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Town of Russell Board Meeting
7:00 p.m. Monday, February 13, 2023
Community Center – 32500 W Old County K
Any person wishing to attend who, because of a disability, requires special accommodations, should contact the Town Clerk at 715
779-5338, at least 24 hours before the scheduled meeting time, so appropriate arrangements can be made .
1.
Call to order and roll call.
2.
Pledge of Allegiance.
3.
Approval of the agenda.
4.
Public Input (3-minute limit-max 15 minutes total).
5.
Presentation by Pat Quaintance on proposed WI DNR wolf management plan.
6.
Approval of the minutes of the January 10, 2023 Board Meeting and January 17-18, 2023 Board
Workshop with Edgewater Resources ****.
OLD BUSINESS
7. Update Town Land Use Map per Bayfield County Zoning request****.
NEW BUSINESS
8. Resolution 2023-01 2022 Budget Adjustment****.
9. Bayfield Wireless internet service proposal for the Community Center****.
10. State of Wisconsin request to place a communications tower on property adjacent to the Community
Center and cost of a lease agreement****.
11. Dan Westland inquiry regarding possible re-zone request campground development Little Sand Bay
Road Parcel Tax ID 38656****.
12. Discussion on possible funding requests to Senator Baldwin****.
STANDING AGENDA ITEMS
13. Town Road maintenance report and discussion.
14. Little Sand Bay Recreation Area report and discussion:
15. LSB Marina study update.
16. Community Center Campground study update.
17. Correspondence for February 2023****.
18. Approve bill payments and EFT transactions since last Regular Town Board Meeting****.
19. Approve Clerk/Treasurer Report and Financials for Year End 2022 and January 2023 and year to date
2023 transactions ****.
20. Chairman, Supervisor and Clerk/Treasurer reports and items for next Town Board Meeting.
21. Set date for next Town Board Meeting – March 14, 2023 at the Community Center.
22. Primary Spring Election is February 21, 2023.
23. Adjourn.
The Town of Russell Board reserves the right to take action on any agenda item and to call upon individuals to address the Board
regarding specific agenda items in which they may be named or have direct responsibility. **** denotes attachments. Posted
February 6, 2023 at 4 p.m., revised and re-posted 2/12/2023 at 4 p.m. David L. Good – Clerk/Treasurer
Page 1 of 5 Town Board Meeting – January 10, 2023 Posted January 3, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. at the Town of Russell Garage, Town Clerk’s Office and Town website. The Board Meeting was called to order by Chairman Paul “Rocky” Tribovich at 7:00 p.m. at the Town of Russell Community Center. Present were Supervisors Jeff Benton, Mark Bugher via telephone speaker phone, Larry Meierotto and Don Sullivan. Clerk/Treasurer David L. Good was also present. Deputy Clerk Judy Meierotto was excused. Four members of the public were present. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Approval of the Agenda – A motion was made by Sullivan and seconded by Meierotto to approve the agenda. The motion carried. Public Input – Tribovich called for public input. Jim and Mary Jo Furry expressed concerns about the property tax increase. Discussion followed. A motion was made by Sullivan and seconded by Meierotto to suspend the rules due to the time for public input being exceeded. The motion carried. Discussion continued about the 7th District Appeals Court ruling regarding taxation of Tribe or tribe member owned lands within the reservation boundary. The impact on property taxes was discussed. Furry’s expressed concern that some form of action be taken to reduce the tax increase which averages 30% on remaining property tax payers within the Town. A motion was made by Meierotto and seconded by Sullivan to return to regular session at 7:25 p.m. The motion carried. A motion was made by Bugher and seconded by Meierotto to approve the minutes of the December 13, 2022 Board Meeting. The motion carried. OLD BUSINESS Disposition of Woods Grass Mower – Clerk Good has been in contact with Lulich Implement and we have resolved the matter. The mower was sold by Lulich for $1,000 and they will retain a sales commission of $100 and send the Town a check for $900. LSB site visit by Edgewater Resources – Greg Weykamp informed us that they will now meet with the Board January 17-18, 2023. The Board reviewed the proposed meeting agenda. NEW BUSINESS Security system proposals – Town Garage & Community Center – Proposals from Advantage Systems were reviewed and discussed. The option for security cameras at each location was discussed extensively. A motion was made by Bugher and seconded by Benton to accept the proposals with all options for $16,340 installed and a $50.00 per month monitoring fee for each location. The motion carried by a roll call vote as follows, Sullivan – yes, Meierotto – yes. Bugher – yes, Tribovich – yes, and Benton – yes. 5- 0-0.
