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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Board of Supervisors - Minutes - 10/1/2013 467 Minutes of the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors’ Meeting Of October 1, 2013 – 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 County Clerk, Scott Fibert as follows: Pocernich-present; Schultz-present; Williams-present; Bichanich-present; Miller- present; Crandall-present; Rondeau-present; Meyers-present; Jardine-present via telephone conference; Maki-present; Kittleson-absent; Bennett-present. Total: 13, 11 present, 1 via phone conference; 1 absent. A quorum of board members was present. The following were also present for the meeting: Mark Abeles-Allison, County Administrator; Dawn M. Bellile, Deputy County Clerk; Elizabeth Skulan, Human Services Director; Jason Bodine, Forest Administrator; and community residents. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all in attendance. 1. Approval of Minutes from the August 27, 2013 Bayfield County Board of Supervisors’ Meeting. A motion was made by Pocernich/ Williams to adopt the minutes of the August 27, 2013 Bayfield County Board of Supervisors’ Meeting. The motion carried. 2. Public Comment. Chairman Miller asked that those wanting to make comments to please sign in, and to state your name, address. Sarah Nevins, Bayfield, WI, spoke on her opposition to the proposed wolf resolution. Asking the Board to think this through. To have a hunt for wolves serves no purpose except to thin the herd so to speak, no one eats wolf meat She was here this evening to go on record that she is against this resolution and that she was instrumental in getting this resolution on the Congress agenda. Pat Quaintance, Bayfield, WI, is a retired DNR Conservation Warden, stated that he is in favor of resolution. He is not against wolves but there has been much depredation even in the hounds and dogs that get killed by wolves He stated that in the Flagg River area, there is a pack of wolves that has killed about 10 dogs in the past year. Wishes we could change the rules. James Nevins, Bayfield, WI spoke in opposition of wolf resolution. Commented on Quaintance’s comment about the dogs. The Board should not let the personal preference of an individual be a factor in considering the resolution. Consider the facts and not a hunter’s personal preference. Laurie Groskopf, Tomahawk, WI showed a flow chart as it relates to the changes in Wisconsin Gray Wolf population from 1980-2012. They are on the rise. This resolution is for voicing your opinion. If you think we need to reduce the number of wolves, then you need to vote for the resolution. If you don’t think we need to reduce the packs, then vote against it. 468 Todd Naas, Wildlife Biologist for Bayfield County, stated that in 2010 a similar resolution was brought to the board. Originally the resolution that went to the Forestry Department was much like what is in front of you this evening. The revision was a good decision, however, since that time, revisions have taken place with the wolf management plan. The federal government has delisted the wolves and the State has full control of the program. We are once again trying to revise the wolf management plan. The 2014 draft of the management plan should be out in for public review soon. When those comments have been received and implemented, it will still go to the public for further comment. Naas suggested to the Board that they wait with this resolution until after the draft of the wolf management plan is completed. There will be good information for them to make a well informed decision. Naas stated that he was here this evening to inform the Board of this process and that they might to wait until the plan comes forth. Alan Pribnow, Port Wing, right over valley of the Flagg River. He knows where the wolves live, and he doesn’t see any deer. They do not see fawns. He teaches hunter safety education, and we all know that for our area deer hunting is a big deal. He stated that he can hunt for days without seeing a deer. If we have a bad winter, the deer herd will die out. We no longer see snowshoe rabbits and the wolves are taking more and more fawns. In the future we will not have a herd to hunt. We have many out of state hunters, who will stop coming to Wisconsin to hunt if we do not have the deer. Sonja Hauser, Management Consultant. She is against the resolution and gave a few statistical items for the Board to listen to regarding the ratio of animals killed by wolves versus the population, etc. She suggested that if there are problem wolves, perhaps those should be euthanized and leave the rest. You might want consider every thing before you vote for this resolution. The Chairman asked if there were any other comments to be made, and there being none, public comment was closed. 3. Bayfield County Board Resolution No. 2013-42, In Recognition of Veteran’s Day. Abeles-Allison stated that Nancy Brede, Veteran’s Service Officer, could not be here this evening and in her place Abeles-Allison read the Resolution, which reads as follows: WHEREAS, the 11th of November, 2013 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, through their effort we today stand together as a great nation dedicated to freedom. