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Scott S. Fibert, County Clerk
Kim Mattson, Accountant Jeran Rekemeyer, Deputy Clerk
Gail M. Reha, Bookkeeper Allison Radke, Clerk III
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Draft Minutes of the:
Bayfield County Board of Supervisors’ Meeting
August 27th, 2019 6:00 p.m.
Bayfield County Board Room, Bayfield County Courthouse, Washburn, WI
The Bayfield County Board of Supervisors was called to order at 6:01 p.m. by Bayfield County Chairman,
Dennis Pocernich. A roll call was taken by County Clerk- Scott Fibert, as follows: George Newago- absent;
Thomas Gordon- present; Larry Fickbohm- present; Harold Maki- present; Jeremy Oswald- present; Jeffrey
Silbert- present; Dennis Pocernich- present; Fred Strand- present; Thomas Snilsberg- present; Marty
Milanowski- present; David Zepczyk- present; James Crandall- present; Brett Rondeau- present. Total: 12
present, 1 absent. A quorum was present to conduct business.
The following were also present for today’s meeting: County Administrator- Mark Abeles-Allison;
County Clerk- Scott Fibert; Clerk III- Allison Radke; Members of area ATV groups.
3. Pledge of Allegiance; The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all in attendance.
Following the Pledge of Allegiance, a moment of silence was held for Dave Renz. He worked for the
Highway Department for over 10 years and recently passed away.
4. Public Comment;
Brad Tuberville is a District Ranger with the US Forest Service. He thanked Bayfield County for the
collaboration during the National Rainbow Family Gathering.
Jack Olson from the Town of Washburn spoke in favor of a section of County C from Big Rock
Road to McKinley Road being open for ATV use. It would connect different towns. He said it is safe
and necessary proposal.
Dennis Bachand also spoke in favor of opening the 1-mile section to ATVs on County C in the
Town of Washburn. He said it is a safe alternative to connect ATVers to the Iron River area.
Jim Bender spoke from Trails North ATV Club in Iron River. The club found the 1-mile route on
County Highway C to be appropriate and safe.
5. Motion Regarding the Minutes of the July 30, 2019 Bayfield County Board of Supervisors’
Meeting;
Motion by Gordon, Rondeau to approve the Minutes of the July 30, 2019 Bayfield County Board
of Supervisors’ Meeting. No additions or corrections. Motion carried.
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6. Bayfield County Resolution No. 2019-52; Recognizing Kevin Susienka for 21 years of
dedication and service in the Bayfield County Sheriff’s Department;
Resolution No. 2019-52, Recognizing Kevin Susienka, was read by Supervisor Oswald.
Comments were received regarding his service and commitment.
WHEREAS, Kevin Susienka has served Bayfield County with distinction, honor and dedication
in the Sheriff’s Department for over 21 years,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors
assembled this 27th day of August 2019, honors Kevin Susienka for his over 21 years of public
service to Bayfield County and expresses gratitude for his efforts, wishing him well in the years
ahead.
Motion by Oswald, Milanowski to approve Resolution No. 2019-52, Recognizing Kevin Susienka
for 21 years of dedication and service in the Bayfield County Sheriff’s Department. Motion
carried.
7. Bayfield County Resolution No. 2019-53; Recognizing Jane Severt, Wisconsin County
Forest Association Executive Director upon her retirement;
County Administrator Abeles-Allison gave further background information about Jane Severt and
her work throughout the state of Wisconsin.
WHEREAS, Bayfield County is a member of the Wisconsin County Forest Association
(WCFA), which represents the forestry interests of 29 counties across the State; and,
WHEREAS, WCFA members sustainably manage over 2.4 million acres of forest lands, making
county forests, collectively, the largest public land base in the State; and,
WHEREAS, Sustainable County Forest Management is a critical need for Bayfield County, the
third largest county forest in the State, with nearly 176,000 acres of County Forest; and,
WHEREAS, Jane Severt has held the Position of Executive Director of the WCFA since June of
2007. Prior to this, Jane worked as the Lincoln and Ashland County Forest Administrator; and,
WHEREAS, Jane Severt has approached her work with zeal, passion and dedication that has
propelled the organization to new levels; and,
WHEREAS, under Jane’s leadership, the organization has benefitted Bayfield County directly;
and,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors
assembled this 27th day of August 2019, do hereby recognize Jane’s lifelong career in forest
management and extends its appreciation for her commitment to county forestry.