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Bayfield County proposed changes to zoning regulations - The proposed changes were discussed and the
Clerk was instructed to send a letter of support with a request that Town input methodology be retained for
these zoning requests.
Acceptance of 2021 Financial Audit – The Board was provided copies of the audit in their meeting
packets. No issues or exceptions were identified in the audit. A motion to accept the audit was made by
Sullivan and seconded by Meierotto. The motion carried by a roll call vote as follows, Sullivan – yes,
Meierotto – yes. Bugher – yes, Tribovich – yes, and Benton – yes. 5-0-0.
Operators License Request by Angela Emrich – A motion to approve the license was made by Meierotto
and seconded by Benton. The motion carried.
STANDING AGENDA ITEMS
Town Road maintenance report and discussion – Winter road maintenance is going well. Old County
K requires additional salt/sand. The Tribe’s needs for salt/sand were discussed.
Little Sand Bay Recreation Area report and discussion regarding projects to prepare for the 2023 camping
season – No report was offered.
Community Center Campground study update – No report offered.
Correspondence for January 2023
Incoming
1. WEC notices regarding the April Spring Election.
2. Various inquiries regarding plowing driveways.
3. Various correspondence with WisDOR and our attorney regarding the tax exempt status of on
reservation Tribal lands.
4. Various inquiries regarding property tax increase.
5. WisDOR and Bayfield County issues with tax bill preparation.
6. Listing of lands added to Forest Tax Law.
7. WisDOT notice of increased GTA for 2023; $78,456.81.
8. Notice of increase in rates to publish legal notices.
9. Bayfield County Emergency Government notice of storm damage.
10. 2021 Final Financial Audit Report and supporting documents.
11. Mid-State Truck correspondence regarding recovery of DEF system plow truck repairs.
12. WisDOT Real Estate Newsletter.
13. Notice of WisDOT webinar on STP Program for 2024-2026.
14. Senator Baldwin response to our inquiry regarding the no mail delivery from the Bayfield PO.
15. PSC notice of new round of broadband expansion grants.
16. Bayfield County Economic Development Newsletter.
17. TownWeb Hey Gov software.
18. Choice Title request for blanket special assessment waiver.
19. Town of Gingles looking for a new deputy clerk.
20. Fed DOT 2023 RAISE grant notice and webinar training.
21. Notice of changes to Drug/Alcohol Rues for CDLs.
22. Operating Engineers notice annual pension fund status.
23. WisDOT 1st qtr. GTA payment of $19,614.20.
24. Notice of CBGD planning and grant funds availability.
25. Cyber security and threat notices regarding issues effecting elections and data security.
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26. Wis DOT statement for balance owed Old County K and Little Sand Bay Roads.
27. Various notices of important information related to WisVote from WEC.
28. Certificate of liability insurance Ashland Sand & Gravel and 4 Seasons Logging.
29. Various communication from Wisconsin Towns Association and December 2022 and January 23
magazines.
30. Various Christmas Greetings and sales brochures.
Outgoing
1. Respond to numerous inquiries regarding property tax increase.
2. File April Election ballot data to Bayfield County.
3. File Fire Dues self certification report.
4. Identify possible additional parcels that may be Tribal Tax Exempt
5. File SYNAR tobacco retailers report with WI Dept. of Health.
6. Switch to electronic invoicing for Midland Services.
7. File 2022 Statement of Taxes.
8. Refile mill rates to correct Bayfield County Levy error.
9. Special Assessment letter Greg Kinney Gowey Title.
10. File 2022 fuel tax refund request $693.09.
11. Provide Tribe with off reservation parcels tax bills.
12. Issued updated master driveway plow list (rev 3,4,5).
13. Respond to numerous inquiries from individuals to be added to our plow list
14. Sales tax report for December 2022.
15. State payroll taxes paid for December 2022.
16. Federal payroll taxes paid for December 2022.
17. DWD UI report filed for 4th qtr. 2022.
A motion was made by Sullivan and seconded by Meierotto to receive and place on file the
correspondence. The motion carried.
APPROVAL OF BILLS – A motion was made by Sullivan and seconded by Meierotto to approve bills
and transfers totaling $25,403.18 for checks 21163 to 21189 and EFT transactions. The motion carried.
