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Bayfield County Clerk
Scott S. Fibert, County Clerk
Kim Mattson, Accountant Jeran Rekemeyer, Deputy Clerk
Gail M. Reha, Bookkeeper Allison Radke, Clerk III
Ph: 715.373.6100 ● Fx: 715.373.6153 ● Email: sfibert@bayfieldcounty.org ● 117 E. Fifth Street, PO Box 878, Washburn, WI 54891
Draft Minutes of the:
Bayfield County Board of Supervisors’ Meeting
February 25th, 2020 6:00 p.m.
Bayfield County Board Room, Bayfield County Courthouse, Washburn, WI
Full copies of resolutions, ordinances, and reports can be found at:
www.bayfieldcounty.org or the Bayfield County Clerk’s Office: 715-373-6100,
117 East 5th Street Washburn, WI 54891.
BAYFIELD COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Dennis M. Pocernich, Chair, Fred Strand, Vice-Chair
George Newago, Thomas Gordon, Larry Fickbohm, Harold Maki,
Jeremy Oswald, Jeffrey Silbert, Thomas Snilsberg, Marty Milanowski,
David Zepczyk, James Crandall, Brett Rondeau
The Bayfield County Board of Supervisors was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Bayfield County
Chairman, Dennis Pocernich. A roll call was taken by County Clerk- Scott Fibert, as follows: George
Newago- present; Thomas Gordon- present; Larry Fickbohm- present; Harold Maki- present; Jeremy
Oswald- present; Jeffrey Silbert- present; Dennis Pocernich- present; Fred Strand- present; Thomas
Snilsberg- absent; Marty Milanowski- present; David Zepczyk- present; James Crandall- absent; Brett
Rondeau- present. Total: 11 present, 2 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.
3. Pledge of Allegiance; The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all in attendance.
4. Public Comment: – (Limited to 3 minutes per person, 15 minutes total.)
Steve Sandstrom – introduced himself candidate for District 1 Board of Supervisor, to represent
the Town of Russell.
Dr. Kristi Kiel – a naturopathic doctor who practices in Ashland, spoke in favor of vaccination
choice.
Rebecca Nielsen – addressed the fear component and statistics in favor of vaccination choice.
Supervisor Crandall arrived at 6:08 p.m.
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Laura Jennerman – from the Village of Mason. She was present to speak in favor of vaccination
choice. She asked if the schools would then also require teachers and all employees to have their
vaccine records up to date.
Bill Bussey – from Bayfield spoke in favor of the carbon free electricity credit purchase Resolution.
Bussey also thanked the County Board for their continued efforts regarding solar energy and other
climate change efforts.
Kailee Marten – from Washburn. She spoke on behalf of her mother, Anne Smith, a nurse who has
practiced in the Ashland area for over 30 years. She highlighted numerous locally known adverse
illnesses/reactions from vaccines.
Motion by Gordon, Zepcyzk to extend public comment for an additional 15 minutes. Motion
carried with one opposition.
Yulia Welk – She grew up in Russia and lives in the Cable area. She strongly urged County Board
members to table the Resolution regarding personal exemption waivers for vaccines.
Tom Galazen – is an organic farmer and is a resident of Bayfield. He has been off the grid since
1982. He supports the carbon free electric credit purchase Resolution.
Jennifer Sauter-Sargent – from Cornucopia. She spoke in support of vaccine safety and personal
choice. She urged the County Board to preserve the law and protect the personal exemption waiver
for Wisconsin Schools and Day Care Centers.
Jenni Haan – lives outside of Eau Claire. She spoke about her three children who would all be
impacted by the personal exemption waiver. Her son has a permanent medical exemption and
changed after 12 months. She is very concerned about vaccine safety and medical freedoms.
George & Joe Tuttle – are two scholarship applicants for the Bayfield County 2020 Local
Government Scholarship. They introduced themselves and explained where they want to attend
college and what they would like to study. They have already attended a Town meeting and now
have attended a County Board meeting as well.
5. Motion Regarding the Minutes of the January 28th, 2020 Bayfield County Board of
Supervisors’ Meeting;
Motion by Rondeau, Milanowski to approve the Minutes of the January 28th, 2020 Bayfield
County Board of Supervisors’ Meeting. No additions or corrections. Motion carried.
6. Bayfield County Resolution No. 2020-09; Recognizing Beth Renz for 17 years of dedication
and service in the Bayfield County Sheriff’s Department;
County Administrator Abeles-Allison read Resolution No. 2020-09 recognizing Beth Renz. A
plaque was presented to Renz. Renz introduced herself and thanked Bayfield County.
WHEREAS, Beth Renz has served Bayfield County with distinction, honor and dedication in the
Sheriff’s Department for 17 years,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors
assembled this 25th day of February 2020, honors Beth Renz for her 17 years of public service to
Bayfield County and expresses gratitude for her efforts, wishing her well in the years ahead.
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Motion by Oswald, Rondeau to approve Resolution No. 2020-09, Recognizing Beth Renz for 17
years of dedication and service in the Bayfield County Sheriff’s Department. Motion carried.
7. Bayfield County Resolution No. 2020-10; Recognizing Bayfield County native, Megan
Gustafson, for her basketball jersey retirement at the University of Iowa;
County Administrator Abeles-Allison read Resolution No. 2020-10 recognizing Megan
Gustafson. Family stories were shared, and her pleasant, kind personality was highlighted.
