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Minutes of the
Bayfield County Board of Supervisors’ Meeting
Of July 1, 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 Pocernich at 6:00 p.m. Pocernich welcomed everyone to this evening’s
meeting and roll call was taken by County Clerk, Scott Fibert as follows: Bichanich-
present; Miller-present; Crandall-present; Rondeau-present; Meyers-present; Bussey-
present; Jardine-present; Maki-present; Kittleson-present; Bennett-present; Pocernich-
present; Strand-present; Williams-present;. Total: 13, 13 present. 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; The Honorable John P. Anderson, Circuit Court Judge;
Terri Kramolis, Health Director; Mary Motiff, Tourism Director; Brenda Spurlock,
Criminal Justice Coordinator; Fred Bourg, District Attorney; other Bayfield County
residents.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all in attendance.
Chairman Pocernich asked that the Board remain standing to take a Moment of
Silence in memory of Larry Young, former Bayfield County Highway Commissioner and for
Rose Wolc, Dee Kittleson’s sister, both who recently passed away.
1. 6:00 p.m. Public Hearing Regarding Memorial Medical Center Conduit
Project. A motion was made by Jardine/Kittleson to adjourn as a County Board of
Supervisors and to convene as a Committee of the Whole to hold a public hearing
regarding the Memorial Medical Center Conduit Bond Project. The motion carried.
Abeles-Allison stated Tom Mayfield of National Healthcare Capital and Karen
Hansen of MMC are here this evening to answer any questions regarding the conduit bond
funding for the proposed Cancer Center and Clinic Project. Mayfield stated that Bayfield
County assisted MMC in the same manner some years ago with their last expansion.
Bayfield and Ashland Counties are being asked to support this project through conduit
bonds.” This bonding put no liability on Bayfield County nor does it count towards our
bonded indebtedness. Our bond counsel, Bob Toftey, has submitted a letter for your
review on the bonding issue. The resolution in front of you this evening is an initial
resolution that affirms we held a public hearing and states Bayfield County’s intention to
issue a revenue bond up to $10 million, and also authorizes the officers and employees to
proceed. Bond counsel said the resolution is acceptable but if approved, there will also be
a second resolution that will be considered and this should be reviewed by bond counsel as
well.
There was no one from the general public that wanted to speak. A motion was
made by Rondeau/Meyers to close the Committee of the Whole and Reconvene as a
County Board of Supervisors. The motion carried.
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Discussion took place with Supervisor Maki starting the discussion by stating he has
heard that the purpose of the conduit bond is so the borrower can get the lowest interest
rate. Is this true. Mayfield explained that the break is for the lender, they do not have
to pay federal taxes on it. The borrower’s benefit is that he will qualify for a lower
interest rate by going through the process.
2. Bayfield County Resolution No. 2014-29, Relating to a Revenue Bond
Financing on behalf of REI Medical Clinics, Inc. by Bayfield County and Ashland
County. The Resolution reads as follows:
WHEREAS, REI Medical Clinics, Inc., a Wisconsin nonstock nonprofit corporation (the
“Borrower”), intends to finance the construction of a new cancer center and medical clinic to
be built on the campus of Memorial Medical Center located at 1615 Maple Lane in Ashland;
and
WHEREAS, the Borrower has represented that the economic feasibility of the
project described above will be greatly enhanced through the issuance of revenue bonds by
Bayfield County (the “County”) and Ashland County for such purpose, and therefore requests
the County to declare its present intent to issue its revenue bond to provide a portion of the
financing described above; and
WHEREAS, the County is authorized to issue its revenue bond for such purpose by
Section 66.0621, Wisconsin Statutes, as amended (the “Act”), and under the Act, the
revenue bond and interest thereon will not be a charge against the County’s general credit or
taxing powers or a pecuniary liability of the County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Bayfield
County, Wisconsin, as follows:
Section 1. The Board of Supervisors prior to the adoption hereof has held a public
hearing to provide an opportunity for interested individuals to express their views on the
proposed issue of the revenue bonds by the County and Ashland County and the nature of the
Borrower’s project to be financed thereby.
Section 2. It is hereby declared to be the intention of the Board of Supervisors of
the County to issue a revenue bond of the County in the principal amount of up to
$10,000,000 on behalf of the Borrower for the purpose described above, and preliminary
approval is hereby given to the revenue bond issue.
Section 3. The officers and employees of the County are hereby authorized to take
such further action as is necessary to carry out the intent and purposes of this resolution.
All details of such revenue bond issue and the provisions for payment thereof shall be
subject to final approval of this Board of Supervisors at a subsequent meeting. The revenue
bond shall not constitute a charge, lien or encumbrance, legal or equitable, upon any property
of the County, and the revenue bond, when, as and if issued, shall recite in substance that the
revenue bond, including interest thereon, is payable solely from the revenues received from
the Borrower and property of the Borrower pledged to the payment thereof and shall not
constitute a debt of the County within the meaning of any constitutional or statutory
limitation, or a charge against the general credit or taxing power of the County.
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PASSED: July 1, 2014.
Dennis M. Pocernich,
Chair of the Board of Supervisors
A motion was made by Bussey/Jardine to adopt Bayfield County Resolution No.
