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Committee leaders said a public “meet and greet” with the three finalists is scheduled for Monday, May 19 at 4 p.m., followed by interviews on Tuesday, May 20 beginning at 9 a.m. The committee indicated it may call a special county board meeting shortly afterward to finalize a hiring decision if terms are negotiated quickly; one tentative date discussed for a special board meeting was Thursday, May 22 at 6:30 p.m.

Separately, the board approved HHS’s request to hold an all‑staff training day on June 4 starting at 11 a.m., temporarily closing public services so staff can attend the session.

Why it matters: choosing a county administrator affects executive leadership and county policy direction; the HHS training day will temporarily suspend in‑person services for the department while staff participate in the training.

Next steps: meet‑and‑greet events and candidate interviews will proceed as scheduled; the board may call a special meeting to confirm a hire. HHS will close services on June 4 for the training.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","County Board May 15, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The administrative committee advanced three candidates for the county administrator role and scheduled public meet‑and‑greet and interviews; the board also approved a June 4 all‑staff training day for the Health and Human Services department that will close services for the day.","taxTitle","Sawyer County, Wisconsin","taxId",73055,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":42,"_43":77,"_45":77,"_46":78,"_48":79,"_50":80,"_52":81,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":82,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":83,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6236836,"Land, Water and Forest Resources Committee approves land trade; timber sales continue strong with over $1.4 million sold",2680000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3353913-3072b944bb045ea5d811b3020dcf361b&start=2680&end=2680","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3353913-3072b944bb045ea5d811b3020dcf361b/thumbnail_2680000.jpg","/articles/6236836/Sawyer-County/Wisconsin/Land-Water-and-Forest-Resources-Committee-approves-land-trade-timber-sales-continue-strong-with-over-14-million-sold","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6236836-392cacf77e7ed3f1199c3c019bc21c6d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771140143&Signature=QCpAAuQWL4bIgeyreQAeXlQLp~vMPzn8hqT-YIhCWXfoAtO-WL5LHz3dF~mTuvRhwjgpoeK8djFUw65FwkL9BlcFEqZfBcCifWSi1JHg468e~4Yy966s8aiFyXOAiA140FSvZgc5-VrZoD~hY6DNjXlvaNZHXxS~j5wh5DT5CcQ7NA9KtmRwh1H6tap49dZ~0c1HCABy-PF3iIIgSgBHTpYzcD6xj~it1OmXB6YzebJuaeudWVSlXhO4G2kNoIOHybiNmHoRO~sKbs2K0nEzaAApwozgLRAonBMEnyI3jGdkXuUKxyEzkm7Xw7atKNhc53rXZC3pXGw7mBAC-chs7g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Sawyer County Land, Water and Forest Resources Committee reported May 7 that forestry activity and timber sales remain robust and approved a land trade and other administrative items.

Committee materials and forestry staff reported six active timber sales, five closed in April, and a combined current sold and uncut timber value of more than $3.8 million. The spring timber sale offered 22 tracts; bids were received on 20 tracts and the committee unanimously approved the sales, which produced more than $1.4 million in sold timber value.

The committee also reviewed a proposed land trade that would convey an 80‑acre county parcel in a remnant (REM) status in exchange for a private 38‑acre parcel plus $117,444.66; the committee approved the trade without a negative vote. County forester Greg Peterson and staff discussed timber-sale timing, the need to balance recreation and forestry uses, and recommended the trade because the parcel to be acquired aligns with active harvest and management units.

Other committee actions included setting initial listing prices for tax‑foreclosure parcels at appraised (Novus) values and reviewing conservation and zoning reports. The committee also heard public comment on the Seeley Forest Trail proposal and discussed potential impacts to trail density and timber‑sale administration.

Why it matters: timber revenues and land exchanges affect county forest management, revenue and long‑term stewardship. The committee said the sales and trade decisions fit the county’s forest management obligations.

