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Minutes of the
Bayfield County Board of Supervisors’ Meeting
Of February 28, 2012 – 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 6:03 p.m. Roll call was taken by Bayfield County Clerk,
Scott Fibert as follows: Bennett-present; Kacvinsky-present; Rantala-present;
Williams-present; Bichanich-present; Miller-present; Crandall-present; Rondeau-
absent; Meyers-present; Bussey-present; Jardine-present; Maki-present; Kittleson-
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; Jan Victorson, Emergency Mgmt.
Coordinator; Timothy Kane, UW-Extension Community Resource Agent; Julie Buckles,
Reporter for the Ashland Daily Press; and community residents.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all in attendance.
1. Motion Regarding Minutes of January 31, 2012 Bayfield County Board of
Supervisors’ Meeting. The Board dispensed with the reading of the minutes. A motion
was made by Miller/Crandall to adopt the minutes of the January 31, 2012, Bayfield
County Board of Supervisors’ Meeting. The motion carried.
2. Public Comment. No Public Comment.
3. Introduction of Mike Miller, President, of Northland College;
Presentation on some of the College’s new Directions and Initiatives. Tim Kane
introduced Dr. Miller and gave a brief background history. Miller is a 1977 cum laude
graduate of Hanover College. He pursued his graduate studies at Ball State University
where he earned his M.A. in educational psychology, his Ed.S. in school and education
psychology, and his Ph.D. in psychology. He is an accomplished author, educator and highly
regarded expert in the fields of school psychology, assessment and research methodology
and organizational leadership. Dr. Miller has contributed to over thirty publications and
major presentations over the course of his career.
Prior to Northland College he served as Dean of the College of Education at MSU,
Mankato. As an educator he has held faculty appointments at Gustavus Adolphus and
Minnesota State University, Mankato. As a school psychologist, he has held positions with
Ball State University and school districts in Minnesota and Indiana.
Dr. Miller is married to Mary Trettin, and has 3 adult children.
Miller thanked the Board for having him speak to them this evening. Miller
brought with him documents for reviewing which are given out to new perspective students
and their parents. Miller is the 13th president of Northland College, and has continued to
build upon the northland traditions of strong community and innovative curriculum, and has
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supported bold new approaches to growing enrollment and expanding educational and
research opportunities for Northland’s students. He wanted to clarify a rumor that he
has heard floating around that Northland College did not want local kids for its students.
He wanted to reiterate that this is exactly what this is, a rumor and couldn’t be further
from the truth. Miller stated he is proud to be here, part of the community. Northland
College offers students internships, various jobs, and has an environmental focus that
remains at the front edge of the environmental movement. Everything they teach is
engaged in making the world a better place.
Discussion and questions then took place between Miller and the Board. The Board
thanked Dr. Miller for coming and he in turn thanked them for having him speak to them.
4. Bayfield County Resolution No. 2012-04, Honoring Kay Ross upon her
Retirement from the Bayfield County Department of Human Services. Chairman
Kacvinsky read the Resolution, which reads as follows:
WHEREAS, Kay Ross has served Bayfield County with distinction, honor and
dedication in the Department of Human Services for 5 years,
WHEREAS, during those 5 years, Kay 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 28th day of February, 2012, honors Kay Ross for her 5 years of
public service to Bayfield County and expresses gratitude for her efforts, wishing her well
in the years ahead.
By Action of the
Bayfield County Board of Supervisors
William D. Kacvinsky, Chair
A motion was made by Crandall/Kittleson to adopt Bayfield County Resolution
No. 2012-04, Honoring Kay Ross upon her Retirement from the Bayfield County
Department of Human Services. The motion carried. Chairman Kacvinsky informed the
Board that a plaque and a copy of the Resolution will be sent to Kay.
