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Sawyer County
Agenda
County Board of Supervisors Meeting
Tuesday, November 12, 2024 @ 6:30 PM
Sawyer County Board Room
Revised: Tuesday, November 12, 2024 3:37 PM

Page
1.

CALL TO ORDER
a.

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Android device please go to https://zoom.us/j/95015680309. You can
also use the dial in at 1-312-626-6799with the Webinar ID: 950 1568
0309. Use *9 to Raise/lower hand and *6 to Unmute/mute. If additional
assistance is needed please contact the County Clerk's Office at 715634-4866 prior to the meeting. This meeting will be recorded and will be
available on our website at: https://sawyercountygov.org.

ROLL CALL

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS
LAW

MEETING AGENDA

PUBLIC COMMENTS
a.

At this time, members of the public will be given the opportunity to
address the Board. Please adhere to the following when addressing the
Board:
 Comments will be limited to 3 minutes or less per individual.
 Comments should be directed to the Board as a whole and not
directed to individual Board members.
 The Board cannot respond to your comments during this time.
 Please sign in and fill out a public comment sheet if you wish to
speak on an item.

APPOINTMENTS (DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTION)
- Veterans Service Commission Reappointment - Renee Brown

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8.
5 - 53

2025 BUDGET DISCUSSION
a.

Final 2025 Budget Presentation and Resolution Review (discussion and
possible action)

11-12-2024 County Board Budget Presentation
2025 SC Cthse Fees. 2
2025 Capital Summary
2025 FTE Count
2025 Grids
9.

PUBLIC HEARING ON 2025 BUDGET
At this time, members of the public will be given the opportunity to address the
Board to provide comments on the 2025 Budget. Please adhere to the
following when addressing the Board: · Comments will be limited to 3 minutes
or less per individual. · Comments should be directed to the Board as a whole
and not directed to individual Board members. · The Board cannot respond to
your comments during this time. · Please sign in and fill out a public comment
sheet if you wish to speak on an item

10.

CONSIDER APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETING
10.17.24 County Board Minutes DRAFT
a.

11.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

54 - 56

At this time, members of the public will be given the opportunity to address the
Board. Please adhere to the following when addressing the Board: ·
Comments will be limited to 3 minutes or less per individual. · Comments
should be directed to the Board as a whole and not directed to individual Board
members. · The Board cannot respond to your comments during this time. ·
Please sign in and fill out a public comment sheet if you wish to speak on an
item

12.

FINANCE COMMITTEE
a.

Chair Report

2025 Budget Resolution (discussion and possible action)
Res 2024- To Adopt the 2025 County Budget

58 - 59

Resolution for CIP Borrowing (discussion and possible action)
Res 2024- 2025 CIP-Bank-loan Sawyer County - counsel

60 - 61

Allocating Funds for Veterans' Honor Park (discussion and
possible action)
Res 2024-Veterans Honor Park

13.

ZONING COMMITTEE

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62 - 74

Chair Report

Zone District Map Amendment for RZN #24-013 Brad & Wenda
Whitacre - Request to rezone approximately 25.0 acres from
Forestry-One (F-1) to Agricultural-Two (A-2)
Zoning Committee Recommends Approval
Staff Report for RZN #24-013
Resolution for RZN #24-013

14.

PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
a.

15.
75 - 76

Chair Report

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
a.

Chair Report

10.3.24 Public Safety Minutes DRAFT v2
77 - 88

Cooperative Tribal Law Enforcement Grant Resolution & Agreement
(discussion and possible action)

Res 2024- 2025 Tribal Law Enforcement Grant Resolution
FINAL County LE Assistance 2025 Grant
16.

17.

89 - 90

LAND, WATER, AND FOREST RESOURCES COMMITTEE
a.

Chair Report

Callahan/Mud Lake District Update

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES BOARD
a.

Chair Report

Senior Resource Center
- Resolution Authorizing Sawyer County DOT Grant Application
(discussion and possible action)

Res 2024- 2025 85.21 Grant Resolution
91 - 92

Tourist Rooming Housing Fees and Staffing Resolution (discussion and
possible action)

Res 2024- Establishing TRH Fees Resolution No
Recommendation
93 - 94

Inpatient Behavioral Health Facility Resolution (discussion and possible
action)

Res 2024- RESOLUTION ADVOCATING FOR AN INPATIENT
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH FACILITY FOR NORTHERN
WISCONSIN

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18.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & UW EXTENSION COMMITTEE
a.

19.

Chair Report

COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT

95 - 98

Highway 63 Property Purchase Letter of Intent for Acquisition
(discussion and possible action)
Hwy63property
Res 2024- Approving Purchase Letter of Intent

99 - 100

Administrator's Report 2024-11

20.

OUTSIDE COMMITTEE UPDATES

21.

CORRESPONDENCE, REPORTS FROM CONFERENCES AND
MEETINGS

22.

ADJOURNMENT
DISCLAIMER:
Copy sent via email to: County Clerk and News Media. Note: Any person wishing to
attend whom, because of a disability, requires accommodation should call the Sawyer
County Clerk’s Office (715.634.4866) at least 24 hours before the scheduled meeting
so appropriate arrangements can be made.
Mission Statement: The Sawyer County Board of Supervisors will strive to provide
excellent services and responsible leadership to protect and enhance Sawyer County
citizens, businesses, and resources, while preserving our unique heritage.

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2025 County Board Budget Presentation
County Board Meeting
Tuesday, November 12, 2024

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2025 Budget Highlights:
 Net New Construction is 1.32%, about $140,000 - The highest level in the last
15 years, just above 2024.
 All Non-Union Staff include a proposed 2% increase January 14, 1% increase
July 13, and 1.25% steps as scheduled.
 All proposed salary increases are included in each department's budget,
not as a line-item contingency.
 Health Insurance includes a 5% increase.
 Sales Tax Revenue has slowed, but is still growing.
 We are seeing great returns on our investments.

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2025 Budget Highlights:
 Levy Limit Exemptions:
 Bridge and Culvert Construction and Repair
 Countywide EMS
 Payments to Public Libraries
 Payments of any General Obligation Debt
 Property and Casualty Insurance Premiums
 Court Ordered Placements

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Expenditures
Fund: 100 General Fund
Expenditures
General
County Board
Administration
Circuit Court
Criminal Justice
Family Court Commissioner
Medical Examiner
Finance
County Clerk
Human Resources
IT
Treasurer
District Attorney
Register of Deeds
Land Records
Surveyor
University Extension Service
Zoning
Forestry Department
County Parks
911 System
Building Maintenance
Other Programs of General Gov.
Sheriff's Department
Dog Pound
Ambulance Service
Emergency Management
Airport
Child Support Agency
Veteran's Administration
Expenditure Grand Totals:

2024 Budget

$
750,000
$
81,775
$
201,126
$
724,001
$
300,000
$
18,000
$
81,139
$
293,568
$
214,908
$
147,531
$
472,557
$
325,605
$
282,335
$
220,588
$
301,551
$
205,196
$
127,049
$
505,743
$
454,932
$
1,700
$
38,000
$
526,541
$ 1,311,247
$ 6,412,512
$
101,516
$ 2,868,119
$
157,177
$
134,375
$
352,162
$
184,992
$ 17,795,945

2025 Board

$ 169,163 Reduce Transfers to Other Funds
$
81,275
$ 221,480 Added Safety Training Budget
$ 721,653
$ 475,000 Contracted with Justice Point
$
18,000
$
81,888
$ 293,692
$ 220,960
$ 154,905
$ 538,789 Additional Software Licences
$ 335,233
$ 283,316
$ 233,059
$ 310,989
$ 244,925 New Family Insurance Plan
$ 127,637
$ 628,879 Added Zoning Tech Position
$ 483,757
$
1,700
$
36,000
$ 524,737
$ 1,366,078Reduced by $15,000 for Transit
$ 6,709,894 Added Court Security Support Staff
$
95,994
$ 2,559,151
$ 154,822
$ 113,500
$ 356,611
$ 211,491 New Family Insurance Plan
$17,754,578

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Expenditures
General Fund Expenditures

2024 Budget
$ 17,795,945

2025 Board
2025 Levy
$ 17,754,578 $ 7,217,933

Human Services

9,275,028

$ 10,054,476 $ 2,525,000

Debt Service

1,931,851

2,985,784 $ 2,985,784

Capital Improvements

1,744,000

3,167,460 $

Highway Department

5,392,599

5,889,489 $ 1,754,957

Other Funds

1,849,082

2,518,186 $

Total Expenditures

$ 37,988,505

389,019

$ 42,369,973 $ 14,872,693

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2025 Proposed Sawyer County Levy
Adopted

County

Percent

2024

2025

Increase

Operating Levy

$ 10,231,756

$ 10,317,037

0.83%

Debt Service Levy

$ 1,931,851

2,985,784

54.56%

Special Purpose Levy

$ 2,217,144

1,569,872

-29.19%

State Charges

Total Levy

$ 14,388,911

8,160

$ 14,872,693

3.36%

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2025 Levy limit calculation

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Levy Components
Budget Year 2025
Adopted
2023

Adopted
2024

County Budget
2025 Percent

Operating Levy
General Fund
Health and Human Services

$
$

5,580,812 $
2,491,296 $

5,636,916 $
2,500,000 $

5,668,637
2,525,000

42.61%
18.98%

Recreational Officer

143,727 $

142,151 $

142,151

1.07%

Land & Water Conservation

46,292 $

46,292

0.35%

Namekagon Transit
Debt Service
Capital Improvement Plan
Highway Department

$
$
$
$

155,000 $
1,724,730 $
- $
1,689,345 $

165,000 $
1,931,851 $
- $
1,739,345 $

180,000
2,985,784
1,754,957

1.35%
22.44%
0.00%
13.19%

Previous Year Unused

Unused

2,052 $

0.00%

Total Operating Levy

11,831,202 $

12,163,607 $

13,302,821 100.00%

Operating Levy Allowed

11,833,254 $

12,161,555 $

13,302,821

Unused

2,052 $

(2,052) $

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Levy Components
Budget Year 2025
Continued
Adopted
2023

Adopted
2024

23,868 $
200,000 $
78,253 $
20,047 $
17,849 $
1,504,282 $
223,500 $
99,645 $
2,167,444 $

24,584 $
200,000 $
78,253 $
11,961 $
19,707 $
1,517,460 $
235,500 $
129,679 $
2,217,144 $

County Budget
2025 Percent

Special Purpose Levy
Northern Waters Library Service
Weiss Community Library
Winter Public Library
LCO Public Library
Out of County Library
EMS-Operating
EMS-Capital
Local Bridge Aid
Total Special Purpose Levy

$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$

Total Levy
State Charges
Total Levy and Charges
County Valuation
Tax Levy Rate

14,872,693
$
13,998,646 $
14,380,751 $
$
1,300 $
8,160 $
14,872,693
$
13,999,946 $
14,388,911 $
$ 4,535,440,000 $ 5,367,993,300 $ 6,043,835,500
$
3.09 $
2.68 $
2.46

25,321
200,000
78,253
17,624
27,311
1,200,787
20,576
1,569,872
Increase
3.42%
3.36%

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Ambulance Service levy
2024

2025

Ambulance Budget - Levy

1,260,165

962,617

Indirect and Allocated Costs
Total Operating Levy

$
$

257,295
1,517,460

$
$

238,170
1,200,787

Ambulance

240,000

Pave Parking Lot

Generator Upgrade

Auto CPR Compression System

Capital Purchases

IV Pumps
Less - Sale of Ambulance

(4,500)

Total Capital Purchases

235,500

Total Ambulance Service Levy

1,752,960

1,200,787

Equalized Value

$ 5,376,954,500

$ 6,045,302,300

Levy Rate/$1,000

0.326

0.199

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Library service
Northern Waters Library Service

Levy
Exempt

2019
2020
2021
23,397 $
23,631 $
23,631 $

Weiss Community Library
Winter Public Library
LCO Ojibwa Comm. Library
LCO Ojibwa Comm. Library - capital

Exempt
Exempt
Exempt
Exempt

$
$
$
$

200,000 $
73,267 $
27,947 $
10,500

200,000 $
73,267 $
31,737 $

Ashland Vaughn Public Library

Exempt

970 $

425 $

200,000 $
73,267 $
25,802 $

2022
23,631 $
210,000 $
75,465 $
25,802 $

205
$

200,000 $ 200,000 $
78,253 $ 78,253 $
20,047 $ 11,961 $
76 $

58 $

301

Exempt

Bayfield Public Library

Exempt

44 $

74 $

25 $

70 $

Bruce Area Library

Exempt

1,943 $

1,398 $

954 $

857 $

465 $

281 $

313

Calhoun Memorial Library (Chetek)
Cumberland Public Library

Exempt
Exempt

164

38 $

$
50 $

71
-

23 $

161

2,784 $
5

5,578 $

7,683

9,523 $
1,821 $

9,517 $
1,102 $

14,702
932

36 $

328 $

2,812 $

2,902

245 $

158

143

Drummond Public Library

Exempt

1,136 $

217 $

1,448 $

917

Forest Lodge Public Library
Grantsburg Public Library

Exempt
Exempt

3,352 $

3,243 $

3,476 $

5,459 $
$

Iron River Public Library
Legion Memorial Library Mellen

Exempt
Exempt

Madeline Island Public Library
Park Falls Public Library
Rice Lake Public Library
Rusk County Comm. Library

Exempt
Exempt
Exempt
Exempt

Shell Lake Public Library

Exempt

$
$
$
$
$

2,784

66
$

553
1,097 $
8,201 $
10,405 $

672
8,521 $
6,137 $

8,990 $
3,158 $

215 $

155

Formula

200,000 $ 132,321
78,253 $ 1,859
17,624 $ 17,624

Barron Public Library

2024
2023
2025 Board
23,868 $ 24,584 $
25,321

7,161 $
3,825 $

Spooner Memorial Library

Exempt

658 $

770 $

1,578 $

1,687 $

Superior Public Library

Exempt

1,108 $

798 $

1,005 $

232

Washburn Public Library
Subtotal Out of County

Exempt

$
$

79 $
40,047 $

119 $
22,794 $

171
21,231 $

$
20,429 $

25 $
5 $
17,849 $ 19,707 $

40
27,311 $ 27,311

364,659 $

351,429 $

343,931 $

355,327 $

340,017 $ 334,505 $

348,509

Total Library Aid

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Outside organizations
funded by General Fund Monies

