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Bayfield County Administrator
117 E 5th Street, PO Box 878, Washburn, WI 54891
Ph: 715-373-6181 Fx: 715-373-6153
Mark Abeles-Allison, County Administrator
Kristine Kavajecz, Assistant
BAYFIELD COUNTY
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING
Brett T. Rondeau Mary Dougherty
Fred Strand Dennis Pocernich
Jeff Silbert Larry Fickbohm
*** AMENDED AGENDA ***
Dear Committee Members:
This letter is written to inform you of the Bayfield County Executive Committee
Meeting scheduled for 4:00pm Thursday, May 14, 2020. This meeting will be
held remotely. The public will be able to participate in the Meeting via voice
either by using the internet link or phone number below.
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Any person wishing to attend who, because of a disability, requires special accommodations, should
contact the County Clerk’s office at 715-373-6100, at least 24 hours before the scheduled meeting
time, so appropriate arrangements can be made.
Notice is hereby given that in the event the standing committee does not have a quorum the County
Board Chair or Vice Chair may act as an ex officio member (County ordinance, Chapter 3, section 2-
3-1 (c)). Notice is hereby given that a majority of the Bayfield County Board may be present at the
meeting to gather information about a subject over which they have decision-making responsibility.
This constitutes a meeting of the Bayfield County Board pursuant to State ex rel. Badke v.
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Greendale Village Bd., 173 Wis. 2d 553, 494 N.W.2d 408(1993), and must be noticed as such,
although the County Board will not take any formal action at this meeting.
1) Call to Order:
2) Election of Chair and Vice Chair
3) Public Comment
4) Approval of Minutes of April 9, 2020.
5) Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Investment Policy, Bayfield County Treasurer.
6) Public Health COVID-19 Update, Bayfield County Health
7) Executive Committee Ordinance Review
8) Update on Construction Projects: DHS, DA, HR, Jail
9) Discussion and Possible Action Regarding COVID-19 Purchases
a) Jail/Courthouse Sanitizing Equipment
10) Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Regional Housing Grant. $6900
11) Discussion and Possible Action Regarding WCA Policy Resolutions.
12) Reports:
a) Tavern League Letter
b) Emergency Declaration
c) Bayfield County Fair
d) Act 185, Property Tax Initiative
e) Pigeon Lake update
f) Budget Planning Meeting and Budget Survey
g) Financial Report, end of April
h) Treasurer’s Report and Cash Flow Analysis
i) Preliminary Budget Report, Revenues and Expenditures impacted by COVID-19
13) The Committee may entertain a motion to move in and out of Closed Session pursuant to
§19.85(1)(e,g), for the purpose of
a) approving closed session minutes of March 12, 2020
b) Business Development Opportunity
c) Tribal County Zoning Lawsuit
14) Adjourn
May 14, 2020 COUNTY BOARD NARRATIVE
Item 2: Election of Chair and Vice Chair. Rules adopted by the Board are in the
packet if necessary.
Item 5: Auditors have requested a formal investment policy. Dan and I have
worked on the attached document.
Item 6. The Health Director, Sara Wartman will provide a COVID-19 report.
Item 7: Attached in the packet is a copy of the Executive Committee ordinance
language. We will review this at the meeting.
Item 8: Construction projects are going well. Here is a short summary:
DHS project: Completed, a few punch list items. Have not yet ordered
furniture.
District Attorney/Judge Office: mostly complete, threshold needed on
Judge side.
HR Office: Flooring going in now.
Jail: Scheduled end of month / early June completion
We have approximately $167,000 allocated for the first three projects (excluding
Jail) Expenditure commitments so far are approximately $120,000. Will have up
to date expenditure summaries on or before Thursday.
The Jail project (holding cells, booking area, sewer infrastructure) has a budget of
$680,000 with commitments of $675,000. We included contingency but that has
been eaten up with controls work not included in the base project and two
smaller change orders. Will have up to date expenditure summaries on or before
Thursday.
Item 9: The Sheriff’s Office and Courthouse is considering purchasing
disinfection/sanitizing equipment that could work to keep county facilities clean
and free of virus. We have sent out an RFP for proposals and will receive those
and summarize them before the Executive Committee meeting. One of the items
beings considered is a UV light sanitizing system. Other options include a
Hydrogen based cleaner. A full report will be made at the meeting.
FEMA reimbursement would play a major role in funding some of these solutions.
The UV light proposal has a $40,000 price tag. If 87.5% of the cost is covered
(assuming state contribution of 12.5%) the cost of this unit to the county would
be $5000.
Item 10: The Regional Housing Grant was received. This is a two county, multi-
jurisdictional planning grant that could qualify the county for tax credits. Bayfield
County committed $6900 towards the $75,000 project. These funds would come
through contingency. Below please find a contingency summary expenditure.
$107k was included in the General Fund Contingency line item. Approximately
$66,000 of this is committed so far leaving $41,000 remaining.
Item 11:
A. Attached is a letter the Board received from the Tavern League requesting
waiving of fees by the County. At the last meeting the County approved
waiving late fees and extending payments until September 30.
B. The Counties current emergency declaration expires on May 18. Discussion
are ongoing on whether to extend this. Jan and I were thinking this could
impact reimbursement requests for emergency response in the future.
C. The Bayfield County Fair Committee voted to recommending cancelling the
fair this year. This issue will go to the full board on the 26th. Efforts are
underway to develop a virtual fair.
D. The State has passed Act 185 authorizing a deferment of property taxes. A
copy of the WCA Q and A on this topic is included in the packet together
with a draft resolution.
E. The State originally planned on disposing of the Pigeon Lake Field Station,
Town of Drummond the end of June this year. I asked if they would
consider an extension due to COVID. They would consider it but are
interested in knowing what chance there is of local acquisition.
F. Annually the County meets to consider directions, priorities and factors for
the next year (2021) budget. I will share an outline for the meeting with
the committee on Thursday or before. Please share specific topics you
would like addressed. We plan to have both department priority input and
public survey input at the May 19 meeting.
G. End of April financial report is in the packet.
H. Treasurer’s Report is in the packet. I asked Dan to report on cash flow, he
reported that he is not concerned with cash flow at the present time. He
does note that interest rates have fallen this year and will impact earnings
in 2021.
I. I will review COVID19 impacts on the 2020 Budget at the meeting.
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Minutes of the
Bayfield County Executive Committee Meeting
4:00pm, April 9, 2020
Meeting was held Remotely, with phone and/or video access for members and
the public.
Members Present: Jeff Silbert, Jeremy Oswald, Dennis Pocernich, Brett Rondeau, Fred Strand
Members Excused: Tom Gordon
Others Present: Mark Abeles-Allison, County Administrator; Kristine Kavajecz-Human
Resource Director; Jim Crandall;
Meeting Called to Order at 4:10pm by Chairman Rondeau.
A roll call was taken and all were present with the exception of Tom Gordon.