5. Bayfield County Resolution No. 2012-05, Application for DNR Lake
Management Small Scale Planning Grant. Tim Kane was present to discuss with the
Board the reason for this Resolution. Karen Saarinen was also present to explain what will
be sent to citizens wanting information. They are hoping to have at least 250 packets to
be able to hand out. The Board dispensed with the reading of the Resolution, which reads
as follows:
WHEREAS, the Lakes within Bayfield County are an important resource used by
the public for recreation and enjoyment of natural beauty; and
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WHEREAS, a study and examination of the lakes will lead to better understanding
and will promote the public health, comfort, convenience, necessity and public welfare; and
WHEREAS, we recognize the need for responsible and holistic long-range planning
to better manage the lakes, their watersheds, and their use; and
WHEREAS, we recognize the need to provide information or education on the use
of lakes on natural lake ecosystems, on the quality of water in lakes, or on the quality of
natural lake ecosystems; and
WHEREAS, we are qualified to carry out the responsibilities of the planning
project; and
WHEREAS, we understand the importance of a continuing management program for
all the lakes within Bayfield County and intend to proceed on that course.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors
assembled this 28th day of February, 2012, requests $3,000 in grant funding and
assistance available from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources under the “Lake
Management Small-Scale Planning Grant Program” and hereby authorizes the Tim Kane,
Bayfield County UW-Extension Office, Community Development Educator, to act on behalf
of Bayfield County to:
submit an application to the State of Wisconsin for financial aid for lake planning
purposes;
sign documents;
take necessary action to undertake, direct, and complete an approved small-scale
lake planning grant; and
submit reimbursement claims along with necessary supporting documentation within
six months
of the project completion date.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Bayfield County will meet the obligations of the
planning project including timely publication of the results and meet the financial
obligations under the lake planning grant including the prompt documentation of its 33%
commitment to project costs.
By Action of the
Bayfield County Board of Supervisors
William D. Kacvinsky, Chair
A motion was made by Meyers/Crandall to adopt Bayfield County Resolution No.
2012-05, Application for DNR Lake Management Small Scale Planning Grant. The
motion carried.
6. Bayfield County Resolution No. 2012-06, Homeland Security Program –
Grant WISCOM Upgrades to Local Agencies. Jan Victorson was present to answer any
questions the Board may have regarding the trunking system. She explained that Bayfield
County applied for a grant on behalf of twenty-six ambulance, fire and law enforcement
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agencies throughout Bayfield County. This grant will reimburse 100% of the cost of the
upgrade to existing trunking upgradeable radios as well as 100% of the cost for
replacement radios that will be operation on the WISCOM statewide trunking radio
system. The Board dispensed with the reading of the Resolution, which reads as follows:
WHEREAS, Bayfield County Emergency Management applied for and received a
Homeland Security Program Grant Award through the Office of Justice Assistance (OJA)
for WISCOM Upgrades to Local Agencies; and
WHEREAS, Bayfield County Emergency Management applied for this grant on
behalf of the twenty-six ambulance, fire and law enforcement agencies throughout the
county; and
WHEREAS, the expenditures outlined in this grant will serve our citizens by
providing communication resources and training to be used to coordinate response and
recovery activities among public safety agencies; and
WHEREAS, this grant will reimburse 100% of the cost of the upgrade to existing
trunking upgradeable radios as well as 100% of the cost for replacement radios that will
be operational on the WISCOM statewide trunking radio system; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of
Supervisors, assembled this 28th day of February, 2012, authorize the Bayfield County
2012 budget be amended to show an increase in the revenue line item of 100-18-43523-
003 in the amount of $332,000 expenditure line item of 100-18-52505 in the amount of
$332,000; and
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Coordinator of Emergency Management is authorized
to execute documents related to Homeland Security Program Grant 2009-HS-05-9350 on
behalf of Bayfield County.
By Action of the
Bayfield County Board of Supervisors
William D. Kacvinsky, Chair
A motion was made by Jardine/Williams to adopt Bayfield County Resolution
No. 2012-06, Homeland Security Program – Grant WISCOM Upgrades to Local
Agencies. A roll call vote was taken as follows: Kacvinsky-yes; Rantala-yes;
Williams-yes; Bichanich-yes; Miller-yes; Crandall-yes; Rondeau-absent; Meyers-yes;
Bussey-yes; Jardine-yes; Maki-yes; Kittleson-yes; Bennett-yes. Total: 13, 12 yes,
0 no, 1 absent. The motion carried.