Approve Clerk/Treasurer Report and Financials for December 2022 and Y-T-D
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TOWN OF RUSSELL
CLERK/TREASURER REPORT
December 5, 2022 to December 31, 2022
BANK BALANCES
Previous Current Change
Bremer General Checking 12/31/2022 $ 15,143.17 $ 25,403.18 $ 10,260.01
Cash 12/31/2022 $ 1,096.94 $ 1,452.50 $ 355.56
NSB Money Market 12/31/2022 $ 452,658.68 $ 452,870.12 $ 211.44
Bremer Investors 12/31/2022 $ 178,906.61 $ 149,040.75 $ (29,865.86)
Totals $ 647,805.40 $ 628,766.55 $ (19,038.85)
DISBURSEMENTS
12/31/2022
Cleared checks & Transfers $ 42,049.10
Checks written $ 25,403.18
Range 21163 21189
BUDGETS vs ACTUAL
Dec 2022 Y-T-D Budget % of Budget
Income $ 2,077 $ 577,129 $ 559,797 103%
Expense $ 54,469 $ 588,255 $ 559,797 105%
Balance $ (52,392) $ (11,126) $ -
Previous Mo. Current Change
Accts Recv $ 2,394.90 $ 643.88 $ (1,751.02)
Accts Pay $ (164.59) $ 1,176.83 $ 1,341.42
BUDGET EXPLANATIONS
1. Tax collections settled and levy posted for 2022
2. Cash includes Bremer Elderly Housing Grant $150,000 of restricted funds.
3. Cash includes $35,000 WHEDA restricted Elderly Housing funds.
4. Cash include ARRP Grant Funds of $135,755 received with restricted uses.
A motion to approve the Clerk/Treasurer Report for December 2022 and year-to-date 2023 revenues and
expenditures was made by Meierotto and seconded by Benton. The motion carried.
Chairman Supervisor and Clerk/Treasurer Reports and Items for Next Town Board Meeting – Nothing
was offered or reported.
The Board agreed to hold the next regular monthly meeting at 7 p.m. on February 14, 2023 at the Town
Community Center.Page 5 of 5 A motion to adjourn at 7:55 p.m. was made by Sullivan and seconded by Meierotto. The motion carried. The minutes respectfully submitted by: David L. Good – Clerk/Treasurer
Page 1 of 1 Town Board Workshop – January 17 & 18, 2023 Posted December 31, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. at the Town of Russell Garage, Town Clerk’s Office and Town website. The workshop was attended by Chairman Paul “Rocky” Tribovich, Larry Meierotto and Clerk/Treasurer David L. Good and Deputy Clerk Judy Meierotto. Clerk/Treasurer Good did not attend the workshop on January 18, 2023. No members of the public were present on either day. The purpose of the workshop was to investigate the feasibility of developing a marina on Town property at Little Sand Bay. The Town retained Edgewater Resources to assist with this study. Two principals of the firm were in attendance. The parties met at 8:30 a.m. on January 17, 2023 at Little Sand Bay to view the proposed site of a marina and gather information. The parties then proceeded to the Town Community Center to discuss the project. Discussion continued to mid day. Town representatives left the meeting and returned later in the afternoon to review and discuss marina options developed by Edgewater Resources staff. The group convened in the late afternoon. The group reconvened mid-morning on January 18, 2023 to further discuss marina options. The group convened by late morning. Edgewater Resources will continue to refine marina proposal(s) and convey their findings to the Town Board. The minutes respectfully submitted by: David L. Good – Clerk/Treasurer
BAYFIELD COUNTY PLANNING & ZONING DEPARTMENT
Bayfield County Courthouse Telephone: (715) 373-6138
Post Office Box 58 Fax: (715) 373-0114
117 East Fifth Street E-mail: zoning@bayfieldcounty.wi.gov
Washburn, WI 54891 Web Site: www.bayfieldcounty.wi.gov/zoning
November 1, 2022
Dear Bayfield County Towns, Cities and Village:
In April 2022, Bayfield County was granted Wisconsin Coastal Management Funding to update the county
comprehensive plan. On May 31, 2022, the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors created a Comprehensive
Planning Committee (Committee) comprised of the following individuals:
The Committee held their first meeting on July 20, 2022, supported by Northwest Regional Planning
Commission staff. The Committee has met monthly since the initial meeting in July. Access to the minutes and
agendas related to these Committee meetings are located on the Bayfield County website,
https://www.bayfieldcounty.wi.gov/1280/2022-Comprehensive-Planning-Committee. To date, the Committee
has reviewed demographic data, started the visioning process, and identified anticipated issues and concerns.
