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Who’s on the Family & Behavioral Health Services Advisory Committee
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Municipal budget

US Census Annual Survey of Local Government Finances
Total revenue$36.6M (FY2023)
Total spending$26.2M (FY2023)
Taxes$13.6M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$4.6M (FY2023)
Spending per resident$1,608 (FY2023)

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Thu Sep 3, 2026

Personnel Committee

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Bayfield County Administrator 117 E 5th Street, PO Box 878, Washburn, WI 54891 Ph: 715-373-6181 Fx: 715-373-6153 Mark Abeles-Allison, County Administrator Kelly Westlund, Deputy County Administrator Ashley Stone, Human Resources Director Kim Mattson, Finance Director Paige Terry, Bookkeeper Ryan VanLanduyt, Energy Specialist Jaime Cadotte, Payroll Specialist/HR Assistant Erin Tibbits, Clerk II BAYFIELD COUNTY PERSONNEL COMMITTEE MEETING Amended Agenda Marty Milanowski-Chair Steve Standstrom-Vice Chair Fred Strand Dennis Pocernich Jackie Roguski Dear County Board Members: This letter is written to inform you of the Bayfield County Personnel Committee Meeting scheduled for 4:00 pm Thursday, September 3, 2026. This meeting will be held Remotely and In Person in the Bayfield County Board Room, Bayfield County Courthouse, Washburn, WI. Supervisors and the public will be able to participate in the Meeting via voice either by using the internet link or phone number below. Microsoft Teams meeting Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/283996631077018?p=fq9hspVxgoP bTdE05G Meeting ID: 283 996 631 077 018 Passcode: 4tq2Jj6h Need help? | System reference Dial in by phone +1 715-318-2087,,777697069# United States, Eau Claire Find a local number Phone conference ID: 777 697 069# For organizers: Meeting options | Reset dial-in PIN ___________________________________________________________________________ Notice is hereby given that a maj …
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Thu Sep 17, 2026

Planning & Zoning Committee (Minutes are included when Final has been added to the heading)

Bayfield County committee to hear three special use requests for long-term RV placement

The Bayfield County Planning and Zoning Committee will hold a public hearing and meeting to consider three identical special use requests from Dwayne Truhlsen and Sarah Gasper to place an RV for over four months in a Residential-Recreational Business (R-RB) zoning district on Tax ID 39672. The committee will also discuss a zoning code rewrite, review the monthly report/budget, and approve previous minutes. Public comment is limited to three minutes per citizen.

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AGENDA Bayfield County Planning and Zoning Committee Public Hearing and Public Meeting Thursday, September 17, 2026 4:00 P.M. Board Room, County Courthouse, Washburn, WI This meeting will be held in the Bayfield County Board Room. The public will be able to participate in the meeting in person or via voice either by using the internet link or phone number below. Committee Members: Charly Ray-Chair, Jeff Holte-Vice Chair, James Crandall, Fred Strand & Jamie Tucker 1. Call to Order of Public Hearing 2. Roll Call 3. Affidavit of Publication 4. Review of Meeting Format – (Hand Out Slips to Audience) 5. Public Comment – [3 minutes per citizen] 6. Call to Order of Planning and Zoning Committee Meeting 7. Roll Call 8. New Business: (public comments at discretion of Committee) Agenda Review and Alteration A. Dwayne Truhlsen & Sarah Gasper, owners (Bayfield) – [Special Use] – Placement of RV for over 4 months in a Residential-Recreational Business (R-RB) zoning district on Tax ID 39672 per Sec. 13-1-28 and Sec. 13-1-41A(b)(1)c B. Dwayne Truhlsen & Sarah Gasper, owners (Bayfield) – [Special Use] – Placement of RV for over 4 months in a Residential-Recreational Business (R-RB) zoning district on Tax ID 39672 per Sec. 13-1-28 and Sec. 13-1-41A(b)(1)c C. Dwayne Truhlsen & Sarah Gasper, owners (Bayfield) – [Special Use] – Placement of RV for over 4 months in a Residential-Recreational Business (R-RB) zoning district on Tax ID 39672 per Se …
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Thu Sep 24, 2026

Board of Adjustment

Board of Adjustment to hear three shoreline setback variance requests

The Bayfield County Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on three variance requests, each seeking reduced shoreline setbacks for construction near waterways. The board will also review minutes from its July 30 meeting and may enter closed session to discuss litigation strategy.

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AGENDA BAYFIELD COUNTY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT PUBLIC HEARING AND MEETING THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2026 9:00 A.M. BOARD ROOM, COUNTY COURTHOUSE WASHBURN, WISCONSIN 54891 Board of Adjustment: Christina Eliason, Chair; Shari Eggleson, Vice Chair; Adrian Wydeven; Clyde Clausen; Patrick Courneya; Mike Adams, Alternate; Christine Liebhauser, Alternate; Linda Coleman, BOA Corp Counsel, Steve Olson, BOA (Appeals) Corp Counsel, & eCourts-Court Reporter 1. Call to Order 2. Introduction of Board Members & Staff 3. Review of Meeting Format 4. Communications/Correspondence from Public, not related to Public Hearing Item(s) 5. Statement in regard to compliance with the Open Meeting Law 6. Old Business A. Case #26-01B Applicants Stephen Nold & Susan Lindahl, owners, (Russell) seek to construct a 1906 sq ft residence, install holding tank, and extend a driveway on a 0.87- acre lot with existing garage and driveway. Applicants seek a reduced shoreline setback for the navigable intermittent stream of 35 feet instead of the required 75 feet to allow a driveway extension, holding tank installation, and part of the residence to be constructed. (Postponed July 30, 2026) 7. Call to Order of Public Hearing (Case # 26-02B) a. Roll Call b. Notice of Public Hearing c. Affidavit of Publication d. Filing e. Summary of the nature of the case by Planning and Zoning Department Applicant Misty Mornings LLC, owner and Katherine Kurland, agent, (Iron River) see …
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Thu Aug 27, 2026

Board of Adjustment

Board of Adjustment meeting cancelled due to lack of cases

The Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for August 27, 2026, has been cancelled because no completed cases were received by the July 2, 2026 deadline. The Board will instead meet on July 30 and September 24, 2026.

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117 E 5th Street PO Box 58 Washburn, WI 54891 (715)373-6138 Fax: (715)373-0114 zoning@bayfieldcounty.wi.gov www.bayfieldcounty.wi.gov/zoning k/boa/cancellation/Mar26cancellation mdk(2/13/26) PLANNING & ZONING DEPARTMENT NOTICE OF MEETING CANCELLATION TO: Board of Adjustment Members Corporation Counsel FROM: Ruth Hulstrom, AICP / Planning and Zoning Director DATE: July 7, 2026 Because no completed cases were received by the July 2, 2026 public hearing deadline, the Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for August 27, 2026, has been cancelled. Please continue to reserve the Board’s July 30 & September 24, 2026 meeting dates on your calendar. Thank you very much for your cooperation. cc: Clerk’s Office County Administrator DNR Army Corp of Engineers Land Conservation 117 E 5th Street PO Box 58 Washburn, WI 54891 (715)373-6138 Fax: (715)373-0114 zoning@bayfieldcounty.wi.gov www.bayfieldcounty.wi.gov/zoning k/boa/cancellation/Mar26cancellation mdk(2/13/26) PLANNING & ZONING DEPARTMENT NOTICE OF MEETING CANCELLATION TO: Board of Adjustment Members Corporation Counsel FROM: Ruth Hulstrom, AICP / Planning and Zoning Director DATE: July 7, 2026 Because no completed cases were received by the July 2, 2026 public hearing deadline, the Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for August 27, 2026, has been cancelled. Please continue to reserve the Board’s July 30 & …
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Tue Aug 25, 2026

ADRC of the North Governing Board

Board to vote on $55,500 additional allocation and 2027 budget

The ADRC of the North Governing Board will review 2026 year-end financials and potentially approve a $55,500 additional allocation. The board will also discuss the proposed 2027 budget, which totals $2,626,592 in expenses and revenue. Additionally, the meeting includes branch updates, tribal updates, and a review of open board positions.

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Aging and Disability Resource Center of the North Serving Ashland, Bayfield, Iron, Price and Sawyer Counties 1-866-663-3607 ADRC-N GOVERNING BOARD MEETING Jeff Holte George Bussey Iron Co Board (Vacant) Paula Houdek Jeff Hoehne Jan Kupczyk - Chair Bayfield Citizen (Vacant) Candy Pogliano Kathryn Shimkets Vickie Palya William Roundwind Red Cliff (Vacant) LCO (Vacant) Tuesday, August 25, 2026 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM In person: Ashland County Health & Human Services 630 Sanborn Ave Ashland, WI 54806 Virtual: Microsoft Teams meeting Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/261853400944218?p=tPwelKdHQGQKpkQJd5 Meeting ID: 261 853 400 944 218 Passcode: pT6bC2wT AGENDA 1.) Welcome and Introductions 2.) Discussion and Possible Action: Approve 05/26/2026 meeting minutes 3.) Branch Updates 4.) 2026 Year End financials a. Discussion and Possible Action: $55,500 additional allocation 5.) Discussion and Possible Action: 2027 Budget 6.) Time and Task Reporting/PeerPlace 7.) Governing Board updates a. Openings 8.) Tribal Updates 9.) Other Next Governing Board Meeting: Tuesday, November 17, 2026 2026 ADRC-N Compiled Annual Budget EXPENSES Personnel Expenses $ 1,827,606 Regional Coordinator $ 25,000 Fiscla Agent $ 30,000 Travel $ 31,774 Training $ 8,340 Printing $ 9,285 Postage $ 2,717 Office Supplies $ 12,812 Telephone $ 26,435 Computer-related $ 7,946 Rent/Lease $ 2,500 Equipment $ 2,1 …
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Tue Aug 25, 2026

County Board of Supervisors

County Board to discuss EMS rollout, data center moratorium, and 2025 audit

The Bayfield County Board of Supervisors will meet to discuss and take possible action on several items, including the 2025 audit report, countywide EMS rollout plans, and a zoning committee recommendation for a data center moratorium ordinance. The board will also consider consent agenda items such as a property rezoning and various resolutions, and discuss the 2027 budget and short-term borrowing plans.

