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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
www.Bayfieldcounty.wi.gov
Mark Abeles-Allison, County Administrator
Kristine Kavajecz, Human Resource Director
Paige Terry, Clerk III
BAYFIELD COUNTY
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING
Brett T. Rondeau, Chair Mary Dougherty
Fred Strand Dennis Pocernich
Jeff Silbert, Vice Chair Larry Fickbohm
*** AGENDA AMENDED 01/10/2022 ***
Dear Committee Members:
This letter is written to inform you of the Bayfield County Executive Committee
Meeting scheduled for 4:00pm Thursday, January 13, 2022 in the Bayfield
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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.
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) Public Comment
3) Approval of Minutes of December 9, 2021
4) BakerTilly Priority Funding Discussions
5) Discussion and Possible Action on Annex/Jail Roof Bids
6) Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Bridge Aid Project, Town of Port Wing
7) Discussion and Possible Action Regarding 2022 Airport Budget Allocations
8) Discussion and Possible Action, allocation of contingency funds for department furniture/ID
Printer
9) Discussion and Possible Action, Resolution supporting Highway EIGP Energy Grant
Submittal
10) Discussion and Possible Action Regarding IT Department Summer Intern
11) Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Draft Revenue Financial Policy
12) Reports:
a. County Board Rules
b. Sales Tax
c. EMS Report
d. Financial Report, end of December 2021
e. Treasurer’s Report, end of December 2021
13) The Committee may entertain a motion to move in and out of Closed Session pursuant to
§19.85(1)(c,g), to consider employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation
data of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises
responsibility and to confer with legal counsel for the governmental body who is rendering
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oral or written advice concerning strategy to be adopted by the body with respect to litigation
in which it is or is likely to become involved.
a) County Administrator Evaluation
b) Current Litigation Review and closed cases.
14) Adjourn
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE NARRATIVE, January 13, 2022
Item 4. Marta Purdy a director with Baker Tilly will be on the call to get our funding program underway.
Here is Marta’s background. Also in the packet is a listing of Grant Priorities. We reviewed these at the
last meeting very briefly, I have started populating the topic areas with contacts. Committee feedback
and direction on any areas missing or areas not to include at this time would be helpful.
A second topic I would like to discuss is the idea of a blanket support resolution from the county that
municipalities or the tribe could use as they apply for funding on their own. Timelines are often short
and inter-governmental support is important. I was thinking if we could create a document that would
commit county support this would help municipalities.
Some ideas, a resolution that would
• State the County’s support for municipal infrastructure and development projects.
• Direct and authorize County Board Chair and County Administrator to prepare and sign
resolutions of support for municipal/tribal projects consistent with county interest.
If this concept sounds ok, we can draft a resolution for the upcoming Board meeting.
Item 5: Roof bids for the jail and annex went out in December and are due on Tuesday, January 11 of
this coming week. A bid tabulation will be shared at the meeting. The project has three components.
Replacement of the western half of the jail/annex with a multiply roof, spot repairs of the eastern half
membrane roof and replacement of the shingle roof at the fairgrounds. The diagram below shows the
areas of repair:
Item 6. The Town of Port Wing’s Bridge Aid project came in over budget. $6630 was budgeted, actual
bridge aide request is $12,132.94, 50% of the total project cost of $24,265.87. The Towns has requested
that Bayfield County funds the remaining balance of $5,502.94. The County does have left over funds in
place.
Item 7: The 2022 budget built an additional $10,000 into the airport allocation for Cable and Ashland
based in one time match needs for specific projects. Prior to distributing these additional funds. I
wanted to receive committee approval for a straight distribution, as opposed a reimbursement. I think
if we designate that the funds are for projects not operating cost that would be sufficient.
Item 8. The 2022 budget includes contingency funds of $110,000. I would ask that the committee
consider designating $10,000 for office furniture and supplies and $3100 for an ID printing machine for
the Sheriff and Emergency Management Offices. This was planned to be in the budget but missed.
Item 9. This resolution supports an application for a microgrid at the Bayfield County Highway Garage.
It would provide increased power assurance during outages (by adding battery), reduce utility bills and
ensure optimum operation of the new generator on full loads.
Item 10: At the end of last year the Network and Security Administrator left county employment. A
new employee has filled the position. The Department expects a learning curve of new systems and
equipment. It would benefit the department to hire a summer intern to assist with some duties.
Personnel savings will be sufficient to this assistance. We ask that funds be allowed be moved from full
time wages and benefits to part time.
Item 11:
A. Sales Taxes for 2021 hit a new high. The three charts below show:
a. Sales tax exceeded previous year estimates.
b. Bayfield County increase was above the median across the state
c. Bayfield County had an average annual increase of 6.5% from 2013-2021
• The end of December 2021 Financial Report is in the packet. Year end revenues and
expenditures will come in over the next 8 weeks.
o General fund revenues are currently at 94%, $16.4 million vs. $17.2 last year. Forestry
had the largest revenue overage ($973k) followed by Zoning ($74k).
o General Fund expenditures are currently at 91%, $15.2 million vs. $16.2 last year. Four
departments are showing expenditures overages, these were discussed at the last Exec
meeting and will be updated for the upcoming board meeting.
o Capital Improvements revenues: 34%, $772,000 versus $1.3 million last year
o Capital Improvement expenditures, 35%, $792,000 versus $1,2 million last year.
o Human Services revenues are: at 89%, $5 million compared with $7 million last year.
o Human Services expenditures are: 79% $4.5 million compared with 7 million last year.
o Highway revenues are $6 million compared with $7.3 million last year.
o Highway Expenditures are: $6.2 million in comparison with $6.7 million last year.
• Treasurer’s Report shows an end of year balance of $23.3 up from the previous year. Major
reason for the increase is the committee but not yet expended ARPA funds and the delayed
2021 capital projects.
• County Board Rules: The Counties Association has held several seminars on county board rules
and will have two more. Attached in the end of the packet are:
o Current Bayfield County Board Ordinances
o A copy of the Sawyer County Board Rules
o A link to the Waushara Board Rules: County Board of Supervisors - Waushara County
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Minutes of the
Bayfield County Executive Committee Meeting
4:00pm, December 9, 2021
Meeting was held Remotely through Microsoft Teams and in person in the
Bayfield County Board Room, Washburn, WI
Members Present: Jeff Silbert, Dennis Pocernich, Fred Strand, Brett Rondeau, Mary
Dougherty, Larry Fickbohm
Members Excused:
Others Present: Mark Abeles-Allison-County Administrator, Kristine Kavajecz-Human
Resources; Jason Maloney, Elizabeth Skulan-Human Services, Jennifer Jones-Child Support,
Tom Renz-Coroner, Marty Milanowski, Sara Wartman-Heath Director, Richard Avol, Kellie
Pederson, Lynn Divine
Called to order at 4:00 by Chairman Rondeau.
Public Comment: None Received
Approval of Minutes of November 18, 2021: Motion Silbert, Fickbohm to approve minutes of
the November 18, 2021 Executive Committee meeting. Motion Carried (6-0)
Public Health Report: Sara Wartman, Health Director reviewed the current status of COVID
activity. Every school currently has outbreaks in the county. There were 5 deaths in the county in
the last 2.5 weeks of November, primarily unvaccinated and partially vaccinated, and who have
underlying health conditions. 370 cases confirmed since November 1. The Health Department is
in Crisis stage, where they are only contacting positive cases, not close contacts. They are also
unable to keep the current outbreaks page of the website updated. The nursing home has also
been experiencing an outbreak over the past 3 weeks. State has been unable to assist with contact
tracing. 10-20 new cases being reported daily. Anticipating an increase in hospitalizations over
the next several weeks. The healthcare system is unable to accept transfers currently for at least 4
days, which is of concern. MMC reported conducting over 400 covid tests last week with over
10% testing positive. Test supplies are dwindling. Health Department disease investigation,
vaccinations and testing are the 3 priorities right now. National Guard testing may be renewed
after the holidays. Able to test internally for employees right now. Conducting testing for the
public as able, outside of the facility. Will be conducting clinics for vaccinations and boosters on
Dec 29 and January 19 in Iron River.
Coroner Presentation, Tom Renz: Renz reported that there have been 10 suicides so far in
2021. Previous year have been typically 3-6. Other counties are also experiencing increases in
suicides. Renz reported that there will be an increase in the coroner expenditures this year due to
the increase in suicides. Renz reviewed some statistics.
Bayfield County Housing Authority Update, Jason Maloney: Jason Maloney, Richard Avol
City of Washburn and Bayfield County Housing Authorities work collaboratively to provide 182
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housing units throughout the county. Current waiting list is 84. On average 34 units become
available annually. Approximately 8 vouchers become available annually for subsidized housing.
Some of the housing is nearly 50 years old. The newest building is 20 years old. A scope of
work has been developed to upgrade many of these facilities. The total cost is estimated at $28-
$38 million dollars. A consultant has been retained to assist with application to the tax credit
program. Additional housing needs exist throughout the county. Iron River and Cable are viable
building locations for additional housing. As ARPA funds become available, Infrastructure
Funding and Build Back Better plan are all applicable for housing projects. Request that the
county share any funding opportunity ideas with the housing authorities to aid them in the goal
of expanding housing options in the county.
Strategic Planning and Applications for Federal Fund Discussion: Abeles-Allison explained
that several consultants are available to assist with strategic planning and grant applications. The
County’s audit company, Baker Tilly has provided some estimates for services over the next six
months, related to grants. Estimates were also received from TFG Group.
Budget 2021 Projects and Accomplishments to date: Abeles-Allison reviewed the list of
capital improvements that were included in the 2021 budget and the status of each.
Year End Budget Amendments: County Clerk accounting modification to reflect. County
Admin staffing modification, Squad Fund expenses, CIP NextGen and Jail remodel expenses in
2021 instead of 2022. Resolutions were reviewed.
Motion Fickbohm, Silbert to forward the resolutions to the full county board for approval.
Motion Carried (6-0)
Contingency Fund allocation: Recommendation from the County Administrator to consider an
agreement with Baker Tilly for grant consultant. EMS contributions could be considered as was
done a couple of years ago. There are 9 EMS services in the county.
Motion Silbert, Fickbohm to award each of the nine EMS services in Bayfield County $1,000
from the contingency fund. The funds may be used at the EMS service’s discretion. Motion
Carried (6-0)
Motion Pocernich, Silbert to allocate up to $15,000 from the contingency funds for an agreement
with Baker Tilly for grant assistance. Motion Carried (6-0)
Reports:
a. Courthouse Clerk of Court, Child Support and ROD Office Redesign Plans: The
committee viewed the draft plans for the Child Support and Clerk of Court offices. One
component of the plan is to allow or all offices on the north side of the hallway to have
connection doors which would allow for safety exit.
b. ARPA Project Updates: A list of projects and their status was reviewed.
c. Financial Report, end of November 2021: Provided in the packet.
d. Treasurer’s Report, end of November 2021: Provided in the packet.
e. WCA Resolution Ideas to work on: Tabled
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f. Superior Days, Issue ID Meeting: Stand attending a meeting tonight and will report back. No
youth or community collaboration will take place this year.
g. Grant Report: Highway generator grant was approved. Still waiting to hear back on several
other grant applications
Meeting adjourned at 5:35p.m.
Respectfully submitted by Kris Kavajecz.
DRAFT BAYFIELD COUNTY PROJECT PRIORITY LISTING
LAST UPDATED: JANUARY 7, 2022
Prepared by Mark Abeles-Allison
1. Highway Infrastructure;
a. Bob Anderson, Bayfield County Highway Commissioner, Washburn
b. Geometric improvements, ditches, etc.
c. Economic Development Improvements
d. Trail improvements on ROW, motorized and non-motorized
2. Northern Lights Health Services Assistance
a. Pauling Darling, Northern Lights, CEO, Washburn
b. Facility owned by Bayfield County
c. Non-Profit facility, existing nursing home and assisted living
d. Potential new build in adjacent 10-acre parcel owned by BC.
e. Aging population justifying need.
3. Housing:
a. Public Housing, subsidized shortage, Bayfield and Washburn Housing
Authority, Exec Director, Tamara Deragon, Washburn
b. WHEDA housing assistance project, ongoing, Recent Study
undertaken by Northwest Regional Planning. This is a two-county
effort known as the Cheq Bay Housing Coalition. Rebecca Giroux,
WHEDA, Sheldon Johnson, NWRPC,
c. Establishment of Affordable Housing / Workforce Housing Fund
4. Human Services:
a. Senior Programs, meal program space
5. Recreational Trails / County Lands/County Forest
a. Contact: Jason Bodine, Bayfield County Forestry, Washburn
b. County has a list of various projects on county forest, approximately
$1 million.
6. Tribal Land Repatriation:
a. Mark Abeles-Allison
7. Business Park Utilities: Bayfield County
a. Contacts: Mark Abeles-Allison and Cole Rabska, BC Economic
Development Director
b. Located in town of Eileen, 100+ acres, 4 occupants, need water and
sewer
c. Applied for RD feasibility study, did not receive
8. Broadband and Cell Tower Expansion
a. Mark Abeles-Allison
9. County Wide Communications, WISCOM, etc.
• Meagan Quaderer, Bayfield County Emergency Management Director
• Portable Radios
10. County Office Space and Storage Space (interior and exterior).
• Craig Parks, Mark Abeles-Allison, Various Departments
11. Cybersecurity and Technology Upgrades
a. Paul Houck: Bayfield County IT Director
12. Water resource protection
a. Ben Dufford, Bayfield County Land Conservationist
b. Erosion Control
13. Public Health Investments
• Sara Wartman, Bayfield County Health Officer
• Space shortage
14. Energy initiatives : Craig Park and Mark Abeles-Allison
• EV vehicles
• EV charging
• CNG vehicle fueling conversion and infrastructure
• Geothermal for future heating
• Hot water boiler replacement
Resolution
No. 2022-xx
Applying for Highway Department
Microgrid /EV Charging Project
WHEREAS, the Bayfield County Highway Department provides essential “lifeline” services to
county residents including road construction and repair, snow plowing, and emergency services;
and,
WHEREAS, reliable power at all times is important for the department to function and provide
emergency response; and,
WHEREAS, the Highway Department applied for and received funding for a backup generator
in the 2022; and,
WHEREAS, the county applied for and received a feasibility study in 2021 investigating the
need and benefit of a microgrid and how the County Forestry Office Highway Department and
would benefit from more reliable power; and,
WHEREAS, the feasibility study revealed that a microgrid would benefit the Highway Garage
but is not cost effective for the Forestry Garage; and,
WHEREAS, the State Energy Office with the Wisconsin PSC is offering funds for microgrid
project implementation through the EIGP for program implementation in 2022.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Executive Committee,
assembled this 13th day of January, 2022, does hereby support the application of a Microgrid
Project at the Bayfield County Highway Garage.
By Action of the:
Bayfield County Executive Committee
____________________________________________
Brett Rondeau, Chair
FINANCIAL POLICY - REVENUES
DRAFT, JANUARY 2022
Use of One-time Revenues
One-time revenues should be used only for one-time expenditures and not for ongoing expenditures. By
definition, one-time revenues cannot be relied upon in future budget years.
