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Executive Committee Minutes
September 10, 2002, Bayfield County Board Room
Members Present: John Blahnik, Kenneth Jardine, Brett Rondeau, Dee Kittleson, Harold Maki, Marco
Bichanich
Others Present: Tom Gordon, Mark Abeles-Allison, Bill Kacvinsky, Kris Kavajecz, David Lee
Meeting was called to order at 10:05am by chairman Rondeau.
Motion by Blahnik, Second by Jardine to approve the minutes of the August 13, 2002 meeting.
Item #3 on the agenda was missing, so the committee proceeded with item #4: Discussion and Possible
Action regarding Budget Amendment for Tourism Department. Abeles-Allison explained that the Tourism
Dept needs approval to make a change to their budget. No additional dollars were being requested,
however, since the change was in excess of 10% of the Tourism budget, it required the approval of the
Executive Committee. The resolution identified carry-over funds from grants in 2001 and new grant dollars
anticipated in 2002.
Motion by Blahnik, Second by Jardine to amend the Tourism budget as outlined in the resolution presented
by the Tourism Department and approved by the Tourism Committee. Roll Call Vote Taken. All: Yes
Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Marriage License Fees in the County Clerk’s Office.
Tom Gordon presented information that Bayfield County could enhance revenues in the County Clerk’s
Office by increasing marriage license fees. Gordon submitted that the majority of Wisconsin counties are
currently charging anywhere from $50 to $90 for license fees and from $5 to $10 for waiting period waiver
fees. Gordon explained that Bayfield County currently charges $50 and $5 respectively.
Motion by Blahnik, Second by Bichanich to leave the marriage license fee at $50, however, to raise the
waiting period waiver fee to $10, effective January 1, 2003. Motion Carried.
Blahnik pointed out a correction to the minutes of the previous meeting. Correction of the minutes and
motion are as follows:
Discussion of Coroner Per Diem Adjustment Request for FY2002. Abeles-Allison reviewed the 2001 and
2002 budgets for the Coroner. Provisions were made to increase the Coroner per diems in the budget for
2002, however, the payment was not increased. The proposal included a raised cremation per diem from
$35 to $50 and per diem for call outs from $50 to $75 per occurrence..
Motion by Maki, Second by Bichanich to accept the proposal for increased per diems from $55 to $75 per
call-out and increased cremation per diems from $35 to $50 per cremation for Coroner's office. The per
diem increases will be retroactive to the beginning of 2002. Motion Approved.
FY2003 Draft Budget Review:
Several positive comments were received from various committee members regarding the format of the
proposed budget. Abeles-Allison reviewed the layout of the book and how the document was compiled.
As the document was being reviewed there were several brief discussions regarding varying topics
including: sales tax income projections, proposed additional staff in forestry, timber sales and forest
management, and Land Conservation Department funding.
John Blahnik was excused at this time due to personnal commitments.
Abeles-Allison reviewed the proposed budgeted levy by department.
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The committee tabled the budget discussion temporarily to allow David Lee to provide a demonstration
regarding a recently developed map server program that his department would like approval to make
available to the public through the County’s Web Site. The web site is user friendly and would provide a
wide range of information that is currently only available by contacting the Land Records or associated
departments directly. All information falls within the open records guidelines.
Motion by Jardine, Second by Maki to allow the Land Records Department to submit a press release
announcing the availability of this program to the general public. Motion Carried.
Chairman Rondeau read a letter from the Barnes Town Board requesting information on how they can
request a dedicated representative from the Town of Barnes to serve on the County Board. The committee
agreed that County Clerk Gordon would respond to the letter providing guidance that redistricting would
not be considered until 2011 and that the letter would be placed on file.
Motion by Maki, Second by Jardine to allow County Clerk Tom Gordon to respond in writing to the Town
of Barnes explaining current and future redistricting guidelines and to acknowledge that the letter was
received and placed on file. Motion carried.
At this point, the committee returned to the budget discussion. Abeles-Allison reviewed the Capital
Projects Fund and the background on each expenditure within the fund. Included in the budget book is a 5-
year capital expenditure plan.
Meeting dates were set as follows for the purpose of examining budget proposal figures more closely:
Sept 14, 2002 10:00am
Sept 16, 2002 10:00am
Motion by Bichanich, Second by Jardine to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 12:50pm