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of 469 Supervisors assembled this 1st day of October, 2013, 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 Miller, County Board Chairman A motion was made by Schultz/Bichanich to adopt Bayfield County Resolution No. 2013-42, In Recognition of Veteran’s Day. Discussion took place on the upcoming event honoring Veteran’s being either on October 31st or November 2nd. Supervisor Meyers stated that the event was very successful last year and if you can, to please come to support our Veterans. The motion carried. 4. Bayfield County Resolution No. 2013-46, Transfer Funds from General Fund Balance to Department of Human Services Risk Reserve Fund. Elizabeth Skulan, Human Services Director, was present to explain the Resolution. The Board dispensed with the reading of the Resolution, which reads as follows: WHEREAS, adjustments to and transfers within the Department of Human Services 2012 budget were necessary to satisfy state statutes and accounting principles; and WHEREAS, the Department of Human Services has maintained a Risk Reserve Fund in the amount of $355,000; and WHEREAS, Human Services exceeded available funds in 2012 by $139,686 for mandated services provided including: mental health; substance abuse; out of home placements; and Birth to Three; and WHEREAS, county levy was transferred from the Department’s Risk Reserve in the amount of $139,686 to balance the 2012 budget; and WHEREAS, the Department of Human Services is now requesting that the Risk Reserve Fund be replenished in the same amount of $139,686; and WHEREAS, the Human Services Board reviewed and approved this request at their September 26, 2013 meeting and forwarded the request to the full county board for consideration. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors assembled this 1st day of October, 2013, does hereby approve that $139,686 be transferred from the General Fund Balance to replenish the Human Services Risk Reserve Fund. Debit 100-00-59235 by $139,686 Credit 100-11101 by $139,686 Debit 235-11101 by $139,686 Credit 235-50-49201 by $139,686 470 By Action of the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors Shawn Miller, County Board Chairman A motion was made by Rondeau/Williams to adopt Bayfield County Resolution No. 2013-46, Transfer Funds from General Fund Balance to Department of Human Services Risk Reserve Fund. A roll call vote was taken as follows: Williams-yes; Bichanich-yes; Miller-yes; Crandall-yes; Rondeau-yes; Meyers-yes; Bussey-yes; Jardine-yes; Maki-yes; Kittleson-absent; Bennett-yes; Pocernich-yes; Schultz-yes. Total: 13, 12 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. The motion carried. 5. Bayfield County Resolution No. 2013-43, Authorizing Participation in the Department of Natural Resources Municipal Dam Grant Program. Abeles-Allison explained the purpose of the Resolution. 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 1st day of October, 2013, 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 grant agreement; and submit reimbursement claims along with necessary supporting documentation; and 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 Shawn Miller, County Board Chairman A motion was made by Bussey/Crandall to adopt Bayfield County Resolution No. 2013-43, Authorizing Participation in the Department of Natural Resources Municipal Dam Grant Program. Discussion took place regarding the cost to repair the dam lock, that it needs repairs in the approximate amount of $400,000. We are hoping to get a grant to help fund the repairs before we proceed, however, we really can’t put the work off any longer. A roll call vote took place as follows: Bichanich-yes; Miller-yes; Crandall-no; Rondeau-yes; Meyers-no; Bussey-no; Jardine-yes; Maki-yes; Kittleson- absent; Bennett-yes; Pocernich-yes; Schultz-yes; Williams-yes. Total: 13, 9 yes, 3 no, 1 absent. The motion carried. The motion carried. 471 6. Bayfield County Resolution No. 2013-44, Continuation of the Wolf Population Goal of 350 or less in the Next Revision of the Wisconsin Wolf Plan. The Board dispensed with the reading of the Resolution, which reads as follows: WHEREAS, the WI DNR established a wolf population goal of 350 animals in 1999 based on prey availability and human population density, and nothing has happened to increase prey availability or decrease human density in the intervening years; and WHEREAS, the WI DNR plans to review and revise the previous wolf management plan, adopted in 1999 and revised in 2007; and WHEREAS, the Wisconsin Wildlife Federation and WI Farm Bureau have officially approved a Wisconsin wolf goal of 350; and WHEREAS, the Wisconsin Conservation Congress Spring Hearings (2011) overwhelmingly supported a Wisconsin wolf population goal of 350 or less; and WHEREAS, nineteen (19) county boards in Northern and West Central Wisconsin have passed resolutions that recommend a wolf population goal of 350 (4) or 350 or less (15); and WHEREAS, Wisconsin’s residents have experienced depredations and threatening incidents involving wolves; and WHEREAS, the higher predator population, in particular wolves, has resulted in the reduction of the deer population, reduced hunting opportunities, curtailed livestock and pleasure horse activities, and are a danger to pets and people. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors assembled this 1st day of October, 2013, advised that Wisconsin continue the wolf population goal of 350 or less in the next revision of the Wisconsin Wolf Plan; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors requests that the Wisconsin DNR and other partners implement meaningful population controls in the next Wisconsin Wolf Plan to bring the wolf population to goal levels; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors requests that the Wisconsin DNR not relocate wolves that have caused problems in Wisconsin or other areas into any county in Wisconsin; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,that a copy of this Resolution be forwarded to Cathy Stepp, DNR Secretary to Gov. Scott Walker; and State Legislators. By Action of the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors Shawn Miller, County Board Chairman A motion was made by Rondeau/Bichanich to adopt Bayfield County Resolution No. 2013-44, Continuation of the Wolf Population Goal of 350 or less in the Next Revision of the Wisconsin Wolf Plan. Discussion took place about the moose population being depleted in the next couple of years because of the number of wolves. Jardine was acknowledged from Chairman Miller to speak via telephone. He stated that he introduced the resolution to be on the agenda and did this in the best interest of Bayfield County. 472 We have the DNR asking us to wait. No other county wants more than 350 and there is good reason for this. He spoke about the child that was attacked in Duluth. He stated that anytime you have a population of wolves you are going to have problems and we are starting to see this. Supervisor Bussey stated he needed more information before he could tell the public how many wolves we need to have in the state. He stated he didn’t feel the Board was well enough informed to say that the right recommendation would be to kill 200 wolves. We will have more information down the road and he felt we should wait. Supervisor Bichanich stated that the State supposedly has said we have 1.5 million deer. If this is the case, then the deer are located in non-wolf areas. Supervisor Meyers stated she appreciates the input from the audience. However, she doesn’t feel she has enough information to make an informed decision. It hurts to think that we are harvesting animals for the sake of harvesting. We don’t’ eat wolf meat so why are we harvesting. DNR said there is a study being conducted. We should wait until that time. This is tourism driven on killing animals and she finds it appalling. Supervisor Crandall stated he has had his own experiences with too many deer. While he didn’t need a fence around his garden to keep the deer out, he needed a fence around his yard to keep them from eating the 1,000 trees he planted. There are too many deer. Doesn’t know what the wolf population should be, but the deer population is still out of control. Supervisor Maki stated that he sees at least 12 wolves every year. In his younger days, he perhaps saw 1. Presently you are finding them in more and more groups. There are a lot less deer and more wolves than before. Supervisor Rondeau requested a roll call vote. A roll call vote was taken as follows: Bichanich-yes; Miller-yes; Crandall-no; Rondeau-yes; Meyers-no; Bussey-no; Jardine-yes; Maki-yes; Kittleson-absent; Bennett-yes; Pocernich-yes; Schultz-yes; Williams-yes. Total: 13, 9 yes, 3 no, 1 absent. The motion carried. 7. Bayfield County Resolution No. 2013-45, Adoption of the Bayfield County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan. Abeles-Allison reported that this was approved at the last County Board meeting, however, we need it in Resolution format. The County Board dispensed with the reading of the Resolution, which reads as follows: WHEREAS, Bayfield County recognizes the threat that natural hazards pose to people and property; and WHEREAS, historically these damages have resulted in loss of property, life, economic hardship and threats to public health and safety; and WHEREAS, undertaking mitigation actions before hazards occur can reduce the potential for harm to people and property and save tax payer dollars; and WHEREAS, Bayfield County has developed and received notification from FEMA that the Bayfield County Hazard Mitigation Plan update meets the required criteria for a multi-jurisdictional hazard mitigation plan; and WHEREAS, the Bayfield County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan addresses hazard mitigation strategies and plan maintenance procedures for Bayfield County that includes all jurisdictions within the county; and 473 WHEREAS, the Plan recommends hazard mitigation actions/projects specific to natural hazards that impact Bayfield County, with the effect of protecting people and property from loss associated with those hazards; and WHEREAS, adoption of this plan will make the county and all jurisdictions within the county eligible for mitigation grant funding to alleviate the impacts of future hazards. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors, assembled this 1st day of October, 2013, agrees that the presented plan be adopted as the official Bayfield County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Plan be reviewed annually by the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) to include documentation related to progress on implementation of mitigation actions/projects. By Action of the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors Shawn Miller, County Board Chairman A motion was made by Pocernich/Rondeau to adopt Bayfield County Resolution No. 2013-45, Bayfield County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan. Discussion took place about fixing up storm damaged properties and how reimbursement occurs. The motion carried. 8. Appointment of 2 Public Members and County Board Supervisors Brett Rondeau, Jim Crandall and Marco Bichanich to the Bayfield County Ethics Committee. Chairman Miller informed the Board that the Board Supervisors he would like appointed to the Ethics Committee are Brett Rondeau, Jim Crandall and Marco Bichanich. Miller stated that the Ethics Committee is made up of 5 people who will enforce the County Ordinance. Discussion took place on whether the public members have been decided upon and he informed the Board that they have not yet been finalized. Further discussion took place on the authority this committee has being able to refer topics to Corporation Counsel, District Attorney and the State, however, there are some topics the Committee has the final say. A motion was made by Bussey/Bennett to appoint Brett Rondeau, Jim Crandall and Marco Bichanich to the Bayfield County Ethics Committee. Discussion. Supervisor Maki was not in favor of another committee that is going to run their own show again. Most of the time we are not even notified of what is going on and this topic is a very crucial item. The motion carried with one opposition. 9. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Bayfield County Forest Comprehensive Plan Update: Access Management (Chapter 700). Jason Bodine, Forest Administrator, was present and gave a power point presentation. He stated that a lot of time and effort was put into this plan with the goal of keeping it open at all times to make changes on an “as needed” basis. This has been in the planning stages for almost 2 years. (A copy of the Plan is on file in the County Clerk’s office for review). A motion was made by Rondeau/Bennett to adopt the Bayfield County Forest Comprehensive Plan Update: Access Management (Chapter 700). A brief discussion took place and the motion carried. 474 10. Bayfield County Resolution No. 2013-48, Bayfield County Forest Comprehensive Land Use Plan: Amendment to Chapter 700. The Board dispensed with the reading of the Resolution, which reads as follows: WHEREAS, Bayfield County has lands enrolled as County Forest pursuant to s. 28.11 of the Wisconsin statutes; and WHEREAS, the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors on January 31, 2006, adopted resolution #2006-030 approving the Bayfield County Comprehensive Land Use Plan for a period of 15 years; and WHEREAS, said Plan is a dynamic document to be revised as changing conditions require; and WHEREAS, subsection (5)(a) of the above referenced State statute requires said Plan amendments to be approved by the County Board of Supervisors and the Department of Natural Resources; and WHEREAS, Plan amendments for the fifteen year period encompassing 2006-2020 have been prepared by the Forestry and Parks Administrator, on behalf of the Forestry and Parks Committee and are submitted for approval before the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors assembled this 1st day of October, 2013, authorizes the following: That Chapter 700 of the Bayfield County Forest Comprehensive Land Use Plan be amended as attached (deleting the entire existing Chapter 700 and adding the attached Chapter 700); and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Forestry and Parks Administrator, on behalf of the Forestry and Parks Committee, is directed to forward these amendments to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources for their approval. By Action of the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors Shawn W. Miller, Chairman A motion was made by Rondeau/Bichanich to adopt Bayfield County Resolution No. 2013-48, Bayfield County Forest Comprehensive Land Use Plan: Amendment to Chapter 700. The motion carried. 11. Bayfield County Resolution No. 2013-47, Authorizing the Forestry Building Project. Abeles-Allison explained the updated resolution and Bodine went over current changes. Discussion took place on a timeline which will either be this fall or early spring. The County will not pick up any extras beyond the $200,000. The gas line is on the corner and Xcel has been notified. If the bids come in too high we will be back to the Board for further direction. Supervisor Williams suggested that we wait until the end of the month when the bids have come in from the City. We have another County Board meeting on October 29th and we could act on this item then, why not wait a few more 475 weeks. Supervisor Bussey was not in favor of this and stated that time is essential. Supervisor Jardine also stated that we should move on. The Board dispensed with the reading of the Resolution, which reads as follows: WHEREAS, the