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Bayfield County Administrator
117 E 5th Street, PO Box 878, Washburn, WI 54891
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www.Bayfieldcounty.wi.gov
Mark Abeles-Allison, County Administrator Kristine Kavajecz, Human Resources Director
Kim Mattson, Finance Director Gail Reha, Bookkeeper Paige Terry, Clerk III
BAYFIELD COUNTY
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING
Brett T. Rondeau, Chair Mary Dougherty
Fred Strand Dennis Pocernich
Jeff Silbert Jeremy Oswald, Vice-Chair
*** AMENDED AGENDA ***
AMENDED 03/13/2024
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Contact Bayfield County at 715-373-6181 if you have access questions or
email Mark.Abeles-Allison@bayfieldcounty.wi.gov if during the meeting.
Any person wishing to attend who, because of a disability, requires special accommodation, 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) Approval of Minutes of February 8, 2024
3) Public Comment, 3 minutes per person, up to 15 minutes total
4) Discussion Regarding Local Library Board Appointments, Sherry Anderson, Northern
Waters Library
5) Discussion and Possible Action, Elected Official Wages for 2025-2028 Term
6) Discussion and Possible Action Resolution in Support of Local Control Over Concentrated
Animal Feeding Facilities’ Operations
7) Discussion and Possible Action Regarding CDBG-CV Housing Project Support, Public
Hearing and Citizen Participation Plan
8) Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Pigeon Lake Congressionally Designated
Spending Application
9) Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Child Support Door
10) Discussion Regarding Northland College Announcement
11) Discussion Regarding Consolidation of Executive and Personnel Committees
12) Reports:
a) Courthouse Security
b) Northern Lights Report
c) Construction Project Review, Highway Garage and Annex/Lower Level
d) Financial Reports end of February 2024
e) Treasurer’s Report, end of February 2024
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f) Housing Authority 4th Quarter Report
g) Broadband Report for Bayfield County
h) ARPA and LATCF Summary Reports
i) UDC Report
j) Bayfield County Culture
13) Closed Session: The Committee may entertain a motion to move in and out of Closed
Session pursuant to §19.85(1) (e) Deliberating or negotiating the purchasing of public
properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public business,
whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session. Discussion and
Possible Action Regarding:
a) February 8, 2024 Closed Session Minutes
b) Property Acquisition Negotiations
c) Lease Extension for Hillside Tower
14) Adjourn
EXEC COMMITTEE NARRATIVE, MARCH 12, 2024
Item 4: Library Board appointments. Bayfield County currently appoints
members to the County Library Committee but NOT to individual library
boards representing the county. Statutes, however, do allow for this based on
representation of out of library district members.
We have had several requests and inquiries regarding this. Sherry Anderson
with the Northern Waters Library Consortium will review the attached memo
on this.
Here is one of the specific sections addressing our topic of discussion:
Also here is a summary from Sherry from September when this issue first
came up:
1. The state statute says the county MAY appoint. You are correct that it is elective.
2. It is very common for counties to appoint members representing the county on local library
boards. Several of our libraries in NWLS have these appointments.
3. They are usually county board supervisors. However, if there is more than one appointment
needed, only one is legally allowed to be a county board supervisor: 43.60(3)(c)(c) A county
chairperson may appoint a county supervisor to serve as a member of a Library board of a public
library of a municipality under par. (a), but no more than one county supervisor so appointed
may serve on the Library board at the same time.
4. This originated in state statutes because some counties were required to fund libraries in
various, and sometimes considerable, amounts and wanted to be more proactive because of it.
County representation on a local library board can serve several important purposes:
a. Diverse Perspectives: County representation ensures that the interests and concerns of
people from various parts of the county are taken into account. Different regions within
a county may have unique needs, demographics, and priorities, and having
representatives from different areas can help ensure a more balanced approach to
library services.
b. Resource Allocation: Having county representatives on the library board can help
facilitate communication and collaboration between the library and the county
government with funding and resources for local libraries.
c. Accountability: County representatives can help ensure accountability and transparency
in library operations. They can provide oversight and make sure that library resources
are being used efficiently and in accordance with county policies and regulations.
d. Community Engagement: County representatives can act as a bridge between the library
and the broader community. They can help engage the public in library activities and
advocate for library services that benefit all residents of the county.
5. Cable would be the only one that would not qualify for additional members. Here is the
breakdown:
a. Cable: municipal appropriation= $109,000 county appropriation= $7,932; does not
qualify
b. Drummond: municipal appropriation= $55,521 county appropriation= $15,441; 1/6 to
qualify= $9,253; is qualified for 1 county representative
c. Iron River: municipal appropriation= $125,442 county appropriation= $26,139; 1/6 to
qualify= $20,907; is qualified for 1 county representative
d. Washburn: municipal appropriation= $130,524 county appropriation= $50,054; 1/3 to
qualify= $43,508; is qualified for 2 county representatives
e. Bayfield: municipal appropriation= $76,472 county appropriation= $86,099; 100 percent
to qualify= $76,472; is qualified for 5 county representatives
Potential for 9 appointees based on this.
Item 5. The County must set wages for the upcoming terms for County Clerk,
Treasurer and Register of Deeds before papers are taken out in April. Dennis
and I met with officials over several meetings. I will be sending a summary of
issues and different options shortly. A recommendation from the Executive
Committee will go to the County Board at the March 26th meeting.
Attached please find a memo with multiple options for recommendation to
the full board.
Item 6: Mary Dougherty has requested that consideration of a resolution
addressing local control in agricultural areas be discussed and considered for
recommendation to the full Board.
Item 7. Round 4 of the Community Development Block Grant – CV for
Housing was released on February 18. The program has $5-10 million
available. We sent the attached memo to all towns. The main focus is on
turning vacant buildings into housing units. In order to apply, the County must
make public notice and set a public hearing for April 16. We have several
ideas that are still in the development phase, we would like to proceed with
the hearing notice and date setting request action for an April 16, public
hearing to address public input, a citizen participation plan and other required
documents.
We are looking at multiple projects in Bayfield County.
1. Several private properties in the Cable area.
2. Bayfield County Housing Authority Properties
3. Pigeon Lake
4. Iron River Area
In addition, Ashland County is applying for these funds to complete
restoration work on the shelter in the City of Ashland. This facility houses
Bayfield County residents as well. We could send a letter of support for their
application.
A copy of the draft public hearing notice is in the packet also.
Item 8. At the last meeting we discussed Congressional Designated Spending
Requests. These are currently open. At the last meeting we discussed two
county submittals, for generators and for EMS housing. We are allowed a total
of three and would like to submit one more for the Pigeon Lake Field Station
property. The summary is attached in the packet.
Item 9. We would like to amend the child support budget by approximately
$2200 with 66% of this being reimbursed to the county. Funds would be used
for a new door with a window for the Child Support Office.
Item 10. Northland College announced possible closure. The college employs
170 staff and has 550 students in the region. Their payroll is over $10 million
annually, similar to Bayfield County’s. A general discussion about direction /
advocacy on their behalf may be in order.
Item 11. Many counties across the state are considering committee
consolidation to simplify and streamline operations. One option might be the
consolidation of Exec and Personnel. Often times meetings last just an hour,
with some members traveling over 45 minutes to get to the meeting. A
combined committee could mean slightly longer meetings, but more
organized. If there is interest in this Corporation Counsel could work to
consolidate the committee and prepare an ordinance amendment for the
county board meeting.
Item 12:
• A Courthouse Security Report was sent out to all county departments
based on concerns about courthouse security issues and policy. We
will review responses shared at the meeting. One concern is the
variability across departments and our ability to create a standardized
policy.
• Northern Lights projects are continuing. Electrical cutover for the new
generator occurred this week. Commission of the new generator is
scheduled for next week. Roof project scheduled to begin April 15.
• The Highway Department removed the Grand View Garage and prepared
the site this past week. A photo from the demo is shown here:
• Work in the lower level of the annex began this week also. Build out
plans are underway. Here is a snapshot of the plan for the lower level.
• The 4th Quarter Housing Authority Report is attached. The Bayfield
County Housing Authority held their first meeting in the Town of Bell for
a Senior Housing program
• We met with Chad Young with Norvado this week regarding the
upcoming BEAD grant awards. He noted that Bayfield County was
looking good with just under 400 (showing 791 here) underserved or
unserved areas. We are focusing also on access, education and training
and investigating ways to make this happen.
Below is the recent Digital Connectivity notice, focused on getting broadband
technologies in the hands of residents, not just at the door. We are working
with libraries, senior organizations and providers on how to implement.
• End of February 2024 financial are attached.
Notables:
1. General fund Revenues at 33%, about $100k over this time last year.
General Fund Expenses: at 14%.
2. Human Services: Revenues, $1.93 vs. 2.08 million last year. $1.3
million expenditures, versus $1.5 last year.
3. Highway: Revenues of $3.9 vs. $6.5 million last year. Expenditures of
$1.028 v $798k last year.
Overall, 12% expenditures to date and 32% revenues.
• Treasurer Report: balances up this month to $28.7 million, down about
$700k from last year at this time.
• ARPA Summary Report: The attached speadsheet shows detail on
expenses incurred for these funds. Toal allocated, $3.01 million. Total
received, $2.92 million (difference is interest earnings). Remaining
balances, $2.364 expended to date with $645,644 remaining.
• Bayfield County has a new UDC inspector operating under Bayfield
County’s ordinance with seven municipalities participating. Another
municipality has expressed interest in joining the county program.
• The topic of county culture has come up several times over the past
several months. The county is strong based on the interactive
relationship between staff and policy makers. Some recent activities,
where staff are implementing policies contrary to individual policy
maker preference, is causing unease.
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Minutes of the
Bayfield County Executive Committee Meeting
4:00pm, February 8, 2024
Meeting was held Remotely through Microsoft Teams and in person in the Bayfield County
Board Room, Washburn, WI
Members Present: Dennis Pocernich, Jeff Silbert, Mary Dougherty, Fred Strand, Brett
Rondeau, Jeremy Oswald
Members Excused:
Others Present: Mark Abeles-Allison-County Administrator, Kris Kavajecz-Human Resources
Director, Kim Mattson-Finance Manager, Marty Milanowski, Gail Reha-Bookkeeper; Jim
Crandall, Madeline Rekemeyer, Charly Ray, Kellie Pederson-UW Extension, Bill Bailey-
CheqBay Renewables, Kelly Westlund-Housing Coordinator,
Called to order at 4:00p.m. by Chairman Rondeau
Motion Strand, Silbert to approve minutes of the January 11, 2024 Executive Committee
Meeting. Motion Carried (6-0)
Public Comment: None
UW Extension Presentation Follow Up / Strategies to Deal with a Smaller Workforce:
Kellie Pederson provided follow-up information from the previous meeting. A draft Timeline
and Action Plan to begin a plan to address anticipated workforce shortages was presented for
discussion. Consensus of the committee is to pursue researching this topic and bringing forth
recommendations to address anticipated workforce shortages.
