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BAYFIELD COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
TRANSPORTATION COORDINATING COMMITTEE
MICROSOFT TEAMS MEETING/CONFERENCE ROOM B
DATE November 29, 2022
TIME 3 pm
Committee Members Present: Jeremy Oswald, Mary Dougherty, Perri Campbell, Carrie
Linder
Committee Members Excused: Carla Becker
Committee Member Absent: Jeff Benton
Staff Present: Elizabeth Skulan, Mark Abeles-Allison
Other Present: Bob Anderson, Pat Daoust, Shari Nutt
1. Call to Order and Introductions- At the request of Chair Dougherty, Linder called the
meeting to order at 3:00 and introductions were made.
2. Discussion and Possible Action- Review and approval of the September 22, 2022
meeting minutes. Oswald motions, Campbell seconds, motion carried.
3. Action - Open the floor for public hearing for public comment, input on the 2023
s85.21 Transportation Grant Application. Oswald motions, Campbell seconds, motion
carried.
4. Opportunity for public comment on the 2023 s85.21 Transportation Grant
Application- Linder reviewed the 2023 85.21 Transportation Grant Application.
Discussion around the ridership demographics for BayCo Door To Door took place.
Public Transit Manager Pat Daoust reported that the majority (65%) of riders are elderly
or disabled. The application was presented at the Iron River congregate meal site; no
comments were received.
5. Bayfield County Highway Department Presentation-Commissioner Robert Anderson-
Anderson presented on the Bayfield County Comprehensive Plan’s draft of the Transportation
Element for 2023 – 2033. Discussion included adding larger signage, more visible (reflective tape) on
signs, incorporate biking and walking paths along County roads, traffic calming efforts to decrease
speed/increase driver attentiveness, carpooling parking areas, more waysides/rest areas (with
possible EV charging stations). Anderson will send future drafts of the element to Linder for
distribution to the TCC.
6. Discussion and Possible Action - County Comprehensive Plan-Transportation
Section --Not at this time; committee will continue review at next meeting in February.
7. Age definition of a senior- Linder reported Bayfield County currently defines a
senior at 60 years of age. Ashland and Sawyer Counties are also at 60 years of age for
85.21 grant. Ashland is considering lowering the age to 55. BART is considering
FINAL: Approved at
the 4/25/23 TCC
meeting
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lowering the age to 55. Red Cliff recognizes all elders at 55. Skulan requested defining
the volume and cost increase due to lowering the age to 55. This change is tabled for
the time being.
8. Transportation Directory-Tabled until February meeting.
9. Action - Close the floor for public hearing for public comment, input on the 2023
s85.21 Transportation Grant Application. Linder called for final comments for the 85.21
transportation grant. None were received. Oswald motions, Campbell seconds, motion carried
to close the floor for the public hearing. Open the floor for public hearing for public
comment, input on the 2023 s85.21 Transportation Grant Application. Oswald motions,
Campbell seconds, motion carried.
10. Discussion and Possible Action - Approve the 2023 s85.21 Transportation Grant
Application. Oswald motions, Dougherty seconds, motion carried to recommend approval of the
2023 s85.21 Transportation Grant Application.
11. Future Meetings-Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at 3pm.
12. Adjournment- Statement to adjourn by Chair Linder at 3:57 motion carried.
Minutes respectfully submitted by Mary Dougherty