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Minutes of the
Bayfield County Board of Supervisors’ Meeting
Of March 30, 2010 – 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 Vice-Chair Blahnik
at 6:02 p.m. Roll call was taken by Bayfield County Clerk, Scott Fibert as follows: Kacvinsky-absent; Beeksma-
present; Williams-present; Bichanich-present; Miller-present; Crandall-present; Rondeau-present; Good-present;
Gordon-present; Jardine-present; Maki-absent; Kittleson-present; Blahnik-present. Total 13: 11 present, 2 absent.
A quorum was present to conduct business. The following were also present for the meeting: County Administrator,
Mark Abeles-Allison; Deputy County Clerk, Dawn M. Bellile; Jason Fischbach, Agricultural Agent; Mary Motiff,
Tourism Director; Robert Lobermeier, County Conservationist; Karl Kastrosky, Zoning Director; and Claire
Duquette, Reporter for The Daily Press; and community residents.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all in attendance.
Vice-Chair made mention that Chairman Kacvinsky may call in to be part of the meeting this evening, so if
this happens, we will allow this.
1. 2010 Bayfield County Public Hearing. A motion was made by Rondeau/Miller to adjourn as a
County Board and reconvene as a Committee of the Whole to hold a public hearing on amendments to the
Bayfield County Comprehensive Plan. A roll call vote was taken as follows: Beeksma-yes; Williams-yes;
Bichanich-yes; Miller-yes; Crandall-yes; Rondeau-yes; Good-yes; Gordon-yes; Jardine-yes; Maki-absent;
Kittleson-yes; Blahnik-yes; Kacvinsky-absent. Total 13: 11 yes, 0 no, 2 absent. The motion carried.
Zoning Director, Karl Kastrosky, explained that the Comprehensive Plan was adopted in December, 2009,
however at that time maps were not available to incorporate into the document. Maps are now on display here in
the Board Room for all to review.
Vice-Chair Blahnik if there was anyone from the public that wished to speak.
Tom Galazen, Town of Bayfield, spoke that a lot of hard work has been done on the mapping and urged the
County Board to utilize the work and analysis in their zoning approvals and disapprovals.
2. Vice-Chair Blahnik asked three (3) more times, and there were no other responses. A motion was
made by Gordon/Crandall to adjourn as a Committee of the Whole and to reconvene as a County Board. A
roll call vote was taken as follows: Williams-yes; Bichanich-yes; Miller-yes; Crandall-yes; Rondeau-yes;
Good-yes; Gordon-yes; Jardine-yes; Maki-absent; Kittleson-yes; Blahnik-yes; Kacvinsky-absent; Beeksma-
yes. Total 13: 11 yes, 0 no, 2 absent. The motion carried.
3. Bayfield County Amendatory Ordinance No. 2010-03, Adopting Maps to be Included in the
Bayfield County Comprehensive Plan; Existing Land Use, Functional Class, Transportation, Soils, Bedrock, Soil
Drainage Class, Ecological Landscape, Watershed, Farmland of Statewide Importance, Future Land Use and
Natural Resource Protection Areas. A motion was made by Rondeau/Jardine to adopt Bayfield County
Amendatory Ordinance No. 2010-03, Adopting Maps to be Included in the Bayfield County Comprehensive
Plan; Existing Land Use, Functional Class, Transportation, Soils, Bedrock, Soil Drainage Class, Ecological
Landscape, Watershed, Farmland of Statewide Importance, Future Land Use and Natural Resource
Protection Areas. Discussion took place on whether the towns approve of the maps, and it was indicated that
they have seen then and approve of them. The motion carried.
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4. Motion Regarding Minutes of February 16, 2010 Bayfield County Board of Supervisors’
Meeting. A motion was made by Jardine/Good to adopt the minutes of the February 16, 2010 Bayfield
County Board of Supervisors’ Meeting. The motion carried.
Public Comment: Nancy Trapp, Hauser Road, Bayfield; Ellen Kwaitkowski, Town of Bayfield, read a letter
for Tessa Levins who could not be here this evening; Frances Johnson; Roy Settgas, Town of Washburn; Ulf
Gavrent, Bayview Township. Chuck Campbell, City of Washburn; Jim Stephenson, Town of Bayfield; Dave
Martinsen, Town of Russell; Jeff Solberg, City of Washburn; Rick Dale, Town of Bayfield; Jill Lorenz read a letter
submitted from Grant Herman who could not attend; Beth Meyers, Town of Russell; Theron O’connor; Eli Klinger,
Compton Road, Bayfield; Eric Carlson, Town of Bayfield; Kashy Windley, Town of Russell; Tom Galazen, Town of
Bayfield; Shelly Newago, Town of Russell; Tom Frizzell, Town of Bayfield. Jim Randall, lives on Happy Hollow Road;
Russ Klinger, lives on Compton Road; Mark Wendling, Town of Russell; Theresa Weber, Co Hwy J, Bayfield; Dana
Churness, Town of Clover. Ezrah Klinger, Town of Russell; Ann Bowker, Town of Russell; Gene Leminious, Port Wing;
Anna Trake, attends Northland College; Nick Hayes, attends Northland College; Beverly Germano, City of
Washburn; Ivar Welander, Town of Clover; Ken Raspotnik, Town of Eileen; Jenny Cummings, Ashland, Northland
College; Diane Lind; Sherry Eggleson, Town of Bayview; Steph Winter, Town of Russell; Terri Bahe, Town of
Washburn; Jeremiah Cornell, attends Northland College; Max Carl, Town of Bayfield; Magdalene Dale; Taylor
Boucher, attends Northland College; Kelly Westlund. All of these individuals spoke out against the rezone for many
reasons.
Marian Vaughn, Bayfield County Economic Development; Frank Graves, Town of Bayfield; Cary Bouchard,
Town of Washburn; Wayne Nelson, Town of Russell; Warren Jensch, Town of Russell; Analisa Cariveau, CFS, LLC,
Minneapolis were the individuals present who spoke in favor of and gave their reasons for wanting the rezone.
Chairman Blahnik asked three (3) more times if anyone from the public had any comments.
Craig Johnson; Blake Sustek, Town of Bayview both spoke against the rezone.
A motion was made by Gordon/Crandall to move out of public comment. The motion carried.
