Chippewa County public meetings in 2022

121 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Wed Dec 21, 2022 · 18:00

Land Information Council

✓ Decided: Land Information Council reviews 2022-2024 Modernization Plan

The council approved the consent agenda, including the minutes from December 16, 2021. Members reviewed the Land Records Modernization Plan 2022-2024 and discussed the inclusion of PA-500 Assessor information within GIS.

Approved consent agenda (Unanimous)
Approved December 16, 2021 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
Reviewed Land Records Modernization Plan 2022-2024 and 2022 projects

Minutes

Tue Dec 20, 2022 · 16:00

Executive Committee

✓ Decided: Executive Committee forwards opioid fund guidelines and emergency management changes

The committee forwarded a resolution to the County Board to establish guidelines for allocating approximately $1.96 million in opioid settlement funds. It also forwarded an ordinance to codify the consolidation of the Emergency Management Department under the Sheriff's Department.

Forwarded opioid settlement fund allocation guidelines to County Board (5-0)
Forwarded ordinance to remove Emergency Management Director from appointed department heads list (5-0)
Approved consent agenda including Dec 6 minutes (5-0)

Minutes

Mon Dec 19, 2022 · 13:00

Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)

✓ Decided: LEPC appoints representative to Emergency Management hiring committee

The committee approved the consent agenda and appointed Lisa Olson-McDonald to the hiring committee for Emergency Management. Members discussed the consolidation of Emergency Management under the Sheriff's Department and reviewed hazardous materials and winter storm reports.

Approved consent agenda, including October 24, 2022 minutes (Unanimous)
Approved appointment of Lisa Olson-McDonald to the hiring committee

Minutes

Tue Dec 13, 2022 · 18:00

County Board of Supervisors

✓ Decided: County Board approves police union contract and consolidates Emergency Management

The Board ratified a three-year collective bargaining agreement with the WPPA and consolidated the Emergency Management Department into the Sheriff's Department. Several resolutions regarding land sales, forest work plans, and ARPA funding for longevity rewards were approved, while a proposed carbon offset program was defeated.

Approved 2023-2025 WPPA collective bargaining agreement (Unanimous)
Approved consolidation of Emergency Management Department into Sheriff's Department (Unanimous)
Defeated resolution to authorize a Carbon Offset Program in the County Forest (9-10)
Approved sale of two land parcels and temporary easements to City of Chippewa Falls for $650 (Unanimous)
Approved 2023 Forest Work Plan and DNR grant application for $55,528.49 (Unanimous)
Approved use of ARPA funds for WPPA employee longevity rewards (Unanimous)
Approved resolution to encourage state to increase GPR funding for child support (Unanimous)
Approved HR Policy Manual revisions for LTE holiday pay (Unanimous)

Minutes

🗳️ How they voted — 3 divided votes

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

to Authorize a Carbon Offset Program in the County Forest - Randy Scholz and Matt Hanson Matt Hanson, County Forest Administrator, explained the Carbon Offset Program. Josh Strauss from Anew was also…

9 yea · 9 nay

Schmitt yea · Flater yea · Bergeron yea · Peterson yea · Bomar yea · Berg yea · Rohmeyer yea · Hunt yea · Ives yea · Gullickson nay · Steele nay · Sikorski nay · Ericksen nay · Seidlitz nay · Calkins nay · Teuteberg nay · Hull nay · Mueller nay

Motion made by Supervisor Steele, Second made by Supervisor Bergeron. Motion failed. 11 No, 3 Yes. All Supervisors present voted No, except Supervisors Steele, Calkins and Sikorski. Approval of the…

11 yea · 1 nay · 1 abstain

Gullickson yea · Schmitt yea · Flater yea · Bischel yea · Sikorski yea · Bergeron yea · Ericksen yea · Calkins yea · Bomar yea · Rohmeyer yea · Ives yea · Steele nay · Teuteberg abstain

that the County 118 will receive revenue up to $5,121,201.00 over 10 years. The revenue projections are set out in 119 the attached document that was presented to the County Board on September 13…

9 yea · 9 nay

The other 30 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.

Thu Dec 8, 2022 · 10:00

Highway Committee

✓ Decided: Highway Committee forwards sale of Chippewa Falls property to County Board

The committee unanimously approved forwarding a resolution to the County Board to sell a 4,419 square foot parcel of vacated Marshall Street to Four Sisters, Inc. for $270. The committee also approved moving the March 2023 meeting date to March 15.

Forwarded resolution to sell vacated Marshall Street property to Four Sisters, Inc. for $270 (unanimous)
Approved moving March 2023 meeting date to March 15 (unanimous)
Approved consent agenda, including October 26, 2022 minutes (unanimous)

Minutes

Thu Dec 8, 2022 · 13:00

Board of Adjustment

✓ Decided: Board of Adjustment approves two variance requests

The Board of Adjustment approved variance requests for a new driveway and a residential structure setback. The Scheidler variance includes specific conditions regarding impervious surfaces, gutters, and fencing to be completed by May 31, 2023.

Approved Madson variance request for a new driveway (5-0)
Approved Scheidler variance request for existing structure setbacks (5-0)
Approved consent agenda including Nov 17, 2022 minutes (5-0)

Minutes

🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

Motion to Approve. NOTE: Five members vote. Shipman was present, but marked as abstained because he is an alternate. RESULT: APPROVED [5 TO 0] MOVER: Larry Marquardt, Citizen Rep SECONDER: Julie…

4 yea

Bennesch yea · Matthews yea · Geissler yea · Marquardt yea

Motion to Approve the variance per the submitted information and location. Board of Adjustment Minutes December 8, 2022 Regular Meeting Chippewa County Courthouse, Rm 016 2:30 PM Chippewa County Page…

4 yea

Bennesch yea · Matthews yea · Geissler yea · Marquardt yea

[context] RESULT: APPROVED [5 TO 0] MOVER: Doug Matthews, Citizen Rep SECONDER: Roger McFarlane, Citizen Rep (Vice Chair)

4 yea

Bennesch yea · Matthews yea · Geissler yea · Shipman yea

Thu Dec 8, 2022 · 13:00

Board of Adjustment

✓ Decided: Board of Adjustment conducts site inspection for variance appeal

The Board of Adjustment traveled to 1837 186th Street in the Town of Lafayette to review a proposed driveway location for variance appeal 2022-0011 (Madson). No decisions were made during the site visit.

Discussed variance appeal 2022-0011 (Madson) following site inspection
Approved adjournment (Unanimous)

Minutes

Tue Dec 6, 2022 · 16:00

Executive Committee

✓ Decided: Executive Committee forwards police contract and department reorganization to board

The committee unanimously forwarded several resolutions to the County Board, including a 2023-2025 police collective bargaining agreement and a proposal to consolidate the Emergency Management Department into the Sheriff's Department. The committee also approved the County Administrator's performance evaluation timeline.

Forwarded 2023-2025 WPPA collective bargaining agreement to County Board (unanimous)
Forwarded resolution to use ARPA funds for WPPA employee longevity rewards to County Board (unanimous)
Forwarded sale of two property parcels and temporary easements to City of Chippewa Falls to County Board (unanimous)
Forwarded reorganization of Emergency Management Department under Sheriff's Department to County Board (unanimous)
Forwarded HR policy manual revisions for holidays to County Board (unanimous)
Approved County Administrator's performance evaluation process and timeline (unanimous)
Approved consent agenda including Nov 15 minutes and Dec 20 meeting date (unanimous)

Minutes

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

that the Department and all County Departments are only showing the board the positives and not the downside to anything. Bergeron commented it’s cynical on why corporations want to participate in…

3 yea

Schmitt yea · Sikorski yea · Bergeron yea

Mon Dec 5, 2022 · 16:00

Legal & Law Enforcement Committee

✓ Decided: Emergency Management Department consolidated into Sheriff's Department

The committee approved consolidating the Emergency Management Department into the Sheriff's Department to create fiscal and operational efficiencies. Additionally, a resolution to support increased state funding for the county child support program was forwarded to the County Board.

Adopted consolidation of Emergency Management Department into the Sheriff's Department [UNANIMOUS]
Forwarded resolution to support $5M annual increase in state funding for county child support programs to County Board [UNANIMOUS]
Approved consent agenda and rescheduled next meeting to January 30, 2023 [UNANIMOUS]

Minutes

Thu Nov 17, 2022 · 07:45

Health & Human Services Board

✓ Decided: Health & Human Services Board approves new public health policies and fees

The board approved updates to the breastfeeding policy and established a new reproductive health and family planning services policy. New financial user fees for nurse practitioners, lab services, and other public health categories were approved for implementation on January 1, 2023.

Approved updates to CH-Breastfeeding policy (Unanimous)
Approved new CH-Reproductive Health and Family Planning Services policy (Unanimous)
Deleted old CH-Dual Protection Services Policy (Unanimous)
Approved new 2023 financial user fees for Nurse Practitioner, Lab Services, STD Medications, Supplies, and Transient Program (Unanimous)
Approved the agenda and October 20, 2022 minutes (Unanimous)

Minutes

🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

[context] CONSENT AGENDA RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: James Ericksen, District 8 SECONDER: Caden Berg, District 13

5 yea

Steele yea · Ericksen yea · Berg yea · Mueller yea · Sperlingas yea

[context] RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Caden Berg, District 13 SECONDER: James Ericksen, District 8

5 yea

Steele yea · Ericksen yea · Berg yea · Mueller yea · Sperlingas yea

[context] Health & Human Services Board Minutes November 17, 2022 Regular Meeting Chippewa County Courthouse, Rm 302 7:45 AM Chippewa County Page 3 Published 11/22/2022 12:00 AM RESULT: APPROVED…

5 yea

Steele yea · Ericksen yea · Berg yea · Mueller yea · Sperlingas yea

[context] RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Caden Berg, District 13 SECONDER: Stacey Sperlingas, Citizen Rep

5 yea

Steele yea · Ericksen yea · Berg yea · Mueller yea · Sperlingas yea

[context] RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: James Ericksen, District 8 SECONDER: Dean Mueller, District 20

5 yea

Steele yea · Ericksen yea · Berg yea · Mueller yea · Sperlingas yea

Thu Nov 17, 2022 · 13:00

Board of Adjustment

✓ Decided: Board of Adjustment approves Huempfner driveway variance

The Board of Adjustment approved a variance for a new driveway at 18079 22nd Avenue. The board also rescinded a previous variance for Herman & Brodd and postponed a decision on the Scheidler variance request.

