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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Board of Supervisors - Minutes - 8/26/2008 63 Minutes of the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors’ Meeting Of August 26, 2008 – 6:00 p.m. Bayfield County Board Room, Courthouse, Washburn, Wisconsin The monthly meeting of the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors was called to order by Chairman Kacvinsky at 6:00 p.m. Roll call was taken by Bayfield County Clerk, Scott Fibert as follows: Maki-present; Kittleson-present; Blahnik-present; Kacvinsky-present; Beeksma-present; Williams-present; Bichanich-present; Miller-present; Crandall-present; Rondeau-present; Good- present; Gordon-present; Jardine-present; Total 13: 13 present, 0 absent, a quorum was present. Others present were: County Administrator, Mark Abeles-Allison; County Clerk, Scott Fibert; Deputy County Clerk, Dawn M. Bellile; Alan Ralph, Candidate for Assemblyman for the 74th District; Elizabeth Skulan, Human Services Director; Karl Kastrosky, Zoning Administrator; and Rick Olivo, Reporter for the Daily Press. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all in attendance. 1. Motion Regarding Minutes of July 29, 2008 Bayfield County Board of Supervisors’ Meeting. A motion was made by Gordon/Bichanich to approve the minutes of the July 29, 2008 Bayfield county Board of Supervisors’ Meeting. The motion carried. 2. Public Comment: No comments. 3. Presentation by Candidate for Assembly - Alan Ralph. Ralph thanked the Board for allowing him time to speak to them this evening. Ralph then gave a brief background on himself, where attended schools, worked, etc., and how he had moved away from the area and had recently moved back and is presently living in Drummond. He stated he is running because he feels he is a qualified candidate. He ran for this office in 1984, however, was defeated. He had served as a legislative aid in the late 1980’s and became more familiar with how the government works; he has served on both the Ashland City Council and County Board along with other steering committees. He is bringing with him new ideas and hopes to bring accountability back to the local level. He has the experience he believes is necessary to hold this office, knows the issues facing people today, and believes people need a new leader and a new change. The Board thanked Ralph for his presentation. 4. Bayfield County Resolution No. 2008-34, Request to Amend 2008 Planning & Zoning Department Budget for Comprehensive Planning Grant Funds. The Board dispensed with the reading of the Resolution, which reads as follows: WHEREAS, Bayfield County applied for and has been awarded a Multi-jurisdictional Comprehensive Planning Grant; WHEREAS, the FY2008 budget was developed prior to the award of this grant 64 WHEREAS, the Bayfield County Planning & Zoning Department requests that their 2008 budget be adjusted as follows to reflect the revenue and expenditures anticipated to be received/expended through the Comprehensive Planning Grant; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors, meeting this 26th day of August, 2008 approve the following budget amendments to reflect Comprehensive Planning Grant revenues and expenditures: Increase revenue account #100-26-43580-004 by $291,000 Increase expense account # 100-26-56302-50210 by $244,210 Increase expense account # 100-26-56302-50212 by $500 Increase expense account # 100-26-56302-50290 by $30,790 Increase expense account # 100-26-56302-50311 by $200 Increase expense account # 100-26-56302-50315 by $500 Increase expense account # 100-26-56302-50332 by $3,000 Increase expense account # 100-26-56302-50313 by $600 Increase expense account # 100-26-56302-50140 by $4,000 Increase expense account # 100-26-56302-50340 by $200 Increase expense account # 100-26-56302-50348 by $7,000 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that funds not expended in 2008 shall be carried over into FY2009. BAYFIELD COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS William D. Kacvinsky, John J. Blahnik, David L. Good, Thomas J. Gordon, Kenneth Jardine, Harold A. Maki, Delores Kittleson, Shawn Miller, James A. Crandall, James Beeksma, Wayne H. Williams, Marco T. Bichanich, Brett T. Rondeau A motion was made by Jardine/Miller to adopt Bayfield County Resolution No. 2008- 034, Request to Amend 2008 Planning & Zoning Department Budget for Comprehensive Planning Grant Funds. A roll call vote was taken as follows: Kittleson-yes; Blahnik-yes; Kacvinsky- yes; Beeksma-yes; Williams-yes; Bichanich-yes; Miller-yes; Crandall-yes; Rondeau-yes; Good-yes; Gordon-yes; Jardine-yes; Maki-yes. Total: 13, 13 yes, 0 no. The motion carried. 5. