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Minutes of the
Bayfield County Board of Supervisors’ Meeting
Of August 30, 2011 – 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:
Williams-present; Bichanich-present; Miller-present; Crandall-present; Rondeau-present; Meyers-
absent; Bussey-present; Jardine-present; Maki-present; Kittleson-present; Bennett-present;
Kacvinsky-present; Rantala-absent : Total 13, 11 present, 2 absent. The motion carried and 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; Elizabeth Skulan, Human
Services Director; Larry Weber; Attorney Thomas Mayfield, Attorney for MMC; Daniel Hymans,
CEO/President for MMC; and Bill Sloan, MMC Board Member.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all in attendance.
1. Public Comment. No Public Comment.
2. Motion Regarding Minutes of the July 26, 2011 Bayfield County Board of
Supervisor’s Meeting. The Board dispensed with the reading of the minutes. A motion was made
by Rondeau/Crandall to adopt the July 26, 2011 Minutes of the Bayfield County Board of
Supervisors. The motion carried.
3. Bayfield County Resolution No. 2011-28, Honoring Larry Weber Upon His
Retirement from the Bayfield County Sheriff’s Department. Chairman Kacvisnky read the
resolution, which reads as follows:
WHEREAS, Larry Weber has served Bayfield County with distinction, honor and dedication
in the Sheriff’s Department for over 27 years; and
WHEREAS, during those 27 years, Larry has touched the lives of numerous employees and
citizens of Bayfield County in a positive way and was a friend to many residents and employees as
well.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors
assembled this 30th day of August. 2011, honors Larry Weber for his 27 years of public service to
Bayfield County and expresses gratitude for his efforts, wishing him well in the years ahead.
By Action of the
Bayfield County Board of Supervisors
William D. Kacvinsky, Chair
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A motion was made by Bussey/Bichanich to adopt Bayfield County Resolution No. 2011-
28, Honoring Larry Weber upon his Retirement from the Bayfield County Sheriff’s
Department. The motion carried. Weber was presented with a plaque from the Supervisor
Williams, Chair of the Sheriff’s Committee.
4. Bayfield County Resolution No. 2011-27, Approving the Issuance and Sale of a
Revenue Bond (Memorial Medical Center, Inc. Project) Series 2011, of Bayfield County,
Wisconsin and Authorizing the Execution of Documents Relating Thereto. Attorney Thomas
Mayfield, Bill Sloan, MMC Board member, and Daniel Hymans, CEO for MMC were here to discuss
Rresolution with the Board. The Resolution extends an offer of up to 5 million to be borrowed, but
MMC is asking for 3.5 million. Mayfield explained how MMC came up with this figure and how it will
be financed through the bonds acquired. Bremer Bank has agreed to purchase the bonds. Ashland
County has met and will be meeting again with their Finance Committee and he along with Sloan and
Hymans will be asking for the same recommendation. Mayfield also stated that he is pleased that
Bayfield County retained their corporation counsel to look over the documents as well, so all parties
concerned are well versed in what is taking place. Mayfield was questioned by Board members as to
the bonding process and how it will affect Bayfield County and Mayfield explained in detail.
The Board dispensed with the reading of the Resolution, which reads as follows:
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors (the “Board”) of Bayfield County, Wisconsin
(the “Municipality”), as follows:
Section 1. It is hereby found, determined, and declared as follows:
A. Under Wisconsin Statutes, Section 66.0621, as amended (the “Act”), the
Municipality is authorized and empowered to issue revenue obligations to finance all
or any part of the cost of acquisition, construction, equipping, improving, enlarging, or
extending of public utilities, as defined therein, including hospital facilities.
