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Minutes of the
Bayfield County Board of Supervisors’ Meeting
Of October 30, 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 Miller at 6:00 p.m. Roll call was taken by Bayfield County Clerk, Scott Fibert as follows:
Jardine-present; Maki-present; Kittleson-present; Bennett-present; Pocernich-present; Schultz-
present; Williams-present; Bichanich-present; Miller-present; Crandall-present; Rondeau-present;
Meyers-present; Bussey-present: Total 13: 13 present, 0 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; Kay Cederberg, Clerk of Circuit Court;
Elizabeth Skulan, Human Services Director; Carrie Linder, Aging & Disability Service Manager; Stewart
Holman; Fred Bourg, Democratic Candidate for District Attorney; Wanda Moeller, Reporter for The
Daily Press; and community residents.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all in attendance.
1. Motion Regarding Minutes of the September 18, 2012 Bayfield County Board of
Supervisors’ Meeting. The Board dispensed with the reading of the minutes. Said minutes have been
published separately under legal ads and can also be found on-line and in the County Clerk’s office for
reference. A motion was made by Rondeau/Kittleson to adopt the Minutes of the September 18,
2012 Bayfield County Board of Supervisors’ Meeting. The motion carried.
2. Public Comment. None.
3. Bayfield County Resolution No. 2012-49, Honoring and Recognizing Stewart Holman
for 19 Years of Dedicated Service with North Country Independent Living. Human Services
Director, Elizabeth Skulan, was present to read said Resolution, which reads as follows:
WHEREAS, Stewart Holman retired from his position at North Country Independent Living in
Ashland on October 5, 2012; and
WHEREAS, during the 19 years of his employment at North Country Independent Living, Stewart
served disabled residents of Bayfield County with distinction, honor and dedication; and
WHEREAS, Stewart is a former Bayfield County resident who, over the years, served as a
member on a number of advisory committees to the Departments of Community Programs; Public Health;
and Human Services in Bayfield County; and
WHEREAS Stewart has been a lifelong advocate for people with disabilities; has had a positive
effect on services to the elderly and disabled; and who committed time, effort and energy to improving
the lives of others;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors
assembled this 30th day of October, 2012 honors Stewart Holman for his years of service and express
gratitude for his efforts, wishing him well in the years ahead.
By Action of the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors,
Shawn W. Miller, Chairman
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A motion was made by Bussey/Crandall to adopt Bayfield County Resolution No. 2012-49
Honoring Stewart Holman upon his Retirement from North Country Independent Living. Abeles-
Allison extended his thanks to Mr. Holman on behalf of himself and Bayfield County upon his retirement,
stating that his efforts and influence have assisted the County itself in making sure that our building
are ADA compliant. Mr. Holman also thanked the Board and spoke out his experiences. The motion
carried.
4. Introduction of Fred Bourg, Democratic Candidate, for the Office of Bayfield County
District Attorney, for the November 6, 2012 Election. Mr. Bourg thanked the Board for allowing him
to speak to them. Bourg gave a brief background of himself stating that he is thankful for everything
he and his family have experienced since moving to Bayfield County. They were treated like residents
from the start. Bourg has been practicing law in Bayfield County for 32 years, trying mostly criminal
cases. He spoke on different cases and why some (in his opinion) shouldn’t even go to trial, and he gave
examples. Bourg believes that he can save the County dollars simply by being prepared and ready for
when a case needs to be heard, something that he believes isn’t the case now and why cases take longer
than necessary. Bourg went on to state that lawyers need to be honest and he believes that he can do a
better job than what is presently being done. He was asking the Board for their support in the
upcoming election and would hope to have their support if elected into office. Together they can save
the County money.
