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Bayfield County Clerk
Lynn M. Divine, County Clerk
Kim Mattson, Accountant Jeran Delaine, Deputy Clerk
Gail M. Reha, Bookkeeper Paige Terry, Clerk III
Ph: 715.373.6100 ● Fx: 715.373.6153 ● Email: Lynn.Divine@bayfieldcounty.wi.gov ● 117 E. Fifth Street, PO Box 878, Washburn, WI 54891
Minutes of the:
Bayfield County Board of Supervisors’ Meeting
July 27th, 2021 6:00 p.m.
Meeting Held in the Bayfield County Board Room, Courthouse, Washburn, WI
& Remotely
The meeting of the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Bayfield
County Chairman Dennis M. Pocernich. A roll call was taken by County Clerk- Lynn Divine, as follows:
Steve Sandstrom-present; Mary Dougherty-present; Charly Ray-present; Larry Fickbohm-present; Brett
Rondeau-absent; Jeremy Oswald-present; Jeff Silbert-present; Fred Strand-present; Tom Snilsberg-present;
Marty Milanowski-present; David Zepczyk-present; Jim Crandall-present; Dennis Pocernich-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- Lynn M. Divine; Health Director-Sara Wartman virtually; Human Services Director-Elizabeth
Skulan; Emergency Management Coordinator-Meagan Quaderer; Tri-County Recreational Corridor
Commission Chairman-Patrick Daoust; Senator Bewley’s Office Representative-Ryan Vanlanduyt; Clerk
III- Paige Terry
3. Pledge of Allegiance: The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all in attendance.
4. Discussion and Possible Action, Minutes from June 29th, 2021:
Motion by Milanowski, seconded by Ray to approve the minutes from June 29, 2021. Motion
Carried, 12-0, 1 absent.
5. Public Comment: None.
6. Public Health Update:
Wartman informed the board that CDC has changed their recommendations regarding masks,
explaining that any Wisconsin County that has a high rate of transmission is recommended to
wear masks indoors and in areas of high transmission. Wartman explained that Bayfield County
is currently classified in the moderate category but would be reclassified as a high transmission
rate County by the following day. The Bayfield County Health Department is currently handling
one COVID-19 outbreak. Wartman reported that approximately 95% of hospitalized individuals
have not been vaccinated for COVID-19. Wartman explained that herd immunity can only be
achieved if 70-90% of the population has acquired some type of resistance to the virus. Vaccine
rates for Bayfield County show approximately 63% of the qualifying population has received at
least one dose of the vaccine and an estimated 60.3% of the population has completed a vaccine
series.
7. Bayfield County Resolution No. 2021-57:
2021-57
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Retirement of Perri Campbell
WHEREAS, Perri Campbell has served Bayfield County with distinction, honor and dedication in the
Bayfield County Land Records Department for 21 years,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors assembled
this 27th day of July, 2021, honors Perri Campbell for her 21 years of public service to Bayfield County
and expresses gratitude for her efforts, wishing her well in the years ahead.
Motion by Crandall, seconded by Milanowski to adopt Resolution No. 2021-57 In Recognition
and Appreciation of Perri Campbell for 21 years of commitment and service in the Bayfield
County Land Records Department. Motion Carried, 12-0, 1 absent.
8. Bayfield County Resolution No. 2021-58:
2021-58
Retirement of JoAnn Paraventi
WHEREAS, JoAnn Paraventi has served Bayfield County with distinction, honor and dedication in the
Bayfield County Human Services Department for 9 years,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors assembled
this 27th day of July, 2021, honors JoAnn Paraventi for her 9 years of public service to Bayfield County
and expresses gratitude for her efforts, wishing her well in the years ahead.
Motion by Crandall, seconded by Fickbohm to adopt Resolution No. 2021-58 In Recognition and
Appreciation of Joann Paraventi for 9 years of commitment and service in the Bayfield County
Human Services Department. Motion Carried, 12-0, 1 absent.
9. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Bayfield Wireless:
a) Hillside Tower Lease Agreement: Abeles-Allison explained that the Hillside
Tower Lease Agreement would be a 20-year agreement with Bayfield Wireless.
b) Memorandum of Understanding-Partnership Agreement: Abeles-Allison
informed the board that Bayfield Wireless is now leasing a position on three of
Bayfield County’s towers and the updated Memorandum of Understanding-
Partnership Agreement would encompass all three towers.
c) Bayfield County Resolution No. 2021-59:
2021-59
Bayfield Wireless Hillside Tower Lease Matching Fund Agreement
WHEREAS, Bayfield Wireless will provide wireless broadband services to Bayfield County residents;
and,
WHEREAS, Bayfield Wireless has contracted with Bayfield County to place broadband equipment on
the Hillside Tower; and,
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WHEREAS, Bayfield Wireless has agreed to pay $96,000 for locating on tis tower over a twenty-year
period from August 1, 2021 to July 31, 2040.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors assembled
this 27th day of July, upon execution of the Hillside Tower Lease Agreement, approve Bayfield County
providing Bayfield Wireless with the matching funds in the amount of $96,000, which it pledged in the
grant application toward the construction of the project awarded by the State of Wisconsin under the
Wisconsin PSC 2021 Broadband Expansion Grant Program; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Bayfield County will provide Bayfield Wireless a credit on
account for use as payment on the Tower Lease.
Oswald noted a spelling error made in the third “Whereas” clause where the word “this” was
spelled “tis.”
Motion by Sandstrom, seconded by Silbert to approve the Hillside Tower Lease Agreement,
Memorandum of Understanding-Partnership Agreement, and adopt Resolution No. 2021-59
Bayfield Wireless Hillside Tower Lease Matching Fund Agreement with the noted change in the
third “Whereas” clause changing the word “tis” to “this.” Motion Carried, 12-0, 1 absent.
