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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
March 1, 2022 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 6:02 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; Jeremy Oswald-present; Brett Rondeau-present; Tom
Snilsberg-present virtually; Marty Milanowski-present; Jim Crandall-present; Mary Dougherty-present;
Charly Ray-present; Jeff Silbert-present; Fred Strand-present; David Zepczyk-present; and Dennis
Pocernich-present. Total: 13 present, 0 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; Human Resources Director- Kris Kavajecz virtually; Highway Patrolman- Dalton
Collins; Bayfield Wireless-Mike Cariveau virtually; Norvado-Chad Young virtually; Carlson Dettman
Director of Total Rewards Consulting-Patrick Glynn virtually; and Clerk III- Paige Terry virtually
3. Pledge of Allegiance: The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all in attendance.
4. Public Comment: Bayfield County Highway Patrolman, Dalton Collins spoke on behalf of the
Bayfield County Highway Department asking the board to take a serious look at the
Department’s wages and any changes being proposed as the market is getting competitive.
5. Discussion and Possible Action, Minutes from January 25, 2022:
Motion by Milanowski, seconded by Rondeau to approve the Minutes of the Monthly Bayfield
County Board of Supervisors Meeting held on January 25, 2022. Motion carried, 13-0.
6. State of the County Presentation: Abeles-Allison reviewed the state of the county presentation.
During 2021, Bayfield County reconstructed 7.8 miles of highway, utilized additional funding
resources through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and CARES Act, implemented
numerous technological innovations. The county was able to successfully implement remote
connectivity for meetings as well as online permitting processes for zoning and other online
service applications for other departments. 2020 census redistricting took place in 2021 with new
districts successfully established for the board supervisors. Financially, the county had a year-
end cash balance of $23.2 million and a valuation increase of 7%.
7. Market Analysis Presentation: Patrick Glynn presented the market analysis to the Board. It
highlighted challenges Bayfield County is currently facing and provided some potential
solutions. One recommendation was to increase the work week from 37.5 to 40 hours and revise
the current employee wage scale. There was much discussion regarding the issue and it will be
discussed again at the next board meeting.
8. Bayfield County Resolution No. 2022-21:
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Support for Bayfield Wireless Broadband Grant Application in Bayfield County
WHEREAS, having access to high speed (broadband) Internet is a necessity for full participation in
today’s economy and society; and,
WHEREAS, broadband is an essential infrastructure for Bayfield County, its communities and its
citizens to remain competitive in the 21st Century for economic development, business development,
job creation, communication, public safety, education, healthcare, entertainment and other future uses;
and,
WHEREAS, Bayfield County has identified over 200 households with broadband connectivity below
the state minimum in Bayfield County; and,
WHEREAS, the citizens and businesses in Bayfield County have expressed a strong need for improved
broadband internet service; and,
WHEREAS, Bayfield County wants to be proactive and serve as a catalyst for broadband improvement
throughout the county by partnering with broadband providers willing to help extend this infrastructure
to underserved households and businesses; and,
WHEREAS, Bayfield County approached broadband providers countywide with potential projects; and,
WHEREAS, Bayfield County received a request from Bayfield Wireless to partner and provide
matching funds for State Broadband grants through the Wisconsin Public Service Commission in the
portions of the Towns of Port Wing, Orienta, and Clover for the purpose of constructing broadband
infrastructure in unserved and underserved areas of the County; and,
WHEREAS, cooperation and collaboration among Bayfield County and Bayfield Wireless will be
necessary for success.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors assembled
this 1st day of March, 2022, hereby strongly supports the goal of providing the best possible broadband
internet availability in terms of speed, adoption rate by its citizens and data capacity for the citizens of
the county; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT,
1. Bayfield Wireless may reference the existing Public/Private Partnership Agreement between
Bayfield County and Bayfield Wireless dated August 1, 2021 (see attached), in a 2022
Wisconsin PSC Broadband grant application for the fixed wireless broadband services it
proposes which will utilize the existing Bayfield County Port Wing communications tower.
2. Bayfield County will provide matching funds for the proposed grant project in the form of a one-
time $96,000 in waived rent for the Port Wing Tower (same as the 2021 grant project utilizing
Hillside Tower).