Examples of one-time revenues include sales of County assets and grants.
Investing in projects that will result in long-term operating or capital cost savings is the best use of one-
time revenues. For example, these may include early debt retirement, capital expenditures that will
reduce operating costs or address deferred capital needs, information technology projects that will
improve efficiency, and special projects that will not incur ongoing operating costs.
Use of Unpredictable Revenues
Revenues sources such as sales tax revenues and timber sales are a function of the business cycle and a
volatile source of revenue. During periods of strong growth, these revenue sources have increased by
over 10 percent from the previous year. During periods of recession, these same revenues may be lower
than the previous year.
It is not prudent to allocate revenues that exceeds the normal growth rate (defined as the average
historical annual growth rate) to ongoing programs. Revenues exceeding the normal growth rate should
be used for one-time expenditures or to increase reserves for the next economic downturn.
When revenue growth is less than the normal growth rate, it may be necessary to use reserves until
appropriate expenditure reductions or other measures can be implemented. Interest earnings
exceeding the average annual earnings over the last ten years should also be used for one-time
expenditures or to increase reserves.
Revised 01-01-02
TITLE 2 ► Chapter 2
Government and Administration
Chapter 2 Rules of the Board of Supervisors
2-2-1 Meetings; Quorum, Roll Call
2-2-2 Minutes
2-2-3 Ordinances, Resolutions and Motions
2-2-4 Presentation of Business, Discussion and Debate
2-2-5 Voting
2-2-6 Robert’s Rules of Order
2-2-7 Governing Rules
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Chapter 2 Rules of the Board of Supervisors
Sec. 2-2-1 Meetings; Quorum; Roll Call.
(a) Regular Meetings. Except for those meetings set by the Wisconsin Statutes,
regular meetings of the County Board shall be held on the third (3rd) Tuesday of
April, the first (1st) Tuesday after the second (2nd) Monday in November, and on
the last Tuesday of each month, all such meetings to be held during the evening,
except as changed or canceled pursuant to Subsection (c).
(b) Special Meetings. The County Board may also hold special meetings as
provided in Sec. 59.11, Wis. Stats., namely, upon a written request of a majority
of the supervisors delivered to the County Clerk, specifying the time and place of
meeting, the time being not less than forty-eight (48) hours from the delivery of
the request.
(c) Changes and Cancellations. The date of any meeting except the April meeting
and the time of any meeting may be changed by County Board action at a
preceding meeting, and the Board may cancel regular Board meetings other than
the April and November meetings by action at a preceding meeting. The
Executive Committee or the County Board Chairperson and County Clerk by joint
decision may act in lieu of the County Board in making such changes or
cancellations if circumstances warranting such action arise after the preceding
Board meeting.
(d) Quorum. If a quorum is not present the members may adjourn from time to time
until there is a quorum. A quorum shall constitute a majority of the members.
State law reference(s)--Sec. 59.11, Wis. Stats.
Sec. 2-2-2 Minutes.
The County Clerk or his/her designee shall keep the minutes of County Board meetings.
Sec. 2-2-3 Ordinances, Resolutions and Motions.
Proposed ordinances and resolutions may be introduced by County Board committees
or by individual supervisors without reference to a committee, and shall be in writing and
signed by the person or persons introducing them. At the request of any member, any
motion made other than a procedural motion shall be reduced to writing before being
voted upon. Any proposed ordinance, resolution, substantive motion, communication, or
other matter brought to the Board for its consideration may be referred to a committee
for study and recommendation.
Sec. 2-2-4 Presentation of Business, Discussion and Debate.
Members may address the Board, Chairperson or other board members only when
recognized by the Chairperson. A person not a member of the Board may address the
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Board only with the permission of the Board or the Chairperson, provided that at the
request of any member, such permission shall be given only by majority vote of the
Board. In all cases, personalities shall be avoided and propriety observed. The
Chairperson shall preserve order and decorum and enforce the rules.
Sec. 2-2-5 Voting.
Voting shall be by roll call vote on all questions requiring or authorizing the expenditure
of County funds and whenever requested by any member of the Board. In all instances,
voting may be by voice vote. The Chairperson shall vote when voting is by roll call
except when the vote is upon an appeal of the decision of the Chairperson.
Sec. 2-2-6 Robert's Rules of Order.
In all parliamentary questions raised during a session of the Board, and which are not
covered specifically by the foregoing rules, Roberts Rules of Order shall prevail.
Sec. 2-2-7 Governing Rules.
(a) These rules, and all amendments and additions thereto which may hereafter be
made, shall govern the Board until altered or repealed. (Revised 4-16-13)
(1) Board members attending meetings remotely shall be considered part of
the quorum and be allowed to vote in open session provided they are in
attendance for an entire agenda item before they vote; (Revised 4-16-13)
(2) Board members may not attend closed session portions of meetings
remotely; (Revised 4-16-13)
(3) Board members attending remotely shall be entitled to compensation for
participation provided they attend the entire meeting, however, they shall
not be entitled to mileage reimbursement. (Revised 4-16-13)
Sec. 2-2-8 Board Agenda
Any supervisor may make a request to the County Board Chair that an item be placed
on the County Board agenda. If the County Board Chair denies this request, the
supervisor may request that the County Clerk or Administrator include on the next
agenda a motion for the item to be placed on the agenda for the following County Board
meeting. Agenda requests are made 10 days before the meeting. If the motion passes
by a majority vote, the item shall be placed on the agenda for the next County Board
meeting. The supervisor who made the motion to place the item on the next agenda
shall submit the item, if approved by a majority vote, to the County Administrator or
County Clerk in a timely manner so that it may be included on the next Board agenda
and so that relevant information pertaining to the motion can be provided to other Board
members by the Board Chair, County Administrator or County Clerk. (Created and
Adopted 8-27-13).
Revised 04-30-2021
TITLE 2 ► Chapter 3
Government and Administration
Chapter 3 County Board Committees, Commissions
and Boards
2-3-1 Designation of Standing Committees
2-3-2 Committee Officers, Meetings and Duties
2-3-3 Block Grant Committee
2-3-4 Development and Land Sales Committee
2-3-5 Executive Committee
2-3-6 Forestry and Parks Committee
2-3-7 Board of Health
2-3-8 Highway Committee
2-3-9 Human Services Board
2-3-10 Land Conservation Committee
2-3-11 Library Committee
2-3-12 Personnel Committee
2-3-13 Sheriff’s, Emergency Government, Veterans and Child Support
Committee
2-3-14 Tourism, Fair, and Fencing Committee
2-3-15 Tribal County Relations Committee
2-3-16 UW-Extension Committee
2-3-17 Planning and Zoning Committee
2-3-18 Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Committee
Title 2, Chapter 3 Government and Administration
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Chapter 3 County Board Committees, Commissions
and Boards
Sec. 2-3-1 Designation of Standing Committees.
(a) Designated. The Bayfield County Board shall have the following standing
committees, boards and commissions:
(1) Block Grant Committee.
(2) Development and Land Sales Committee.
(3) Executive Committee.
(4) Forestry and Parks Committee.
(5) Board of Health.
(6) Highway Committee.
(7) Human Services Board
(8) Land Conservation Committee.
(9) Library Committee.
(10) Personnel Committee.
(11) Sheriff's Emergency Government and Veteran's & Child Support
Committee.
(12) Tourism Committee
(13) Tribal County Relations Committee.
(14) UW-Extension Committee.
(15) Planning and Zoning Committee.
(16) Aquatic Invasive Species Committee
(17) Fair & Fencing Committee
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(b) Composition. Each standing committee shall consist of five (5) County Board
members appointed by the County Board Chairperson unless specifically
otherwise prescribed.
State law reference(s)--Sec. 59.13, Wis. Stats.
(c) The County Board Chair and County Board Vice-Chair will be ex officio members
of all Bayfield County Board Committees in the event any such committee does
not have enough members present to form a quorum. As an ex officio, the
County Board Chair and Vice-Chair can be used to meet a Committee quorum
and as part of the Committee quorum have the right to discuss, debate, make
motions and vote on all matters before the committee. Only one ex-officio
committee member may be used to meet a Committee quorum.
If quorum is present without using the County Board Chair or Vice-Chair, as a ex
officio, the County Board Chair and Vice-Chair will not be considered ex-officio
members of the committee at that time.
Sec. 2-3-2 Committee Officers, Meetings and Duties.
(a) Committee Officers. Each committee shall elect its own chairperson and vice-
chairperson at the first meeting of that committee. The chairperson shall be
responsible for seeing that the duties and responsibilities of the committee are
timely performed and shall communicate regularly with the department head of
any department supervised by the committee, and shall conduct committee
meetings fairly and efficiently. The vice-chairperson shall perform the duties of
and have the powers of the chairperson in case of the absence or disability of the
chairperson.
(b) Terms. Except as otherwise provided herein, terms of committee members shall
commence upon election or appointment and shall expire at the same time as
the terms of the County Board of Supervisors serving on the committees.
(c) Committee Meetings.
(1) Frequency. Standing committees shall meet as often as is necessary and
reasonable for the timely performance of their duties and responsibilities.
(2) Notice. The committee chairperson or the department head of the , if any,
supervised by the committee, shall notify the County Clerk of the time and
place of each committee meeting to be held, sufficiently in advance of the
meeting in order to give public notice of the meeting in compliance with
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the Wisconsin Open Meeting Law, and either the County Clerk or
department head shall cause such notice to be given.
(3) Quorum. A majority of all members of each committee shall constitute a
quorum of such committee.
(4) Procedure. Except as otherwise provided, Robert's Rules of Order shall
govern all committee meetings. The provisions of Section 2-2-11
pertaining to voting shall apply to all committees in the same manner as
they apply to the County Board.
(5) Minutes. The County Clerk or deputy shall act as secretary to the Block
Grant Committee, Development and Land Sales Committee, Executive
Committee and Personnel Committee, and shall take and keep the
minutes of meetings of said committees. With respect to all other
committees, the department head of the department supervised by the
committee or the department head's designee shall take and keep the
minutes of the meetings of the committee, and shall provide the County
Clerk with the copies of such minutes within five (5) days after the meeting
at which they were taken.
(d) Additional Committee Powers and Duties. In addition to the powers and duties
set forth above, each standing committee which supervises a County department
or office shall:
(1) Department Budgets. Review each year the next year's budget for each
department or office it supervises or oversees and approve such budget
prior to submission to the County Clerk for inclusion in the proposed
County Budget for the next year; and ensure that the expenditures of each
department or office it supervises are in compliance with the current
budget, and immediately notify the Executive Committee or any actual or
expected overruns.
Sec. 2-3-3 Block Grant Committee.
(a) Composition. The members of the Block Grant Committee shall constitute the
Block Grant Committee for the duration of their terms. Thereafter, the Block
Grant Committee shall consist of seven (7) members, consisting of two (2)
County Board members and five (5) County residents appointed by the County
Board Chairman, preferably with banking, business, or accounting experience.
(b) Duties. The Block Grant Committee shall have such authorities, duties and
responsibilities with respect to the Bayfield County Economic Development
Revolving Loan Fund as are given to it and described in the Economic
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Development Revolving Loan Fund Polices and Procedures Manual adopted by
the County Board on May 27, 1997, and any future amendments thereto.
Sec. 2-3-4 Development and Land Sales Committee.
(a) Composition. The Development and Land Sales Committee shall be appointed
pursuant to Section 2-3-1(b).
(b) Duties. The Development and Land Sales Committee shall:
(1) Be in charge of the appraisal and sale of County-owned lands and have
the authority to authorize and direct such appraisals and sales as provided
in Sec. 75.35(2), Wis. Stats., provided that:
a. The Clerk, of the town, village or city in which any County land to
be sold lies, shall be notified of the pending sale by written notice
mailed at least three (3) weeks prior to the time of the sale and in
such time as to permit a representative of said municipality to
appear at a committee meeting prior to the sale for the purpose of
presenting evidence for or against such sale;
b. If a parcel of land is advertised without any bids being made on it,
the County Clerk and Treasurer together may decide to sell the
parcel at the appraised price, or a great price, within thirty (30) days
thereafter, and if the parcel does not sell within said thirty (30) day
period, the Committee may reappraise and readvertise said parcel;
and
c. The authority granted herein does not apply to any County lands
held for a public purpose, lands previously designated by the Board
as County park lands, or other lands which the Board has
previously determined should not be sold unless the appraisal and
sale of such lands by the Committee has been specifically
authorized by the County Board.
(2) Have the authority to grant easements across County lands, other than
County Forest lands, provided that if a requested easement would cross
both County Forest land and other County land and the greater portion
thereof would be located on other County land, the Committee shall
have the authority to grant the entire easement providing such safe-
guards as are needed to protect the County interest.
(3) Represent the County in resource development and other development,
including industrial development and dock and airport improvement, and in
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cooperative development efforts which may be undertaken from time to
time by other counties or groups.
(4) Have the authority to authorize the foreclosure of land contracts for the
sale of County properties if defaulted upon by the buyer.
(5) a. Subject to the provisions of Subsection (b)(5)b below, have the
authority pursuant to Sec. 75.35(3), Wis. Stats., to sell land
acquired by the County through delinquent tax collection
enforcement procedures to the former owner thereof, or his/her
heirs--such sale to be exempt from all provisions of Sec. 75.69,
Wis. Stats.--if the net proceeds from the sale to the former owner
thereof as determined under Sec. 75.36(3), Wis. Stats., will be
sufficient to pay all special assessments and special charges to
which the property is subject, including interest imposed under Sec.
74.47, Wis. Stats., or if the County has settled in full with the taxing
jurisdiction for special assessment, as defined in Sec. 75.36(1),
Wis. Stats., to which the property is subject, provided that such
authority shall not extend to such lands which have been improved
for or dedicated to a public use by the County subsequent to its
acquisition thereof. If the committee denies a request to purchase
property under this provision, the former owner or heir may appeal
its decision to the County Board, which may authorize the sale if
the conditions of this provision are met and the purchase is not
prohibited under Subsection (b)(5)b below.
b. No person may purchase property from the County under
Subsection (b)(5)a above unless the property was the homestead
of the person on the date of such acquisition, and unless he/she
first demonstrates that the failure to pay the taxes on the property in
time to avoid the County's acquisition of the same was due to
undue hardship or other justifiable excuse, and unless such
purchase is made within one (1) year after the date of acquisition of
such property by the County.
State law reference(s)--Secs. 75.35, 75.36 and 75.69, Wis. Stats.
Sec. 2-3-5 Executive Committee.
(a) Composition. The Executive Committee shall consist of five (5) members
elected by the County Board at its April meeting in even numbered years with
one (1) member from each of the five (5) highway districts defined in Section 2-3-
8(a) below proposed by the supervisors from each district, and in addition, the
Highway Committee elected at such meeting shall elect one (1) of its members to
serve as an additional member of the Executive Committee, provided that the
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members elected to the Executive Committee shall be subject to the approval of
and the appointment by the County Board Chairperson.