2014-29, Relating to a Revenue Bond Financing on behalf of REI Medical Clinics, Inc.
by Bayfield County and Ashland County. A roll call vote was taken as follows: Miller-
yes; Crandall-yes; Rondeau-yes; Meyers-yes; Bussey-yes; Jardine-yes; Maki-yes;
Kittleson-yes; Bennett-yes; Pocernich-yes; Strand-yes; Williams-yes; Bichanich-yes.
Total: 13, 13 yes, 0 no. The motion carried. Mayfield thanked the Board and said
that he would be hearing from him in the near future.
3. Bayfield County Resolution No. 2014-30, Honoring Carolyn Kanneberg upon
her Retirement from the Bayfield County Clerk’s Office. Chairman Pocernich read the
Resolution, which reads as follows:
WHEREAS, Carolyn Kanneberg has served Bayfield County with distinction, honor
and dedication in the County Clerk’s Office for nearly thirty (30) years.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of
Supervisors assembled this 1st day of July, 2014, honors Carolyn Kanneberg for her nearly
thirty (30) 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
Dennis M. Pocernich, Chairman
A motion was made by Bussey/Meyers to adopt Bayfield County Resolution No.
2014-30, Honoring Carolyn Kanneberg upon her Retirement from the Bayfield County
Clerk’s Office. The motion carried. County Clerk Fibert spoke on behalf of Carolyn’s
years in his office, her dedicated service to Bayfield County and that she is always welcome
in his office at any time. Supervisor Rondeau presented Kanneberg with a plaque thanking
her for her years. A big thank you was given by Carolyn and many, many hugs.
4. Motion Regarding Minutes of May 27, 2014 Bayfield County Board of
Supervisors’ Meeting. Supervisor Bussey asked if the correction that he called in earlier
was made regarding his motion; Chair Pocernich also had a change to who adjourned the
meeting and Supervisor Strand also called stating that he was left out of the roll call at the
beginning of the meeting. These corrections were already changed, but after the original
copy had been sent out. A motion was made Rondeau/Williams to adopt the minutes of
May 27, 2014 with the corrections as noted. The motion carried.
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5. Public Comment.
Neil Schultz, Delta. Schultz reported that he saw an article in a newspaper
regarding Douglas County stating they were on top regarding tourism, which was a 10%
increase. Calumet County came in 2nd and St. Croix County 3rd. He passed out a copy of
the article for the County Board to see and spoke on it. (A copy of article is on file) St.
Croix doesn’t have a county tourism department and are dealing with consolidation and
elimination and going to contracted services. Schultz further stated that over 120,000
visitors come through Bayfield County last winter, however, none of them came through
the Bayfield County Tourism Department. He said this is being brought up because the
Board said they would revisit and reevaluate the idea of a Tourism Department in Bayfield
County and it is time.
Wade Williams, Red Cliff Legal Department. Williams was present to discuss the
Rowley Road Bridge that crosses the Raspberry River. Every time it rains more than 2
inches or more the road floods out. Last year the Public Works Department applied for a
FEMA grant to build a road that would go up and over the road. While it is understandable
that this river is very important so is it important to have good road access for emergency
services for both tribal members and non-tribal members. He understands that there is a
conflict as to why this bridge should be constructed. He is present this evening to simply
ask for permission to work along the road bed and to construct the bridge. If you have
questions, please contact him in the Legal Department at Red Cliff. The money is in place,
but it requires permission from each of the adjacent landowners for this project. The
property in question is in County Forest Law status. We need to get started this month on
the construction and look forward to Bayfield County’s cooperation on the easement.
6. Presentation by Jon Hochkammer, Wisconsin County Association
Outreach Manager. County Administrator, Abeles-Allison welcomed Hochkammer to
Bayfield County with his new title as Outreach Manager. Hochkammer thanked Bayfield
County for allowing him time to share with them his background working for WCA and what
his new role is with them. He shared with the board a powerpoint presentation going over
county government and the roles and responsibilities of County Board members. (A copy of
the powerpoint is on file in the County Clerk’s office). After the presentation, a brief
time took place for questions. The Board thanked Hochkammer for coming to the meeting.
The Board took a short 15 minute recess at 7:15 p.m.
7. Presentation of 2013 Clerk of Circuit Court Annual Report. Kay
Cederberg, Clerk of Circuit, thanked the Board for allowing her and Judge Anderson, time
to present the Annual Report. She reported that the Board had been given this report
about 3 weeks ago for review prior to this evening’s meeting; whereby this meeting, they
could focus on questions they may have for her and Judge Anderson. She further stated
that she would briefly go over her report to summarize for the Board. (A copy of the
Annual Report is on file in the County Clerk’s office). Judge Anderson spoke next
regarding case loads and how much outstanding money the County has out there. This is
nothing new - there is always money outstanding. He informed the Board that the State
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will be cutting their Court operations funding and also spoke on the baseline recidivism
rates from 2002 – 2013 to see if the Criminal Justice Program is working. Judge
Anderson thanked Supervisor Crandall for the good job he has done keeping the program
on track – stating that the Board needs to keep him in this role. He further reported that
he has nothing but positive things to say regarding the departments that he works with.