Approved 2022-0009 Huempfner Variance Request for a new driveway (Unanimous)
Rescinded 2022-0005 Herman & Brodd Variance Request (Unanimous)
Postponed 2022-0006 Scheidler Variance Request until 12/8/2022 (Unanimous)
Approved consent agenda including June 23, 2022 minutes (Unanimous)

Minutes

🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

Motion to postpone the variance request for up to 90 days for the petition to produce a survey showing the exact encroachments onto the neighbors property and within 10' of the property line. RESULT…

4 yea

Bennesch yea · Matthews yea · Geissler yea · Shipman yea

4 yea

Bennesch yea · Matthews yea · Geissler yea · Shipman yea

Thu Nov 17, 2022 · 13:00

Board of Adjustment

✓ Decided: Board of Adjustment conducts site inspections for two variance petitions

The Board of Adjustment performed onsite inspections of two properties to view the sites before upcoming public hearings. No substantive decisions were made regarding the petitions during this meeting.

Conducted site inspection at 17505 165th Street (Town of Eagle Point) for Variance Petition #2022-0006
Conducted site inspection at 18079 22nd Avenue (Town of Lafayette) for Variance Petition #2022-0009

Minutes

Thu Nov 17, 2022 · 17:00

Planning & Zoning Committee

✓ Decided: Planning & Zoning Committee approves rezoning and tax deed property sales

The committee approved two rezoning petitions in the Town of Eagle Point and two conditional use permit renewals for mining in the Town of Woodmohr. Additionally, three bids for tax deed properties were accepted.

Approved rezone from Residential 2 to Residential 1 for Flackey Living Trust (unanimous)
Approved rezone from Agricultural to Residential 1 for Cory Pecha (unanimous)
Approved 4-year CUP renewal for Ray Michels (1992-0029) in Town of Woodmohr (unanimous)
Approved 4-year CUP renewal for Ray Michels (2012-0003) in Town of Woodmohr (unanimous)
Accepted $106 bid from Skyline Real Estate Services LLC for parcel 22808-0524-60431205 (unanimous)
Accepted $207 bid from Skyline Real Estate Services LLC for parcel 22809-3343-05220000 (unanimous)
Accepted $100 bid from Donald & Lana Meyer for parcel 23206-0811-75644OL1 (unanimous)

Minutes

Wed Nov 16, 2022 · 08:00

Facilities & Parks Committee

✓ Decided: Facilities & Parks Committee approves agenda and schedules next meeting

The committee approved the meeting agenda and minutes via a unanimous consent agenda. Members reviewed status updates on capital improvement projects and the firearms range closure remediation.

Approved consent agenda including agenda and minutes (4-0)
Scheduled next meeting for January 25, 2023

Minutes

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

[context] CONSENT AGENDA RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Dean Mueller, District 20 SECONDER: Matthew Peterson, District 10

4 yea

Steele yea · Eisenhuth yea · Peterson yea · Mueller yea

Wed Nov 16, 2022 · 11:00

Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee

✓ Decided: Committee awards Fall 2022 timber sales and approves veteran trail discounts

The committee awarded several timber sale contracts to the highest bidders and approved a 50% discount for veterans on state trail passes using donated funds. A 10% penalty was approved for Kafka Forestry, LLC regarding three outstanding contracts. The 2023 Forest Work Plan was forwarded to the County Board for approval.

Approved 50% discount for veterans on state trail passes (Unanimous)
Awarded Fall 2022 timber sales to highest bidders (Unanimous)
Approved 10% penalty for Kafka Forestry, LLC with opt-out deadline of 11/23/22 (Unanimous)
Forwarded 2023 Forest Work Plan and $55,528.49 grant application to County Board (Unanimous)
Approved consent agenda including Oct 19, 2022 minutes (Unanimous)

Minutes

🗳️ How they voted (17 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

[context] CONSENT AGENDA RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: James Flater, District 1 SECONDER: Charles Bomar, District 12 (Vice-Chair)

6 yea

Schmitt yea · Bomar yea · Flater yea · Bischel yea · Peterson yea · Pingel yea

Motion to approve the discount for veterans on state trail passes: Bomar/Flater. Motion carried by voice vote. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Charles Bomar, District 12 (Vice-Chair) SECONDER…

6 yea

Schmitt yea · Bomar yea · Flater yea · Bischel yea · Peterson yea · Pingel yea

Motion to award timber sales to highest bidders (as presented): Flater/Peterson. Motion carried by voice vote. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: James Flater, District 1 SECONDER: Matthew Peterson…

6 yea

Schmitt yea · Bomar yea · Flater yea · Bischel yea · Peterson yea · Pingel yea

Motion to assess a 10% penalty (to Kafka Forestry, LLC) with a deadline of 11/23/22 (for the contractor) to opt out (of the three (3) timber sale contracts): Flater/Bomar. Motion carried by voice…

6 yea

Schmitt yea · Bomar yea · Flater yea · Bischel yea · Peterson yea · Pingel yea

Motion to approve the work plan with the correction of the clerical error under Section 3. General Administration, Statement #3: Bischel/Flater. Motion carried on voice vote. RESULT: FORWARD TO…

6 yea

Schmitt yea · Bomar yea · Flater yea · Bischel yea · Peterson yea · Pingel yea

[context] Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee Minutes November 16, 2022 Regular Meeting Chippewa County Courthouse, Rm 302 4:30 PM Chippewa County Page 5 Published 11/28/2022 12:00 AM…

6 yea

Schmitt yea · Bomar yea · Flater yea · Bischel yea · Peterson yea · Pingel yea

Motion to go into open session: Flater/Bischel. Roll call vote: Supervisor Flater - Aye, Supervisor Bomar - Aye, Supervisor Bischel - Aye, Supervisor Peterson - Aye, Representative Pingel - Aye, and…

6 yea

Schmitt yea · Bomar yea · Flater yea · Bischel yea · Peterson yea · Pingel yea

[context] RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Charles Bomar, District 12 (Vice-Chair) SECONDER: Matthew Peterson, District 10

6 yea

Schmitt yea · Bomar yea · Flater yea · Bischel yea · Peterson yea · Pingel yea

Motion to go into open session: Flater/Bomar. Roll call vote: Supervisor Flater - Aye, Supervisor Bomar - Aye, Supervisor Bischel - Aye, Supervisor Peterson - Aye, Representative Pingel - Aye, and…

6 yea

Schmitt yea · Bomar yea · Flater yea · Bischel yea · Peterson yea · Pingel yea

Motion to adjourn: Peterson/Flater. Motion carried by voice vote at 6:38 p.m. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Matthew Peterson, District 10 SECONDER: James Flater, District 1

6 yea

Schmitt yea · Bomar yea · Flater yea · Bischel yea · Peterson yea · Pingel yea

[context] CONSENT AGENDA RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: James Flater, District 1 SECONDER: Jason Bergeron, District 7

4 yea

Schmitt yea · Flater yea · Bergeron yea · Pingel yea

Motion to approve the six (6) extensions, as presented: Flater/Bergeron. Motion carried by voice vote. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: James Flater, District 1 SECONDER: Jason Bergeron, District 7

4 yea

Schmitt yea · Flater yea · Bergeron yea · Pingel yea

Motion to make changes (to the County Forest Administrator's recommended actions), as recommended by the Committee: Flater/Bergeron. Motion carried by voice vote. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER…

4 yea

Schmitt yea · Flater yea · Bergeron yea · Pingel yea

Motion to approve the Resolution to Authorize the Development of a Carbon Offset Program in the County Forest and forward to the Executive Committee: Bergeron/Flater. Motion carried by voice vote…

4 yea

Schmitt yea · Flater yea · Bergeron yea · Pingel yea

Motion to approve the resolution, as amended, and forward to County Board: Flater/Bergeron. Motion carried by voice vote. Packet Pg. 10 Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Oct 19, 2022 4:30 PM (Consent…

4 yea

Schmitt yea · Flater yea · Bergeron yea · Pingel yea

Motion to adjourn: Bergeron/Flater. Motion carried at 6:33 p.m. by voice vote. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Jason Bergeron, District 7 SECONDER: James Flater, District 1

4 yea

Schmitt yea · Flater yea · Bergeron yea · Pingel yea

[context] 51 11/16/2022 Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee 55 RESULT: FORWARD TO COUNTY BOARD [UNANIMOUS] Next: 12/13/2022 6:00 PM 56 MOVER: David Bischel, District 4 57 SECONDER: James…

6 yea

Schmitt yea · Bomar yea · Flater yea · Bischel yea · Peterson yea · Pingel yea

Tue Nov 15, 2022 · 11:30

Criminal Justice Collaborating Council (CJCC)

✓ Decided: CJCC approves agenda and August meeting minutes

The council approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from August 23, 2022. Members discussed updates on the Take a Stand Against Meth taskforce and various diversion and pre-trial programs. No new policy decisions were made.

Approved Consent Agenda including August 23, 2022 minutes and meeting agenda (12-0)
Scheduled next meeting for February 28, 2023 (12-0)

Minutes

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

[context] CONSENT AGENDA RESULT: APPROVED [12 TO 0] MOVER: Newell/Gay SECONDER: Shervey

13 yea

Gibbs yea · Scholz yea · Modl yea · Dutton yea · Secraw yea · Kelm yea · Rehberg yea · Newell yea · Gay yea · Shervey yea · Teuteberg yea · Segal yea · Ailie yea

Tue Nov 15, 2022 · 16:00

Executive Committee

✓ Decided: Executive Committee forwards carbon offset program to County Board

The committee approved the disallowance of two liability claims and forwarded a proposal for a forest carbon offset program and an ordinance regarding the Nutrition Advisory Council on Aging to the full County Board.

