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Minutes of the
Bayfield County Board of Supervisors’ Meeting
Of April 15, 2008 – 9:00 a.m.
Bayfield County Board Room, Courthouse, Washburn, Wisconsin
The newly elected Bayfield County Board of Supervisors, consisting of David L. Good, Thomas J.
Gordon, Harold A. Maki, Delores Kittleson, John J. Blahnik, William D. Kacvinsky, James Beeksma,
Wayne H. Williams, Marco T. Bichanich, James A. Crandall and Brett T. Rondeau assembled in the
Bayfield County Board Room at 9:00 a.m. The Honorable John P. Anderson swore in the new Board of
Supervisors.
The monthly meeting of the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors was called to order at 9:05
a.m. by Bayfield County Clerk, Scott S. Fibert and roll call was taken as follows: Crandall-present;
Rondeau-present; Good-present; Gordon-present; Jardine-present; Maki-present; Kittleson-present;
Blahnik-present; Kacvinsky-present; Beeksma-present; Williams-present; Bichanich-present; Miller-
present. Total 13: 13 present, 0 absent. Others present for today’s meeting were: County
Administrator, Mark Abeles-Allison; Deputy County Clerk, Dawn M. Bellile; Mary Motiff, Tourism
Director; Elizabeth Skulan, Human Services Director; Tim Kane, UW-Extension Family Resource Agent;
Stefania Strzalkowska, Aquatic Invasive Species Coordinator and Nan Olson, John Kudlas, Cy Zaeske
members of the Aquatic Invasive Species Committee; Jim Radtke; Robert Ungrodt; Spring Rosales,
Scott Fletcher, Matt Bushman and Dan Hinison all from the U.S Forest Service; Stewart Holman,
Independent Living Specialist - North Country Independent Living; and Claire Duquette, reporter for
The Daily Press.
1. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all in attendance.
2. Election of County Board Chair. Supervisor Blahnik nominated Kacvinsky. The County
Clerk asked three more times for nominations and there were none. A motion was made by
Rondeau/Good to close nominations and to cast a unanimous vote for William Kacvinsky for County
Board Chairman. The motion carried. The County Clerk then turned the meeting over to Chairman
Kacvinsky.
3. Election of County Board Vice-Chair. Kacvinsky asked for nominations Vice-Chairman:
Rondeau nominated Blahnik; Gordon nominated Kittleson. Kacvinsky asked three more times for
nominations and there being none, a motion was made by Good/Rondeau to close nominations. The
motion carried. Ballots were then passed out to each Board member to vote by secret ballot. County
Clerk Fibert and County Administrator, Mark Abeles-Allison counted the votes which were: Blahnik 7;
Kittleson 6. John Blahnik is the County Board Vice-Chairman.
4. Motion to Approve Minutes of the March 11, 2008 Bayfield County Board of
Supervisors’ Meetings. A motion was made by Gordon/Bichanich to approve the minutes of the
March 11, 2008 Bayfield County Board of Supervisors’ Meeting. The motion carried.
5. Public Comment. Kacvinsky asked 3 times for anyone who wanted to speak to the Board
and there were no comments.
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6. Caucus into Five (5) Highway Districts to Recommend Nominations for a Member to
the Executive Committee and the Highway Committee. The Board split up into the five highway
districts and came back to the Board with their nominations:
District 1 - Executive Committee Good
Highway Committee Maki
District 2 - Executive Committee Jardine
Highway Committee Beeksma
District 3 Executive Committee Bill Kacvinsky
Highway Committee Marco Bichanich
District 4 Executive Committee Kittleson
Highway Committee Blahnik
District 5 Executive Committee Rondeau
Highway Committee Jim Crandall
7. Bayfield County Resolution No. 2008-09, Honoring Ungrodt Hardware. Chairman
Kacvinsky read the resolution, which reads as follows:
WHEREAS, the Ungrodt family was one of the founding families in the City of Washburn;
WHEREAS, three (3) generations of the Ungrodt Family have owned the Ungrodt Hardware
Store in Washburn for 122 years, between 1886 and 2008;
WHEREAS, the Family are active community members and represent the Washburn Community
and Bayfield County as positive role models;
WHEREAS, the Ungrodt Family was instrumental in the remodeling of the Washburn Museum
and participate in many community activities;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors
assembled this 15th day of April, 2008, recognize the Ungrodt Family for their 100+ years serving the
citizens of the City of Washburn and Bayfield County through their business and express appreciation
for the contributions made toward the betterment of Bayfield County.