Congressionally Designated Spending (CDS) Requests: Kelly Westlund reviewed a couple of
requests that have been submitted. Projects include: City of Bayfield has some land that could be
used for a housing project. It would require extension of certain utilities such as city water.
Another initiative in the works is the “Housing for Helpers” program, which would provide
housing for emergency responders. A request has also be submitted to provide emergency
generator back-ups for municipalities during power outages.
Motion Silbert, Dougherty to approve the letters supporting request for congressional spending
as presented. Motion Carried (6-0)
Energy Innovation Grant Program RFP Responses: Bill Bailey reviewed the data that was
provided at the previous meeting. 2 bids were received for the various solar array and
installations considered. Recommendation was made to consider submitting a grant application
using the bid from Wescom for Arrays B and E with an additional $80,000 contribution toward
the county match for the grant.
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Motion Oswald, Strand to submit an EIGP Grant application using the bid from Wescom for
Arrays B and E with an $80,000 contribution toward the county match for the grant. Motion
Carried (5-1) Silbert opposed.
Town of Cable / American Birkebeiner Trail Construction Assistance: Birkebeiner
Association has requested assistance with moving a stockpile of snow. Corporation Counsel has
stated that the county could assist with this provided that they are reimbursed for their expenses.
Jim Crandal, chair of the Highway Committee, reported that this is a significant anniversary for
the Birkebeiner and brings significant seasonal revenues to the area. He supports the county
providing assistance if possible.
Motion Oswald, Strand to approve the use of staff and equipment to assist the Birkebeiner
Association with moving of snow, provided the expenses are reimbursed. Motion Carried (5-1)
Rondeau opposed.
EMS Legislative Resolution Addressing Cross Credentialing: Ashland-Bayfield County EMS
Association identifies the issue of EMT’s with one agency cannot provide support to another
agency unless their have approved credentials for both agencies. The process for the
credentialling is onerous. The request is to support simplification of the cross-credentialling
process.
Motion Silbert, Pocernich to approve the EMS Legislative Resolution Addressing Cross-
Credentialling. Discussion: Remove the word “either” from the last Whereas. Motion Carried
(6-0)
County-Wide EMS Agency Report and Funding Longevity: Abeles-Allison reviewed
highlights of the county-wide EMS report. He reported that several agencies did not use the
funds to increase pay for staff because the ongoing funding is unsure.
Motion Pocernich, Oswald to receive and place on file the Countywide EMS Report. Motion
Carried (6-0)
Motion Pocernich, Strand to recommend annual funding of $20,000 per agency for the next 3
years and move to the full county board for approval. Motion Carried (6-0)
Board Room Window Replacement: Oswald voiced a possible conflict of interest and asked if
he should abstain from voting on this topic. Consensus of the Board is that abstention is not
necessary. Abele-Allison reported that two of the windows in the County Board Room need to
be replaced due to leaking/rotting of wood. Contingency Funds would be needed to cover the
cost. Maintenance has been attempting to obtain quotes for replacement of the windows. The
existing windows are Marvin. H-Windows provided an estimate of $15-$20,000. Suggestion was
made to contact Anderson Renew for an estimate.
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Board Compensation for All Day Meetings: Charly Ray addressed the committee about the
possibility of eliminating the cap on per diems for multiple meetings in a day and for the
committee to consider modifying the compensation for all-day events. It was noted that
compensation cannot be modified until the next term.
Board Rules: WCA is recommending the each county have a written Board of Supervisors
Policy and Procedure Manual/Rules. A draft is being developed for the Board to consider. A
copy of St Croix County Committees was reviewed. They condensed their committees to 5, with
longer meetings. The information was shared for discussion purposed.
Grand View Highway Building Bids: Bids came in under-budget. Committee reviewed the
bids and recommendation from the consultant.
Motion Pocernich, Oswald to accept the bid from Northwest Builders in the amount of $620,400.
Motion Carried (6-0)
2023 Budget Amendments:
Motion Pocernich, Dougherty to approve and forward the resolutions to the full county board for
approval. Motion Carried (6-0)
Reports:
a. County Supervision Report: DA/Criminal Justice Supervision Program has 5 clients
currently. The program is working well for 4 of the 5 clients. Report was included in the
meeting packet.
b. Broadband Grant Announcement: Norvado was awarded a grant to expand broadband
service in the Town of Eileen area.
c. Recognition by Renew Wisconsin: Bayfield County received an award, which was
accepted by Bill Bailey.
d. Business Park Feasibility Study Update: Windsor Engineering of Duluth is working on
a feasibility studty.
e. Financial Reports end of January 2024: End of January figures were reviewed.
f. Treasurer’s Report, end of January 2024: Report was included in the meeting packet.
Balances are sliding back down to pre-ARPA status. Northern Lights are paying principal and
interest on the loan, but not the $20,000 payment. A new Director and Management Firm are in
place.
Motion Pocernich, Silbert to enter closed Session pursuant to §19.85(1) (c) Considering
employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employee
over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility (e) Deliberating or
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negotiating the purchasing of public properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting other
specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session.
January 11, 2024 Closed Session Minutes
Motion Carried (6-0 ). Entered closed session at 5:46pm.
Motion Dougherty, Pocernich to return to open session. Motion Carried (6-0 ). Returned to open
session at 5:48pm.
Meeting adjourned at 5:48 pm.
Respectfully submitted by Kristine Kavajecz.
FAQ: Library Board appointments and composition.
Who appoints trustees to the library board?
How many are on the library board?
How long is a library trustee’s term?
When do terms start?
Can library trustees live outside the municipality?
Can we have a trustee from outside our county?
Does the school district administrator have to be on the board?
Can a municipal board member be on the board?
Can the county appoint trustees to a municipal library board?
Can a county board member be on the board?
What authority does the library board have?
What officers must the library board have?
Are there term limits for library trustees or library board officers?
May a trustee whose term has expired but who has not been replaced continue to serve on the
library board?
Can a trustee be removed before their term is up?
Can library trustees be paid for their services?
Can someone under 18 be a member of a library board?
A candidate for our board is a legal resident but not a U.S. Citizen. Is this OK?
If a library trustee is temporarily unable to perform his or her duties because of an illness, may
the municipality appoint someone to fill the temporary vacancy until the trustee is able to
return?
Can someone who has been convicted of a crime be appointed to the library board?
Where can I find more information?
Statutory Language
Who appoints trustees to the library board?
Library trustees are appointed by the municipal chair (mayor, village president, town chair). The
appointments must be approved by the municipal board.
How many are on the library board?
Statutes specify that library boards in village and towns have five members, although the village or town
may increase that number by two to make a total of seven. Library boards in 2nd and 3rd class cities have
nine members and boards in 4th class cities have seven members.
How long is a library trustee’s term?
Library trustees are appointed to 3-year terms. If a trustee is appointed to fill out the term of a trustee
who has left the board, the new trustee will fill out the remainder of the predecessor’s term rather than
begin a full 3-year term.
When do terms start?
Statutes do not specify when terms for trustees appointed by cities, villages, and towns begin.
Generally, a new trustee’s term would begin upon the expiration of a predecessor’s term. Terms for
library trustees appointed by counties begin on 1 May.
Can library trustees live outside the municipality?
Yes. Statues allow up to two trustees appointed by cities, villages, and towns to live outside the
municipality. Note that this limitation applies to municipal appointments; county appointments are not
counted against the two allowed non-resident trustees.
Can we have a trustee from outside our county?
Yes. Aside from the limitation that no more than two trustees may live outside of the municipality there
is no other residency requirement for trustees appointed by cities, villages, and towns. Trustees
appointed by the county must live in the county.
Does the school district administrator have to be on the board?
Statute specifies that the school district administrator or representative shall be a member of the library
board. The administrator or representative must be appointed by the municipal chair and approved by
the municipal governing body, just as any other trustee is, and has the same rights and responsibilities
of any other trustee. If the school administrator or representative lives outside of the municipality, that
person counts as one of the two permissible non municipal residents.
Can a municipal board member be on the board?
Yes. One, but no more than one, member of the municipal board may be appointed to the library
board. That person has the same rights and responsibilities as a library trustee as any other trustee has.
Can the county appoint trustees to a municipal library board?
Yes, statute allows a county to appoint up to five persons to a municipal library board, depending on the
ratio of county funding to municipal funding. The formula is:
County funding less than 1/6 of municipal funding no appointments allowed
County funding 1/6 to 1/3 of municipal funding one member
County funding 1/3 to 1/2 of municipal funding two members
County funding 1/2 to 2/3 of municipal funding three members
County funding 2/3 to 100% of municipal funding four members
County funding equal to or greater than municipal funding five members
These appointments are in addition to the municipal appointments, so that a library board in a village or
4th class city could have as many as 10 or 12 members (5 or 7 municipal appointees plus 5 county
appointees) and a board in a 2nd or 3rd class city as many as 14 (9 plus 5). Note that unlike municipal
appointees, statute specifies that the term of county appointments begin on 1 May.
Can a county board member be on the library board?
Yes. If the county is entitled to appoint one or more trustees to the library board one of these
appointees, but no more than one, may be a member of the county board.
What authority does the library board have?
Section 43.58 of Wisconsin Statutes gives the library board wide authority over the library’s operations.
In summary the library board:
Has “exclusive control of the expenditure of all moneys collected, donated or appropriated” for
library purposes
Has “exclusive control of the purchase of a site and the erection of the library building whenever
authorized.”
Has “exclusive charge, control and custody of all lands, buildings, money or other property
“given or otherwise acquired for library purposes.
Audits and approves “all expenditures of the library “
Supervises the administration of the library
Hires the library director and determines the number, duties, and compensation of library staff.
What officers must the library board have?
Library boards must annually elect a “president and such other officers as they deem necessary”.
Are there term limits for library trustees or library board officers?
Statutes do not address term limits for library trustees or library board officers. A municipal policy
regarding term limits would apply to municipal appointed trustees (but not county appointed).
May a trustee whose term has expired but who has not been replaced continue to serve on the library
board?
If this is a city or village library probably so. Sections 61.23(1) and 62.09(5)(e) of Wisconsin Statutes,
dealing with terms of office for village and city officials, state: “Persons serving in appointive offices shall
serve until their respective successors are appointed and qualify, unless otherwise provided by
ordinance.” You may want to check with your city or village clerk to see if an ordinance has been
adopted regarding this issue. The situation for library trustees appointed by a town or county is unclear
as there is no parallel language in Sec. 59 (counties) or Sec. 60 (towns).