Abeles-Allison read a statement regarding the reason for the remote meeting and the applicable
rules.
Public Comment: Emily Kreiner-Woodworth announced her intent to apply for the local
government scholarship. Will be attending UW Madison.
Approval of Minutes of March 12, 2020: Motion Pocernich, Silbert to approve minutes of the
March 12, 2020 Executive Committee meeting. Motion Carried (5-0 )
Public Health COVID-19 Update, Bayfield County Health: Sara Wartman reported
that there have been 3 confirmed cased in the community. 2 have been recovered and
released from quarantine. There are approximately 5 suspect cases, where testing has not
been conducted. Persons who are symptomatic or suspect have been issued quarantine
orders. Travel advisory has been issued (not a travel ban). Anticipating a WI peak next
week, with a delayed peak in Northern WI. Testing is limited to hospitals and clinics for
only severe cases.
Resolution authorizing $40,000 from the Human Services Contingency Reserve for
Home Delivered Meals. Abeles-Allison reported that the County Board approved this
resolution at the last county board meeting. This resolution includes the accounts that will
be impacted. The monies will come from the Human Services Risk Reserve Fund, which
is an emergency fund.
Motion Silbert, Strand to approve the Resolution Authorizing $40,000 from the Human
Services Contingency Reserve for Home Delivered Meals and forward to the County
Board for approval. Motion Carried (5-0).
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Resolution designating Emergency Responder and Health Care Provider
Employees.
Motion Pocernich, Silbert to approve the resolution as presented and forward to the full
county board for approval. Motion Carried (5-0)
Pay plans, pay deferrals and delayed timelines on fees and permit payments in
Bayfield County departments.
Abeles-Allison explained that the county could consider deferring or extending deadlines
for specific fees or payments during the pandemic. The Health Department has proposed
extending the payment deadline or setting up payment plans for licensing of businesses
through the end of the year.
The proposal also recommends extending carry-over vacation utilization by an additional
90 days for those employees with carry-over vacation as of March 1, 2020.
HRA/FSA reimbursement deadline was extended by 30 days to April 30, 2020.
The question of tax delinquency was raised. Abeles-Allison shared that based on tax
payments after the last recession. Tax collections are currently up. Based on the 2008-
2009 recession, tax delinquency could be around $200,000.
The committee discussed social security tax deferral options. Abeles-Allison
recommends the deferral of social security taxes. These monies would not be spent, but
would be set aside in the event that they may be needed if the pandemic is extended.
Motion Oswald, Silbert to approve deferral of fees as identified by various departments.
Deferrals may occur through December 31, 2020. Roll Call: Dennis-No, Brett-No, Fred-
Yes, Jeff-Yes, Gordon-No, Oswald-Yes. Motion Carried (3-2)
Motion Strand, Pocernich to authorize 90-day extension for carry-over vacation of up to
5 days and extending the 2019 HRA/FSA reimbursement deadline to April 30, 2020.
Motion Carried (5-0)
Motion Oswald, to defer the employer share of social security payments . Motion fails
for lack of a second. Abeles-Allison will direct the County Clerk’s Office to submit the
social security payment for the current payroll.
Self Organizing Ordinance Adoption: Lengthy discussion was held regarding the necessity of the self-
organizing ordinance. It was noted that this ordinance was originally proposed due to the uncertainty
whether there would be an April election.
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Motion Strand, Oswald to approve the Self-Organizing Ordinance and forward to the County Board for
consideration. Roll Call: Oswald-Yes, Pocernich-No, Silbert-No, Strand-No, Rondeau-No, Gordon-
Absent. Motion Failed (4-1)
Child Care FSA Amendments due to COVID19 and 2019 runout period extensions.: Addressed
earlier in the meeting.
Northern Lights application for an SBA Cares Act Forgivable Loan for eight weeks
of payroll expenses, certain benefits, utilities and mortgage interest.
Motion Silbert, Pocernich to approve the Northern Lights SBA Cares Act Loan
application. Motion Carried. (5-0)
2020 Bayfield County budget as it relates to the COVID-19 Virus:
Abeles-Allison reported that no action is necessary on this item. He wanted to report on
potential revenue and expense impacts as a result of the COVID pandemic.
Amending Bayfield County Ordinance Chapter 3, Sections 2-3-14 and 2-3-19 to
combine the Tourism Committee and the Fair & Fencing Committee into a single
committee.
Motion Strand, Oswald to approve the ordinance combining the Tourism Committee with the Fair and
Fencing Committee. Motion Carried (5-0)
Reports:
a. County Personnel Policies and new Federal Sick and Family Leave Acts: A
document outlining employee scenarios was shared, which incorporated county
policy and how the federal acts would interact in each scenario.
b. Financial Report, end of March: Reviewed. A number of capital projects are
underway, or have been completed. Highway revenues and expenses are up over
the previous year.
c. Treasurer’s Report: Bank balances are up about $1 million over the previous year.
This is a result of the additional $1.5 million that was taxed for road construction
projects in 2020.
The County Board committee selection document was reviewed. It will be distributed to board
members by email.
Comment was shared that the bank balance reflects the current balance. The loan that was taken
for highway improvement projects has been repaid.
Comment was also shared that the County Board can meet in person as it is exempt from the
Safer At Home order as a Governmental entity.
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Motion Silbert, Strand to move into Closed Session pursuant to §19.85(1)(e,g), for the
purpose of approving closed session minutes of March 12, 2020
Motion Carried. (5-0) Entered closed session at 6:05pm
Motion Strand, Pocernich to approve closed session minutes of March 12, 2020. Motion
Carried (5-0 )
Motion Oswald, Strand to return to open session. Motion Carried (5-0 ) Returned to open
session at 6:06 pm
Meeting Adjourned at 6:06pm
Proposed: Bayfield County Investment Policy: May 14, 2020
I. Introduction
The intent of this Investment Policy of Bayfield County is to define how funds are to be managed. The
policy formalizes the framework for the County’s investment activities to ensure effective and judicious
fiscal and investment management of the County’s funds. The guidelines are intended to be broad to
allow the County Treasurer to function within the parameters of responsibility and authority, yet specific
enough to adequately safeguard the investment assets.
II. Governing Authority
The investment program shall be operated in conformance with Wisconsin State Statutes.
III. Scope
This policy applies to activities of Bayfield County relating to investing the financial assets of all funds.
Funds held by trustees or fiscal agents are excluded from these rules; however, all funds are subject to
regulations established by the State of Wisconsin. The covered funds are defined in the Bayfield
County’s annual financial statements. This policy does not address employee retirement funds and
proceeds from certain bond issues. Except for funds in certain restricted and special funds, Bayfield
County commingles its funds to maximize investment earnings and to increase efficiencies.
IV. General Objectives: The primary objectives, in priority order, of investment activities shall be:
1. Safety: Safety of principal is the foremost objective of the investment program. Investments shall be
undertaken to ensure the preservation of capital in the overall portfolio. The goal will be to
mitigate credit and interest rate risk.