Approved resolution to disallow claim of Desiree Ciokiewicz (unanimous)
Approved resolution to disallow claim of AFNI Subrogation on behalf of Pekin Insurance and Pamela Olson (unanimous)
Forwarded resolution to authorize a carbon offset program in the County Forest to County Board (3-2)
Forwarded ordinance to amend Section 2-83 and repeal Section 2-84(k) regarding the Nutrition Advisory Council on Aging to County Board (unanimous)

Minutes

🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

3 yea

Schmitt yea · Sikorski yea · Bergeron yea

that the County 118 will receive revenue up to $5,121,201.00 over 10 years. The revenue projections are set out in 119 the attached document that was presented to the County Board on September 13…

3 yea

Ken Schmitt yea · Glen Sikorski yea · Jason Bergeron yea

Thu Nov 10, 2022 · 15:30

Aging & Disability Resource Center Board

✓ Decided: ADRC Board approves 2023 transportation grant and Alzheimer's caregiver budget

The Board approved the 2023 85.21 Transportation Grant application and the 2023 budget for the Alzheimer's Family Caregiver Support Program. Members also reviewed reports on dementia care initiatives and the current caregiver shortage crisis.

Approved 2023 85.21 Transportation Grant application (4-0)
Approved 2023 Alzheimer's Family Caregiver Support Program budget (4-0)
Approved agenda and September 8, 2022 minutes (Unanimous)
Scheduled next meeting for January 12, 2023 (Unanimous)

Minutes

🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

[context] CONSENT AGENDA RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Janet Mayer, Citizen Rep SECONDER: Patricia German, Citizen Rep (Vice-Chair)

5 yea

Ives yea · German yea · Marquardt yea · Hauser yea · Mayer yea

[context] RESULT: APPROVED [4 TO 0] MOVER: Larry Marquardt, Citizen Rep SECONDER: Janet Mayer, Citizen Rep

4 yea

German yea · Marquardt yea · Hauser yea · Mayer yea

[context] RESULT: APPROVED [4 TO 0] MOVER: Don Hauser, Citizen Rep SECONDER: Larry Marquardt, Citizen Rep

4 yea

German yea · Marquardt yea · Hauser yea · Mayer yea

[context] ADRC (Aging & Disability Resource Center) Board Minutes November 10, 2022 Regular Meeting Chippewa County Courthouse, Rm 302 4:45 PM Chippewa County Page 3 Published 11/11/2022 12:00 AM…

4 yea

German yea · Marquardt yea · Hauser yea · Mayer yea

Tue Nov 8, 2022 · 18:00

County Board of Supervisors

✓ Decided: County Board approves 2023 tax levy of $20,941,066

The County Board approved the 2023 tax levy and several administrative policy revisions. It also established an ad hoc committee to study community well drilling for areas with high nitrate levels and approved a residential rezoning petition.

Approved 2023 tax levy of $20,941,066 (Unanimous)
Approved creation of Community Well Drilling Project Ad Hoc Committee as amended (Unanimous)
Approved Facility Use Policy revisions (Unanimous)
Approved HR Policy Manual revisions (Unanimous)
Approved new HIPAA policies (Unanimous)
Approved rezoning of parcel 22808-1031-00020002 from Residential 2-Twin Home to Residential 2 (Unanimous)

Minutes

🗳️ How they voted (26 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

[context] APPROVAL OF AGENDA others present in room 302 were Lori Zwiefelhofer, Andy Bauer, Toni Hohlfelder, Lynda Schweikert, Todd Pauls, Randy Scholz and Jaclyn Sadler County Board Minutes November…

18 yea

Gullickson yea · Schmitt yea · Steele yea · Bischel yea · Sikorski yea · Bergeron yea · Ericksen yea · Seidlitz yea · Calkins yea · Bomar yea · Berg yea · Teuteberg yea · Eisenhuth yea · Rohmeyer yea · Hunt yea · Hull yea · Mueller yea · Ives yea

[context] CONSENT AGENDA RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: David Bischel, District 4 SECONDER: James Ericksen, District 8

18 yea

Resolution to Approve Chippewa County Tax Levy to be Collected in 2023 - Randy Scholz County Board Minutes November 8, 2022 Regular Meeting Chippewa County Courthouse, Rm 302 6:00 PM Chippewa County…

18 yea

resolution by Supervisor Steele and Second made by Supervisor Sik orski to add the County Board should also have findings and recommendations. "...shall present its findings and recommendations to…

18 yea

[context] Facility Use Policy Revisions - Second Reading - Larry Ritzinger RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Annette Hunt, District 18 SECONDER: Caden Berg, District 13

18 yea

[context] HR Policy Manual Revisions - Second Reading - Toni Hohlfelder RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Jason Bergeron, District 7 SECONDER: Charles Bomar, District 12

18 yea

[context] New HIPPA Policies - Second Reading - Toni Hohlfelder County Board Minutes November 8, 2022 Regular Meeting Chippewa County Courthouse, Rm 302 6:00 PM Chippewa County Page 4 Published…

18 yea

[context] ADJOURN meeting adjourned at 6:29 pm RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: James Ericksen, District 8 SECONDER: Joel Seidlitz, District 9

18 yea

[context] 5 Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Oct 11, 2022 6:00 PM (Consent Agenda) County Board Minutes October 11, 2022 Regular Meeting Chippewa County Courthouse, Rm 302 6:00 PM Chippewa County Page…

19 yea

Gullickson yea · Schmitt yea · Flater yea · Steele yea · Bischel yea · Sikorski yea · Bergeron yea · Ericksen yea · Seidlitz yea · Peterson yea · Calkins yea · Bomar yea · Berg yea · Teuteberg yea · Eisenhuth yea · Rohmeyer yea · Hunt yea · Mueller yea · Ives yea

[context] CONSENT AGENDA RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: James Flater, District 1 SECONDER: James Ericksen, District 8

19 yea

resolution to the board. All Supervisors present voted yes, except Supervisor Hunt abstained 19 Yes, 1 Abstain, 1 Absent Packet Pg. 6 Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Oct 11, 2022 6:00 PM (Consent…

18 yea · 1 abstain

resolution to use ARPA funding for CVIC improvements All Supervisors present voted yes RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Harold Steele, District 2 SECONDER: James Ericksen, District 8

19 yea

resolution and explained the longevity rewards All Supervisors present voted yes, except Supervisor Teuteberg abstained. Supervisor Teuteber g stated spouse works for the County. 19 Yes, 1 abstain, 1…

18 yea · 1 abstain

Gullickson yea · Schmitt yea · Flater yea · Steele yea · Bischel yea · Sikorski yea · Bergeron yea · Ericksen yea · Seidlitz yea · Peterson yea · Calkins yea · Bomar yea · Berg yea · Eisenhuth yea · Rohmeyer yea · Hunt yea · Mueller yea · Ives yea · Teuteberg abstain

to approve the updated plan All Supervisors present voted yes Packet Pg. 7 Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Oct 11, 2022 6:00 PM (Consent Agenda) County Board Minutes October 11, 2022 Regular Meeting…

19 yea

resolution 52-21 on the excess funds from the 2024 Farm Tech Days All Supervisors present voted yes RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Charles Bomar, District 12 SECONDER: Robert Teuteberg, District…

19 yea

Gullickson yea · Schmitt yea · Flater yea · Steele yea · Bischel yea · Sikorski yea · Bergeron yea · Ericksen yea · Sei dlitz yea · Peterson yea · Calkins yea · Bomar yea · Berg yea · Teuteberg yea · Eisenhuth yea · Rohmeyer yea · Hunt yea · Mueller yea · Ives yea

resolution All Supervisors present voted yes RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: David Bischel, District 4 SECONDER: James Ericksen, District 8

19 yea

resolution and explained that since the Firearms Range is closed permanently the policy is no longer needed. All Supervisors present voted yes Packet Pg. 8 Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Oct 11, 2022…

19 yea

ordinance change at the last County Board meeting. All Supervisors present voted yes RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Jason Bergeron, District 7 SECONDER: Ronald McGill, District 16

19 yea

ordinance change at the last County Board meeting. All Supervisors present voted yes RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Jason Bergeron, District 7 SECONDER: James Ericksen, District 8

19 yea

[context] The County Board convened to closed session at 6:43 pm RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Jason Bergeron, District 7 SECONDER: Annette Hunt, District 18

19 yea

Wed Oct 26, 2022 · 10:00

Highway Committee

✓ Decided: Highway Committee forwards 2023 construction and aid funding to County Board

The committee unanimously approved forwarding two resolutions to the County Board regarding 2023 funding for highway maintenance, construction, and town bridge and culvert aid. The committee also reviewed the 2022 operations report and discussed road safety and memorial requests.

Forwarded Res. 54-22 to approve $160,574 in 2023 county aid for town bridges and culverts (Unanimous)
Forwarded Res. 55-22 to allocate 2023 funds for highway construction and maintenance (Unanimous)
Unanimously agreed to use Adopt-A-Highway program instead of designating CTH M as Tracy Alger Memorial Highway
Approved consent agenda including September 28, 2022 minutes (Unanimous)

Minutes

🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

[context] CONSENT AGENDA RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: George Rohmeyer, District 17 SECONDER: David Bischel, District 4

3 yea

Calkins yea · Bischel yea · Rohmeyer yea

motion to forward resolution to county board. Packet Pg. 5 Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Sep 28, 2022 8:00 AM (Consent Agenda) Highway Committee Minutes September 28, 2022 Regular Meeting Chippewa…

3 yea

Calkins yea · Bischel yea · Rohmeyer yea

[context] RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: David Bischel, District 4 SECONDER: George Rohmeyer, District 17

3 yea

Calkins yea · Bischel yea · Rohmeyer yea

Mon Oct 24, 2022 · 13:00

Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)

✓ Decided: LEPC approves annual business items including HazMat billing and bylaws

The Chippewa County LEPC met on August 22, 2022, and unanimously approved several annual business items: the HazMat response billing structure, a process for reviewing HazMat billing, the LEPC membership list, appointment of a compliance inspector, and the LEPC bylaws. The committee also received reports on recent hazardous materials events, emergency management activities, and a presentation on the FirstNet emergency communication system.

Approved HazMat response billing structure (unanimous)
Approved process for reviewing HazMat billing (unanimous)
Approved LEPC membership list (unanimous)
Appointed John Andersen as Compliance Inspector for HazMat processes (unanimous)
Approved LEPC bylaws (unanimous)

Minutes

Thu Oct 20, 2022 · 07:45

Health & Human Services Board

✓ Decided: Board forwards Nutrition Advisory Council ordinance changes to County Board

The Health & Human Services Board unanimously recommended approval of an ordinance to amend Section 2-83 and repeal Section 2-84(k) of the Chippewa County Code, removing the Nutrition Advisory Council on Aging from the county code. The change aligns with state Bureau of Aging & Disability Resources policy, as the council is not a statutory requirement. The ordinance will be forwarded to the November 15, 2022 Executive Committee for consideration.

