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June 3, 2024
Bayfield County Forestry and Parks Committee Meeting Agenda
Fred Strand, Chair
Steve Sandstrom, Vice-Chair
Charly Ray
Larry Fickbohm
Jeff Olsen
The Bayfield County Forestry and Parks Committee will meet on Monday, June 10, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. in
the County Board Room of the Courthouse in Washburn, Wisconsin. This meeting will be held in-
person.
The agenda for this meeting is as follows:
1. Call to Order.
2. Public Comment – Limited to 3 minutes per person. 15 minutes total.
3. Approval of the May 13, 2024 Meeting Minutes.
4. Presentation: Overview of the Bayfield Area Trails Committee. Kate Kitchell, Bayfield Area
Trails Committee Chair. Discussion to follow the presentation.
5. E-Bike Policy. Discussion and possible action to permit Class 1 E-bikes on county forest land.
6. Resolution: Purchase of Land in the Town of Bell. Discussion and possible action regarding the
purchase of approximately 160 acres in the Town of Bell.
7. Land Use Request. Northwoods Paving. Request to temporarily lease a portion of the Sand
River Pit for a hot mix asphalt plant. Discussion and possible action regarding the request.
8. Monthly Reports. Discussion of general activities, events, issues and accomplishments. Possible
action on the report(s) only.
a) Forestry (all updates):
a. 2024 Budget.
b. 2025 Budget.
c. Carbon Project.
d. Other Land Acquisition Projects.
i. Community Forest Grant – Iron River/Maki Acquisition.
e. Encroachment Updates.
f. Forestry Shop Lease – DNR.
g. Barrens – Discover Wisconsin.
b) Campgrounds and Day Use Parks (update).
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c) Trails and Recreation (all updates):
a. Rec Coordinator PD.
b. Motorized Trails.
c. Non-Motorized Trails.
d. Yurts.
e. Events.
9. Committee Members Discussion. Discussion regarding matters of the Forestry and Parks
Department.
10. Joseph LeBouton, DNR Representative, Comments.
Any person wishing to attend who, because of a disability, requires special accommodations, should
contact the Forestry and Parks Department office at 715-373-6114 at least 24 hours before the scheduled
meeting time, so appropriate arrangements can be made.
Cc: Bayfield County Forestry & Parks Committee Members
Matt Blaylock, DNR Area Leader
Eric Sirrine, DNR Team Leader
Joseph LeBouton, DNR Liaison
Mark Abeles-Allison, County Administrator
The Daily Press
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Forestry and Parks Committee Report
June 2024
4. Presentation: Overview of the Bayfield Area Trails Committee. Kate Kitchell, chairperson of
the Committee, will be at the meeting to present an overview of BAT. Kate brings a tremendous
and infectious level of rec experience, energy, enthusiasm and leadership to the Bayfield area.
More information on BAT can be found on their website: https://www.bayfieldareatrails.com/
including the 2023 annual report, MOU (found in the about section) and a listing of 2024
goals/priorities.
5. E-Bike Policy. In the Bayfield County Forest Comp Plan, E-bikes are considered a motorized
vehicle and are currently not permitted on mountain bike trails (on county forest land). The
popularity of e-bikes has grown significantly over the last few years, with many already finding
their way on existing trails. Attached is a request from CAMBA to permit the use of Class 1 E-
Bikes on mountain bike trails on county forest land. The request is to permit Class 1 bikes only, but
continue to restrict all other versions, including Class 2 and 3. If approved, an amendment to the
Comp Plan will also be required to reflect this change (and can be addressed during the next
scheduled Committee meeting). If excessive trail damage is observed and/or reported (which is not
expected to be an issue), we can always revisit the policy. The Department and CAMBA have been
discussing e-bikes for a few years now. I recommend approving Class 1 e-bikes and amending the
Bayfield County Forest Comp Plan accordingly.
6. Resolution: Purchase of Land in the Town of Bell. Attached is a resolution summarizing the
purchase of 160 acres in the Town of Bell (known as the Lost Creek purchase). Also attached is a
letter of intent from the county to the landowner. This is the property currently owned by Aurora
Sustainable Lands that has been discussed during the past few meetings. The purchase price would
be $327,200. The ARPA grant will reimburse up to the appraised value ($256,000) and will also
cover the cost of the appraisal ($3,400). It will not reimburse closing costs. The total cost of the
project, including the appraisal and closing fees, is expected to be $332,300. The ARPA grant will
reimburse a total of $259,400, with the remaining $72,900 coming from the non-lapsing land
acquisition account (of which, there is around $1.40 million available). Around $7,500 of the $1.30
million ARPA grant will then be returned to the DNR. The title work is in motion and the DNR has
already approved eligibility. If approved by the Committee, it will then be sent to the Board for
action during the June meeting. If approved by the Board, then we’ll sign the purchase agreement
with Aurora and target a mid-July closing. I recommend approval.
7. Land Use Request: Northwoods Paving. Northwoods is requesting the use of the Sand River Pit
for the temporary staging of a hot mix asphalt plant, for road work that will be completed in Red
Cliff. The last time we authorized a similar plant in the Sand River Pit was in 2012 (to Pitlik and
Wick). Attached is a potential lease agreement with Northwoods. In short, the terms would be
$10,000 for the lease. This fee aligns closely with what was negotiated back in 2012 (inflated to
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today’s value). We do have an existing lease agreement with Xcel Energy for their temporary
storage of poles in the pit (which expires the end of this year). There also is an option to negotiate a
price for material (sand). If the project is still being bid out, we could determine the fair market
value and consider charging that amount for the sand. But, if the bidding deadline for the project
has already been met (and I believe it has), then we could consider charging the rate included in
their bid. Or just consider the hot mix plant, but not include material as an option. The draft lease
agreement mentions a $1.00/ton rate for sand. That is the amount we charge municipalities and the
Tribe for public projects that are addressed internally. Ignore that part of the lease draft agreement,
as sand at that price is not an option. I recommend approval for staging the hot mix plan, contingent
upon confirmation from Xcel that the space being requested by Northwoods is not needed for their
poles and the two uses don’t conflict.
8. Monthly Reports.
a. Forestry
A total of nearly $440k was received in May, which is above average for the month. A total
of over $120k has already been received in June. To date, stumpage returns are just over
$2.182 million, which is still above normal (about 12% higher than the 3-year average and
over 50% higher than this time last year). We didn’t hit the $2.0 million mark until August
last year. Harvesting activities are still average to above average for this time of year.
Timber sale extensions were addressed this month, with most receiving free one-year
extensions because of frozen ground issues and/or the Highway 13 detour in Washburn.
a) 2024 Budget. See above. Expenses are also on target.
b) 2025 Budget. Work has started on the 2025 budget, primarily identifying potential
capital projects. Also in conversations with Highway about a shared position or
two, primarily as a potential option for replacing our Forest Tech position (once
John retires early next year). The PD for the Rec Coordinator position will be ready
for the next Committee meeting, but I’m recommending we address (fill) that
position in early 2025.
c) Carbon Project. As reported last month, we recently sold a higher volume of
credits. Involving around 60,000 credits, for roughly $900k. The sales contract was
finalized a few weeks ago, though I still haven’t seen any paperwork associated
with the sale. The general expectation is for the county to receive a return from this
sale around the end of this year. It is expected that a total of roughly $400k will be
received by the county from this sale. Recently, there was some discussion at the
Board level about temporarily switching the terms of carbon revenue allocation
currently outlined in the COR. Moving from 40%/60% FCOR/CCOR to 60%/40%.