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1 Bayfield County Clerk Lynn M. Divine, County Clerk Jeran Delaine Deputy Clerk Erin Tibbits 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 BAYFIELD COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Jan Lee, Chair, Fred Strand, Vice-Chair Steve Sandstrom, Jamie Tucker, Larry Fickbohm, Charly Ray, Jeffrey Olsen, Dennis Pocernich, Jeff Holte, Marty Milanowski, Jackie Roguski, James Crandall, Sue Rosa RE: August 25, 2026, 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, August 25, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. This meeting 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 meeting in-person or remotely via voice either by using the internet link or phone number below. ______________________________________________________________________________ Microsoft Teams meeting Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/272028777258043?p=t2FAdk4q1rpRxnZ 0SF Meeting ID: 272 028 777 258 043 Passcode: DG98DR2W Need help? | System reference Dial in by phone +1 715-318-2087,,173174155# United States, Eau Claire Find a local number Phone conference ID: 173 174 155# For organizers: Meeting options | Reset dial-in PIN Please contact Bayfield County at 715-373-61 …
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Tue Aug 25, 2026

Aging & Disability Advisory Committee

Fri Aug 21, 2026

Land Conservation Committee

Committee to review 2027 budget, wildlife damage, cervid farm inspections

The Bayfield County Land & Water Conservation Committee will review the 2027 LWCD budget proposal, discuss the annual cervid farm inspection update, and consider the wildlife damage budget/report for 2026/2027. The agenda also includes updates on several project and grant initiatives, including culvert replacements and Fish Creek projects, plus reports from agency partners and staff.

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Bayfield County Land & Water Conservation Department 615 2nd Avenue East, PO Box 126 Washburn, WI 54891 Phone: 715-373-6167 Website: www.bayfieldcounty.wi.gov Bayfield County Land & Water Conservation Committee AGENDA Committee: Dennis Pocernich– Chair, Fred Strand– Vice Chair, Jan Lee– Co Board Supervisor; Jamie Tucker- Co Board Supervisor; Peter Tetzner- Citizen Rep.; Greg Tetzner - Citizen Rep. 1) Call to order 2) Introductions 3) Approval of Minutes of May 22nd, 2026. 4) Public Comment – 3 minutes per person 5) Agency Staff / Partners Reports: a. NRCS Update b. USFWS Update c. WDNR Update d. Others 6) Discussion / Possible Action: Annual Cervid Farm Inspection Update 7) Discussion / Possible Action: Wildlife Damage Budget/Report-2026/2027 8) Discussion / Possible Action: 2027 LWCD Budget Proposal Review 9) 2026 Project/Grant Updates a. Fish Creek 9KE Planning and Implementation Project b. Fish Creek Phase 4 Project c. Mountain Rd – Siskiwit River Culvert Replacement Project d. N. Sweden Rd - 18 Mile Stream Culvert Replacement 10) LCC Member Updates 11) LWCD Staff Reports: a. Ethan Rossing, Wildlife Damage Specialist b. Tim Mika, 4-County Agricultural Technician c. Andy Teal, AIS Coordinator/Surface Water Conservation Technician d. Ramona Shackleford, NCWMA Coordinator e. Melissa Kraft, Land Conservation Assistant f. Travis Tulowitzky, Conservation Technician g. Ben Dufford, County Conservationist 12) Next meeting date 13 …
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Thu Aug 20, 2026

Planning & Zoning Committee (Minutes are included when Final has been added to the heading)

Bayfield County Planning & Zoning to hold public hearing on land use requests

The committee will hold a public hearing and meeting to review conditional use permits and rezoning requests. The body will decide on several property modifications and may formulate recommendations for the County Board of Supervisors.

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PUBLIC HEARING BAYFIELD COUNTY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMITTEE AUGUST 20, 2026 AT 4:00 P.M. BOARD ROOM, COUNTY COURTHOUSE WASHBURN, WISCONSIN The Bayfield County Planning and Zoning Committee of the County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. in the Board Room of the Bayfield County Courthouse in Washburn, Wisconsin relative to the following: Jeanette & Allan Forness, owners, request a conditional use permit in a shoreland zone to place a shipping container in a Residential-1 (R-1) zoning district. Property is two (2) parcels. Parcel #1 is a 0.55-acre parcel (Tax ID# 16822), described as PAR IN GOVT LOT 4 IN DOC 2020R-583445 in Section 29, Township 44 North, Range 6 West. Parcel #2 is an 11.45-acre parcel (Tax ID #16616) described as PAR IN SW 1/4 IN DOC 2020R- 583445 in Section 20, Township 44 North, Range 6 West. Both parcels are in Town of Grand View, Bayfield County, WI. Metes and bounds & easement description(s) available in Planning and Zoning Department. Scott Hoffman, owner, requests a conditional use permit to place a modular home on a property with an existing residence in an Agricultural-1 (A-1) zoning district; a 10-acre parcel (Tax ID# 16084); described as NE 1/4 SE 1/4 SE 1/4 in V. 987 P. 197, Section 33, Township 47 North, Range 5 West, Town of Eileen, Bayfield County, WI. Larry & Judith Hinz, owners, are petitioning for a zoning district map amendment in a shoreland w/wetlands. …
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Thu Aug 20, 2026

Traffic Safety Committee

Bayfield County Traffic Safety Committee to meet Aug. 20

The Bayfield County Traffic Safety Commission will hold a regular meeting on August 20, 2026, at 9:00 am, both remotely and in the Emergency Operations Center in Washburn, WI. The agenda includes approving minutes from the May 21 meeting, public input, and reports from the county and Wisconsin DOT traffic safety coordinators. No specific action items or decisions are listed.

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Jail (715)373-6117 Fax (715) 373-6123 Sheriff (715) 373-6300 Non-Emergency (715) 373-6120 BAYFIELD COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE 615 2nd Avenue East Washburn, WI 54891 _____________________________________ www.bayfieldcounty.wi.gov Andy Runice, Chief Deputy Tony Williams, Sheriff Luke Kleczka, Jail Administrator Tristan Kern, Operations Cpt. Gwen Daoust, Jail Lt. . Deb Milanowski, Confidential Secretary Missy Moravetz, Confidential Secretary Date: August 12, 2026 To: Traffic Safety Commission Members From: Tony Williams, Bayfield County Sheriff Subject: Traffic Safety Commission Meeting MEETING NOTICE The Bayfield County Traffic Safety Commission meeting will meet on: August 20, 2026, at 9:00am remotely and in the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) located in the Annex Building, Washburn, WI. Microsoft Teams meeting Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/298101255153861?p=2aofZNeow70GmN7cb3 Meeting ID: 298 101 255 153 861 Passcode: Z9Dy6rS7 Dial in by phone +1 715-318-2087,,675794290# United States, Eau Claire Find a local number Phone conference ID: 675 794 290 AGENDA 1. Call meeting to order. 2. Approve minutes of the May 21, 2026 meeting 3. Public Input 4. Report by Bayfield County Traffic Safety Coordinator 5. Report by Wisconsin D.O.T. Traffic Safety Coordinator 6. Commission member report. 7. Next meeting November 19, 2026, at 9:00 am 8. Adjourn Sincerely, Tony Williams, Sheriff Bayfield County CC: The Daily Press Lynn Divine
Wed Aug 19, 2026

Nutrition Advisory Council

Nutrition council to review meal pattern changes, budget, and rising home-delivered meal numbers

The Bayfield County Nutrition Advisory Council will meet on August 19, 2026, to discuss and possibly act on the May 14 meeting minutes, and receive program reports on 2027 meal pattern changes with potential financial impact, budget updates, and increasing home-delivered meal numbers. Public comment is limited to 3 minutes per person, 15 minutes total. The meeting is open to the public in person or remotely.

