Burnett County Sentinel E-Edition 12-07-22

Gymnasts take home opener

The Grantsburg Cooperative gymnastics team won their home opener last Friday, Dec. 2 in Grantsburg, scoring 123.425 over Menomonie, with a 109.50 final team score.

“The first meet can be frightful, especially starting the season with the home crowd,” stated head coach Kathy Lund. “We had a great start on vault with a one, two, three wins from Anita Finch 8.7, freshman Abby Rombach 8.5, and Khylie Young-Garayt with 8.45.”

Lund noted that Izzie Whitwam (Menomonie) placed first on Bars with an 8.0, while (Abby) Rombach placed second with a 7.7, Khylie Young-Garayt placed third with 7.65 and Anita Finch came in fi fth with a 6.55.

“On beam both teams struggled with falls. Freshman Sammi Kramer was the first Grantsburg gymnast to have a ‘stick routine.’ Maddi Kramer placed 5th 6.3, Romach placed 4th 7.55, Young-Garayt 2nd 8.0 and Finch with the 2nd stick routine scoring 8.275; Delaney Untz (Menomonie) 1st 8.5,” Lund said. “We ended the meet with the excitement from the crowd, topping the meet off with another one, two, three wins.” Finch finished with a 8.625, Young-Garayt 8.35 and Rombach 8.0. In the All-Around, Young-Garyt placed 1st with a 32.45, followed close behind by Finch with a 32.45 and Rombach in fi fth with 31.75.

“For our returning gymnasts this was an impressive start, personal best for Kandice Capistrant and Natalie Johnson on Floor. Khylie Young-Garayt and Anita Finch had personal bests on Beam and AllAround,” Lund said. “JV had a great meet too!”

The Grantsburg cooperative gymnastics team has their next meet this coming Saturday, Dec. 10, with the Chippewa Snowflake Invitational at 11:00 a.m.

GIRLS BASKETBALL WRAPS

The Grantsburg cooperative gymnastics squad began their 2022-23 campaign last Friday at home against Menomonie, with the Grantsburg girls getting strong performances from both Anita Finch (above) in floor exercises and Sammi Kramer (right) on the balance beam.

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The Webster Tiger girls will travel to Grantsburg this Friday, Dec. 9 for a West Lakeland Conference match against the Pirates. The Tigers were off last week, but have a busy week of action with games on Tuesday and Friday as the girls conference contests are now in full swing.

WEBSTER

The Webster Tigers girls’ basketball squad was off last week, but the Tiger girls are on the road this coming Friday, Dec. 9 at Grantsburg, as the Pirates host the West Lakeland Conference squad. Webster was on the road on Tuesday, Dec. 6 at Shell Lake, shortly after press time.

SIREN

The Dragon girls were off last week, but are back in action with a busy week, starting with a West Lakeland Conference match with the Turtle lake Lakers on Tuesday, just after press time. They are also hosting the formidable Unity Eagles on Thursday, Dec. 8, and then host Washburn in a rare Saturday afternoon match this Dec. 10, starting at 4 p.m.

GRANTSBURG

BOYS BASKETBALL WRAPS

WEBSTER

The Tiger boys started their season with a big victory over Lac Courte Oreilles last Thursday, Dec. 1, winning by a score of 66-36, giving them their first win of the young season.

Notables for the Tigers were 16 points from Sawyer Winkler, who also added seven rebounds to his total. Other high scorers included 12 points from Ian McFaggen and ten points for Felipe Juarez, who also added seven boards to the effort.

Webster plays at Shell lake in a West Lakeland Conference match-up on Tuesday, Dec. 6, shortly after press time, and then plays at Grantsburg this Friday, Dec. 9 in another West Lakeland Conference match-up.

SIREN

The Dragon boys started their 2022-23 campaign last Friday, Dec. 2 on the road at Prairie Farm, where they fell to the Panthers in a close contest, 51-42. Siren statistics were not available at press

This Week In BURNETT COUNTY SPORTS

Thursday,Dec.8

Boys Basketball Siren vs Unity (7:15 pm) Girls Basketball Siren vs Unity (5:45 pm) Hockey Blizzard Boys vs Moose Lake (7 pm)

Friday,Dec.9

Boys Basketball Webster @ Grantsburg (7:15 pm) Grantsburg vs Webster (7:15 pm) Girls Basketball Grantsburg vs Webster (5:45 pm) Webster @ Grantsburg (5:45 pm)

Saturday,Dec.10

Boys Basketball Siren vs Washburn (5:30 pm) Girls Basketball Siren vs Washburn (4 pm) Wrestling

CONTRIBUTED

The Grantsburg Pirates hosted the Amery Warriors last Friday, Dec. 2, in a non-conference match-up. The Pirates had a tough time containing the visiting Warrior squad, and fell by a 56-34 margin.

The Grantsburg Pirates girls’ basketball squad hosted the Amery Warriors on Friday, Dec. 2, for just their second contest of the fresh season. While the game was close at times, the Warriors prevailed by a score of 56-34. The Warriors were able to keep the Pirates in check and had four players score in double digits in the win. Pirate statistics and notables were not available at press time. The Pirate girls host the Frederic Vikings in a West Lakeland Conference matchup on Tuesday, Dec. 6, just after press time.

LFGS @ Barron (9:30 am)

Tuesday,Dec.13

Boys Basketball Webster vs Turtle Lake (7:15 pm) Grantsburg vs Luck (5:45 pm)

Siren @ Clear Lake (7:15 pm) Girls Basketball Webster vs Turtle Lake (5:45 pm) Grantsburg vs Luck (7:15 pm)

Siren @ Clear Lake (7:15 pm) Hockey Blizzard Boys vs Mora (7 pm)

APRILKRAMER|SENTINEL

Girls can do anything!

We have just enough time before... ...the holidays to make our presents.

Newspaper Fun!

Chatter and I are teaming up to make all of our holiday gifts this year. I’m using my computer to help. I will write stories and recipes, draw pictures and then print out my work. Next, Chatter will decorate the pages and bind them into books or make other fun items. We can’t wait to start!

Gifts to make - by computer or by hand:

if you have photos or postcards from a trip, you can make a travel ______

think of a theme (like ‘winter fun’), make a crossword or word search ______; roll it up and tie it with a ribbon

make ______ for photos or drawings

tie together pieces of cardboard or buy a ______ in which to put photos, school papers 5. write tales and make drawings, print them out and make them into a book of ______

Fill in the missing vowels to name items that you can use to decorate or make your gifts:

recipe

stories

coloring

scrapbook journal puzzle

bookmarks

6. decorate any plain paper to create writing paper or ______ 7. make your own pictures for each month (or find printable forms on your computer) to make a yearly ______ 8. create _______ by decorating paper or cardboard strips with cartoons, stickers or poetry so friends can track their reading 9. write your family’s favorites on index cards, put in a small box or bind together to form a ______ file or book 10. draw “outline” pictures to make a ______ book for a younger brother or sister; add markers or crayons to this gift

stationery frames calendar Some items youmight need:

I’m going to paint, glue and make a big, fun mess on the kitchen table!

I’m making all of my gifts by hand.

I make wrapping paper by decorating paper bags! The Bird in the Tree

pen glue ruler string pencils photos scissors

Kinds of Gifts No More Stuff! Gifts in Name Only!

Gifts show joy and caring. It takes time to think about gifts and to make, buy and wrap them. A present tells people that they are important to you. It also makes you feel good when the people receiving your gifts smile as they open or enjoy them! 1. to be planted in a schoolyard or park

ask a new classmate to an event

offer to sew, repair items or to shovel walks

tell jokes, amusing tales, share comics

listen, talk, put groceries away, have

money for kids to go to school or college

to pantries or soup kitchens

to families in need in other countries to feed themselves or start businesses

donation to keep people warm

Some people just don’t want or need any more stuff So, think about giving them a gift in “name only.” You can let them know about the gift with a card! This list will get you thinking. Can you match up my ideas? A. money for research and health care B. food or groceries C. cows, chicks, goats D. tree, bush, flowers E. heating oil F. scholarship or fund

to children’s hospitals

Fun By The Numbers

Like puzzles? Then you’ll love Sudoku. This mind-bending puzzle will have you hooked from the moment you square off, so sharpen your pencil and put your Sudoku savvy to the test!

Here’s How It Works: Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a Sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle!

