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Minutes of the
Bayfield County Board of Supervisors’ Meeting
Of January 21, 2014 – 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: Bennett-present; Pocernich-present; Schultz-present; Williams-present;
Bichanich-present; Miller-present; Crandall-absent; Rondeau-present; Meyers-present;
Bussey-present; Jardine-present; Maki-present; Kittleson-present: Total: 13, 12
present, 1 absent. A quorum of board members was present. The following individuals
were also present for the meeting: Mark Abeles-Allison, County Administrator; Dawn M.
Bellile, Deputy County Clerk; Kay Cederberg, Clerk of Circuit Court; Mary Motiff, Tourism
Director; Terri Kramolis, Health Director; Jason Bodine, Forest Administrator; Tim Kane,
UW-Community Resource Agent; Jason Fischbach, UW-Ext. Agricultural Agent; and other
Bayfield County residents.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all in attendance.
1. Motion Regarding Minutes from the December 10, 2013 Bayfield County
Board of Supervisors’ Meeting. The Board dispensed with the reading of the minutes.
The minutes are published on the County’s website for public review. A motion was made
by Rondeau/Kittleson to adopt the minutes of the December 10, 2013 Bayfield County
Board of Supervisors’ Meeting. The motion carried.
2. Public Comment:
Bill Maki, Washburn, WI. Maki thanked the board for giving him the
opportunity to speak to them. He informed the Board that he owns property in 3
townships in Bayfield County and is here to express opposition to the proposed wind
project that the County is thinking about installing on Ashwabay Ridge. He has yet to
hear a good reason why the County feels it needs to get into this type of businesses. He
stated there are many reasons why this project should be abandoned. Maki stated he
sent a letter to Board on reasons why the Board should give up this idea. Another item
that he wanted to stress to the Board is that Bayfield County is truly a gem. It is the
jumping off point to Lake Superior and the Apostle Islands, not to mention the pristine
wilderness as well as many acres of good public land. Installing 2, 400’ high wind
generators would be an aesthetic disaster not to say the problems it would create
problems with Big Top and Ashwabay. He stated if anyone had any questions for him he
would do his best to answer them. He thanked the Board for their time.
Richard Ketring thanked the Board for the opportunity that was granted to the
AERC organization for the operation of the experiment farm for the last 4½ years. Many
changes have taken place over the past 4½ years in local agriculture and food preparation
and unfortunately some things have not changed. The AERC Board presented to the
Executive Committee, in November, a report regarding some of the projects they have
operated at the experiment farm. They have had many successes. Unfortunately there
has not been any communication from the Executive Committee in order to have a dialogue
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with the AERC Board. Instead, the AERC Board was notified 5 weeks after their
presentation to the Executive Committee that they were changing the direction in which
the Executive Committee wanted to go with the experimental farm. Ketring stated that
he found this misfortunate. Our presentation in November was meant to start a dialogue.
We offered free administration for the farm to promote local agriculture and local
economy. We think we have been fairly successful in our presentation of that and our
mission. I feel however, we have fallen short in educating the Bayfield County Board as to
the efficiency and value of the work we have been doing. Ketring thanked the Board for
taking the time to listen to him.
Mike Bailey, AERC Board, passed out information that AERC received from the UW
–Madison Agriculture Department. This document looks at agricultural development within
6 counties. The point Bailey wanted to make was that the AERC has been looking at a
feasibility study for a food distribution center. We were originally 4 counties; however,
we are looking at expanding to a 15 county area and are looking at information out there to
see what sort of economic issues would relate to the potential establishment of such a
facility. This is one of the things AERC has been engaged in. We have had contact with
the UW-Superior and Madison, Workforce Development, and so on. We feel we are making
great progress with this and this is just one of the issues we are pursuing. The AERC
Board will be having a public meeting on February 8th at 6 pm at the AERC meeting hall to
talk about what the public’s view of the AERC is and whether the public has a direction
they wish us to take. If you attend this meeting you will be able see if the public has a
direction they wish us to take as well.
Mary Motiff, Tourism Department. Motiff was present to keep the Board updated
on what has been happening in her department. An article was written for the Badger
Sportsman Magazine and local businesses helped by advertising in it. The ice caves are
open for viewing, and have they ever been viewed. It is also on Facebook which has had
over 3,000 hits. There have been issues regarding parking with this many people but her
department is working with the Sheriff’s department to cover safety issues Next year at
this time, the Nordic paraplegic will be kicking off. If anyone has any questions about
what is taking place, Motiff asked that they call, e-mail or stop by and talk to her.
3. Bayfield County Resolution No. 2014-01, Honoring Patricia Carlson upon
her Retirement from the Bayfield County Department of Human Services. Abeles-
Allison stated that Patti was unable to attend this evening’s meeting due to another
commitment. The Board dispensed with the reading of the Resolution which reads as
follows:
Honoring Patti Carlson
Upon Her Retirement From Bayfield County
WHEREAS, Patti Carlson has served Bayfield County with distinction, honor and
dedication in the Human Services Department for over 18 years,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of
Supervisors assembled this 21st day of January, 2014, honors Patti Carlson for her over 18
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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
Shawn Miller, Chair
A motion was made by Bussey/Jardine to adopt Bayfield County Resolution No.
2014-01Honoring Patricia Carlson upon her Retirement from the Bayfield County
Department of Human Services. The motion carried.
4. Presentation, Discussion and Possible Action Regarding New Brand
Identify for Bayfield County. Mary Motiff, Tourism Director, presented to the Board
the proposed new brand identity for Bayfield County. The Tourism Committee has
approved this brand on their level and it is being presented to the full Board for their
hopeful approval. All Bayfield County Chamber of Commerce’s were involved with the input
regarding the logo. It is hopeful that upon approval, all departments within Bayfield
County will use this as well on letterhead, business cards, envelopes, etc. As new signage
is needed, we will incorporate it at that time. Abeles-Allison asked Motiff to explain the
symbolization in the logo which she did. Motiff also explained that Bayfield County is
trying to distinguish themselves from others. After Motiff’s explanation, some Board
members stated their concerns, their dislikes and how much money was spent for what
looks like not much thought put into it. They also stated their pros and cons. Part of the
logo states “above expectations.” It was asked, “what were the expectations?”
Supervisors were looking at something more for the gateway to apostle islands, or apples,
logging, fishing, what is going on. This logo did nothing for many of them. A lengthy
discussion took place regarding the logo and steps that were gone through to bring it here
this evening. The Tourism Committee stated that they were shown a number of logos, and
they in turn gave the company their top 3 choices and then made a decision. None of the
other choices were shown to the Board as this was to be the decision of the Tourism
Committee.
A motion was made by Kittleson/Rondeau to approve the brand for Bayfield
County as presented. Discussion took place regarding that everyone agrees we need
something to have people recognize Bayfield County but they aren’t sure that this is it. A
roll call vote was taken as follows: Pocernich-no; Schultz-no; Williams-yes;
Bichanich-no; Miller-no; Crandall-absent; Rondeau-yes; Meyers-yes; Bussey-yes;
Jardine-yes; Maki-no; Kittleson-yes; Bennett-yes. Total: 13, 7 yes, 5 no, 1
absent. The motion carried.
