incoln, but there should be some form of punishment. Bussey further stated the only expense for this ogram would be the premium for the insurance coverage and funding for this will be available through the outh Aids budget. Bill Hepner, Forestry Admn., next discussed the program with the board. Hepner stated his only concern ith the program would be how much it would cost their department. He stated he would need a man to super - se these juveniles constantly, plus there would be the cost of outfitting them properly for the work and transportation to and fr.om�-:the work site. Stephenson questioned if punishment for the juveniles could be delayed until a certain time of the year either the Forestry Department or Recreation Department could use them. Bussey answered yes, this would be possible. The questions was asked on the motion to adopt. Motion carried. The following resolution was read: No. 12 WHEREAS, Wisconsin Governor Earl and Minnesota Governor Perpich have met and discussed a reciprocity agreement on big game licenses between the states of Minnesota and Wisconsin, and WHEREAS, Under such an agreement, Wisconsin and Minnesota would give residents from the other state a break on the price of licenses, and WHEREAS, Governor Earl's staff has told the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources to look at such a reciprocity agreement, now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, By the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors meeting in regular session, that the board goes on record as being extremely opposed to the suggested reciprocity agreement on big game licenses between the states of Minnesota and Wisconsin and be it further RESOLVED, That Governor Earl and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources are strongly encouraged to continue the present resident vs. nonresident differential in the cost for the big game licenses, and be it further RESOLVED, That the county clerk for Bayfield County is hereby instructed to immediately send certified ies of this resolution to Governor Earl, Governor Perpich, all state legislators representing Bayfield County; all Northwest Wisconsin County Boards and to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. SIGNED: Seidel, Sneed, Stephenson, Ludzack, Renoos Moved by Beckman and seconded by Barningham:_. to adopt. Motion carried. 0 A t 15, 1983 !M rw The following resolution was.read: No. 13 WHEREAS, The Home Nursing Budget of the Bayfield County Health Nurses is going to be exceeded, and WHEREAS, On May 18, 1983, the Health Committee did approve the increasing of the Home Nursing budget to $108,000.00 and to refer it to the Executive Committee, and WHEREAS, The Executive Committee did review the request of the Health Committee and WHEREAS, The Executive Committee does recommend to the County Board that the Home Nursing budget be increased to $108,000.00 or to the extent that all expenditures made by the county are reimbursable so that no tax dollars would be expended that would not be reimbursed, now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors in session this 15th day of August, 1983, do hereby authorize the increase of.the Home Nursing budget to $108,000.00 or to the extent that all county tax dollars are fully reimbursable. No county tax dollars are to be spent that would not be reimbursable. SIGNED: Seidel, Sneed, Stephenson, Ludzack_i: Renoos Moved by Spears .and seconded by Sneed to adopt. Motion carried. The following letter was read: No. 14 TO: County Board Chairs, Executives and Administrators FROM: Mark Rogacki, Executive Director, Wisconsin Counties Association RE: Change in Penalty for Delinquent Property Taxes July 7, 1983 Chapter 27, Laws of 1983 (the 1983-85 Biennial Budget) modified the optional penalty provisions for delin- quent property taxes. The bill repeals the flat 6% penalty and creates a new penalty under s.74.80. Under this provision, counties may charge up to 0.5% Ver,month or'fraction of a month as a penalty, in addition to the -interest charge on delinquent property taxes•. We have been advised by Sylvan Leabman, Department of Revenue, that counties considering implementing this provision should enact an ordinance as soon as possible.after publication of the budget (July 2 1983). Prompt implementation of this provision is necessary in order to avoid potential problems with the retroac- tivity provision if implementation is delayed. Clerk Strom stated that this would increase the amount of penalty on delinquent taxes a person has to pay by about 2% a month in addition to the interest charge on delinquent property taxes. The clerk relayed to the board that the treasurer was not in favor of this type of action. Moved by Diamon and seconded by Koval to receive