Chippewa County, WI

Executive Committee

The Chippewa County Executive Committee will vote to appoint Melissa Grill as the successor County Treasurer. The body will also accept the final report from the Ad Hoc EMS Study Committee and direct the County Administrator to develop an implementation plan. Additionally, the committee will review general revisions to the Human Resources Policy Manual, including changes related to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA).

• Resolution to appoint Melissa Grill as Successor County Treasurer
• Resolution to accept Ad Hoc EMS Study Committee Final Report and direct development of an implementation plan
• Human Resources Policy Manual general revisions
• Human Resources Policy Manual revisions related to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA)

Ad Hoc EMS Study Committee

County Board of Supervisors

Veterans Service Commission

Executive Committee

County Board of Supervisors

The Chippewa County Board of Supervisors is meeting on September 16, 2026, to observe the Grand Opening of Aspirus Chippewa Falls Hospital and Clinic. The agenda explicitly states that no formal action will be taken at this meeting. Members may be present to gather information about subjects over which they have decision-making authority.

• Observation of the Grand Opening of Aspirus Chippewa Falls Hospital and Clinic on September 17, 2026
• No formal action or votes scheduled for the September 16, 2026 meeting

Board of Adjustment

Board of Adjustment

Facilities & Parks Committee

Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee

County Board of Supervisors

Health & Human Services Board

Aging & Disability Resource Center Board

County Board of Supervisors

The Chippewa County Board of Supervisors is meeting informally at the Cadott Community Library ribbon cutting. No formal action will be taken; the board is only observing and gathering information.

• Ribbon cutting at Cadott Community Library, 628 State Highway 27, Cadott, WI

Highway Committee

Planning & Zoning Committee

Legal & Law Enforcement Committee

Agriculture & Extension Committee

Executive Committee

County Board of Supervisors

Health & Human Services Board

Executive Committee

Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee

Planning & Zoning Committee

Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)

Criminal Justice Collaborating Council (CJCC)

Crime Prevention Funding Board

Highway Committee

Economic Development Committee

County Board of Supervisors

Veterans Service Commission

County Board of Supervisors

County Board of Supervisors

County Board of Supervisors

Aging & Disability Resource Center Board

County Traffic Safety Commission

Legal & Law Enforcement Committee

Highway Committee

Executive Committee

Facilities & Parks Committee

Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee

Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee

Planning & Zoning Committee

Health & Human Services Board

Executive Committee

Agriculture & Extension Committee

County Board of Supervisors

County Board of Supervisors

County Board of Supervisors

Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)

Executive Committee

Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee

Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee

Highway Committee

Health & Human Services Board

Planning & Zoning Committee

Executive Committee

Veterans Service Commission

County Board of Supervisors

County Board of Supervisors

County Board of Supervisors

Aging & Disability Resource Center Board

Legal & Law Enforcement Committee

Executive Committee

Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee

Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee

Facilities & Parks Committee

Health & Human Services Board

Planning & Zoning Committee

Highway Committee

Economic Development Committee

Executive Committee

Agriculture & Extension Committee

County Board of Supervisors

County Board of Supervisors

County Board of Supervisors

County Traffic Safety Commission

Executive Committee

Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee

Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee

Health & Human Services Board

Planning & Zoning Committee

Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)

Criminal Justice Collaborating Council (CJCC)

Highway Committee

Executive Committee

Veterans Service Commission

County Board of Supervisors

County Board of Supervisors

County Board of Supervisors

Aging & Disability Resource Center Board

Legal & Law Enforcement Committee

Executive Committee

Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee

Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee

Facilities & Parks Committee

Health & Human Services Board

Planning & Zoning Committee

Highway Committee

Agriculture & Extension Committee

Executive Committee

County Board of Supervisors

County Board of Supervisors

Health & Human Services Board

County Board of Supervisors

Executive Committee

Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee

Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee

Planning & Zoning Committee

Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)

Highway Committee

Executive Committee

Economic Development Committee

Veterans Service Commission

County Board of Supervisors

County Board of Supervisors

County Board of Supervisors

Aging & Disability Resource Center Board

County Traffic Safety Commission

Legal & Law Enforcement Committee

Executive Committee

Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee

Facilities & Parks Committee

Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee

Planning & Zoning Committee

Health & Human Services Board

Highway Committee

Executive Committee

Agriculture & Extension Committee

County Board of Supervisors

County Board of Supervisors

County Board of Supervisors

Executive Committee

Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee

Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee

Health & Human Services Board

Criminal Justice Collaborating Council (CJCC)

