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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
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Minutes of the:
Bayfield County Board of Supervisors’ Meeting
October 26th, 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; Larry Fickbohm-present; Jeff Silbert-present; Fred Strand-present; Marty
Milanowski-present; Jim Crandall-present virtually; Mary Dougherty-absent; Charly Ray-present; Jeremy
Oswald-present; David Zepczyk-present; Tom Snilsberg-present virtually; Brett Rondeau-present. Total:
12 present, 1 absent. A quorum was present to conduct business.
The following were also present for today’s meeting: County Administrator- Mark Abeles-Allison; County
Clerk- Lynn M. Divine; Health Director-Sara Wartman virtually; Planning & Zoning Director-Rob
Schierman virtually; Corporation Counsel-John Carlson virtually; Clerk III- Paige Terry virtually
Others Present: Danielle Kaeding, Lois Palmer, David Popelka, and Darrell Pendergrass.
3. Pledge of Allegiance: The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all in attendance.
4. Public Hearing, 2022 Bayfield County Budget:
Abeles-Allison informed the board that the Executive Committee made a number of
modifications to the previously presented budget. The publication for the Budget Hearing had
been published in the Ashland Daily Press on Tuesday, October 5, 2021. Bayfield County’s
2022 budget is $17,361,323 which is a 9.7% increase from 2021. Abeles-Allison explained that
the large increase is due in part to a number of capital projects that are set to begin in 2022. New
funds to the budget include ARPA dollars for the approximate amount of $2.94 million with
most funds committed to projects that have already begun or are set to begin at a later date.
Roughly $0.5 million has been allocated to the Highway Department projects as well as the
roofing project of the annex building.
Motion by Rondeau, seconded by Milanowski to approve the 2022 Bayfield County Budget as
presented. Motion carried.
Abeles-Allison reported that the mill levy request amount is $11,484,814, a 1.52% increase from
2021, and includes short-term borrowing for the Highway Department. In 2022 the mill rate will
decrease by 0.26 mills down to 3.93 mills. The changes are due to allocating levy dollars to
bridge aid, projects that weren’t completed in the previous year that will now be completed next
year, and new projects being taken on.
6:10 p.m. – Mary Dougherty joined the meeting.
Danielle Kaeding asked why the budget is up 19% from last year. Abeles-Allison answered that
a large portion of funds is coming from ARPA dollars, and primarily because projects have been
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delayed in 2021 and will be completed in 2022 instead. Abeles-Allison further explained that a
lot of costly projects will require one-time funding.
Motion by Silbert, seconded by Rondeau to approve the 2022 Tax Levy as presented. Motion
carried.
Motion by Rondeau, seconded by Milanowski to close the public hearing and open up the
meeting as a whole. Motion carried.
5. Public Health Update:
Abeles-Allison read a report prepared by the Health Department to the board. COVID-19 cases
continue to increase. An increase in cases may be linked to an outbreak in the area following a
football game. Abeles-Allison reviewed the recommendations from the CDC and Health
Department that inform citizens of precautionary measures that should be taken and what to do if
you feel ill. A key issue surrounding the increase in cases are the hospitalization rates. Wartman
reported that the elevated number of cases in Bayfield County continue, and the Health
Department continues to provide vaccine clinics twice a week. The Moderna vaccine has
recently been approved to be provided as a booster shot for those that are immunocompromised
as well as those that run a higher risk of contracting the virus at work. The Health Department is
working on developing a plan to distribute the vaccine to the 5–11-year-old population.
6. Public Comment:
David Popelka, Cable, informed the board that he had an item listed later in the agenda, but
asked the board to postpone taking any action on the item. Chairman Pocernich stated that
Popelka’s comments would be taken into consideration, but he would need to wait until they get
to that specific agenda item before a decision would be made.
Lois Palmer, Clover, spoke on behalf of the people of Clover and asked where the County stood
with the KLR bottling water issue and what stage the issue was at now. Palmer stated that the
citizens were concerned about the issue and wanted to make sure the proper steps are being
taken.