The Human Services has the most competent staff they have had in a very long time. The
mental commitments have been declining. The Department has been proactive with more
people having access to health insurance. This is a huge factor in getting people the
mental health services they need.
Anderson further reported that the Child Support Office is running at an
extremely efficient level. The amount of time he has to give to Child Support regarding
paternity cases has dropped significantly.
Anderson spoke highly of the Sheriff’s Department stating they are one of the
finest set of administrators and officials in Wisconsin right now; extremely professional in
this capacity. Regarding the Criminal Justice Office, this is working at a very high level of
efficiency.
Supervisor Meyers thanked the Judge for the positive remarks to departments
stating it is encouraging.
Judge Anderson invited anyone to come to court with him as a “ride along.” It is
interesting and you see things from a different perspective.
A motion was made by Rondeau/Bennett to receive and place on file the 2013
Clerk of Circuit Annual Report. The motion carried.
8. Presentation of Tourism Department Budget Annual Report. Motiff was
present to give her report. It has been 1 year since the reorganization of the Tourism
Department. The reorganization was to have the parks move into the Forestry Department
allowing her office more time to concentrate on tourism and the fair. Motiff gave
highlights of what has taken place over the year regarding tourism via a powerpoint
presentation. (A copy of the presentation is on file in the County Clerk’s Office). The
Board thanked Motiff for her time and report.
A motion was made by Rondeau/Jardine to receive and place on file the
Tourism Department Annual Report. The motion carried.
9. Appointment of Board of Adjustment Alternate Member. Chairman
Pocernich explained that this is back on the agenda per discussion from last month’s
meeting, whereby it needed more advertising. This has been done and there was one
person who applied for the Board of Adjustment Alternate Member position, and that was
Richard Compton. Chairman Pocernich asked for a motion to approve Mr. Compton to the
Board of Adjustment as Alternate Member. A motion was made by Bussey/Kittleson to
appoint Richard Compton as an alternate member to the Board of Adjustment. The
motion carried.
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10. Appointment of Members to Health Board. Terri Kramolis, Health
Director, was present to go over the application process with the Board. They received an
application from Ellen Braddock who was very interested in sitting on the Board of Health.
Kramolis stated that Winefred Punjak, who has sat on the Health Board for almost 20
years, has resigned and a replacement is needed for her.
A motion was made by Jardine/Williams to appoint Ellen Braddock to the
Bayfield County Health Board. The motion carried.
11. Bayfield County Resolution No. 2014-31, 2014 Health Department
Budget Adjustments. Kramolis reported on her budget mandates stating that the bottom
line doesn’t change just the amounts in each of the line items. The Board dispensed with
the reading of the Resolution, which reads as follows:
WHEREAS, adjustments to the 2014 Health Department budget are necessary due
to increases/decreases in federal and state grant funding; and
WHEREAS, this will not affect the amount of tax levy requested by the
department.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of
Supervisors assembled this 1st day of July, 2014 amends the 2014 budget by $62,159 and
authorizes the increase/decrease of the following revenue and expense accounts for 2014.
ACCOUNT NUMBER DESCRIPTION ADJUSTMENTS
Revenue Adjustments
100-20-43550-001 Maternal/Child Health Grant 761
100-20-43550-002 Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Grant (17)
100-20-43550-006 Public Health Preparedness Grant 2,360
100-20-43550-007 Prevention Grant (1,694)
100-20-43550-008 WI Well Woman Program Grant (285)
100-20-43550-010 RTAC Grant 49,911
100-20-43550-011 WIC Grant 1,623
100-20-43550-016 CHANGE Grant (1,500)
100-20-43550-022 SNAP-Ed Grant 11,000
Total Increase to Revenues $62,159
Expenditure Adjustments
100-20-54103 Maternal/Child Health Grant 761
100-20-54112 Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Grant (17)
100-20-54111 Public Health Preparedness Grant 2,360
100-20-54104 Prevention Grant (1,694)
100-20-54109 WI Well Woman Program Grant (285)
100-20-54115 RTAC Grant 49,911
100-20-54107 WIC Grant 1,623
100-20-54126 CHANGE Grant (1,500)
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100-20-54121 SNAP-Ed Grant 11,000
Total Increase to Expenditures $62,159
By Action of the
Bayfield County Board of Supervisors
Dennis Pocernich, Chairman
A motion was made by Rondeau/Meyers to adopt Bayfield County Resolution
NO. 2014-31, 2014 Health Department Budget Adjustments. Discussion took place
that the RTAC Grant had never been in the budget before but Bayfield County was asked
to be the fiscal agent. Kramolis reported that they are billed for this service provided. A
roll call vote was taken as follows: Crandall-yes; Rondeau- yes; Meyers-yes;
Bussey-yes; Jardine-yes; Maki-yes; Kittleson-yes; Bennett-yes; Pocernich-yes;
Strand-yes; Williams-yes; Bichanich-yes; Miller-yes. Total: 13, 13 yes, 0 no. The
motion carried.
