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Bayfield County Clerk
Lynn M. Divine, County Clerk
Kim Mattson, Accountant Jeran Delaine, Deputy Clerk
Gail M. Reha, Bookkeeper Paige Terry, Clerk III
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Minutes
Monthly Meeting of the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors
February 28, 2023
Meeting Held in the Bayfield County Board Room, Courthouse, Washburn, WI
Call to Order: The meeting of the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors was called to order at 6:00 p.m.
by Bayfield County Board Chairman, Dennis M. Pocernich. A roll call was taken by County Clerk, Lynn
Divine, as follows: Mary Dougherty-present; Larry Fickbohm-present; Charly Ray-present; Jeremy
Oswald-present; Jeff Silbert-present; Fred Strand-present; John Rautio-present; Marty Milanowski-present;
Madelaine Rekemeyer-absent; Jim Crandall-present; Brett Rondeau-present; Dennis Pocernich-present;
Steve Sandstrom-present. Total: 12 present, 1 absent. A quorum was present to conduct business.
Others Present: County Administrator- Mark Abeles-Allison; County Clerk- Lynn M. Divine; Ashland
Daily Press Reporter- Rick Olivo; Circuit Court Judge- John Anderson; Bayfield County/City of Washburn
Housing Authority Commissioner- Jason Maloney; Bayfield County/City of Washburn Housing Authority
Board Chair-Karen Novachek; Bayfield County/City of Washburn Housing Authority Executive Director-
Jennifer Toribio Warren; American Birkebeiner- Ben Popp; Wisconsin Natural Resource Board Member-
Sandra Naas; Bayfield County Economic Development Corporation Executive Director- Cole Rabska;
Health Director- Sara Wartman; Planning & Zoning Director- Ruth Hulstrom; and Clerk III- Paige Terry.
Pledge of Allegiance: The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all in attendance. There was a moment
of silence held for Bayfield County employee Val Dietrich, who passed away on February 19, 2023.
6:02 p.m. - Chairman Pocernich skipped ahead to item five on the agenda.
Approval of Minutes from January 31, 2023: Motion by Milanowski, seconded by Rautio, to approve
the January 31, 2023, Minutes of the Monthly Bayfield County Board of Supervisors. Motion carried,
12-0, 1 absent.
Bayfield County Resolution No. 2023-20:
In Recognition and Appreciation of Rick Olivo, Ashland Daily Press, for Service to Bayfield
County and Region
WHEREAS, Citizens and Local Governments depend upon our local news media to provide unbiased,
balanced, thorough, investigative and thought provoking news reporting; and,
WHEREAS, the Ashland Daily Press has filled this role for decades; and,
WHEREAS, During his 31-year career as newspaper journalist Rick has highlighted issues of
importance and interest across the region; and,
WHEREAS, Rick Olivo has showed a commitment to his community by diligently reporting stories
that needed to be told, stories that were fun to read, and stories that reflected the issues of the day; and,
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WHEREAS, Rick Olivo is a master writer, whose prose conveys the facts clearly and with a style that
sparkles but never distracts; and,
WHEREAS, Rick Olivo is known for his vast wealth of knowledge earning him the nickname
“Rickipedia;” and,
WHEREAS, Many of Rick’s favorite stories reflect on the triumph of the human spirit, stories that are
enriching and highlight a love of humanity; and,
WHEREAS, While the newspaper industry continues to evolve, Rick Olivo has been a constant source
of news and institutional knowledge for Bay Area Communities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors assembled
this 28th day of February 2023, recognizes Rick Olivo for his years of dedication and contributions to the
Bay Area community; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors wish Rick Olivo well
in the years ahead in the Bay Area community.
John Anderson, Bayfield County Circuit Court Judge, thanked Rick for his dedication and service during
his years at the Daily Press. Olivo shared one of his favorite memories during his career. That memory
occurred in the Bayfield County Courtroom. Motion by Silbert, seconded by Ray, to adopt Resolution
No. 2023-20 In Recognition and Appreciation of Rick Olivo, Ashland Daily Press, for Service to
Bayfield County and the Region. Motion carried, 12-0, 1 absent.
6:11 p.m. – Chairman Pocernich returned to the public comment item on the agenda.
Public Comment: None.
Introduction of New Housing Authority Director and UW Extension Housing Development
Educator Specialist: Jason Maloney, Bayfield County/City of Washburn Housing Authority
Commissioner, introduced to the board, Jennifer Toribio-Warren, the new Executive Director of the
housing authority. Abeles-Allison then introduced Kelly Westlund as the new UW Extension Housing
Development Educator Specialist.
Presentation By Sandra Naas of the State of Wisconsin Natural Resources Board: Sandra Naas,
candidate to be a member of the State of Wisconsin Natural Resources Board, introduced herself and
gave a history of her family, career and the many interests she has with environmental issues. She feels
honored to be nominated for this position and asks for the support of the board to obtain her
confirmation.
6:28 p.m. – The board took a 15-minute recess.
6:46 p.m. – The board reconvened.
Bayfield County Resolution No. 2023-21:
A Resolution to the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation in Support of a Community
Development Investment (CDI) Grant for the American Birkebeiner
WHEREAS, the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) accepts applications for a
Community Development Investment Grant to assist with the funding of new construction and/or
redevelopment of rural downtown districts; and,
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WHEREAS, as part of the application process for a Community Development Investment Grant, the
applicants seeking the grant must provide the WEDC with a signed resolution by the local government
authorizing the submittal of an application; and,
WHEREAS, the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation, has proposed a re-development destination
named The Mount Telemark Village Base Camp in the Town of Cable located at 42225 Telemark Rd.
Funds will be used for the creation of a 12,000 square foot community center, parking area and
landscaping, at the epicenter of skiing, running, biking, hiking in Northern Wisconsin to provide a
launch point to enjoy outdoor activities; and,
WHEREAS, the proposed reconstruction of the property will support the quality of life and economic
health of the Town of Cable and Bayfield County as a whole; and,
WHEREAS, the County seeks to collaborate with the Town of Cable and to assist the American
Birkebeiner and the Mt. Telemark Village in obtaining the Community Development Investment Grant
as the Town and County cannot help facilitate the development of the property in any other way;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors assembled
this 28th day of February 2023, does hereby authorize the submission of an application for a Community
Development Investment Grant to the WEDC for the real property located at 42225 Telemark Rd and
authority is granted to the proper County officials to take the necessary steps to prepare and file the
appropriate application for funds under this program in accordance with this resolution and that the
proper County officials are hereby authorized to sign all necessary documents on behalf of Bayfield
County.
Ben Popp, American Birkebeiner representative, reviewed the Mount Telemark Village project with the
board. The project is estimated to break ground in July, 2023, and be completed by February, 2024.
