HomeMy WebLinkAboutIndustrial Development Agency - Minutes - 1/9/2020Minutes of the
Bayfield County Industrial Development Agency Meeting
3:30pm, January 9, 2020
Emergency Operations Center, Bayfield County Annex, Washburn, WI
Members Present: Brett Rondeau, Cole Rabska, Scott Kluver, Dan Anderson, Marty
Milanowski, Rick Geisen (phone), John Carlson (Phone)
Others Present: Mark Abeles-Allison, Bayfield County Administrator, Jeremy Oswald (3:45),
Kristine Kavajecz (HR Director),
Meeting called to order at 3:30pm by Rondeau.
Motion Milanowski to nominate Rondeau for Chairman. Motion Rondeau, second by
Anderson to close nominations and cast unanimous ballot for Rondeau as Chairman.
Motion Carried.
Motion Rondeau to nominate Milanowski for Vice-Chairman. Motion Rondeau, second by
Rabska to close nominations and cast unanimous ballot for Milanowski as Vice-Chairman.
Motion Carried.
Motion Milanowski to nominate Rabska for Secretary. Motion Rondeau, second by
Milanowski to close nominations and cast unanimous ballot for Rabska as Secretary.
Motion Carried.
Motion Milanowski to nominate Anderson for Treasurer. Motion Rondeau, second by
Milanowski to close nominations and cast unanimous ballot for Anderson as Treasurer.
Motion Carried.
Minutes of the April 2019 minutes: Motion Milanowski, Kluver, to approve minutes of the
April, 2019 Industrial Development Agency meeting. Motion Carried
Industrial Development Agency Purpose: A brief review of the state statute related to
Industrial Development Agencies took place. The primary purpose is to improve the industrial
climate of the county. Review of the bylaws took place.
An update was provided on a proposal to operate a project at the former Telemark Lodge
property in Cable. No action required by this agency. The information was shared only as an
economic development opportunity in the county.
World Class Manufacturing continues to sign 6-month leases at the Bayfield location. They are
still hoping to relocate to a different facility.
Promissory Note Amendment was executed in May of 2019. World Class continues to make
their payments. Lease extension through June 2027 was also executed with the Town of
Bayfield.
Meeting adjourned at 4:55pm.