7. Discussion and Possible Action, Minutes from September 21, 2021, and September 30, 2021:
Motion by Milanowski, seconded by Rondeau to approve the Minutes of the Monthly Bayfield
County Board of Supervisors Meeting held on September 21, 2021. Motion carried, 13-0.
Motion by Milanowski, seconded by Rondeau to approve the Minutes of the Special Bayfield
County Board of Supervisors Meeting held on September 30, 2021. Motion carried, 13-0.
8. Bayfield County Resolution No. 2021-83:
Retirement of Craig Sauld
WHEREAS, Craig Sauld has served Bayfield County with distinction, honor and dedication in the
Bayfield County Sheriff’s Office for 26 years,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors assembled
this 26th day of October, 2021, honors Craig Sauld for his 26 years of public service to Bayfield County
and expresses gratitude for his efforts, wishing him well in the years ahead.
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Motion by Oswald, seconded by Fickbohm to adopt Resolution No. 2021-83 In Recognition and
Appreciation of Craig Sauld for 26 Years of Commitment and Service in the Bayfield County
Sheriff’s Office. Motion carried, 13-0.
9. Bayfield County Resolution No. 2021-84:
To Accept Immunization COVID Grant Funding for the Bayfield County
Health Department
WHEREAS, the Bayfield County Health Department has received grant funding in the amount of
$44,300.00 from the Wisconsin Department of Health and Human Services to allow the local Health
Departments to provide COVID-19 vaccine in an accessible, culturally relevant manner to undeserved
and/or under-vaccinated communities. This is achieved by providing staffing for planning and
implementing clinics, funding for communications related to vaccination clinics and outreach targeted
for vaccination, and any site-specific needs and supplies. Grant start date is July 1, 2021. Total award to
be expended by June 30, 2024; and,
WHEREAS, the 2021 Budget does not contain any projections to account for any revenue or
expenditures for said grant; and,
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Bayfield County Board of Health to accept and expend said grant in
2021.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors assembled
this 26th day of October, hereby authorizes the use of Revenue Account Number 100-20-43550-809 and
Expense Account Number 100-20-54151 for the Immunization Covid Grant; and,
BE IF FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors hereby amends the
2021 budget by $44,300.00 for grant revenue/expenses:
Increase Revenue: 100-20-43550-809 by $44,300
Increase Expenditures: 100-20-54151-50121 by $ 7,500
100-20-54151-50123 by $ 27,000
100-20-54151-50151 by $ 2,639
100-20-54151-50152 by $ 506
100-20-54151-50154 by $ 3,000
100-20-54151-50155 by $ 40
100-20-54151-50391 by $ 3,615
Total Expenditures $44,300
Motion by Oswald, seconded by Dougherty to adopt Resolution No. 2021-84 To Accept
Immunization COVID Grant Funding for the Bayfield County Health Department. Motion
carried, 13-0.
10. Bayfield County Resolution No. 2021-85:
To Accept American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Coronavirus Fiscal
Recovery Funding for the Bayfield County Health Department
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WHEREAS, the Bayfield County Health Department has received grant funding in the amount of
$338,900.00 from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to support local health departments to meet
their needs related to response and recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Some of the funding
purposes are COVID-19 mitigation and prevention, public health and safety staff and improving the
design and execution of public health programs. Grant start date is March 1, 2021. Total award to be
expended by December 31, 2024; and,
WHEREAS, the 2021 Budget does not contain any projections to account for any revenue or
expenditures for said grant; and,
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Bayfield County Board of Health to accept and expend said grant in
2021.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors assembled
this 26th day of October, hereby authorizes the use of Revenue Account Number 100-20-43550-811 and
Expense Account Number 100-20-54152 for the ARPA Recovery Fund; and,
BE IF FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors hereby amends the
2021 budget by $338,900.00 for grant revenue/expenses:
Increase Revenue: 100-20-43550-811 by $338,900
Increase Expenditures: 100-20-54152-50121 by $175,000
100-20-54152-50122 by $ 10,000
100-20-54152-50123 by $ 10,000
100-20-54152-50151 by $ 14,918
100-20-54152-50152 by $ 11,813
100-20-54152-50154 by $ 75,000
100-20-54152-50155 by $ 60
100-20-54152-50290 by $ 30,000
100-20-54152-50391 by $ 5,000
100-20-54152-50390 by $ 7,109
Total Expenditures $338,900
Motion by Oswald, seconded by Silbert to adopt Resolution No. 2021-85 To Accept American
Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Coronavirus Fiscal Recovery Funding for the Bayfield County Health
Department. Motion carried, 13-0.