Fickbohm asked if the high school ski league will continue to be allowed to meet at the property location
after the project is completed. Popp indicated the league would be encouraged to continue and that a
mountain bike league has also signed a contract to continue to meet at the site for the next five years.
Motion by Sandstrom, seconded by Rondeau, to adopt Resolution No. 2023-21 A Resolution to the
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation in Support of a Community Development Investment
(CDI) Grant for the American Birkebeiner. Motion carried, 12-0, 1 absent.
Bayfield County Economic Development Annual Report, Cole Rabska: Cole Rabska, Bayfield
County Economic Development Corporation Executive Director, delivered the corporation’s annual
report. The BCEDC worked with over 160 businesses and entrepreneurs to assist with grant
applications, permitting and licensing, finance and funding opportunities, business development,
educational opportunities, networking, and legal advice opportunities free of charge.
Rabska reported that he and Abeles-Allison met with a representative from Fleet Farm to encourage
them to continue looking at property within Bayfield County. Fleet Farm is now in the middle of the
permitting process for developing on a property located in the Town of Eileen.
The Main Street Bounceback Grant brought in $580,000 in funds to the area that were used to support
local businesses and entrepreneurs.
The WEDC selected the Bayfield County Business Park as one of a few sites to participate in a Pilot
Certified Site Selector Program that is intended to assist business/industrial parks in becoming state
certified. Rabska continues to work through the site certification process.
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Partnering with UW Extension, Bayfield County government, municipal governments and other local
agencies, the BCEDC continues to work on the WHEDA Workforce Housing Development Pilot
Program.
7:00 p.m. – Chairman Pocernich moved ahead to item 12 on the agenda.
Discussion and Possible Action, Consent Agenda:
Bayfield County Resolution No. 2023-22:
To Accept Wisconsin Lead-in-Water Testing and Remediation Initiative Grant
WHEREAS, the Bayfield County Health Department has received grant funding in the amount of
$4,800.00 from the State of Wisconsin, Department of Health Services to test all water outlets at each
enrolled child-care center and work with each facility on any follow-up testing or immediate actions to
reduce lead in water hazard exposure at the center. The grant covers all sampling supplies and shipping
costs. Grant start date is November 1, 2022. Total award to be expended by September 30, 2023; and,
WHEREAS, the 2023 Budget does not contain any projections to account for any revenue or
expenditures for said grant; and,
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Bayfield County Board of Health to accept and expend said grant in
2023;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors assembled
this 28th day of February, 2023, hereby authorizes the use of Revenue Account Number 100-20-43550
and Expense Account Number 100-20-54102 for the Lead-in-Water Testing Grant; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors hereby amends the
2023 budget by $4,800.00 for grant revenue/expenses:
Increase Revenue:
Lead-In Water Testing/ 100-20-43550 by $4,800
Remediation Grant
Increase Expenses:
Full-Time 100-20-54102-50121 by $1,964
FICA/Medicare 100-20-54102-50151 by $ 218
Retirement 100-20-54102-50152 by $ 194
Health Insurance 100-20-54102-50154 by $ 883
Life Insurance 100-20-54102-50155 by $ 1
Contractual Services 100-20-54102-50290 by $1,200
Operating Supplies 100-20-54102-50340 by $ 260
Postage 100-20-54102-50311 by $ 80
Total Expenses: $4,800
Bayfield County Resolution No. 2023-23:
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To Accept TUFTS Telehealth Funding (THIS-WIC)
WHEREAS, the Bayfield County Health Department has received additional grant funding in the
amount of $1,631.00 from the State of Wisconsin, Department of Health Services. This allows the WIC
staff to continue to pilot an online nutrition education platform that will enhance virtual clinic visits.
Grant start date is January 1, 2022. Total award to be expended by March 31, 2023; and,
WHEREAS, the 2023 Budget does not contain any projections to account for any revenue or
expenditures for said grant; and,
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Bayfield County Board of Health to accept and expend said grant in
2023;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors assembled
this 28th day of February, 2023, hereby authorizes the use of Revenue Account Number 100-20-43550-
024 and Expense Account Number 100-20-54128 for the THIS-WIC; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors hereby amends the
2023 budget by $1,631.00 for grant revenue/expenses:
Increase Revenue:
THIS-WIC Grant 100-20-43550-024 by $1,631
Increase Expenses:
Part-Time 100-20-54128-50122 by $1,425
FICA/Medicare 100-20-54123-50151 by $ 109
Retirement 100-20-54123-50152 by $ 97
Total Expenses: $1,631
Bayfield County Resolution No. 2023-24:
2022 Health Department Budget Amendments
WHEREAS, amendments to the 2022 Health Department budget are necessary due to
increases/decreases in federal and state grant funding; and,
WHEREAS, provided in s. 97.615 (2) (d), Stats. a local Health Department can establish and collect
fees for licenses; and,
WHEREAS, Bayfield County collects fees for Transient Non-Community (TNC) Water System
Inspection and Environmental Health Sanitarian Programs and these fees can be spent on these programs
only; and,
WHEREAS, at the end of the fiscal year, if fees collected are more than expenses, the remaining
monies go into the fund balance; and,
WHEREAS, in 2021, the fund balance for these two (2) programs is $58,468; and,
WHEREAS, in 2022, total expenses exceeded revenues by $22,535; and,
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WHEREAS, this will not affect the amount of tax levy used;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors assembled
this 28thday of February 2023, amends the 2022 budget by $22,535 and authorizes the increase/decrease
of the following revenue and expense accounts for 2022:
ACCOUNT NUMBER DESCRIPTION ADJUSTMENTS
Revenue Amendments
100-00-49301 Fund Balance 22,535
Total Revenue Amendment 22,535
Expenditure Amendments
100-20-54119-50154 Health Ins 22,535
Total Expenditure Amendment 22,535
Bayfield County Resolution No. 2023-25:
In Recognition and Appreciation of Ellen Braddock’s Years of Commitment and Service on the
Board of Health
WHEREAS, Ellen “Ellie” Braddock has served Bayfield County on the Board of Health as a
community representative since August 2014; and,
WHEREAS, Wisconsin State Statute 251.04 outlines powers and duties of a Board of Health; and,
WHEREAS, the role of a Board of Health member is to assure measures are taken to provide an
environment in which individuals can be healthy; and,
WHEREAS, during Ellen’s eight years of service she provided guidance and support to the department
while advocating for the provision of reasonable and necessary public health services on behalf of
Bayfield County; and,
WHEREAS, we reflect on the numerous contributions that you have made during your tenure,
including implementing new health initiatives such as the Hydrogeological Atlas Project, Reproductive
Health – Family Planning Program, and Narcan Direct Program; responding to public health crises
including the COVID-19 Global Pandemic; and serving as an advocate for persons living with mental
health and substance use disorders; and,
WHEREAS, your contributions to public health and wellbeing will not soon be forgotten, and your
legacy will live on in the positive impact you have had on the lives of so many;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors assembled
this 28th day of February 2023, honors Ellen Braddock for her eight years of public service to Bayfield
County and expresses gratitude for her unwavering dedication to community health and wellness,
wishing her well in the years ahead.
