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COUNTY OF BURNETT

BURNETT COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

County Government Center July 28, 2016

County Board Room 160 - 9:30 a.m.

Burnett County Clerk, 7410 County Road K #105, Siren, WI 54872 ● Phone 715-349-2173 ● FAX / TTY 715-349-2169

Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 19.85 and 59.11 of the Wisconsin Statutes that the Burnett County Board of Supervisors will meet in open session on Thursday, July 28, 2016, at 9:30 a.m. in the County Board Room 160 at the Burnett County Government Center, Siren, Wisconsin.

*AMENDED AGENDA

1. Call to Order 2. Invocation by Pastor Brian Pardun of Siren Covenant Church 3. Pledge of Allegiance 4. Roll Call of Supervisors 5. Public Comments 6. Approval of Agenda Order 7. Approval of Proceedings of the May 19, 2016, Meeting 8. Webster Centennial Celebration Presentation – Webster Village President Jeff Roberts 9. Information on the Presidential Disaster Application Declaration for Flooding on July 11,

2016 – Emergency Management Director Rhonda Reynolds 10. Resolution – County of Burnett Disaster Declaration 11. Resolution – County Conservation Aids Grant 12. Resolution – Authorizing the Issuance of a Tax Deed 13. *ATV Route Request Approvals – Town of Webb Lake 14. *ATV Route Request Approval – Town of Jackson 15. County Board Chair Report 16. Committee Chair Reports 17. Administrator Report 18. Future Agenda Items 19. Adjournment

COUNTY OF BURNETT

BURNETT COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

7410 County Road K, #105, Siren, WI 54872 Phone 715-349-2173 – FAX 715-349-2169

Proceedings

Burnett County Board of Supervisors

May 19, 2016

CALL TO ORDER Chairman Taylor called the Burnett County Board of Supervisors to order

at 9:30 a.m. at the Burnett County Government Center, Room 160, Siren, Wisconsin.

INVOCATION Chaplain Arnie Enslin gave the invocation.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chairman Taylor asked all supervisors who are veterans to lead

in the Pledge of Allegiance.

ROLL CALL Present, 17 Supervisors: Norman Bickford, Bert Lund, Jr., Emmett Byrne, Gary

Lundberg, Duane Johnson, Don Taylor, Craig Conroy, Gerald Pardun, Brent Blomberg, Dale

Dresel, Gene McLain, Jeremy Gronski, Dorothy Richard, Donald Chell, Gene Olson, Charles

Awe and Edgar Peterson. Excused, four supervisors: Chuck Anderson, Richard Anderson,

Christopher Sybers and Clifford L. Main. Present, three youth representatives: Audrey Lauer,

Aubri Larson and Grant Preston.

PUBLIC COMMENT There were no public comments.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA ORDER Motion to approve the agenda order was made by

Supervisor Byrne, seconded by Supervisor Lund. Motion carried, voice vote.

APPROVAL OF PROCEEDINGS OF APRIL 19, 2016, MEETING Motion to approve the

proceedings of the April 19, 2016, meeting was made by Supervisor Chell, seconded by

Supervisor Blomberg. Motion carried, voice vote.

PRESENTATION TO THE COUNTY BOARD – WISCONSIN LAKES STEWARDSHIP

AWARD – ROGER NOE Chairman of the Burnett County Lakes and Rivers Association

Roger Noe presented the county with the Wisconsin Lakes Stewardship Award which the

association received from the state. The Lakes and Rivers Association’s purpose is to help

enhance and protect the waters of Burnett County.

PRESENTATION – RAISING A THINKING CHILD – UW-EXTENSION 4-H, YOUTH

AND FAMILIES EDUCATOR BETH RANK 4-H , Youth and Families Educator Beth Rank

presented information on the “Raising a Thinking Child” program curriculum and

statistics/outcome after completion of the first eight week course. It showed both children and

parents were positively impacted from the critical thinking, problem solving and control,

research based program. Better behavior was reported in 88 percent of the children who attended.

The program was recommended by 100 percent of the parents who attended. Not only do the

children four to seven gain skills, but the parents learn new ways to parent. This program was a

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partnership with Health and Human Services. New research shows that just playing games can

lead to some prevention efforts.