Highway Committee

Planning & Zoning Committee

Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)

Executive Committee

Aging & Disability Resource Center Board

Veterans Service Commission

County Board of Supervisors

County Board of Supervisors

County Board of Supervisors

Health & Human Services Board

Legal & Law Enforcement Committee

Executive Committee

Facilities & Parks Committee

Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee

Planning & Zoning Committee

Highway Committee

Executive Committee

Economic Development Committee

Agriculture & Extension Committee

County Board of Supervisors

Aging & Disability Resource Center Board

County Traffic Safety Commission

Executive Committee

Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee

Health & Human Services Board

Planning & Zoning Committee

Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)

Highway Committee

Executive Committee

Veterans Service Commission

County Board of Supervisors

Facilities & Parks Committee

Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee

Health & Human Services Board

Legal & Law Enforcement Committee

Executive Committee

Highway Committee

Planning & Zoning Committee

Executive Committee

County Board of Supervisors

Aging & Disability Resource Center Board

Executive Committee

Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee

Planning & Zoning Committee

Health & Human Services Board

Highway Committee

County Board of Supervisors

Veterans Service Commission

County Board of Supervisors

Legal & Law Enforcement Committee

Executive Committee

Facilities & Parks Committee

Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee

Health & Human Services Board

Planning & Zoning Committee

Highway Committee

Executive Committee

Aging & Disability Resource Center Board

County Board of Supervisors

Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee

Planning & Zoning Committee

Health & Human Services Board

Executive Committee

Highway Committee

Executive Committee

Veterans Service Commission

County Board of Supervisors

Legal & Law Enforcement Committee

Executive Committee

Facilities & Parks Committee

Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee

Health & Human Services Board

Planning & Zoning Committee

Highway Committee

Executive Committee

County Board of Supervisors

Aging & Disability Resource Center Board

Executive Committee

Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee

Health & Human Services Board

Highway Committee

Planning & Zoning Committee

Highway Committee

Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)

Planning & Zoning Committee

Health & Human Services Board

The Chippewa County Health & Human Services Board is meeting to review reports from the Aging and Disability Resource Center, Human Services, and Public Health, and to consider a resolution supporting increased state funding for local public health departments. The agenda is largely routine, with consent items and director reports, but includes one substantive policy item.

• Resolution supporting increased and sustainable state funding for local public health departments
• Human Services Director's Program and Financial Report
• Public Health Director's Program and Financial Report
• Approve minutes from July 16, 2026
• Schedule next meeting for September 17, 2026

The Chippewa County Health & Human Services Board approved forwarding a resolution to the County Board that supports increased and sustainable state funding for local public health departments. The board also approved the consent agenda, which included the agenda, minutes from July 16, 2026, and scheduling the next meeting for September 17, 2026. Reports were presented on Aging and Disability Resource Center, Children's Long-Term Support, and public health programs, but no other formal decisions were made.

• Approved forwarding resolution supporting increased state funding for public health to County Board (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including agenda, July 16 minutes, and next meeting date (5-0)

Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee

Board of Adjustment

The Chippewa County Board of Adjustment is meeting to conduct an onsite inspection for Variance Request 2026-0002, filed by Jeremy & Wendy Stary for property at 5323 176th Street, Town of Lafayette. The agenda includes only this inspection, along with standard procedural items like call to order, roll call, and agenda approval. No other substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

• Site inspection for Variance Request 2026-0002 (Jeremy & Wendy Stary) at 5323 176th Street, Town of Lafayette

Board of Adjustment

The Chippewa County Board of Adjustment is holding a regular meeting with a consent agenda and one public hearing. The board will discuss and take action on a variance request from Jeremy & Wendy Stary in the Town of Lafayette. The rest of the agenda is routine procedural items.

• Variance Request 2026-0002: Jeremy & Wendy Stary, Town of Lafayette
• Approve minutes from December 17, 2025
• Schedule next meeting for September 16, 2026

Executive Committee

The Chippewa County Executive Committee is meeting to handle routine business, including approving the agenda and minutes, and scheduling the next meeting. The main actions are three resolutions to disallow claims from Debbie Patzoldt, Siera Bauch, and Mike Denesen, and a closed session to discuss reference checks and select a finalist for the County Treasurer position. The committee will reconvene to open session after the closed discussion.