5. Presentation and Approval of 2014 Bayfield County Forestry & Parks
Annual Work Plan. Jason Bodine, Forest Administrator, was present to report on the
2014 Bayfield County Forestry & Parks Annual Work Plan. Bodine went over the Work Plan
via a power point and questions were asked of the Board and answered as the PowerPoint
took place. The Work Plan reads as follows:
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BAYFIELD COUNTY FORESTRY AND PARKS DEPT.
Courthouse, PO Box 445
Washburn, WI 54891
Telephone (715) 373 - 6114 Fax (715) 373 - 6310
email forestry@bayfieldcounty.org
BAYFIELD COUNTY FORESTRY & PARKS DEPARTMENT ANNUAL WORK PLAN
January 1 through December 31, 2014
The Bayfield County Forestry and Parks Department Work Plan for the 2014 calendar year gives
direction and meaning to the Forestry and Parks budget, further defines and supplements the
Comprehensive Fifteen Year Land Use Plan, and emphasizes current needs of the County Forest,
Parks and Trails Programs. This plan complies with Chapter NR47 Wisconsin Administrative
Rules for the administration of the County Forest Administrator Grant Program.
SUSTAINABLE TIMBER HARVEST
One of the primary missions of the Bayfield County Forestry and Parks Department is to manage,
conserve, and protect the natural resources of the County Forest. Multiple use and sustainable
forest management practices will be utilized to provide a wide variety of forest products and
amenities for current and future generations. Sustainable forest management is commonly
defined as meeting the forest resource needs and values of the present without compromising the
similar necessities of future generations.
Timber harvests are important for the economic well being of Bayfield County, as well as for the
health and vigor of the forest. One of the objectives of timber management is to produce a
perpetual sustained yield of forest products. In part, this is realized through the analysis and
scheduling of forest stands for management and, ultimately, the development of sustainable
annual and long term harvest goals.
Professional implementation of proper forest management and harvesting techniques is essential.
Existing reconnaissance data, along with thorough field inspections conducted by department and
DNR foresters, will be used to determine which stands are ready for treatment. In addition, the
long term monitoring of stands that have received treatment is crucial in determining the success
of past management practices, as well as the development and implementation of future
prescriptions.
Annual Sustainable Harvest Goal
The estimated 2014 sustainable allowable harvest goal for the Bayfield County Forest is 4,620
acres. This represents a decrease of 195 acres (roughly 4%) when compared to the harvest goal
for 2013. Natural fluctuations in acres of mature manageable jack pine and northern hardwood
and thinnable stands of mature red oak are the primary reasons for the decrease.
Table 1 displays the sustainable harvest goal (acres) per primary timber type for 2014 (annual
harvest goals may be adjusted for a variety of reasons, i.e. response to unanticipated natural
events or significant changes in reconnaissance data). The goal for 2013 is also included for
comparison:
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Table 1: Sustainable Harvest Goal (acres)
Timber Type 2013 2014
Aspen 1,170 1,265
Northern Hardwood 970 900
Red Oak 795 700
Paper Birch 50 90
Scrub Oak 215 205
Red Pine 900 880
Jack Pine 275 190
White Pine 120 120
Swamp Conifer 130 120
Swamp Hardwood 140 110
Fir/Spruce 50 40
Total 4,815 4,620
One of the objectives in managing the forest is to strive for a regulated, even flow of treatments,
equally distributed over the landscape. However, sustainable harvest goals typically fluctuate
slightly from year to year. Most fluctuations are explained by the irregular distribution of age
classes over the entire forest and, subsequently, when they are ready for management.
Among other things, fluctuations are also a result of a change in management direction for
individual timber types, responses to natural disturbances or other unforeseen natural events, a
relatively poor response in growth from previous management, or modifications in response to
accomplishments from the previous year (i.e. the management of backlogged stands).
On the Bayfield County Forest, the primary annual differences in sustainable harvest goals are a
result of a variety of factors, some of which include: improved reconnaissance information, a
significant increase in the number of stands reaching management age (particularly in the aspen
and red pine types), the inclusion of harvest goals for the swamp hardwood and swamp conifer
timber types, adjustments in the management approaches of the aspen, red oak and northern
hardwood timber types, and modifications as a result of previous accomplishments.
Since 2006, the sustainable harvest goal has changed significantly. The peak harvest goal was in
2012, with a target of 5,238 acres. This was primarily due to the addition of numerous
backlogged stands. Now that all of the backlogged stands have been managed, the annual
sustainable harvest goal should hover between 4,500 and 4,800 acres per year.
Since 2006, the harvest goal has increased by approximately 47%; from 3,134 acres to 4,620
acres in 2014. Figure 1 displays the total sustainable harvest goals over the past nine years.
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Maximizing the sustainable management of the county forest was a primary goal heading into
calendar year 2011. As displayed in Figure 1, the average sustainable harvest goal from 2011
through 2014 increased by nearly 1,500 acres per year when compared to the average goals from
2006 through 2009. In addition, numerous other forest management responsibilities increased
over the same time period creating a significant deficit in accomplishments for annual and long
term goals.
To address the deficit, in the early winter of 2011, one full time forester position was added to
the staff. The impact of the additional forester was immediate. Figure 2 displays the annual
sustainable harvest goal, accomplishment and sold timber sales from 2007 through 2014 (2013
and 2014 are estimates):
Maximizing the sustainable harvest of the forest has numerous benefits. Not only does it have
the potential to significantly increase revenues, but it also supports numerous local jobs, fosters
new job growth, provides additional recreational opportunities, and provides exceptionally well
managed products to local wood industries.
Prior to 2011, the Forestry and Parks Department averaged 45 sales, covering 3,044 acres per
year. The average total winning bid value for those sales was approximately $2.4 million. Since
2011, the Department has averaged 53 sales, covering nearly 4,500 acres. During that time, the
average total winning bid values have increase by 73%, to nearly $4.1 million.
Figure 1
Figure 2
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Once these changes become fully regulated and bid values normalize to reflect the increase in
managed acreage (and prices remain relatively constant), Bayfield County could see annual
stumpage revenues that approach $4.0 million….nearly double our current average!
Figure 3 displays the total sold value of timber sales from 2007 through 2014 (2014 is an estimate
and is based upon the average prices paid over the last three years):
FOREST INVENTORY
Correct, up-to-date stand information is imperative in the development of accurate short and
long term sustainable harvest goals. There is a direct correlation between the quality and
accuracy of the reconnaissance data and the ability for forest managers to confidently develop
precise short and long term sustainable harvest goals. The accuracy of any sustainable harvest
goal is only as good as the data from which it was derived. Therefore, it is important to update
a certain level of stand information on an annual basis.
In 2014, approximately 10,000 acres of the County Forest will be re-inventoried. The emphasis
will differ slightly compared to previous years. In 2014, the focus will be on individual stands
rather than entire compartments, though a few compartments will still be updated. Two major
timber types will be targeted in 2014: mature stands of red oak and mature stands of jack pine.
The goal of re-inventory is to develop a system to help prioritize future management of these
two types.
In red oak timber type, the county forest contains roughly 12,000 acres of previously unmanaged
mature stands, most between 85 and 95 years old. The goal is to spread out the regeneration of
these stands over the next 25 to 35 years. In order to do that effectively, we need to identify
which stands need management now and which are capable of being harvested in the distant
future. Data acquired from the re-inventory process will be used to help schedule future red oak
thinnings and will be integral in the development of accurate annual sustainable harvest goals.
The goal is to re-inventory roughly half of the mature red oak acreage in 2014 and the other half
in 2015.