10. Report of the Bayfield County Planning and Zoning Committee No. 2021-06:
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Motion by Strand, seconded by Silbert to receive and place on file Report No. 2021-06 Petition
to Change District Boundaries of a parcel owned by Sara Dougherty Sole Property Trust, Town
of Iron River, from Forestry-One (F-1) to Residential-Recreational Business (R-RB). Motion
Carried, 12-0, 1 absent.
11. Bayfield County Ordinance No. 2021-06:
Motion by Strand, seconded by Silbert to adopt Ordinance No. 2021-06 Petition to Change
District Boundaries of a parcel owned by Sara Dougherty Sole Property Trust, Town of Iron
River, from Forestry-One (F-1) to Residential-Recreational Business (R-RB). Motion Carried,
12-0, 1 absent.
12. Report of the Bayfield County Planning and Zoning Committee No. 2021-07:
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Motion by Strand, seconded by Ray to receive and place on file Report No. 2021-07 Petition to
Change District Boundaries of a parcel owned by Neil & Mary Fishbaugher, Town of Bayview,
from Forestry-Two (F-2) to Forestry-One (F-1). Motion Carried, 12-0, 1 absent.
13. Bayfield County Ordinance No. 2021-07:
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Motion by Strand, seconded by Ray to adopt Ordinance No. 2021-07 Petition to Change District
Boundaries of a parcel owned by Neil & Mary Fishbaugher, Town of Bayview, from Forestry-
Two (F-2) to Forestry-One (F-1). Motion Carried, 12-0, 1 absent.
14. Bayfield County Resolution No. 2021-60:
2021-60
Request to Amend the 2021 UW-Extension Budget
WHEREAS, a contract has been made between the University of Minnesota and the University of
Wisconsin-Madison and the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Division of Extension Bayfield County
Office (as a contractor), for a 2021 USDA Specialty Crop Research Initiative Grant Program Contract
“Overcoming the Obstacles to Hazelnut Production in the Upper Midwest”; and,
WHEREAS, the 2021 University of Wisconsin-Madison, Division of Extension Bayfield County
budget needs to be amended to reflect these increases in revenues and expenses:
Increases Revenues: 292-25-43570-15 by $11,839.00
Increase Expenditures: 292-25-55657-50250 by $ 2,814.00
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292-25-55657-50290 by $ 2,814.00
292-25-55657-50311 by $ 47.00
292-25-55657-50332 by $ 5,360.00
292-25-55657-50340 by $ 804.00
Total Expenses: $11,839.00
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors assembled
this 27th day of July 2021, does hereby amend the 2021 UW-Extension budget to reflect the increase in
revenues by $11,839.00 and the increase in expenditures by $11,839.00.
Motion by Silbert, seconded by Sandstrom to adopt Resolution No. 2021-60 Request to Amend
the 2021 UW-Extension Budget. Motion Carried, 12-0, 1 absent.
15. Bayfield County Amendatory Ordinance No. 2021-08:
2021-08
The Bayfield County Board of Supervisors ordains as follows:
That Title 8 of the Bayfield County Code of Ordinances, revised on January 1, 2002 and August
30, 2005, is hereby amended as follows:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 8-1-1; 8-1-4; 8-1-6; 8-1-7; 8-1-8; 8-1-9; 8-1-10; 8-1-
11; 8-1-12; and 8-1-13 CODE OF ORDINANCES, BAYFIELD COUNTY, WISCONSIN.
Title 8 [Address System] of the Code of Ordinances, Bayfield County, Wisconsin is hereby
amended to read as follows, with additional language highlighted by double underlining feature
(additions) and deletions highlighted by the double strike-through feature (deletions):
Chapter 1 Countywide Rural Address Numbering System
Sec. 8-1-1 Title.
This ordinance is cited as the Bayfield County Rural Address Numbering System Ordinance.
Sec. 8-1-2. Purpose.
This ordinance is enacted for the purpose of establishing and maintaining an address system
for Bayfield County, defining policies and procedures related to the naming of roads, signing of
roads, assigning of addresses, location of address signs and house numbers, and ongoing
maintenance of the system. The intent of this address system is to assign each location a
unique address which will aid emergency personnel in providing fire protection, emergency
medical services, law enforcement services, delivery of mail and meet other general location
needs of the public.
Sec. 8-1-3. Authority.
This ordinance is enacted under the authority granted to the County in Section 59.54 (4) of the
Wisconsin Statutes and shall be construed to be consistent with Section 59.54 (4) and acts
amendatory thereto.
Sec. 8-1-4. Administration.
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The Sheriff’s, Emergency Government, Veteran’s Service, and Child Support
CommitteeExecutive Committee of the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors shall have policy
supervision over this ordinance. The Committee shall have the authority to delegate to an
individual or individuals the responsibilities of coordinating the ongoing maintenance of the
system. These duties shall include management of: assignment of addresses, maintenance of
an accurate road name listing, update of maps, management of address sign installations, and
enforcement and policing of the provisions of this ordinance.
Sec. 8-1-5. Jurisdiction.
This ordinance shall be applicable in all towns in the County of Bayfield, Wisconsin, provided
that its applicability within the Red Cliff Indian Reservation shall be by tribal agreement. This
ordinance shall be applicable to the Village of Mason upon agreement with the Village.
Sec. 8-1-6. Definitions.
As used in this ordinance, the following words and phrases shall have the meaning indicated:
(1) ADDRESS SIGN. An individual address plate placed on a named road or driveway
identifying the street or location address of a building or location.
(2) APPLICATION FORM. The form required for assignment of a new address. This form
is to be filled out during the building permit application process in the Land
Recordszoning dDepartment.
(3) NAMED ROAD. Any road recognized by Bayfield County and used in the assignment
of addresses.