Primarily as a means to help Forestry and Parks kickstart the various initiatives
outlined in the FCOR. Especially since the COR was generally written with higher
volume sales/higher carbon revenue in mind and not the smaller, more sporadic
sales and associated returns we are seeing today. Hopefully we will see a few more
carbon sales before the end of this year. Either way, we will be able to include
some level of carbon in the 2025 budget.
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d) Other Land Acquisition Projects. We are still in conversations with the Picard
family regarding the roughly 125 acres in the Town of Bell (including frontage on
the Siskiwit River). I’ll have an update during the meeting. Also following up on a
potential 120 acre purchase in the Town of Hughes.
• Community Forest Grant-Iron River Community Forest. Recently, we were
approved for another Community Forest Grant. This time, $592,000 was
awarded to the county for the Iron River/Maki Community Forest land
acquisition project. Landmark was recently awarded $190,000 from the
Enbridge EcoFootprint grant. Landmark also recently applied for the
remaining balance (around $400k) from the Stewardship grant. That grant is
expected to be addressed by JFC later this fall. If the Stewardship grant is
awarded, then this entire nearly $1.2 million acquisition will be grant
funded. If Stewardship is not awarded, then Landmark will have limited
remaining options and will likely request assistance from the county. Since
this entire 860 acre acquisition would be transferred to the county for entry
in County Forest Law, and since we have already been awarded a
Community Forest grant, and since we’d still have nearly $1.4 million in the
land acquisition account (even after spending some on the Lost Creek
purchase), I’d recommend funding the difference (if it came to that).
e) Encroachment Updates. The Wiitala and Koeplitsch encroachments are both in
motion. Hopefully each will be resolved, to our satisfaction, within the next month.
f) Forestry Shop Lease. The DNR has been leasing a stall in the Forestry garage for
the last 10 years. To store a heavy unit, trailer and fire dozer. Also some tools and
associated gear. That agreement is set to expire the end of this month. The DNR is
currently in the process of finalizing construction plans for a new shop here in
Washburn. The new shop is expected to be constructed near their current office
building along Hwy 13. The new lease would likely be renewed annually, under
similar terms, until the construction of the new facility has been completed.
g) Barnes Barrens – Discover Wisconsin. Last week, Mike Amman spent a day with a
film crew from Discover Wisconsin, who were putting together a piece on barrens
management. They spent their day on the Bass Lake Barrens, Barnes Barrens and
Moquah Barrens. The segment is expected to air in late June or early July. Mike
continues to be a driving force for helping to communicate the importance of
barrens.
b. Campgrounds and Day Use Parks. The campgrounds have been open for nearly a month.
Use has been average thus far. No issues reported to date. Some much needed brushing was
recently completed at Atkins Lake (with help from Highway). There has been a request to
restore the old beach area there as well (something we will explore). We’re also anticipating
completing the Jackman Lake Access/Day Use Park project this month. That was partially
funded with County Conservation Aids.
c. Trails and Recreation.
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a) Rec Coordinator PD. I’m still in the process of compiling PD’s for similar positions
across various other agencies. And will begin fleshing out this PD within the next
week. I expect it to be ready for review during the next meeting (whether that’s July
or August). I’m still recommending we fill this position in early 2025. And have
everything in place when the 2025 budget is addressed. In the meantime, I’ll work
with Mark on other steps that may need to be addressed before then.
b) Motorized Trail Updates: with the snowmobile trails not opening at all this season,
we are facing a rare occurrence. Little to no money has been spent on grooming,
leaving a huge grant balance. Which opens the door to complete other needed
maintenance and/or improvement projects. We are in the process of working with
the Alliance and various clubs to complete other needed maintenance projects
throughout the trail network. Many have already been completed. Some with help
from Highway. We are also dealing with a similar situation on the ATV side. In
general, these are good problems to have, as there are always areas that need some
attention, including a re-route of the Wally Polk trail. The only issue is funds need
to be encumbered by the end of this grant cycle (end of June). And after this heavy
rain event, many trails are inaccessible. But I’m confident we’ll get there.
c) Non-Motorized Trail Updates: The DNR recently completed the prairie burn on the
Siskiwit property. We are hoping for another burn this fall, followed by seeding. A
spot for the native plant demonstration garden was also recently tarped. Various
non-motorized trail projects will begin soon, including general maintenance work at
Lost Creek and Jolly.
d) Yurt Updates: yurt rentals continue to stay strong at the Bayfield locations,
especially Terra Cotta. Reservations are a little lower in June, primarily due to
scheduled maintenance that requires multiple days to be blocked off from use.
Reservations in Cable continue to trend much lower than the Bayfield locations. It’s
likely time to consider some sort of advertisement for that yurt. Will discuss that
with Tourism. Below are the current occupancy rates for each yurt:
d. Events: nothing new to report.
Yurt April May June July Avg
Terra Cotta 67%58%50%81%64%
Evergreen 30%58%47%68%51%
Cable 17%23%20%10%18%
Avg 38%46%39%53%44%
BAYFIELD COUNTY FORESTRY AND PARKS DEPARTMENT
COMMITTEE MEETING
May 13, 2024
County Board Room
Members Present: Fred Strand; Steve Sandstrom; Larry Fickbohm; Charly Ray; Jeff Olsen
Staff in Attendance: Jason Bodine, Administrator; Steve Probst, Assistant Administrator; Deanna Regan,
Office Manager
Others in Attendance: Joseph LeBouton, WI DNR
1. Call to Order of Forestry and Parks Committee Meeting.
This meeting was called to order at 6:01 PM.
2. Election of Forestry and Parks Committee Chairperson. Sandstrom nominated Strand for
Chairperson, Ray seconded. No other nominations.
MOTION: (Fickbohm, Sandstrom) Close and cast unanimous vote for Strand. All: Yes.
Carried.
3. Election of Forestry and Parks Committee Vice-Chairperson. Ray nominated Sandstrom. No other
nominations.
MOTION: (Ray, Fickbohm) Close and cast unanimous vote for Sandstrom. All: Yes. Carried.
4. Public Comment: None.
5. Approval of the April 8th Meeting Minutes.
MOTION: (Fickbohm, Sandstrom) Approve minutes and place on file. All: Yes. Carried.
6. Spring Timber Sales. Of the 30 sales offered, 9 received no bids. Six of those were offered previously.
Bidding volume is down from previous years and this offering was below average for us. We are
offering less wood now, but pricing is still decent and above minimum. The total for the year will
probably be less than average.
MOTION: (Ray, Olsen) Approve 2024 Spring Timber Sale high bids. All: Yes. Carried.
7. Land Acquisition. Appraisals were completed on both properties listed below. Both parcels would be
eligible for the remaining ARPA grant, which needs to be used by the end of Q3, not the end of the
year.
a) David and Marsha Picard, 125 acre parcel in the Town of Bell. Appraised at $1,650/acre
($207,000 total). The land was listed for sale for a short time at $399,000. The family needs to
get back to us regarding next steps.
b) Aurora Sustainable Lands, 160 acres in the Town of Bell. Appraised at $1,600/acre. Owner
wants $2,045/acre. ARPA grant will only reimburse the county up to the appraised value. The
appraisal itself is reimbursable. The county would be responsible for the difference.
MOTION: (Ray, Sandstrom) Authorize department to proceed with both parcels. All: Yes.
Carried.
8. Ten-Year, Temporary Access Permit Requests.
a) Celeste Finn, Town of Bell. Reciprocal permit with the county requiring permission to cross a
short section of private land and Finn desiring the use of a short section of county land. The
road exists. The landowner requests that the permit be recorded. No issues, Bodine
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recommends approval. Discussion regarding whether recording the permit makes it permanent
access. It does not. Is it at the owner’s expense? Yes.