B. Under and pursuant to the provisions of Wisconsin Statutes, Sections 59.01 and
59.52(6), the Municipality is authorized to:
(1) acquire and hold, lease or rent real and personal estate for public uses or
purposes, to sell, lease and convey the same, to make such contracts and to do such
other acts as are necessary and proper to the exercise of the powers and privileges
granted and the performance of the legal duties charged upon it;
(2) acquire, lease or rent property, real and personal, for public uses or purposes
of any nature, including without limitation, acquisitions for county buildings;
(3) direct the clerk to lease, sell or convey or contract to sell or covey and county
property, not donated and required to be held for a special purpose, on terms that
the Board approves;
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(4) construct, purchase, acquire, lease, develop, improve, extend, equip, operate
and maintain all county buildings, structures and facilities hereinafter in this
subsection referred to as “projects,” including, among others, schools, hospitals,
homes for the aged or indigent, regional projects and including all property, real and
personal, pertinent or necessary for such purposes;
(5) finance such projects, including necessary sites, by the issuance of revenue
bonds under the Act, and payable solely from the income, revenues and rentals and
fees derived from the operation of the project financed from the proceeds of the
revenue bonds.
C. The Municipality on July 26, 2011 held a public hearing on the issuance of a revenue
bond in an amount not to exceed $5,000,000, which together with a revenue bond to
be issued by Ashland County, will be used to refinance and improve hospital and
related facilities located at 1615 Maple Lane in Ashland, Wisconsin (the “Facilities”),
owned and operated by Memorial Medical Center, Inc., a Wisconsin nonstock
nonprofit corporation (the “Company”).
D. The issuance and sale of the Revenue Bond (Memorial Medical Center, Inc. Project)
Series 2011 (the “Revenue Bond”), by the Municipality, in a principal amount of up to
$5,000,000, pursuant to the Act, and the sale of the Revenue Bond to Bremer Bank,
National Association, or its assigns (the “Lender”), as provided herein is in
furtherance of the public interests of the Municipality and the Municipality hereby
determines to issue the Revenue Bond. The Municipality will make the proceeds of
the Revenue Bond available to the Company in order to finance certain improvements
to the Facilities.
E. A draft of a Sale Agreement (the “Sale Agreement”) to be entered into between the
Municipality and the Company respecting the Revenue Bond and the Facilities has
been submitted to the Board.
F. Pursuant to a Pledge Agreement (the “Pledge Agreement”) to be entered into
between the Municipality and the Lender, the Municipality assigns and pledges to the
Lender and grants the Lender a security interest in all of its rights, title, and
interest in the Sale Agreement (except for certain rights for reimbursement of
certain costs and expenses and for indemnification) and the Promissory Note (as
defined in the Sale Agreement), and all amendments, extensions, renewals and
replacements of the Sale Agreement and the Promissory Note, and all proceeds
thereof. A draft of the Pledge Agreement has been submitted to the Board.
G. Pursuant to a Cooperation Agreement (the “Cooperation Agreement”) to be entered
into between the Municipality and Ashland County, Ashland County will consent to the
refinancing and financing described herein, pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes Section
66.0301. A draft of the Cooperation Agreement has been submitted to the Board.
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H. The Revenue Bond is a limited obligation of the Municipality payable solely from the
revenues received by the Municipality pursuant to the Promissory Note and the Sale
Agreement (except for the Unassigned Municipality’s Rights, as such term is defined
in the Sale Agreement). No holder of the Revenue Bond shall ever have the right to
compel any exercise of the taxing power of the Municipality to pay the Revenue Bond
or the interest thereon, nor to enforce payment thereof against any property of the
Municipality. The Revenue Bond does not constitute an indebtedness, a pecuniary
liability, a moral or general obligation or a loan of the credit of the Municipality and
the Revenue Bond is not secured by, and is not a charge, lien or encumbrance, legal or
equitable, against the Municipality’s property, funds, general credit or taxing powers.
Section 2. The Municipality hereby authorizes the issuance of the Revenue Bond. The
Revenue Bond shall be in substantially the form submitted to the Board on the date hereof, and
shall mature on the dates and in the amounts, be subject to redemption, and provide interest at
the rate(s) as therein specified, as such may be modified by agreement of the Lender, the
Company and the Municipality. The initial interest rate on the Revenue Bond shall not exceed
5.00% per annum.
