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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
March 31st, 2020 6:00 p.m.
Meeting Held Remotely
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 6:03 p.m. by Bayfield County
Chair, 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- absent; 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: 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; Corporation Counsel- John Carlson; Clerk III- Allison Radke.
3. Pledge of Allegiance; The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all in attendance.
4. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Remote Meeting Procedure and Rule Change;
County Administrator Mark Abeles-Allison read through the Remote Meeting Procedure document.
Motion by Rondeau, Gordon to approve Remote Meeting Procedure and Rule Change. Motion
carried.
Remote Meeting Procedures can be found in the Bayfield County Clerk’s Office.
5. Bayfield County Resolution No. 2020-23; Emergency Declaration related to COVID-19;
County Administrator Abeles-Allison read the conclusion of this Resolution. It was signed by
Chair Pocernich prior to the meeting and now the County Board is seeking to confirm and ratify it.
WHEREAS, in December 2019, a novel strain of coronavirus known as COVID-19 was detected,
and COVID-19 has continued to spread throughout the world, including to the United States and
the State of Wisconsin; and
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WHEREAS, the federal government, state governments, and local governments are working
together to contain the further spread of the disease and treat existing cases; and
WHEREAS, on January 31, 2020, the United States Department of Health and Human Services
declared a Public Health Emergency, on March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared
COVID-19 a pandemic, and on March 12, 2020 the Governor of the State of Wisconsin declared
a Health Emergency in the State; and
WHEREAS, Bayfield County (the “County”) has been working to protect the health and well-
being of its residents and employees from the spread of COVID-19, and to prepare for the impacts
the disease is likely to have on the County; and
WHEREAS, the County Board (the “Board”) has determined that it is necessary to make all
possible resources and means available to the County in order to protect the health, safety, and
welfare of its residents from the threat posed by the continued spread of COVID-19.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 323.11 the Board finds
and declares that an emergency exists within the County by reason of an imminent threat of
disaster impairing medical care, health, and other critical systems of the County due to the spread
of COVID-19; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that during the period of emergency prescribed by this
Resolution, the Board may order, by ordinance or resolution, whatever is necessary and expedient
for the health, safety, protection, and welfare of persons and property within the County; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Administrator and County Board Chairman are
hereby authorized and directed by the Board to coordinate and administer the County’s
emergency management response and to carry out the orders of the Board related thereto.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Head of Emergency Management and the Public
Health Director of the County are authorized and directed to carry out their duties under the
County’s Emergency Management Plan under the supervision and direction of the County
Administrator and County Board Chairman and perform such other duties as may be directed by
further resolution of the Board.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Bayfield County Board rules regarding meeting
attendance are hereby suspended during the period of emergency and the County Supervisors are
hereby authorized to attend meetings of the Board remotely, and the Board shall take all actions
necessary to effectuate the same in compliance with all other applicable laws.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that, based upon the information available to the Board and the
ongoing threat posed by the spread of COVID-19, the period of emergency shall continue for
sixty (60) days from the effective date of this Resolution unless sooner terminated or extended by
further resolution of the Board.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all actions heretofore taken by the Board and other
appropriate public officers and agents of the County with respect to the matters contemplated
under this Resolution are hereby ratified, confirmed and approved.
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Motion by Silbert, Rondeau to approve Resolution No. 2020-23, Emergency Declaration related
to COVID-19. Motion carried.
6. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Governor’s Order #12, Safer at Home and
Essential Government Function;
Bayfield County Corporation Counsel John Carlson confirmed that all functions of Bayfield County
Government are essential.
Motion by Rondeau, Gordon to consider all functions of Bayfield County Government as
essential. Motion carried.
7. Public Health Report, Sara Wartman, Health Director;
Bayfield County has had three confirmed cases of COVID-19. Bayfield County Health Department
is also monitoring travelers and close to 200 high-risk or close-contact people for symptoms. There
are also suspect cases. Bayfield County has evidence of community spread of COVID-19. Bayfield
County Health Department issued a travel advisory around a week ago. Bayfield County has no
hospital and limited resources for addressing COVID-19. The Health Department has been
maintaining a website with relevant resources. Ashland County has one confirmed case. The
Bayfield County Health Department has been receiving a high quantity of phone calls. The majority
of the Health Department is working remotely. The Health Department has been reaching out to
other Bayfield County Departments for assistance with basic phone triage.