Partner Organizations Requests
Senior Resource Center
Namekagon Transit
Hayward Lakes Association
Northwest Regional Planning
Sawyer County Fair
Sawyer County/LCO Economic Development Corp
Total Increase Partner Organizations

2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025 Req 2025 Board
$ 161,470 $ 162,862 $ 162,952 $ 166,781 $ 181,781 $ 184,889 $ 200,000 $ 210,000 $ 229,889 $ 220,000
$ 150,000 $ 150,000 $ 150,000 $ 150,000 $ 150,000 $ 150,000 $ 155,000 $ 165,000 $ 180,000 $ 180,000
$ 43,500 $ 43,500 $ 50,000 $ 50,000 $ 50,000 $ 50,000 $ 50,000 $ 50,000 $ 50,000 $
50,000
$ 35,799 $ 35,419 $ 35,623 $ 35,671 $ 35,552 $ 35,044 $ 35,387 $ 34,974 $ 35,371 $
35,371
$ 31,250 $ 31,250 $ 31,250 $ 31,250 $ 45,000 $ 45,000 $ 47,000 $ 40,000 $ 40,000 $
40,000
$ 25,000 $ 25,000 $ 25,000 $ 25,000 $ 25,000 $ 25,000 $ 30,000 $ 30,000 $
30,000
$ 422,019 $ 448,031 $ 454,825 $ 458,702 $ 487,333 $ 489,933 $ 512,387 $ 529,974 $ 565,260 $ 555,371
Senior
Resource
Allocation $ 130,111 $ 150,000 $ 140,111
Senior
Resource
Flow Thru
Grant $ 79,889 $ 79,889 $
79,889

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Appropriating funds to
nonprofit organizations

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Budget Year 2025
Capital Purchases through Debt Issue
IT - Wireless Access Point Upgrade
IT - New Surveillance Cameras
Maintenance - Jail Huber Roof
Maintenance - Huber Air Handler & AC
Maintenance - Huber Windows
Maintenance - Oasis Roof
County Fair - Main Gate Security Fencing
County Fair - Animal Barn Lighiting
Law Enforcement - Sheriff- UTV
Law Enforcement - Sheriff- Tasers
Law Enforcement - Squads and Setup (5)
Law Enforcement - Toughbooks for Squads
Airport - Various State Project Match
Zoning-Tiger Dam Inspection
Zoning-Zoning Ordinance Rewrite
Zoning-Fishtrap Dam Repair/Replacement
Forestry - Admin 3/4 Ton Truck
Highway - 1 Ton Dump Patrol Truck
Highway - Tri-Axil Truck Body
Highway - Tandem Axil Truck Body
Highway - Sand Screener
Highway - Mastic Kettle 400 Gallon
Highway - Commissioner Vehicle
Highway - County Highway Construction
Highway - County Hwy B
Highway - County CC Bridge
Requested CIP
Revenue Sources
Sale of Assets - Squads
Airport CIP Fund Balance Applied
State DNR Dam Grant
Transfer from Resource Development Fund
LRIP Funds
Sale of Highway Equipment
Total Revenue Sources
CIP Debt Issue

$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$

25,000
25,000
120,000
60,000
165,000
38,000
7,500
2,500
40,000
200,000
385,000
13,878
160,000
4,000
15,000
800,000
57,000
100,000
150,000
180,000
120,000
100,000
50,000
30,837
215,545
99,200
$ 3,163,460

$
$
$
$
$
$

20,000
110,000
400,000
400,000
100,000
130,000
$ 1,160,000

$ 2,003,460

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Current Debt Service Repayment Schedule
Budget Year 2025
2019
Ambulance
Beginning Balance
2025

331,587

2022
Courthouse
$ 7,345,000

2023
Courthouse/CIP
$

2,950,000

2024
CIP

Payment
Total(Levy)

$ 2,003,460

$ 12,630,047

Principal

62,244

315,000

250,000

$ 2,003,460

$ 2,630,704

Interest

10,511

207,125

106,925

Total
2026

72,755

522,125

356,925

$ 2,033,979

Principal

64,217

325,000

260,000

649,217

Interest

8,538

197,525

96,725

302,788

Total
2027

72,755

522,525

356,725

952,005

Principal

66,253

335,000

270,000

671,253

Interest

6,502

187,625

86,125

280,252

Total
2028

72,755

522,625

356,125

951,505

Principal

68,353

345,000

280,000

693,353

Interest

4,402

177,425

75,125

256,952

Total
2029

72,755

522,425

355,125

950,305

Principal

70,520

355,000

295,000

720,520

Interest

2,235

166,925

63,625

232,785

Total
2030-2043
Principal

72,755

521,925

358,625

953,305

$ 5,670,000

1,595,000

$ 7,265,000

Interest
Total
Ending Balance

$
$
$

$ 1,130,030
$ 6,800,030
$
-

$
$
$

114,963
1,709,963
-

$
$
$

$ 1,244,993
$ 8,509,993
$
-

30,519

355,080

$ 2,985,784

*It is antipicated that the County will continue to issue capital improvement debt in 2025 and beyond with a
projected annual Debt Service Levy of $2,700,000-$3,100,000. Variance due to bi-annual ambulance purchase.

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Sawyer County Tax Rate History
Sawyer County Tax Rate History
Year
2025 est

Tax Rate
$2.46

% Increase
-8.21%

2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012

$2.68
$3.09
$3.27
$3.32
$3.18
$3.23
$3.10
$3.11
$3.00
$3.01
$2.99
$2.94
$2.75

-13.27%
-5.45%
-1.60%
4.53%
-1.58%
3.99%
-0.26%
3.84%
-0.26%
0.00%
1.02%
6.99%
2.62%

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SAWYER COUNTY
FEES & PAYMENTS
By
Department

2025
Updated 6/25/2024

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INDEX
AMBULANCE

CHILD SUPPORT

COUNTY CLERK

MEDICAL EXAMINER (CORONER)

CRIMINAL JUSTICE

DISTRICT ATTORNEY

ANIMAL CONTROL (DOG POUND)

FORESTRY

HIGHWAY

HUMAN SERVICES

PUBLIC HEALTH

SANITATION

LAND RECORDS

LAW ENFORCEMENT

SURVEYOR

TREASURER

ZONING

VETERANS

PUBLIC RECORDS REQUESTS

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SAWYER COUNTY AMBULANCE

(rate adjustments to be considered 11/24)

Charge
Basic Life Support Transport

1,000.00

Advanced Life Support 1 Transport

1,200.00

Advanced Life Support 2 Transport

1,500.00

Basic Life Support on Scene Care

400.00

Advanced Life Support on Scene Care

650.00

Specialty Transport

1,800.00

Event Coverage:
BLS Staffed Ambulance (1)

$175/per hour

ALS Staffed Ambulance (1)

$225/per hour

Mileage -

$24.00/per loaded mile

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SAWYER COUNTY CHILD SUPPORT

Charge
Photo Copies:
1 Sided

0.25

Page

2 Sided

0.35

Page

1.75

Reports:
KIDS System
Participant Account Statements

n/c

Locate a Parent Service Fee

$ 25.00

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SAWYER COUNTY CLERK

Total
Charge

County
Share

Marriage License
Marriage License Waiver Fee

100.00
$25

55.00
$25

Plat book

30.00

County Directory

$2.50

Copy Charge

0.25

Election Fees - Municipal Clerks
These s/b less

$1.50 Maintain WISVOTE
$1.25 Scan Poll Book
$1.25 Monitor Absentees
$50 per reconciliation

Mediation
Share

Statute

767.405

20.00

State
Share
$

$1 Per Registered Voter
$1 Per Registered Voter

25.00

Statute
765.002

$1.50
$1.25

Troubleshoot/correct errors on reconciliation

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SAWYER COUNTY CORONER/MEDICAL EXAMINER

Charge
Current Rates
Death Certificate

100.00 $ 103.40

Cremation Release

50.00 $

51.70

Mileage Reimbursement

0.53

Mile

Hourly Rate

16.00

Local Removal (when unable to locate family)

250.00

Refrigeration

10.00

Transport to Eau Claire

225.00 $ 232.65

Transport to Minneapolis

475.00 $ 491.15

Transport to Eau Claire w/Driver

250.00 $ 258.50

Transport to Minneapolis w/Driver

300.00 $ 310.20

Body Bag

50.00

Coroners Office Services

Day

Resolution 24-32 - Fees adjusted in January of every year based on prior year CIP - through 2029

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SAWYER COUNTY CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Charge
Electronic Monitoring

$ 20.00 Per Day

Portable Breath Test Kiosk

Recovery Court Participation

2.50 Each Test
$0 Phase 1
$50 Phase 2
$50 Phase 3
$50 Phase 4
$50 Phase 5

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SAWYER COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY
Charge
Public Defender

0.20 Page

Private Attorney

5.00 Up to 25 Pages

Private Attorney

$ 10.00 Over 25 Pages

Private Attorney

0.25 Page over 50
Plus Postage

CD's

5.00 Per

Flash Drives

10.00 Per

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SAWYER COUNTY ANIMAL CONTROL (DOG POUND)
Charge

County

$ 10.00
$ 10.00
$ 15.00

$ 9.85
$ 9.85
$14.60

State

Dogs
Spayed
Neutered
Unspayed/neutered
Kennel/Board Fee

$ 20.00

$
$
$

0.15
0.15
0.40

1.75

$20/inpound
$20/day

Late Fee - Per Dog
December 1 - March 31
April 1 - May 31
June 1 - November 30
Multiple Dog Licenses
(up to 12 dogs)

$
$ 20.00
$ 30.00

$ $20.00
$30.00

$ 75.00

$73.25

$
$ 25.00
$ 50.00

$ $25.00
$50.00

$150.00
$250.00
$500.00
$50.00
$50.00
$50.00
$50.00
$50.00
$50.00
$50.00
$50.00
$50.00

Late Fee Multiple Dogs
December 1 - March 31
April 1 - May 31
June 1 - November 30
Facility Fees
(1) Breeding Facility
Tier 1
Tier 2
Tier 3
(2) Kennel Permits
(3) Pet Shop Permits
(4) Riding Stable Permits
(5) Auction Permits
(6) Zoological Park
(7) Circus Permits
(8) Grooming Shop Permits
(9) Petting Zoo Permits
(10) Guard Dog Training Center Permits

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SAWYER COUNTY FORESTRY DEPARTMENT
Charge

County
Share

Township
Share

Firewood/Wood Residue Permit
(2 sites per permit)

$ 10.00

$10.00

Christmas Tree Permit
Max of 3 trees per permit

5.00

$ 4.50

0.50

Individual Use Permit

$ 10.00

$ 9.00

1.00

Seller's Permit

$ 50.00

$45.00

5.00

Camping Permit
(max of 10 days per permit)

7.00

$ 7.00

Per Night, Unit

Low Use Access Permit
(good for 5 years)

$ 25.00

$25.00

Bough Cutting Permit

Disability Permit
(to use motorized vehicles in
closed areas of Sawyer County
Forest)
Pavilion Reservation at
Hatchery Creek Park

Free

$ 50.00

See terms and conditions on permit
application

$ 50.00

Day

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SAWYER COUNTY HIGHWAY
Permit Fees

Adopted February 2024, Resolution #24-9

Right-of-Way
Wood
Driveway
Hauling
Hauling (Waste Hauler-1 time-Seasonal)
Utility
Application & Review Fee*
Fee Per Inspection**
Open Cuts Across Paved Roadways***

$ 25.00
$ 25.00
$ 50.00
$ 50.00
$ 500.00
$ 50.00
$ 100.00
$ 350.00

*Permit not required for trimming & brushing operations
**Fee per inspection – there shall be no charge for final site inspection.
If, however, the right-of-way has not been property restored at the time of
inspection and additional inspections are required, a $100.00 fee shall be charged
for each subsequent inspection until the right-of-way has been successfully
restored
***Open cuts will require a restoration agreement between the utility and the Highway
Department in addition to the permit fee.

Copies
One Sided

Charge
8 1/2 x 11
8 1/2 x 14
11 x 14
Ledger Sized

$
$
$
$

0.25
0.25
0.35
1.00

8 1/2 x 11
8 1/2 x 14
11 x 14

$
$
$

0.35
0.35
0.50

Reproduction of Recorded Tape

5.00

Per Tape

Fax Fee

$
$

1.00
0.25

Page

Two Sided

Engineer Copy
14 x 16
18 x 24
24 x 36
36 x 36
36 x 42
County-Wide Road Map
911 Township Maps
Northwoods Beach

$ 0.67
$ 1.25
$ 2.00
$ 4.00
$ 6.00
$ 7.00
$ 10.00
$ 7.00
$ 4.00

Per Sq Ft

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SAWYER COUNTY HIGHWAY
Computer Color Print
11 x 17
Color 911 Maps
Color Zone District Map

$
$

3.50
3.50

Blue Prints
14 x 16
18 x 24
30 x 30

$
$
$

1.00
2.00
3.00

Plotter Generated Color
Zone District Map
911 Map
County-Wide Road Map

$ 15.00 Per Township
$ 15.00 Per Township
$ 25.00

Plotted Color Maps
Line and Vector Drawings
24 x 24
24 x 36
36 x 36
36 x 42

(mr = mapping rate)
$ 4.00 Plus mr/hr
$ 8.00 Plus mr/hr
$ 12.00 Plus mr/hr
$ 14.00 Plus mr/hr

Custom Plotting
Digital Orthophotography and Solid Fill Drawing

Mapping Rate

$ 30.00 Per Hour

Digital Format
Digital Data

2.10 Per Sq Ft Plus mr/hr

$ 15.00 Minimum Charge
$ 0.15 Per Megabyte

Digital Orthophotography

$ 25.00 Base Per Township

Compact Disc

2.00

Entire County (License Required)
Mr Sid 1 CD, Tiff 8 CD's
911 Layer With Roads on CD

$ 950.0
$ 12.50

24 x 36 Glossy printed Ortho Photo

1" = 400'

$ 30.00

24 x 36 Matte Printed Ortho Photo

1" = 400'

$ 30.00

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SAWYER COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Behavioral Health Services Fees
OWI Assessment
AODA/MH Intake Counseling Session
AODA/MH Hourly Session
No Show/Late Cancellation Fee
Victim Impact Panel
Out of County Additional Fee
ADOA/MH session (30 mins.)
Ammend Driver's Safety Plan