5. Report of the Bayfield County Planning & Zoning Committee Regarding the Rezone of the CFS,
LLC Property in Town of Russell. The Board dispensed with reading 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 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 CFS. LLC 380-acre parcel ID# (04-046-2-51-04-28-3-02-000-30000; 04-046-2-51-04-28-3-02-
000-40000; 04-046-2-51-04-28-3-03-000-10000; 04-046-2-51-04-33-2-02-000-10000; 04-046-2-51-04-33-2-
01-000-10000; 04-046-2-51-04-33-2-03-000-10000; 04-046-2-51-04-33-2-04-000-10000; 04-046-2-51-04-33-
3-02-000-10000; 04-046-2-51-04-33-3-01-000-10000; 04-046-2-51-04-33-3-03-000-10000; and 04-046-2-51-
04-33-3-04-000-10000 located in Section Twenty-Eight (28) and Section Thirty-Three (33), all in Township Fifty-
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One (51) North, Range Four (4) West, Town of Russell, Bayfield County, Wisconsin be changed from Agricultural-
One (Ag-1) / Forestry-One (F-1) to Agricultural-One (Ag-1), Residential-Recreational Business (R-RB) and
Commercial (C).
Legal Descriptions for the Zoning Districts is as follows:
Agricultural (A-1) Zoning
The South Half of the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 28, Township 51 North, Range 4
West, Town of Russell, Bayfield County, Wisconsin.
ALSO:
Part of the East Half of the Southwest Quarter and part of the East Half of the Northwest Quarter of Section
33, Township 51 North, Range 4 West, Town of Russell, Bayfield County, Wisconsin, said part being described as
follows:
Beginning at the south quarter corner of said Section 33;
thence N 89°29'32" W along the south line of said Southwest Quarter, 1322.6 feet, more or less, to the
southwest corner of said East Half of the Southwest Quarter;
thence N 00°07'00" E, 150.00 feet along the west line of said East Half of the Southwest Quarter;
thence S 89°29'32" E, 70.00 feet parallel with the south line of said Southwest Quarter;
thence N 02°42'07" E, 973.70 feet;
thence N 00°56'54" W, 1561.66 feet;
thence N 08°59'16" E, 1881.16 feet, more or less, to a point being 660 feet south of (as measured at a
perpendicular) and 375 feet east of (as measured at a perpendicular) the north line and the west line, respectively,
of said East Half of the Northwest Quarter;
thence S 89°11'16" W parallel with said north line, 375.03 feet to said west line;
thence N 00°07'00" E along said west line, 660.09 feet to the northwest corner of said East Half of the
Northwest Quarter;
thence N 89°11'16" E along the north line thereof, 1308.73 feet, more or less, to the north quarter corner of said
Section 33;
thence S 00°02'13" E, 150.00 feet along the east line of said Northwest Quarter;
thence S 89°11'16" W, 101.00 feet along a line parallel with the north line of said Northwest Quarter;
thence S 05°43'12" W, 4944.43 feet, more or less, to a point being 150 feet north of (as measured at a
perpendicular) and 597 feet west of (as measured at a perpendicular) the south and east lines respectively of said
Southwest Quarter;
thence S 89°29'32" E along a line parallel with the south line of said Southwest Quarter, 597.00 feet to the east
line of said Southwest Quarter;
thence S 00°02'13" E along said east line, 150.01 feet to the south quarter corner of said Section 33 and the Point
of Beginning.
EXCEPTING therefrom:
Part of the said East Half of the Southwest Quarter and part said East Half of the Northwest Quarter of Section
33, said part being described as follows:
Commencing at the south quarter corner of said Section 33;
thence N 89°29'32" W along the south line of said Southwest Quarter, 1322.6 feet, more or less, to the
southwest corner of said East Half of the Southwest Quarter;
thence N 00°07'00" E, 150.00 feet along the west line of said East Half of the Southwest Quarter;
thence S 89°29'32" E, 70.00 feet parallel with the south line of said Southwest Quarter;
thence N 02°42'07" E, 973.70 feet to the Point of Beginning;
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thence N 00°56'54" W, 1561.66 feet;
thence N 08°59'16" E, 1881.16 feet, more or less, to a point being 660 feet south of (as measured at a
perpendicular) and 375 feet east of (as measured at a perpendicular) the north line and the west line, respectively,
of said East Half of the Northwest Quarter;
thence S 89°11'16" W parallel with said north line, 125.00 feet;
thence N 00°07'00" E along a line parallel with said west line East Half of the Northwest Quarter, 510.07 feet to
a line 150.00 feet south of (as measured at a perpendicular) and parallel with the north line of said East Half of
the Northwest Quarter;
thence N 89°11'16" E, 615.87 feet along said parallel line;
thence S 05°43'12" W, 3903.05 feet;
thence S 81°52'48" W, 374.64 feet to the Point of Beginning.
Commercial (C) Zoning
Part of the East Half of the Southwest Quarter and part of the East Half of the Northwest Quarter of Section
33, Township 51 North, Range 4 West, Town of Russell, Bayfield County, Wisconsin, said part being described as
follows:
Commencing at the south quarter corner of said Section 33;
thence N 89°29'32" W along the south line of said Southwest Quarter, 1322.6 feet, more or less, to the
southwest corner of said East Half of the Southwest Quarter;
thence N 00°07'00" E, 150.00 feet along the west line of said East Half of the Southwest Quarter;
thence S 89°29'32" E, 70.00 feet parallel with the south line of said Southwest Quarter;
thence N 02°42'07" E, 973.70 feet to the Point of Beginning;
thence N 00°56'54" W, 1561.66 feet;
thence N 08°59'16" E, 1881.16 feet, more or less, to a point being 660 feet south of (as measured at a
perpendicular) and 375 feet east of (as measured at a perpendicular) the north line and the west line, respectively,
of said East Half of the Northwest Quarter;
thence S 89°11'16" W parallel with said north line, 125.00 feet;
thence N 00°07'00" E along a line parallel with said west line East Half of the Northwest Quarter, 510.07 feet to
a line 150.00 feet south of (as measured at a perpendicular) and parallel with the north line of said East Half of
the Northwest Quarter;
thence N 89°11'16" E, 615.87 feet along said parallel line;
thence S 05°43'12" W, 3903.05 feet;
thence S 81°52'48" W, 374.64 feet to the Point of Beginning.
Residential (R-RB) Zoning
The Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 28, also the Southwest Quarter and the Northwest
Quarter of Section 33, all being in Township 51 North, Range 4 West, Town of Russell, Bayfield County, Wisconsin.