Bayfield County Resolution No. 2023-26:
2022 YEAR END SQUAD CAR FUND BUDGET AMENDMENT-SHERIFF’S OFFICE
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WHEREAS, the 2022 Sheriff’s Squad Car Fund expense budget is used for squad related expenses with
revenues coming from insurance recoveries, sale of vehicles and depreciation (squad mileage charges);
and,
WHEREAS, Repair and Maintenance service costs exceeded budgeted expenses; and,
WHEREAS, the Sheriff’s Squad Fund account has a sufficient balance to cover these expenses;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors assembled
this 28th day of February, 2023, does hereby authorize the 2022 Sheriff’s Squad Car Fund budget to be
amended to reflect the expenses from unexpected costs to:
Increase Revenue:
Apply Fund Balance 760-76-49301 by $29,000
Increase Expenses:
Increase Repair & Maintenance Expenses 760-76-52120-50350 by $ 3,368
Increase Fuel Expenses 760-76-52120-50351 by $25,632
Total Expenses: $29,000
Motion by Rondeau, seconded by Crandall, to adopt the consent agenda as presented. Motion carried,
12-0, 1 absent.
Bayfield County Amendatory Ordinance No. 2023-03:
An Ordinance Amending Title 9 – Chapter 2 of the Code of Ordinances, Bayfield County,
Wisconsin
WHEREAS, Bayfield County Health is an agent of the Wisconsin Department of Safety and
Professional Services (DSPS) and Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer
Protection (DATCP) programs; and,
WHEREAS, Chapter 66 Sections 66.0417, Chapter 93 Sections 93.06(14) and Chapter 97 of the
Wisconsin State Statutes authorize Bayfield County Health Department as the designated agent for
DATCP for the purpose of establishing annual fees; issuing permits; conducting routine sampling;
inspecting or investigating food service establishments, retail food establishments, lodging, pools,
campgrounds, recreational and/or educational camps, and food vending; and,
WHEREAS, Sections 463.10, 463.12, 463.16, and 463.18 of the Wisconsin Statutes authorize Bayfield
County Health Department as the designated agent for the Department of Safety and Professional
Services (DSPS) for the purpose of establishing permit fees; issuing permits, conducting routine
inspections of tattooing and body art establishments and practitioners; enforcing State Law governing
these establishments; and enactment of local regulations governing these establishments which may be
stricter than State Law; and,
WHEREAS, Bayfield County Health Department is legally bound to abide with DSPS and DATCP
program standards; and,
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WHEREAS, we participate in an audit with the DATCP program every three years; and,
WHEREAS, we have received guidance from the DATCP agency to regularly review and revise our
ordinance to align with our DATCP contract; and,
WHEREAS, the Title 9 – Chapter 2 “Lodging, Recreation Establishment, Food Protection, and Tattoo
and Body Piercing Establishments” Ordinance and fee schedule has not been updated since Autumn
2017; and,
WHEREAS, the Bayfield County Health Department pays a certain percentage of all license fees back
to the DSPS and DATCP programs as agency fees each year; and,
WHEREAS, that percentage of agency fees will be increasing over the next several years; and,
WHEREAS, the percentage of agency fees has been ten (10) percent for several years; and,
WHEREAS, that fee is expected to increase up to twenty (20) percent over the next several years; and,
WHEREAS, Bayfield County Health Department program costs have been increasing over the past
several years, including travel, staff and other program costs; and,
WHEREAS, this ordinance has removed the Reference Document A – Environmental Health Fee
Schedule so that future adjustments may be made as needed; and,
WHEREAS, any fee increases level with State fee increases will be approved by the Board of Health;
and,
WHEREAS, any other fee adjustments will require Board of Health recommendation and County Board
of Supervisors approval; and,
WHEREAS, the proposed changes will not go into effect until April 1, 2023, for the license year
beginning on July 1, 2023;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors assembled
this 28th day of February 2023, does hereby ordain as follows:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 9 – CHAPTER 2 AND TITLE 9 – REFERENCE
DOCUMENT A OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, BAYFIELD COUNTY, WISCONSIN
Chapter 2: Food Protection, Lodging, Pools, Campgrounds,
Recreational/Educational Camps, Tattoo and Body Piercing
Establishments
Sec. 9-2-1: Authority and Purpose
This Chapter is adopted pursuant to the authority provided by Wisconsin Statutes Chapter 97
Food, Lodging and Recreation, to protect and improve public health. Sections 66.0417,
Chapter 93.06(14), and Chapter 97 of the Wisconsin Statutes authorize Bayfield County Health
Department to be designated as an Agent of the State Department of Agriculture, Trade, and
Consumer Protection (DATCP) for the purpose of establishing annual fees; issuing permits;
conduct routine sampling; inspecting or investigating food service establishments, retail food
establishments, lodging, pools, campgrounds, recreational and/or educational camps, and food
vending. Sections 463.10, 463.12, 463.16, and 463.18 of the Wisconsin Statutes authorize
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Bayfield County Health Department as the designated agent for the Department of Safety and
Professional Services (DSPS) for the purpose of establishing permit fees; issuing permits,
conducting routine inspections of tattooing and body art establishments and practitioners;
enforcing State Law governing these establishments; and enactment of local regulations
governing these establishments which may be stricter than State Law.
Sec. 9-2-2: Applicability
The provisions of this Chapter shall apply to the owner, operator, or person in charge of any
and all food service establishments, retail food establishments, hotels, motels, bed and
breakfasts, tourist rooming houses, campgrounds, recreational camps, educational camps,
public pools, food vending machines and food vending commissaries, tattooing establishments
and practitioners, and body piercing establishments and practitioners in all areas of Bayfield
County.
Sec. 9-2-3: Definitions
The following definitions shall be applicable in this Chapter:
(a) Statutory Definitions. In addition to those definitions set forth expressly
hereinafter, all definitions set forth in Wisconsin Statutes, Section 66.0417, 463 and
Chapter 97, ATCP 72, 73, 74, 75 and Appendix, 76, 78, 79, and SPS 221 Wisconsin
Administrative Code, are incorporated herein by reference and they shall be construed,
read, and interpreted as if set forth herein until amended and then shall apply as
amended.
(b) Annual Fee. A fee for on-site visits to determine that establishments identified in
this Chapter are compliant with the statutes and administrative codes that govern their
operation.
(c) Bed and Breakfast Establishment. Means any place of lodging that provides 8 or
fewer rooms for rent to no more than a total of 20 tourists or other transients for more
than 10 nights in a 12-month period, is the owner's personal residence, is occupied by
the owner at the time of rental, and in which the only meal served to guests is breakfast.