Charge
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$

250.00
200.00
150.00
50.00
50.00
50.00
75.00
50.00

Drug Test Fees
Drug Test

20.00

Public Health
Sharps Container Disposal Fee

$9.00

Reproductive Health
New Client (15 min
New Client (30 min
Established Client (5 min
Established Client (10 min
Established Client (20 min
Established Client (30 min
Non-Med FP Education
Method by Mailer
Water Tests
Coliform Bacteria
Nitrate
Arsenic
(Single Metal)
Basic Homeowners Package
Metal Package
Comprehensive Homeowners Package
Bottle Replacement for each bottle

Per Pound

$
$
$
$
$
$
$

156.50
240.80
49.10
121.20
196.80
279.70
117.00
$ 77.00

$
$
$
$
$
$
$

30.00
50.00
50.00
75.00
100.00
150.00
1.00

$140.40

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SAWYER COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Reproductive Helth Supplies
OCP (Birth Control)
Birth Control Pill (Monthly)
$
45.00
Depo (Varies by Shipment) (Birth Control Shot)
$
11.00
$85.50
Fee is established by 340B - varies by shipment)
$162.23 per month
Nuva Ring (Price Varies by Current Shipment)
$7.00 / $9.00
Birth Control Vaginal Ring
Fee is established by 340B - varies by shipment)
Azithromycin 1g
$
30.00
Ceftriaxone 250 mg 1m
$
30.00
EPT (Expedited Partner Therapy)
$
30.00
$
30.00
Metronidazole 2g
Emergency Contraception
$30.00/$45.00
$40.00
$
0.90
Male Condoms
$
4.80
Female Condoms
Reproductive Health Tests
Dipstick UA
CT, GC, Trich
Pregnancy Test
Hemoglobin
HIV-1, HIV-2 Combo (Blood)
Lab Handling Fee
Copies

$
$
$
$
$
$

8.00
NC
19.40
5.30
30.90
8.40
0.25

Per Page

The fees below were approved by the Board of Supervisors January 20, 2022 but they are in policy and
Court Report (Uncontested) Investigation and Assessment
$ 452.00
Court Report (Contested) Investigation and Assessment
$ 952.00
Petition - Chapter 55 Assessment and Preparation
$ 476.00
Petition Successor Guardianship
$ 167.00
Petition – Chapter 54 Assessment and Preparation
$ 571.00
Petitions for Guardianship and Protective Placement
$ 333.00
Petition on Conversion from Chapter 51 to Chapter 55 $ 476.00
Mileage expense if ward is located outside of county
IRS Annual Standard Rate
Completion of Comprehensive Court Assessment
$125 per hour

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Licensing Fees (through March 31, 2024)

Facility/License Type

Annual License
Fee
Pre-inspection Fee Re-inspection Fee

Second &
Subsequent Reinspection Fee

Late Fee

Operating without a
License Fee

Special Condition
Inspection Fee

Duplicate License
Fee

Bed and Breakfast Establishments
155

300

128

170

749

175

Tourist Rooming House

155

300

128

170

749

175

Hotel / Motel

5 - 30 Rooms

240

480

218

290

749

175

Hotel / Motel

31 - 99 Rooms

325

665

300

400

749

175

Hotel / Motel

100 - 199 Rooms

410

795

379

505

749

175

Hotel / Motel

200 + Rooms

565

1185

525

700

749

175

Campgrounds (1 - 25 sites)

205

380

180

240

749

175

Campgrounds (26 - 50 sites)

290

565

263

350

749

175

Campgrounds (51 - 100 sites)

355

700

319

425

749

175

Campgrounds (101 - 199 sites)

410

830

375

500

749

175

Campgrounds (200 + sites)

475

965

435

580

749

175

Recreational or Educational Campgrounds
Safety, Maintenance and Operation of
Public Swimming Pool

585

1200

540

720

749

175

Pool/Hot Tub

175
205
290

150

749

175

749

175

250

125

749

175

125
265
380
625
200
125
95

130

749

175

320

240

320

749

175

470

353

470

749

175

770

578

770

749

175

749

175

165

130

749

175

749

175

510

290

790

350

450

137

100

175

305

250

190

100

175

220

150

190

100

175

75
55

125

100

175

100

175

Bed and Breakfast Establishments
Lodging

Campgrounds

Recreational and Educational Camps

Water Attraction
Water Attraction with up to 2 pools slides
Restaurants
Prepackaged Restaurant
Simple Restaurant
Moderate Restaurant
Complex Restaurant
Temporary Restaurant
Mobile Restaurant Base w/out food prep
Additional Area
DPI Schools

Production
Satellite
Retail Food Establishments
Food Sales of $1,000,000 and processes
potentially hazardous food
Food Sales of $25,000 but less than
$1,000,000 and processes potentially
hazardous food
Food Sales of at least $25,000 and is
engaged in food processing, but does not
process potentially hazardous food
Food sales of less than $25,000 and is
engaged in food processing
Does not engage in food processing

Last Updated: April 1, 2020

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Licensing Fees (effective April 1, 2024)
Facility/License Type

Annual License
Fee
Pre-inspection Fee Re-inspection Fee

Bed and Breakfast Establishments
B and B Establishments
250
Lodging
Tourist Rooming House
250
Hotel / Motel 5 - 30 Rooms
270
Hotel / Motel 31 - 99 Rooms
365
Hotel / Motel 100 - 199 Rooms
465
Hotel / Motel 200 + Rooms
640
Campgrounds
Campgrounds (1 - 25 sites)
230
Campgrounds (26 - 50 sites)
325
Campgrounds (51 - 100 sites)
400
Campgrounds (101 - 199 sites)
465
Campgrounds (200 + sites)
535
Recreational and Educational Camps
Rec and Ed - Simple
640
705
Rec and Ed - Simple with Hospital
Rec and Ed - Moderate
690
825
Rec and Ed - Moderate with Hosp
Rec and Ed - Complex
745
930
Rec and Ed - Complex with Hospit
Public Pools and Water Attractions
Pool - Simple
260
Pool - Simple with Features
435
Pool - Moderate
390
Pool - Moderate with Features
565
Pool - Complex
490
Pool - Complex with Features
660
RETAIL FOOD - SERVING MEALS (RESTAURANT)
RF-SM - Prepackaged
140
RF-SMs - Simple
300
RF-SM - Moderate
430
RF-SM - Complex
705
RETAIL FOOD - SERVING MEALS (Transient)
RF-Tran - TCS
225
RRF-Trans - Prepackaged
60
RF-Trans - Non-TCS
80
RETAIL FOOD - SERVING MEALS (Mobile)
RF-SMM - Prepackaged
140
RF-SMM - Simple
300
RF-SMM - Moderate
430
RF-SMM - Complex
705
RF-SMM - No Prep
60
RF-SMM - Simple
300
RF-SMM - Moderate
430
RF-SMM - Complex
705
Additional Area
105
DPI Schools
DPI School - Production
575
DPI School - Satellite
325
Retail Food - Not Serving Meals
RF-NSM - Complex
890
RF-NSM - Moderate
345
RF-NSM - Simple TCS
250
RF-NSM-Simple Non-TCS
80
RF-NSM - Prepackaged
60

After 1st Reinspection Fee

Late Fee

Tier 1: Operating
Without a License
Tier 2: Operating
Special Condition
Fee
without a License Fee
Inspection Fee

390

150

200

250

750

200

390
625
865
1035
1540

150
150
150
150
150

200
200
200
200
200

50
55
75
95
130

250
250
250
250
250

750
750
750
750
750

200
200
200
200
200

495
735
910
1080
1255

150
150
150
150
150

200
200
200
200
200

45
65
80
95
110

250
250
250
250
250

750
750
750
750
750

200
200
200
200
200

1275
1405
1380
1655
1485
1860

150
150
150
150
150
150

200
200
200
200
200
200

130
145
140
165
150
190

250
250
250
250
250
250

750
750
750
750
750
750

200
200
200
200
200
200

260
435
390
565
490
660

150
150
150
150
150
150

200
200
200
200
200
200

55
90
80
115
100
135

250
250
250
250
250
250

750
750
750
750
750
750

200
200
200
200
200
200

170
420
615
1005

150
150
150
150

200
200
200
200

30
60
90
145

250
250
250
250

750
750
750
750

200
200
200
200

0
0
0

150
150
150

200
200
200

45
25
25

250
250
250

750
750
750

200
200
200

170
420
615
1005
130
420
615
1005
0

150
150
150
150
150
150
150
150
150

200
200
200
200
200
200
200
200
200

30
60
90
145
25
60
90
145
25

250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250

750
750
750
750
750
750
750
750
750

200
200
200
200
200
200
200
200
200

0
0

115
65

0
0

200
200

455
325
195
165
130

150
150
150
150
150

200
200
200
200
200

180
70
50
25
25

250
250
250
250
250

750
750
750
750
750

200
200
200
200
200

Fees Effective April 1, 2024

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SAWYER COUNTY LAND RECORDS
Photo Copies

Charge

One Sided
8 1/2 x 11
8 1/2 x 14
11 x 14

$ 0.25
$ 0.25
$ 0.35

Page
Page
Page

8 1/2 x11
8 1/2 x 14
11 x 14

$ 0.35
$ 0.35
$ 0.50

Page
Page
Page

14 x 16
18 x 24
24 x 36
36 x 36
36 x 42
36 x 48
Northwood's Beach
Odd Sized Paper

$ 1.50
Page
$ 2.50
Page
$ 5.00
Page
$ 6.00
Page
$ 7.00
Page
$ 8.00
Page
$ 5.00
Page
Round up to the next page size

Two Sided

Large Format Copier

Printed Map Products
(cr = custom rate)
18 x 24
24 x 24
24 x 36
36 x 36
36 x 42
Custom Page Size
Custom Project Hourly Rate (cr/hour)

$ 6.00
$ 8.00
$12.00
$18.00
$27.00
$ 2.00
$30.00

Plus cr/hour
Plus cr/hour
Plus cr/hour
Plus cr/hour
Plus cr/hour
Per Sq. foot, plus ch/hour

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SAWYER COUNTY LAND RECORDS
Printed Map Products - Continued
Orthophotography & Plat Book
8 1/2 x 1email & counter
8 1/2 x 1email & counter
11 x 17 email & counter
Postal mailing
24 x 36 Orthophotography on photo paper

$ 1.00
$ 1.25
$ 2.00
$ 0.50
$ 30.00

Digital Format - Add material costs to all projects
Materials cost
1 CD
1 DVD

$
$

Orthophotography
Raphy or GIS Data

Page
Page
Page
Page
Page

2.00
3.00

$30/hr, $10 min. charge

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SAWYER COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT
Charge
Copies
Open Records

0.25

5.00

Paper Service

75.00

Alarms

25.00

Huber Fee

119.00

Booking Fee - Jail

25.00

Daily Inmate Fee (Setenced inmates)

20.00

Urine Analysis

10.00

Event Coverage/Building Moves

65.00

Page

Week

Hourly

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SAWYER COUNTY REGISTER OF DEEDS
Real Estate

Charge

Statute

Recorded Documents
59.43(ar)
Plats
59.43(a1)(h)
Transportation Plat & Amendment59.43(ar)
Transfer Fee

$
$
$

30.00
50.00
25.00
0.20%

Vital Records
Birth
Death
Marriage
Divorce

Additional
Copies
$ 3.00
$ 3.00
$ 3.00
$ 3.00

69.22(1)
69.22(1)
69.22(1)
69.22(1)

$
$
$
$

20.00
20.00
20.00
20.00

59.43(2)(B)
Ordinance
Ordinance
Ordinance
59.43(2)(b)

$
$
$
$
$

2.00 $1.00 add 'l page
0.25 Page
0.25 Page
1.00
1.00

Copies
Real Estate Copies
Reports
Tax Statements
Fax
Certified Stamp
Online Services
Laredo (public)
Authorized Credit card
Laredo External Users

$
$

Official Records Online
Tapestry

$
$

Free
1.50 PNP keeps
85.00 Minimum Monthly
plus .50 page/print
2.50 Per vital record
500.00 Average per month

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SAWYER COUNTY SURVEYOR
The items and amounts described below are PAYMENTS (outgoing) as bounties to remonumentation, reestablish, or
set set new references for corners

Payment
$

300.00

200.00

Fee will be paid for each corner perpetuated for which there is an
$
existing U.S. Public Land Survey Monument Record on file, there is an
existing monument in good condition, and new references need to be

150.00

Fee for each government corner perpetuated or reestablished for
which there is no U.S. Public Land Survey Monument Record on file.
Fee will be paid for each corner perpetuated for which there is an
existing U.S. Public Land Survey Monument Record on file, there are
existing references, and a new monument needs to be set.
Tax Deed

Payment will be made while funds are available on a first come first served basis.
The completed U.S. Public Land Survey Monument Record along with an invoice shall be submitted to
the Sawyer County Surveyor
Approval for payment will be made by the County Surveyor
The County Surveyor reserves the right to deny application or payment for remonumentation, if the
applicant has failed to provide information to substantiate a reasonable corner position.