Section 3. The Sale Agreement, the Pledge Agreement, the Revenue Bond and the
Cooperation Agreement are hereby made a part of this Resolution as fully as though set forth
herein and are hereby approved in substantially the forms presented to the Board. The Chair of
the Board and the County Clerk are hereby authorized in their discretion, at such time (if any) as
they may deem appropriate, to execute, acknowledge, and deliver said documents on behalf of the
Municipality with such changes, insertions, and omissions therein as bond counsel and counsel to the
Municipality may hereafter deem appropriate, such execution to be conclusive evidence of approval
of such documents in accordance with the terms hereof.
Section 4. There is hereby created a special fund in the treasury of the Municipality to
be identified as the “Revenue Bond (Memorial Medical Center, Inc. Project) Series 2011 Special
Redemption Fund” (hereinafter, the “Special Redemption Fund”). Pursuant to the Promissory Note
and the Pledge Agreement, payments by the Company on the Promissory Note will be paid directly
to the Lender, but will be deemed to have been first deposited in the Special Redemption Fund. If
for any reason the Company makes payments to the Municipality with respect to the Promissory
Note, such payments will be deposited in the Special Redemption Fund. The Special Redemption
Fund is hereby set aside for the payment of the principal of, premium, if any, and interest on the
Revenue Bond.
Section 5. The Chair of the Board and the County Clerk are hereby also authorized to
execute and deliver all other documents which may be required under the terms of the Sale
Agreement or Pledge Agreement, or by bond counsel, and to take such other action as may be
required or deemed appropriate for the performance of the duties imposed thereby to carry out
the purposes thereof. The County Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to give notice pursuant
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to Wisconsin Statutes, Section 893.77, subd. 2, that the Municipality has by this Resolution
authorized issuance of the Revenue Bond, based on form and instruction provided by bond counsel.
Section 6. Registration. The Board appoints the County Clerk as bond registrar,
transfer agent, authenticating agent and paying agent for the Revenue Bond (the “Registrar”). The
effect of registration and the rights and duties of the Municipality with respect thereto are as
follows:
A. Register. The Registrar must keep a bond register for the Revenue Bond in which
the Registrar provides for the registration of ownership of the Revenue Bond and
the registration of transfers and exchanges of the Revenue Bond.
B. Transfer of Revenue Bond. Upon surrender for transfer of the Revenue Bond duly
endorsed by the registered owner thereof or accompanied by a written instrument
of transfer, in form satisfactory to the Registrar, duly executed by the registered
owner thereof or by an attorney duly authorized by the registered owner in writing,
the Registrar will authenticate and delivery, in the name of the designated
transferee or transferees, one new bond of a like aggregate principal amount and
maturity, as requested by the transferor. The Registrar may, however, close the
books for registration of any transfer after the 15th day of the month preceding
each interest payment date and until such interest payment date.
C. Exchange of Revenue Bonds. When a Revenue Bond is surrendered by the registered
owner for exchange, the Registrar will authenticate and deliver one new bond of a
like aggregate principal amount and maturity, as requested in writing by the
registered owner or the owner’s attorney.
D. Cancellation. A Revenue Bond surrendered upon any transfer or exchange will be
promptly canceled by the Registrar and thereafter disposed of.
E. Improper or Unauthorized Transfer. When a Revenue Bond is presented to the
Registrar for transfer, the Registrar may refuse to transfer a Revenue Bond until
the Registrar is satisfied that the instrument of transfer is valid and genuine and
that the requested transfer is legally authorized. The Registrar will incur no liability
for the refusal, in good faith, to make transfers which it, in its judgment, deems
improper or unauthorized.
F. Persons Deemed Owners. The Municipality and the Registrar may treat the person in
whose name the Revenue Bond is registered in the bond register as the absolute
owner of the Revenue Bond, whether the Revenue Bond is overdue or not, for the
purpose of receiving payment of, or on account of, the principal of and interest on
the Revenue Bond and for all other purposes, and payment so made to a registered
owner or upon the owner’s order will be valid and effectual to satisfy and discharge
the liability upon such Revenue Bond to the extent of the sum or sums so paid.