the letter, place it on fill- and approve of the additi penalty described in the letter. A roll call vote was taken with the following results: No. 14a Ayes - Sneed, Beckman, Janz, Stephenson, Rave, McGowan, Seidel, Renoos Nayes - Gordon, Erickson, Barningham, Diamon, Koval, Ludzack, Spears, LaJoie Absent - McGillivray, Nelson, Wickman Ayes - 8 Nayes- 8 Absent- 3 TOTAL 19 Motion lost The following resolution was read: No. 15 WHEREAS, The Bayfield County Emergency Medical Services Council (comprising 10 ambulance services) has as its objective to increase the response capabilities of each service through education, up-to-date equipment purchase, etc., in order to benefit all residents of Bayfield County, and WHEREAS, The ability of the ambulance services to respond to emergency medical problems in increased when leffective and needed medical equipment is available, and WHEREAS, The Office for Highway Safety, Department of Transportation, State of Wisconsin has informed Ithe Bayfield County Emergency Medical Services Council that they are eligible to apply for Highway Safety Ifunds for needed medical equipment on a 90 - 10 split (Highway Safety paying 90 percent of the cost of equip- t and each ambulance service_ paying 10 percent of the cost of that equipment) and August 15?, 1983 WHEREAS, The Sheriff, Ils Committee feels it is in the best interests of the citizens of Bayfield county and surrounding communities, and therefore recommends that the Bayfield County Emergency Medical Services Council apply for this Highway Safety grant, now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors agrees to assist the Bayfield County Emergency Medical Services Council in obtaining this grant by agreeing to fund said project until the reimbursement funds from both the Office of Highway Safety, Department of Transportation and the Bayfield County E.M.S. Council are paid, and be it,further RESOLVED, That should the county need to borrow funds to purchase this equipment, all interest will be charged to the local ambulance services, and, be it further RESOLVED, That all funds expended by the County for this Highway Safety grant will be reimbursed from the State and the ambulance services. SIGNED: Ludzack, LaJoie, Koval, McGowan, Clayton Beckman, Renoos A roll call vote was taken with the following results: No. 15A Ayes - Gordon, Erickson, Barningham, Sneed, Beckman, Diamon, Janz, Stephenson, Rave, MCgowan, Seidel,. Koval, Ludzack, Renoos, Spears,.LaJoie Nayes - None Absent - McGillivray, Nelson, Wickman Ayes - 16 Nayes - 0 Absent- 3 TOTAL 19 Motion carried. No. 16 Moved by Ludzack and seconded by Diamon that the clerk be directed to issue a letter to Sue Gatts commending her for her performance as Emergency Government Coordinator and thanking her for her dedicated service. Motion carried. The following resolution was read: No. 17 WHEREAS,. The Bayfield County Highway Department has previously entered a claim for glass breakage due to vandalism to the Mason Garage windows, and WHEREAS, The Highway Department has been informed by St. Paul Fire and Marine Company that Bayfield County is not covered for glass breakage due to vandalism under the terms of the policy, and WHEREAS, The -Highway Committee is immensely concerned that great damage can be caused by vandalism, leaving the County no recourse for recovery of losses, and WHEREAS, The Highway Committee is of the opinion that Bayfield County should be covered by vandalism insurance as they have been in the past under the State of Wisconsin Government Property Insurance Fund, and WHEREAS, The Highway Committee feels it would be in the best interest of Bayfield County to be rein- stated under the coverage of the State of Wisconsin Government Property Insurance Fund. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors review the County's Insurance need and consider reinstatement of the State of Wisconsin Government Property Insurance Fund and review all insurance matters so that Bayfield County is adequately covered in all areas. SIGNED: Erickson, Rave, Diamon, Spears, Janz Moved by Erickson and seconded by Diamon to adopt. Insurance coverage for the entire county was discussed. Koval questioned why we switched insurance companies from a reliable company that paid -all out claims. Vandalism coverage was next brought up. J" ' P 15. 