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SAWYER COUNTY TREASURER
Charge
Returned Check Fee

35.00

Delinquent Tax Listing

50.00

Copy/Research

0.25

Tax Deed
Advertising Fee
Mailing, Mowing/Upkeep, Advertising, etc
Tax Deed Expense

$
10.00
Actual Cost
$
70.00

Preference to Previous Owner
Administration Fee

200.00

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SAWYER COUNTY ZONING DEPARTMENT
Land Use Permits - Industrial Structures:
New industrial related establishments
Plus $5.00 per $1,000 cost of Construction
Additions/alterations to existing industrial buildings
Plus $5.00 per $1,000 cost of Construction
Accessory buildings for existing industrial property
Plus $5.00 per $1,000 cost of Construction

Charge
$
250
$

150

$
$
$
$
$

25
50
100
200
500

250

150

Telecommunications Facility
New Construction or Substantial Modification (Class 1 Collocation)
Class 2 Collocation

$
$

3,000
500

Certified Soil Tests
Review and filing fee for all certified soil tests

400

$
$
$
$

100
150
50
100

125

Land Use Permits - New Business Fees (in existing building):
Home Occupation
New Small Business, up to 10 employees and up to 3,000 Sq. Ft. Floor Area
New Business, 10-20 employees, and up to 5,000 square feet
New Business over 20 employees, and up to 10,000 square feet
New Business over 20 employees, over10,000 square feet
Land Use Permits - New Commercial Building:
New Commercial Building - Plus $5.00 per $1,000 cost of construction
Additions/alterations to existing commercial buildings
Plus $5.00 per $1,000 cost of construction
Accessory buildings for existing commercial property
Plus $5.00 per $1,000 cost of construction

Sanitary Permits
Conventional, holding tanks, mounds, at-grade and in-ground pressure
or other SBD6398 systems ($100.00 State/$300.00 County)
Reconnection/Connection permit or other County Permit
Privies (sealed vault or pit type) or other Non-Plumbing Sanitary Permit
Revision/Transfer fee (plumber to plumber, owner to owner, site change)
Renewal fee (one year)
Register of Deeds
*Recording Fee-Sawyer County Register of Deeds (subject to change):
POWTS Maint. Agreement for Holding Tanks and Aerobic
Treatment Unit Servicing Contracts, **FLAT FEE
Wisconsin Fund Grant Program - site inspection and filing

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SAWYER COUNTY ZONING DEPARTMENT
Wind Energy Systems Types
Personal and Small
Large

$ 75.00
$ 500.00

Manure Storage Permit
Manure Storage Closure

$1 / AU
$0

New Mining Pit - also requires Conditional Use Application fee

$ 200.00

Rezone Applications - Public Hearing filing fee
Refilling Fee ( If application needs to be republished)

$ 500.00
$ 150.00

Conditional Use Applications - Public Hearing filing fee + appl. Permit fee if approve
Conditional Use Renewal Fee and Special Events Fee
Refilling Fee (If application needs to be republished)

$ 350.00
$ 300.00
$ 150.00

Zoning Ordinance Book

Variance Applications
Board of Appeals
Administrative Appeals Application or Appeals of Zoning Committee Decisions
Refilling Fee (If application needs to be republished)
Writ Preparation - (plus $0.25 per page copy fee)

$ 750.00
$ 750.00
$ 150.00
$30/hr

Property Inspection - (Contact the Zoning Office for details)

County Plat - ($100.00 Zoning/$400.00Technical) plus ($3.00 Zoning/$27.00 Technical) for
each lot over eight (8) (May also require Conditional Use Application fee)

$ 500.00

Sign Permits
Class C and Class E
Class D (Billboards)

15.00

75.00

$ 75.00
$ 250.00

Certified Survey Map Review - $100.00 per map plus $50.00 per lot (25% Zoning/75% Technical)
State Platted Subdivisions - preliminary
Filing fee and review plus $30.00 per lot ( may also require Conditional Use Application fee)
Field inspection - per day
911 Applications
New sign
Replacement sign
(2) Temporary Guest Quarters Sign (Yellow Fire Number Sign)
Land Use Permits - For Principal Structures (Dwellings):

$ 500.00
$ 100.00

$ 125.00
$ 100.00
$ 100.00

Dwellings: Onsite constructed, manufactured, and mobile homes. Fee is based on total square footage of habitable
area. Includes basement, second story, third story and loft.

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SAWYER COUNTY ZONING DEPARTMENT
Do not include open decks, roofed or screened-in porches, unheated entryways, breezeways they are considered
accessory structures. Detached or attached garages use Accessory Building fee chart.
Square Footage
Primary
Addition/
Structure
Alteration
$
75
100 to 199 sq. ft.
$100 temp. guest structure only
$
100
200 to 349 sq. ft.
$150 temp. guest structure only
$
125
350 to 499 sq. ft.
$200 temp. guest structure only
500 to 999 sq. ft. min. prinipal structure
$
250
$
150
1,000 to 1,499 sq. ft.
$
300
$
175
1,500 to 1,999 sq. ft.
$
350
$
200
2,000 to 2,499 sq. ft.
$
400
$
225
2,500 to 2,999 sq. ft.
$
450
$
250
3,000 to 3,499 sq. ft.
$
500
$
275
3,500 to 3,999 sq. ft.
$
550
$
300
4,000 to 4,499 sq. ft.
$
600
$
325
4,500 to 4,999 sq. ft.
$
650
$
350
5,000 to 5,499 sq. ft.
$
700
$
375
5,500 to 5,999 sq. ft.
$
750
$
400
6,000 to 6,499 sq. ft.
$
800
$
425
6,500 to 6999 sq. ft.
$
850
$
450
7,000 to 7,499 sq. ft.
$
900
$
475
7,500 to 7,999 sq. ft.
$
950
$
500
8,000 to 8,499 sq. ft.
$ 1,000
$
525
8,500 to 8,999 sq. ft.
$ 1,050
$
550
9,000 to 9,499 sq. ft.
$ 1,100
$
575
9,500 to 9,999 sq. ft.
$ 1,150
$
600
Add $50.00 per 499 square feet.
Land Use Permits - For Accessory Structures and Buildings:
Fees for decks, porches and patios may combine square footage for project on same permit.
Other garages/sheds are calculated as separate fees and projects. (Fee amount includes
additions/alterations to accessory buildings)
100 square feet to 199 square feet (also fee for storage sheds on vacant land up to 144 sq ft)
200 square feet to 349 square feet
350 square feet to 499 square feet
500 square feet to 999 square feet
1,000 square feet to 1,499 square feet
1,500 square feet to 1,999 square feet
2,000 square feet to 2,499 square feet
2,500 square feet to 2,999 square feet (Add $50 per 499 square feet.)
Boat House Permit
Includes Grading Permit
Minor Grading Permit
See Section 8.21 S.C. Shoreland-Wetland Ordinance
Filling, Grading, Land use as a separate use (Grading more than
10,000 sq. ft. up to 1 Acre
Other/Miscellaneous (Blacktop, pavement, regrind surfacing)
Shoreline Restoration Project

$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$

50
75
100
150
200
250
300
350
375
100

$
$
$

300
75
75

SAWYER COUNTY ZONING DEPARTMENT
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Photocopies black & white Add $.75 more for color
8 1/2 x 11 (1-sided)
8 1/2 x 11 (2-sided)
8 1/2 x 14 (1-sided)
8 1/2 x 14 (2-sided)
11 x 14 (1-sided)
11 x 14 (2-sided)
Ledger
Reproduction of Recorded Tapes - Requester provides tapes
Fax & Scan: $1.00 for sending/receiving plus $0.25 per additional page

$0.25
$0.35
$0.25
$0.35
$0.35
$0.50
$1.00
$5.00 each
$1.00 + $0.25

The following fees are based on the Sawyer County Public Records Fee Schedule.
All fees are double the amount for action conducted prior to receiving permit.

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SAWYER COUNTY VETERANS DEPARTMENT
Round Trip Transportation to the Minneapolis VA Hospital

35.00

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SAWYER COUNTY PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST FEE SCHEDULE – 2024
"An authority may impose a fee upon the requester of a copy of a record which may not exceed the
actual, necessary and direct cost of reproduction and transcription of the record, unless a fee is
otherwise specifically established or authorized to be established by law." Wis. Stat. § 19.35(3)(a).
Sawyer County establishes its fees based on the cost of materials involved, the staff time involved, and
postage. Staff time is calculated based on the pay rate of the lowest paid employee able to fulfill the
request. For clerical only requests, the hourly pay rate will be $23.06. For requests exceeding clerical
needs, pay rate will be calculated using actual hourly rate of employee plus benefits of the lowest paid
staff capable of performing the task. It is assumed that staff time on electronic tasks and processing

Location of Records – No charges will be made for time locating records unless it is anticipated that
the cost of staff time to locate the records will exceed $50.00. If location costs are charged, they may
be added to the record production costs listed below.
Inspection of Records without Copies – If a requester wishes to examine records in the departmental
offices but does not choose to obtain copies, there will be no charge unless there are more than a
total of two hours of staff time devoted to locating the records.
Paper Copies of Paper Records – If a requester seeks paper copies of a paper record on a standard,
business-sized sheet, the fee is $0.25 per page for black-and-white copies, reflecting the cost of
materials. If staff time is more than the assumed five minutes to print the copies, it will be charged at
$1.92 for each five-minute increment, which is based on the pay rate of the lowest paid staff capable
of performing the task. If mailed, actual postage cost may be added.
Paper Copies of Digital Records – If a requester seeks paper copies of an electronic record, on a
standard, business-sized sheet, the fee is $0.25 per page for black-and-white copies, reflecting the cost
of materials. If staff time is more than the assumed five minutes to print the copies, it will be charged
at $1.92 for each five-minute increment, which is based on the pay rate of the lowest paid staff
capable of performing the task. If mailed, actual postage costs may be added.
Paper Records to Digital Copies via E-mail Attachments – If a requester seeks digital copies via e-mail
of a paper record, the fee is $0.25 per page, plus $1.92, reflecting the assumed staff time involved to
scan the document, attach it, and e-mail it. If staff time is more than the assumed five minutes, it will
be charged at $1.92 for each five-minute increment, which is based on the pay rate of the lowest paid
staff capable of performing the task.
Digital Records to Digital Copies via E-mail Attachments – If a requester seeks digital copies via e-mail
of a digital record, the fee is $1.92, reflecting the assumed staff time involved to attach the document
and e-mail it and is based on the pay rate of the lowest paid staff capable of performing the task.

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Digital Records to Digital Copies via Physical Medium – If a requester seeks digital copies via physical
medium, the fee per thumb drive is $5.00 for 64GB or under, and $10.00 for 128GB. In addition, there
will be a charge of $1.92 reflecting the assumed staff time involved in making the copies, which is
based on the pay rate of the lowest paid staff capable of performing the task. If staff time is more than
the assumed five minutes, it will be charged at 1.92 for each five-minute increment. For requests
requiring additional skill or capabilities to perform the task, the pay rate will be calculated using actual
hourly rate of employee plus benefits of the lowest paid staff capable of performing that advanced
task. If mailed, actual postage costs may be added. Other media will be based on the actual cost of the
medium. The requester may not provide its own medium based of safety and security concerns.
Conversion of File Format – If the requester seeks a digital record in a file format other than the one
in which it is maintained by the County, staff time for reproduction in the preferred format will be
charged at $23.06 per hour.
Requests to Law Enforcement for Audio and Video Records – Subject to 2023 Wisconsin Act 253,
creating Wis. Stat. §§ 19.35 (3)(h), the Sheriff’s Department may impose a fee upon a requester for
the actual, necessary, and direct cost of redacting, whether by pixelization or other means, recorded
audio or video content to the extent redaction is necessary to comply with applicable constitutional,
statutory, or common law. The ability to charge a fee is subject to the provisions as written in Wis.
Stat. §§ 19.35 (3)(h).
Prepayment – If it is anticipated that the fees will exceed $5.00, the County may request prepayment,
if over $50.00 the County will require prepayment.
Minimum Fee – No fees will be assessed if the total cost of the request is less than $5.00. Therefore, in
many instances, assuming the staff time is no more than five minutes and there are no postage or
copy costs, many record requests will be fulfilled at no cost to the requester.

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$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$

$
$
$
$
$
$

20,000
110,000
400,000
400,000
100,000
130,000
$ 1,160,000

$ 2,003,460

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SAWYER COUNTY
FULL TIME EQUIVALENTS (FTE)
Approved
Requested
2024 Changes
2025

ADMINISTRATION
CLERK OF COURT
CRIMINAL JUSTICE
CORONER
MEDICAL EXAMINER
COUNTY CLERK
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
TREASURER
DISTRICT ATTORNEY
VICTIM WITNESS
REGISTER OF DEEDS
LAND RECORDS
FORESTRY
LAND/WATER CONSERVATION
SURVEYOR
UW EXTENSION
DOG POUND
CODE ENFORCEMENT
ZONING
MAINTENANCE
SHERIFF
REC OFFICER
TRIBAL LAW ENFORCEMENT
JAIL
DISPATCH
AMBULANCE
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
HIGHWAY
AIRPORT
CHILD SUPPORT
VETERANS
HUMAN SERVICES

5.00
8.60
1.00
2.00
2.00
3.00
2.40
1.00
2.00
3.00
5.00
2.00
2.00
0.40
1.00
5.00
6.50
24.00
2.00
19.00
7.00
24.25
0.75
23.50
0.50
4.00
2.00
45.90

Total

204.80

1.00
1.00

(0.50)

1.50

5.00
8.60
1.00
2.00
2.00
3.00
2.40
1.00
2.00
3.00
5.00
2.00
2.00
0.40
1.00
6.00
6.50
25.00
2.00
19.00
7.00
24.25
0.75
23.50
4.00
2.00
45.90
206.30

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2025 PAY STRUCTURE - STEP PLAN
Minimum
87.5%
88.75%
90.0%
GRADE
1
2
3
S
$42.62
$43.23
$43.84
R
$39.82
$40.39
$40.96
Q
$37.98
$38.52
$39.06
P
$36.15
$36.66
$37.18
O
$34.28
$34.77
$35.26
N
$32.43
$32.89
$33.35
M
$30.57
$31.01
$31.45
L
$28.71
$29.12
$29.53
K
$26.85
$27.23
$27.61
J
$24.99
$25.35
$25.70
I
$23.14
$23.47
$23.80
H
$21.29
$21.59
$21.90
G
$19.43
$19.71
$19.99
F
$17.66
$17.91
$18.16
2025 PAY STRUCTURE - STEP PLAN
Minimum
87.5%
88.75%
90.0%
GRADE
1
2
3
S
$42.20
$42.80
$43.41
R
$39.43
$39.99
$40.55
Q
$37.60
$38.14
$38.67
P
$35.79
$36.30
$36.81
O
$33.94
$34.43
$34.91
N
$32.10
$32.56
$33.02
M
$30.27
$30.70
$31.13
L
$28.43
$28.83
$29.24
K
$26.58
$26.96
$27.34
J
$24.75
$25.10
$25.45
I
$22.91
$23.23
$23.56
H
$21.08
$21.38
$21.68
G
$19.24
$19.52
$19.79
F
$17.48
$17.73
$17.98

7/1/2025
91.25%
4
$44.45
$41.53
$39.60
$37.70
$35.75
$33.82
$31.88
$29.94
$28.00
$26.06
$24.13
$22.20
$20.27
$18.41

92.5%
5
$45.06
$42.10
$40.15
$38.21
$36.24
$34.28
$32.32
$30.35
$28.38
$26.42
$24.46
$22.51
$20.54
$18.67
1/1/2025

91.25%
4
$44.01
$41.12
$39.21
$37.32
$35.40
$33.48
$31.56
$29.65
$27.72
$25.81
$23.89
$21.98
$20.07
$18.23

92.5%
5
$44.61
$41.68
$39.75
$37.83
$35.88
$33.94
$32.00
$30.05
$28.10
$26.16
$24.22
$22.28
$20.34
$18.48