Can a trustee be removed before their term is up?
Yes. Village presidents and town chairs can remove appointees at their pleasure. Like appointments,
the removal must be approved by the municipal board. For city and county appointees, however, the
law is somewhat different. These trustees can be removed only for cause, defined as “inefficiency,
neglect of duty, official misconduct or malfeasance in offices”, and after a public hearing. More
information is available on Page 4 of the May-June 2005 issue of Channel, published by the Wisconsin
Department of Libraries, Technology, and Community Learning, and found online at
https://archive.dpi.wi.gov/channel/sites/default/files/imce/channel/pdf/chn4005/index.pdf
If you are contemplating doing this, you should consult your municipal attorney.
Can library trustees be paid for their services?
Not really. Section 43.54 (1)(d) specifies that library trustees may not receive compensation for their
services. It goes on to state, however, that trustees may be reimbursed for “actual and necessary
expenses incurred in performing duties outside the municipality if so authorized by the library board”
(Sec. 43.54(1)(d)1). It further states that trustees may receive “per diem, mileage, and other necessary
expenses incurred in performing their duties if so authorized by the library board and the municipal
governing body” (Sec 43.54(1)(d)2).
These two sections are somewhat contradictory but the consensus of staff at the Wisconsin Division for
Libraries and Technology is that Sec. 43.54(1)(d)1 authorizes library boards to reimburse members for
expenses for conferences and regional meetings, if their attendance has been authorized. If the board
wishes to reimburse members for expenses incurred within the municipal boundaries or wishes to pay
members a per-diem for meeting attendance they must get authorization from the municipal governing
body under Sec 43.54(1)(d)2.
Can someone under 18 be a member of a library board? It’s been suggested that we allow the high
school to appoint a youth representative to the board.
Yes. While persons holding elected office must be 18 years old there is no similar eligibility requirement
for persons holding appointive municipal office (this was discussed in more detail in the April 2011 issue
of The Municipality, published by the Wisconsin League of Municipalities and online at http://lwm-
info.org/846/Appointments-Vacancies-FAQ-6.). A school wishing to do this would have to recommend
the student’s appointment to the municipal chair, who then would make the appointment, subject to
the approval of the municipal board. Before doing this you may want to check with the municipality’s
insurance carrier to be sure that the minor trustee would be covered under any liability or errors and
omissions policy you may have covering public officials.
A library board can, of course, accept a non-voting student representative without going through the
municipal appointment process. This representative could participate in deliberations and other board
activities to the extent allowed by the library board.
A candidate for our board is a legal resident but not a U.S. Citizen. Is this OK?
Probably so, though you should double check with your municipal attorney. Sec 43.54(1)(a) states that
trustees shall be residents of the municipality, not citizens, and there is no requirement that library
trustees be eligible to vote. Also, since there are a few places in statute that specifically state US
Citizenship as a requirement for a position, it can be assumed that if the Legislature had wanted to
require trustees to be citizens they would have said so.
If a library trustee is temporarily unable to perform his or her duties because of an illness, may the
municipality appoint someone to fill the temporary vacancy until the trustee is able to return?
In the case of a city or village, yes. Statute provides that if any municipal officer, other than an
alderperson or trustee, "is incapacitated or absent from any cause," the governing body may appoint a
person to discharge the officer's duties until the disability is removed. (Secs. 61.23(1) (villages) &
62.09(5)(d) (cities). The situation for library trustees appointed by a town or county is unclear as there
is no parallel language in Sec. 59 (counties) or Sec. 60 (towns). If this situation arises you should seek
legal guidance.
Can someone who has been convicted of a crime be appointed to the library board?
Possibly. You would need to determine the nature of the offense. Article XIII, Section 3 of the
Wisconsin Constitution states:
(2) No person convicted of a felony, ... and no person convicted, ... of a crime
designated ... as a misdemeanor involving a violation of public trust shall be
eligible to any office of trust, profit or honor in this state unless pardoned of the
conviction.
Even if this person is eligible to serve as a trustee your municipal chair needs to consider the case before
the appointment is made and may want to consult with the municipal attorney. If the nature of the
offense is likely to call the person’s integrity or trustworthiness into question, or to raise concerns about
the proper care and stewardship of the library, they should not be appointed.
Where can I find more information?
Trustee Essential 18: Library Board Appointments and Composition
http://dpi.wi.gov/sites/default/files/imce/pld/pdf/TE18.pdf
Trustee Essential 2: Who Runs the Library
http://dpi.wi.gov/sites/default/files/imce/pld/pdf/TE02.pdf
Statutory Language
43.54 Municipal library board composition.
43.54(1)(a) Each public library established under s. 43.52 shall be administered by a library board
composed in each city of the 2nd or 3rd class or school district of 9 members, in each city of the 4th class of 7
members and in each village, town, tribal government or tribal association of 5 members. Two additional
members may be appointed to a library board for a village, town, tribal government or tribal association so
that the board has 7 members. Members shall be residents of the municipality, except that not more than 2
members may be residents of other municipalities. Members shall be appointed by the mayor, village
president, town chairperson, tribal chairperson or school board chairperson, respectively, with the approval
of the municipal governing body. Up to 5 additional members may be appointed under s. 43.60 (3).
43.54(1)(b) Upon their first appointment, the members shall be divided as nearly as practicable into 3
equal groups to serve for 2-, 3- and 4-year terms, respectively. Thereafter, each regular appointment shall be
for a term of 3 years. Vacancies shall be filled for unexpired terms in the same manner as regular
appointments are made.
43.54(1)(c) The appointing authority shall appoint as one of the members a school district administrator,
or the administrator's representative, to represent the public school district or districts in which the public
library is located. Not more than one member of the municipal governing body shall at any one time be a
member of the library board.
43.54(1)(d) No compensation shall be paid to the members of a library board for their services, except as
follows:
43.54(1)(d)1. Members may be reimbursed for their actual and necessary expenses incurred in
performing duties outside the municipality if so authorized by the library board.
43.54(1)(d)2. Members may receive per diem, mileage and other necessary expenses incurred in
performing their duties if so authorized by the library board and the municipal governing body.
43.54(1)(e) A majority of the membership of a library board constitutes a quorum, but any such board
may, by regulation, provide that 3 or more members thereof shall constitute a quorum. For library boards
organized under par. (am), a majority of those seats on the board that are currently filled constitutes a
quorum.
43.54(1m)(a) Boards appointed for joint libraries under s. 43.53 shall:
43.54(1m)(a)1. Consist of 7 to 11 members and be representative of the populations of the participating
municipalities.
43.54(1m)(a)2. Be appointed by the head of the municipal governing body of each participating
municipality and county board chairperson of the participating county.
43.54(1m)(b) Subsections (1) (b) to (e) and (2) apply to joint library boards.
43.54(2) As soon as practicable after the first appointments, at a date and place fixed by the appointing
officer, and annually thereafter within 60 days after the beginning of terms, the members of the library board
shall organize by the election, from among their number, of a president and such other officers as they deem
necessary.
43.54(3) In any city of the 2nd or 3rd class, the common council may, by a two-thirds vote, provide for the
reduction of the number of appointive members of the library board to 7. Thereupon, whenever a term
expires or a vacancy occurs, no appointment shall be made until the number of such members has been so
reduced, whereupon the remaining members shall be by lot divided by the common council into 3 classes, 3
to serve for 3 years, 2 to serve for 2 years and 2 to serve for one year, respectively, from the date of such
completed reduction, and thereafter each regular appointment shall be for a term of 3 years.
43.60 County appointments to municipal and joint public library boards.
43.60(3)(a) A county chairperson, with the approval of the county board, may appoint from among the
residents of the county additional members to the library board of a public library of a municipality located in
whole or in part in the county, for a term of 3 years from the May 1 following the appointment, and
thereafter for a term of 3 years, as follows:
43.60(3)(a)1. If the annual sum appropriated by the county to the public library is equal to at least
one-sixth, but less than one-third, of the annual sum appropriated to the public library by any
municipality in which the public library is located during the preceding fiscal year, one additional
member.
43.60(3)(a)2. If the annual sum appropriated by the county to the public library is equal to at least
one-third, but less than one-half, of the annual sum appropriated to the public library by any
municipality in which the public library is located, 2 additional members.
43.60(3)(a)3. If the annual sum appropriated by the county to the public library is equal to at least
one-half, but less than two-thirds, of the annual sum appropriated to the public library by any
municipality in which the public library is located, 3 additional members.
43.60(3)(a)4. If the annual sum appropriated by the county to the public library is equal to at least
two-thirds, but less than the annual sum appropriated to the public library by any municipality in
which the public library is located, 4 additional members.
43.60(3)(a)5. If the annual sum appropriated by the county to the public library is equal to at least
the annual sum appropriated to the public library by any municipality in which the public library is
located, 5 additional members.
43.60(3)(b) For a joint public library of 2 or more municipalities, the "annual sum appropriated to the
public library by any municipality in which the public library is located" under par. (a) is the total sum
appropriated by all of the municipalities participating in the joint library.
43.60(3)(c) A county chairperson may appoint a county supervisor to serve as a member of a library board
of a public library of a municipality under par. (a), but no more than one county supervisor so appointed may
serve on the library board at the same time.
43.60(4) If an additional member appointed to a library board under sub. (3) (a) loses the status upon
which the appointment was based, he or she ceases to be a member of the library board effective on the
following May 1.
Revised 2/15/2017
ELECTED OFFICIAL WAGE REVIEW IN PREPARATION FOR 2025-2028 TERM
March 14, 2024; Overview
• Elected official wages are based on position, not the individual.
• Wages are set prior to papers are taken out, uncertain who will run or be elected.
• Current wages already established by resolution for 2025 and 2026, include a 4%
increase for the Coroner, Sheriff and Clerk of Court in each year.
• Historically the last two years of one term are used for the first two the next term.
• New wages to be set for County Clerk, Register of Deeds and Treasurer, 2025-2028 term.
• Wages cannot be changed mid-term per Statue.
• Wages for ROD, Treasurer and Clerk of Court, historically the same.
• Wage for County Clerk higher based on supplemental duties including some
finance/supervision recently removed.
• Supervision amongst courthouse constitutional offices similar (1-4 staff).
• Goal: To have courthouse elected officials at Grade N Step 6 (comparable to other
similar supervisors).
• After meeting with elected officials they expressed strong interest in an early increase,
over the 4% for the first two years as is currently in place for Sheriff, COC and Coroner.