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BURNETT COUNTY

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Kenneth D. Aderman

Notice Setting Time to Hear Application and Deadline for Filing Claims (Informal Administration) Case No. 22 PR 66

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE:

1. An application for informal administration was filed.

2. The decedent, with date of birth December 30, 1938 and date of death Novem-

ber 4, 2022, was domiciled in Burnett County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 26155 Thoma Rd, Webster, WI 54893.

3. The application will be heard at the Burnett County Courthouse, Siren, Wisconsin, Room 214, before Jacqueline O. Baasch, Probate Registrar, on January 9, 2023 at 10:00 AM.

You do not need to appear unless you object. The application may be granted if there is no objection.

4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s

PROCEEDINGS

BURNETT COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AUGUST 18, 2022

CALL TO ORDER Chairman Donald Taylor called the August 18, 2022, Burnett County Board of Supervisors meeting to order at 9:30 a.m. in Room 160 of the Burnett County Government Center, Siren, Wisconsin.

INVOCATION Pastor Roger Pitman gave the invocation.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Supervisor Taylor led in the Pledge of Allegiance.

ROLL CALL OF SUPERVISORS Present, 20 supervisors: Patti Hurd, Emmett Byrne, Karen Laqua Anderson, Gary Lundberg, Duane Johnson, Don Taylor, Craig Conroy, Gerald Pardun, Debra Mullen (ZOOM), Brent Blomberg, Jim Paden (ZOOM), Gene McLain, Ramona Moody, Donald Chell, Gene Olson, Charles Awe (ZOOM), Chuck Anderson, Edgar Peterson, Norman Bickford and Christopher Sybers. Excused, 1 supervisor: Dorothy Richard.

PUBLIC SPEAKING There was none.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA ORDER Motion to approve the agenda order was made by Supervisor Byrne, seconded by Supervisor Moody. Motion carried, voice vote.

APPROVAL OF PROCEEDINGS OF THE JULY 21, 2022, MEETING Motion to approve the proceedings of the July 21, 2022, meeting was made by Supervisor Blomberg, seconded by Supervisor Sybers. Motion carried, voice vote.

RESOLUTION 2022-19 – PSAP GRANT FUNDING FOR ONE PUBLIC SAFETY ANSWERING POINT PER COUNTY

WHEREAS, every municipal and state agency that provides fire suppression, law enforcement and EMS, may establish a 911 system. Most counties operate their own Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) to meet the needs of their citizens; and

WHEREAS, the 2017-2019 Wisconsin state budget required DMA to create an emergency services IP network to be provided to all PSAPs. This digital network is essential in transitioning the state’s 911 system from the old and outdated analog system to a current and advanced NextGeneration 911 system; and

WHEREAS, 2019 Wisconsin Act 26 created a much needed PSAP grant program aimed to provide grant dollars for advanced training of tele-communicators; equipment or softSEE PUBLIC NOTICES, PAGE 14

PUBLIC NOTICE

December 12 and 13, 2022

Hand Count Audit of General Election Results

This publication hereby notices the public that all Burnett County Municipalities will be conducting a hand count of ballots cast in the November 8, 2022, General Election. Votes cast for the Of ce of Governor/Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State and Representative to the Assembly will be counted and reconciled to machine totals for accuracy. These races were chosen by the Wisconsin Election Commission for the mandated audits to be performed by randomly selected municipalities on their electronic devices throughout the state. We will follow suit and use the same races for this voluntary machine audit of votes counted. All machine vote count audits will be held in Room 165 at the Burnett County Government Center, 7410 County Road K, Siren, Wisconsin. Municipality, date and times are listed below:

Monday, December 12, 2022, at 9:00 a.m.: Towns of Blaine, LaFollette, Trade Lake, Wood River and Village of Siren.

Monday, December 12, 2022, at 1:00 p.m.: Towns of Daniels, Dewey, Meenon, Sand Lake, Siren and Webb Lake.

Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at 9:00 a.m.: Towns of Anderson, Grantsburg, Jackson and Scott.

Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at 1:00 p.m.: Towns of Lincoln, Oakland, Roosevelt, Rusk, Union and Villages of Grantsburg and Webster.

The public is welcome to observe.

estate is February 13, 2023.

5. A claim may be filed at the Burnett County Courthouse, Siren, Wisconsin, Room 214.

6. This publication is notice to any persons whose names or addresses are unknown.

BY THE COURT: /s/ Jacqueline Baasch Probate Registrar November 22, 2022 Carol L. Pichler 26155 Thoma Rd. Webster, WI 54893 715-866-4996 WNAXLP

NOTICE

TOWN OF WEST MARSHLAND

MONTHLY MEETING Thurs., Dec. 8, 2022 6 p.m.

Town Hall Agenda: call to order, clerk report, treasurer report, road report, fire hall report, water committee report, chairman/ supervisor report, set caucus date, old business, new business, bills, adjourn.

Kerri Harter, Clerk

(Nov. 30, Dec. 7, 14)

VILLAGE OF GRANTSBURG NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS

December 12, 2022 6:15 p.m.

Take notice that the Village Board of the Village of Grantsburg will meet on December 12, 2022 in the Village Board Room, 316 S. Brad Street, Grantsburg, Wisconsin, to consider a conditional use permit application received from Burnett

Dairy Coop, LLC for the property at 709 W. State Road 70 (parcel 07-131-238-19-22-1 02-000-012000) for a research and development kitchen, production facility and future retail space.

This parcel is zoned B-2 Highway Commercial District and this use is listed as conditional in this zoning district The Village Board will hold aPublic Hearing at 6:15 p.m. to hear all interested persons, their agents or attorneys and will make a decision on this request.

The Plan Commission will meet at 5:00 p.m., prior to the Village Board, and will make a recommendation to the Village Board thereafter. For additional information please contact Sheila Meyer, Village Clerk/Treasurer, at 316 S. Brad Street. Phone: 715-463-2405

Dated this 21st day of November 2022.

Sheila Meyer, Clerk/Treasurer WNAXLP (Nov. 30, Dec. 7)

THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF WEBSTER NOTICE OF SCHOOL ACCOUNTABILITY REPORT CARD – RATINGS FROM

2021-2022

The table below contains information on the District’s most recent school accountability reports, as issued by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction under section 115.385 of the state statutes. [Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, DPI recommends to please use caution when interpreting scores and ratings.]

The School District of Webster had a report card rating of 66.9, which Meets Expectations.

SchoolGradesServedRecent Rating 2021-2022

Webster School District4K-1266.9Meets Expectations

Webster Elementary School4K-451.6Meets Few Expectations

Webster Middle School5-875.3Exceeds Expectations

Webster High School9-1261.5Meets Expectations

Complete reports, including the most recent school accountability report cards for 20212022 and a list of Webster School District educational options can be found on the District website at: https://www.webster.k12.wi.us/district/districtnoticetopublic.cfm WNAXLP

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ware expenses; and incentives to consolidate some or all of the functions of two or more PSAPs; and

WHEREAS, 2019 Wisconsin Act 26 requires that only one PSAP per county receive the grant funds. The county board of supervisors will determine the grant recipient except for Milwaukee County where the Intergovernmental Cooperation Council will make the determination.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Burnett County does hereby designate the Burnett County Public Safety Answering Point for the purposes of 2019 Wisconsin Act 26 grant dollars or federal grant opportunities.

Chairman Taylor presented the resolution recommended by the Administration Committee. Motion to approve Resolution 2022-19 PSAP Grant Funding for One Public Safety Answering Point Per County was made by Supervisor Lundberg, seconded by Supervisor Sybers. Motion carried, voice vote.

RESOLUTION 2022-20 – PUBLIC SAFETY APPRECIATION DAY IN BURNETT COUNTY WHEREAS, the County Board fully supports Sheriff Finch, our Burnett County Deputies, Correction and Dispatch Officers and all our staff in the Sheriff’s Department; and

WHEREAS, on June 24, 2022, an inmate passed away in the Burnett County Jail; and

WHEREAS, on July 2, 2022, our Sheriff’s Department was involved in an officer involved shooting; and

WHEREAS, our Deputies, Corrections Officers, Dispatchers, Emergency Medical Service staff, all County Law Enforcement, Medical Examiner staff and civilian support staff, while trained for such incidents, rarely encounter such; and

WHEREAS, all our staff in the Sheriff’s Department as well as all other staff in public safety throughout the county have shown exemplary responsibility in handling these incidents; and

WHEREAS, the County Board understands these incidents can have an impact on a Sheriff’s Department by shaking their foundation; and

WHEREAS, the County Board is incredibly grateful for our dedicated staff for their service to Burnett County; and WHEREAS, the County Board recognizes the selfless giving it takes to work in law enforcement.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, THAT the County Board of Burnett County publically recognizes the Sheriff’s Department and all other public safety personnel for their continued service to the citizens of Burnett County and dedicates August 18, 2022, as Public Safety Appreciation Day in Burnett County.