(4) PRIVATE ROAD. Any access route on private property leading to two or more
driveways and/or principal structures that may not be visible from a public road.
(5) ROAD SIGN. A sign posted at a road intersection that identifies the road name or
road names.
(6) SUBDIVISION. The division of a parcel of land for the purpose of transfer or
development which results in the creation of five (5) or more parcels of less than five (5)
acres in area within a period of five years.
(7) SUMMARY SIGN. A sign placed on a named road intersection with a driveway on
which three or more address signs are required. The summary sign identifies the range
of addresses located on that road.
(8) VANITY ADDRESS. A personalized address not consistent with the address system.
Sec. 8-1-7. Road Naming.
There is hereby established a uniform system of names for all roads which is as follows:
(1) All U.S. and State Trunk Highways shall be designated by their US and State Highway
numbers and their sign names shall be US HWY “#”, and ST STATE HWY “#”
respectively.
(2) All Bayfield County Highways, which are presently designated by letter, shall retain such
designation. County Highway sign names shall be CO COUNTY HWY “letter”.
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(3) All Town Roads, which are presently designated by name or number, as town roads
shall retain such designation.
(4) All Forest Roads and Forest Highways which are presently designated by number by
the US Forest Service shall retain such designation. Forest Road and Forest Highway
sign names shall be FR “#” and FH “#” respectively. In addition, Forest Roads may
have a “common name” adopted by the town that will be posted at intersections as
appropriate. This common name will be used for assigning addresses.
(5) All Tribal Roads which are presently designated by name or number by the tribe shall
retain such designation.
(6) All public and private roads used for the assignment of addresses shall be designated
by name on the Official Road Map prepared by the Bayfield County Office of Land
Records Department Management in cooperation with the respective municipalities and
approved as part of this ordinance and shall retain their names as indicated on the map.
(7) New roads or renaming of roads shall be as follows:
(a) The Office of Emergency ManagementLand Records Department will confer with
the local units of government in the naming or renaming of roads. New names
for roads crossing from one jurisdiction into another, or a new road that is an
extension from an existing road, shall bear the same name when possible. When
roads continue from one jurisdiction into another, the jurisdictions are
encouraged to mutually agree on the naming or renaming of the road. Failing
agreement of the jurisdictions, the Committee shall notify the respective units of
government with a 60-day prior notice of the Committee’s intent to add or change
a road name. The Committee shall herein have the authority to establish the
official road name after following the above procedure.
(b) The name of any proposed new road, including those to all divisions of land, or
the renaming of an existing road shall not duplicate, or too closely approximate
phonetically, the name of any other road or street name in the County.
(c) If a local unit of government changes a road name or private party/parties
request the local unit of government to change a road name, the local unit of
government or the private party/parties as applicable will pay for the replacement
of both the address sign(s) and road names sign(s) and install the new road
name sign(s). Changes to road names will not be official until payment is
received for the new address sign(s).
(d) The road names shall be added to the Official Road Map and the Master Index of
Bayfield County Road Names upon final approval of the Committee.
(8) New developments and/or subdivisions shall be required to verify chosen road names
with the Office of Emergency ManagementLand Records Department to assure
compliance with (7)(B) and (C) above and record on a cCertified sSurvey mMap with
the Register of Deeds Office.
(a) The developer shall submit a scale drawing of the development.
(b) The developer shall agrees to install and pay for road name signs on identified
roads at the time of CSM review to the standards of road name signs.
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(c) Preliminary addresses may be assigned to each lot within the subdivision, and
shall be confirmed or changed after permitdriveway inspection by the
ZoningLand Records Department.
Sec. 8-1-8. Road Signs.
(1) Road Name Signs. Road name signs shall be erected at the intersections of all roads
used for address assignment.
(a) Each unit of government shall be responsible for the order, installation, maintenance
and replacement of these signs on all roads, including private roads that intersect
with a public road, within its boundaries.
(b) Property owner(s) shall be responsible for the order, installation, maintenance and
replacement of road name signs on private roads that do not intersect with a public
road. Signs shall be erected and maintained as to be clearly visible from the
traveled surface of the roadway all hours of the day and night. Road name signs
shall show the names of the roads as depicted on the Official Road Map. All signs
throughout the county shall meet the specifications outlined in (2) or the equivalent.
(c) Installation of road sign must occur within 90 days after new road is entered in the
MSAG. After the 90 days, the County will order and install the road sign and invoice
expenses to the jurisdiction responsible.
(2) Road Sign Specifications. The following type of lettering, sign plate material, and
mounting post shall be required for future installation and replacement. If a unit of
government or subdivision has a plan for road signs that would be the equivalent, the
proposal must be submitted to the Emergency Management Committee for
consideration and approval.
(a) Each sign plate shall have a deep green background with white lettering and/or
numbering utilizing either Engineer Grade Sheeting (or a combination of) silk
screen/die cut letters and numerals. The lettering and/or numbering shall be
reflectorized.
(b) The face of the sign plate shall have the name of the respective road located in
the center (top to bottom and length) in a minimum of four (4) inch letters.
(c) The letters and numbers shall comply with the current edition of the Manual for
Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
(d) The sign plate shall be extruded aluminum with a minimum 0.091 Web thickness
with a thicker top and bottom to strengthen the sign plate.
(e) Each intersection sign unit consisting of two or more road name sign plates on a
post shall be oriented in the same direction as the respective roads being named.
(f) Road sign posts shall be:
1) Placed in the ground a minimum of 3.5 feet.