Motion by Maki, Rondeau to approve Resolution No. 2019-53, Recognizing Jane Severt,
Wisconsin County Forest Association Executive Director upon her retirement. Motion carried.
8. UW-Madison, First Year Summer Internship Program Summary; Mary Beth Barker, UW-
Madison Extension Intern for Bayfield County;
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UW-Madison Extension Intern May Beth Barker presented about the findings from her First Year
Summer Internship. She mainly worked under the leadership of Extension Agriculture Educator
Jason Fischbach and Community Development Educator Kellie Pederson. Barker highlighted a few
projects that she had worked on this summer. Her 4 major projects included: researching dynamic
clusters and social network analysis, paddling and wild rice, Northwoods Forage Growers- creating
the name and website, and exploring the Vinder social media app for local producers.
9. Bayfield County Fair Presentation and Bayfield County Resolution No. 2019-54;
Proclaiming March 2020 as Bayfield County Fair Engagement Month; Mary Motiff,
Tourism Director;
Tourism Director, Mary Motiff, gave information and presented data regarding the Bayfield
County Fair. A focus was given to the updated figures from the years 2015 to 2019. This year’s
gate admissions were the highest in more than the last 5 years. There was discussion regarding
vendors and the associated fees. Motiff gave a presentation with videos and photos from the 125th
Anniversary Year of the Bayfield County Fair.
Resolution No. 2019-54, Proclaiming March 2020 as Bayfield County Fair Engagement Month
was discussed. Comments were received regarding the importance of the Fair. One Supervisor
stated that it is a family and community investment.
WHEREAS, The County Fair celebrates Bayfield County, its people and culture; and
WHEREAS, People of all ages participate in the fair, from the very young with their crafts, to the
superintendents with years of experience; and
WHEREAS, Any resident of the State of Wisconsin can enter items for judging at the Bayfield
County Fair.
WHEREAS, The Fair attracts and involves a diverse group of participants ranging from the
members of the county’s twelve 4H clubs, to Red Cliff Buffalo Bay Singers to Dirt Dash Drivers;
and
WHEREAS, The Fair operates 24-hours per day over a period of four days, providing
entertainment, food, lodging and utilities to participants; and
WHEREAS, Events happen at the fairgrounds throughout the summer in addition to winter
storage of boats and vehicles; and
WHEREAS, The Fair completed major infrastructure projects in 2019 including water, sewer
and electric; and
WHEREAS, Fair staff and committee members work throughout the year to organize and plan
the event; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that in anticipation of the 2020 Bayfield County
Fair, the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors, do hereby Proclaim the month of March 2020 as
Fair Engagement Month in Bayfield County.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of
Supervisors assembled this 27th day of August 2019, do hereby recognize the Bayfield County
Fair Committee members Chair Larry Fickbom, Vice-Chair Jeremy Oswald, Jim Crandall, Fred
Strand and Tom Snilsberg AND the Bayfield County Fair Staff including Mary Motiff, Ursula
Garrison, Molly McCool, Emily Kovach-Erickson, Sheila Wilcox, Kelsie Shields, Scott Williams,
Harvey Anderson, Aaron Folsom and assistance from Matt Kubik, Rachel Garz and dozens of
volunteers.
Motion by Rondeau, Gordon to approve Resolution No. 2019-54, Proclaiming March 2020 as
Bayfield County Fair Engagement Month. Motion carried.
The following agenda item was moved to earlier in the meeting due to the amount of interested
public at the meeting. No objections.