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G. Taxes, Fees and Charges. For a transfer or exchange of a Revenue Bond, the
Registrar may impose a charge upon the owner thereof sufficient to reimburse the
Registrar for any tax, fee or other governmental charge required to be paid with
respect to the transfer or exchange, including payment to the Municipality of any
fees and costs incurred by the Municipality under or related to its performance of
this Section 6.
H. Mutilated, Lost, Stolen or Destroyed Bonds. If a Revenue Bond becomes mutilated
or is destroyed, stolen or lost, the Registrar will deliver a new Revenue Bond of like
amount, number, maturity date, redemption privilege and tenor in exchange and in
substitution for and upon cancellation of the mutilated Bond or in lieu of or in
substitution for any Revenue Bond destroyed, stolen or lost, upon the payment of the
reasonable expenses and charges of the Registrar and the Municipality in connection
therewith; and, in the case of a Revenue Bond destroyed, stolen or lost, upon filing
with the Registrar of evidence satisfactory to it that the Revenue Bond was
destroyed, stolen or lost, and of the ownership thereof, and upon furnishing to the
Registrar and the Municipality of an appropriate bond or indemnity in form,
substance and amount satisfactory to it and as provided by law, in which both the
Municipality and the Registrar must be named as obligees. A Revenue Bond so
surrendered to the Registrar will be canceled by the Registrar. If the mutilated,
destroyed, stolen or lost Revenue Bond has already matured or been called for
redemption in accordance with its terms it is not necessary to issue a new Revenue
Bond prior to payment.
I. Redemption. In the event the Revenue Bond is called for redemption, notice thereof
will be given in accordance with Section 5.1 of the Sale Agreement or by the
Registrar by mailing a copy of the redemption notice by first class mail (postage
prepaid) not less than 30 days prior to the date fixed for redemption to the
registered owner of the Revenue Bond to be redeemed at the address shown on the
registration books kept by the Registrar. The Revenue Bond so called for
redemption will cease to bear interest after the specified redemption date, provided
that the funds for the redemption are on deposit at the place of payment at that
time.
Section 7. In order to qualify the Revenue Bond as a “qualified tax-exempt obligation”
within the meaning of Section 265(b)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the
“Code”), the Municipality hereby makes the following factual statements and representations:
A. Based upon representations of the Company, the Revenue Bond, when issued,
will be a “qualified 501(c)(3) bond under Section 145 of the Code;
B. The Municipality hereby designates the Revenue Bond as a “qualified tax-
exempt obligation” for purposes of Section 265(b)(3) of the Code;
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C. The reasonably anticipated amount of tax-exempt obligations (other than
obligations described in clause (ii) of Section 265(b)(3)(C) of the Code) which
will be issued by the Municipality (and all entities whose obligations will be
aggregated with those of the Municipality) during this calendar year 2011 will
not exceed $10,000,000; and
D. Not more than $10,000,000 of obligations issued by the Municipality during
this calendar year 2011 have been designated for purposes of Section
265(b)(3)(D) of the Code.
This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
Passed: August 30, 2011
William D. Kacvinsky, Chair
ATTEST:
Scott S. Fibert, County Clerk
CERTIFICATION
The undersigned County Clerk of Bayfield County, Wisconsin, does hereby certify that the
foregoing is a true and correct copy of a resolution passed by the Board of Supervisors of Bayfield
County at their meeting held on August 30, 2011, at which a quorum was present and acted
throughout.
Scott S. Fibert, County Clerk
A motion was made by Miller/Rondeau to adopt Bayfield County Resolution No. 2011-
27, Approving the Issuance and Sale of a Revenue Bond (Memorial Medical Center, Inc.,
Project) Series 2011, of Bayfield County, Wisconsin and Authorizing the Execution of
Documents Relating thereto. Discussion took place and a roll call vote was taken as follows:
Bichanich-yes; Miller-yes; Crandall-yes; Rondeau-yes; Meyers-absent; Bussey-yes; Jardine-
yes; Maki-no; Kittleson-yes; Bennett-yes; Kacvinsky-yes; Rantala-absent; Williams-yes:
Total 13, 10 yes, 1 no, 2 absent. The motion carried.