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2) A “U” Channel with a minimum length of twelve (12) feet weighing a
minimum of 2 pounds (or 3 pound for larger signs) per linear foot and
finished with a protective coating of deep green enamel, or
3) A 12 foot by 2 inch galvanized pipe, 13 gauge, 2.31 lbs per foot, including
an anchor plate welded to the pipe with the top of the plate 24 inches from
the bottom of the pipe, or
4) A 1-3/4" x 1-3/4" quick punch type square tube post of the same length,
fourteen gauge steel, in line holes, hot-dipped galvanized zinc coating per
AASHTO M-120, with a cromate conversion coating and a clear organic
exterior coating. A minimum 46 inch sleeve section of 2" x 2" - 12 gauge
quick-punch type post to the above standards, one size larger than the
sign post, is to be driven into the ground leaving a maximum of 4 inches
above the surface.
5) The sign post shall be inserted into the ground anchor section and bolted
with a tamper proof bolt.
(g) The bracket attaching the sign plate to the post shall be a minimum of five (5)
inches long and designed for attaching a U Channel post or a galvanized tubular
steel post to an extruded aluminum sign. The cross bracket shall connect on the
extruded aluminum sign plated for a minimum of five (5) inches. Two tamper
proof sets of nuts and bolts will go through the brackets to or through the sign
plates securing the signs and brackets and four tamper proof set screws will
secure the sign bracket to the post.
Sec. 8-1-9. Address Numbers.
(1) Address Numbering System. The Address Numbering System shall utilize a grid
system and extend from the southwest corner of Bayfield County beginning with 1000.
Address numbers of 1000 through 38000 are assigned to predominantly east/west
roads. Address numbers of 40000 through 96000 are assigned to predominantly
north/south roads.
(2) Address Assignment. The Coordinator of Emergency ManagementLand Records
Department shall assign new address numbers. Address numbers shall originate at the
western county line, serving as the east-west baseline, or the southern county line,
serving as the north-south baseline. Address numbers shall be assigned 1,000
numbers to the mile with each thousand series of numbers originating at the nearest
section line. Even numbers shall be assigned to the north and east sides of the roads
and odd numbers shall be assigned to the south and west sides of the road. The
number shall be assigned at the intersection of the driveway and the line of a named
road in areas that are not platted, or at the center of the front lot line in areas that have
lots. Multi-family dwellings and industrial or business complexes shall be assigned
individual address numbers as determined by the CoordinatorLand Records
Administrator.
(3) Vanity Addresses. Vanity addresses shall be prohibited if they create conflict or cause
confusion with the address system as determined by the Coordinator of Emergency
ManagementLand Records Administrator.
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Sec. 8-1-10. Address Signs.
Each home, business, farm or other establishment, as identified within Bayfield County,
shallwill have an assigned address number as missing addresses cause confusion in the field
for Emergency Services Workers. The assigned address number shall be posted on either an
address sign unit or house number sign located as provided by the following specifications:
(1) Address Sign Specifications.
(a) Address signs are to be flag style signs with address visible on both sides. The
end of the sign by the post shall have square corners; the end away from the
post shall have rounded corners. There shall be two mounting holes on the
squared end. The holes are to be 3/8" diameter and 1 1/4" margin from post
end, 4" on center, 2" margin from top and bottom of sign.
(b) Address signs are to be at least 16" by 8” silver or white engineer grade reflective
sheeting covered with a red or blue computer generated cut out legend. The
legend is to include the road name in 1 ½" letters below the main legend that will
be 4" numbers. Exposed edges of the address sign will have 1/4" border.
(c) Address signs are to be constructed from aluminum base materials (.080
aluminum).
(d) Address signs are to be attached to eight foot “U channel” posts.
(2) Address Sign Installation. Installation of address signs shall be completed in a
consistent manner. Signs shall be clearly visible from the traveled surface of the
roadway, clear of vegetation, perpendicular to the named roadway, and post plumb to
the ground. Signs shall be placed to the left of driveways where possible, set back to
prevent damage from snowplows or snow as it is plowed and not be obscured by snow
berms.
(a) The sign plate shall be installed not less than five feet from ground level. The
sign unit shall be installed to provide a clear and unobstructed view from the
roadway.
(b) A driveway or unnamed private road servicing two buildings shall have two signs
on one post, the first address listed is the first driveway encountered then
subsequent addresses. Individual Address signs shall also be placed at each
building or location on the driveway/private road.
(b)(c) A driveway or unnamed private road servicing multiplethree or more buildings
shall have a summary sign indicating the range of individual addresses being
served on the driveway. The summary sign unit shall be placed at the
intersection of the driveway or private road and the named road. Individual
address signs shall also be placed at each building or location on the
driveway/private road.
(c)(d) Additional address signs may be located on a building. Any second number sign
erected on a building shall not be in place of the primary sign unit required by this
ordinance.
(d)(e) In a business district, when buildings are less than twenty-five feet from the edge
of a public road, address signs may be attached to the respective building with
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the approval of the Coordinator of Emergency ManagementLand Records
Department.
(f) Driveways servicing four or more addresses shall have a new road name
designation and readdressed based on the new road name.
Sec. 8-1-11. New Structures and Mobile Homes.
(1) No utility company operating in Bayfield County, Wisconsin, shall furnish its utility
services to any new structure, or mobile home, including a mobile home or recreational
vehicle that is moved from one location to another, until it has been issued a valid
address or application number as issued by Bayfield County. A “new structure” is
defined as a commercial building, house or apartment newly constructed, being
occupied by the applicant for the first time and that will require an installation visit to
obtain service.
(2) All persons, firms, corporations, and other legal entities constructing new structures or
locating or relocating mobile homes in Bayfield County, Wisconsin, shall apply for a
location address.
(3) Applicants shall be informed of the rural address application apply for the location
address through the Bayfield County Zoning Department when applying for new
construction using the Address Application Form. Applications may be submitted
online, made in person, or by mail. The applicant shall provide adequate information
regarding the location, including name of the road, mileage from nearest intersection(s)
or other identifiable structures and landmarks, and nearest address sign number(s) if
applicable, and shall pay an application fee determined by the Committee.
