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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Board of Supervisors - Minutes - 11/9/2010404 Minutes of the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors’ Meeting Of November 9, 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 Chairman Kacvinsky at 6:04 p.m. Roll call was taken by Bayfield County Clerk, Scott Fibert as follows: Rondeau-present; Meyers-absent; Bussey-present; Jardine-present; Maki-present; Kittleson-present; Bennett-present; Kacvinsky-present; Rantala-present; Williams-present; Bichanich-present; Miller- present; Crandall-present: Total 13: 12 present, 1 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; Paul Susienka, Chief Deputy; Claire Duquette, Reporter for The Daily Press; community residents. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all in attendance. 1. Minutes of the October 26, 2010 Bayfield County Board of Supervisors’ Meeting. The Board dispensed with the reading of the minutes (a copy of which is on file in the County Clerk’s office). A motion was made by Rondeau/Bichanich to adopt the October 26, 2010 Bayfield County Board of Supervisors’ Meeting. The motion carried. 2. Public Comment Ellen Kwiatkoski, Executive Director of the Bayfield Regional Conservancy, was present and spoke on the Telemark property and the possibility for Bayfield County to acquire the property. She spoke on the fact that the Birkebeiner brings nearly 4 million dollars to the Cable area annually. The lands are very important for the ski race in order for it to stay local. There is a new program that the County Forest could get involved in through the Forestry Department. It is very new and the rules for the program have not yet been finalized. The County can, however, apply for assistance which would help in the purchase of the lands. There is a potential that the County could acquire the lands without having to pay for any of the lands as they own so much of the surrounding presently. Kwiatkowski is bringing this to the attention of the Board in hopes that the Board will look at this soon as time is of the essence. If the lands are subdivided up by private land owners, everyone will lose in the long run. 3. Bayfield County Resolution No. 2010-56, Designation of Authorized Depositories for Bayfield County. The Board dispensed with the reading of the resolution, which reads as follows: WHEREAS, Section 34.05 of the Wisconsin Statutes authorizes counties to invest any of their funds not immediately needed, in time deposits, in banks, or savings and loan associations, in accordance with and subject to the limitations of Wisconsin Statute §66.0603(1m), and also authorizes counties to engage in financial transactions in which the public depository agrees to repay funds advanced to it by the county plus interest, if the agreement is secured by bonds or securities issued or guaranteed as to principal and interest by the Federal Government, and 405 WHEREAS, it appears to be to the financial benefit of the County and its citizens to invest funds not immediately needed in such deposits and to enter into such financial transactions from time to time; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors assembled this 9th day of November, 2010, authorize and directs the Bayfield County Treasurer to invest county funds not immediately needed either in time deposits in accordance with and subject to the limitations of Wisconsin Statute §66.0603, or by entering into financial transactions in which a public depository agrees to repay funds advanced to it by the County plus interest, if the agreement is fully secured by securities issued or guaranteed as to principal and interest by the Federal Government, with any of the following financial institutions, which have been designated as public depositories for Bayfield County: Bremer Bank; Security State Bank; State Bank of Drummond, Northern State Bank; Chippewa Valley Bank; and the Local Government Investment Pool. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that County funds not so invested shall be deposited in checking or savings accounts at any of the foregoing institutions. By Action of the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors William D. Kacvinsky, Chairman A motion was made by Maki/Rondeau to adopt Bayfield County Resolution No. 2010-56, Designation of Authorized Depositories for Bayfield County. The motion carried. 4. Bayfield County Resolution No. 2010-57, Supporting Cooperative Law Enforcement Services Agreement Between the Bayfield County Sheriff’s Department and the Red Cliff Community Law Enforcement. The Board dispensed with the reading of the resolution, which reads as follows; WHEREAS, The Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians is a federally recognized Indian Tribe, organized under a Constitution adopted August 25, 1938, and approved on November 9, 1938, pursuant to section 16 of the Indian reorganization Act; and WHEREAS, The Tribal and Bayfield County Law Enforcement Agencies have had a history of cooperation in striving to meet the Red Cliff Community’s law enforcement needs; and WHEREAS, Wisconsin Statute 165.90 provides for the establishment of cooperative law enforcement efforts between County and Tribal Law Enforcement Agencies; and WHEREAS, County and Tribal Law Enforcement Officials have worked together to develop the FY 2011 County-Tribal Law Enforcement (CTLE) Plan and grant application. 