BAYFIELD COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
William D. Kacvinsky - Chair, John J. Blahnik - Vice-Chair, David L. Good, Thomas J. Gordon,
Kenneth Jardine, Harold A. Maki, Delores Kittleson, James Beeksma, Wayne Williams,
Marco T. Bichanich, Shawn W. Miller, James Crandall, Brett R. Rondeau
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A motion was made by Blahnik/Gordon to adopt Bayfield County Resolution No. 2008-09,
Honoring Ungrodt Hardware. The motion carried. Bob Ungrodt was present to be honored on behalf
of Ungrodt Hardware and pictures were taken to commemorate the occasion with Supervisors Kittleson
and Blahnik representing the district in Washburn.
8. Presentation by Matt Rudig of Congressman Obey’s Office. Mr. Rudig not being in
attendance at 9:25, was moved down the agenda until he arrives.
9. Presentation by Rebecca Thompson, Director of The Lakes Community Health Center
in Iron River, Wisconsin. Ms. Thompson thanked the Board for allowing her time to speak with the
Board and to update them on the progress of the Center. The Center receives federal funding for
health services and centers such as this one have been in existence since the 1960’s. Thompson passed
out documentation for everyone regarding the clinic. Thompson also explained the factors that were
considered in choosing Iron River for the clinic site. The health care services are offered through a
physician’s assistant and this person is under the supervision of Dr. Schrock of Brule. Discussion took
place between Thompson and the Board. Thompson, again, thanked the Board for allowing her time to
speak with them and they thanked her for coming.
10. Presentation by Matt Rudig of Congressman Obey’s Office. Mr. Rudig arrived at 9:35
and the Board placed him on the agenda at this time. Rudig apologized for his untimeliness due to
traffic. He introduced himself and thanked the Board for allowing him time to speak to them. He
informed the Board that he is a member of Congressman Obey’s office, has a wide political background
with a political science degree. He wanted the chance to meet with the Board and to explain that he is
available to Bayfield County at any time, and if we have any concerns that need addressing to please
bring them to his attention at his office and he will do the best they can to get the concerns addressed
in a timely manner. Discussion took place between Rudig and the Board and he again thanked the Board
for allowing him time to speak with them and they thanked him for coming.
At this time, Chairman Kacvinsky deviated from the agenda hearing agenda item #27 on the
agenda.
11. Presentation by the U.S. Forest Service on the Pine Barrens Restoration Proposal.
Abeles-Allison introduced the four representatives from the U.S. Forest Service. – Spring Rosales,
District Manager, Scott Fletcher, Matt Bushman, and Dan Hinison. They thanked the Board for allowing
them time to give a power point presentation and speak to them on the Northwest Sands Pine Barrens
Restoration Project. This is a large extensive project and it is in the next phase of what has been in
the making for the past 45 years in open land barrens restoration, explaining that we are taking what
our predecessors have learned for us and trying to take it to the next phase. The goal is to restore
the pine barrens. The purpose and main goal is to expand and restore the northwest pine barrens
ecosystem that once covered 2.3 million acres. Discussion took place at different times throughout the
presentation and again afterwards
After discussion took place, it was explained that this should have gone to the local townships,
to the Bayfield County Forestry Committee and then to the County Board, however, this was brought to
the Board to be put on the agenda by Bayfield County Forest Administrator, Paul Lundberg. It was also
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noted that the Board was not given any information for them to review prior to today’s meeting.
District Manager, Rosales, stated that she did in fact, bring information to the Forestry office, but
unsure of what happened to it from there and apologized as she is new to the area and not aware of the
protocol that should be followed.
The Board recessed for 15 minutes at 10:20 a.m.
The Board reconvened with Supervisors Blahnik and Rondeau absent.
12. Appointment of Carol DeMars to the Housing Authority Board of Commissioners. A
motion was made by Maki to appoint Carol DeMars to the Housing Authority Board of
Commissioners. Kacvinsky stated that he would like a motion to postpone this item as he and the
Administrator have not yet had a chance to interview the person for the appointment. Maki withdrew
his motion. Maki/Crandall to postpone the appointment of Carol DeMars to the Housing Authority
Board of Commissioners. Discussion. The motion carried.