Below are 2024 wages for Bayfield County Elected Officials in comparison with eight
regional counties.
o 2024 Register of Deeds, ranked 2 out of 8, $4k over average
o 2024 Treasurer: ranked 3 out of 8, $4k over average
o 2024 Clerk, ranked 1 out of 8, $12k over average.
County Administrator, General Recommendations:
1. Elevate wages of Elected positions to be competitive with Grade N, Step 6 by the 4th year
of the term, 2028.
2. Establish annual adjustments that don’t reflect major fluctuations.
3. Allign County Clerk, Treasurer and Register of Deeds wages by the 4th year of the term,
2028. This is fairly standard across the region.
4. Recommend Option D) 5.5%, 5.25%, 5.25%, 5.25% for Treasurer and Register of
Deeds.2%, 2%, 2.5%, 2.5% for County Clerk
Total Annual Cost:
2025 2026 2027 2028 4-Year Cost
Option A $ 7,029.69 $14,309.54 $33,273.24 $39,464.24 $ 94,076.71
Option B $11,056.57 $16,258.93 $21,601.76 $27,248.29 $ 76,165.54
Option C $8,999.75 $15,593.89 $20,916.77 $26,542.75 $ 72,053.16
Option D $9,086.62 $18,257.27 $28,260.01 $38,732.64 $ 94,336.54
County 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 Annual Increases 4-yr increase
Salary
County Clerk
Ashland $58,827.00 $70,554 $72,318 $74,126 $75,979
Bayfield Opt A $77,247.50 1 78,792$ 80,368$ 82,378$ 84,437$ 2%, 2%, 2.5%, 2.5%16,985.75$
Bayfield Opt B 4 78,020$ 78,800$ 79,588$ 80,543$ 1%, 1%, 1%, 1%7,961.56$
Bayfield Opt C 4 78,020$ 78,800$ 79,588$ 80,543$ 1%, 1%, 1%, 1%7,961.56$
Bayfield Opt D 1 78,792$ 80,368$ 82,378$ 84,437$ 2%, 2%, 2.5%, 2.5%16,985.75$
Burnett $63,730.00 $65,642 $67,611 $69,640 $71,729
Douglas $75,127.00 $76,300 $78,162 $79,725 $81,320
Iron $58,079.00
Price $64,572.04 $76,000 $78,280 $80,628 $83,047
Sawyer $59,380.00
Washburn $68,117.00 $72,204 $75,814 $79,605 $83,585
Average $65,634.94
Treasurer
Ashland 58,827.00$ $70,554 $72,318 $74,126 $75,979
Bayfield Opt A 68,560.63$ 1 71,303$ 74,155$ 82,632$ 84,698$ 4%, 4%, 11%, 2.5%38,545.48$
Bayfield Opt B 3 73,703$ 75,914$ 78,191$ 80,537$ 7.5%, 3%, 3%, 3%34,101.99$
Bayfield Opt C 3 72,674$ 75,581$ 77,849$ 80,184$ 6%, 4%, 3%, 3%32,045.80$
Bayfield Opt D Tied for 1 72,331$ 76,129$ 80,126$ 84,332$ 5.5%, 5.25%, 5.25%, 5.25%38,675.67$
Burnett 63,730.00$ $65,642 $67,611 $69,640 $71,729
Douglas 69,715.00$ $71,109 $72,531 $73,982 $75,462
Iron 60,464.00$
Price 64,572.04$ $76,000 $78,280 $80,628 $83,047
Sawyer 59,380.00$
Washburn 71,491.00$ $72,855 $76,498 $80,323 $84,339
Average 64,592.46$
Register of Deeds
Ashland 58,827.00$ $70,554 $72,318 $74,126 $75,979
Bayfield Opt A 68,560.63$ 1 71,303$ 74,155$ 82,632$ 84,698$ 4%, 4%, 11%, 2.5%38,545.48$
Bayfield Opt B 3 73,703$ 75,914$ 78,191$ 80,537$ 7.5%, 3%, 3%, 3%34,101.99$ Bayfield Opt C 3 72,674$ 75,581$ 77,849$ 80,184$ 6%, 4%, 3%, 3%32,045.80$
Bayfield Opt D 1 72,331$ 76,129$ 80,126$ 84,332$ 5.5%, 5.25%, 5.25%, 5.25%38,675.67$
Burnett 63,730.00$ $65,642 $67,611 $69,640 $71,729
Douglas 69,715.00$ $71,109 $72,531 $73,982 $75,462
Iron 60,464.00$
Price 64,572.04$ $76,000 $78,280 $80,628 $83,047
Sawyer 59,380.00$
Washburn 68,117.00$ $72,204 $75,814 $79,605 $83,585
Average 64,170.71$
Resolution in Support of Local Control Over
Concentrated Animal Feeding Facilities’ Operations
WHEREAS, the State of Wisconsin adopted ATCP 51, Livestock Facility Siting, in 2006; and,
WHEREAS, every four years, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer
Protection (DATCP) is required to appoint a technical expert committee to review ATCP 51. In
spite of the committee meeting in 2010, 2014, and 2018 and suggesting multiple revisions to
ATCP 51, the rule has remained unchanged since its adoption in 2006; and,
WHEREAS, in 2019 DATCP proposed a number of rule revisions to ATCP 51, based on
recommendations by the technical expert committee and public comments made by
organizations and citizen stakeholders. These rule revisions were never adopted, and ATCP 51
remained unchanged since its adoption in 2006; and,
WHEREAS, the only required permit for CAFOs in Wisconsin is issued and enforced by the
Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The Legislature has failed to adequately fund and
empower the DNR for years and as a result, the agency has been unable to sufficiently regulate
CAFOs wastewater discharges to protect water quality; and,
WHEREAS, the nonpartisan State of Wisconsin Legislative Audit Bureau reviewed the DNR’s
performance implementing the Wisconsin Pollution Discharge Elimination Systems (WPDES)
Program and found in Report 16-6, dated June 2016, that the DNR failed to administer and
maintain a WPDES permit program consistent with the requirements established under the Clean
Water Act and Chapter 283, Wis. Stats; and,
WHEREAS, in May 2023, the Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce (WMC) filed a lawsuit
in Calumet County Circuit Court on behalf of the Wisconsin Dairy Alliance and Venture Dairy
Cooperative challenging the DNR’s authority to regulate CAFOs. In January 2024, the Calumet
County judge, Carey Reed, ruled that the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
has the authority to regulate CAFO’s wastewater discharge; and,
WHEREAS, in March 2024, WMC appealed Reed’s decision that upheld the DNR’s authority
to regulate CAFOs wastewater discharges and is continuing to ask for the removal of regulations
for CAFOs; and,
WHEREAS, permitted CAFOs in Wisconsin have greatly expanded since the adoption of ATCP
51 in 2006. There were 135 permitted CAFOs in 2006 and there are 336 permitted CAFOs in
2023, a 250% increase over 17 years. According to the Department of Natural Resources an
average of 15 new CAFO permits are issued each year; and,
WHEREAS, human health and welfare may be impacted by the construction, operation, and
expansion of CAFOs in the State of Wisconsin; and,
WHEREAS, despite the multiple impacts CAFOs may cause in a community i.e., road damage,
biosecurity, air pollution, property values, and emergency services, the DNR WPDES permit
only addresses wastewater discharges; and,
Resolution
No. 2024-xx
DRAFT DRAFT
WHEREAS, local units of government have the authority to draft and pass ordinances that
protect the public health and safety of residents, as well as protect the financial wellbeing of the
County; and,
WHEREAS, Bayfield County drafted and passed a CAFO Operations Ordinance to address the
negative impacts that may be associated with CAFOs in 2016. The Operations Ordinance has
since been adopted by two counties and in six townships in Wisconsin; and,
WHEREAS, the Wisconsin State Legislature drafted Assembly Bill 957/Senate Bill 892 that
removes local control to regulate operations of animal facilities in areas that are zoned
exclusively or primarily for agricultural use;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that local control is a foundational governing
concept in Wisconsin. It is designed to place decision-making authority at the level of
government closest to the people impacted by those decisions; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that County Board Supervisors are elected by the residents of
the County and as such, are better equipped to draft and pass ordinances that reflect their
constituents values than their counterparts in Madison; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors assembled this
27th day of February, 2024, calls on the Wisconsin State Senate to vote down Senate Bill 892;
and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that should the Wisconsin State Senate vote in favor of Senate
Bill 892, the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors calls on Governor Tony Evers to veto the
bill.
By Action of the:
Bayfield County Board of Supervisors
____________________________________________
Dennis M. Pocernich, Chair
STATE OF WISCONSIN )
) ss.
COUNTY OF BAYFIELD )
I, Lynn M. Divine, Bayfield County Clerk, hereby
certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of
Resolution No. 2024-xx, Volume 30, adopted by the
Bayfield County Board of Supervisors at their meeting
held on the 27th day of February, 2024.
_________________________________________
Lynn M. Divine, Bayfield County Clerk
DRAFT
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
BAYFIELD COUNTY
BAYFIELD COUNTY COURTHOUSE
BAYFIELD COUNTY BOARD ROOM
117 E 5TH STREET
COUNTY BOARD ROOM
WASHBURN, WI 54891
April 16, 2024, 11:30am
The Board of Supervisors of the County of Bayfield will conduct a public hearing regarding its proposed
application for Community Development Block Grant – Coronavirus Program (CDBG-CV) funds. The
proposed application for CDBG-CV funding includes rehabilitation of existing structures for rental
housing units meeting program guidelines. The public is invited to attend to learn about the CDBG-CV
program, to help identify additional community development needs, and to comment on the activities
proposed to be included in the CDBG applications.
The agenda for the public hearing is:
1. Identification of total potential funds
2. Eligible CDBG activities
3. Presentation of identified community development needs
4. Identification of any community development needs by public
5. Presentation of activities proposed for CDBG applications, including potential residential
displacement.
6. Citizen input regarding proposed and other CDBG activities
Residents of the County of Bayfield are encouraged to attend, especially residents with low to moderate
incomes. The meeting room is handicapped accessible. ADD VIRTUAL / PHONE options available
here…..
Persons needing additional accommodations should contact _________________
(County, City, Village, or Town Contact
Person)
via telephone at ________________ _________, or via email: _____________________________.
(Phone Number) (Email Address)
STATE OF WISCONSIN
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION
Tony Evers, Governor
Kathleen Blumenfeld, Secretary
Division of Energy, Housing and Community Resources, PO Box 7970, Madison, WI 53707-7970
DOA.WI.GOV
Division of Energy, Housing and Community Resources
Notice of Funding Availability
Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus Assistance
(CDBG-CV)
**ROUND FOUR**
I. Funding Opportunity: CDBG-CV Overview
Under this Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) and Guidance, the Division of Energy, Housing and
Community Resources (DEHCR) is announcing that $5,000,000 to $10,000,000 of Wisconsin Community
Development Block Grant – CV (CDBG-CV) funds are available to eligible municipalities to prepare for,
respond to, or prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Funding is provided from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief,
and Economic Security Act (CARES Act).