Additionally, the Committee has split into work groups related to the following areas of the comprehensive plan:
Land Use, Transportation, Housing, Economic Development, Community Facilities, Agriculture and Natural
Resources, Intergovernmental Cooperation, and Hazard Mitigation. A mapping tool has been developed to
verify existing land uses throughout the county. It can be accessed from the same website as above. In the
next month, the county will be sending an email to all the town clerks encouraging the Town Boards and/or
Town Planning Commissions to review the existing land uses in their area and confirm or recommend a
change via this mapping tool.
As noted in a previous letter sent by the Bayfield County Administrator’s office, dated April 29, 2022, the
initiation of an update to the county plan provides a strategic opportunity for local units of government who are
considering updates to their town plans. If your community is interested in partnering with Bayfield County in
this project, there are economy of scale benefits which could lower the costs of your plan update versus
updating your plan independently through a separate process.If your community is interested in learning more about updating their town plan through this partnership approach and how it may benefit your community, please contact Jason Laumann, Deputy Director, Northwest Regional Planning Commission at (715) 635-2197, or email at jlaumann@nwrpc.com. If time allows and a local community is interested, a Planning and Zoning Department staff person is willing to attend a future community meeting to provide an update on the county comprehensive planning process. Please let me know if you have any questions. Best regards, Ruth Hulstrom, AICP | Director Planning and Zoning Department 117 E 5th Street, PO Box 58 Washburn, WI 54891 Phone: 715-373-3514 Fax: 715-373-0114 Email: ruth.hulstrom@bayfieldcounty.wi.gov
From: Ruth Hulstrom
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Subject: County Comprehensive Plan Update
Date: Tuesday, January 31, 2023 4:01:47 PM
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BAYFIELD COUNTY TOWNS ASSOCIATION COMP PLANNING MEMO.pdf
Letter to Towns-Cities-and Village_11-1-22.pdf
Good afternoon,
The Bayfield County Comprehensive Planning Committee continues to work on the County
Comprehensive Plan update. As noted in the letter sent by the Planning and Zoning Department,
dated 11/1/2022, see attached. Below is an outline of how to access the mapping tool developed to
assist with capturing the existing land uses throughout the County.
Here is the link to access this mapping tool,
https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/ff710af965a640fe97a6323ad01952b0/
Land uses are denoted by the legend off to the right.
Individuals can click on different parcels within the map and obtain the ID number and current
identified existing land use. If the town determines that there is a discrepancy between what is
shown on the map and what the town believes the existing land use to be, they can submit a change
by clicking on “Click here to request an Existing Land Use change” at the top of the page and filling
out the google form.
Note that the ID number is the “Existing Land Use ID” number that pops up when you click on an
individual parcel within the map.If you have questions or issues related to using this mapping tool, please direct those to Clem Larson, clarson@nwrpc.com. Best regards, Ruth Hulstrom, AICP | Director Planning and Zoning Department 117 E 5th Street, PO Box 58 Washburn, WI 54891 Phone: 715-373-3514 Fax: 715-373-0114 Email: ruth.hulstrom@bayfieldcounty.wi.gov
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
January 23, 2023
TO: Bayfield County Towns
RE: Bayfield County Comprehensive Planning
Bayfield County began updating its Comprehensive Plan as required by State Statute. Attached
please find some important background information and action steps Bayfield County Towns
should be aware of.
Please share this information with your town officials and planning committees.
1. The following representatives were appointed to the Planning Committee.
2. The Committee has met five times and anticipates five more meetings February – June.
Meetings are open to the public. The following information is available online:
a. Meeting agendas, minutes and resource materials. Bayfield County
Comprehensive Planning Web Site. Click this link or go to the Bayfield County
web page and type Comprehensive into the upper right search field for the
Comprehensive Planning page.
https://www.bayfieldcounty.wi.gov/1280/2022-Comprehensive-Planning-
Committee
b. Northwest Regional Planning Commission is contracted to develop the Plan with
Committee approvals. They have established an online page with Draft Plan
Elements listed. The Committee is in the process of finalizing these documents.