11. Bayfield County Resolution No. 2021-86:
To Accept Public Health Workforce Grant Funding for the Bayfield
County Health Department
WHEREAS, the Bayfield County Health Department has received grant funding in the amount of
$64,700.00 from the Wisconsin Department of Health and Human Services to establish, expand, train
and sustain the local public health workforce to support COVID-19 prevention, preparedness, response
and recovery initiatives. This will include the re-hiring of temporary employees to assist with contact
tracing and disease investigation. Grant start date is July 1, 2021. Total award to be expended by June
30, 2023; and,
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WHEREAS, the 2021 Budget does not contain any projections to account for any revenue or
expenditures for said grant; and,
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Bayfield County Board of Health to accept and expend said grant in
2021.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors assembled
this 26th day of October, hereby authorizes the use of Revenue Account Number 100-20-43550-802 and
Expense Account Number 100-20-54153 for the Immunization Covid Grant; and,
BE IF FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors hereby amends the
2021 budget by $64,700.00 for grant revenue/expenses:
Increase Revenue: 100-20-43550-802 by $64,700
Increase Expenditures: 100-20-54153-50121 by $25,000
100-20-54153-50123 by $15,000
100-20-54153-50151 by $ 3,060
100-20-54153-50152 by $ 1,688
100-20-54153-50154 by $12,000
100-20-54153-50155 by $ 60
100-20-54153-50390 by $ 2,892
100-20-54153-50810 by $ 5,000
Total Expenditures $64,700
Motion by Oswald, seconded by Fickbohm to adopt Resolution No. 2021-86 To Accept Public
Health Workforce Gran Funding for the Bayfield County Health Department. Motion carried,
13-0.
12. Report of the Bayfield County Planning and Zoning Committee No. 2021-09:
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Motion by Silbert, seconded by Rondeau to receive and place on file Report No. 2021-09 Petition
to Change District Boundaries of a parcel owned by David Popelka, Town of Cable, from
Residential-One (R-1) to Residential-Four (R-4). Motion carried, 13-0.
13. Bayfield County Ordinance No. 2021-09:
After discussion and amendment motion by Silbert, seconded by Zepczyk to postpone taking
action on Ordinance No. 2021-09 Petition to Change District Boundaries of a parcel owned by
David Popelka, Town of Cable, from Residential-One (R-1) to Residential-Four (R-4) until the
January 25, 2022 monthly County Board of Supervisors meeting. Motion carried, 13-0.
14. Report of the Bayfield County Planning and Zoning Committee No. 2021-10:
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Motion by Rondeau, seconded by Ray to receive and place on file Report No. 2021-10 Petition
to Change District Boundaries of two parcels, one parcel owned by Patrick and Marlys
McCullough, Town of Barnes, and one parcel owned by David and Karen Grandstand, Town
of Barnes, from Residential-1/Residential-3 to Residential-One (R-1). Motion carried, 13-0.
15. Bayfield County Ordinance No. 2021-10:
Motion by Rondeau, seconded by Silbert to adopt Ordinance No. 2021-10 Petition to Change
District Boundaries of two parcels, one parcel owned by Patrick and Marlys McCullough,
Town of Barnes, and one parcel owned by David and Karen Grandstand, Town of Barnes,
from Residential-1/Residential-3 to Residential-One (R-1). Motion carried, 13-0.