In the jack pine timber type, the county forest contains roughly 1,700 acres of mature stands, all
greater than 60 years of age. The objective has been to manage a few stands every year and
carry the rest as long as possible, with the goal of providing a relatively stable flow of volume.
These stands are now at the point of breaking up and may need to be managed sooner than
Figure 3
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planned. Re-inventory of these stands is required to determine current conditions and develop
accurate management goals. If re-inventory discovers excessive mortality, the jack pine harvest
goal for 2014 may be increased accordingly.
There will still be approximately 3,000 acres of compartment updates in 2014. Since 2001, 162
of 202 compartments, totaling nearly 135,000 acres have been updated. The goal is to re-
inventory the remaining 40 compartments over the next 5 years. Once completed, it will put the
department on pace to achieve the 15 year re-inventory goal. At which time, a 15 year, modified
re-inventory cycle will be put in place. When updating entire compartments, priorities will be
placed on those that contain a larger percentage of old data (≥20 years old), as well as
compartments that contain a larger percentage of stands prescribed for management in the near
future.
REFORESTATION
Reforestation, be it natural or artificial, is a core building block of forest sustainability and a
fundamental component of any forest management program. A successful reforestation program
provides numerous benefits, some of which include: the restoration of forest productivity,
fertility and environmental function; the assurance of a perpetual, sustainable supply of forest
resources and amenities for future generations; the protection of soil and water quality; and the
establishment and development of quality wildlife habitat.
Table 2 displays the reforestation efforts that are planned for 2014:
Table 2: Bayfield County Forest Reforestation Program Summary 2007 - 2014 (acres)
Seeding Monitoring
Red Pine Jack Pine White Pine Other1 Jack Pine Trench Fire Plow Scarify Spray Rx Fire Spray TSI2 Bud Cap Survival Counts
2007 406 23 144 0 0 535 93 19 308 97 0 0 0 2,121
2008 378 207 24 0 0 796 88 0 442 0 0 0 0 1,683
2009 487 415 0 0 0 726 72 0 348 40 0 0 0 2,652
2010 367 196 0 0 0 363 118 0 420 42 305 0 0 2,183
2011 319 153 35 68 0 900 88 0 186 21 324 0 0 1,424
2012 295 107 274 0 0 0 201 100 728 32 609 0 0 2,700
2013 281 174 92 0 558 264 0 100 100 0 449 0 239 3,400
2014 0 0 0 0 0 560 0 100 263 0 350 40 239 3,500
Avg 317 159 71 9 70 518 83 40 349 29 255 5 60 2,458
1 In 2011, tamarack and white spruce.
2 Timber Stand Improvement - Hand release of established regeneration.
Year Site Preparation MaintenancePlanting
Spring Planting
2014 marks the first year in recent memory where 0 acres are to be planted. The reason for the
temporary lack of planting is due to a variety of factors: 1) old fuel break areas have been mostly
re-planted. The remaining 144 acres will be seeded to jack pine in 2016; 2) a general lack of
previously open areas, which, in the past, were planted to red pine; 3) a lack of mature red pine
stands that are ready for regeneration; 4) movement towards primarily jack pine regeneration in
the Barnes Barrens Management Area.
Even after this year, the expectation is a little less red pine plantings will occur in the future until
current stands begin to reach maturity. We will look at red pine to determine if there is a need
to begin regeneration harvests sooner, in an attempt to evenly distribute age classes over the
landscape.
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Spring Seeding
There will also be a temporary lull in the seeding program. In 2014, there will be 0 acres of jack
pine seeded. Before a site is seeded it needs to be mechanically prepped and usually sprayed.
Also, there needs to be enough acres available before local contractors are interested in the work.
Acres that were trenched in 2013 will be sprayed this year. The seeding program will resume in
2015.
In the future, there will most likely be years where no seeding occurs. Again, the primary reasons
are due to timing in harvesting of a timber sale (two year contracts with up to two, one year
extensions) and accumulating enough acres for site prep, spraying and aerial seeding. The goal is
to regenerate jack pine by seed whenever possible.
Site Preparation
In 2014, approximately 560 acres are planned for site preparation via power trenching, 263 acres
will be treated with chemical and 0 acres will be fire plowed. In addition, approximately 100
acres of red oak will be scarified, usually with a dozer and straight blade. Scarification will
facilitate the natural regeneration of red oak and paper birch, as well as reduce competition from
non-desirable species, such as ironwood and red maple. If fire plow sites are ready in 2014, there
may be some acres treated.
Release
Approximately 350 acres of young red pine plantations will be aerial sprayed to release the
conifer from competition. The prescribed burn program will be reviewed in 2014 to gauge the
effectiveness of fire. As a result, 0 acres will be treated with fire in 2014. Approximately 40 acres
of red oak and/or white pine many be mechanically released (TSI with a chain or brush saw), if
conditions allow.
Seedling Protection
In 2013, the Department used bud caps to protect young jack pine seedlings from browsing by
white tailed deer. In total, 239 acres were bud capped. This literally involves stapling a 3”x 3”
piece of copy paper over the terminal bud/leader of each planted seedling. The reason:
plantation monitoring in this area has shown signs of excessive deer browsing. Failure to protect
the seedlings could lead to plantation failure. Bud capping would need to be repeated every
year until the seedlings are beyond the reach of the deer, which typically takes 3 or 4 years.
Currently, the focus is on stands that are planted with containerized jack pine (as these seedlings
are a little more nutrient rich when compared to bare root stock or natural regeneration).
In 2014, the same 239 acres will be bud capped again. Because most of the jack pine in the
future will be regenerated via seed, bud capping will most likely only be used when absolutely
necessary.
Natural Regeneration
Thousands of acres of natural regeneration will occur on a variety of forest types. The exact
amount is solely dependent on the total number of acres harvested in previous years. Forest
types such as northern hardwoods and aspen regenerate naturally via seed, stump sprouting
and/or coppicing (vegetative sprouting from existing root system) and require very little
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additional input from the department. However, the natural regeneration of hardwood forest
types such as red oak and paper birch do require additional departmental maintenance efforts.
Also, natural regeneration monitoring is finding excessive ironwood competition in stands of
northern hardwoods. These stands may require additional inputs from the department in order
to achieve the desired future stand condition.
Examples of additional inputs include: pre or post sale site scarification to prepare a favorable
seed bed and reduce competition, pre or post sale burning or timber stand improvement (TSI) to
reduce competition from undesirable tree seedlings and/or prepare favorable seedbeds, and deer
browse protection i.e. fencing, repellents, etc. to improve the tree seedlings chance of survival.
These additional inputs occur when opportunities arise and are treated on a case by case basis.
Seedling Counts
All planting sites and many areas that were regenerated naturally require survival counts. Data
collected from the counts are used to determine stocking levels of desired tree species and,
ultimately, to evaluate the success of the reforestation attempt. Seedling counts are administered
at one, two, three and five years after the regeneration attempt on most planted sites. Seedling
counts on naturally regenerating hardwood stands are typically administered two to four years
after harvest (depending on the forest type) and also include one to two additional surveys to
determine success.
In 2014, seedling counts will be administered on roughly 2,500 acres of sites that were
regenerated artificially (planted or seeded) and on roughly 1,000 acres of sites regenerated
naturally.