EXCEPTING therefrom:
Part of the East Half of the Southwest Quarter and part of the East Half of the Northwest Quarter of said
Section 33, said part being described as follows:
Beginning at the south quarter corner of said Section 33;
thence N 89°29'32" W along the south line of said Southwest Quarter, 1322.6 feet, more or less, to the
southwest corner of said East Half of the Southwest Quarter;
thence N 00°07'00" E, 150.00 feet along the west line of said East Half of the Southwest Quarter;
thence S 89°29'32" E, 70.00 feet parallel with the south line of said Southwest Quarter;
thence N 02°42'07" E, 973.70 feet;
thence N 00°56'54" W, 1561.66 feet;
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thence N 08°59'16" E, 1881.16 feet, more or less, to a point being 660 feet south of (as measured at a
perpendicular) and 375 feet east of (as measured at a perpendicular) the north line and the west line, respectively,
of said East Half of the Northwest Quarter;
thence S 89°11'16" W parallel with said north line, 375.03 feet to said west line;
thence N 00°07'00" E along said west line, 660.09 feet to the northwest corner of said East Half of the
Northwest Quarter;
thence N 89°11'16" E along the north line thereof, 1308.73 feet, more or less, to the north quarter corner of said
Section 33;
thence S 00°02'13" E, 150.00 feet along the east line of said Northwest Quarter;
thence S 89°11'16" W, 101.00 feet along a line parallel with the north line of said Northwest Quarter;
thence S 05°43'12" W, 4944.43 feet, more or less, to a point being 150 feet north of (as measured at a
perpendicular) and 597 feet west of (as measured at a perpendicular) the south and east lines respectively of said
Southwest Quarter;
thence S 89°29'32" E along a line parallel with the south line of said Southwest Quarter, 597.00 feet to the east
line of said Southwest Quarter;
thence S 00°02'13" E along said east line, 150.01 feet to the south quarter corner of said Section 33 and the Point
of Beginning.
Date: March 18, 2010
BAYFIELD COUNTY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMITTEE
Kenneth Jardine, Shawn Miller, Brett Rondeau
A motion was made by Rondeau/Jardine to receive and place on file the Report of the Bayfield
County Planning & Zoning Committee Regarding the Rezone of the CFS, LLC Property in Town of Russell. The
motion carried.
6. Bayfield County Zoning Amendatory Ordinance No. 2010-04, Rezone of the CFS, LLC Property
in the Town of Russell. The Board dispensed with the reading of the Ordinance. Zoning Director, Karl Kastrosky
was present to discuss what has taken place since the first time this rezone was in front of the County Board. The
Board had a copy of the Zoning Committee minutes. This was rezone was again at the Zoning Committee and has
been forwarded to the full County Board for their approval. Discussion took place. Supervisor Jardine stated
that he felt it would improve the economy in Bayfield County, we need development in Bayfield County, and
reminded everyone of the development that put dollars into Iron River and the World Class Precision company in
Bayfield. A motion was made by Gordon/Miller to receive and place on file the letters received by Bayfield
County residents relating to the rezone of the CFS, LLC property. The motion carried.
Abeles-Allison spoke on spot and commercial zoning and asked Kastrosky to identify these issues. The
County has a list of criteria in its Zoning Ordinance, some are special condition. Zoning gives permission by right,
special or conditional use. Some issues the Board does not need to hear, but some such as an airport, the Board
has to hear. The Town of Russell has a strict building requirement. Most things, unless they are building on 20
acres, have to go before the Town of Russell. Discussion took place on the difference between and airport and an
airstrip. The rezone is for a 44 acre of the original 380 acres of the applicant’s request. There were many
questions asked at the Zoning Committee. Spot Zoning is not illegal, is very subjective. The Zoning Committee
members felt this was not spot zoning, as it is consistent with the long range and comp plans. This will help our tax
base for the community, township and the county as a whole. Right now, they could put in an airstrip and a hotel,
with only a conditional use permit. The Zoning Committee felt it fit in with the area that surrounds it. Just
because the people don’t like it and think it is a bad idea, is not a good enough reason not to approve the rezone.
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Supervisor Good explained the fact that 67% of the land is now protected as Bayfield County forest lands,
which include the Apostle Islands, Tribal Trust Lands and DNR lands. 67% is not going to see any or very little
development. This leaves another 1/3 of the town that could be developed. There isn’t a lot in the Town of Russell
that is available to be developed. If this was the last 380 acres to be developed, he wouldn’t support it, but it
isn’t. Why did this developer put it in the Town of Russell? Because it is close to Bayfield, to the marina, golf
course. This development isn’t going to go north towards the lake as that is Tribal Land. The Town of Russell has
the most restrictive standards in Bayfield County, and farmers are among other development that has taken place
over the year. The orchard business isn’t acres and miles of only farming. It is right in the middle with any other
businesses or developments.
A motion was made by Jardine/Rondeau to approve the Rezone of the CFS, LLC Property in Sections
28 and 33, Township 51N, Range 4 West, from Agricultural-One (Ag-1) / Forestry-One (F-1) to
Agricultural-One (Ag-1), Residential-Recreational Business (R-RB) and Commercial (C), with the following
conditions:
1) The CFS, LLC parcel was clear-cut by the previous owner and, therefore, the development will
have a minimal impact on natural resources, however, storm-water management issues shall be
required to meet existing standards;
2) As an Alternative Development under both the 2010 Comprehensive Plan and Town of Russell
Overlay District, CFS, LLC will be subject to additional oversight by the Town of Russell and
Bayfield County Zoning Committee as set forth in the Town of Russell Overlay District, CFS, LLC
will be required to have a minimum 35% of the project dedicated to open space in RR-B and
Commercial Zones and 45% under Ag-1 Zones under §13-1-63(e) of the Town of Russell Overlay
District of the Bayfield County Zoning Ordinance. Then additional oversight and minimum open
space requirements will ensure that the Comprehensive Plan’s goal of low-impact development is
met;
3) The CFS, LLC plan will provide work for local contractors during the construction phase of the
project; jobs for local citizens during and after the construction phase of the project; and the
persons living in and using the CFS, LLC will support the tourism related businesses that the
Comprehensive Plan seeks to encourage; and
4) The CFS, LLC plan shall conform to the guiding principles of the Comprehensive Plan by meeting
the following objectives:
a. Develop light-imprint design standards – a green approach to compact residential,
commercial and industrial design;
b. Cluster/low-impact development standards – this style of development strives to retain
natural vegetation and can help in reducing storm water runoff and minimize impacts on
water quality;
c. Ensure that land use adequately addresses development standards that reflect the
characteristics of the Town (appropriate building materials, setbacks, from natural
resources, etc).