• Resolution to disallow claim of Debbie Patzoldt
• Resolution to disallow claim of Siera Bauch
• Resolution to disallow claim of Mike Denesen
• Closed session under Wis. Stat. 19.85(1)(c) to discuss reference checks and select finalist for County Treasurer
• Schedule next meeting for September 1, 2026

The Executive Committee approved the consent agenda and unanimously disallowed three liability claims (Debbie Patzoldt, Siera Bauch, Mike Denesen) based on the insurance carrier's recommendation. It then convened in closed session to discuss reference checks and select a finalist for the County Treasurer position, reconvening to open session shortly after. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes and next meeting date (5-0)
• Disallowed claim of Debbie Patzoldt (5-0)
• Disallowed claim of Siera Bauch (5-0)
• Disallowed claim of Mike Denesen (5-0)
• Approved closed session for County Treasurer finalist selection (5-0)
• Reconvened to open session (5-0)

County Traffic Safety Commission

The County Traffic Safety Commission will meet to discuss business items including Amish buggy signs. The body will also receive reports on speed zone requests, state and county highway projects, and crash statistics.

• Discussion of Amish Buggy Signs
• CTH H Speed Zone Request report
• City of Chippewa Falls Street Projects report
• Chippewa County Highway Projects report
• Chippewa County Crash Statistics report

The commission approved a plan for the Highway and Emergency Management departments to meet with Amish and Mennonite representatives to gather input on additional buggy signage locations. No formal vote was taken on the signage itself. The commission also discussed a speed study on CTH H that showed no reduction is warranted, and received updates on state highway projects and crash data.

• Approved plan for Highway and Emergency Management to meet with Amish/Mennonite groups on buggy sign locations (unanimous)
• No action taken on CTH H speed reduction; traffic count showed compliance with existing limit
• No action on STH 178 intersection evaluation; review only, no project guaranteed

County Board of Supervisors

The Chippewa County Board will consider resolutions to authorize up to $7.5 million in general obligation promissory notes, set the 2027 tax levy for salary adjustments, and establish health insurance plan funding for 2027. Also on the agenda are a first reading of an ordinance imposing a temporary moratorium on data center development, and several personnel actions as part of the 2027 budget.

• Res. 25-26: Sale of up to $7,500,000 in general obligation promissory notes
• Res. 26-26: Tax levy for 2027 salary adjustments
• Res. 27-26: Health insurance plan funding for 2027
• Ord. 10-26: First reading of a temporary moratorium on data center development (amending Chapter 70)
• Res. 28-26: Convert one LTE environmental health specialist to part-time in Public Health

The Chippewa County Board approved a temporary moratorium on data center development, amended to last 12 months and apply to facilities of 10,000 square feet or more. The board also approved resolutions for 2027, including a tax levy for salary adjustments (14-3), health insurance plan funding (16-2), and several position changes. All other agenda items, including the consent agenda and a resolution to sell up to $7.5 million in promissory notes, passed unanimously.

• Approved 12-month moratorium on data center development (18-0, amended)
• Approved $7.5M general obligation promissory note sale parameters (17-0)
• Approved 2027 tax levy for salary adjustments, amended to include 1% increase (14-3)
• Approved 2027 health insurance plan funding (16-2)
• Approved converting LTE environmental health specialist to part-time (18-0)
• Approved creating part-time social worker position (18-0)
• Approved land acquisition for county forest (18-0)
• Approved consent agenda including two rezones (17-0)

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will hold a special meeting to conduct interviews for the County Treasurer position. The interviews will take place in closed session under state statute, followed by a return to open session. The agenda also includes approval of the consent agenda and items for future consideration.

• Closed session to interview candidates for County Treasurer position
• Reconvene to open session after closed session
• Consent agenda includes approval of the agenda

The Executive Committee approved the agenda and then unanimously voted to enter closed session under Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(c) to interview candidates for the County Treasurer position. The committee reconvened to open session at 7:00 p.m. and adjourned. No substantive decisions were made in open session.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved closed session for County Treasurer interviews (5-0)
• Approved reconvening to open session (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

County Board of Supervisors

The Chippewa County Board of Supervisors is holding a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Lake Wissota Reserve Boat Landing. No formal action or decisions will be taken at this event.