Forestry Department is in need of additional/upgraded storage space for operating equipment and supplies; and WHEREAS, the City of Washburn has agreed to provide land to the County for construction of a new Forestry Building on the opposite side of the County Highway Garage (corner of Pump House Road and South First Avenue East) in the City of Washburn, provided that the existing forestry building and land is sold to a taxable entity; and WHEREAS, competitive bids for a new Forestry Building in the amount of $304,000 (without DNR enhancements) or $344,000 (with DNR enhancements) were received; and WHEREAS, the department budgeted $100,000 for Forestry Storage Building construction and/or upgrades in 2013; and WHEREAS, the existing forestry building and land was placed up for sale and a bid for the existing property and building was received in the amount of $157,500; and WHEREAS the County has received State Building Permit approval to proceed and the County has submitted documentation to the City for City Site Plan approval; and WHEREAS, the City has received State approval to extend utilities to the new site; and WHEREAS, approximately $50,000 (without DNR enhancements) or $12,000 (with DNR enhancements) of county fund balances would be needed to cover the balance of anticipated costs for the new building; and WHEREAS, the City of Washburn has committed $200,000 towards water and sewer extensions to construct the Forestry Building at the new location; and WHEREAS, the DNR has requested permission to lease a portion of the building, providing a one-time payment, assistance in paying utilities, and assistance with building maintenance; and WHEREAS, the County and DNR are in negotiations regarding a $75,000 contribution toward construction costs; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors, meeting this 1st day of October, 2013 approves that the Bayfield County Forestry Department may proceed with construction of a new storage facility in 2013 or 2014 within the financial parameters identified in this resolution; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Board authorizes the department and county administration to sell the existing parcel for $157,500 with the stipulation that the county be permitted to lease the building for storage purposes at least through April of 2014 or longer if agreed to by the new owner. 476 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this agreement is conditioned upon the City proceeding with infrastructure improvements (water and sewer) and granting site plan approval for the new forestry garage. By Action of the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors Shawn W. Miller, Chairman A roll call vote was taken as follows: Miller-yes; Crandall-yes; Rondeau-yes; Meyers-yes; Bussey-yes; Jardine-yes; Maki-yes; Kittleson-absent; Bennett-yes; Pocernich-yes; Schultz-yes; Williams-no; Bichanich-yes. Total: 13, 11 yes, 1 no, 1 absent. The motion carried. 12. Bayfield County Amendatory Ordinance No. 2013-17, Amending Chapter 3 of Title 10, Section 1, Chapter 3, Code of Ordinances, Bayfield County, WI Regarding All-Terrain Vehicles and Off-Road Motor Vehicle Operation for CTHM (Kavanaugh Road to USH 63, 1 City Block). The Board dispensed with the reading of the Amendatory Ordinance which reads as follows: WHEREAS, Wisconsin Statutes § 59.02 gives the board of each county the authority to enact ordinances by a majority vote of a quorum; and WHEREAS, Wisconsin Statutes § 23.33 (11) (am) specifically provides that a county may enact an ordinance in conformity with Sec. 23.33, Wis. Stats.; and WHEREAS, NR 64.12, Wisconsin Administrative Code provides that an all-terrain vehicle route may be established by a county by adopting an ordinance designating a state trunk highway or connecting highway as an all-terrain vehicle route, if the department of transportation approves of the route; and WHEREAS, it is deemed in the best interest of the County of Bayfield to amend Chapter 3 of Title 10, Code of Ordinances, Bayfield County to identify and regulate all- terrain vehicle routes in the county. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors assembled this 1st day of October, 2013, does hereby ordain as follows: Section 1. Chapter 3 [All-Terrain Vehicles and Off-Road Motor Vehicle Operation] of Title 10 [Motor Vehicles & Traffic] of the Code of Ordinances, Bayfield County, Wisconsin is hereby repealed and recreated to read as follows: Chapter 3: All-Terrain Vehicles and Off-Road Motor Vehicle Operation. Sec. 10-3-10 Designated Routes. The following routes are designated all- terrain vehicles routes in Bayfield County: 1. CTH H (Scenic Drive to Finger Lake Road) 792’ – (original ordinance existing) 2. CTH N (Hiatt Road to Longview Road) 2.26 miles 3. CTH N (Barnes Town Hall to Robinson Lake Road) 0.44 mile 4. CTH D (Birch Bend Road to Namakagon Chief) 0.23 mile 477 5. CTH C (Siskiwit Lake Road to Mountain Road) 0.51 mile (Siskiwit Falls Road to Huron Avenue) 0.21 mile 6. CTH E (Sutherland to STH 63) 1.19 miles 7. CTH N (Pease Road to CTH A) 0.50 mile 8. CTH A (CTH N to Kickapoo Trail) 0.25 miles 9. CTH F (USH 2 to STH 63) 10. CTH E (USH 2 to Keystone Road) 11. CTH M (Kavanaugh Road to USH 63, 1 City Block) Section 2. SEVERABILITY. Should