WHEREAS, Megan Gustafson was born and raised in the Town of Port Wing, Bayfield County,
Wisconsin;
WHEREAS, Megan graduated from South Shore High School in Port Wing and then from the
University of Iowa with a double major in Finance and Marketing with a minor in Psychology
where she has been recognized as All-Academic Big Ten;
WHEREAS, Megan has consistently represented her family, community, teams, and County as a
positive role model and pursued excellence in the classroom and on the court;
WHEREAS, Megan has attained recognition for her basketball skills at the High School,
College, State and National levels and was drafted in the 2nd round of the WNBA Draft;
WHEREAS, Megan was recently named the greatest player in Iowa Hawkeye Women’s
Basketball History and her #10 was retired by the University of Iowa;
WHEREAS, among numerous other awards and records here is an abbreviated list of her college
records;
2 time Academic All-Big Ten
All Time scoring record at the University of Iowa
Big Ten all-time leading rebounder
Owner of 16 Iowa school records
Owner of 8 Big Ten records
3 time 1st team All-Big Ten
2 time Big Ten player of the year
ESPNW National player of the year
Associated Press player of the year
Naismith Trophy player of the year
NCAA record for double/doubles in a single season
Big Ten Tournament most outstanding player
23 time Big Ten player of the week
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors
assembled this 25th day of February 2020, recognize Megan Gustafson for her outstanding
achievements and express great pride that she is from Bayfield County.
Motion by Fickbohm, Milanowski to approve Resolution No. 2020-10, Recognizing Bayfield
County native, Megan Gustafson, for her basketball jersey retirement at the University of Iowa.
Motion carried.
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8. State of the County 2020 Presentation; Mark Abeles-Allison, County Administrator;
Bayfield County Administrator, Mark Abeles-Allison, gave a presentation regarding the State of
County 2020. The County Administrator is required to present an annual report about the condition
of County per State Statute §59.18. Bayfield County was described as a progressive and responsible
County. Bayfield County has approximately 220 full and part-time employees. There are 22
Departments at Bayfield County. Bayfield County operates a $32 million budget. The top five
priorities that were determined by an annual survey were highways, services to seniors and youth,
natural resources, economic development, and public safety.
The presentation included information about: County accomplishments, Pigeon Lake on County
Highway N, the commitment to Highway road repairs, local weather events, Human Services
milestones, Law Enforcement updates. 17 other Departments in Bayfield County were highlighted.
Numerous programs and improvements were summarized.
Bayfield County finances have a declining balance which can be partially attributed to the Highway
road repairs. Some continuing challenges include: infrastructure needs, opioid and meth epidemic,
demographics in Bayfield County, job creation opportunities, and Emergency services. Bayfield
County plans to continue to focus on priorities, namely Human Services, Highway, and Law
Enforcement needs. Bayfield County’s priority is to serve citizens effectively.
Motion by Rondeau, Milanowski to receive and place on file the 2020 State of the County
Presentation. Motion carried.
9. Bayfield County Resolution No. 2020-11; Carbon Free Electricity Credit Purchase and
100% Carbon Free Declaration; William Bailey, Chequamegon Bay Renewables and Mike
BeBeau, Xcel Energy;
Bill Bailey from Chequamegon Bay Renewables, Mike BeBeau from Xcel Energy, and Jeff
Klaver from Xcel Energy provided information and data related to Resolution No. 2020-11. This
could make Bayfield County the first and only County with 100% Carbon Free Electricity in
Wisconsin. The program discussed, Renewable Connect, is a 5-year commitment. Renewable
Connect provides wind and solar energy that is renewable and carbon free. Questions were
received regarding the amount Bayfield County has invested in renewable energy and the return
on investments.
WHEREAS, Bayfield County has set a goal of 25% of its energy usage to be from renewables by
2025; and,
WHEREAS, Over the past decade the County has implemented a wide range of energy
conservation, alternate energy, and renewable energy projects designed to reduce the county’s
energy consumption and carbon footprint; and,
WHEREAS, the county’s efforts have stabilized utility bills and in recent years have led to
reductions in bills; and,
WHEREAS, in 2018 Bayfield County purchased 190KW from Xcel Energy’s Ashland Solar
Garden; and,
WHEREAS, in 2019 the Board approved and received RECIP and EIGP grants through Focus on
Energy and The State Office of Energy Innovation resulting in additional solar installations
together with energy efficiency and conservation advancements; and,
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WHEREAS, in 2019 Bayfield County used 986,700 kWh of electricity of which 74% is carbon
free; and,
WHEREAS Bayfield County has an opportunity to purchase carbon free credits from Xcel
Energy and Bayfield Electric, at a cost of $1627 per year to reach 100%; and,
WHEREAS, Bayfield County plans to continue to strive to advance energy conservation efforts,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors
assembled this 25th day of February 2020, approves the purchase of 240,000 kWh of Carbon
Energy Credits in 2020 at a cost of $1627 to achieve 100% carbon free electricity.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that these funds will come from the 2020 contingency line
item.