Chairman Taylor introduced the resolution recommended by the Administration Committee. Motion to approve Resolution 2022-20 Public Safety Appreciation Day in Burnett County was made by Supervisor Moody, seconded by Supervisor Blomberg. Chairman of the Public Safety Committee Supervisor Pardun, Chairman Taylor and Sheriff Finch all spoke commending and recognizing the difficult situations our public safety personnel have handled recently and the excellent job they are all doing. Motion carried, voice vote.

RESOLUTION 2022-21 – BURNETT COUNTY FOREST ANNUAL WORK PLAN WHEREAS, the Burnett County Forest 2023 work plan gives direction and meaning to the proposed 2023 County Forest budget; and

WHEREAS, the Annual Work Plan further defines and supplements the Burnett County Forest Comprehensive Land Use Plan and emphasizes the current needs of the County Forest Program; and

WHEREAS, the Annual Work Plan is needed to comply with Wis. Statute 28.11 (5) and Chapter NR 47.75 of the Wisconsin Administrative Rules for the administration of the County Forest Administrator Grant Program.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, THAT we, the Burnett County Board of Supervisors, in consideration of meeting the needs of our County Forest Program hereby approve the 2023 County Forest Annual Work Plan. Chairman Taylor introduced the resolution recommended by the Natural Resources Committee. Motion to approve Resolution 2022-21 Burnett County Forest Annual Work Plan was made by Supervisor Bickford, seconded by Supervisor Chuck Anderson. Forest and Parks Administrator Jake Nichols explained this is a yearly resolution done for the county and state that gives direction and meaning to the proposed budget. Motion carried, voice vote.

ESTABLISH COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE AND STEERING COMMITTEE AND APPOINT MEMBERS

Motion to approve a representative at their discretion from each Village, Grantsburg, Siren and Webster, to the Comprehensive Plan Update and Steering Committee was made by Supervisor Blomberg, seconded by Supervisor Byrne. The other named members were appointed at the July 21, 2022, meeting of the County Board. Motion carried, voice vote.

PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY UPDATE Construction continues on schedule with the new public safety facility. The county continues to work on a final plan for the sanitary/ sewer part of the new facility.

APPOINTMENTS TO INDIANHEAD COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY – DOROTHY RICHARD FOR A THREE-YEAR TERM AND EMMETT BYRNE FOR A TWO-YEAR TERM

Motion to appoint Dorothy Richard to the Indianhead Community Action Agency for a three-year term and Emmett Byrne for a two-year term was made by Supervisor Moody, seconded by Supervisor Bickford. Motion carried, voice vote.

COUNTY BOARD CHAIR REPORT County Board Chair

Don Taylor attended the Wisconsin Counties Association Executive Board meeting. Discussions were held on diversity and current legislative issues including a bill to adjust the percentage of transfer tax to go from 20 percent Register of Deeds/80 percent State, to 50/50.

STANDING COMMITTEE CHAIR REPORTS

Administration Committee report was given by Chairman Taylor.

Public Safety Committee report was given by Supervisor Pardun.

Infrastructure Committee report was given by Supervisor Johnson.

Health and Community Services Committee report was given by Supervisor Moody.

Natural Resources Committee report was given by Supervisor Peterson.

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

OTHER COMMITTEE, BOARD AND COMMISSION REPORTS

Recycling Control Commission report was given by Supervisor Blomberg.

Northwest Wisconsin CEP report was given by Supervisor Byrne.

Drug Court report was given by Supervisor Olson.

ADMINISTRATOR REPORT Administrator Ehalt updated the supervisors on the timeline and preparation of the 2023 budget. All department budgets will move from their standing committee to the Administration committee for review in September. The public hearing on the proposed 2023 budget will take place in October at the full County Board meeting, with final approval in November. The compensation plan done by McGrath, has been completed. The suggested plan would cost approximately $360,000.00 to implement and moving forward, would need to be sustainable. Committee goals and priorities information gathered from the department heads and county board supervisors’ workshops, were distributed for review. Work will continue this year most likely in a Committee of the Whole meeting.

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS None at this time.

ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn was made by Supervisor Chell, seconded by Supervisor Paden. Motion carried, voice vote. Chairman Taylor adjourned the meeting at 10:48 a.m. State of Wisconsin County of Burnett

I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the Proceedings of the Burnett County Board of Supervisors meeting held on the 18th day of August, 2022, as recorded by Wanda Hinrichs and kept by me as County Clerk. Corrections or additions to these proceedings will be in the proceedings of the next succeeding meeting of the Board of Supervisors.

/s/ Wanda Hinrichs, Burnett County Clerk WNAXLP (Dec. 7)

PROCEEDINGS

BURNETT COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OCTOBER 20, 2022

CALL TO ORDER Chairman Donald Taylor called the October 20, 2022, Burnett County Board of Supervisors meeting to order at 9:30 a.m. in Room 160 of the Burnett County Government Center, Siren, Wisconsin.

INVOCATION Pastor Emily Stelling of Bethany Lutheran Church of Siren gave the invocation.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chairman Taylor led in the Pledge of Allegiance.

ROLL CALL OF SUPERVISORS Present, 20 supervisors: Karen Laqua Anderson, Gary Lundberg, Duane Johnson, Don Taylor, Craig Conroy, Gerald Pardun, Debra Mullen, Brent Blomberg, Jim Paden, Gene McLain, Ramona Moody, Dorothy Richard, Donald Chell, Gene Olson, Chuck Awe, Chuck Anderson, Norman Bickford, Christopher Sybers, Patti Hurd and Emmett Byrne. Excused, 1 supervisor: Edgar Peterson.

PUBLIC SPEAKING Child Support Administrator Shelly Hatch presented Corporation Counsel Dave Grindell with an award from the Wisconsin Child Support Enforcement Association for Child Support Attorney of the Year. Ms. Hatch nominated Mr. Grindell months ago for this award. His nearly 30 years of service to the county, job experience, dedication and fairness inspired Ms. Hatch to nominate Mr. Grindell for this very deserving award.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA ORDER Motion to approve the agenda order was made by Supervisor Byrne, seconded by Supervisor Moody. Motion carried, voice vote.

APPROVAL OF PROCEEDINGS OF THE SEPTEMBER 22, 2022, MEETING Motion to approve the proceedings of the September 22, 2022, meeting was made by Supervisor Blomberg, seconded by Supervisor Chell. Motion carried, voice vote.

PUBLIC HEARING – 2023 BURNETT COUNTY BUDGET

PROPOSAL Chairman Taylor called for a recess to enter into the public hearing. Public hearing on the 2023 Burnett County budget proposal was called at 9:39 a.m. Administrator Ehalt provided a detailed PowerPoint presentation on the budget process, key changes which included current and new debt service with the construction of the public safety facility. Although the proposed county expenditures for 2023 totals $51,734,504.00, which includes the 2023 projected project expense for the public safety facility con-

struction, the operating budget proposed with the new facility, totals $35,967,611.00. The mill rate is 3.36 with the levy at $12,137,676.00, which included debt service and library fund expenses. Mr. Ehalt presented information on projected revenues and where those funds will be used. There were no supervisor questions and no public comments. Chairman Taylor closed the public hearing and reconvened the regular meeting. Look for Time?

RESOLUTION 2022-26 – SUPPORTING OPERATION GREEN LIGHT FOR VETERANS WHEREAS, the residents of Burnett County have great respect, admiration and the utmost gratitude for all of the men and women who have selflessly served our country and this community in the Armed Forces; and

WHEREAS, the contributions and sacrifices of the men and women who served in the Armed Forces have been vital in maintaining the freedoms and way of life enjoyed by our citizens; and

WHEREAS, Burnett County seeks to honor these individuals who have paid the high price for freedom by placing themselves in harm’s way for the good of all; and

WHEREAS, Veterans continue to serve our community in the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, religious groups, civil service and by functioning as County Veteran Service Officers in 29 states to help fellow former service members access more than $52 billion in federal health, disability and compensation benefits each year; and

WHEREAS, approximately 200,000 service members transition to civilian communities annually; and

WHEREAS, an estimated 20 percent increase of service members will transition to civilian life in the near future; and WHEREAS, studies indicate that 44-72 percent of service members experience high levels of stress during transition from military to civilian life; and

WHEREAS, active military service members transitioning from military service are at a high risk for suicide during their first year after military service; and

WHEREAS, the National Association of Counties encourages all counties, parishes and boroughs to recognize Operation Green Light for Veterans; and

WHEREAS, Burnett County appreciates the sacrifices of our United States Military Personnel and believes specific recognition should be granted.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, with designation as a Green Light for Veterans County, Burnett County hereby declares from October 20, 2022, through Veterans Day, November 11, 2022, a time to salute and honor the service and sacrifice of our men and women in uniform transitioning from Active Service; that in observance of Operation Green Light, Burnett County encourages its citizens in patriotic tradition to recognize the importance of honoring all those who made immeasurable sacrifices to preserve freedom by displaying a green light in a window of their place of business or residence from November 7, 2022 through November 13, 2022.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Burnett County Clerk be directed to forward a copy of this resolution to Governor Tony Evers, the Wisconsin Counties Association, Burnett County elected state representatives and to each Wisconsin county.