DEHCR is soliciting applications from eligible municipalities to implement programs/projects that are
consistent with the objectives of the CARES Act, which are to be used to “prevent, prepare for, and
respond to the coronavirus pandemic” and have a direct impact on low- and moderate-income residents
and/or businesses. Applicants must be able to demonstrate an ability to successfully meet these
objectives in compliance with all applicable federal and state requirements pursuant to the use of CDBG
funds. PROJECTS MUST BE COMPLETED NO LATER THAN MAY 15, 2026.
1. Eligible Municipalities: CDBG-CV funds are available to non-entitlement local units of government
located in the State.
2. National Objective Compliance: All activities funded with CDBG-CV funds must meet a CDBG
National Objective (in accordance with HUD program regulations).
DEHCR reserves the right to reallocate CDBG-CV funds among activities and municipalities to best
address the needs and requirements of municipalities to prevent, prepare, and respond to the
coronavirus. Additionally, DEHCR reserves the right to award all or only part of the funds requested
in any proposal in whole or in part, or to reject any and all proposals received. The maximum award
amount is $2,500,000 per eligible project. Local units of government may submit more than one
application.
DEHCR reserves the right at any time and without notice to cancel or recommence this NOFA,
narrow or amend its scope, or reject any and all responses if DEHCR determines that a fair and
open competitive procurement has been compromised or that doing so is in the best interest of the
State. DEHCR reserves the right to use this NOFA and responsive applications to allocate future
CDBG-CV awards without further notice.
II. CDBG-CV Eligible Activities
The use of the CDBG-CV funds may be used to address the following activities, with primary emphasis
and preference to the development of affordable housing units. New construction of housing units is
not an eligible activity under this NOFA.
1. Convert underutilized buildings to housing units. A minimum of 51% of the units must be
reserved for low to moderate income (LMI) households. (80% or less county median
income (CMI))
2. Public facility improvements
3. Acquisition and/or improvement of housing facilities for persons experiencing
homelessness.
III. Application Requirements and Process
Municipalities wishing to apply for funding towards any of the eligible activities described in this notice
should submit only one application for each activity/project. CDBG-CV funds are awarded through a
competitive process, with priority and preference to the development of affordable housing units. For each
grant application received on or before the application submission deadline, DEHCR reviews, scores, &
ranks the applications based on a pre-approved list of scoring criteria. Successful Applications must meet
a CDBG National Objective (in accordance with HUD program regulations) and prevent, prepare for,
and/or respond to the coronavirus pandemic.
Final funding decisions are at the sole discretion of the State of Wisconsin.
APPLICATIONS WILL BE AVAILABLE ON February 18, 2024.
IV. Evaluation
DEHCR will evaluate all applications according to the following criteria. There are 140 possible points.
Affordable Housing Development: 50 possible points.
Projects designed to create and expand affordable housing units may be awarded up to 50 points.
Maximum points will be awarded to projects meeting/exceeding the following criteria:
• Number of affordable housing units (minimum of 51% of the newly created units must be made
available to LMI households).
• Projects that include 3-bedroom units.
• Energy Efficiency/Sustainability features.
• Proximity to supportive services, including but not limited to, aging and disability, job service,
public assistance benefit location.
• Proximity to resources or availability of transportation to these resources: medical facilities,
daycare center, grocery stores.
Scale and Impact: 25 possible points.
The extent to which application activities will directly address the CDBG-CV requirement (preparing
for, responding, to and preventing coronavirus). Applications that document the most severe needs
will be awarded the most points.
• Severe Need = 12-25 points will be awarded to projects needed to alleviate a significant
existing problem. A significant existing problem is determined where the applicant has
demonstrated devastating economic, social, and physical impacts of CV. Documentation
examples may include the loss of or deterioration of affordable housing units, loss of
essential services, or increased homelessness.
• Moderate Need = 6-11 points will be awarded to projects needed to alleviate a moderate
existing problem. A moderate existing problem is determined where the applicant has
demonstrated remaining economic, social, and physical impacts of CV. Documentation
examples may include some loss or deterioration of affordable housing units, loss of
essential services, or increased homelessness.
• Slight Need = 0 to 5 points will be awarded to projects needed to address a slight existing
problem. A slight existing problem is determined where the applicant has a tenuous
demonstration of the remaining economic, social, and physical impacts of CV.
Project Readiness: 25 possible points.
The extent to which applicants have completed pre-project planning activities and the project(s) are
“shovel ready”. Project readiness may include the following: site control, proper zoning, conceptual
site plan and elevations. If applicable, the preliminary engineering plan is completed. Higher scoring
applications will document the availability of matching funds. If appropriate, housing developer
commitments without contingency other than CDBG funding, or other funding sources are committed
without contingencies. Applicant must show evidence of how the proposed program or project will
mobilize and operate in a timely manner.
Capacity to Deliver: 20 possible points.
DEHCR will consider the extent to which the applicants and partners demonstrate the ability to
deliver eligible services and perform eligible activities, while also complying with CDBG-CV
requirements. Each project must be capable of being undertaken (design and construction)
immediately to provide eligible outcomes to intended beneficiaries. For housing unit development,
developers and staff must have prior experience completing at least one housing development
project equal to at least half the size of the project included in the application. Consideration will
also be given to applicants past performance with CDBG projects including outstanding monitoring
findings, ineligible project repayments, and timeliness in completing past projects.
Proposes Cost Reasonable Budget: 20 possible points.
Proposal budgets reflect cost reasonableness and affirmative efforts to leverage CDBG-CV funds
with additional funding to address unmet needs. Budget narrative reflects research, quotes and/or
contracted pricing.
V. CDBG-CV Round FOUR Application Timeline
NOFA posted: February 15, 2024
Application available: February 18, 2024
Applications due: May 15, 2024
Anticipated Award date: July 15, 2024
Applications must be submitted by email to CDBGCV@wisconsin.gov . Applications must be
submitted in PDF format and received no later than 4 p.m. on May 15, 2024. Applications received
late or incomplete will not be considered.
Bayfield County Administrator
117 E 5th Street, PO Box 878, Washburn, WI 54891
Ph: 715-373-6181 Fx: 715-373-6153
Mark Abeles-Allison, County Administrator Kristine Kavajecz, Human Resources Director
Kim Mattson, Finance Director Gail Reha, Bookkeeper Paige Terry, Clerk III
URGENT
To: Municipalities in Bayfield County
Re: CDBG-CV Housing Funds
From: Mark Abeles-Allison, County Administrator
Date: Tuesday, March 5, 2024
==========================================
On February 18, 2024 the Wisconsin Department of Energy, Housing and
Community Resources (DEHCR) announced HOUSING Community
Development Block Grant – CV funds specifically for three separate topics:
1. Converting underutilized buildings to housing
units.
2. Public facility improvements.
3. Acquisition and/or improvement of housing
facilities for persons experiencing homelessness.
With the ongoing housing shortage, Bayfield County wants to assist in any way it
can with additional housing development in the county.
Applications are due May 15 of this year with preparatory work that must take
place in advance of that. Find more information at https://go.wisc.edu/pvknn7.
If you have a vacant building that you think would be a good future housing
opportunity please let us know.
If you have an interest in exploring this further, please contact Kelly Westlund
THIS WEEK or as soon as possible, at 715 209 6821 or email her at:
kelly.westlund@wisc.edu.
March 7, 2024
FY25 CDS Request: Workforce Housing and Public Access at Pigeon Lake Field Station
Background:
The Pigeon Lake Field Station is an historic 90-acre property in the heart of the Chequamegon-Nicolet
National Forest between the Towns of Drummond and Barnes in Bayfield County, Wisconsin. The
campus includes twenty-one cabins, several large classroom and lodge-type buildings, and ample open
space along approximately 1,750 feet of shoreline. The campus has access to the internet, potable water,
electricity, and a sanitary system (which may require repair or replacement due to recent flooding).
After decades of use by the University of Wisconsin as an educational retreat, the Station was closed in
2014 due to state budget cuts. Other than a boat launch, the campus is the only public access to Pigeon
Lake. Without a feasible plan for revitalization and a revenue stream to support ongoing operations, the
State of Wisconsin will sell the property at auction - most likely to a private party. Bayfield County has
reached an agreement with the Bureau of Commissioners of Public Lands (BCPL) for a one-year lease
in order to conduct a feasibility study in order to determine the viability of potential future public uses.
While 37 structures remain vacant at this site, the U.S. Forest Service, like many employers, struggles to
attract and retain employees due to a lack of affordable workforce housing in the region. Given the
expense associated with new housing and infrastructure development, the Pigeon Lake campus presents
a unique opportunity to rehabilitate existing underutilized structures - beginning with 21 heated cabins,
six of which already have restroom and kitchenette facilities.
As a matter of policy, the USFS can purchase land, but not buildings. They can, however, assist with
restoration and site management. A partnership with the USFS could allow for the cost-effective
restoration and revitalization of this valuable public asset while providing affordable housing for federal
employees. Other parts of the campus could be reopened for public use to generate the revenues
necessary to maintain the facility going forward.
Proposed Use of Funds:
Bayfield County is requesting $1 million dollars to purchase the improvements at the Pigeon Lake Field
Station property (value estimated at $800,000), repair or replace sanitary service, and purchase materials
to repair buildings and upgrade the cabins for all-season habitation.
A companion request for a programmatic appropriation in the amount of $500,000 through the Land and
Water Conservation Fund will allow the USFS to purchase the land beneath the structures and ensure
public access to Pigeon Lake is preserved. Combined, these requests total the $1.5M necessary to
salvage the existing assets and keep the property in the public domain.
Leveraged Funds:
If awarded, this investment will be paired with other sources. WHEDA has allocated $10 million dollars
of leveraged funding for implementation of the Rural Affordable Workforce Housing Initiative Pilot
Projects, with a portion of that budget to support work in the Chequamegon Bay Region. A $50,000
grant was recently awarded to build out the organizational infrastructure for a new Community Land
Trust (CLT) focused on developing a portfolio of permanently affordable homes - and potentially
managing the residential rentals at Pigeon Lake. In 2024, the CLT also received a technical assistance
grant from Minnesota Housing Partnership to build organizational capacity for new development and
preservation of affordable housing throughout the region.