The Ordinance reads as follows:
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The Bayfield County Board of Supervisors ordains as follows:
That Title 16 of the Bayfield County Ordinance, revised January 2, 2002, be hereby amended as follows:
The Zoning of CFS. LLC 380-acre parcel ID# (04-046-2-51-04-28-3-02-000-30000; 04-046-2-51-04-28-3-02-
000-40000; 04-046-2-51-04-28-3-03-000-10000; 04-046-2-51-04-33-2-02-000-10000; 04-046-2-51-04-33-2-
01-000-10000; 04-046-2-51-04-33-2-03-000-10000; 04-046-2-51-04-33-2-04-000-10000; 04-046-2-51-04-33-
3-02-000-10000; 04-046-2-51-04-33-3-01-000-10000; 04-046-2-51-04-33-3-03-000-10000; and 04-046-2-51-
04-33-3-04-000-10000 located in Section Twenty-Eight (28) and Section Thirty-Three (33), all in Township Fifty-
One (51) North, Range Four (4) West, Town of Russell, Bayfield County, Wisconsin be changed from Agricultural-
One (Ag-1) / Forestry-One (F-1) to Agricultural-One (Ag-1), Residential-Recreational Business (R-RB) and
Commercial (C).
Legal Descriptions for the Zoning Districts is as follows:
Agricultural (A-1) Zoning
The South Half of the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 28, Township 51 North, Range 4
West, Town of Russell, Bayfield County, Wisconsin.
ALSO:
Part of the East Half of the Southwest Quarter and part of the East Half of the Northwest Quarter of Section
33, Township 51 North, Range 4 West, Town of Russell, Bayfield County, Wisconsin, said part being described as
follows:
Beginning at the south quarter corner of said Section 33;
thence N 89°29'32" W along the south line of said Southwest Quarter, 1322.6 feet, more or less, to the
southwest corner of said East Half of the Southwest Quarter;
thence N 00°07'00" E, 150.00 feet along the west line of said East Half of the Southwest Quarter;
thence S 89°29'32" E, 70.00 feet parallel with the south line of said Southwest Quarter;
thence N 02°42'07" E, 973.70 feet;
thence N 00°56'54" W, 1561.66 feet;
thence N 08°59'16" E, 1881.16 feet, more or less, to a point being 660 feet south of (as measured at a
perpendicular) and 375 feet east of (as measured at a perpendicular) the north line and the west line, respectively,
of said East Half of the Northwest Quarter;
thence S 89°11'16" W parallel with said north line, 375.03 feet to said west line;
thence N 00°07'00" E along said west line, 660.09 feet to the northwest corner of said East Half of the
Northwest Quarter;
thence N 89°11'16" E along the north line thereof, 1308.73 feet, more or less, to the north quarter corner of said
Section 33;
thence S 00°02'13" E, 150.00 feet along the east line of said Northwest Quarter;
thence S 89°11'16" W, 101.00 feet along a line parallel with the north line of said Northwest Quarter;
thence S 05°43'12" W, 4944.43 feet, more or less, to a point being 150 feet north of (as measured at a
perpendicular) and 597 feet west of (as measured at a perpendicular) the south and east lines respectively of said
Southwest Quarter;
thence S 89°29'32" E along a line parallel with the south line of said Southwest Quarter, 597.00 feet to the east
line of said Southwest Quarter;
thence S 00°02'13" E along said east line, 150.01 feet to the south quarter corner of said Section 33 and the Point
of Beginning.
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EXCEPTING therefrom:
Part of the said East Half of the Southwest Quarter and part said East Half of the Northwest Quarter of Section
33, said part being described as follows:
Commencing at the south quarter corner of said Section 33;
thence N 89°29'32" W along the south line of said Southwest Quarter, 1322.6 feet, more or less, to the
southwest corner of said East Half of the Southwest Quarter;
thence N 00°07'00" E, 150.00 feet along the west line of said East Half of the Southwest Quarter;
thence S 89°29'32" E, 70.00 feet parallel with the south line of said Southwest Quarter;
thence N 02°42'07" E, 973.70 feet to the Point of Beginning;
thence N 00°56'54" W, 1561.66 feet;
thence N 08°59'16" E, 1881.16 feet, more or less, to a point being 660 feet south of (as measured at a
perpendicular) and 375 feet east of (as measured at a perpendicular) the north line and the west line, respectively,
of said East Half of the Northwest Quarter;
thence S 89°11'16" W parallel with said north line, 125.00 feet;
thence N 00°07'00" E along a line parallel with said west line East Half of the Northwest Quarter, 510.07 feet to
a line 150.00 feet south of (as measured at a perpendicular) and parallel with the north line of said East Half of
the Northwest Quarter;
thence N 89°11'16" E, 615.87 feet along said parallel line;
thence S 05°43'12" W, 3903.05 feet;
thence S 81°52'48" W, 374.64 feet to the Point of Beginning.
Commercial (C) Zoning
Part of the East Half of the Southwest Quarter and part of the East Half of the Northwest Quarter of Section
33, Township 51 North, Range 4 West, Town of Russell, Bayfield County, Wisconsin, said part being described as
follows:
Commencing at the south quarter corner of said Section 33;
thence N 89°29'32" W along the south line of said Southwest Quarter, 1322.6 feet, more or less, to the
southwest corner of said East Half of the Southwest Quarter;
thence N 00°07'00" E, 150.00 feet along the west line of said East Half of the Southwest Quarter;
thence S 89°29'32" E, 70.00 feet parallel with the south line of said Southwest Quarter;
thence N 02°42'07" E, 973.70 feet to the Point of Beginning;
thence N 00°56'54" W, 1561.66 feet;
thence N 08°59'16" E, 1881.16 feet, more or less, to a point being 660 feet south of (as measured at a
perpendicular) and 375 feet east of (as measured at a perpendicular) the north line and the west line, respectively,
of said East Half of the Northwest Quarter;
thence S 89°11'16" W parallel with said north line, 125.00 feet;
thence N 00°07'00" E along a line parallel with said west line East Half of the Northwest Quarter, 510.07 feet to
a line 150.00 feet south of (as measured at a perpendicular) and parallel with the north line of said East Half of
the Northwest Quarter;
thence N 89°11'16" E, 615.87 feet along said parallel line;
thence S 05°43'12" W, 3903.05 feet;
thence S 81°52'48" W, 374.64 feet to the Point of Beginning.
Residential (R-RB) Zoning
The Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 28, also the Southwest Quarter and the Northwest
Quarter of Section 33, all being in Township 51 North, Range 4 West, Town of Russell, Bayfield County, Wisconsin.