• Ribbon cutting of Lake Wissota Reserve Boat Landing at 16160 74th Ave, Chippewa Falls

Agriculture & Extension Committee

The Agriculture & Extension Committee will hold a regular meeting with reports from educators and a discussion on the vacant Community Development Educator position. The consent agenda includes approving the agenda, minutes from June 4, 2026, and scheduling the next meeting for October 1, 2026. Public comments are limited to 5 minutes per speaker.

• Discussion on filling the vacant Community Development Educator position
• Educator reports from Crops & Soils, Livestock, Health & Well-Being, Horticulture, Human Development & Relationships, and Positive Youth Development
• Area Extension Director report by Kristen Bruder

Ad Hoc EMS Study Committee

The Chippewa County Ad Hoc EMS Study Committee will meet to review its final report and a draft job description for a new part-time EMS Coordinator position. The committee, created to assess EMS services and recommend improvements, will also discuss communication with local towns and villages.

• Review and possible approval of Ad Hoc EMS Committee Report for submission to Executive Committee
• Review of draft job description for part-time EMS Coordinator position (salary grade TBD)
• Discussion on communication strategies with towns and villages

The Ad Hoc EMS Study Committee voted unanimously to adopt its final report and forward it to the Executive Committee with a memo. The committee also approved a full-time (1.0 FTE) EMS Coordinator position description, changing it from 0.5 FTE and revising language to 'help ensure.' The report will be distributed to towns and villages before Executive Committee review.

• Adopted EMS Study Committee Report and forwarded to Executive Committee (9-0)
• Approved EMS Coordinator Position Description as 1.0 FTE with 'help ensure' language (8-0, Gehring abstained)
• Distributed EMS Committee Report to towns and villages prior to Executive Committee review (9-0)
• Approved agenda and June 25, 2026 minutes (9-0)

Economic Development Committee

The Chippewa County Economic Development Committee will hold a regular meeting to receive reports on talent recruitment grants, business park projects, and economic development updates. The committee will also review the 2027 budget and enter a closed session to discuss potential future business park negotiations.

• Economic Development 2027 Budget Review
• Closed session for potential future business park negotiations
• Update on WEDC Talent Recruitment Grant for MakeMyMove
• Lake Wissota Business Park - Potential Projects/Interest in Parcels

The committee approved the 2027 Economic Development budget with no tax levy increase, forwarding it to the County Administrator. A grant application for the "MakeMyMove" talent recruitment program was declined, and the committee will await further information before reapplying. The committee also approved a closed session to discuss potential future business park properties.

• Approved the 2027 Economic Development budget with no tax levy increase (4-0).
• Approved the consent agenda including meeting minutes and next meeting date (4-0).
• Approved a closed session to discuss potential future business park purchases (4-0).
• Approved reconvening to open session after closed session (4-0).

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee is meeting to discuss financial resolutions and staffing changes for the 2027 budget. The body will also review applications for the County Treasurer position in a closed session.

• Resolution for the sale of General Obligation Promissory Notes not to exceed $7,500,000
• Resolution to approve tax levy for 2027 salary adjustments
• Resolution to establish 2027 health insurance plan funding
• Conversion of one LTE Environmental Health Specialist to a part-time position
• Creation of one part-time Social Worker position in the Department of Human Services

The committee voted 3-2 to amend a salary resolution, authorizing a 3% across-the-board increase for employees but keeping the 2026 salary schedule for 2027, rejecting a proposed update to the pay grid. The amended resolution, along with items on health insurance, a new part-time social worker, and a converted environmental health position, were forwarded to the County Board for its August 11 meeting. A resolution setting parameters for up to $7.5 million in promissory notes was also forwarded. The committee then voted 5-0 to enter closed session to review applications for the County Treasurer position.

