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Mark Abeles-Allison, County Administrator Kelly Westlund, Deputy County Administrator
Kristine Kavajecz, Human Resources Director Kim Mattson, Finance Director Gail Reha, Bookkeeper
Ryan VanLanduyt, Energy Specialist Paige Terry, Clerk III Jaime Cadotte, Clerk II
BAYFIELD COUNTY
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING
Mary Dougherty, Chair Fred Strand, Vice-Chair
Jan Lee Dennis Pocernich
Madelaine Rekemeyer Marty Milanowski
Dear Committee Members:
This letter is written to inform you of the Bayfield County Executive Committee
Meeting scheduled for 4:00pm Wednesday, September 24, 2025 in the
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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 September 16, 2025
3) Public Comment, 3 minutes per person, up to 15 minutes total
4) Resolution and Ordinance Recommendations to Full Board
a) Discussion and Possible Action on Updated Animal Control Ordinance
b) Discussion and Possible Action on Energy Project Budget Amendment Resolution
c) Discussion and Possible Action on Updated HUD Grant and Ondossagon School Budget
Amendment Resolution
d) Discussion and Possible Action on Resolution Supporting Bayfield County Infrastructure
and Community Development Landmark Restoration Projects for State of Wisconsin
5) Budget Changes/Notes Spreadsheet
6) Department Presentations:
a) Forestry / Carbon PAGE 168 / 247
b) Capital Improvements: PAGE 199
c) Energy Project: PAGE 264
d) County Board: PAGE 78
e) Agency Requests: PAGE 280
f) Fund Balance: PAGE 26
7) Discussion Regarding Short-Term Borrow Amounts
8) Changes Spreadsheet Discussion and Possible Action
9) Discussion and Possible Action on the 2026 Budget Expenditures and Levy and
Recommendation to the Full Board
10) Next Budget Meetings / Presentation Requests
i) Thursday, September 25 at 5:00 PM
(1) Department Presentations
(2) Changes
(3) Discussion and Possible Action on Budget
ii) If needed: Tuesday, September 30, 4pm, before County Board meeting
11) Adjourn
Bayfield County Executive Committee Meeting
Wednesday, September 30, 2025, 4pm
We will have some light snacks at the meeting.
Item 4: The following items are time sensitive; all require Full Board approval.
We wanted to make sure that Executive was familiar with these topics.
a. The Executive Committee reviewed a new animal control ordinance. Based
on feedback several changes were made. Attached in the packet is a brief
summary memo from John, as well.
b. The Towns and County DOE energy project is being expedited. The 2025
budget is proposed to be amended in the amount of $1.67 million. 80% is
covered by the Feds, towns and Xcel are covering 20% on their projects.
County is covering 20% on our projects. All municipal and county out of
pocket will be covered through the federal Direct Pay reimbursement
program in 2027. The county has three project bid groups underway.
c. The HUD grant included $100,000 in county admin / housing related
expenses. The owners of the old Ondossagon School (Retos) together with
the Town of Barksdale and Northwest Regional Planning, C&S design and
the County are working on the first phase, a WEDC site assessment grant.
The grant requires a match. The resolution authorizes $30k of the $100k in
HUD funds towards this effort.
d. The State has announced a $50 million state infrastructure grant paying
50%. The attached resolution supports an Infrastructure and Community
Development Landmark Restoration project. The project would include the
Courthouse Dome/general facility repairs and reconstruction of the Iron
River Garage. The total of these projects is $1.4 million, grant request
would be $700k. Grant details are in the packet and at this link.
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/WIGOV/bulletins/3f1d53f
Item 5. A summary of the budget changes spreadsheet to date will be reviewed.
Item 6. Department budget presentations.
• Forestry
• Capital improvements
• Energy project
• County Board
• Agency Requests, Economic Development
• Fund Balance: I mis-spoke the other day. I said the 2024 unassigned balance
was 12% but instead it is 21%. Details below.
o The 2024 audit will report an unassigned fund balance of 21%.
