Bayfield County

The agenda for the Executive Committee meeting covers several critical items requiring discussion and possible action. Key topics include the discussion and potential approval of a modified WCA/Enbridge Public Safety Reimbursement Agreement, addressing concerns related to law enforcement discretion and cost recovery for the Line 5 Project. The Committee will also discuss and potentially act on a Joint Resolution with the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa opposing the redesignation of the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore to a National Park (H.R. 5497). Further items include budget amendments for Sheriff Office Safety Equipment and the Sheriff Roof replacement, an update on Land Records regarding permanent easements and tax foreclosed properties, and discussion on approving the Innovation Grant Commission Agreement for joint 9-1-1 PSAP services with Ashland County. Other considerations involve ERP selection and implementation costs, proposed updates to Board Rules, and assessing Iron River Child Care Assistance.

Key discussions included a presentation on the Strong Bodies program focusing on strength, balance, and social engagement for older adults, with goals to expand countywide. Committee business covered membership recruitment for ADAC due to expired terms and personnel updates within Human Services, noting that the Behavioral Health and Community Programs Manager position remains vacant. Congregate Meal Updates detailed ongoing driver shortages, staff stabilization, and successful activities like Valentine's gifts at the Cornucopia site. Home Delivered Meal Updates highlighted growing participation but expressed concern over the budget's ability to meet rising demand due to cost pressures. Updates were provided on the ADRC-N, including mini-grant funding collaborations, and on Adult Protective Services, detailing the use of a dedicated Elder Abuse Grant. Specialized Transportation funding allocations were approved. The Aging Unit discussed increased referrals for caregiver support programs, supported by GWAAR and an additional Alzheimer's grant. Health Promotion focused on ongoing Tai Ji Quan classes and plans for a new diabetes education and nutrition class in Washburn, following the cancellation of the SAIL program collaboration with the Ashland Aging Unit.

This document outlines Bayfield County's land information plan, designed to meet Wisconsin Land Information Program (WLIP) funding eligibility and modernize county land records to enhance government efficiency and services. The plan's strategic direction for 2025-2027 focuses on key areas including maintaining searchable parcel formats, Public Land Survey System (PLSS) remonumentation and integration, countywide orthoimagery collection, Next Generation 911 (NG911) implementation, US National Grid (USNG) signage on trail systems, back-indexing of Register of Deeds documents, oblique imagery collection, and GIS website development. It also emphasizes continued development of UAS/UAV and PLSS programs.

The agenda for the Highway Committee meeting includes several key discussion points. These cover the approval of vouchers, discussion and potential action regarding ATV route requests in the Town of Barnes, Town of Tripp, and City of Washburn, and a discussion concerning the 2026 CTH A south project. Furthermore, the Commissioner's Report will address the CTH M bid, a review of the WCHA/WisDOT Level of Service Model, and additions related to Mason and Port Wing.

The meeting agenda includes the State of the Tribes Address and a preliminary discussion concerning a Joint Venture for a Veteran's Court in 2027. Further discussion items cover presentations from the Bayfield County and Red Cliff Health Departments regarding immunizations, Countywide EMS Services updates, Economic Development initiatives, the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Redesignation Proposal and Joint Resolution, Broadband and Telecommunications updates, the County / Tribal Lands Working Initiative, Housing updates including collaborations with Cheqbuilt / Habitat, and an update on the Zoning Code Rewrite.