MOTION: (Ray, Fickbohm) Approve access permit request. All: Yes. Carried.
b) Richard and Andrea Wiitala, Town of Iron River. Request is result of a pending encroachment
issue and was discovered while doing work on an adjacent timber sale. They do not have a
permit for the entire length of road they are using. Bodine recommends approval.
MOTION: (Ray, Olsen) Approve access permit request. All: Yes. Carried.
c) Dean Kiggins, Town of Hughes. This request is also due to unauthorized use discovered as part
of establishing an adjacent timber sale. Consists of a short existing road that has likely been
used by the landowner for some time. There is also some garbage and other items on county
land that must be removed (they are in the process of removing it). Bodine recommends
approval.
MOTION: (Fickbohm, Ray) Approve access permit request contingent on removal of garbage.
All: Yes. Carried.
9. Encroachment on County Forest Land. As part of the timber sale establishment process, two
significant encroachments were recently discovered on county land.
a) Richard and Andrea Wiitala, Town of Iron River. In addition to the unauthorized use of the
existing access road mentioned above, a total of roughly ½ acre of land was cleared in two
separate locations. A small storage shed on skids was also placed partially over the line. This
has since been removed. Bodine’s recommendation is to determine the per acre value of the
cleared land by using the averages for similar wood realized as part of the spring offering.
Timber trespass law allows the landowner the ability to charge 1, 2, or up to 4 times the
stumpage value, based on the effort to encroaching landowner used when attempting to
determine the location of the property line. Since minimal effort was made in this case, Bodine
recommends charging 2 times the determined value. In addition, the landowner would be
charged our admin costs and field time/mileage required to summarize the extent of
unauthorized use.
MOTION: (Ray, Fickbohm) Approve charging at least 2 times the value of timber plus other
expenses. All: Yes. Carried.
b) Koeplitsch, LLC, Town of Hughes. This property owner harvested the land within the last
decade, cutting approximately 3 acres of county land in the process. In addition, they installed a
fence around the perimeter of their property, some of which was on county land (around 2,700’
total). The landowner is required to move the fence to the actual property line and is
encouraged to hire a surveyor as part of that process. They also must remove a deer stand
located on county land. Like the above recommendation, Bodine recommends charging 2 times
the determined value as well as our admin costs and field time/mileage required to summarize
the extent of unauthorized use. Landowner also asked about making payments.
MOTION: (Fickbohm, Sandstrom) Approve charging 2 times the value of timber plus other
expenses and allow Bodine to accept installments. All: Yes. Carried.
10. 2023 Accomplishment Report. Forestry had another productive year. Harvest goals are the lowest in
the last ten years. Discussion regarding wind damage or backlog causing this. More due to red pine
pocket decline. Also discussed caterpillar effects as well as chestnut borer.
MOTION: (Sandstrom, Fickbohm) Receive report as presented and place on file. All: Yes.
Carried.
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11. Wisconsin County Forests Association (WCFA) Board Member. There are 6 open seats on the
board. It’s been about 15 years since we’ve had a representative (Dave Good).
MOTION: (Fickbohm, Ray) Nominate Jeff Olsen to WCFA Board. All: Yes. Carried.
12. Committee Meeting Schedule. Discussion regarding time and date of future meetings. It will be left as
is. No motion necessary.
13. Monthly Reports
a) Forestry (all updates). A total of just over $200k was received in April, which is a little below
normal. However, over $160k has already been received in May. To date, a total of just under
$1.8 million has been received, which is slightly above normal. A slight slow down in harvest
activities is expected once the ground dries out a bit more and contractors move to other jobs.
It’s also the season for Spongy moth and oak wilt. Of special concern is the mature oak along
the Ashwabay ridge. Another round of defoliation would stress that area for a third straight year.
When combined with the drought last year, we are more at risk for outbreak of two-lined
chestnut borer, which could put us on salvage watch. We’re also looking at delaying all oak
thinnings in that area for 2 to 3 years after the last significant stress event (hopefully this last
round of Spongy moth defoliation). This means the sale in the Ashwabay SMA might be on hold
until 2027. We will be reviewing that SMA plan to determine if other scheduled treatments
should be adjusted or re-considered as well.
a. 2024 Budget. Everything is on target to date.
b. 2025 Budget. The rec position will likely be the most significant item to consider heading into
2025. There is also the potential to start moving forward with some FCOR initiatives. The
bulldozer needs to be replaced as do a few remaining old rec vehicles.
c. Carbon Project. Some good news! ANEW is in the process of finalizing a large carbon buy
which involves around 60,000 credits, for roughly $900k.Terms haven’t been finalized yet,
but this is obviously good news and hopefully a sign that markets are improving (and more
large sales are on the way). As a reminder, as per our agreement, ANEW will release funds
to the county after their out of pocket costs have been covered, in addition to their small
share of the net proceeds. It is anticipated that the county will make a total of around $400k
from this sale (likely received in Q4). Since ANEW’s out of pocket will be fully addressed as
part of this sale, the county will be receiving a much larger percentage of the total on all
future carbon sales. Some of these proceeds can be used to address the second Rec
position (see below), and puts us in a position to consider initiating portions of the COR.
d. Other Land Acquisition Projects. We are still working with Landmark on the Iron River/Maki
project. Landmark was recently awarded $190k from the EcoFootprint grant for that project.
We should know the result of our Community Forest grant application by either late May or
early June. Landmark will be submitting a request for Stewardship funds this fall and we are
also working with them on a GLRI grant. Other projects are starting to show up on the radar,
including the potential purchase of land around Pine Lake in Iron River.
e. Barnes Barrens Core Expansion. The Barnes Barrens Management Area (BBMA) has been
in development for the last decade+. Every so often, it’s important to step back and review
progress as well as look at the bigger picture. Since the BBMA was started, other barrens
areas have been established or expanded (or in process) as part of the DNR’s stepping
stone plan/concept. The Moquah Barrens are located northeast of the Oulu Grasslands, and
Motts Ravine (recently approved for expansion) is located to the west of the BBMA.
However, the recommended distance between barrens areas, to best facilitate the
movement of barrens species, is about 3.5 miles. The north end of the BBMA core area is
just under 6 miles from the south end of the BLBMA. Another stepping stone between
BLBMA and BBMA really isn’t realistic. Nor is expanding the BLBMA further south. One
option currently being considered is expanding the north end of the BBMA core by ¼ to ¾
mile, either in spots or along the entire border. This would pull the Barnes Barrens core that
much closer to Bass Lake and increase the effectiveness of each permanently open area.
Also, some of the recently seeded areas along that northern edge of the core have been
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marginally successful, so timing could be good to consider an expansion. The goal of this
topic is to gauge the willingness of the Committee to consider a northern expansion of the
core. If yes, we’d present a formal plan for action during a future meeting. All committee
members support expansion and would like to see a proposal from Bodine regarding this.
f. EcoFootprint Grant Application. We were successful in receiving a $50k grant to help
kickstart a road stream crossing inventory. Another goal of the inventory is to establish an
assessment protocol that will be used as part of the routine road monitoring/inventory
program (part of our access management program), likely modifying more robust and
lengthy stream crossing assessments already in place but not applicable for our purpose.