Any input you have is appreciated. These can be retrieved by searching for
NWRPC.com and Bayfield County Comprehensive Planning or clicking on this
link: https://nwrpc.com/1007/Bayfield-County-Comprehensive-Plan-Updat
3. Committee Action Items to date:
a. Prepared Draft Plan Elements. These are still draft. The plan elements are
important as they baseline background information to support plan development
and implementation.
b. Decision to utilize county future land use classification system. Most all towns
utilize the county future land use classification system, ie: Forestry, Residential,
Agriculture, Commercial, etc. Some towns use their own classification system,
ie: Woodlands, Housing, Business. The County asks that all towns use the same
classification system as the county for continuity. If this is not possible, the
County requests that the Town prepare a chart showing what the Town’sclassification falls under using the county’s system. Ie: Housing may fall under
residential. These future land use classifications are utilized by both Town and
County Planning decisions.
County will be mapping PREFERRED future land use as required in a
comprehensive plan. The committee-approved method will involve each town
being asked to provide a map depicting the preferred future land use for their
community. Towns may provide either a map from a current plan or complete an
exercise to map preferred future land use. The exercise will utilize a standardized
set of general future land use classes in order to preserve consistency across the
county. Towns will also be given an opportunity to define the preferred density
within these classes. This activity does not supersede or alter any other
preferred future land use map created by the town; it simply provides
guidance to Bayfield County in establishing a generalized preferred future
land use framework across the county. Detailed instructions and timeline will
be provided with the packet of information sent to each town.
4. Upcoming Action Items:
a. Development of implementation strategies, including programs, policies and
actions.
b. Presentation of Existing Land Use map and data. Northwest Regional Planning
will be preparing a comprehensive county wide map describing how lands are
currently used, ie: Forestry, Agriculture, Commercial, Residential. Towns should
verify current uses. Note this is distinct from zoning.
c. Town updates on future land use plans. This is one of the most important aspects
of the Comprehensive Plan. The County will ask all towns for future land use
plans. Plans can be prepared by towns using colored pens, or any other
designation method, the county will update these into the county mapping
systems. These maps become the county future land use plan and are used for
decision making by Planning Committees. 100% participation is requested.From: clerk@townofrussellwi.gov
To: David.Henry01@L3Harris.com
Subject: RE: Land owned by the Town of Russell, Parcel ID 34734 - State of Wisconsin
Date: Wednesday, February 1, 2023 2:29:17 PM
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David L_ Good.vcf
David:
Thank you for the information. I will have this on the Town Board agenda for mid February. I do not
know if you are aware that there is an existing tower on the north end of our property. The tower is
operated by Bayfield Wireless. Do you have a preferred location on the property for the tower you
are proposing?
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From: David.Henry01@L3Harris.com
Sent: Wednesday, February 1, 2023 11:51 AM
To: clerk@townofrussellwi.gov
Subject: Land owned by the Town of Russell, Parcel ID 34734 - State of Wisconsin
Mr. Good,
Per our conversation earlier this week regarding land owned by the Town of Russell and the State of
Wisconsin wanting to lease part of the Parcel ID 34734 for the building of a public safety site.
The site would consist of an ~300’ tower, 12x16’ shelter, & generator in a compound no larger than
100’x100’ or 2000 sq feet. Most likely the compound would be 60’x60’. The site will support the
equipment for the public safety network being built by the State of Wisconsin.
We would like to request if the Town of Russell would support this and what the cost would be tothe State of Wisconsin for leasing the land space. Please let me know if you have additional questions or concerns regarding this query. Respectfully, David Henry, PMP Civils Development - PSPC COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS / L3HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES Mobile +1 (775) 386-3762 L3Harris.com / david.henry01@L3Harris.com CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This email and any attachments are for the sole use of the intended recipient and may contain material that is proprietary, confidential, privileged or otherwise legally protected or restricted under applicable government laws. Any review, disclosure, distributing or other use without expressed permission of the sender is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender and delete all copies without reading, printing, or saving.
Page 1 of 3 Resolution 2023-01 Page 1 of 3
TOWN OF RUSSELL
Bayfield County, Wisconsin
Resolution 2023-01
2022 Revenue & Expense Budget Adjustment
(accrual basis)
WHEREAS; the 2022 expenditures are $587,935.70, over the 2022 approved budget total of
$559,797.00 by $28,138.70. The 2022 revenues exceed the 2022 approved budget by $17,331.75.
This required that $10,863.44 of excess revenues be applied to the 2022 revenue budget to meet
expenditures.