10. Bayfield County Amendatory Ordinance No. 2019-15; Amending Title 10, Chapter 3: All-
Terrain Vehicles and Off-Road Motor Vehicle Operation; Adding 2 Sections to Sec. 10-3-10
Designated Routes; Approximately 1 mile in the Town of Grand View; Approximately 1 mile
in the Town of Washburn; Paul Johanik, Bayfield County Highway Commissioner;
Highway Committee Chair Crandall reported that this Amendatory Ordinance was endorsed by the
Highway Department. It was clarified that there was one dissension vote in the Highway Committee.
The changes would add the following 2 routes to Sec. 10-3-10:
1. Town of Grand View: CTH D (Triangle Road to Pioneer Road) – 1 mile
2. Town of Washburn: CTH C (Big Rock Road to McKinley Road) – 1 mile
Motion by Gordon, Rondeau to adopt Amendatory Ordinance No. 2019-15, adding the above 2
Sections to Sec. 10-3-10 Designated Routes. Motion carried with one opposed.
11. Bayfield County Resolution No. 2019-55; Budget Amendment to accept the Women’s Health-
Family Planning Program Grant from the Wisconsin Division of Public Health; Sara
Wartman, Health Director;
Health Director, Sara Wartman, provided a background for Resolution No. 2019-55, Budget
Amendment to accept the Women’s Health-Family Planning Program Grant from the Wisconsin
Division of Public Health. The grant is for the amount of $6,168. The Health Committee reviewed
this Resolution and recommended it for approval.
WHEREAS, the Bayfield County Health Department has received a grant in the amount of $6,168
from Wisconsin Division of Public Health to outreach to low-income pregnant women and provide
referral to Medicaid. Funding is received by reimbursement. Total award to be expended by
December 31, 2019; and
WHEREAS, the 2019 Budget does not contain any projections to account for any revenue or
expenditures for said grant; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Bayfield County Board of Health to accept and expend said grant
in 2019.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors
assembled this 27th day of August 2019, hereby authorizes the use of Revenue Account Number
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100-20-43554 and Expense Account Number 100-20-54109 for Women’s Health-Family Planning
Program; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors hereby amends the
2019 budget by $6,168 for grant revenue/expenses.
Increase Revenue:
100-20-43554 Women’s Health-Family Planning Program $6,168
Increase Expenses:
100-20-54109-50121 Full Time $3,456
100-20-54109-50151 FICA $264
100-20-54109-50152 Retirement $225
100-20-54109-50155 Life Insurance $1
100-20-54109-50154 Health Insurance $1,522
100-20-54109-50332-002 Mileage-RN $100
100-20-54109-50340 Operating Supplies $100
100-20-54109-50391 Medical Supplies $500
Motion by Strand, Zepczyk to approve Resolution Nol. 2019-55, Budget Amendment to accept the
Women’s Health-Family Planning Program Grant from the Wisconsin Division of Public Health.
A roll call was taken as follows: Newago-absent, Gordon-yes, Fickbohm-yes, Oswald-yes, Silbert-
yes, Pocernich-yes, Strand-yes, Snilsberg-yes, Milanowski-yes, Zepczyk-yes, Crandall-yes,
Rondeau-yes, Maki-yes. (12-yes, 0-no, 1 absent) Motion carried.
12. Bayfield County Resolution No. 2019-56; Budget Amendment to accept Taking Action: Tick
Kits from the State of Wisconsin, Department of Health Services for Lyme Disease Outreach;
Sara Wartman, Health Director;
Health Director, Sara Wartman, summarized Resolution No. 2019-56, Budget Amendment to accept
Taking Action: Tick Kits from the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services for Lyme
Disease Outreach. This grant has been received in the amount of $10,000. The Health Committee
reviewed this Resolution and recommended it for approval.