8. Bayfield County Resolution No. 2020-24; Establishing Wages for Elected Officials;
Bayfield County is establishing wages for the following elected officials: Register of Deeds,
Treasurer, and County Clerk.
WHEREAS, pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 59.22(1), the County Board must establish the total annual
compensation for services to be paid to county elected officials prior to the earliest time for filing
nomination papers for the county elective office; and
WHEREAS, the Board desires to establish the total annual compensation for county elected
officials, which is separate and distinct from the fringe benefits offered by the County to elected
officials, and which fringe benefits are subject to increase or decrease during the officer’s term at
the discretion of the Board and in accordance with state and federal law; and
WHEREAS, as part of the County’s fringe benefit program, county elected officials may
participate in the Wisconsin Retirement System in accordance with state law; and
WHEREAS, as part of the County’s fringe benefit program, county elected officials may elect to
receive health insurance coverage under the same terms and conditions as the health insurance
coverage offered to non-represented managerial county employees.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors, that
the total annual compensation for county elected officials under Wis. Stat. §59.22(1) shall be as
follows, effective on the first day of a term of office that begins after the date of this Resolution:
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Elected Official Compensation:
2021 2022 2023 2024
Register of Deeds $63,357.81 $64,624.97 $66,563.72 $68,560.63
Treasurer $63,357.81 $64,624.97 $66,563.72 $68,560.63
County Clerk $71,385.47 $72,813.17 $74,997.57 $77,247.50
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the aforementioned county elected officials are entitled to
participate in the Wisconsin Retirement System in accordance with law and the County shall pay its
share of contributions required by law. The wages here are calculated with the idea that all elected
officials are paying the employee share of WRS; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the county will compensate elected officials for unused sick
leave, upon reaching the age of 55, if they worked and accrued compensable sick leave with
Bayfield County prior to taking elected office. Compensation will be based on county policy and
formula as reflected in the letter in the employees personnel file. Such compensation shall be in
addition to the compensation identified in the compensation schedule above; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the aforementioned county elected officials are entitled to
participate in the County’s health insurance program subject to the terms and conditions of the
program, which may be modified from time to time, under the same terms and conditions as the
health insurance coverage offered to non-represented managerial county employees.
Motion by Rondeau, Gordon to approve Resolution No. 2020-24 Establishing Wages for Elected
Officials. 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-absent. (11-yes, 0-no, 2-absent) Motion carried.
9. Report of the Bayfield County Planning and Zoning Committee No. 2020-03; Creating
Section 13-1-34, Code of Ordinances, Bayfield County, Wisconsin; Rob Schierman,
Planning and Zoning Director;
This Report is an amendment to the Home Occupations Ordinance. It reduces the number of
Home Occupations that require permits. It encourages more Bayfield County residents to work
remotely, if they choose.
REPORT OF THE BAYFIELD COUNTY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMITTEE
TO: The County Board of Supervisors of Bayfield County on the hearing of petitions to amend
the Bayfield County Zoning Ordinance.
The Planning and Zoning Committee of the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors, having held a
public hearing pursuant to Section 59.69(5)(e), Wisconsin Statutes; notice thereof having been
given as provided by law; and having been duly informed of the facts pertinent to the following
changes; hereby recommends the following action on said petition:
AN ORDINANCE CREATING SECTION 13-1-34, CODE OF ORDINANCES, BAYFIELD
COUNTY, WISCONSIN.
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Section 1. Section 13-1-34 [Home Occupations] of Article B [ General Provisions], Chapter 1
[Zoning Code] of Title 13 [Zoning] of the Code of Ordinances, Bayfield County, Wisconsin is
hereby created to read as follows:
Sec. 13-1-34 Home Occupations.