Chairman Taylor presented the resolution recommended by the Health and Community Services Committee. Supervisor Awe noted there will be overhead green lighting in the lobby for the week of November 7 through 13, 2022, in support of veterans. Motion to approve Resolution 2022-26 Supporting Operation Green Light for Veterans was made by Supervisor Bickford, seconded by Supervisor Richard. Motion carried, voice vote.

RESOLUTION 2022-27 – COUNTY FOREST VARIABLE ACREAGE SHARE PAYMENT WHEREAS, counties having lands entered as “County Forest Lands” under the provisions of s.s.28.11 (4)(b) of the Wisconsin Statutes, annually receive from the state as a non-interest bearing loan, the amount of 10 cents for each acre so entered to be used for the purchase, development, preservation, and maintenance of such lands; and

WHEREAS, said loan monies are repaid through a 20% severance tax on timber sale revenue coming from County Forest Lands unless a higher rate is mutually agreed to by the County and the Department; and

WHEREAS, the provisions of Section 28.11 (8)(b) 1, enacted in 1979, make it possible for the County, at its option, to receive instead of the payment based on 10 cents per acre, a payment more closely related to meeting the needs identified in its County Forest 15 Year Plan based on either zero, 20, 30, 40, or 50 cents per acre.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, THAT we, the Burnett County Board of Supervisors, in consideration of meeting the needs of our County Forest 15 Year Plan hereby request the Department of Natural Resources to provide the 2023 payment to the County under s.s.28.11 (8)(b) 1, on the basis of 50 cents for each acre of our County Forest Lands; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, THAT the clerk is hereby authorized and directed to file this request with the Department of Natural Resources prior to December 31 preceding the year in which said payment is being requested to be made.

Chairman Taylor introduced the resolution recommended by the Natural Resources Committee. Motion to approve Resolution 2022-27 County Forest Variable Acreage Share Payment was made by Supervisor Chell, seconded by Supervisor Bickford. Motion carried, voice vote.

RESOLUTION 2022-28 – ADOPTING REVISED ZONING

DISTRICT MAP #MAP-22-10 WHEREAS, North Camp

Properties II, LLC by Michael Hershberger and Steve Austin have petitioned the Burnett County Board of Supervisors requesting two parcels of real estate be rezoned from RR-3 and A-2 to RR-RC; and

WHEREAS, the Town Board of Meenon has approved said rezone request; and

WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on October 4, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. in the Burnett County Government Center by the Land Use and Information Committee of the Burnett County Board of Supervisors, as required by the provisions of Wisconsin Statute Section 59.69(5)(e) regarding said District Change; and

WHEREAS, the Land Use and Information Committee of Burnett County Board of Supervisors has reviewed said proposed Zoning District Change, and has recommended that the Burnett County Board of Supervisors Approve said proposed change from RR-3 and A-2 to RR-RC.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Burnett County Board of Supervisors, in accord with the provisions of Wisconsin Statute Section 59.69(5)(e), does hereby amend the Burnett County Land Use Code of Ordinances to provide that the following described parcel of real estate be removed from the RR-3 and A-2 Districts and be rezoned to RR-RC, said District Change to be recorded on the Zoning District map of the Town of Meenon which is on file in the office of the County Zoning Administrator in accordance with Article IX of the Burnett County Land Use Code of Ordinances.

Property is described as follows: Lot 1 CSM Vol. 26 Pg. 291 and the NW ¼ of the SW ¼ except CSM Vol. 27 Pg. 33, in Section 34, T39N, R16W.

Chairman Taylor introduced the resolution recommended by the Land Use and Information Committee. Motion to approve Resolution 2022-28 Adopting Revised Zoning District Map #MAP-22-10 was made by Supervisor Bickford, seconded by Supervisor Conroy. Supervisor Bickford noted the Town of Meenon approved the buffer of 100 feet and he would like the minutes from their board meeting attached to the resolution as to reflect the conditions agreed to by the applicant with the Town. Motion carried, voice vote.

PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY UPDATE Administrator Ehalt provided the update. Construction continues on schedule with the new public safety facility. The outside wall panels are going up this month. They are working quickly to enclose the facility before snow so they can continue with indoor work during the winter months.

COUNTY BOARD CHAIR REPORT County Board Chair Don Taylor had nothing more to report for the month.

STANDING COMMITTEE CHAIR REPORTS

Administration Committee report was given by Chairman Taylor.

Public Safety Committee report was given by Supervisor Pardun.

Infrastructure Committee report was given by Supervisor Moody.

Health and Community Services Committee report was given by Supervisor Moody.

Natural Resources Committee report was given by Supervisor Bickford.

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

OTHER COMMITTEE, BOARD AND COMMISSION REPORTS

Northwest Wisconsin Concentrated Employment Program report was given by Supervisor Byrne. Drug Court report was given by Supervisor Olson.

ADMINISTRATOR REPORT Administrator Ehalt updated the supervisors on the Burnett County Development Association and the work they are doing. The association will be identifying a couple of priorities to work on during the next 12 months, number one being housing and also, how do we provide for better job placement. Members will work to identify what action can be taken, engage businesses to look at the housing component as a whole and how can we support the lack of housing in the county. The Administrator will provide a presentation next month on employee turnover, noting Burnett County isn’t different from many other counties in the state with increased turnover numbers. Mr. Ehalt shared Burnett County Government was voted the number one large employer in the county in the Burnett County Sentinel Annual #1 in Burnett County Contest.

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS None at this time.

ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn was made by Supervisor Johnson, seconded by Supervisor Byrne. Motion carried, voice vote. Chairman Taylor adjourned the meeting at 11:03 a.m.

State of Wisconsin County of Burnett

I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the Proceedings of the Burnett County Board of Supervisors meeting held on the 20th day of October, 2022, as recorded by Wanda Hinrichs and kept by me as County Clerk. Corrections or additions to these proceedings will be in the proceedings of the next succeeding meeting of the Board of Supervisors.

/s/ Wanda Hinrichs, Burnett County Clerk WNAXLP (Dec. 7)

PROCEEDINGS

BURNETT COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

CALL TO ORDER Chairman Donald Taylor called the September 22, 2022, Burnett County Board of Supervisors meeting to order at 9:30 a.m. in Room 160 of the Burnett County Government Center, Siren, Wisconsin.

INVOCATION Chairman Taylor gave the invocation.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chairman Taylor led in the Pledge of Allegiance.

ROLL CALL OF SUPERVISORS Present, 20 supervisors: Emmett Byrne, Karen Laqua Anderson, Gary Lundberg, Duane Johnson, Don Taylor, Craig Conroy, Gerald Pardun, Debra Mullen, Brent Blomberg, Jim Paden, Gene McLain, Ramona Moody, Donald Chell, Gene Olson, Charles Awe, Chuck Anderson, Edgar Peterson, Norman Bickford, Christopher Sybers and Patti Hurd. Excused, 1 supervisor: Chuck Awe.

PUBLIC SPEAKING There was none.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA ORDER Motion to approve the agenda order was made by Supervisor Moody, seconded by Supervisor Byrne. Motion carried, voice vote.

APPROVAL OF PROCEEDINGS OF THE AUGUST 18, 2022, MEETING Motion to approve the proceedings of the August 18, 2022, meeting was made by Supervisor Blomberg, seconded by Supervisor Johnson. Motion carried, voice vote.

PLAQUE PRESENTATION AND RECOGNITION OF TAMMY HOPKE FOR FIVE YEARS OF SERVICE TO BURNETT COUNTY IN THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT Health and Human Services Director Ashley Williams and Health and Community Services Committee Vice-Chair Ramona Moody presented an appreciation plaque to Tammy Hopke for her five years of dedicated service to Burnett County. Ms. Hopke worked many years previously as well, with organizations closely connected to Burnett County in these same areas. Ms. Hopke thanked the county and all the staff for the opportunity to work for the county.