5. Bayfield County Resolution No. 2011-30, Authorizing Human Services to
Participate in Regionalized Income Maintenance Service Delivery System. Elizabeth Skulan,
Human Services Director, was present to discuss the contents and importance of the Resolution
with the Board. The Board dispensed with the reading of the Resolution, which reads as follows:
WHEREAS, the State’s adopted 2011-13 biennial budget called for regionalization of
Income Maintenance services with an effective date of January 1, 2012; and
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WHEREAS, Ashland, Bayfield, Florence, Forest, Iron, Lincoln, Price, Rusk, Sawyer, Taylor,
Vilas, and Wood Counties have reviewed their options and potential partners and have determined
this configuration of counties to be the best suited to retain local access to services for citizens
as well as local control of local funding; and
WHEREAS, the aforementioned counties, under the authorization of their governing bodies,
have begun planning and have expressed a good faith intent to establish a regional consortium
known as The Northern IM Consortium.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors,
assembled this 30th day of August, 2011, authorizes the Bayfield County Department of Human
Services staff and agents to participate in the establishment of a regional Income Maintenance
delivery system known as the Northern IM Consortium and hereby expresses a good faith intention
to enter into a formal Memorandum Of Understanding with each of the other counties in the
consortium; and
BE IT FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be sent to the County
Clerks of Ashland, Florence, Forest, Iron, Lincoln, Price, Rusk, Sawyer, Taylor, Vilas, and Wood
counties.
By Action of the
Bayfield County Board of Supervisors
William D. Kacvinsky, Chair
A motion was made by Crandall/Williams to adopt Bayfield County Resolution No.
2011-30, Authorizing Human Services to Participate in Regionalized Income Maintenance
Service Delivery System. The motion carried.
6. Bayfield County Resolution No. 2011-31, Bayfield County Health Department
Budget Adjustments. The Board dispensed with the reading of the Resolution, which reads as
follows:
WHEREAS, adjustments to the 2011 Health Department budget are necessary due to
increases/decreases in federal and state grant funding; and
WHEREAS, state and federal grant funding adjustments provide additional revenues to
Bayfield County and help limit county expenditures; and
WHEREAS, no additional county levy is required in the Department’s 2011 budget;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors
assembled this 30th day of August, 2011 amends the 2011 budget by $23,749 and authorizes the
increase of the following revenue and expense accounts for 2011.
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ACCOUNT NUMBER DESCRIPTION ADJUSTMENTS
Revenue Adjustments
100-20-43550-011 WIC Grant 14,224
100-20-43550-006 Public Health Emergency Preparedness Grant 9,525
Total Increase to Revenues $23,749
Expenditure Adjustments
100-20-54107 WIC Grant 14,224
100-20-54111 Public Health Emergency Preparedness Grant 9,525
Total Increase to Expenditures $23,749
Passed by the Bayfield County Board of Health on August 19, 2011 and forwarded to the
Bayfield County Board of Supervisors.
By Action of the
Bayfield County Board of Supervisors
William D. Kacvinsky, Chair
A motion was made by Rondeau/Kittleson to adopt Bayfield County Resolution No.
2011-31, 2011 Bayfield County Health Department Budget Adjustments. Abeles-Allison
explained that a grant was applied for through the State which would help with moving to the new
office location for WIC. The grant will also help with Emergency Preparedness dollars. The grant
was received and there is a need for budget adjustments.
Supervisor Rantala arrived at 6:25 p.m.
A roll call vote was taken as follows: Miller-yes; Crandall-yes; Rondeau-yes; Meyers-
absent; Bussey-yes; Jardine-yes; Maki-yes; Kittleson-yes; Bennett-yes; Kacvinsky-yes;
Rantala-yes; Williams-yes; Bichanich-yes: Total 13, 12 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. The motion
carried.
7. Bayfield County Resoltuion No. 2011-32, Duluth Superior Area Community
Foundation DSA Community Opportunity Fund Grant. Abeles-Allison explained that a grant was
received by the Health Department in the amount of $2,500 for a community wellness program.
The Health Department is planning a county-wide walkling activity promoting healthy lifestyles.