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16. Report of the Bayfield County Planning and Zoning Committee No. 2021-11:
Motion by Rondeau, seconded by Sandstrom to receive and place on file Report No. 2021-11
Amending Section 15-1-22 in the Bayfield County Code of Ordinances. Motion carried, 13-0.
17. Bayfield County Ordinance No. 2021-11:
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Motion by Rondeau, seconded by Sandstrom to adopt Ordinance No. 2021-11 Amending
Section 15-1-22 in the Bayfield County Code of Ordinances. Motion carried, 13-0.
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18. Report of the Bayfield County Planning and Zoning Committee No. 2021-12:
Motion by Rondeau, seconded by Zepczyk to receive and place on file Report No. 2021-12
Amending Section 13-1-62 in the Bayfield County Code of Ordinances. Motion carried, 13-0.
19. Bayfield County Ordinance No. 2021-12:
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Discussion took place regarding the impact that the ordinance change may have on the county.
Schierman clarified that the enactment of the ordinance would not negatively impact and
currently run business in the county.
Motion by Strand, seconded by Zepczyk to adopt Ordinance No. 2021-12 Amending Section 13-
1-62 in the Bayfield County Code of Ordinances. Motion carried, 13-0.
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20. Bayfield County Resolution No. 2021-87:
Bayfield County Fairgrounds Electrical Work Budget Amendment
WHEREAS, on March 11, 2021 the Bayfield County Executive Committee approved a budget
amendment in the amount of $50,000 for electrical work completion at the Bayfield County
Fairgrounds; and,
WHEREAS, funds for the project were dedicated from the county contingency fund; and,
WHEREAS, the electrical project is funded through the Capital Improvements Project; and
WHEREAS, because a transfer of funds between the General and Capital Improvement funds is
required, a budget amendment is needed.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors assembled
this 26th day of October, does hereby approve the following budget amendments be made transferring
funds from the General Fund to the Capital Improvement Funds for the fairgrounds electrical project:
Increase Transfer to 430 Fund: 100-00-59430-50820 by $50,000
Decrease Contingency Fund: 100-00-59430-50820 by $50,000
Increase Capital Expenditures: 430-23-57100-50820-100 by $50,000
Increase Transfer from Other Funds: 430-70-49201 by $50,000
Motion by Rondeau, seconded by Fickbohm to adopt Resolution No. 2021-87 Bayfield County
Fairgrounds Electrical Work Budget Amendment. Roll Call Vote: Dougherty-yes; Fickbohm-
yes; Sandstrom-yes; Silbert-yes; Oswald-yes; Ray-yes; Snilsberg-yes; Strand-yes; Rondeau-
yes; Milanowski-yes; Zepczyk-yes; Crandall-yes; Pocernich-yes. Motion carried, 13-0.
21. Bayfield County Resolution No. 2021-88:
Courthouse Stair & Sidewalk Replacement Project Contingency Fund
Budget Amendment
WHEREAS, the steps leading up to the front entrance of the Bayfield County courthouse and numerous
sections of sidewalk around the courthouse were in need of replacement and a project was proposed to
complete the necessary repairs; and,
WHEREAS, on March 11, 2021, the Bayfield County Executive Committee approved a transfer of up
to $26,000 from the contingency fund to be used for the Courthouse Steps and Sidewalk Replacement
Project; and,
WHEREAS, the Executive Committee also voted to decrease the originally budgeted $20,000 from the
highway budget for removing sidewalk; and,
WHEREAS, work on the Courthouse Stair and Sidewalk Replacement Project was completed in July
2021; and,
WHEREAS, a budget amendment is now needed to transfer the appropriate funds for the Project.