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(715) 373-6144 Phone/TDD • (715) 373-6130 FAX • www.bayfieldcounty.org • baycodhs@bayfieldcounty.org Department of Human Services 117 East Fifth Street P.O. Box 100 Washburn, WI 54891-0100 FROM: Carolyn Novak, Elderly Nutrition Program Supervisor DATE: 8/12/2026 RE: NAC Meeting Notice The Bayfield County Department of Human Services Aging and Disability Services Nutrition Advisory Council will meet on Wednesday, August 19, at 12:00 p.m. In-person and Remote access to this meeting will originate from the Fireside Room at The Club in Washburn. Public participation remote access is available via phone, 715-318-2087, at the start of the meeting and entering participant code 498 715 680 followed by the # sign. NAC members will receive an invitation via Microsoft Teams. Notice is hereby given, 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)). Any person wishing to attend who, because of a disability, requires special accommodation should contact the Department of Human Services at 715-373-6144, at least 24 hours before the scheduled meeting time so appropriate arrangements can be made. The agenda includes: Call to Order and Introductions-Welcome new members; Opportunity for Public Comment (Limit 3 minutes per person, 15 minutes total); Discussion and Possible Action-Review of the May 14, 2026 Meeting Minutes; Program Reports: Meal Pa …
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Wed Aug 19, 2026

Aquatic Invasive Species Committee

Bayfield County AIS Committee to discuss invasive species grants and projects

The Bayfield County Aquatic Invasive Species Committee will meet to discuss grant updates, potential actions on invasive species projects, and the discovery of Eurasian watermilfoil in George Lake. The committee will also consider swearing in a new member and approve minutes from the previous meeting.

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Bayfield County Aquatic Invasive Species Committee Chair: Nan Olson Vice Chair: Sally Pease To: Chair-Sally Pease, Marty Milanowski-Vice Chair, Jamie Tucker-County Board Supervisor, Jacob Coe -Environmental Technician-Treaty Natural Resources Division/Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa From: Andrew Teal – Bayfield County Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Coordinator Please be informed that the Bayfield County Aquatic Invasive Species Committee will meet: Wednesday, August 19, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM Location: Nightingale Conference Room in Basement next to Land & Water Conservation Dept., Annex Building-directly below the Sheriff’s Office, Washburn, WI Location: Bayfield County Board Rm, Washburn, WI AGENDA The agenda for the meeting is as follows: 1. Call to Order 2. Welcome and Introductions 3. Possible action: Swearing in new County AIS Committee member 4. Public Comment 5. Approval of Minutes from 05-20-2026. 6. Grant Updates/Discussion: LMPN/AIS #11, CBCW-Iron River, USFWS Coastal Program 7. Discussion/Possible Action: Purple loosestrife beetle project at Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center 8. Discussion/Possible Action: USFWS Coastal Program grant—Iron River yellow iris grant next steps 9. Discussion/Possible Action: George Lake Eurasian watermilfoil discovery 10. AIS Coordinator’s Report 11. Partner/Department Reports 12. Future AIS/Surface Water Activities a. Invasive Species ID …
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Tue Aug 18, 2026

Ashland – Bayfield Consolidated PSAP Board

PSAP board to consider 2027 budget and IT labor tracking

The Ashland-Bayfield 9-1-1 PSAP Board of Directors will meet to discuss and possibly act on the 2027 budget, IT labor tracking, and a 2026 budget report showing expenses exceeding revenue. The board will also receive an update on the NG911 governance group and a Motorola demo of the CAD system.

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ASHLAND – BAYFIELD COUNTIES 9-1-1 PSAP COMMISSION BOARD OF DIRECTORS ***AMENDED 8-13-26 TO REFLECT UPDATED MEETING ROOM AND BUDGET*** Dear Commission Members: This letter is written to inform you of the Ashland-Bayfield Counties 9-1-1 PSAP Commission Board of Directors meeting scheduled for 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 18, 2026, in the Bayfield County EOC. This meeting will be held in-person and remotely. Directors and the public will be able to participate in the Meeting in person or via the internet link or phone number below. ______________________________________________________________________________ Microsoft Teams meeting Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/232081886331825?p=JwPE4zq6GVS1S21xAW Meeting ID: 232 081 886 331 825 Passcode: hz6s4L6M Need help? | System reference Dial in by phone +1 715-318-2087,,785653041# United States, Eau Claire Find a local number Phone conference ID: 785 653 041# For organizers: Meeting options | Reset dial-in PIN ______________________________________________________________________________ Any persons wishing to attend who, because of a disability, requires special accommodations, should contact the Bayfield County clerk’s office at (715) 373-6100, at least 24 hours before the scheduled meeting time, so appropriate arrangements can be made. Any other questions may be directed to Dispatch Coordinator Ryan Matthews at (715) 209-5113 or ryan.matthews@bayfieldcounty.wi.gov. ASHLAND – …
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Mon Aug 17, 2026

Sheriff's Committee Meeting

Bayfield County Sheriff's Committee to review 2027 budgets and grant application

The Sheriff's Committee will meet to review 2027 budget proposals from the Veterans Services, Child Support, Emergency Management, and Sheriff's Office departments, and to consider a Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Grant application. The agenda also includes public comment, approval of June 15, 2026 minutes, and a Statement of Support for the Guard and Reserve. Budget reports show current year-to-date spending and revenues for these departments.

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Sheriff’s, Emergency Management, Veterans, Child Support Committee of the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors Dear Committee Members: This letter is written to inform you of the Bayfield County Sheriff’s Committee Meeting scheduled for 4:00pm Monday, August 17, 2026, in the Bayfield County EOC. This meeting will be held in-person and remotely. Supervisors and the public will be able to participate in the Meeting in person or via the internet link or phone number below. ___________________________________________________________________ Microsoft Teams meeting Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/233754703274758?p=7JuvBQhfAVQNrIkJoJ Meeting ID: 233 754 703 274 758 Passcode: ZE2LS28Y Need help? | System reference Dial in by phone +1 715-318-2087,,903318346# United States, Eau Claire Find a local number Phone conference ID: 903 318 346# For organizers: Meeting options | Reset dial-in PIN ___________________________________________________________________ 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. Sheriff’s, Emergency Management, Veterans, Child Support Committee of the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors **AGENDA** BAYFIELD COUNTY SHERIFF’S COMMITTEE MEETING Marty Milanowski, Chair Larry Fickbohm, …
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Thu Aug 13, 2026

Personnel Committee

Personnel Committee to decide on 2027 staffing and health insurance options

The Bayfield County Personnel Committee will discuss and possibly act on 2027 staffing requests, including new positions, reclassifications, and grade changes, as well as health insurance options for 2027. The county's current health plan is increasing 17.4%, adding an estimated $640,000 in costs, and the committee will consider options such as raising employee premiums or switching to a high-deductible plan. The meeting will also review the July personnel financial report and HR report.

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Bayfield County Administrator 117 E 5th Street, PO Box 878, Washburn, WI 54891 Ph: 715-373-6181 Fx: 715-373-6153 Mark Abeles-Allison, County Administrator Kelly Westlund, Deputy County Administrator Kristine Kavajecz, Human Resources Director Kim Mattson, Finance Director Paige Terry, Bookkeeper Ryan VanLanduyt, Energy Specialist Jaime Cadotte, Payroll Specialist/HR Assistant Erin Tibbits, Clerk II BAYFIELD COUNTY PERSONNEL COMMITTEE MEETING Marty Milanowski-Chair Steve Standstrom-Vice Chair Fred Strand Dennis Pocernich Jackie Roguski Dear County Board Members: This letter is written to inform you of the Bayfield County Personnel Committee Meeting scheduled for 2:30 pm Thursday, August 13, 2026. This meeting will be held Remotely and In Person in the Bayfield County Board Room, Bayfield County Courthouse, Washburn, WI. Supervisors and the public will be able to participate in the Meeting via voice either by using the internet link or phone number below. Microsoft Teams meeting Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/256312434341695?p=oRmNXcu3b SlV6D0kVn Meeting ID: 256 312 434 341 695 Passcode: 95VF9HV9 Need help? | System reference Dial in by phone +1 715-318-2087,,559357371# United States, Eau Claire Find a local number Phone conference ID: 559 357 371# For organizers: Meeting options | Reset dial-in PIN ____________________________________________________________________________ Notice is hereby given that a majority of the Bayfie …
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Thu Aug 13, 2026

Personnel Committee

Personnel Committee to weigh 2027 staffing requests and 17.4% health insurance hike

The Bayfield County Personnel Committee will discuss and possibly act on 2027 staffing requests, including new positions, reclassifications, and grade changes, as well as options to address a 17.4% increase in health insurance premiums. The committee will also review the July 2026 personnel financial report and HR report. The meeting is scheduled for 2:30 pm on August 13, 2026, in the County Board Room and remotely.