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EXCEPTING therefrom:
Part of the East Half of the Southwest Quarter and part of the East Half of the Northwest Quarter of said
Section 33, said part being described as follows:
Beginning at the south quarter corner of said Section 33;
thence N 89°29'32" W along the south line of said Southwest Quarter, 1322.6 feet, more or less, to the
southwest corner of said East Half of the Southwest Quarter;
thence N 00°07'00" E, 150.00 feet along the west line of said East Half of the Southwest Quarter;
thence S 89°29'32" E, 70.00 feet parallel with the south line of said Southwest Quarter;
thence N 02°42'07" E, 973.70 feet;
thence N 00°56'54" W, 1561.66 feet;
thence N 08°59'16" E, 1881.16 feet, more or less, to a point being 660 feet south of (as measured at a
perpendicular) and 375 feet east of (as measured at a perpendicular) the north line and the west line, respectively,
of said East Half of the Northwest Quarter;
thence S 89°11'16" W parallel with said north line, 375.03 feet to said west line;
thence N 00°07'00" E along said west line, 660.09 feet to the northwest corner of said East Half of the
Northwest Quarter;
thence N 89°11'16" E along the north line thereof, 1308.73 feet, more or less, to the north quarter corner of said
Section 33;
thence S 00°02'13" E, 150.00 feet along the east line of said Northwest Quarter;
thence S 89°11'16" W, 101.00 feet along a line parallel with the north line of said Northwest Quarter;
thence S 05°43'12" W, 4944.43 feet, more or less, to a point being 150 feet north of (as measured at a
perpendicular) and 597 feet west of (as measured at a perpendicular) the south and east lines respectively of said
Southwest Quarter;
thence S 89°29'32" E along a line parallel with the south line of said Southwest Quarter, 597.00 feet to the east
line of said Southwest Quarter;
thence S 00°02'13" E along said east line, 150.01 feet to the south quarter corner of said Section 33 and the Point
of Beginning.
Dated: March 30, 2010
By Action of the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors
Attested to by: Scott S. Fibert, Bayfield County Clerk
The Board members then went around the room and gave their reasons either in support or not in support of the
rezone. A roll call vote was taken as follows: Bichanich-no; Miller-yes; Crandall-yes; Rondeau-yes; Good-
yes; Gordon-no; Jardine-yes; Maki-absent; Kittleson-no; Blahnik-no; Kacvinsky-absent; Beeksma-yes;
Williams-yes. Total 13: 7 yes, 4 no, 2 absent. The motion carried.
The Board recessed at 9:20 for a 5-minute break.
8. Report of the Bayfield County Planning & Zoning Committee Regarding the Rezone of the
James E. and Jill Akins Property in the Town of Barnes. 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.
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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 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 James E. and Jill Akins 7.148-acre parcel (ID# 04-004-2-44-09-03-3-05-004-09100) described as:
Parcel 1:
Lots One (1) and Two (2) of the Certified Survey Map No. 000547 as recorded in Volume 4, Page 94 at Register of
Deeds, Section Three (3) and Four (4),
Parcel 2:
A parcel of land located in Government Lot Four (4), Section Three (3), bounded and described as follows:
commencing at the SW corner of said Section Three; thence N. 0º 7’ W. along the West line of said Section Three,
200.50 feet to the point of beginning; thence continuing N. 0º 7’ W., 150.50 feet; thence N. 71º 00’ E., 508.37
feet; thence S. 15º 42’ 20” W., 310.94 feet; thence S. 87º 35’ 27” W., 396.55 feet to the point of beginning
Parcel 3:
The property lying North of the river running between Birch and Upper Eau Claire Lake in Section Nine (9). The
intent of this description created to fuse this parcel with lands lying North of and adjacent to this parcel and
described as Lot 1 of CSM # 547 as recorded in V. 4, P 94-97-Document # 360749.
all in Township Forty-Four (44) North, Range Nine (9) West, Town of Barnes, Bayfield County, Wisconsin is changed
from Residential One/Residential Three (R-1/R-3) to Residential One (R-1).
Dated: February 16, 2010
BAYFIELD COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
James Beeksma, Harold Maki, Kenneth Jardine, Brett Rondeau
A motion was made by Rondeau/Good to receive and place on file the Report of the Bayfield County
Planning & Zoning Committee Regarding the Rezone of the James E. and Jill Akins property in the Town of
Barnes. The motion carried.
9. Bayfield County Zoning Amendatory Ordinance No. 2010-05 Regarding the Rezone of the
James E. and Jill Akins Property in the Town of Barnes. The Board dispensed with the reading of the
Ordinance, which reads as follows:
The Bayfield County Board of Supervisors ordains as follows:
That Title 16 of the Bayfield County Ordinance, revised January 2, 2002, be hereby amended as follows:
The Zoning of James E. and Jill Akins 7.148-acre parcel (ID# 04-004-2-44-09-03-3-05-004-09100) described as:
Parcel 1:
Lots One (1) and Two (2) of the Certified Survey Map No. 000547 as recorded in Volume 4, Page 94 at Register of
Deeds, Section Three (3) and Four (4),
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Parcel 2:
A parcel of land located in Government Lot Four (4), Section Three (3), bounded and described as follows:
commencing at the SW corner of said Section Three; thence N. 0º 7’ W. along the West line of said Section Three,
200.50 feet to the point of beginning; thence continuing N. 0º 7’ W., 150.50 feet; thence N. 71º 00’ E., 508.37
feet; thence S. 15º 42’ 20” W., 310.94 feet; thence S. 87º 35’ 27” W., 396.55 feet to the point of beginning
Parcel 3:
The property lying North of the river running between Birch and Upper Eau Claire Lake in Section Nine (9). The
intent of this description created to fuse this parcel with lands lying North of and adjacent to this parcel and
described as Lot 1 of CSM # 547 as recorded in V. 4, P 94-97-Document # 360749.
all in Township Forty-Four (44) North, Range Nine (9) West, Town of Barnes, Bayfield County, Wisconsin is changed
from Residential One/Residential Three (R-1/R-3) to Residential One (R-1).
Dated: February 16, 2010
By Action of the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors
Attested to by: Scott S. Fibert, Bayfield County Clerk
A motion was made by Rondeau/Crandall to adopt Bayfield County Zoning Amendatory Ordinance No.
2010-05 Regarding the Rezone of the James E. and Jill Akins Property in the Town of Barnes, Bayfield
County, Wisconsin. The motion carried.
10. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Appointment of Frank Kostka to the Bayfield County
Board of Adjustment. Kastrosky explained how the vacancy took place. A motion was made by
Rondeau/Beeksma to appoint Frank Kostka to the Bayfield County Board of Adjustment. The motion carried.
11. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Committee Modifications. Abeles-Allison reported
that there are two (2) major changes that were discussed at the Executive Committee. It would be to create a
separate Fair and Extension Committee and increasing the Land Sales Committee to six (6) members. A draft of
the Ordinance is given to you this evening for your review which will be presented at the April meeting.