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Awarding Contract to Consultant for Comprehensive Plan as Recommended by the Planning & Zoning and Comprehensive Plan Steering Committees. Zoning Director, Karl Kastrosky was present and handed out documents for the Board to review, which they discussed together. It is hopeful that next Thursday interviews will take place among the top two candidates. The interviews will take place with the Zoning Chairman, County Board Chair and Vice-Chair, and County Administrator being present. Discussion took place regarding the qualified candidates. A motion was made by Gordon/Bichanich to have the Zoning Committee Chair, Zoning Administrator, County Board Chair and Vice-Chair, and County Administrator to look over the proposals and give them the authority to award the proposal. Motion carried. 65 6. 2007 Department of Human Services Annual Report. Elizabeth Skulan, Human Services Director, was present this evening to go over the Annual Report for her Department with the Board. Skulan thanked the Board for allowing her the time to speak with them. Skulan highlighted some of the trends and good things that are happening in the Human Services Department and noted that the report is on their website. As Skulan went over the report with the Board, they interjected with comments at questions at various times. Further discussion took place on how the Department of Human Services budget and department itself, will be changing in 2009. A motion was made by Rondeau/Gordon to receive and place on file the Annual Report of the Department of Human Services. The motion carried. 7. Bayfield County Resolution No. 2008-36, Withdrawal of 4.2 acres of County Forest Land Adjacent to County Road C. The Board dispensed with the reading of the Resolution, which reads as follows: WHEREAS, David and Kathy Mohr have proposed a land exchange to provide them access to their property. WHEREAS, The parcel that they desire to obtain is the narrow 4.2 acre strip between the east side of their property and County Rd. C in Section 35 T50N R6W. WHEREAS, In trade they will grant to Bayfield County a 6 acre strip of land from the west side of the Mohr 40 acre parcel that is adjacent to existing County Forest property. WHEREAS, The timber values on the two parcels are nearly equal. WHEREAS, In order to make this trade Bayfield County must withdraw the 4.2 acre parcel from County Forest Law which requires a vote of not less than two-thirds of the membership of the County Board. WHEREAS, The Bayfield County Forestry Committee has recommended the withdrawal of this parcel. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors, assembled this 26th day of August, 2008, recommends the withdrawal from County Forest Law the above described County owned parcel of land to the Department of Natural Resources. BAYFIELD COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS William D. Kacvinsky, John J. Blahnik, David L. Good, Thomas J. Gordon, Kenneth Jardine, Harold A. Maki, Delores Kittleson, Shawn Miller, James A. Crandall, James Beeksma, Wayne H. Williams, Marco T. Bichanich, Brett T. Rondeau A motion was made by Good/Bichanich to adopt Bayfield County Resolution No. 2008- 36, Withdrawal of 4.2 acres of County Forest Land Adjacent to County Road C. Supervisor Good explained the nature of the Resolution and went over a map that had been passed out for the 66 Board to review in conjunction with the Resolution. The Forestry Committee has reviewed and asked to proceed with the exchange. Discussion took place as to who is paying for the legal work involved and it was explained that the property owners will be responsible for the legal work and expenses involved. The motion carried. 8. Bayfield County Resolution No. 2008-35, Request to Amend 2008 Highway Department Budget. The Board dispensed with reading of the Resolution, which reads as follows: WHEREAS, Bayfield County applied for and has been awarded a Wisconsin Department of Transportation TEA Grant; WHEREAS, the FY2008 budget was developed prior to the award of this grant; WHEREAS, the Bayfield County Highway Department requests that their 2008 budget be adjusted as follows to reflect the revenue and expenditures anticipated to be received/expended through the TEA Grant; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors, meeting this 26th day of August, 2008 approve the following budget amendments to reflect TEA Grant revenues and expenditures: Increase revenue account #280-71-43531 by $135,000 Increase revenue account #710-71-46310 by $135,000 Increase expense account #280-71-53311-50900 by $135,000 Increase expense account #710-71-53311-50240 by $135,000 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that funds not expended in 2008 shall be carried over into FY2009. BAYFIELD COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS William D. Kacvinsky, John J. Blahnik, David L. Good, Thomas J. Gordon, Kenneth Jardine, Harold A. Maki, Delores Kittleson, Shawn Miller, James A. Crandall, James Beeksma, Wayne H. Williams, Marco T. Bichanich, Brett T. Rondeau A motion was made by Gordon/Blahnik to adopt Bayfield County Resolution No. 2008- 35, Request to Amend 2008 Highway Department Budget. Abeles-Allison explained the Resolution. A roll call vote was taken as follows: Blahnik-yes; Kacvinsky-abstained; Beeksma- yes; Williams-yes; Bichanich-yes; Miller-yes; Crandall-yes; Rondeau-yes; Good-yes; Gordon- yes; Jardine-yes; Maki-yes; Kittleson-yes. Total: 13, 13 yes, 0 no. The motion carried. 