Recommended for approval ordinance to amend Section 2-83 and repeal Section 2-84(k) Nutrition Advisory Council on Aging (unanimous, 9-0)

Minutes

🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

[context] CONSENT AGENDA RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Harold Steele, District 2 (Vice-Chair) SECONDER: Caden Berg, District 13

7 yea

Ives yea · Steele yea · Berg yea · Mueller yea · Halbleib yea · Sperlingas yea · Kyes yea

Resolution Process The revised Human Services Policy 10 - Consumer Rights, Grievance, Privacy and Complaints - was reviewed and approved as presented. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: John…

7 yea

Ives yea · Steele yea · Berg yea · Mueller yea · Halbleib yea · Sperlingas yea · Kyes yea

[context] RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Caden Berg, District 13 SECONDER: Dean Mueller, District 20

7 yea

Ives yea · Steele yea · Berg yea · Mueller yea · Halbleib yea · Sperlingas yea · Kyes yea

Thu Oct 20, 2022 · 17:00

Planning & Zoning Committee

✓ Decided: Planning & Zoning Committee approves Wissota Straits rezone and Riverbelle II plat

The committee approved a rezone for Wissota Straits LLC (parcel 22808-1031-00020002) from Residential 2-Twin Home to Residential 2 in the Town of Lafayette, and approved the final plat for Riverbelle II in the Town of Lafayette. The committee also rejected a bid on a tax-deeded parcel (22809-3343-05220000) due to a title issue and moved the minimum bid on another parcel (23206-0811-75644OL1) to 'ANY'.

Approved rezone 2022-0010 for Wissota Straits LLC (R2-TH to R2) in Town of Lafayette (5-0)
Approved final plat for Riverbelle II in Town of Lafayette (5-0)
Rejected bid on tax-deeded parcel 22809-3343-05220000 due to title defect (5-0)
Moved minimum bid on parcel 23206-0811-75644OL1 to 'ANY' (5-0)
Approved consent agenda including agenda, prior meeting minutes, and next meeting date (5-0)
Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Minutes

🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

Motion to Approve. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Jason Bergeron, District 7 (Vice-Chair) SECONDER: Caden Berg, District 13

4 yea

Eisenhuth yea · Bergeron yea · Berg yea · Hull yea

[context] RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: David Eisenhuth, District 15 (Chair) SECONDER: Jason Bergeron, District 7 (Vice-Chair)

4 yea

Eisenhuth yea · Bergeron yea · Berg yea · Hull yea

Motion to approve with the conditions as listed in the draft CUP permit dated 09-20-2022. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Jason Bergeron, District 7 (Vice-Chair) SECONDER: Caden Berg, District 13

4 yea

Eisenhuth yea · Bergeron yea · Berg yea · Hull yea

Motion to Adjourn. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Jason Bergeron, District 7 (Vice-Chair) SECONDER: Chuck Hull, District 19

4 yea

Eisenhuth yea · Bergeron yea · Berg yea · Hull yea

Wed Oct 19, 2022 · 11:00

Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee

✓ Decided: Committee approves carbon offset program for county forest

The committee unanimously approved a resolution to authorize development of a carbon offset program in the County Forest, forwarding it to the Executive Committee. It also approved a resolution to create a Community Well Drilling Project Ad Hoc Committee, forwarding it to the County Board. Additionally, the committee approved six timber sale contract extensions and recommended actions on 20 scattered and Type B tax deed parcels.

Approved resolution to develop carbon offset program in County Forest (unanimous)
Forwarded resolution to create Community Well Drilling Project Ad Hoc Committee to County Board (unanimous)
Approved six timber sale contract extensions (unanimous)
Approved recommended actions on 20 scattered and Type B tax deed parcels (unanimous)

Minutes

🗳️ How they voted (13 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

[context] CONSENT AGENDA RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: James Flater, District 1 SECONDER: Jason Bergeron, District 7

4 yea

Schmitt yea · Flater yea · Bergeron yea · Pingel yea

4 yea

Schmitt yea · Flater yea · Bergeron yea · Pingel yea

4 yea

Schmitt yea · Flater yea · Bergeron yea · Pingel yea

Motion to approve the Resolution to Authorize the Development of a Carbon Offset Program in the County Forest and forward to the Executive Committee: Bergeron/Flater. Motion carried by voice vote…

4 yea

Schmitt yea · Flater yea · Bergeron yea · Pingel yea

Motion to approve the resolution, as amended, and forward to County Board: Flater/Bergeron. Motion carried by voice vote. Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee Minutes October 19, 2022…

4 yea

Schmitt yea · Flater yea · Bergeron yea · Pingel yea

Motion to adjourn: Bergeron/Flater. Motion carried at 6:33 p.m. by voice vote. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Jason Bergeron, District 7 SECONDER: James Flater, District 1

4 yea

Schmitt yea · Flater yea · Bergeron yea · Pingel yea

Motion to approve the policy with the suggestion to add changes under Ranking, 4. d. (1) and (2): Bergeron/Bomar. Roll call vote: Supervisor Peterson - Yes, Supervisor Bischel - Yes, Supervisor…

6 yea

Schmitt yea · Bomar yea · Flater yea · Bischel yea · Bergeron yea · Peterson yea

Motion to approve Consent Agenda with the amended next meeting date of 9/14/22: Bomar/Bischel. Motion carried by voice vote. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Charles Bomar, District 12…

6 yea

Schmitt yea · Bomar yea · Flater yea · Bischel yea · Bergeron yea · Pingel yea

Motion to approve (the Deer Fly Chase Mountain Bike Race Permit): Flater/Bomar. Motion carried by voice vote. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: James Flater, District 1 SECONDER: Charles Bomar…

6 yea

Schmitt yea · Bomar yea · Flater yea · Bischel yea · Bergeron yea · Pingel yea

Motion to accept the memorial bench request: Flater/Bergeron. Motion carried by voice vote. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: James Flater, District 1 SECONDER: Jason Bergeron, District 7

6 yea

Schmitt yea · Bomar yea · Flater yea · Bischel yea · Bergeron yea · Pingel yea

Motion to go into open session: Bergeron/Flater. Motion carried by voice vote. The Committee went into open session at 5:51 p.m. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Jason Bergeron, District 7…

6 yea

Schmitt yea · Bomar yea · Flater yea · Bischel yea · Bergeron yea · Pingel yea

Motion to adjourn: Flater/Bomar. Motion carried by voice vote at 5:54 p.m. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: James Flater, District 1 SECONDER: Charles Bomar, District 12 (Vice-Chair)

6 yea

Schmitt yea · Bomar yea · Flater yea · Bischel yea · Bergeron yea · Pingel yea

resolution would be limited to per diem and/or mileage 88 payments to the members of the committee. 89 90 10/19/2022 Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee 91 RESULT: FORWARD TO COUNTY BOARD…

4 yea

Ken Schmitt yea · James Flater yea · Jason Bergeron yea · James Pingel yea

Tue Oct 18, 2022 · 16:00

Executive Committee

✓ Decided: Executive Committee forwarded 2023 budget and ARPA items to County Board

The Executive Committee voted unanimously to forward the 2023 proposed budget ($119,677,569 total, $2.72 tax rate) to the County Board. The committee also unanimously forwarded resolutions to authorize ARPA funding for capital improvements to the Chippewa Valley Innovation Center, employee longevity rewards, and an ARPA plan amendment. The October 18 meeting was largely procedural, with no substantive votes on new business items.

Forwarded 2023 proposed budget ($119,677,569, $2.72 tax rate) to County Board (5-0)
Forwarded resolution to authorize ARPA funding for Chippewa Valley Innovation Center capital improvements to County Board (5-0)
Forwarded resolution to authorize ARPA funding for employee longevity rewards to County Board (5-0)
Forwarded 2021-2026 ARPA plan amendment to County Board (5-0)
Forwarded HR Policy Manual revisions to County Board (5-0)
Approved consent agenda including agenda, Oct 4 minutes, and Nov 15 meeting date (5-0)
Discussed update on ARPA well testing & contaminate mitigation project (no vote)
Reviewed updates on Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Funds and CGI Digital video project (no vote)

Minutes

Tue Oct 11, 2022 · 18:00

County Board of Supervisors

✓ Decided: Chippewa County Board approves ARPA-funded employee longevity rewards

The board approved using up to $110,000 in ARPA funds for one-time longevity rewards to eligible employees, authorized $20,000 in ARPA funds for CVIC improvements, and approved $50,000 from the Land Development Fund for the Stanley Industrial Park. All votes were unanimous except for two abstentions on the highway property sale and longevity rewards.

Approved $110,000 in ARPA funds for employee longevity rewards (19-0, 1 abstention)
Approved $20,000 in ARPA funds for CVIC conference room improvements (unanimous)
Approved $50,000 from Land Development Fund for Stanley Industrial Park (unanimous)
Approved sale of highway property to Northern Crossarm Company for $1,720 (19-0, 1 abstention)
Approved amendment to Resolution 52-21 for Farm Technology Days excess funds (unanimous)
Approved rescission of Firearms Range Use Policy (unanimous)
Approved ordinance amendments for signs and home occupations (both unanimous)
Approved consent agenda including Schumacher rezone from Industrial to Local Commercial (unanimous)

Minutes

🗳️ How they voted — 3 divided votes

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

Ordinance approved 11 Yes, 8 No, 2 absent. All supervisors present voted yes, except Supervisors Steele, Schmitt, Bergeron, Seidlitz, Peterson, Berg, Teuteberg and Ives. RESULT: APPROVED [11 TO 8]…

10 yea · 8 nay

Gullickson yea · Flater yea · Bischel yea · Sikorski yea · Ericksen yea · Bomar yea · Eisenhuth yea · Rohmeyer yea · Hull yea · Mueller yea · Schmitt nay · Steele nay · Bergeron nay · Seidlitz nay · Peterson nay · Berg nay · Teuteberg nay · Ives nay

ordinance and stated had not received any negative feedback on the proposed change of courthouse hours. Packet Pg. 10 Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Sep 13, 2022 6:00 PM (Consent Agenda) County Board…

16 yea · 1 nay

Gullickson yea · Schmitt yea · Flater yea · Steele yea · Bischel yea · Sikorski yea · Bergeron yea · Ericksen yea · Seidl itz yea · Bomar yea · Berg yea · Teuteberg yea · Eisenhuth yea · Rohmeyer yea · Hull yea · Mueller yea · Peterson nay

[context] 17 Yes, 1 No, 1 Abstain, 2 Absent RESULT: APPROVED [17 TO 1] MOVER: David Bischel, District 4 SECONDER: Joel Seidlitz, District 9

16 yea · 1 nay · 1 abstain

Gullickson yea · Schmitt yea · Flater yea · Bischel yea · Sikorski yea · Bergeron yea · Ericksen yea · Seidlitz yea · Peterson yea · Bomar yea · Berg yea · Eisenhuth yea · Rohmeyer yea · Hull yea · Mueller yea · Ives yea · Steele nay · Teuteberg abstain

The other 35 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.