any sub-section, clause, or provision of this ordinance be declared by the Court to be invalid, the same shall not affect the Validity of the section as a whole or any part thereof, other than the part so declared to be invalid. Section 3. EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance becomes effective immediately upon approval of the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors. By Action of the BAYFIELD COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Attested to by: Shawn W. Miller, Bayfield County Chair A motion was made by Bichanich/Williams to adopt Bayfield County Amendatory Ordinance No. 2013-17, Amending Chapter 3 of Title 10, Section 1, Chapter 3, Code of Ordinances, Bayfield County, WI Regarding All-Terrain Vehicles and Off- Road Motor Vehicle Operation for CTHM (Kavanaugh Road to USH 63, 1 City Block). Discussion. The motion carried. 13. Appointment of Jon Nelson to the Board of Adjustment as an Alternate Member. A motion was made by Maki/Rondeau to appointment Jon Nelson to the Board of Adjustment as an alternate member. Discussion took place with Supervisor Bussey asking Chairman Miller how Nelson’s name was picked. He stated that Miller knew Bussey wanted someone from his area on the Board, but found it funny that he didn’t contact either Supervisor Meyers or himself but spoke to Supervisor Maki. He further inquired as to whether or not he contacted the Zoning Department or did he contact other Board of Adjustment members. Did you look at his background, and if so, why weren’t we furnished with a copy of his qualifications. Bussey further went on to state that he wasn’t happy with having Dick Compton not reappointed and that alternate spots sometimes do end up being full time spots on the Board. He again reiterated that if you were looking for someone from the North end of Bayfield County, that you should have spoken to the Supervisors who represent that area. Where is the communication? Supervisor Schultz stated that he has known Nelson for over 40 years and feel he is qualified to hold this position. Meyers also agreed that he is a good person, but asked why we don’t have a process for application to various board and/or committees. We need to have something for our vacancies on boards and committees so that the public can see 478 that there are vacancies and they can apply for them, rather than word of mouth and being appointed by who you know. Supervisor Jardine thought there may be a conflict of interest as Nelson’s wife is involved in real estate. The motion carried. A brief recess was taken prior to moving into closed session at 7:25 p.m. 14. A motion was made by Crandall/Rondeau to move into closed 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; and (e) deliberating or negotiating the purchasing of public properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session. The motion carried. A motion was made to move out of Closed Session by Crandall/Meyers. The motion carried. Jardine was telephoned once again. 15. Wage Increase. No Discussion. 16. Administrator’s Report: a) WCA Conference Update. Abeles-Allison stated that he along with Supervisors Kittleson and Bennett attended the conference. The presentations and discussion was good and most of it is available via video on the WCA website if other Supervisors are interested. Kittleson thought the other Supervisors should view, however, they stated they would like it e-mailed to them and they would view it on their own. b) 2014 Budget Update. The budget book is out. The next executive meeting is scheduled for October 10th where we hope to finalize the budget. We have heard from 7 different departments. It is hopeful that the budget will be published to make the 2 week deadline for publishing a public hearing. The County Board will then meet on October 29th to adopt the budget. The Contingency Fund will be used for wage increases to implement the wage study. During the months of November and December we can make recommendations to the Board for the wage study. 17. Supervisors’ Reports: a) Family Care Provider. Supervisor Kittleson asked that this be put on the agenda this month, however, she could not be at tonight’s meeting. With the new provider, things will be changing, there will be only 1 representative from our area representing Bayfield, Ashland, Iron and Price Counties. The representation is 1 representative for approximately 50 people. Kittleson sits on the Northern Bridges Board. Community Care is taking over Northern Bridges starting Jan. 1st. Elizabeth Skulan has also sent an e-mail stating Bayfield 479 County wants their own representative. We don’t know how that will be received. b) Supervisor Pocernich asked when it is time to discuss wages and mileage for County Board members. Abeles-Allison stated that now would be the time as they have to be set prior to running for office. County Board Supervisors will be able to take out papers on December 1st for the April 1, 2013 spring election. Pocernich asked that this be put on the October 29th agenda. There being no further business to come before the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors, Chairman Miller adjourned at 7:45 Respectfully submitted, Scott S. Fibert, Bayfield County Clerk SSF/dmb