7. Bayfield County Resolution No. 2012-07, Hazardous Materials
Emergency Preparedness Planning Grant. Jan Victorson passed out new Bayfield County
Emergency Response Map Books to the Board members for their review. Victorson
explained the content of the books and how to read them. The Board dispensed with the
reading of the Resolution, which reads as follows:
WHEREAS, Bayfield County Emergency Management applied for and received a
Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness (HMEP) Planning Grant; and
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WHEREAS, the expenditures outlined in this grant will serve our citizens by
providing mapping resources that include the pipeline transportation routes to all
emergency responders in the Emergency Responders Map Book;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED,that the Bayfield County Board of
Supervisors, assembled this 28th day of February, 2012, authorize the Bayfield County
2011 budget to be amended to show an increase in the revenue line item of 100-18-43523-
007 in the amount of $7,939.53, and expenditure line item of 100-18-52510 in the amount
of $7,939.53;
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Coordinator of Emergency Management is authorized
to execute documents related to the Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness
Planning Grant on behalf of Bayfield County.
By Action of the
Bayfield County Board of Supervisors
William D. Kacvinsky, Chair
A motion was made by Bennett/Maki to adopt Bayfield County Resolution No.
2012-07, Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Planning Grant. A roll call
vote was taken as follows: Rantala-yes; Williams-yes; Bichanich-yes; Miller-yes;
Crandall-yes; Rondeau-absent; Meyers-yes; Bussey-yes; Jardine-yes; Maki-yes;
Kittleson-yes; Bennett-yes; Kacvinsky-yes. Total: 13, 12 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. The
motion carried.
8. Bayfield County Resolution No. 2012-08, Agreement for Enhanced 911
Service from AT & T. Abeles-Allison explained we have been running without a contract
for a couple of years. We are hoping that there will be a new provider to the County. This
is a 3-year contract with 60-days opt out if we should switch providers. The Board
dispensed with the reading of the Resolution, which reads as follows:
WHEREAS, Bayfield County, by ordinance has established a county-wide emergency
telephone system (enhanced 9-1-1 system for landline telephone customers; and
WHEREAS, AT&T, with the cooperation and assistance of the Participating
Carriers, is able to provide the essential components of such a system; and
WHEREAS, Bayfield County, by ordinance, has further determined to fund said
system partially through a levy on the telephone bills of the users of said system as
permitted by sec. 256.35(3), Stats.; and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of
Supervisors, assembled this 28th day of February, 2012, in consideration of the mutual
promises and covenants contained in the 2012 “Agreement for Enhanced 9-1-1
Service/Bayfield County” proposed by AT&T, be it resolved that Bayfield County enter
into said agreement with AT&T and the Participating Carriers; and
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Board Chair and the County
Administrator be authorized to sign the contract.
By Action of the
Bayfield County Board of Supervisors
William D. Kacvinsky, Chair
A motion was made by Bussey/Crandall to adopt Bayfield County Resolution No.
2012-08, Agreement for Enhanced 911 Service from AT & T. The motion carried.
9. Bayfield County Resolution No. 2012-09, Enhanced 911 Service from
Centurylink. Abeles-Allison explained that Centurylink requires this Resolution to start
planning a system. We are looking at making a move to Centurylink as the 911 provider
which will reduce our cost. The Board dispensed with the reading of the Resolution, which
reads as follows:
WHEREAS, Bayfield County, by ordinance has established a county-wide emergency
telephone system (enhanced 9-1-1 system) for wireline telephone customers; and
WHEREAS, Bayfield County maintains and manages the countywide PSAP (Public
Safety Answering Point) at the County Law Enforcement Center in Washburn; and
WHEREAS, Bayfield County, by ordinance, has further determined to fund said
system partially through a levy on the telephone bills of the users of said system as
permitted by sec. 256.35(3), Stats.; and
WHEREAS, Bayfield County 9-1-1 system will include all “in-county” landline
telephone customers; and
WHEREAS, Telephone USA of Wisconsin, LLC., dba CenturyLink, the
telecommunications service supplier, shall provide essential components of such system,
including arrangements with other telecommunications utilities to allow the system to be
functional throughout the County and the services contemplated shall be governed by its
tariff;
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of
Supervisors, assembled this 28th day of February, 2012, authorize CenturyLink to move
forward in developing an enhanced 9-1-1 system for Bayfield County; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Board Chair and the County
Administrator be authorized to sign the contract.
By Action of the
Bayfield County Board of Supervisors
William D. Kacvinsky, Chair
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A motion was made by Kittleson/Williams to adopt Bayfield County Resolution
No. 2012-09, Enhanced 911 Service from Centurylink. Discussion took place. The
motion carried.