(a) Introduction. Some types of work can be conducted at home with little or no effect on
the surrounding neighborhood. The Home Occupation regulations of the Bayfield County Zoning
Ordinance are intended to permit residents to engage in certain Home Occupations while ensuring
that such Home Occupations will not be a detriment to the character and livability of the
surrounding area. It is important to note that Home Occupations are different from Home-Based
Businesses. The activities associated with Home-Based Businesses generally have more traffic
and potential for land use conflict than a Home Occupation. A Home-Based Business requires the
approval of a Special Use Permit by the Bayfield County Planning and Zoning Committee.
(b) Purpose. The purpose of this section is to provide limited and reasonable
accommodation for the owner or tenant of a residence to engage in an occupation within their
residence without the necessity of obtaining additional permitting while also balancing the
interests of the residential users. Bayfield County establishes, by ordinance, certain home
occupations that are allowed provided the occupation is conducted by a resident of the home and
there are not more than two patrons per visitation nor more than six visitations per day. Uses that
are not identified as Home Occupations under this section may be conducted, if allowed, upon the
issuance of a permit in accordance with Section 13-1-62.
(c) Home Occupations. The following home occupations are allowed to occur within a
residence without the need for a permit provided the conditions set forth in subsection (d) (c),
below, are complied with:
(1) Telecommuting
(2) Home office (contractor, consultant, author, lawyer, accountant, etc.)
(3) Artist workshop (excluding gallery studio where exhibits or sales occur)
(4) Dressmaking, seamstress and/or tailoring
(5) Secretarial services or administrative assistance
(6) Computer repair, programming or web design
(7) Instruction (music, dance, educational, etc.) of no more than four two pupils at a time
(8) Transcription (medical, insurance, legal, etc.)
(9) Nursing services provided via telephone or online
(d) Requirements and Standards for Home Occupations. A Home Occupation must
comply with the following:
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(1) The Home Occupation shall be conducted solely within the principal or accessory
structures.
(2) The nature of the Home Occupation shall be clearly secondary and incidental to the use
of the property as a residence.
(3) No person may be engaged in the business on the premises other than those who
customarily reside on the premises.
(4) There may be no more than four two patrons per visitation nor more than six visitations
per day.
(5) Exterior displays or signs, exterior indication of the home occupation or variation from
the residential character of the principal structure shall not be permitted.
(6) No home occupation shall be noticeable from adjacent properties or right-of-way nor
constitute a fire hazard to neighboring residences, adversely affect neighboring property values, or
constitute a nuisance or otherwise be detrimental to the neighbors because of traffic, noise, glare,
odor, electrical interference, magnetic interference, radio and television interference, laser beams,
vibration, dust and other nuisance or safety hazards or other factors that may affect neighbors.
(7) No home occupations shall adversely affect government facilities and services, including
roads, sanitary sewers, city water, storm drainage, garbage service, police service and fire service.
(8) No home occupations shall adversely affect sensitive environmental features, including
lakes, surface water, underground water supply and quality, wetlands, slopes, soils or factors as
found relevant by the county staff or County Board.
(9) No home occupations shall involve the use of hazardous materials or activities.
(10) Deliveries shall be by single rear axle straight trucks normally used by package delivery
services in residential neighborhoods. No more than three delivery/pickup trips per day are
allowed.
(11) The Home Occupation shall not cause a noticeable increase in traffic congestion on the
lot containing the Home Occupation or on the streets adjacent thereto as compared to that
generated by a typical family in a dwelling. Commercial vehicles associated with the Home
Occupation shall make no more than three trips to/from the lot per day.
(12) No more than one motor vehicle, trailer or commercial vehicle associated with parking
related to the Home Occupation may be parked on the lot outside a garage.
(13) No more than one motor vehicle, trailer or commercial vehicle associated with the Home
Occupation may be parked on the lot outside a garage.
(13)(14) Commercial vehicles larger than one ton associated with the Home Occupation may not
be parked or stored on the lot.
(14)(15) No exterior storage of equipment or materials associated with the Home Occupation is
permitted at any time.
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(14) A full-time resident must conduct the business.
(15)(17) Customer visits at the site of the Home Occupation must be by appointment only.