198 Don Smith, insurance representative, stated that we are covered for vandalism. Smith stated that there are bound to be a few mix ups when the policies are being switched over and rewritten; however, he further stated that he is also covered by an errors and omissions policy. This means that if Mr. Smith states we are covered, insurance wise, for clparticular incident, and it turns out we are not, we will be covered under his errors and omissions policy. Renoos then stated -he had talked to Wally Ewald, State Property Insurance Fund Representative. Mr. Ewald found it hard to believe that Bayfield County could find cheaper insurance with the same coverage as was offered by the State Property Insurance. Smith did not concur with Mr. Ewald's thinking. Bayfield County's insurance binder was next brought up. Don Smith stated that he has the county's policy in his possession and anyone is welcome to look at it. Ludzack stated that Bayfield County needs a personal insurance representative like Smith for the county', - insurance needs because no one working for the county now really understands insurance.: Stephenson then made it clear to the board that Mr. Smith is not his employer and that his salary is not paid by Mr. Smith. Stephenson stated he is an independent real estate agent working out of Smith.'s office, but he in no way has anything to do with insurance. He also pointed out that he abstained from every vote concerning insurance at every Executive Committee meeting it was discussed at. Stephenson pointed out that insurance has been a problem in the county for a number of years and that this is the type of move the 'county should have made long ago. Ludzack agreed with Stephenson stating that as long as he's been a board member, insurance coverage has always been a major concern. Moved by Separs and seconded by Beckman to table the matter until the next county board meeting. Motion carried. No. 18 Moved by Rave and seconded by Erickson to adjourn for lunch. Motion carried. The meeting was called back to order at 1:00 p.m. by Chairman Renoos. The following members answered roll call: No. 19 esent - Gordon, Erickson, Barningham, Sneed, Beckman, Diamon, Janz, Stephenson, Rave, McGowan, Seidel, Koval, Ludzack, Renoos, Spears, LaJoie. bsent - McGillivray, Nelson, Wickman Present - 16 Absent - 3 TOTAL 19 The following resolution was read: No. 20 WHEREAS, The Forest Service is considering the future use of the Clam%: Lake Field Station;: and WHEREAS,•The public use and public interest are relevant considerations in the awarding of a permit, including the views of the citizens in the surrounding area; and WHEREAS, The field station is located in Bayfield County, at the intersection of Sawyer, Ashland, and lBayfield Counties; and WHEREAS, The field station is located on Lake Chippewa, in the middle of the Chequamegon National Forest and in a lake area popialatedr-by residents and tourists using the forest for recreation and enjoyment (free of urban distractions; and WHEREAS, A minimum security prison on Lake Chippewa would not be conductive to or consistent with public recreational use of the lake and its surrounding environs which are presently used for hunting, fishing, hiking and cross country skiing; and WHEREAS, A minimum security prison on Lake ('jaippewa would be detrimental to the tourist and summer resident population inthe surrounding area, would pose a risk to the safety and security of people and property in isolated resorts, campsites and residences, and would, therefore, negatively affect the tourist lbased economy of the three county area; and August 15, 1983 WHEREAS, The proposed development by Cutty's, Inc., of a recreational resort area would be consistent with present development in the surrounding area, would not disrupt the existing site, and would be conducive to public use of the National Forest, now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, By the Board of Supervisors of Bayfield County that the Forest Services be informed by copy of this resolution that said Board favors the Cutty's, Inc., proposal for the -Clam Lake Field Station Fac- ility. SIGNED: Sneed, Stephenson, Seidel, Ludzack, Moved by Stephenson and seconded by Janz to -adopt. Renoos gave background information on the Clam Lake proposal. Clerk Strom then read correspondence on the proposed Clam Lake Prison facility: Yn Inn Cable Area Chamber of Commerce Cable, WI 54821 July 20, 1983 At the Semi -Monthly meeting of the Cable Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors held on Wednesday, July 13, 1983, the following resolution was adopted by the Board. BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cable Area Chamber of Commerce is opposed to the establishment of a minimum security prison at the Clam Lake Field Station in the Town of Namakagon. We oppose the'prison for the following reasons: 1. Inadequate -police protection. 