Supporting investments from fourteen communities in the Chequamegon Bay Region demonstrate the
broader commitment to increasing the availability of affordable housing in the area. These local partners
provided matching funds for a WI Department of Administration CBDG grant to assess regional housing
needs. These entities and others have continued to work together to promote housing-forward zoning
reform, small-developer incentive programs, and increased housing availability and affordability via the
Chequamegon Bay Regional Housing Coalition.
The County has also put $50,000 toward a housing-forward zoning reform initiative, partnered with
UW-Madison Division of Extension to fund a 4-year staff position ($200,000) in support of
implementing this and other housing-related projects, and made capacity-building investments in the
Bayfield County Housing Authority staff ($90,000) and internship opportunities ($4,000). Additional
funds will be sought to improve climate resilience and recreational opportunities at the site.
Partnership Framework:
● Bayfield County will acquire the structures with support from this appropriation. USFS will
purchase the land with LWCF resources via programmatic appropriation.
● The County and the Forest Service will work with local partners to renovate the buildings,
starting with the cabins most suitable for use as long-term residences.
● USFS employees will have preferred access to affordable rental units and other facilities at the
site. The offices, classrooms, and lodge facilities may be used for administrative purposes as the
remainder of the campus is reopened. Later, many of these facilities will be available for rental to
the public in order to generate operating revenues.
For more information, please contact:
Mark Abeles-Allison, Bayfield County Administrator
Mark.Abeles-Allison@bayfieldcounty.wi.gov or 715-373-6181
Kelly Westlund, Bayfield County Extension Housing Educator
kelly.westlund@wisc.edu or 715-209-6821
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 11,277,993.00 43,024.00 11,321,017.00 55,199.88 .00 6,000,413.73 5,320,603.27 53 5,934,581.10
Department 02 - Clerk of Courts 297,845.00 .00 297,845.00 13,677.79 .00 13,697.79 284,147.21 5 45,604.36
Department 04 - Criminal Justice 193,011.00 .00 193,011.00 5,002.50 .00 5,032.50 187,978.50 3 4,930.00
Department 05 - Family Court Commissioner .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 +++.00
Department 06 - Coroner 9,200.00 .00 9,200.00 510.00 .00 510.00 8,690.00 6 1,932.50
Department 07 - Administrator 18,000.00 .00 18,000.00 15,000.00 .00 15,000.00 3,000.00 83 15,000.00
Department 08 - District Attorney 28,000.00 .00 28,000.00 111.30 .00 111.30 27,888.70 0 123.55
Department 09 - Child Support 280,650.00 .00 280,650.00 75.30 .00 75.30 280,574.70 0 130.00
Department 10 - County Clerk 32,600.00 .00 32,600.00 .00 .00 18.00 32,582.00 0 67.00
Department 12 - Treasurer 1,041,129.00 .00 1,041,129.00 68,385.77 .00 73,844.84 967,284.16 7 65,188.32
Department 13 - Land Records 332,352.00 .00 332,352.00 8,132.45 .00 9,877.45 322,474.55 3 59,935.45
Department 14 - Court House .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 +++.00
Department 15 - Register of Deeds 213,000.00 .00 213,000.00 16,309.80 .00 16,309.80 196,690.20 8 14,667.86
Department 16 - PSAP Consortium (Joint Dispatch)47,585.00 .00 47,585.00 .00 .00 .00 47,585.00 0 .00
Department 17 - Sheriff 295,589.00 .00 295,589.00 12,732.13 .00 37,852.13 257,736.87 13 3,112.19
Department 18 - Emergency Management 141,115.00 .00 141,115.00 3,432.00 .00 31,621.13 109,493.87 22 31,464.20
Department 19 - Veteran's Services 37,188.00 .00 37,188.00 .00 .00 .00 37,188.00 0 40.00
Department 20 - Health 1,109,979.00 94,241.00 1,204,220.00 5,678.00 .00 8,283.31 1,195,936.69 1 12,119.33
Department 22 - Fair .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 +++.00
Department 23 - Tourism 209,229.00 .00 209,229.00 13,077.50 .00 36,832.50 172,396.50 18 21,284.50
Department 25 - UW Extension 3,660.00 .00 3,660.00 .00 .00 135.76 3,524.24 4 5.79
Department 26 - Zoning 525,076.00 .00 525,076.00 10,869.50 .00 18,831.74 506,244.26 4 18,080.50
Department 28 - Land Conservation 425,812.00 .00 425,812.00 .00 .00 7,750.00 418,062.00 2 7,550.00
Department 31 - Information Services 83,534.00 .00 83,534.00 336.00 .00 33,238.00 50,296.00 40 23,938.49
Department 34 - Forestry 4,189,840.00 .00 4,189,840.00 398,477.71 .00 670,245.53 3,519,594.47 16 616,995.59
Department 77 - Agricultural Station 105,000.00 .00 105,000.00 .00 .00 1,950.00 103,050.00 2 .00
REVENUE TOTALS $20,897,387.00 $137,265.00 $21,034,652.00 $627,007.63 $0.00 $6,981,630.81 $14,053,021.19 33%$6,876,750.73
EXPENSE
Department 00 - General Fund 2,987,234.00 (24,603.00)2,962,631.00 303,604.44 .00 693,260.30 2,269,370.70 23 3,745,410.59
Department 01 - County Board 98,979.00 .00 98,979.00 5,238.83 .00 11,864.12 87,114.88 12 11,570.27
Department 02 - Clerk of Courts 530,581.00 .00 530,581.00 35,917.71 .00 68,481.73 462,099.27 13 69,972.99
Department 04 - Criminal Justice 316,490.00 .00 316,490.00 17,895.65 .00 33,780.14 282,709.86 11 38,405.77
Department 05 - Family Court Commissioner .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 +++.00
Department 06 - Coroner 35,219.00 .00 35,219.00 601.85 .00 1,918.76 33,300.24 5 2,450.83
Department 07 - Administrator 639,487.00 .00 639,487.00 47,746.83 .00 85,974.05 553,512.95 13 66,068.06
Department 08 - District Attorney 230,243.00 .00 230,243.00 18,251.70 .00 32,248.65 197,994.35 14 28,432.35
Department 09 - Child Support 317,568.00 .00 317,568.00 23,574.61 .00 41,442.85 276,125.15 13 35,526.76
Department 10 - County Clerk 308,835.00 .00 308,835.00 22,166.90 .00 37,075.92 271,759.08 12 69,364.90
Department 12 - Treasurer 157,210.00 .00 157,210.00 13,202.78 .00 23,505.04 133,704.96 15 22,377.38
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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 13 - Land Records 777,736.00 .00 777,736.00 53,656.26 .00 128,903.56 648,832.44 17 103,413.31
Department 14 - Court House 568,762.00 .00 568,762.00 45,527.78 .00 70,847.42 497,914.58 12 51,900.54
Department 15 - Register of Deeds 202,682.00 .00 202,682.00 14,033.88 .00 43,418.02 159,263.98 21 41,739.64
Department 16 - PSAP Consortium (Joint Dispatch)161,259.00 .00 161,259.00 10,518.32 .00 17,969.15 143,289.85 11 .00
Department 17 - Sheriff 5,224,751.00 .00 5,224,751.00 390,869.95 .00 772,213.86 4,452,537.14 15 717,011.33
Department 18 - Emergency Management 320,432.00 .00 320,432.00 51,247.53 .00 68,333.77 252,098.23 21 78,518.51
Department 19 - Veteran's Services 216,297.00 .00 216,297.00 17,955.06 .00 32,427.14 183,869.86 15 25,802.11
Department 20 - Health 1,329,510.00 94,241.00 1,423,751.00 92,900.95 .00 157,300.14 1,266,450.86 11 127,994.77
Department 22 - Fair .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 +++.00
Department 23 - Tourism 484,043.00 .00 484,043.00 26,206.06 .00 50,379.29 433,663.71 10 58,330.56
Department 25 - UW Extension 345,995.00 20,565.00 366,560.00 8,781.79 .00 15,993.21 350,566.79 4 16,729.82
Department 26 - Zoning 883,878.00 .00 883,878.00 52,270.59 .00 91,216.77 792,661.23 10 77,485.07
Department 28 - Land Conservation 625,160.00 .00 625,160.00 33,444.78 .00 62,790.78 562,369.22 10 65,102.45
Department 29 - Land Use Planning .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 +++.00
Department 31 - Information Services 775,303.00 .00 775,303.00 142,145.20 .00 182,223.63 593,079.37 24 152,332.02
Department 34 - Forestry 2,342,622.00 .00 2,342,622.00 97,900.87 .00 180,659.97 2,161,962.03 8 161,292.61
Department 77 - Agricultural Station 534,500.00 .00 534,500.00 .00 .00 .00 534,500.00 0 .00
EXPENSE TOTALS $20,414,776.00 $90,203.00 $20,504,979.00 $1,525,660.32 $0.00 $2,904,228.27 $17,600,750.73 14%$5,767,232.64
Fund 100 - General Totals
REVENUE TOTALS 20,897,387.00 137,265.00 21,034,652.00 627,007.63 .00 6,981,630.81 14,053,021.19 33%6,876,750.73
EXPENSE TOTALS 20,414,776.00 90,203.00 20,504,979.00 1,525,660.32 .00 2,904,228.27 17,600,750.73 14%5,767,232.64
Fund 100 - General Totals $482,611.00 $47,062.00 $529,673.00 ($898,652.69)$0.00 $4,077,402.54 ($3,547,729.54)$1,109,518.09
Fund 235 - Human Services
REVENUE
Department 00 - General Fund .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 +++.00
Department 50 - Human Services 7,651,162.00 .00 7,651,162.00 107,087.39 .00 1,935,537.80 5,715,624.20 25 2,082,889.80
REVENUE TOTALS $7,651,162.00 $0.00 $7,651,162.00 $107,087.39 $0.00 $1,935,537.80 $5,715,624.20 25%$2,082,889.80
EXPENSE
Department 00 - General Fund .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 +++.00
Department 47 - Behavioral Health & Community 843,514.00 .00 843,514.00 49,026.04 .00 70,307.25 773,206.75 8 59,915.42
Department 48 - Community Support Program (CSP).00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 +++.00
Department 51 - Regional Crisis Initiative .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 +++9,583.33
Department 52 - AMSO 782,998.00 .00 782,998.00 60,592.71 .00 108,798.04 674,199.96 14 98,224.38
Department 53 - Family Services 3,253,092.00 .00 3,253,092.00 173,224.95 .00 216,612.40 3,036,479.60 7 144,563.30
Department 54 - Economic Support 481,735.00 .00 481,735.00 36,850.24 .00 65,981.76 415,753.24 14 58,932.89
Department 55 - Aging and Disabilities 460,773.00 .00 460,773.00 23,322.77 .00 54,405.81 406,367.19 12 77,565.15
Department 56 - GWAAR 729,553.00 .00 729,553.00 70,804.79 .00 86,570.17 642,982.83 12 79,851.38
Department 58 - ADRC-Bayfield Co 177,022.00 .00 177,022.00 9,926.61 .00 13,205.69 163,816.31 7 11,706.60
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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
EXPENSE
Department 59 - ADRC-North 165,734.00 .00 165,734.00 10,746.29 .00 19,613.35 146,120.65 12 17,595.47
EXPENSE TOTALS $6,894,421.00 $0.00 $6,894,421.00 $434,494.40 $0.00 $635,494.47 $6,258,926.53 9%$557,937.92
Fund 235 - Human Services Totals
REVENUE TOTALS 7,651,162.00 .00 7,651,162.00 107,087.39 .00 1,935,537.80 5,715,624.20 25%2,082,889.80
EXPENSE TOTALS 6,894,421.00 .00 6,894,421.00 434,494.40 .00 635,494.47 6,258,926.53 9%557,937.92
Fund 235 - Human Services Totals $756,741.00 $0.00 $756,741.00 ($327,407.01)$0.00 $1,300,043.33 ($543,302.33)$1,524,951.88
Fund 242 - PSAP
REVENUE
Department 16 - PSAP Consortium (Joint Dispatch)954,356.00 1,213,271.00 2,167,627.00 .00 .00 .00 2,167,627.00 0 .00
REVENUE TOTALS $954,356.00 $1,213,271.00 $2,167,627.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $2,167,627.00 0%$0.00
EXPENSE
Department 00 - General Fund .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 +++.00
Department 01 - County Board .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 +++.00