3. In the event, the Wisconsin PSC awards a grant for the proposed Port Wing project the following
conditions apply to the project and Bayfield County’s ongoing participation in the project:
a. Bayfield County and Bayfield Wireless will enter into a new PORT WING TOWER LEASE
AGREEMENT with the same terms as the existing HILLSIDE TOWER LEASE
AGREEMENT dated August 1, 2021 (see attached).
b. The use of the Bayfield County Port Wing communications tower for the proposed project
will be subject to legal review of existing Agreements with other service providers to assure
there are no conflicts with the existing Agreements.
c. The use of the Bayfield County Port Wing communications tower for the proposed project
will be subject to engineering review of the project's additions to the tower to assure the
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tower meets the loading requirements and does not interfere with Bayfield County and
existing service providers.
Mike Cariveau of Bayfield Wireless informed the Board that new applications for Wisconsin
Broadband grant funding will be accepted in March, with a final Bayfield County tower being
the focus of its application.
Motion by Silbert, seconded by Milanowski to adopt Resolution No. 2022-21 Support for
Bayfield Wireless Broadband Grant Application in Bayfield County. Roll Call Vote: Dougherty-
yes; Fickbohm-yes; Oswald-yes; Silbert-yes; Strand-yes; Snilsberg-yes; Zepczyk-yes; Crandall-
yes; Sandstrom-yes; Ray-yes; Rondeau-yes; Milanowski-yes; Pocernich-yes. Motion carried, 13-
0.
9. Bayfield County Resolution No. 2022-22:
Support for Norvado Broadband Grant Application in Bayfield County
WHEREAS, having access to high speed (broadband) Internet is a necessity for full participation in
today’s economy and society; and,
WHEREAS, it is essential infrastructure for Bayfield County, its communities and its citizens to remain
competitive in the 21st Century for economic development, business development, job creation,
communication, public safety, education, healthcare, entertainment and other future uses; and,
WHEREAS, Bayfield County has identified over 320 households with broadband connectivity below
the state minimum in Bayfield County; and,
WHEREAS, the citizens and businesses in Bayfield County have expressed a strong need for improved
broadband internet service; and,
WHEREAS, Bayfield County wants to be proactive and serve as a catalyst for broadband improvement
throughout the county by partnering broadband providers willing to help extend this infrastructure to
underserved households and businesses; and,
WHEREAS, Bayfield County approached broadband providers countywide with potential projects; and,
WHEREAS, Bayfield County received a request from Norvado to partner and provide matching funds
for State Broadband grants through the Wisconsin Public Service Commission in the Towns of Bell and
Washburn for the purpose of constructing broadband infrastructure in unserved and underserved areas of
the County; and,
WHEREAS, cooperation and collaboration among Bayfield County and Norvado will be necessary for
success;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors assembled
this 1st day of March, 2022, hereby strongly supports the goal of providing the best possible broadband
internet availability in terms of speed, adoption rate by its citizens and data capacity for the citizens of
the county; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, Bayfield County will commit the following amounts to the described
projects:
• West Washburn: $32,800 (2% of project total of $1.64 million)
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Project Description by Norvado Inc.
West Washburn (Map Attached)
Route miles of fiber = 44.2
Number of premises passed = 232
Total Project Cost = $1,640,000
This area does show as having service today so it is unlikely Norvado or another provider would build to
this area without additional funding. From conversations with residents in this area as well as the
Northwest Regional Planning Commission’s (NWRPC’s) survey it is evident that broadband service is
not available in this area and Norvado’s grant application would include this information (the NWRPC
survey/map can be found at the following web site: Northwest Wisconsin Broadband Report
(nwrpc.com))
• Town of Bell: $13,000, 2% of total project $650,000.
Project Description: Norvado Inc.
Town of Bell – Bayfield County (Map Attached)
Route miles of fiber = 17.92
Number of premises passed = 88
Total Project Cost = $650,000
This area is identified as being unserved today.
Abeles-Allison informed the board that the State of Wisconsin’s goal is to have two broadband
service providers for all areas of the state where one provider would offer fiber and the other
would offer fixed wireless. Chad Young with Norvado reviewed a map of the currently unserved
and underserved portions of Bayfield County and reviewed the area that will be serviced through
the grant.