Section 2. Except as specifically modified and amended by this ordinance, the Bayfield County
Code of Ordinance shall remain in force and effect exactly as originally adopted and previously
amended. All ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent with or in contravention of the
provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed.
Section 3. SEVERABILITY. If a court of competent jurisdiction adjudges any section, clause,
provision, or portion of this ordinance unconstitutional or invalid, the remainder of this ordinance
shall not be affected thereby.
Section 4. EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall take effect and be in full force from and
after its passage.
Motion by Rondeau, Zepczyk to receive and place on file Report No. 2020-03, Creating Section
13-1-34. Motion carried.
10. Bayfield County Ordinance No. 2020-03; Creating Section 13-1-34, Code of Ordinances,
Bayfield County, Wisconsin, Regarding Zoning Districts in the Zoning Code; Rob
Schierman, Planning and Zoning Director;
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:
AN ORDINANCE CREATING SECTION 13-1-34, CODE OF ORDINANCES,
BAYFIELD COUNTY, WISCONSIN AND
REGARDING ZONING DISTRICTS IN THE ZONING CODE
WHEREAS, Wisconsin Statutes §59.69(5)(e) authorizes the County Board to designate certain
areas, uses or purposes which may be subjected to special regulations; and
WHEREAS, Wisconsin Statutes §59.69(5)(e) authorizes the County Board to amend an
ordinance; and
WHEREAS, Section 13-1-104 Code of Ordinances, Bayfield County, Wisconsin authorizes the
County Board to make amendments to Title 13, Chapter 1 of the Code of Ordinances, Bayfield
County, Wisconsin pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes §59.69; and
WHEREAS, it is deemed in the best interest of the County of Bayfield to amend Title 13,
Chapter 1, Article B to create Section 13-1-34 to set forth rules, regulations and requirements for
home occupations; and
WHEREAS, it is deemed in the best interest of the County of Bayfield that the Code of
Ordinances, Bayfield County, Wisconsin be further modified and amended in the manner
hereinafter set forth;
NOW, THEREFORE, the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors does hereby ordain as follows:
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Section 1. Section 13-1-34 [Home Occupations] of Article B [ General Provisions],
Chapter 1 [Zoning Code] of Title 13 [Zoning] of the Code of Ordinances, Bayfield
County, Wisconsin is hereby created to read as follows:
Sec. 13-1-34 Home Occupations.
(e) Introduction. Some types of work can be conducted at home with little or no effect on
the surrounding neighborhood. The Home Occupation regulations of the Bayfield County Zoning
Ordinance are intended to permit residents to engage in certain Home Occupations while
ensuring that such Home Occupations will not be a detriment to the character and livability of
the surrounding area. It is important to note that Home Occupations are different from Home-
Based Businesses. The activities associated with Home-Based Businesses generally have more
traffic and potential for land use conflict than a Home Occupation. A Home-Based Business
requires the approval of a Special Use Permit by the Bayfield County Planning and Zoning
Committee.
(f) Purpose. The purpose of this section is to provide limited and reasonable
accommodation for the owner or tenant of a residence to engage in an occupation within their
residence without the necessity of obtaining additional permitting while also balancing the
interests of the residential users. Bayfield County establishes, by ordinance, certain home
occupations that are allowed provided the occupation is conducted by a resident of the home and
there are not more than two patrons per visitation nor more than six visitations per day. Uses
that are not identified as Home Occupations under this section may be conducted, if allowed,
upon the issuance of a permit in accordance with Section 13-1-62.
(g) Home Occupations. The following home occupations are allowed to occur within a
residence without the need for a permit provided the conditions set forth in subsection (d) (c),
below, are complied with:
(10) Telecommuting
(11) Home office (contractor, consultant, author, lawyer, accountant, etc.)
(12) Artist workshop (excluding gallery studio where exhibits or sales occur)
(13) Dressmaking, seamstress and/or tailoring
(14) Secretarial services or administrative assistance
(15) Computer repair, programming or web design
(16) Instruction (music, dance, educational, etc.) of no more than four two pupils at a
time
(17) Transcription (medical, insurance, legal, etc.)