• Amended salary resolution to authorize 3% ATB increase but keep 2026 salary schedule (3-2)
• Forwarded amended salary resolution to County Board (3-2)
• Forwarded resolution for $7.5M promissory note parameters to County Board (5-0)
• Forwarded 2027 health insurance plan funding resolution to County Board (4-1)
• Forwarded conversion of LTE to part-time Environmental Health Specialist to County Board (5-0)
• Forwarded creation of part-time Social Worker position to County Board (5-0)
• Approved closed session to review County Treasurer applications (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including meeting minutes and future meeting dates (5-0)

Planning & Zoning Committee

The Planning & Zoning Committee will hold a public hearing and discuss an ordinance to amend Chapter 70 of the Chippewa County Code of Ordinances. The proposed amendment would establish a temporary moratorium on data center development.

• Public hearing and action on an ordinance to adopt a Temporary Moratorium on Data Center Development (Chapter 70)

Planning & Zoning Committee

The Chippewa County Planning & Zoning Committee will meet to approve minutes and a schedule, review flood maps, and discuss two proposed rezone requests in the Town of Wheaton. The body will also review the 2027 Department of Planning & Zoning budgets.

• Approve minutes from June 18, 2026
• Review 2027 Department of Planning & Zoning budgets
• Public hearing for 2026-0006 Katz Rezone in Town of Wheaton
• Public hearing for 2026-0007 Pine Meadows HTP LLC Rezone in Town of Wheaton
• Review updates to Chippewa County Flood Insurance Rate Maps

The committee approved two rezone requests in the Town of Wheaton and forwarded the 2027 Department of Planning & Zoning budgets to the County Administrator. Members also approved language changes to a proposed data center moratorium and scheduled a special meeting for August 3, 2026.

• Approved 2026-0006 Katz Rezone in Town of Wheaton (5-0)
• Approved 2026-0007 Pine Meadows HTP LLC Rezone in Town of Wheaton (5-0)
• Approved additions of 'air' and 'wildlife' to the proposed data center moratorium language (5-0)
• Scheduled special meeting for data center moratorium for August 3, 2026 (5-0)
• Forwarded 2027 Department of Planning & Zoning Budgets to County Administrator (5-0)
• Approved June 18, 2026 minutes (5-0)

Highway Committee

The Highway Committee will review the Highway Department 2027 budget. The meeting includes reports on county construction projects and a public hearing update for CTH T.

• Highway Department 2027 Budget
• Installation of parallel parking only signs on CTH S
• Enbridge CTH VV road use request
• CTH T public hearing update

The committee approved the proposed 2027 Highway Department budget for incorporation by the County Administrator. Members also set meeting dates for November and December 2026. The committee received reports on construction schedules and financial funds.

• Forwarded 2027 Highway Department budget to County Administrator (4-0)
• Approved November 17 and December 16, 2026 meeting dates (4-0)
• Approved agenda and June 24, 2026 minutes (4-0)

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will consider the 2027 budget reviews for each county division, including Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, and others. A resolution to disallow a claim by Alex Nicholson will be voted on. The board will receive updates on the Facilities & Parks capital improvement funds for a parking‑lot replacement and on the engagement of Baker Tilly to review a health‑cooperative feasibility study.

• Consent agenda: approve agenda, minutes from July 7, 2026, and schedule next meeting
• Resolution to disallow claim of Alex Nicholson
• Facilities & Parks CIP update: parking‑lot replacement funding
• Engagement of Baker Tilly for Chippewa Valley Health Cooperative feasibility study
• 2027 budget reviews for Finance, Human Resources, IT, County Clerk, Register of Deeds, Treasurer, Veterans Service, and other divisions

The Chippewa County Executive Committee approved a motion to move forward with a review of the Chippewa Valley Health Cooperative's feasibility study by Baker Tilly, authorizing $45,000 from the Land Development Fund. The committee also forwarded the 2027 budgets for multiple county divisions to the County Administrator, with the Finance Division budget passing 4-1. Additionally, the committee approved a resolution to disallow a claim by Alex Nicholson, and received updates on the parking lot replacement project, noting a reduced estimated cost of $745,000 for all three lots.