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Bayfield County Administrator 117 E 5th Street, PO Box 878, Washburn, WI 54891 Ph: 715-373-6181 Fx: 715-373-6153 Mark Abeles-Allison, County Administrator Kelly Westlund, Deputy County Administrator Kristine Kavajecz, Human Resources Director Kim Mattson, Finance Director Paige Terry, Bookkeeper Ryan VanLanduyt, Energy Specialist Jaime Cadotte, Payroll Specialist/HR Assistant Erin Tibbits, Clerk II BAYFIELD COUNTY PERSONNEL COMMITTEE MEETING Marty Milanowski-Chair Steve Standstrom-Vice Chair Fred Strand Dennis Pocernich Jackie Roguski Dear County Board Members: This letter is written to inform you of the Bayfield County Personnel Committee Meeting scheduled for 2:30 pm Thursday, August 13, 2026. This meeting will be held Remotely and In Person in the Bayfield County Board Room, Bayfield County Courthouse, Washburn, WI. Supervisors and the public will be able to participate in the Meeting via voice either by using the internet link or phone number below. Microsoft Teams meeting Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/256312434341695?p=oRmNXcu3b SlV6D0kVn Meeting ID: 256 312 434 341 695 Passcode: 95VF9HV9 Need help? | System reference Dial in by phone +1 715-318-2087,,559357371# United States, Eau Claire Find a local number Phone conference ID: 559 357 371# For organizers: Meeting options | Reset dial-in PIN ____________________________________________________________________________ Notice is hereby given that a majority of the Bayfie …
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Thu Aug 13, 2026

Executive Committee

County weighs $1M EMS aid, 2027 levy drop, courthouse tree removals

The Bayfield County Executive Committee will discuss and possibly act on EMS funding, the 2027 budget and levy, courthouse tree removal, and other items. The agenda includes public comment, budget requests, and a possible closed session for property matters.

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Bayfield County Administrator117 E 5thStreet, PO Box 878, Washburn, WI 54891Ph: 715-373-6181Fx: 715-373-6153www.Bayfieldcounty.wi.govMark Abeles-Allison,County AdministratorKelly Westlund,Deputy County AdministratorKristine Kavajecz,Human Resources DirectorKim Mattson,Finance DirectorPaige Terry,BookkeeperRyan VanLanduyt,Energy SpecialistJaime Cadotte,Payroll Specialist/HR AssistantErin Tibbits,Clerk II BAYFIELD COUNTYEXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETINGFred Strand,ChairSteve Sandstrom,Vice ChairJan Lee Dennis PocernichJim Crandall Larry FickbohmDear Committee Members:This letter is written to inform you of the Bayfield County Executive Committee Meetingscheduled for4:00pm Thursday, August 13, 2026 in the Bayfield County Board Room. Thismeeting will be heldin-personandremotely.Supervisors and the public will be able to participate in the Meetingin-person or via voiceeither by using the internet link or phone number below.Microsoft Teams meetingJoin:https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/214484242359279?p=hFd68GGPlIQ1EkmzGkMeetingID:214484242359279Passcode:j6X6EK7jNeedhelp?|SystemreferenceDial in by phone+1715-318-2087,,978449780#UnitedStates,EauClaireFindalocalnumberPhoneconferenceID:978449780#Fororganizers:Meetingoptions|Resetdial-inPIN________________________________________________________________________________Contact Bayfield County at 715-373-6181 if you have access questions or emailMark.Abeles-Allison@bayfieldcounty.wi.govif during the meeting. Any person wishing to attend who, bec …
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Wed Aug 12, 2026

Ad Hoc Business Park Planning Committee

Business Park committee to discuss land sales, road construction, and Xcel lease

The Bayfield County Ad Hoc Business Park Planning Committee will meet remotely to elect officers, review minutes, and discuss several business park items including an overview of current tenants, Argonbright Road construction (a $500k project with $150k in state funding), an update on Xcel Energy's lease, sign repair, and a closed session to discuss land sales.

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✓ Decided: Business Park Committee elects chair, vice-chair; road expansion to bid

The committee elected Cole Rabska as Chair and Marty Milanowski as Vice-Chair, and adopted the January 10, 2024 minutes. It was reported that the road expansion project, including a second half of the business park road connecting to Highway 137, would go out for bid next week, with lease payments covering about half the costs. The committee entered closed session to discuss land sales and closed session minutes, then returned to open session and adjourned.

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https://bayfieldcounty.sharepoint.com/sites/countyadministrator/Shared Documents/General/Ad Hoc Business Park Planning Committee/Agendas/2026/AUGUST 12, 2026 BUSINESS PARK AGENDA.doc Bayfield County Administrator 117 E 5th Street, PO Box 878, Washburn, WI 54891 Ph: 715-373-6181 Fx: 715-373-6153 Mark Abeles-Allison, County Administrator Kristine Kavajecz, Human Resources Director Kim Mattson, Finance Director Gail Reha, Bookkeeper Paige Terry, Clerk III BAYFIELD COUNTY AD HOC BUSINESS PARK PLANNING COMMITTEE Brian Tochterman, Marty Milanowski Lynn Hall Mark Abeles-Allison Brian Gardner Preston Mikula Jake Hipsher Dear Committee Members: This letter is written to inform you of the Bayfield County Ad Hoc Business Park Planning Committee Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 10:00 a.m., This will be a REMOTE meeting held via Microsoft Teams. If you have questions or need assistance, please contact Mark Abeles-Allison at 715 373-6181 or mark.abeles-allison@bayfieldcounty.wi.gov Microsoft Teams meeting Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/2196465332775?p=fiLfYCEZ6gLfJU QndH Meeting ID: 219 646 533 277 5 Passcode: FL7JL6sF Need help? | System reference Dial in by phone +1 715-318-2087,,543865039# United States, Eau Claire Find a local number Phone conference ID: 543 865 039# For organizers: Meeting options | Reset dial-in PIN ________________________________________________________________________________ The agenda for t …
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Bayfield County Administrator 117 E 5th Street, PO Box 878, Washburn, WI 54891 Ph: 715-373-6181 Fx: 715-373-6153 Mark Abeles-Allison, County Administrator Kristine Kavajecz, Human Resources Director Kim Mattson, Finance Director Gail Reha, Bookkeeper Paige Terry, Clerk III Minutes of the: Bayfield County Ad-Hoc Business Park Planning Committee Wednesday, April 25, 2024 – 10:00 a.m. Meeting Held Virtually via Microsoft Teams Call to Order: The Bayfield County Ad Hoc Business Park Planning County was called to order at 10:01 a.m. by Cole Rabska. Members Present: Cole Rabska, Marty Milanowski, Mark Abeles-Allison, Leo Carlson, and Preston Mikula. Members Excused: Jake Hipsher and Ken Disher Others Present: Representative Chanz Green, and Alannah Belanger-Clerk I Introductions: Introductions of Alannah Belanger taking minutes. Election of Chair and Vice-Chair: Milanowski nominated Cole Rabska for the Business Park Committee Chair position, seconded by Abeles-Allison. Motion by Abeles-Allison to cast a unanimous ballot to elect Rabska as Chair, seconded by Milanowski. No nay’s heard, Motion Carried. Abeles-Allison nominated Marty Milanowski for the Business Park Committee Vice-Chair position, seconded by Mikula. Motion by Abeles-Allison to cast a unanimous ballot to elect Milanowski as Vice-Chair, seconded by Carlson. No nay’s heard, Motion Carried. Public Comment: None Minutes from January 10, 2024: Motion by Milanowski, seconde …
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Tue Aug 11, 2026

Health Board

Health Board to discuss and act on 2027 budget, opioid funds, and grants

The Bayfield County Board of Health will discuss and possibly take action on the 2027 Health Department budget, the 2027 Opioid Settlement budget, Environmental Health license fees, and DHS Rural Health Transformation Grants. The board will also receive updates on programming including the 2026 flu clinic, the 2027 Community Health Assessment, and recent community events.

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Bayfield County Health Department 117 East Sixth Street - P.O. Box 403 - Washburn, WI 54891 Phone: 715/373 - 6109 Fax: 715/373 - 6307 Anne - Marie Coy, RS/REHS, MPH Director / Health Officer BAYFIELD COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING Jackie Roguski Jeff Olsen Terri Kramolis Fred Strand Steve Sandstrom Kathleen Carlson Dr. Kathryn Stolp, Medical Advisor Jan Lee Diane Erickson Dear Health Board Members, The Health Board meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, August 11 , 202 6 , at 5 : 0 0 pm . This meeting will be held in - person in the Emergency Operations Center in the Annex Building and remotely via Teams with a dial - in option . Please contact the Health Department at 715 - 373 - 6109 if you have questions or need assistance in advance of the meeting. ______________________________________________________________________ Microsoft Teams meeting Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/251035358793699?p=5qFyiiJt7QhZCrRS0b Meeting ID: 251 035 358 793 699 Passcode: t3FV6S3f Need help? | System reference Dial in by phone +1 715 - 318 - 2087,,545125232# United States, Eau Claire Find a local number Phone conference ID: 545 125 232# For organizers: Meeting options | Reset dial - in PIN 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 …
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Tue Aug 11, 2026

Library Committee

Library Committee to vote on 2027 reimbursement plan and five-year library plan

The Bayfield County Library Committee will discuss and possibly act on an updated five-year library plan and the 2027 reimbursement requests for the county's five municipal libraries. The committee will also review progress on 2026 Building Strong Libraries projects and consider 2027 applications for that program.

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✓ Decided: Library Committee approves 2027 Building Strong Libraries Program with changes

The Bayfield County Library Committee approved the 2027 Building Strong Libraries Program, which removes a goal about AI resources and adds device lending and digital navigation services. The committee also approved the final BSL payment to Forest Lodge Library for its 2025 expansion project. No other substantive decisions were made; remaining items were discussions or informational updates.