(4) Bayfield County Zoning Department shall provide the Address Application Form to the
Office of Emergency Management for address assignment. Upon confirmation, the
address shall be adopted and notification shall be made to the applicant.
Sec. 8-1-12. Posting of Designated Address Numbers.
(1) New Posting. Bayfield County will install the first address number sign for any house,
building, mobile home location or other structure to which a number has been assigned
per county guidelines.
(2) Sign Visibility. The owner will be responsible for brushing of vegetation and removal
of snow that may obstruct visibility of the address sign from the traveled surface of the
roadway. Any other signs that cause clutter and are not approved by the Land Records
Department will be removed from the address post (i.e., security, names, trespassing,
etc.).
(3) Replacement. Owners or occupants of a building or location having an assigned
address number shall be responsible for the replacement of damaged, destroyed or
removed signs. These signs shall be ordered through the Bayfield County Office of
Emergency ManagementLand Records Department. Replacement of a large number of
signs that become unreadable because of weathering over time may be done at county
expense. Signs damaged by the County or Town snowplow or equipment will be paid by
the respective agency.
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(4) Damage. It is unlawful to willfully destroy any sign erected under the provisions of this
ordinance or purposefully evade acquiring an address, punishable by a forfeiture of not
less than $1200 and not more than $2500, plus statutory costs, assessments and fees.
(5) Driveway Location. Owners of occupants must contact the Land Records Department
when they relocate a driveway, addresses may change because of the new location.
Sec. 8-1-13. Compliance.
Any owner or occupant or person in charge of any house or building who refuses to
comply with the terms of this ordinance by removing an address sign or failing to install
an address sign within thirty (30) days after written notification, or who fails within said
period of thirty (30) days to remove any old numbers affixed to such house, or house
entrance, or elsewhere, which may be confused with the address number assigned,
may be subject to a fine established by the committee.
The procedure to achieve compliance shall be:
(1) A certified letter from the Office of Emergency ManagementLand Records Department
identifying the issue(s), educating about the importance of the location sign, the need
for compliance, and include notice of thirty (30) days to correct the non-compliance;
(2) If not in compliance after thirty days, become subject to forfeiture as established by the
committee;
(3) Issue citation and set bond from county bond schedule.
Sec. 8-1-14. Effective Date.
This ordinance shall take effect and be in force from the date of passage and publication.
Sec. 8-1-15. Conflicts with Other Ordinances.
All Bayfield County ordinances or parts of County ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are
hereby repealed. In the event any provision of this ordinance is found to be legally invalid, all
other provisions of this ordinance shall remain in full force and effect.
Motion by Oswald, seconded by Fickbohm to adopt Amendatory Ordinance No. 2021-08 An
Ordinance Amending Sections 8-1-1; 8-1-4; 8-1-6; 8-1-7; 8-1-8; 8-1-9; 8-1-10; 8-1-11; 8-1-12;
and 8-1-13 Code of Ordinances, Bayfield County, Wisconsin. Motion Carried, 12-0, 1 absent.
16. Bayfield County Resolution No. 2021-61:
2021-61
American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Projects Funding Budget
Amendment, # 2
WHEREAS, on June 29, 2021, the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors approved five additional
projects for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funding; and,
WHEREAS, the five projects are listed as:
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• The BRICK Food Shelf Emergency Egress for pantry and warehouse and Restroom Upgrades
• Pit Privies at three county parks, Lost Creek Falls, Siskiwit and CAMBA Trail Head
• Bayfield County Tourism Department Brochures and Photo Library
• Washburn Iron Works Sewer Relocation Project
• Bayfield County Information Technology Department Network Storage Improvements; and,
WHEREAS, Serving hard hit communities and families is allowed under sections 602(c)(1)(A) and
603(c)(1)(A) of the ARPA guidelines; and,
WHEREAS, the BRICK Food Shelf is in need of an emergency egress for both the pantry and
warehouse for consumer and staff safety and restroom upgrades; and,
WHEREAS, Estimated costs are $22,780 for the emergency egress repairs to the BRICK pantry and
warehouse and $12,188 for the restroom upgrades for a total of $34,968; and,
WHEREAS, Addressing negative economic impacts caused by the public heath emergency is allowed
under sections 602(c)(1)(A) and 603(c)(1)(A) of the ARPA guidelines in addition to consistent with the
Eligible Project listings of the EPAs Clean Water State Revolving Fund and Drinking Water State
Revolving Funds; and,
WHEREAS, the Lost Creek Falls, Siskiwit, and CAMBA Trail Head county parks could greatly benefit
from the installation of pit privies; and,
WHEREAS, Estimated costs are $60,000 for the construction and installation of three pit privies, one
each at the three aforementioned parks; and,
WHEREAS, the Bayfield County Tourism Department was greatly impacted by the negative effects of
the COVID-19 pandemic; and,
WHEREAS, the Bayfield County Tourism Department is seeking funds to assist with the following
projects:
• Developing a photo/video library available to the public
• Designing and printing a waterfall brochure
• Designing and printing a camping brochure
• Designing and printing a hiking brochure
• Updating the Bayfield County storymap; and,
WHEREAS, total costs to complete each of the aforementioned Tourism Department projects are
$25,000; and,
WHEREAS, Sewer upgrades and relocation is allowed under section I. page 63 of Interim Final Rule of
the ARPA guidelines; and,
WHEREAS, The City of Washburn Iron Works is looking to expand its current facilities and operations
which would require the relocation of the current existing sewer lines; and,
WHEREAS, the Washburn Iron Works is a staple to the Bayfield County community that currently
offers stable employment to 40 individuals; and,
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WHEREAS, Bayfield County is seeking offer $100,000 in funds to assist with the Washburn Iron
Works relocation project; and,
WHEREAS, improving upon government services is allowed under Sections 602(c)(1) and 603(c)(1) of
the ARPA guidelines; and,
WHEREAS, the Bayfield County Information Technology (IT) Department has found necessary
upgrades to network storage that need to be completed; and,
WHEREAS, improving upon government services is allowed under § 35.6 Eligible uses. (a) In General.