2. The facility would be detrimental to tourism and recreation which is the main source of income for many residents of our area. 3. The national forests were established for the people of the United States and such a facility would not be in harmony with the intended purpose. Sincerely, James E. Hammerschmidt, President Cable Area Chamber of Commerce (E,�cerpt from minutes of a Town Board Meeting in the Town of Drummond) PRISON: Ralph Cornell and others from Clam Lake spoke to the board concerning their opposition to the prison being sited at Clam Lake and asked the Board for their support. Motion by D. Krauss, second by D. Banks that the board go on record as being opposed to located a minimum security prison at the Clam Lake Field Station. CARRIED. No. 20c Munz Corporation 340 W. Washington Ave. Madison, WI 53703 July 29, 1983 Bayfield County Board Washburn, WI 54891 Dear Bayfield County Board Members: I am writing to you to lodge my deep concern for the proposed location of a state minimum security prison to be located in the "heart" of the Chequamegon Forest near Clam Lake, Wisconsin. I have owned a summer home near Clam Lake for 14 years. I have hunted, fished and camped with my family in that area for over 20 years. I believe that this area of our state is indeed a_tNational and State treasure. It should not be used for a minimum security prison. I firmly believe that this is contrary to any logical. reasoning. major points of concern are as follows: 1. The proposed location is without a doubt a garden spot of the state. It is far too remote for con of the family and friends of the prisoners to be housed in this facility for purposes of visitation. 2. There are currently two campgrounds within reasonable walking distance of the proposed site. I don't feel that this mixture of uses is at all campatible. . The overwhelming feeling of the local year round residents as well as people such as myself are in strong ppostion to this proposal. I do not feel that an area as sparcely populated as this location should have minimum security prison of any nature "jammed down their throats". I am aware of the current prison overcrowding situation. I am convinced that there are other alternatives which should be explored before this facility is allowed to go ahead. Therefore, please give consideration to this letter and, I am sure, other letters that you have received, to do anything and everying in your power to persuade the powers to be that this is an inappropriate solution. Thank you for your consideration of this request. . August 1.5_, 1_98_3 ZJ 7+ki j1 �y Very truly yours, Richard V. Munz President /sm Moved by Spears and seconded by Ludzack to receive the letters and place them on file. Motion carried. Moved by Seidel and seconded by Sneed to table the resolution, adjourn as a county board and reconvene as a committee of the whole to discuss the matter. Motion carried. Delores Dumanch, resident of Clam Lake was the first to speak to the board. Dumanch presented to the board a petition with over 1,000 signatures on it agains"tthe proposed prison. She stated this petition has the names of residents along with tourists. She felt the tourists should be included on the petition since the whole economy of Clam Lake is dependent on the tourist industry. She informed the board that the following communities in Bayfield County were opposed to the proposed prison facility at Clam Lake: Towns of Namakagon, Cable, Drummond, Kelly, Mason, Bayfield, Village of Cable, and the Chamber of Commerce in CAble. Ms. Dumanch also stated that there are 130 residents in Clam Lake and the proposed prison facility would house more pr•.iaoners than there are residents.:: Clam Lake would become a prison community. Randy Bezanson, Iowa City, Iowa, and spokesman -for Cutty's, Inc., an interested developer for the Clam Lake facility, next spoke. Bezanson explained to the board that Cutty's and More America Capital from Cedar Rapids, Iowa, will be partners in the venture of developing the Clam Lake Facility. He then gave the background on Cutty's and.their concept of maintaining an areas natural beauty in their development. LaJoie questioned about Cutty's selling memberships, would these people who have memberships in Cutty's have priority over the general public in obtaining a campsite after the land isc.developed into such. Bezanson.stated, no this would not necessarily be -the case, unless reservations were;:made then priority would be given. He stated that this membership enabled the person to obtain.a campsite at a lower rate. McGowan questioned if the people listed on the petition were Cutty's membership people. Bezanson answered, no that this petition was circulated long before Cutty's becam involved in this Imatter. Jim Lambert, part time resident of Clam Lake, next spoke to the board. He stated his main concern about 1placing the prison facility in that area was security. He stated that the prisoners coming to this prison were going to be murderers, rapists, armed robbers and arsenists to name a few. He was worried about the a