HomeMy WebLinkAboutExecutive Committee - Minutes - 7/6/2017Minutes of the
Bayfield County Executive Committee Meeting
5:45pm, July 6, 2017
Emergency Operations Center, Bayfield County Annex Building, Washburn, WI
Members Present: Brett Rondeau, Jeff Silbert, Fred Strand, William Bussey. Harold Maki,
Shawn Miller,
Others Present: Mark Abeles-Allison-County Administrator, Kris Kavajecz-Assistant, Dennis
Pocernich, Jeremy Oswald, Rachel Coughtry, Linda Coleman-Corporation Counsel,
Meeting called to order at 5:45pm by Chairman Rondeau.
Public Comment: None
Approval of Minutes of June 8, 2017:
Motion Strand, Silbert to approve minutes of the June 8, 2017 Executive Committee
meeting. Motion Carried.
Space and Security Study: A couple of meetings are scheduled over the next couple of weeks
regarding security upgrades planned for the Sheriff’s Department. These upgrades could
coordinate with enhanced security for specific offices in the courthouse (13 doors proposed).
Maintenance has put together a plan and received estimates to improve exterior lighting
(approximately $3,337). Cost estimates for a ballistic glass upgrade for the Sheriff’s department
and security glass for the District Attorney and Clerk of Court offices will be finalized over the
next month.
Motion Bussey, Silbert to accept the proposal for lighting enhancements as proposed for $3,337.
Motion Carried (5-1)
A door camera and desk modification are under review/consideration for the Child Support
office.
Business Park Road Design, Road and Detention Pond: A diagram was reviewed which
showed a relocation of the proposed detention pond. A second consideration is whether the
proposed road should be ended as a culdesac, or if it should continue through to entry/exit on
Highway 137 at an estimated 25% more cost if constructed. Tonight’s action is only to approve
the overall design.
Motion Silbert, Bussey to approve the design proposed by the Business Park Planning
Committee which would include a relocation of the proposed detention pond and designing the
road to be a through road rather than a culdesac.
Motion by Silbert to amend the motion to include an option for a culdesac in the design as well.
Motion Carried as amended.
Business Park Marketing efforts: A recent article was printed which highlighted the businesses
at the business park. Additional outreach is also being conducted through direct mailings to out
of county Bayfield County property owners.
Motion Strand, Silbert to allocate $3,000 from the Ag Station Fund to support marketing efforts
of the Business Park. Motion Carried (5-1). Pocernich noted that if there are any current Zoning
issues that need to be resolved for potential future businesses they should be addressed.
Town of Cable / Telemark / Resort Feasibility Study: This topic postponed until the next
meeting.
Motion Bussey, Miller to enter in and out of closed session pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes
19.85(1)(g,e) for discussion and possible action on: Approve minutes of June 8, 2017 closed
session, 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: lawsuit with DNR regarding South Fish Creek Ordinance, Board of
Adjustment case #17 CV 47, Bristol case, #17 CX 1, and Wisconsin Statutes §19.85(1)(e) to
deliberate or negotiate the purchase of public properties, the investing of public funds, or
conduct other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a
closed session: lease negotiations with Northern Lights.
Motion Carried. Entered closed session at 6:18pm. All present remained in the closed session.
Motion Bussey, Maki to return to open session. Motion Carried (6-0) Returned to open session at
7:30pm.
NWRPC CEDF: Motorized Trail Development, WISCOM, Bayfield County Business Park are
the 3 current projects listed with the Northwest Regional Planning Commission as major projects
that the county has as a priority. NWRPC will direct information about funding related to these
projects as they become aware of opportunities. Bussey stated that he would like to hear a
presentation from a consultant with regard to a proposed solar development in the county
involving multiple entities. Bussey also stated that there are some possible funds available for a
biomass boiler. No additional items were identified for the CEDF at this time.
Reports:
Financial Report June, 2017: General fund revenues are up, primarily due to Forestry. Expenses
are below budgeted figures. Human Services overall revenues and expenditures up slightly from
2016 although Human Services is projecting that their expenses will likely exceed budget by
nearly $450,000 due to costs for out of home placements. Highway Department revenues are
down and expenses are up from 2016.
Treasurer Report June, 2017: Overall cash position is at an all time high for the month of June.
Abeles-Allison reviewed the couple of special collateral pledges for Northern Lights.
Dome Project: Repainting is currently taking place on the dome.
Tower Project: Verizon is working on the antennaes.
2018 Budget: No discussion at this time. Several departments will make presentations in August.
August meeting conflicts with the County Fair. Moving the meeting up one day to August 9th
was suggested.
Meeting adjourned at 7:45pm