County policy is 25%. However, the auditor included $2.5 million
for highway ($500k a year) and we have abandoned that. Without the
$2.5 million assignment we are at 32%.
o In 2025, based on estimated 2026 fund balance, we are at 21% of
unassigned. The difference is $1,066,000 million. This could still be
address in 2025 by modifying our assigned balances.
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• Modifications in the unassigned percentage may be done through changing
the assigned balances (page 27). The attached summary will be reviewed.
Item 7. Short term borrowing details are on page 20 – 22. The County Board
approves short term borrows at the September meeting county board meeting, prior
to adoption of the budget in October. The short-term borrows as proposed are:
1. $4.75 million: Highway projects
2. $400,000 Courthouse dome/annex repairs
3. $400,000 Northern Lights facility repairs
Total = $5.550,000
Optional:
1. $1,000,000 ERP Financial Software
2. $100,000 Zoning Office Renovation
Total $6,650,000
Item 8: Action on the budget changes spreadsheet could be taken.
Item 9. I included action on the 2026 budget if the Committee is that far along.
Item 10. The Executive Committee has a scheduled meeting for tomorrow /
Thursday, September 25. If additional meetings are needed I would ask that we
consider next Monday or Tuesday, before the County Board meeting. I am not
available on Wednesday or Thursday and the budget needs to go to the paper on
Friday, October 3.
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Minutes of the
Bayfield County Executive Committee Meeting
4:00pm, September 16, 2025
Meeting was held Remotely through Microsoft Teams and in person in the Bayfield County
Board Room, Washburn, WI
Members Present: Dennis Pocernich, Mary Dougherty, Fred Strand, Jan Lee
Excused: Marty Milanowski, Madelaine Rekemeyer
Others Present: Mark Abeles-Allison-County Administrator, Kristine Kavajecz-Human
Resources Director, Jeff Olson, Sue Rosa, Kim Mattson-Finance Director, Kelly Westlund-
Deputy County Administrator, Sheriff Tony Williams, Tom Croteau-DHS Director, Anne Coy-
Health Director, Jake Benson-Highway Commissioner, Charly Ray, Liam DelMain, Steve
Sandstrom, Gail Reha-Bookkeeper
Called to order at 4:00p.m. by Chairperson Dougherty
Motion Strand, Pocernich to approve minutes of the September 10, 2025 Executive Committee
meeting. Motion Carried (4-0)
Public Comment:
Bri Roland: Addressed the topic of Flock Cameras. Assumes good intention with having the
cameras in the community, however, is not well received by the public. The AI technology
related to this equipment.
Paul DelMain: Not interested in having Flock Cameras track his movements and maintained in a
database. Is against it and does not want to pay for it.
Dana Churness: Reiterated comments made by Roland. Questioned how to navigate the
advantages of Flock cameras from a public safety standpoint against privacy and accountability
concerns.
Isabel Grower: Expressed concern with the Flock cameras, contracted through a private company
and concerns with the level of data gathered by the private company and the security of that data.
Liam DelMain: Echoed concerns expressed previously about the Flock cameras. Asked for
further community input before approving 2026 contract for flock services.
Doug Liphart: Need specific boundaries for Flock cameras. Better ways to use these monies that
may be more effective.
Budget Overview and Changes Spreadsheet: Abeles-Allison reviewed the Master
Budget Summary Worksheet with detail of each department and fund’s revenue and
expenses. A detailed list of proposed levy allocation was reviewed.
Department Presentations:
a. Human Services / Emergency Assistance: PAGE 179 & 25 of the proposed budget
book. Tom Croteau explained that the DHS budget reflects no levy change from
2025. Salary and wages will decrease as a result of retirements of 3 long-term
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employees. Proposed budget is down due to financial modifications requested by
the auditor related to pass-through funds. Replacement for WISIS accounting and
program software budgeted at $67,000. $125,000 is budgeted for emergency
assistance programs, $75,000 of this is earmarked for the heating assistance
program that is being eliminated through the federal Big Beautiful Bill. In the past,
the LIHEAP program has funded about $430,000 in heating assistance. The
county’s proposed budget includes fund balance allocations to ensure the
continuation of the LIHEAP program on a transitional basis if state and federal
funding is not received.