10. Report of the Bayfield County Planning & Zoning Committee Regarding
the Rezone of Bayfield County Forestry Land Located in the Town of Bayfield,
Bayfield County, WI from F-2 to F-1. The Board dispensed with the reading of the
Report which reads as follows:
TO: The County Board of Supervisors of Bayfield County on the hearing of petitions to
amend the Bayfield County Zoning Ordinance.
The Planning and Zoning Committee of the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors, having
held a public hearing pursuant to §59.69(5)(e), Wis. Stats; notice thereof having been
given as provided bylaw; and having been duly informed of the facts pertinent to the
following changes; hereby recommends the following action on said petition:
The Zoning of Bayfield County (Forestry) 40-acre parcel (ID# 04-006-2-51-05-13-4-03-
000-10000) described as the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (SW ¼ SE ¼),
Section Thirteen (13), Township Fifty-One (51) North, Range Five (5) West, Town of
Bayfield, Bayfield County, Wisconsin be changed from Forestry-Two (F-2) to Forestry-
One (F-1).
The Bayfield County Planning & Zoning Committee recommendation is: BE APPROVED
PENDING TOWN BOARD APPROVAL.
Dated: February 16, 2012
BAYFIELD COUNTY PLANNING & ZONING COMMITTEE
Kenneth Jardine, Harold Maki, Patricia Rantala, Shawn Miller, Brett Rondeau
A motion was made by Maki/Bichanich to receive and place on file the Report
of the Bayfield County Planning & Zoning Committee Regarding the Rezone of Bayfield
County Forestry Land Located in the Town of Bayfield, Bayfield County, WI from F-
2 to F-1. The motion carried.
11. Bayfield County Zoning Amendatory Ordinance No. 2012-06 Regarding
the Rezone of Bayfield County Forestry Land Located in the Town of Bayfield,
Bayfield County, WI from F-2 to F-1. The Board dispensed with the reading of the
Ordinance, which reads as follows:
The Bayfield County Board of Supervisors ordains as follows:
That the Bayfield County Zoning Ordinance, adopted June 1, 1976, be and the same,
is hereby amended as follows:
The Zoning of Bayfield County (Forestry) 40-acre parcel (ID# 04-006-2-51-05-13-4-03-
000-10000) described as the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (SW ¼ SE ¼),
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Section Thirteen (13), Township Fifty-One (51) North, Range Five (5) West, Town of
Bayfield, Bayfield County, Wisconsin be changed from Forestry-Two (F-2) to Forestry-
One (F-1).
Adopted this 28th day of February, 2012.
By Action of the
Bayfield County Board of Supervisors
William D. Kacvinsky, Chair
A motion was made by Bichanich/Rantala to adopt Bayfield County Zoning
Amendatory Ordinance No. 2012-06 Regarding the Rezone of Bayfield County
Forestry Land Located in the Town of Bayfield, Bayfield County, WI from F-2 to F-
1. The motion carried.
12. Zoning Petition Filings. Abeles-Allison explained that for informational
purposes only, notice is given to the County Board of Supervisors of petitions for
amendment of the Bayfield County Zoning Ordinance. These have been filed and may
appear on future County Board Agendas, however, no action is necessary at this time.
They are as follows:
a) An Ordinance Amending Section 13-1-21(c), Code of Ordinances, Bayfield
County, WI and Regarding Rules and Procedures of the Planning and Zoning
Committee in Making Decisions upon Applications for Land Use Permits;
b) An Ordinance Regarding Definitions in Section 13-1-4, (9m) Comprehensive Plan;
(11m) Consistent With; An Ordinance Regarding Definitions;
c) An Ordinance Amending Section 13-1-41(a)-(b), Code of Ordinances, Bayfield
County, WI and Regarding Conditional Uses and the Procedure for Decision by
the Planning and Zoning Committee upon Applications for Conditional Uses;
d) An Ordinance Creating Section 13-1-101A, Code of Ordinances, Bayfield County,
WI and Regarding the Planning and Zoning Committee Rules and Procedures or
Conflicts of Interests;
e) An Ordinance Amending Section 13-1-5, Code of Ordinances, Bayfield County,
WI and Regarding the Procedure for Review of Petitions to Change District
Boundaries;
At this time, 6:50 p.m. the Board recessed for a 15-minute break.