(d) Body-piercing Establishment. Means the premises where a body piercer performs
body piercing.
(e) Campground. "Campground" means a parcel or tract of land owned by a person, the
state or a local government, which is designed, maintained, intended or used for the
purpose of providing camp sites offered with or without charge, for temporary overnight
sleeping accommodations.
(f) Priority Items. A provision in ATCP 75 whose application contributes directly to the
elimination, prevention or reduction to an acceptable level, hazards associated with
foodborne illness or injury and there is no other provision that more directly controls the
hazard, and is denoted in the Wisconsin Food Code with a superscript “P.”
(g) Food Service Establishment. Any building, room or place at which the predominant
activity is the preparation, service, or sale of meals to transients or the general public,
including all places used in connection with it and including any public or private school
lunchroom for which food service is provided by contract. "Meals" does not include soft
drinks, ice cream, milk, milk drinks, ices and confections. “Food Service
Establishment” does not apply to:
(1) Taverns that serve free lunches consisting of popcorn, cheese, crackers,
pretzels, cold sausage, or peanuts, cured fish or bread and butter.
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(2) Churches, religious, fraternal, youth, or patriotic organizations, service clubs and
civic organizations which occasionally prepare, serve, or sell meals to transients
or the general public.
(3) Any public or private school lunchroom for which food service is directly provided
by the school or a private individual selling foods from a movable or temporary
stand at public farm sales.
(4) Any bed and breakfast establishment that serves breakfast only to its lodgers.
(5) The serving of food or beverage through a license vending machine.
(6) Any college campus, as defined in s. 36.05 (6m), institution as defined in s. 36.51
(1) (b) or technical college that serves meals only to the students enrolled in the
college campus, institution or school or to authorized elderly persons under s.
36.51 or 38.36
(7) A concession stand at a locally sponsored sporting event, such as a little league
game.
(8) A potluck event.
(h) Health Department. The Bayfield County Health Department.
(i) Hotel/Motel. "Hotel" means a place where sleeping accommodations are offered for
pay to transients, in 5 or more rooms, and all related rooms, buildings and areas.
"Motel" means a hotel that furnishes on premise on-premises parking for motor vehicles
of guests as part of the room charge, without extra cost, and that is identified as a
"motel" rather than a “hotel" at the request of the operator.
(j) Late Fee. Shall mean a fee for failure to pay established or assessed fees in a timely
manner. This refers to any fee not postmarked by the end of the two-week grace period
July 15th.
(k) Occasionally. Not more than three days during any 12-month period.
(l) Pool. Means a structure, basin, chamber, or tank, and appurtenant buildings and
equipment, used for wading, swimming, diving, water recreation, or therapy. Types of
pools include pools used for swimming, combination pools, diving pools, exercise pools,
experiential pools, mobile pools, therapy pools, wading pools, whirlpools, and cold soak
pools.
(m) Pre-inspection fees. A fee for plan review or change of ownership of an existing
establishment offered within a six-month period from the date of permit application and
prior to the issuance of a permit to persons intending to operate an establishment as
defined in Section 9-2-1 of this Chapter.
(n) Recreational Educational Camp. Means a premises, including temporary and
permanent structures, that is operated as an overnight living quarters where both food
and lodging or facilities for food and lodging are provided for children or adults or both
children and adults for a planned program of recreation or education, and that is offered
free of charge or for payment of a fee by a person or by the state or a local unit of
government. "Camp" does not include any of the following:
(1) An overnight planned program of recreation or education for adults or families at
an establishment holding a current hotel or motel or restaurant permit.
(2) An overnight planned program of recreation or education for less than 4
consecutive nights and without permanent facilities for food and lodging.
(3) An overnight planned program for credit at an accredited academic institution of
higher education.
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(4) A tournament, competition, visitation, recruitment, campus conference or
professional sports team training camp.
(o) Re-inspection Fees. A fee for any subsequent inspections necessary to achieve
compliance with the statutes and administrative codes that govern operation of the
establishment or practitioner. The re-inspection fees established are as set forth on a
fee schedule, which is incorporated herein by reference as Reference Document A,
Environmental Health License Fee Schedule.
(p) Retail Food Establishment means a permanent or mobile food processing facility
where food processing is conducted primarily for direct retail sale to consumers at the
facility, a mobile facility from which potentially hazardous food is sold to consumers at
retail or a permanent facility from which food is sold to consumers at retail, whether or
not that facility sells potentially hazardous food or is engaged in food processing. “Retail
food establishment” includes a restaurant or temporary restaurant, but does not include
an establishment holding a license under s.97.605, to the extent that the activities of the
establishment are covered by that license.
(q) Tattoo establishment means the premises where a tattooist applies a tattoo to another
person.
(r) Temporary Permit Suspension. The revocation of a permit for a time period set for no
less than twenty-four hours and no greater than one week as determined by the Health
Officer or his/her designee.
(s) Temporary Restaurant or Temporary Retail Food Establishment shall mean a
restaurant or retail food establishment that operates at a fixed location in conjunction
with a single event such as a fair, carnival, circus, public exhibition, anniversary sale, or
occasional sales promotion. Mobile establishments of this type which conduct business
in the jurisdiction of Bayfield County, that are licensed outside of the area of jurisdiction,
will be inspected and charges charged an inspection fee.
(t) Tourist Rooming House means all lodging places and tourist cabins and cottages,
other than hotels and motels, in which sleeping accommodations are offered for pay to
tourists or transients. It does not include private boarding or rooming houses not
accommodating tourists or transients, or bed and breakfast establishments regulated
under Ch. ATCP 73.
Sec. 9-2-4 License and Permit
(a) No person shall operate a food service establishment, a retail food establishment, hotel,
motel, bed and breakfast, tourist rooming house, campground, recreational or
educational camp, public pool, tattooing establishment, or body piercing establishment
without first obtaining a non-prorated permit from the Health Department. Permits shall
be issued on an annual basis, commencing with July 1 and ending on the following
June 30th. Each such permit shall expire on June 30th of each year following their
issuance except that permits initially issued during the period beginning on April 1 and
ending June 30th shall expire June 30th of the following year. The issuance of a permit
may be conditioned upon the owner or operator correcting a violation of this Chapter
within a specified time frame to be determined by the Health Department. If the
condition is not met within the specified time, the permit shall be voided. With the
exception of 9-2-4(a)(1) and 9-2-4(a)(2), the permit shall not be transferable to another
location or operator.
(1) As to location, a temporary permit is required for special events for each
separate event and is may be subject to approval by the Health Department prior
to operating at the new premises.
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(2) No person shall operate a temporary or mobile retail food establishment with out
without obtaining an inspection from the Health Department and paying the
inspection fee with the exception of:
(a) A temporary retail food establishment that has obtained a permit from the
Health Department to operate.