Prescribed Fire
Prescribed fires have traditionally been used to maintain portions of the fuel breaks located in the
Township of Barnes, as well as to facilitate natural red oak reproduction in stands located
throughout the county forest.
In 2014, 0 acres of forested stands will be treated with prescribed fire. Portions of the existing
fuel breaks may be treated with fire if conditions allow. If conditions allow, portions of the
existing fuel break may receive maintenance burns.
WILDLIFE
A number of wildlife projects will again be undertaken in 2014. The majority of wildlife habitat
improvement work conducted on County Forest land will be accomplished utilizing funding from
Wisconsin DNR grant programs, specifically, the County Conservation Aids and Nickel-an-Acre
programs. The Nickel-an-Acre program reflects a change from the previous Dime-an-Acre
funding. As indicated in the name, the program funding was cut in half starting in 2010 and will
continue to be funded at a nickel an acre into the foreseeable future. The County Conservation
Aid grant requires a 50% County match on eligible projects.
The Conservation Aids project for 2014 have yet to be determined. There is approximately
$7,986 available for eligible projects. Additional monies may also be available, as determined by
the total amount of unallocated funds.
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The Nickel-an-Acre grant totals $8,467. This grant has been used to fund a variety of County
Forest wildlife projects in the past.
Potential projects for 2014 could include, but are not limited to:
Hunter walking trail repair, clearing, and mowing.
Site prep and seeding for jack pine in the Barnes Barrens Management Area.
Mechanical and/or chemical treatments for wildlife opening maintenance (currently
roughly 100 acres combined per year).
Wildlife habitat development/improvement.
Mechanical site prep for natural white birch and red oak regeneration.
Prescribed burning of wildlife openings and oak regeneration areas.
Fish habitat projects.
Habitat projects on old homesteads.
Wildlife monitoring.
Breeding bird surveys.
Land acquisition.
Invasive species eradication.
Deer exclosures for red oak regeneration (fencing).
Seedling protection (bud capping, spraying, etc.).
ACCESS MANAGEMENT
The revised Access Management Plan was finalized and approved in 2013. Implementation of
the plan will commence in 2014. The focus will be on the placement of informational signage,
minor repairs of existing trails and the installation of restrictive features (i.e. berms, gates, etc.) to
control prohibited motorized access.
The Forestry Department will continue to maintain 36.09 miles of Primary Forest roads, for
which we receive DOT County Forest Road Aids. The Department will also continue identify,
plan and/or develop additional forest roads and trails, as the need arises, for later entry into the
County Forest Road program.
BAYFIELD COUNTY FOREST PLAN
The existing County Forest Comprehensive Land Use Plan for the period 2006 – 2020 may be
amended to reflect changes and/or updates. Some items that may require updating in 2014
include, but are not limited to:
Integrated Resource Management Unit (IRMU) summaries.
IRMU boundaries.
Barnes Barrens Management Plan summary.
Timber sale contract language.
Firewood permit language.
Timber sale rutting policy.
Forest certification (addition of FSC).
Silvicultural revisions/updates on individual forest types.
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OTHER ACTIVITIES
Recreation:
The department will continue to work with the County Tourism Department and interested user
groups regarding recreational activities occurring on the County Forest. The demand for
recreational use on County Forest land continues to increase. Over the past few years, the
Forestry and Parks Committee has approved numerous re-routes of snowmobile and ATV trails,
the construction of a new mountain bike trail network and improvements to existing cross
country ski trails.
Requests to host events on trails located within the county forest continues to increase as well.
Some of the more notable events that utilize portions of trails located on the county forest
include: the American Birkebeiner Cross Country Ski Race, the Chequamegon Fat Tire Mountain
Bike Race, the Cable Area Off-Road Classic Mountain Bike Race and the Apostle Islands Sled Dog
Race.
Requests for new or improvements to existing motorized and non-motorized trail systems are
expected to continue in 2014 and beyond. Requests for additional trails will be treated on a case
by case basis, as per the Access Management Plan.
Trail counters have been used in a variety of settings to determine actual use of certain trails
and/or areas. Data received from these counters will provide the County with valuable
information needed to determine future direction. Counters will continue to be used throughout
the forest to monitor usage in 2014.
The lost creek falls trail will need some minor attention. The trail needs to be better defined and
signed, including some brush work and the removal of a few hazard trees, and possibly re-routed
in areas to avoid sensitive soils.
Insects and Disease:
The Department is continuing to monitor the effects of forest insects such as the Jack Pine
Budworm, Two-Lined Chestnut borer, Emerald Ash borer, and Gypsy Moth. If any additional
sites containing a significant amount of damage are discovered, they will be promptly managed.
Also, as new threats are encountered, the Department may need to alter management plans
accordingly.
The most notable “new” threat regarding the overall health of the forest is the Gypsy Moth.
Gypsy Moth numbers, and subsequent defoliation, have been previously observed in very high
numbers in the Bayfield Peninsula. The greatest numbers have been found along higher
elevations located in the general vicinity of Jammer Hill and Echo Valley Roads. Red oak and
aspen are their preferred primary food sources and are the most susceptible to potential
mortality, especially the suppressed and over mature individuals. Significant defoliation of red
oak and aspen occurred in these areas during the summer of 2012.
However, egg mass numbers declined dramatically in 2013, indicating that defoliation may be
minor in 2014 and beyond. As a result, we may resume all red oak management in the areas
where egg mass counts were high in 2012 (currently IRMU’s 1 and 8). If oak management is
reduced in IRMU’s 1 and/or 8, the sustainable goal in all other units may be adjusted accordingly.
The Department is currently working with the DNR to determine the best course of action
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regarding general forest management practices in the face of a threatening Gypsy Moth
defoliation event, in particular, the management of the red oak type.
Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) was recently discovered in Douglas County. As a result, that county
was quarantined. To date, EAB has not been discovered in Bayfield County. It is estimated that
ash contributes approximately 0.5% of annual stumpage revenues and is present on
approximately 1.5% of the County Forest. Other than targeting ash a little more often during
management (and encourage maple regeneration), Bayfield County is not expecting a major
change in forest management practices if EAB is found on the forest.
Land Acquisition:
The department will continue efforts to acquire private properties on a willing seller, willing
buyer basis when advantageous to the long term goals of Bayfield County. A priority will be
given to land located within the existing county forest blocking.
PARKS
The management of all Bayfield County parks and campgrounds was assigned to the Forestry
Department in September 2010. The four parks and campgrounds include:
1. Twin Bear Campground
2. Delta Lake Campground
3. Big Rock Campground
4. Atkins Lake Park
Since 2010, numerous changes and upgrades have been made to many of the campgrounds.
Some of the more significant improvements include:
1. Twin Bear Campground
a. Complete electrical rebuild and upgrade throughout entire campground.
b. Repair of all major outbuildings and store.
c. New fishing pier near the beach area.
d. New ADA ramp construction near beach area.
e. Creation of new tent camping site.
f. Re-establishment of sand beach.
2. Delta Lake Campground
a. Complete re-grade on nearly all existing campsites.
b. New playground equipment near beach area.
c. New fishing pier.
d. Repair of all major outbuildings.
e. New electric added to remaining campsites.
All parks and campgrounds undergo routine cleanup of brush and downed trees on a regular
basis. Parks and campgrounds are also regularly inspected for hazard trees, which are removed as
needed. The removal of hazard trees typically occurs when camping is inactive, usually in the
late fall or early spring. Most of the trees are cut up and left on site to be used as firewood.