Motion by Strand, seconded by Rondeau to adopt Resolution No. 2022-22 Support for Norvado
Broadband Grant Application in Bayfield County. Roll Call Vote: Fickbohm-yes; Silbert-yes;
Strand-yes; Milanowski-yes; Crandall-yes; Sandstrom-yes; Dougherty-yes; Ray-yes; Oswald-
yes; Rondeau-yes; Snilsberg-yes; Zepczyk-yes; Pocernich-no. Motion carried, 12-1.
10. Bayfield County Resolution No. 2022-23:
Authorizing Supplemental ARPA Funds for Emergency Response Command
Trailer
WHEREAS, on October 26, 2021, the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors approved allocating
American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funding to acquire a new Command Trailer for the Bayfield County
Emergency Management Department; and,
WHEREAS, Bayfield County Emergency Management, Health and Sheriff’s Offices proposed
purchasing an emergency response trailer to be used for health department vaccines and clinics and
other emergency response operations during severe weather events; and,
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WHEREAS, the Bayfield County Emergency Management and Health Departments and the Bayfield
County Sheriff’s Office have gone through a competitive procurement process with five responders;
and,
WHEREAS, the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors approved an allotment of $40,000 on October
26, 2021; and,
WHEREAS, After careful review, the Health and Emergency Management Departments and the
Sheriff’s Office feel the Victory Company proposal, which includes costs of $54,369, best meets the
project specifications;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors assembled
this 1st day of March 2022, does hereby approve allocating an additional $14,369 of ARPA Funding for
this purpose:
Increase Revenues: 276-00-43333 by $14,369
Increase Expenditures: 276-14-57100-50820 by $14,369
Quaderer reported that the department went through the RFP process and received multiple bids;
however, most were considerably higher than the allotted amount for the project. Quaderer
reviewed two quotes that were received that were closer to the allotted project amount and
informed the board that the department would be choosing the Victory trailer proposal.
Motion by Oswald, seconded by Ray to adopt Resolution No. 2022-23 Authorizing Supplemental
ARPA Funds for Emergency Response Command Trailer. 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.
11. Report of the Bayfield County Planning and Zoning Committee No. 2022-03:
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Motion by Strand, seconded by Rondeau to receive and place on file Report No. 2022-03 Petition
to Change District Boundaries of multiple parcels owned by the Town of Grand View, from
Commercial (C) to Municipal (M). Motion carried, 13-0.
12. Bayfield County Ordinance No. 2022-03:
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Motion by Strand, seconded by Rondeau to adopt Ordinance No. 2022-03 Petition to Change
District Boundaries of multiple parcels owned by the Town of Grand View, from Commercial (C)
to Municipal (M). Motion carried, 13-0.
13. Report of the Bayfield County Planning and Zoning Committee No. 2022-04:
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Motion by Strand, seconded by Zepczyk to receive and place on file Report No. 2022-04 Petition
to Change District Boundaries of a parcel owned by David & MaryBeth Tillmans, Town of Bell,
from Residential-Recreational Business (R-RB) to Residential-Four (R-4). Motion carried, 13-0.
14. Bayfield County Ordinance No. 2022-04:
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Motion by Rondeau, seconded by Ray to adopt Ordinance No. 2022-04 Petition to Change
District Boundaries of a parcel owned by David & MaryBeth Tillmans, Town of Bell, from
Residential-Recreational Business (R-RB) to Residential-Four (R-4). Motion carried, 13-0.