2. Liquidity: The investment portfolio shall remain sufficiently liquid to meet all operating requirements
that may be reasonably anticipated.
3. Return: The investment portfolio shall be designed with the objective of attaining a market rate of
return throughout budgetary and economic cycles, considering the investment risk constraints of safety
and liquidity needs.
4. Special Considerations: Where possible, funds may be invested for the betterment of the local
economy or that of local entities within the County.
V. Standards of Care
1. Prudence
The standard of prudence to be used by investment officials shall be the “prudent person” standard and
shall be applied in the context of managing an overall portfolio. Investment officers acting in accordance
with written procedures and this investment policy and exercising due diligence shall be relieved of
personal liability for an individual security’s credit risk or market price changes, provided deviations from
expectations are reported in a timely fashion and appropriate action is taken to control adverse
developments. The "prudent person" standard states that, “Investments shall be made with judgment and
care, under circumstances then prevailing, which persons of prudence, discretion and intelligence exercise
in the management of their own affairs, not for speculation, but for investment, considering the probable
safety of their capital as well as the probable income to be derived.”
2. Ethics and Conflicts of Interest
Officers and employees involved in the investment process shall refrain from personal activity that could
conflict with the proper execution and management of the investment program, or that could
impair their ability to make impartial investment decisions. Employees and investment officials shall
disclose any material interests in financial institutions with which they conduct business. Disclosure shall
be made to the governing body. They shall further disclose any personal financial/investment positions
that could be related to the performance of the investment portfolio. Employees and officers shall refrain
from undertaking any personal investment transactions with the same individual with whom business is
conducted on behalf of Bayfield County.
3. Delegation of Authority and Responsibilities: The governing body will retain ultimate fiduciary
responsibility for the portfolios.
4. Bayfield County Treasurer:
Authority to manage the investment program is granted to the Bayfield County Treasurer hereinafter
referred to as investment officer as designated by the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors.
Responsibility for the operation of the investment program is hereby delegated to the Treasurer (or
Deputy Treasurer in the event the Treasurer has an extended absence) who shall act in accordance with
established written procedures and internal controls of the department for the operation of the investment
program consistent with this Investment Policy. All participants in the investment process shall seek to
act responsibly as custodians of the public trust. No officer or designee may engage in an investment
transaction except as provided under the terms of this policy and supporting procedures.
VI. Authorized Financial Institutions, Depositories, and Broker/Dealers
Authorized Financial Institutions, Depositories, and Broker/Dealers
A list will be maintained by the Treasurer of financial institutions and depositories authorized to provide
investment services. In the event the county decides to retain a financial consultant a specific request for
proposals will be prepared.
A. Institutions eligible to transact investment business with Bayfield County include the State Investment
Pool and all banking institutions located within Bayfield County and their affiliate branches. Additional
instituations may be considered on a case by case basis with a recommendation by the Treasurer and
approval by the County Board
B. Selection of financial institutions and broker/dealers authorized to engage in transactions with
Bayfield County shall be at the sole discretion of the Investment Officer and Bayfield County Board.
C. The County Treasurer is responsible for establishing and maintaining an internal control structure
designed to ensure that the assets of the Bayfield County are protected from loss, theft or misuse.
D. An external auditor shall provide an annual independent review to assure compliance with state law,
policies and procedures.
VII. Suitable and Authorized Investments
1. Investment Types and Credit Guidelines
Investments shall be limited to those allowed under Wisconsin State Statues for County Governments.
2. Collateralization
Full collateralization will be required on all demand deposit accounts, including checking accounts and
negotiable (as authorized by respective state statutes) and non-negotiable certificates of deposit. Now full
collateralization does that mean before the FDIC insurance of $250,000.00 and the State of Wisconsins
individual public depository insurance of $400,000.00 or do really mean FULL collateralization from
dollar $1.00? Something all bidders will need to know before bidding on any of the County’s money.
Authorized Collateral
Acceptable collateral for bank deposits and repurchase agreements shall include only:
• obligations of the U.S. Government, its agencies and GSEs, including mortgage backed securities
• obligations of any state, city, county or authority rated at least AA by two nationally recognized
statistical rating organizations.
Letters of Credit from the Federal Home Loan Bank or other comparable guarantees.s.
VIII. Investment Parameters
Mitigating credit risk in the portfolio. Credit risk is the risk that a security or a portfolio will lose some or
all of its value due to a real or perceived change in the ability of the issuer to repay its debt. Bayfield
County shall mitigate credit risk by adopting the following:
A. Diversification
It is the policy of the Bayfield County to diversify its investment portfolios. To eliminate risk of loss
resulting from the over-concentration of assets in a specific maturity, issuer, or class of securities,
assets in all County funds shall be diversified by maturity, issuer, and class of security. Diversification
strategies shall be determined and revised periodically by the County Treasurer for
all funds. That is going to be a tough one, not with maturity dates but all of our investments are in C.D.’s
st the present which I really don’t see as risky, but none the less, hard to diversify into anything else in
our position. Issurer refers to different banks so we should in general be ok there. ? We keep some money
in cash, some in CDs, some is invested in the community. Point noted though. Will think some more.
B. Mitigating market risk in the portfolio
Market risk is the risk that the portfolio value will fluctuate due to changes in the general level of interest
rates. Bayfield County recognizes that, over time, longer-term/core portfolios have the potential to
achieve higher returns. On the other hand, longer-term portfolios have higher volatility of return. The
County shall mitigate market risk by providing adequate liquidity for short-term cash needs, and by
making longer-term investments only with funds that are not needed for current cash flow purposes.
Bayfield County therefore, adopts the following strategies to control and mitigate its exposure to market
risk:
• Bayfield County will strive to maintain a minimum of three months of budgeted operating expenditures
in short term investments to provide enough liquidity for expected disbursements.
• The maximum stated final maturity of individual securities in the portfolio shall be four years.
• Liquidity funds may be held in the State Pool or in money market instruments maturing one year and
shorter.
• Longer term/Core funds will be the defined as the funds in excess of liquidity requirements. The
investments in this portion of the portfolio will have maturities between one day and four years and will
be only invested in higher quality and liquid securities.
X. Reporting/Disclosure
1. Methods: The County Treasurer will annually, provide the County Board with investment reports. The
reports also will be available upon request. Securities holdings, cash balances and market values in the
investment portfolio will be provided on month-end reports.
PECIFIC RE
XII Approval of Investment Policy and Amendment Procedure:
The investment policy and any modifications to that policy shall be formally approved and adopted by the
governing body of Bayfield County. This policy may be reviewed on an annual basis.