Some anticipated projects or minor repairs needed to the parks and campgrounds in 2014
include:
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1. Twin Bear Campground
a. Replacement of water heater in shower building.
b. Inspection of retaining walls on a few campsites for future repair.
c. Re-grade on a few of the existing campsites.
d. Explore the potential for two new tent campsites on the hill behind shower building.
e. Explore the potential for the addition of a new play area.
f. Install/re-establish speed bumps at multiple locations.
g. Install fencing around new electrical box near garage.
h. Replacement of numerous old picnic tables.
i. Transplant trees from hill behind the shower building to the perimeter of the beach to
provide future shade.
2. Delta Lake Campground
a. Add water line to back loop of campground.
b. Explore potential of tent camping on county owned island.
c. Analyze condition of birch trees throughout the campground. Establish a timber sale
to remove all hazard trees if necessary.
d. Replacement of numerous old picnic tables.
3. Big Rock Campground
a. Explore the potential of adding a covered pavilion near entrance of campground.
b. Minor repair on access roads.
c. Explore potential of developing a primitive walking/nature trail within the 40 acre
county parcel.
d. Replacement of numerous picnic tables.
4. Atkins Lake Park
a. Minor brush work along perimeter of the park.
b. Repair or replace sign leading into the park.
c. Replacement of dock and old picnic tables, if necessary.
Numerous unknown issues or projects will undoubtedly surface throughout the year. All
unknown issues will be addressed based on significance and/or importance, as time and budgets
allow.
TRAILS AND RECREATION
The management of County recreational trails was assigned to the Forestry and Parks
Department in July 2013. Primarily, this involves the management/oversight of all state funded
motorized trails located on county and private land. To help accomplish this task, Bayfield
County maintains agreements with the Bayfield County Snowmobile Alliance and/or local clubs.
Table 3 displays the total miles and annual maintenance funds received from the State of
Wisconsin per trail type:
Table 3: Mileage and Funding For Trails Managed by Bayfield County
Trail Type Miles Rate/Mile Total
Snowmobile 437 $250 $109,250
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ATV Summer 86.75 $600 $52,050
ATV Winter 168.15 $100 $16,815
UTV 86.75 $100 $8,675
Total 778.65 $186,790
In addition to the routine maintenance performed on these trails by the Alliance and local clubs,
below is a listing of anticipated Trails projects or issues that may be addressed in 2014:
1. Development of a database identifying each club and officers, as well as location and mileage
maintained for snowmobile and ATV trails.
2. Development of a database that tracks expenses per club.
3. Development of a database identifying the location and condition of all bridges, culverts, gates
and outbuildings on snowmobile and ATV trails.
4. Creating a maintenance/inspection schedule for #3.
5. Development of a database for all existing permits or easements allowing snowmobile and ATV
trails to occur on private land.
6. Development of a database that categorizes the importance of each trail to the overall
network/community i.e. high, medium, low. The database would help ascertain the importance of
future repair work. For example, a major repair on a trail designated as low importance might not
be a high priority.
7. Combine #’s 5 and 6 to determine where to focus obtaining easements or access permits.
8. Update contracts with the Snowmobile Alliance and ATV Alliance or local ATV clubs.
9. Develop updated permit/easement form.
10. Pursue the concept of compensation to private landowners who allow recreational trails on their
land.
11. Complete repair work on Trail 63 near Dauby Lane.
12. Complete repair work on Trail 1 off Klemik Road.
13. Re-route of Snowmobile/ATV Trail 24/31.
14. New privy installation at Trail 22/24 intersection.
15. New clearspan bridge on Trail 3, over the East Fork of the Flag River.
16. New trailhead shelter on Trail 3, near the intersection of Flag Road and the Battleaxe.
17. Rehab existing bridge located Trail 3 over the Flag River tributary (south of Flag River Road).
18. Rehab approaches to the Ounce River bridge on Trail 31 (Barnes).
19. Install floating bridge deck (puncheon) on a section of Trail 63 that runs through the Bibon
Swamp.
The above listed items are known issues or projects that need attention in 2014. All or most of
the projects that will require significant repair work or new construction/installation will be
submitted to the State for funding.
Numerous unknown issues or projects will undoubtedly surface throughout the year. All
unknown issues will be addressed based on significance and/or importance, as time and budgets
allow.
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Submitted by Jason Bodine, Bayfield County Forest Administrator, December 10, 2013.
A motion was made by Meyers/Bichanich to approve the 2014 Bayfield County
Forestry & Parks Annual Work Plan. The motion carried.
6. Presentation on Broadband and Economic Development. Tim Kane, UW-
Extension Educator, was present to give a report on high speed broadband usage in
Bayfield County. It is his intent to bring this issue to the public and local providers.
Discussion on the fiber optics and what is up and operating took place. Kane mentioned
that Norvado was awarded a grant and they are putting in fiber optics for various remote
areas in the county. Discussion took place amongst the Board and Kane.
7. Bayfield County Resolution No. 2014-02, Support Improved Broadband
Internet Access in Bayfield County. Kane explained that this Resolution goes hand in
hand with his presentation. The Board dispensed with the reading of the Resolution, which
reads as follows:
WHEREAS, improved high speed (broadband) Internet access is essential
infrastructure to Bayfield County and its citizens to remain competitive in the 21st
Century for economic development, business development, job creation, communication,
public safety, education, healthcare, entertainment and other future uses; and
WHEREAS, significant portions of Bayfield County are below average in Internet
speed, adoption and capacity compared to the rest of the state, nation and worldwide
competitors; and
WHEREAS, based on broadband provider data via Wisconsin Broadband Dashboard
about 2/3 of the County is underserved (providing less than 3Mbps download) or unserved
by wired broadband providers and less than 1/3 of the County is well served by current
wireless providers; a spreadsheet of provider data indicates that 38.8% of the households
in the County are underserved or unserved by broadband service; and
WHEREAS, based on responses to a state Public Service Commission broadband
demand survey, a majority of responding County businesses indicated that their current
broadband connection is inadequate, and 62% of the County residential demand survey
respondents indicated that their broadband services are inadequate; and
WHEREAS, Bayfield County can serve as a catalyst for supporting improvements in
broadband Internet access in the County, in partnership with private providers; and
WHEREAS, Bayfield County could be eligible to apply for state Public Service
Commission Broadband Expansion Grant Program funds for the purpose of constructing
broadband infrastructure in underserved areas; and
WHEREAS, cooperation among the county, town, village, city and tribal governments
together with providers will be necessary for success; and
WHEREAS, both public and private involvement in the development of a broadband
Internet improvement plan is essential.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of
Supervisors assembled this 21st day of January, 2014, supports the goal that Bayfield
County will pursue the best possible broadband Internet availability in terms of speed,
adoption rate by its citizens and data capacity.
By Action of the
Bayfield County Board of Supervisors
Shawn Miller, Chair
A motion was made by Rondeau/Bennett to adopt Bayfield County Resolution
No. 2014-02 Support Improved Broadband Internet Access in Bayfield County.
Discussion took place as to what the cost will be to Bayfield County and Kane informed the
Board that there would be no contribution from Bayfield County for this broadband, there
shouldn’t be anything being taken out in taxes, etc. There was more discussion that the
PSC is trying to provide better infrastructure in rural areas. The motion passed with one
opposition.