13. Bayfield County Resolution No. 2008-07, Bayfield County Human Services Board’s
Participation in a Multi-Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC). Human Services Director,
Elizabeth Skulan, was present to explain this resolution to the Board. The Board dispensed with the
reading of the resolution, which reads as follows:
WHEREAS, Bayfield County Department of Human Services (DHS) has participated in a regional
multi-county public/private planning consortium to study long-term care reform and the resulting benefits to
elderly and those with physical or developmental disabilities; and
WHEREAS, Aging and Disability Resource Centers serve as the entry point for information and
assistance to citizens who may be in need of long-term care services, providing eligibility determination and
options counseling in selecting a care management organization; and
WHEREAS, county or regional Aging and Disability Resource Centers must be in operation sixty days
prior to the enrollment of Family Care.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors supports the
development of a regional ADRC and support the designation of the DHS as the lead agency in Bayfield
County to work with Ashland, Iron, Price, Rusk, and Sawyer Counties to submit a proposal for the regional
development of an ADRC with a local presence in each county; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors supports authorizing
DHS to negotiate an Intergovernmental Agreement pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes 66.0301 for the purpose
of establishing a governance structure for the regional ADRC to be submitted to the Board for their
consideration and approval; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Bayfield County Board of Supervisors authorizes DHS to engage
in the planning, development, and implementation of a regional ADRC with a local presence in each county.
Approved this 15th day of April, 2008.
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BAYFIELD COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
William D. Kacvinsky - Chair, David L. Good, Thomas J. Gordon,
Kenneth Jardine, Harold A. Maki, Delores Kittleson, James Beeksma, Wayne Williams,
Marco T. Bichanich, Shawn W. Miller, James Crandall
A motion was made by Gordon/Kittleson to adopt Bayfield County Resolution No. 2008-07,
Bayfield County Human Services Board’s Participation in a Multi-Aging & Disability Resource
Center (ADRC). Discussion took place. The motion carried.
14. Bayfield County Resolution No. 2008-08, NWLTCO Consortium, Creation of a Long-
Term Care District. Skulan also explained this resolution to the Board. The Board dispensed with the
reading of the resolution, which reads as follows:
WHEREAS, the Northwest Long-Term Care Options Consortium (NWLTCO), which includes
Ashland, Barron, Bayfield, Burnett, Douglas, Iron, Polk, Price, Rusk, Sawyer, and Washburn counties,
have jointly planned since February, 2006 for the regionalization of Family Care; and
WHEREAS, 2007 Wisconsin Act 20 (the 2007 – 2009 biennial state budget) was signed into law
on October 26, 2007 which authorizes expansion of the long-term care program known as Family Care;
and
WHEREAS, Act 20 provides both funding authority for Family Care expansion and legal
authority to create a regional entity known as a “Long-Term Care District” to provide Family Care
through the operation of a Managed Care Organization (MCO); and
WHEREAS, a Long-Term Care District operates separate and independent of the counties which
created it and therefore imposes no continuing or future financial or legal liability upon said counties
that form the District in accordance with WI. Statutes 46.2895(11); and
WHEREAS, Act 20 provides that the required annual contribution of a county offering the
Family Care program for the first time shall be no more than the amount that county spent on long-term
care services for the Family Care target populations in 2006, and if that amount exceeds 22 percent of
a county’s 2006 Base County Allocation (BCA), the amount shall be decreased to 22 percent of the 2006
BCA over a five-year period; and
WHEREAS, the Long-Term Care District retains public oversight of the MCO through the
appointment of a governing board by the participating counties.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors, that:
1.) This document is intended to serve as the enabling resolution required under WI. Statutes
46.2895 (1) to form a Long-Term Care District.
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2.) A need exists for a Long-Term Care District to provide Family Care to adults who are frail
elderly and adults with physical or developmental disabilities through operation of an MCO.
3.) The primary purpose of the Long-Term Care District is to operate an MCO, as defined in WI.
Statutes 46.284, that will contract with the Wisconsin Department of Health and Family
Services to provide the Family Care benefit.
4.) The Long-Term Care District Governing Board will be comprised of 18 voting members
representing each of the counties that participate in the Long-Term Care District, two (2) board
members that are at large representatives with demonstrated experience and/or knowledge of
the persons served by the MCO with preference given to persons with business/financial
experience in managed care, and five (5) board members that are representative of the
members of the MCO service. Each of the at large and member representatives will initially be
appointed jointly by the participating county boards, and thereafter appointed as prescribed in
the Long-Term Care District Board bylaws.