(b) Duties. The Executive Committee shall:
(1) Supervise County administrative affairs in general.
(2) Bring about proper coordination and cooperation between the
departments and agencies of the County so that the best business
practices be observed and the interests of the citizens of the County are
best served.
(3) Confer with and advise with County department heads and officials and
other standing committees on official matters where such action is
requested by such officials or committees or is deemed advisable by the
Executive Committee.
(4) Recommend standing rules governing procedures of the County Board.
(5) Attend to all matters referred to it by the County Board.
(6) Make recommendations to the County Board regarding what insurance
coverage should be carried by the County to adequately protect its
employees and property, and serve as the County's Risk Management
Committee.
(7) Serve as the standing Finance Committee of the County Board under Sec.
65.90(5)(b), Wis. Stats., and have the authority to transfer funds between
budgeted items of an individual County office or department if such
budgeted items have been separately appropriated, and to supplement
the appropriations for a particular office, department or activity by transfers
from the contingent fund in compliance with said statutory provision.
(8) Generally supervise all financial matters of the County for the purpose of
keeping expenditures within control and within the adopted budget.
(9) Have the authority and duty to review all proposed purchases,
expenditures and transfers exceeding Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00)
(except those made by the Highway Department) before they are made to
determine whether they are in compliance with the County budget and to
approve such transactions as being in compliance with the budget and
disapprove other transactions, unless such transactions have been
specifically exempted from such review by the County Board or the
Executive Committee.
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(10) Require that all accounts be approved by the committee or department
head in charge thereof before being presented to the County Clerk for
payment.
(11) Review all financial reports submitted by the County Clerk or other County
officials or by the auditors retained by the County.
(12) Review the proposed budgets of each County department and office and
recommend proposed County budgets to the County Board, including any
changes in proposed budgets of County departments and offices
recommended by the committee.
(13) Prepare a schedule of fees and charges to be made by County officers for
instruments and services issued and performed for the public.
(14) Be responsible for the maintenance of the public buildings owned and
operated by Bayfield County, exclusive of those building and properties
under the jurisdiction of the Highway, Recreation and Forestry
Departments, and assign office space and storage in the buildings for
which it is responsible.
(15) Cause the County Clerk to prepare a perpetual inventory of the real estate
and buildings owned by Bayfield County.
(16) Supervise the County Clerk in his/her capacity as the purchasing agent for
the County, who in such capacity shall purchase the supplies necessary
for the maintenance of the Courthouse, and who shall, with the
cooperation of the County departments, implement improved and more
economical methods to be followed in purchasing procedures and shall
perform such other duties with regard to Count purchasing as may be
required by the Executive Committee or County Board.
(17) Have full power and authority to act and take appropriate action on behalf
of the County whenever an emergency exists in an office or department of
the County requiring immediate action in the interest of the Count which
cannot be deferred until a County Board meeting is called, provided that
the Committee shall have such authority with respect to such emergency
only until the matter can be considered by the County Board.
Sec. 2-3-6 Forestry and Parks Committee.
(a) Composition. The Forestry and Parks Committee shall be comprised as
prescribed by Section 2-3-1(b).
(b) Duties. The Forestry and Parks Committee shall:
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(1) Supervise the Bayfield County Forestry and Parks Department.
(2) Work with the Bayfield County Forest Administrator in the management of
the County Forest.
(3) Supervise the preparation by the Forestry Department of a work plan and
budget for each year for approval by the County Board.
(4) Supervise the establishment and maintenance of the physical plant
necessary for conducting County Forest operations.
(5) Negotiate for and acquire land within the designated County Forest
boundaries where funds have been appropriated by the County Board for
such purpose.
(6) Review and approve all proposed recreation projects on County Forest
lands.
(7) Cooperate with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources on all
matters pertaining to wildlife, fish and forest management of the County
Forest.
(8) Supervise all other activities involved in the execution and administration
of the County Forest Program, except the hiring of a director or assistant
director.
(9) Have such additional duties as are described in Section 12-2-3.
(10) Supervise the operation and maintenance of the County Park System.
(11) Work with the Forestry & Parks Administrator in the development of and
budgets for the Snowmobile and ATV programs. (Revised 4-16-13)
Sec. 2-3-7 Board of Health.
(a) Composition. The Board of Health shall be comprised of nine (9) members
appointed in accordance with Sec. 251.03, Wis. Stats., five (5) of whom shall be
County Board Supervisors.
(b) Duties. The Board of Health shall:
(1) Supervise the County Health Department.
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(2) Have the powers and duties set forth in Sec. 251.04, Wis. Stats.
Sec. 2-3-8 Highway Committee.
(a) Composition. The Highway Committee shall consist of five (5) County Board
members elected by the County Board at its April meeting in even-numbered
years with one (1) member from each of the following five (5) highway districts to
be proposed by the supervisors from each such district.
(1) Highway District 1.
(2) Highway District 2.
(3) Highway District 3.
(4) Highway District 4.
(5) Highway District 5.
(b) Duties. The Highway Committee shall:
1) Serve as the Bayfield County Highway Committee under Sec. 83.015,
Wis. Stats.
2) Determine the broad outlines and principles governing administration of
the Bayfield County Highway Department in accordance with Sec.
83.015(2)(b), Wis. Stats.
Section 2, Chapter 3, Section 8(b), 1 & 2
Revised Dec. 14, 2010/Published Dec. 16, 2010
State law reference(s)--Sec. 83.015, Wis. Stats.
Sec. 2-3-9 Human Services Board.
(a) Composition. The Human Services Board shall consist of five (5) County Board
members with recognized ability and demonstrated interest in human services,
and four (4) non-supervisor members. The appointed members shall include at
least one individual (or a family member of an individual) who has received
human services. The remaining members shall be consumers of such services or
citizens at large. The terms for non-supervisor members shall be for three (3)
years.
(b) Duties. The Human Services Board shall:
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(1) Serve as the Bayfield County Human Services Board under Sec. 46.23(4),
Wis. Stats., and have the powers and duties set forth therein.
(2) Supervise the Bayfield County Department of Human Services.
(3) Within the limits of available state and federal funds and County funds
appropriated to match state funds, provide for the program needs of
persons with human services needs.
(4) Appoint the Human Services Director.
(5) Appoint advisory committees for the purpose of receiving community,
professional and technical information.
(6) Have the power and duties set forth in Sec. 46.23(5), Wis. Stats.
State law reference(s)--Sec. 46.23, Wis. Stats.
Sec. 2-3-10 Land Conservation Committee.
(a) Composition. The Land Conservation Committee shall consist of six (6)
members. Four (4) members shall be members of the County Board appointed
by the County Board Chairperson, at least two (2) of whom shall be members of
the UW Extension, Fair and Fencing Committee. One (1) member shall be the
chairperson of the Bayfield County Agriculture Stabilization and Conservation
Committee created under 16 USC 590(h)(b) or another Bayfield County
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee member designated by
the chairperson of said committee. One (1) member shall be an additional
member appointed by the County Board Chairperson and who is not a member
of the County Board.
(b) Duties. The Land Conservation Committee shall:
(1) Constitute the Bayfield County Land Conservation Committee under Sec.
92.06, Wis. Stats.
(2) Have the powers and duties set forth in Sec. 92.07, Wis. Stats., and such
other powers and duties as are given to County Land Conservation
Committees by statute.
(3) Keep abreast of land conservation matters, confer with appropriate County
personnel, and make reports to the County Board with respect to any
recommended County involvement in such matters.
State law reference(s)--Secs. 92.06 and 92.07, Wis. Stats.
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Sec. 2-3-11 Library Committee.
(a) Composition. The Library Committee shall be comprised of three (3) County
Board Supervisors, one representative from each public library within Bayfield
County, and one representative from the Northern Waters Library Service, all
appointed by the County Board Chairperson.
(b) Duties. The Library Committee shall review, consider and make
recommendations with respect to the County's role in maintaining and improving
public library systems and services within Bayfield County.
Sec. 2-3-12 Personnel Committee.
(a) Composition. The Personnel Committee shall be comprised as prescribed by
Section 2-3-1(b).
(b) Duties. The Personnel Committee shall:
(1) Conduct labor negotiations on behalf of the County.
(2) Formulate and mediate personnel policy in conjunction with the unions
representing County employees.
(3) Authorize new positions subject to the approval of the County Board as
part of the budgetary process.
(4) Be responsible for the hiring and firing of County employees who do not
serve under a department or office supervised by the County Board
committee.
(5) Hear grievances which have not been settled by a department head or
standing committee.
(6) Hear all requests for adjustments in salary or working conditions or for
reclassifications, provided that if the department or office of the employee
making such request is supervised by a standing committee, the request
must first be approved by the standing committee.
(7) Develop, review annually and update as necessary a personnel policy
encompassing the needs of the County and any union contracts to which
the County is a party. The document shall be distributed to each
department head and each County Board member.
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Sec. 2-3-13 Sheriff's, Emergency Government, Veterans and Child
Support Committee.
(a) Composition. The Committee shall be comprised as prescribed by Section 2-3-
1(b).
(b) Duties. The Sheriff's, Emergency Government, Veterans and Child Support
Committee shall:
(1) To the extent permitted by law and not inconsistent with the Sheriff's
constitutional and statutory powers and duties, oversee the operation of
the Bayfield County Sheriff's Department and the operation of the County
Jail.
(2) Meet regularly with the Sheriff and his/her staff and make reports to the
County Board of any deficiencies therein or changes or improvements
which may be deemed advisable.
(3) Supervise the Bayfield County Emergency Government Office.
(4) Confer with the Emergency Government Director as may be necessary
from time to time in establishing and recommending budgets and on
matters necessary to the efficient operation of the office and furthering its
efforts to protect the property and safety of the citizens of Bayfield County.
(5) Represent the County in Veteran's matters and supervise the Office of the
Bayfield County Veteran's Services Officer.
(6) Confer with the Veteran's Service officer as may be necessary from time
to time in establishing and recommending the budgets provided for the
effective delivery of services and coordination of said services with those
of other County departments, and other matters necessary to the efficient
operation of the office.
(7) Supervise the Bayfield County Child Support Agency.
(8) Confer with the Child Support Director as may be necessary in
establishing and recommending the budget and providing for effective
delivery of child support enforcement services provided for under Sec.
59.53(5), Wis.
Sec. 2-3-14 Tourism, Fair, and Fencing Committee.
(a) Composition. The Tourism Committee shall be comprised as prescribed by
Section 2-3-1(b).
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(b) Duties. The Tourism, Fair, and Fencing Committee shall: (Revised 4-21-20)
(1) Supervise the County Tourism Department. (Revised 4-16-13)
(2) Work with the County Tourism Director in the development each year of a
plan and budget establishing what the County expects the Department to
accomplish each year with respect to promoting and advertising the
recreational opportunities in Bayfield County. (Revised 4-16-13)
(3) Supervise the conduct and operation of the Bayfield County Fair and have
full authority to do the same except as such authority may be expressly
limited by resolution or direction of the County Board and the County
budget. (Revised 4-21-20)
(4) Act on behalf of the County in its best interests in all fencing matters in
which the County may be responsible under Ch. 90, Wis. Stats. (Revised
4-21-20)
Sec. 2-3-15 Tribal County Relations Committee.
(a) Composition. The Tribal County Relations Committee shall be comprised of two
(2) County Board members appointed by the County Board Chairperson at
his/her discretion at the direction of the County Board. In addition, two (2) tribal
members, appointed by the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians
Tribal Chair and confirmed by the Tribal Council shall make up the entire
committee.
(b) Duties. The Tribal County Relations Committee shall meet quarterly or more
often as needed on matters of mutual concern to the County and the Red Cliff
Band. The Committee shall make recommendations to the County regarding
such matters.
Sec. 2-3-16 UW Extension Committee.
(a) Composition. The UW Extension Committee shall consist of five (5) County
Board members appointed by the County Board Chairperson, a majority of whom
shall, if possible, be persons of recognized ability and demonstrated interest in
agriculture and/or education.
(b) Duties. The UW Extension Committee shall:
(1) Supervise jointly with the District Director of the Cooperative Extension
Service of the University of Wisconsin, the Bayfield County UW Extension
Office, including its agriculture program, community resource development
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program, family living education program, and 4-H and other youth
programs.
(Language Revised 4-20-10)
(Language Revised 8-30-11)
State law reference(s)--Ch. 90, Wis. Stats.
Sec. 2-3-17 Planning and Zoning Committee.
(a) Composition. The Planning and Zoning Committee shall be comprised as
prescribed by Section 2-3-1(b).
(b) Duties. The Planning and Zoning Committee shall:
(1) Be the County Zoning Agency designated under Sec. 59.69, Wis. Stats.,
and have the powers and duties of such agency as set forth in the
statutes.
(2) Supervise the Bayfield County Planning and Zoning Department.
(3) Have the powers and duties given to it in the Bayfield County Zoning,
Sanitary, Subdivision and Citation Ordinances.
(4) Work with the Bayfield County Planning and Zoning Director to keep the
County Zoning, Sanitary and Subdivision ordinances up-to-date, conduct
hearings thereon, and make recommendations to the County Board
regarding revisions or changes when they are deemed necessary.
(5) Ensure that the terms of the Zoning, Subdivision and Sanitary ordinances
are being enforced by the Planning and Zoning Department staff, and
have the authority to authorize litigation necessary to enforce such
ordinances.
State law reference(s)--Sec. 59.69, Wis. Stats.
Sec. 2-3-18 Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Committee.
(a) Composition. The Aquatic Invasive Species Species Committee shall consist of
seven (7) members, consisting of two (2) County Board members, one (1) Red
Cliff Tribal representative and four (4) other members, including at least one (1)
town board member, one (1) lake organization member and one (1) lake-related
business member. In addition, the Committee may have advisory
representatives from the following organizations: County Land Conservation
Department, County UW-Extension Office, County Tourism & Recreation
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Department, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, U.S. Forest Service,
and Great Lakes Indian Fish & Wildlife Commission.
(b) Duties. The Aquatic Invasive Species Committee shall:
(1) Provide direction and input on the prevention, education and control of
aquatic invasive species in Bayfield County bodies of water.
(2) Provide oversight on issues, programs and management relating to
aquatic invasive species in the County.
(3) Provide input into the development of a Bayfield County Aquatic Invasive
Species Strategic Plan, and review, recommend adoption and help
oversee the implementation of the Plan and future revisions to the Plan.
(4) Make recommendations to the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors on
actions needed to address aquatic invasive species issues in the County.