Bayfield County Health Department
117 East Sixth Street - P.O. Box 403 - Washburn, WI 54891 Phone: 715/373-6109
Fax: 715/373-6307
Sara Wartman, BSN, RN, CLS
Health Director/Health Officer
May 4, 2020
Dear Operator,
Re: 2020-2021 license renewals
Enclosed please find your license renewal application for the 2020-2021 licensing year. Due to the
widespread COVID-19 business related closures and the decrease in revenues, Bayfield County Health
Department would like to work with you on your license renewal(s). We are extending the renewal
period until September 30, 2020 and waiving all late fees if license fees are paid by this date, or a
payment plan is arranged with our department. We are happy to work with you on setting up a
payment plan. Please see enclosed payment plan option.
Licenses will remain in permitted status until September 30, 2020. On October 1, 2020, any facility that
has not renewed their permit will be placed out of business in our system and need to reapply for your
permit if you wish to operate in the future.
We want to work with and assist you during this difficult time so please feel free to contact us if you
have questions or need additional information.
We have added an option for payment as well this year. You may now pay by debit or credit card by
going online, calling our department, or in person in our office. There is a service fee of either 3% or
$1.00 whichever is greater. What you will need to do is the following:
Online
Go to www.GovPayNow.com
Enter Pay Location Code (PLC) #A0039Y & click continue
Enter information in all fields that have an asterisk (*)
You will need to find the category your business falls under (example Restaurant, Lodging, etc.)
& select the correct listing in that group. If you have more than one such as Restaurant and
Lodging fees you are going to pay, you will need to select from each category (You will not need
to select Well Water Testing as this fee is included in your license fee)
Total the amount owed for all categories & type that into the Payment Amount area. You will
see a service fee of either 3% or $1.00 whichever is greater auto-populate and be added to your
total
Fill in the billing information and click Continue
Verify all is correct and Click Submit when ready. Please note, once you have submitted your
payment, the service fee is NON-REFUNDABLE. Please be sure that you are wanting to pay this
way before submitting your payment
Telephone
Call the Bayfield County Health Department at 715-373-6109 and dial “0” for the operator
Please have your information ready to give to the operator to process your payment-You will
need licensing information and debit/credit card information
When completed by telephone, the operator will print and send you a receipt unless you would
like one emailed to you. You will have that option during the call
Once the transaction is complete, again, the service fee is NON-REFUNDABLE.
Due to COVID-19, our preferred method of payment would be by mail or credit card. If you would like to
mail your payments to our office, please mail to:
Bayfield County Health Department
PO Box 403
Washburn, WI 54891
If you have any questions or concerns about any information given in this letter, please reach out to us
at 715-373-6109 and we would be happy to assist you!
Thank you and stay healthy!
Bayfield County Health Department
Enclosures
NOTE: THIS TEMPLATE IS NOT INTENDED AS LEGAL ADVICE AND ONLY
PRESENTS A GENERAL GUIDE OF THE ELEMENTS RELATED TO ACT 185
IMPLEMENTATION AND OTHER RELATED MATTERS. PLEASE CONSULT WITH
YOUR CORPORATION COUNSEL TO REVIEW AND APPROVE THE FORM.
RESOLUTION NO. _____________
Authorizing a Taxation District to Waive Interest and Penalties on
Property Tax Payment Installments Due on or After April 1, 2020
WHEREAS, in December, 2019, a novel strain of coronavirus known as COVID-19 was
detected, and COVID-19 has continued to spread throughout the world, including to the United
States and the State of Wisconsin (“COVID-19 Pandemic”); and
WHEREAS, the federal government, state governments, and local governments are
working together to contain the further spread of the disease and treat existing cases; and
WHEREAS, on January 31, 2020, the United States Department of Health and Human
Services declared a Public Health Emergency, on March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization
declared COVID-19 a pandemic, on March 12, 2020 the Governor of the State of Wisconsin
declared a Health Emergency in the State, and on [__DATE__], [______] County (the “County”)
declared a state of emergency under authority granted by Wis. Stats. Chap. 323; and
WHEREAS, the federal government has enacted various laws and regulations in response
to the COVID-19 Pandemic including, without limitation, the Families First Coronavirus
Response Act and the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act; and
WHEREAS, because of the COVID-19 Pandemic, on March 24, 2020, Secretary-designee
Andrea Palm of the Wisconsin Department of Health Services issued Emergency Order #12, Safer
at Home Order (“Safer at Home Order”) requiring that everyone in Wisconsin stay at their home
or place of residence except in limited circumstances until April 24, 2020; and
WHEREAS, on April 16, 2020, Secretary-designee Palm extended the Safer at Home
Order, with certain modifications, to May 26, 2020, pursuant to Emergency Order #28; and
WHEREAS, the federal, state, local and individual responses to the COVID-19 Pandemic
and the uncertainty as to the effectiveness of those responses in mitigating the duration of the
COVID-19 Pandemic have created economic hardship and uncertainty in the County’s business
community, households throughout the County and for every County property taxpayer; and
WHEREAS, prominent economists have predicted record level unemployment rates for
the coming months and this prediction suggests that County residents will also experience record
level unemployment rates in the coming months, and an unprecedented number of businesses and
employers throughout the State and in the County have been required to suspend operations; and
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WHEREAS, in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic, the various federal laws and
regulations implemented as a result of the COVID-19 Pandemic, and the various emergency orders
and regulations implemented by state and local governments, on April 15, 2020, the Wisconsin
Legislature enacted 2019 Wisconsin Act 185 (“Act 185”), which Governor Evers signed on April
16, 2020; and
WHEREAS, Section 105(25) of Act 185 authorizes, among other things, the County to
adopt a resolution enabling taxation districts in the County to waive interest and penalties on 2020
property tax installment payments due and payable after April 1, 2020, until October 1, 2020; and
WHEREAS, a resolution authorizing the above referenced waiver must also establish
criteria for determining hardship that would qualify a property tax payer for the waiver; and
WHEREAS, the County’s authorization for a taxation district to implement the above
referenced waiver is contingent upon a taxation district adopting a resolution in similar form and
content as to the County’s resolution; and
WHEREAS, County Ordinance [__Ordinance No.__] imposes a penalty on delinquent
[__general property taxes, special assessments, special charges and special taxes__] in the
amount of 0.5% per month of fraction of the month; and
WHEREAS, this Resolution is intended to (1) serve as the County’s enabling resolution
for purposes of Section 105(25) of Act 185; (2) authorize any taxation district located in the County
to waive interest and penalties on installment payments of property taxes due and payable after
April 1, 2020, in a manner consistent with Act 185 provided the taxation district adopts a similar
resolution and otherwise satisfies all conditions precedent to waiver contained in Act 185 and this
Resolution; and (3) declare that all property taxpayers in the County are experiencing hardship as
a result of the economic conditions associated with the COVID-19 Pandemic, the various federal
laws and regulations implemented as a result of the COVID-19 Pandemic, the various emergency
orders and regulations implemented by state and local governments, and Act 185; and
WHEREAS, while the plain language of Section 105(25) of Act 185 allows for either a
general or a “case-by-case” finding of hardship to qualify for the above referenced waiver of
interest and penalties, the County intends by this Resolution to authorize a taxation district to waive
interest and penalties for all property taxpayers in the County otherwise eligible for waiver under
Section 105(25) of Act 185 on a finding of general hardship based upon the economic conditions
described in this Resolution, which the Board determines has adversely affected all taxpayers in
the County; and
WHEREAS, this Resolution is not intended to be construed as authorizing any sort of
“case-by-case” finding of hardship by a taxation district; and
WHEREAS, this Resolution is intended to allow a taxation district to waive the penalty
imposed by [__Ordinance No.__] for property taxpayers qualifying for the waiver of interest and
penalties as provided in Section 105(25) of Act 185 and this Resolution.