(3) As to an operator, a A permit for a food service establishment may be transferred
to an individual who is an immediate family member of the operator. A parent,
child, stepchild, spouse, grandparent, grandchild, sibling or stepsibling shall be
considered an immediate family member for purposes of this Chapter. Permits
for retail food body art establishments shall not be transferred to an are not
transferrable to an immediate family member. A new and separate license shall
be issued.
(b) No permit shall be granted to any person under this Chapter without a pre-inspection by
the Health Department of the premises for which the permit is requested.
(c) No permit shall be issued or renewed until all application fees, inspection fees, re-
inspection fees, late fees, violation penalty forfeitures, and citations for violations of this
Chapter have been paid.
Sec. 9-2-5 Application
Applications for permits shall be made in writing to the Bayfield County Health Department on
forms developed and provided by the Health Department stating the name and address of the
proposed applicant and operator, and such other information as may be required. The Health
Department shall either approve or deny the application within thirty (30) days after receipt of a
complete application.
Sec. 9-2-6 Fees
Fees for the issuance of permits, the conducting of investigations, inspections, training and
technical assistance to establishments covered pursuant to this Chapter are hereby
established pursuant to this Chapter, subject to amendment, from time to time, upon the
recommendation of the Bayfield County Board of Health and approval of the County Board of
Supervisors. In addition, separate pre-inspection fees are hereby established with respect to
new establishments or existing establishments that have been transferred to a new owner.
The fees established are as set forth on a fee schedule, which is incorporated herein by
reference as in Reference Document A. The fees include any corresponding State fees,
which shall be paid to the State by the County when collected. If any State fee is increased,
the Board of Health may increase the corresponding fee under this Chapter Reference
Document A by the same amount without County Board approval. Fee increases greater than
the State fee increases are subject to recommendation from the Bayfield County Board of
Health and approval of the County Board of Supervisors.
Sec. 9-2-7 Public Display of Permits and Food Manager Certifications
Every licensed establishment shall display at all times and in public view, the permit of the
establishment and any Food Manager Certifications.
Sec. 9-2-8 Enforcement
(a) The provisions of this Chapter shall be administered by or under the direction of the
Health Officer of the Health Department, who in person or by duly authorized
representatives, shall have the right to enter, at reasonable hours, upon premises
affected by this regulation to inspect the premises, secure samples or specimens,
examine and copy relevant documents and records, or obtain photographic or other
evidence needed to enforce this Chapter.
(b) The Health Officer and his/her designee(s) may issue citations for violations of this
Chapter pursuant to the Bayfield County Citation Ordinance. In the event the position of
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the Health Officer is vacant, personnel designated by the Board of Health may assume
his/her authority under this Chapter.
(c) Permits issued by the Health Department pursuant to this Chapter may be temporarily
suspended for a violation of any provisions hereof or the State Statutes or
Administrative Code provisions adopted by reference herein, if the Health Department
determines that an immediate danger to health exists.
(d) Continuing or flagrant violations of this Chapter shall also be subject to the following
enforcement procedures:
(1) If critical violations of this Chapter are not corrected at the time of inspection or if
three or more critical violations are discovered during an inspection, or if the
same critical violations are observed on two or more consecutive inspections,
then a re-inspection shall be conducted.
(2) If any repeat critical violations of this Chapter exist at the time of re-inspection, a
re-inspection shall be conducted and the re-inspection fees established are as
set forth on a fee schedule, which is incorporated herein as Reference Document
A and shall be assessed on the legal licensee of the establishment.
(e) The following procedure shall be followed in the denial, suspension or revocation of any
License issued under this article:
(1) A decision by The Health Officer and his/her designee(s) to deny, suspend or
revoke a License shall be in writing and shall state, with specificity, the reasons
for the Health Officer's decision and shall state any and all applicable statutes,
ordinances, rules, regulations or orders which may have been violated. The
Health Officer and his/her designee(s) shall send to the Licensee copy of the
written decision as required by this article. Said notice shall inform the Licensee
or applicant of the right to have the decision reviewed and a summary of the
procedure for such review required by this article.
(2) A Licensee aggrieved by a decision of The Health Officer and his/her designee(s)
to deny, suspend or revoke a License must send a written Request for Review
and Reconsideration to the Health Officer within ten working days of receipt of
the notice of The Health Officer and his/her designee(s) decision. The Request
for Review and Reconsideration shall state the grounds upon which the Person
or Licensee aggrieved contends that the decision should be reversed or
modified.
(3) Within ten working days of receipt of the Request for Review and
Reconsideration the Health Officer and his/her designee(s) shall review its initial
determination. The Health Officer may affirm, reverse or modify the initial
determination. The Health Officer and his/her designee(s) shall mail or deliver to
the Licensee or applicant a copy of The Health Officer and his/her designee(s)
decision on review, and shall state the reasons for such decision. The decision
shall advise the Licensee or applicant of the right to appeal the decision by filing
a notice of appeal, the time within which appeal shall be taken and the office or
person with whom notice of appeal shall be filed.
(4) A Licensee or applicant who wishes to appeal a decision made by the Health
Officer and his/her designee(s) on review must file a notice of appeal within ten
days of receipt of the Health Officer’s and his/her designee(s) decision on review.
The notice of appeal shall be filed or mailed to the Health Officer and his/her
designee(s). The Health Officer and his/her designee(s) shall immediately file
said notice of appeal with the County Board of Health.
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(5) A Licensee or applicant shall be provided a hearing on appeal within 30 days of
receipt of the notice of appeal. The Health Officer and his/her designee(s) shall
serve the Licensee or applicant with notice of hearing by mail or personal service
at least five days before the hearing.
(6) The hearing shall be conducted before the County Board of Health and shall be
conducted in accordance with the procedures outlined in Wis. Stats. § 68.11(2)
and (3).
(7) Within 15 days of the hearing, the County Board of Health shall mail or deliver to
the Licensee or applicant the County Board of Health’s written determination
stating the reasons for its decision.
Sec. 9-2-9 Regulations, Rules and Laws Adopted by Reference
The applicable laws, rules and regulations as set forth in Sections 66.0417, Chapter 93.06
(14), and Chapter 97 of the Wisconsin Statutes, and Chapters ATCP 72, 73, 75 and Appendix,
76, 78, 79, and SPS 221, AND SPS 390 of the Wisconsin Administrative Code are
incorporated in this regulation by reference and they shall be construed, read, and interpreted,
as fully set forth by reference and they shall be construed, read, and interpreted as fully set
forth herein until amended and then shall apply as amended. The express provisions of this
Chapter shall control where more restrictive.
Sec. 9-2-10 Violation-Penalties
Any person who violates or refuses to comply with any provisions of this Chapter shall be
subject to a forfeiture of not less than One Hundred Dollars ($100) and not more than One
Thousand Dollars ($1,000) for each offense. Each day a violation exists or continues may be
considered a separate offense. Where appropriate, injunctive relief may be sought by the
Health Department.