WHEREAS, the Bayfield County Health Department has received a grant in the amount of $10,000
from the State of Wisconsin, Department of Health Services for Lyme Disease outreach, which will
be done by purchasing items for tick kits to be distributed around the county, advertising in various
outlets to educate the public, and partnering with local physicians on the importance and proper
reporting of tick-borne illnesses. Total award to be expended by July 31, 2020; and
WHEREAS, the 2019 Budget does not contain any projections to account for any revenue or
expenditures for said grant; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Bayfield County Board of Health to accept and expend said grant
in 2019.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors
assembled this 27th day of August 2019, hereby authorizes the use of Revenue Account Number
100-20-43550-008 and Expense Account Number 100-20-54141 for the Taking Action: Tick Kits;
and
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors hereby amends the
2019 budget by $10,000 for grant revenue/expenses.
Increase Revenue:
100-20-43550-008 Taking Action: Tick Kits $10,000
Increase Expenses:
100-20-54141-50121 Full Time $3,046
100-20-54141-50151 FICA $233
100-20-54141-50152 Retirement $198
100-20-54141-50154 Health Ins $847
100-20-54141-50290 Contractual Services $500
100-20-54141-50315 Advertising $1,785
100-20-54141-50332-002 Mileage-RN $291
100-20-54141-50340 Operating Supplies $3,000
100-20-54141-50390 Other supplies $100
Motion by Strand, Maki to approve Resolution No. 2019-56, Budget Amendment to accept Taking
Action: Tick Kits from the State of Wisconsin, Department of Health Services for Lyme Disease
Outreach. A roll call was taken as follows: Newago-absent, Gordon-yes, Fickbohm-yes, Oswald-
yes, Silbert-yes, Pocernich-yes, Strand-yes, Snilsberg-yes, Milanowski-yes, Zepczyk-yes, Crandall-
yes, Rondeau-yes, Maki-yes. (12-yes, 0-no, 1 absent) Motion carried.
13. Bayfield County Resolution No. 2019-57; Budget Amendment to accept Communities Talk
Stipend from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and
Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA); Sara Wartman, Health Director;
Health Director, Sara Wartman, reported about Resolution No. 2019-57, Budget Amendment to
accept Communities Talk Stipend from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services,
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). The related
community event will be focused on underage alcohol abuse. This stipend is for the amount of
$750. The Health Committee reviewed this Resolution and recommended its approval.
WHEREAS, the Bayfield County Health Department has received a stipend in the amount of
$750 made available through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: Substance
Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). This funding will help to offset
the costs needed to prepare for and conduct local events to prevent underage drinking. Total
award to be expended by December 31, 2019; and
WHEREAS, the 2019 Budget does not contain any projections to account for any revenue or
expenditures for said grant; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Bayfield County Board of Health to accept and expend said
grant in 2019.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors
assembled this 27th day of August 2019, hereby authorizes the use of Revenue Account Number
100-20-48500 and Expense Account Number 100-20-54101 for the Communities Talk Stipend;
and
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors hereby amends
the 2019 budget by $750 for grant revenue/expenses.
Increase Revenue:
100-20-48500 Donations $750
Increase Expenses:
100-20-54101-50122 Part Time $697
100-20-54101-50151 FICA $53
Motion by Strand, Zepczyk to approve Resolution No. 2019-57, Budget Amendment to accept
Communities Talk Stipend from to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Substance
Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). A roll call was taken as
follows: Newago-absent, Gordon-yes, Fickbohm-yes, Oswald-yes, Silbert-yes, Pocernich-yes,
Strand-yes, Snilsberg-yes, Milanowski-yes, Zepczyk-yes, Crandall-yes, Rondeau-yes, Maki-yes.
(12-yes, 0-no, 1 absent) Motion carried.
14. Appointment to the Bayfield County Board of Health; Terri Kramolis;
The Bayfield County Board of Health recommended the appointment of Terri Kramolis as a citizen
member to the Bayfield County Board of Health. She previously served as the Health Director in
Bayfield County and is the current Manager for the Northwest Wisconsin Cancer Center in Ashland.
Motion by Gordon, Rondeau to approve the appointment of Terri Kramolis as a citizen member to
the Bayfield County Board of Health. Motion carried.