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D August 11, 2026 Dear Library Committee Members, This letter is written to inform you of the Bayfield County Library Committee Meeting is scheduled for 4:00pm Tuesday, August 11, 2026. This meeting will be held Remotely only. Supervisors and the public will be able to participate in the Meeting via voice either by using the internet link or phone number below. Microsoft Teams meeting Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/219598005452763?p=8Wdx1MOV7BzxC WBhL9 Meeting ID: 219 598 005 452 763 Passcode: jM9gp6q8 Need help? | System reference Dial in by phone +1 715-318-2087,,162698247# United States, Eau Claire Find a local number Phone conference ID: 162 698 247# For organizers: Meeting options | Reset dial-in PIN Contact Bayfield County at 715-373-6181 if you have access questions. Any person wishing to attend who, because of a disability, requires special accommodation, 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. Bayfield County Library Committee Bayfield County Courthouse 117 East 5th Street, Washburn, WI 54891 County Board Representatives: Jeff Holte Jan Lee Sue Rosa Bayfield County Library Representatives: Vicki Redenbaugh, Bayfield; Jennifer McBain, Drummond-Committee Vice-Chair; vacant, Washburn; Tara VonThoma, Cable/Namakagon; Jeff Holte, Iron River; Connie Cogger, Northern Waters Library Service-Committee …
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Minutes of the: Bayfield County Library Committee Meeting January 20th, 2026 - 4:00 p.m. Meeting Held Remotely Via Teams Members Present: Connie Cogger, Vicki Redenbaugh, Amanda Westlund, Addie Arens, Katherine Elchert, Darrell Pendergrass, Charly Ray, Diane Posner, Sue Rosa, Jeff Holte, Teresa Weber, Jacqueline Pooler, Lin Gokee, Jenni McBain, Amanda Westlund Members Excused: Jan Lee, Tara VonThoma Other Members Present: Mark Abeles-Allison-County Administrator, Kelly Westlund-County Deputy Administrator, Alison Loewen-Librarian for the Mead Public Library Items 1 & 2: Call to Order and Introductions: The meeting of the Bayfield County Library Committee was called to order at 4:00 p.m. by Committee Chair Connie Cogger. Introductions of members were made. Item 3: Public Comment: None. Item 4: Guest Presentation – Alison Loewen, Wisconsin Librarian of the Year, 2025. Mister Rogers and His Work Promoting Early Literacy: Wisconsin Librarian of the Year, Alison Loewen delivered a presentation on Fred Rogers and his work on promoting early literacy to the committee. Item 5: Motion Regarding the Minutes of the August 21, 2025 Bayfield County Library Committee Meeting: Motion by Ray, seconded by Holte to approve the minutes of the August 21, 2025 Library Committee Meeting. Motion carried. Item 6: Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Updated Five-Year Library Plan: A draft copy of the updated plan was included in the packet and Abeles-Al …
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Mon Aug 10, 2026

Forestry & Parks Committee

Forestry & Parks Committee to discuss 2027 budget and position changes

The Bayfield County Forestry and Parks Committee will meet on August 10, 2026, to discuss and possibly act on the 2027 department budget and position change requests. They will also consider a Wisconsin DNR Sustainable Forestry Grant application and a ten-year temporary access permit renewal for Emma Lang. A presentation from the Ashwabay Alliance recreation partner is scheduled.

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Forestry & Parks Department 117 East Fifth Street - P.O. Box 445 - Washburn, WI 54891 Phone: 715-373-6114 - Fax: 715-373-0114 forestry@bayfieldcounty.wi.gov August 3, 2026 Bayfield County Forestry and Parks Committee Meeting Agenda Fred Strand, Chair Steve Sandstrom, Vice-Chair Sue Rosa Larry Fickbohm Jeff Olsen The Bayfield County Forestry and Parks Committee will meet on Monday, August 10, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in the County Board Room of the Courthouse in Washburn, Wisconsin. This meeting will be held in- person. The agenda for this meeting is as follows: 1. Call to Order. 2. Public Comment – Limited to 3 minutes per person. 15 minutes total. 3. Approval of the July 13, 2026 Meeting Minutes. 4. Presentation: Recreation Partner Annual Report. Ashwabay Alliance. Discussion regarding the presentation. 5. 2027 Forestry and Parks Department Budget. Discussion and possible action regarding the budget. 6. 2027 Position Change Requests. Discussion and possible action regarding requests to modify numerous positions within the Forestry and Parks Department. 7. County Forest Sustainable Forestry Grant Application. Discussion and possible action regarding an application to the Wisconsin DNR County Forest Sustainable Forestry Grant. 8. Ten-Year Temporary Access Permit Renewal Requests. Discussion and possible action regarding requests to renew a ten-year temporary access permit. a. Emma Lang. 9. Monthly Reports. Discussi …
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Wed Aug 5, 2026

Highway Committee

Highway Committee to discuss 2027 Bridge Aid and rural road programs

The committee will discuss and potentially take action on 2027 Bridge Aid for several towns. They will also review the Local Small Structure Inspection Program and the High Risk Rural Roads Program.

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Bayfield County Highway Department PO Box 428, Washburn, WI 54891 Phone: 715-373-6115 Fax: 715-812-7035 E-Mail: highway@bayfieldcounty.wi.gov HIGHWAY COMMITTEE MEETING Wednesday, August 5, 2026, 5:00 PM Bayfield County Highway Office – Washburn, WI Committee Marty Milanowski, Chair ~ Larry Fickbohm, Vice Chair Jeffrey Olsen ~ Jackie Roguski ~ Jamie Tucker Microsoft Teams meeting https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/228990203510849?p=koFspPzjxUnhhJL21M Meeting ID: 228 990 203 510 849 Passcode: eN2gG3me AGENDA 1. Call meeting to order 2. Approval of July 1, 2026 Minutes 3. Public comment 4. Audit and approve vouchers 5. 2027 Bridge Aid discussion and possible action a. Town of Kelly i. Argo Road b. Town of Oulu i. Oulu Pioneer Road c. Town of Keystone i. Klobucher Road ii. Keystone Road d. Town of Orienta i. Green Road 6. Local Small Structure Inspection Program (LSSIP) in conjunction with Bridge Aid discussion and possible action 7. High Risk Rural Roads Program (HRRRP) discussion and possible action 8. Commissioner’s Report a. Project updates 9. Committee Input 10. Adjournment
Tue Aug 4, 2026

Human Services Board

DHS Board to review and approve proposed 2027 budget and annual report

The Bayfield County Human Services Board will consider approving the proposed 2027 DHS Budget and the 2025 DHS Annual Report. The board will also vote on appointments to advisory committees and receive monthly reports from department sections.

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✓ Decided: Bayfield County DHS Board approves 2027 budget, annual report, and appointments

The Bayfield County Human Services Board approved the proposed 2027 DHS Budget to send to the full County Board, approved the 2025 DHS Annual Report with changes, and approved appointments to two committees. The board also approved the June 25, 2026 meeting minutes. All votes were unanimous.

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K:Agendas and Minutes/DHS Board/Agendas/2026 DHS Board Agendas/2026-08-04 DHS Board Info/Meeting Notice 8 4 2026 FROM: Tom Croteau, Director DATE: July 28, 2026 RE: MEETING NOTICE The Bayfield County Department of Human Services Board will hold the regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. An in-person and remote hearing and meeting will originate in the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) of the Bayfield County Courthouse Annex, Washburn, Wisconsin. Remote participation is available via Microsoft Teams or by phone using the information below. Microsoft Teams meeting Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/294145409103338?p=CTOdGbqQZ3dS1IszLQ Meeting ID: 294 145 409 103 338 Passcode: 8HM2Ct2v Need help? | System reference Dial in by phone +1 715-318-2087,,260972777# United States, Eau Claire Find a local number Phone conference ID: 260 972 777# To join on your computer or mobile app, please ‘Control’ + Click the link or left click and choose ‘Open Hyperlink” to connect. 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 Bo …
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K:\Agendas and Minutes\DHS Board\Minutes\2026 DHS Board Minutes\2026-08-04\DHS Board Minutes 8-4-26 - DRAFT 1 BAYFIELD COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES BOARD MEETING County Board Room and Virtual Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at 4 p.m. Committee Members Present: Jim Crandall, Teri Hanson, Jeff Holte, Donna Lundin, Marty Milanowski, Amy Nigbor*, Sue Rosa, Jamie Tucker Members Not Present: Jeremy Oswald (excused) Others Present: Tom Croteau, Stephanie Eder, Jo Beth Gonzalez*, Christopher O’Dell, Jeanine Spuhler, Brynna Watters-Moffitt*, Hayley Weyers *denotes virtual attendance Call to order: Crandall called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. Welcome and Introductions: Introductions were made. Open Floor for Public Comment: Crandall opened the floor for public comment Discussion and Possible Action: Review and Approval for the June 25, 2026, Meeting Minutes Monthly Section Report: Support Services-Stephanie Eder:  Eder announced that Support Staff had completed the 2025 Annual Report.  Eder and Croteau completed the 2027 budget.  The yearly audit and exit review has been completed. Eder, Heather Gilbertson and Sarah Traaholt met with the auditor from Baker Tilly on August 4. There were no findings yet. Eder commended Gilbertson on her first audit since becoming the DHS bookkeeper, stating that she did a great job.  Support Staff are working to reorganize the vault and remove old files. It is a big project that will probably continue through …
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Thu Jul 30, 2026

Board of Adjustment

Board hears request to reduce shoreline setback for driveway extension

The Bayfield County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on case #26-01B, where applicants Stephen Nold and Susan Lindahl seek a reduced shoreline setback of 35 feet (instead of the required 75 feet) to allow a driveway extension, a holding tank, and part of a new residence on a 0.87‑acre lot. After testimony, the board will deliberate and decide on the setback request. The meeting will also address approval of minutes from the February 26, 2026 meeting, discuss any unfinished work or pending cases, and consider motions to enter and later exit a closed session for legal counsel consultation.