(18) Nursing services provided via telephone or online
(h) Requirements and Standards for Home Occupations. A Home Occupation must
comply with the following:
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(15) The Home Occupation shall be conducted solely within the principal or accessory
structures.
(16) The nature of the Home Occupation shall be clearly secondary and incidental to the use
of the property as a residence.
(17) No person may be engaged in the business on the premises other than those who
customarily reside on the premises.
(18) There may be no more than four two patrons per visitation nor more than six visitations
per day.
(19) Exterior displays or signs, exterior indication of the home occupation or variation from
the residential character of the principal structure shall not be permitted.
(20) No home occupation shall be noticeable from adjacent properties or right-of-way nor
constitute a fire hazard to neighboring residences, adversely affect neighboring property values,
or constitute a nuisance or otherwise be detrimental to the neighbors because of traffic, noise,
glare, odor, electrical interference, magnetic interference, radio and television interference, laser
beams, vibration, dust and other nuisance or safety hazards or other factors that may affect
neighbors.
(21) No home occupations shall adversely affect government facilities and services, including
roads, sanitary sewers, city water, storm drainage, garbage service, police service and fire
service.
(22) No home occupations shall adversely affect sensitive environmental features, including
lakes, surface water, underground water supply and quality, wetlands, slopes, soils or factors as
found relevant by the county staff or County Board.
(23) No home occupations shall involve the use of hazardous materials or activities.
(24) Deliveries shall be by single rear axle straight trucks normally used by package delivery
services in residential neighborhoods. No more than three delivery/pickup trips per day are
allowed.
(25) The Home Occupation shall not cause a noticeable increase in traffic congestion on the
lot containing the Home Occupation or on the streets adjacent thereto as compared to that
generated by a typical family in a dwelling. Commercial vehicles associated with the Home
Occupation shall make no more than three trips to/from the lot per day.
(26) No more than one motor vehicle, trailer or commercial vehicle associated with parking
related to the Home Occupation may be parked on the lot outside a garage.
(27) No more than one motor vehicle, trailer or commercial vehicle associated with the Home
Occupation may be parked on the lot outside a garage.
(13)(14) Commercial vehicles larger than one ton associated with the Home
Occupation may not be parked or stored on the lot.
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(14)(15) No exterior storage of equipment or materials associated with the Home
Occupation is permitted at any time.
(28) A full-time resident must conduct the business.
(15)(17) Customer visits at the site of the Home Occupation must be by
appointment only.
Section 2. Except as specifically modified and amended by this ordinance, the Bayfield County
Code of Ordinance shall remain in force and effect exactly as originally adopted and previously
amended. All ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent with or in contravention of the
provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed.
Section 3. SEVERABILITY. If a court of competent jurisdiction adjudges any section, clause,
provision, or portion of this ordinance unconstitutional or invalid, the remainder of this ordinance
shall not be affected thereby.
Section 4. EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall take effect and be in full force from and
after its passage.
Motion by Rondeau, Silbert to approve Amendatory Ordinance No. 2020-03, Creating Section
13-1-34. Motion carried.
11. Report of the Bayfield County Planning and Zoning Committee No. 2020-04; Petition to
amend the Bayfield County Zoning Ordinance regarding the Zoning of Mark & Janice M
Tyson parcel in the Town of Hughes from R-1/F-1 to all R-1; Rob Schierman, Planning and
Zoning Director;
It has been approved and recommended by the Planning and Zoning Committee.
REPORT OF THE BAYFIELD COUNTY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMITTEE
TO: The County Board of Supervisors of Bayfield County on the hearing of petitions to amend the
Bayfield County Zoning Ordinance.