b. Sheriff Office, PAGE 128: Sheriff Williams reviewed the list of capital requests
for the department. Sheriff expressed concerns with the figure budgeted for
boarding revenue as being too high. Sheriff stated that the number of inmates
being boarded is expected to decrease. Sheriff explained the benefits of the Flock
cameras from a law enforcement standpoint. Sheriff stated that the private
company that the Flock cameras are contracted through cannot share data. The
data belongs to Bayfield County. When a snowmobile is purchased, the DNR
reimburses the county for the cost over a 3-5 year timeframe. The Flock cameras
are a 5-year contract and are in the 2nd or 3rd year of the contract. Sheriff will
check whether there is a cancellation clause for the camera contract.
c. Highway Department PAGE 190: Projected increase of 15%. Jake Benson
reviewed the list of highway improvement projects projected for 2026. He
reviewed the status of the road system PACER ratings. The 20-year reconstruction
plan is projected to be completed in 2028. Benson reviewed the equipment
purchase/replacement proposals for 2026. The budget does not reflect a levy for
bridge aide projects because bridge aide fund balance will be used to cover the
expenses.
d. Public Health / Emergency Assistance PAGE 141 &25: Anne Coy reported that
several grants that the department manages are operating on 25% reductions.
Status of other grants are unknown. Coy reviewed a number of examples of
unfunded mandates that the Health Department must facilitate. The department’s
goal for 2026 is to work closely with Emergency Management to align emergency
response planning. The department has taken on water sampling in Ashland and
Bad River as a result of the Northland College closure. The budget reflects a 20%
levy increase for WIC and Public Health programs due to the reduction or
elimination of federal/state funds. $125,000 is budgeted for emergency assistance
programs, $50,000 of this is earmarked for services that are being eliminated
through the federal Big Beautiful Bill. Strand stated that statistics show the state of
WI allocates one of the lowest that per capita contributions toward public health.
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e. Forestry / Carbon PAGE 168 / 247: This presentation will take place at the next
meeting.
f. Personnel: PAGE 56: Kris Kavajecz reviewed the proposed budget for 2026. No
new staff are anticipated. The budget for wages and benefits is $21.7 million, a
2.7% increase over 2025. Health insurance rates and WRS rates are increasing in
2026. Law Enforcement have changed their union representation to MacGillis
Group. Negotiations will take place in the near future. Teamsters have settled for
the max CPI-U, 2.64%. The 2025 Wage Study preliminary results are anticipated
next week. The 2026 budget does not include adjustments for the wage study. If
adjustment is recommended as a result of the study, savings from attrition could be
used to offset the additional cost.
g. New Accounting, HR, Human Services, Highway, Software: PAGE 23: Kavajecz
shared an overview of a proposed new ERP system. The committee asked if some
figures could be calculated to show the time and monetary effect of
implementation through efficiencies and savings in not needing to add additional
staff. Pocernich asked for the topic to be added to the County Board agenda for
consideration. Abeles-Allison stated that it is not included in the proposed budget.
If it were added as a short term borrow item, it would reflect a mill rate that was
equal to 2025.
h. Housing: Pages 200, 283-285: Kelly Westlund reviewed the requests included in
the budget related to housing. These include CheqBuilt and Bayfield County
Housing Authority. Board members would like this reflected as a unique line item
in the budget that is more easily identified.
i. Capital Improvements: PAGE 199: Moved to the next meeting.
j. Energy Project: PAGE 264: Moved to the next meeting.
k. County Board: PAGE 78: Moved to the next meeting,
l. Agency Requests: PAGE 280: Moved to the next meeting.
Changes Spreadsheet Discussion: Moved to the next meeting.