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors assembled
this 26th day of October, does hereby approve the following budget amendments for the transfer of funds
from the contingency fund to pay for the remainder of the Courthouse Stair and Sidewalk Replacement
Project costs:
Decrease Expenses: 100-00-51602-50290 by $20,000
100-00-51410-50000 by $14,405
430-14-57100-50820 by $19,000
Increase Expenses: 100-00-59430-50820 by $34,405
430-14-57100-50820-116 by $53,405
Increase Revenue: 430-70-49201 by $34,405
Motion by Rondeau, seconded by Zepczyk to adopt Resolution No. 2021-88 Courthouse Stair &
Sidewalk Replacement Project Contingency Fund Budget Amendment. Roll Call Vote: Oswald-
yes; Strand-yes; Zepczyk-yes; Ray-yes; Sandstrom-yes; Rondeau-yes; Dougherty-yes;
Milanowski-yes; Fickbohm-yes; Snilsberg-yes; Crandall-yes; Pocernich-yes; Silbert-abstain.
Motion carried, 12-0, 1 abstain.
22. Bayfield County Resolution No. 2021-89:
American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Projects Funding Budget
Amendment, # 4
WHEREAS, on September 21, 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:
• Phone System Upgrades or Window Replacement at the Northern Lights Nursing Home
• Funding Additional Staffing for the Bayfield County Health Department for Fall of 2021
• Relocating the Bayfield County Clerk of Court Office
• Countywide On-Demand Transportation Through the BART System
• Acquiring a New Command Trailer for the Bayfield County Emergency Management
Department; and,
WHEREAS, Supporting the Public Health Response is allowed under the COVID-19 Mitigation and
Prevention sections, pages 18 of Interim General ARPA guidelines; and,
WHEREAS, the Northern Lights Nursing Home owned by Bayfield County is currently utilizing an
outdated and inefficient phone system that is in desperate need of upgrading;
WHEREAS, the Northern Lights Nursing Home facility windows are inefficient for the warmer
summer months, cold winter months, and are in desperate need of upgrading; and,
WHEREAS, Estimated costs are $150,000 to upgrade the facilities phone system or replace necessary
windows throughout the nursing facility serving a very vulnerable population that has been
disproportionately impacted by COVID in Bayfield County; and,
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WHEREAS, the Bayfield County Health Department is need of additional staff to provide the necessary
services to combat the COVID-19 pandemic; and,
WHEREAS, Estimated costs are $60,000 for providing enough funds to the Department to employ the
appropriate amount of staff members to assist with the Department’s functions; and,
WHEREAS, improving upon government services is allowed under sections 602(c)(1)(C) and
603(c)(1)(C) of the ARPA guidelines; and,
WHEREAS, the Bayfield County Clerk of Court Office is currently located in a position that is both
inconvenient and poses potential safety risks for both Bayfield County staff and citizens; and,
WHEREAS, the Bayfield County Clerk of Court Office needs to relocate to a more suitable location
that would minimize client need to travel through the courthouse for essential court services during and
after hours and would provide a greater level of confidentiality to clients; and,
WHEREAS, there are circumstances when the courthouse is closed but the Courtroom needs to remains
open, this move would place the Clerk of Court Adjacent to the Courtroom; reducing contact of the
public with staff and expedite their visit in the courthouse; and
WHEREAS, Estimated costs are $200,000 to relocate the Bayfield County Clerk of Court Office; and,
WHEREAS, Addressing Negative Economic Impacts Caused by the Public Health Emergency is
allowed under the COVID-19 Mitigation and Prevention section of the ARPA guidelines; and,
WHEREAS, Public transportation throughout Bayfield County is limited by the availability of the Bay
Area Rural Transit (BART) system; and,
WHEREAS, Bayfield County is seeking to match funds with the BART system to offer countywide on-