The Planning and Zoning Committee of the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors, having held a
public hearing pursuant to Section 59.69(5)(e), Wisconsin Statutes; notice thereof having been
given as provided by law; and having been duly informed of the facts pertinent to the following
changes; hereby recommends the following action on said petition:
The Zoning of Mark & Janice M Tyson 0.744-acre parcel (ID# 35108 & 35109) (Doc# 2007R-
516735). A parcel of land located in Government Lot 4, Section Twenty-five (25), Township Forty-
seven (47) North, Range Nine (9) West, Town of Hughes, Bayfield County, Wisconsin more
particularly described as:
Commencing at the North line of Lot 11, Certified Survey Map No. 1186, recorded in Volume 7 of
Certified Survey Maps, pages 245-246 where said line intersects with the North-South quarter line
between Government Lots Three (3) and Four (4) of said Section Twenty-five (25), being the point
of beginning:
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THENCE North along the North-South quarter line a distance of 300 feet more or less to the South
shore of Iron Lake;
THENCE West along the South shore of Iron Lake to the point where a line bearing S 00° 30' E and
being 100 feet due West of said North-South quarter line intersects with the South shore of Iron
Lake;
THENCE S 00° 30' E a distance of 295 feet more or less to the North line of said Lot 11,
Certified Survey Map No. 1186;
THENCE East along said North line of Lot 11 for a distance of 100 feet more or less to
the point of beginning and there terminating.
Rezone from R-1/F-1 to all R-1.
Motion by Silbert, Rondeau to receive and place on file Report No. 2020-04, Petition to amend
the Bayfield County Zoning Ordinance regarding the Zoning of Mark & Janice M Tyson parcel.
Motion carried.
12. Bayfield County Ordinance No. 2020-04; Amendment regarding the Zoning of Mark & Janice
M Tyson parcel in the Town of Hughes from R-1/F-1 to all R-1; Rob Schierman, Planning and
Zoning Director;
This Ordinance has been reviewed and recommended by the Hughes Town Board. It also complies
with the future Land Use Map, the Comprehensive Plan, and adjacent Zoning.
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, it is deemed in the best interest of the County of Bayfield that the District
Boundaries be further modified and amended in the manner hereinafter set forth;
NOW, THEREFORE, the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors does hereby ordain as follows:
The Zoning of Mark & Janice M Tyson 0.744-acre parcel (ID# 35108 & 35109) (Doc# 2007R-
516735). A parcel of land located in Government Lot 4, Section Twenty-five (25), Township
Forty-seven (47) North, Range Nine (9) West, Town of Hughes, Bayfield County, Wisconsin
more particularly described as:
Commencing at the North line of Lot 11, Certified Survey Map No. 1186, recorded in Volume 7
of Certified Survey Maps, pages 245-246 where said line intersects with the North-South quarter
line between Government Lots Three (3) and Four (4) of said Section Twenty-five (25), being the
point of beginning:
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THENCE North along the North-South quarter line a distance of 300 feet more or less to the
South shore of Iron Lake;
THENCE West along the South shore of Iron Lake to the point where a line bearing S 00° 30' E
and being 100 feet due West of said North-South quarter line intersects with the South shore of
Iron Lake;
THENCE S 00° 30' E a distance of 295 feet more or less to the North line of said Lot 11,
Certified Survey Map No. 1186;
THENCE East along said North line of Lot 11 for a distance of 100 feet more or less to
the point of beginning and there terminating.
Rezone from R-1/F-1 to all R-1.
Motion by Silbert, Rondeau to approve Ordinance No. 2020-04, Amendment regarding the
Zoning of Mark & Janice M Tyson parcel. Motion carried.
13. Consent Agenda: This item may be acted on all as one. Or individually.
A. Discussion and Possible Action on COVID-19 Budget Amendments addressing senior meal
delivery;
Human Services made a request for $40,000 for 14 weeks. These funds will provide meals for
approximately 110 seniors. These meals will be delivered to their homes.
B. Discussion and Possible Action regarding three-month payment deferment request for
Northern Lights Health Care;
Northern Lights Director Pauline Darling, in a conversation with County Administrator Abeles-
Allison, informed that they are unable to fill the beds to their normal capacity due to COVID-
19. The pandemic has especially impacted Health Care Facilities, like Northern Lights. The
three-month deferral would be for both the bond payment and interest/principal payment.