AND WHEREAS; 2022 Budget revenues on certain budget line items exceeded budgeted amounts
and need to be adjusted as follows:
Intergovernmental Revenues
Exempt computer aid increase from $4.00 to $4.16
Fire dues increase from $1,182 to $1,203.87
State sales taxes retained increase from $40.00 to $87.22
Room tax donations increase from $-0- to $1,902.74
Fire dues increase from $1,146 to $1.181.87
DNR PILT70.113 increase from $-0- to $6.65
MFL/FC severance yield increase from $-0- to 5,613.88
CF/FC/MFL payments increase from $-0- to $5,691.74
MF/FC tax revenues increase from $607 to $4,576.20
County timber sales increase from $17,500 to $18,142.74
DNR recycling grant flow-thru increase from $8,88 to $8.961.15
State grants increase from $-0- to $68,172.91
County forest grants increase from $4,000 to $4,500.00
County grants increase from $-0- to $5,000.00
License Revenues
Alcohol licenses increase from $2,500 to $3,66.67
Operator licenses increase from $750 to $975.00
License publication fees increase from $100 to $124.00
Dog license collection fee increase from $15 to $41.00
Public Charges/Services
Driveway snow plowing increase from $9,000 to $11,231.17
Sales to others increase from $-0- to $1,299.49
Little Sand Bay Recreation Area
Boat ramp fees increase from $2,300 to $3,307.10
Boat ramp seasonal fees increase from $1,300 to $1,601.90
Shower fees increase from $800 to $2,438.73
Reservation fees increase from $7,500 to $8,042.64
Wood sales increase from $5,500 to $6,101.93
Other Revenue Sources
Capital credits increase from $264 to $344.47
Excess revenues to meet expenditures increase from $-0- to $10,863.44
Used equipment sold increase from $-0- to $1,000
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AND WHEREAS; 2022 Budget expenditures on certain budget line items exceeded budgeted
amounts and need to be adjusted as follows:
Campground Expenses
Reservation services increase from $5,650 to $9,034.51
Wages for campground attendant increase from $5,300 to $5,382.00
Payroll expense for attendant increase from $624 to $680.33
Telephone services increase from $2,300 to $2,416.33
Garbage service increase from $5,200 to $8,814.37
Septic pumping increase from $122 to $250.00
Camping refunds increase from $1,300 to $1,835.00
Clerk/Treasurer and Deputy Expenses
Mileage expense increase from $600 to $854.05
Office supplies increase from $1,000 to $1,306.30
Computer & software increase from $2,100 to $2,152.26
Website hosting increase from $400 to $2,192.76
Copier & printing expense increase from $1,500 to $2,172.96
Town Garage
Repairs & maintenance increase from $-0- to $1,081.00
Supplies increase from $700 to $1,092.48
Electricity increase from $4,000 to $4,691.80
Propane increase from $3,060 to $3,256.27
Garbage increase from $105 to $152.50
Community Center
Electricity increase from $4,000 to $4.6911.80
Garbage increase from $104 to $152.50
Propane increase from $2,500 to $8,127.71
Security service increase from $1,000 to $1,051.32
Promotional expense increase from $-0- to $320.00
Improvements increased from $3,500 to $11,794.81
Garbage increase from $-0- to $32.50
General Town Expenses
General expenses increase from $1,700 to $1,948.00
Loan payments expense increase from $90,863 to $91,314.32
Town property survey increase from $-0- to $935
Financial audit increase from $5,900 to $9,150.00
Credit card service fees increase from $111 to $193.34
Small balance charge-offs increase from $-0- to $222.22
Election Expenses
Training expense increase from $-0- to $28.05
Public Works
Contractor services increase from $-0- to $882.50
Fuel & oil expense increase from $17,000 to $23,040.61
Gasoline increase from $3,000 to $3,545.74
Culverts increase from $-0- to $7,343.33
Patching/cold mix increase from $-0- to $5,466.34
Dust control increase from $1,000 to $1,097.25
Meal and clothing expense increase from $1,435 to $1477.00
Road signs increase from $900 to $1,053.38
Advertising increase from $100 to $132
Equipment purchase increase from $-0- to $930.39
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Drug testing and CDL checks increase from $100 to $166.00
Training increase from $120 to $210.00
Repair parts increase from $8,000 to $20,761.71
Repair services increase from $3,000 to $5,326.43
Small tools increase from $400 to $934.25
Engineering increase from $-0- to $19,129.00
Direct Road Wages
Road wages increase from $80,925 to $96,810.08
Road payroll expense increase from $6,192 to $6,950.43
Employee recognition increase from $100 to $150.00
Unemployment increase from $200 to $297.13
Economic Development
Increase from $-0- to $5,400
THEREFORE; be it hereby ordained by the Town Board of the Town of Russell, Bayfield County,
that the 2022 Budget be adjusted as stated above.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of the Town of Russell, at a Meeting
held this 13th day of February, 2023, that the Town Board is officially adopting said resolution
by a roll call vote as follows; Sullivan – yes, Meierotto – yes; Bugher – yes, Tribovich – yes,
Benton – yes. The motion carried 5-0-0.