Next Budget Meetings / Presentation Requests
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Wednesday, September 24 at 4:00 PM
1. Department Presentations
2. Economic Development
3. Fund Balance
4. Budget Changes
5. Procurement Policy Discussion
6. Resolution: Energy Project Budget Amendment
7. Resolution: Animal Control
Thursday, September 25 at 5:00 PM
8. Department Presentations
9. Changes
10. Discussion and Possible Action on Budget
11. Discussion and Possible Action on Procurement Policy
Meeting adjourned at 6:30 pm.
Respectfully submitted by Kristine Kavajecz
TITLE 7 ► Chapter 1
Animal Control
Chapter 1 Animal Control
7-1-1 Restrictions on Animals
7-1-2 Annoyances
7-1-3 Appointments under Chapter 173
Title 7, Chapter 1, Animal Control
Revised 4-1-09 Title 7-Chapter 1-Page 1
Revised 01-01-02
Chapter 1 Regulation of Animals
Sec. 7-1-1 Restrictions on Keeping Animals
(a) STATE STATUTES ADOPTED. Except as otherwise specifically provided in this
subchapter, the provisions of Chapters 95, 173, 174 and 951, Wis. Stats., are
hereby adopted by reference and made a part of this subchapter as though fully
set forth herein. Any act required to be performed or prohibited by any statute
incorporated herein by reference is required or prohibited by this subchapter.
(b) County Responsibility.
(1) Responsibility. The control and supervision of animal problems in the
County shall be the primary responsibility of the town, village or city in which
they occur.
(2) County Responsibility. Whenever a municipality is unable to resolve an
animal problem arising in its jurisdiction, or in any municipality that has not
enacted its own animal control ordinances, the Sheriff can be summoned
for assistance and the County becomes secondarily responsible for the
solution to such animal problem only when the Sheriff becomes involved in
resolving such problem or when the Sheriff recommends the use of the area
animal center.
(3) More Restrictive Ordinances Allowed. Any city, town or village within the
County of Bayfield may adopt ordinances relating to the same subjects as
this Chapter which are more restrictive than the County's regulations.
(c) Bayfield County may contract with or enter into an agreement with such person,
persons, organization or corporation to provide for the operation of an animal
shelter, impoundment of stray animals, confinement of certain animals, disposition
of impoundment animals and for assisting in the administration of rabies
vaccination programs.
Sec. 7-1-2 Annoyances.
(a) No person shall harbor or keep any dog or any other animal which would be a
public nuisance as defined in this subchapter.
Public Nuisance includes any animal or animals which:
1. Molests passersby or passing vehicles.
2. Attacks other animals.
Title 7, Chapter 1, Animal Control
Revised 4-1-09 Title 7-Chapter 1-Page 2
3. Trespasses on school grounds.
4. Is repeatedly at large.
5. Damages private or public property.
6. Barks, whines, howls or makes other sounds common to its species in an
excessive, continuous or untimely fashion.
(b) No owner, caretaker or custodian shall fail to maintain in a clean and sanitary
condition, and free from objectionable odor, all structures, pens, yards and areas
adjacent thereto wherein any dog or animal is kept.
(c) No owner, caretaker or custodian shall fail to keep such dog or animal confined
on their own premises or under their immediate control.
(d) No owner shall fail to exercise proper care and control of their animals to prevent
them from becoming a public nuisance. Molesting passersby, chasing vehicles,
habitually attacking other domestic animals, trespassing upon school grounds,
parks, cemeteries or trespassing upon private property and barking or whining,
shall be deemed a nuisance.
(e) No person shall keep or permit to be kept on their premises in the County any
wild or vicious animal. This section shall not be construed so as to apply to a zoo,
theatrical exhibit or circus
Sec. 7-1-3 Appointments under Chapter 173.
(a) By Resolution from time to time, the Executive Committee of the County Board of
Supervisors may appoint one or more Humane Officers.
(b) Pursuant to Wis. Stat. Section 173.03(2), the Sheriff, or his/her designee shall
hear any matter regarding an abatement order issued pursuant to Wis. Stat.
Section 173.11, and shall have the authority to modify or with draw any
abatement order.