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AGENDA BAYFIELD COUNTY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT PUBLIC HEARING AND MEETING THURSDAY, JULY 30, 2026 9:00 A.M. BOARD ROOM, COUNTY COURTHOUSE WASHBURN, WISCONSIN 54891 Board of Adjustment: Christina Eliason, Chair; Shari Eggleson, Vice Chair; Adrian Wydeven; Clyde Clausen; Patrick Courneya; Mike Adams, Alternate, Christine Liebhauser, Alternate; Linda Coleman, BOA Corp Counsel; eCourts-Court Reporter 1. Call to Order 2. Introduction of Board Members & Staff 3. Review of Meeting Format 4. Communications/Correspondence from Public, not related to Public Hearing Item(s) 5. Statement in regard to compliance with the Open Meeting Law 6. Call to Order of Public Hearing (Case # 26-01B) a. Roll Call b. Notice of Public Hearing c. Affidavit of Publication d. Filing e. Summary of the nature of the case by Planning and Zoning Department Applicants Stephen Nold & Susan Lindahl, owners, seek to construct a 1906 sq ft residence, stall holding tank, and extend a driveway on a 0.87-acre lot with existing garage and driveway Applicants seek a reduced shoreline setback for the navigable intermittent stream of 35 feet instead of the required 75 feet to allow a driveway extension, holding tank installation, and part of the residence to be constructed. f. Swearing in All Witnesses g. Content of Hearing: applicant and those in favor and opposed to speak, as well as others as requested by the Board or applicant h. Closing of testimony i. Deliberation j. …
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Tue Jul 28, 2026

County Board of Supervisors

County Board to discuss EMS proposals and public feedback

The Board will review public input and analyze proposals for countywide EMS services, including potential negotiations in a closed session. The meeting also includes a presentation on data centers and several budget amendments.

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1 Bayfield County Clerk Lynn M. Divine, County Clerk Jeran Delaine Deputy Clerk Erin Tibbits 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 BAYFIELD COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Jan Lee, Chair, Fred Strand, Vice-Chair Steve Sandstrom, Jamie Tucker, Larry Fickbohm, Charly Ray, Jeffrey Olsen, Dennis Pocernich, Jeff Holte, Marty Milanowski, Jackie Roguski, James Crandall, Sue Rosa RE: July 28, 2026, 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, July 28, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. This meeting 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 meeting in-person or remotely via voice either by using the internet link or phone number below. ________________________________________________________________________________ Microsoft Teams meeting Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/265772697775641?p=E2Cd3apDD7I9cyA GVE Meeting ID: 265 772 697 775 641 Passcode: YS77cX3x Need help? | System reference Dial in by phone +1 715-318-2087,,641237975# United States, Eau Claire Find a local number Phone conference ID: 641 237 975# For organizers: Meeting options | Reset dial-in PIN _______________________________________________________ …
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Bayfield County Clerk Lynn M. Divine Jeran Delaine, Deputy Clerk Erin Tibbits, Clerk 11 Ph: 715.373.6100 ● 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 July 28, 2026 Meeting held in the Bayfield County Boardroom, 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 Chair Jan Lee. Roll Call was taken by County Clerk Lynn Divine, as follows: Steve Sanstrom – present; Jamie Tucker – present; Larry Fickbohm – present; Charly Ray – present; Jan Lee – present; Jeff Olsen – present; Dennis Pocerncih – present; Fred Strand – present; Jeff Holte – present; Marty Milanowski – present; Jackie Roguski – present; Jim Crandall – present; Sue Rosa – present. Present-13; Absent-0. A quorum was present to conduct business. Others Present: Mark Abeles-Allison, County Administrator; Kelly Westlund, Deputy Administrator (remote); Lynn M. Divine, County Clerk; Erin Tibbits, Clerk II; James Small, Wisconsin Office of Rural Health; Meagan Quaderer, EMS/PSAP Director; Brian Zieman, EMS Coordinator; Ryan Matthews, Dispatch Coordinator; Karl Green, UW-Extension, representatives from RFP service providers and other members of the public. Pledge of Allegiance: The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all in attendance. Approval of June 30, 2026, July 9, 2026, and July 15, 2026 Minutes: Pocernic …
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Thu Jul 23, 2026

Ashland – Bayfield Consolidated PSAP Board

Board to discuss 2026 budget amendment and PSAP director search

The Ashland-Bayfield Consolidated PSAP Board will meet to discuss a 2026 budget amendment following the award of an Innovation Grant, a labor tracking system costing $5,000, and the authorization to search for a new PSAP Director. The meeting will be held in-person at the Bayfield County EOC.

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ASHLAND – BAYFIELD CONSOLIDATED PSAP BOARD OF DIRECTORS Dear Board Members: This letter is written to inform you of the Ashland-Bayfield Consolidated PSAP Board of Directors meeting scheduled for 1:00 p.m. Thursday, July 23, 2026, in the Bayfield County EOC. This meeting will be held in-person and remotely. Directors and the public will be able to participate in the Meeting in person or via the internet link or phone number below. ______________________________________________________________________________ Microsoft Teams meeting Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/264150316172779?p=D1eUzNAYAblU3hxkhG Meeting ID: 264 150 316 172 779 Passcode: hE7hD364 Need help? | System reference Dial in by phone +1 715-318-2087,,172407653# United States, Eau Claire Find a local number Phone conference ID: 172 407 653# For organizers: Meeting options | Reset dial-in PIN ______________________________________________________________________________ Any persons wishing to attend who, because of a disability, requires special accommodations, should contact the Bayfield County clerk’s office at (715) 373-6100, at least 24 hours before the scheduled meeting time, so appropriate arrangements can be made. Any other questions may be directed to Dispatch Coordinator Ryan Matthews at (715) 209-5113 or ryan.matthews@bayfieldcounty.wi.gov. ASHLAND – BAYFIELD CONSOLIDATED PSAP BOARD OF DIRECTORS Ron Sztyndor—chair Larry Fickbohm—vi …
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Thu Jul 23, 2026

Planning & Zoning Committee (Minutes are included when Final has been added to the heading)

Committee to consider rezone, conditional uses, and subdivision plat

The Bayfield County Planning and Zoning Committee will hold a public hearing and regular meeting to decide on several land-use applications, including a rezone, conditional use permits, and a subdivision plat. Items include a shipping container in a residential zone, a modular home addition, a zoning change from R-2 to R-1, a certified survey map, and a special use permit for a residence and garage. The committee will also discuss a zoning code rewrite and approve previous meeting minutes.

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AGENDA Bayfield County Planning and Zoning Committee Public Hearing and Public Meeting Thursday, August 20, 2026 4:00 P.M. Board Room, County Courthouse, Washburn, WI This meeting will be held in the Bayfield County Board Room. The public will be able to participate in the meeting in person or via voice either by using the internet link or phone number below. Committee Members: Charly Ray-Chair, Jeff Holte-Vice Chair, James Crandall, Fred Strand & Jamie Tucker 1. Call to Order of Public Hearing 2. Roll Call 3. Affidavit of Publication 4. Review of Meeting Format – (Hand Out Slips to Audience) 5. Public Comment – [3 minutes per citizen] 6. Public Hearing: (open for public comment) A. Allan & Jeanette S. Forness, owners (Grand View) – [Conditional Use/Classification: Shipping Container/Intermodal Container] – Shipping container in a Residential-1 (R-1) zoning district on Tax ID’s 16822 and 16616 B. Scott M. Hoffman, owner (Eileen) – [Conditional Use/Sec. 13-1-33(a) Multiple Residences] – Placement of modular home on a property with an existing residence in an Agricultural-1 (A-1) zoning district on Tax ID 16084 C. Larry J. & Judith A. Hinz, owners, (Namakagon) – [Rezone] – Rezoning from Residential-2 (R-2) to Residential-1 (R-1) zoning district on Tax ID 23931 7. Adjournment of Public Hearing 8. Call to Order of Planning and Zoning Committee Meeting 9. Roll Call 10. New Business: (public comments at discretion of Committee) …
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Tue Jul 21, 2026

University of Wisconsin Extension

Committee will vote on the CANSKI budget amendment and discuss 2027 UW‑Extension budget

The Bayfield County Agriculture and Extension Education Committee will consider several items, including approval of the May 13, 2026 meeting minutes and a budget update for 2026. Members will discuss the 2027 UW‑Extension budget and a possible staffing plan for 2027. An action item is the approval to move forward with the CANSKI Budget Amendment.