406 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors assembled this 9th day of November, 2010, does hereby encourage continued cooperation between the County and Tribal Law Enforcement Agencies and approve the FY 2011 County-Tribal Law Enforcement Plan and Grant Application. By Action of the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors William D. Kacvinsky, Chairman A motion was made by Crandall/Jardine to adopt Bayfield County Resolution No. 2010-57, Supporting Cooperative Law Enforcement Services Agreement Between the Bayfield County Sheriff’s Department and the Red Cliff Community Law Enforcement. Discussion took place regarding the application and plan. It was stated that at the Sheriff’s Committee Meeting it was discussed that the County should receive $10,000 from the grant as the Sheriff’s Department does provide many services. A motion amendment was made by Bussey/Bichanich to authorize and direct the Sheriff to negotiate with and sign the Agreement, if and only if, the County receives not less than $10,000 from the grant. Vote on the motion amendment carried with one opposition. Further discussion took place that no matter how we do this, we still are going to have to provide services to Red Cliff. However, if we don’t sign the agreement the dollars will not come through for Red Cliff. The new last paragraph will now read: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors assembled this 9th day of November, 2010, does hereby authorize and direct the Sheriff to negotiate with and sign the agreement if and only if, the County receives not less than $10,000.00 from the grant. A roll call vote took place on the original motion and amendment as follows: Meyers-absent; Bussey-yes; Jardine-yes; Maki-yes; Kittleson-yes; Bennett-yes; Kacvinsky-yes; Rantala-yes; Williams-yes; Bichanich-yes; Miller-yes; Crandall-yes; Rondeau-no. The motion carried: 13 votes, 11 yes, 1 no, 1 absent. The motion carried. 5. Bayfield County Resolution No. 2010-58, Authorization for County Board Chairman, County Clerk and the County Treasurer of the County of Bayfield to make Short Term Loans. The Board dispensed with the reading of the resolution, which reads as follows; WHEREAS, it may be necessary to borrow funds on a short term basis in order to meet payrolls and other obligations including current and ordinary expenses within the next year. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors of Bayfield County in annual session, assembled this 9th day of November, 2010, that the County Board Chairman of the County of Bayfield, the County Clerk, and the County Treasurer, be and they are hereby authorized to borrow funds on a short term basis in an amount not to exceed Three Hundred Thousand 407 Dollars ($300,000.00) in aggregate if in their opinion it should be to the County’s best interest to make such loan or loans. By Action of the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors William D. Kacvinsky, Chairman A motion was made by Rondeau/Kittleson to adopt Bayfield County Resolution No. 2010-58, Authorization for County Board Chairman, County Clerk, and the County Treasurer of the County of Bayfield to Borrow Funds on a Short Term Basis. The motion carried. 6. Bayfield County Resolution No. 2010-59, Holding of Meetings as may be Necessary to Conduct Business in 2011. The Board dispensed with the reading of the resolution, which reads as follows: WHEREAS, the several committees of the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors are required in the conduct of the business of said Bayfield County, to hold and conduct committee meetings in excess of the number permitted by Statute; and WHEREAS, by action of the County Board, the number of meetings of said committees beyond the statutory limit may be extended. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the several committees of the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors be and they are hereby authorized to hold such meetings during the year 2011 as may be necessary to the proper conduct of the business of said Bayfield County. Dated this 9th day of November, 2010. By Action of the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors William D. Kacvinsky, Chairman A motion was made by Rondeau/Williams to adopt Bayfield County Resolution No. 2010-59, Holding of Meetings as may be Necessary to Conduct Business in 2011. The motion carried. 7. Bayfield County Resolution No. 2010-60, DNR Funding for Telemark. Abeles-Allison stated that we do not have a resolution prepared for this. Discussion took place further on the rules and regulations involved in the Telemark land. This is a complicated and difficult issue. We would like to see the endeavor succeed, but we aren’t sure which direction or what role Bayfield County should play, if any. Discussion also took place on where would the $750,000 come from for the purchase of the land. The Board stated that they would like to hear more on the subject from Kwiatkoski. A motion was made by Rondeau/Bussey to suspend the rules to allow Ellen Kwiatkoski and Ned Ziehlsdorf to speak to the Board. The motion carried. 