demand transportation to Bayfield County citizens so they may travel anywhere in Bayfield County and
to Ashland County; and,
WHEREAS, Bayfield County will match the funds for a total of 6 rides a day; and,
WHEREAS, estimated costs are $50,000 to match funds with the BART system for six funded rides a
day for the next two (2) years; and,
WHEREAS, page the General Interim rule, pages 131 and 105 note transportation as a vital service; and
WHEREAS, the Bayfield County Emergency Management Department has proposed purchasing a
emergency response trailer to be used for health department vaccines and clinics and other emergency
response operations during all weather; and
WHEREAS, estimated costs are $40,000 to purchase a new command trailer; and,
WHEREAS, additional justification for each of the five projects is made on Bayfield County ARPA
Project Justification Document, citing interim rule provisions.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors assembled
this 26th day of October, approve the following budget amendments to fund the four previously
described projects:
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Increase Revenues: 276-00-43333 by $500,000
Increase Expenditures: 276-00-54210-50720 by $150,000
276-20-54101-50290 by $ 60,000
276-14-57100-50820 by $200,000
276-00-55140-50720 by $ 50,000
276-18-57100-50810 by $ 40,000
Total Expenses: $500,000
Motion by Oswald, seconded by Sandstrom to adopt Resolution No. 2021-89 American Rescue
Plan Act (ARPA) Projects Funding Budget Amendment, #4. Roll Call Vote: Milanowski-yes;
Snilsberg-yes; Silbert-yes; Sandstrom-yes; Dougherty-yes; Fickbohm-yes; Ray-yes; Oswald-
yes; Strand-yes; Rondeau-yes; Zepczyk-yes; Crandall-yes; Pocernich-yes. Motion carried, 13-
0.
23. Bayfield County Resolution No. 2021-90:
Bridge Aid Allotment Resolution to the Town of Lincoln for 2016 Flood
Damage and Budget Amendment
WHEREAS, in 2016 the Hawkins Creek culvert on Snake Trail Road was washed out during a flood
event; and,
WHEREAS, the Town of Lincoln submitted a request with FEMA to replace it with a bridge; and,
WHEREAS, FEMA approved the request and the bridge was installed; and,
WHEREAS, construction and engineering costs for the new bridge was $313,710.91; and,
WHEREAS, FEMA authorized payment of 87.5% of costs, or $274,497.05, leaving a balance of
$39,213.86; and,
WHEREAS, the Town of Lincoln requested Bridge Aid to cover 50% of the remaining balance, or
$19,606.93; and,
WHEREAS, the Highway committee motioned to approve the funding request at their October 6, 2021
meeting; and,
WHEREAS, in the 2017 budget, Bayfield County approved $30,000 for Flood Related Damages as
shown below:
WHEREAS, there are sufficient funds in the committed fund balance for this.
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors assembled
this 26th day of October, approve designation of $19,606 to the Town of Lincoln for bridge construction
costs; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the 2022 Budget is modified as follows:
Increase Expenditures: 100-00-53319-50790 by $19,606
Increase Fund Balance: 100-00-49301 by $19,606
Motion by Crandall, seconded by Zepczyk to adopt Resolution No. 2021-90 Bridge Aid
Allotment Resolution to the Town of Lincoln for 2016 Flood Damage and Budget Amendment.
Roll Call Vote: Crandall-yes; Zepczyk-yes; Milanowski-yes; Snilsberg-yes; Strand-yes;
Sandstrom-yes; Dougherty-yes; Fickbohm-yes; Ray-yes; Oswald-yes; Silbert-yes; Rondeau-
yes; Pocernich-yes. Motion carried, 13-0.
24. Bayfield County Resolution No. 2021-91:
Wild Rice Retreat Community Development Investment Grant Budget
Amendment
WHEREAS, the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) accepts applications for a
Community Development Investment Grant to assist with the funding of new construction and/or
redevelopment of rural downtown districts; and,
WHEREAS, The Wild Rice Retreat has proposed to develop a Retreat Center off 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, 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, on March 31, 2021 the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution No.