____________________________________________
Paul “Rocky” Tribovich, Chair
____________________________________________
Donald Sullivan, Supervisor
__________________________________________
Mark Bugher, Supervisor
___________________________________________
Larry Meierotto, Supervisor
___________________________________________
Jeff Benton, Supervisor
Dated this 13th day of February, 2023.
THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT the foregoing is a true and correct copy of a resolution duly and
legally adopted by the Board of Supervisors of the TOWN OF RUSSELL at a meeting held on
the 13th day of February, 2023.
___________________________
David L. Good, Clerk/Treasurer
Page 3 of 3From: Daniel Westlund
To: clerk@townofrussellwi.gov
Date: Monday, February 6, 2023 1:58:06 PM
Attachments: aerial.pdf
Survey at closing.pdf
Good afternoon and thank you for your time speaking with me today. The exact parcel I
was speaking of is attached to this email, noted as “Parcel B” on the east end of the
property.
Both my cousin Justin Kontny and I grew up up there (Moquah/Ashland) so our ties are
deep with a large family group still living up there.. We want to utilize this 10 acre parcel
for a campground with full amenities. We would plot for a total, and maximum of 20 sites
and no more..We would have full bathroom/showers and laundry thus charging accordingly..
(more expensive) The bathroom etc would not be visible from the road. We DO NOT intend
to cater to the weekend party crowd. Both of us have nearly 20 years in Law Enforcement
and want to cater to people who enjoy quite and tranquility while exploring the local
area..Eventually we would have a small check in building where we want to provide local
products, as our mission is to keep things local and bring money to the area. Another
important thing to us is minimized environmental impact, meaning as much green space as
possible and minimal tree removal for sites
.
Again I appreciate your thoughts and time today and look forward to hearing from you.
Take care!
Dan Westlund
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To: "Rocky Tribovich"; "MARK D BUGHER"
Cc: clerk@townofrussellwi.gov
Subject: FW: Share Your Thoughts for Community Investment in Wisconsin
Date: Friday, February 10, 2023 11:32:48 AM
From: Senator Tammy Baldwin
Sent: Friday, February 10, 2023 11:21 AM
To: davegood@centurytel.net
Subject: Share Your Thoughts for Community Investment in Wisconsin
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Dear David,
As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, I look to bring our Wisconsin values
to the national conversation about how we invest in moving our economy forward.
Each year, the Appropriations Committee writes the legislation allocating federal funds,
which is then made available for local projects and national programs. I am already
working with my colleagues to make sure they know what matters most to Wisconsinites in
the new fiscal year – so I want to hear directly from you about how upcoming
appropriations legislation should prioritize investments in our communities. Due to the
spending constraints of the federal budget, Congress will not be able to fund every program
or project, but your input is crucial.
For the upcoming fiscal year, the Appropriations Committee will continue – on a bipartisan
basis – the authority to approve congressionally directed spending items with enhanced
transparency and accountability. As a result, public and non-profit entities in Wisconsin
may propose congressionally directed spending items.
Click here to make an appropriations request on behalf of your community for the
upcoming fiscal year.
As you consider your community's priorities, take into account the type of investment you
are requesting:
Programmatic requests are appropriations requests for Congress to fund an
authorized federal program at a specific level or to include language directing a
federal agency to implement a program in a specific way
Congressionally Directed Spending requests are requests to fund a Wisconsin
project or initiative
You have a unique perspective when it comes to understanding and responding to the
specific challenges facing our communities. From increasing our investments in
infrastructure to supporting economic development initiatives to protecting our water
resources, I believe it is critical we work together to ensure upcoming federal funding
decisions made in Washington work for Wisconsin.Please take a moment to share your thoughts about how we can prioritize investments
in our Wisconsin communities and submit your appropriations request as soon as
possible here.