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that pursuant to Section 105(25) of Act 185,
the Board hereby finds and authorizes the following:
1. Because of the COVID-19 Pandemic, the various federal laws and regulations
implemented as a result of the COVID-19 Pandemic, the various emergency orders
and regulations implemented by state and local governments, and Act 185, the
Board finds that all property taxpayers are experiencing hardship as that term is
used in Section 105(25) of Act 185.
2. A taxation district is authorized to waive interest and penalties for property taxes
payable in 2020 for an installment payment that is due and payable after April 1,
2020. This Resolution authorizes a taxation district to waive interest and penalties
as provided in Section 105(25) of Act 185 for all property taxpayers in the taxation
district such that if a taxation district authorizes the waiver under Section 105(25)
of Act 185, it must offer the waiver to all property taxpayers in the taxation district.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing in this Resolution authorizes a taxation
district to waive interest and penalties for property taxes payable in 2020 for an
installment payment that was due and payable prior to April 1, 2020, except as
otherwise permitted under applicable law.
3. The terms of [__Ordinance No.__] imposing a penalty on delinquent property tax
payments are hereby modified for purposes of implementing the terms of this
Resolution and Section 105(25) of Act 185.
4. As provided under Section 105(25) of Act 185, the County shall deviate from the
settlement procedure set forth in Wis. Stat. § 74.29 and, instead the County shall
settle property taxes, interest and penalties collected on or before July 31, 2020, on
August 20, 2020, as provided under Wis. Stat. § 74.29(1), and settle the remaining
unpaid taxes, interest, and penalties on September 20, 2020. The August 20, 2020,
settlement shall be distributed proportionally to the underlying taxing jurisdictions
according to payments collected on or before July 31, 2020.
5. Notwithstanding Wis. Stat. § 74.57, the County Treasurer is authorized, but not
required, to omit from the tax certificate delivered to the County on September 1,
2020, all parcels of real property for which a taxation district has waived interest
and penalties as provided in this Resolution.
6. The County Treasurer is directed to consult with the Wisconsin Department of
Revenue, all taxation districts in the County, and corporation counsel regarding the
implementation of this Resolution and the procedures associated with, or
contemplated by, this Resolution.
7. Other County officers are authorized and directed to assist the Treasurer in the
interpretation, application and implementation of this Resolution and Section
105(25) of Act 185.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all actions heretofore taken by the Board and other
appropriate public officers and agents of the County with respect to the matters contemplated under
this Resolution are hereby ratified, confirmed and approved.
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ACT 185 UPDATE – SPECIFIC QUESTIONS ON PROPERTY TAX
April 23, 2020
On April 20, 2020, the Association published guidance in Q & A format regarding the changes to
the property tax collection process brought about by 2019 Wisconsin Act 185 (“Act 185”). Since
that time, the Association and its general counsel, von Briesen & Roper, s.c., have engaged in
extensive discussions with our county treasurers to identify, review and discuss several outstanding
issues associated with the new law that were not completely addressed in the previous guidance.
We offer the guidance below based upon the analysis conducted by the Wisconsin County
Treasurers’ Association and reviewed by our general counsel.
As indicated in previous guidance, the issues associated with Act 185 implementation are complex
and different counties may choose to proceed down different paths. It is imperative that counties
work closely with their treasurer, corporation counsel, administration and their municipal partners
in implementing Act 185.
Q: What is the step-by-step process to implement a waiver of interest and penalties on
tax installment payments due after April 1, 2020?
A: Step One: County adopts resolution to allow installment payments to be deferred
interest/penalty free until October 1, 2020. This automatically alters the August settlement
from full settlement to a settlement of only those taxes paid on or before July 31, 2020,
unless the county chooses to fully settle on August 20 as set forth in Wis. Stat. § 74.29.
Step Two: Municipality adopts a similar (mirrored) resolution. This provides that all
remaining installment payments are now interest free until October 1, 2020.
• A county may have one, none or some municipalities that adopt such a resolution.
Step Three: If Step One and Step Two occur then:
• Interest and penalty calculation begins as of October 1, 2020, at a rate of 1% per
month by statute (penalty) and potentially up to 0.5% (penalty) if the county has
previously adopted the appropriate penalty ordinance.
Step Four: Any parcel for which taxes remain unpaid at the close of business on August
31 is included in the tax certificate issued under Wis. Stat. § 74.57. Act 185 did not alter
the tax certificate process or qualifications. Counties are encouraged to consider
providing notice to property owners of the tax certificate process, and to otherwise review
the timelines associated with the tax certificate process, to avoid confusion when the
certificate issues and notice is provided to the property owners. The Association and
Treasurers’ Association are working on the content of the notice and plan to distribute
further information in this regard shortly.
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Q: What about delinquent installments that were due before April 1 or are otherwise
due before a county and municipality adopt the required resolutions?
A: If the property is already delinquent in installments due prior to April 1, Act 185 has no
impact. Act 185’s authorization to waive interest and penalties only applies to installments
due after April 1 for both real and personal property installment payments. Act 185 does
not provide retroactive relief related to an installment due date and both the county and
municipal resolutions must be in place before the installment due date for the property
taxpayer to qualify for the waiver.
By way of example, several municipalities have an installment due date of May 31, 2020,
which is fast approaching. If the county adopts the authorizing resolution on May 28, but
the municipality does not adopt the corresponding resolution until June 5, any payments
not made by May 31 are considered delinquent and the property taxpayer will be charged
interest and penalty (as applicable) retroactive to February 1, 2020.
To avoid these timing issues, we strongly encourage counties and municipalities to
coordinate their resolution adoption timetables such that the resolutions are both adopted
long before the due date for the next installment payment.
Q: What happens if a municipality or group of municipalities in a county all adopt a
resolution authorizing the Act 185 waiver, but the county fails to adopt a resolution?
A: Nothing – the statutory process for assessment of interest and penalties, collection and
settlement will be the same in 2020 as it was in 2019. A county authorizing resolution is
required and serves as an absolute prerequisite to the waiver being granted. Neither a
county treasurer nor any other county officer is able to authorize the waiver – it must be
authorized through county board resolution.
