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Bayfield County Clerk
Lynn M. Divine, County Clerk
Jeran Delaine Deputy Clerk Jaime Cadotte Clerk II
Ph: 715.373.6100 ● Fx: 715.373.6153 ● Email: Lynn.Divine@bayfieldcounty.wi.gov ● 117 E. Fifth Street, PO Box 878, Washburn,
WI 54891
MINUTES
Monthly Meeting of the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors
November 12, 2024
Meeting Held in the Bayfield County Board Room, Courthouse, Washburn, WI
Call to Order: The monthly meeting of the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors was called to
order at 6:00 p.m. by Chairperson, Dennis Pocernich. Roll Call was taken by County Clerk, Lynn
Divine, as follows: Steve Sandstrom - present; Mary Dougherty - present; Larry Fickbohm -
present; Charly Ray - present; Jan Lee - present; Jeff Olsen - Present; Dennis Pocernich - present;
Fred Strand - present; Jeff Holte - present; Marty Milanowski - present; Madelaine Rekemeyer -
present; Jim Crandall - present; Sue Rosa - present. Present -13, Absent -0. A quorum was present
to conduct business.
Others Present: County Administrator- Mark Abeles-Allison; County Clerk- Lynn M. Divine;
Jason Zimmerman, Planner HKGi (via Teams)
Pledge of Allegiance: The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all in attendance.
Public Comment: None.
Zoning Code Rewrite Consultant Presentation: Jason Zimmerman was present to give the
presentation. The goal of the zoning rewrite code for Chapter 13-16 is for a sustainable future for
the community while addressing unique needs of our diverse region; simplification and cohesion
of the code, modernization for current standards, housing reform and community engagement.
They will address two focus areas: sustainability and flexibility. There are four phases; phase one
is project kick off, phase two is to diagnose the current ordinance, phase three is to prepare the
draft code, and phase four is the final zoning ordinance adoption. We are currently in the latter
part of phase one. Adoption of the zoning ordinance is expected to be completed in early 2026.
Bayfield County Resolution No. 2024-115; 2024; Clerks and Election Workers
Appreciation: Milanowski made a motion to approve Bayfield County Resolution No. 2024-
115; 2024, Clerks and Election Workers Appreciation, seconded by Crandall. Motion Carried.
Yes-13, No-0; Absent-0
Bayfield County Resolution No. 2024-116; Designation of Authorized Depositories in 2025
for Bayfield County: Ray made a motion to approve Bayfield County Resolution No. 2024-116,
Designation of Authorized Depositories in 2025 for Bayfield County, seconded Crandall. Motion
Carried. Yes-13, No-0; Absent-0
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Bayfield County Resolution No. 2024-117; Holding of Meetings as may be Necessary in
2025: Fickbohm made a motion to approve Bayfield County Resolution No. 2024-117, Holding
Meetings as may be Necessary in 2025, seconded by Rosa. Motion Carried. Yes-13, No-0;
Absent-0
Bayfield County Resolution No. 2024-118; Authorization for the County Board Chair,
County Clerk, and County Treasurer from Bayfield County to Borrow Funds on a Short-
Term Basis: Milanowski made a motion to approve Bayfield County Resolution No. 2024-118;
Authorization for the County Board Chair, County Clerk, and County Treasurer to Borrow Funds
on a Short-Term Basis, seconded by Lee. Motion Carried. Yes-13, No-0; Absent-0
Consent Agenda:
a) Minutes from October 29, 2024
b) Bayfield County Amendatory Ordinance No. 2024-13 An Ordinance Creating
Title 3 Chapter 4 and Amending Title 2 Chapter 3-5 (B)
c) Bayfield County Resolution No. 2024-119; 2024 Approving Fund Balance
Assignments
d) Recommend Appointment of Teri Hanson as the Cable Area Citizen Member to
the Human Services Board
e) Budget Amendments
i. Bayfield County Resolution No. 2024-120; 2024 Animal Control Budget
Amendment No.2
ii. Bayfield County Resolution No. 2024-121; 2024 NextGen 911 Budget
Amendment
iii. Bayfield County Resolution No. 2024-122; Department of Military Affair
(DMA) Grants
iv. Bayfield County Resolution No. 2024-123; 2024 Request to Amend 2024
American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Fund budget
v. Bayfield County Resolution No. 2024-124; 2024 Clerk of Court Budget
Amendment
vi. Bayfield County Resolution No. 2024-125; 2024 Opioid Fund Budget
Amendment
vii. Bayfield County Resolution No. 2024-126; 2024 Tourism and Fair Budget
Amendment
viii. Bayfield County Resolution No. 2024-127; 2024 Economic Development
Budget Amendment-CORE Community Resources WEDC CDI Grant
ix. Bayfield County Resolution No. 2024-128; 2024 Health Care
Infrastructure Budget Amendment
x. Bayfield County Resolution No. 2024-129; 2024 Sheriff’s Office and Joint
Dispatch (PSAP) Budget Amendment
xi. Bayfield County Resolution No. 2024-130; 2024 Sheriff’s Office/Squad
Fund-Budget Adjustment
xii. Bayfield County Resolution No. 2024-131; 2024 UW Extension 292 Fund
2024 Budget Amendment
xiii. Bayfield County Resolution No. 2024-132; 2024 UW Extension Budget
Amendment-Regional Rural Housing Summit Series Grant
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f) Bayfield County Resolution No. 2024-133; 2024 Knowles-Nelson Stewardship
and Wisconsin Coastal Management Grant Applications for the Acquisition of
County Forest Lands
Pocernich removed items a and b from the Consent Agenda. It was noted that Resolution 2024-
133, Item f, contained a typographical error of duplicating the word this in one sentence.
