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Bayfield County Executive Committee Meeting
2:00 PM, September 10, 2009 Emergency Operations Center, Washburn, WI
Members Present: David Good, Kenneth Jardine, Brett Rondeau, William Kacvinsky(2:55pm),
Dee Kittleson
Members Excused: Marco Bichanich
Others Present: Mark Abeles-Allison-County Administrator, James Crandall, William Bussey-
Corporation Counsel, Representatives from Impact Seven, Kristine Kavajecz.
Meeting called to order at 2:05 pm by Chairman Rondeau.
Motion Jardine, Kittleson to approve minutes of the August 13, 2009 meeting. Motion Carried.
Impact Seven Loan: Abeles-Allison provided a brief background on the loan from Bayfield
County to the Bayfield County Industrial Development Agency in the amount of $250,000. The
purpose of the loan was for relending to support the business park development in Bayfield.
Bussey explained the County could not loan directly to the Town, so the Industrial Development
Agency was established. The County Board, through a resolution constructed by Corporation
Counsel, authorized a resolution in August 2007 approving a loan to the Industrial Development
Agency. The terms in the resolution were reviewed.
Impact Seven is requesting a Loan Participation Agreement. This has been a lengthy process,
spanning about 2 years. Bussey reported his concern with the Participation Agreement versus a
direct loan agreement as stipulated in the original County Board Resolution. The concern is
regarding the County’s right to foreclose. The Participation Agreement relinquished the ability to
foreclose to Impact Seven.
Impact Seven explained that their standard procedure is to use Participation Agreements. They
have over 1mm invested in the World Class project. World Class is now working under a 10-
year lease and have made on-time payments. Under a participation agreement Impact Seven will
monitor the leave and ensure that financials and insurances are current and acceptable.
Discussion took place regarding deed to property and the interaction with the Town of Bayfield
related Deed Restrictions.
Motion Kittleson, Jardine to recommend to the full county board that the County consider a
Loan Participation Agreement with Impact Seven in place of the Loan Resolution that was
previously approved. Modified deed restriction language will be a requirement. Bussey to
review the final language. Motion Carried.
Banking Agreement: A portion of the revised banking agreement with Bremer Bank was
reviewed. Bayfield County currently banks with Bremer Bank. The current contract allows for a
2-year extension. Key components of the agreement were reviewed.
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Motion Good, Jardine to approve the revised 2-year banking agreement with Bremer Bank as
presented. Motion Carried.
Video-Conferencing Resolution: Resolution reviewed.
Motion Good, Kittleson to approve the resolution and forward to the full county board for
consideration. Motion Carried.
Reports: 2009 Year-to-date financials were reviewed. General fund is at 66% of expenditures,
right on target. Committee reviewed summary of budget amendments to the 2009 budget.
Reviews of County Treasurer’s report.
Kacvinsky arrived at 2:55pm.
Budget meeting schedule was reviewed. Sept 24 at 5:00, Sept 30 at 2:00.
Ag Station lease to AERC has been finalized. Sub-leases have been requested.
Elevator Project inspection set for Sept 14th. Open house for elevator/ADRC on Sept 29 at 5pm.
2010 Proposed Budget was presented by Abeles-Allison. Summary of budget proposal:
Leave 2.5 positions vacant through attrition.
Fund Libraries at the 2009 level.
Review of anticipated revenue decreases.
Budget prepared with 0% wage increase.
10% increase in health insurance budgeted.
2010 opportunities discussed, including: Additional Aspen harvest in Forestry, Various Grants
due to stimulus program, Energy Conservation efforts, minimal capital projects.
Review of capital project requests.
Review of proposed Highway budget.
Review of layout of department narratives.
Motion Kacvinsky, Good to enter in and out of Executive Session pursuant to Wis Statutes
§19.85(1)(c)(e)(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 and: Discussion and Possible Action to Adopt Minutes
of Executive Session on August 13, 2009;Discussion and Possible Action regarding personnel
issues including: grievances, performance and employment data and bargaining strategy;
Discussion and Possible Action regarding Corporation Counsel Request for Proposals. Roll Call
Vote: All-Yes, Motion carried (5-0). Entered Executive Session at 3:56pm.
Motion Jardine, Kittleson to return to open session. Roll Call Vote:All-Yes, Motion Carried.
Returned to open session at 4:38pm
Motion Good, Kacvinsky to table the discussion/possible action on Corporation Counsel
agreement to the September 24 Executive Committee meeting. Motion Carried.
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Motion Jardine, Kittleson to adjourn. Motion Carried. Meeting Adjourned at 4:40pm