REFERENCE DOCUMENT APPENDIX A
LICENSE FEE SCHEDULE
*Permit fees reflect 10% state admit
fee
Pre- 1st
Restaurants Annual Fee
Late
Fee
Inspection
Fee
Reinspection
Fee
2nd RI
Fee
Prepackaged $115.50 $85.00 $130.00 $98.00 $130.00
Low Complexity $253.00 $85.00 $320.00 $240.00 $320.00
Moderate Complexity $363.00 $85.00 $470.00 $353.00 $470.00
High Complexity $594.00 $85.00 $770.00 $578.00 $770.00
Caterer-Prepackaged $115.50 $85.00 $130.00 $98.00 $130.00
Caterer-Low Complexity $253.00 $85.00 $320.00 $240.00 $320.00
Caterer-Moderate
Complexity $363.00 $85.00 $470.00 $353.00 $470.00
Caterer High Complexity $594.00 $85.00 $770.00 $578.00 $770.00
Special Organization-Prepackaged $115.50 $85.00 $130.00 $98.00 $130.00
Special Organization-Low Complexity $253.00 $85.00 $320.00 $240.00 $320.00
Special Organization-Modearte
Complexity $363.00 $85.00 $470.00 $353.00 $470.00
Special Organization-High Complexity $594.00 $85.00 $770.00 $578.00 $770.00
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Mobile Restaurant-Prepackaged $115.50 $85.00 $130.00 $98.00 $130.00
Mobile Restaurant-Low Complexity $253.00 $85.00 $320.00 $240.00 $320.00
Mobile Restaurant-Moderate
Complexity $363.00 $85.00 $470.00 $353.00 $470.00
Mobile Restaurant-High Complexity $594.00 $85.00 $770.00 $578.00 $770.00
Mobile Service Base-Prepackaged $115.50 $85.00 $130.00 $98.00 $130.00
Mobile Service Base-Low Complexity $253.00 $85.00 $320.00 $240.00 $320.00
Mobile Service Base-Moderate
Complexity $363.00 $85.00 $470.00 $353.00 $470.00
Mobile Service Base-High Complexity $594.00 $85.00 $770.00 $578.00 $770.00
Temporary Restaurant-
Annual $187.00
Temporary Restaurant -
Event
$55.00
per event
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REFERENCE DOCUMENT APPENDIX A
LICENSE FEE SCHEDULE
*Permit fees reflect 10%
state admit fee
Retail Food Service
Annual
Fee
Late
Fee
Pre-
Inspection
Fee
1st
Reinspection
Fee
2nd RI
Fee
Large-PHF $753.50 $85.00 $350.00 $450.00
Small PHF $291.00 $85.00 $265.00 $190.00
Small Non-PHF $209.00 $85.00 $150.00 $190.00
VSPH $66.00 $85.00 $125.00 $90.00
Not engaged in food processing $49.50 $85.00 $125.00 $90.00
Vending Machine Storage $121.00 $85.00 $515.00 $233.00 $310.00
Vending Machine Commissary $308.00 $85.00 $675.00 $300.00 $400.00
Vending Machine Operator $137.50 $85.00
Vending Machine Stickers $9.00
RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
Annual
Fee
Late
Fee
Preinspection
Fee
1st
Reinspection
Fee
2nd RI
Fee
Pools
Public Pool $150.00 $85.00 $150.00 $75.00
Water Attraction $250.00 $85.00 $250.00 $125.00
Additional Water Attraction $150.00 $85.00 $150.00 $75.00
Lodging
Annual
Fee
Late
Fee
Preinspection
Fee
1st
Reinspection
Fee
2nd RI
Fee
TRH (1-4 units) $121.00 $85.00 $300.00 $128.00 $170.00
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Lodging (5-30 units) $225.50 $85.00 $480.00 $218.00 $290.00
Lodging (31-99 untis) $308.00 $85.00 $665.00 $300.00 $400.00
Lodging (100-199 units) $390.50 $85.00 $795.00 $379.00 $505.00
Lodging (200 + units) $539.00 $85.00 $1,185.00 $525.00 $700.00
Bed and Breakfast $121.00 $85.00 $300.00 $128.00 $170.00
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REFERENCE DOCUMENT APPENDIX A
LICENSE FEE SCHEDULE
*Permit fees reflect 10% state
admit fee
Campgrounds Annual Fee
Late
Fee
Preinspection
Fee
1st
Reinspection
Fee 2nd RI Fee
Campground (1-25 sites) $192.50 $85.00 $380.00 $180.00 $240.00
Campground (26-50 sites) $275.00 $85.00 $565.00 $263.00 $350.00
Campground (51-100 sites) $335.50 $85.00 $700.00 $319.00 $425.00
Campground (101-199 sites) $390.50 $85.00 $830.00 $375.00 $500.00
Campground (200+ sites) $451.00 $85.00 $965.00 $435.00 $580.00
Special Event Campground (1-25 sites) $192.50
Special Event Campground (26-50 sites) $275.00
Special Event Campground (51-100
sites) $335.50
Special Event Campground (101-199
sites) $390.50
Special Event Campground (200 + sites) $451.00
Recreractional/Educational camp $555.50 $85.00 $1,200.00 $540.00 $720.00
Body Art Establishments Annual Fee
Late
Fee
Preinspection
Fee
1st
Reinspection
Fee 2nd RI Fee
Tattoo Establishment $148.50 $85.00 $280.50 $135.00 $180.00
Body Piercing Establishment $148.50 $85.00 $280.50 $135.00 $180.00
Combined Body
Art/Tattooing $242.00 $85.00 $440.00 $221.00 $295.00
Temporary Tattoo Establishment $110.00
Temporary Body Piercing Establishment $110.00
Temporary Combined Body
Art/Tattooing $110.00
Wartman reviewed the purpose of the ordinance with the board and explained the proposition to separate
the fee schedule from the ordinance title itself. Motion by Oswald, seconded by Ray, to adopt
Amendatory Ordinance No. 2023-03 An Ordinance Amending Title 9 – Chapter 2 of the Code of
Ordinances, Bayfield County, Wisconsin. Motion carried, 12-0, 1 absent.