Wed Oct 5, 2022 · 07:45

Agriculture & Extension Committee

✓ Decided: Committee rescheduled December meeting to avoid conflict with state conference

The committee approved moving its December 7 meeting to December 14 at the same time and place, because Extension educators will be at a state conference on the original date. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting consisted of reports from Extension staff and discussion of the 2023 contract.

Approved rescheduling December 7 meeting to December 14 (unanimous)
Approved consent agenda including August 3 minutes and October 5 agenda (unanimous)

Minutes

🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

Motion made by Bischel and second made by Seidlitz. All supervisors present voted yes. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Matthew Peterson, District 10 SECONDER: David Bischel, District 4

4 yea

Hunt yea · Bischel yea · Peterson yea · Seidlitz yea

[context] ADJOURN RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: David Bischel, District 4 SECONDER: Joel Seidlitz, District 9

8 yea

Hunt yea · Bischel yea · Peterson yea · Seidlitz yea · Ives yea · Hunt yea · Bischel yea · Seidlitz yea

[context] CONSENT AGENDA RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Annette Hunt, District 18 (Vice-Chair) SECONDER: David Bischel, District 4

4 yea

Ives yea · Hunt yea · Bischel yea · Seidlitz yea

Tue Oct 4, 2022 · 16:00

Executive Committee

✓ Decided: Executive Committee forwards 2023 budget, ARPA items to County Board

The Executive Committee unanimously forwarded the 2023 proposed budget, which includes a tax rate reduction to $2.72 per $1,000 (down from $3.10), to the full County Board for its November 3 hearing. The committee also forwarded resolutions to use $20,000 in ARPA funds for ADA improvements at the Chippewa Valley Innovation Center and approximately $110,000 in ARPA funds for one-time employee longevity rewards. Additionally, the committee forwarded an amendment to the 2021-2026 ARPA plan to include these two new projects and approved revisions to the HR Policy Manual.

Forwarded 2023 proposed budget ($119,677,569 total, $20,941,066 tax levy) to County Board (5-0)
Forwarded resolution to use $20,000 ARPA funding for CVIC conference room remodel (5-0)
Forwarded resolution to use ~$110,000 ARPA funding for employee longevity rewards (5-0)
Forwarded 2021-2026 ARPA Plan Amendment adding CVIC and longevity projects (5-0)
Forwarded HR Policy Manual revisions to County Board (5-0)
Approved consent agenda including meeting minutes and next meeting date (5-0)

Minutes

Mon Oct 3, 2022 · 15:00

Economic Development Committee

✓ Decided: Committee forwards $50K for Stanley Industrial Park certification

The committee unanimously forwarded a resolution to the County Board to provide $50,000 from the Land Development Fund to the City of Stanley for soil boring, archaeology, and an ALTA survey to help the Stanley Industrial Park achieve Certified Shovel Ready status. They also forwarded an amendment to Resolution 52-21, changing how excess funds from the 2024 Farm Technology Days will be used: instead of going to the Land Development Fund, any surplus will be used for agricultural purposes as determined by the Farm Technology Days Committee. Additionally, the committee gave Walker 90 days to present a reuse plan for the county-owned property at 21 E. Spruce Street before putting it up for sale.

Forwarded $50,000 from Land Development Fund to Stanley Industrial Park for shovel-ready certification (unanimous)
Forwarded amendment to Resolution 52-21: 2024 Farm Tech Days excess funds to be used for agricultural purposes (unanimous)
Approved 90-day period for Walker to present a reuse plan for 21 E. Spruce Street property before sale (unanimous)

Minutes

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

Resolution 52-21 - Excess Funds from the 2024 Farm Tech Days) expenses, but those expenses and the $20,000 of startup expenses are to be reimbursed by 108 Farm Technology Days, Inc., after the event…

10 yea

Gullickson yea · Sikorski yea · Steele yea · Schmitt yea · Hauser yea · Mickelson yea · Shipman yea · Kervina yea · Eisenhuth yea · Hull yea

Wed Sep 28, 2022 · 08:00

Facilities & Parks Committee

✓ Decided: Committee forwards firearms range policy rescission to County Board

The Facilities & Parks Committee unanimously voted to forward a resolution rescinding the Chippewa County Firearms Range Use Policy to the full County Board, following the permanent closure of the range effective July 1, 2022. The committee also approved forwarding revised facility use policies and new HIPAA-related security and key issuance policies to the County Board. No public comment was received, and the next meeting was rescheduled to November 16, 2022 at 2:30 PM.

Forwarded resolution to rescind Firearms Range Use Policy to County Board (unanimous)
Forwarded Facility Use Policy revisions to County Board (unanimous)
Forwarded new Facility Access and Physical Security Policy to County Board (unanimous)
Forwarded new Key Issuance and Request Policy to County Board (unanimous)
Approved consent agenda including meeting minutes and rescheduled next meeting to Nov 16, 2022 at 2:30 PM (unanimous)

Minutes

Wed Sep 28, 2022 · 10:00

Highway Committee

✓ Decided: Highway committee forwards sale of surplus land to county board

The committee voted unanimously to forward a resolution to the county board authorizing the sale of a 0.43-acre highway property on CTH X in the Town of Wheaton to Northern Crossarm Company for $1,720 plus appraisal fees. The property was deemed no longer needed for highway purposes. The committee also received updates on construction projects, including the Cobban Bridge demolition, which is on schedule for completion in August 2023.

Forwarded resolution to sell highway property on CTH X to county board (unanimous)
Approved consent agenda including minutes and next meeting date (unanimous)

Minutes

🗳️ How they voted (10 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

[context] CONSENT AGENDA RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: George Rohmeyer, District 17 SECONDER: David Bischel, District 4

3 yea

Calkins yea · Bischel yea · Rohmeyer yea

motion to forward resolution to county board. Highway Committee Minutes September 28, 2022 Regular Meeting Chippewa County Courthouse, Rm 302 8:00 AM Chippewa County Page 3 Published 9/29/2022 12:00…

3 yea

Calkins yea · Bischel yea · Rohmeyer yea

3 yea

Calkins yea · Bischel yea · Rohmeyer yea

[context] RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: James Flater, District 1 SECONDER: David Bischel, District 4

4 yea

Calkins yea · Flater yea · Bischel yea · Rohmeyer yea

Motion was made by Supervisor Flater to forward to t he County Administrator. Motion was seconded by Supervisor Rohmeyer. RESULT: FORWARD BUDGET TO THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: James…

4 yea

Calkins yea · Flater yea · Bischel yea · Rohmeyer yea

Motion was made by Supervisor Flater to combine November and December highway committee meetings and a t entative date was scheduled for December 8. Supervisor Bischel seconded the motion. RESULT…

4 yea

Calkins yea · Flater yea · Bischel yea · Rohmeyer yea

Motion was made by Supervisor Bischel to forward to County Board for approval. Motion was seconded by Supervisor Flater. Packet Pg. 6 Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Jul 27, 2022 8:00 AM (Consent…

4 yea

Calkins yea · Flater yea · Bischel yea · Rohmeyer yea

Motion was made by Supervisor Flater to accept the resolution as written and forward to County Board for approval. Motion was seconded by Supervisor Bischel. RESULT: FORWARD TO COUNTY BOARD…

4 yea

Calkins yea · Flater yea · Bischel yea · Rohmeyer yea

Motion was made by Supervisor Flater to accept the resolution as written and forward to County Board for approval. Motion was seconded by Supervisor Bischel. RESULT: FORWARD TO COUNTY BOARD…

4 yea

Calkins yea · Flater yea · Bischel yea · Rohmeyer yea

that the funds from the sale of the Property be deposited 56 into the Highway Fund as required by § 83.08(4), Wis. Stats, and the expenses incurred in 57 connection with the sale be paid from the…

3 yea

Roger Calkins yea · David Bischel yea · George Rohmeyer yea

Thu Sep 22, 2022 · 17:00

Planning & Zoning Committee

✓ Decided: Committee approves rezone and mine permit for Woodmohr

The Chippewa County Planning & Zoning Committee approved two land-use requests in the Town of Woodmohr. A rezone of 5 acres from Industrial to Local Commercial for Steven J. Schumacher, LLC was approved with conditions requiring proper permitting for living quarters and septic evaluation. A conditional use permit for a new non-metallic mine (Halfman Pit) by Haas Sons Inc. was also approved with conditions including a 2-year term, 50-foot property line setbacks, and a 250-foot buffer from residences and wells. Both votes were unanimous (4-0).