15. Bayfield County Resolution No. 2019-58; Support for 2019 Senate Bill 325 – An act for WDNR
to create a deer carcass disposal grant program; Cervid Committee;
Cervid Committee Chair, Fred Strand, presented information about Resolution No. 2019-58, Support
for 2019 Bill 325 – An act for WDNR to create a deer carcass disposal grant program. This
Resolution has been recommended by the Land & Water Conservation Committee, as well as by the
Cervid Committee. Comments were received by County Board Supervisors regarding the dumpsters
and the logistics of the project.
WHEREAS, the Bayfield County Board, through its Cervid Study Committee, has moved forward
with many proactive steps to keep Bayfield County CWD-free;
WHEREAS, Bayfield County has hired a CWD Limited Term Employee to implement a County-
wide Best Management Information and education program to keep Bayfield County CWD-free; to
coordinate the implementation of the DNR’s adopt-a-dumpster program; to work cooperatively with
the WDNR, business owners, sporting groups and the public to establish CWD testing kiosks; and to
promote hunter participation for CWD testing;
WHEREAS, the proper disposal of the remains from hunter harvested deer is needed to reduce the
risk of human assisted introduction and spread of CWD;
WHEREAS, Grants should be available statewide in all counties to provide for proper deer carcass
disposal to help prevent both the introduction and the spread of CWD;
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WHEREAS, 2019 Senate Bill 325 establishes a program to award grants to the county’s deer
management advisory councils (CDAC’s), of up to $5,400 per fiscal year, for the implementation of
a deer carcass disposal program;
WHEREAS, Since CDAC’s may not always be able to implement the proper disposal of the deer
carcass grant program, these grants should also be available to counties, other local units of
government and to sporting organizations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors,
meeting this 27th day of August 2019, supports 2019 Senate Bill 325 with the additions that the
grants be available in all counties and that the grants also be available to counties, other local units
of government and to sporting organizations.
Motion by Strand, Milanowski to approve Resolution No. 2019-58, Support for 2019 Senate Bill
325 – An act for WDNR to create a deer carcass disposal grant program. Motion carried.
Supervisor Rondeau departed at 7:06 p.m.
The following agenda item was moved to earlier in the meeting, in order to be discussed near
the other cervid agenda item. No objections.
16. Discussion regarding Draft Ordinances for Fencing and Import Ordinances; Including a
Preliminary Bayfield County Ordinance; Creating Chapter 9: Captive Cervids in Bayfield
County, Ordinance Title 5: Public Safety; Cervid Study Committee;
This Draft Ordinance was prepared by Bayfield County’s Corporation Counsel and reviewed by
Cervid Study Committee Members.
Supervisor Strand requested this Draft Ordinance be forwarded to the Planning & Zoning
Committee, that they report their findings and recommendations to the Bayfield County Board at the
next meeting on October 1st, and that it be placed on the agenda as a possible action item.
There was no motion regarding the above item.
17. Bayfield County Resolution No. 2019-59; Budget Amendment to accept a new DNR Knotweed
Control Project -2 and to account for a carry-over from the Garlic Mustard Grant; Land &
Water Conservation Department;
County Administrator, Mark Abeles-Allison, contributed information on behalf of the Land & Water
Conservation Department. Grant revenue covers all expenditures in Resolution 2019-59. The Land &
Water Conservation Committee reviewed this Resolution and recommended it for approval.
WHEREAS, the Bayfield County Land and Water Conservation Department requests that their 2019
budget be amended as follows to reflect grant funding modifications;
WHEREAS, the Land & Water Conservation was awarded a new DNR Knotweed Control Project
(NWCMA) grant in 2019 and after the 2019 budget was submitted. The amount of the grant amount is
$3,369.
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WHEREAS, the Land & Water Conservation was awarded another new DNR Knotweed Control
Project -2 (NWCMA) grant in 2019 and after the 2019 budget was submitted. The grant period runs
July 10, 2019-June 30, 2020 in the amount of $4,990.