Reduce Contingency 100-00-51410-50000 by $1627
Increase Utility Cost 100-14-51601-50222 by $1627
Motion by Silbert, Strand to approve Resolution No. 2020-11, Carbon free electricity credit
purchase and 100% carbon-free declaration. A roll call was taken as follows: Newago-yes,
Gordon-yes, Fickbohm-yes, Oswald-yes, Silbert-yes, Pocernich-yes, Strand-yes, Snilsberg-absent,
Milanowski-yes, Zepczyk-yes, Crandall-yes, Rondeau-yes, Maki-yes. (12-yes, 0-no, 1-absent)
Motion carried.
10. Apostle Islands National Park Service Report: Infrastructure Update and 2020 Projects;
Lynne Dominy, Superintendent and staff;
Apostle Islands Superintendent Lynne Dominy reported on infrastructure updates and 2020
projects. Garyck Hoenig, facility manager and supervisor, was also present to answer infrastructure
questions. The Apostle Islands National Park Services employed 88 people in 2019.
Their five priorities for 2020 include: train and care for employees, be effective and efficient, care
for natural resources and cultural connections, care for infrastructure, and maintain important
partnerships. There are 119 buildings in the Park. Major projects include: Sand Island – dock;
improve accessibility on the islands; Devils Island – dock; accessibility project on Stockton Island;
Raspberry Island – working on the roof; improve the trail on Meyers Beach. This year marks the
50th year of the Apostle Island National Lakeshore. Little Sand Bay will have an opening
celebration on June 13th, 2020. Questions were received regarding cell phone service and towers.
11. University of Wisconsin-Madison, Division of Extension; Electric Car Study Report; Jason
Fischbach, Extension Educator;
Extension Educator, Jason Fischbach, gave information about an electric car study report.
Transportation makes up a larger portion of energy consumption than electricity or heating.
Fischbach focused on the impact to Chequamegon Bay. Range anxiety was discussed, which
describes the worry people feel that the electric car’s battery will need to be charged before an
electric charging source is reached. A survey was conducted by Extension polling the people who
participated in the solar panel group buy. An electric vehicle group buy is being considered.
Charging infrastructure was discussed for tourism, as well as local residents.
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12. Bayfield County Amendatory Ordinance No. 2020-02; Amending Title 10, Chapter 3: All-
Terrain Vehicles and Off-Road Motor Vehicle Operation; Adding 1 Section to Sec. 10-3-10
Designated Routes; .6 mile on CTH C between Avol-Law driveway- west to South Maple Hill
Road in the Town of Washburn; Paul Johanik, Bayfield County Highway Commissioner;
This Amendatory Ordinance was reviewed and recommended for approval by the Highway
Committee. This is the best alternative for this recommendation.
There were two changes made on Amendatory Ordinance No. 2020-02. The name of the individual
was changed to the address and the language was also added to say: “Void upon sale of home.” The
changes were reviewed by the Highway Commissioner.
The only change that is indicated by Amendatory Ordinance No. 2020-02 is the addition of the
following 1 route:
CTH C (29635 County Hwy C west to South Maple Hill Road) (Void upon sale of home) - .6 mile
Motion by Crandall, Milanowski to approve Amendatory Ordinance No. 2020-02, Amending
Title 10, Chapter 2, Adding 1 Section to Sec. 10-3-10 Designated Routes. The following two
changes were made: the name of the individual home was changed to the address and “Void
upon sale of home” was also added. Motion carried with one opposition.
13. Bayfield County Resolution No. 2020-12; In support of Proposed Bills SB 723 and AB 790 –
Increase in County Conservation Staff Funding, Land & Water Conservation Department;
The Land & Water Conservation Committee reviewed and recommended this Resolution for
approval. The Resolution supports Bills 723 and 790. If this legislation is enacted, Bayfield County
would receive approximately $30,000 – $40,000 in staff funding annually.
WHEREAS, in Wisconsin State Statutes ATCP 92.14 requires the state support an average of three
staff per county at cost-sharing rates of 100%, 70%, and 50% funding for staff,
WHEREAS, current funding for county conservation staff and programs is currently at
approximately $9.8 million, a shortfall of the approximately $12.7 million needed to fully fund 3
staff per county,
WHEREAS, proposed SB 723 and AB 790 provides Increased Funding for County Conservation
Staff to meet Wisconsin State Statutes 92.14 supporting an average of 3 staff per county.
WHEREAS, these proposed bills increase statewide funding for county land and water
conservation staff by $2,960,000 in FY 2020-21,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors,
meeting this February 25th, 2020, supports these proposed bills directed to improve Wisconsin’s
surface and ground water quality in Bayfield County and state-wide.
Motion by Strand, Milanowski to approve Resolution No. 2020-12, in support of proposed Bills
SB 723 and AB 790, Increase in County Conservation staff funding. Motion carried.
14. Presentation on School Required Immunizations and Local Immunization Data, Sara
Wartman, Health Director;
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Newago made a motion to delay this presentation. This motion was out of order because the
agenda was already set and approved by the Chair prior to the meeting.