Next steps: forestry staff will continue timber-sale administration, implement the land swap after required actions, and report back to the committee on any follow-up items.","The county committee approved swapping an 80‑acre county parcel for a private 38‑acre parcel plus $117,444.66, and reported strong timber‑sale activity: 20 of 22 tracts sold in spring sales with more than $1.4 million value.",{"_33":85,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":86,"_41":87,"_43":88,"_45":89,"_46":90,"_48":91,"_50":92,"_52":93,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":94,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":95,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6236841,"Sawyer County updates airport resurfacing schedule; board approves McCain hangar lease transfer to family trust",176,2040000,2216000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3353913-3072b944bb045ea5d811b3020dcf361b&start=2040&end=2216","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3353913-3072b944bb045ea5d811b3020dcf361b/thumbnail_2040000.jpg","/articles/6236841/Sawyer-County/Wisconsin/Sawyer-County-updates-airport-resurfacing-schedule-board-approves-McCain-hangar-lease-transfer-to-family-trust","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6236841-2da47a31bbd754b0e5df7df044fdee26/orig.mp4?Expires=1771140143&Signature=ZCYCGQa9U2Ps6rvRKrBgV~tKIL3OhOte3~pxI6QAk5YwhniK7JgY0~vhCZq49pE6Bo3Ldlda6p4G0iy~DJEDR3EXptKl0has5vO2pJEN1p-AaD9rOLAd5GiD269-KUykfrpmS~Zq3eyHK1XqeWm01f6yt-HbuwvjceN0RnBUHsg9j15kA4~TgjsBf7QuKt35pJnBSJdXbVO3GxT~hr3mj1Q82v8SnkG2zlSXUC7vQfFVd68vMs37oluG0DIgiQf3LW1ndm4HLiGwGDj9DaVMLLW~HNv8XxhuuQZVzWkx0rC6LIa9DPVTn~PGrJvaXheufYEEbFXBu~6VNoeOKcxQlg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Sawyer County officials reported that resurfacing work at the Hayward airport is underway and that preparations for construction continue, and the County Board approved a separate request to transfer a hangar lease into a family trust.

Airport manager and highway/public‑works staff told the board the runway was shut down on May 5 for construction activities and that daily coordination meetings are ongoing to keep the project on schedule. County staff said equipment positioning and site preparation are in progress and that contractors and town road crews have been consulted on access and staging. The board was told progress is favorable to meet project schedules.

Separately, the board approved a request from John and Virginia McCain to transfer their McCain hangar lease to the \"John D. McCain Revocable Trust.\" County staff reported the transfer does not change operational use of the hangar and recommended approval; a supervisor moved and the board approved the transfer.

Why it matters: runway resurfacing affects aircraft operations and local economic activity tied to the airport; the hangar lease transfer is an administrative change that preserves on-site operations while allowing estate‑planning structures.

Next steps: airport and highway staff will continue daily coordination with contractors to complete resurfacing; the McCain lease will be amended in county records to reflect the trust as lessee.","County staff reported progress on Hayward airport runway resurfacing and related preparations; the board approved a request to transfer the McCain hangar lease into a revocable trust.",{"_33":97,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":98,"_41":42,"_43":99,"_45":99,"_46":100,"_48":101,"_50":102,"_52":103,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":104,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":105,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6236846,"County board approves ATV/UTV route designations",2387000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3353913-3072b944bb045ea5d811b3020dcf361b&start=2387&end=2387","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3353913-3072b944bb045ea5d811b3020dcf361b/thumbnail_2387000.jpg","/articles/6236846/Sawyer-County/Wisconsin/County-board-approves-ATVUTV-route-designations","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6236846-745fbca18192c8ba67f080ccf50f6374/orig.mp4?Expires=1771140143&Signature=PYZwqVTLveDpfEx9ziehDZyi3QW7cAPSY9FUj7RR~gp1N4JPn6Dk9OWFYL9k957MptIuTElT0ILDmzXVwIV2lC3Bp5DwRZ0DXn6QcfBaG-8-QguCrSoayIAaJpz0lI-AY5ShYG92zR5QzHns3AyKbDWZWi6pC-Vp2wHIfqF4MCM21pv8Iwi~0CpNOweUhaRkg9Eshu4sttA-Gx3CbeDNP3c0li7aymyQld3DAfMhSQh-t6~HSVoaw7GaGM~Wz9hf2Uk8L43Syrk9zJm42ynBSn2leqGGzsews375Pjus1QzV5ryRk0zxpcg1Xp75QF5PGcPx-aGcara2dy-oV5XMVQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Sawyer County Board of Supervisors voted on May 15 to approve designated ATV and UTV routes for county highways.

A supervisor moved to approve the ATV/UTV reroutes “as designated,” and the motion was seconded and passed with the chair announcing the motion carried. The change implements route designations discussed at the Public Works and Highway department level; a highway representative had previously addressed the board and invited supervisors to take a road tour to view ongoing highway projects.

Why it matters: the county has opened many of its county highways to ATV/UTV use in recent years, and formal route designations clarify where motorized recreational vehicles may travel and support local tourism and user safety.

