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Minutes of the
Bayfield County Executive Committee Meeting
5:00pm, September 19, 2019
Emergency Operations Center (EOC), Bayfield County Annex, Washburn, WI
Members Present: Brett Rondeau, Jeff Silbert, Jeremy Oswald, Dennis Pocernich, Fred Strand,
Tom Gordon
Members Excused: None
Others Present: Mark Abeles-Allison, County Administrator; Allison Radke, Clerk; Harold
Maki; Paul Johanik
Meeting Called to Order at 5:00pm by Rondeau.
Public Comment: None received.
Motion by Strand, Gordon to approve minutes of the September 12, 2019 Executive
Committee meeting. No additions or corrections. Motion Carried (6-0).
Budget 2020 Discussion:
County Administrator Abeles-Allison provided a summary of the 2020 Bayfield County budget,
with comparisons to 2019.
1. Highway Commissioner Paul Johanik was asked to speak at the meeting regarding the
proposed highway budget. It is proposed to increase the budget levy for the purpose of county
road repair.
9 miles per year? 5 mile plan or 10 miles?
For highway machinery, it suggested to do 5 truck replacements. 1 per year.
Governor’s Fund has announced 72 million.
There was a discussion regarding Pigeon Lake.
Highway Commissioner Paul Johanik exited after providing information and answering
questions. 5:23 p.m.
2. A preliminary audit report came in from the auditors. Fund balance was discussed.
3. Personnel/staffing additions:
Land Conversation proposed a summer intern. Register of Deeds, IT, Sheriff, Criminal Justice all
proposed additional staffing of .5 fte positions.
Increased labor costs and health insurance costs were discussed.
4. Projects:
a. The buildings have become more secure since the 2017 security study.
b. HS lower level- 4 offices. Design work is almost completed.
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c. Jail remodel- in the planning stages in 2019.
d. Jail cameras- increase security and reduce liability in the jail.
e. Delta landfill- landfill washed out after the 2018 storms. 87.5 % funding will come from
FEMA and the remaining 12.5 % will come from the Town of Delta and/or Bayfield County.
f. Aerial imagery- the idea is to secure funding from partner organizations. Potential donors
include Bureau Indian Affairs, National Park Service, National Forest Service, Red Cliff, Bad
River.
Specifics of recommended project details by department.
Remove $6,500 for the EOC Meeting room carpet. Per Rondeau, Strand, Pocernich.
MARK: Please look into Land Records $120,000. Spread cost over 2 years? Per Dennis.
Possible?
Edit pg. 310 Total: $86,200 for Tourism/Fair
Human Services Department:
$50,000 for furniture. Seems high per Strand.
The levy was discussed further.
A few modifications were discussed: Port Wing bridge aide, Planning and Zoning electronic
permits, Forestry park caretaker.
Libraries, Bay Area Rural Transit bus, local airports, and Bayfield County Economic
Development Corporation were discussed. Worker’s Compensation has increased significantly.
It was decided to cancel the October 1st meeting. Keep the October 7th and 10th meetings.
Meeting Adjourned at 6:41 p.m.
Minutes submitted by Allison Radke