Health Director, Sara Wartman, presented information on school required immunizations and local
immunization data. Wartman gave a general overview on the school requirements, history, science,
and background of immunizations. Information was provided on the current law local immunization
statistics. At present, a child who attends school or a licensed childcare facility, is required by
Wisconsin law to have received 9 out of the 16 Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
recommended vaccinations. These children who attend school or a licensed childcare facility can be
exempt from the immunization requirements for three reasons. They include: personal exemptions,
medical exemptions, and religious exemptions. Wisconsin is one of 16 states that allow personal
convictions for immunizations. Wartman stated that vaccinations are considered one of the number
one scientific achievements in the 20th Century for increasing longevity of humans and are
responsible for the eradication and near eradication of multiple diseases. Vaccines help to protect
the whole community. Wartman explained some of the protections and structures already in place
for adverse reactions. Bayfield County has a 13% rate of personal conviction waivers. In
Wisconsin, the State average is significantly lower. Discussion was held regarding benefits,
negative side effects, and recommended immunization schedules.
15. Bayfield County Resolution No. 2020-13; In support of Removal of Personal Exemption
Waiver in Wisconsin Schools and Day Care Centers, Health Department;
County Board Supervisors had a discussion including information about: the World Health
Organization (WHO) stated that immunizations prevent 2-3 million deaths per year. Also according
to the WHO, immunization hesitancy was declared one of the top ten threats to global health in
2019. Vaccinations protect the general public and are essential to protect the most vulnerable
people, who medically cannot be vaccinated. Comments were received regarding personal choice,
fear-based decision making, personal family experiences, and information on how County Board
Supervisors arrived at their decisions.
Zepczyk said he would like to table this Resolution, comment was not in motion format, and was
not recognized by the Chair.
Resolution No. 2020-13 was reviewed and recommended by the Health Committee.
WHEREAS, there are multiple important and potentially dangerous communicable diseases that
are preventable by vaccinations currently required by Wisconsin law for school and day care
attendance, and
WHEREAS, vaccine-preventable diseases, such as measles, are very contagious and can result in
serious health complications, including pneumonia and encephalitis, and lead to death, and
WHEREAS, outbreaks of measles have impacted multiple states in 2019, and a number of other
serious vaccine-preventable disease outbreaks have occurred in Wisconsin over the past two
decades, and
WHEREAS, the effectiveness and safety of vaccines have been well established, and
WHEREAS, the Affordable Care Act has improved insurance coverage for vaccinations, which are
readily available in medical offices and pharmacies, and public health departments continue to
serve those eligible for the Vaccines for Children Program, and
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WHEREAS, all states require certain vaccines for school entry in order to:
a) assure that individual children do not contract disease in the social setting of school,
b) protect other students from being at risk of disease and death from exposure to an
individual student, and
c) protect the broader community from these serious illnesses, including individuals who
are immunocompromised and those who cannot receive vaccines for bona fide medical
reasons, and
WHEREAS, Wisconsin’s immunization law Wis. Stat. § 252.04(3), Wis. Admin. Code § DHS
144.06, permits parents to opt out or waive some or all of the vaccinations required to attend school
or group day care based on their personal beliefs, and
WHEREAS, Wisconsin is one of only 16 states that permits parents to opt out or waive some or all
of the vaccinations required to attend school or group day care based on their personal beliefs, and
WHEREAS, several other states have recently removed personal belief exemptions from their legal
codes, such that 34 states now prohibit the use of personal belief exemptions for school and day
care immunizations, and
WHEREAS, Wisconsin’s percentage of students with religious and medical waivers have remained
relatively constant over the past decade at less than 1%, but the percentage of students with a
personal conviction waiver in Wisconsin has increased from 1.2% during the 1997-1998 school
year to an alarming 4.6% during 2018-2019, and
WHEREAS, the Wisconsin Public Health Association (WPHA) and the Wisconsin Association
of Local Health Departments and Boards (WALHDAB) support a change in school and day care
center immunization law that eliminates personal conviction waivers for students in Wisconsin
public and private schools and for children who attend group day cares.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors,
assembled this 25th day of February 2020, do hereby urge the Wisconsin Legislature end the use of
personal conviction waivers for school and day care center immunization requirements by adopting
Assembly Bill 248 without delay.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Bayfield County Health Department will provide additional
education and information in 2020 to all Bayfield County schools on the importance of childhood
vaccinations and meeting the minimum immunization requirements.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Clerk is directed to send copies of this
resolution to Governor Tony Evers of Wisconsin, Wisconsin state legislators, WPHA, WALHDAB,
and the Wisconsin Counties Association.
Motion by Oswald, Strand to approve Resolution No. 2020-13, In support of removal of personal
exemption waiver in Wisconsin Schools and Day Care Centers. A roll call was ordered and was
taken as follows: Newago-no, Gordon-yes, Fickbohm-no, Oswald-yes, Silbert-yes, Pocernich-yes,
Strand-yes, Snilsberg-absent, Milanowski-no, Zepczyk-no, Crandall-yes, Rondeau-yes, Maki-yes.
(8-yes, 4-no, 1-absent) Motion carried.
16. 2019 Budget Amendments (Please approve letters a – h as one motion.)
a) Bayfield County Resolution No. 2020-14; 2019 Budget Amendments; Health Department;
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WHEREAS, amendments to the 2019 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;
WHEREAS, additional 2019 revenues are anticipated, but these will not be received until after the
2019 books are closed at the end of February 2020.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors
assembled this 25th day of February 2020, amends the 2019 budget by $40,885 and authorizes the
increase/decrease of the following revenue and expense accounts for 2019.