A motion was made by Crandall/Meyers 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. The motion carried.
A motion was made by Crandall/Jardine to move out of Executive Session. The
motion carried.
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13. Bayfield County Resolution No. 2012-10, Authorizing the Sale of Sand or
Gravel from Pits Located on Bayfield County Forest Land. The Board dispensed with the
reading of the Resolution, which reads as follows:
WHEREAS, the Bayfield County Forest Comprehensive Land Use Plan 2006-2020,
approved by the full Bayfield County Board in 2006, includes authorization for the
Bayfield County Forestry and Parks Committee to establish a price and sell sand and gravel
from pits located on Bayfield County Forest Land;
WHEREAS, at the January 11, 2012 Bayfield County Forestry and Parks Committee
meeting, the Bayfield County Forestry and Parks Committee approved the sale of sand to
Pitlik and Wick for use on the State Highway 13 Re-pavement project;
WHEREAS, pursuant to the contract entered into between the Bayfield County
Forestry and Parks Committee and Pitlik and Wick dated February 16, 2012;
WHEREAS, Corporation Counsel has recommended that the Bayfield County Board
confirm that they have authorized the Bayfield County Forestry and Parks Committee to
sell sand and gravel from pits located on Bayfield County Forestry land;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of
Supervisors assembled this 28th day of February, 2012, hereby confirms authorization for
the Bayfield County Forestry and Parks Committee to establish a price and sell sand and
gravel from pits located on Bayfield County Forestry land as stated in the Bayfield county
Forest Comprehensive Land Use Plan 2006-2020 approved in 2006.
By Action of the
Bayfield County Board of Supervisors
William D. Kacvinsky, Chair
A motion was made by Bussey/Bichanich to Bayfield County Resolution No.
2012-10, Authorizing the Sale of Sand or Gravel from Pits Located on Bayfield
County Forest Land with the following modifications:
The 3rd “Whereas” paragraph should read: WHEREAS, the Bayfield County
Forestry and Parks Committee and Pitlik and Wick entered into a contract for such
sale dated February 16, 2011;
The 4th “Whereas” paragraph should read: WHEREAS, Corporation Counsel has
recommended that the Bayfield County Board authorize the Bayfield County Clerk to
sell sand and gravel from pits located on Bayfield County Forestry land as provided in
said contract;
The “Now, Therefore” paragraph should read: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors assembled this 28th day of
February, 2012, hereby directs the Bayfield County Clerk to sell sand and gravel
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from pits located on Bayfield County Forest land as determined by the Bayfield
County Forest & Parks Committee.
The motion carried.
14. Administrator’s Report:
a) Transition Committee: They have not met, but will start again in May.
b) Ag Station: The sale of the agricultural station has gone through,
documents were finalized about 1½ weeks ago, and Bayfield County is
now the sole owner.
c) Setting Elected Officials Wages: We are working on setting a
proposed list of wages for the elected officials. Their terms are coming
up the County Board is required to set the wages for their upcoming 4-
year term prior to the time when papers can be filed, which is April 15th.
The Executive Committee will be meeting and give their recommendation
to the full board at the March meeting. This year is complicated as
there was a law suit regarding compensation and what it is. Abeles-
Allison handed out a document copied off by the Eau Claire County Clerk
of Courts for their review and stated that this certainly could happen in
Bayfield County.
d) Superior Days Review: Magazines regarding Superior Days are in your
mailboxes. Reported that Supervisors Bennett and Meyers also attended
and 2 key local issues were the expansion of US Hwy 2 and 911 issues.
Meyers stated that it was very beneficial for her and it was also nice to
see so many youth attending. She also stated that one piece of
information was that there are 96+ people waiting for family care, which
she found to be appalling. Bayfield County no longer had a waiting list.
e) Upcoming Meeting Dates: March 27th is on the regular meeting date,
however, the April 17th meeting is earlier and will be a morning meeting
starting at 9:00 a.m. with swearing in of the entire County Board. The
regular monthly meeting will follow immediately after. This will also be
the meeting where the County Board is reorganized, electing a chair and
vice-chair.
There being no further business to come before the Bayfield County Board of
Supervisors, Chairman Kacvinsky adjourned the meeting at 8:47 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Scott S. Fibert,
Bayfield County Clerk
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