PRESENTATION ON NORTHWEST ALLIANCE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION – CHRIS MOELLER Chris Moeller, board member of Northwest Alliance Community Foundation (NACF) presented to the county board. NACF was formed in 2013, and is a regional, non-profit community foundation made up of volunteers who are dedicated to improving and enriching the quality of life in the Polk and Burnett County region. It’s locally controlled and led by a local board of directors. It is an affiliate of the St. Croix Valley Foundation which helps individuals, families, businesses and nonprofit organizations achieve their charitable and financial goals by offering tools and resources that make giving easy, flexible and effective. They foster the development of new organizations and programs and support high-impact opportunities and direct funds to meet community needs as well.

RESOLUTION 2022-22 – ADOPTING REVISED ZONING DISTRICT MAP #MAP-22-08

WHEREAS, Daniel Pearson has petitioned the Burnett County Board of Supervisors requesting a parcel of real estate be rezoned from RR-2 to A-2; and WHEREAS, the Town Board of Trade Lake has not objected to said rezone request; and

WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on September 6, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. in the Burnett County Government Center by the Land Use and Information Committee of the Burnett County Board of Supervisors, as required by the provisions of Wisconsin Statute Section 59.69(5)(e) regarding said District Change; and

WHEREAS, the Land Use and Information Committee of Burnett County Board of Supervisors has reviewed said proposed Zoning District Change, and has recommended that the Burnett County Board of Supervisors Approve said proposed change from RR-2 to A-2.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Burnett County Board of Supervisors, in accord with the provisions of Wisconsin Statute Section 59.69(5)(e), does hereby amend the Burnett County Land Use Code of Ordinances to provide that the following described parcel of real estate be removed from the RR-2 District and be rezoned to A-2, said District Change to be recorded on the Zoning District map of the Town of Trade Lake which is on file in the office of the County Zoning Administrator in accordance with Article IX of the Burnett County Land Use Code of Ordinances.

Property is described as follows: The South 18 rods (South 297 feet) of the NE ¼ of the NE ¼, in Section 28, T37N, R18W.

Chairman Taylor presented the resolution recommended by the Land Use and Information Committee. Motion to approve Resolution 2022-22 Adopting Revise Zoning District Map #MAP-22-08 was made by Supervisor Blomberg, seconded by Supervisor Bickford. Motion carried, voice vote.

RESOLUTION 2022-23 – AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TAX DEED WHEREAS, the Treasurer for Burnett County, Wisconsin, has deposited in the Office of the County Clerk of Burnett County, tax certificates for pieces or parcels of land for the nonpayment of real property taxes, special assessments, special charges or special taxes; and WHEREAS, the owners or claimants of this land have not redeemed from said certificates the pieces or parcels of land and that said lands continue to remain unredeemed, whereby the lands have become forfeited and the County is entitled to a conveyance thereof.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, THAT the County Clerk of Burnett County be authorized to issue a Tax Deed against the persons and properties described, pursuant to

Section 75.14(1) of the Wisconsin Statutes.

Tax ID Mun. No. PIN Legacy PIN Current Ownership Description Tax Year Tax Due 31950 006

07-0062-3817-35-1 01-000011001

BESEMAN, RODNEY A II 35-38-17W E 1/2 NE NE 2018 $31.52 13518 020

07-0202-4016-22-2 02-000011000 020432201900 CARLSON, ROBERT R & KELLY L 22-40-16W NW NW 2018 $1,151.60 13521 020

07-0202-4016-22-2 03-000013000 020432202010 CARLSON, ROBERT R & KELLY L

22-40-16W THAT PART SW NW LYG N OF COUNTY RD C 2018 $98.67 31746 191

07-1912-3916-09-2 03-000015000 191330043310 CARLSON, ROBERT R & KELLY L

09-39-16W VILLAGE OF WEBSTER - SEC 9 LOT 1 CSM V 14 P 141 (SW NW) (SUBJ TO COVENANT OF USE)

2018 $3,367.17 31382 191

07-1912-3916-08-4 01-000014000 191330014300 FLODIN, KEVIN S

08-39-16W VILLAGE OF WEBSTER PCL COM SE COR LOT 3 BLK 9 TH E TO SW COR LOT 3 BLK 10 TH N TO NW COR TH W TO NE COR LOT 3 BLK 9 TH S TO PT OF BEG

2018 $305.69 30491 131

07-1312-3819-14-5 15-027013000 131260077002 FRALEY, JOHN E BLOSSUM ACRES LOT 2 2018 $567.18 32622 036

07-0362-4017-34-1 03-000012200

34-40-17W LOT 2 CSM#4230 V22 P257 (SW NE) (#392608) 2018 $217.06 28374 042

HICKMAN, JAMES

07-0422-3818-05-1 01-000012000 042250501100 JOHNSON, DANNY E 05-38-18W S1/2 NE NE 2018 $1,714.82 28378 042

07-0422-3818-05-1 02-000013000 042250501400 JOHNSON, DANNY E 05-38-18W S1/2 S1/2 NW NE 2018 $258.44 21649 032

07-0322-4115-26-5 05-005014000 032522609100 KALINOFF TRUST, FREDERICK P JR & DEMETER J

26-41-15W PCL GOV LOT 5 2018 $241.32 6299 012

07-0122-4015-35-5 15-700016000 012912501600 LOCKWOOD, RODGER PLAT OF SHELTERED PINES LOT 5 2018 $681.49 6300 012

07-0122-4015-35-5 15-700017000 012912501700

LOCKWOOD, RODGER PLAT OF SHELTERED PINES LOT 6 2018 $1,414.71 33923 040

07-0402-3919-33-4 02-000011100

33-39-19W LOT 1 CSM#4534 V25 P38 (NWSE) #428637 2018 $1,033.71 24935 036

NEWELL, ERIC A & ALISHA M

07-0362-4017-20-2 04-000014000 036442001800 PETERSON, COREY A 20-40-17W W 200' N1/2 N1/2 SE NW 2018 $9.77

Chairman Taylor introduced the resolution recommended by the Administration Committee. Motion to approve Resolution 2022-23 Authorizing the Issuance of a Tax Deed was made by Supervisor Chell, seconded by Supervisor Moody. Motion carried, voice vote.

RESOLUTION 2022-24 – AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TAX DEED – VOYAGER VILLAGE LOTS WHEREAS, the Treasurer for Burnett County, Wisconsin, has deposited in the Office of the County Clerk of Burnett County, tax certificates for pieces or parcels of land for the nonpayment of real property taxes, special assessments, special charges or special taxes; and WHEREAS, the owners or claimants of this land have not redeemed from said certificates the pieces or parcels of

land and that said lands continue to remain unredeemed, whereby the lands have become forfeited and the County is entitled to a conveyance thereof.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, THAT the County Clerk of Burnett County be authorized to issue a Tax Deed against the persons and properties described, pursuant to Section 75.14(1) of the Wisconsin Statutes.

Tax ID Mun. No. PIN Legacy PIN Current

012

07-0122-4015-11-5 15-650028000 012952502800

WARN, BRUCE E & KAREN G RAINBOW POND ADD TO VOYAGER VILLAGE LOT 18 2018 $27.13

Burnett County Housing Authority Board to fill the remaining term of Dan Brown was made by Supervisor Blomberg, seconded by Supervisor Olson. Motion carried, voice vote.

APPOINTMENT TO THE BURNETT COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY BOARD – CHUCK ANDERSON Motion to approve the appointment of Chuck Anderson to the Burnett County Historical Society Board was made by Supervisor Blomberg, seconded by Supervisor Olson. Motion carried, voice vote.