12. Bayfield County Resolution No. 2010-07, Northern Lights Health Care Center Covenant
Waiver to Section 7.13 Rate for the Fiscal Year 2009. Gene Jordan, Director of Northern Lights, was present
to discuss with the Board the changes that have taken place. The Board dispensed with the reading of the
Resolution, which reads s follows:
Amended and Restated Lease Agreement between Bayfield County, Wisconsin
(Lessor) and Northern Lights Services, Inc. (Lessee)
Whereas, Bayfield County issued $5,9100,000 in bond for the Northern Lights Health Center in 2007;
Whereas, the debt service coverage ratio in Section 7.13 of the Lease Agreement between lessee and
lessor was established at 125% for the entire life of the bonds; and
Whereas, the borrowed construction interest cannot be used in the ratio calculation;
Whereas, the bond payments are being made by lessee even at reduced revenue; and
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Whereas, the Bayfield County Board previously authorized a Waiver to Section 7.13 Rate Covenant for
Fiscal Year 2009 to debt service coverage of 100%;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors assembled this
30th day of March, 2010, approve an amended and Restated Lease Agreement between Bayfield County, Wisconsin
(Lessor) and Northern Lights Services, Inc. (Lessee) including a waiver to the rate covenants in Northern Lights
Services’ Lease Agreement as follows:
Northern Lights Health Care Center shall maintain Net Revenue in Fiscal Year 2009 which shall equal at
least 25% of the Total Principal and Interest Requirements.
BAYFIELD COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
John J. Blahnik, David L. Good, Thomas J. Gordon, Kenneth Jardine, Delores Kittleson,
Shawn W. Miller, James A. Crandall, Wayne Williams, James Beeksma, Marco T. Bichanich, Brett T. Rondeau
A motion was made by Gordon/Bichanich to adopt Bayfield County Resolution No. 2010-07, Northern
Lights Health Care Center Covenant Waiver to Section 7.13 Rate for the Fiscal Year 2009. The motion
carried.
13. Bayfield County Resolution No. 2010-08, Honoring James Beeksma for his 12 Years of
Dedicated Service to Bayfield County; Bayfield County Resolution No. 2010-09, Honoring John J . Blahnik
for 19 Years of Dedicated Service to Bayfield County; and Bayfield County Resolution No. 2010-10,
Honoring Thomas J. Gordon for his 26 Years of Dedicated Service to Bayfield County. The Board dispensed
with the reading of all three (3) Resolutions; Beeksma, Blahnik and Gordon since they were read prior to the
meeting in honor of each at their retirement coffee. The resolutions read as follows:
Honoring James Beeksma for His 12 Years of Dedicated Service to Bayfield County
WHEREAS, James Beeksma of 3340 Bayfield Line Road, Iron River, Wisconsin, has served Bayfield County
with dedication and dignity for twelve (12) years; and
WHEREAS, during those twelve (12) years, Jim touched the lives of numerous citizens of Bayfield County
in a positive way and was a friend to many residents and employees.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors assembled this
30th day of March, 2010, honors James Beeksma, for his years of public service to Bayfield County and express
their gratitude for his efforts and wish him well in the years ahead; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this Resolution be forwarded to Mr. Beeksma at
3340 Bayfield Line Road, Iron River, Wisconsin 54847.
BAYFIELD COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
John J. Blahnik, David L. Good, Thomas J. Gordon, Kenneth Jardine, Delores Kittleson,
Shawn W. Miller, James A. Crandall, Wayne Williams, James Beeksma, Marco T. Bichanich, Brett T. Rondeau
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Bayfield County Resolution No. 2010-09
Honoring John J. Blahnik for His 19 Years of Dedicated Service to Bayfield County
WHEREAS, John J. Blahnik of 204 E. 4th Street, Washburn, Wisconsin, has served Bayfield County with
dedication and dignity for nineteen (19) years; and
WHEREAS, during those nineteen (19) years, John touched the lives of numerous citizens of Bayfield
County in a positive way and was a friend to many residents and employees.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors assembled this
30th day of March, 2010, honors John J. Blahnik, for his years of public service to Bayfield County and express
their gratitude for his efforts and wish him well in the years ahead; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this Resolution be forwarded to Mr. Blahnik at 204
E. 4th Street, PO Box 343, Washburn, WI 54891.
BAYFIELD COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
John J. Blahnik, David L. Good, Thomas J. Gordon, Kenneth Jardine, Delores Kittleson,
Shawn W. Miller, James A. Crandall, Wayne Williams, James Beeksma, Marco T. Bichanich, Brett T. Rondeau
Bayfield County Resolution No. 2010-10
Honoring Thomas J. Gordon for His 26 Years of Dedicated Service to Bayfield County
WHEREAS, Thomas J. Gordon of 27050 Star Route Road, Bayfield, Wisconsin, has served Bayfield County
with dedication and dignity for twenty-six (26) years; and
WHEREAS, twelve (12) of those years were as a member of the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors and
fourteen (14) years serving as Bayfield County Clerk; and
WHEREAS, during those twenty-six (26) years, Tom touched the lives of numerous citizens of Bayfield County in
a positive way and was a friend to many residents and employees.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors assembled this 30th day
of March, 2010, honors Thomas J. Gordon, for his years of public service to Bayfield County and express their
gratitude for his efforts and wish him well in the years ahead; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this Resolution be forwarded to Mr. Gordon at 27050 Star
Route Road, Bayfield, Wisconsin 54814.
BAYFIELD COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
John J. Blahnik, David L. Good, Thomas J. Gordon, Kenneth Jardine, Delores Kittleson,
Shawn W. Miller, James A. Crandall, Wayne Williams, James Beeksma, Marco T. Bichanich, Brett T. Rondeau
A motion was made by Bichanich/Crandall to adopt all three (3) Resolutions, Honoring James Beeksma
for his 12 Years of Dedicated Service to Bayfield County; Honoring John J. Blahnik for his 19 Years of
Dedicated Service to Bayfield County; and Honoring Thomas J. Gordon for his 26 Years of Dedicated
Service to Bayfield County. The motion carried.
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14. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Railroad Grade Right-of-Way Lawsuit between
Johnson/Hawksford vs. Bayfield County. Abeles-Allison stated that there isn’t anything new to report and
asked if this item could be postponed to the next meeting. A motion was made by Crandall/Bichanich to
postpone discussion and possible action regarding the railroad grade right-of-way lawsuit between
Johnson/Hawksford vs. Bayfield County until the April, 2010 meeting. The motion carried.
15. Bayfield County Resolution No. 2010-11, Request to Amend 2009 Bayfield County Fair
Budget. Mary Motiff, Tourism Director, was present and stated to the Board that the Tourism Department has
inherited the fair budget and there is a need to amend the fair budget and Abeles-Allison is aware of the changes
that need to take place. Supervisor Gordon explained to the Board that last year’s fair was bad, the weather was
horrible, revenue was down. We will be in better shape this 2010 season.