ACCOUNT NUMBER DESCRIPTION ADJUSTMENTS
Revenue Amendments
100-20-43551 Chronic Disease Self-Management Program 6,150
100-20-43550-007 Prevention Grant 2,200
100-20-43550-014 PEER Counseling Grant 6,500
100-20-43550-022 Snap Ed Grant 2,000
100-20-43550-004 Beach Monitoring Grant 8,000
100-20-43550-001 Maternal/Child Health Grant 3,000
100-20-43550-027 Communicable Disease Prevention 420
100-20-48519 Family Planning Donation from HCET 1,030
100-20-44101 Environmental Health 5,240
100-20-46510-105 Family Planning Fees 950
100-20-48509 ABCs for Healthy Communities 15,000
100-20-48508 AODA/HYHE -2,730
100-20-48500 Donations 1,320
100-20-46510-012 Flu Vaccine 4,055
100-20-46510-001 Water Testing Fees -17,000
100-20-43560-119 WIMCR 500
100-20-43550-018 Opioid STR Grant 4,250
Total increase to Revenues 40,885
Expenditure Amendments
100-20-54101-50121 Full Time -50,000
100-20-54103-50121 Full Time 10,500
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100-20-54103-50154 Health Ins 4,500
100-20-54103-50320 Publication, Subscriptions & Dues 871
100-20-54103-50390 Other supplies 5,000
100-20-54104-50121 Full Time 1,000
100-20-54104-50122 Part time 300
100-20-54104-50123 Temp empl 155
100-20-54104-50154 Health Ins 900
100-20-54104-50315 Advertising 250
100-20-54104-50332-002 Mileage – RN 100
100-20-54104-50336-008 Lodging – PH Ed 100
100-20-54104-50390 Other supplies 450
100-20-54107-50290 Contr Svcs 5,660
100-20-54107-50390 Other supplies 8,700
100-20-54107-50810 Capital Equip 9,347
100-20-54110-50121 Full Time 600
100-20-54111-50123 Temp Empl -1,500
100-20-54114-50121 Full Time 20,727
100-20-54114-50151 FICA 1,400
100-20-54114-50152 Retirement 1,300
100-20-54114-50154 Health ins 7,000
100-20-54114-50290 Contr Svcs 5,000
100-20-54114-50320 Publication, Subscriptions &Dues 1,900
100-20-54114-50332 Mileage 4,350
100-20-54114-50335-008 Meals – PH Ed 50
100-20-54114-50340 Operating Supplies 1,800
100-20-54114-50810 Capital Equip 6,135
100-20-54119-50332-008 Mileage – PH Ed -1,825
100-20-54119-50810 Capital Equip -7,050
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100-20-54120-50121 Full time 1,150
100-20-54120-50123 Temp empl 2,650
100-20-54120-50332 mileage 1,200
100-20-54120-50340 Operating supplies 3,000
100-20-54121-50390 Other supplies 3,040
100-20-54127-50121 Full time -9,900
100-20-54134-50123 Full time -2,200
100-20-54134-50390 Other supplies -1,600
100-20-54135-50121 Full time -2,000
100-20-54135-50152 Retirement -260
100-20-54135-50154 Health ins -750
100-20-54135-50313 Printing -300
100-20-54135-50390 Other supplies -200
100-20-54138-50121 Full time 1,000
100-20-54139-50121 Full time 4,235
100-20-54139-50313 Printing 850
100-20-54139-50390 Other supplies 2,500
100-20-54139-50810 Cap Equip 13,000
100-20-54141-50121 Full time -1,500
100-20-54141-50154 Health ins -600
100-20-54141-50290 Contr svc -500
100-20-54141-50315 Adv -1,800
100-20-54141-50332-002 Mileage – RN -300
100-20-54141-50340 Operating supplies -950
100-20-54910-50121 Full time -4,500
100-20-54910-50390 Other supplies -2,100
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Total increase to Expenditures 40,885
b) Bayfield County Resolution No. 2020-15; 2019 Budget Amendment; Human Services
Department;
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 because the Aging and Disability
Resource Center of the North (ADRC-N) exceeded its 2018 regional operations budget; and
WHEREAS, Bayfield County, as Fiscal Agent of the ADRC-N, holds but does not own the ADRC-
N’s Contingent Fund, and funds which were paid out in 2018 with Bayfield County funds and the
Department has yet to be reimbursed for them; and
WHEREAS, the Department has recently been informed of a new budget adjustment process which
requires a budget resolution to release the funds;
WHEREAS, this resolution satisfies that requirement;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors’
assembled this 25th day of February 2020 does hereby approve that the following 2019 budget line
adjustments.
G/L Account Number Account
Description
Description Debit Amount Credit Amount
235-50-48907 ADRC
Contingency
From ADRC
North Assigned
Fund Bal for
2018 Expenses
$20,186.00
235-50-49301 Fund Balance
Applied
From ADRC
North Assigned
Fund Bal for
2018 Expenses
$20,186.00
c) Bayfield County Resolution No. 2020-16; 2019 Budget Amendments; Register of Deeds;
WHEREAS, A change of life circumstances of staff in the Register of Deed’s Department during 2019
resulted in health insurance and HRA costs;
WHEREAS, additional Transfer fees are anticipated to cover cost overages in the department.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors assembled
this 25th day of February 2020, does hereby authorize that the 2019 Register of Deeds Department Budget
be amended to reflect the additional costs for Health Insurance and HRA and Revenues from Transfer
Fees as follows:
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EXPENDITURES:
Increase Health Insurance Line Item 100-15-51711-50154 by $5,300
Increase HRA Line Item 100-15-51711-50156 by $2,400
REVENUES:
Increase Transfer Fees 100-15-41230 by $7,700
d) Bayfield County Resolution No. 2020-17; 2019 Budget Amendments; Squad Car Fund;
WHEREAS, the 2019 Sheriff’s Squad Car Fund expense budget is used for squad related expenses
with revenues coming from insurance recoveries, sale of vehicles and depreciation (squad mileage
charges).