WHEREAS, the Land & Water Conservation 2019 budget was established anticipating a 2018 carry
over balance of $5,334 in the NCWMA-Garlic Mustard (WMA18-0001) grant, however, the actual
year-end-carry-over balance was $5,952;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors, meeting
this August 27th, 2019, approve the following budget amendments to reflect modifications to the grant,
cost-share and/or cooperative agreements.
Increase revenue account 100-28-43271 (DNR Knotweed Control Project) by: $3,369
Increase expense account 100-28-56133-50290 Contractual (DNR Knotweed Control) by: $3224
Increase expense account 100-28-56133-50311 Postage (DNR Knotweed Control Project) by: $141
Increase expense account 100-28-56133-50390 Supplies & Expenses (DNR Knotweed Control) by: $4
Increase revenue account 100-28-43282-001 (DNR Knotweed Control Project-2) by: $4,990
Increase expense account 100-28-56134-50290 Contractual (DNR Knotweed Control Project-2) by: $4,990
Increase revenue account 100-28-43580-007 (WMA 18-0001) by: $618
Increase expense account 100-28-56144-50290 Contractual (WMA 18-0001) by: $618
Motion by Gordon, Milanowski to approve Resolution No. 2019-59, Budget Amendment to accept a
new DNR Knotweed Control Project 2 and to account for a carry-over from the Garlic Mustard
Grant. A roll call was taken as follows: Newago-absent, Gordon-yes, Fickbohm-yes, Oswald-yes,
Silbert-yes, Pocernich-yes, Strand-yes, Snilsberg-yes, Milanowski-yes, Zepczyk-yes, Crandall-yes,
Rondeau-absent, Maki-yes. (11-yes, 0-no, 2 absent) Motion carried.
18. Bayfield County Resolution No. 2019-60; Budget Amendment due to the Comprehensive
Community Support (CCS) Program; Department of Human Services;
County Administrator, Mark Abeles-Allison, relayed information from the Department of Human
Services. New Horizons previously ran the Comprehensive Community Support (CCS) Program.
Bayfield County Department of Human Services is currently managing the program, which
explains the need for this budget amendment. In this Resolution, grant revenue covers all
expenditures.
WHEREAS, adjustments to and transfers within the Department of Human Services 2019 budget
are necessary to satisfy state statutes and accounting principles; and
WHEREAS, unanticipated budget adjustments are necessary due to: the hiring of staff to administer
the Comprehensive Community Support (CCS) Program, reviewed and approved by the County
Board on April 23, 2019; supplemental funding provided by the State to eliminate the statewide
waiting list for the Children’s Long-term Services (CLTS) program; and additional funds allocated
to Bayfield County as the result of grant applications;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors
assembled this 27th day of August 2019, does hereby approve that the following 2019 budget line
adjustments.
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Account Number Description Adjustments
Revenue Adjustments
235-50-48907 ADRC North Contingent Funds 50,000$
235-50-43560-101 HS, St/Fed Revenue, DHS 89,400$
235-50-43560-107 FS, St / FED Revenue, CCS 100,000$
235-50-46620 A&D, Children's Waiver 50,000$
235-50-43560-159 ADRC North, St / Fed Revenue - 75,000$
Total 364,400$
Expenditure Adjustments
235-51-54317-50191 Regional Crisis Initiative 3,850$
235-51-54317-50225 Regional Crisis Initiative 150$
235-51-54317-50290 Regional Crisis Initiative 46,350$
235-51-54317-50513 Regional Crisis Initiative 250$
235-51-54317-50325 Regional Crisis Initiative 8,800$
235-53-54311-50121 FS, CCS, Full Time 125,000$
235-53-54311-50151 FS, CCS, FICA 8,300$
235-53-54311-50152 FS, CCS, Retirment, ER 6,200$
235-53-54311-50154 FS, CCS, Health 30,000$
235-53-54311-50155 FS, CCS, Life 20$
235-53-54311-50156 FS, CCS, HRA 9,600$
235-53-54520-50299 FS, CCS, Direct Services (79,120)$
235-53-54315-50299 FS, Direct Serv., AODA Treatment Services 30,000$
235-55-54340-50604 AD, CLTS, PD Case Mgmt 5,000$
235-55-54341-50604 AD, CLTS, DD Case Mgmt 15,000$
235-55-54320-50299 AD, CLTS, DD Direct Serv 15,000$
235-55-54342-50604 AD, CLTS, SED Case Mgmt 15,000$
235-59-54590-50290 ADRC-N, Contractual 125,000$
Total 364,400$
Supervisor Maki departed the room prior to the vote.