Next steps: the approved designations will be implemented by highway staff and noticed to towns and users according to standard routing procedures.","The Sawyer County Board approved designated ATV and UTV routes on May 15 following a motion to adopt the routes as presented. The action formalizes route designations discussed earlier by highway and public works staff.",{"_33":107,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":108,"_41":109,"_43":110,"_45":111,"_46":112,"_48":113,"_50":114,"_52":115,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":116,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":117,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6236851,"Sawyer County board denies proposed Seeley Forest Trail after committee approval and months of public comment",2884,416000,3300000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3353913-3072b944bb045ea5d811b3020dcf361b&start=416&end=3300","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3353913-3072b944bb045ea5d811b3020dcf361b/thumbnail_416000.jpg","/articles/6236851/Sawyer-County/Wisconsin/Sawyer-County-board-denies-proposed-Seeley-Forest-Trail-after-committee-approval-and-months-of-public-comment","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6236851-a8f49a97d24a0f29c1f82dcabc35a694/orig.mp4?Expires=1771140143&Signature=VEQVZUBLHvDZqE1I9CGuZSLA2LEDaqRIhtDIvfoz5dTmL26Nh1T8QZXN9FzOOT7BsbzJ3oeZtET8RcSs0DDYEaGSrBlbp1J6LauK4ejVKd1W4zISKRRMiFrefBkuEn-7NTy4v36~QUkS2hSUEZHXOHVwUqH7amukrWH~cPE8B-KWwDYsJNCsntdWIrt~v1vCL9CxKpVfcqDOdMrzqojisuFY-kxcT98Xg439vmNoWkKagknUm0FgEz~jYbcziCpevG~fUlsr6UYkIgaL3desPHiR6v-lcPQUFnLpCak~buVOny7XKUqlYzRXVv9E-tkSmo4X~6Q1kcmE4oTy9BXhdQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Sawyer County Board of Supervisors on May 15 voted to deny a proposed multiuse Seeley Forest Trail intended to provide year-round, “adaptive-friendly” access for casual outdoor users and older residents.

The proposal attracted more than a dozen public speakers at the county board meeting, most urging approval. Montgomery Mao, presenting for the Seeley Trails Foundation, described a roughly 4-mile proposed route that would upgrade existing logging corridors to a maintained dirt surface and be built and funded by the nonprofit, not by Sawyer County. Mao said the trail would be 12-foot corridor maintained at 8 feet, intended to serve people of varying abilities, families and visitors, and would highlight local history such as the former Camp Smith Lake CCC site.

Supporters said the trail would fill a gap in low-gradient, year-round recreation for casual users and older residents. “This trail would be a great addition to our community and would help achieve that,” said Janine Evanston, a Seeley resident. Several speakers emphasized accessibility for older adults and people with physical challenges and said the trail would support local tourism.

But Greg Peterson, Sawyer County forestry department head, told the board he opposed the project’s chosen location. Peterson said the proposed corridor sits inside a roughly 1,000-acre block already dense with trails and that adding another trail there would increase user conflict, complicate timber-sale administration and potentially lower sale values. He also raised soil concerns for parts of the route and said an engineered, fully ADA‑compliant surface would be a different—and costlier—undertaking than the dirt trail being proposed.

The county’s Land, Water and Forest Resources Committee had previously reviewed the project and, after discussion, voted 3–2 in favor of approving the Seeley Forest Trail at its May meeting; that committee vote and the public comments were discussed at length during the full board meeting. Committee documents cited concerns including trail crossings, maintenance, construction impacts and potential liability if the trail were promoted as ADA-compliant.

At the county board meeting, a motion to deny the Seeley Forest Trail was made and seconded; after discussion and attempted counting of oppositions, the chair announced the motion carried and the trail proposal was denied. The Seeley Trails Foundation, which the presenter said is a registered nonprofit created to support the project, had indicated it would provide volunteer machine hours, maintenance and fundraising; the presenter told the board the trail would not be county funded.

Why it matters: the Seeley Forest Trail was proposed to broaden access to county forest land for people who are not well served by the current mix of groomed ski trails, single‑track mountain-bike trails and motorized corridors. Advocates framed the project as filling a regional recreation gap; forestry staff and some board members said the location and cumulative trail density create management and liability risks.

Next steps: proponents and forestry staff both suggested alternative sites and further study. The board did not adopt any direction to staff to develop an alternative plan at the May 15 meeting.","After months of public support and a split recommendation from the Land, Water and Forest Resources Committee, the Sawyer County Board voted to deny the Seeley Forest Trail proposal. Supporters said the trail would expand inclusive outdoor access; forestry staff and some board members cited location, trail density and timber-management conflicts.","actionData","errors"]

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