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Sawyer County Board of Supervisors
Policy and Procedure Manual
Adopted June 16, 2016
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Table of Contents
Amendments/Additions Log ........................................................................ Page 3
Mission Statement ....................................................................................... Page 4
Self-Organization ......................................................................................... Page 5
Governing Rules of the County Board ......................................................... Page 7
Board Compensation ................................................................................. Page 13
Committees, Boards and Commissions ...................................................... Page 15
Roles & Responsibilities of Standing Committees ...................................... Page 17
Part II: Boards Commission and Other Committees ................................... Page 23
Open and Closed Meetings ........................................................................ Page 24
Public Records not drafted
Appendix A: Supermajority of the County Board ....................................... Page 26
Appendix B: Code of Ethics ........................................................................ Page 29
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Amendment/Addition Log:
• Adopted June 16, 2016
• Approved April 2018
• Approved May 2018
• Approved July 2018
• March 21, 2019
o Added Part I Section C. 3.
• Approved April 21, 2020
• Amended February 18, 2021
o Added Mission Statement
o Amend Rule 1(3)
o Amend Rule2(9) and 2(10)
o Added Part I, No.’s 21-22
• Amended March 16, 2021
o Added Appendix A and identified Appendix B
• Amended April 22, 2021
o Added Part I Section C.2. Public Safety/Court Systems (approved at 4/20/21 Board
meeting)
o Expanded Table of Contents
o Added an Amendment/Addition Log
o Added PACE Commission to list on Page 19
• Amended June 17, 2021
o Added Part I Section D. Economic Development and UW Extension and Agriculture
Committee (approved at 6/17/21 Board meeting)
o Expanded Table of Contents
• Amended July 15, 2021
o Amended Board Rule 2(10) to read September 16, 2021, instead of July 1, 2021, per
extension approved
o Amended Committee Section A(22) to read September 16, 2021, instead of July 1, 2021,
per extension approved
• Amended October 21, 2021
o Amended Virtual Meeting policies - deleted Rule 2(8)-2(10) and created Rule 2(8) a-f
of County Board meetings
o Amended Virtual Meeting policies – deleted Part I, Section A No. 20-22 and created
new No. 20 a-f of Committee meetings
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Mission Statement: The Sawyer County Board of Supervisors will strive to provide
excellent services and responsible leadership to protect and enhance Sawyer
County citizens, businesses, and resources, while preserving our unique heritage.
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Sawyer County, Wisconsin
Self-Organized County
Section A: Authority.
This ordinance is adopted under authority granted by Section 59.10, Wisconsin State Statutes. To give
Sawyer County the largest measure of self-government under that Statute, the contents of the Sawyer
County Board of Supervisors Policy and Procedure Manual shall be liberally construed in favor of the
rights, powers, and privileges of the County to exercise any organizational or administrative power not
contrary to the State of Wisconsin Constitution or to any enactment of the State Legislature that is of
statewide concern and which uniformly affects every County.
Section B: Title.
This ordinance shall be known as the Sawyer County Self-Organized County Ordinance.
Section C: General Provisions.
1. For the purpose of improving the ability of the county government to organize its administrative
structure, Sawyer County elects to become a self-organized county and to act under the
provisions of Section 59.10 (1), Wisconsin State Statutes.
a) Terms of office for election of County Board of Supervisors. Supervisors are county
officers and shall be elected for two-year terms in the election to be held on the first
Tuesday in April in even numbered years and shall take office the third Tuesday in April
of that year.
b) Methods for filling vacancies on the County Board. Vacancies shall be filled by
procedures determined by the County Board and defined in the Sawyer County Board of
Supervisors Policy and Procedure Manual.
c) Compensation of County Board Members. The method of compensation for County
Board Supervisors shall be determined by the County Board. The County Board shall at
or before its annual meeting in odd numbered years by a two-thirds vote of members
entitled to a seat, fix the compensation of the board members to be next elected. The
Board may also at or before its annual meeting in odd numbered years by a two-thirds
vote of members entitled to a seat, provide additional compensation for the County
Board Chairperson. In addition to the per diem, the County Board Supervisors shall
receive mileage for attending Board meetings and other official meetings in accordance
with the Sawyer County Board of Supervisors Policy and Procedure Manual.
2. The County Clerk shall file a certified copy of the Self- Organized County ordinance with the
Wisconsin Secretary of State upon passage by the Sawyer County Board.
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Section D: Conflicting Ordinances.
Any prior Sawyer County ordinances or parts thereof in conflict with the provision of this ordinance
insofar as they regulate the establishment of Sawyer County as a self-organizing county are hereby
repealed and rescinded effective the effective date of this ordinance.
Section E: Severability.
The provisions of this ordinance shall be deemed severable and it is expressly declared that the Sawyer
County Board of Supervisors would have passed the other provision of this ordinance irrespective of
whether one or more provisions may be declared invalid and if any provisions of this ordinance, the
application thereof to any person or circumstances is held invalid the remainder of the ordinance and
the application of such provision to other persons or circumstance shall not be affected thereby.
Section F: Effective Date
This ordinance shall take effect upon passage and publication as provided by law.
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Sawyer County Board of Supervisors
Governing Rules of the County Board
Role of a County Board Member
Service as a Board Member is an honor and a trust requiring the holder to serve the public through use
of judgement for the benefit of the public. A Board Member is sworn to uphold the Constitution of the
United States of America and the State of Wisconsin. A Board Member is responsible to impartially
carryout the laws of our nation, our state, and the county.
County Board Members come from society at large. It is probable that Board Members will hold
different views, have different perspectives and see things differently. However, it is not these
individual traits that must prevail. It is the collective action of the Board that must prevail. Board
Members are required to courteously work together for the public good of the whole county.
Board Members are expected to individually contribute to a collaborative effort to set the county’s
mission and advance the county’s priorities. Examples of such activity include:
1. Participating in the process of debate and voting on proposed ordinances, resolutions and
motions at the county board and committee meetings.
2. Serving on one or more standing committee(s) or other committee(s), boards and commissions
3. Spending the time needed to understand the issues that come before the board and their
committees by preparing for such discussion in advance of the meetings.
4. Setting policy for the county, accepting that the County Administrator and county employees
are responsible to carry out the policy. As such, a board member should not interfere with the
County Administrator’s duties to oversee the daily operations of the county.
5. Being responsive to the issues raised by their constituents.
6. Conducting themselves so that all aspects of their public life reflect positively on the board and
its members.
7. Avoiding the appearance of a conflict of interest, bring to the Ethics Board attention any
potential conflict.
Rule 1: Board Members
1. The County Board shall consist of fifteen (15) board districts.
2. Board Members shall serve a two-year term beginning and expiring at the convening of
the organizational meeting on the third Tuesday in April in the even numbered years.
3. If a vacancy occurs on the Board, the Chair shall, within 30 days of the vacancy, appoint a person
who is a qualified elector and resident of the Board district to fill the vacancy subject to
confirmation by majority vote of those Board members voting. The appointed person shall serve
for the unexpired portion of the term to which the person is appointed. In the event a successor
is appointed prior to April 1st of the year preceding the next scheduled County Board Supervisor
election, the Board shall order a special election to fill the vacancy, and the person appointed
shall serve until their successor is elected and qualified. A person so elected shall serve for the
remainder of the unexpired term. Vacancy occurs upon the death of an incumbent, written
resignation, removal or ceasing to be a resident of the district or for any other reason set forth
in state statute.
4. No county officer or employee is eligible to hold the office of County Board Supervisor, but a
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Supervisor may be a member of a town board, city council or village board of trustees.
5. The Chair and Vice Chair may be removed by a majority vote of those members voting.
Rule 2: Meetings and Quorum
1. The Annual Meeting of the County Board will be on the Tuesday after the second Monday in
November, unless that date falls on November 11 in which case the meeting will be held the
following day.
2. The Organizational Meeting of the County Board will be on the third Tuesday in April and the
November meeting will be on the first Tuesday after the second Monday. Other regular
meetings of the County Board shall be on the third Thursday of each month starting at 6:30 pm.
Such meeting dates and times may be changed by a majority vote of the county board.
3. A special meeting, which is not an emergency meeting, may be called by a written request of a
majority of board members by delivering such request to the County Clerk. The special meeting
will be held within seven calendar days from the delivery of the request.
4. A special meeting may be called in the event of an emergency. Upon determining that an
emergency exists, the Chair may call an emergency meeting in any manner reasonably designed
to give notice to supervisors and the public including by electronic means. Notice must precede
meeting time by at least two hours. An emergency is defined as a situation which requires
immediate Board action without which the county government or its citizens will suffer risk of
physical, financial, or other harm.
5. In the event of inclement weather, the Chair may cancel a meeting at least three hours before
the meeting. Any meeting so cancelled shall be held within the next succeeding week.
6. Board members not able to attend a Board Meeting shall contact the Chair, County
Administrator or County Clerk before the meeting giving an explanation for the anticipated
absence. The Board Member will be entered in the Board minutes as excused.
7. A majority of Board Members who are entitled to a seat shall constitute a quorum.
8. Virtual Meetings and Attendance at County Board Meetings. All County Board meetings
shall be held in person and there is a presumption that all County Board members shall
attend County Board meetings in person. However, the County Board recognizes that
some circumstances may require virtual attendance. County Board meetings may be held
virtually, and County Board Members may virtually attend in-person County Board
meetings, pursuant to the following rules:
a) All virtual County Board meetings, attendance and participation shall be subject to and
shall comply withy all applicable laws, including, but not limited to, Wisconsin’s open
meetings laws set forth in Wis. Stat. Ch. 19. All County Board meeting notices and
agendas shall have instructions for virtual access.
b) The County Board Chair may authorize a fully-virtual County Board meeting if deemed
necessary, within the County Board Chair’s discretion. A County Board Member may
still attend a fully-virtual meeting in person so long as the County’s meeting premises
are accessible.
c) A County Board Member may virtually attend a County Board meeting if the County
Board Member provides notice to the County Board Chair and County Clerk no later
than 24 hours prior to the County Board meeting, except in emergency circumstances.
d) The County Board Chair shall attend any County Board meeting in person unless a
fully-virtual meeting is called pursuant to (a) above, or in the event of emergency or
other extraordinary circumstance.
e) Any County Board Member virtually attending a meeting shall comply with all rules of
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conduct, etiquette and ethics as required by these Rules and other applicable laws.
f) In the event of a County Board Member’s non-compliance or abuse of this Rule 2(8),
the County Board Chair shall review these Rules and expectations with the County
Board Member. If non-compliance continues, the matter shall be reviewed by the
County Ethics Committee.
Rule 3: Organizational Meeting
1. At its Organizational Meeting, the Board shall elect a Chair and Vice Chair.
2. Following nominations (including self-nominations), which need not be seconded, each nominee
may address the board for three minutes.
3. Secret ballots will be used to elect the Chair and Vice Chair by separate votes for each. Only
persons nominated may be voted for.
4. A person receiving a majority vote of Members entitled to a seat shall be declared elected. If no
majority is reached, balloting shall continue, including all nominees, until a majority is reached.
Rule 4: Chairperson Powers and Duties
1. The Chair, or in their absence, the Vice Chair shall call the meeting to order and preside
over the meeting.
2. In the absence of the Chair and Vice Chair, the County Clerk will preside until the Board
elects a Chair Pro-Tem.
3. If the office of the Chair is vacated, new elections for Chair and Vice Chair will be held.
Following nominations, which need not be seconded, each nominee may address the
Board for three minutes. Secret ballot will be used to elect the Chair and Vice Chair by
separate votes for each. Only persons nominated shall be voted for. A person receiving
a majority of votes cast on the primary ballot shall be declared elected. If no majority is
reached, balloting shall continue, including all nominees, until a majority is reached.
4. The Chair shall preserve the order of the Board and decide the questions of order and
procedure subject to an appeal to the Board. The Chair will ensure the Board and
individual Board Members act consistent with the rules of order. The Chair shall preside
at Board Meetings in an efficient and effective manner and shall set the general tone for
each meeting through positive leadership. Board deliberations will be fair, open and
thorough, with all Members wishing to speak given a chance to do so.
5. The Chair, working with the County Administrator, will be responsible for the preparation of the
written agenda. The Board agenda, related resolutions, ordinances and other attachments and
minutes from the preceding meeting will be distributed to the board members at least five
calendar days before the scheduled board meeting.
6. The Chair can be a member of standing committees and will be an ex officio member of all other
committees of the County Board.
7. The Chair shall have the power to vote at committee meetings when requested by that
committee chair to fill a position caused by the absence of a Member of that committee.
8. The Chair shall appoint all Members of the standing committees of the Board with approval
by the majority of the Board so voting, with the exception of elected committees. The full
Board shall elect by a majority of those voting, members of the elected committees.
9. The Chair shall remove appointed committee members with approval by majority of those
Board Members voting. The full Board can replace a member of elected committees by a
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majority of those Board Members voting. The Chair shall be entitled to vote on all questions
coming before the Board. The Chair shall sign all ordinances and resolutions approved by the
County Board and where required to do so by Board action counter sign orders,
contracts, and the like. The Chair shall transact all necessary County Board business with
others and represent Sawyer County at legislative hearings, conventions or other matters
pertaining to the county. The Chair may delegate to department heads, County
Administrator, other elected and appointed officers and other Board Members such roles
and responsibilities.
Rule 5: Order of Business
1. Organizational Meeting
• Call to order
• Administration of oath of office
• Roll call by the County Clerk
• Pledge of allegiance
• Certification of compliance with the open meeting law
• Approval of agenda
• Approval of minutes of last meeting
• Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
• Adoption of Rules of Order
• Election of members of the committee which has jurisdiction over the Highway
Department
• Follow order of business as established for other meetings
2. Other meetings
• Call to order
• Roll call by County Clerk
• Pledge of allegiance
• Certification of compliance with the open meetings law
• Approval of agenda
• Public comment See Rule 8
• Approval of minutes of last meeting
• Presentations when appropriate
• Public hearing when needed
• Committee reports, resolutions and ordinances
• Election and appointments as needed
• Correspondence, reports from conferences and meetings, other matters for discussion
• Adjourn
Rule 6: Resolutions and Ordinances
1. All resolutions or ordinances must be in writing.
2. Resolutions or ordinances sponsored by committees, or by at least two Board Members, shall be
delivered to the County Administrator 6 calendar days before the Board meeting.
3. Resolutions or ordinances sponsored by at least two Board Members and not previously
considered by a committee of the Board shall, without motion to adopt or discussion, be
referred by the Chair to the appropriate committee. This rule may be waived by a two-third vote
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of those members voting.
4. Any resolution or ordinance presented for consideration must bear the signature of the
Members offering the resolution or ordinance, or if being presented by a committee, the
signatures of those committee members approving the resolution or ordinance.
Rule 7: Voting and Procedure
1. Unless provided for elsewhere, Robert’s Rules of Order shall govern the procedures of the
Board.
2. When a Board Member wishes to speak, they will activate the red light on their speaker, wait to
be recognized by the chair, and address the chair. When two or more Members activate the red
light at the same time, the Chair shall designate the Member who is to speak first. In all cases, a
Member who activates the red light first shall speak first after being recognized by the Chair.
Members speaking to the Board shall confine their remarks to the subject at hand and shall not
deal in personalities. When called to order, the Member speaking will not proceed further
without express permission of the Chair.
3. Any unanimous vote shall be considered and recorded as an affirmative unanimous roll call vote
when so directed by the Chair.