1% Increase
93.75%
6
$45.67
$42.67
$40.69
$38.73
$36.73
$34.74
$32.76
$30.76
$28.76
$26.78
$24.79
$22.81
$20.82
$18.92

95.0%
7
$46.27
$43.23
$41.23
$39.24
$37.22
$35.21
$33.19
$31.17
$29.15
$27.13
$25.12
$23.11
$21.10
$19.17

96.25%
8
$46.88
$43.80
$41.77
$39.76
$37.71
$35.67
$33.63
$31.58
$29.53
$27.49
$25.45
$23.42
$21.38
$19.42

97.5%
9
$47.49
$44.37
$42.32
$40.28
$38.20
$36.13
$34.07
$31.99
$29.91
$27.85
$25.78
$23.72
$21.65
$19.68

98.75%
10
$48.10
$44.94
$42.86
$40.79
$38.69
$36.60
$34.50
$32.40
$30.30
$28.20
$26.11
$24.03
$21.93
$19.93

100.0%
11
$48.71
$45.51
$43.40
$41.31
$39.18
$37.06
$34.94
$32.81
$30.68
$28.56
$26.44
$24.33
$22.21
$20.18

101.25%
12
$49.32
$46.08
$43.94
$41.83
$39.67
$37.52
$35.38
$33.22
$31.06
$28.92
$26.77
$24.63
$22.49
$20.43

Control
Maximum
102.50% 103.75% 105.00% 112.5%
13
14
15
$49.93
$50.54
$51.15
$54.80
$46.65
$47.22
$47.79
$51.20
$44.49
$45.03
$45.57
$48.83
$42.34
$42.86
$43.38
$46.47
$40.16
$40.65
$41.14
$44.08
$37.99
$38.45
$38.91
$41.69
$35.81
$36.25
$36.69
$39.31
$33.63
$34.04
$34.45
$36.91
$31.45
$31.83
$32.21
$34.52
$29.27
$29.63
$29.99
$32.13
$27.10
$27.43
$27.76
$29.75
$24.94
$25.24
$25.55
$27.37
$22.77
$23.04
$23.32
$24.99
$20.68
$20.94
$21.19
$22.70

96.25%
8
$46.42
$43.37
$41.36
$39.37
$37.34
$35.31
$33.29
$31.27
$29.24
$27.22
$25.20
$23.19
$21.17
$19.23

97.5%
9
$47.02
$43.93
$41.90
$39.88
$37.82
$35.77
$33.73
$31.68
$29.62
$27.57
$25.53
$23.49
$21.44
$19.48

98.75%
10
$47.63
$44.50
$42.43
$40.39
$38.31
$36.23
$34.16
$32.08
$30.00
$27.93
$25.85
$23.79
$21.72
$19.73

100.0%
11
$48.23
$45.06
$42.97
$40.90
$38.79
$36.69
$34.59
$32.49
$30.38
$28.28
$26.18
$24.09
$21.99
$19.98

101.25%
12
$48.83
$45.62
$43.51
$41.41
$39.27
$37.15
$35.02
$32.90
$30.76
$28.63
$26.51
$24.39
$22.26
$20.23

Control
Maximum
102.50% 103.75% 105.00% 112.5%
13
14
15
$49.44
$50.04
$50.64
$54.26
$46.19
$46.75
$47.31
$50.69
$44.04
$44.58
$45.12
$48.34
$41.92
$42.43
$42.95
$46.01
$39.76
$40.24
$40.73
$43.64
$37.61
$38.07
$38.52
$41.28
$35.45
$35.89
$36.32
$38.91
$33.30
$33.71
$34.11
$36.55
$31.14
$31.52
$31.90
$34.18
$28.99
$29.34
$29.69
$31.82
$26.83
$27.16
$27.49
$29.45
$24.69
$24.99
$25.29
$27.10
$22.54
$22.81
$23.09
$24.74
$20.48
$20.73
$20.98
$22.48

2% Increase
93.75%
6
$45.22
$42.24
$40.28
$38.34
$36.37
$34.40
$32.43
$30.46
$28.48
$26.51
$24.54
$22.58
$20.62
$18.73

95.0%
7
$45.82
$42.81
$40.82
$38.86
$36.85
$34.86
$32.86
$30.87
$28.86
$26.87
$24.87
$22.89
$20.89
$18.98

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Minutes of the October 17, 2024, meeting of the Sawyer County
Board of Supervisors Special Meeting
Sawyer County Courthouse/Virtual
Voting Committee
Members Present (X)
Steve Kariainen

Roll Call

District

Wards
T Lenroot W-1, T Hayward W-7, C Hayward W-5

Kay Wilson

Tweed Shuman

T Lenroot W-2, T Round Lake W-1
T Hayward W-1 & 2

Stacey Hessel

T Hayward W-3 & 4

Randy Neumann

T Hayward W-5 & 6

Marc D. Helwig
Thomas W. DuffyExcused
Marshal Savitski

C Hayward W-1 & 2

C Hayward W-3 & 4

T Bass Lake W-1 & 2

T Bass Lake W-3 & 4

Chuck Van Etten

T Sand Lake, T Edgewater W-1

Jeff Hoehne

T Edgewater W-2, T Bass Lake W-5, T Meteor, T Couderay, V Couderay

John Righeimer

T Spider Lake, T Round Lake W-2, T Winter W-1

Ron Kinsley

T Hunter, T Radisson W-1, T-Ojibwa W-1, V Radisson

T Radisson W-2, T Ojibwa W-2, T Weirgor, V Exeland, T Meadowbrook

T Winter W-2, T Draper, V Winter

Brian Bisonette

Ron Buckholtz-V
John Suralski

Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance– Chair Kinsley called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm. Roll call was taken; quorum
was met.
Certification of Compliance with the open meeting law was met.
Meeting Agenda –
2025 Budget Discussion –
Documents were included in the packet and presented by Mr. Markgren. He reviewed the Budget Presentation, the
County Fee Schedule, the CIP Summary, Employee FTE, and 2025 Budget Hearing Grids. The resulting CIP debt issue is
$1,638,460 with an estimated tax rate in 2025 of $2.46.
Public Hearing on 2025 Budget –
At this time, members of the public were given the opportunity to address the board to provide comments on the 2025
Budget. Public Comments – Doug Kurtzweil, Linda Zillmer, Mindy Simons, Benjamin Kurtzweil, Karrie Sabin.
Mr. Shuman made a motion to increase Namekagon Transit budget amount to $180,000; second by Mr. Suralski. A
voice vote was taken and carried without negative vote. Budget Hearing ended at 7:10 pm. Mr. Shuman left the
meeting at 7:14 pm and returned at 7:15 pm.
Public Comments – Mary Stuebe, Nancy Shryer, Ron Ullmer, Wayne Williamson, Ginny Chabek, Ben Kurtzweil, Doug
Kurtzweil, Linda Zillmer

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Minutes from the previous meeting dated: September 17, 2024
Motion to approve made by:
Ms. Hessel
Second by: Mr. Suralski
Motion carried without negative vote.
Public Works Committee -Chair Report – Mr. Helwig provided a verbal update of the October Committee meeting identifying projects of the
various reporting departments. Ms. Hessel left the meeting at 7:45 pm; returned at 7:46 pm.
Airport Master Plan Update – Recommended Development Alternative – Mr. Albarado advised that the consultant
has developed an alternative layout of the airport for the future. There is a potential of shifting the runway, potential
acquisition of property and expansion. The County owns the land where the airport resides and we are the sponsors,
granted the authority to operate an airport in which we must adhere to FAA governance. Mike Dmyterko and Mr.
Kemper spoke to some of the details of the revised Master Plan. Environmental analyses will be completed along the
way for improvements that the County does approve in the future. Mr. Righeimer made a motion to move forward
with the Recommended Development Plan Alternative; second by Mr. Neumann. A roll call vote was taken and
carried 12:0.
Ron Kothals Hangar Sale – Resolution to Approve Assignment of Lease of Hangar to James Robert Fox – Mr. Albarado
presented the Hangar 10-year lease option and the Resolution to assign the lease to Mr. James Robert Fox. Ms.
Hessel made a motion to approve the lease extension request; second by Mr. Helwig. A voice vote carried without
negative vote. The Resolution Waiving the Right of First Refusal and Approving assignment was presented. A motion
was made by Mr. Shuman to approve the resolution; second by Mr. Van Etten. Motion carried without negative vote.
Airport Management Contract with Hayward Aviation – Mr. Albarado advised that the current contract is up for
renewal at this time; he has been working with Mr. Leslie who would like to proceed with a 5-year extension of the
current contract with the exception of a 10% increase in compensation for the first year then 2.5% for years 2-5. A
motion was made by Mr. Helwig to approve the extension with the proposed compensation changes; second by Mr.
Neumann. A voice vote was taken and carried with one negative vote from Mr. Shuman.
Health and Human Services Board -Chair Report – Ms. Wilson provided a verbal report of the October Committee meeting. Mr. Scott Johnson was
introduced as the new director of the medical facility. LCO will be developing their own TRH ordinance. Mr. Albarado
will be working with local law enforcement to see if transport opportunities exist with LE staff.
Mr. Albarado briefly reviewed the process of the TRH Ordinance. A Resolution was available to Accept the
Amendment to the Ordinance – Health and Human Services Chapter 14 – TRH and Short-term Rentals. A motion was
made by Ms. Hessel to approve the Resolution Amendment that was presented; second by Ms. Wilson. A Roll Call
vote was taken and carried 9:3 with “nay” votes from Van Etten, Savitski and Hoehne.
Public Safety Committee -Chair Report – Mr. Helwig provided a verbal report of the October meeting. Mr. Righeimer and Mr. Van Etten left the
meeting at 8:39 pm; returning at 8:42 pm.
Public Safety Radio Network and Resolution Authorizing Proceeding with Public Safety Radio System Improvements –
Joint MOU Between LCO and Sawyer County Regarding CJCC – Mr. Albarado presented the resolution to move ahead
with the public safety radio system as was originally proposed with GenComm at a budgeted cost of $2.75. Clerk
Fitch left the meeting at 8:54 pm and returned at 8:55 pm. A motion was made by Mr. Savitski to send this back to
Economic Development; second by Mr. Righeimer. Motion carried without negative vote.
Joint MOU with LCO – Mr. Albarado provided a revised MOU between LCO and Sawyer County to support CJCC.
Changes include changing to 1-year agreement, to designate tribal member status be returned to monthly reports

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and to have JusticePoint make regular reports to TGB. A motion was made by Ms. Hessel; second by Mr. Hoehne to
approve the MOU. Motion carried without negative vote.
Zoning Committee Chair Report – Mr. Shuman provided a verbal update with department statistics and activity.
Land, Water, and Forest Resources Committee Chair Report – Mr. Suralski provided an update of the October meeting. Mr. Savitski left the meeting at 9:21 pm and
returned at 9:24 pm
Resolution for AIS Authorization Grand – Aquatic Invasive Species – Mr. Albarado presented the resolution that
would allow the zoning department to apply for DNR grant funds. A motion was made by Mr. Shuman to approve the
resolution; second by Ms. Wilson. Motion carried without negative vote (Mr. Savitski was absent for this vote.)
Economic Development & UW Extension Committee -Chair Report – Mr. Righeimer provided an update of committee member reports. Mr. Van Etten left the meeting at
9:24 pm and returned at 9:25 pm.
Finance Committee Chair Report – Mr. Righeimer provided an update. Sales tax revenues have decreased slightly and across the state for
the past month.
Board Appointed Committee Updates Mr. Kariainen provided an update regarding the meeting with NWCEP. Mr. Shuman reported on the Namekagon
Transit meeting.
County Administrator Report Mr. Albarado provided a written report and verbal recap.
Other Topics for Discussion Only –
Adjournment – 9:37 pm
Next Meeting: November 12, 2024
Time: 6:30 pm
Minutes recorded by Lynn Fitch, County Clerk

Location: Board Room

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Resolution _ _ _ _ _ _ __

RESOLUTION TO ADOPT THE 2025 SAWYER COUNTY BUDGET AND 2024 PROPERTY TAX LEVY TO

BE COLLECTED IN 2025, THE 2025 COMPENSATION PLAN, THE 2025 AUTHORIZED EMPLOYEES,

THE 2025 FEE SCHEDULE AND THE 2025 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN

WHEREAS, department administrators and overseeing committees, elected officials, the

Finance Committee and the County Administrator have met and determined the 2025 County

budget and 2024 tax levy to be collected in 2025; and,

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WHEREAS, the Finance Committee recommends approval of the attached number of
authorized positions for 2025, Attachment A; and,
WHEREAS, the Finance Committee recommends approval of the attached fee schedule for
2025, Attachment B; and,
WHEREAS, the Finance Committee recommends approval of the attached Capital
Improvement Plan (CIP) for the budget year 2025 only; and,
WHEREAS, a public hearing has been held for interested citizens and taxpayers to voice
their opinions on the proposed budget and tax levy; and,
WHEREAS, the proposed budget has been published in the Sawyer County Record and
Gazette, and copies have been made available to the public.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Sawyer County Board of Supervisors adopts the 2025

Sawyer County budget and establishes the 2024 County levy on the taxpayers of Sawyer County in

the amount of $14,872,693 to be collected in 2025.

THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Sawyer County Board of Supervisors

adopts the 2025 number of authorized positions by department, Attachment A, the 2025 fee

schedule by department, Attachment B, and the 2025 Capital Improvement Plan, Attachment C.

FISCAL IMPACT: Adopt the 2025 Sawyer County Budget and set the levy to be collected at
$14,872,693

Recommended for adoption by the Sawyer County Board of Supervisors, by the Sawyer
County Finance Committee th i~ t h day of November, 2024.