walk-aways that were bound to happen from the prison. Ralph Cornell also came before the board. He stated that the state has 37 other sites for this proposed 1prison besides Clam Lake. The reason they want Clam Lake is that it would be available immediately. Many other concerned citizens from Claom Lake came before the board to speak, amonth them:°Dr. Fred lAnsfield, Pat Reiders, Virginia Reigfelt and Harry Shore. Sheriff Fredericks next came before the board. He stated that when this facility was a Job Corp. site lit housed people from the inner core of the cities. They were less than reputable people and the law enforce- lment':_had a hard time with them; however, he stated that this would be a differend circumsance where there lwould be guards to watch the prisoners. He agreed there would probably be some walk aways, but he added that (that is a fact of life that we will just have to live with. Fredericks further stated that he was quite la bit of trouble with campgrounds. Department of Corrections people were not present to voice their opinion. Moved by Stephenson and seconded by Janz to adjourn as a committee and reconvene as a county board. (Motion carried. August 15, 1983 Stephenson stated that he is in, favor of the Cutty's proposal over the prison, since this area is geared for recreational purposes. Janz stated that the Board represents the people and the board should back the people of Clam Lake. Spears felt the Cutty's proposal would be better for Bayfield County. LaJ,oie and Beckman also agreed with Spears. The question was asked on the motion to adopt the resolution favoring the Cutty's proposal. A roll call vote was taken with the following results: No. 20d Ayes - Gordon, Erickson, Barningham, Sneed, Beckman, Diamon, Janz, Stephenson, Rave, McGowan, Seidel, Lud- zack, Renoos, Spears, LaJoie Nayes - Koval Absent - McGillivray, Nelson, Wickman Ayes - 15 Nayes- 1 Absent- 3 TOTAL 19 MOTION CARRIED. The following proclamation was read: No. 21 PROCLAMATION OF THE BAYFIELD COUNTY BOARD WHEREAS, Bayfield County youth are organized in 4-H clubs that strive toward understanding the culture of youth in other parts of the country and world, and WHEREAS, In Japan the International Exchange Foundation organized Labo parties where Japanese youths meet once a week to study the English language through story, song and drama, and WHEREAS, The function of the Labo is -to promote International friendship and cultural exchange through Home -Stay programs, and WHEREAS, Kenjo Yamamoto, Akihiko Sano, Kunihiro Nunomiya and Shoji Hirami are guests of Bayfield County 4-H families from July 27 - August 23, 1983, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, The Bayfield County Board of Supervisors, Edwin Renoos, Chairman, extends an official welcome to the Labo party delegation. SIGNED: Edwin Renoos, Bayfield County Board of Supervisors Chairman DATE: 8/15/8:3 No. 22 It was moved by Seidel and seconded by McGowan to appoint James Strom, County Clerk and Dan Anderson, treasurer, as alternate, to the computer consortium. Motion carried. The following resolution was read: No. 23 Whereas, Assembly Bill 382, Laws of 1983, amends the law relating to immunisation requirements of children and students, requiring a copy of the law be given to each person, separate .forms be provided for aivers, parental discretion on school attendance of unimmunized child during an epidemic, and WHEREAS, The present immunication law contained in Chapter 144 has resulted in drastic reductions of accine preventable diseases and elimination of measles in Wisconsin, and WHEREAS, Forms presently in use provide for waivers to the law in a prominent position, and WHEREAS, Vaccine information, site of administration, and signature of administrator is required in ublic clinics and recommended in the private sector of health care, and WHEREAS, Outbreak control is not possible with unimmunized children in school and a period of one disease free week is not adequate to terminate an outbreak, and WHEREAS, The Health Committee recommends that the Bayfield County Board go on record in opposition of .B. 382, now, therefore, be it r. RESOLVED, That the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors go on record in opposition to the passage of A.B.. 382, .1983, and be it further RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be sent to all County Board Chairmen and to our area state legislators. SIGNED: Gordon, Sneed, Spears Moved by Spears and seconded by Gordon to adopt. Motion carried. It was then reported to the.board that the.Town of Mason adopted, the county zoning ordinance and the following resolution. --from the Town of Mason was read: No. 24 BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, That the Town of Mason does hereby