Motion by Crandall, Oswald to approve Resolution No. 2019-60, Budget Amendment due to the
Comprehensive Community Support (CCS) Program. A roll call was taken as follows: Newago-
absent, Gordon-yes, Fickbohm-yes, Oswald-yes, Silbert-yes, Pocernich-yes, Strand-yes, Snilsberg-
yes, Milanowski-yes, Zepczyk-yes, Crandall-yes, Rondeau-absent, Maki-absent. (10-yes, 0-no, 3
absent) Motion carried.
19. Bayfield County Resolution No. 2019-61; Establishing a Transportation Coordinating
Advisory Committee to the Human Services Board; Department of Human Services;
County Administrator, Mark Abeles-Allison, communicated information provided to him from the
Department of Human Services. Abeles-Allison explained that many similar communities have
established a Transportation Coordinating Committee. Supervisor Oswald volunteered to serve on
this committee.
WHEREAS, Bayfield County has limited public transportation options; and
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WHEREAS, the need for public transportation for all residents of Bayfield County has been
identified as a need and an opportunity to bring together public and private partners and interested
stakeholders; and
WHEREAS, some of the transportation needs of the elderly and other vulnerable populations in the
community can be met through public transportation and the development of a plan by a
Transportation Coordinating Committee; and
WHEREAS, grant funding requires a Transportation Coordinating Committee to develop a plan to
address public transportation needs while meeting requirements of Wis. Admin. Code §Trans. 2.10;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Department of Human
Services Board assembled this 22nd day of August 2019, does recommend that the full County
Board establish a Transportation Coordinating Committee, which shall be a subcommittee of the
Aging and Disability Services Advisory Committee;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the newly formed Transportation Coordinating Committee will be
charged with developing required transportation plans in Bayfield County by which public
transportation can be established and recommended to the Bayfield County Human Services Board
and ultimately, to the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOVED, that the Transportation Coordinating Committee shall include,
minimally: a Bayfield County Board Supervisor who is a member of the Human Services Board; the
Aging and Disability Services Manager; a consumer or agency advocate; a representative who is
either elderly or disabled; and a representative from a private provider.
Motion by Oswald, Gordon to approve Resolution No. 2019-61, Establishing a Transportation
Coordinating Advisory Committee to the Human Services Board. Motion carried.
20. Bayfield County Resolution No. 2019-62; Recognizing September as Bayfield County
Preparedness Month; Veterans Service, Sheriff’s, Child Support, and Emergency
Management Departments;
County Administrator, Mark Abeles-Allison, informed about Resolution 2019-62. The idea of this
month is to encourage citizens to be better prepared for natural disasters or other emergencies.
This Resolution was discussed and recommended by the Sheriff’s Committee.
WHEREAS, emergency preparedness is the responsibility of every citizen; and
WHEREAS, taking steps toward personal preparedness and ensuring that our households and
community organizations are prepared for natural disasters can reduce injuries, fatalities and
economic devastation following a major crisis; and
WHEREAS, September has been named National Preparedness Month with federal, state and
volunteer agencies working to increase public awareness and preparedness activities; and
WHEREAS, Bayfield County’s participation in the September National Preparedness Month’s
activities will encourage individuals and organizations to take additional steps toward preparing
for emergencies and natural disasters; and
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WHEREAS, Bayfield County is encouraging every citizen to make preparedness a priority being
prepared for emergencies and natural disasters where they live, work and play;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors do
hereby proclaim September as Bayfield County Preparedness Month; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, to share information with local jurisdictions encouraging them
to participate in planning and preparedness activities with their citizens.