15. Bayfield County Resolution No. 2022-24:
Support for Lost Creek Headwaters Land Acquisition Project in Partnership with
Landmark Conservancy
WHEREAS, Bayfield County will be contacted by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
related to Landmark Conservancy’s grant application to the DNR Knowles-Nelson Stewardship
Program for its Lost Creek Headwaters project, inviting Bayfield County to adopt a non-binding
resolution of support for the project; and,
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WHEREAS, Bayfield County Forestry and Parks Department will be seeking grant funding from the
Wisconsin Coastal Management Program to support the Lost Creek Headwaters project with an intent to
own the property; and,
WHEREAS, this project would involve the acquisition of approximately 160 acres (see Exhibit A), near
County Highway C, in the Town of Bell, as funded, in part, by the DNR Knowles-Nelson Stewardship
Program and the Wisconsin Coastal Management Program for natural resource protection and public
recreational access including hiking, cross-country skiing, hunting, fishing and trapping; and,
WHEREAS, Bayfield County is interested in improving land protection with public access to the Lost
Creek watershed of the South Shore Streams area of Lake Superior and other nearby and/or similar
natural areas as supported by Bayfield County’s Comprehensive Land Use Plan and the Bayfield County
Forest Comprehensive Land Use Plan, as well as the Town of Bell’s Comprehensive Plan; and,
WHEREAS, the Bayfield County Forestry and Parks Committee voted to support this project during
their meeting on February 14, 2022, including pursuing funding through the DNR Knowles-Nelson
Stewardship Program and the Wisconsin Coastal Management Program;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors, assembled
this 1st day of March 2022, do hereby support Landmark Conservancy’s Lost Creek Headwaters project,
as described above; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors also supports pursuing
funding through the DNR Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program and the Wisconsin Coastal
Management Program; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors approves applying for
funding from the Wisconsin Coastal Management Program for assistance in the acquisition of land, as
described above; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors hereby authorizes the
Forestry and Parks Administrator and County Administrator to act on behalf of Bayfield County to:
submit an application to the State of Wisconsin for land acquisition grant funding; sign documents; and
take all necessary and required action(s) to undertake, direct, and complete an approved land acquisition
project.
Motion by Ray, seconded by Fickbohm to adopt Resolution No. 2022-24 Support for Lost Creek
Headwaters Land Acquisition Project in Partnership with Landmark Conservancy. Motion
carried, 13-0.
16. Bayfield County Resolution No. 2022-25:
Supporting the Town of Eileen’s Application for a
Rural Business Development Grant (RDBG) For Utility Feasibility
WHEREAS, Bayfield County has established a business park on county property along US Highway 2
in Bayfield County to provide more local business opportunities and jobs; and,
WHEREAS, the county performed a Development Study for the Business Park with the Assistance of
Northwest Regional Planning Commission; and,
WHEREAS, in 2018 Bayfield County and the Town of Eileen collaborated on an access road
connecting into the Business Park; and,
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WHEREAS, the Business Park has access to single and three phase electricity, natural gas, fiber for
broadband and phone; and,
WHEREAS, the parcel does not have municipal sanitary sewer or water; and,
WHEREAS, a feasibility study and engineering analysis is necessary to investigate water and sewer
expansion at the Business Park; and,
WHEREAS, the cost to perform this evaluation is greater than the county or town can afford on its
own; and,
WHEREAS funding sources are available to help cover feasibility and engineering expenses.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors assembled
this 1st day of March, 2022, does hereby support the Town of Eileen in applying for and seeking grant
funding to assist with utility expansion exploration.
Motion by Milanowski, seconded by Rondeau to adopt Resolution No. 2022-25 Supporting the
Town of Eileen’s Application for a Rural Business Development Grant (RDBG) for a Sanitary
Sewer Feasibility and Preliminary Engineering Project at the Bayfield County Business Park.
Motion carried, 13-0.
17. Bayfield County Resolution No. 2022-26:
Request to Amend the Bayfield County Land & Water Conservation 2022 Budget
WHEREAS, the Bayfield County Land and Water Conservation Department requests that their 2022
budget be amended as follows to reflect grant funding modifications; and,
WHEREAS, the Land & Water Conservation 2022 budget was established anticipating a 2021 carry
over balance of $2,514 in the DNR-WMA 21-0006 Private Forest Grant, however, the actual year-end-
carry-over balance was $6,217.91; and,
WHEREAS, the Land & Water Conservation 2022 budget was established anticipating no carry over
balance in the AIS#6 grant, however there was a year-end-carry-over balance of $6,385.82;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors assembled
this 1st day of March 2022, approves the following budget amendments to reflect modifications to the
grant, cost-share and/or cooperative agreements:
Increase Revenues:
(DNR-WMA 21-0006 Grant) 100-28-43274-103 by $ 3,704
(AIS#6 Grant) 100-28-43590-100 by $ 6,386
Total Revenue: $10,090
Increase Expenses:
(DNR-WMA 21-0006 Grant) 100-28-56114-50290 by $ 3,704
(AIS#6 Grant) 100-28-56208-50290 by $ 6,386
Total Expenses: $10,090
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Motion by Strand, seconded by Milanowski to adopt Resolution No. 2022-26 Request to Amend
the Bayfield County Land & Water Conservation 2022 Budget. Motion carried, 13-0.
