HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Board of Supervisors - Agenda - 5/30/2023
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Bayfield County Clerk
Lynn M. Divine, County Clerk
Kim Mattson, Accountant Jeran Delaine, Deputy Clerk
Gail M. Reha, Bookkeeper Paige Terry, Clerk III
Ph: 715.373.6100 ● Fx: 715.373.6153 ● Email: Lynn.Divine@bayfieldcounty.wi.gov ● 117 E. Fifth Street, PO Box 878, Washburn, WI 54891
BAYFIELD COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Dennis M. Pocernich, Chair, Fred Strand, Vice-Chair
Steve Sandstrom, Mary Dougherty, Larry Fickbohm, Charly Ray,
Jeremy Oswald, Jeffrey Silbert, John Rautio, Marty Milanowski,
Madelaine Rekemeyer, James Crandall, Brett Rondeau
RE: May 30th Bayfield County Board of Supervisors’ Meeting
Dear Supervisors:
Please be advised that the monthly meeting of the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors will be held on Tuesday,
May 30th, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. The regularly scheduled meeting of the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors will be
held immediately thereafter with an approximate start time of 6:00 p.m. Both meetings will be held in-person in the Bayfield County Board Room at 117 E 5th St Washburn, WI. Supervisors and the public will be able to participate in
the meetings in-person or remotely via voice either by using the internet link or phone number below. Please note
the difference in start-time.
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BAYFIELD COUNTY BUDGET PLANNING AGENDA – 4:00 p.m.
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Pledge of Allegiance
Any person wishing to attend who, because of a disability, requires special accommodations, should contact the County Clerk’s office at 715-373-6100, at least 24 hours before the scheduled meeting time, so appropriate arrangements can be made.
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4. Welcome and Opening Remarks, Dennis Pocernich, County Board Chair
5. 2024 Budget Planning Presentation and Survey Questions
6. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Various Budget Direction Recommendations
7. Adjourn – 5:40 p.m.
LIGHT DINNER
Regular Monthly Meeting of the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors
BAYFIELD COUNTY BOARD MEETING AGENDA – Approximate Start Time: 6:00 p.m.
1. Public Comment: Limited to 3 minutes per person, 15 minutes maximum.
2. Northwest Community Services Agency Report, Millie Rounsville
3. UW Extension 2022 Annual Report, Mary Pardee
4. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Consent Agenda:
A. Minutes from April 18, 2023 and April 19, 2023
B. Bayfield County Resolution No. 2023-46; Recognition and Appreciation of Elaine Kopp’s Years of
Commitment and Service on the Board of Health
C. Bayfield County Resolution No. 2023-47; 2023 Health Department Budget Amendments
D. Bayfield County Resolution No. 2023-48; Highway Department 2023 Budget Amendment
E. Bayfield County Resolution No. 2023-49; Forestry and Parks Department Accepting NOAA Grant
for the Sand River Acquisition Project and 2023 Budget Amendment
F. Bayfield County Resolution No. 2023-50; FHA Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Grant
Application Authorization
G. Confirming Multiple Reappointments to the Human Services Board:
1. Stephanie Defoe-Haskins, with a Term Ending June 30, 2026
2. Lona Schmidt, with a Term Ending June 30, 2026
5. Discussion and Possible Action, Bayfield County Resolution No. 2023-51; Sheriff Office Camera
System Budget Amendment and Contract Approval
6. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Bayfield County Resolutions for Wisconsin Counties
Association Platform:
a) Bayfield County Resolution No. 2023-52; Per-and Poly-Fluoroalkyl (PFAS) Testing for
Biosolids (Joint Douglas and Bayfield County Resolution)
b) Bayfield County Resolution No. 2023-53; Request the State of Wisconsin to Address Concerns
of Act 216, Relating to Distributing the Proceeds from the Sale of Tax Delinquent Property to
the Former Owner
c) Bayfield County Resolution No. 2023-54; Enact Stronger Regulations to Limit the Spread of
Chronic Wasting Disease
d) Bayfield County Resolution No. 2023-55; Conduct Additional Research on Chronic Wasting
Disease to Improve Testing, Treatment, and Management Options
e) Bayfield County Resolution No. 2023-56; Fair Access to Meat Processing and Inspection for
Wisconsin Small to Medium Meat Producers
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f) Bayfield County Resolution No. 2023-57; Support for Emergency Medical Services in Rural
Areas
g) Bayfield County Resolution No. 2023-58; WCA Resolution Supporting Five Wisconsin Counties
Restructure in light of the LCO v Evers Tribal Taxation Decision
h) Bayfield County Resolution No. 2023-59; Amend Wisconsin State Statute 75 to Enhance
Flexibility in County Sales of Tax-Foreclosed Properties
i) Bayfield County Resolution No. 2023-60; Create New State Funding for Demolition of Blighted
Property for the Purpose of New Housing Construction
7. Reports
a) Artesian Well Presentation and Future Direction
b) Future County Board Meeting Dates:
a. June 27, 2023
b. July 25, 2023
c. August 29, 2023
c) MOU v. Contracts
d) Northwest Wisconsin Regional Broadband Committee Update
e) CERT Team Update
f) County Picnic June 20, 1130 – 1:00pm, Please join us. Employee and Department of the Year.
g) Northern Lights Special Committee
8. Supervisors’ Reports
9. The Board 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.
a) Minutes, April 18, 2023 Closed Session
b) Discussion and Possible Action regarding Business Park Land Lease Negotiations
c) Discussion and Possible Action regarding Pigeon Lake Land Lease Negotiations
d) Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Child Care Negotiations
e) Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Corporation Counsel Contract
f) Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Land Purchase Negotiations
10. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Pigeon Lake Feasibility Study
11. Discussion and Possible Action, Bayfield County Resolution No. 2023-61; Landmark Land Lease
12. Adjournment.
Sincerely,
LYNN M. DIVINE
Bayfield County Clerk
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