Tax Year Tax Due 8138 012

07-0122-4015-09-5 15-695041000 012957504100

Ownership Description

CAMPBELL, RODERIC J SETTING SUN ADD TO VOYAGER VILLAGE LOT 31 2018 $16.28 27307 038

07-0382-4114-31-5 15-285104000 038950010500

FRALEY, JOHN E HIGHRIDGE OAKS ADD TO VOYAGER VILLAGE LOT 95 2018 $192.67 7635 012

07-0122-4015-10-5 15-290076000 012940007700

GOODSTONE ENTERPRISE LTD

Chairman Taylor introduced the resolution recommended by the Administration Committee. Motion to approve Resolution 2022-24 Authorizing the Issuance of a Tax Deed – Voyager Village Lots was made by Supervisor Moody, seconded by Supervisor Mullen. Motion carried, voice vote. RESOLUTION 2022-25 – SUPPORTING CHANGES TO THE 2016 GLACIAL LAKE GRANTSBURG PROPERTIES MASTER PLAN WHEREAS, citizens from the Town of Siren to the Town of West Marshland have been adversely affected by water levels at both Amsterdam Sloughs and Crex Meadows Wildlife Area; and WHEREAS, citizens in the Towns of Grantsburg and Anderson have been adversely affected by water levels in the Fish Lake Wildlife Area; and WHEREAS, in addition to excessive groundwater causing flooding, homes have experienced higher levels of iron and other minerals in their well water resulting in costs borne by the home owner; and

COUNTY BOARD CHAIR REPORT County Board Chair Don Taylor attended the Group Health Trust meeting in LaCrosse. Health insurance is projected to increase 12 percent for 2023. Chairman Taylor along with Administrator Ehalt and nine other supervisors attended the Wisconsin Counties Association Fall Conference in Wisconsin Dells September 18-20, 2022. Chairman Taylor recognized Don Chell for his efforts on the Jordan Buck project and celebration. Economic Development Director Dick Hartmann spoke to the Jordan Buck project and upcoming celebration planned for Saturday, September 24, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. Ron Schara of Minnesota Bound, along with several other keynote speakers will be part of the program agenda at the first annual Jordan Buck Day Celebration.

STANDING COMMITTEE CHAIR REPORTS

HONEY TREE ADD TO VOYAGER VILLAGE LOT 67 2017-2018 $44.23

WHEREAS, the vital information contained in a water study by the Department of Natural Resources noted these issues, however the Glacial Lake Grantsburg Properties Master Plan has not been changed to reflect that fact; and WHEREAS, the correction of several sentences in one paragraph of the Master Plan will provide a framework to correct the issues.

Administration Committee report was given by Chairman Taylor.

Public Safety Committee report was given by Supervisor Pardun.

Infrastructure Committee report was given by Supervisor Moody.

Healthand Community Services Committee report was given by Supervisor Moody.

Natural Resources Committee report was not given due to no meeting.

6505 012

07-0122-4015-22-5 15-070019000 012920002400

BRIDLE TRAIL ADD TO VOYAGER VILLAGE LOT 14 2018 $16.28 6534 012

07-0122-4015-22-5 15-070048000 012920005300

GRAVES, BRIDGET

BRIDLE TRAIL ADD TO VOYAGER VILLAGE LOT 43 2018 $16.28 6339 012

07-0122-4015-22-5 15-030029000 012915002900

GRAVES, BRIDGET

HOLM, BILLY L & DOROTHY C ASPEN HILL ADD TO VOYAGER VILLAGE LOT 19 2018 $16.28 7073 012

07-0122-4015-27-5 15-155044000 012927505800

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Burnett County Board of Supervisors do hereby support changes to the Master Plan to reflect the water quality issue; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Board supports the efforts of Town of West Marshland resident Duke Tucker and Town of West Marshland Clerk Kerri Harter who addressed the Natural Resources Board to have necessary changes made. Chairman Taylor introduced the resolution recommended by the Administration Committee. Motion to approve Resolution 2022-25 Supporting Changes to the 2016 Glacial Lake Grantsburg Properties Master Plan was made by Supervisor Blomberg, seconded by Supervisor Moody. Motion carried, voice vote.

RESOLUTION 2022-26 – NATIONAL CHILD WELFARE WORKER APPRECIATION WEEK WHEREAS, nurturing families and permanent connections are critical to a child’s well-being. While most parents want to do what is best for their families, they cannot always do it alone. Child Welfare Workers specialize in building upon the strengths within a family and their community to help provide a safe and loving environment for their children. In some instances, Child Welfare Workers must also intervene to protect children from harm; and

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

Supervisor Chuck Anderson excused 10:58 a.m.

OTHER COMMITTEE, BOARD AND COMMISSION REPORTS

Drug Court report was given by Supervisor Olson. Recycling Control Commission report was given by Supervisor Blomberg.

ADRC Board report was given by Supervisor Paden.

ADMINISTRATOR REPORT Administrator Ehalt updated the supervisors on the WCA Fall Conference sessions and invited supervisors to watch the presentations on line at the WCA website. Mr. Ehalt thanked the committees and staff for their hard work put into preparing the 2023 budget proposal. A public hearing on the budget will be held at the October 20, 2022, county board meeting.

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS None at this time.

EAGLES NEST ADD TO VOYAGER VILLAGE LOT 48 2018 $16.28 7474 012

07-0122-4015-13-5 15-270046000 012935004600

KEY COMMUNITY BANK

WHEREAS, the last several years have shown us that every family needs help sometimes. Since 2018, Wisconsin has been working toward transforming the child welfare system to become more in-home, family-focused and collaborative. This effort aims to dramatically reduce the proportion of Child Protective Services (CPS) and Youth Justice (YJ) children and youth who are served outside of their family home; and

ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn was made by Supervisor Conroy, seconded by Supervisor Richard. Motion carried, voice vote. Chairman Taylor adjourned the meeting at 11:23 a.m.

State of Wisconsin County of Burnett

HALF MOON ADD TO VOYAGER VILLAGE LOT 36 2018 $37.99 8160 012

KEY COMMUNITY BANK

07-0122-4015-09-5 15-695063000 012957506300 MUNGUIA, KELLY J SETTING SUN ADD TO VOYAGER VILLAGE LOT 53 2018 $16.28 6785 012

07-0122-4015-10-5 15-128102000 012925010300

WHEREAS, Public Child Welfare Workers play a key role in helping foster a system supportive of healthy families. They aim to decrease maltreatment, improve outcomes, enhance access to services, and decrease downstream costs.

WHEREAS, with the efforts of Child Welfare Workers, 4.5 fewer children have been removed per day in 2021 as compared to 2017 in Wisconsin. Let it be known that removals, regardless of length, have a profound impact on the child and family and have been long associated with negative outcomes for both children and families, including long-term harmful consequences.

I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the Proceedings of the Burnett County Board of Supervisors meeting held on the 22ndday of September, 2022, as recorded by Wanda Hinrichs and kept by me as County Clerk. Corrections or additions to these proceedings will be in the proceedings of the next succeeding meeting of the Board of Supervisors.

/s/ Wanda Hinrichs, Burnett County Clerk WNAXLP (Dec. 7)

BURNETT COUNTY SHERIFF

PAETZEL, JOSHUA J & TRACI E

DEERPATH ADD TO VOYAGER VILLAGE LOT 93 2018 $21.70 8213 012

WHEREAS, Burnett County Child Welfare Workers align with these goals in providing services for children, youth and families in need of protective services and other social welfare programming. They are committed to case management, assessment of child(ren) and family needs, safety recommendations, court engagement, collaboration with community partners and resources.

Nov. 28 – Dec. 5

Fire/gas/CO2: 2

07-0122-4015-09-5 15-695116000 012957511600 PLATSON, JONATHAN D SETTING SUN ADD TO VOYAGER VILLAGE LOT 106 2018 $16.28 9074 012

2-4015-23-5

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Burnett County Board of Supervisors hereby officially recognize National Child Welfare Worker Appreciation Week of 2022 from September 12th through September 16th, and thank the following Burnett County employees of the Health and Human Services Department: Shayna Schmid Snyder, Penny Dunlavey, Abigail Mitchell, Samuel Pioske, Emily Henderson, Amye Mangen, Tammy Hopke, Tracy Gifford and Allison Fern.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,with this letter of resolution we formally thank, with gratitude, our Child Welfare employees, current and future, for your dedicated public service to the residents of Burnett County.

Chairman Taylor introduced the resolution recommended by the Health and Community Services Committee. Motion to approve Resolution 2022-26 National Child Welfare Worker Appreciation Week was made by Supervisor Richard, seconded by Supervisor Moody. Motion carried, voice vote.

PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY UPDATE Construction continues on schedule with the new public safety facility. A little redesign took place with elevation work raising the parking lot areas and driveways to assure there wouldn’t be any issues with high ground water affecting the infrastructure. The sewer system will be hooked up to the Siren Sanitary District.