WHEREAS, Repair and Maintenance service costs exceeded budgeted expenses; and
WHEREAS, Fuel costs exceeded budgeted figures, and
WHEREAS, Insurance and insurance deductibles on Vehicles exceeded budgeted figures, and
WHEREAS, Depreciation & Amortization costs exceed budgeted figures
WHEREAS, the Sheriff’s Squad Revenue account has an excess balance of $7,594 and Fund Balance
has a sufficient balance ($113,075) to cover these expenses;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors
assembled this 25th day of February 2020 does hereby authorize the 2019 Sheriff’s Squad Car Fund
budget be amended to reflect the expenses from unexpected costs to:
Increase Fund Balance Applied 760-76-49301 by $25,062.00
Increase Squad Mileage Charges Revenue 760-76-47421 by $ 7,594.00
TOTAL REVENUE = $32,656
Increase Repair & Maintenance Expenses 760-76-52120-50350 by $ 2,300.00
Increase Fuel Expenses 760-76-52120-50351 by $ 6,050.00
Increase CNG Fuel Expenses 760-76-52120-50354 by $ 650.00
Increase Insurance on Vehicles 760-76-52120-50512 by $ 851.00
Increase Insurance Deductible Expenses 760-76-52120-50513 by $ 11,100.00
Increase Depreciation & Amortization Expenses 760-76-52120-50540 by $ 11,705.00
TOTAL EXPENDITURES = $32,656
e) Bayfield County Resolution No. 2020-18; 2019 Budget Amendments; Forestry & Parks;
WHEREAS, as per Wisconsin State Statute 28.11(9)(d), Bayfield County is required to distribute
10% of net timber sale proceeds to towns that contain county forest lands;
WHEREAS, the 2019 expense budget for the 10% net timber sale receipts due to Towns
(100-34-56125-50590) was $332,500;
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WHEREAS, the combined 2019 revenue budget for county forest stumpage
(100-34-46811 & 100-34-46815) was $3,325,000;
WHEREAS, the actual county forest timber sale revenues for CY 2019 was $4,171,668;
WHEREAS, the required 10% timber sale payment due to the towns totaled $417,167;
WHEREAS, the required 10% timber sale payment due to the towns exceeded the expense budget
by $84,667;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors,
meeting this 25th day of February 2020 approve the following 2019 budget amendments:
Increase 2019 10% Timber Sales Due Towns expense line:
100-34-56125-50590 by $84,667;
Increase 2019 Sale of Wood-CFL-County Share revenue line:
100-34-46811 by $76,200;
Increase 2019 10% County Forestry-Towns revenue line:
100-34-46815 by $8,467.
f) Bayfield County Resolution No. 2020-19; 2019 Budget Amendments; Sheriff;
WHEREAS, the 2019 expense budget for the Bayfield County Sheriff’s Office was approved at
$4,675,784.00 and
WHEREAS, the addition of a new K9 Unit began in 2019, there was unanticipated contractual
expenses of $7,500.00 from a prior year incurred, capital equipment expenses that did not qualify as
capital equipment expenses, overtime accumulated due to the Rainbow Family Gathering, and the
unanticipated use of temporary jail staff to cover shifts due to extended time off for sickness. Therefore,
the actual 2019 expenses for the Bayfield County Sheriff’s Office were $4,763,696 which totals
$87,913 over budget and
WHEREAS, the 2019 Revenue Budget for the Bayfield County Sheriff’s Office was approved for
$526,682 and
WHEREAS, the actual 2019 revenue for the Bayfield County Sheriff’s Office was $602,296 and
WHEREAS, revenues received outperformed the budgeted amount by $75,614 and Contingency Fund
has a sufficient balance to cover the net difference of $12,299;
WHEREAS, additional 2019 revenues are anticipated in excess of the contingency fund contribution
amount, but these will not be received until after the 2019 books are closed at the end of February
2020.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors
assembled this 25th day of February 2020 does hereby authorize the 2019 Sheriff’s Office budget be
amended to reflect increase in revenues and expenses to:
Decrease Fund Balance 100-00-49301 by $ 12,299.00
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Increase Revenue 100-17-46218 by $ 75,614.00
TOTAL REVENUE= $87,913
Increase K9 Registration Fees & Expenses 100-17-52112-50325 by $ 3,635.00
Increase K9 Meal Expenses 100-17-52112-50335 by $ 841.00
Increase K9 Lodging Expenses 100-17-52112-50336 by $ 1,320.00
Increase K9 Operating Supplies Expenses 100-17-52112-50340 by $ 1,213.00
Increase K9 Repair & Maintenance Expenses 100-17-52112-50350 by $ 5,887.00
Increase K9 Capital Equipment Expenses 100-17-52112-50810 by $ 1,300.00
Increase K9 Other Expenses 100-17-52112-50998 by $ 10,000.00
Increase Contractual Expenses 100-17-52101-50290 by $ 5,447.00
Increase Operating Supplies Expenses 100-17-52101-50340 by $ 4,838.00
Increase Overtime Expenses 100-17-52101-50135 by $ 20,048.00
Increase Jail Temporary Employee Expenses 100-17-52701-50123 by $ 33,384.00
TOTAL EXPENDITURES=$87,913
g) Bayfield County Resolution No. 2020-20; 2019 Budget Amendments; Coroner;
WHEREAS, Bayfield County Coroner’s Office contracts for autopsy services; and,