4. Any Board Member can request a roll call vote. Whenever there is a roll call vote, the County
Clerk shall call the roll by name. The County Clerk shall take roll call votes in rotating fashion.
5. No vote shall be taken on any orally presented motion or amendment to a resolution or
ordinance until the County Clerk has written it out in full and read it back to the Board.
6. When a motion is made and seconded, it shall be stated by the Chair or designee prior to debate
(except for motions to adjourn, postpone, table or commit). Thereafter, it is in the possession of
the Board for debate. If agreed to by all the sponsors, the motion may be withdrawn at any time
before amendment or decision. If withdrawn, it shall not be entered into the minutes.
7. Each Board Member will be allotted two opportunities to speak on an action being discussed by
the Board.
8. If a motion before the Board contains several points, any Member may have it divided so that
each point may be voted upon separately.
9. Any Member wanting to terminate the debate may call for the previous question (“call the
question”). The Chair will ask if there is an objection to closing debate. If a Member objects to
calling the question, the Chair may call for a motion to end debate. If the motion is made and
seconded, the Chair should immediately call for a vote on the motion to close debate. Such a
motion requires a two-thirds vote of Members attending to pass.
10. Once debate on a motion has begun, no other motions are permitted except the following, all of
which need a second:
Votes to
Debatable Pass
To adjourn No Majority
To table No Majority
Call the question No 2/3rds
Postpone to certain day Yes Majority
To refer to a committee Yes Majority
To amend Yes Majority
To postpone indefinitely Yes Majority
To consider Yes Majority
Majority shall mean the majority of those voting.
Two-thirds shall mean two-thirds of members voting.
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See appendix A for a more complete list of resolutions requiring a supermajority vote of the
Board.
11. A motion to adjourn or to table does not authorize a Member to move for adjournment or to
table when another Member has the floor or when the Board is voting.
12. All motions amending or changing the current year budget as approved by the Board shall
clearly state the reason for the amendment or change, the dollar amounts involved and the
source of funding. Such motions require a two-thirds vote of the board membership to pass
(10). Voting shall be by roll call.
13. It is in order for a Member who voted on the prevailing side, or a member excused from the
previous board meeting, to move for reconsideration of the vote on any question in the same or
next regular meeting of the Board.
14. If the Chair is participating in debate, the Chair shall upon the request of any Member, relinquish
the gavel to the Vice Chair who shall not participate in the debate.
15. Other than election of Board officers, all votes will be public by voice (ayes and nays), show of
hands, paper if the Board Members name is on the ballot, or by electronic voting if
implemented.
16. All Members are required to vote unless there is a conflict or excused by the Chair.
17. A Member with a conflict of interest shall not vote, and prior to the matter being debated, seek
authority form the Chair to abstain.
Rule 8: Public Participation in Board Meetings
The public is encouraged to attend Board meetings and participate in its proceedings. Such participation
must be balanced with the orderly and efficient proceeding to the Board meetings. Members of the
public will be given the opportunity to address the Board during public comment for items not on the
agenda or at the time of consideration for items on the agenda.
Those wishing to speak will sign up before the Board meeting indicating their name and topic they wish
to address. They will be recognized by the Chair at the appropriate time. Once recognized, the person
wishing to speak will approach the podium and state their name and subject upon which they will speak.
The time allocated to any person addressing the board will be 3 minutes or less at the discretion of the
Chair, with all public comment limited to a maximum of 30 minutes.
Rule 10: Suspension of the Rules
These rules may be amended by resolution at any regular session of the Board by a two-thirds vote of
those Members voting.
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Sawyer County Board of Supervisors
Board Compensation
Section A: Per Diem
1. Compensation of County Board Members shall be determined by the County Board at or before
its annual meeting in odd numbered years by a two-thirds vote of members entitled to a seat,
fix the compensation of the board members to be next elected. Compensation will be paid to
committee members, a substitute for an absent committee member, or if requested to attend
the committee meeting by the committee chair or Board Chair.
a. All Board and County Board committee meetings.
b. Meetings of other entities or committees to which the board member has been
appointed.
c. Formally schedule meetings such as the interviewing candidates to fill an open position
or to provide guidance.
2. Travel time is not counted as meeting time except to attend the Wisconsin Counties Convention,
other conventions and training sessions that involves a significant commute. Per diem /
compensation will be calculated as in Section A 1. Above.
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Section B: Mileage and Other Travel Expenses
A Board Member may charge mileage for travel to drive from their homes to any meeting, convention or
training session for which they are eligible to receive a per diem. The mileage rate will be the same as
that paid to county employees who drive their own car when no county car is available. When traveling
to events involving a significant commute, board members are encouraged to car pool.
All other travel related expenses will be reimbursed according to what is set forth in the Personnel –
Administrative Manual.
Section C: Board Chairperson Compensation
Board at or before its annual meeting in odd numbered years by a two-thirds vote of members entitled
to a seat, fix the compensation of the County Board Chairperson.
Section D: Change in Board Compensation
Wisconsin State Statutes Section 59.10 (3)(f) provides that the County Board at its Annual Meeting may,
with a two-thirds vote of all members, fix the per diem of the Board Members to be next elected.
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Sawyer County Board of Supervisors
Committees, Boards and Commissions
Part I Standing and Ad hoc Committees of the Board
Section A: General Rules for All Committees
1. At its first meeting, a committee shall elect a chair and a vice chair. Following nominations,
which need not be seconded each nominee may address the committee for three minutes.
Secret ballots will be used to elect the committee chair and vice chair by separate votes on each.
Only persons nominated may be voted for. A person receiving a majority vote of Members
entitled to a seat shall be declared elected. If no majority is reached, balloting shall continue,
including all nominees, until a majority is reached.
2. When approved by the County Clerk, the committee may appoint a recording secretary. The
recording secretary shall submit all agendas, minutes, and other records of all committee
meetings to the County Clerk.
3. The committee chair, or in their absence, the vice chair shall call the meeting to order and
preside over the meeting following the order of business as prescribed in Board Rule 5.
4. If the office of committee chair is vacated a new committee chair and vice chair will be elected
as in item 1 above.
5. If the committee does not have a quorum, the meeting can take place for discussion only or the
chair of the committee can reschedule the meeting. If a makeup meeting is to be scheduled, the
time required to properly notice the meeting should be considered when setting the new
meeting date.
6. Board Rule 7 shall apply to committee meetings.
7. No board member may serve on more than three standing committees nor less than two
standing committees unless the board member requests to be on fewer than two.
8. Ex officio members are excluded from the quorum count, unless a quorum would not otherwise
be present, in which case ex officio members or other County Board Members shall be deemed
regular members.
9. Each committee shall approve goals and objectives for all programs and activities of the
departments the committee oversees.
10. After approval by the Board as to purpose and members, each committee may create ad hoc
subcommittees.
11. The committee chair working with the County Administrator will be responsible for the
preparation of the written agenda. The agenda, related resolutions, ordinances and other
attachments and minutes from the preceding meeting will be distributed to the committee
members at least five calendar days before the scheduled meeting. In rare instances it may be
necessary to add items to the committee agenda subsequent to the agenda being distributed. In
such case, the documentation concerning that agenda item will be distributed to committee
members as soon as possible.
12. The County Clerk is responsible for publishing committee agendas and proceedings in
compliance with the open meeting policy.
13. Board Members not on the committee will be considered as part of the public and have the
right to speak when called on by the committee chair. If the Board Member is attending at the
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invitation of the committee chair, they may participate in the discussion on the relative agenda
item.
14. Each committee shall act on all resolutions and ordinances which come before it that affect any
department or agency that reports to it.
15. Resolution and ordinances presented for consideration at any meeting must be in writing. If
approved by the committee, to be forwarded to the County Board they should bear the
signatures of committee members voting for the resolution or ordinance.
16. Approved resolutions and ordinances must be forwarded to the County Administrator within
two days of the committee meeting.
17. The chair of each committee shall present that committee’s resolutions and ordinances to the
Board.
18. Members of the public will be given the opportunity to address the Board during public
comment for items not on the agenda, or at the time of consideration for items on the agenda.
The committee chair will call on the member of the public at the appropriate time. The
committee chair has the discretion to limit the amount of time each person may speak and the
total amount of time devoted to public comment.
19. A member with a conflict shall not vote and prior to the matter being debated, seek authority
from the chair (vice chair in the case of the committee chair) to abstain. It is the State Attorney
General’s opinion that such member shall leave the meeting room during debate and voting.
20. Virtual Meetings and Attendance at Committee Meetings. All Committee meetings shall be
held in person and there is a presumption that all Committee members shall attend
Committee meetings in person. However, the County Board recognizes that some
circumstances may require virtual attendance. Committee meetings may be held virtually,
and Committee Members may virtually attend in-person Committee meetings, pursuant to
the following rules:
a) All virtual Committee meetings, attendance and participation shall be subject to and
shall comply with all applicable laws, including, but not limited to, Wisconsin’s open
meetings laws set forth in Wis. Stat. Ch. 19. All County Board meeting notices and
agendas shall have instructions for virtual access.
b) The Committee Chair may authorize a fully-virtual Committee meeting if deemed
necessary, within the Committee Chair’s discretion. A County Board Member may still
attend a fully-virtual meeting in person so long as the County’s meeting premises are
accessible.
c) A Committee Member may virtually attend a Committee meeting if the Committee
Member provides notice to the Committee Chair and County Clerk no later than 24
hours prior to the Committee meeting, except in emergency circumstances.
d) The Committee Chair shall attend any Committee meeting in person unless a fully-
virtual meeting is called pursuant to (a) above, or in the event of emergency or other
extraordinary circumstance.
e) Any Committee Member virtually attending a meeting shall comply with all rules of
conduct, etiquette and ethics as required by these Rules and other applicable laws.
f) In the event of a Committee Member’s non-compliance or abuse of this Rule No. 20,
the Committee Chair and County Board Chair shall review these Rules and
expectations with the Committee Member. If non-compliance continues, the matter
shall be reviewed by the County Ethics Committee.
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Section B: Standing Committees
1. Except for the Health and Human Services committee, Members shall be appointed for two-year
terms by the Chair after spring election, and prior to the May meeting. The Chair’s appointment
shall be confirmed by a majority of the Board voting. The standing committees are:
a. Administration consisting of the County Board Chair and Vice Chair sitting as Chair and
Vice Chair of the committee plus three appointed members.
b. Public Safety/Court System consisting of five appointed members.
c. Zoning, Forestry, Land Records, Survey and Register of Deeds consisting of six
members five of which will be members of the Sawyer County Board and one
representative of the Sawyer County farm service agency (Wisconsin statute
s. 59.56 (3) (b).).
d. Health and Human Services Board consisting of nine members, five of which will be
County Board Members, shall be appointed by the County Administrator with
confirmation by the majority of the Board voting. See the Health and Human Services
Board section for more details about board selection and board terms.
e. Public Works consisting of five appointed members.
f. Economic Development/UW-Extension Committee consisting of five appointed
members.
g. Zoning Committee consisting of five appointed members.
h. Finance Committee consisting of five appointed members.
Roles and responsibilities of the standing committees are as follows:
This section will be drafted by the standing committees and approved by the majority of board members
voting.
• Part I Section C. 2. Public Safety/Court Systems
• Part I Section C. 3. Land, Water, Forestry, Surveyor, Land Records and Register of Deeds
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Part I Section C. 2. Public Safety/Court Systems
Mission / Purpose: Provide leadership for Sawyer County by coordinating with the Public Safety and Justice
Departments for the County, which provide for the safety of the citizens and guests of Sawyer County;
monitoring outcomes, reviewing, and recommending to the County Board policies related to the public
safety initiatives of the County.
Membership: The Public Safety Committee shall be comprised of five (5) County Board Supervisors
appointed by the Chair of the Sawyer County Board of Supervisors at the April meeting of the full county
board in even numbered years.
Term: Members shall serve for a two-year term concurrent with their terms of office as County Board
Supervisors.
Officers: The committee will elect amongst itself a chair to conduct meetings consistent with published
agendas and a vice-chair to assist in the absence of a chair.
Reporting Relationship: The Public Safety Committee shall be accountable to the County Board.
Committees of Jurisdiction: The Public Safety Committee shall serve as the County liaison and have the
primary responsibility of conferring with and providing guidance, including review of policies and
developing budgets, to the following County departments:
Sheriff
Ambulance
Coroner
Emergency Services
Clerk of Courts
District Attorney
Circuit Court
Child Support
The duties and responsibilities of the Public Safety Committee include but are not limited to:
1. Identify the need for and recommend to the County Board policies related to the public safety of
the County.
2. Review programs and associated budget requirements prior to their being considered for inclusion
in the County budget.
3. Facilitate broad based discussion of issues and policies encouraging public involvement and
communications with the public.
4. Serve as the initial contact point for individuals and/or organizations who wish to introduce or
review County Board policy regarding County public safety.
5. Initiate a study to determine future criminal justice issues.
6. Fulfill all statutory requirements assigned by the County Board.
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Part I Section C. 3. Land, Water, Forestry, Surveyor, Land Records and Register of Deeds
Mission: Develop, guide and implement policies that protect and ensure the sustainability of
our bio-diverse community.
Composition: Six members appointed by the Chair with approval of the board.
Five members will be members of the Sawyer County Board. Two of which are to be members
of the Committee of jurisdiction for agriculture and extension education (Sawyer County
Economic Development Committee) and a representative of the Sawyer County farm service
agency (Wisconsin statute s. 92.06 (1)(b) 1. & 2)
Committee of Jurisdiction for: Land, Water, Forestry, Land Records, Land Information, Surveyor
and Register of Deeds
Primary Responsibilities:
• Approve the sale of property acquired by tax foreclosure.
• Approve semiannual forestry stumpage bids.
• Approve bids for trail work on trails overseen by the Forestry Department.
• Approve events to be held on County forest land
• Approve Forestry, Land and Water Conservation and Land Information plans that are
required by governmental bodies.
• Hear reports from Sawyer County Trails Alliance, LCO Conservation, Wisconsin DNR
Forestry and National Resources Conservation Services.
• Receive monthly reports from departments subject to the committee’s jurisdiction.
• Approve annual goals and objectives and long-range plans for departments subject to
the committee’s jurisdiction.
• Approve grant requests for departments subject to the committee’s jurisdiction where
such approval is required by the grantor. Such approvals are forwarded to the County
Board for approval
• Approve contracts and agreements, and where the counter party requires board
approval, forward to the County Board for approval.
• Review budgets for the departments subject to the committee’s jurisdiction. Provide
recommendations to the County Administrator about his/her proposed changes to the
budgets submitted by the departments
• Approve changes or amendments to the previously adopted annual budget (excluding
line item transfers) for departments subject to the committee’s jurisdiction. This action
will be passed on to the Finance Committee and then the County Board.
• Deal with all other issues of policy raised by the departments subject to the committee’s
jurisdiction while avoiding interfering the day to operations of county government.
