County of Burnett County of Board of Supervisors met July 19.
Here is the minutes provided by the Board:
Call to Order Chairman Taylor called the July 19, 2018, Burnett County Board of Supervisors meeting to order at 9:30 a.m. at the Burnett County Government Center, Siren, Wisconsin.
Invocation Chairman Taylor provided the invocation.
Pledge of Allegiance Chairman Taylor led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll Call Present, 19 supervisors: Gary Lundberg, Duane Johnson, Don Taylor, Craig Conroy, Gerald Pardun, Steve Austin, Brent Blomberg, Jim Paden, Jeremy Gronski, Dorothy Richard, Donald Chell, Gene Olson (9:50 a.m.), Ed Fisher, Edgar Peterson, Norman Bickford, Christopher Syber, Bert Lund, Jr., Emmett Byrne and Richard Anderson. Excused, two supervisors: Gene McLain and Chuck Anderson. Present, one youth representative: Wyatt Swanson, Grantsburg. Excused, three student representatives; Alexis Symond, Webster; Luke Trittelwitz, Grantsburg; and Noah Koball, Siren.
Public Comments – Three-minute Time Limit Per Person There were no public comments.
Approval of Agenda Order Motion to approve the agenda order was made by Supervisor Lund, seconded by Supervisor Byrne. Motion carried, voice vote.
Approval of Proceedings of June 21, 2018, Meeting Motion to approve the proceedings of the June 21, 2018, meeting was made by Supervisor Blomberg, seconded by Supervisor Paden. Motion carried, voice vote.
Recognition of Civil Process/Warrants Secretary Trish Olson for 28 Years of Service With the Burnett County Sheriff’s Department
Chairman Taylor thanked Trish Olson for 28 years of service to Burnett County in the Sheriff’s Department. Ms. Taylor was unable to attend.
Recognition of Jay Staples for 23 Years of Service With the Burnett County Highway Department Chairman Taylor, Infrastructure Committee Chairman Jeremy Gronski and Highway Commissioner Mike Hoefs recognized and thanked Jay Staples for 23 years of service to the Burnett County Highway Department. Mr. Staples was praised for his knowledge and excellent work.
Presentation On Webster Area Chamber, Gandy Dancer Days and Central Burnett County Fair – Harriet Rice And Traci Hopkins
Gandy Dancer Days Event Coordinator Harriett Rice presented information on the upcoming Webster’s Gandy Dancer Days August 10-12, 2018. The celebration is sponsored by Webster area businesses and produced by the Webster Area Chamber of Commerce and Central Burnett County Fair Association.
2017 Audit Presentation Accountant April Anderson of LarsenAllen presented the draft
2017 Burnett County Financial Audit and answered questions. The final version should be ready in approximately one month.
Resolution 2018-21 2019 Conservation Aids Grant Whereas, The Legislature of the State of Wisconsin enacted legislation providing for allocations to the respective counties in that state on an acreage basis for the county fish and game projects on the condition that the counties match the state allocation; and Whereas, Burnett County desires to participate in the county fish and game projects pursuant to provisions of 23.09(12), Wisconsin Statutes; and Now, Therefore Be It Resolved, that the Burnett County Board of Supervisors does hereby appropriate a matching allocation of such projects and such appropriations shall continue as long as matching state aids are available, or until this resolution is modified by the Board of Supervisors of Burnett County; and Be It Further Resolved, that the Natural Resources Committee of the Burnett County Board of Supervisors authorizes the Forest Administrator and/or Assistant Forest Administrator to act annually on behalf of the Burnett County Board of Supervisors to submit applications for funding, to sign all documents, to expend funds appropriated and the funds received from the State of Wisconsin, for projects which have been approved and to take all action necessary to direct and complete the approved projects. Chairman Taylor presented the resolution sponsored by the Natural Resources Committee.
Motion to approve Resolution 2018-21 2019 Conservation Aids Grant was made by Supervisor Sybers, seconded by Supervisor Anderson. Motion carried, voice vote.