Sincerely,
U.S. Senator for Wisconsin
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TOWN OF RUSSELL
February 2023
Incoming
1. WI Elections Commission notices (36) regarding the April Spring Election providing guidance or requiring action.
2. Various correspondence with Wis DOR and our attorney regarding the tax exempt status of on reservation Tribal
lands.
3. Extensive inquiries regarding 30% property tax increase.
4. Dog license reimbursement for collection services in 2022.
5. Wis DOT 1st qtr. GTA payment of $19,614.20.
6. City of Bayfield proposed parking management plan.
7. Information regarding Carbon Management Plan with forested lands.
8. State of WI banning TikTok on all state computers/devices.
9. Bayfield County Timber Sales Revenues distributed to the Town of $19,850.09.
10. WI energy emergency declared impacting load limits.
11. Update on schedule to install security systems at Garage and Community Center.
12. Northwoods Technical College notice of board appointments.
13. Operating Engineers 139 notice of union election.
14. Notice of UDC violation by Jeff Koran.
15. MFL withdrawal order, Mark Sherman tax due of $6,475.36.
16. Jenna Erickson notice of gate damage by Town plow.
17. Theft loss payment by Rural Insurance $3,796.44 less $1,000 deductible.
18. Tribe request to rescind all prior property taxes levied on Tribe own lands.
19. Request to allow long term camping at LSB per Town Chairman.
20. Disputed personal property taxes by Aristocrat Technology and Baileys.
21. Various Tribal members inquiring about why they didn’t get their property tax bill.
22. Construction Business Group updates.
23. GOWEY Abstract request for a special assessment annual waiver.
24. Confirmation of W-2 and 1099-MISC forms mailed.
25. MFL transfer approved for Mark F Bahr.
26. Notice of drug and alcohol testing pool members and testing selections 1st qtr. 2023.
27. Notice by Wis DWD to report new hires.
28. Approved zoning special use permit for Chris Weeden.
29. Jacob Gordon notice of proposed theft charges and possible prosecution.
30. February property tax final collections of $472,676.92 or 57% of total owed.
31. Notice of Governors plan to return 20% of sales taxes back to local municipalities.
32. Thank you to clerks from League of Women Voters.
33. Cyber security and threat notices regarding issues effecting elections and data security.
34. Wis DOT statement for balance owed Old County K and Little Sand Bay Roads.
35. Communications with Edgewater Resources regarding proposed LSB Marina Development.
36. Extensive communications regarding property tax collections from Bayfield County.
37. Various communications from Wis DOT and Federal DOT regarding funding opportunities.
38. Universal Truck notice of open house.
39. Notice of USPS rate increase.
40. Ace Hardware $5 rebate award.
41. Casper Truck notice of change in ownership.
42. Chippewa Bank notice of loan offering.
43. Bayfield School District meeting notices.
44. Request for W-9 Form for camping group at LSB.
45. Various communication from Wisconsin Towns Association, Town Forms booklet and February 23 magazine.
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Outgoing
1. Respond to numerous inquiries regarding property tax increase.
2. Issued updated master driveway plow list (rev 6,7,8).
3. Public records requests Bill Hessing and Ashland Daily Press.
4. Establish tax exemption status with Advantage Systems Group.
5. Order absentee ballots supplies and ballots of February Primary Election.
6. Post and publish all required election notices for February Primary Election.
7. Town ballot data to County for ballot printing/programing.
8. Update drug/alcohol testing pool candidates.
9. Various Community Center rentals processed.
10. Resolve various issues with absentee ballots return as undeliverable.
11. Respond to Tribe regarding requested action to rescind all prior property taxes that may have been assessed/owed by
Tribe.
12. Individual request to delete all data regarding them from the voter registration system.
13. Settle tax collections with all jurisdictions through 12/31/2022.
14. Order security systems for Garage and Community Center.
15. Update credit application with Mid-State Truck.
16. File voting data for union representation with State and Union.
17. Respond to proposed changes in zoning amendments per action taken by Board at January Town Board meeting.
18. Respond to numerous inquiries from individuals to be added to our plow list.
19. Sales tax report filed for January 2023.
20. State payroll taxes paid for January 2023.
21. Federal payroll taxes paid for January 2023.
22. Federal 941 report filed for 4th qtr. 2022
23. DWD UI report filed for 4th qtr. 2022.
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