APPOINTMENT TO THE BURNETT COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY TO FILL THE REMAINING FIVE-YEAR TERM OF DAN BROWN EXPIRING APRIL 2025 – WENDY LARSON Motion to approve appointing Wendy Larson to the

Total incidents reported: 167

911 hang-up: 1

Abandoned vehicle: 4

Accident: 19 Alarm: 2

Animal problem: 6

Assist agency: 5 Assist citizen: 5 Burglary: 8

Car vs deer: 4

Civil/papers/court order: 15

Death: 3

Disabled vehicle: 1 Disturbance: 4 Domestic: 4

Door check: 2

Drug complaint: 1 Erratic driver: 6

Fraud: 1

Juvenile problem: 10

Litter/pollution: 1

Lost property: 1 Medical: 7

Structure/vehicle fire: 1

Suicidal subject: 2

Suspicious person: 12

Theft/shoplift: 7 Traffic stop: 11 Transport: 5 Trespassing: 2

Truancy: 3

Warrant/problem/arrest: 3

Welfare/abuse/neglect: 9

time. The Dragon boys start their conference schedule on Tuesday, Dec. with a trip to Turtle Lake to take on the Lakers. The Dragons then host the Unity Eagles this coming Thursday, Dec. 8 in another West Lakeland Conference contest.

GRANTSBURG

The Grantsburg Pirate boys were able to rack up

Drivers Education Traffic Safety Specialist

New Richmond Campus

Adjunct (part-time)

Northwood Tech is developing a pool of candidates who are learning-focused, creative, and dynamic individuals to teach Drivers Education courses part-time, as needed in the New Richmond and Siren, Grantsburg, and Frederic areas.

cit. But the Pirates prevailed and had several strong performances, including 27 points and 7 boards from Zach Rombach and another 21 points from Jayden Brown, who also added 8 boards, 5 assists, and 5 steals to his efforts. The Pirates host Frederic shortly after press time on Tuesday, and then host the Webster Tigers on Friday, Dec. 9.

MAINTENANCE

WORKER

Part-time position doing general maintenance at 2 apartment buildings in Siren.

Total of 19 apartments.

Managed by CCB Housing Management

If interested, call Pam at 715-482-8846

Equal Emplyment Opportunity

SNOW SHOVELING

CCB Housing Management is seeking an individual available to do snow shoveling at two apartment buildings in Siren.

Managed by CCB Housing Management

If interested, call Pam at 715-482-8846

Equal Emplyment Opportunity

RN Success Coaches

Ashland, New Richmond, Rice Lake & Superior Campuses Part-time (128 hours/year)

Northwood Tech is seeking passionate individuals dedicated to providing tutoring services for assigned nursing theory courses and promoting student success through collaboration with the Nursing course instructor.

For a complete job description, list of qualifications, and to apply visit our website at: https://phg.tbe.taleo.net/phg03/ats/careers/v2/ viewRequisition?org=JHQB64&cws=37&rid=546

Deadline to apply for this position: Open until filled

Northwood Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/ Veterans/Disability Employer and Educator TTY 711

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Deadline to apply for this position: January 2, 2023 Northwood Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/ Veterans/Disability Employer and Educator TTY 711

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Superior Campus

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Deadline to apply for this position: January 2, 2023

Northwood Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/ Veterans/Disability Employer and Educator TTY 711

DESCRIPTION:

• Remainder of the 2022-2023 school year

• 5 days per week, 4 hours per day

• Must have or be willing to apply for a Special Education Aide license through DPI. For more information, please visit www.dpi.wi.gov/licensing COMPENSATION: Starting pay is $18.98/hour. DEADLINE: Open until lled.

The School District of Webster is looking for a part time Instructional Assistant to help students one on one or in small groups under the direction of the Elementary Principal.

Timothy L. Meister, E.A. enrolled to practice before the I.R.S.

What is Advent?

BY PASTOR SCOTT SAGLE CALVARY EVANGELICAL COVENANT CHURCH

Pastor Scott Sagle Calvary Covenant

It is that time of year again. Some of us are obsessed by all the traditions of the Christmas season and others of us perhaps couldn’t care less. Maybe this year you are tempted not to decorate, shop, or put up a tree at all. Maybe you are not in the mood for Christmas this year. There is something to

be said about faithfully practicing our church traditions whether we feel like it or not. It is an act of worship. Often practicing these traditions in a meaningful way can change our hearts and bring us to the place where God’s joy can take over, no matter what your circumstances. Advent is the season that leads up to Christmas. The word Advent means “coming.” Not “Christmas is coming.” We don’t need reminders of that, but Jesus is coming. Advent

points to both the fi rst coming and second coming of Jesus. The candles on the Advent wreath remind us of the gifts we have because of the coming of Jesus: week 1 – Hope: Prophecy Candle (purple), week 2 – Peace: Bethlehem Candle (purple), week 3 – Joy: Shepherd’s Candle (pink), Advent week 4 – Love: Angel’s Candle (purple). Because of Jesus these gifts of hope, peace, joy and love are ours. Jesus is coming soon! Rejoice.

A & H

CROSSROADS CHRISTIAN CHURCH

Pastor Nathaniel Melton | 715-403-7777

LAKESIDE COMMUNITY

LUTHERAN CHURCH, ELCA

Pastor Bill Schroeder | 715-635-7791

SACRED HEART OF JESUS & MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH 715-866-7321

ALPHA

CALVARY COVENANT

Scott Sagle, Pastor | 715-689-2541

ASKOV

CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS

ATLAS

ATLAS UNITED METHODIST UPPER ST. CROIX PARISH

Pastor Jenny Lee

CUSHING

LAKETOWN LUTHERAN

Pastor Marilyn Crossfield

FIRST LUTHERAN

Pastor Neal Weltzin

DAIRYLAND

THE WOODLAND CHURCH

(A Wesleyan Church) | Pastor Earl Leach 715-244-3649

DANBURY

FAITH COMMUNITY CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 715-656-4010

UNITED METHODIST

Samuel Subramanian, Lead Pastor Kelly Isaacson, Assoc. Pastor 715-866-8646 | www.umc4pt.com

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP

CATHOLIC CHURCH 715-866-7321

YELLOW LAKE LUTHERAN

Pastors Doug Olson and Sandy Carpenter 715-349-8281

FALUN

FIRST BAPTIST

Mike Kleven, Pastor

TRINITY LUTHERAN Jay Ticknor, Pastor | 715-689-2271

FREDERIC

SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST

Pastor Scott Manly | 715-327-4956

PILGRIM LUTHERANFREDERIC (ELCA)

Pastor Emily Stelling | 715-327-8012

CHURCH OF CHRIST

Minister: Guy McCarty, Gene Olson, Robert Rutherford 715-327-8387

CROSSWALK COMMUNITY CHURCH (EFCA)

Pastor Greg Lund | 715-327-8767

ST. LUKE’S UNITED METHODIST

Pastor Yul Kwon Church: 715-327-4436 | Parsonage: 715-327-8383

WEST SWEDEN GRACE LUTHERAN

Pastor John Peterson | 715-327-4340

ZION LUTHERAN - BONE LAKE

Pastor Mike Fisk | 715-472-8660

ST. DOMINIC CATHOLIC CHURCH

Fr. Joseph Raj Alluri | 715-327-8119

IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH (LCMS) Pastor Quinten Buechner Office: 715-866-7191 | Cell: 715-307-4448

GRANTSBURG

CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST UPPER ST. CROIX PARISH Rev. Jenny Lee 715-463-2624

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION

CATHOLIC CHURCH

Fr. Joseph Raj Alluri

LIVING HOPE CHURCH

Doug McConnell, Senior Pastor Chris Radtke, Youth Pastor 715-463-5794

FAITH LUTHERAN

John Addison 715-463-5388 | www.myfaithlutheran.org Service on WCMP Radio (100.9 FM)

GRACE BAPTIST

Zach Christians 715-463-5699

BETHANY LUTHERAN Pastor Jay Ticknor | 715-463-5746

WOOD RIVER CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP 715-463-2792

EKDALL COMMUNITY CHURCH Dan Shadish, Pastor | 715-463-5408

NEW HOPE LUTHERAN

Emory Johnson, Pastor | 715-463-5700 www.newhopelutheranchurch.org

Watch live and recorded sermons on our website. Sunday Service: 9:30 am

HERTEL

LAKEVIEW UNITED METHODIST Ferdinand B. Serra, Pastor

LEWIS

MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST Samuel Subramanian, Lead Pastor Kelly Isaacson, Assoc. Pastor 715-866-8646