8. Presentation on Developing a Hazelnut Industry in Northern Wisconsin.
Jason Fischbach, UW-Extension County Agricultural Agent, was present to give the Board
an update on what has been taking place regarding the development of the Hazelnut
Industry. Fischbach gave a presentation and handed out documentation that he went
through which explained in brief, that we have 3 different species of hazelnuts that are
common to our area so why not increase the production of this and use the oils they
produce. The research for this is sponsored by the State. Fischbach has been
recognized by the State for his research and they have retained him to do work
throughout the State including Ashland and Bayfield counties. The State has also hired
another agent to work directly with Fischbach on this research. Discussion then took
place amongst the Board members and Fischbach. The Board thanked Fischbach for
making his presentation.
9. Bayfield County Amendatory Ordinance No. 2014-01, Amendment to
Section 2-4-11, Section 2-4-15 and Creating Section 2-4-4 “Definitions” of Bayfield
County Ethics Ordinance. Abeles-Allison reported that the first meeting regarding this
Ordinance was at the end of December. After having read through it again, there were
some numbering issues, a reference to political activity that needed to be cleared up and it
was thought by the Ethics Committee that there should be definitions added as well. The
Board dispensed with the reading of the Ordinance, which reads as follows:
WHEREAS, Wisconsin Statutes §59.03(2) provides that, except as elsewhere
specifically provided in the statutes, the board of any county is vested with all powers of a
local, legislative and administrative character; and
WHEREAS, Wisconsin Statutes §59.02(2) permits the enactment of ordinances by
the County Board of Supervisors; and
WHEREAS, Section 2-2-3, Code of Ordinances, Bayfield County, Wisconsin,
authorizes County Board committees or individual supervisors to introduce proposed
ordinances; and
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WHEREAS, it is deemed to be in the best interest of the County of Bayfield to
create Amend Section 2-4-11, Item B; Section 2-4-15 and Create Section 2-4-4
“Definitions” of the Ethics Ordinance, Code of Ordinances, Bayfield County, Wisconsin;
and
WHEREAS, it is deemed to be in the best interest of the County of Bayfield that
the Code of Ordinances, Bayfield County, Wisconsin, be further modified and amended in
the manner hereinafter set forth.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors does hereby ordain
as follows:
Section 1. Subsection L. of Section 2-4-4 [Definitions] of Chapter 4 [Ethics Ordinance] of
Title 2 [Government and Administration] of the Code of Ordinances, Bayfield County,
Wisconsin is hereby created to read as follows; and subsequent numbering be renumbered,
with additions highlighted by the double underline feature (additions) and deletions
highlighted by the strike out feature (deletions):
L. “Political activity” includes, but is not limited to, the following:
(1) Directly or indirectly soliciting or receiving subscriptions or
contributions for any political party or political purpose;
(2) Engaging in any form of activity calculated to favor or improve the
chances of any political party or any person seeking or attempting to hold
political office;
(3) Any act done for the purpose of influencing an election or nomination
for election of any individual to state or local office;
(4) Any act done for the purpose of influencing the recall from or
retention in office of an individual holding a state or local office;
(5) Any act done for the purpose of payment of expenses incurred as a
result of a recount at an election;
(6) Any act done for the purpose of influencing a particular vote at a
referendum.
L. M. Significant Fiduciary Relationship means owning or controlling, directly or
indirectly: (a) at least ten (10) percent of the outstanding stock or stock of
any business corporation having a cost or market value of at least five
thousand dollars ($5,000); or (b) an interest of at least ten (10) percent or
five thousand dollars ($5,000) of any organization.
Section 2. Subsection B. of Section 2-4-11 [Ethics Board] of Chapter 4 [Ethics Ordinance]
of Title 2 [Government and Administration] of the Code of Ordinances, Bayfield County,
Wisconsin is hereby amended to read as follows, with additions highlighted by the double
underline feature (additions) and deletions highlighted by the strike out feature
(deletions):
B. The Ethics Board shall be responsible for investigating complaints and
conducting fact finding hearings pursuant to section 1.11 2-4-12 below.
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Section 3. Section 2-4-15 [Deliberations and Decision] of Chapter 4 [Ethics Ordinance]
of Title 2 [Government and Administration] of the Code of Ordinances, Bayfield County,
Wisconsin is hereby amended to read as follows, with additions highlighted by the double
underline feature (additions) and deletions highlighted by the strike out feature
(deletions):
Upon completion of the hearing, the Ethics Board shall adjourn to closed session
for deliberations. Any person not a member of the board, including county board
supervisors, shall be excluded from the deliberations of the Ethics Board. Corporation
counsel shall further be excluded from deliberations if corporation counsel prosecuted the
complaint on behalf of the complaint. Within the ten (10) workdays of the conclusion of
the hearing, the Ethics Board shall complete and serve the parties its written findings,
recommendations and orders signed by all participating Ethics Board members, together
with findings of fact and conclusions of law, concerning the propriety of the conduct of
the Official or Employee. The recommendations made by the Ethics Board may include a
recommendation of the action and/or discipline that the Ethics Board believes that the
Official or Employee by the Official’s or Employee’s governing, appointing or hiring
authority should consider taking against the accused including, without limitation, censure,
suspension, removal of an Official from office of employment or that an Employee be
disciplined or discharged.
If the Ethics Board determines that no violation of this ethics ordinance has
occurred, it shall dismiss the complaint, and notify all parties involved including the
accused, and if requested to do so by the accused, issue a public statement. If the Ethics
Board finds that clear, satisfactory and convincing evidence of an ethics violation exists,
the Ethics Board shall take any action and make any recommendations and/or orders that
it deems appropriate in accordance with this paragraph and section 1.15 2-4-16 below. The
official or body to whom the decision of the Ethics Board is referred shall be guided by
the recommendations of the Ethics Board but shall not be obligated to follow them.
Section 4. Except as specifically modified and amended by this ordinance, the Bayfield
County Code of Ordinance shall remain in force and effect exactly as originally adopted
and previously amended. All ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent with or in
contravention of the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed.
Section 5. SEVERABILITY. If a court of competent jurisdiction adjudges any section,
clause, provision, or portion of this ordinance unconstitutional or invalid, the remainder of
this ordinance shall not be affected thereby.
Section 6. EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall take effect and be in full force
from and after its passage.
Adopted by the Board of Supervisors of the County of Bayfield on the 21st day of January,
2014.
By Action of the
BAYFIELD COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Attested to by:
Shawn Miller, Chair
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A motion was made by Bussey/Jardine to adopt Bayfield County Amendatory
Ordinance No. 2014-01, Amendment to Section 2-4-11, Section 2-5-15, and
Creating Section 2-4-4 “Definitions” of the Bayfield County Ethics Ordinance.
Discussion took place regarding how many members are on this Committee and it was
answered that there are 3 County Board members and 2 members of the public. The
motion carried.
10. Report of the Bayfield County Planning & Zoning Committee Regarding
the Rezone of 2 Parcels owned by Richard Gruel the First Located in Section 36,
T43N, R8W and the Second Located in Section 25, T43N, R8W, both located in the
Town of Cable, both being changed from Agricultural-One (Ag-1) to Commercial (C).