Department 16 - PSAP Consortium (Joint Dispatch)954,356.00 1,213,271.00 2,167,627.00 3,479.25 .00 3,479.25 2,164,147.75 0 .00
Department 31 - Information Services .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 +++.00
EXPENSE TOTALS $954,356.00 $1,213,271.00 $2,167,627.00 $3,479.25 $0.00 $3,479.25 $2,164,147.75 0%$0.00
Fund 242 - PSAP Totals
REVENUE TOTALS 954,356.00 1,213,271.00 2,167,627.00 .00 .00 .00 2,167,627.00 0%.00
EXPENSE TOTALS 954,356.00 1,213,271.00 2,167,627.00 3,479.25 .00 3,479.25 2,164,147.75 0%.00
Fund 242 - PSAP Totals $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 ($3,479.25)$0.00 ($3,479.25)$3,479.25 $0.00
Fund 276 - American Rescue Plan 2021 Grant
REVENUE
Department 00 - General Fund 534,630.00 .00 534,630.00 3,624.63 .00 3,624.63 531,005.37 1 6,465.90
REVENUE TOTALS $534,630.00 $0.00 $534,630.00 $3,624.63 $0.00 $3,624.63 $531,005.37 1%$6,465.90
EXPENSE
Department 00 - General Fund 297,453.00 .00 297,453.00 149,728.64 .00 149,728.64 147,724.36 50 25,000.00
Department 14 - Court House .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 +++138,233.30
Department 18 - Emergency Management .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 +++.00
Department 20 - Health .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 458.96 (458.96)+++.00
Department 23 - Tourism .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 +++.00
Department 31 - Information Services .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 +++.00
Department 34 - Forestry .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 +++.00
Department 56 - GWAAR 237,177.00 .00 237,177.00 5,517.80 .00 9,859.85 227,317.15 4 8,786.17
EXPENSE TOTALS $534,630.00 $0.00 $534,630.00 $155,246.44 $0.00 $160,047.45 $374,582.55 30%$172,019.47
Fund 276 - American Rescue Plan 2021 Grant Totals
REVENUE TOTALS 534,630.00 .00 534,630.00 3,624.63 .00 3,624.63 531,005.37 1%6,465.90
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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
EXPENSE TOTALS 534,630.00 .00 534,630.00 155,246.44 .00 160,047.45 374,582.55 30%172,019.47
Fund 276 - American Rescue Plan 2021 Grant Totals $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 ($151,621.81)$0.00 ($156,422.82)$156,422.82 ($165,553.57)
Fund 430 - Capital Projects Fund
REVENUE
Department 00 - General Fund 24,500.00 .00 24,500.00 .00 .00 .00 24,500.00 0 .00
Department 01 - County Board .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 +++.00
Department 10 - County Clerk .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 +++.00
Department 13 - Land Records .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 +++.00
Department 14 - Court House 232,000.00 .00 232,000.00 .00 .00 .00 232,000.00 0 .00
Department 17 - Sheriff 1,875.00 .00 1,875.00 .00 .00 .00 1,875.00 0 7,000.00
Department 18 - Emergency Management .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 +++.00
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 .00 .00 .00 1,032,515.41 .00 1,032,515.41 (1,032,515.41)+++.00
Department 50 - Human Services .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 +++.00
Department 70 - Capital Projects 1,871,544.00 (24,603.00)1,846,941.00 .00 .00 .00 1,846,941.00 0 1,669,364.00
Department 71 - Highway Dept .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 +++.00
REVENUE TOTALS $2,129,919.00 ($24,603.00)$2,105,316.00 $1,032,515.41 $0.00 $1,032,515.41 $1,072,800.59 49%$1,676,364.00
EXPENSE
Department 00 - General Fund 200,000.00 .00 200,000.00 .00 .00 .00 200,000.00 0 452.34
Department 01 - County Board 2,500.00 .00 2,500.00 .00 .00 .00 2,500.00 0 .00
Department 02 - Clerk of Courts 4,000.00 .00 4,000.00 .00 .00 .00 4,000.00 0 .00
Department 04 - Criminal Justice .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 +++.00
Department 05 - Family Court Commissioner .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 +++.00
Department 06 - Coroner 4,200.00 .00 4,200.00 .00 .00 .00 4,200.00 0 .00
Department 07 - Administrator 2,821.00 .00 2,821.00 .00 .00 .00 2,821.00 0 .00
Department 08 - District Attorney .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 +++.00
Department 09 - Child Support .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 +++.00
Department 10 - County Clerk .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 +++.00
Department 11 - Elections .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 +++.00
Department 12 - Treasurer 12,000.00 .00 12,000.00 .00 .00 .00 12,000.00 0 .00
Department 13 - Land Records 63,600.00 .00 63,600.00 .00 .00 .00 63,600.00 0 .00
Department 14 - Court House 475,803.00 (24,603.00)451,200.00 2,466.19 .00 5,898.44 445,301.56 1 8,122.01
Department 15 - Register of Deeds .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 +++.00
Department 17 - Sheriff 123,733.00 .00 123,733.00 895.79 .00 948.06 122,784.94 1 .00
Department 18 - Emergency Management 56,400.00 .00 56,400.00 1,899.99 .00 1,899.99 54,500.01 3 .00
Department 19 - Veteran's Services .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 +++.00
Department 20 - Health 907.00 .00 907.00 .00 .00 .00 907.00 0 .00
Department 22 - Fair .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 +++.00
Department 23 - Tourism 16,130.00 .00 16,130.00 .00 .00 15,750.00 380.00 98 .00
Department 25 - UW Extension .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 +++.00
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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 26 - Zoning 10,325.00 .00 10,325.00 .00 .00 .00 10,325.00 0 .00
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 261,000.00 .00 261,000.00 109,039.72 .00 109,039.72 151,960.28 42 .00
Department 34 - Forestry 148,500.00 .00 148,500.00 21,000.00 .00 30,917.30 117,582.70 21 1,132,622.03
Department 52 - AMSO 149,000.00 .00 149,000.00 2,955.89 .00 3,792.24 145,207.76 3 .00
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 129,000.00 .00 129,000.00 .00 .00 .00 129,000.00 0 .00
Department 71 - Highway Dept .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 +++.00
EXPENSE TOTALS $1,659,919.00 ($24,603.00)$1,635,316.00 $138,257.58 $0.00 $168,245.75 $1,467,070.25 10%$1,141,196.38
Fund 430 - Capital Projects Fund Totals
REVENUE TOTALS 2,129,919.00 (24,603.00)2,105,316.00 1,032,515.41 .00 1,032,515.41 1,072,800.59 49%1,676,364.00
EXPENSE TOTALS 1,659,919.00 (24,603.00)1,635,316.00 138,257.58 .00 168,245.75 1,467,070.25 10%1,141,196.38
Fund 430 - Capital Projects Fund Totals $470,000.00 $0.00 $470,000.00 $894,257.83 $0.00 $864,269.66 ($394,269.66)$535,167.62
Fund 710 - Highway
REVENUE
Department 71 - Highway Dept 10,478,510.00 .00 10,478,510.00 60.00 .00 3,923,198.88 6,555,311.12 37 6,513,811.13
REVENUE TOTALS $10,478,510.00 $0.00 $10,478,510.00 $60.00 $0.00 $3,923,198.88 $6,555,311.12 37%$6,513,811.13
EXPENSE
Department 00 - General Fund .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 +++.00
Department 71 - Highway Dept 10,398,676.00 .00 10,398,676.00 566,685.52 .00 1,028,936.26 9,369,739.74 10 798,650.44
EXPENSE TOTALS $10,398,676.00 $0.00 $10,398,676.00 $566,685.52 $0.00 $1,028,936.26 $9,369,739.74 10%$798,650.44
Fund 710 - Highway Totals
REVENUE TOTALS 10,478,510.00 .00 10,478,510.00 60.00 .00 3,923,198.88 6,555,311.12 37%6,513,811.13
EXPENSE TOTALS 10,398,676.00 .00 10,398,676.00 566,685.52 .00 1,028,936.26 9,369,739.74 10%798,650.44
Fund 710 - Highway Totals $79,834.00 $0.00 $79,834.00 ($566,625.52)$0.00 $2,894,262.62 ($2,814,428.62)$5,715,160.69
Grand Totals
REVENUE TOTALS 42,645,964.00 1,325,933.00 43,971,897.00 1,770,295.06 .00 13,876,507.53 30,095,389.47 32%17,156,281.56
EXPENSE TOTALS 40,856,778.00 1,278,871.00 42,135,649.00 2,823,823.51 .00 4,900,431.45 37,235,217.55 12%8,437,036.85
Grand Totals $1,789,186.00 $47,062.00 $1,836,248.00 ($1,053,528.45)$0.00 $8,976,076.08 ($7,139,828.08)$8,719,244.71
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Prior Fiscal Year Activity Included
Summary Listing
Beginning
Balance
Account 1/1/2024 January February March April May June July August September October November December
Office $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00
Bremer Checking $492,368.00 $512,529.39 $1,668,325.52
Bremer Money Market $5,072,329.87 $3,097,948.95 $8,615,047.78
HRA/Flex Benefits $756,289.81 $862,839.23 $832,971.44
Tax CC $1.00 $1.00 $1.00
Co Rehab Fund $41,002.22 $41,085.82 $41,173.06
Jail Assessment $25,305.60 $26,743.14 $28,179.64
DOT 85.21 $105,084.09 $105,307.21 $105,530.81
DHS CCOP Risk Reserve $6,113.71 $6,118.90 $6,124.10
LGIP $8,950,002.55 $5,977,200.19 $6,015,567.58
OTHER INVESTMENTS $8,000,000.00 $8,000,000.00 $8,000,000.00
NL Debt Service Fund 380 $2,865.55 $1,798,288.63 $1,801,615.02
NL Collateral Pledge (250K)$250,000.00 $250,000.00 $250,000.00
NL Collateral Pledge (75K)$75,032.00 $75,032.00 $75,032.00
American Recovery Act Funds $862,732.09 $859,050.22 $706,833.98
LATCF Program $551,913.06 $556,232.17 $558,771.48
Community Dev. Block Grant $100.00 $100.00 $0.00
Opioid Funds $74,568.61 $75,106.86 $75,449.75
Ending Monthly Balance $25,266,708.16 $22,244,583.71 $28,781,623.16 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
2023 Balances $24,515,929.33 $29,482,728.94 $30,230,414.50 $29,255,208.11 $28,120,741.10 $24,462,732.65 $33,658,355.09 $24,714,150.74 $24,307,887.12 $24,171,054.05 $27,081,989.45 $25,266,708.16
2022 Balances $22,310,705.30 $28,659,659.41 $29,319,256.37 $28,447,678.79 $28,642,012.44 $31,186,512.57 $37,416,622.59 $27,172,569.77 $26,352,070.24 $29,469,935.19 $29,202,664.53 $27,016,138.62
2021 Balances $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
$500,000.00 Loan to NL $468,656.13 $460,777.51 $452,881.75
(2019 eliminated - new Apr 2023)
Totals $468,656.13 $460,777.51 $452,881.75 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
County Loans
(Short Term Loans)-$3,000,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
TREASURER'S REPORT 2024
End Of Month Account Balances 2024
Notes / Agreements - (Principal Balance)
HOUSING AUTHORITIES OF THE
CITY OF WASHBURN & COUNTY OF BAYFIELD
420 EAST THIRD STREET, WASHBURN, WI. 54891
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MEMO
To: Mark Abeles-Allison, Bayfield County Administrator
From: Jennifer Toribio-Warren, Executive Director
Date: January 25, 2024
Re: Quarterly Report on Housing Activities
In addition to the daily activities necessary to run the Housing Authorities, the following highlights
other activities over the past quarter:
• The ED submitted two grant applications for the WHEDA Foundation fall of 2023. WHEDA
had announced in December 2023 the recipients. We are pleased to announce that both the
City of Washburn and Bayfield County Housing received an award.