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Part I Section D: Economic Development and UW Extension and Agriculture Committee
The following provisions shall apply to the Sawyer County Board of Supervisor’s (“County Board”) standing
committee entitled the Economic Development and UW Extension and Agriculture Committee (the
“Committee”):
Mission/Purpose: Provide the leadership for implementation of the Education and Economic Development
for Sawyer County. To provide leadership in monitoring outcomes, reviewing, and recommending to the
County Board all policies related to educational and economic development initiatives of Sawyer County.
Statutory Authority and Responsibilities: Wis. Stat. § 59.56(3).; Wis. Stat. § 92.06(1)(b)1.
Membership: Shall be comprised of five (5) elected County Board Supervisors appointed by the Chair of
the County Board at the April meeting of the County Board in even numbered years and approved as
required by the County Board Policy and Procedure Manual (as may be amended). Pursuant to Wis. Stat. §
92.06(1)(b)1, at least two (2) members of the Committee shall also be members of the County Land, Water
& Forest Resources Committee.
Term: Committee members shall serve for a two (2) year term concurrent with their terms of office as
County Board Supervisors.
Reporting Relationship: The Committee shall have responsibility for outcome, monitoring and oversight of
the performance of economic development initiatives supported by Sawyer County. The Committee shall
have the primary responsibility of conferring with and acting as liaison for the following organizations for
purposes of economic development:
• Northwest Regional Planning Commission
• Hayward Lakes Visitor and Convention Bureau
• Sawyer County Snowmobile/ATV Alliance
• Silent Sports
• American Birkebeiner
• UW Extension
• Sawyer County Fair Association
• SC/LCO Economic Development Corporation
Duties and Responsibilities of the Committee include but are not limited to:
1. Foster the implementation of Sawyer County’s initiatives related to economic development.
2. Identify the need for, and recommend to the County Board, policies related to education and
economic development initiatives appropriately supported by Sawyer County.
3. Review new programs and associated budget requirements prior to their being considered for
inclusion in Sawyer County’s annual budget.
4. Facilitate broad-based discussion of issues and policies relating to education and economic
development by encouraging public involvement.
5. Serve as the initial contact point for individuals and/or organizations who wish to influence
County Board policy regarding Sawyer County’s economic development.
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6. Review and recommend operational procedures and practices to appropriate administrative
committee(s) and department(s) of the County.
7. Review and recommend to the County Board programmatic and facility plans consistent with
the community’s expectations for the University of Wisconsin-Extension.
8. Serve as Sawyer County's Extension and Education Committee, as defined in Wis. Stat. §
59.56(3)(b) by performing the following responsibilities:
o Establish UW/ Sawyer County based extension policy; and
o Provide budget oversight of UW/Sawyer County based extension department;
and
o Provide input and monitor the performance of the UW Extension programming;
and
o Create policies and strategies that accomplish educational needs in an efficient
and cost-effective manner; and
o Provide a leadership role with the County Board and other community partners
to preserve and enhance access to the resources of the public university; and
o Assess future community educational needs; and
o Facilitate a partnership between Sawyer County and the University of Wisconsin.
9. Additional duties as assigned by the County Board.
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Part I Section E: Sawyer County Finance Committee Roles and
Responsibilities of the Finance Committee
Budget
1. Approves budget guidelines departments should follow when preparing the budget as proposed
by the County Administrator
2. Acts as a sounding board for the County Administrator when determining modifications to
service levels are needed to balance the budget.
3. Reviews and approves balanced budget submitted by the County Administrator forwarding it to
the Board for approval. All major budget decisions noted for Board approval.
4. Reviews projected large (the greater of $25,000 or 20% of budget annualized) adverse (lower
revenue or higher expenses) impacts to the approved budget as submitted by the County
Administrator. Projected large adverse budgeted items noted for the Finance Committee will be
reviewed with the appropriate committee by the County Administrator These items will be
included in the Finance Committee’s report to the Board if not included in the report of the
responsible committee.
5. Approves unbudgeted items (other than line-item transfers) including transfers from the
contingency account. Resolution forwarded to Board for approval
Internal Controls
1. Approves selection of independent auditor as recommended by the County Administrator
2. Reviews with the independent auditor the final draft audit and approves such audit report.
3. Reviews the County Administrators proposed corrective action on internal control and other
weakness noted by the independent auditor and monitors the progress towards correcting
these deficiencies.
4. Reviews significant internal control breaches. Breaches would include duplicate
payments, errors in recording transactions or any other events where the assets of the
county are not safeguarded or the financial statements do not accurately reflect the
county’s operations
Policies:
1. Approves policies and changes there to as submitted by the County Administrator in the areas of
finance, treasury and other elements of asset protection forwarding them to the Board for
approval.
Other Actives:
1. Reviews and approves requests for borrowing forwarding them to the Board for approval.
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Section C: Ad Hoc Committees
The Chair will recommend creation of an ad hoc committee and shall appoint members of that
committee with the approval of the majority of those board members voting. Prior to voting, the
purpose of the ad hoc committee will be clearly stated. Once that purpose has been accomplished, the
committee will automatically disband.
Part II Boards, Commission and other Committees
Section A: Other Boards and Commissions
County board members and/or other members where indicated will be appointed by the County
Administrator, confirmed by a majority of the board members voting to the following committees and
boards:
Aging and Disability Resource Center of the North - one appointed board member
American Birkebeiner Foundation - one appointed board member
Criminal Justice Coordinating Committee – two appointed board members
Ethics Board – three appointed board members and two Sawyer County citizens
Hayward Lakes Visitor/Convention Bureau - two appointed members of which one must
be a board member
Indianhead Community Action Program - one appointed board member
Labor Negotiations – two appointed board members
Land Information Council – one appointed board member
LCO Library - one appointed board member
Local Emergency Planning Committee - one appointed board member
Northern Regional Trail Advisory Committee-NoRTAC – one appointed board member
Northern Waters Library Service - one appointed board member
Northwest Regional Community Development Block Grant Housing Program – one appointed board
member
Northwest Regional Planning Commission two appointed board members of which second
member is an alternate.
NW Wisconsin CEP - one appointed board member
PACE Commission – one appointed board member
Sawyer County Fair - one appointed board member
Sawyer County Housing Authority Commission - two board members. By State Statute all members
appointed to the commission must be approved by the County Board
Sawyer County/LCO Economic Development Corporation – two appointed board members
Sawyer County/LCO Joint Committee – two appointed board members
Sawyer County /LCO Transit - three appointed members
Senior Resource Center (Aging unit) – two appointed board members
Traffic Safety Committee – one appointed board member
Visions Northwest – one appointed member
Weiss Community Library Board - one appointed board member
Winter Library Board - one appointed board member
Zoning Board of Appeals - no board members
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Section A: Policy
Sawyer County Board
Open/Closed Meetings
It is the policy of the Sawyer County that the public is entitled to the fullest and most complete
information regarding the affairs of county government as is compatible with conduct of county affairs
and the transaction of county business. All meetings of the Board, committees, boards and commissions
shall be held in public buildings or any place accessible to members of the public and shall be “open
sessions” as provided by s. 19.83, Wis. Stats. To that end:
1. The Board of Supervisors, committees, boards and commissions shall comply with the Open
Meeting Law. Every meeting shall be preceded by a public notice. Discussion shall be held and
action shall be initiated, deliberated upon and acted upon only in open session.
2. Every public notice of a meeting of board meeting, standing or ad hoc committees shall set forth
the time, date, place and subject matter of the meeting, including the intended consideration at
any contemplated closed session. The notice must be in enough detail so that it is reasonably
clear to members of the public and the news media the business to be transacted. Public notice
of every meeting shall be given at least 24 hours prior to commencement of such meeting,
unless for good cause such notice is impossible or impractical, in which case shorted notice can
be given, but no less than 2 hours prior to the meeting. The “good cause” provision should be
used sparingly and only when truly necessary.
Section B: Closed Session
The County Board or any committees, upon motion duly made and carried by roll call vote may convene
in closed session. This motion may not be adopted unless the Chair announces to those present at the
meeting the nature of the business to be considered in closed session and the specific statutory
exemption by which such closed session is claimed. Such announcement will be recorded in the minutes.
No business may be taken up at any closed session except that which relates to matters germane to the
closed session. If the agenda does not give notice of a closed session a member who believes that the
agenda item under discussion in an open session should be discussed in closed session may make a
motion to convene in closed session. In such case, the closed session will be placed at the end of the
agenda. This provision should be used sparingly.
The Chair will state which, if any, non-board members may attend a closed session.
A closed session may be held for any of the following purposes:
1. Deliberating after any judicial or quasi-judicial trial or hearing.
2. Considering dismissal, demotion, licensing, or discipline of any county employee, unless an open
session is requested by the person charged or otherwise under discussion.
3. Considering employment, promotion, and compensation or performance evaluation of any
county employee.
4. Considering strategy for crime detection or prevention.
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5. Deliberating or negotiating the purchase of public properties, the investing of public funds, or
conducting other specific public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a
closed session.
6. Considering financial, medical, social or personal histories or disciplinary action of specific
persons, which, if discussed in public, would be likely to have a substantial adverse effect upon
the reputation of such person.
7. Conferring with county legal counsel who is rendering oral or written advice concerning strategy
to be adopted by the body with respect to litigation.
8. Consideration of requests for confidential written advice from the government accountability
board or from any county or municipal ethics board.
If the Board or committee intends to meet in open session after a closed session, the public notice must
indicate this intent. If not, the Board or committee cannot convene within 12 hours of recession of the
closed session.
No member of the county board shall be excluded from any closed session of the County Board or any
standing committee of the Board. No person attending a closed session shall divulge any information
pertaining to such closed session without specific authorization to do so. Penalties for violation of the
secrecy of a legal closed session include censure and payment of damages the Board suffers by reason
of the unlawful breech of secrecy.
The minutes, records, proceedings and papers of a closed session shall be privileged and shall not be
made available to the public unless authorized by the County Board, committee, board, or commission
involved until such time as the purpose necessitating such closed session no longer exists.
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APPENDIX A
Supermajority Votes of the County Board
Copied on 3/16/21 from: https://localgovernment.extension.wisc.edu/counties-in-wisconsin/
In most cases, adoption of a motion on the floor of the county board requires a simple majority
vote, i.e. more than half. From time to time, though, state statutes and parliamentary authorities
subject the county board to a higher threshold. Rather than a simple majority, these motions
require at least a two- thirds (2/3) vote or even a three-fourths (3/4) vote for approval.
The following tables list the actions requiring a supermajority vote. There is no attempt to describe
any procedures that need to be followed prior to these actions being taken. It often takes more
than simply adopting a motion at a county board meeting for board action to be legal. For
example, while it is true that the vote requirement for removing certain county officers is two-
thirds, the board would first need to comply with section 17.16 of the Wisconsin statutes which
contains the procedures that must be followed.
Motion before the County Board Statute Vote Required
Removal from office of the county clerk, county
treasurer, county surveyor, or county board
supervisor
17.09(1) Not less than 2/3 of all
supervisors entitled to a seat
on the county board.
Removal from office of county officers appointed
by the county board.
17.10(2) Not less than 2/3 of the
supervisors entitled to seats
on the county board.
Make application to withdraw land from county
forest program
Also, if application is denied county board
may appeal to a review committee.
And, if application is approved, county
board must approve resolution to withdraw the
land.
28.11(11)(a)1
28.11(11)(a)4
28.11(11)(a)6
Not less than 2/3 of county
board membership.
Not less than 2/3 of county
board membership.
Not less than 2/3 of county
board membership.
Financing harbor improvements....... assume the
obligation of paying the principal and interest of
such evidences of indebtedness as are then
outstanding.
30.34(3)(b) Not less than 2/3 of county
board membership.
Withdrawal from a public library system. 43.18(1)(am) Not less than 2/3 of county
board membership.
Removal for misconduct or neglect of a trustee of
a county institution.
46.18(3) Not less than 2/3 of county
board membership.
Removal of a county social services board member
appointed by the county board.
46.22(1m)(c)2 Not less than 2/3 of county
board membership.
Removal of a member of a county human services
board.
46.23(4)(c)1 Not less than 2/3 of county
board membership.
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Motion before the County Board Statute Vote Required
Removal of a member of a county community
programs board.
51.42(4)(a)1.a Not less than 2/3 of county
board membership.
Removal of a member of a county developmental
disabilities services board.
51.437(7)(a)1 Not less than 2/3 of
appointing authority.
Fix the compensation of the board members to be
next elected.
59.10(3)(f) Not less than 2/3 of county
board membership.
Override a veto of the county executive. 59.17(6) Not less than 2/3 of the
members-elect of the board.
Discontinue furnishing abstracts. 59.44(5) Not less than 2/3 of county
board membership.
Purchase membership in an association of county
boards.
59.52(22) Not less than 2/3 vote.
Authorization to take certain actions related to
public transit in counties.
59.58(3)(i) Not less than 2/3 vote of
county board membership
Amending a zoning ordinance in an airport affected
area.
59.69(5)(e)5m Not less than 2/3 of the
members of the board present
and voting.
Removal of a member of a solid waste
management board.
59.70(2) Not less than 2/3 vote of the
appointing authority.
Changes or amendments to a previously adopted
budget.
65.90(5)(a) Not less than 2/3 of county
board membership.
Withdrawal from a regional planning commission. 66.0309(16) Not less than 2/3 vote of the
members elect.
Authorization to expend in excess of funds
available or appropriated.
66.0607(7) Not less than 2/3 of county
board membership.
Relief from conditions of gifts and dedications. 66.1025(1) Not less than 2/3 vote of the
members elect.
Declaration as premier resort area. 66.1113(2)(a) Not less than 2/3 of the
members of the county board
who are present when the vote
is taken.
Motions requiring a 3/4s vote
Change in restricted use of land. 27.065(15) Not less than 3/4 of the
county board.
Financing harbor improvements through bonds or
notes.
30.35(1) Not less than 3/4 of the
county board.
Amendment or repeal of previously adopted
ordinance related to fixing the number of deputy
sheriffs and their salaries
59.26(8)(d) Not less than 3/4 of the
members elect.
Bypassing bidding requirements for certain public
works projects done directly by the county.
59.52(29)(a) Not less than 3/4 of the
county board.
When protest filed against a proposed zoning
ordinance amendment.
59.69(5)(e)5g Not less than 3/4 of the
members present and voting.
One of the ways that a county can meet the
conditions to issue debt
67.045(1)(f) Not less than 3/4 of the
members elect
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This table includes some of the common motions under Robert’s Rules of order, Newly
Revised that require more than a majority for approval.
Motion before the County Board
Robert’s Rules
of Order
Vote Required
Limit or extend the limits of debate on a pending
question
Chapter 15 2/3 of members voting
Limit or extend the limits of debate for the
duration of the meeting.
Chapter 15 2/3 of members voting
Objection to consideration of a question Chapter 26 2/3 of members voting
Previous question (end debate and vote on the
pending question)
Chapter 16 2/3 of members voting
Suspend the rules Chapter 25 2/3 of members voting
Compiled by Dan Hill, Local Government Specialist.
Reviewed by Philip Freeburg, Local Government Law Educator.