Resolution 2018-22 Map Amendment #Map-18-05: William H. Mitchell and Lynnea E.M. Mitchell, (Bruce A. Beyer, Owner) Whereas, William H. Mitchell and Lynnea E.M. Mitchell, (Bruce A. Beyer, owner), have petitioned the Burnett County Board of Supervisors requesting that a parcel of real estate be rezoned from F-1 to RR-3; and WHEREAS, the Town Board of Webb Lake has not objected (no response) to said District Change; and WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on July 3, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. in the Burnett County Government Center by the Land Use and Information Committee of the Burnett County Board of Supervisors, as required by the provisions of Wisconsin Statute Section 59.69(5)(e) regarding said District Change; and Burnett County Board of Supervisors WHEREAS, the Land Use and Information Committee of Burnett County Board of Supervisors has reviewed said proposed Zoning District Change, and has recommended that the Burnett County Board of Supervisors approve said proposed change. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Burnett County Board of Supervisors, in accord with the provisions of Wisconsin Statute Section 59.69(5)(e), does hereby amend the Burnett County Land Use Ordinance to provide that the following described parcel of real estate be removed from the F-1 District and be rezoned RR-3 District, said District Change to be recorded on the Zoning District map of the Town of Webb Lake which is on file in the office the County Zoning Administrator in accordance with Article XII of the Burnett County Land Use Ordinance.
Property is described as follows: The Southwesterly 5 acres (West ½ of the South ¼) of the SW ¼ of the SE ¼ of Section 25, T41N R14W.
Chairman Taylor presented the resolution sponsored by the Land Use and Information Committee. Motion to approve Resolution 2018-22 Map Amendment #MAP-18-05: William H. Mitchell and Lynnea E.M. Mitchell, (Bruce A. Beyer, Owner) was made by Supervisor Bickford, seconded by Supervisor Blomberg. County Surveyor/Land Services Director Jason Towne noted the Town of Webb Lake Board has no issues with the rezone request. Motion carried, voice vote.
2017 Annual Report – Register in Probate Register in Probate Jackie Baasch presented her 2017 Annual Report. There were no questions from the supervisors.
County Board Chair Report Chairman Taylor attended the Northwest Regional Planning Commission (NWRPC) monthly meeting. The overall levy for the Planning Commission has not changed in nearly 25 years, but will increase slightly in 2019. Chairman Taylor introduced Jason Church, State Counsel from Senator Ron Johnson’s office. Mr. Church’s job is to work with and interact with local counties on any issues they may have with the federal government.
The National Association of Counties (NACo) Aspire Award was presented to Administrator Ehalt, on behalf of Burnett County, on July 16, 2018, in Nashville, Tennessee at the NACo National Conference. The Aspire Award is awarded to counties for Innovative Leadership in promoting county employee retirement savings. Administrator Ehalt instrumented a program, with county board approval, which offered employees an innovative match on their nationwide deferred compensation plan. This program was one of several employee compensation programs Mr. Ehalt has introduced to the county to help in the retention of employees and to use in recruitment efforts of new employees.
Committee Chair Reports
Administration Committee report was given by Chairman Taylor.
Public Safety Committee report was given by Supervisor Pardun.
Infrastructure Committee report was given by Supervisor Gronski.
Health and Community Services Committee report was given by Supervisor Sybers.
Natural Resources Committee report was given by Supervisor Peterson.
Land Use and Information Committee report was given by Supervisor Bickford.
Administrator Report Administrator Ehalt thanked county staff for their extra work in preparation for the yearly audit; special thanks to Lynn Blahnik. Emily Gall of the Burnett Burnett County Board of Supervisors County Tourism Coalition will be the point person and help fill the gap with Burnett County Tourism. Unknown to Administrator Ehalt, one of our staff members submitted an application to NACo with information on our deferred compensation match program for employees. Mr. Ehalt received notice Burnett County was one of two counties across the nation awarded the Aspire Award. Chairman Taylor thanked Administrator Nate for his innovative leadership.
Future Agenda Items There were none.
Adjournment Motion to adjourn the July 19, 2018, meeting was made by Supervisor Lundseconded by Supervisor Richard. Motion carried, voice vote. Meeting adjourned at 10:40 a.m.
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