The total number of Board members shall be reduced by the number of counties that do not approve
this resolution, and such counties may not appoint a representative to the Board.
5.) The members of the Long-Term Care District Board shall serve for staggered four-year terms.
The initial term of the Board members shall be designated as one, two, three and four years in
order to create the staggered terms. The initial terns for each original member shall be
outlined in the by-laws of the District and such initial terms shall be communicated to the
participating counties. Initial terms shall be determined by a random drawing conducted by the
Long-Term Care District Board at its first meeting.
6.) Recognizing that Act 20 provides that the initial annual contribution of a county offering the
Family Care Program for the first time shall be no more than the actual amount that county
spent on long-term care services for the Family Care target populations in 2006 and if that
amount exceeds 22 percent of a county’s BCA, the amount shall be decreased to 22 percent of
BCA over a five-year period s outlined in Division of Disability & Elder Services Information
Memo 2007-14, Long-Term Care Fiscal Update #4.
Bayfield County hereby affirms its commitment to the operation of the MCO and provision of
Family Care consistent with Act 20, in the amount of:
Year One $524,276
Year Two $438,024
Year Three $351,771
Year Four $265,519
Year Five $179,267
The Bayfield County Board will determine how funding diverted back to Bayfield County due to
the reduction of the BCA contribution to 22% as a result of the regionalization of Family Care
will be used. Priority will be given for the support of human services programs: to ensure the
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integrity of the remaining programs and services delivered by the Human Services Department;
to provide additional funding for underfunded programs; to fill anticipated gaps in funding; and
to deliver services that focus on prevention or early intervention to Bayfield County residents.
7.) A copy of this resolution will be sent to the Secretaries of the state Department of
Administration, Health and Family Services and Revenue as required under WI. Statutes
46.2895 (1) (a) 2. and to the County Clerks of the eleven counties in the Consortium.
Approved this 15th day of April, 2008.
BAYFIELD COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
William D. Kacvinsky - Chair, David L. Good, Thomas J. Gordon,
Kenneth Jardine, Harold A. Maki, Delores Kittleson, James Beeksma, Wayne Williams,
Marco T. Bichanich, Shawn W. Miller, James Crandall
A motion was made by Gordon/Crandall to adopt Bayfield County Resolution No. 2008-08,
NWLTCO Consortium, Creation of a Long-Term Care District. Discussion took place. A roll call
vote was taken as follows: Rondeau-absent; Good-yes; Gordon-yes; Jardine-yes; Kittleson-yes;
Blahnik-absent; Kacvinsky-yes; Beeksma-yes; Williams-yes; Bichanich-yes; Miller-yes; Crandall-
yes. Total: 13, 11 yes, 0 no, 2 absent. The motion carried.
15. Bayfield County Resolution No. 2008-12, Budget Amendments Regarding the Health
Reserve Fund. Abeles-Allison explained this resolution to the Board. The Board dispensed with the
reading of the resolution, which reads as follows:
WHEREAS, in FY2006, the Health Reserve Fund (850) was discontinued; and
WHEREAS, there is fund balance remaining in this account; and
WHEREAS, in order to close this account the fund balance must be applied or transferred to
another fund.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors,
assembled this 15th day of April, 2008, approves the following budget amendments to transfer the cash
balance in the Health Reserve Fund to the General Fund:
Credit FY2006 Health Reserve Fund 850 Cash Account #11101 by $127,373.36
Debit FY2006 Health Reserve Fund 850 Fund Balance Account #30079 by $127,373.36
Debit FY2006 Health Reserve Fund 220 Fund Balance Account #30079 by $127,373.36
Credit FY2006 Health Reserve Fund 220 Cash Account #11101 by $127,373.36
BAYFIELD COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
William D. Kacvinsky - Chair, David L. Good, Thomas J. Gordon,
Kenneth Jardine, Harold A. Maki, Delores Kittleson, James Beeksma, Wayne Williams,
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Marco T. Bichanich, Shawn W. Miller, James Crandall
A motion was made by Maki/Miller to adopt Bayfield County Resolution No. 2008-12,
Budget Amendments Regarding the Health Reserve Fund. The motion carried.