The Board dispensed with the reading of the Resolution, 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 Section 59.69(5)(e), Wisconsin Statutes; notice thereof
having been given as provided by law; and having been duly informed of the facts pertinent
to the following changes; hereby recommends the following action on said petition:
The Zoning of Richard Gruel two parcels:
A 1.47-acre parcel (part of Tax ID# 9970) described as a parcel of land located in the
Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (NW NW), further described as
commencing at the Northwest corner of Section 36, T43N, R8W, thence easterly along
the centerline of Squaw Bend Road for a distance of 363.50’ to a beginning intersecting
the Chicago and Northwestern Ry westerly right of way; thence Southwest along said
railroad westerly right of way 34.67’ to a point that intersects with Leonard School Road
southerly right of way, this being the point of beginning; thence North 88° 34’ West for a
distance of 167.50’ to a point that intersects with USH 63 easterly right of way; thence
Southeast along the easterly USH 63 right of way, also being along a curve to the right
whose radius is 5,810’, D=8.8452°, for distance of 896.94’ to a point that intersects with
said railroad westerly right of way; thence North 19° 19’ East along the westerly right of
way of said Ry line for a distance of 933.19’ to the point of beginning.
and
A 0.06-acre parcel (part of Tax ID# 9970) located in part of the Southwest Quarter of
the Southwest Quarter of Section 25, T43N, R8W, further described as follows:
commencing at the Southwest corner of Section 25, T 43N, R8W, thence easterly along
the centerline of Squaw Bend Road for a distance of 363.96’ to a point intersecting the
Canadian National Railroad westerly right of way; thence Northeast along said railroad
westerly right of way 36.17’ to a point that intersects with Southeast property corner of
Rick Gruel’s Landscaping; thence North 88° 34’ West for a distance of 101.66’; thence
North 42° 38’ West for a distance of 89.82 ‘ this being the point of beginning; thence
North 2° 40’ East for a distance of 136.27’ along the easterly USH 63 right of way; thence
North 87° 20’ West a distance of 20’; thence South 2° 40’ West for a distance of 136.27’;
thence South 87° 20’ East a distance of 20’ to the point of beginning; located in Section
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Twenty-Five (25), Township Forty-Three (43), Range Eight (8), both in the Town of Cable,
be changed from Agricultural-One (Ag-1) to Commercial (C).
BAYFIELD COUNTY PLANNING & ZONING COMMITTEE
Kenneth Jardine, Shawn Miller (absent), Dennis M. Pocernich, Brett Rondeau, Neil Schultz
A motion was made by Rondeau/Schultz to receive and place on file the Report
of the Bayfield County Planning & Zoning Committee Regarding the Rezone of 2
Parcels owned by Richard Gruel the First Located in Section 36, T43N, R8W and the
Second Located in Section 25, T43N, R8W, both located in the Town of Cable, both
being changed from Agricultural-One (Ag-1) to Commercial (C). The motion carried.
11. Bayfield County Zoning Amendatory Ordinance No. 2014-02 Regarding
the Rezone of 2 Parcels owned by Richard Gruel the First Located in Section 36,
T43N, R8W and the Second Located in Section 25, T43N, R8W, both located in the
Town of Cable, both being changed from Agricultural-One (Ag-1) to Commercial (C).
The Board dispensed with the reading of the Amendatory 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 Richard Gruel two parcels:
A 1.47-acre parcel (part of Tax ID# 9970) described as a parcel of land located in the
Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (NW NW), further described as
commencing at the Northwest corner of Section 36, T43N, R8W, thence easterly along
the centerline of Squaw Bend Road for a distance of 363.50’ to a beginning intersecting
the Chicago and Northwestern Ry westerly right of way; thence Southwest along said
railroad westerly right of way 34.67’ to a point that intersects with Leonard School Road
southerly right of way, this being the point of beginning; thence North 88° 34’ West for a
distance of 167.50’ to a point that intersects with USH 63 easterly right of way; thence
Southeast along the easterly USH 63 right of way, also being along a curve to the right
whose radius is 5,810’, D=8.8452°, for distance of 896.94’ to a point that intersects with
said railroad westerly right of way; thence North 19° 19’ East along the westerly right of
way of said Ry line for a distance of 933.19’ to the point of beginning.
and
A 0.06-acre parcel (part of Tax ID# 9970) located in part of the Southwest Quarter of
the Southwest Quarter of Section 25, T43N, R8W, further described as follows:
commencing at the Southwest corner of Section 25, T 43N, R8W, thence easterly along
the centerline of Squaw Bend Road for a distance of 363.96’ to a point intersecting the
Canadian National Railroad westerly right of way; thence Northeast along said railroad
westerly right of way 36.17’ to a point that intersects with Southeast property corner of
Rick Gruel’s Landscaping; thence North 88° 34’ West for a distance of 101.66’; thence
North 42° 38’ West for a distance of 89.82 ‘ this being the point of beginning; thence
North 2° 40’ East for a distance of 136.27’ along the easterly USH 63 right of way; thence
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North 87° 20’ West a distance of 20’; thence South 2° 40’ West for a distance of 136.27’;
thence South 87° 20’ East a distance of 20’ to the point of beginning; located in Section
Twenty-Five (25), Township Forty-Three (43), Range Eight (8), both in the Town of Cable,
be changed from Agricultural-One (Ag-1) to Commercial (C).
By Action of the
Bayfield County Board of Supervisors
Attested to by:
Shawn Miller, Chair
A motion was made by Rondeau/Kittleson to adopt Bayfield County Zoning
Amendatory Ordinance No. 2014-02 Regarding the Rezone of 2 Parcels owned by
Richard Gruel the First Located in Section 36, T43N, R8W and the Second Located
in Section 25, T43N, R8W, both located in the Town of Cable, both being changed
from Agricultural-One (Ag-1) to Commercial (C). The motion carried.
12. Report of the Bayfield County Planning & Zoning Committee Regarding
the Rezone of the Lois Ann Beaudreau, Robert Terrel and Robert F. Andersen
Property Located in Section 18, T43N, R7W, Town of Cable, Being changed from
Residential One (R-1) to Commercial (C). 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 Section 59.69(5)(e), Wisconsin Statutes; notice thereof
having been given as provided by law; and having been duly informed of the facts pertinent
to the following changes; hereby recommends the following action on said petition:
The Zoning of Lois Ann Beaudreau, Robert Terrel and Robert F. Andersen 0.57-acre
parcel (Tax ID# 01784) described as the Westerly 125’ of Lots Five through Eight (5-8),
Block One (1), Village of Cable, Section Eighteen (18), Township Forty-Three (43), Range
Seven (7),Town of Cable be changed from Residential One (R-1) to Commercial (C).
BAYFIELD COUNTY PLANNING & ZONING COMMITTEE
Kenneth Jardine, Shawn Miller (absent), Dennis M. Pocernich, Brett Rondeau, Neil Schultz
A motion was made by Rondeau/Schultz to receive and place on file the Report
of the Bayfield County Planning & Zoning Committee Regarding the Rezone of the Lois
Ann Beaudreau, Robert Terrel and Robert F. Andersen Property Located in Section
18, T43N, R7W, Town of Cable, Being changed from Residential One (R-1) to
Commercial (C). The motion carried.