Significant repairs, if discovered, will also be prioritized as part of the grant.
b) Campgrounds and Day Use Parks. The campgrounds will open on May 10. We recently
completed the second phase of the retaining wall replacement work at Twin Bear. Once again,
Highway played a major role in helping us complete that work.
c) Trails and Recreation.
a. Motorized Trails. We continue to identify and prioritize trail improvement projects that can be
addressed with the remaining unused maintenance funds for both the snowmobile and ATV
programs. Highway is assisting on many of these projects.
b. Non-Motorized Trails. Starting to gear up for the upcoming season, which includes installing
the new sign at Big Rock, as well as various projects at Lost Creek, Siskiwit and Jolly.
c. Yurts. Rentals continue to stay strong at the Bayfield locations, especially Terra Cotta,
March and April are traditionally the slower months. Reservations in June are starting to
increase.
d. Events. Recently approved the Chequamegon 100 mountain bike event in Cable.
MOTION: (Fickbohm, Sandstrom) Receive reports as presented and place on file. All: Yes.
Carried.
14. Recreation Coordinator Position. During the last meeting, Ray shared a proposal to move forward
with filling the currently vacant second rec position. Currently, that position has been approved as a
second Rec Specialist and budgeted to be filled around the middle of this year. Bodine thinks we are
ready for a second Rec position, but not as a Specialist. If we move forward with recreation, the second
position should be a Rec Coordinator and provide more of a leadership role, taking a lead on visioning,
program development, assessments, relationship building, etc. Moving forward in this way would
require a shift from a Specialist to a Coordinator and would likely involve a re-class. Would also likely
involve an increase in compensation. We could target filling that position either later this year, or target
Jan 1, 2025 and roll it into the budget for next year. Bodine recommends Jan 1, 2025. We’d also have a
much clearer picture on carbon by this fall. If various FCOR initiatives are put in motion (which is
looking more likely now), the priorities of the new position may be a little different than they are today.
Discussion among committee members ensues with the committee asking Bodine to bring back a job
description in a future meeting for discussion.
15. Committee Members Discussion. None.
16. Joseph LeBouton, DNR Representative, Comments: Welcome to Jeff.
The next Forestry and Parks Committee meeting has been scheduled for Monday, June 10th, at 6:00 PM
in the County Board Room.
Meeting adjourned at 7:27 PM.
Submitted by,
Deanna Regan
CHEQUAMEGON AREA MOUNTAIN BIKE ASSOCIATION
Request to Permit Use of Class 1 E-bikes
on Bayfield County Forest Mountain Bike Trails
The Chequamegon Area Mountain Bike Association (CAMBA) has been discussing the potential use of e-bikes on
CAMBA managed trails on the Bayfield County Forest for several years and is at this time formally requesting that
Class 1 e-bikes be permitted on all mountain bike trails on Bayfield County Forest. It is understood that this will
require an amendment to the County Forest Comprehensive Land Use Plan.
CAMBA has concluded that this use does not present a threat to the resource and the sustainability of the trails.
Existing research conducted by the Federal Highway Administration supports this conclusion.
CAMBA is also cognizant of potential safety concerns and will monitor and address issues if they arise.
Significant to this request is that only Class 1 e-bikes are to be authorized for use on county forest trails. A Class 1
e-bike is a bicycle equipped with an electric motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling, and
that ceases to provide assistance when the bicycle reaches a speed of 20 miles per hour. Class 2 and Class 3 e-bikes
are capable of greater speeds and are not appropriate for use on natural surface trails.
The popularity of e-bikes has grown significantly and continues to be among the strongest segments of the market.
E-bikes assist users with physical challenges and disabilities, allowing them to enjoy an activity in which they
would not otherwise be able to participate. E-bikes do not produce harmful emissions when in use. Social
acceptance has also grown, not just for those with physical or age-related disabilities or limitations, but in all
segments, as simply another way to enjoy cycling. In addition, they can be used during special events by event
staff, to provide emergency assistance, and perform trail maintenance.
By the County’s authorization of Class 1 e-bike use on the trails, CAMBA would stipulate to the following:
• Singletrack trails would be open to Class 1 e-bikes only and use also permitted on any other trail or
route open to regular bikes. In the context of this proposal, “Class 1 e-bikes” refers to pedal assist
mountain bikes with traditional mountain bike construction and a tire size of no less than two inches in
diameter.
• Class 2 and Class 3 e-bikes would not be permitted on singletrack trails.
• CAMBA will post information through its website and social media networks of the permitted use of
e-bikes on the CAMBA trails and to encourage all riders to be considerate of e-bike users and to
promote safe riding practices.
• CAMBA will post appropriate signage at all designated mountain bike trailheads indicating the
permitted use of e-bikes on those trails and encouraging safe riding practices.
• As stewards of the CAMBA trails, CAMBA will continue to maintain all singletrack trails open to
Class 1 e-bikes and will be responsible for addressing any impacts as part of its ongoing maintenance
efforts.
Thank you for your consideration.
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FORESTRY AND PARKS DEPARTMENT
2024 BUDGET AMENDMENT
PURCHASE OF LAND IN THE TOWN OF BELL AND ENTRY INTO
COUNTY FOREST LAW
WHEREAS, in February 2023, Bayfield County (County) was awarded a $1.30
million ARPA grant from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to be
used on eligible land acquisition projects with high conservation values; and
WHEREAS, also in February 2023, the Forestry and Parks Department
(Department) completed a roughly 1,600 acre acquisition in the Town of Clover, known
as the Bark River acquisition; and
WHEREAS, a total of just over $1.032 million in ARPA funds was used to
complete the Bark River acquisition, leaving a grant balance of roughly $267,000.00;
and
WHEREAS, per the terms of the APRA grant, the remaining balance of unused
funds can be used by the Department on other land acquisition projects of similar
conservation value, but must be spent by mid-2024; and
WHEREAS, the Department identified a 160 acre parcel in the Town of Bell,
known as the Lost Creek acquisition project (Lost Creek), further identified as the SW
¼, Section 9, T50N R6W, with tax ID #’s of 7289, 7290, 7291 and 7292, which
contains similar conservation values and is eligible for reimbursement from the
remaining ARPA funds; and
WHEREAS, the Department negotiated a purchase price of $327,200.00 for the
Lost Creek acquisition; and
WHEREAS, the remaining ARPA funds can be used to reimburse the County at
the appraised value of the land, in addition to the full cost of an appraisal; and
WHEREAS, combined, the appraised value of the land and appraisal will total
$259,400.00; and
Resolution
WHEREAS, the County’s share of the closing costs are estimated to be around
$1,700.00; and
WHEREAS, the total cost of the Lost Creek acquisition project is expected to be
approximately $332,300.00; and
WHEREAS, the balance of the non-lapsing Land Acquisition account, managed
by the Department, is currently roughly $1.40 million; and
WHEREAS, the remaining balance of the Lost Creek purchase, after subtracting
reimbursement from the ARPA grant, is expected to be roughly $72,900.00; and
WHEREAS, the Lost Creek project has been reviewed and approved by the
Forestry and Parks Committee; and
WHEREAS, the property would be enrolled in County Forest Law and managed
as part of the Bayfield County Forest providing future public use opportunities and
revenues for county operations; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of
Supervisors, meeting this 25th day of June, 2024 approves the Lost Creek acquisition
project, per the terms outlined above, and enrolling said property in County Forest Law;
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors
approves the following amendment to the 2024 Forestry and Parks Department budget:
Increase 430-34-57100-50252 by $332,300 Purchase of Land
Increase 430-34-46813 by $259,400 Land Acquisition NL
Increase 430-70-49301 by $72,900.00 Land Acquisition NL
Forestry & Parks Department
117 East Fifth Street - P.O. Box 445 - Washburn, WI 54891
Phone: 715-373-6114 - Fax: 715-373-0114
forestry@bayfieldcounty.wi.gov
January 20, 2021
May 20, 2024
Joseph Schwartz
Senior Director, Transactions
Aurora Sustainable Lands
55 Vilcome Center Dr, Ste. 240
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
RE: Non-Binding Letter of Intent to Purchase the 160 Acre “Lost Creek Parcel” in Bayfield County.