o Bayfield County Housing Authority received $50,000 to repair a roof on one of the
properties in Bayfield.
o Washburn City Housing Authority received $34,100 to update heating issues on one of
the Washburn properties.
• Executive Director (ED) continues to meet with CheqBUILT on the CLT (Community Land
Trust) initiatives. This project has had many exciting new developments that Kellie and Kelly
have been leading the way on. We are now inch closer to establishing a nonprofit housing CLT
opportunity in the Chequamegon Bay Area.
• Both City and County Housing Authority’s worked on rent increases throughout many of the
housing properties. These increases have not taken place for roughly 5 years. Most of our
tenants will not see an increase in rent, as the rent is based off 30% of their income; however,
the majority of the rent will come from rental assistance subsidy. This request from USDA was
approved and will help offset some of the deficit’s cost caused by inflation and a high turnover
of moveouts.
• There have been many discussions with the Town of Bell on future housing developments.
Most recently collaborating have worked on a Thrive Rural Wisconsin grant to assist with
potential future developments.
Account Resolution Budget Amt.Description Allocation
2021 Actual
Amount
2022 Actual
Amount
2023 Actual
Amount
2024 Thru
3/7/24 Total Spent Budget Left
Fund 276 - American Rescue Plan 2021 Grant
Department 00 - General Fund State Account 51321 - Corporation Counsel -12000
50212 Legal Fees Res 2021-76 3,000.00 4 years legal work 15,000.00 280 0 0 0 280.00 2,720.00
State Account 54210 - Nursing Home
Res 2021-55 150,000.00 generator
50720 Grants & Donations/Other Inst.Res 2021-55 150,000.00 sewer 450,000.00 0 16,490.50 92,939.49 149,728.64 259,158.63 190,841.37
Res 2021-89 150,000.00 phones
State Account 55140 - Community Center & Bart
Res 2021-89 50,000.00 BART 50,000.00 25,000.00 25,000.00 50,000.00 0.00
50720 Grants & Donations/Other Inst.Res 2021-61 12,188.00 Brick Restroom 34,968.00 0 0.00 0.00 34,968.00
Res 2021-61 22,780.00 Brick Emergency Egress 0 0
State Account 56800 - Broadband Development
50720 Grants & Donations/Other Inst.Res 2021-55 261,400.00 Norvado 261,400.00 0 21,400.00 120,000.00 0.00 141,400.00 120,000.00
State Account 56801 - Sewer Infrastructure -17,160.00 -17160
50720 Grants & Donations/Other Inst.Res 2021-61 100,000.00 Washburn/Iron Works 100,000.00 0 82,840.21 0.00 0.00 82,840.21 -0.21
State Account 57100 - Capital Expenditures
50810 Capital Equipment Res 2021-76 1,400.00 Board Room Camera 1,400.00 1,396.39 0 0 0 1,396.39 3.61
State Account 59720 - Transfer to 720 Fund
50998 Other Part of $107,000 for HSRes 2021-76 88,908.00 HS Vans 88908 59,272.00 29,636.00 0.00 0.00 88,908.00 0.00
Department 10 - County Clerk State Account 51421 - County Clerk
50135 Overtime 0 0 1,789.14 1,789.14 -1,789.14
50151 Fica/Medicare 0 0 176.83 176.83 -176.83
50152 Co. Share Retirement 0 0 160.1 0 0 160.10 -160.10
Department 14 - Court House
50820 Capital Improvements Res 2021-55 600,000.00 HVAC 1,216,043.00 49,871.00 296,480.01 839,707.92 0.00 1,186,058.93 29,984.07 *
res 2022-55 increased hvac by 395,043 Executive 9/9/21 46,000.00 HVAC
10000 100 fb for cs Res 2021-89 200,000.00 HVAC/moving offices
395043 Res 2022-55 274,000.00 balance of arpa
30000 100-09-51331-50810 Res 2022-55 41,000.00 reduced health
45043 100 fund to 276-49201 55,043.00 from 100 fund balance transferred to 276.
41000 decreased 276-20
Department 18 - Emergency Management State Account 57100 - Capital Expenditures
Res 2022-23 14,369.00 EM Tailer
50810 Capital Equipment Res 2021-89 40,000.00 EM Tailer 54,369.00 0 55,903.70 0.00 55,903.70 -1,534.70
Res 2021-76 15,000.00 alarm system for towers 15,000.00 11384 0 0 11,384.00 3,616.00
Department 20 - Health State Account 54101 - General Health
50121 Full Time Res 2022-55 -23,000.00 add'l staff 40,000.00 16,326.30 1,962.29 9,297.86 238.70 51,206.23 -11,206.23
50122 Part Time 3,244.83
50131 Sick Leave Pay Res 2022-55 -59,000.00 add'l staff 0 1,461.11 129.95 0
50132 Vacation Pay Res 2021-89 60,000.00 add'l staff 0 933.84 0
50135 Overtime 0 200.11 58.48
50138 Holiday Pay Res 2022-55 -13,000.00 add'l staff 0 1,334.06 194.93
50151 Fica/Medicare 0 1,497.84 176.37 892.68 39.23
50152 Co. Share Retirement Res 2022-55 -5000 add'l staff 0 1,367.46 149.85 831.97 37.38
50155 Life Insurance 0 8.8 0 4.94 1.43
Medical Supplies 6000
50154 Health Insurance Res 2021-55 80,000.00 Health RN 0 3,221.62 0 1451.98 142.22
Department 23 - Tourism State Account 55301 - Tourism
Temp Employee 1001.41
Fica/Medicare 76.62
50315 Advertising Res 2021-61 25,000.00 Tourism 25,000.00 0 2,500.00 14,724.13 18,302.16 6,697.84
Department 31 - Information ServicesState Account 57100 - Capital Expenditures
50820 Capital Improvements Res 2021-61 220,000.00 IT Upgrades 220,000.00 188,233.71 31,766.00 0.00 0.00 219,999.71 0.29
Department 34 - Forestry State Account 57100 - Capital Expenditures
50820 Capital Improvements Res 2021-61 60,000.00 privys 60,000.00 0 58,863.90 0.00 0.00 58,863.90 1,136.10
Healthcare Infrastructure Res 2023-128 17,160.00 45,710.00
12,000.00
16,550.00 0.00 45,710.00
Department 56 - GWAAR State Account 54610 - GWAAR
50121 Full Time 360,000 total for 1/1/22-12/31/25Res 2021-76 360,000.00 Aging Serv Coord.360,000.00 0 38,780.44 41,213.62 8,793.21 135,172.08 224,827.92
50130 Funeral Leave 0 0 521.79 0
50391
50123
50151
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50131 Sick Leave Pay 0 0 1,416.16 1,944.43
50132 Vacation Pay 0 0 1,646.14 2,104.97 246.34
50135 Overtime 0 0 621.95 462.51
50138 Holiday Pay 0 0 1,908.20 2,054.57 198.00
50151 Fica/Medicare 0 0 3,245.29 3,502.63 647.08
50152 Co. Share Retirement 0 0 2,918.11 3,253.38 636.61
50155 Life Insurance 0 0 21.75 23.31 5.94
50154 Health Insurance 0 0 8,221.24 8,665.16 2,091.15
50335 Meals 0 0 28.1
-16,550.00 -16550
50810 Capital EquipmentPart of $107,000 for HSRes 2021-76 18,092.00 18,092.00 1,535.00 1,535.00 7.00
Total Allocated 3,010,180.00 3,010,180.00 326,939.24 696,391.43 1,178,398.41 162,805.93 2,364,535.01 645,644.99
100 Fund -55,043.00
Revenue from:ARPA Grant -2,920,568.00
-89,612.00 available
2022 Interest 30,723.16
2023 Interest 53,080.22
2024 Anticipated Int.6,000.00
191.38
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