Approved rezone of 5 acres from Industrial to Local Commercial for Steven J. Schumacher, LLC, with conditions (4-0)
Approved conditional use permit for Haas Sons Inc. to operate a non-metallic mine (Halfman Pit) in Woodmohr, with conditions (4-0)
Approved consent agenda including meeting minutes and next meeting date (4-0)

Minutes

🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

Motion to Approve. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Jason Bergeron, District 7 (Vice-Chair) SECONDER: Caden Berg, District 13

4 yea

Eisenhuth yea · Bergeron yea · Berg yea · Hull yea

[context] RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: David Eisenhuth, District 15 (Chair) SECONDER: Jason Bergeron, District 7 (Vice-Chair)

4 yea

Eisenhuth yea · Bergeron yea · Berg yea · Hull yea

Motion to approve with the conditions as listed in the draft CUP permit dated 09-20-2022. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Jason Bergeron, District 7 (Vice-Chair) SECONDER: Caden Berg, District 13

4 yea

Eisenhuth yea · Bergeron yea · Berg yea · Hull yea

Motion to Adjourn. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Jason Bergeron, District 7 (Vice-Chair) SECONDER: Chuck Hull, District 19

4 yea

Eisenhuth yea · Bergeron yea · Berg yea · Hull yea

Tue Sep 20, 2022 · 16:00

Executive Committee

✓ Decided: Executive Committee forwards HIPAA policy package to County Board

The Executive Committee voted unanimously to forward a package of new and revised HIPAA policies to the full County Board for approval. The policies, developed over several years by a workgroup, aim to bring the county into compliance with HIPAA privacy and security rules. The committee also discussed a request for an update on ARPA funds awarded to broadband companies.

Approved consent agenda including meeting minutes and next meeting date (4-0)
Forwarded new and revised HIPAA policies to County Board (4-0)
Adjourned at 4:18 p.m. (4-0)

Minutes

Thu Sep 15, 2022 · 07:45

Health & Human Services Board

✓ Decided: Board approves revised Human Services consumer rights policy

The Health & Human Services Board unanimously approved a revised Human Services Policy 10 covering consumer rights, grievance, privacy, and complaints resolution. Directors reported no monkeypox cases in the county and low COVID-19 numbers, and discussed program and financial updates. The board also approved the consent agenda including minutes and the next meeting date.

Approved revised Human Services Policy 10 - Consumer Rights, Grievance, Privacy & Complaints Resolution Process (unanimous)
Approved consent agenda including meeting minutes and scheduling next meeting for October 20, 2022 (unanimous)

Minutes

🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

[context] CONSENT AGENDA RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Harold Steele, District 2 (Vice-Chair) SECONDER: Caden Berg, District 13

7 yea

Ives yea · Steele yea · Berg yea · Mueller yea · Halbleib yea · Sperlingas yea · Kyes yea

Resolution Process The revised Human Services Policy 10 - Consumer Rights, Grievance, Privacy and Complaints - was reviewed and approved as presented. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: John…

7 yea

Ives yea · Steele yea · Berg yea · Mueller yea · Halbleib yea · Sperlingas yea · Kyes yea

[context] RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Caden Berg, District 13 SECONDER: Dean Mueller, District 20

7 yea

Ives yea · Steele yea · Berg yea · Mueller yea · Halbleib yea · Sperlingas yea · Kyes yea

[context] CONSENT AGENDA RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: John Halbleib, Citizen Rep SECONDER: James Ericksen, District 8

8 yea

Steele yea · Ericksen yea · Berg yea · Mueller yea · Halbleib yea · Wallsch yea · Sperlingas yea · Kyes yea

Resolution was approved to forward to the County Board. RESULT: FORWARD TO COUNTY BOARD [UNANIMOUS] Next: 9/13/2022 6:00 PM MOVER: Caden Berg, District 13 SECONDER: Marcia Kyes, Citizen Rep

8 yea

Steele yea · Ericksen yea · Berg yea · Mueller yea · Halbleib yea · Wallsch yea · Sperlingas yea · Kyes yea

Resolution was approved to forward to the County Board. RESULT: FORWARD TO COUNTY BOARD [UNANIMOUS] Next: 9/13/2022 6:00 PM MOVER: Caden Berg, District 13 SECONDER: Marcia Kyes, Citizen Rep AYES…

8 yea

Steele yea · Ericksen yea · Berg yea · Mueller yea · Halbleib yea · Wallsch yea · Sperlingas yea · Kyes yea

Wed Sep 14, 2022 · 11:00

Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee

✓ Decided: Cover crop cost-share policy approved for nitrogen-sensitive areas

The committee approved a Cover Crop Cost Sharing Policy (6-0, 1 abstention) to incentivize cover crop adoption in nitrogen-targeted areas. The policy sets a 100-acre maximum per contract and prioritizes first-time participants with a 4-year commitment. Staff also presented updates on Type B tax-deed lands, a proposed carbon credit process, and a community well advisory committee.

Approved Cover Crop Cost Sharing Policy (6-0, Pingel abstaining)
Approved consent agenda including August 17, 2022 minutes and next meeting date of October 19, 2022 (unanimous)

Minutes

🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

Motion to approve the policy with the suggestion to add changes under Ranking, 4. d. (1) and (2): Bergeron/Bomar. Roll call vote: Supervisor Peterson - Yes, Supervisor Bischel - Yes, Supervisor…

6 yea

Schmitt yea · Bomar yea · Flater yea · Bischel yea · Bergeron yea · Peterson yea

Motion to approve Consent Agenda with the amended next meeting date of 9/14/22: Bomar/Bischel. Motion carried by voice vote. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Charles Bomar, District 12…

6 yea

Schmitt yea · Bomar yea · Flater yea · Bischel yea · Bergeron yea · Pingel yea

Motion to approve (the Deer Fly Chase Mountain Bike Race Permit): Flater/Bomar. Motion carried by voice vote. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: James Flater, District 1 SECONDER: Charles Bomar…

6 yea

Schmitt yea · Bomar yea · Flater yea · Bischel yea · Bergeron yea · Pingel yea

Motion to accept the memorial bench request: Flater/Bergeron. Motion carried by voice vote. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: James Flater, District 1 SECONDER: Jason Bergeron, District 7

6 yea

Schmitt yea · Bomar yea · Flater yea · Bischel yea · Bergeron yea · Pingel yea

Motion to go into open session: Bergeron/Flater. Motion carried by voice vote. The Committee went into open session at 5:51 p.m. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Jason Bergeron, District 7…

6 yea

Schmitt yea · Bomar yea · Flater yea · Bischel yea · Bergeron yea · Pingel yea

Motion to adjourn: Flater/Bomar. Motion carried by voice vote at 5:54 p.m. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: James Flater, District 1 SECONDER: Charles Bomar, District 12 (Vice-Chair)

6 yea

Schmitt yea · Bomar yea · Flater yea · Bischel yea · Bergeron yea · Pingel yea

Tue Sep 13, 2022 · 16:00

Executive Committee

✓ Decided: Committee forwards $3M bond sale for road projects to full board

The Executive Committee unanimously voted to forward a resolution to the County Board authorizing the sale of $3,000,000 in general obligation promissory notes for highway construction and improvements. The interest rate was locked at 3.16%, below the earlier estimate of 3.81%, and the county maintained its Aa1 Moody's rating. Debt service will be paid from sales tax proceeds, with no levy impact.

Forwarded resolution awarding $3,000,000 general obligation promissory notes to County Board (5-0)
Approved consent agenda including agenda and next meeting date (5-0)
Adjourned meeting at 5:10 p.m. (5-0)

Minutes

Tue Sep 13, 2022 · 18:00

County Board of Supervisors

✓ Decided: Board approves $3M promissory notes for highway projects

The Chippewa County Board approved the sale of $3 million in general obligation promissory notes for highway construction and improvements, adopted several ordinance changes including increased highway permit fees and new courthouse hours, and approved multiple new HR policies including a longevity bonus and employee referral reward program. The board also authorized the sale of tax-deeded land in Lake Holcombe and proclaimed September as Recovery Month.

Approved $3M promissory notes for highway projects (19-0)
Approved increased highway permit fees (11-8)
Approved new courthouse hours: 7:30am-4:30pm Mon-Thu, 7:30am-11:30am Fri (17-1)
Approved ordinance changing annual meeting date and moving appointments off consent agenda (19-0)
Approved new Longevity Bonus policy (18-0, 1 abstain)
Approved new Employee Referral Reward policy (17-1, 1 abstain)
Approved new Funeral Leave policy (18-0, 1 abstain)
Approved sale of 1.04 acres Type B tax-deeded land in Lake Holcombe (19-0)

Minutes

🗳️ How they voted — 6 divided votes

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

Ordinance approved 11 Yes, 8 No, 2 absent. All supervisors present voted yes, except Supervisors Steele, Schmitt, Bergeron, Seidlitz, Peterson, Berg, Teuteberg and Ives. RESULT: APPROVED [11 TO 8]…

10 yea · 8 nay

ordinance and stated had not received any negative feedback on the proposed change of courthouse hours. County Board Minutes September 13, 2022 Regular Meeting Chippewa County Courthouse, Rm 302 6:00…

16 yea · 1 nay

[context] 17 Yes, 1 No, 1 Abstain, 2 Absent RESULT: APPROVED [17 TO 1] MOVER: David Bischel, District 4 SECONDER: Joel Seidlitz, District 9

16 yea · 1 nay · 1 abstain

Resolution to Designate and Approve the Official Map of the County Highway T Corridor - Brian Kelley Fred Anderson explained the map of the County Highway T Corridor RESULT: APPROVED [14 TO 4] MOVER…

13 yea · 4 nay

Gullickson yea · Flater yea · Bischel yea · Sikorski yea · Bergeron yea · Seidlitz yea · Peterson yea · Calkins yea · Bomar yea · Rohmeyer yea · Hull yea · Mueller yea · Ives yea · Schmitt nay · Steele nay · Ericksen nay · Berg nay

ordinance amendments will likely be dependent upon the number of permit applications 20 received by the Highway Department. 21 22 09/13/2022 County Board 23 RESULT: APPROVED [11 TO 8] 24 MOVER: Glen…

9 yea · 8 nay

Gullickson yea · Flater yea · Bischel yea · Sikorski yea · Ericksen yea · Bomar yea · Eisenhuth yea · Rohmeyer yea · Hull yea · Schmitt nay · Steele nay · Bergeron nay · Seidlitz nay · Peterson nay · Berg nay · Teuteberg nay · Ives nay

Ordinance Amendments 25 26 09/13/2022 County Board 27 RESULT: APPROVED [17 TO 1] 28 MOVER: Joel Seidlitz, District 9 29 SECONDER: David Bischel, District 4 30

15 yea · 1 nay

Gullickson yea · Schmitt yea · Flater yea · Steele yea · Bischel yea · Sikorski yea · Bergeron yea · Ericksen yea · Seidlitz yea · Bomar yea · Teuteberg yea · Eisenhuth yea · Rohmeyer yea · Hull yea · Mueller yea · Matthew Peterson nay

The other 28 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.