WHEREAS, it is difficult to budget an exact figure for autopsies; and,
WHEREAS, $10,000 was budgeted in 2019, expenses came in at $13,450; however, some other
expenses were less than expected in the Coroner budget, leaving a total over expense of $338; and,
WHEREAS, revenues were budgeted at $6,500, however, $5,201.54 was actually received; and,
WHEREAS, the use of contingency funds are requested to pay the unanticipated coroner expenses;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors
assembled this 25th day of February 2020, does hereby authorize that the 2019 Budget be amended
as follows:
Decrease Contingency 100-00-51410-50000 $338
Increase Coroner Cremation Fees 100-06-51205-50250 $338
h) Bayfield County Resolution No. 2020-21; 2019 Budget Amendments; Courthouse
Maintenance;
WHEREAS, the Courthouse budget includes designated maintenance activities for the
courthouse and annex; and,
WHEREAS, heavy snowstorms the past two years have required extensive assistance from the
Bayfield County Highway Department staff and equipment often costing thousands of dollars;
and,
WHEREAS, a decision was made to purchase a snow blower attachment to the Highway
Department’s Skid Steer allowing Courthouse Maintenance to blow snow farther without
requiring highway assistance. The cost of the attachment was $13,300; and,
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WHEREAS, overall Maintenance expenses, prior to the blower attachment in late December,
were within budget; and,
WHEREAS, revenues exceeded expectations by $1,692.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors
assembled this 25th day of February 2020 does hereby authorize that the 2019 budget be amended
as follows:
Decrease Contingency 100-00-51410-50000 by $868
Increase Incentive Revenues 100-14-48511 by $1,692
Increase Capital Equipment 100-14-51601-50810 by $2,560
Motion by Newago, Rondeau to approve Resolution No. 2020-14; 2020-15; 2020-16; 2020-17;
2020-18; 2020-19; 2020-20; 2020-21; 2019 Budget Amendments for the Health, Human
Services, Register of Deeds, Squad Car Fund, Forestry & Parks, Sheriff, Coroner, and
Courthouse Maintenance Departments. A roll call was taken as follows: Newago-yes, Gordon-
yes, Fickbohm-yes, Oswald-yes, Silbert-yes, Pocernich-yes, Strand-yes, Snilsberg-absent,
Milanowski-yes, Zepczyk-yes, Crandall-yes, Rondeau-yes, Maki-yes. (12-yes, 0-no, 1-absent)
Motion carried.
17. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Northern Lights Lease Modifications due to audit
procedures;
The Executive Committee voted to amend the Northern Lights Lease. This would modify the
requirements for the audit. A discussion was held regarding advantages and disadvantages of
making this modification. The main difference would be that it would allow Northern Lights to
have a compilation audit this year, followed by a full audit next year.
Motion by Silbert, Rondeau to accept the Northern Lights Lease modifications due to audit
procedures. Motion carried with one opposition.
18. Bayfield County Resolution No. 2020-22; 2019 Budget Amendment Authorizing the use of Fund
Balance for Highway and Jail Solar Projects, Amending Bayfield County Resolution No. 2019-21;
This is to correct the financial figures from Resolution No. 2019-21. This budget amendment is due to
grants totaling $113,450. The total project cost is $309,000. The proposal is not to spend more money,
but to have the figures reflect the grants received.
WHEREAS, Bayfield County has set a goal of 25% of its energy usage to be from renewables by
2025; and,
WHEREAS, local energy production creates local jobs and reduces utility bills; and,
WHEREAS, Bayfield County is part of a group buy along with the City and School District of
Washburn and the Bayfield Waste Water Treatment Plant; and,
WHEREAS, bids for all four of these entities will be submitted by Friday, April 19, 2019 and,
WHEREAS, Bayfield County has two solar panel projects planned at the Bayfield County Jail and the
Bayfield County Highway Department as part of this project; and,
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WHEREAS, Bayfield County has applied for and received approval for two solar grants for these
projects in the amount of $113,450; and,
WHEREAS, the estimated total project cost is $309,000 leaving a remaining implementation cost of
approximately $195,550; and,
WHEREAS, the financial return of solar investments is currently greater than that of having monies in
the bank; and,
WHEREAS, the return on investment is over 7%, this is in comparison with the current 10-year
treasury bill return of 2.51%.
WHEREAS, the County investment has a 12-year payback, while the panels have a 30-year warranty
and 40-50 year life expectancy; and,
WHEREAS, resolution 2019-21 included the net cost of the projects and did not include the full
expense and revenues as needed for budget and audit purposes;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors
assembled this 25th day of February 2020, authorizes a correction to Bayfield County Resolution No.