12. Appointment of Citizen Members to the Human Services Board. Abeles-
Allison reported that in you packet was a recommendation from the Human Services
Committee to appoint Kent Seldal to the vacant position left by Clarence Henkel, on the
Human Services Board. Henkel recently stepped down after many years of service.
A motion was made by Bussey/Crandall to appoint Kent Seldal to the Human
Services Board filling the vacant position of Clarence Henkel. Discussion that this was
advertised prior. The motion carried.
13. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding 2014 World Paralympics
Contribution from the Fund Balance. Abeles-Allison reported that at the last County
Board meeting, the Board referred this topic back to the Executive Committee for
further review and discussion regarding the possible change in the contribution amount to
be given to the 2014 World Paralympics. The Executive Committee reviewed this
recommended it onto the full Board. A letter was passed out for the Board to read from
the Cable Chamber of Commerce Director.
A motion was made by Maki/Williams to add another $5,000 from the 2014
Fund Balance to send to the Cable Chamber of Commerce for the 2015 World
Paralympics. Discussion took place.
An amendment to the motion was made by Rondeau/Jardine that we send
another $10,000 to the Cable Chamber of Commerce from 2015 Fund Balance.
Discussion on the letter received from the Cable Chamber of Commerce followed.
Discussion then took place with several Board members following. To spend this kind of
money without a plan as to where the money will go is difficult. We do not know for sure
that the TV stations will air the championships and to gamble on this is dangerous and
there is concern if this isn’t going to be the case. There was much concern about where
the money would be spent. We have to invest in our future. We are not prepared to
commit to anything out of the 2015 until we see the proposed 2015 budget. We have
committed $10,000 for 2014. We can give more if we see fit. The letter states that the
State of Wisconsin will match what the County donates, it doesn’t matter what year it is
in.
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A roll call vote took place on the amendment to the motion to send another
$10,000 to the Cable Area Chamber of Commerce from the 2015 Fund Balance for
the 2015 World Paralympics. A roll call vote took place as follows: Rondeau- yes;
Meyers-no; Bussey-no; Jardine-yes; Maki-no; Kittleson-yes; Bennett-yes; Pocernich-
yes; Strand-no; Williams-yes; Bichanich-no; Miller-yes; Crandall-no. Total: 13, 7
yes, 6 no. The motion carried.
A roll call vote took place on the motion to send another $5,000 to the Cable
Area Chamber of Commerce from the 2014 Fund Balance with an additional $10,000
in 2015 for the 2015 World Paralympics. A roll call vote took place as follows:
Meyers-no; Bussey-no; Jardine-yes; Maki-no; Kittleson-yes; Bennett-yes; Pocernich-
yes; Strand-no; Williams-yes; Bichanich-yes; Miller-yes; Crandall-no; Rondeau- yes.
Total: 13, 8 yes, 5 no. The motion carried.
Rondeau excused himself from the meeting at 8:30 p.m.
14. Bayfield County Resolution No. 2014-35, 2013 Budget Amendments in
General Fund Departments. Abeles-Allison explained that this Resolution is to correct
line items changes in different departments and that in order to do this, it must be
approved by the County Board. The Board dispensed with the reading of the Resolution,
which reads as follows:
WHEREAS, County Policy requires that changes or transfer of funds from one line
item to another must be approved by the County Executive Committee; and
WHEREAS, multiple departments exceeded budgeted expenditures in 2013 for a
variety of reasons including 2012 year expenditures carrying over to 2013, additional
revenues, known cost overruns and grant expenditures to be matched by future revenue
payments; and
WHEREAS, there are sufficient funds available in the 2013 Contingency line item
to cover these overages; and
WHEREAS, Per diems paid in the County Board budget were higher than
anticipated; and
WHEREAS, costs for the wage study were budgeted in 2012, but not incurred until
2013 and were paid through the Contractual services line in the County Board budget; and
WHEREAS, costs for publications and advertising through the County Board
exceeded budget; and
WHEREAS, legal costs through the Clerk of Court/Register in Probate budget
were higher than anticipated in 2013; and
WHEREAS, costs for special and contractual services in the coroner budget were
exceeded due to investigation of a double homicide; and
WHEREAS, additional office support was necessary throughout 2013 in the
District Attorney’s Office and was addressed early in the year by the DAs office
presentation to Executive; and
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WHEREAS, the Child Support office purchased scanning equipment in 2013 to get
records scanned before a pending retirement, 66% of the expense is reimbursed through
the state and net revenues in Child Support are $11,000 over budget; and
WHEREAS, contractual services for Child Support investigations exceeded
budgeted expenses; and
WHEREAS, there was an unanticipated retirement in the County Clerk’s office
which resulted in the unbudgeted pay-out of accumulated sick leave and vacation benefits;
and
WHEREAS, health insurance coverage was increased for an employee in the