5. Bayfield County Resolution No. 2012-48, In Recognition of Veteran’s Day, 2012.
Abeles-Allison reported in the absence of Nancy Brede, Veteran’s Service Officer. On Nov. 3rd, there
will be recognition of Veteran’s in our area at the Iron River Community Center. Abeles-Allison then
read the Resolution, which reads as follows:
WHEREAS, the 12th of November, 2012 is celebrated as Veteran’s Day; and
WHEREAS, Veteran’s show the dedication by their service to the Country, State and this county;
and
WHEREAS, Veteran’s today and in the past protect and defend our great country, and have
earned the respect of their fellow citizens; and
WHEREAS, Veteran’s inspire themselves and others by their duty and sacrifice to the people of
the United States; and
WHEREAS, though their effort we today stand together as a great nation dedicated to freedom.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors
assembled this 30th of October, 2012, stand and salute Veterans for their contributions, and express
the Boards’ gratitude for all those who serve today and those Veterans that have served their country
in all branches of the Armed Forces; and
BE IT FURTHER, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board Clerk shall provide a copy
of this resolution to all Bayfield County Service Organizations.
By Action of the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors,
Shawn W. Miller, Chairman
A motion was made by Williams/Schultz to adopt Bayfield County Resolution No. 2012-48,
In Recognition of Veteran’s Day 2012. The motion carried.
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6. Resolution No. 2012-50, 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
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 30th day of October, 2012, hereby authorize and direct 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: Associated Bank; Bremer
Bank & Bremer Trust; Security State Bank; State Bank of Drummond, Northern State Bank; Chippewa Valley
Bank; and the Local Government Investment Pool, investing in public instruments as approved by the County
Executive Committee in accordance with county and state investment policies and laws;
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,
Shawn W. Miller, Chairman
A motion was made by Crandall/Rondeau to adopt Bayfield County Resolution No. 2012-50,
Designation of Authorized Depositories for Bayfield County. Discussion as to whether this was put
out on bids. Abeles-Allison explained how the Treasurer invests Bayfield County’s funds and put them
where there is the best return. Presently, the market is bad and isn’t worth putting out bids to compete.
The Executive Committee has reviewed our funds and they are secured. Discussion took place. The
motion carried.
7. Bayfield County Resolution No. 2012-51, Authorization for County Board Chair,
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 30th day of October, 2012, 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
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.
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By Action of the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors,
Shawn W. Miller, Chairman
A motion was made by Rondeau/Kittleson to adopt Bayfield County Resolution No. 2012-51,
Authorization for County Board Chair, County Clerk, and the County Treasurer of the County of
Bayfield to make Short Term Loans. Discussion as to whether or not employees handling money are
bonded – and they are. A roll call vote was taken as follows: Maki-yes; Kittleson-yes; Bennett-
yes; Pocernich-yes; Schultz-yes; Williams-yes; Bichanich-yes; Miller-yes; Crandall-yes; Rondeau-
yes; Meyers-yes; A roll call vote was taken as follows: Maki-yes; Kittleson-yes; Bennett-yes;
Pocernich-yes; Schultz-yes; Williams-yes; Bichanich-yes; Miller-yes; Crandall-yes; Rondeau-yes;
Meyers-yes; Bussey-yes; Jardine-yes. Total: 13; 13 yes, 0 no. The motion carried.
8. Bayfield County Resolution No. 2012-52, Holding of Meetings as may be Necessary
to Conduct Business in 2013. 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 2013 as
may be necessary to the proper conduct of the business of said Bayfield County.
Dated this 30th day of October, 2012.
By Action of the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors,
Shawn W. Miller, Chairman
A motion was made by Meyers/Rondeau to adopt Bayfield County Resolution No. 2012-52,
Bayfield County Resolution No. 2012-52, Holding of Meetings as may be Necessary to Conduct
Business in 2013. The motion carried.
A motion to move into Executive Session pursuant to §19.85(1)(c), considering employment,
promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the
governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility. The motion carried with oppositions.