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This Resolution is hereby adopted by the Sawyer County Board of Supervisors this 12th day of November, 2024

Ron Kinsley
Sawyer County Board of Supervisors Chair

Lynn Fitch
Sawyer County Clerk

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Resolution No. 24-_________

RESOLUTION TO APPROVE BANK LOAN NOT TO EXCEED $2,003,460
WHEREAS, by the provisions of Section 67.12(12)(a) of the Wisconsin Statues, Sawyer County, Wisconsin
may issue promissory notes as evidence of indebtedness for any public purposes in the manner therein
prescribed; provided that this resolution must be approved by a vote of at least three-fourths of the
members-elect (as defined in Section 59.001(2m) of the Wisconsin Statutes) of the Sawyer County Board
of Supervisors (the “Board”); and,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board, that the County borrow from Frandsen Bank & Trust
– Hayward, Wisconsin (the “Bank”), an amount not to exceed $2,003,460 (the “Loan”) for the purpose
of financing 2025 Capital Improvement Projects as referenced in the 2025 Sawyer County Budget
documents.
The Loan shall be evidenced by a promissory note payable to the Bank (the “Note”) dated as of its date
of issuance, which shall bear interest at a fixed rate of 4.57% per annum. Accrued interest shall be
payable each month at the time and place set forth in the Note. One payment of outstanding principal,
plus accrued but unpaid interest, shall be due at maturity, on or before April 1, 2025. The Note shall be
issued and delivered in a form and substance acceptable to the County.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that there shall be raised and there is levied upon all taxable property, within
Sawyer County, Wisconsin, a direct annual tax sufficient in amount to pay, and for the for the express
purpose of paying, interest and principal on the Note as it becomes due. Pursuant to Section
67.12(12)(ee) of the Wisconsin Statutes, the County may not repeal such levy or in any way obstruct the
collection of the tax until all such payments have been made or provided for.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that no money obtained by Sawyer County by the Loan from the Bank may
be applied or paid out for any purpose except financing 2025 Capital Improvement Projects as
approved by this resolution or further resolutions of the County Board.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Board and Clerk of Sawyer County, Wisconsin, are
authorized and empowered, in the name of the County to execute and deliver the Note to the Bank for
any sum of money that may be loaned to the County pursuant to this resolution. The Chairman and
Clerk of the County will perform all necessary actions to fully carry out the provisions of Wisconsin
Statutes, including, without limitation, Chapter 67 of the Wisconsin Statutes, and applicable resolutions,
including, without limitation, the execution of the Note and all other required loan documents.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect from and after its adoption by a vote of
at least three-fourths of the members-elect (as defined in Section 59.001(2m) of the Wisconsin Statutes)
the Sawyer County Board of Supervisors.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all prior resolutions, rules or other actions of the Board or any parts
thereof in conflict with the provisions hereof shall be, and the same are, hereby rescinded insofar as the
same may so conflict. In the event that any one or more provisions hereof shall for any reason be held to

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be illegal or invalid, such illegality or invalidity shall not affect any other provisions hereof. The foregoing
shall take effect immediately upon adoption and approval in the manner provided by law.
This Resolution is recommended for adoption by the Sawyer County Board of Supervisors at its meeting
on November 12, 2024, by this Sawyer County Finance Committee this 7th day of November, 2024.

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John Righeimer, Chairman

Stacey Hessel, Vice Chair

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Thomas Duffy, Member

Jeff Hoehne, Member

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Marc Helwig, Member

This Resolution is hereby adopted by the Sawyer County Board this 12th day of November 2024.

________________________________

Ron Kinsley, Board Chair

Lynn Fitch, Sawyer County Clerk

(SEAL)
Proof of Posting
I, the undersigned, certify that I posted copies of Resolution No

at the following locations:

Sawyer County Administration Building and on the Sawyer County website:
https://www.sawyercountygov.org/ on this_______ day of November, 2024.

________________________________
Lynn Fitch, Sawyer County Clerk

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RESOLUTION 2024-

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ALLOCATING FUNDS FOR A VETERANS HONOR PARK

WHEREAS, Sawyer County is able to undertake projects for community benefit, and
WHEREAS, it is important to recognize the selfless contribution and sacrifice of our military

community, and
WHEREAS, the development of a Veterans Honor Park would be an appropriate way to

recognize our Veterans and provide a visible community gathering spot for reflection and
recognition of our military men and women, and
WHEREAS, Sawyer County can allocate funds for park development, and
WHEREAS, Sawyer County maintains a Resource Development Fund, and
WHEREAS, siting and developing a Veterans Honor Park has been identified as a potential

project, and
WHEREAS, a site would be need to be secured and a development plan assembled for creation

of a Veterans Honor Park, and
WHEREAS, the County has the ability to allocate funds to create a budget and start the project.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Sawyer County Board of Supervisors amends the

proposed 2025 budget to allocate $250,000 from the Resource Development Fund to a Veterans
Honor Park budget.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Administration Committee is directed to identify a location

for the Veterans Honor Park and to oversee the budget, planning, and development of the Park.

Information contained in this Resolution was recommended for adoption by the Sawyer County
Board of Supervisors at its meeting on November 12, 2024, by the Sawyer County Finance
Committees on November 7, 2024.

Tom Duffy, M embe r

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This Resolution is hereby adopted by the Sawyer County Board of Supervisors this 12th day of
November, 2024

Ron Kinsley
Sawyer County Board of Supervisors Chair

Lynn Fitch
Sawyer County Clerk

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COUNTY

Rezone Request
STAFF REPORT FOR COUNTY BOARD
Prepared By: Jay Kozlowski, Sawyer County Zoning & Conservation Administrator

File: # RZN 24—013
Applicant/Owner:
Brad & Wenda Whitacre
496N Lund Road
Exeland, WI 54835
Property Location & Legal Description:
Town of Meadowbrook. Part of Government Lot 1; S31, T3 7N, R06W; Parcel #016-63731—5101;Tax ID#193 96; 25 total acres; Zoned Forestry One (F-l). Site Address 496N Lund
Road.

Request:
Purpose of request is rezone entire 25.0 acres of Forestry-One (F—l)to Agricultural-Two
(A-2) to raise bees and small livestock. Animals will be fenced out of the forest & wetland areas
The Shoreland/Wetland District is not subject to change as part of this request.
Summary of Request & Project History:
The applicant is requesting to rezone 25.0 acres of F-1 to A-2 (see attached map of parcel). The
proposed rezone would result in conforming lot dimensional requirements. The purpose of this
request would then be to have a permitted use of beekeeping and hobby farming livestock within
the proposed zone district of A—2.There are no exact details of the hobby farm operation at this
time but the applicant would need to meet the requirements of Sawyer County Code of OrdinancesAppendix D- Section 17.5(A) which included but not limited to:

Keeping livestock (not to exceed 15 animal units {1000 pound

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1 au} per 40 acres prorated)

The applicant also stated that any or all livestock would be fenced on the property as to not be
able to go into the forested or wetland areas associated with the property. Excluding the wetland
area there is approximately 15.5 acres of upland associated with the property. The 15.5 acres
would be used to calculate the number of AUs allowed on the property which would equal 5.8
AU or 5,800 pounds of livestock. According to the USDA the “average” live weight of a beef
cattle is approximately 1250 lbs which would limit the property to 4 beef cattle at any given
time.
The nearest agricultural zoned property is immediately West of this property across Lund Road
and another A-2 zoned property approximately 950’ to the North. This request would not be

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SAWYER
COUNTY
viewed as spot zoning. There is mixed residential immediately to the North. The Town of
Meadowbrook as part of their comprehensive plan shows this future land use area as Rural
Preservation. As of June 2021, there are no ?lture land use de?nitions available for the Town of
Meadowbrook. One can anticipate that Rural Preservation is intended for areas where the town
has seen growth in residential development and is anticipated to continue to see this activity. In
order to protect the natural resource base (woodlands and wetlands) and to promote lower density
developments, a minimum lot size of 5 acres with one single family dwelling and no further
subdivision of the lot within this area would be appropriate. Ultimately, this property is currently
zoned F-l which would require a 5 acre minimum land area with a request to rezone to A-2 which
would also require a 5 acre minimum.
Zoning Committee Public Hearing Info:

There were 11 additional noti?cation letters sent out to property owners within 300’ of the
property, 0 comments were returned.
The Town of Meadowbrook approved the rezone request on October 16, 2024
At the Sawyer County Zoning Committee Public Hearing on October 18, 2024 it was
recommended for approval of a vote of 5-0 with the ?ndings of fact that it would do the following:

Promote the public health, safety, convenience and general welfare;
Encourage planned and orderly land use development;
Protect property values and the property tax base;
Permit the careful planning and ef?cient maintenance of highway systems;
Ensure adequate highway, utility, health, educational and recreational facilities;
Recognize the needs of agriculture, forestry, industry and business in future growth
Encourage uses of land and other natural resources which are in accordance with their
character and adaptability;
8. Provide adequate light and air, including access to sunlight for solar collectors and to wind
for wind energy systems;
9. Encourage the protection of groundwater resources;
10. Preserve wetlands;
ll. Conserve soil, water and forest resources;
12. Protect the beauty and amenities of landscape and man-made developments;
13. Provide healthy surroundings for family life;
14. Promote the ef?cient and economical use of public funds.
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SAWYER COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
RESOLUTION NO.
Case #24-013

Owner: Brad & Wenda Whitacre

RESOLUTION TO AMEND SAWYER COUNTY OFFICIAL ZONING MAP
WHEREAS, Wisconsin law permits Sawyer County (the “County”) to adopt certain
zoning ordinances and amend its existing zoning ordinances, including amendments to
the County’s official zoning map;

WHEREAS, the owner of real property located at_.Part of Govern me nt Lot 1: 831.
T37N R06W P arcel #01 6-637-131-5101: Tax |D#1 9396; 25 total acres; 20 ned Forest ry
One (F-1 ). _(the “Property”), and as more fully described as set forth in Exhibit A, which
is attached hereto and incorporated herein, requested a rezoning of the Property’s zoning
designation from Forestry One (F-1) to Zone District Agricultural Two (A-2) (the “
Designation Amendment”);
Zoning
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WHEREAS, the Sawyer County Zoning Committee (the “Zoning Committee”), at
its meeting on October 18 2024 , reviewed the proposed Zoning Designation Amendment
for the Property;
WHEREAS, the Zoning Committee voted to recommend aggroval/denial of the
proposed Zoning Designation Amendment to the Sawyer County Board of Supervisors
(“County Board"); and

WHEREAS, the County Board determined, at its meeting on November 12 2024
that adopting/denying the proposed Zoning Designation Amendment for the Property i
warranted to protect the health, welfare and safety of its citizens.
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NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Sawyer County Board of
Supervisors approves/denies the following:

Amendment to Official Zonino Mao. The Property’s zoning designation shall be
amended to A—2Agricultural Two.
Additional Actions. The Sawyer County Department of Zoning and Conservation
Administrator (or his/her designee) shall take all necessary steps to ensure that
the amendment adopted herein is completed.

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This Resolution is recommended for adoption/disapproval by the Sawyer County Board
of Supervisors at its meeting on November 12 2024 by this Sawyer County Zoning
Committee on this October 18 2024.
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Ronald Buckholtz, Chairman

Tweed Shuman, Vice-Chairman

Kay Wilson, Member

John Surlaski, Member

Steven Kariainen, Member

Marshal Savitski, Member

This Resolution is hereby adopted/disapproved
Supervisors this 12th dav of November. 2024

by the Sawyer County Board of

Tweed Shuman,
Sawyer County Board of Supervisors

Lynn Fitch, County Clerk

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EXHIBITA

Property Description

Case #24-013

Owners:Brad

& Wenda Whitacre

Property Description: Part of Government Lot 1; S31, T37N, R06W; Parcel #016-63731-5101; Tax |D#19396; 25 total acres; Zoned Forestry One (F-1).

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Minutes of the October 3, 2024, meeting of the Sawyer County
Public Safety Committee
Of the Sawyer County Board of Supervisors
Assembly Room; Sawyer County
Voting Committee Members Present:
Chair: Ron Buckholtz
Vice Chair: Marc Helwig
Jeff Hoehne
Marshal Savitski
John Suralski

Others Present:
Andy Albarado
Lynn Fitch
Sandy Okamoto
John Froemel-virtual
Chaz Ann Olson
Marge Kelsey
Leslie Strapon

Greg Ripczinski
Doug Mrotek
Joe Sajdera
John Froemel
Sari Torstenson

Call to Order – Chair Buckholtz called the meeting to order at 9:00 am. Roll Call taken. Quorum was met.
Certification of Compliance with the open meeting law was met.
Meeting Agenda
Public Comment – Linda Zillmer
Minutes from the previous meeting dated: September 5, 2024
Motion to approve made by:
Mr. Suralski
Second by: Mr. Helwig
Motion carried without negative vote.
Circuit Court -Judge’s Report –
Clerk of Court’s Office Reports A written report was provided.
Sheriff’s Department Report –
Patrol Report – A written report was provided and reviewed by Lt. Ripczinski. 778 calls for service were listed with
247 crashes to date. They have completed their selection process for the patrol deputy vacancy, Deputy Dane
Lirhman comes with prior experience from the Ladysmith Police Dept and the WI DNR.
Jail Report – A written report was provided and reviewed showing the average daily population being 76.75 and the
unemployment rate at 71%.
Communication Center and Emergency Management – Written reports were provided and reviewed. Dispatchers
recently had MABAS (Mutual Aid Box Alarm System) Training, Mindshare Radio Consoles for dispatch have arrived
and GenComm is in the process of getting the specs correct for Sawyer County.
Communication Systems Specialist Report – A project overview was provided and the system seems to be running
well at this time. The overview was a review of the system that we looked at this past summer. A resolution to allow
the County to proceed with the radio system improvements was presented by Mr. Albarado. A motion was made by
Mr. Helwig to approve the resolution and forward it to County Board; second by Mr. Suralski. Motion carried without
negative vote.