Q: If a property taxpayer receives a waiver to October 1, to make payment but fails to
make the October 1 payment when due, are interest and penalties calculated from
February 1?
A: No. Assuming both county and municipality have authorized the waiver and the waiver is
granted, property taxpayers in that municipality have until October 1 to pay any
installment due after the date of the resolutions. Act 185 specifically provides: “Interest
and penalties shall accrue from October 1, 2020, for any property taxes payable in 2020
that are delinquent after October 1, 2020.” The interest and penalties calculation will
never reach back to February 1 for qualifying installment payments that become delinquent
after October 1.
By way of example, suppose Calumet County adopts the appropriate authorizing resolution
on May 11 and the Village of Harrison (January and July installment (standard)
municipality) adopts the similar resolution on May 12. Property taxpayer Crash Davis
has paid the January 31 installment of $500 by January 31, but chooses not to pay the $500
installment due on July 31. Crash can pay Calumet County $500 as payment in full as
long as the County receives the money by October 1. If Crash does not pay in full by
October 1, the amount Crash owes as of October 2 is $507.50 (1% statutory interest of $5
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plus the 0.5% County penalty of $2.50). The amounts owed by Crash do not include
interest and penalties retroactive to February 1.
If, however, Crash did not make the required January installment payment and thereafter
makes no further payments until October 1, Crash owes interest and penalties on the full
amount retroactive to February 1 (nine months). In other words, the current process of
calculating interest and penalties is unchanged because Crash missed a required
installment before April 1 or the effective date of the authorizing resolutions.
It should also be noted that Act 185 did not alter the statutory grace period associated with
the receipt of tax payments – the grace period remains in effect for payments now due on
October 1.
Q: What is the process for municipalities that have adopted a multiple (three or more)
installment system?
A: As indicated above, the county in which the municipality is located must first enact a
resolution authorizing a municipality to adopt a similar waiver resolution. If both
resolutions are effective before the due date of an installment, any payments received by
the municipality from April 1 to July 31 are interest and penalty free. Likewise, delinquent
installment payments received by the county on August 1 and after will be interest and
penalty free until October 1, at which point interest and penalties assessed.
It is important to note that the collection process in multiple installment municipalities is
not changed under Act 185. Until July 31, the municipality collects installment payments.
Consistent with current practice, installments remaining delinquent after August 1
(including grace period), are turned over to the county for collection without regard to the
original due date for the installments.
By way of example, suppose Calumet County adopts the appropriate authorizing resolution
on May 11 and the City of Appleton (4 installment payments) adopts the similar resolution
on May 12. Property taxpayer Crash Davis chooses not to pay the $500 tax bill on his
property due on May 31 and the $500 tax bill due on his property on July 31. Crash can
pay Calumet County $1,000 as payment in full as long as the County receives the money
by October 1. If Crash does not pay in full by October 1, the amount Crash owes as of
October 2 is $1,015 (1% statutory interest of $10 plus the 0.5% County penalty of $5). The
amounts owed by Crash do not include interest and penalties retroactive to February 1.
It is clear that the software programs supporting these calculations will need to be
modified. It is the Association’s understanding that the providers are aware of the need
for changes and have indicated a desire and willingness to support the changes. If your
county encounters software issues that cannot be resolved by your provider, please contact
the Association or the Treasurers’ Association.
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Q: What happens with installment payments that are already delinquent prior to April
1 or the effective date of the county and municipal resolutions?
A: The delinquencies remain. Act 185 did not erase existing delinquencies. Several counties
have inquired about the ability to apply the Act 185 enabling resolutions retroactively to
installments that were due after April 1 but before the effective date of the resolutions.
Counties are encouraged to consult with corporation counsel and their municipal
counterparts before giving a resolution retroactive effect as there are legal and practical
consequences.
Q: If the settlement process changes because a county adopts the Act 185 authorizing
resolution, doesn’t this create a cash flow issue for the county and potentially other
taxing jurisdictions?
A: Yes. With the adoption of the authorizing resolution, a county is not required to settle in
full on August 20. Instead, the county settles with the underlying taxing jurisdiction only
with those tax proceeds that have been collected on or before July 31. The full settlement
is not required to occur until September 20.
Even though a county receives a one-month reprieve from the full settlement obligation,
there is still an 11-day gap between the date of full settlement and the tax due date. This
is likely to create a short-term cash flow issue for the county. Likewise, several of the
underlying taxing jurisdictions (primarily school districts) count on the August 20 full
settlement for their own budgetary and cash flow purposes. Given these challenges,
counties are strongly encouraged to work with their taxing jurisdictions to understand the
respective cash flow challenges and determine how to conduct the settlement process.
There is nothing in Act 185 prohibiting full settlement on August 20 even if a county adopts
the authorizing resolution, but as noted above, this may simply exacerbate the existing cash
flow issue for the county.
The Association is actively discussing these challenges with finance professionals and the
state. Further information surrounding potential solutions to the problems will be coming.
Q: Where can I find additional information regarding Act 185 and the changes in the
property tax collection process?
A: The Treasurers’ Association has compiled information previously discussed and
distributed to its members. To access the information, please contact the Treasurers’
Association’s President, Val Etzel, at (262) 741-4321 or Legislative Chair, Mike Schlaak
at (920) 849-1457.
The Association has previously published guidance on Act 185 that can be accessed on the
Association’s COVID-19 website at covid19.wicounties.org. Please also feel free to call
Kyle Christianson or Chelsea Fibert at the Association for further assistance at (608) 663-
7188. Finally, you may also contact Attorney Andy Phillips, the Association’s general
counsel, by email at aphillips@vonbriesen.com.