2021-26, authorizing 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,
WHEREAS, The Wild Rice Retreat development project was started and finished during 2021; and,
WHEREAS, the submitted grant application was approved and the appropriate funds were received and
expended; and,
WHEREAS, a necessary budget amendment to appropriate the funds for the Wild Rice Retreat
development project had not yet been drafted.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors assembled
this 26th day of October, approve the following budget amendment to allocate funds for the Wild Rice
Retreat development project utilizing the Community Development Investment Grant funds:
Increase Revenues: 100-00-43510-100 by $250,000
Increase Expenditures: 100-00-56703-50720 by $250,000
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Motion by Rondeau, seconded by Sandstrom to adopt Resolution No. 2021-91 Wild Rice
Retreat Community Development Investment Grant Budget Amendment. Roll Call Vote:
Fickbohm-yes; Silbert-yes; Snilsberg-yes; Crandall-yes; Zepczyk-yes; Strand-yes; Oswald-yes;
Dougherty-yes; Sandstrom-yes; Ray-yes; Rondeau-yes; Milanowski-yes; Pocernich-yes.
Motion carried, 13-0.
25. Bayfield County Resolution No. 2021-92:
Compensation for County Board & Committee Meetings
WHEREAS, SS 59.10(3)(f) states the method of compensation for Supervisors is determined by a 2/3rd
vote at its annual meeting.
WHEREAS, SS 59.13(2) states the method of compensation for committee members is determined by
the County Board.
WHEREAS, the current compensation established by County action on 11/12/2019 allows for $75 per
diem for committee members and $100 per diem for full County Board Meetings. If a Board member
attends 2 or more meetings within a day or a meeting should last more than 4 hours, the member would
receive a $100 per diem.
WHEREAS, comparable County per diems were discussed at the 10/14/2021 Personnel Committee
meeting.
WHEREAS, it was recommended that no changes be made.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the per diem for committee meetings will continue as
follows at:
- $75 per committee meeting.
- Meetings that last over 4 hours will be compensated $100 per diem.
- Multiple meetings in one day will be compensated up to $100 per day.
- Full County Board Meetings will be compensated at $100 per diem.
All members are also eligible for mileage reimbursement.
Motion by Rondeau, seconded by Milanowski to adopt Resolution No. 2021-92 Compensation
for County Board & Committee Meetings. Motion carried, 13-0.
26. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding 2022 Wage Scale Indexing:
Motion by Crandall, seconded by Milanowski to approve the 2022 Wage Scale Indexing
increase of 2.3%. Motion carried, 13-0.
27. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Appointment of Joseph Madison to the Bayfield
County Board of Adjustment with a term ending June 30, 2024:
Silbert stated that being a member of the Board of Adjustment is an important position and
asked that anyone in the future that apply come before the board to introduce themselves and
speak on behalf of their appointment. No one on the board expressed opposition.
Motion by Rondeau, seconded by Ray to appoint Joseph Madison to the Bayfield County Board
of Adjustment with a term ending June 30, 2023. Motion carried, 13-0.
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28. Bayfield County Resolution No. 2021-93:
Information Technology (IT) Storage Area Network (SAN) Budget
Amendment
WHEREAS, Bayfield County Public Health and Public Safety are reliant on information technology
infrastructure; and,
WHEREAS, Bayfield County IT has determined that purchase of a Storage Area Network (SAN) is
critical for future essential public service delivery; and,
WHEREAS, the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors on July 27, 2021 approved proceeding with this
acquisition using County and ARPA funding.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors assembled
this 26th day of October, approve the following budget amendment to transfer $50,000 in the IT budget
within the General Fund to the Capital Improvement Fund:
Decrease Expenditures: 100-31-51451-50290 by $34,000
100-31-51451-50210 by $10,000
100-31-51451-50343 by $ 6,000
Total Decreased Expenditures: $50,000
Increase Revenues: 430-70-49201 by $50,000
Increase Expenditures: 100-00-59430-50820 by $50,000
430-31-57100-50820 by $50,000
Motion by Silbert, seconded by Sandstrom to adopt Resolution No. 2021-93 Information
Technology (IT) Storage Area Network (SAN) Budget Amendment. Roll Call Vote: Sandstrom-
yes; Fickbohm-yes; Dougherty-yes; Ray-yes; Silbert-yes; Oswald-yes; Snilsberg-yes; Rondeau-
abstain; Milanowski-yes; Zepczyk-yes; Crandall-yes; Pocernich-yes. Motion carried, 12-0, 1
abstain.