The Board dispensed with the reading of the Resolution, which reads as follows:
WHEREAS, The Bayfield County Health Department has received a Community
Opportunity Fund Grant from the Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation in the amount of
$2,500 for the purpose of expanding the current Employee Wellness activities into the community.
Total award beginning upon receipt of award notification, July 5, 2011 and to be expended by
December 31, 2011, and
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WHEREAS, The 2011 Budget does not contain any projections to account for any revenue
or expenditures for said grant, and
WHEREAS, It is the desire of the Bayfield County Board of Health to accept and expend
said grant in 2011.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors
assembled this the 30th day of August, 2011 hereby authorizes the use of Revenue Account
Number 100-20-48520-002 and Expense Account Number 100-20-54110 for the DSA Community
Opportunity Fund Grant; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,that the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors hereby
amends the 2011 budget by $2,500 to reflect the revenues and expenditures.
Passed by the Bayfield County Board of Health Department on August 19, 2011 and
forwarded to the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors.
By Action of the
Bayfield County Board of Supervisors
William D. Kacvinsky, Chair
A motion was made by Jardine/Kittleson to adopt Bayfield County Resolution No.
2011-32, Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation DSA Community Opportunity Fund
Grant. A roll call vote was taken as follows: Crandall-yes; Rondeau-yes; Meyers-absent;
Bussey-yes; Jardine-yes; Maki-yes; Kittleson-yes; Bennett-yes; Kacvinsky-yes; Rantala-yes;
Williams-yes; Bichanich-yes; Miller-yes: Total 13, 12 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. The motion
carried.
8. Bayfield County Resolution No. 2011-29, Authorizing Dam Grant Applications.
The Board dispensed with the reading of the Resolution, which reads as follows:
WHEREAS, Bayfield County owns the Middle Eau Claire Lake Dam and requests financial
assistance under s. 31.385 and s. 227.11, Wis. Stats., and ch. NR 335, Wis. Adm. Code, for the
purpose of dam repair and dam maintenance; and
WHEREAS, the state share for such a project may not exceed 50 percent (50%) of the
first $400,000.00 of total eligible project costs nor 25 percent (25%) of the next $800,000.00 of
total eligible project costs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors
assembled this 30th day of August, 2011, hereby authorizes the Bayfield County Administrator to:
Submit an application to the DNR for financial aid under ch. NR
335, Wis. Adm. Code; sign grant agreement documents; take all
necessary action to complete the project associated with any
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grant agreement; and submit reimbursement claims along with
necessary supporting documentation.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Bayfield County agrees to pay a share of the eligible
costs which is equal to the total project cost minus the state share.
By Action of the
Bayfield County Board of Supervisors
William D. Kacvinsky, Chair
A motion was made by Rondeau/Bichanich to adopt Bayfield County Resolution No.
2011-29, Authorizing Participation in the Department of Natural Resources Municipal Dam
Grant Program. Abeles-Allison explained that this is a Resoltion authorizing Bayfield County to
apply for a grant for repairs to the Middle Eau Claire Lake Dam. A dam failure analysis was
recently completed in addition to an inspection at the Barnes Dam. The DNR Dam Management
Group has announced that grant funds are available for up to 50% of the repair cost. Project
estimates are in the figures of $150 to $200,000. Discussion took place on why we even have to
waste our time and money when the DNR can just come in and either open or close the dam anyway.
Discussion took place on what the DNR actually controls and it isn’t this type of dam. Further
discussion took place on the other dams that the County owns, which are in good shape. The
motion carried.