16. Bayfield County Resolution No. 2008-10, Supporting an application for and
Expenditure of up to $1,500.00 for a Substance Abuse Assistance Grant. Abeles-Allison explained
that the Criminal Justice Program budget is tighter than usual and there is a need for assistance
regarding substance abuse in our criminal justice program. This resolution is just to prepare for the
application of the grant. The Board dispensed with the reading of the resolution, which reads as
follows:
WHEREAS, Whereas substance abuse issues account for over 75% of individuals in Criminal
Justice system;
WHEREAS, substance abuse is a contributing factor in the majority of major crimes in Bayfield
County;
WHEREAS, Bayfield County is committed to providing programs targeted at reducing substance
abuse related criminal activity;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors
assembled this 15th day of April, 2008, hereby supports an application for an Adult Criminal Justice
Treatment grant through SAMHSA.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Bayfield County approves expenditure of up to $1500 in
expenses from contingency to support this application.
BAYFIELD COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
William D. Kacvinsky - Chair, David L. Good, Thomas J. Gordon,
Kenneth Jardine, Harold A. Maki, Delores Kittleson, James Beeksma, Wayne Williams,
Marco T. Bichanich, Shawn W. Miller, James Crandall
A motion was made by Good/Williams to adopt Bayfield County Resolution No. 2008-10,
Supporting an application for and Expenditure of up to $1,500.00 for a Substance Abuse
Assistance Grant. A roll call vote was taken as follows: Good-yes; Gordon-yes; Jardine-yes;
Kittleson-yes; Blahnik-absent; Kacvinsky-yes; Beeksma-yes; Williams-yes; Bichanich-yes; Miller-
yes; Crandall-yes; Rondeau-absent. Total: 13, 11 yes, 0 no, 2 absent. Discussion took place on
what Red Cliff’s share would be. The motion carried.
17. Bayfield County Resolution No. 2008-11, Approving the Bayfield County Aquatic
Invasive Species Strategic Plan. Stefania Strzalkowska, AIS Coordinator, was present to explain the
purpose of this resolution to the Board. The Board dispensed with the reading of the resolution, which
reads as follows:
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Supervisor Rondeau returned at 11:00 a.m.
WHEREAS, aquatic invasive species (AIS) have spread into watersheds in Bayfield County and
are present along coastal waterways in the county, posing increased risks to un-infested waters, and
potentially threatening water quality, wildlife habitat, property values, and the tourism industry in the
region, and;
WHEREAS, the residents and professionals in and outside of the county understand that to
address AIS effectively, many activities performed by many entities are needed, and;
WHEREAS, the resulting plan identifies goals, objectives, and activities for implementation by
many entities across the county to prevent, monitor, manage and control AIS in the county, and sustain
these efforts into the future, and;
WHEREAS, two public informational meetings were held and public comments were received,
reviewed, and added to the plan where deemed necessary;
WHEREAS, at their April 3, 2008 meeting, the AIS Committee approved the plan with changes
made based on public input during the comment period, and forwarded the approved plan to the Bayfield
County Board for their review and action.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors
assembled this 15th day of April, 2008, does approve the Bayfield County Aquatic Invasive Species
Strategic Plan to be effective immediately.
BAYFIELD COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
William D. Kacvinsky - Chair, David L. Good, Thomas J. Gordon,
Kenneth Jardine, Harold A. Maki, Delores Kittleson, James Beeksma, Wayne Williams,
Marco T. Bichanich, Shawn W. Miller, James Crandall, Brett T. Rondeau
A motion was made by Crandall/Good to adopt Bayfield County Resolution No. 2008-11,
Approving the Bayfield County Aquatic Invasive Species Strategic Plan. Discussion took place and
the people who worked on this plan were commended for their efforts. We should be forcing the DNR
to take on their role more seriously and stop up to the plate. They are public waters and we only
stepped in because the DNR wasn’t doing their job. The motion carried.
18. Report of the Bayfield County Planning & Zoning Committee Regarding the Rezone of
the Jay Zogg Property in the Town of Cable, Bayfield County, Wisconsin. The Board dispensed
with the reading of the report, which reads as follows:
TO: The County Board of Supervisors of Bayfield County on the hearing of petitions to amend
the Bayfield County Zoning Ordinance.