18. Bayfield County Resolution No. 2022-27:
2021 Health Department Budget Amendments
WHEREAS, amendments to the 2021 Health Department budget are necessary due to
increases/decreases in federal and state grant funding; and,
WHEREAS, this will not affect the amount of tax levy requested by the department;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors assembled
this 1st day of March 2022, amends the 2021 budget by ($581,288) and authorizes the increase/decrease
of the following revenue and expense accounts for 2021:
ACCOUNT NUMBER DESCRIPTION ADJUSTMENTS
Revenue Amendments
100-20-43550-006 Public Health Emergency Preparedness (6,700)
100-20-43550-007 Prevention Grant 5,400
100-20-43550-008 Taking Action Grant (7,500)
100-20-43550-011 WIC grant 16,600
100-20-43550-018 Opioid STR Grant 2,377
100-20-43550-144 ELC Cares 5,534
100-20-43550-147 ELC Enhancing Detection Grant (240,000)
100-20-43550-802 PH Workforce Grant (44,343)
100-20-43550-809 Imm covid supp 3 grant (5,303)
100-20-43550-811 ARPA Covid Rec Grant (266,300)
100-20-43554 Womens Health/Family Plan Grant (18,612)
100-20-43555-146 Quarantine Grant 2,089
100-20-43560-119 WIMCR (1,000)
100-20-46510-001 Water Testing Fees 6,210
100-20-46510-002 PNCC (4,800)
100-20-46510-003 Health Check (5,000)
100-20-46510-105 Family Planning Fees (2,500)
100-20-48500 Donations (19,000)
100-20-48501 Employee Wellness donation/grant 1,160
100-20-48508 AODA/HYHE 1,000
100-20-48519 HCET 400
100-20-48520-002 Community Opportunity Grant (1,000)
Total Revenue Amendment ($581,288)
Expenditure Amendments
100-20-54101-50121 Full Time (33,300)
100-20-54101-50340 Operating Supplies 2,560
100-20-54104-50290 Contractual Svc 1,000
100-20-54104-50340 Operating Supplies 4,400
100-20-54107-50121 Full time (25,000)
100-20-54107-50122 Part Time 11,120
100-20-54107-50290 Contractual svc 6,600
100-20-54107-50348 Educational Supplies 2,500
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100-20-54107-50390 Other supplies 11,000
100-20-54107-50810 Capital Equipment 10,380
100-20-54109-50121 Full Time (10,000)
100-20-54109-50154 Health Ins (4,146)
100-20-54111-50121 Full Time (5,300)
100-20-54111-50154 Health ins (1,400)
100-20-54114-50121 Full time 6,210
100-20-54141-50121 Ful Time (1,605)
100-20-54141-50332 Mileage (580)
100-20-54141-50340 Operating Supplies (2,550)
100-20-54141-50391 Medical Supplies (900)
100-20-54141-50290 Contractual Service (1,500)
100-20-54141-50154 Health ins (211)
100-20-54141-50151 FICA (87)
100-20-54141-50152 Retirement (17)
100-20-54141-50310 Office supplies (50)
100-20-54144-50135 Overtime 4,000
100-20-54144-50154 Health Ins 1,000
100-20-54144-50390 Other supplies 534
100-20-54147-50121 Full Time (115,000)
100-20-54147-50136 On Call Pay (3,000)
100-20-54147-50151 FICA (11,000)
100-20-54147-50154 Health Ins (25,000)
100-20-54147-50391 Medical Supplies (17,000)
100-20-54147-50390 Other Supplies (15,000)
100-20-54147-50290 Contractual Services (4,000)
100-20-54147-50530 Rents & Leases (5,000)
100-20-54151-50123 Temp employee (5,303)
100-20-54152-50121 Full Time (148,000)
100-20-54152-50123 Temp Employee (4,000)
100-20-54152-50151 FICA (11,000)
100-20-54152-50154 Health Ins (65,000)
100-20-54152-50290 Contractual Services (27,000)
100-20-54153-50121 Full Time (23,000)
100-20-54153-50123 Temp Employee (1,623)
100-20-54153-50151 FICA (1,800)
100-20-54153-50152 Retirement (1,600)
100-20-54153-50154 Health Ins (11,600)
100-20-54153-50390 Other supplies (2,800)
100-20-54153-50810 Capital Equipment (1,920)
Total Expenditure Amendment ($581,288)
Motion by Oswald, seconded by Crandall to adopt Resolution No. 2022-27 2021 Health
Department Budget Amendment. Motion carried, 13-0.