MEMO
To: Bayfleld County Board of Supervisors
From: Corporation Counsel
Date: September 11, 2025
Re: Animal Control Ordinance
Substantial changes are being proposed for the County’s Animal Control Ordinance. The
flrst section of the redraft (7-1-1) adopts all of the statutory sections regarding animals. The
current ordinance only includes Chapter 174. The draft revision adopts all of Chapters 95,
173, 174 and 951. These chapters of the statute include provisions retarding the care and
sheltering of animals. Some of the statutory provisions are in sections 7-1-4, 7-1-5, 7-1-6 and
7-1-7 of the current ordinances. Thus, with the adoption of the statute, those provisions are
not necessary and would be duplicative, which could cause a confiict.
Section 7-1-3 of the current ordinance only addresses barking dogs. Barking dogs are
proposed to be addressed along with other public nuisances in 7-1-2. The enforcement of
barking dogs is one of the more difficult areas to enforce because what constitutes excessive
barking is not always deflnite and certain.
The other signiflcant change is the proposed section 7-1-3 now provides for the appointment
of a county human officer and appoints the Sheriff or his/her designee to hear abatement
orders. The county presently does not have a humane officer. The sheriff’s department has
multiple deputies that are scheduled to complete their training this month. It is anticipated
the Executive Committee will be asked to appoint them as humane officers in October.
Having a humane officer within the sheriff’s department should provide better coordination,
especially when there is a criminal investigation.
In sum, the proposed changes increase the level of animal control at the county level,
address the issue with the sheriff’s department in coordinating with the humane officer and
adds more options of the enforcement.
Resolution
No. 2025-xx
Department of Energy Resilience Grant
Budget Amendment
WHEREAS, the Department of Energy, Energy in Rural and Remote Areas Grant will update
county and municipal facilities throughout Bayfield County with electrical, solar, battery, and
EV charging upgrades; and,
WHEREAS, this grant covers 80% of all costs. The remaining 20% will be reimbursed through
the Federal Direct Pay reimbursement program in 2027. Until then, Towns, Xcel Energy and the
County will cover the 20% cost share of their respective projects; and,
WHEREAS, Projects are moving faster than expected and an increase in expenditures is
anticipated in 2025; and,
WHEREAS, $1,888,449 is budgeted for these projects in 2025, but an additional $1,674,829 is
anticipated due to expedited scheduling;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors
assembled this 30th day of September 2025, hereby amends the 2025 budget to include purchases
anticipated for 2026:
Increase 440-70-48601 by $ 152,785 revenue/reimbursement from Towns
Increase 440-70-43584 by $1,339,863 revenue/reimbursement from State
Increase 440-70-49201 by $ 67,737 Transfer from other funds
Increase 440-70-43331 by $ 114,444 Direct Pay
Total Revenue: $1,674,829
Increase 440-70-57120-50820 by $1,674,829 County expenditure
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. 2025-xx, Volume
30, adopted by the Bayfield County Board of
Supervisors at their meeting held on the 30th day
of September 2025.
_________________________________________________ Lynn M. Divine, Bayfield County Clerk
Resolution
No. 2025-xx
Ondossagon School Housing Development
Budget Amendment
WHEREAS, Bayfield County applied for and was awarded a federal grant of $1,000,000 to
support site preparation and infrastructure installation for new housing development in Bayfield
County; and,
WHEREAS, the County Board of Supervisors previously designated $900,000 of that award to
Cinnaire Solutions for the Aurora Place site development, leaving $100,000 available for other
eligible housing site developments in Bayfield County; and,
WHEREAS, the former Ondossagon School property in the Town of Barksdale has been
identified as a potential site for rehabilitation and redevelopment into senior and workforce
housing, approximately 18 units; and,
WHEREAS, Bayfield County, in collaboration with partners, is applying for a Wisconsin
Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) Site Assessment Grant (SAG) to conduct lead and
asbestos testing and remediation at the Ondossagon School site; and,
WHEREAS, Bayfield County will be able to recover administrative costs associated with the
HUD grant; and,
WHEREAS, the SAG program requires a 20% match from non-state sources as a condition of
funding eligibility; and,
WHEREAS, Bayfield County wishes to allocate $30,000 of HUD administrative funds to meet
the required local match and advance this critical housing redevelopment project;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors
assembled this 30th day of September 2025, hereby amends the 2025 budget to include the
following items:
Increase Expenditure: 430-00-56710-50290 – by $30,000
Funds to be used as a local match for WEDC SAG application for the Ondossagon School site
assessment and remediation project.