The Planning and Zoning Committee of the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors, having held a public
hearing pursuant to Section 59.69(5)(e), Wisconsin Statutes; notice thereof having been given as
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provided by law; and having been duly informed of the facts pertinent to the following changes; hereby
recommends the following action on said petition:
The Zoning of Jay Zogg 21.30-acre parcel (ID# 04-012-2-43-08-13-4 04-000-10000) located in the
Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (SE ¼ SE ¼), Section Thirteen (13), and in the Northeast
Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (NE ¼ NE ¼), Section Twenty-Four (24), bounded and described as
follows: commencing at the South quarter corner of said Section 13; thence S.88º28’E., along the
South line of said Section 13, 1692.60 feet; thence N.63º10’30”E., 221.80 feet to a point 20 feet, more
or less, from the water’s edge of Neer Lake and the point of beginning; thence N.26º58’E., 242.36 feet;
thence N.0º22’17”W., 990.00 feet to the North line of the forty; thence S.88º 46’E., along said North
line, 671.75 feet to the E. 1/16th SE corner; thence S.0º 11’E., along the East line of the forty, 774.73
feet; thence S.36º17’40”W., 345.50 feet; thence S.53º42’20”E., 200.00 feet to the Northwesterly line
of U.S. Highway “63”; thence S.36º17’40”W., along said Northwesterly line, 176.49 feet; thence
N.88º28’W. along said Northwesterly line, 14.15 feet; thence S.47º03’30”W., along said Northwesterly
line, 283.72 feet; thence S.49º52’W., along said Northwesterly line, 271.70 feet to a point 30 feet
more or less, from the water’s edge of Neer Lake; thence N.6º09’W., along a meander line, 382.83 feet;
thence N.55º26’W., along a meander line, 193.31 feet to a point 20 feet, more or less, from the water’s
edge of Neer Lake and the point of beginning. Including all lands lying between the above described
meander line and the water’s edge of Neer Lake; less the S 200 feet and 400 feet from the
centerline of U.S. Highway 63; all in Township Forty-Three (43) North, Range Eight (8) West, Town
of Cable, Bayfield County, Wisconsin be changed from Residential-Two (R-2) to Residential-Three
(R-3).
Date: February 21, 2008
BAYFIELD COUNTY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMITTEE
James Beeksma, Harold Maki, Kenneth Jardine, Brett Rondeau
A motion was made by Gordon/Rondeau to receive and place on file the Report of the
Bayfield County Planning & Zoning Committee Regarding the Jay Zogg Property in the Town of
Cable, Bayfield County, Wisconsin. The motion carried.
19. Bayfield County Amendatory Ordinance No.2008-03, Regarding the Jay Zogg
Property in the Town of Cable, Bayfield County, Wisconsin. The Board dispensed with the reading
of the ordinance, which reads as follows:
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 as follows:
The Zoning of Jay Zogg 21.30-acre parcel (ID# 04-012-2-43-08-13-4 04-000-10000) located in the
Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (SE ¼ SE ¼), Section Thirteen (13), and in the Northeast
Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (NE ¼ NE ¼), Section Twenty-Four (24), bounded and described as
follows: commencing at the South quarter corner of said Section 13; thence S.88º28’E., along the
South line of said Section 13, 1692.60 feet; thence N.63º10’30”E., 221.80 feet to a point 20 feet, more
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or less, from the water’s edge of Neer Lake and the point of beginning; thence N.26º58’E., 242.36 feet;
thence N.0º22’17”W., 990.00 feet to the North line of the forty; thence S.88º 46’E., along said North
line, 671.75 feet to the E. 1/16th SE corner; thence S.0º 11’E., along the East line of the forty, 774.73
feet; thence S.36º17’40”W., 345.50 feet; thence S.53º42’20”E., 200.00 feet to the Northwesterly line
of U.S. Highway “63”; thence S.36º17’40”W., along said Northwesterly line, 176.49 feet; thence
N.88º28’W. along said Northwesterly line, 14.15 feet; thence S.47º03’30”W., along said Northwesterly
line, 283.72 feet; thence S.49º52’W., along said Northwesterly line, 271.70 feet to a point 30 feet
more or less, from the water’s edge of Neer Lake; thence N.6º09’W., along a meander line, 382.83 feet;
thence N.55º26’W., along a meander line, 193.31 feet to a point 20 feet, more or less, from the water’s
edge of Neer Lake and the point of beginning. Including all lands lying between the above described
meander line and the water’s edge of Neer Lake; less the S 200 feet and 400 feet from the
centerline of U.S. Highway 63; all in Township Forty-Three (43) North, Range Eight (8) West, Town
of Cable, Bayfield County, Wisconsin is changed from Residential-Two (R-2) to Residential-Three
(R-3).