Register of Deeds office resulting in increased health insurance premiums; and
WHEREAS, at the time the budget was formulated, the status of WRS employee
contributions for Sheriff’s department staff were undetermined and funds were placed in
the contingency fund to cover expenses if necessary; and
WHEREAS, expenses related to 911 services were incurred, but not budgeted in
the Emergency Management department; and
WHEREAS, unbudgeted costs were incurred in 2013 related to the mitigation plan
in the Emergency Management office, budgeted in 2012, reimbursements of the grant will
be coming back to the county in 2014; and
WHEREAS, mileage expenses for transporting veterans to medical appointments
exceeded budget due to a change in the state mileage reimbursement formula; and
WHEREAS, contractual services related to the County Fair were slightly higher
than originally budgeted; and
WHEREAS, Various Oversight Committees have approved the use of Contingency
Funds for these purposes, at meetings throughout the year as these situations were
identified.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of
Supervisors, assembled this 1st day of July, approves the following 2013 budget
amendments:
Decrease 2013 Contingency account: 100-00-51410-50000 by $153,948
Increase 2013 County Board line items as follows:
Per Diem 100-01-51111-50140 by $4,400
Contractual Services 100-01-51111-50290 by $6,140
Publications, Subscrips, Dues 100-01-51111-50320 by $3,653
Increase 2013 Clerk of Court/Probate line items as follows:
Legal Fees 100-02-51231-50212 by $15,574
Increase 2013 Coroner line items as follows:
Special Services 100-06-51205-50250 by $2,074
Contractual Services 100-06-51205-50290 by $1,307
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Increase 2013 District Attorney Contractual Services expense account:
100-08-51311-50290 by $1,701
Increase 2013 Child Support Agency line items as follows:
Capital Equipment 100-09-51331-50810 $4,997
Contractual Services 100-09-51331-50290 $890
Increase 2013 County Clerk Sick Leave Pay:
100-10-51421-50131 by $5,226
Increase 2013 Register of Deeds Health Insurance costs:
100-15-51711-50154 by $7,767
Increase Sheriff’s Department Employee Share of WRS Retirement:
100-17-52101-50153 by $35,129
Increase Emergency Management line items as follows:
Telephone (911 fees) 100-18-52501-50225 by $48,419
Contractual Services 100-18-52507-50290 by $13,184
Increase 2013 Veteran’s Service Mileage account:
100-19-54701-50332-007 by $3,337
Increase 2013 Fair Contractual Services account:
100-23-55461-50290 by $150.00
By Action of the
Bayfield County Board of Supervisors
Dennis Pocernich, Chairman
A motion was made by Maki/Kittleson to adopt Bayfield County Resolution No. 2014-
35, 2013 Budget Amendments in General Fund Departments. A roll call vote was
taken as follows: Bussey-yes; Jardine-yes; Maki-yes; Kittleson-yes; Bennett-yes;
Pocernich-yes; Strand-yes; Williams-yes; Bichanich-yes; Miller-yes; Crandall-yes;
Rondeau-absent; Meyers-yes. Total: 13, 12 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. The motion
carried.
15. Bayfield County Resolution No. 2014-36, 2014 Budget Amendments in
District Attorney and Clerk of Court’s Office. Abeles-Allison explained that this
Resolution was considered by both the Personnel and Executive Committees which is for
additional staffing of a temporary nature. The Board dispensed with the reading of the
Resolution, which reads as follows:
WHEREAS, County Policy requires that changes or transfer of funds from one line
item to another must be approved by the County Executive Committee; and
WHEREAS, the County Personnel Committee approved hiring a limited term Special
Prosecutor in the District Attorney’s office for a period of 16 weeks, at a cost of $4,800;
and
WHEREAS, funding for the Special Prosecutor will come from grant funding
through the Criminal Justice program that will be received in 2014; and
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WHEREAS, the County Personnel Committee approved hiring a limited term
Scanning Clerk in the Clerk of Court office for a period of 12 weeks, at a cost of $1,098;
and
WHEREAS, there are sufficient funds available in the 2014 Contingency line item
to cover the costs of the limited term employee in the Clerk of Court Office.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of
Supervisors assembled this 1st day of July, 2014 approves the following 2014 budget
amendments:
Decrease 2014 Contingency account: 100-00-51410-50000 by $1,098.00
Increase 2014 Clerk of Court: 100-02-51221-50123 by $ 1,020.00
100-02-51221-50151 by $ 78.00
Increase 2014 Fund Balance Applied: 100-00-49301 by $4,800
Increase 2014 District Attorney
Contractual Services expense account: 100-08-51311-50290 by $4,800
By Action of the
Bayfield County Board of Supervisors
Dennis M. Pocernich, Chairman
A motion was made by Bussey/Meyers to adopt Bayfield County Resolution No.
2014-36, 2014 Budget Amendments in District Attorney and Clerk of Court’s Office.
Discussion and an explanation as to what a scanning clerk is took place. A roll call vote
was taken as follows: Jardine-yes; Maki-yes; Kittleson-yes; Bennett-yes; Pocernich-
yes; Strand-yes; Williams-yes; Bichanich-yes; Miller-yes; Crandall-yes; Rondeau-
absent; Meyers-yes; Bussey-yes. Total: 13, 12 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. The motion
carried.
16. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Ag Station RFP’s. Abeles-
Allison reported that this was sent back to the Executive Committee. The Executive
Committee took the following actions and made are making the following recommendations:
1) Ag Station Recommendations:
a) The following terms were discussed and generally agreed to for Bo
Belanger’s use. Term of 5 years; Dollar amount of $3350 per year,
($3,000 for buildings and $350 for 7 acres of land); and payment
schedule over 5 years. There still needs to be talk of snowplowing,
mowing and maintenance.
2) Overall Station Recommendations
a) The Executive Committee would retain oversight;
b) County to proceed with Topographical Survey and Master Plan; and
c) County to proceed with participation in natural gas extension to site.
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After a lengthy discussion, a motion was made by Maki/Strand to approve of the
recommendations for the Ag Station as specified by the Executive Committee above
with the addition of language to be put in for an out on the contract. A roll call vote
was taken as follows: Maki-yes; Kittleson-yes; Bennett-no; Pocernich-yes; Strand-
yes; Williams-yes; Bichanich-no; Miller-yes; Crandall-yes; Rondeau-absent; Meyers-
yes; Bussey-yes; Jardine-yes; Total: 13, 10 yes, 2 no, 1 absent. The motion
carried.
17. Bayfield County Resolution No. 2014-37, Designating Unreserved Funds
for Highway Projects in 2015-2019 Capital Improvement Budget Years. The Board
dispensed with the reading of the Resolution, which reads as follows:
WHEREAS, Whereas Bayfield County wishes to designate portions of the counties
unreserved fund balance for future projects; and
WHEREAS the unassigned fund balance in 2012 was $4,221,569; and
WHEREAS the County Board has committed to a goal of providing sufficient
funding for improving six miles of county road annually at an estimated cost of $250,000
per mile; and
WHEREAS fund balances in the Highway fund will be exhausted in 2014 and annual
levy is not sufficient to cover the associated costs; and
WHEREAS the county board desires to Commit/Designate $500,000, equivalent to
improvement of two miles of county highway, in each of the next five years from the
General Fund Balance; and
WHEREAS over five years this will amount to a commitment of $2,500,000.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of
Supervisors assembled this 1st day of July, 2014 designates $500,000 dollars of General
Fund Balance per year in 2015-2019, totaling $2,500,000 for County Highway
Improvement projects.
By Action of the
Bayfield County Board of Supervisors
Dennis M. Pocernich, Chairman
A motion was made by Bichanich/Kittleson to adopt Bayfield County Resolution
No. 2014-37, Designating Unreserved Funds for Highway Projects in 2015-2019
Capital Improvement Budget Years. A roll call vote was taken as follows: Kittleson-
yes; Bennett-yes; Pocernich-yes; Strand-yes; Williams-yes; Bichanich-yes; Miller-
yes; Crandall-yes; Rondeau-absent; Meyers-yes; Bussey-yes; Jardine-yes; Maki-yes.
Total: 13, 12 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. The motion carried.
18. Bayfield County Resolution No. 2014-34, Dissolution of Northwest Long
Term Care District Pursuant to Wis. Stats. §46.2895(13) Upon Satisfaction of
Conditions. Abeles-Allison explained that the State did not award the contract to provide
family care services to NorthernBridges in 2014, instead awarded it to a group called,
Community Care of Central Wisconsin (CCCW). This is the group that Bayfield County is
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now being served by and NorthernBridges has to dissolve. This Resolution is intended to
act as Bayfield County’s official action authorizing the dissolution of NorthernBridges
provided that the dissolution does not occur until such time as the Court discharges the
receiver and the Court enters final judgment in the lawsuit
The Board dispensed with the reading of the Resolution, which reads as follows:
WHEREAS, Iron County, Ashland County, Bayfield County, Douglas County, Burnett
County, Washburn County, Sawyer County, Price County, Rusk County, Barron County and
Polk County adopted resolutions creating the Northwest Long Term Care District d/b/a
NorthernBridges (“NorthernBridges”) pursuant to Wis. Stat § 46.2895; and
WHEREAS, since 2009, NorthernBridges has provided family care services to
eligible residents within the 11-county region comprising NorthernBridges commonly known
as GSR-7; and
WHEREAS, the State Department of Health Services (“DHS”) awarded the
contract to provide family care services in GSR-7 to an entity other than NorthernBridges
commencing January 1, 2014; and
WHEREAS, DHS’s award of the family care contract for GSR-7 to an entity other
than NorthernBridges has resulted in NorthernBridges being required to expend
significant resources outside the course of NorthernBridges’ ordinary course of business
related to payment of claims incurred prior to closure but not reported until after closure,
closure of offices, retention of member records (electronic and paper) and adjustment of
long-term liabilities; and
WHEREAS, given the outstanding planned obligations and liabilities, coupled with
the loss of all revenue, NorthernBridges will have insufficient funds to meet its obligations
to all existing and potential creditors; and
WHEREAS, in an effort to provide for the orderly wind-down of NorthernBridges’
affairs and payment of outstanding NorthernBridges’ creditors, in part or in full,
NorthernBridges filed a lawsuit, Case No. 2014CV000011 (“Lawsuit”) in Sawyer County
Circuit Court (“Court”) requesting, in significant part, that the Court appoint a receiver
over NorthernBridges’ financial and operational affairs pursuant to Wis. Stats. Chap. 813;
and
WHEREAS, NorthernBridges has no continuing business operations and undertakes
no activities related to the purpose for which it was formed, which was to contract with
DHS for the provision of family care services; and
WHEREAS, once the receiver’s work is done and the Court discharges the receiver,
there will be no further reason for NorthernBridges to exist as an entity; and
WHEREAS, Wis. Stat. § 46.2895(13) provides that the following process is
required in order to dissolve NorthernBridges:
Subject to the performance of the contractual obligations of a long-term
care district and if first approved by the secretary of the department, the
long-term care district may be dissolved by the joint action of the long-term
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care district board and each county or tribe or band that created the long-
term care district and has not withdrawn or been removed from the district
under sub. (14). If a long-term care district that is created by one county or
tribe or band is dissolved, the property of the district shall be transferred
to the county or tribe or band that created it. If a long-term care district is
created by more than one county or tribe or band, all of the counties or
tribes or bands that created the district and that have not withdrawn or
been removed from the district under sub. (14) shall agree on the
apportioning of the long-term care district's property before the district
may be dissolved. If the long-term care district operates a
care management organization under s. 46.284, disposition of any remaining
funds in the risk reserve under s. 46.284 (5) (e) shall be made under the
terms of the district's contract with the department.