9. Bayfield County Amendatory Ordinance No. 2011-13, Amending Bayfield County
Code of Ordinances – Tribal County Relations Committee. Abeles-Allison explained that the
Tribal Study Committee and Executive Committee are recommending an Ordinance Amendment
changing the title from Tribal Study Committee to Tribal County Relations Committee. The
amendment also specifies committee membership. Discussion took place. The Board dispensed
with the reading of the Amendatory Ordinance, which reads as follows:
The Bayfield County Board of Supervisors ordains as follows:
That Title 2 of the Bayfield County Ordinance, revised January 1, 2002, be hereby amended
as follows:
Chapter 3: County Board Committees, Commissions and Boards
On the table of contents:
Sec. 2-3-15 Tribal Study County Relations Committee
Title 2-Chapter 3, Page 1
Sec. 2-3-15 (a) (13) Tribal Study County Relations Committee
Title 2-Chapter 3, Pages 12 & 13
Sec. 2-3-15 Tribal Study County Relations Committee
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(a): Composition: The Tribal Study County Relations Committee shall be comprised of two (2)
County Board members appointed by the County Board Chairperson at his/her discretion at the
direction of the County Board. In addition, two (2) tribal members, appointed by the Red Cliff
Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians Tribal Chair and confirmed by the tribal council shall make
up the entire committee.
(b) The Tribal Study County Relations Committee shall meet quarterly or more often as needed
jointly with the Tribal Study Committee of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians
on matters of mutual concern to the County and the Red Cliff Band, .
The Committee and shall make recommendations to the County regarding such matters.
By Action of the
Bayfield County Board of Supervisors
William D. Kacvinsky, Chair
A motion was made by Rondeau/Crandall to adopt Bayfield County Amendatory
Ordinance No. 2011-13, Amending Bayfield County Code of Ordinances – Tribal County
Relations Committee. The motion carried with 1 opposition.
A motion was made by Miller/Rondeau to move into Executive Session pursuant to
§19.85(1)(g) conferring with legal counsel for the governmental body who is rendering oral or
written advice concerning strategy to be adopted by the body with respect to litigation in
which it is or is likely to become involved. A roll call vote was taken as follows: Rondeau-
yes; Meyers-absent; Bussey-yes; Jardine-yes; Maki-yes; Kittleson-yes; Bennett-yes;
Kacvinsky-yes; Rantala-yes; Williams-yes; Bichanich-yes; Miller-yes; Crandall-yes: Total 13,
12 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. The motion carried.
A motion was made by Crandall/Kittleson to move out of executive session. The motion
carried.
9. Administrator’s Report:
a) Budget Report; 2011 and 2012. Overall the budget is looking good.
Forestry revenues are hopefully going to help us out – it has been a record
year and hopefully will continue into next year. Timber blowdowns in the
surrounding areas may have a negative effect. Supervisors Maki and Miller
didn’t think that would hurt Bayfield County since there is such a small window
of time in which to take care of the timber. The Planning & Zoning Office is
slow; Sheriff’s Dept. is looking good, they are housing other county and prision
inmates. All departments have submitted their budgets. We are looking at a
$750,000 shortfall on the General Fund. Governor Walker has stated levies
WILL be the same as last year!! Discussed how we can levy an additional ½
percent for 2012, however it will need to be a ¾ Board vote in order to do
this.
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Discussed health insurance premiums. We have budgeted another 10%
increase, which realistically could be low. We had claims of $3 million which
the insurance company has paid $2 million of. We actually could have
premiums increases as much as 20%. This will be a major topic.
b) Transition Committee Report. The Committee has met for a third time,
finishing up the draft of the Grievance Policy. This will be send to the
Executive Committee and forwarded to full County Board for their meeting on
October 4th. We have had good discussion, setting future goals, etc. This will
only be affecting the non-represented group. In 2013 it will affect all
employees.
c) Conceal and Carry Courthouse Policy. We are skipping this item until the
next Executive Committee and then will place it on the County Board Agenda.
d) September County Board Meeting move to October 4th, due to WCA
Annual Meeting. Chairman Kacvinsky asked for a motion to change the
September County Board Meeting date. A motion was made by Crandall/Maki
to change the September 27th meeting date to October 4th. The motion
carried
e) County Fair Report; all figures are not in, but should be a little less in the
red than last year. 40 less at the gate. Big name bands were not there and
demo derby. Attendance up on thurs, Sat, down on Fri. 2 queens this year,
Jessica Pearce and Kayla Huber, with Marco crowning them.
There being no further business to come before the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors,
Chairman Kacvinsky adjourned the meeting at 7:03 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Scott S. Fibert,
Bayfield County Clerk
SSF/dmb