ratify the Bayfield County Zoning Ordinance and map for the Town of Mason for the purpose of making such ordinance effective in said town. pproved: July 26, 1983 . igned: Robert Moniza, James Sandor, Martin Skaj It was moved by Seidel and seconded by McGowan to receive the resolution was place it on file. tion carried. The clerk read the following letter from Bill Bussey, D.A., pertaining to a request from the ble Natural History..Museum-.to have a tract of land approved as tax exempt: No. 25 gust 5, 1983 im Strom field County Clerk rthouse hburn, WI 54891 ar Jim: .his is in reply to your letter to me of July 18, 1983, regarding the request of the Cable Natural History 4useum to have a tract of land owned.by the museum approved as tax exempt by the Bayfield County Board. 'ection 70.11(20) of the Wisconsin Statutes provides an exemption from general property taxes as follows: 'All real and personal property owned by or held in trust for any nonprofit organization and used for the )urposes of preserving the native wild plant or.animal life, or Indian mounds or other works of ancient Persons, or geological or geographical formations of scientific interest, or such part thereof as shall be field or used for such purpose,. provided that such property is.open to the public subject to reasonable strictions and no pecuniary profit results from the use or holding or otherwise from any real or personal )roperty herein exempted to any individual owner or member thereof or any association of any owner or member. 'he exemption afforded by this subsection shall not be granted unless and until the county board of the county .n which such property is located has approved thereof." e letter from the museum indicates that the tract in question, meets the requirements contained.in sub- ction 20. If so, the county board has the authority to exempt the tract from_ general property taxes-.,, rsuant to the above provision. cerely yours, liam Bussey Moved by Ja67- and seconded by Sneed to receive the letter and place it on file. Motion carried. After a short discussion, it was moved by Seidel and seconded by Stephenson to refer the matter to the Executive Committee for further study. Motion carried. No. 26 The opening of the bids for the courthouse roof was next on the agenda. The following bids were received: Commercial Roofing Contractors $77,940 Duluth, MN A. W. Kuettel & Sons $93,750 Duluth, MN Jamar, Co. $89,370 Duluth, MN Roof Tech $79,300 St. Paul, MN Universal Applicators $77,000 Forest Lake, MN Central Sheet Metal Works $87,774 Superior, WI Nieman Central Wisconsin Roofing $81,900 Lindan Station, WI It was moved by Erickson and seconded by LaJoie to award the bid to Northwest Roofing out of Duluth for the bid of $77,940. A discussion was then held on the bids. It seemed to be the consensus that reasons why the lowest bid was not accepted should be included in the motion. The reasons being the time element, reputation of firm, etc. Erickson withdrew his previous motion. Moved by Rave to --give the Executive Committee the authority to choose between the two contract®r5in question, Northwest Roofing and Universal Applicators. There was no'second to the motion. Moved by Ludzack and seconded by Sneed to award the contract to Universal Applicators if the architect finds them to be a reputable contractor; if Universal•is found to be undesirable, the bid would go to Northwest Roofing. A roll call vote was taken with the fol"Lowing results: No. 210a Ayes - Gordon, Barningham, Sneed, Beckman, McGowan, Seidel, Ludzack, Renoos, Spears, LaJoie Nayes - Erickson, Diamon, Janz, Stephenson, Rave, Koval Absent - McGillivray, Nelson, Wickman Ayes - 10 Nayes 6 Absent 3 TOTAL 19 MOTION CARRIED No. 27 Next brought up was the question if the county was going to purchase vehicles for Larry Young and Pete Hoefling of the Highway Department. Sneed stated that she thought this matter was taken care of when the old sheriff's cars were given to thel zoning department to use on a trial basis. It was then suggested that perhaps one vehicle should be purchased by the county and one should be owned personally by either Larry or Pete -..to compare the two to see if the county would save any money by purchasing vehicles. Moved by Seidel and seconded by Koval to recommend to the Highway Committee to purchase one full size 4 door sedan for the Highway Department, the car:to be used by either Larry Young or Pete Hoefling whichever would be of the most benefit to the county and for the Highway Department to keep records to show the cost of a privately owned vehicle vs. county owned. Motion carried. No. 20' Moved by Erickson and seconded by LaJoie to adjourn. ,Motion carried. Edwin Renoos, Bayfield County Board Chairman Fes C. Strom, Bayfield County Clerk