Subject to §§ 35.7 and 35.8 and sections 602(c)(1)(C) and 603(c)(1)(C) of the ARPA guidelines; and,
WHEREAS, Estimated costs for improving Bayfield County government network storage updates are
$220,000; and,
WHEREAS, additional justification for each of the five projects is made on the attached memo citing
interim rule provisions.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors assembled
this 27th day of July, approve the following budget amendments to fund the four previously described
projects:
Increase Revenues: 276-00-43333 by $439,968
Increase Expenditures: 276-00-55140-50720 by $ 34,968
276-00-56801-50720 by $100,000
276-34-57100-50820 by $ 60,000
276-31-57100-50820 by $220,000
276-23-55301-50315 by $ 25,000
Total Expenses: $439,968
NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that unexpended funds shall roll over to the
next year.
Abeles-Allison reviewed the timelines for some of the ARPA Projects.
Motion by Silbert, seconded by Fickbohm to adopt Resolution No. 2021-61 Additional American
Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Projects Funding Budget Amendment. Roll Call Vote: Sandstrom-yes;
Fickbohm-yes; Silbert-yes; Snilsberg-yes; Crandall-yes; Dougherty-yes; Ray-yes; Oswald-yes;
Rondeau-absent; Strand-yes; Milanowski-yes; Zepczyk-yes; Pocernich-yes. Motion Carried, 12-
0, 1 absent.
17. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Future ARPA Funding Allocations:
Human Services Director, Elizabeth Skulan stated that the Human Services Department has
experienced an increased need for delivered meals throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Skulan
explained that increasing the number of routes would greatly improve the quality of the food that
is being delivered. The Human Services Department is looking to acquire three additional
delivery vehicles along with hot boxes and coolers that would be placed inside the vehicles to
keep meals warm or cold. Skulan informed the board that the aging Bayfield County community
has led to the need for an additional Aging Services Coordinator. Human Services is proposing
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hiring an additional coordinator for the time period from January 1, 2022, to December 31, 2025.
Silbert asked Skulan if the funding would cover three years of employment. Skulan explained
that the funding would cover four complete years of employment.
Motion by Milanowski, seconded by Ray to approve funding for three additional meal delivery
vehicles along with the appropriate equipment for the vehicles and an additional Aging Services
Coordinator for a total of $467,000. Motion Carried, 12-0, 1 absent.
Emergency Management Coordinator, Meagan Quaderer reported that recently the air
conditioning unit at the Hillside Tower site went down and has proposed installing alarms at four
Bayfield County tower sites to help alert and mitigate any potential damages to the towers.
Motion by Crandall, seconded by Sandstrom to approve funding to install alarms at each of the
four Bayfield County towers for a total of $15,000. Motion Carried, 12-0, 1 absent.
Abeles-Allison reviewed the new camera that would be installed in the county boardroom to
improve the quality of virtual meetings for attendees. Abeles-Allison proposed the county
setting aside funds that would be utilized for legal review and preparing agreements when
working with third parties to complete ARPA projects.
Motion by Silbert, seconded by Ray to approve funding for a new camera for the Bayfield County
Boardroom and to set aside funds that would be utilized for legal fees regarding the review and
third party agreement preparation when completing ARPA projects for a total of $16,400.
Motion Carried, 12-0, 1 absent.
Chairman Pocernich asked if the County would be able to allocate some funds to the Northern
Lights Nursing Home that they would be able to use to reduce the principle of the loaned owed
to the county. Abeles-Allison explained that he was not sure and would look into the matter
further.
18. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Public Health Staffing Fund Allocation, Change
from Contract to Employee:
Abeles-Allison informed the board that the position had been advertised and only one application
was received. After speaking with the applicant, the applicant stated that they would not
consider a contract position. Abeles-Allison asked for the board’s approval to change the
position from a contracted position to an employee position with Bayfield County for the
duration of one year.
Motion by Dougherty, seconded by Strand to change the Public Health Staff position from a
contracted position to an employment position with Bayfield County for the duration of one year.
Motion Carried, 12-0, 1 absent.
19. Bayfield County Resolution No. 2021-62:
2021-62
Authorizing Tri-County Corridor Emergency Funding from Contingency
WHEREAS, the Tri-County Corridor passes through Bayfield County north of County Highway 2; and,
WHEREAS, the Tri-County Corridor provides diverse recreational activities including ATV,
snowmobile, hiking, and running; and,
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WHEREAS, the Tri-County Corridor Commission lost funds through an embezzlement; and,
WHEREAS, the Tri-County Corridor Commission has implemented a variety of best management
practices to separate check writing and accounting duties to prevent this from happening again; and,
WHEREAS, most Tri-County Corridor expenses are covered by state grants on a reimbursement basis;
and,
WHEREAS, the Tri-County Corridor Commission does not have funds to advance to make these
payments and has made an emergency assistance request.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors assembled
this 27th day of July, approve a one-time Emergency Assistance allocation in the amount of $10,000,
which is reflected in the following accounts:
Decrease Contingency Fund: 100-00-51410-50000 by $10,000
Increase Tri-County Corridor Allocations:
100-00-56250-50790 by $10,000
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Bayfield County encourages Ashland and Douglas County to
assist the Tri-County Corridor.