• Approved Baker Tilly review of health cooperative feasibility study, $45,000 from Land Development Fund (5-0)
• Forwarded County Administrator/County Board 2027 budget to County Administrator (5-0)
• Forwarded Corporation Counsel Division 2027 budget (5-0)
• Forwarded Criminal Justice Services Division 2027 budget (5-0)
• Forwarded Finance Division 2027 budget (4-1)
• Forwarded Human Resources Division 2027 budget (5-0)
• Forwarded Information Technology Division 2027 budget (5-0)
• Approved resolution to disallow claim of Alex Nicholson (5-0)

Legal & Law Enforcement Committee

The Legal & Law Enforcement Committee will adopt the agenda, approve the May 18, 2026 minutes, and set the next meeting for September 21, 2026. It will hear reports on sign placements in the right-of-way and an introduction to the Emergency Management Office. The committee will then review the proposed 2027 budgets for the Probate Office, District Attorney, Child Support, Circuit Court, Coroner, and Sheriff Department.

• Review proposed 2027 Probate budget
• Review proposed 2027 District Attorney budget
• Review proposed 2027 Child Support budget
• Review proposed 2027 Circuit Court budget
• Review proposed 2027 Sheriff Department budget

The Legal & Law Enforcement Committee unanimously forwarded six proposed 2027 budgets (Register in Probate, District Attorney, Child Support, Circuit Court, Coroner, and Sheriff) to the County Administrator. The committee also approved its consent agenda, including the agenda, May 18, 2026 minutes, and next meeting date of September 21, 2026. No other substantive decisions were made; discussion included sign removal procedures and festival cost reporting.

• Approved consent agenda (3-0)
• Forwarded 2027 Register in Probate budget to County Administrator (3-0)
• Forwarded 2027 District Attorney budget to County Administrator (3-0)
• Forwarded 2027 Child Support budget to County Administrator (3-0)
• Forwarded 2027 Circuit Court budget to County Administrator (3-0)
• Forwarded 2027 Coroner budget to County Administrator (3-0)
• Forwarded 2027 Sheriff Department budget to County Administrator (3-0)

Health & Human Services Board

The board will review program and financial reports from the Human Services and Public Health directors. Members will discuss the 2027 budgets for both departments and review Human Services financial user fees.

• Human Services financial user fees
• Human Services 2027 Budget
• Public Health 2027 Budget
• 2027 Budget Update

The Health & Human Services Board adopted the consent agenda, approved the Human Services financial user fees, and voted to forward both the 2026 Human Services budget and the 2026 Public Health budget to the County Administrator. All motions passed with a 7‑0 vote. The meeting adjourned at 9:20 AM.

• Consent agenda approved (7-0)
• Human Services financial user fees approved (7-0)
• Human Services 2026 budget forwarded to County Administrator (7-0)
• Public Health 2026 budget forwarded to County Administrator (7-0)
• Meeting adjourned (7-0)

Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee

The Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee will discuss acquiring land for the County Forest using state grants and non-lapsing funds. The body will also review the 2027 fee schedule and budget requests.

• Resolution to authorize land acquisition for the County Forest
• Deer Fly Chase Mountain Bike Race permit in County Forest
• Review of timber sale contract extensions
• 2027 Land Conservation & Forest Management fee schedule
• 2027 Land Conservation & Forest Management budget requests

The committee adopted the consent agenda, approved a land acquisition resolution for the Wilson parcel and sent it to the County Board, and authorized a special-use permit for a mountain bike race. It also approved two‑year timber‑sale extensions with no fee increase for Propkop Logging and extensions for other contractors, adopted the 2027 fee schedule, and forwarded the 2027 budget to the County Administrator. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved consent agenda (agenda, minutes, next meeting) – Passed (5-0)
• Forwarded land acquisition resolution for Wilson parcel to County Board – Passed (5-0)
• Approved Deer Fly Chase Mountain Bike Race Permit – Passed (5-0)
• Approved timber sale contract extensions (including 0% increase for Propkop Logging) – Passed (5-0)
• Approved 2027 fee schedule for multiple services – Passed (5-0)
• Forwarded 2027 Land Conservation & Forest Management budget to County Administrator – Passed (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting – Passed (5-0)

Facilities & Parks Committee

The Facilities & Parks Committee will review updates on capital improvement projects, the division’s performance dashboard, and the Parks Master Plan. The main business item is the proposed 2026 Facilities & Parks budget. The meeting also includes routine consent agenda items and a public comment period.