WHEREAS, upon termination of the Litigation, NorthernBridges will have
performed all obligations required of the contract between DHS and NorthernBridges
related to the provision of family care services; and
WHEREAS, this Resolution is intended to act as Bayfield County’s official action
authorizing the dissolution of NorthernBridges provided that the dissolution does not
occur until such time as the Court discharges the receiver and the Court enters final
judgment in the Lawsuit; and
WHEREAS, the NorthernBridges Board of Directors has authorized dissolution of
NorthernBridges by resolution, a copy of which is attached hereto and labeled Exhibit A
and incorporated by reference herein; and
WHEREAS, NorthernBridges’ counsel has prepared the Articles of Dissolution
officially dissolving NorthernBridges, a copy of which is attached hereto and labeled
Exhibit B; and
WHEREAS, the Articles of Dissolution will not be filed until the conditions set
forth in this Resolution and the NorthernBridges Board resolution have been satisfied; and
WHEREAS, the Secretary of DHS may rely on this Resolution as action on the part
of Bayfield County authorizing dissolution of NorthernBridges consistent with the terms
contained in this Resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BAYFIELD COUNTY BOARD
OF SUPERVISORS:
1. Bayfield County hereby authorizes dissolution of NorthernBridges pursuant
to Wis. Stat. § 46.2895(13) provided, however, that this Resolution and any
action authorized by this Resolution, including, without limitation, the filing
of the Articles of Dissolution, shall not be effective until the following
events have occurred: (a) the Court discharges the receiver in the
Litigation; (b) the Court enters a final judgment in the Litigation; (c) all
eleven (11) county boards that formed NorthernBridges act to authorize
dissolution of NorthernBridges by adopting a resolution substantially similar
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to this Resolution; and (d) the Secretary of DHS authorizes the dissolution
of NorthernBridges; and
2. The county boards of the ten (10) other counties that formed
NorthernBridges and the Secretary of DHS are entitled to rely upon this
Resolution as official action on the part of Bayfield County authorizing the
dissolution of NorthernBridges consistent with the terms contained herein.
Upon satisfaction of the terms and conditions set forth in Paragraph 1, no
further action on the part of Bayfield County shall be necessary in order to
authorize the dissolution of NorthernBridges; and
3. NorthernBridges’ counsel is authorized to file the Articles of Dissolution
upon satisfaction of the terms and conditions set forth in Paragraph 1 and
the terms and conditions set forth in the NorthernBridges resolution; and
4. To the extent any assets of NorthernBridges remain following dissolution,
such assets shall be returned pro-rata to the eleven (11) counties that
formed NorthernBridges.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution is a true, correct and complete
copy of the Resolution duly and regularly adopted by the Bayfield County Board on the 1st
day of July, 2014, and that said Resolution is in full force and effect.
By Action of the
Bayfield County Board of Supervisors
Dennis M. Pocernich, Chairman
A motion was made by Meyers/Kittleson to adopt Bayfield County Resolution
No. 2014-34, Dissolution of Northwest Long Term Care District Pursuant to Wis.
Stats. §46.2895(13) Upon Satisfaction of Conditions. The motion carried.