C. Motion Regarding the Minutes of the February 25th, 2020 Bayfield County Board of
Supervisors’ Meeting;
D. Bayfield County Resolution No. 2020-25; 2020-2024 Bayfield County Comprehensive
Outdoor Recreation Plan; Department of Forestry & Parks;
This Resolution was prepared by the Forestry Department and has been recommended by the
Forestry & Parks Committee. Discussion was held regarding the trail at Big Rock.
WHEREAS, Bayfield County, has developed and maintained a local comprehensive outdoor
recreation plan; and
WHEREAS, this plan is updated every five years to reflect the needs of local units of
government, Tribal government, and various non-profit organizations that provide recreational
opportunities for the public;
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WHEREAS, this plan identifies existing recreation-based infrastructure and features that are
managed and/or maintained by each entity, while also listing foreseeable outdoor recreation
facility needs at various locations throughout Bayfield County, that can be adequately
maintained for public use;
WHEREAS, the Forestry and Parks Committee approved this plan during their March 9, 2020
meeting; now
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors, meeting
this 31st day of March 2020, hereby formally adopt the Bayfield County Comprehensive
Outdoor Recreation Plan, as presented, as the official policy statement for the development and
maintenance of outdoor recreation programs and facilities in Bayfield County.
E. Bayfield County Resolution No. 2020-26; Wild Rice Retreat Grant Sponsorship;
This Resolution would approve Bayfield County as a sponsor for this grant. If Wild Rice
Retreat receives this grant, it could be for up to $250,000 of State funding. This project involves
approximately $10 million of construction in the Town of Bayfield. There are letters of support
from the Town of Bayfield and City of Bayfield.
WHEREAS, the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) accepts
applications for a Community Development Investment Grant to assist with the funding off
new construction and/or redevelopment of rural downtown districts; and
WHEREAS, as part of the application process for a Community Development Investment
Grant, the applicants seeking the grant must provide the WEDC with a signed resolution by
the local government authorizing the submittal of an application; and
WHEREAS, the Wild Rice Retreat has proposed to develop a Retreat Center off of Highway
13 in the Town of Bayfield located at 84860 Old San Road. Funds will be used for building
and infrastructure development to attract both locals and tourists to the County to enjoy and
appreciate the unique wooded environment on the shore of Lake Superior; and
WHEREAS, the proposed reconstruction of the Wild Rice Retreat will support the quality of
life and economic health of the Town of Bayfield and County; and
WHEREAS, the County seeks to assist the Wild Rice Retreat in obtaining the Community
Development Investment Grant as the County cannot help facilitate the development of the
property in any other way.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors
assembled this 31st day of March, 2020, do hereby authorize the submission of an application
for a Community Development Investment Grant to the WEDC for the real property located at
84860 Old San Road, and authority is granted to the proper County officials to take the
necessary steps to prepare and file the appropriate application for funds under this program in
accordance with this resolution and that the proper County officials are hereby authorized to
sign all necessary documents on behalf of Bayfield County.
F. Appointment to the Bayfield County Housing Authority Board; Jason Maloney;
Jason Maloney was recommended for an appointment on Bayfield County Housing Authority
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Board.
G. Appointment to Bayfield County Human Services Advisory Committee as a citizen
member; Stephanie Haskins;
Stephanie Haskins was recommended by the Human Services Department to serve as a citizen
member.
Motion by Gordon, Snilsberg to adopt the Consent Agenda, agenda items 13. A – G. 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-absent. (11-yes, 0-no, 2-absent) Motion carried.
Motion by Rondeau, Crandall to suspend the rules to conduct Executive/Closed Session remotely.
Motion carried.
14. 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 Rondeau, Fickbohm to enter Executive/Closed Session at 6:52 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; Corporation Counsel- John Carlson; Clerk III- Allison
Radke.
Discussion took place regarding the Red Cliff Lawsuit.
There being no further business to conduct in Executive/Closed Session, a motion was made by
Rondeau, Milanowski to return to Open Session at 7:07 p.m. Motion carried.
15. Adjournment.
There being no further business to come before the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors, Chair
Pocernich adjourned the meeting at 7:11 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Scott S. Fibert
Scott S. Fibert, Bayfield County Clerk
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