• Capital Improvement Projects Update
• Facilities & Parks Division Dashboard Review
• Parks Master Plan Update
• Proposed 2026 Facilities & Parks Budgets

The Facilities & Parks Committee forwarded the proposed 2027 budget to the County Administrator for incorporation into the county budget. The committee also received updates on capital improvement projects, the department dashboard, and the Parks Master Plan timeline and 2027 project list. No public comments were made, and the consent agenda was adopted, including approving the May 27, 2026 minutes and scheduling the next meeting for September 16, 2026.

• Forwarded proposed 2027 Facilities & Parks budget to County Administrator
• Approved consent agenda (agenda, May 27, 2026 minutes, next meeting date September 16, 2026)

County Board of Supervisors

Health & Human Services Board

The Health & Human Services Board is holding a special meeting to conduct a public hearing for the 2027 budget. Director Bobbie Jaeger will provide a brief overview of the budget's primary components. Full budget details will be presented at a subsequent meeting on July 16, 2026.

• Public hearing for 2027 Human Services budget ideas and testimony

The Health & Human Services Board conducted a public hearing regarding the proposed 2027 budget. Director Bobbie Jaeger provided a high-level overview of the budget components. No members of the public provided input during the session.

• Conducted public hearing for 2027 Human Services budget

County Board of Supervisors

The Chippewa County Board will adopt a consent agenda and hear department reports. It will consider several resolutions, including highway funding authorizations and two public‑private partnership agreements for broadband expansion. The board will also vote on appointments to fill a county treasurer vacancy and on ordinance amendments related to building regulations and parks.

• Res. 12-26: Authorize up to $7,500,000 in General Obligation Promissory Notes for highway improvement projects
• Res. 13-26: Authorize sale of up to $7,500,000 in General Obligation Promissory Notes
• Res. 17-26: Authorize funding of Highway Department Capital Improvement Projects as part of the 2027 budget
• Res. 22-26: Approve public‑private partnership agreement with Ntera, LLC for a broadband expansion project
• Res. 23-26: Approve public‑private partnership agreement with CTC Telcom, Inc., DBA Mosaic Technologies for a broadband expansion project

The Chippewa County Board approved resolutions authorizing up to $7.5 million in general obligation promissory notes for highway improvements and their sale, as well as funding for 2027 Highway Department capital projects. The board also approved public-private partnership agreements with two broadband providers, authorized filling the County Treasurer vacancy by appointment, and passed amendments to building and parks ordinances. All items passed with 19-0 votes except the appointment of Les Danielson to the board, which passed 18-1.

• Approved $7.5M GO promissory notes for highway improvements (19-0)
• Approved sale of $7.5M GO promissory notes (19-0)
• Approved 2027 Highway Dept capital funding incl. $2.7M sales tax, $3.8M bonding (19-0)
• Approved broadband partnership with Ntera, LLC (19-0)
• Approved broadband partnership with CTC Telcom/Mosaic (19-0)
• Approved filling County Treasurer vacancy by appointment (19-0)
• Approved building code amendments (19-0)
• Approved parks ordinance amendments; added Lake Wissota landing, removed Otter Lake swim zone (19-0)

County Board of Supervisors

The Chippewa County Board of Supervisors will meet at Aspirus Health to tour the new hospital project. The meeting is informational, and no formal action is expected.

• Tour of Aspirus Health new hospital project
• Notice of possible quorum for informational gathering

Veterans Service Commission

The commission will discuss the Wisconsin Veteran's Home @ Chippewa Falls and procedures for veterans requesting funds reviews. Members will also review VA spending and service numbers for Dunn, Eau Claire, and Chippewa Counties.

• Discussion of Wisconsin Veteran's Home @ Chippewa Falls
• Review of Veterans Department procedures for funds requests
• Review of VA spending per veteran in Dunn, Eau Claire, and Chippewa Counties
• Review of Soldiers' and Sailors' Relief Fund for purchasing flags

The Commission approved the agenda and minutes from May 18, 2026, and scheduled the next meeting for September 14. They discussed the Wisconsin Veteran's Home's occupancy and procedures for funding requests over $500. No substantive business items were decided, but future reports on veteran data and flag purchasing were scheduled for the next meeting.

• Approved Agenda (4-0)
• Approved May 18 Minutes (4-0)
• Scheduled Next Meeting Sept 14, 2026 (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

County Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will visit the Aspirus Health new hospital project to gather information. No formal action will be taken during these sessions.

• Tour of Aspirus Health new hospital project at 1326 Chippewa Crossing Blvd.