67 The Board recessed at 6:55 p.m. for a 5-minute break. A motion was made by Crandall/Beeksma to move into Executive Session pursuant to §19.85(1),(c) and (g) Conferring with Legal Counsel for the governmental body who is rendering written advice concerning strategy to be adopted by the body with respect to litigation in which it is or is likely to become involved regarding the Railroad Right of Way Trail Issue; and discussion regarding appointment of Highway Commissioner. A roll call vote was taken as follows: Kacvinsky-abstained; Beeksma-yes; Williams-yes; Bichanich-yes; Miller-yes; Crandall-yes; Rondeau-yes; Good-yes; Gordon-yes; Jardine-absent; Maki-yes; Kittleson-yes; Blahnik-yes. Total: 13, 13 yes, 0 no. The motion carried. A motion was made by Gordon/Rondeau to approve the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors’ Executive Session Minutes of July 29, 2008. The motion carried. Abeles-Allison went over a letter received by Stafford Rosenbaum dated August 18, 2008, a copy which is on file. The Board discussed what has taken place to date and the courses of action which will be taking place in the next few months. A new course which the case has taken is that the US Government has now stated they believe the b) AA went over brief with the Board. Motiff called most of the Board members updating members. AA went over what has happened to date. Appeal went back and has to be heard. Has not gone past court of appeals. Magistrate in charge of thi case, asked if there are other briefs to file. They needed to be filed at the end of July. On Aug. 6th , US Government became involved with a 35 page brief. US reversed their course, today they are saying they believe it is a federal right of way. Johnson’s attorneys said they want an extension on the time til early September, and then our attorney’s want a 2-week right of rebuttal. They would not allow this. As of tonight, we do not know if the timeline was extended. Our attorneys are not looking at our case as better than 50% chance. Big note in this document is hwo this case could get misdirected. Case all along is, is this federally granted right of way? We want a decision. Discussion on right of way north of washburn. The County has washed their hands of this, but that doesn’t mean the federal government may not go after it now. A very lengthy discussion took place. c) Highway Commissioner: Aa stated that the hiway committee met, 3 interviews, committee limited it down to 2. Still in processof ciompleting background checks. We are not prepared at this time to appoint either candidate. There will be updated information at the highway committee meeting next week. MMB Crandall/Gordon to move out of exe session. Roll call vote: #5. MC 22. Administrator’s Report: MAA is referring to forestry committee for further discussion to answer questions. Super Good gave a background on the document passed out gives you the steps 68 as to what happened in acquiring this property and distribution of funds. Budget time is upon on us and we were told that we would be receiving the funds and we haven’t. There are no other sources to obtain. Forestry Committee defeated this and yet it went to County Board, who were misinformed, and the Board voted for this and now we are out the dollars. Discussion on whether the County should have become involved in this sort of issue. Oer the past number of yeas, we have spent a substantial amount of money in purchasing land. We need to scrutinize what we are purchasing in the upcoming years. Further discussion. Discussed road maintenance funding that comes per cord of wood. The county gives 10% back to the towns for road funding. Bid has to include 50 cents or we are adding 50 cents per cord for road maintenance. Forestry department and committee could look at this. Further discussion on this. This should come back to the county board. Getting back the dollars for that particular transaction. County board wants accountability for b) Budget Update. Aug. 25, due date for 9-11 executive committee meeting will present balance budet book. Ex Comm meetings open to entire 9-11, 4:00 p.m. in EOC 15, 4:00 CBR 24 4:00 CBR 25 4;00 cbr IF NECESSARY Notices will go to all board members. Valuation for Bayfield County as a whole. Far cry from what valuation used to be. Last year we were under 10%, this year we are at 4%. MAA went over the values and what we can do with our 2009 budget. The 2009 budget is going to be a challenge. c) Update on National Forest Road Closures. Letter from Mary Motiff on what department went on records stating. D) WCA conference update. If you ant to go 24. Supervisors’ Reports: a) Sunday was Bob Janigo day at the Fair. Board should do some sort of resolution for the Board meeting next month. Thank you to everyone for a good fair. MMB by Gordon/Jazrdine. MC. 7:55 pm. to adjourn. The motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 69 Respectfully submitted, Scott S. Fibert, Bayfield County Clerk SSF/dmb