The Board dispensed with the reading of the Resolution, which reads as follows:
WHEREAS, the Bayfield County Fair Committee has been working diligently on improving the County Fair,
and thereby increasing attendance and revenue; and,
WHEREAS, unforeseen and unexpected expenses were incurred; and,
WHEREAS, funds budgeted in 2009 are not sufficient to cover the expense.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors assembled this
30th day of March, 2010 amends the 2009 County Fair budget as follows:
Increase expense account #100-22-55461-50315 (Advertising) by $1,154.19
Increase expense account #100-22-55461-50350 (Repair & Maintenance Supplies) by $3,035.19
Increase expense account #100-22-55461-50810 (Capital Equipment) by $939.75
Decrease expense account 100-00-51410-50000 (Contingency) by $5,129.13
BAYFIELD COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
John J. Blahnik, David L. Good, Thomas J. Gordon, Kenneth Jardine, Delores Kittleson,
Shawn W. Miller, James A. Crandall, Wayne Williams, James Beeksma, Marco T. Bichanich, Brett T. Rondeau
A motion was made by Gordon/Bichanich to adopt Bayfield County Resolution No. 2010-11, Request
to Amend 2009 Bayfield County Fair Budget. A roll call vote was taken as follows: Miller-yes; Crandall-
yes; Rondeau-yes; Good-yes; Gordon-yes; Jardine-yes; Maki-absent; Kittleson-yes; Blahnik-yes; Kacvinsky-
absent; Beeksma-yes; Williams-yes; Bichanich-yes. Total 13: 11 yes, 0 no, 2 absent. The motion
carried.
16. Discussion and Possible Action Supporting Policy Statement for Public Use or Right-of-Way for
County Trail System. Motiff reported that this statement has been to the Tourism Committee and they have
recommended that the Board approve this policy statement. What we are doing is merely making public the
County’s intent to use the multi-use recreational trail. The statement reads as follows:
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Draft Revision of Policy for Consideration of ROW Alternate Routes – March 30, 2010
Bayfield County intents to develop, improve and maintain a public trail along the entire grade from the northern
city limits of the City of Washburn to the Sawyer County line, including those areas currently blocked or diverted,
by December 1, 2010 in time for the 2010-2011 snowmobile season.
Background:
Bayfield County has long intended to establish and maintain a permanent, multi-use recreational trail on the
former Chicago & Northwestern rail line (See Resolution No. 2007-02, “Establishment and Embracement of
Public Highway.”)
Bayfield County has the expressed controlling interest on this property.
In June of 2009, the US Federal District for the Western District of Wisconsin ruled that Bayfield
County has the right to establish a public highway or trail on the former Chicago & Northwestern rail line.
As previously stated, Bayfield County is willing to consider alternate routes through sections of private land;
however, no alternate will be considered unless affected property owners can provide a satisfactory permanent
alternate route. Whether the alternate route is satisfactory will be determined in the County’s discretion
according to several criteria, including the following:
1) Is the alternate a permanent, multi-use, multi-season route?
2) Is the alternate completely located on property under direct control or ownership of the affected
property owner(s) or on property for which a permanent easement has already been obtained?
3) Does Bayfield County incur none of the cost for acquisition or development of the alternate route
(although it will maintain the alternate trail once it is established)?
4) Has the alternate been arranged without Bayfield County having to be a party to negotiations regarding
acquisition of property or permanent easements?
Specific alternate routes will be determined on a case by case basis.
Discussion took place on the policy, stating they are merely making public the County’s intent to use the
multi-use recreational trail.
A motion was made by Gordon/Bichanich to table the Policy for Consideration of ROW Alternate
Routes. The motion carried with 2 no votes.
17. Bayfield County Resolution No. 2010-14, Adopting the Bayfield County Outdoor Recreation
Plan. The Board dispensed with the reading of the Resolution, which reads as follows:
WHEREAS, Bayfield County, has developed a comprehensive outdoor recreation plan; and
WHEREAS, this plan outlines foreseeable outdoor recreation facility needs of Bayfield County that can be
adequately maintained; now
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors assembled this 30th day of
March, 2010, hereby formally adopts the Bayfield County Outdoor Recreation Plan as the official policy statement
for the development of outdoor recreation programs and facilities in Bayfield County.
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BAYFIELD COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
John J. Blahnik, David L. Good, Thomas J. Gordon, Kenneth Jardine, Delores Kittleson,
Shawn W. Miller, James A. Crandall, Wayne Williams, James Beeksma, Marco T. Bichanich, Brett T. Rondeau
A motion was made by Gordon/Jardine to adopt Bayfield County Resolution No. 2010-14, Adopting
the Bayfield County Outdoor Recreation Plan. The motion carried.
18. Bayfield County Resolution No. 2010-12, Designating a Recovery Zone for Purposes of the
Issuance of Recovery Zone Economic Development Bonds and Recovery Zone Facility Bonds. Abeles-Allison
explained the contents of the Resolution. By designating Bayfield County early, businesses that make use of the
funding will be able to go back to our designation date to begin using funds. This is for the State’s Recovery Zone
Funds. The Board dispensed with the reading of the Resolution, which reads as follows:
WHEREAS, Bayfield County (the “County”) is a body corporate having powers that can only be exercised by
the County Board of Supervisors (the “Board”) or in pursuance of a resolution adopted or ordinance enacted by the
Board; and
WHEREAS, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, Public Law No. 111-5, created Sections
1400U-1, 1400U-2, and 1400U-3 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), which authorize
the issuance of recovery zone economic development bonds and recovery zone facility bonds; and
WHEREAS, the proceeds of a recovery zone economic development bond are required to be used for
expenditures for purposes of promoting development or other economic activity in a recovery zone; and
WHEREAS, the proceeds of a recovery zone facility bond are required to be used for property used in a
recovery zone in the active conduct of a business in such recovery zone; and
WHEREAS, Section 1400U-1(b) of the Code provides that the term “recovery zone” means, among other
things, “any area designated by the issuer as having significant poverty, unemployment, rate of home foreclosures,
or general distress”; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary and convenient that the Board designate an area as a recovery zone;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors assembled this 30th
day of March, 2010:
1. The Board hereby finds and determines that an area comprising all the territory of the County is
adversely affected by significant poverty, unemployment, rate of home foreclosure, or general
distress.
2. The Board hereby designates such area as having significant poverty, unemployment, rate of home
foreclosures, or general distress, and for that reason the area is a recovery zone for purposes of
Sections 1400U-1, 1400U-2, and 1400U-3 of the Code.