LUCK

LUCK LUTHERAN

Gregory Ofsdahl, Pastor | 715-472-2605

ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN

Roger Kastelle, Pastor | 715-472-8190

WEST DENMARK LUTHERAN Linda Rozumalski, Pastor | 715-472-2383

MARKVILLE

ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH Colleen Monfre, Synod Authorized Minister 715-410-8790 | Council Chair: 715-244-3301 colleenmonfre@gmail.com

SIREN

ADVENTURE CHURCH

Lead Pastors: CJ and Cheryl Johnson 715-349-5750

BETHANY LUTHERAN

Pastor Emily Stelling 715-463-5280

SIREN UNITED METHODIST

Samuel Subramanian, Lead Pastor Kelly Isaacson, Assoc. Pastor 715-866-8646 | www.umc4pt.com

SIREN COVENANT

Brian Pardun, Pastor 715-349-5601

JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES

Sun. Public Talk: 10 am | Watch Tower: 10:40 am Cong. Bible Study: Tues. 7:00 pm Ministry School: 7:35 pm | Service Mtg.: 8:05 pm

DWELLING POINT CHURCH OF GOD Bryan Davis, Pastor

SPOONER

BEAUTIFUL SAVIOR EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH (WELS)

David Warskow, Pastor | 715-635-7672

Sun. 7:40 am “Voice of Salvation” broadcast WJMC 96.1 FM

ST. ALBAN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH Father David Bauer | 715-635-8475

TRADE LAKE

ZION LUTHERAN

John Peterson, Pastor | 715-327-8384

TRADE LAKE BAPTIST David Prince, Pastor | 715-327-8402 www.tradelakebaptistchurch.org

TRADE RIVER

EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH

David Lund, Pastor 715-488-2296 | www.traderiverefc.org

WEBSTER

GRACE UNITED METHODIST

Samuel Subramanian, Lead Pastor Kelly Isaacson, Assoc. Pastor 715-866-8646 | www.umc4pt.com

OUR REDEEMER

LUTHERAN LCMS

Jody Walter, Pastor Office: 715-866-7191 | Home: 715-866-4622 www.ourredeemerwebster.com www.facebook.com/OurRedeemerWebster

CHURCH OF CHRIST 715-866-7157

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF WEBSTER

Jeff Jowers, Pastor 715-866-4111

ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC CHURCH 715-866-7321

PLAN: Comittee has local representatives

As noted in 2009 when the county underwent their first such planning process, the goal of a Comp Plan is not easy to define but was described as “… a document that helps guide the type, location, density, and appearance of community growth and development, generally over a 20-year period.

A comprehensive plan represents the goals, objectives, policies, and intentions of the local government which adopts it. Comprehensive plans include policies and recommendations for several elements which together describe the physical, social, and economic development of the community.”

That outline and committee work led to a 2010 adoption of their current “2030” plan, which incorporated the similar local plans from local units of government and also addressed specific issues with plans, such as forestry and land use.

However, the plan has been tested, at times, with changes in land use demands, changing populations, technology

and housing shortages, as well as recent pandemic responses and impacts, with more out-of-state and seasonal residents taking up permanent residence in the county, while also seeing possible conflicts on land use from large agricultural operations to recreational activities and expansions, such as ATV use, campgrounds, trail expansion and even remote work options through additional highspeed internet access.

The committee has a huge task at hand and lots of information to assess before they make their changes and updates.

Since the Com Plan law was first passed in

1999, the state has further clarified the need and legal requirements for comprehensive planning, and now has “consistency requirements” regarding Comprehensive Planning laws. According to past documents, those changes mean that “… all zoning, land division, and official map related decisions made by a community are consistent with applicable policies and recommendations of its comprehensive plans.”

The Comp Plan process is also a chance for the various communities to weigh-in on what they believe is important, needed, and possible, and is consistent with what was referred to as the “Sideboard Approach,” where the county plan is meant to dovetail and work in concert with local and regional plans, sand not be a county-only document that sits on a shelf.

The new Comp Plan Committee will also outline ways the public can and should be involved and will present their final proposal to the full county board for approval, down the line.

Siren Lions help with Ruby’s Food Shelf

2023 Wisconsin State Trail passes now available for holiday gift giving

Looking for that last-minute gift for the bicycle riders or equestrian enthusiasts on your list?

2023 State Trail Annual Passes are available for holiday shopping at the Polk County Information Center in St. Croix Falls, Café Wren in Luck, from the Friends of the Gandy Dancer State Trail at gandydancertrail.org, and in Amery, at the Farm Table, Ellie’s Ice Cream, Amery City Hall,

and from the Friends of the Stower 7 Lakes Trail.

State Trail Passes are required in Polk and Burnett County for bikers on the Gandy Dancer Trail, the Stower 7 Lakes Trail, and riders on the Countys’ equestrian trails, 16 years of age and older.

An annual State Pass opens the whole network of Wisconsin State Trails that require passes. Annual passes are good for calendar year 2023.

The Gandy Dancer State Trail has been in operation since 1996 and is a 47 mile long, limestone surfaced trail that stretches from St. Croix Falls to Danbury. It is operated by agreement with the DNR as a non-motorized trail in the summer and a snowmobile trail in the winter.

For more information call 800-222-POLK, 715485-9294 or www.discoverpolkcountywis.com.

SIREN: Board tentatively approves adding cross-country as a varsity athletic option

policy that if a person was found propping a door, that person would be dismissed outright. “If something bad happens, well …”

Board president Peggy Moore was not as convinced that was the best course of action.

“I’m not in favor of threatening people,” Moore said, noting that it was common policy in the past, if anything to cool off a gymnasium or activity area. “It never used to be a thing.”

After a brief discussion at their Nov. 28 board of education meeting, the board voted to adjust the school policy handbook to include the door propping reference, although it will not be grounds for dismissal, there may be consequences for the person responsible.

IN OTHER BOARD BUSINESS

• The board heard good news on their elementary school

numbers, especially in the third-grade classes, where they have so many students, they moved to hire a short-term substitute to allow for a smaller class size and to help in certain situations. They currently have 21 children in two classes, but the new substitute will allow them to adjust the class sizes and activity chaperoning when needed.

• Administrator Kevin Shetler outlined a letter they are sending to their elected representatives, inviting them to attend the school and see for themselves how budgeting issues have affected the district, while also outlining their priorities for the legislature in the coming year.

“There’s going to be lots of jockeying and infighting,” Shetler said on the coming budget battels with a divided government, where the Legislature is controlled by Republicans with a Democratic governor. “We just need to

make sure we have a common voice.”

• Native American coordinator Tara Voss outlined the latest numbers on Native students, with 140 students currently, out of 416 total students in the district, meaning they have approximately 33% Native population, which is an increase over last year, when they had 132 Native students out of 405 students.

• Tara Voss also noted that she has applied for a grant to build an outdoor classroom, at a location to be determined later. Board members greeted the possibility with positive comments and noted that it’s something many teachers have hoped to have in place soon.

“Everybody’s very interested,” stated President Peggy Moore. “We just don’t have the money for it yet.”

• There was a lengthy discussion on the possibility of adding cross-country as a fulltime sport option for students

in both middle and high school, after they added a team at the last minute this fall.

The board generally was in favor of adding the program, and head coach Jeff Howe said that even though they only had a month to assemble a team, they had half a dozen girls who signed up and did well, with more expressing interest for next year, including some middle school students and more boys.

“A lot of middle school kids are excited,” Howe said with a smile. “We’re trying to get the kids who were otherwise just sitting at home.”

Howe said they spent about $650 total last season on the sport, mainly in transportation and meet entry costs, but he noted that several schools waived their fee, since they were trying to build momentum for the program at Siren.

“Webster (waived the fee) because they knew we were just getting started,” Howe said,

noting that they will have six meets per season.

The discussion noted that cross-country is a lifelong sport that may bring in students who otherwise would not be involved in athletic activities.

Howe and Shetler pointed out a looming deadline for the district to commit to the sport before early February, otherwise they would not be able to have Siren students compete in regional and sectionals as an official sport.

“We can’t wait until January,” Howe said.

After some discussion on costs, the board tentatively approved adding cross-country and tasked athletic director Ryan Karsten with determining the budget and presenting it to the board at their next meeting, later this month.

The Siren Lions Club recently made a donation of $1,000 to Ruby’s Food Shelf of Siren. The food shelf serves residents of the Siren and Webster School Districts. The funds will be used to purchase food, especially meat, to help stock the food shelves. The Siren Lions frequently donate funds to charitable causes in the Siren area. Shown presenting the check to Food Shelf Coordinator, Patti Hurd, are (from left): Lions Diane and Larry Blahauvietz and Lions Jeff Wostrel and Scott Weyland.