A roll call was then taken as follows: Kittleson-yes; Bennett-yes; Pocernich-yes; Schultz-yes;
Williams-yes; Bichanich-yes; Miller-yes; Crandall-yes; Rondeau-yes; Meyers-yes; A roll call vote
was taken as follows: Kittleson-yes; Bennett-yes; Pocernich-yes; Schultz-yes; Williams-yes;
Bichanich-yes; Miller-yes; Crandall-yes; Rondeau-yes; Meyers-yes; Bussey-yes; Jardine-yes;
Maki-no. Total: 13; 12 yes, 1 no. The motion carried.
There being no further discussion, a motion was made by Rondeau/Bussey to move out of
Executive Session. The motion carried.
A motion was made by Jardine/Kittleson to appoint Paul Houck as the Director of the
Information Technology Department, and to move Dag Bystrom to the position of Network
Programmer. The motion carried with two oppositions.
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9. Administrator’s Report:
a) 2013 Budget Update: Bayfield County’s budget hearing will be held next month at
the Statutory meeting date of November 13, 2012. There is a 1.13% increase in the
budget. The levy is at 3.5 mills. The budget will appear in the Daily Press
tomorrow, October 31st .
Discussion took place on organization in the Tourism Department, specifically
moving the trail responsibility to the Forestry Department. It was stated that in
other counties, where there are Forestry Departments, this is the case as the
Foresters have the education and expertise needed for trail maintenance as well.
The Forestry and Tourism Committee Chairs said that they will place this item on
each of their respective committee agendas. Discussion took place as to perhaps
having a joint meeting, but it was thought it wasn’t necessary.
b) The Transition Committee met last week and finalized draft of the Personnel
Policies & Procedures Manual. This will be in front of the County Board at the
November 13th meeting for hopeful passage. The Personnel Committee will be
addressing implementation issues after we have discussions with County Clerk’s
office. The Personnel Manual will go into effect on January 1, 2013.
c) There is a First Responder Appreciation event scheduled for Nov. 2nd at
Legendary Waters Casino & Resort. This event is to thank everyone who is a First
Responder or EMT. These people give up every night and day of the week, holidays,
and the like to do the work they do to help or save us. We have some dignitaries
coming to speak.
10. Supervisors’ Reports:
a) Northern Lights Update: Supervisor Meyers reported that she is on the Northern
lights Board and as we already know, are facing financial difficulties and are trying
to be very proactive with this. Their board has hired the firm of Carriage Health
Care to help them out in this situation. This firms manages 18 nursing homes.
They were on sight early in October for 8 days and came up with a proposal for the
nursing home. They need to upgrade their computer/software programs, which will
make them up to speed to bill out for Medicare, Medicade and the like. Abeles-
Allison and Meyers will continue to work with them to help them figure things out.
In the meanwhile, they will perhaps enter into a contract with Carriage Health Care
to facilitate making the nursing home’s budget work b better. The price the firm
charges to come in to help is 4% of the organization’s budget. This is still being
discussed and nothing is in writing yet.
Gene Jordan has retired and the Nursing Home Board has not yet appointed anyone
to fill his position.
Discussion took place as to what the Nursing Home still owes Bayfield County, and if
we have any say in the matter of hiring the Carriage Health Care firm. We don’t as
they are an entity on their own who borrowed bonds from Bayfield County. They
have their own board and are in charge of how the facility runs.
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b) Drop Box Items. For your information, please note that two zoning petitions were
put in your drop boxes. These are not scheduled as of yet to be acted on by the
Board, but may be in the future. This is just advance notice to you.
c) Public Land & Access Form. Supervisor Jardine handed out a sheet called Public
Land and access for Bayfield County. This is just information the Board may find
noteworthy.
d) Vote Don’t forget to vote on Tues., November 6th !
e) The Personnel Committee meets this Thursday, Nov. 1st 4:00 p.m. Discussion will
be on the wage study.
f) October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Please take a look at the courthouse
dome. There is a pink film over it to give awareness for the cause.
There being no further business to come before the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors,
Chairman Miller adjourned the meeting at 7:12 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Scott S. Fibert,
Bayfield County Clerk
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