3. The appropriate officers of the County are authorized and directed to take all actions necessary or
convenient to facilitate the issuance of recovery zone economic development bonds by the County
or the issuance of recovery zone facility bonds by the County or any other eligible issuer with
respect to property used in the area designated by the County as a recovery zone.
4. This Resolution shall be effective immediately upon its passage.
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BAYFIELD COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
John J. Blahnik, David L. Good, Thomas J. Gordon, Kenneth Jardine, Delores Kittleson,
Shawn W. Miller, James A. Crandall, Wayne Williams, James Beeksma, Marco T. Bichanich, Brett T. Rondeau
A motion was made by Bichanich/Rondeau to adopt Bayfield County Resolution No. 2010-12,
Designating a Recovery Zone for Purposes of the Issuance of Recovery Zone Economic Development Bonds and
Recovery Zone Facility Bonds. The motion carried.
19. Bayfield County Resolution No. 2010-13, Honoring William Peltonen Upon His Retirement from
the Bayfield County Highway Department. Vice-Chairman Blahnik read the Resolution, which reads as follows:
WHEREAS, William Peltonen has served Bayfield County with distinction, honor and dedication in the
Highway Department for over 15 years.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors assembled this
30th day of March, 2010, honors William Peltonen for his 15 years of public service to Bayfield County and
expresses gratitude for his efforts, wishing him well in the years ahead.
BAYFIELD COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
John J. Blahnik, David L. Good, Thomas J. Gordon, Kenneth Jardine, Delores Kittleson,
Shawn W. Miller, James A. Crandall, Wayne Williams, James Beeksma, Marco T. Bichanich, Brett T. Rondeau
A motion was made by Bichanich/Crandall to adopt Bayfield County Resolution No. 2010-13, Honoring
William Peltonen upon his Retirement from the Bayfield County Highway Department. The motion carried.
20. Bayfield County Resolution No. 2010-15, Forestry Department Budget Amendment FY 2010.
Abeles-Allison explained that this amendment allows the department to utilize 1% of the 2009 proceeds for town
roads, in or leading to the county forest. Funds will come from the fund balance. The department will select
projects that benefit county forest road projects. The goal being improved access to forest stands and reduced
transportation costs for loggers. The Resolution reads as follows:
WHEREAS, in 2009 the Forestry Committee approved a policy designating 1% of Gross County Timber Sale
revenues for town road repair when revenues exceed 101% of budget; and
WHEREAS, the funds shall be placed in a line item within the Forestry Budget to be used for Town Road
Maintenance on town roads that provide access to County Forest land within the township, at the discretion of the
county forestry department; and
WHEREAS, the balance of funds in the account will be limited to no more than $40,000; and
WHEREAS, Towns with County Forest Land within their boundaries will submit proposals for road projects
to the County Forest Administrator and Forestry Committee for consideration of funding; and
WHEREAS, county timber sales exceeded 101% of budget in 2009, 1% totals $23,053; and
WHEREAS, the policy requires a budget amendment for the forestry budget in 2010 for these funds to be
expended.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors, meeting this
30th day of March, 2010 approve the following budget amendment to the 2010 Forestry Department (100-34)
budget:
Increase Revenue line 100-00-49301 by $23,053 authorizing the use of fund balance to establish the Town Road
Maintenance account.
Increase Expense line 100-34-56129-50241 by $23,053 to establish the Town Road Maintenance account.
BAYFIELD COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
John J. Blahnik, David L. Good, Thomas J. Gordon, Kenneth Jardine, Delores Kittleson,
Shawn W. Miller, James A. Crandall, Wayne Williams, James Beeksma, Marco T. Bichanich, Brett T. Rondeau
A motion was made by Gordon/Good to adopt Bayfield County Resolution No. 2010-015, Forestry
Department Budget Amendment FY2010. A roll call vote was taken as follows: Crandall-yes; Rondeau-yes;
Good-yes; Gordon-yes; Jardine-yes; Maki-absent; Kittleson-yes; Blahnik-yes; Kacvinsky-absent; Beeksma-
yes; Williams-yes; Bichanich-yes; Miller-yes. Total 13: 11 yes, 0 no, 2 absent. The motion carried.
21. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Authorized Bayfield County Emergency Fire Wardens
for 2010. In accordance with Section 26.12(3) and Section 26.14(3) of the Wisconsin Statutes, the DNR is
recommending the following persons to act as authorized emergency fire wardens for the prevention and
suppression of forest fires in this county for the year 2010, and ask the Board’s approved of this organized list. A
copy of said list is on file in the County Clerk’s office for review.
A motion was made by Good/Bichanich to approve the list of Bayfield County Emergency Fire Wardens
for 2010. The motion carried.
22. Adoption of National County Government Month (NACO) Proclamation. Abeles-Allison explained
that April is National Government Month, which is a National Association of Counties organized event. The
Proclamation reads as follows:
WHEREAS, the nation’s 3,068 counties provide a variety of essential public services to communities
serving 300 million Americans; and
WHEREAS, Bayfield County and all counties take seriously their responsibility to protect and enhance the
health, welfare and safety of their residents in sensible and cost-effective ways; and
WHEREAS, the National Association of Counties has encouraged counties across the country to actively
promote county government programs and services to raise public awareness and understanding about the roles and
responsibilities of the nation’s counties to meet the needs of the community; and
WHEREAS, the National Association of Counties and Bayfield County are working together to Restore the
Partnership among all levels of government to better serve American communities; and
WHEREAS, Bayfield County has set up a calendar of events in April to celebrate county government and
improve awareness of county programs and services.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that I, William D. Kacvinsky, Bayfield County Chairman, do
hereby proclaim April, 2010, as National County Government Month and encourage all Bayfield County officials,
employees, schools and residents to participate in county government celebration and awareness activities.
A motion was made by Jardine/Good to adopt the National County Government Month (NACO)
Proclamation. The motion carried.
23. Administrator’s Report:
a) April 20, 2010 County Board Meeting, Swearing In of County Board, Board meeting will be
held prior, and training will take place after the meeting.
b) WCA District Meeting on Monday, April 16th, 1-3 pm. at Explorer’s Point Restaurant in
Ashland;
c) June 8th or 15th, Planning Vision Budget Session. Discussion took place as to what date
worked better – June 8th was decided upon from 4 to 8 p.m.
d) Reminded everyone to vote on April 6th.
24. Supervisors’ Reports:
a) Supervisor Kittleson reported that there are books left over from Superior Days if anyone
is interested.
A motion was made by Gordon/Beeksma to adjourn. The motion carried and the meeting adjourned
10:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Scott S. Fibert,
Bayfield County Clerk
SSF/dmb