Bayfield County Amendatory Ordinance No. 2023-04:
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An Ordinance Amending Title 9 – Reference Document A (Fee Schedule) of the Code of
Ordinances, Bayfield County, Wisconsin
WHEREAS, Bayfield County Health is an agent of the Wisconsin Department of Safety and
Professional Services (DSPS) and Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer
Protection (DATCP) programs; and,
WHEREAS, Chapter 66 Sections 66.0417, Chapter 93 Sections 93.06(14) and Chapter 97 of the
Wisconsin State Statutes authorize Bayfield County Health Department as the designated agent for
DATCP for the purpose of establishing annual fees; issuing permits; conducting routine sampling;
inspecting or investigating food service establishments, retail food establishments, lodging, pools,
campgrounds, recreational and/or educational camps, and food vending; and,
WHEREAS, Sections 463.10, 463.12, 463.16, and 463.18 of the Wisconsin Statutes authorize Bayfield
County Health Department as the designated agent for the Department of Safety and Professional
Services (DSPS) for the purpose of establishing permit fees; issuing permits, conducting routine
inspections of tattooing and body art establishments and practitioners; enforcing State Law governing
these establishments; and enactment of local regulations governing these establishments which may be
stricter than State Law; and,
WHEREAS, Bayfield County Health Department is legally bound to abide with DSPS and DATCP
program standards; and,
WHEREAS, we participate in an audit with the DATCP program every three years; and,
WHEREAS, we have received guidance from the DATCP agency to regularly review and revise our
ordinance to align with our DATCP contract; and,
WHEREAS, the Title 9 – Chapter 2 “Lodging, Recreation Establishment, Food Protection, and Tattoo
and Body Piercing Establishments” Ordinance and fee schedule has not been updated since Autumn
2017; and,
WHEREAS, the Bayfield County Health Department pays a certain percentage of all license fees back
to the DSPS and DATCP programs as agency fees each year; and,
WHEREAS, that percentage of agency fees will be increasing over the next several years; and,
WHEREAS, the percentage of agency fees has been ten (10) percent for several years; and,
WHEREAS, that fee is expected to increase up to twenty (20) percent over the next several years; and,
WHEREAS, Bayfield County Health Department program costs have been increasing over the past
several years, including travel, staff and other program costs; and,
WHEREAS, this ordinance has removed the Reference Document A – Environmental Health Fee
Schedule so that future adjustments may be made as needed; and,
WHEREAS, any fee increases level with State fee increases will be approved by the Board of Health;
and,
WHEREAS, any other fee adjustments will require Board of Health recommendation and County Board
of Supervisors approval; and,
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WHEREAS, the proposed changes will not go into effect until April 1, 2023, for the license year
beginning on July 1, 2023;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors assembled
this 28th day of February 2023, does hereby ordain as follows:
LICENSE TYPE FEE
RETAIL FOODS – SERVING MEALS
Pre-Packaged Restaurant $125.00
Pre-Packaged Pre-Inspection $125.00
Full-Service – Simple Restaurant* $261.00
Full-Service – Simple Pre-Inspection $330.00
Full-Service – Moderate Restaurant* $374.00
Full-Service – Moderate Pre-Inspection $484.00
Full-Service – Complex Restaurant* $650.00
Full-Service – Complex Pre-Inspection $650.00
Additional Food Prep Area $100.00
RETAIL FOODS – NOT SERVING MEALS
License – Retail Food – Prepackaged
Does not engage in food processing and food sales of less than
$25,000.
$60.00
Pre-Inspection – Retail Food – Prepackaged
Does not engage in food processing and food sales of less than
$25,000.
$125.00
License – Retail Food –
Food sales of less than $25,000 and is engaged in food
processing (Simple I) OR no processing and food sales over
$25,000
Formerly: Food sales of at least $25,000 and is engaged in food
processing, but does not process potentially hazardous food
$125.00
Pre-Inspection – Retail Food –
Food sales of less than $25,000 and is engaged in food
processing (Simple I) OR no processing and food sales over
$25,000
Formerly: Food sales of at least $25,000 and is engaged in food
processing, but does not process potentially hazardous food
$125.00
License – Retail Food – Not serving meals (Simple II)
Formerly: Food sales of at least $25,000 and is engaged in food
processing, but does not process potentially hazardous food
$261.00
Pre-Inspection – Retail Food – Not serving meals (Simple II)
Formerly: Food sales of at least $25,000 and is engaged in food
processing, but does not process potentially hazardous food
$330.00
License – Retail Food – Not serving meals, Moderate
Formerly: Food sales of at least $25,000 but less than $1,000,000
and processes potentially hazardous food
$374.00
Pre-Inspection – Retail Food – Not serving meals, Moderate
Formerly: Food sales of at least $25,000 but less than $1,000,000
and processes potentially hazardous food
$484.00
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License – Retail Food – Not serving meals, Complex
Formerly: Food sales of at least $1,000,000 and processes
potentially hazardous food
$650.00
Pre-Inspection – Retail Food – Not serving meals, Complex
Formerly: Food sales of at least $1,000,000 and processes
potentially hazardous food
$650.00
EXEMPT FROM LICENSING
School Kitchen – full food preparation – for 2 inspections per
school year
$440.00
Satellite Kitchen (reheat) – for two inspections per school
year
$200.00
TEMPORARY EVENT FOOD PERMIT
Annual License $200.00
Single Event License $75.00
Inspection Fee Per Event $40.00
MOBILE FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS
Prepackaged $125.00
Prepackaged Pre-Inspection $125.00
Full-service – Simple* $261.00
Full-service – Simple Pre-Inspection $330.00
Full-service – Moderate* $374.00
Full-service – Moderate Pre-Inspection $484.00
Full-service - Complex* $650.00
Full-service – Complex Pre-Inspection $650.00
MOBILE SERVICE BASE
License - Prepackaged $125.00
Prepackaged Pre-Inspection $125.00
License - Full-service – Simple* $261.00
Full-service – Simple Pre-Inspection $330.00
License - Full-service – Moderate* $374.00
Full-service – Moderate Pre-Inspection $484.00
License - Full-service - Complex* $650.00
Full-service – Complex Pre-Inspection $650.00
LODGING
Tourist Rooming House (1-4 rooms)** $155.00
Tourist Rooming House – Pre-Inspection $300.00
Bed and Breakfast (8 or less rooms)** $155.00
Bed & Breakfast – Pre-Inspection $300.00
Hotel/Motel (5-30 rooms) $233.00
Hotel/Motel (5-30 rooms) – Pre-Inspection $495.00
Hotel/Motel (31-99 rooms) $320.00
Hotel/Motel (31-99 rooms) – Pre-Inspection $685.00
Hotel/Motel (100-199 rooms) $405.00
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Hotel/Motel (100-199 rooms) – Pre-Inspection $820.00
Hotel/Motel (200+ rooms) $555.00
Hotel/Motel (200+ rooms) – Pre-Inspection $1,221.00
SWIMMING POOLS & WATER ATTRACTIONS
License (per pool) $225.00
Pre-Inspection (per pool) $225.00
RECREATIONAL & EDUCATIONAL CAMPS
Recreational Education Camps License $560.00
Recreational Education Camps Pre-Inspection $618.00
CAMPGROUNDS
Campground (1-10 sites) $200.00
Campground (1-10 sites) – Pre-Inspection $310.00
Campground (11-25 sites) $240.00
Campground (11-25 sites) – Pre-Inspection $392.00
Campground (26-50 sites) $285.00
Campground (26-50 sites) – Pre-Inspection $585.00
Campground (51-100 sites) $345.00
Campground (51-100 sites) – Pre-Inspection $721.00
Campground (100-199 sites) $263.00
Campground (100-199 sites) – Pre-Inspection $855.00
Campground (200+ sites) $465.00
Campground (200+ sites) – Pre-Inspection $995.00
Special Event Campground – Same as Above License Fees with
No Pre-Inspection Fee
TATTOO/BODY PERICING ESTABLISHMENT FEES
Tattoo Establishment – License $160.00
Tattoo Establishment – Pre-Inspection $260.00
Body Piercing Establishment – License $160.00
Body Piercing Establishment – Pre-Inspection $260.00
Tattoo/Body Piercing Establishment (Combined) –
License
$250.00
Tattoo/Body Piercing Establishment (Combined) –
Pre-Inspection
$410.00
Temporary Tattoo or Body Piercing Establishment Fees –
License
$160.00
OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH FEES
Reinspection Fee $150.00 minimum fee
(initial hour) + $60/hr
every hour thereafter
Subsequent Reinspection Fee $250.00 minimum fee
(initial hour) + $60/hr
every hour thereafter
Operating Without A License Fee $749.00
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Rush Fee $100.00
Agent Reimbursement Rate +
10% as of July 1, 2022,
11% as of July 1, 2023;
12% as of July 1, 2024.