Bayfield County
Resolution
No. 2020-xx
Increase funding for County Conservation Staff
WHEREAS, all life is dependent on clean water, and
WHEREAS, all Wisconsin residents and visitors require and deserve access to clean water, and
WHEREAS, Wisconsin’s economy is dependent on water, and
WHEREAS, clean water is required to maintain and grow Wisconsin’s economy, and
WHEREAS, County Conservation Departments are charged with implementing statewide performance
standards, including ATCP 50 and NR 151, runoff reduction efforts like Total Maximum Daily Loads,
farmland preservation programs, producer-led watershed and citizen watershed groups, stormwater
permits and much more, and
WHEREAS, County Conservation Departments are being asked to implement an ever-increasing set of
programs without increased funding and with less staff, and
WHEREAS, County Conservation Departments have 40% fewer state-funded staff than there were 20
years ago, and
WHEREAS, at almost every public hearing held by the 2019 Speakers Task Force on Water Quality found
overwhelming support to fully fund county conservation staff, and
WHEREAS, the Speakers Task Force on Water Quality recommended that the State fully fund its cost-
share commitment for County Conservation staff, and
WHEREAS, Bills AB790 and SB723 in the 2019-2020 Legislative session provided for increased funding
for County Conservation staff to meet Wisconsin Statutes 92.14 to support an average of three staff per
county at cost share rates of 100/70/50%.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors assembled this 26th Day of
May 2020, supports an increase in state funding for County Conservation staff to meet Wisconsin
Statues 92.14, and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors assembled this
26th Day of May 2020, recommends that the Wisconsin Counties Association urge the State Legislature
to increase funding for County Conservation staff to meet Wisconsin Statutes 92.14
Bayfield County
Resolution
No. 2020-xx
Increase the Payments to Towns with County Forest Land
WHEREAS, Wisconsin has 29 Counties with 2.4 million acres of County Forest Land, and
WHEREAS, County Forest Lands are entered under Wisconsin Statute 28.11 County Forest Law, which
outlines the framework for County Forest Management, and
WHEREAS, Wisconsin State Statue 28.11 requires compensation and a reasonable revenue to Towns,
and
WHEREAS, The State currently provides a payment in lieu of taxes (PILT) of $0.30 per acre to local units
of government containing County Forest Lands, and
WHEREAS, This amount was established in 1989 and has not been increased in 30 years, and
WHEREAS, PILT payments for National Forest Lands are approximately $2.00 per acre to local units of
government, and
WHEREAS, these payments help towns to provide emergency services to people using the county forest
and to maintain roads which provide access to the county forest, and
WHEREAS, the Department of Natural Resources is willing to consider a budgetary fix to this issue,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors assembled this 26th Day of
May 2020, supports an increased PILT payment to Towns with County Forest Lands to $2.00 acre, and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors assembled this
26th Day of May 2020, recommends that the Wisconsin Counties Association urge the State Legislature
to increase funding for PILT payments to Town with County Forest Lands to $2.00 per acre.
Bayfield County
Resolution
No. 2020-xx
Action to Address the Mental Health Epidemic in County Jails
WHEREAS, the number of individuals with mental health issues in county jails has exploded over the
past decade, and
WHEREAS, individuals with mental illness need specialized care and attention, and
WHEREAS, demands on local correctional institutions is greater than can be sustained, and
WHEREAS, this workload and case types are overwhelming county jail staffs.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors assembled this 26th Day
of May 2020, requests that the Wisconsin County Association support legislation addressing mental
health issues in county jails including:
That individuals on psychotropic medicines before incarceration be allowed to continue using
these medicines while in jail, with no interruption to funding of these medications if the
individual is currently enrolled in a state program which provides that resource.
That increased Department of Corrections funding be made available for crisis intervention
utilizing licensed mental health professionals that hold prescribing licensure.
Bayfield County
Resolution
No. 2020-xx
Support Expansion of the Department of Corrections Opening
Avenues to Re-Entry Success (OARS) to the entire State of Wisconsin
WHEREAS, the OARS program enhances public safety by supporting the successful transition, recovery
and self-sufficiency of offenders with mental health needs as they reintegrate into the community, and
WHEREAS, this is a vision and effort that should be available, supported and encouraged in every county
in the state, and
WHEREAS, OARS enhances public safety by reducing recidivism and revocation rates, and
WHEREAS, people released from incarceration often face difficulty finding housing and employment,
those on OARS have opportunities secure both housing and employment upon release which helps to
reduce their chances of relapse into unhealthily lifestyles, and
WHEREAS, OARS is currently available in only 44 counties in Wisconsin.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors assembled this 26th Day
of May 2020, requests that the Wisconsin County Association support expansion of the OARS program
to the entire state of Wisconsin.
Bayfield County
Resolution
No. 2020-xx
Create Financial Incentives for Volunteer Emergency Responders
WHEREAS, Bayfield County is a very rural county with less than 10 people per square mile, and
WHEREAS, a large portion of the Ambulance, Emergency Medical and Fire Response individuals in the
county are volunteers, and
WHEREAS, increasingly, rural areas are having more and more difficulty in recruiting and retaining
volunteer emergency responders, resulting in longer response times, and
WHEREAS, increasingly, neighboring services are called upon to respond to emergency situations
because of the shortage of local volunteers, and
WHEREAS, Bills AB 142 and SB 135 in the 2019-2020 Legislative session would have created non-
refundable tax credits for volunteer emergency responders, and
WHEREAS, the proposed first tax credit would be $20 for each hour a volunteer spends on active duty or
in training. The second credit for each volunteer would be the amount of their unreimbursed expenses.
The maximum amount a volunteer could claim in a year is $1,000 and $400 respectively.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors assembled this 26th Day
of May 2020, requests that the Wisconsin County Association support legislation making volunteering
more attractive and financially affordable for volunteer emergency responders.
Bayfield County
Resolution
No. 2020-xx
Conduct Additional Research on Chronic Wasting Disease to Improve
Testing, Treatment, and Management Options
WHEREAS, Chronic Wasting disease (CWD) is a fatal neurological disease of cervids which threatens to
cause significant economic, cultural and ecological damage to Wisconsin’s deer and elk populations, and
WHEREAS, a better understanding of CWD is needed to develop better management tools, and
WHEREAS, current funding and research levels are not commensurate to the threat posed by CWD, and
WHEREAS, since the discovery of CWD in Wisconsin in 2001 it is now found in wild deer in 26 counties
and in 25 captive cervid farms, and
WHEREAS, in the most highly infected areas of Dane and Iowa counties the prevalence rate in adult
males is over 35 % and in adult females is over 15%, and
WHEREAS, the Wisconsin Department of Health, the Center for Disease Control, and the World Health
Organization all recommend that cervid meat only be eaten after the animal harvested has tested
negative for CWD, and
WHEREAS, in 2019 over 793,000 gun and archery deer hunting licenses were sold in Wisconsin, and
WHEREAS, according to a study, hunters in Wisconsin spent $2.5 billion in 2011. Eighty-eight percent of
the hunters in Wisconsin participated in deer hunting, making it the most popular form of hunting in the
state, and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors assembled this 26th Day of
May 2020, recommends that the Wisconsin Counties Association urge the State Legislature to fund and
direct state agencies to conduct the following research and in order to better manage CWD:
Develop a reliable, rapid, and easy to administer CWD test that can be conducted on live cervids.
Develop a reliable, rapid, and easy to administer CWD test that can be implemented in the field
on harvested cervids that will provide immediate test results.
Develop a vaccine for CWD.
Develop a cure for CWD infected cervids.
Breed inheritable resistance to CWD in captive cervids such that the cervids do not carry or shed
CWD prions.
Determine CWD prion longevity and virulence in contaminated soil, feed, and crops under a
wide range of environmental conditions.
Develop a better understanding of CWD prion movement in the environment once outside of
cervids
Expand monitoring of wild cervids in CWD endemic zones to better understand the effect of
CWD on cervid populations.
Conduct epidemiological assessment of CWD prions on human health including whether
humans are already carriers of CWD prions, the likelihood of CWD prions infecting humans and
causing disease, and the impact of eating CWD positive cervids.