Divine interjected stating that formal action to adopt the budget and set the tax levy would need
to be done outside of the public hearing. Chairman Pocernich returned to items 5 and 6 in the
agenda.
29. Discussion and Possible Action to Adopt the 2022 Budget:
Motion by Rondeau, seconded by Crandall to adopt the 2022 Bayfield County Budget. Roll Call Vote: Sandstrom-yes; Dougherty-yes; Fickbohm-yes; Ray-yes; Oswald-yes; Silbert-yes;
Rondeau-yes; Strand-yes; Snilsberg-yes; Milanowski-abstain; Zepczyk-yes; Crandall-yes;
Pocernich-yes. Motion carried, 12-0, 1 abstain.
30. Discussion and Possible Action to Set the 2022 Tax Levy:
Motion by Rondeau, seconded by Dougherty to set the 2022 tax levy at xxx. Roll Call Vote:
Crandall-yes; Zepczyk-yes; Milanowski-yes; Snilsberg-yes; Strand-yes; Rondeau-yes; Silbert-
yes; Oswald-yes; Ray-yes; Fickbohm-yes; Dougherty-yes; Sandstrom-yes; Pocernich-yes.
Motion carried, 13-0.
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31. Reports;
a) Redistricting Update: Divine reported that the public hearing notice has been sent to the paper
and she has been working along with Land Records Administrator, Scott Galetka to
communicate with municipalities and assist them with the redistricting process. More than half
of the municipalities have submitted the necessary paperwork.
b) Future County Board Meeting Dates:
a. November 9, 2021
b. December – To Be Decided as Necessary
c. January 25, 2022
c) EMS Committee: Abeles-Allison reported that the EMS Committee met on October 21, 2021,
and elected Steve Sandstrom as Chair and Jan Victorson as Vice-Chair. The next meeting is
scheduled for November 29, 2021 and will be used to set the course of action for the remainder
of the committee’s duration.
d) ARPA Project Updates: Abeles-Allison reviewed all of the ARPA projects currently underway.
Divine informed the board that she would be undergoing training to learn how to run the election
process so she may become certified to train municipal clerks and chief inspectors for elections.
32. Supervisors’ Reports:
Silbert reported that the Northern Lights Nursing Home had their first audit completed in four
years. The industry has been struggling with staff shortages and Medicaid reimbursements. The
agency is considering decreasing the number of beds down to 50. Northern Lights has submitted
an application to receive funding to install solar panels.
Sandstrom reported that the redistricting changes that will be made to his district will lead to the
population of District 1 being 80% American Indian and feels it is important to make an effort to
meet this populations needs. Sandstrom stated he recently met the Tribal Council at one of their
monthly meetings and took the opportunity to discuss the redistricting changes. Sandstrom was
invited to join the Tribal Council’s quarterly retreat to discuss important issues that may impact
both the County and the Tribe. Sandstrom felt the event went really well.
33. 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 Rondeau to enter Executive/Closed Session at 7:38 p.m.
Motion carried, 13-0.
Discussion took place regarding the Closed Session Minutes from July 27, 2021, the Town of
Delta Landfill Agreement, the Opioid Settlement, and a review of the Bayfield County / KLR
Lawsuit.
There being no further business to conduct in Executive/Closed Session, a motion was made by
Rondeau, seconded by Milanowski to return to Open Session at 7:56 p.m. Motion carried, 13-0.
Open Session;
34. Adjournment:
There being no further business to come before the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors,
Chairman Pocernich adjourned the meeting at 7:56 p.m.
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Respectfully submitted,
LYNN M. DIVINE
Bayfield County Clerk
LMD/pat