RESOLUTION 2016-19 ADOPTING REVISED ZONING DISTRICT MAP #MAP-16-04 –

THOMAS AND JANICE MILLER WHEREAS, Thomas and Janice Miller have petitioned

the Burnett County Board of Supervisors requesting that a parcel of real estate be rezoned from

RR-2 to A-2; and

WHEREAS, the Town Board of Swiss has not objected to said District Change; and

WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on May 3, 2016 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

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 RR-2 District and be rezoned A-2 District, said District Change to be

recorded on the Zoning District map of the Town of Swiss 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: SE NW except Plat Bass Lake Acres, Section 18, T41N R15W.

Chairman Taylor presented the resolution sponsored by the Land Use and Information

Committee. Motion to approve Resolution 2016-19 Adopting Revised Zoning District Map

#MAP-16-04 – Thomas and Janice Miller was made by Supervisor Blomberg, seconded by

Supervisor Bickford. Motion carried, voice vote.

RESOLUTION 2016-20 IN RECOGNITION OF DESIGNATING JUNE 2016 AS

METHAMPHETAMINE AWARENESS MONTH WHEREAS, Methamphetamine, is a

powerful and addictive central nervous system stimulant with long-lasting effects; and

WHEREAS, crime related to methamphetamine abuse continues to increase; and

WHEREAS, methamphetamine labs are costly to clean up in that every pound of

methamphetamine produced can yield up to five pounds of toxic waste, representing a public

danger to adults and children; and

WHEREAS, National Association of Counties surveys have shown that methamphetamine also

places significant burdens on local social service and health care resources, increasing out-of-

home placements for children, sending more people to public hospital emergency rooms than any

other drug and producing an ever-growing need for methamphetamine treatment programs; and

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WHEREAS, designating June as “Methamphetamine Awareness Month” would increase

awareness of methamphetamine and educate the public on effective ways to help prevent

methamphetamine use.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Burnett County declares that a

“Methamphetamine Awareness Month” be established during the Month of June, 2016, to

increase awareness of methamphetamine abuse; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Burnett County encourages the community and interested

groups to observe “Methamphetamine Awareness Month” with appropriate educational

programs and outreach activities.

Chairman Taylor presented the resolution sponsored by the Administration Committee. Motion

to approve Resolution 2016-20 In Recognition of Designating June 2016 as Methamphetamine

Awareness Month was made by Supervisor Chell, seconded by Supervisor Lundberg. Program

Coordinator Tammy Hopke for Restorative Justice of Northwest Wisconsin, Inc. spoke and

presented information on meth use in Burnett County. Motion carried, voice vote.

BUDGET GUIDELINE APPROVAL Administrator Ehalt presented the suggested 2017

budget guidelines to be followed for preparing the 2017 county budget. Motion to approve the

guidelines was made by Supervisor Lundberg, seconded by Supervisor Byrne. Motion carried,

voice vote.

DESIGNATE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AS THE LEAD AGENCY FOR

CHILDREN’S COMMUNITY OPTIONS IN BURNETT COUNTY Motion to designate

Health and Human Services as the lead agency for Children’s Community Options in Burnett

County was made by Supervisor Blomberg, seconded by Supervisor Richard. Motion carried,

voice vote.

DESIGNATE EXISTING INTER-AGENCY LONG TERM SUPPORT PLANNING

COMMITTEE AS ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO CHILDREN’S COMMUNITY

OPTIONS Motion to approve designating the existing Inter-Agency Long Term Support

Planning Committee as the advisory committee to Children’s Community Options was made by

Supervisor Richard, seconded by Supervisor Lundberg. Motion carried, voice vote.

APPOINTMENT TO INTER-AGENCY LONG TERM SUPPORT PLANNING

COMMITTEE – CITIZEN MEMBERS DAWNE SUMMER, NICOLE PAHL AND

KIMBERLY CAMPION; SCHOOL MEMBER LAURIE JOHNSON (CESA-11) Motion to

appoint Citizen Members Dawne Summer, Nicole Pahl and Kimberly Campion and School

Member Laurie Johnson (CESA-11), to the Inter-Agency Long Term Support Planning

Committee was made by Supervisor Lund, seconded by Supervisor Bickford. Motion carried,

voice vote.

APPOINTMENT TO LOCAL EMERGENCY PLANNING COMMITTEE – MIKE

HOEFS Motion to appoint Highway Commissioner Mike Hoefs to the Local Emergency

Planning Committee was made by Supervisor Bickford, seconded by Supervisor Lund. Motion

carried, voice vote.