2019-21 to reflect full revenues and expenses associated with these projects,
Increase General Fund Balance applied account 100-00-49301 by $195,550
Increase Transfer to CIP account 100-00-59430-50820 by $195,550
Increase CIP Energy Innovation Grant 430-14-43510-133 by $35,535
Increase CIP Focus on Energy RECIP 430-14-43510 by $77,915
Increase CIP Transfer from Other Funds 430-70-49201 by $195,550
Increase CIP Capital Projects 430-00-57100-50820 by $309,000
Motion by Newago, Gordon to approve Resolution No. 2020-22, 2019 Budget Amendment
authorizing the use of Fund Balance for Highway and Jail Solar Projects, Amending Bayfield
County Resolution No. 2019-21. A roll call was taken as follows: Newago-yes, Gordon-yes,
Fickbohm-yes, Oswald-yes, Silbert-yes, Pocernich-yes, Strand-yes, Snilsberg-absent,
Milanowski-yes, Zepczyk-yes, Crandall-yes, Rondeau-yes, Maki-yes. (12-yes, 0-no, 1-absent)
Motion carried.
19. 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) 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.
Motion by Newago, Rondeau to enter Executive/Closed Session at 9:31 p.m. Motion carried with
unanimous vote.
The following were allowed to remain in Executive/Closed Session: Mark Abeles-Allison, County
Administrator; Scott Fibert, County Clerk; Allison Radke, Clerk III.
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
Rondeau, Crandall to return to Open Session at 9:48 p.m. Motion carried.
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20. Bayfield County Ordinance No. 2020-01; Amendment regarding the Zoning of Bonney –
Bayfield Properties, LLC parcel in the Town of Russell from Agricultural-One (Ag-1) to
Commercial; Rob Schierman, Planning and Zoning Director;
This Ordinance will allow the property to change from Agricultural-One (Ag-1) to Commercial.
There is a stay of proceeding by Judge Conway on the court order which influenced the County
Board’s decision.
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:
WHEREAS, Wisconsin Statutes §59.69 (5) authorizes the County Board to adopt a zoning
ordinance; and
WHEREAS, Wisconsin Statutes §59.69(5)(e) authorizes the County Board to change district
boundaries; and
WHEREAS, an application was submitted by Bayfield Properties, LLC through its agent, Todd
Bonney, to rezone a 4.5-acre fee-simple parcel of land located within reservation boundaries of
the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa reservation; and
WHEREAS, the federal district court of the Western District of Wisconsin ruled in case number
18-CV-828 that Bayfield County does not have zoning authority over tribal members on fee
simple properties located within the boundaries of the Red Cliff reservation; and
WHEREAS, notice has been filed to appeal the decision of the Western District of Wisconsin
court to the 7th Circuit Court and a stay was granted February 25th, 2020; and
WHEREAS, Todd Bonney, who is a tribal member, has requested that the County Board take
action on his petition to rezone notwithstanding the decision of the Western District of Wisconsin
court; and
WHEREAS, fee simple landowners can sell their land to whomever they choose; and
WHEREAS, Bayfield County presently is responsible for zoning of fee-simple parcels of real
estate owned by non-tribal members within reservation boundaries; and
WHEREAS, the property that is the subject of the rezone application could be subject to Bayfield
County Zoning, notwithstanding the decision of the Western District of Wisconsin court in the
event it comes under ownership of a non-tribal member; and
WHEREAS, Bayfield County is not seeking to enforce any zoning ordinance against the property
that is the subject of the rezone application at this time; and
WHEREAS, it is deemed in the best interest of the County of Bayfield that the District
Boundaries be further modified and amended in the matter hereinafter set forth:
NOW, THEREFORE, the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors does hereby ordain as follows:
The Zoning of Bonney – Bayfield Properties, LLC, owner and Todd Bonney, agent 4.5-acre
parcel in a shoreland (ID# #29514), described as that part of the Northeast Quarter of the
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Northeast Quarter (NE ¼ NE ¼), lying North of Hwy 13 in V. 895 P. 697, Section 36, Township
51 North, Range 4 West, Town of Russell, Bayfield County, WI from Ag-1 to Commercial.
(* Note: parcels within one thousand (1,000) feet landward of the ordinary high-water mark of
navigable lakes, ponds or flowages or within three hundred (300) feet landward of the ordinary
high-water mark of navigable rivers or streams or to the landward side of the floodplain,
whichever distance is greater is deemed a shoreland and/or wetland zone).
Motion by Crandall, Maki to approve Amendatory Ordinance No. 2020-01 regarding the
Zoning of Bonney – Bayfield Properties in the Town of Russell. Motion carried.
21. Bayfield County Administrator’s Report:
No additional reports were received by the County Administrator compared to what was in the
packet.
a) Future County Board Meeting Dates:
✓ March 31st, 2020 – Regularly Scheduled meeting
✓ April 21st, 2020 – Statutory meeting: 9:00 a.m – 3:00 p.m.
✓ May 26th, 2020 – Regularly Scheduled meeting
b) 2020 Census
c) Superior Days
d) WCA Legislative Exchange
e) Xcel 2nd Circuit Line
22. Supervisors’ Reports; None received.
23. Future Agenda Items; None identified.
24. Adjournment.
There being no further business to come before the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors, Chair
Pocernich adjourned the meeting at 9:51 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Scott S. Fibert
Scott S. Fibert, Bayfield County Clerk
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