19. Bayfield County Resolution No. 2014-32, Budget Amendment Resolution
to Reflect a Court Order (Default Judgment dated January 24, 2012 and Stipulation
and Order to Amend Default Judgment dated June 4, 2014. Abeles-Allison explained
that these funds were collection in 2012, held in escrow, but never disbursed. A brief
discussion took place on how why they were held in escrow and it was explained that this
was a salvage yard and some of the funds came back to the County after the sale. The
Board dispensed with the reading of the Resolution, which reads as follows:
WHEREAS, the Bayfield County Planning and Zoning Department requests their
2014 budget be amended by $3,488.30 to readdress abatement expenses, forfeitures and
proceeds of sale(s) dating back to June of 2012 on Case #’s (2011CX44 & 2011CX44A)
involving Bayfield County Clerk of Courts; Scott & Michelle Johnson; Walter’s Recycling;
and the Bayfield County Planning and Zoning Department;
WHEREAS, the budget amendment requested is to disburse the remaining balance
reflecting the order. The funds were removed from the Planning and Zoning Account #
100-26-56401-50997 and placed into a County Revenue Account (100-26-48900 (all other
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revenues) by the Auditor’s at the end of the FY2012 budget year without proper
disbursement;
WHEREAS, proper disbursement of the remaining balance is necessary to rectify
the order of paying the forfeitures of 2012 and the remaining proceeds be paid to the
defendants;
WHEREAS, once the remaining funds are transferred and disbursed full
ratification will be accomplished on this order because a portion of the order(s) was
previously paid to Walter’s Recycling from Bayfield County Planning and Zoning Account #
(100-26-56401-50997) on June 5, 2012 (Check #58535 in the amount of $2,083.70);
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of
Supervisors, meeting this July 1, 2014 approve the following budget amendments to
reflect the 2012 Court Order:
GENERAL FUND BALANCE:
Decrease Fund Balance Account # 100-00-49301 by $3,488.30
REVENUE:
Increase Revenue Account # 100-26-44401 by $3,488.30 (P & Z Revenue Account)
EXPENSE/DISBURSEMENT:
Pay out of Expense Account # 100-26-56401-50997 by $3,488.30 (unclassified expense)
By Action of the
Bayfield County Board of Supervisors
Dennis M. Pocernich, Chairman
A motion was made by Bussey/Maki to adopt Bayfield County Resolution No.
2014-32, Budget Amendment Resolution to Reflect a Court Order (Default Judgment
dated January 24, 2012 and Stipulation and Order to Amend Default Judgment dated
June 4, 2014. A roll call vote was taken as follows: Bennett-yes; Pocernich-yes;
Strand-yes; Williams-yes; Bichanich-yes; Miller-yes; Crandall-yes; Rondeau-absent;
Meyers-yes; Bussey-yes; Jardine-yes; Maki-yes; Kittleson-yes. Total: 13, 12 yes,
0 no, 1 absent. The motion carried.
20. Bayfield County Resolution No. 2014-33, 2014 Employees of the Year.
Chair Pocernich read the Resolution, which reads as follows:
WHEREAS, the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors recognizes the value of
dedicated employees;
WHEREAS, the following employees have served Bayfield County with distinction,
honor and dedication in their respective Work Groups;
WHEREAS, their fellow employees have determined that these employees reflect
the highest level of values within their employee work group and promote a positive image
of Bayfield County;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of
Supervisors honors:
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Terri Kramolis, as Employee of the Year for 2014 in the Courthouse employee group,
for her dedication and service to Bayfield County.
Cathy Miller and Joanne Sarver, as Employees of the Year for 2014 in the Sheriff’s
Department, for their dedication and service to Bayfield County.
Dated this 1st day of July, 2014.
By Action of the
Bayfield County Board of Supervisors
Dennis Pocernich, Chairman
A motion was made by Meyers/Jardine to adopt Bayfield County Resolution No.
2014-33, 2014 Employees of the Year. Discussion took place. The motion carried.
Supervisor Miller left the room at 8:43 prior to motion to move into Closed Session.
21. A motion was made by Maki/Kittleson to move into Executive Session
pursuant to Wis. Stats. §19.85(1)(e),Competitive or Bargaining Reasons: 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 closes session. The motion carried.
Supervisor Miller returned after motion.
22. A motion was made by Miller/Bennett to move out of Executive Session.
The motion carried.
23. Report on Action Taken in Closed Session for Teamsters Union Contract
for 2014. Abeles-Allison reported that the Board voted unanimously to approve the
1.66% wage increase effective January 1, 2014.
24. Administrator’s Report:
a) Future County Board Meetings. Fibert reported that this meeting
is technically the June 24th meeting and there will be another meeting on July 29th.
b) July 10th Visit from Governor Walker’s local affairs liaison
representative There will be a liaison in our area from Governor Walker’s office.
Presently they are in Cable, then moving to the Visitor’s Center. They are eager to meet
with representatives from various towns, the Park Service, and Chambers of Commerce.
c) Construction Update. The footings have been poured for the
Forestry Garage and for the pavilion at the fairgrounds. Bids have been advertised for the
Mason Garage and Safe room Building.
25. Supervisors’ Reports:
a) Brief discussion on the Rowley Road easement. Abeles-Allison has an
update for the Board that he will share. It was asked to have this
put on the next County Board Agenda. Red cliff asking for easement
on road. Mark has an update
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b) Supervisor Kittleson reminded everyone that the fair is the 1st
weekend of August and that their help will be needed. She will have
sign-up sheets for them at the next meeting. Co fair is the 1st
weekend of August. Need help.
There being no further business to come before the Bayfield County Board of
Supervisors, Chairman Pocernich adjourned the meeting at 9:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Scott S. Fibert,
Bayfield County Clerk
SSF/dmb