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Code Enforcement Specialist – Ms. Olson provided a verbal update. She is now officially certified s a code
enforcement officer after receiving training. The highest number of calls continue to be in large dogs at large. She is
also beginning to address TRH enforcement issues.
Child Support Department Report -A written report was provided. Total support due for the month of August was $1,328,058.32 with amount collected
of $954,014.90. Our compliance audit was successful. Ms. Okamoto reported that their State audit was successful.
IRS requirement reporting was completed as required.
Emergency Services Public Safety Report – Written reports were shared and reviewed by Mr. Froemel. Narcan use by law enforcement
continues at a high rate; he reported two overdose deaths to date. The 4th crew room is almost complete at the
ambulance garage. We continue to be understaffed in the paramedic field.
Criminal Justice Coordinating Council Update Joint MOU w/LCO -Mr. Albarado presented the joint resolution for consideration. A motion was made to approve the
joint MOU w/LCO by Mr. Savitski; second by Mr. Helwig. Motion carried without negative vote.
Board Appointed Committee Updates Future Agenda –
Meeting Date/Time – The next meeting of the Public Safety Committee will be Thursday, October 31stat 9:00 am in the
Board Room.
Meeting adjourned at 9:42 am
Minutes recorded by Lynn Fitch, County Clerk

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SAWYER COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
RESOLUTION NO.
WHEREAS, Wis. Stat. § 59.54(12) and Wis. Stat. § 165.90 permit Sawyer County (the
“County”) to enter into cooperative county-tribal law enforcement agreement;
WHEREAS, the County and the Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa
Indians (“LCO”) have previously entered into a law enforcement agreement as part of a grant
program with the State of Wisconsin for the purpose of establishing and maintaining a cooperative
law enforcement program between the County and LCO (the “Grant”);
WHEREAS, the Grant for the term of January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025 (the
“2025 Grant”) requires that each party thereto pass a resolution approving a cooperative agreement
with the other party to memorialize the terms and conditions to be performed by each party
pursuant to the 2025 Grant;
WHEREAS, a 2025 Cooperative Law Enforcement Agreement (the “2025 Law
Enforcement Agreement”) was developed from a similar agreement used in previous years
between the County and LCO and updated to reflect certain revisions and to establish a Tribal Animal
Control program to be funded by the 2025 Grant. A copy of the 2025 Law Enforcement Agreement
is attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit A;
WHEREAS, pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 59.54(12), the Sawyer County Board of Supervisors
(“County Board”) must approve the 2025 Law Enforcement Agreement;
WHEREAS, the County Public Safety Committee reviewed and discussed the 2025 Law
Enforcement Agreement at its meeting on October 31, 2024 and voted to recommend that the
County Board approve the 2025 Law Enforcement Agreement at its meeting on November 12,
2024; and
WHEREAS, the County Board considered the 2025 Law Enforcement Agreement at its
meeting on November 12, 2024
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Sawyer County Board of Supervisors
determines the following:
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Recitals. The Recitals set forth above are true and correct, and are hereby
incorporated into this Resolution.

Approval of 2025 Law Enforcement Agreement.
The County Board hereby
approves the 2025 Law Enforcement Agreement as set forth in Exhibit A.

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Health, Welfare and Safety. The County’s approval of this Resolution and the 2025
Law Enforcement Agreement as set forth in Exhibit A is beneficial to the health,
welfare and safety of the County’s residents, taxpayers and visitors.

This Resolution is recommended for adoption by the Sawyer County Board of Supervisors at its meeting
on November 12, 2024, by this Sawyer County Public Safety meeting this 31st Day of October, 2024.
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Ron Buckholtz, Member

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John Suralski, Member

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Marc Helwig, Member

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Jeff Hoehne, Member

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Marshal Savitski, Member

This Resolution is hereby adopted by the Sawyer County Board of Supervisors this 12th day of
November,2024.

Ron Kinsley,
Sawyer County Board of Supervisors Chairman

Lynn Fitch,
Sawyer County Clerk

Exhibit A – 2024 Cooperative Law Enforcement Agreement

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County Tribal Law Enforcement Services

County Law Enforcement
Assistance 2025
Grant Package
State of Wisconsin
Department of Justice
17 West Main Street
P.O. Box 7857
Madison, WI 53707-7857
Josh Kaul
Attorney General

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Grant Program Summary
Grant Title: County Law Enforcement Assistance 2025
Description: Wis. Stat. § 165.89 creates the county law enforcement assistance
grant program.
Important Dates:
Pre-Application Due Date: September 27, 2024
Award Amount Certification Date: October 14, 2024
Application Due Date: November 15, 2024
Award Amounts Sent: By January 15, 2025
Project Start Date: January 1, 2025
Project End Date: December 31, 2025
Match Requirement: None
Eligibility: Counties that meet the following eligibility requirements are able to
apply for funding:
• Boarder one or more federally recognized Reservation or Off-Reservation
Trust Lands.
• Have not established a CTLE program under Wis. Stat. § 165.90 with each
tribe or band within the county.
• Demonstrate need.
Eligible Expenses: Funding may be used to fund county law enforcement
operations. Please feel free to contact DOJ with any questions about allowable
expenses.
Program Contact:

Sabrina Gentile, (608) 287-4310
[email protected]

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County Law Enforcement Assistance 2025
Pre-Application Review
Anticipated Funding Amount: Under Wis. Stat. § 20.455(2)(kq), the single
award amount is capped at $50,000 and total available funding for all grants is
$190,000.
Award Calculation: The Department of Justice (DOJ) utilizes a formula process
in making awards. The DOJ equally considers county population, county violent
crime rate, and county unemployment rate.
Preliminary Data:
County
Population
Barron
46,676
Burnett
16,482
Langlade
19,311
Menominee
4,251
Oconto
39,131
Oneida
37,670
Shawano
41,090

Violent
Crime Rate
148.72
225.08
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Unemployment
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4.1%
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5.7%
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Source Documents:
• U.S. Census Bureau
• Official Final Estimates, 1/1/2023, Wisconsin Counties, with Comparison to
Census 2020, Source: Wisconsin Demographic Services Center
• WI DWD 5/2024 County Non-Seasonally Adjusted Unemployment Rate
• Violent Crime rate is # per 100,000 residents calculated by WI DOJ BJIA
Pre-Application Process: Each county interested in applying needs to
notify the DOJ of their intention to apply. If the DOJ receives no response
by September 27, 2024, the county may not be allotted funds. The DOJ has
collected preliminary data on past applicants for their review. If an applicant is
applying for the first time, please search the source documents for preliminary data.
If the applicant thinks there is a discrepancy with the preliminary data, an
applicant can provide the DOJ with a proposed value with justification in their preapplication response for review by the DOJ.
Due Date: Pre-application responses are due to the DOJ at
[email protected] by September 27, 2024. The DOJ will review each
applicant’s eligibility and will provide each applicant with their final award amount
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County Law Enforcement Assistance 2025
Grant Application
Applications must be received by the DOJ via email or postmarked
by USPS on or before November 15, 2024.
Name of
Applicant
Program
Street
Address
City
State
Zip Code

County: Sawyer County Sheriff’s Tribe: Lac Courte Oreilles Band of
Department
Lake Superior Chippewa Indians
15880 E 5th Street

13394 W Trepania Road

Hayward
WI
54843

Signatory Name
Title
Street Address
City
State
Zip Code
Email

Doug Mrotek
Sheriff
15880 E 5th Street
Hayward
WI
54843
[email protected]

Program
Contact
Title
Street Address
City
State
Zip Code
Email

Dianah Ton
Assistant Director
8984N Schoolhouse Rd
Hayward
WI
54843
[email protected]

Budget Summary: Please enter the amount of expenses that are anticipated in
each of these budget categories. Award amount $50,222
Personnel
Fringe
Travel
Equipment
Supplies
Other

$32,760
$8,962
$5,000
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Total
$50,222
Budget Narrative: Please enter a justification that describes how the items in
each category will be used during the course of the grant period and describe how
your budget relates to the overall program.
The Lac Courte Oreilles Animal Control Officer salary is calculated at $21.00/hour
prorated to .75 FTE (Full Time Equivalent) for total $32,760.00. The tribe will
supplement .25 FTE of the Animal Control Officer's salary to make this position
full-time to meet community needs. Fringe benefits are calculated based on tribal
employee benefits and prorated to .75 FTE and include federal employee health,
dental at $2,658.98 FICA at $2,380.23, SUTA, $1,277.64, AD&D $982.80, Worker’s
comp at $1,028.66, employer 401k match at $982.80, totaling $8,962.
Travel includes $5000 in expenditures for the animal control vehicle patrolling the
reservation. Supplies include $1,500 to purchase tactical clothing, jacket, footwear,
and flashlights. Other expenses include $2000 to cover basic vehicle maintenance
including regular oil changes, vehicle registration, and other maintenance as
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Project Narrative: Describe your program or project in detail, including what
objectives would be accomplished. Include appropriate statistics, if applicable.
Describe how your department staff will use or otherwise put in place this project
or program.
Administration of grant funding. The Lac Courte Oreilles Tribal Government,
Lac Courte Oreilles Tribal Police Department, Sawyer County Government, and
Sawyer County Sheriff’s Department all agree, due to the numerous calls of animal
complaints in Sawyer County and on the reservation, in addition to lack of staff to
respond to serious reports, the County/Tribal Law Enforcement Assistance Grant
funds most beneficial use are to support an Animal Control Officer staffed under the
Lac Courte Oreilles Tribal Police Department and financially supplemented by the
Lac Courte Oreilles Tribal Governing Board.
The Lac Courte Oreilles Tribal Government will accept the grant fund
disbursement and will expend the funds in the form of payroll and accounts
payables per expenditures received and will be responsible for the programmatic
and fiscal compliance and reporting. The Lac Courte Oreilles Tribal Police
Department’s Director and Assistant Director will work closely with the Tribal
Animal Control Officer to monitor performance and prepare and submit reporting to
the Wisconsin Department of Justice. With support from the Lac Courte Oreilles
Compliance Department staff budgets will be monitored to ensure expenditures via
the grant are allowable per tribal and state regulations and all fiscal reporting will
be submitted as stipulated by the State of Wisconsin, The Lac Courte Oreilles tribe
and grant guidelines.
Law enforcement services provided. The main responsibilities of the Tribal
Animal Control Officer will be to respond to calls for services regarding animal
mistreatment, rescue, and control of abandoned, dangerous, and abused animals
from undesirable conditions, interact with the public regarding proper animal care,
and maintain public health. The Animal Control Officer may also be responsible for
the safe removal of dangerous animals that are causing disturbances to
communities as directed by the Chief of Police and/or Conservation Director. The
Sawyer County Animal Control officer and the LCO Animal Control officer will
coordinate activities to ensure coverage for the Tribe’s reservation and Sawyer
County.
Additional duties will include examining animal licenses and compliance with
ordinances established ensuring housing of animals is adequate, examining animals
for maltreatment or injuries and arranging appropriate medical treatment as
needed, investigating reports of animal attacks or animal cruelty and interviewing
witnesses, collecting evidence and writing reports, issue warnings and citations of
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vaccination and animal license database, provide public education on animal
welfare and animal control regulations, and prepare animal offense related
prosecutions and give evidence in court.
Daily supervision and control. The Lac Courte Oreilles Tribal Police
Department’s Interim Chief of Police, Brandon Sams, will be responsible for the
daily supervision and control of the Animal Control Officer. Chief Sams is primarily
responsible for scheduling, directing, and overseeing the activities and operations of
the Lac Courte Oreilles Tribal Police Department ensuring coverage is maintained
for effectively meeting the calls for service and needs of the Reservation.
Program planning and implementation. The program provides coordination
between the County and the Tribe regarding animal control law enforcement within
the Reservation boundaries and maintaining effective law enforcement patrol of the
County and Reservation. The Sheriff, Tribal Police Chief, and Public Safety
Committee for the Tribe and County shall meet with the Tribal Governing Board
and prepare detailed reports of the collaboration upon reasonable request.
Discussion of the current law enforcement agreement program and additional
strategies to meet the community’s animal control and law enforcement needs will
occur as needed.
Deputization, training, and insurance policies. The Lac Courte Oreilles Tribal
Police Department and Sawyer County Sheriff’s Department no longer crossdeputize law enforcement officers. If Sawyer County Sheriff's Department requests
Lac Courte Oreilles Tribal Police Department’s assistance on a call, the mutual-aid
agreement provides for assistance between the law enforcement agencies. All
officers employed by the Lac Courte Oreilles Tribal Police Department, in order to
maintain employment as a law enforcement officer, must complete 24 hours of inservice training and are covered by the Lac Courte Oreilles Tribal Police
Department’s insurance coverage policy.
Data collection and record keeping. The Animal Control Officer will prepare,
complete, and maintain all records and data of animal-related incidents and
violations in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, and practices of the
Lac Courte Oreilles Tribal Police Department. This includes types of complaints,
animal licensure, current vaccinations, citations issued, and other pertinent
information to the position. All data will be kept confidential as required by law.
The Lac Courte Oreilles Tribal Police Department will ensure the timely
submission of annual and preliminary reports as requested by WI DOJ and as
stipulated within the County and Tribal Law Enforcement Assistance Grant
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Statement of Need: Describe the problem or issue that this grant will serve to
solve or diminish.
There is a high volume of animal complaints and animal-related calls for services to
the Lac Courte Oreilles Tribal Police Department. Many dog bites have happened
within reservation boundaries, mostly impacting young children and some needing
medical treatment at the Lac Courte Oreilles Health Clinic or Hayward Area
Memorial Hospital. Year to date, the Lac Courte Oreilles Tribal Police Department
received 82 animal complaints.
As the Lac Courte Oreilles Tribal Police Department is currently short-staffed; and
has been so for the last three years, tribal police officers are limited in their ability
to respond to emergency calls due, in part, to a substantial number of animal
complaints occurring within Sawyer County and the Reservation boundaries.
Further necessitating the need for this position. The Lac Courte Oreilles Tribal
Police Department has seven (7) full-time officers and one (1) part-time officer, with
two (2) office staff including the Assistant Director and Office Assistant, and (one) 1
full-time Chief of Police. Out of the seven (7) full-time officers, two (2) are full-time
investigators, who do not work the road unless there is a necessity for them to do so.
This position will address those needs by responding to calls from the community
regarding animals and animal-related reports. This will free up Tribal Police
Officers and County Deputies to respond timely to all emergency calls including
critical issues, with better efficiency.
Animal control within the reservation boundaries requires direct attention. This
funding will support increased efforts for animal control on the Reservation
including implementation of animal complaint response protocols, increased
enforcement of tribal animal control regulations and codes, maintenance of a
database of animal vaccination/certifications of all dogs and cats within the
reservation to protect public health, patrolling villages for animals at large and
respond accordingly within protocols, and provide community education and
promote awareness of proper animal/household pet care. Coordination with Sawyer
County Animal Control Officer will complement and increase coverage for the Tribe
and Sawyer County.
The Tribe and the County law enforcement collaboration’s mission is to promote the
general welfare of all residents of Sawyer County; by providing improved law
enforcement coverage thereby increasing their ability to protect life and property;
preserve public peace and maintain order, focusing on the Tribe’s Reservation.
Continued funding through the State of Wisconsin’s Department of Justice’s County
and Tribal Law Enforcement Agreement Grant Program is necessary for the Tribe
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The cooperative law enforcement program between the Lac Courte Oreilles Tribal
Governing Board, Lac Courte Oreilles Tribal Police Department, Sawyer County
Administration, and the Sawyer County Sheriff’s Department will utilize the grant
funding for support of salary, fringe, and operational expenses of the Lac Courte
Oreilles Animal Control Officer. The Animal Control Officer will patrol and respond
to animal and animal related complaints within Reservation boundaries, covering
over 78,045 square acres including over 412 miles of State, County, BIA, Tribal, and
Town Roads.
The County is in full agreement as animal control is currently a highly requested
call for services to the Tribal Police Department, distracting law enforcement
officers from higher priority calls for services, crimes, and incidents including but
not limited to drug trafficking, domestic violence, sexual assault, traffic stops, theft,
and robbery. As the more significant calls are being reported, a shortage of available
officers is causing these reports to be attended to inefficiently. This position will
serve to diminish the amount of animal and animal-related calls Lac Courte
Oreilles Tribal Police would respond to therefore allowing more time for effective
policing and work to keep communities safer.
Both Tribal and the Sawyer County Animal Control Officers will enforce the laws of
the State of Wisconsin (the "State") and the County, along with the laws of the
Tribe. As used in this Agreement, the "Tribe's Reservation" refers to the territory
described in Article I, Section 1 of the Amended Constitution and Bylaws of the
Tribe, in addition to all other land that qualifies as Indian country pursuant to 18
U.S.C. 1151. The County and the Tribe will administer the Program within Sawyer
County, the fifth largest in the State, with 1,257 square miles. The population of
Sawyer County was 18,057 (ACS, 2022). The Tribe currently has 8,193 enrolled
Tribal Members of which 2345 members reside on reservation (LCO Population
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County Law Enforcement Assistance 2025
Grant Modification Request
Instructions: During the term of the grant if there is a need for a modification to
the approved application, please submit this completed document to the DOJ for
review and approval.
Modification Narrative: Describe the need for the modification to the original
application.
We are requesting a budget modification to transfer all remaining unspent funds to
the equipment line item. The $22,458.17 balance is due to the Animal Control
Officer being out of work for 15 weeks, then the position became vacant at the end
of September 2024. Even though the Animal Control Officer position is vacant, the
LCO Tribal Police Department continues to receive animal complaints and housing
animals in our dog pound. The money left in the supply budget is for dog food or
other necessities. The equipment and supplies will meet our most immediate needs
in support of the FY24 grant application. We are still searching for a full-time
Animal Control Officer and intend to use FY25 funds to support this position within
the department.
Budget Modification: Enter the changes to the budgeted amount in each
category. If there is no movement of expenses between categories, leave this blank.
Personnel
Fringe
Travel
Equipment
Supplies
Other
Total