408 Kwiatkoski stated that the main concern is to see the land stay whole. Groups like the Birkebeiner, fat tire, etc. for people to ski, snowmobile, ATV, whatever. It if is subdivided, this will all end. Ned Ziehlsdorf is the head for the Birkie Foundation and stated that in order to get to forest land, you have to cross approximately 2 miles of Telemark property. The Birkie crosses different miles of the Telemark property throughout the race. There is a potential that someone could purchase the resort as a whole, but it is a risk to wait to see if that buyer comes alone. If the land owner knows the County is interested, he would wait to sell and keep it as a whole rather than subdividing. The purchase price of the land would be determined by the appraisal. Kwiatkoski thought the land would appreciate out at a much higher than 1.3 million. The DNR would match half and the land owner would accept this. The landowner, right now, is just hoping that he can get back his initial investment. Further discussion took place on forest land acquisition within the State of Wisconsin. The State told Kwiatkoski that 25% of the funding is guaranteed, however, if money gets spent, and the County could afford the project, the County would rank higher than other entities wanting the funding dollars and perhaps get the entire amount or not close to it. Kwiatkoski further stated that she is convinced that this purchase would rank very high in the State’s eyes. If the purchase should go through, it would need to be managed as a county forest. There are not restrictions, just would be want the County Forestry office and committee decides. Kwiatkoski stated that in speaking with the DNR about whether or not this type of purchase would fit the criteria for compatible uses and they concurred that it would. If the County should desire to pursue this, they would hire an appraiser and the State would hire an appraiser and an amount would be compromised between the 2 appraisers, as there are specific guidelines that they have to meet. The land, again if purchased by the County, would be solely owned by the County. Discussion asked what the Conservancy’s interest would be beyond this point. Kwiatkoski stated that the conservancy is just a land trust, and it is their mission to protect forest and farm land, lakes and streams, etc. They are a non-profit organization and their only interest is to see the land have a conservation ownership. The Conservancy only wants to facilitate the hopeful purchase of protecting this land. If the County doesn’t want to go this route, the Conservancy will look into other persons that may be interested in purchasing the property. Supervisor Rondeau recommended that this be sent to the Forestry Committee to have our Forest Administrator, Jason Bodin, involved in this. This sounds good, but the Forestry Department needs to tell us what would be involved on their end. This is an excellent opportunity and a perfect fit for our County Forest if it works out and would be a huge resource for southern Bayfield County. Supervisor Crandall stated it was a big interest to the southern end of Bayfield County. It has a huge economic impact on that area. Let’s move ahead and bring something to the December meeting. If the opportunity exists that we can purchase, it is important to go ahead and do this. Supervisor Maki asked if the real estate taxes have been paid on the land or are their back taxes due and owing? The Forestry Committee meetings this coming Monday and we can amend the agenda to put this on. It was the consensus of the Board that this be moved to the Forestry Committee meeting. 409 8. Executive Session. A motion was made by Kittleson/Crandall to move in and out of Executive Session pursuant to §19.85(1)(g); Conferring legal counsel for the governmental body who is rendering oral or written advice concerning strategy to be adopted by the body with respect Bussey-yes; Jardine-yes; Maki-yes; Kittleson-yes; Bennett-yes; Kacvinsky-yes; Rantala-yes; Williams-yes; Bichanich-yes; Miller-yes; Crandall-yes; Rondeau-yes; to litigation in which it is or is likely to become involved: A roll call vote was taken as follows: Meyers-absent. The motion carried: 13 votes, 12 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. The motion carried. A motion was made by Rondeau/Bichanich to move out of executive session. The motion carried. 9. Administrator’s Report: a) County Board Meeting Schedule. The Board will hold its December meeting on the 14th at 6:00 p.m. b) Bart Transportation Public Hearing. There will be a public hearing on the BART transportation on Dec. 8th at 7:00 p.m. at the Northern Great Lakes Visitor’s Center. c) Superior Days. We are looking for ideas and topics to be discussed at Superior Days. If you have any issues you would like to submit, send them to his office. The next meeting date is scheduled for Nov. 16th at WITC by video conference. There being no further business to come before the County Board, Chairman Kacvinsky adjourned the meeting at 7:10 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Scott S. Fibert, Bayfield County Clerk SSF/dmb