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Appendix B
Sawyer County Board of Supervisors
Code of Ethics
It is in the best interests of the members of the Sawyer County Board of Supervisors to be aware of and
properly disclose all conflicts of interests and appearance of conflict of interests. Such action will
improve the standards of public service. Such action will straighten the faith and confidence of the
citizens of Sawyer County in their county board members.
Wisconsin State Statute Section 946.13 sets forth conduct which is deemed unlawful. This code is not a
criminal code. This code covers acts which may not be illegal but which might cast doubt on the integrity
of the Board and on County Board Members.
Generally, a conflict of interest may occur if:
1. The Board Member or any member of their family may receive a financial or other significant
benefit as a result of their position on the county board. Significant benefit is anything of value
that could reasonably be expected to influence a board members official action or judgement,
or could reasonably be considered as a reward for any official action or inaction.
2. The Board Member has the ability to influence a decision for personal gain or advantage.
3. The Board Member has a financial or other significant interest, which impairs or might appear to
impair the individual’s independence in the discharge of their responsibilities as a Board
Member.
Although each circumstance will be different, some examples of conflict of interests include:
1. Self-benefit. Using your position or relationship as a board member to promote your own
interests or those of your family.
2. Influence peddling. Soliciting or receiving benefits for yourself or your family from outside
entities in exchange for using your influence to advance the interests of that entity within the
County operations.
3. Other business relationships and dealings. Voting for purchases or contracts with entities in
which you or your family have a significant financial or other interest or relationship.
4. Outside commitments. Participating in social or political activities is not restricted as long as you
participate as an individual or as requested by the Chair or board.
5. Use of Sawyer County property for personal advantage. Using or taking Sawyer County
resources, including facilities, equipment, personnel and supplies for private use or other
unauthorized use
6. Recording or reporting false information. Misrepresenting, withholding or falsifying relevant
information required to be reported to external parties or used internally for decision-making
purposes in order to derive personal benefit
7. Using inside information. Using information obtained as a board member to promote your own
interests or those of your family
8. Closed session proceedings. Disclosing information discussed in closed sessions to others not
part of the closed session.
Real or potential conflicts of interest should be disclosed to the Ethics Board. When deciding what kind
of relationships should be disclosed consider the situation from the perspective of an outsider and
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whether the relationship is of such a nature that it could raise an allegation of an apparent or actual
conflict of interest. When making the decision about disclosure, err on the side of transparency. This
will alleviate or avoid future misunderstandings.
Any county board member having a conflict of interest in any matter before the board should disclose
that conflict and refrain from voting. Any Board Member who has reason to believe that the vote of
another Board Member would be a conflict of interest shall request that board member to abstain from
voting.
The recourse of the Board Member requested to abstain from voting is to request a ruling from the
Chair. Any Board Member dissatisfied with the Chair’s decision has the right to apply for a hearing
before the Ethics Board.
Each Board Member will be required to annually sign a Conflict of Interest Statement. Each Board
Member is required to disclose to the Ethics Board real or perceived conflicts that arise after the Conflict
of Interest Statement is submitted.
The Ethics Board will be appointed by the County Administrator with confirmation by a majority of
Board Members voting.
Since the Ethics Board deliberations deal with personnel matters, the Ethic Committee shall deliberate in
closed session. All deliberations of the Ethics Board will be documented. This documentation and the
Conflict of Interest Statements are open for inspection by any Board Member on the condition items
contained therein will not be disclosed to any person not on the Board.
Each year, all Board Members will be required to sign a Conflict of Interest Statement similar to
Appendix B.
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Appendix B (continued)
Sawyer County
Board of Supervisors Conflict of Interest Statement
I have read the Code of Ethics in the Sawyer County Board of Supervisors Policy and Procedure Manual
and make the following statement:
I do not have any actual or what may be perceived as conflicts of interest.
OR
I have the following potential, actual or perceived, conflict(s) of interests where there is the
potential for items coming before the Board for a vote.
________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________
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________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Name (Please Print)____________________________________________
Signature Date
Adopted Budget Amended Current Month YTD YTD Budget - YTD % Used/
Organization Budget Amendments Budget Transactions Encumbrances Transactions Transactions Rec'd Prior Year YTD
Fund 100 - General
REVENUE
Department 00 - General Fund 8,473,391.00 777,036.00 9,250,427.00 135,621.23 .00 8,052,309.10 1,198,117.90 87 8,567,527.63
Department 02 - Clerk of Courts 257,168.00 .00 257,168.00 17,199.20 .00 312,600.95 (55,432.95)122 269,756.87
Department 04 - Criminal Justice 155,188.00 .00 155,188.00 5,338.75 .00 185,939.54 (30,751.54)120 143,285.19
Department 05 - Family Court Commissioner .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 +++.00
Department 06 - Coroner 5,750.00 .00 5,750.00 .00 .00 6,492.50 (742.50)113 7,753.97
Department 07 - Administrator 15,000.00 .00 15,000.00 .00 .00 15,000.00 .00 100 15,215.00
Department 08 - District Attorney 26,500.00 .00 26,500.00 24.20 .00 25,357.96 1,142.04 96 15,429.64
Department 09 - Child Support 208,008.00 .00 208,008.00 .00 .00 128,692.07 79,315.93 62 197,007.64
Department 10 - County Clerk 10,825.00 .00 10,825.00 48.00 .00 37,003.84 (26,178.84)342 49,011.90
Department 12 - Treasurer 479,940.00 .00 479,940.00 14,494.50 .00 515,474.18 (35,534.18)107 645,397.32
Department 13 - Land Records 234,000.00 .00 234,000.00 4,811.46 .00 292,645.65 (58,645.65)125 360,670.85
Department 14 - Court House 200.00 .00 200.00 98.67 .00 148.07 51.93 74 37,150.96
Department 15 - Register of Deeds 175,000.00 6,560.00 181,560.00 26,506.02 .00 254,524.68 (72,964.68)140 235,114.75
Department 17 - Sheriff 447,232.00 .00 447,232.00 23,620.38 .00 278,187.00 169,045.00 62 375,372.13
Department 18 - Emergency Management 139,822.00 .00 139,822.00 31,957.14 .00 184,241.50 (44,419.50)132 145,960.70
Department 19 - Veteran's Services 11,200.00 .00 11,200.00 3,869.42 .00 15,777.22 (4,577.22)141 25,136.24
Department 20 - Health 643,199.00 908,117.00 1,551,316.00 76,684.13 .00 778,676.36 772,639.64 50 888,234.83
Department 22 - Fair .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 +++.00
Department 23 - Tourism 153,600.00 .00 153,600.00 2,377.16 .00 156,351.97 (2,751.97)102 63,083.05
Department 25 - UW Extension 3,660.00 .00 3,660.00 .00 .00 3,660.00 .00 100 3,847.48
Department 26 - Zoning 244,000.00 .00 244,000.00 17,906.70 .00 318,399.13 (74,399.13)130 288,121.67
Department 28 - Land Conservation 364,456.00 32,946.00 397,402.00 .00 .00 158,780.75 238,621.25 40 371,399.42
Department 31 - Information Services 53,728.00 .00 53,728.00 276.00 .00 25,352.26 28,375.74 47 124,666.09
Department 34 - Forestry 3,712,143.00 2,500.00 3,714,643.00 316,306.85 .00 4,688,257.81 (973,614.81)126 4,413,956.09
Department 77 - Agricultural Station 10,000.00 .00 10,000.00 2,650.00 .00 33,560.00 (23,560.00)336 1,950.00
REVENUE TOTALS $15,824,010.00 $1,727,159.00 $17,551,169.00 $679,789.81 $0.00 $16,467,432.54 $1,083,736.46 94%$17,245,049.42
EXPENSE
Department 00 - General Fund 1,912,624.00 806,783.00 2,719,407.00 22,637.87 .00 2,285,162.17 434,244.83 84 2,475,518.27
Department 01 - County Board 82,789.00 .00 82,789.00 15,382.23 .00 88,813.57 (6,024.57)107 83,327.27
Department 02 - Clerk of Courts 474,123.00 .00 474,123.00 57,168.45 .00 437,658.82 36,464.18 92 476,065.14
Department 04 - Criminal Justice 299,086.00 .00 299,086.00 20,660.70 .00 262,891.63 36,194.37 88 285,077.59
Department 05 - Family Court Commissioner .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 +++.00
Department 06 - Coroner 30,473.00 .00 30,473.00 876.60 .00 28,095.06 2,377.94 92 22,640.50
Department 07 - Administrator 303,160.00 .00 303,160.00 32,384.66 .00 314,105.97 (10,945.97)104 304,615.62
Department 08 - District Attorney 179,592.00 .00 179,592.00 19,225.01 .00 176,849.12 2,742.88 98 182,917.78
Department 09 - Child Support 251,010.00 .00 251,010.00 24,058.01 .00 212,958.68 38,051.32 85 236,112.91
Department 10 - County Clerk 396,086.00 401.00 396,487.00 39,554.60 .00 390,549.37 5,937.63 99 429,672.50
Department 12 - Treasurer 177,711.00 2,876.00 180,587.00 17,825.91 .00 177,485.25 3,101.75 98 160,072.22
Department 13 - Land Records 622,061.00 .00 622,061.00 75,445.95 .00 606,820.20 15,240.80 98 615,493.14
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Financial Report Through 12/31/2021
Through 12/31/21
Prior Fiscal Year Activity Included
Summary Listing
Adopted Budget Amended Current Month YTD YTD Budget - YTD % Used/
Organization Budget Amendments Budget Transactions Encumbrances Transactions Transactions Rec'd Prior Year YTD
Fund 100 - General
EXPENSE
Department 14 - Court House 481,816.00 .00 481,816.00 40,637.96 .00 438,288.29 43,527.71 91 471,489.17
Department 15 - Register of Deeds 190,806.00 6,560.00 197,366.00 19,978.88 .00 173,060.83 24,305.17 88 178,000.60
Department 17 - Sheriff 4,676,759.00 .00 4,676,759.00 492,572.87 .00 4,445,276.17 231,482.83 95 4,611,509.77
Department 18 - Emergency Management 305,278.00 2,601.00 307,879.00 26,192.27 .00 309,591.30 (1,712.30)101 313,221.03
Department 19 - Veteran's Services 124,791.00 .00 124,791.00 12,321.96 .00 112,100.37 12,690.63 90 131,428.91
Department 20 - Health 1,039,002.00 12,717.00 1,051,719.00 108,473.10 .00 860,688.72 191,030.28 82 1,086,582.22
Department 22 - Fair .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 +++.00
Department 23 - Tourism 401,673.00 .00 401,673.00 26,382.94 .00 366,287.10 35,385.90 91 271,750.97
Department 25 - UW Extension 289,032.00 .00 289,032.00 12,060.78 .00 272,573.45 16,458.55 94 274,438.39
Department 26 - Zoning 470,804.00 .00 470,804.00 55,398.84 .00 477,435.37 (6,631.37)101 483,806.07
Department 28 - Land Conservation 533,757.00 32,946.00 566,703.00 55,222.54 .00 540,498.26 26,204.74 95 502,650.67
Department 29 - Land Use Planning .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 +++.00
Department 31 - Information Services 594,699.00 (46,625.00)548,074.00 34,499.13 .00 516,004.40 32,069.60 94 612,084.90
Department 34 - Forestry 1,982,878.00 2,500.00 1,985,378.00 148,689.32 .00 1,712,032.28 273,345.72 86 2,040,632.74
Department 77 - Agricultural Station 4,000.00 .00 4,000.00 .00 .00 .00 4,000.00 0 280.00
EXPENSE TOTALS $15,824,010.00 $820,759.00 $16,644,769.00 $1,357,650.58 $0.00 $15,205,226.38 $1,439,542.62 91%$16,249,388.38
Fund 100 - General Totals
REVENUE TOTALS 15,824,010.00 1,727,159.00 17,551,169.00 679,789.81 .00 16,467,432.54 1,083,736.46 94%17,245,049.42
EXPENSE TOTALS 15,824,010.00 820,759.00 16,644,769.00 1,357,650.58 .00 15,205,226.38 1,439,542.62 91%16,249,388.38
Fund 100 - General Totals $0.00 $906,400.00 $906,400.00 ($677,860.77)$0.00 $1,262,206.16 ($355,806.16)$995,661.04
Fund 235 - Human Services
REVENUE
Department 50 - Human Services 5,696,686.00 .00 5,696,686.00 328,342.60 .00 5,063,729.86 632,956.14 89 7,095,970.91
REVENUE TOTALS $5,696,686.00 $0.00 $5,696,686.00 $328,342.60 $0.00 $5,063,729.86 $632,956.14 89%$7,095,970.91
EXPENSE
Department 00 - General Fund .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 1,527.04 (1,527.04)+++748,027.92
Department 47 - Comprehensive Community Support .00 801,435.00 801,435.00 30,135.67 .00 370,941.01 430,493.99 46 .00
Department 48 - Community Support Program (CSP).00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 +++.00
Department 51 - Regional Crisis Initiative 59,400.00 .00 59,400.00 9,323.00 .00 111,863.95 (52,463.95)188 109,554.61
Department 52 - AMSO 671,605.00 .00 671,605.00 61,187.74 .00 622,654.28 48,950.72 93 646,615.62
Department 53 - Family Services 2,792,171.00 (801,435.00)1,990,736.00 217,551.97 .00 1,602,196.18 388,539.82 80 2,307,325.98
Department 54 - Economic Support 412,404.00 .00 412,404.00 40,938.24 .00 382,444.93 29,959.07 93 404,262.41
Department 55 - Aging and Disabilities 757,502.00 .00 757,502.00 158,470.42 .00 658,252.22 99,249.78 87 675,832.25
Department 56 - GWAAR 766,028.00 .00 766,028.00 49,207.38 .00 520,042.28 245,985.72 68 568,814.40
Department 58 - ADRC-Bayfield Co 116,808.00 .00 116,808.00 10,456.70 .00 120,309.82 (3,501.82)103 118,528.21
Department 59 - ADRC-North 120,768.00 .00 120,768.00 12,201.02 .00 131,222.60 (10,454.60)109 1,454,597.12
EXPENSE TOTALS $5,696,686.00 $0.00 $5,696,686.00 $589,472.14 $0.00 $4,521,454.31 $1,175,231.69 79%$7,033,558.52
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Through 12/31/21