Mr. Schwartz,
As per our discussions, Bayfield County wishes to indicate our intention to purchase the 160-acre tract, located
east of Klemik Rd, in the Town of Bell, Bayfield County, otherwise known as the “Lost Creek Parcel.”
Bayfield County has agreed, in earnest, to purchase said Lost Creek Parcel for $327,200.00. The purchase is
contingent upon the following conditions:
1. A clean title report. With said Parcel having no encumbrances or similar issues that would prevent its
entry in Wisconsin County Forest Law (s.s. 28.10 and 28.11).
2. Approval by the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors (County Board).
3. Confirmation by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) that the purchase of said Parcel
is eligible for reimbursement via a previously awarded grant to Bayfield County.
Bayfield County will provide $500.00 in earnest money, that, upon closing, will be used towards the purchase
of the Parcel. It is anticipated that closing would occur in July 2024. Terms of closing will be addressed in a
separate Purchase and Sales Agreement (PSA).
It is the intent of Bayfield County to order a title report as soon as possible. Assuming a clean title report, the
project will be directed to the County Board for action, likely during their June meeting. A summary of the
project will also be directed, concurrently, to the DNR for review of grant eligibility.
We look forward to working with you on this project.
Sincerely,
Jason Bodine
Forestry and Parks Administrator
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PLANT SITE LEASE AGREEMENT
THIS LEASE is made on June 3, 2024, by and between Bayfield County Forestry and
Parks Department (the “Owner”) whose address is 117 E 5th St. PO Box 445 Washburn, WI 54891,
and Mathy Construction Company, a Wisconsin corporation (“Mathy”) with its principal office
located at 920 10th Avenue North, Onalaska, Wisconsin 54650.
Owner represents that he/she is the current owner of and is in possession of certain lands
in Bayfield County, WI (the “Property”), more particularly described as follows:
S1/2 SE – CFL 747 Section13 T51N R05W Town of Bayfield “AKA Sand River
Pit”
Mathy desires to obtain and Owner is willing to grant a plant site lease of the Property.
Now, therefore, in consideration of the mutual promises contained herein, the parties agree
as follows:
1. LEASE. Owner leases the Property to Mathy for the purpose of placing and
operating a hot mix asphalt plant together with all necessary related stockpiles, equipment and
other operations incident to the Property.
2. TERM. The term of this Lease shall be 12 months, commencing on the date this
Lease is executed, unless sooner terminated as provided herein.
3. RENTAL. Mathy shall pay Owner $10,000.00 per year as rental for the Property,
which shall be due and payable upon execution of this Lease.
4. ROYALTY. Mathy shall pay Owner a royalty of $1.00 per ton for all sand owned
by Owner and used by Mathy on the Property during the term of this Lease. The royalty payment
shall be due and payable within thirty (30) days following the end of the term of this Lease. Prior
to invoicing Mathy for the sand, the parties shall meet to agree upon the tonnage of sand used
during the term.
5. OWNER’S WARRANTIES AND REPRESENTATIONS. Owner warrants and
represents that the title to the Property is free and clear of all liens, encumbrances, and interests,
which may affect the security of the title of Owner. Owner agrees that Mathy shall lawfully and
quietly hold, occupy and enjoy the Property during the term of this Lease without hindrance or
interruption.
6. MATHY’S WARRANTIES AND REPRESENTATIONS. Mathy warrants that it
shall leave the Property in essentially the same condition as it was prior to the commencement of
this Lease. Mathy shall not be responsible for any debris or clean-up of materials previously placed
in any wetlands or left on the Property by other parties.
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7. PROTECTIVE COVENANT. During the term of this Lease, and so long as Mathy
operates a plant on the Property, the Owner shall not allow any portion of the Property to be used
for any other plant. Further, Owner shall not allow any portion of the Property to be utilized for
any use which is not compatible with the operation of the plant.
8. LIABILITY. Except in the case of the negligence of Owner, Owner’s agents or
employees, Mathy shall be liable for damages to any person or property in or about the Property
which shall include damages resulting to other real property and personal property, caused by or
in any way related to Mathy’s operations at the Property.
9. REMOVAL OF FIXTURES AND EQUIPMENT. Mathy shall have the right at any
time prior to or within a reasonable time after termination or expiration of the Lease to remove any
and all of its equipment and materials from the Property and, where necessary, grade any areas
that Mathy may have disturbed so as to blend with the surrounding area.
10. NOTICES. All notices required or options granted under this Lease shall be given
or exercised in writing, and shall be deemed to be properly served if (i) sent by certified mail and
return receipt requested, or (ii) personally delivered to the addresses set forth above.
11. MEMORANDUM OF LEASE. Owner agrees that he/she will not record this
Lease, but hereby authorizes Mathy to record a Memorandum of Lease and Affidavit with the
Register of Deeds/County Recorder in the county where the Property is located.
12. BINDING AGREEMENT. All covenants, conditions, limitations and provisions
of the Lease shall apply to and are binding upon and inure to the benefit of the heirs,
representatives, executors, administrators, successors and assigns of the respective parties.
13. GOVERNING LAW. This Lease shall be subject to and governed by the laws of
the State of Wisconsin, including any statute of limitation laws, but excluding any conflicts-of-law
rule or principle that might refer the construction or interpretation of this Lease to the laws of
another state.
14. ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES. The exchange of copies of this Lease and of
signature pages by facsimile transmission or electronic transmission (a scanned copy of a signature
page sent via e-mail) shall constitute effective execution and delivery of this Lease as to the parties
and may be used in lieu of the original Lease for all purposes. Signatures of the parties transmitted
by facsimile or by emailing a scanned copy of a signature page shall be deemed to be their original
signatures for all purposes.
[SIGNATURE PAGE FOLLOWS]
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Owner and Mathy have executed and delivered this instrument
on the date first above written.