Date: April 15, 2008
By Action of the
BAYFIELD COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Attested to by:
Scott S. Fibert, Bayfield County Clerk
A motion was made by Rondeau/Beeksma to adopt Bayfield County Amendatory Ordinance
No. 2008-03, Regarding the Jay Zogg Property in the Town of Cable, Bayfield County, Wisconsin.
The motion carried.
20. Bayfield County Resolution No. 2008-13, Calling Upon the Wisconsin Dept. of
Natural Resources to Locate the Statewide AIS Coordinator in Northern Wisconsin. Strzalkowska,
AIS Coordinator, also explained this resolution to the Board. The Board dispensed with the reading of
the resolution, which reads as follows:
WHEREAS, there are 18 counties that constitute the Northern Region of WDNR, and;
WHEREAS, 72% (10,840 out of 15,057) of the State of Wisconsin’s inland lakes are located in
the Northern Region and total 48% of all surface water acreage in the state, and;
WHEREAS, compared to other regions of the state, most of the AIS Control Grant dollars are
expended, most of the watercraft inspections occur, and prevention efforts will be most effective
since the proportion of AIS waters is low (relative to southern Wisconsin), and;
WHEREAS, the AIS Committee supports this resolution.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors
assembled this 15th day of April, 2008, calls upon the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources to
locate the Statewide AIS Coordinator to a location in Northern Wisconsin; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution will be forwarded to the Natural Resources
Board for consideration.
BAYFIELD COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
William D. Kacvinsky - Chair, David L. Good, Thomas J. Gordon,
Kenneth Jardine, Harold A. Maki, Delores Kittleson, James Beeksma, Wayne Williams,
Marco T. Bichanich, Shawn W. Miller, James Crandall, Brett T. Rondeau
A motion was made by Gordon/Crandall to adopt Bayfield County Resolution No. 2008-13,
Calling Upon the Wisconsin Dept. of Natural Resources to Locate the Statewide AIS Coordinator
in Northern Wisconsin. The motion carried.
21. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Courthouse Maintenance Project. Abeles-
Allison passed out a bound project proposal regarding the brownstone restoration project received by
the Building Restoration Corporation. He stated that the Executive Committee mete last week and they
have been working with PTD, a consulting engineer/architect firm. The route they went with was the
design/build project. They received 4 proposals, and after hearing from the presenters, feel they
should go with the Building Restoration Corporation. This company has done local restoration projects
for the old courthouse building in Bayfield, Ashland’s City Hall building, as well as other buildings in the
surrounding areas. People talk about them very positively.
The cost of the project submitted is of significance. It most important to get the stairs done
and solidified before any work is started on the columns. It is extremely important that we preserve
this building. We need to look at doing a complete outside restoration. Go into it with open eyes, how
do we restore it to an appropriate position and preserve it for the future.
Discussed that the bids do not compare to each other. They are 3 different bids, not one of
them compares to the other. Alternative is to get an architect who has done the process of
brownstone restoration. Discussed the level of expertise in the three proposals, and the option of
looking for others with more expertise. Also discussed hiring an architect/engineer who has experience
in brownstone restoration who will provide us proposals on a detailed advertisement plan that we can put
out for bids.
A motion was made by Gordon/Beeksma to authorize the County Board Chair and
Administrator to put out specifications for an architect/engineer to do a detailed analysis on what
needs to be done on the courthouse brownstone in phases, and bring it back to the County Board.
Discussion on where the funding will come from – partly in capital project dollars already allocated. The
motion carried.
22. Administrator’s Report:
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(a) Update on Railroad Grade case - Johnson vs. Bayfield County. Abeles-Allison
reported that on April 2nd, the Court of Appeals heard the Johnson vs. Bayfield County
case and returned a decision to remand this back to Federal District Court to hear the
question at hand, does this grade have reversionary interest or not? Presently, we are in
a waiting period on whether the case can be appealed. After the waiting period, it will go
back to District Court and they will hear the issue. Attorneys for both parties have
submitted briefs which are still be reviewed. The only thing that might happen is that
there may be a new case which will bring updated information that the court could use in
its decision. So, we are back to where we started from 1½ years ago. Discussion to
whether our insurance company was still paying the bill on this issue.
(b) County Board Planning Retreat is slated for May 15th at 4:00 p.m. It is estimated that
this meeting will be approximately 4 hours in length. Dinner will be brought in. The
meeting is being used for a preliminary budget and planning meeting as well as addressing
other topics of interest.