This will increase about 1%
each year for the next
several years, not to
exceed 20%. Agent
reimbursement fees
included in above EH fees.
*To be determined by the inspector at time of pre-inspection.
**This fee includes one free bacteriological water test and sampling provided by Bayfield County
Health Department.
+License/Permit fees include any state administrative fees.
Motion by Oswald, seconded by Dougherty, to adopt Amendatory Ordinance No. 2023-04 Amending
Title 9 – Reference Document A (Fee Schedule) of the Code of Ordinances, Bayfield County, Wisconsin.
Motion carried, 12-0, 1 absent.
Report of the Bayfield County Planning and Zoning Committee No. 2023-05:
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Ruth Hulstrom, Director of the Bayfield County Planning and Zoning Department, reviewed the
amendment with the board. Motion by Silbert, seconded by Rondeau, to receive and place on
file Report No. 2023-05 Petition to Amend Sections 13-1-21, 13-1-29, 13-1-41, 13-1-41A, 13-1-
62, and 13-2-61, Code of Ordinances, Bayfield County, Wisconsin. Motion carried, 12-0, 1
absent.
Bayfield County Amendatory Ordinance No. 2023-05:
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Motion by Strand, seconded by Rondeau, to adopt Amendatory Ordinance No. 2023-05 Petition to
Amend Sections 13-1-21, 13-1-29, 13-1-41, 13-1-41A, 13-1-62 and 13-2-61, Code of Ordinances,
Bayfield County, Wisconsin. Motion carried, 12-0, 1 absent.
Early Purchase County Highway Vehicle Order 2024: Abeles-Allison informed the board that
delivery time for vehicles is approximately 18 months, so the highway department is anticipating
extended delivery times by ordering vehicles in advance. Vehicles will only be ordered but not paid for
until budget year 2024. Fickbohm asked if this also pertained to the Sheriff’s Office. Abeles-Allison
verified that it would only pertain to the highway department. Motion by Crandall, seconded by
Milanowski, to approve the early vehicle purchase for the Bayfield County Highway Department for
2024. Motion carried, 12-0, 1 absent.
Closed Session Attendance Policy at Board and Committee Meetings: Abeles-Allison reviewed the
ordinance pertaining to closed session attendance for board and committee meetings. He explained that
the board had suspended rules during the COVID-19 pandemic for the Public Health Emergency
Declaration and the declaration provisions will expire May 1, 2023. The executive committee
recommended returning to the governing rules for attending closed session, effective with the expiration
of the Public Health Emergency Declaration. Motion by Rondeau, seconded by Milanowski, to return to
the governing rules regarding closed session effective immediately. 12-0, 1 absent.
Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Local Planning Grant Application and
Letter of Interest: Abeles-Allison explained that there are some broadband planning grants available
through the state, and the Northwest Regional Planning Commission (NWRPC) is available to assist
Bayfield County with applying for the BEAD grant. Motion by Sandstrom, seconded by Crandall, to
approve the cooperation between Bayfield County and Northwest Regional Planning Commission to
work on the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Local Planning Grant. Motion carried, 12-0 1
absent.
7:31 p.m. – Chairman Pocernich returned to the State of the County Presentation
State of the County Presentation: Abeles-Allison reviewed the state of the county presentation.
During 2022, Bayfield County reconstructed 9.4 miles of highway, utilized additional funding resources
through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and CARES Act, and received multiple grants for
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numerous projects. Financially, the county had a year-end cash balance of $27 million, a 3.8 mill rate,
and a valuation increase of 13%.
Reports:
a) Future County Board Meeting Dates:
a. March 28, 2023
b. April 18, 2023 (statutory requirement)
c. May 30, 2023
b) Bayfield Wireless Annual Report: Included in the packet. Now servicing more than 250
locations. Installing new tower in Town of Russell.
c) Elections Update: Divine delivered an update on the elections to the board and reported that
turnout for the spring primary was higher than usual.
d) Artesian Well Update: Abeles-Allison reported that more meetings are planned and will have
more to report in the months ahead.
e) Consolidated Dispatch Update: Abeles-Allison reported that the grant that was originally
applied for was denied, but the county was given numerous stipulations for obtaining grant
funding which included the completion of an implementation plan and having two full-time
employees working 24/7 by May 1, 2023. Abeles-Allison stated that the county is unsure on how
to proceed. Silbert asked how Ashland County felt about the consolidation. Abeles-Allison
replied that Ashland County supports the project.
f) WCA Annual Conference – September 17-19, 2023
Supervisory Reports: Crandall reported that bids came in for paving County Highway N and the road
will be paved from County Highway A to Drummond in the Summer of 2024. Bids came in as
anticipated and the funds are in the budget.
Oswald reported that he attended Superior Days along with Abeles-Allison and Strand and the group made a lot of contacts at the event. Strand reported that one of legislative issues was Medicaid
reimbursement rates for providers of mental health and nursing home Medicaid reimbursement rates for
patients. Oswald encouraged board members to attend Superior Days next year.
Chairman Pocernich invited board members to attend a Coordinated Response Exercise at the Northland
Pines Golf Course Event Center in Iron River on April 4, 2023. The exercise will be a 90-minute
training on up-to-date safety protocols, damage prevention, information, and current contacts for
pipelines.
Adjournment: There being no further business to come before the Bayfield County Board of
Supervisors, Chairman Pocernich adjourned the meeting at 8:07 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
LYNN M. DIVINE
Bayfield County Clerk
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