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19. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Jail/Courthouse Microgrid Project: Abeles-
Allison provided an update on the grant received last year for the Jail/Courthouse Microgrid
Project. The project has been broken into three phases, the first two phases came in on budget,
but the third phase is considerably over budget. No action was needed at this time.
20. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Appointment of Fred Schlichting to the Bayfield
County Ethics Committee:
Motion by Crandall, seconded by Fickbohm to approve the appointment of Fred Schlichting to
the Bayfield County Ethics Committee. Motion carried, 13-0.
21. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Appointment of Marissa Lee to the Bayfield
County Board of Adjustment:
Motion by Silbert, seconded by Sandstrom to approve the appointment of Marissa Lee to the
Bayfield County Board of Adjustment with a Term ending June 30, 2023. Motion carried, 13-0.
22. Bayfield County Proclamation No. 2022-01:
Fair Housing
WHEREAS, the year 2022 marks the 54th Anniversary of Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968,
known as the Civil Rights Fair Housing Act; and,
WHEREAS, the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988 seeks to provide equal housing opportunities,
to affirmatively further housing choices, to eliminate legal barriers to equal housing and to emphasize
equal housing as a fundamental human right for all; and,
WHEREAS, individuals in Bayfield County have the right to choose where to live without
discrimination based on age, sex, race, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, religion, sexual
orientation, marital status, family status, lawful source of income, and status as a victim of domestic
abuse, sexual assault, or stalking;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that I, Dennis Pocernich, Chairman, Bayfield County
Board of Supervisors, do hereby proclaim the month of April 2022 as Fair Housing Month.
Motion by Oswald, seconded by Ray to adopt Proclamation No. 2022-01 Fair Housing. Motion
carried, 13-0.
23. Reports;
a) Future County Board Meeting Dates:
a. March 29, 2022
b. April 19, 2022 (statutory requirement): Abeles-Allison reminded the board that the
April meeting would begin with a swearing in ceremony in the County Courtroom at 8:30
AM and would reconvene in the County Board Room after.
c. May 31, 2022
b) Superior Days Summary: Abeles-Allison reported that the Superior Days turnout was smaller
than usual, but the group made some great legislative contacts.
c) Thank You Letters
24. 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
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exercises responsibility (e) to deliberate or negotiate the purchasing of public properties, the
investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive
or bargaining reasons require a closed session (g), to confer with legal counsel for the
governmental body who is rendering oral or written advice concerning strategy to be adopted
by the body with respect to litigation in which it is or is likely to become involved.
Motion by Rondeau, seconded by Milanowski to enter Executive/Closed Session at 8:28 p.m.
Motion carried, 13-0.
Discussion took place regarding the Closed Session Minutes from November 9, 2021, the WPPA
Memorandum of Understanding, Teamster Wages, the County Administrator Evaluation, and a
Litigation Update.
There being no further business to conduct in Executive/Closed Session, a motion was made by
Milanowski, seconded by Crandall to return to Open Session at 9:44 p.m. Motion carried, 13-0.
Open Session;
25. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Market Analysis: Oswald suggested waiting to take
action on the item to allow employees the opportunity to review the information and offer their
input. Abeles-Allison recommended putting the item on the March 29 agenda.
26. Adjournment:
There being no further business to come before the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors,
Chairman Pocernich adjourned the meeting at 9:54 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
LYNN M. DIVINE
Bayfield County Clerk
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