(c) Northwest Clean Sweep. This pickup is for old paint, lightbulbs,household hazardous
waste, etc. Discussion took place on the double standards we have on recycling our
garbage – anything can go into dumpsters, recycling is done by citizens, placed in a big
truck, and disposed of all together, not separated at all. Why?
(d) Construction Update. Courtroom project is going well. The wood is being put up, the
bench is almost done. The projected ending date is the 1st of June with a hopeful grand
opening on Friday, June 6th. More information will follow regarding the date and time.
(e) Emergency Fire Warden List. At the last meeting it was asked how people are placed on
the list and taken off as well. There is a letter from Rose Hildebrandt from the
Washburn DNR explaining.
(f) WCA Convention. Supervisor Good asked if reservations for lodging couldn’t be made at
the same place the conference is held. It so much more convenient. Those that will be
attending the conference are Good, Williams and Kittleson.
(g) Recognizing Bayfield County Economic Development. It was reported that there was a
grand opening for World Class Mfg. on March 29th, with some County Board members
present. It was a very good turnout. At the grand opening, an introduction was missed.
Jim Radtke was inadvertently omitted and instrumental, while working for Bayfield
County Economic Development, in bringing World Class Mfg. to our area. Radtke stated
to the Board that he is very pleased in having helped bring this company to our area and
would like to encourage the Board to lend every bit of support to the effort of the
Economic Development Corporation. This tells us very well, not only how much work but
time as well that is involved in bringing companies to our area. This is going to add a
tremendous value to area.
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(h) November County Board Meeting – just a head’s up. The statutory meeting in
November fall on Veteran’s Day, which is a holiday. Per Wisconsin Statute, if this
happens, the meeting will fall on the next day, that being Wednesday, November 13th .
Please mark your calendars.
22. Supervisors’ Reports
(a) Recognition of Jolene Anderson. Abeles-Allison stated that she was recently home, but
the Board missed her being able to be present here. A plaque and resolution will be
presented to Supervisor Jardine at the next meeting, who will in turn bring it to Jolene.
23. Bayfield County Resolution No. 2008-14, Lease of Groomer Building at the Bayfield
County Fairgrounds to Snowmobile Alliance and Associated Budget Amendment of $15,000 from
Contingency in 2008. Abeles-Allison explained this resolution. Attorney Bussey has gone over the
Lease agreement and is comfortable with the language. The Board dispensed with the reading of the
resolution, which reads as follows:
WHEREAS, the Bayfield County Fair Committee has met over the past year with the Iron River
Snowmobile Club to meet both club groomer storage needs and needs at the fairgrounds;
WHEREAS the Fair Committee would benefit from an additional building and restroom on the
west end of the fairgrounds;
WHEREAS, the snowmobile club would benefit from a storage building for the groomer;
WHEREAS, the club has agreed to construct and pay for the building and share the building
with the fair;
WHEREAS, the club has agree to pay utilities except for when used for the fair;
WHEREAS, the Fair and Executive Committees have agreed to this working relationship with
the Snowmobile Club;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors
assembled this 15th day of April, 2008, hereby authorize the Fair Committee Chairman and County
Administrator to execute a lease agreement with the Iron River Snowmobile Club for the use of the
Groomer Building.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board approves utilizing up to $15,000
from Contingency for expenditures related to the construction of the building, to be reimbursed
fully through lease payments.
BAYFIELD COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
William D. Kacvinsky - Chair, David L. Good, Thomas J. Gordon,
Kenneth Jardine, Harold A. Maki, Delores Kittleson, James Beeksma, Wayne Williams,
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Marco T. Bichanich, Shawn W. Miller, James Crandall, Brett T. Rondeau
A motion was made by Williams/Gordon to adopt Bayfield County Resolution No. 2008-14,
Lease of Groomer Building at the Bayfield County Fairgrounds to Snowmobile Alliance and
Associated Budget Amendment of $15,000 from Contingency in 2008. Discussion took place that
this building can be used during the fair and that restrooms are also going to be put in the building. A
roll call vote was taken as follows: Gordon-yes; Jardine-yes; Kittleson-yes; Blahnik-absent;
Kacvinsky-yes; Beeksma-yes; Williams-yes; Bichanich-yes; Miller-yes; Crandall-yes; Rondeau-
absent; Good-yes. Total: 13, 12 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. The motion carried.
There being no further business to come before the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors, a
motion was made by Crandall/Good to adjourn. The motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 12
Noon.
Respectfully submitted,
Scott S. Fibert,
Bayfield County Clerk
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