Bayfield County Budget Website

10/27/2026

https://www.bayfieldcounty.wi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_10272026-3472

1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call

3. Pledge of Allegiance

4. Public Hearing 2027 Bayfield Count

5. Discussion and Possible Action to Adopt the 2027 Tax Levy

6. Discussion and Possible Action to Adopt the 2027 Budget

7. John Will, President, Northwood Tech, Presentation

8. SEED Program implementation, Heidi Ungrodt, UW Extension Family Educator

9. Discussion and Possible Action, minutes September 29, 2026

10. Public Comment: Limited to 3 minutes per person, 15 minutes maximum. The County Board welcomes and encourages public comments but will not respond to questions or provide feedback during the public comment period. A topic raised during public comment may be added to a future Board or Committee agenda for additional discussion.

11. Recognitions and Retirement Resolution

a) Bayfield County Resolution 2026-93, Recognition of Mike Friis Director Wisconsin Coastal Management

b) Bayfield County Resolution 2026-94, Recognition of Applefest Organizers and Volunteers

c) Bayfield County Resolution 2026-95, Recognition of WhistleStop Marathon Organizers and Volunteers

d) Bayfield County Resolution 2026-96, Recognition of Cable Area Fall Fest Organizers and Volunteers

12. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Consent Agenda items:

a) Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Bayfield County Resolution 2026-97, Cooperative Law Enforcement Services Between the Bayfield County Sheriff’s Office and the Red Cliff Tribe

b) Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Bayfield County Resolution 2026-98, Resolution to Support State Funding for Local Public Health Departments

13. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Budget Amendments:

a) Bayfield County Resolution 2026-99, Northern Lights Project Budget Amendment Resolution

b) Bayfield County Resolution 2026-100, Human Services HVAC Budget Amendment

c) Bayfield County Resolution 2026-101, Emergency Management HVAC Budget Amendment

d) Bayfield County Resolution 2026-102, Regarding Courtroom Controller Replacement Budget Amendment Resolution, using contingency funds

e) Bayfield County Resolution 2026-103, Administration Office Year End Budget Amendment

14. Discussion and Possible Action of Bayfield County Resolution 2026-104, Appointment of Bayfield County Medical Examiner.

15. Discussion Regarding a 2027 Joint Tribal County Meeting

16. Discussion Regarding Enbridge Resolution – Draft.

17. Reports:

a) Project Updates

i. Highway Garages

ii. Courthouse/Annex

iii. Proposed 2030 Census Rules

b) Future County Board Meeting Dates: ▪ November 10, 2026 ▪ December 29, 2026 (No Meeting Planned) ▪ January 26, 2027

18. Supervisors’ Reports

19. The Board may entertain a motion to convene in closed session pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 19.85(1)(e), which permits a closed session for deliberating or negotiating the purchasing of public properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public business whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session. The Board may reconvene in open session and take action as appropriate.

CONFIRM RECORDER IS OFF

a. Discussion Regarding Pigeon Lake Property Purchase

b. Discussion Regarding Pigeon Lake Property Sale

20. Discussion and Possible Action regarding the Purchase and Sale of Pigeon Lake Property.

21. Adjournment.

Sincerely, LYNN M. DIVINE Bayfield County Clerk LMD/ejt