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Bayfield County Agriculture and Extension Education Committee Meeting July 21, 2026 – 4:00 PM In-Person at the Bayfield County Board Room, Courthouse And remotely via Microsoft Teams meeting Please be advised that this meeting will be held In-Person and remotely via Microsoft Teams The public will be able to participate in the meeting via voice either by using the internet link or phone number below. Microsoft Teams  HYPERLINK "https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/298505913318715?p=jeay4RQOhgI7s7kC8H" \o "Meeting join link" \t "_blank"Join the meeting now Meeting ID: 298 505 913 318 715 Passcode:  Xn7Vh7F8 +1 715-318-2087,,963664887# United States, Eau Claire Phone conference ID:  963 664 887# Agenda Call to Order Approval of Minutes of May 13,2026 Meeting (action item) Public Comment 2026 UW-Extension Budget Update 2027 UW-Extension Budget Discussion (Possible action item) Approval to move forward the CANSKI Budget Amendment (action Item) Area Extension Director Update State and Area Updates Staffing HDR part-time position Discussion regarding UW-Extension staffing possibilities for 2027 (Possible action item) Staff Reports Stephanie Bakker Clair Emmons Jason Fischbach Tracy Henegar Heidi Ungrodt Theresa LaChappelle Kellie Pederson Next Meeting Date - Tentatively scheduled for September 9, 2026, at 4 pm in the EOC and via Teams. Adjourn Any person wishing to attend this meeting who, because of a disability, requires special accommodation, should contact the …
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Tue Jul 21, 2026

Transportation Coordinating Committee

Transportation Coordinating Committee to discuss 2026 project status

The Bayfield County Transportation Coordinating Committee will meet to review April 2026 meeting minutes and discuss member recruitment. The body will also review the status of 2026 projects.

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✓ Decided: Transportation Coordinating Committee approves April meeting minutes

The committee approved the minutes from the April 14, 2026, meeting. Members discussed the status of the Volunteer Driver Program and the expected delivery of a new electric bus in early 2027.

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K: \ Agendas and Minutes \ Transportation Coord Committee \ TCC Meeting information \ TCC meeting info 202 6 \ TCC meeting 7 - 21 - 26 \ TCC Meeting Notice 202 6 - 7 - 21 .d ocx Department of Human Services 117 East Fifth Street P.O. Box 100 Washburn, WI 54891 - 0100 Telephone (715) 373 - 6144 Fax (715) 373 - 6130 Email: baycodhs@bayfieldcounty.wi.gov ________________________________________________________________________________________ FROM: Brynna Watters - Moffitt , Aging and Disability Services Manager DATE: July 13 , 2026 RE: Meeting Notice The Bayfield County Department of Human Services Transportation Coordinating Committee will meet on Tues day, July 21 , 2026, at 3 p .m . This meeting will originate in Lake Superior Conference Room (C onference R oom A ) in the lower level of the Courthouse, with remote participation available via Microsoft Teams or telephone: Microsoft Teams meeting Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/2583216264976?p=L0d4XudSH02H1GZuh6 Meeting ID: 258 321 626 497 6 Passcode: sU3rw25S Need help? | System reference Dial in by phone +1 715 - 318 - 2087,,293747543# United States, Eau Claire Find a local number Phone conference ID: 293 747 543# For organizers: Meeting options | Reset dial - in PIN 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 …
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K:\Agendas and Minutes\Transportation Coord Committee\TCC Minutes\TCC minutes 2026\2026-7-21 TCC meeting minutes - draft 1 BAYFIELD COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TRANSPORTATION COORDINATION COMMITTEE (TCC) MEETING MINUTES Courthouse Lake Superior Conference Room & Remote Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at 3 p.m. Committee Members Present: Jake Benson, Perri Campbell*, Todd Mattson*, Sua Rosa*, Brynna Watters-Moffitt, Todd Mattson *Denotes attended virtually Members Not Present: Alice Evenson Others Present: Pat Daoust (BART), Christopher O’Dell Call to order and introductions: Watters-Moffitt called the meeting to order at 3:01 p.m. Approval of April 14, 2026, Meeting Minutes: Campbell made a motion to approve the April 14, 2026, meeting minutes. Benson seconded. All in favor. Motion passed. Public Comment: Watters-Moffitt opened the floor for public comment. There was none. Member Recruitment: • Watters-Moffitt announced that Carla Becker provided some names of potential committee members from Tamarack Health. She reached out to them but has not heard anything back. She asked the committee to provide her with any recommendations. • Mattson suggested that Northlakes might be a good source. • Rosa suggested reaching out to any of the local chambers. Watters-Moffitt said she would reach out. Status of 2026 Projects: • Watters-Moffitt discussed the Volunteer Driver Program handouts that were included in the meeting packet. She said t …
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Thu Jul 16, 2026

Planning & Zoning Committee (Minutes are included when Final has been added to the heading)

Bayfield County to hear campground and container use requests

The Bayfield County Planning & Zoning Committee will hold a public hearing to consider conditional use requests for shipping containers and campground revisions. The committee will also discuss a proposed rewrite of the Zoning Code.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves 50-site campground in Town of Russell with conditions

The Bayfield County Planning and Zoning Committee approved a conditional use permit for JRT Property Management to construct and operate a 50-site campground in the Town of Russell, with conditions including combining parcels, Dark Sky lighting, quiet hours, and access restrictions. The committee also approved conditional use permits for a shipping container in the Town of Hughes and campground revisions for Wilderness Inquiry and Talitha Goldammer. Discussions on data centers, RV placement, and zoning code changes were held without final action.

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AGENDA “ REVISED ” ® (7 /8 /2026 8 :46 A. M .) Bayfield County Planning and Zoning Committee Public Hearing and Public Meeting Thursday, July 16 , 20 2 6 4:00 P.M. Board Room, County Courthouse, Washburn, WI This meeting will be held in the Bayfield County Board Room. The public will be able to participate in the meeting in person or via voice either by using the internet link or phone number below. Committee Members: Charly Ray- Chair, Jeff Holte -Vice Chair, James Crandall, Fred Strand , & Jamie Tucker 1. Call to Order of Public Hearing 2. Roll Cal l 3. Affidavit of Publication 4. Review of Meeting Format – (Hand Out Slips to Audience) 5. Public Comment – [3 minutes per citizen] 6. Public Hearing: (open for public comment) A. Gerlach Entities LLC , owner and Craig Gerlach , agent ( Hughes ) – [ Conditional Use /Classification: Shipping container/intermodal container ] – Shipping container/intermodal container in a Residential-Recreational Business (R-RB) zoning district on Tax ID 35721 B. Wilderness Inquiry, Inc., owner and Bryan Karban/ Erika Rivers, agent s (Russell) – [Conditional Use /Classification: Campground, (Public) ] – Revision s to an existing c ampground in a Residential-Recreational Business (R-RB) zoning district on Tax ID 36212 C. Talitha Goldammer, owner (Bell) – [Conditional Use /Classification: Campground, (Public) ] – Revision s to a n existing campground in a Residential-Recreational Business (R-RB) zoning district on Tax ID 39369 7. Adjournment o …
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Page 1 of 9 ZC Planning and Zoning Public Hearing and Meeting – July 16, 2026 MINUTES BAYFIELD COUNTY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMITTEE PUBLIC HEARING AND PUBLIC MEETING July 16, 2026 1. Call to Order of Public Hearing: Chairman Ray called the public hearing to order at 4:00 p.m. 2. Roll Call: Charly Ray (Chairman), Jeff Holte (Vice Chair), James Crandall, Fred Strand, and Jamie Tucker – all present. Others present: Ruth Hulstrom (Director), Emily Macgillivray (Assistant Zoning Administrator), Kelly Westlund (Deputy County Administrator, virtual), and Michelle Kainz (Office Manager) 3. Affidavit of Publication: Hulstrom showed the audience the Ashland Daily Press affidavit of publication, published 7/2/2026 and 7/9/2026. 4. Review of Meeting Format – Chairman Ray explained the procedure of the meeting. He asked everyone who wished to speak to fill out a form and stated they will be asked to come forward and speak into the microphone. 5. Public Comment – 3 minutes per citizen Tim Clark, Town of Iron River, spoke in support of JRT Property Management (JRT) application. Rocky Tribovich, Town of Russell Chairman, spoke in support of JRT application. Curt Basina, Town of Russell, spoke in support of JRT application. Tom Galazen, Town of Bayfield, spoke in opposition to JRT. Jessica Waclawski, Town of Russell, spoke regarding JRT, is in support of the application but would like conditions to be placed. Requests that RV be limited to …
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Wed Jul 15, 2026

County Board of Supervisors

Board to evaluate and select EMS safety‑net proposal for Bayfield County

The Bayfield County Board of Supervisors will hold a special meeting on July 15, 2026 to review three EMS service proposals received through an RFP. Supervisors will score each option—including Ashland Fire Department ($360 K‑$1.53 M), Essentia Health (~$990 K), and North Memorial Health ($1.7 M‑$2.4 M)—and may enter a closed session to discuss the proposals. The Board will identify one option to advance for public comment at meetings on July 22 and July 23, with a final decision expected at the July 28 regular board meeting.