OWNER’S NAME: MATHY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY:
By: By:
Name: OWNER Name: Eric Brye
Title: OWNER’S TITLE Title: Division Manager/VP
Date:_________________________________ Date:_______________________________
Adopted Budget Amended Current Month YTD YTD Budget - YTD % Used/
Account Account Description Budget Amendments Budget Transactions Encumbrances Transactions Transactions Rec'd Prior Year YTD
Fund 100 - General
REVENUE
Department 34 - Forestry
43572 State Grant-Snowmobile Trails 271,980.00 .00 271,980.00 .00 .00 .00 271,980.00 0 11,775.00
43575
43575 State Grant-ATV Trails 66,000.00 .00 66,000.00 .00 .00 .00 66,000.00 0 .00
43575-002 ATV Winter Trail Grants 34,740.00 .00 34,740.00 .00 .00 .00 34,740.00 0 .00
43575 - Totals $100,740.00 $0.00 $100,740.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $100,740.00 0%$0.00
43582 Conservation Aids-50/50 NL 8,500.00 .00 8,500.00 .00 .00 .00 8,500.00 0 .00
43584
43584-003 Turkey Stamp State Grant .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 +++11,764.00
43584 - Totals $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 +++$11,764.00
43587 Good Neighbor Grant 18,000.00 .00 18,000.00 .00 .00 .00 18,000.00 0 .00
43597 State Sustainable Forestry Grant .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 +++37,023.85
43598 County Forest Admin Grant 70,000.00 .00 70,000.00 .00 .00 76,144.63 (6,144.63)109 70,290.58
43599 Wildlife Habitat .10 Grant NL 8,143.00 .00 8,143.00 1,241.76 .00 11,052.31 (2,909.31)136 8,143.30
43610 State DOT Road Aid NL 13,327.00 .00 13,327.00 .00 .00 13,227.69 99.31 99 13,327.47
46720 County Park Fees 135,000.00 .00 135,000.00 4,151.66 .00 75,004.70 59,995.30 56 75,815.04
46721 Yurt Rental Revenue 40,000.00 .00 40,000.00 2,909.52 .00 15,500.48 24,499.52 39 14,421.52
46811 Sale of Wood-CFL-Co Share 3,049,200.00 .00 3,049,200.00 120,077.50 .00 2,189,273.06 859,926.94 72 1,410,386.34
46813 Land Acquisition NL .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 500.45 (500.45)+++.00
46815 10% County Forestry-Towns 338,000.00 .00 338,000.00 .00 .00 .00 338,000.00 0 .00
48205 Rent on Leased Land 17,950.00 .00 17,950.00 .00 .00 7,800.00 10,150.00 43 11,988.83
48500 Donations 68,000.00 .00 68,000.00 .00 .00 .00 68,000.00 0 2,500.00
48900 All Other Revenue 1,000.00 .00 1,000.00 .00 .00 314.55 685.45 31 171.24
48910 Permit Revenues 1,000.00 .00 1,000.00 .00 .00 280.00 720.00 28 670.00
49301 Fund Balance Applied 40,000.00 .00 40,000.00 .00 .00 .00 40,000.00 0 .00
49401 Sale of Larger $Gen Fixed Assets 9,000.00 .00 9,000.00 .00 .00 .00 9,000.00 0 14,353.50
Department 34 - Forestry Totals $4,189,840.00 $0.00 $4,189,840.00 $128,380.44 $0.00 $2,389,097.87 $1,800,742.13 57%$1,682,630.67
REVENUE TOTALS $4,189,840.00 $0.00 $4,189,840.00 $128,380.44 $0.00 $2,389,097.87 $1,800,742.13 57%$1,682,630.67
EXPENSE
Department 34 - Forestry
State Account 55201 - Parks
50220 Utilities 13,000.00 .00 13,000.00 .00 .00 1,371.84 11,628.16 11 888.96
50225 Telephone 2,300.00 .00 2,300.00 .00 .00 643.99 1,656.01 28 711.02
50240 Repair & Maintenance 7,500.00 .00 7,500.00 .00 .00 633.50 6,866.50 8 826.38
50290 Contractual Services 46,101.00 .00 46,101.00 .00 .00 19,297.04 26,803.96 42 18,378.13
50313 Printing & Duplication 500.00 .00 500.00 .00 .00 605.00 (105.00)121 762.00
50350
50350 Repair & Maintenance Supplies 1,000.00 .00 1,000.00 .00 .00 278.25 721.75 28 .00
50350-002 Yurt Repair & Maintenance 4,000.00 .00 4,000.00 .00 .00 203.31 3,796.69 5 1,354.87
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Fiscal Year to Date 06/10/24
Include Rollup Account and Rollup to Account
Adopted Budget Amended Current Month YTD YTD Budget - YTD % Used/
Account Account Description Budget Amendments Budget Transactions Encumbrances Transactions Transactions Rec'd Prior Year YTD
Fund 100 - General
EXPENSE
Department 34 - Forestry
State Account 55201 - Parks
50350 - Totals $5,000.00 $0.00 $5,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $481.56 $4,518.44 10%$1,354.87
50590 Other Fixed Charges 1,510.00 .00 1,510.00 .00 .00 1,750.00 (240.00)116 1,510.00
State Account 55201 - Parks Totals $75,911.00 $0.00 $75,911.00 $0.00 $0.00 $24,782.93 $51,128.07 33%$24,431.36
State Account 55313 - Recreation Management
50240 Repair & Maintenance 3,000.00 .00 3,000.00 .00 .00 .00 3,000.00 0 864.24
50290 Contractual Services 1,500.00 .00 1,500.00 .00 .00 .00 1,500.00 0 250.00
50340 Operating Supplies 500.00 .00 500.00 .00 .00 24.53 475.47 5 187.46
50350 Repair & Maintenance Supplies 500.00 .00 500.00 .00 .00 21.88 478.12 4 214.73
50351 Fuel 250.00 .00 250.00 .00 .00 169.18 80.82 68 13.62
State Account 55313 - Recreation Management Totals $5,750.00 $0.00 $5,750.00 $0.00 $0.00 $215.59 $5,534.41 4%$1,530.05
State Account 55442 - Snowmobile Trail Maint. Grants
50240 Repair & Maintenance 271,980.00 .00 271,980.00 .00 .00 16,362.28 255,617.72 6 48,000.00
State Account 55442 - Snowmobile Trail Maint. Grants
Totals
$271,980.00 $0.00 $271,980.00 $0.00 $0.00 $16,362.28 $255,617.72 6%$48,000.00
State Account 55443 - ATV Trail Maintenance Grants
50240 Repair & Maintenance 66,000.00 .00 66,000.00 895.50 .00 2,649.83 63,350.17 4 5,629.40
State Account 55443 - ATV Trail Maintenance Grants
Totals
$66,000.00 $0.00 $66,000.00 $895.50 $0.00 $2,649.83 $63,350.17 4%$5,629.40
State Account 55447 - ATV Winter Trail Grants
50240 Repair & Maintenance 34,740.00 .00 34,740.00 (895.50).00 17,370.00 17,370.00 50 17,143.00
State Account 55447 - ATV Winter Trail Grants Totals $34,740.00 $0.00 $34,740.00 ($895.50)$0.00 $17,370.00 $17,370.00 50%$17,143.00
State Account 56121 - Forestry
50121 Full Time 629,261.00 .00 629,261.00 .00 .00 225,907.03 403,353.97 36 209,198.92
50122 Part Time 29,700.00 .00 29,700.00 .00 .00 .00 29,700.00 0 .00
50123 Temporary Employee 7,812.00 .00 7,812.00 .00 .00 .00 7,812.00 0 .00
50131 Sick Leave Pay 10,921.00 .00 10,921.00 .00 .00 4,359.73 6,561.27 40 5,070.05
50132 Vacation Pay 14,690.00 .00 14,690.00 .00 .00 17,289.48 (2,599.48)118 11,621.51
50135 Overtime 9,000.00 .00 9,000.00 .00 .00 1,844.73 7,155.27 20 6,015.95
50138 Holiday Pay .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 4,822.56 (4,822.56)+++4,511.90
50140 Per Diem 2,500.00 .00 2,500.00 .00 .00 750.00 1,750.00 30 1,275.00
50151 Fica/Medicare 51,888.00 .00 51,888.00 .00 .00 18,478.49 33,409.51 36 17,186.57
50152 Co. Share Retirement 46,009.00 .00 46,009.00 .00 .00 17,533.34 28,475.66 38 16,027.32
50154 Health Insurance 162,464.00 .00 162,464.00 .00 .00 61,561.65 100,902.35 38 57,177.38
50155 Life Insurance 117.00 .00 117.00 .00 .00 56.91 60.09 49 42.94