13. Bayfield County Zoning Amendatory Ordinance No. 2014-03 Regarding
the Rezone of the Lois Ann Beaudreau, Robert Terrel and Robert F. Andersen
Property Located in Section 18, T43N, R7W, Town of Cable, Being changed from
Residential One (R-1) to Commercial (C). The Board dispensed with the reading of the
Amendatory Ordinance, which reads as follows:
The Bayfield County Board of Supervisors ordains as follows:
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That the Bayfield County Zoning Ordinance, adopted June 1, 1976, be and the same, is
hereby amended as follows:
The Zoning of Lois Ann Beaudreau, Robert Terrel and Robert F. Andersen 0.57-acre
parcel (Tax ID# 01784) described as the Westerly 125’ of Lots Five through Eight (5-8),
Block One (1), Village of Cable, Section Eighteen (18), Township Forty-Three (43), Range
Seven (7),Town of Cable be changed from Residential One (R-1) to Commercial (C).
By action of the
Bayfield County Board of Supervisors
Shawn Miller, Chair
A motion was made by Rondeau/Schultz to adopt Bayfield County Amendatory
Ordinance No. 2014-03 Regarding the Rezone of the Lois Ann Beaudreau, Robert
Terrel and Robert F. Andersen Property Located in Section 18, T43N, R7W, Town of
Cable, Being changed from Residential One (R-1) to Commercial (C). The motion
carried.
14. Report of the Bayfield County Planning & Zoning Committee Regarding
the Rezone of 2 Parcels of Land: Town of Tripp, Owner and Scott Hipsher, Located
in Section 20, T48N, R8W, Town of Tripp, Being Changed from Commercial (C) to
Municipal (M). 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 Section 59.69(5)(e), Wisconsin Statutes; notice thereof
having been given as provided by law; and having been duly informed of the facts pertinent
to the following changes; hereby recommends the following action on said petition:
The Zoning of Town of Tripp, owner and Scott Hipsher 4.12-acre parcel (Tax ID#
30308) described as two (2) parcels located in the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast
Quarter (SW SE), Section Twenty (20), Township Forty-Eight (48), Range Eight (8),Town
of Tripp be changed from Commercial (C) to Municipal (M).
BAYFIELD COUNTY PLANNING & ZONING COMMITTEE
Kenneth Jardine, Shawn Miller (absent), Dennis M. Pocernich, Brett Rondeau, Neil Schultz
A motion was made by Jardine/Kittleson to receive and place on file the Report
of the Bayfield County Planning & Zoning Committee Regarding the Rezone of 2
Parcels of Land: Town of Tripp, Owner and Scott Hipsher, Located in Section 20,
T48N, R8W, Town of Tripp, Being Changed from Commercial (C) to Municipal (M).
The motion carried.
15. Bayfield County Zoning Amendatory Ordinance No. 2014-04 Regarding
the Rezone of 2 Parcels of Land: Town of Tripp, Owner and Scott Hipsher, Located
in Section 20, T48N, R8W, Town of Tripp, Being Changed from Commercial (C) to
Municipal (M). The Board dispensed with the reading of the Amendatory Ordinance,
which reads as follows:
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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 Town of Tripp, owner and Scott Hipsher 4.12-acre parcel (Tax ID#
30308) described as two (2) parcels located in the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast
Quarter (SW SE), Section Twenty (20), Township Forty-Eight (48), Range Eight (8),Town
of Tripp be changed from Commercial (C) to Municipal (M).
By Action of the
Bayfield County Board of Supervisors
Shawn Miller, Chair
A motion was made by Jardine/Bennett to adopt Bayfield County Zoning
Amendatory Ordinance No. 2014-04 Regarding the Rezone of 2 Parcels of Land:
Town of Tripp, Owner and Scott Hipsher, Located in Section 20, T48N, R8W, Town
of Tripp, Being Changed from Commercial (C) to Municipal (M). The motion carried.
16. A motion was made by Kittleson/Jardine 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; and (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 Pocernich/Rondeau to move out of Executive Session.
The motion carried.
17. Discussion and Possible Action on Notice of Claim Regarding Mrnak vs.
Bayfield County. A motion was made by Rondeau/Bennett to deny the Notice of Claim
regarding Mrnak vs. Bayfield County. The motion carried. Discussion. The motion
carried.
18. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Citizen Committee/Board
Appointment Policies. Abeles-Allison explained that before the Board are revised
Citizen/Committee Appointment Policies. At the last meeting, there were several
questions that were left unanswered and tweaks that needed to be made to the policies.
at the last meeting. This revision requires the County to put an ad in the paper for
citizens to apply for a county committee/board position. These individuals would get paid
a per diem and mileage for their attendance at such meetings. Discussion took place on
who would do the interviewing, and if someone left the committee/board who would find
the replacement. If someone leaves, who will be interviewing all of these people? It was
noted that the Committee will review and make recommendations to the Board Chair, and
bring back their candidate(s) to the full Board for approval. This is new to have an
advertisement to go out to the public as we haven’t had this in the past. Applications can
be done either on-line and by paper application. Discussion took place and a motion was
made by Pocernich/Meyers to approve the Citizen Committee/Board Appointment
Policies. Discussion concerning who the recommendation should come from. Chairman
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Miller preferred the recommendation coming from the Committee rather than the County
Board Chair. The motion carried.
19. Discussion and Possible Appointment of Bayfield County Veteran’s Service
Officer. Abeles-Allison stated that candidates for this position have been narrowed down
to 2 very qualified candidates; Kevin Johnson and Jeremy Bates, and both are here with us
this evening to hear who the appointment will be given to. The candidates are both
exceptional and it was a tough decision. The Committee’s recommendation, however, is to
appoint Kevin Johnson as the new CVSO for Bayfield County. A motion was made by
Rondeau/Williams to appoint Kevin Johnson as Bayfield County’s new CVSO. The
motion carried. The Board asked Johnson to say a few words which he did stating he is
honored to have the appointment. This has been a journey for both he and his family and
they are waiting eagerly to hear the news. Johnson also stated that this is the job he will
do for the rest of his career and this is the greatest job in the world and is honored to be
able to help back to our Veterans. These people have devoted their lives to protect our
country and now it is his honor to help them. Johnson said he gets thanked every day and
doesn’t know where there would ever be a job that you would feel this good about by
helping others.
20. Discussion and Possible Appointment Regarding Reappointment of Bayfield
County Highway Commissioner, Thomas Toepfer. A motion was made by Maki/Williams
to extend appointment of Highway Commissioner, Thomas Toepfer, for 2 more years.
The motion carried.
21. Administrator’s Report:
a) February 25th will be the next County Board Meeting;
b) Election Update: February 18th is the Spring Primary. The primary
will be held in District 8 with candidates Neil Schultz, Incumbent and
Allie Raven and Fred Strand running against. April 1st is the Spring
General Election;
c) Superior Days Report: The legislative exchange will be held on
February 3rd & 4th ; Mark Dee and Beth will be attending. Superior
Days will be held on February 18th & 19th , Mark Dee, Beth and John
will be attending this. The issues for this session are U.S. Highway 2
expansion; 911 Funding; Funding County transportation needs; and job
creation/retention funding.
22. Supervisors’ Reports:
a) Discussion Regarding Bayfield County Highway District
Configuration. Supervisor Schultz asked that this be place on the
agenda as he has concerns as to how the districts are split. He asked
that the others look at this and think about alternating how many
supervisors are in each district and look at it in further detail for
another meeting.
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There being no further business to come before the Bayfield County Board of
Supervisors, Chairman Miller adjourned the meeting at 8:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Scott S. Fibert,
Bayfield County Clerk
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