Thu Sep 8, 2022 · 15:30

Aging & Disability Resource Center Board

✓ Decided: ADRC Board approves consent agenda, hears reports on research and services

The ADRC Board unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included the meeting agenda, the July 7, 2022 minutes, and scheduling the next meeting for November 10, 2022. The board heard informational presentations from the All of Us Research Program and ADRC staff, and discussed reports on the manager, advocacy, the Three Year Plan, and the Strategic Plan. No substantive policy decisions were made beyond the consent agenda approval.

Approved consent agenda including agenda, July 7 minutes, and Nov 10 meeting date (unanimous)
Discussed All of Us Research Program presentation by Tammy Bieneck
Discussed ADRC staff presentation on Long Term Care functional screens by Jessica Gibson
Discussed ADRC Manager Report including staff updates and fiscal info
Discussed ADRC Advocacy Report including training day and Medicare changes
Discussed ADRC Three Year Plan 2022 update
Discussed ADRC 2022-24 Strategic Plan update

Minutes

Tue Sep 6, 2022 · 16:00

Executive Committee

✓ Decided: Committee forwards $3M bond sale for roads to County Board

The Executive Committee unanimously voted to forward a resolution to the County Board authorizing the sale of $3,000,000 in general obligation promissory notes for highway construction and improvements. The committee also approved the consent agenda as amended, which included adding a clarification to the August 16 minutes about carbon credits and public forest use. Members discussed the preliminary 2023 budget, which proposes lowering the tax rate from $3.10 to $2.72 per $1,000 of equalized value, and received updates on the closure and cleanup of the public firearms range.

Forwarded to County Board: Resolution awarding sale of $3,000,000 general obligation promissory notes for highway projects (unanimous, 5-0).
Approved consent agenda as amended, including August 16, 2022 minutes with added carbon credit clarification (unanimous, 5-0).
Discussed but took no formal vote on meeting length; committee supported calling special meetings and rearranging agenda as needed.
Reviewed preliminary 2023 budget showing proposed tax rate decrease from $3.10 to $2.72 per $1,000.
Reviewed update on public firearms range closure; no DNR grant funds available, environmental study RFP issued.

Minutes

Tue Aug 23, 2022 · 11:30

Criminal Justice Collaborating Council (CJCC)

✓ Decided: CJCC approves consent agenda, discusses meth campaign and program updates

The Chippewa County Criminal Justice Collaborating Council approved the consent agenda (agenda, prior minutes, next meeting date) unanimously 11-0. Members discussed the Take a Stand Against Meth campaign, reviewed updates on Recovery Court, First Time Offender/Worthless Check Diversion, Front-End Intervention Treatment, and Pre-Trial programs, and reviewed previous Evidence-Based Policy Team change targets. No substantive decisions were made beyond the consent agenda.

Approved consent agenda (agenda, May 24, 2022 minutes, Nov 15, 2022 meeting date) 11-0

Minutes

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

[context] CONSENT AGENDA RESULT: APPROVED [11 TO 0] MOVER: Teuteberg SECONDER: Easker

12 yea

Gibbs yea · Easker yea · Scholz yea · Modl yea · Dutton yea · Secraw yea · Kelm yea · Newell yea · Gay yea · Hepfler yea · Teuteberg yea · Ailie yea

Mon Aug 22, 2022 · 13:00

Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)

✓ Decided: LEPC reviews annual business items, no votes taken

The Chippewa County LEPC met on August 22, 2022, but the minutes record only agenda items and reports; no substantive decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded. The meeting covered annual business items such as HazMat billing structure, LEPC membership, and bylaws, but no actions were taken on them.

No decisions or votes recorded in the minutes

Minutes

Thu Aug 18, 2022 · 07:45

Health & Human Services Board

✓ Decided: Board forwards Recovery Month proclamation to County Board

The Health & Human Services Board unanimously approved forwarding Resolution 46-22 to the County Board, proclaiming September 2022 as 'Recovery Month in Chippewa County'. The board also discussed reports from the Human Services Director and Public Health Director, including updates on staffing, strategic plan progress, COVID-19, monkeypox, and beach water quality. No other formal decisions were made at this meeting.

Approved consent agenda including minutes and next meeting date (unanimous)
Forwarded Resolution 46-22 proclaiming September 2022 as Recovery Month to County Board (unanimous)
Discussed Human Services Director's program and financial report
Discussed Human Services 2022-2024 Strategic Plan updates
Discussed Public Health Director's program and financial report

Minutes

🗳️ How they voted (15 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

[context] CONSENT AGENDA RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: John Halbleib, Citizen Rep SECONDER: James Ericksen, District 8

8 yea

Steele yea · Ericksen yea · Berg yea · Mueller yea · Halbleib yea · Wallsch yea · Sperlingas yea · Kyes yea

Resolution was approved to forward to the County Board. RESULT: FORWARD TO COUNTY BOARD [UNANIMOUS] Next: 9/13/2022 6:00 PM MOVER: Caden Berg, District 13 SECONDER: Marcia Kyes, Citizen Rep

8 yea

Steele yea · Ericksen yea · Berg yea · Mueller yea · Halbleib yea · Wallsch yea · Sperlingas yea · Kyes yea

Resolution was approved to forward to the County Board. RESULT: FORWARD TO COUNTY BOARD [UNANIMOUS] Next: 9/13/2022 6:00 PM MOVER: Caden Berg, District 13 SECONDER: Marcia Kyes, Citizen Rep AYES…

8 yea

Steele yea · Ericksen yea · Berg yea · Mueller yea · Halbleib yea · Wallsch yea · Sperlingas yea · Kyes yea

[context] CONSENT AGENDA RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: James Ericksen, District 8 SECONDER: Caden Berg, District 13

8 yea

Steele yea · Ericksen yea · Berg yea · Mueller yea · Halbleib yea · Wallsch yea · Sperlingas yea · Kyes yea

resolution was approved as presented. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Dean Mueller, District 20 SECONDER: Caden Berg, District 13

8 yea

Steele yea · Ericksen yea · Berg yea · Mueller yea · Halbleib yea · Wallsch yea · Sperlingas yea · Kyes yea

resolution was approved as presented. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Caden Berg, District 13 SECONDER: James Ericksen, District 8

8 yea

Steele yea · Ericksen yea · Berg yea · Mueller yea · Halbleib yea · Wallsch yea · Sperlingas yea · Kyes yea

resolution was approved as presented. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Caden Berg, District 13 SECONDER: James Ericksen, District 8 AYES: Steele, Ericksen, Berg, Mueller, Halbleib, Wallsch…

8 yea

Steele yea · Ericksen yea · Berg yea · Mueller yea · Halbleib yea · Wallsch yea · Sperlingas yea · Kyes yea

resolution was approved as presented. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Caden Berg, District 13 SECONDER: John Halbleib, Citizen Rep

8 yea

Steele yea · Ericksen yea · Berg yea · Mueller yea · Halbleib yea · Wallsch yea · Sperlingas yea · Kyes yea

resolution was approved as presented. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Caden Berg, District 13 SECONDER: Dean Mueller, District 20

8 yea

Steele yea · Ericksen yea · Berg yea · Mueller yea · Halbleib yea · Wallsch yea · Sperlingas yea · Kyes yea

resolution was approved as presented. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: John Halbleib, Citizen Rep SECONDER: James Ericksen, District 8

8 yea

Steele yea · Ericksen yea · Berg yea · Mueller yea · Halbleib yea · Wallsch yea · Sperlingas yea · Kyes yea

resolution was approved as presented. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: John Halbleib, Citizen Rep SECONDER: James Ericksen, District 8 AYES: Steele, Ericksen, Berg, Mueller, Halbleib, Wallsch…

8 yea

Steele yea · Ericksen yea · Berg yea · Mueller yea · Halbleib yea · Wallsch yea · Sperlingas yea · Kyes yea

[context] RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: James Ericksen, District 8 SECONDER: Dean Mueller, District 20

8 yea

Steele yea · Ericksen yea · Berg yea · Mueller yea · Halbleib yea · Wallsch yea · Sperlingas yea · Kyes yea

[context] RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: John Halbleib, Citizen Rep SECONDER: Caden Berg, District 13

8 yea

Steele yea · Ericksen yea · Berg yea · Mueller yea · Halbleib yea · Wallsch yea · Sperlingas yea · Kyes yea

[context] RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Caden Berg, District 13 SECONDER: Dean Mueller, District 20

8 yea

Steele yea · Ericksen yea · Berg yea · Mueller yea · Halbleib yea · Wallsch yea · Sperlingas yea · Kyes yea

that the Chippewa County Board of Supervisors 49 does hereby proclaim the month of September 2022 as Recovery Month in Chippewa County 50 and encourages all of our County residents to support those…

8 yea

Steele yea · Ericksen yea · Berg yea · Mueller yea · Halbleib yea · Wallsch yea · Sperlingas yea · Kyes yea

Thu Aug 18, 2022 · 17:00

Planning & Zoning Committee

✓ Decided: Committee approves solar farm CUP, forwards sign and home occupation changes

The committee approved a conditional use permit for a 5-megawatt solar panel field on 40th Avenue in the Town of Hallie, with conditions including extended vegetative screening. It also forwarded to the County Board two ordinance amendments: one restoring neighborhood identification signs for subdivisions and correcting grammatical errors, and another allowing home occupations to use both a dwelling and accessory building via a conditional use permit and removing the 'rustic' requirement for wedding venues. Additionally, the committee forwarded a resolution authorizing the sale of 1.04 acres of Type B tax-deeded land in the Town of Lake Holcombe to resolve a driveway encroachment.

Approved a conditional use permit for OneEnergy Development LLC to construct a 5 MW solar panel field in the Town of Hallie, with conditions including an updated site plan extending vegetative screening easterly along 40th Avenue.
Forwarded to the County Board an ordinance amendment (Ord. 07-22) to restore 'Neighborhood Identification Signs' for residential and planned unit developments and correct grammatical errors in sign regulations.
Forwarded to the County Board an ordinance amendment (Ord. 08-22) to allow home occupations to use both a dwelling and an accessory building via a conditional use permit, clarify sign size by district, and remove the 'rustic' requirement for wedding venues.
Forwarded to the County Board a resolution (Res. 47-22) authorizing the sale of 1.04 acres of Type B tax-deeded land in the Town of Lake Holcombe, subdivided into an outlot and a buildable lot, to resolve a driveway encroachment.