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. 2025-xx, Volume
30, adopted by the Bayfield County Board of
Supervisors at their meeting held on the 30th day
of September 2025.
_________________________________________________ Lynn M. Divine, Bayfield County Clerk
Resolution
No. 2025-xx
Resolution Supporting Bayfield County Infrastructure and
Community Development Landmark Restoration
Projects for the State of Wisconsin
WHEREAS, Bayfield County is a local unit of government serving residents across Wisconsin’s
second-largest county by area and is a non-state organization that is not a for-profit entity; and,
WHEREAS, Bayfield County is a very rural county with an average density of 11 people per
square mile; and,
WHEREAS, the County seeks capital infrastructure investments that advance an essential public
purpose by preserving and improving critical public facilities, including (1) the Bayfield County
Courthouse (a national historic landmark, actively used as a seat of county government and
public services) and (2) the Iron River Highway Garage (core transportation/public works
infrastructure); and,
WHEREAS, the State of Wisconsin’s Grants for Local Projects program (2025 Wisconsin Act
15) provides funding to non-state organizations for capital projects that serve a statewide public
purpose, with awards capped at $2,000,000 and disbursed as reimbursements for eligible
expenses upon execution of a grant agreement and Land Use Restriction Agreement (LURA);
and,
WHEREAS, applications are due October 31, 2025 and must demonstrate (i) eligible applicant
status, (ii) funding in hand from non-state revenue sources for at least 50% of total project cost at
the time of application, and (iii) shovel-readiness, including completed plans and specifications
by an architect/engineer of record, site control, and readiness to commence construction; and,
WHEREAS, Bayfield County owns the project sites and is prepared to complete or obtain all
plans, specifications, and approvals necessary to place each project out to bid and commence
construction; and,
WHEREAS, the program requires selection of one public purpose category per application; the
County intends to submit applications in the Public Services category for each project;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors that
the County authorizes submission of an application to the Grants for Local Projects program for
the Bayfield County Courthouse Restoration and the Iron River Highway Garage projects,
requesting no more than $2,000,000; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County affirms its eligibility as a non-state, not-for-
profit local government and certifies that, as of the application date, it has secured funding in
hand from non-state sources totaling at least fifty percent (50%) of the project’s total cost, which
funds are hereby committed to the project(s); and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County commits to shovel-ready status by completing
plans and specifications stamped by an A/E of record, confirming property control, obtaining
necessary permits/approvals, and preparing bid documents, so construction may commence upon
award; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County accepts the State’s required ownership
interest equivalent to the grant amount, including execution and recording of a warranty deed
instrument and a 20-year Land Use Restriction Agreement (LURA) with the Bayfield County
Register of Deeds, and will maintain the public purpose use for no fewer than twenty (20) years;
and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County acknowledges funds will be disbursed on a
reimbursement basis following execution of the grant agreement and LURA, and the County
hereby commits to grant compliance, including procurement requirements, financial
management, record retention, reporting, and audit; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Board Chair and County Administrator, or
their designees, are authorized to sign and submit applications and all related documents; to
execute the grant agreement(s), LURA(s), warranty deed instruments, certifications, and
amendments; to request and receive reimbursements; and to take all actions necessary to
implement and complete the project(s); and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County intends to substantially complete project work
by December 1, 2026, subject to the terms of the grant agreement(s) and applicable law.
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. 2025-xx, Volume
30, adopted by the Bayfield County Board of
Supervisors at their meeting held on the 30th day
of September 2025.
_________________________________________________ Lynn M. Divine, Bayfield County Clerk