Pocernich informed the board that he would be crossing out the duplicate. Sandstrom made a
motion to approve the Consent Agenda with the correction of the error in item f, seconded by
Holte. Roll Call Vote: Fickbohm-Yes; Lee-Yes; Sandstrom-Yes; Strand-Yes; Milanowski-Yes;
Crandall-Yes; Pocernich-Yes; Dougherty-Yes; Ray-Yes; Olsen-Yes; Holte-Yes; Rekemeyer-
Yes; Rosa-Yes. Yes-13, No-0, Absent-0. Motion Carried.
Bayfield County Amendatory Ordinance No. 2024-13; An Ordinance Creating Title 3
Chapter 4 and Amending Title 2 Chapter 3-5 (B): Strand explained that with the enactment of
this ordinance Bayfield County will be in compliance with WI Act 207 of 2023 regarding how
the county sells tax deed lands. It also moves land sales to the Executive Committee. The
Forestry and Parks Committee, in compliance with State law may grant accesss permits but not
easements across County Forest lands. Strand made a motion to approve Bayfield County
Amendatory Ordinance No. 2024-13 An Ordinance Creating Title 3 Chapter 4 and Amending
Title 2 Chapter 3-5 (B) with the changes shown on page 3 item 18, seconded by Milanowski.
Motion Carried. Yes-13, No-0; Absent-0
Bayfield County Resolution No. 2024-134; Northern Lights Services Inc. Loan Extension
Authorization: Ray made a motion to approve Bayfield County Resolution No. 2024-134;
Northern Lights Services Inc. Loan Extension Authorization, seconded by Lee. Motion Carried.
Yes-13, No-0; Absent-0
Reports:
a.) Child Support Annual Report (in board packet)
b.) Countywide EMS Update (in board packet)
c.) Future County Board Meeting Dates:
a. January 28, 2025
b. February 25, 2025
c. March 25, 2025
Supervisor’s Reports: Abeles-Allison stated that Superior Days will be February 10-12, 2025.
Strand stated that they are planning to have Bayfield County youth participate.
Abeles- Allison stated that there are several job openings in Law Enforcement and Human Services,
if anybody knows of anyone interested, please share.
Ray stated that the Bayfield County Economic Development Committee is trying to find their way
without county funding. They are still looking for administrative support for the short term.
Dougherty stated that she attended the Wisconsin Association of Local Health Departments and
Boards, and they are expecting less funding for vaccines with the new administration in
Washington D.C.
Sandstrom stated that he currently chairs the Broadband and Telecommunication Committee. They
have met three times and have a set of goals and objectives including assessment of current digital
landscape, identify areas for improvement, foster partnerships with providers and funders to help
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those who don’t have money to get services, develop a plan for enhancing what’s available over
time, address infrastructure siting considerations and try to see if there are ways through zoning to
eliminate some of the battles with that.
Strand stated that the Forestry Committee approved fall timber sale bids totaling 1.9 million dollars.
In general sale prices were down slightly from previous years, but prices for red pine poles remain
strong. Timber sales sold for the year equaled 3.2 million dollars which is slightly lower than recent
years.
Lee stated that Judge Anderson was selected as Chief Judge for the 10th judicial district which is
comprised of 14 counties.
Adjournment: There being no further business to discuss, Pocernich adjourned the meeting at
7:10 p.m.
Respectfully submitted
Lynn M. Divine
Bayfield County Clerk
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Copies of Bayfield County Resolutions may be obtained by contacting the Bayfield County
Clerk’s Office at (715) 373-6100. The Bayfield County Code of Ordinances can be found at
https://www.bayfieldcounty.wi.gov/752/County-Ordinances