Tri-County Recreational Corridor Commission Chairman, Patrick Daoust informed the board
that the Tri-County Corridor was victim of an embezzlement scheme that led to the Corridor
losing all of its funds. Daoust explained that the Corridor is only able to get approximately 50%
of grant funds allocated; however, the rest of the funding would occur on a reimbursable basis.
Daoust informed the board that Corridor currently does not have the necessary funds to exceed
the 50% requirement that would allow the Corridor to be reimbursed. The Tri-County Corridor
is asking each of the three counties involved with the corridor to offer $10,000 from each county
to assist with work funding. Strand informed Daoust that he is not satisfied with the Corridor’s
current fiscal management changes being adequate enough to prevent future embezzlement and
believes that two-person check signing should be a requirement before receiving Bayfield
County’s support in allocating the funds.
Discussion continued regarding adding two-person check signing as a requirement for the Tri-
County Corridor to receive funds from Bayfield County. It was agreed that language would be
added to the resolution that would state that the “fund allocation is contingent upon future checks
processed by the Tri-County Corridor be signed by two individuals.”
Motion by Silbert, seconded by Milanowski to adopt Resolution No. 2021-62 Authorizing Tri-
County Corridor Emergency Funding from Contingency Funds with the noted changed to add
language to the “Now Therefore Be It Resolved” clause that states the fund allocation is
contingent upon future checks processed by the Tri-County Corridor be signed by two
individuals. Roll Call Vote: Oswald-yes; Rondeau-absent; Strand-yes; Sandstrom-yes;
Fickbohm-yes; Ray-yes; Crandall-yes; Zepczyk-yes; Snilsberg-yes; Milanowski-yes; Silbert-yes;
Dougherty-yes; Pocernich-yes. Motion Carried, 12-0, 1 absent.
20. Bayfield County Resolution No. 2021-63:
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2021-63
2021 Bayfield County Fund Balance Assignments
WHEREAS, Bayfield County has a fund balance policy stipulating a minimum of 25% of unassigned
funds to be on hand in case of emergency; and,
WHEREAS, fund balance assignments allocate funds to specific projects in the future; and,
WHEREAS, assignments help the county plan for upcoming projects.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors assembled
this 27th day of July, does hereby allocate the following fund balance assignments:
• $2,500,000 – Five-Year Highway Funding Plan ($500,000 per year)
• $1,000,000 – Pigeon Lake, County Highway N Restoration
• $750,000 – Compensated Balances
• $1,500,000 – Courthouse/Annex Buildings Roof Repairs
• $150,000 – Unreimbursed Delinquent Taxes
$100,000 – Grand View Garage
Motion by Crandall, seconded by Strand to adopt Resolution No. 2021-63 Assigning County
Fund Balances. Motion Carried, 12-0, 1 absent.
21. Bayfield County Resolution No. 2021-64:
2021-64
Applying for Highway and Forestry Departments Feasibility Study
through State Energy Office
WHEREAS, the Bayfield County Highway Department provides essential “lifeline” services to county
residents including road construction and repair, snow plowing, and emergency services; and,
WHEREAS, reliable power at all times is important for the department to function and provide
emergency response; and,
WHEREAS, the Highway Department has investigated backup generators in the past; and,
WHEREAS, the County Forestry Office is across the street from the Highway Department and would
benefit from more reliable power; and,
WHEREAS, the Wisconsin DNR Fire Response Unit is a co-tenant in the Forestry building; and,
WHEREAS, the State Energy Office is offering funds to perform feasibility studies to improve the
resilience of critical services.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors assembled
this 27th day of July, does hereby support the application of a Microgrid Feasibility Study for a new
generator at the Highway Garage that serves the Bayfield County Forestry Department as well.
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Motion by Ray, seconded by Strand to adopt Resolution No. 2021-64 Applying for Highway and
Forestry Departments Generator Feasibility Study through State Energy Office. Motion
Carried, 12-0, 1 absent.
22. Bayfield County Resolution No. 2021-65:
2021-65
WI DOJ Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding Grant
WHEREAS, Bayfield County has received the DOJ Supplemental COVID Funding Grant in the
amount of $150,000 for preventing, preparing for, and responding to the coronavirus. The funds are for
equipment, supplies, and training. Total award to be expended by December 31, 2021; and,
WHEREAS, the 2021 Budget does not include revenue and expenditures for said grant; and,
WHEREAS, it is the desire of Bayfield County to accept the increased amount of $150,000 and expend
said grant in 2021; and,
WHEREAS, it is the desire of Bayfield County to acquire a jail whole body scanning system for an
estimated cost of $139,000; and,
WHEREAS, it is the desire of Bayfield County to acquire electronic door controls for the courtroom jail
cell door for an estimated cost of $4,500; and,
WHEREAS, it is the desire of Bayfield County to invest in a courtroom digital audio recording (DAR)
system for an estimated cost of $6,500; and,
WHEREAS, in the event all funds are not spent in 2021, remaining funds will be carried over to the
2022 budget.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors assembled
this 27th day of July 2021, hereby approves the following budget amendment for the DOJ Supplemental
COVID Grant:
Increase Revenue:
430-04-43506 DOJ Supplemental COVID Grant $150,000
Increase Expense:
430-04-51213-50810 Capital Equipment $139,000
430-04-51213-50290 Contractual $ 11,000
Total Expenses: $150,000
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors hereby amends the
2021 budget by $150,000 for grant revenue/expenses.
Motion by Oswald, seconded by Fickbohm to adopt Resolution No. 2021-65 WI DOJ
Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding Grant. Motion Carried, 12-0, 1 absent.