50210 Professional Services 500.00 .00 500.00 .00 .00 .00 500.00 0 .00
50220 Utilities 4,250.00 .00 4,250.00 .00 .00 2,086.41 2,163.59 49 2,025.44
50225 Telephone 6,000.00 .00 6,000.00 .00 .00 2,168.40 3,831.60 36 2,161.66
50240 Repair & Maintenance 3,500.00 .00 3,500.00 .00 .00 834.24 2,665.76 24 1,819.24
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Fiscal Year to Date 06/10/24
Include Rollup Account and Rollup to Account
Adopted Budget Amended Current Month YTD YTD Budget - YTD % Used/
Account Account Description Budget Amendments Budget Transactions Encumbrances Transactions Transactions Rec'd Prior Year YTD
Fund 100 - General
EXPENSE
Department 34 - Forestry
State Account 56121 - Forestry
50290 Contractual Services 27,000.00 .00 27,000.00 .00 .00 .00 27,000.00 0 .00
50310 Office Supplies 1,250.00 .00 1,250.00 .00 .00 438.02 811.98 35 296.86
50311 Postage 1,100.00 .00 1,100.00 .00 .00 322.81 777.19 29 368.88
50313 Printing & Duplication 3,500.00 .00 3,500.00 .00 .00 3,081.03 418.97 88 396.18
50315 Advertising 500.00 .00 500.00 .00 .00 44.73 455.27 9 54.18
50320 Publication,Subscriptions & Dues 1,500.00 .00 1,500.00 .00 .00 696.80 803.20 46 975.67
50325 Registration Fees & Tuition 2,000.00 .00 2,000.00 .00 .00 1,018.61 981.39 51 1,263.30
50332 Mileage 45,000.00 .00 45,000.00 .00 .00 15,229.38 29,770.62 34 17,366.33
50335 Meals 150.00 .00 150.00 .00 .00 55.00 95.00 37 20.93
50336 Lodging 750.00 .00 750.00 .00 .00 226.38 523.62 30 456.28
50351 Fuel 1,250.00 .00 1,250.00 .00 .00 51.85 1,198.15 4 593.10
50353 Parts 250.00 .00 250.00 .00 .00 .00 250.00 0 .00
50390 Other Supplies and Expense 750.00 .00 750.00 .00 .00 105.87 644.13 14 143.52
50395 Safety Supplies 200.00 .00 200.00 .00 .00 316.75 (116.75)158 150.84
50396 Clothing Allowance 2,970.00 .00 2,970.00 .00 .00 407.89 2,562.11 14 87.03
50590 Other Fixed Charges 250.00 .00 250.00 .00 .00 557.78 (307.78)223 252.00
State Account 56121 - Forestry Totals $1,067,032.00 $0.00 $1,067,032.00 $0.00 $0.00 $380,245.87 $686,786.13 36%$356,558.98
State Account 56122 - Equipmnt Use
Agreemnt=NonLapsing
50390 Other Supplies and Expense 2,500.00 .00 2,500.00 .00 .00 .00 2,500.00 0 96.50
State Account 56122 - Equipmnt Use
Agreemnt=NonLapsing Totals
$2,500.00 $0.00 $2,500.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $2,500.00 0%$96.50
State Account 56125 - 10% Timber Sales Due Towns
50590 Other Fixed Charges 338,000.00 .00 338,000.00 .00 .00 .00 338,000.00 0 .00
State Account 56125 - 10% Timber Sales Due Towns
Totals
$338,000.00 $0.00 $338,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $338,000.00 0%$0.00
State Account 56128 - Sand & Gravel Pit
Exp.=NonLapsng
50590 Other Fixed Charges 1,000.00 .00 1,000.00 .00 .00 970.00 30.00 97 970.00
State Account 56128 - Sand & Gravel Pit
Exp.=NonLapsng Totals
$1,000.00 $0.00 $1,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $970.00 $30.00 97%$970.00
State Account 56129 - Town Road Improvement Aid
50241 Town Road Aid 55,000.00 .00 55,000.00 .00 .00 4,000.00 51,000.00 7 .00
State Account 56129 - Town Road Improvement Aid
Totals
$55,000.00 $0.00 $55,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $4,000.00 $51,000.00 7%$0.00
State Account 56145 - Access Management
50240 Repair & Maintenance 6,500.00 .00 6,500.00 .00 .00 .00 6,500.00 0 3,681.72
50340 Operating Supplies 500.00 .00 500.00 .00 .00 .00 500.00 0 332.00
50350 Repair & Maintenance Supplies 500.00 .00 500.00 .00 .00 352.03 147.97 70 .00
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Fiscal Year to Date 06/10/24
Include Rollup Account and Rollup to Account
Adopted Budget Amended Current Month YTD YTD Budget - YTD % Used/
Account Account Description Budget Amendments Budget Transactions Encumbrances Transactions Transactions Rec'd Prior Year YTD
Fund 100 - General
EXPENSE
Department 34 - Forestry
State Account 56145 - Access Management
50390 Other Supplies and Expense 500.00 .00 500.00 .00 .00 .00 500.00 0 .00
State Account 56145 - Access Management Totals $8,000.00 $0.00 $8,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $352.03 $7,647.97 4%$4,013.72
State Account 56148 - State D.O.T. Road Aid NL Grant
50240 Repair & Maintenance 23,327.00 .00 23,327.00 .00 .00 .00 23,327.00 0 .00
State Account 56148 - State D.O.T. Road Aid NL Grant
Totals
$23,327.00 $0.00 $23,327.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $23,327.00 0%$0.00
State Account 56152 - Reforestation=NL
50290 Contractual Services 180,240.00 .00 180,240.00 .00 .00 46,433.65 133,806.35 26 71,038.89
State Account 56152 - Reforestation=NL Totals $180,240.00 $0.00 $180,240.00 $0.00 $0.00 $46,433.65 $133,806.35 26%$71,038.89
State Account 56159 - Wildlife Habitat .5/Acre Grant
50240 Repair & Maintenance 5,000.00 .00 5,000.00 .00 .00 5,376.18 (376.18)108 1,259.87
50290 Contractual Services 10,000.00 .00 10,000.00 .00 .00 .00 10,000.00 0 .00
State Account 56159 - Wildlife Habitat .5/Acre Grant
Totals
$15,000.00 $0.00 $15,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $5,376.18 $9,623.82 36%$1,259.87
State Account 56160 - County Forest Admin Grant
50111 Department Head 105,513.00 .00 105,513.00 .00 .00 39,466.56 66,046.44 37 37,967.92
50131 Sick Leave Pay .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 805.44 (805.44)+++375.92
50132 Vacation Pay .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 1,208.16 (1,208.16)+++375.92
50138 Holiday Pay .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 805.44 (805.44)+++751.84
50151 Fica/Medicare 8,071.00 .00 8,071.00 .00 .00 2,992.24 5,078.76 37 2,763.53
50152 Co. Share Retirement 7,280.00 .00 7,280.00 .00 .00 2,916.38 4,363.62 40 2,680.74
50154 Health Insurance 24,700.00 .00 24,700.00 .00 .00 10,291.80 14,408.20 42 9,626.54
50155 Life Insurance 49.00 .00 49.00 .00 .00 20.45 28.55 42 15.24
50320 Publication,Subscriptions & Dues 12,303.00 .00 12,303.00 .00 .00 12,303.22 (.22)100 12,069.25
State Account 56160 - County Forest Admin Grant Totals $157,916.00 $0.00 $157,916.00 $0.00 $0.00 $70,809.69 $87,106.31 45%$66,626.90
State Account 56170 - Conservation Match 50/50NL
Grant
50340 Operating Supplies 6,125.00 .00 6,125.00 .00 .00 .00 6,125.00 0 .00
State Account 56170 - Conservation Match 50/50NL
Grant Totals
$6,125.00 $0.00 $6,125.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $6,125.00 0%$0.00
State Account 56171 - Forest Management
50340 Operating Supplies 16,500.00 .00 16,500.00 .00 .00 12,652.26 3,847.74 77 4,987.95
50390 Other Supplies and Expense .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 361.83 (361.83)+++.00