APPOINTMENT TO NATURAL RESOURCE COMMITTEE AS A CITIZEN MEMBER

– MIKE CHELL, FOR A TWO-YEAR TERM TO EXPIRE APRIL 2018 Motion to

approve the appointment of Mike Chell to the Natural Resources Committee as a Citizen

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Member for a two-year term was made by Supervisor Blomberg, seconded by Supervisor Olson.

Motion carried, voice vote.

APPOINTMENT TO VISIONS NORTHWEST – EDGAR PETERSON, ALTERNATE,

FOR A TWO-YEAR TERM TO EXPIRE APRIL 2018 Motion to appoint Ed Peterson as the

alternate to Visions Northwest for a two-year term expiring April of 2018, was made by

Supervisor Bickford, seconded by Supervisor Dresel. Motion carried, voice vote.

COUNTY BOARD CHAIR REPORT Chairman Taylor attended the Wisconsin Counties

Association (WCA) meeting and the Northwest Regional Planning Commission meeting. The

bylaws and structure of the Wisconsin Counties Association changed going from a president to a

chairman and board of directors. Northern Wisconsin for the first time is finding more

representation on the boards. Governor Walker is in Siren today attending the groundbreaking

ceremony for the new Siren fire hall, meeting with the Siren Village Board and then attending

the Law Enforcement Memorial Service here at noon at the government center.

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 Lund.

Natural Resources Committee report was given by Supervisor Peterson.

Land Use and Information Committee report was given by Supervisor Bickford.

ADMINISTRATOR REPORT The County Administrator and Executive Board group across

the state will be meeting in June and will work with WCA on issues to bring to the state for

review and consideration. The 2017 health insurance costs and options are being reviewed.

The Community Employment Program (CEP) met in April. They work with employment and

training efforts in the northwest counties of Wisconsin. This Saturday is the Northern Waters

Library Meeting which Supervisor Byrne will be attending.

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS There were none.

ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn the May 19, 2016, meeting was made by Supervisor

Gronski, seconded by Supervisor Bickford. Motion carried, voice vote. Meeting adjourned at

10:48 a.m.

State of Wisconsin

County of Burnett

I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the Proceedings of the Burnett

County Board of Supervisors Meeting held on the 19th day of May, 2016, as recorded by Wanda

Hinrichs, County Clerk and kept by me as County Clerk. Corrections or additions to these

proceedings will be in the proceedings of the next succeeding meeting of the Board of

Supervisors.

Wanda Hinrichs

Burnett County Clerk

CTH H Proposed ATVRoute

Legend

Unincorporated Communities

Villages (Scale below 25000)

Towns

Minor Rivers and Streams

Lakes and Major Rivers

Surrounding Counties

MN

WI

State Roads

County Roads

Local Roads

Private Roads

3000ft200010000DISCLAIMER: This map is not guaranteed to be

accurate, correct, current, or complete andconclusions drawn are the responsibility of the

user.Burnett County Highway Department

Author:

M. Hoefs

Date Printed:

07/6/16 2:10 PM

Sources:

Burnett County GIS

Proposed Route

CTH H Proposed ATVRoute

Legend

Unincorporated Communities

Villages (Scale below 25000)

Towns

Minor Rivers and Streams

Lakes and Major Rivers

Surrounding Counties

MN

WI

State Roads

County Roads

Local Roads

Private Roads

3000ft200010000DISCLAIMER: This map is not guaranteed to be

accurate, correct, current, or complete andconclusions drawn are the responsibility of the

user.Burnett County Highway Department

Author:

M. Hoefs

Date Printed:

07/6/16 2:20 PM

Sources:

Burnett County GIS

Proposed Route

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT is designed to:

Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness;

Generate support for, and participation in, local anticrime programs;

Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships; and

Send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and

fighting back.

Burnett County Coordinated Community Response (CCR) team would

like to invite you to get your message out to the community by participating in the 2016 NNO event by having a booth.

Meal provided free of charge games 50/50 raffle Beautiful park setting Fire department, DNR, Law Enforcement McGruff Fingerprinting Great booth’s to visit and gather information from the Providers of service in

Burnett County

If you or your organization would like to have a booth or would like to donate: time, financially, or food please

contact Heidi Jones from the Burnett County Family Resource Center @ 715-349-2922 director@bcfrc.com or Tessa

Anderson @ the Burnett County Prevention Office @ 715-349-8878 tanderson@burnettcounty.org for further

information.