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✓ Decided: Board recommends pursuing Ashland Fire and Essentia EMS proposals

The Bayfield County Board held a special meeting to hear presentations from four EMS providers and discuss stabilizing countywide EMS coverage. After closed session, the board voted 10-2 to recommend pursuing and discussing with the public both the Ashland Fire Department and Essentia Health proposals. No contract was awarded; the recommendation is a step toward a decision.

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1 Bayfield County Clerk Lynn M. Divine, County Clerk Jeran Delaine Deputy Clerk Erin Tibbits 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 BAYFIELD COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Jan Lee, Chair, Fred Strand, Vice-Chair Steve Sandstrom, Jamie Tucker, Larry Fickbohm, Charly Ray, Dennis Pocernich, Jeffrey Olsen, Sue Rosa, Marty Milanowski, Jackie Roguski, James Crandall, Jeff Holte RE: July 15, 2026 Special Bayfield County Board of Supervisors’ Meeting Dear Supervisors: Please be advised that a special meeting of the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors will be held on Wednesday, July 15 at 2:00 PM. This meeting 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 meeting in- person or remotely via voice either by using the internet link or phone number below. _______________________________________________________________________________ Microsoft Teams meeting Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/213718485264560?p=jzBZH1lFtHolyNpVO3 Meeting ID: 213 718 485 264 560 Passcode: Mb2UE6TX Need help? | System reference Dial in by phone +1 715-318-2087,,876206258# United States, Eau Claire Find a local number Phone conference ID: 876 206 258# For organizers: Meeting options | Reset dial-in PIN __________________________________________________________ …
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Bayfield County Clerk Lynn M. Divine Jeran Delaine, Deputy Clerk Erin Tibbits , Clerk 11 Ph: 715.373.6100 ● Email: Lynn.Divine@bayfieldcounty.wi.gov ● 117 E. Fifth Street, PO Box 878, Washburn, WI 54891 MINUTES SPECIAL MEETING of the BAYFIELD COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS July 15 , 2026 Meeting held in the Bayfield County Boardroom, Courthouse, Washburn WI Call to Order: The special meeting of the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors was called to order at 2:00 pm by Chair Jan Lee. Roll Call was taken by County Clerk Lynn Divine, as follows: Sandstrom – present; Tucker – present; Fickbohm – present; Ray – present; Lee – present; Olsen – present; Pocernich – present; Strand – present; Holte – present; Milanowski – present; Roguski – present (remote); Crandall – present; Rosa – present. Present - 13; Absent - 0. A quorum was present to conduct business. Others Present: Mark Abeles - Allison, County Administrator; Kelly Westlund, Deputy Administrator; Lynn M. Divine , County Clerk; Erin Tibbits, Clerk II; State Representative Angela Stroud (remote) ; Jonathan Schultz, Bayfield County Medical Director; James Small, Wisconsin Office of Rural Health; Diane Erickson, Red Cliff Health Services; Walt Gurske, Bayfield County Dispatch; representatives from RFP service providers and other members of the public. Pledge of Allegiance: The Pledge of Allegiance was reci …
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Tue Jul 14, 2026

Children's Community Options Program & Coordinated Services Team Advisory Committee

Committee begins review of the 2027 CCOP Plan and identifies drafting needs

The Children’s Community Options Program & Coordinated Services Team Advisory Committee will consider adopting the May 12, 2026 meeting minutes and review the latest enrollment report for the Long Term Support program. Members will start reviewing the 2027 CCOP Plan, noting sections that require further drafting before the September 8 meeting and the October 1 submission deadline. The committee will also discuss the upcoming 2027 CST Workplan and application due August 7, and share informational updates about the Policy Academy relocation and potential state champion involvement.

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✓ Decided: Committee begins drafting 2027 CCOP plan, due Sept 30

The committee approved the May 12, 2026 minutes with a correction. Members began preliminary work on the 2027 CCOP Plan, which is due September 30, 2026, and will provide feedback by email before a draft is reviewed in September. The committee also noted the CST grant application is in progress and that Weyers withdrew from the Children's System of Care Policy Academy due to a location change.

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K:\Agendas and Minutes\CCOP Advisory Committee\Meeting information\2026-07-14_CCOPAC_Meeting_Notice.docx Department of Human Services 117 East Fifth Street P.O. Box 100 Washburn, WI 54891-0100 Telephone (715) 373-6144 Fax (715) 373-6130 Email: baycodhs@bayfieldcounty.wi.gov FROM: Hayley Weyers DATE: 07/07/2026 RE: MEETING NOTICE The Children’s Community Options Program Advisory Committee (CCOPAC) meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. An in-person and remote meeting will originate from Lake Michigan Conference Room (formerly Conference Room B), Washburn, Wisconsin. For public participation, remote access is available via Microsoft Teams or by phone using the information below: ________________________________________________________________________________ Microsoft Teams Need help? Join the meeting now Meeting ID: 238 478 989 233 3 Passcode: uz2g6Tk7 Dial in by phone +1 715-318-2087,,912388737# United States, Eau Claire Find a local number Phone conference ID: 912 388 737# 1. The agenda includes: Call to order and introductions; public comment; discussion and possible action for review/adoption of the 05/12/2026 meeting minutes; Children’s Long Term Support program enrollment report; other informational items; next meeting information; motion to adjourn meeting. Notice is hereby given, 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 or …
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K:\Agendas and Minutes\CCOP Advisory Committee\Minutes\2026 CCOPAC minutes\2026-07-14 CCOPAC Minutes-draft.docx 1 BAYFIELD COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES Children’s Community Option Program (CCOP) and Coordinated Services Team (CST) Meeting Minutes Courthouse Lake Superior Conference Room & Remote Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at 10 a.m. Draft minutes are subject to change before approval at the next CCOP meeting. Committee Members Present: Hayley Weyers, Anna Hanson (arrived at 10:13 am), Sherri Paulson (virtual), and Kristin Stark (virtual) Members Not Present: Michelle Lampson Others Present: Ann Ehler- Clerk Call to order and introductions: Weyers called the meeting to order at 10:14 am, and brief introductions were made. Public Comment: none. Minute Approval: Hanson motioned, Weyers seconded to approve May 12, 2026, meeting minutes with one correction. All in favor, motion carries. Children’s Long Term Support Program Enrollment Update: 60 enrolled, 4 referrals. Some exits due to families moving out of the area or voluntary disenrollment. 2027 CCOP Plan: due September 30, 2026. This is the start of annual plans renewing, using an online form provided by the State. The Committee worked through the questions as a preliminary effort, before sending additional feedback by email to Weyers (due at the end of August). Weyers will use the email feedback to draft the 2027 CCOP Plan, which will be reviewed and edited during the Septe …
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Tue Jul 14, 2026

Criminal Justice Council

Criminal Justice Council to consider 2027 DOJ grant applications

The council will discuss the 2025 Dashboard document and review Department of Corrections processes. Members may vote to approve grant applications for the 2027 Treatment Alternatives and Diversion program and the Post-Charge Diversion Program.

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Bayfield County Criminal Justice 117 E 6th Street, Washburn, WI 54891 Phone: 715-373-3255 Fax: 715-979-5233 Barb Flynn, Criminal Justice Coordinator Austin Sann, Treatment Court Case Manager Andy Mika, Sheriff’s Office BAYFIELD COUNTY Criminal Justice Council Meeting Criminal Justice Council Members: Jim Crandall – Chair, Emma Grove – Vice Chair, Judge John P. Anderson, D.A. Kimberly Lawton, Larry Fickbohm, Corporal Andy Mika, Mark Abeles-Allison, Sheriff Tony Williams, Kyle Cadotte, Captain Luke Kleczka, Miranda Williams, Nicole Gurnoe, Tom Croteau, Heidi Brewer, Marissa Lee, Joe Russo, Jeremy Bates, Barb Flynn Dear Criminal Justice Council Members and Community Partners, Please be advised that the quarterly Bayfield County Criminal Justice Council Meeting is scheduled for 4:15 pm-5:30 pm Tuesday, July 14th, 2026. This meeting will be held in person at the EOC with virtual attendance available. Join the meeting now Meeting ID: 245 548 607 395 59 Passcode: 96Ut66VX https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup- join/19%3ameeting_Yzg4OWFhODItNmViMC00MzAwLWIyMWItZTI0YjY5OTVhMWM0% 40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22145ec30e-5769-40e2-8a4c- fe09ea9581bf%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%222f8dd352-9136-4333-af13-e4bd657f344d%22%7d Please contact the Criminal Justice Coordinator at 715-373-3255 or e-mail at barb.flynn@bayfieldcounty.wi.gov if you have access questions prior to or during the meeting. AGENDA 7/14/2026 1. Call to order. 2. Rapid Introduction …
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🌐 County-level context (Bayfield County)
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Traffic fatalities2 (1 pedestrian · 2023)
Business establishments469 (2,612 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$933/mo (102 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy10.9% (low numeracy 19% · 2017)

Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC

City profile

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$36.6M
Annual budget
$4.6M
Debt outstanding
168
Permitted housing units

The money — in

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Budget

Revenue$36.6M
Spending$26.2M
Revenue ran ahead of operating spending this year.

Debt load LOW

Outstanding debt$4.6M
Debt-to-revenue0.13×
Debt-load index27 / 100
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Outcomes — economic mobility

source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research use

For kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:

White kids
0.494
All kids
0.460

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