$22,458.17
$1,678.94
$24,137.11

Budget Narrative: Please describe how the spending in each category will be
modified.
Our plans are to purchase portable kennels to fit on the back of a pickup truck with
a heating and cooling system, so dogs are comfortable when they are being
transported. Also, to purchase a printer and docking station so the Animal Control
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RESOLUTION 2024 - ____________

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SAWYER COUNTY DOT GRANT APPLICATION
WHEREAS, Section 85.21 of the Wisconsin Statutues authorizes the Wisconsin Deparement of
Transportation to make grants to the counties of Wisconsin for the purpose of assisting them in
providing specialized transportation services to the elderly and disabled; and
WHEREAS, each grant must be matched and with a local share of not less that 20 percent of each
county’s allocation; and
WHEREAS, Sawyer County’s allocation of state aids for 2025 is $79,889, thus requiring a
minimum local share of at least $15,978; and
WHEREAS, Sawyer County believes the provision of specialized transportation services would
improve and promote the maintenance of human dignity and self-sufficiency of the elderly and
disabled.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Sawyer County Board of Supervisors, in legal
session assembled, that the Board authorize Sawyer County to prepare and submit to the Wisconsin
Department of Transportation an application for assistance during 2025 under Section 85.21 of the
Wisconsin Statutes, in conformance with the requirements issued by the Department and also
authorize the obligation of at least $15,978 in county funds in order to provide the required local
match; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Sawyer County Board of Supervisors authorizes the
County Administrator to execute a state aid contract with the Wisconsin Deparment of
Transportation under Section 85.21 of the Wisconsin Statutes on behalf of Sawyer County effective
January 1, 2025.
Recommended for adoption by the Sawyer County Board of Supervisors at its meeting on
November 12, 2024, by this Sawyer County Health and Human Services Board on November 4,
2024.

Kay Wilson, Chairman

Tweed Shuman, Vice-Chairman

Marshal Savitski, Board Member

Chuck Van Etten, Board Member

Jeff Hoehne, Board Member

Bill Trepanier, LCO Tribal Member

Dawn Petit, Community Member

Carol Pearson, Community Member

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Dr. Sabrina Dunlap, Public Health Professional
This Resolution is hereby adopted by the Sawyer County Board of Supervisors this 12th day of
November, 2024.

Ron Kinsley
Sawyer County Board of Supervisors Chairman

Lynn Fitch
Sawyer County Clerk

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Resolution No. _ _ _
ESTABLISHING FEES FOR COUNTY TOURIST ROOMING HOUSE LICENSE
WHEREAS, Sawyer County has adopted a Tourist Rooming House (TRH) Licensing
Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the Sawyer County Department of Health and Human Services will administer
the Ordinance including issuing annual County TRH licenses; and
WHEREAS, the Ordinance references a license fee to be paid as including in the fee
schedule approved by the County; and
WHEREAS, County TRH license fees need to be set and approved by the County Board to
be included in the schedule of fees; and
WHEREAS, the collection of County TRH license fees will offset the cost of implementing,
administering, and enforcing the County TRH ordinance; and
WHEREAS, due to the projected work to implement, administer, and enforce the County
TRH ordinance it is necessary to create an additional staff position which will be supported
by collected TRH fees; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Sawyer County Board of Supervisors does
hereby establish the Tourist Rooming House License Fees as stated below.
Annual Fee
First Year County TRH License (did not have license in prior year)
$300
County TRH License Renewal (did have license in prior year)
$150
County TRH License Reinspection/Modification
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(had license in prior year but making change ie. capacity)
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Sawyer County Board of Supervisors approves one
additional full-time equivalent position(s) to be supported by TRH fee revenue.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that these new fees are effective January 1, 2025 and that the
Sawyer County Fees & Payments document be updated with the new charges for 2025.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the implementation of the County TRH ordinance will
include the first County TRH licenses to be issued beginning April 1st, 2025 with an
expiration of June 30th of the following year.

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Forwarded to the Sawyer County Board of Supervisors at is meeting on 12th day of November
2024, without a recommendation by the Health and Human Services Board on the 4th day of
November, 2024.
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Kay Wilson, Chair

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Tweed Shuman, Vice Chair

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Marshal Savitski, Member

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Chuck Van Etten, Member

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Jeff Hoehne, Member

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Dawn Petit, Member

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Carol Pearson, Member

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Sabrina Dunlap, Member

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Bill Trepanier, Tribal Liaison
This Resolution is hereby _____________ by the Sawyer County Board of Supervisors this 17th day of
October 2024.
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Ron Kinsley, Sawyer County Board of Supervisors Chair

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Lynn Fitch, Sawyer County Clerk

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Resolution No. 2024- _ _ _
RESOLUTION ADVOCATING FOR AN INPATIENT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH FACILITY FOR
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WHEREAS, local law enforcement is tasked with providing transportation of individuals
experiencing a mental health crisis and they often spend hours waiting for facilities to respond to
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WHEREAS, the great distance traveled puts a financial strain on counties and local municipal law
enforcement agencies, not to mention the emotional strain experienced by the individuals being
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Sawyer County Board of Supervisors urges
the State Legislature and the Governor to provide funding (either another State facility or
subsidies for private, not-for-profit organizations) to establish an in-patient acute behavioral health
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Sawyer County Board of Supervisors encourages other
counties in the Northern region of the State to join in the lobbying efforts and pass a similar
resolution.

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Clerk is directed to send this Resolution to the
Governor, State Legislators, the Wisconsin Counties Association, and other Northern County
Clerks upon passage.

WHEREAS, Northern Wisconsin has limited resources when it comes to in-patient crisis care for
individuals with mental illness; and

Recommended for approval by the Sawyer County Board of Supervisors at is meeting on 17th day of October, 2024, by
the Health and Human Services Board on the 10th day of October, 2024.
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Kay Wilson, Chair

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Tweed Shuman, Vice Chair

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Marshal Savitski, Member

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Chuck Van Etten, Member

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Jeff Hoehne, Member

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Carol Pearson, Member

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Sabrina Dunlap, Member

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Bill Trepanier, Tribal Liaison

This Resolution is hereby _____________ by the Sawyer County Board of Supervisors this 17th day of October 2024.

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Ron Kinsley, Sawyer County Board of Supervisors Chair

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Lynn Fitch, Sawyer County Clerk

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Sean Carlson
10434 N Wheeler Road

Hayward, WI 54843

Date: 11/1/2024
Sawyer County Board of Supervisors
Sawyer County Courthouse
10610 Main Street
Hayward, Wi 54843

RE: Purchase of a Commercial Property

This Purchase Letter of Intent (the “letter”) sets forth the proposed
terms and conditions of the
Purchase described hereunder and shall govern the relationship between
the Buyer and Seller (the
“parties") until replaced by a definitive, formal agreement
addressing the same purchase and
subject matter (the “Definitive Agreement”). The Purchase
considered in this letter and in the
Definitive Agreement is subject in all respects to the following:

THE BUYER
(the “buyer”) with a mailing address

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(the “seller”) with a mailing address of

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CHIPPEWA VALLEYBANK
15755 W COUNTYROAD B

HAYWARD
WI 54843

SEAN T CARLSON
KARA J CARLSON

10434N WHEELERRD
HAYWARDWI 54843

Loan Payoff
Loan Payoff for:
SEANT CARLSON
KARAJ CARLSON
10434N WHEELERRD
HAYWARDWI 54843

Statement
Loan Number:
Date Quoted:
Payoff Good To:

Method:

57603
Oct 23, 2024
Dec 02, 2024

6/0

Collateral: Multiple
Principal:
Interest To Dec 02, 2024:

$150,001.02
$1,942.51

COMMERCIALEARLYPAYOFF CHARGE
Mortgage Satisfaction fee
Net Amount Due:

$3,000.02

$34.25

(151541977939

Additional Information
One Day‘s Interest:

$110183.

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RESOLUTION 2024- ___________
APPROVING ENTERING INTO PURCHASE LETTER OF INTENT

WHEREAS, Sawyer County is able to acquire property for public purposes, and
WHEREAS, the County has received a Purchase Letter of Intent from Sean and Kara Carlson for a
commercial property located at 15785 US Highway 63 for $154,977.80 (as attached), and
WHEREAS, it is necessary for the County Board to approve entering into a Purchase Letter of
Intent, and
WHEREAS, the County Administration Committee has considered the acquisition of this real
estate and the Purchase Letter of Intent and approved a motion at their November 7, 2024
meeting recommending to the Board of Supervisors that the County enter into this Purchase
Letter of Intent.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Sawyer County Board of Supervisors does hereby
approve the Purchase Letter of Intent with Sean and Kara Carlson for the property located at
15785 UW Highway 63.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Board directs the County Administrator to enter into the
Purchase Letter of Intent and to take necessary steps with the Administration Committee to
reach a Definitive Agreement for the property.
Information contained in this Resolution was recommended for adoption by the Sawyer County
Board of Supervisors at its meeting on November 12, 2024, by the Sawyer County
Administration on November 7, 2024.
Administration Committee
_____________________________
Ron Kinsley, Chair

_____________________________
Tom Duffy, Member

_____________________________
Ron Buchholtz, Vice-Chair

_____________________________
John Righeimer, Member

__________________________
Stacey Hessel, Member
________________________________________________________________________

This Resolution is hereby adopted by the Sawyer County Board of Supervisors this 12th day of
November, 2024

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_______________________________
Ron Kinsley
Sawyer County Board of Supervisors Chair

_______________________________
Lynn Fitch
Sawyer County Clerk

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County Administrator’s Report
November 2024

Personnel
Recruiting for
Sheriff – Recruiting Deputy (Court Security)
Ambulance - All positions, but primary need is Paramedic
HHS – Childrens Long Term Support
Maintenance – Part -time
Elected Official Deputies
Corporation Counsel(s) –.

Ordinance review/development
Tourist Rooming House – Short Term Rental – Resolution for fees and staffing –
approved to go to board with no recommendation from HHS Committee
Tax Deed Process – Act 207 and 216 implementation – Resolution reviewed by Land,
Water, Forest Resources Committee – tabled until December.
Lake District Formation
Airport
Master Plan – public advisory group and public information meetings held on October
9th. Recommended Development Alternative presented
Updates posted to website www.sawyercounty.airportstudy.net
Ambulance
Ongoing review of operation with ES leadership prioritizing filling vacant Paramedic
positions, and aligning staff/scheduling for most efficient operation.
Shortage of paramedics is biggest hurdle to being more efficient
Reviewing Ambulance Charges –resolution to adjust at November Public Works meeting,
postponed to December meeting.
Economic Development

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Broadband
Providers are waiting for “project units” (geographic areas) where funding will be eligible.
Tentative data release, application deadlines pushed off until next year.
Anticipate applications from area providers, who will be seeking Endorsement’s from
County.
Endorsement requests will be considered by Economic Development & UW-Extension
Committee and October and November (and then sent to County Board in those months).
Sawyer
County
broadband
profile
can
be
found
here.
https://psc.wi.gov/Documents/broadband/CountyProfiles/Sawyer.pdf

LCO
1-year MOU agreement for CJCC, with amended language proposed by LCO, approved
by Public Works, presented to County Board.
Criminal Justice Collaborating Council
Diversion and Treatment (Recovery) Court are both up and running. Both at capacity.
CJCC starting discussions on youth issues, and truancy.
2025 TAD grant submitted.

Other noteworthy items being worked on
Facilities – Additional card passes, implementation of secure windows in some offices.
Will be starting on Clerk of Court secure area with window.
Relocation of Justice Point to Child Support area.
Public Safety Radio Network – working with committees (Public Safety and Ec Dev/UWExtension) on alternatives. Also, discussions with WOJB for tower use, and other tower
alternatives in County.
Implementing Act 207 and 216 with Treasurer – changes in Statute will result in change
in our Tax Deed process. Draft resolution
Carbon Credits – no new updates
Lake District Formation Petition – Callahan/Mud Lakes
Petition has been filed.
Public hearing on formation was held November 6th by- Land, Water, Forestry Committee
meeting on November 6th.
Committee will be working on Report on Hearing to provide to Board (within 3 months)

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