State Account 56171 - Forest Management Totals $16,500.00 $0.00 $16,500.00 $0.00 $0.00 $13,014.09 $3,485.91 79%$4,987.95
State Account 56173 - Good Neighbor Grant
50135 Overtime 11,000.00 .00 11,000.00 .00 .00 7,015.21 3,984.79 64 2,394.65
50151 Fica/Medicare 842.00 .00 842.00 .00 .00 508.17 333.83 60 171.67
50152 Co. Share Retirement 759.00 .00 759.00 .00 .00 484.04 274.96 64 162.83
50154 Health Insurance 3,500.00 .00 3,500.00 .00 .00 1,859.45 1,640.55 53 728.05
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Budget Performance Report
Fiscal Year to Date 06/10/24
Include Rollup Account and Rollup to Account
Adopted Budget Amended Current Month YTD YTD Budget - YTD % Used/
Account Account Description Budget Amendments Budget Transactions Encumbrances Transactions Transactions Rec'd Prior Year YTD
Fund 100 - General
EXPENSE
Department 34 - Forestry
State Account 56173 - Good Neighbor Grant
50155 Life Insurance .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .94 (.94)+++.11
50332 Mileage 1,000.00 .00 1,000.00 .00 .00 368.62 631.38 37 100.41
50340 Operating Supplies 500.00 .00 500.00 .00 .00 .00 500.00 0 .00
State Account 56173 - Good Neighbor Grant Totals $17,601.00 $0.00 $17,601.00 $0.00 $0.00 $10,236.43 $7,364.57 58%$3,557.72
Department 34 - Forestry Totals $2,342,622.00 $0.00 $2,342,622.00 $0.00 $0.00 $592,818.57 $1,749,803.43 25%$605,844.34
EXPENSE TOTALS $2,342,622.00 $0.00 $2,342,622.00 $0.00 $0.00 $592,818.57 $1,749,803.43 25%$605,844.34
Fund 100 - General Totals
REVENUE TOTALS 4,189,840.00 .00 4,189,840.00 128,380.44 .00 2,389,097.87 1,800,742.13 57%1,682,630.67
EXPENSE TOTALS 2,342,622.00 .00 2,342,622.00 .00 .00 592,818.57 1,749,803.43 25%605,844.34
Fund 100 - General Totals $1,847,218.00 $0.00 $1,847,218.00 $128,380.44 $0.00 $1,796,279.30 $50,938.70 $1,076,786.33
Fund 430 - Capital Projects Fund
REVENUE
Department 34 - Forestry
43260 Misc Federal Grant .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 +++320,379.40
43584
43584-002 WI Coastal Funds Grants .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 +++1,965,000.00
43584 - Totals $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 +++$1,965,000.00
46813 Land Acquisition NL .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 1,032,515.41 (1,032,515.41)+++.00
Department 34 - Forestry Totals $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1,032,515.41 ($1,032,515.41)+++$2,285,379.40
REVENUE TOTALS $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1,032,515.41 ($1,032,515.41)+++$2,285,379.40
EXPENSE
Department 34 - Forestry
State Account 55205 - WI Coastal Fund Grants
50252 Purchase of Land=NL .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 +++1,965,000.00
State Account 55205 - WI Coastal Fund Grants Totals $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 +++$1,965,000.00
State Account 56132 - USFS Community Forests Grants
50252 Purchase of Land=NL .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 +++300,379.40
State Account 56132 - USFS Community Forests Grants
Totals
$0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 +++$300,379.40
State Account 57100 - Capital Expenditures
50252 Purchase of Land=NL .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 6,934.18 (6,934.18)+++1,329,762.39
50390 Other Supplies and Expense .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 1,150.00 (1,150.00)+++1,176.00
50810 Capital Equipment 46,500.00 .00 46,500.00 .00 .00 21,340.00 25,160.00 46 160,871.40
50820 Capital Improvements 102,000.00 .00 102,000.00 .00 .00 15,503.64 86,496.36 15 2,732.66
State Account 57100 - Capital Expenditures Totals $148,500.00 $0.00 $148,500.00 $0.00 $0.00 $44,927.82 $103,572.18 30%$1,494,542.45
Department 34 - Forestry Totals $148,500.00 $0.00 $148,500.00 $0.00 $0.00 $44,927.82 $103,572.18 30%$3,759,921.85
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Budget Performance Report
Fiscal Year to Date 06/10/24
Include Rollup Account and Rollup to Account
Adopted Budget Amended Current Month YTD YTD Budget - YTD % Used/
Account Account Description Budget Amendments Budget Transactions Encumbrances Transactions Transactions Rec'd Prior Year YTD
Fund 430 - Capital Projects Fund
EXPENSE TOTALS $148,500.00 $0.00 $148,500.00 $0.00 $0.00 $44,927.82 $103,572.18 30%$3,759,921.85
Fund 430 - Capital Projects Fund Totals
REVENUE TOTALS .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 1,032,515.41 (1,032,515.41)+++2,285,379.40
EXPENSE TOTALS 148,500.00 .00 148,500.00 .00 .00 44,927.82 103,572.18 30%3,759,921.85
Fund 430 - Capital Projects Fund Totals ($148,500.00)$0.00 ($148,500.00)$0.00 $0.00 $987,587.59 ($1,136,087.59)($1,474,542.45)
Grand Totals
REVENUE TOTALS 4,189,840.00 .00 4,189,840.00 128,380.44 .00 3,421,613.28 768,226.72 82%3,968,010.07
EXPENSE TOTALS 2,491,122.00 .00 2,491,122.00 .00 .00 637,746.39 1,853,375.61 26%4,365,766.19
Grand Totals $1,698,718.00 $0.00 $1,698,718.00 $128,380.44 $0.00 $2,783,866.89 ($1,085,148.89)($397,756.12)
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Budget Performance Report
Fiscal Year to Date 06/10/24
Include Rollup Account and Rollup to Account
Bayfield County Forestry and Parks Department
Timber Sale Revenue Report
Monthly, Cumulative and Three Year Average
2024 2024 2023 2021-2023
Month YTD Month Average
Net Net Net Month Net
January $238,241.30 $238,241.30 $237,285.27 $237,285.27 $271,448.64 $271,448.64
February $392,747.47 $630,988.77 $346,476.03 $583,761.30 $513,507.22 $242,058.57
March $790,012.42 $1,421,001.19 $465,040.89 $1,048,802.19 $1,103,399.30 $589,892.08
April $201,401.61 $1,622,402.80 $188,375.71 $1,237,177.90 $1,444,392.94 $340,993.64
May $439,694.96 $2,062,097.76 $125,582.35 $1,362,760.25 $1,846,242.73 $401,849.79
June $2,062,097.76 $244,100.19 $1,606,860.44 $2,315,016.91 $468,774.18
July $2,062,097.76 $363,051.52 $1,969,911.96 $2,694,168.90 $379,151.99
August $2,062,097.76 $519,092.26 $2,489,004.22 $3,009,276.01 $315,107.11
September $2,062,097.76 $139,378.27 $2,628,382.49 $3,145,880.82 $136,604.81
October $2,062,097.76 $392,716.61 $3,021,099.10 $3,512,629.54 $366,748.72
November $2,062,097.76 $253,805.64 $3,274,904.74 $3,798,671.49 $286,041.95
December $2,062,097.76 $267,154.45 $3,542,059.19 $4,017,724.00 $219,052.51
Month
2023
YTD
Net
2021-2023
Average
Cumulative Net
$0
$100,000
$200,000
$300,000$400,000
$500,000
$600,000
$700,000
$800,000$900,000
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Monthly Net Revenues Comparison Summary
2021-2023 Average
2024
$3.83
$4.68
$3.54
2021 2022 2023
Net Revenues By
Year
6/10/2024
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