Conduct additional research to determine the viability and methodology for composting CWD
infected cervids.
Bayfield County
Resolution
No. 2020-xx
Enact Stronger Regulations to Limit the Spread of Chronic Wasting
Disease
WHEREAS, Chronic Wasting disease (CWD) is a fatal neurological disease of cervids which threatens to
cause significant economic, cultural and ecological damage to Wisconsin’s deer and elk populations, and
WHEREAS, since its discovery in Wisconsin in a deer harvested in 2001 it has now spread to wild deer in
26 counties and in 25 captive cervid farms, and
WHEREAS, in the most highly infected areas of Dane and Iowa counties the prevalence rate in adult
males is over 35 percent and in adult females is over 15 percent, and
WHEREAS, the Wisconsin Department of Health, the Center for Disease Control, and the World Health
Organization all recommend that cervid meat only be eaten after the animal harvested has tested
negative for CWD, and
WHEREAS, in 2019 over 793,000 gun and archery deer hunting licenses were sold in Wisconsin, and
WHEREAS, according to a study, hunters in Wisconsin spent $2.5 billion in 2011. Eighty-eight percent of
the hunters in Wisconsin participated in deer hunting, making it the most popular form of hunting in the
state, and
WHEREAS, with no known cure or preventative vaccine, the only option currently available to manage
CWD is to aggressively limit the transmission and spread of CWD, and
WHEREAS, current regulations do not adequately limit the human assisted transmission of CWD.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors assembled this 26th Day of
May 2020, recommends that the Wisconsin Counties Association urge the State Legislature to make the
following changes to State Statutes and supporting Administrative Rules:
Change ATCP 10.56(1) to eliminate the exceptions that allow the transport of live cervids
without a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection.
Change NR 10.105(7) to prohibit the export of cervid carcasses which have any part of the spinal
column or head attached from CWD affected areas in which wild or captive cervids have tested
positive for CWD within the last 10 years.
Enact new rules to require the disposal of harvested cervids carcasses in approve landfills,
rendering, or composting facilities.
Enact new rules to prohibit the export of live cervids from areas within 10 miles of a known
positive CWD detection within the last 5 years.
Enact new rules to require all captive cervid operation to install either solid perimeter or double
fencing.
Once a reliable live animal CWD test has been develop, enact rules to prohibit the transport of
live cervids unless the animal tests negative of CWD.
Beginning
Balance
Account 1/1/2020 January February March April May June July August September October November December
Office $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00
No. 2 Account $100.00 $100.00 $100.00 $100.00 $100.00
Bremer Checking $594,341.62 $19,639.40 $232,995.29 $461,548.51 $511,798.49
Bremer Money Market $3,370,953.61 $3,561,706.84 $6,476,667.40 $3,082,454.68 $3,242,492.18
Bremer Investment Trust $1,395,578.41 $1,213,530.41 $1,104,934.02 $1,106,363.00 $953,111.07
H.R.A. / Flex Benefits $1,463,416.30 $1,579,259.09 $1,554,142.44 $1,499,898.72 $1,484,440.49
Jail Assessment $25,623.86 $27,202.64 $28,591.67 $30,113.09 $31,891.35
# 85.21 $98,849.44 $99,003.99 $99,146.94 $99,275.91 $99,371.27
Credit Card Acct. (clerk)$1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00
Credit Card Acct. (taxes)$1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00
Co Rehab. Fund $148,142.95 $148,602.31 $149,041.62 $149,235.25 $149,578.59
L.G.I.P.$21,242.42 $21,754.83 $21,784.55 $4,021,812.51 $4,023,697.83
OTHER INVESTMENTS $12,000,000.00 $12,000,000.00 $12,000,000.00 $12,000,000.00 $12,000,000.00
N.L. Debt Service Fund 380 $8,013.57 $445,743.09 $446,117.32 $446,697.64 $447,126.71
N.L. Collateral Pledge (250K)$250,000.00 $250,394.37 $250,755.90 $251,082.09 $251,323.27
N.L. Collateral Pledge (75.032K)$75,032.00 $75,151.31 $75,259.82 $75,357.72 $75,430.10
Ending Monthly Balance $19,452,296.18 $19,443,090.28 $22,440,538.97 $23,224,941.12 $23,271,363.35 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
2019 Balances $18,045,161.00 $21,832,798.83 $22,237,684.41 $21,925,528.67 $21,606,991.52 $22,128,650.41 $31,870,207.25 $21,522,039.97 $21,168,567.50 $21,412,514.44 $20,253,753.16 $19,452,296.18
2018 Balances $20,812,570.87 $23,499,888.91 $23,755,773.98 $23,519,738.72 $23,081,242.60 $22,900,248.27 $32,008,164.17 $22,203,243.28 $21,578,713.04 $21,324,769.20 $21,175,553.33 $16,874,631.86
2017 Balances $20,923,479.36 $24,882,039.31 $23,116,826.95 $22,990,456.96 $22,628,007.19 $23,528,937.74 $32,965,824.56 $23,697,897.80 $20,311,997.35 $19,979,973.63 $19,908,168.56 $19,187,234.41
2016 Balances $19,614,812.17 $22,687,249.11 $23,710,009.04 $22,854,702.81 $22,938,784.63 $23,125,197.77 $32,235,685.99 $23,825,526.13 $21,521,323.85 $21,550,842.27 $21,050,046.46 $20,077,235.25
2015 Balances $17,667,630.09 $21,186,444.09 $22,263,556.87 $21,030,287.90 $20,901,022.81 $20,768,338.22 $33,140,667.23 $20,567,555.45 $20,979,539.97 $19,538,852.72 $19,732,588.28 $19,558,422.50
2014 Balances $15,353,101.08 $18,902,722.81 $19,639,536.71 $19,840,176.31 $18,716,226.11 $18,824,505.68 $28,878,016.44 $19,645,475.42 $19,605,134.87 $19,144,107.69 $18,337,111.23 $17,001,367.41
$209,000.00 Promissory Note $11,567.46 $10,709.42 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
(I.R. Incubator Bldg-June 2003)
$200,000.00 Invest. Agreement $200,000.00 $200,000.00 $200,000.00 $200,000.00 $200,000.00
(I.R. Incubator Bldg.-June 2003)
$240,019.64 World Class Loan $156,272.76 $155,286.77 $154,316.07 $153,256.80 $152,235.35
(Bayfield- Nov. 2009)$500,000.00 Loan to Northern $500,000.00 $492,189.55 $484,362.11 $476,517.65 $468,656.13Lights (November 2019)
Totals $867,840.22 $858,185.74 $838,678.18 $829,774.45 $352,235.35 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
County Loans
(Short Term Loans)-$1,650,000.00 -$1,650,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
TREASURER'S REPORT 2020
End Of Month Account Balances 2020
Notes / Agreements - (Principal Balance)