Motion by Oswald, Fickbohm to approve Resolution No. 2019-62, Recognizing September as
Bayfield County Preparedness Month. Motion carried.
21. Bayfield County Resolution No. 2019-63; Budget Amendment due to the Emergency
Planning and Community Right-to-know Act (EPCRA), Computer Grant through
Wisconsin Emergency Management; Emergency Management Department;
County Administrator, Mark Abeles-Allison, gave a background regarding Resolution No. 2019-
63. This computer grant is for the amount of $1,495. This Resolution has been approved the
Sheriff’s Committee.
WHEREAS, Bayfield County Emergency Management applied for and was awarded an EPCRA
(Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-know Act) Computer Grant through Wisconsin
Emergency Management; and
WHEREAS, Bayfield County Emergency Management applied for this grant to purchase a
laptop computer to be used as both an office and mobile computer; and
WHEREAS, the grant as awarded will pay up to 80% toward the purchase of a laptop computer
based on funding available statewide; and
WHEREAS, the projected grant award is $1,495;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County 2019 budget be amended to show
an increase in the revenue line item of 430-18-43524-001 in the amount of $1,495 and the
expenditure line item of 430-18-52503-50810 in the amount of $1,929 and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Director of Emergency Management be authorized to
execute documents related to the 2019 EPCRA Computer Grant.
Motion by Oswald, Fickbohm to approve Resolution No. 2019-63, Budget Amendment due to the
Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-know Act (EPCRA), Computer Grant through
Wisconsin Emergency Management. A roll call was taken as follows: Newago-absent, Gordon-
yes, Fickbohm-yes, Oswald-yes, Silbert-yes, Pocernich-yes, Strand-yes, Snilsberg-yes, Milanowski-
yes, Zepczyk-yes, Crandall-yes, Rondeau-absent, Maki-yes. (11-yes, 0-no, 2 absent) Motion
carried.
22. The Bayfield County Board of Supervisors may entertain a motion to move in and out of
Executive/Closed Session pursuant to: §19.85(1)(g) to confer 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.
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Motion by Crandall, Maki to enter Closed/Executive Session at 7:21 p.m. Motion carried with
unanimous vote.
The following were allowed to remain in Executive/Closed Session: County Administrator- Mark
Abeles-Allison; County Clerk- Scott Fibert; Clerk III- Allison Radke.
Discussion took place regarding the Red Cliff Zoning Lawsuit.
There being no further business to conduct in Executive/Closed Session, a motion was made by
Maki, Crandall to return to Open Session at 7:31 p.m. Motion carried.
23. Bayfield County Administrator’s Report:
a) Future County Board Meeting Dates:
✓ Tuesday October 1st, 2019 (Alternative September meeting date)
✓ October 29th, 2019
✓ November 12th, 2019 (Statutory Meeting)
b) 2020 County Budget Update; Departments have recently submitted their budget proposals.
These proposals will be compiled and reviewed at the Executive Committee meeting on
September 12th. After the budget is reviewed by the Executive Committee, it will be
presented to the County Board and there will also be a public hearing.
c) 2020 Census; Progress is being made to nominate individuals to take part in the Census
2020 Complete Count Committee. There was a discussion regarding 2nd home owners.
24. Supervisors’ Reports; Communication methods were discussed regarding meeting notices and
packets.
The Town of Barnes sent a letter regarding Bayfield County offering ambulance services. It was
advised to discuss this issue with the Emergency Management, which is part of the Sheriff’s
Committee.
It was reported that the Bayfield County Sheriff’s Department hit their canine funding goal.
25. Future Agenda Items; None identified.
26. Adjournment. There being no further business to come before the Bayfield County Board of
Supervisors’, Chair Pocernich adjourned the meeting at 7:47 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Scott S. Fibert
Scott S. Fibert, Bayfield County Clerk
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