Prior Fiscal Year Activity Included
Summary Listing
Adopted Budget Amended Current Month YTD YTD Budget - YTD % Used/
Organization Budget Amendments Budget Transactions Encumbrances Transactions Transactions Rec'd Prior Year YTD
Fund 235 - Human Services Totals
REVENUE TOTALS 5,696,686.00 .00 5,696,686.00 328,342.60 .00 5,063,729.86 632,956.14 89%7,095,970.91
EXPENSE TOTALS 5,696,686.00 .00 5,696,686.00 589,472.14 .00 4,521,454.31 1,175,231.69 79%7,033,558.52
Fund 235 - Human Services Totals $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 ($261,129.54)$0.00 $542,275.55 ($542,275.55)$62,412.39
Fund 276 - American Rescue Plan 2021 Grant
REVENUE
Department 00 - General Fund .00 2,685,768.00 2,685,768.00 .00 .00 1,460,283.50 1,225,484.50 54 .00
REVENUE TOTALS $0.00 $2,685,768.00 $2,685,768.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1,460,283.50 $1,225,484.50 54%$0.00
EXPENSE
Department 00 - General Fund .00 912,768.00 912,768.00 .00 .00 1,676.39 911,091.61 0 .00
Department 14 - Court House .00 800,000.00 800,000.00 45,261.00 .00 49,871.00 750,129.00 6 .00
Department 18 - Emergency Management .00 55,000.00 55,000.00 .00 .00 .00 55,000.00 0 .00
Department 20 - Health .00 146,000.00 146,000.00 7,391.97 .00 25,257.72 120,742.28 17 .00
Department 23 - Tourism .00 25,000.00 25,000.00 .00 .00 .00 25,000.00 0 .00
Department 31 - Information Services .00 220,000.00 220,000.00 80,671.61 .00 188,233.71 31,766.29 86 .00
Department 34 - Forestry .00 60,000.00 60,000.00 .00 .00 .00 60,000.00 0 .00
Department 56 - GWAAR .00 467,000.00 467,000.00 88,908.00 .00 88,908.00 378,092.00 19 .00
EXPENSE TOTALS $0.00 $2,685,768.00 $2,685,768.00 $222,232.58 $0.00 $353,946.82 $2,331,821.18 13%$0.00
Fund 276 - American Rescue Plan 2021 Grant Totals
REVENUE TOTALS .00 2,685,768.00 2,685,768.00 .00 .00 1,460,283.50 1,225,484.50 54%.00
EXPENSE TOTALS .00 2,685,768.00 2,685,768.00 222,232.58 .00 353,946.82 2,331,821.18 13%.00
Fund 276 - American Rescue Plan 2021 Grant Totals $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 ($222,232.58)$0.00 $1,106,336.68 ($1,106,336.68)$0.00
Fund 430 - Capital Projects Fund
REVENUE
Department 00 - General Fund .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 +++43,975.00
Department 01 - County Board .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 +++.00
Department 13 - Land Records .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 38,782.00 (38,782.00)+++.00
Department 14 - Court House .00 273,714.00 273,714.00 .00 .00 .00 273,714.00 0 198,152.45
Department 17 - Sheriff 1,500.00 .00 1,500.00 615.00 .00 88,895.54 (87,395.54)5926 .00
Department 18 - Emergency Management .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 14,044.79 (14,044.79)+++4,401.47
Department 22 - Fair .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 +++.00
Department 23 - Tourism .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 +++.00
Department 34 - Forestry 797,506.00 .00 797,506.00 .00 .00 .00 797,506.00 0 315,422.30
Department 50 - Human Services .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 +++.00
Department 70 - Capital Projects 690,349.00 522,335.00 1,212,684.00 .00 .00 630,574.00 582,110.00 52 783,399.00
Department 71 - Highway Dept .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 +++.00
REVENUE TOTALS $1,489,355.00 $796,049.00 $2,285,404.00 $615.00 $0.00 $772,296.33 $1,513,107.67 34%$1,345,350.22
EXPENSE
Department 00 - General Fund .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 +++.00
Department 01 - County Board .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 +++246.82
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Financial Report Through 12/31/2021
Through 12/31/21
Prior Fiscal Year Activity Included
Summary Listing
Adopted Budget Amended Current Month YTD YTD Budget - YTD % Used/
Organization Budget Amendments Budget Transactions Encumbrances Transactions Transactions Rec'd Prior Year YTD
Fund 430 - Capital Projects Fund
EXPENSE
Department 02 - Clerk of Courts 5,000.00 .00 5,000.00 3,109.45 .00 4,181.45 818.55 84 943.64
Department 04 - Criminal Justice 6,500.00 19,500.00 26,000.00 19,500.00 .00 19,500.00 6,500.00 75 .00
Department 05 - Family Court Commissioner .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 +++.00
Department 06 - Coroner .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 +++.00
Department 07 - Administrator .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 +++15,359.20
Department 08 - District Attorney .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 +++8,188.96
Department 09 - Child Support .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 +++.00
Department 10 - County Clerk 350.00 167,005.00 167,355.00 .00 .00 371.27 166,983.73 0 .00
Department 11 - Elections .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 +++.00
Department 12 - Treasurer .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 +++.00
Department 13 - Land Records 72,434.00 .00 72,434.00 .00 .00 65,868.26 6,565.74 91 60,480.00
Department 14 - Court House 156,561.00 509,544.00 666,105.00 6,830.00 .00 172,872.49 493,232.51 26 141,072.06
Department 15 - Register of Deeds .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 +++8,320.30
Department 17 - Sheriff 44,100.00 .00 44,100.00 .00 .00 184,296.41 (140,196.41)418 695,193.60
Department 18 - Emergency Management 40,000.00 .00 40,000.00 .00 .00 39,985.93 14.07 100 53,259.69
Department 19 - Veteran's Services .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 +++.00
Department 20 - Health 22,300.00 .00 22,300.00 .00 .00 1,500.00 20,800.00 7 .00
Department 22 - Fair .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 +++.00
Department 23 - Tourism 80,000.00 50,000.00 130,000.00 .00 .00 129,989.42 10.58 100 1,241.13
Department 25 - UW Extension .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 +++.00
Department 26 - Zoning .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 +++1,248.39
Department 27 - Board of Adjustment .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 +++.00
Department 28 - Land Conservation .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 +++.00
Department 29 - Land Use Planning .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 +++.00
Department 30 - Wildlife Abatement .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 +++.00
Department 31 - Information Services 165,000.00 50,000.00 215,000.00 30,226.44 .00 157,356.19 57,643.81 73 145,443.95
Department 34 - Forestry 837,750.00 .00 837,750.00 1,644.00 .00 16,631.00 821,119.00 2 7,081.79
Department 52 - AMSO 59,360.00 .00 59,360.00 .00 .00 .00 59,360.00 0 108,865.03
Department 53 - Family Services .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 +++.00
Department 54 - Economic Support .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 +++.00
Department 55 - Aging and Disabilities .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 +++.00
Department 56 - GWAAR .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 +++.00
Department 70 - Capital Projects .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 +++.00
Department 71 - Highway Dept .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 +++244.00
EXPENSE TOTALS $1,489,355.00 $796,049.00 $2,285,404.00 $61,309.89 $0.00 $792,552.42 $1,492,851.58 35%$1,247,188.56
Fund 430 - Capital Projects Fund Totals
REVENUE TOTALS 1,489,355.00 796,049.00 2,285,404.00 615.00 .00 772,296.33 1,513,107.67 34%1,345,350.22
EXPENSE TOTALS 1,489,355.00 796,049.00 2,285,404.00 61,309.89 .00 792,552.42 1,492,851.58 35%1,247,188.56
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Financial Report Through 12/31/2021
Through 12/31/21
Prior Fiscal Year Activity Included
Summary Listing
Adopted Budget Amended Current Month YTD YTD Budget - YTD % Used/
Organization Budget Amendments Budget Transactions Encumbrances Transactions Transactions Rec'd Prior Year YTD
Fund 430 - Capital Projects Fund Totals $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 ($60,694.89)$0.00 ($20,256.09)$20,256.09 $98,161.66
Fund 710 - Highway
REVENUE
Department 71 - Highway Dept 7,031,348.00 101,883.00 7,133,231.00 61,123.50 .00 6,085,233.18 1,047,997.82 85 7,382,097.16
REVENUE TOTALS $7,031,348.00 $101,883.00 $7,133,231.00 $61,123.50 $0.00 $6,085,233.18 $1,047,997.82 85%$7,382,097.16
EXPENSE
Department 00 - General Fund .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 +++.00
Department 71 - Highway Dept 7,031,348.00 94,051.00 7,125,399.00 1,482,714.70 .00 6,259,169.77 866,229.23 88 6,742,528.83
EXPENSE TOTALS $7,031,348.00 $94,051.00 $7,125,399.00 $1,482,714.70 $0.00 $6,259,169.77 $866,229.23 88%$6,742,528.83
Fund 710 - Highway Totals
REVENUE TOTALS 7,031,348.00 101,883.00 7,133,231.00 61,123.50 .00 6,085,233.18 1,047,997.82 85%7,382,097.16
EXPENSE TOTALS 7,031,348.00 94,051.00 7,125,399.00 1,482,714.70 .00 6,259,169.77 866,229.23 88%6,742,528.83
Fund 710 - Highway Totals $0.00 $7,832.00 $7,832.00 ($1,421,591.20)$0.00 ($173,936.59)$181,768.59 $639,568.33
Grand Totals
REVENUE TOTALS 30,041,399.00 5,310,859.00 35,352,258.00 1,069,870.91 .00 29,848,975.41 5,503,282.59 84%33,068,467.71
EXPENSE TOTALS 30,041,399.00 4,396,627.00 34,438,026.00 3,713,379.89 .00 27,132,349.70 7,305,676.30 79%31,272,664.29
Grand Totals $0.00 $914,232.00 $914,232.00 ($2,643,508.98)$0.00 $2,716,625.71 ($1,802,393.71)$1,795,803.42
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Financial Report Through 12/31/2021
Through 12/31/21
Prior Fiscal Year Activity Included
Summary Listing
Beginning
Balance
Account 1/1/2021 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 $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $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 $100.00 $100.00 $100.00 $100.00 $100.00 $100.00 $100.00 $100.00
Bremer Checking $462,342.76 $443,484.19 $825,586.53 $836,808.09 $828,510.23 $758,015.83 $1,216,234.93 $526,594.95 $272,751.54 $698,049.86 $360,377.91 $830,133.78 $539,632.21
Bremer Money Market $106,995.63 $2,357,025.19 $6,857,123.71 $4,607,251.11 $4,257,361.19 $4,066,386.10 $4,216,492.65 $13,116,598.22 $4,216,772.81 $1,317,005.42 $817,075.66 $1,817,109.18 $1,317,140.01
H.R.A. / Flex Benefits $1,113,235.02 $1,227,872.24 $1,221,172.06 $1,195,285.85 $1,179,105.23 $1,165,683.97 $1,157,145.39 $1,151,807.36 $1,143,949.52 $1,133,255.50 $1,121,512.32 $1,104,521.69 $1,026,998.92
Jail Assessment $19,165.89 $20,591.09 $21,868.86 $23,124.43 $25,205.26 $27,063.96 $28,448.35 $29,953.31 $25,623.29 $25,623.52 $29,333.48 $30,794.84 $28,346.56
# 85.21 $99,542.17 $99,546.67 $99,550.90 $99,553.96 $99,556.96 $99,559.41 $99,561.95 $99,564.40 $99,566.94 $99,569.48 $99,571.93 $99,574.47 $99,576.92
DHS CCOP Risk Reserve $5,917.25 $5,917.30 $5,917.34 $5,917.39 $5,917.44 $5,917.49 $7,267.49 $7,267.55 $7,267.61 $7,267.67 $7,267.73 $7,267.79 $7,267.85
Credit Card Acct. (clerk)$1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00
Credit Card Acct. (taxes)$1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00
Co Rehab. Fund $140,871.93 $140,878.69 $140,884.67 $160,837.00 $171,962.78 $171,966.90 $171,971.29 $172,275.54 $179,399.93 $179,404.41 $179,408.83 $179,913.40 $173,219.63
L.G.I.P.$3,029,681.19 $3,029,949.20 $3,030,187.71 $7,030,364.54 $7,030,701.83 $7,030,971.91 $7,031,259.78 $7,031,512.73 $7,031,784.63 $7,032,064.23 $7,032,373.01 $5,032,685.64 $4,033,069.57
OTHER INVESTMENTS $14,650,000.00 $11,000,000.00 $11,000,000.00 $11,000,000.00 $11,000,000.00 $11,000,000.00 $11,000,000.00 $11,000,000.00 $11,000,000.00 $13,000,000.00 $14,650,000.00 $14,650,000.00 $14,650,000.00
N.L. Debt Service Fund 380 $5,316.80 $450,359.04 $450,375.12 $449,786.94 $449,800.49 $449,811.58 $33,951.79 $33,952.63 $33,953.50 $33,352.36 $33,353.19 $33,956.04 $3,785.62
N.L. Collateral Pledge (250K)$251,755.50 $251,766.89 $251,777.58 $251,785.30 $251,792.89 $251,799.10 $251,805.52 $251,811.72 $251,818.14 $251,824.56 $251,830.77 $251,837.18 $251,843.39
N.L. Collateral Pledge (75.032K)$75,559.83 $75,563.25 $75,566.46 $75,568.78 $75,571.05 $75,572.92 $75,574.84 $75,576.71 $75,578.63 $75,580.56 $75,582.42 $75,584.35 $75,586.21
American Recovery Act Funds $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1,460,283.50 $1,460,283.50 $1,458,887.11 $1,458,887.11 $1,453,654.83 $1,448,421.48 $1,328,569.26 $1,107,695.48
Community Dev. Block Grant $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $100.00 $100.00 $100.00 $100.00 $100.00 $100.00 $100.00 $100.00
Ending Monthly Balance $19,961,485.97 $19,104,055.75 $23,981,112.94 $25,737,385.39 $25,376,587.35 $26,564,234.67 $26,751,199.48 $34,957,004.23 $25,798,555.65 $25,307,854.40 $26,107,310.73 $25,443,149.62 $23,315,364.37
2020 Balances $19,443,090.28 $22,440,538.97 $23,224,941.12 $23,271,363.35 $22,863,945.12 $22,550,175.73 $29,805,316.43 $20,462,753.76 $20,503,894.03 $22,285,170.65 $20,999,361.27 $19,955,568.72
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
$200,000.00 Invest. Agreement $200,000.00 $200,000.00 $200,000.00 $200,000.00 $200,000.00 $200,000.00 $200,000.00 $200,000.00 $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 $85,493.07 $84,943.51 $84,322.57 $83,699.25 $83,107.94 $82,525.49 $81,906.59 $81,296.44 $80,706.06 $80,090.97 $79,473.37 $78,864.10 $78,241.45
(Bayfield- Nov. 2009)
$500,000.00 Loan to Northern $405,145.25 $397,128.49 $389,094.29 $381,042.62 $372,973.44 $364,886.71 $356,782.39 $348,660.44 $340,520.83 $332,363.51 $324,188.45 $315,995.61 $307,784.95
Lights (November 2019)
Totals $690,638.32 $682,072.00 $673,416.86 $664,741.87 $656,081.38 $647,412.20 $638,688.98 $629,956.88 $621,226.89 $612,454.48 $603,661.82 $594,859.71 $586,026.40
County Loans
(Short Term Loans)-$1,650,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 -$1,650,000.00 -$1,650,000.00 -$1,650,000.00
TREASURER'S REPORT 2021
End Of Month Account Balances 2021
Notes / Agreements - (Principal Balance)