23. Bayfield County Resolution No. 2021-66:
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2021-66
2021 Library Budget Amendment Due to Fund Carry-Over from 2020
Budget
WHEREAS, in 2019 the Bayfield Carnegie Public Library proposed a Historic Restoration Project,
which involved repairing the outdoor pillars, replacing blinds, and restoring some of the shelving for the
year 2020; and,
WHEREAS, the project was approved in the 2020 budget; and,
WHEREAS, Inclement weather prevented all of the work from being completed in 2020; and,
WHEREAS, unspent funds for this project were placed into a fund balance account; and,
WHEREAS, the Library Project has now been completed in 2021; and,
WHEREAS, the Bayfield Library is now requesting their final payment for the completed project,
which will require funds to be transferred from the fund balance account.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors assembled
this 27th day of July, hereby approves the following budget amendment for the transfer of funds from the
fund balance account to pay the Bayfield Library the second portion that is due:
Increase Fund Balance Applied Revenue: 100-00-49301 by $34,949
Increase Library Donation Expense: 100-00-55112-50720 by $34,949
Motion by Crandall, seconded by Oswald to adopt Resolution No. 2021-66 2021 Library Budget
Amendment Due to Fund Carry-Over from 2020 Budget. Motion Carried, 12-0, 1 absent.
24. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Appointments to the Ad Hoc EMS Advisory
Committee:
a) 2 County Board Representatives
b) 2 Citizen At-Large Members
c) 3 Town Representatives
d) 4 EMS Agencies
e) City of Washburn
f) City of Bayfield
g) Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa
h) Village of Mason:
Divine informed the board that all municipal boards have been contacted regarding
representatives for the community. The Town of Bell reached out to Divine to let her know that
the Town may have two representatives willing to sit on the committee. The Town of Lincoln
has given the name of Dan Vaillancourt to serve as a town representative on the Ad Hoc EMS
Advisory Committee. Divine reviewed other members that have contacted her to sit on the
committee. Abeles-Allison reported that Fickbohm has expressed interest in sitting on the
committee.
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25. Discussion and Possible Action on Engineering for County Highway N at Pigeon Lake:
Abeles-Allison informed the board that Paul Johanik, Highway Commission, received a memo
detailing the changes that would need to be made to County Highway N to prevent future
planning. It has been recommended to raise six sections of the road by various levels of four to
six feet. Raising the road would allow culverts to be installed under the road to prevent water
overflowing onto the road should the lake level rise too high. Abeles-Allison reported that the
highway committee has recommended pursuing expending $65,100 towards engineering road
plans and designs for a 2.5-mile section of County Highway N to have plans on hand should any
changes need to be made to the road. Abeles-Allison reviewed the different paving options that
are available.
Motion by Oswald, seconded by Sandstrom to approve drafting a budget amendment resolution
that would authorize expending $65,100 in funds towards engineering designs for a 2.5-mile
section of County Highway N. Roll Call Vote: Dougherty-yes; Ray-no; Oswald-yes; Sandstrom-
yes; Strand-yes; Silbert-yes; Fickbohm-yes; Snilsberg-yes; Crandall-yes; Zepczyk-yes;
Milanowski-yes; Pocernich-no. Motion Carried, 10-2, 1 absent.
26. Reports;
a) Redistricting Committee Report: Abeles-Allison informed the board that the Redistricting
Committee will not have another meeting until the census figures have been received. Abeles-
Allison reported that the committee discussed a preference to maintain 13 supervisory districts
along with the many aspects that will be taken into consideration when the redistricting process
will take place. Divine reviewed the procedures and guidelines for developing a redistricting
plan.
b) Future County Board Meeting Dates:
a. August 31, 2021
b. September 21, 2021
c. October 26, 2021
c) Business Park Utility Feasibility Study: Abeles-Allison reported that the Business Park did not
receive funding for the feasibility study.
Abeles-Allison informed the board that the upcoming Board of Adjustment meeting would be
held on the following Thursday, July 29, 2021, with limited capacity in the county board room,
emergency operations center (EOC), and base of the stairs in front of the Land Records office.
27. Supervisors’ Reports:
Oswald reported that a citizen attended the previous Highway Committee meeting who
recommended writing a letter to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation asking to exclude
placing rumble strips on Highway 13 because of the noise pollution they cause.
Chairman Pocernich reported that there is the possibility of adding an additional jailer and
deputies to the Bayfield County staff and the topic will be brought to the upcoming Executive
Committee.
Fickbohm reported that an engineer from Texas has been contacted regarding the fairgrounds but
is looking to contact an engineer closer to the area. Fickbohm reported the Bayfield County
Highway Department would be willing to do the work to repair the horse arena as long as they
have a plan to follow. The Bayfield County Fair is in search of volunteers for the fair.
Ryan Vanlanduyt from Senator Bewley’s Office introduced himself to the board and thanks them
for their service to Bayfield County. Vanlanduyt gave Bewley’s Office number to the board
should anyone want to reach out to her: 608-266-3510.
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28. The Board may entertain a motion to move in and out of Closed Session pursuant to
§19.85(1) (c) to consider the employment, promotion, compensation or performance
evaluation data of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or
exercises responsibility.
Motion by Milanowski, seconded by Zepczyk to enter Executive/Closed Session at 8:26 p.m.
Motion Carried, 12-0, 1 absent.
Discussion took place regarding the Closed Session Minutes from February 11, 2021, and the
appointment of Highway Commissioner.
There being no further business to conduct in Executive/Closed Session, a motion was made by
Milanowski, seconded by Zepczyk to return to Open Session at 8:40 p.m. Motion Carried, 12-0,
1 absent.
Open Session;
29. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Highway Commissioner Appointment and
Confirmation:
Motion by Oswald, seconded by Crandall to confirm the appointment of Robert Anderson to the
position of Highway Commissioner. Motion Carried, 12-0, 1 absent.
30. Adjournment:
There being no further business to come before the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors,
Chairman Pocernich adjourned the meeting at 8:41 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
LYNN M. DIVINE
Bayfield County Clerk
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