Minutes

Wed Aug 17, 2022 · 11:00

Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee

✓ Decided: Committee approved Deer Fly Chase bike race permit and memorial bench

The Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee unanimously approved a special event permit for the Deer Fly Chase mountain bike race on October 1-2, 2022, in the Chippewa County Forest, and accepted a request for a memorial bench for Phoenix Leary on the Hickory Ridge Trail. The committee also discussed a cover crop cost-sharing policy using $250,000 in ARPA funds, with final policy to be presented in September. A closed session was held to consider a real estate transaction for a parcel in T32N, R5W, Section 28.

Approved Deer Fly Chase Mountain Bike Race Permit (unanimous voice vote)
Accepted Phoenix Orion Leary memorial bench request (unanimous voice vote)
Approved consent agenda with amended next meeting date of September 14, 2022 (unanimous voice vote)
Held closed session to consider real estate transaction for parcel in T32N, R5W, Section 28 (unanimous roll call vote)

Minutes

🗳️ How they voted (9 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

Motion to approve Consent Agenda with the amended next meeting date of 9/14/22: Bomar/Bischel. Motion carried by voice vote. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Charles Bomar, District 12…

6 yea

Schmitt yea · Bomar yea · Flater yea · Bischel yea · Bergeron yea · Pingel yea

Motion to approve (the Deer Fly Chase Mountain Bike Race Permit): Flater/Bomar. Motion carried by voice vote. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: James Flater, District 1 SECONDER: Charles Bomar…

6 yea

Schmitt yea · Bomar yea · Flater yea · Bischel yea · Bergeron yea · Pingel yea

Motion to accept the memorial bench request: Flater/Bergeron. Motion carried by voice vote. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: James Flater, District 1 SECONDER: Jason Bergeron, District 7

6 yea

Schmitt yea · Bomar yea · Flater yea · Bischel yea · Bergeron yea · Pingel yea

Motion to go into open session: Bergeron/Flater. Motion carried by voice vote. The Committee went into open session at 5:51 p.m. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Jason Bergeron, District 7…

6 yea

Schmitt yea · Bomar yea · Flater yea · Bischel yea · Bergeron yea · Pingel yea

Motion to adjourn: Flater/Bomar. Motion carried by voice vote at 5:54 p.m. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: James Flater, District 1 SECONDER: Charles Bomar, District 12 (Vice-Chair)

6 yea

Schmitt yea · Bomar yea · Flater yea · Bischel yea · Bergeron yea · Pingel yea

[context] CONSENT AGENDA RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Jason Bergeron, District 7 SECONDER: David Bischel, District 4

11 yea

Schmitt yea · Bomar yea · Bischel yea · Bergeron yea · Pingel yea · Bomar yea · Flater yea · Bischel yea · Bergeron yea · Peterson yea · Pingel yea

Motion to approve the access agreement (as presented): Bomar/Bischel. Motion carried by voice vote. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Charles Bomar, District 12 (Vice-Chair) SECONDER: David…

5 yea

Schmitt yea · Bomar yea · Bischel yea · Bergeron yea · Pingel yea

Motion to adjourn: Bergeron/Bischel. Motion carried by voice vote at 6:00 p.m. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Jason Bergeron, District 7 SECONDER: David Bischel, District 4

5 yea

Schmitt yea · Bomar yea · Bischel yea · Bergeron yea · Pingel yea

Motion to adjourn: Bergeron/Peterson. Motion carried by voice vote at 4:07 p.m. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Jason Bergeron, District 7 SECONDER: Matthew Peterson, District 10

6 yea

Bomar yea · Flater yea · Bischel yea · Bergeron yea · Peterson yea · Pingel yea

Tue Aug 16, 2022 · 16:00

Executive Committee

✓ Decided: Committee forwards forest carbon credit program to County Board

The Executive Committee reviewed a proposal to enroll county forestland in a carbon credit program with Anew, estimating $5.1 million in revenue over 10 years, and forwarded it to the County Board for consideration on September 13. The committee also approved disallowing a property damage claim and forwarded an ordinance amendment regarding County Board meeting dates and appointment procedures.

Reviewed forest carbon credit opportunity; forwarded to County Board (unanimous)
Approved resolution to disallow Gregory Stohr's $780.70 claim (unanimous)
Forwarded ordinance amending Section 2-60 on County Board meetings to County Board (unanimous)
Approved consent agenda including meeting schedule (unanimous)

Minutes

Tue Aug 9, 2022 · 18:00

County Board of Supervisors

✓ Decided: County Board approves 2023 budget items, new staff positions, and CTH T corridor map

The Chippewa County Board approved multiple resolutions creating new county positions, including a clinician, an options counselor, an environmental health specialist, and several social workers, all funded by state/federal sources. The board also approved the 2023 health insurance plan funding with no cost increase, a $175,000 levy for salary adjustments, and designated the Sheriff's Department 911 center as the county's Public Safety Answering Point. The official map for the County Highway T corridor was approved with a 14-4 vote, and several ordinances and policies were introduced for a first reading.

Approved creating a full-time Clinician in DHS (unanimous)
Approved creating a part-time Options Counselor in ADRC (unanimous)
Approved creating an Environmental Health Specialist in Public Health (unanimous)
Approved creating a CLTS Social Worker and 3 CCS Social Worker positions in DHS (unanimous)
Rescinded Resolution 21-22 for US Cellular tower lease (unanimous)
Designated Sheriff's Dept 911 as county PSAP (unanimous)
Approved official map of County Highway T corridor (14-4)
Approved $175,000 levy for 2023 salary adjustments (unanimous)

Minutes

🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

13 yea · 4 nay

[context] 73 74 08/9/2022 County Board 75 RESULT: APPROVED [14 TO 4] 76 MOVER: James Flater, District 1 77 SECONDER: George Rohmeyer, District 17 78

12 yea · 4 nay

Gullickson yea · Flater yea · Bischel yea · Sikorski yea · Bergeron yea · Seidlitz yea · Peterson yea · Calkins yea · Bomar yea · Hull yea · Mueller yea · Ives yea · Ken Schmitt nay · Harold Steele nay · James Ericksen nay · Caden Berg nay

The other 34 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.

Wed Aug 3, 2022 · 07:45

Agriculture & Extension Committee

✓ Decided: Committee approves consent agenda, hears staff reports

The Chippewa County Agriculture & Extension Committee met on August 3, 2022, and unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included the agenda, minutes from the June 1 meeting, and scheduling the next meeting for October 5. The committee received reports from extension staff, including updates on hiring, program highlights, and a decision to switch to written staff reports. No other substantive decisions were made.

Approved consent agenda (agenda, minutes, next meeting date) unanimously
Decided staff reports will be written, with oral follow-up as needed
Noted FoodWIse educator Nancy Fastner's retirement in September and position refill approval

Minutes

🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

[context] CONSENT AGENDA RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Annette Hunt, District 18 (Vice-Chair) SECONDER: David Bischel, District 4

4 yea

Ives yea · Hunt yea · Bischel yea · Seidlitz yea

[context] ADJOURN RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: David Bischel, District 4 SECONDER: Joel Seidlitz, District 9

4 yea

Ives yea · Hunt yea · Bischel yea · Seidlitz yea

Wed Aug 3, 2022 · 15:00

Economic Development Committee

✓ Decided: Committee sets sale prices for three county-owned properties

The Economic Development Committee set sale prices for three county-owned parcels: the old school property at $850,000, a conservancy-area parcel at $2.25 per square foot, and the old Eagleton Assisted Living property at $2.25 per square foot. The committee also recommended allocating $20,000 in ARPA funds to the Chippewa Valley Innovation Center for a meeting room and forwarded the 2023 budgets for Economic Development, Airport, Tourism, Land Development, and the Revolving Loan Fund to the County Administrator. The committee agreed to revisit the sale price for the 21 E. Spruce Street property in October.

Set sale price for old school property at $850,000 (unanimous)
Set sale price for parcel 22908-3343-50020125 at $2.25/sq ft (unanimous)
Set sale price for parcel 22908-3342-66420105 at $2.25/sq ft (unanimous)
Recommended $20,000 ARPA allocation to CVIC for meeting room (unanimous)
Forwarded 2023 Economic Development budget to County Administrator (unanimous)
Forwarded 2023 Airport budget to County Administrator (unanimous)
Forwarded 2023 Tourism Council budget to County Administrator (unanimous)
Forwarded 2023 Land Development budget to County Administrator (unanimous)

Minutes

🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

[context] CONSENT AGENDA RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: James Ericksen, District 5 SECONDER: Ronald McGill, District 15 (Vice-Chair)

1 yea

Ericksen yea

[context] RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Ronald McGill, District 15 (Vice-Chair) SECONDER: James Ericksen, District 5

1 yea

Ericksen yea

[context] RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: James Ericksen, District 5 SECONDER: Ronald McGill, District 15 (Vice-Chair)

1 yea

Ericksen yea

to authorize the County Clerk and County Administrator to sign the agreement. Passed without negative vote. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Ronald McGill, District 15 (Vice-Chair) SECONDER: James…

1 yea

Ericksen yea

to authorize the County Administrator and County Clerk to sign the document. Passed without negative vote. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: James Ericksen, District 5 SECONDER: Ronald McGill…

1 yea

Ericksen yea

to authorize the County Clerk and County Administrator to sign the document. Passed without negative vote. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Ronald McGill, District 15 (Vice-Chair) SECONDER: James…

1 yea

Ericksen yea

1 yea

Ericksen yea

Tue Aug 2, 2022 · 16:00

Executive Committee

✓ Decided: Executive Committee forwards courthouse hours change and 2023 budget items to County Board

The Chippewa County Executive Committee unanimously forwarded an ordinance to change courthouse hours, a resolution for 2023 salary adjustments, and multiple resolutions creating new county positions to the County Board. The committee also unanimously forwarded the 2023 budget reviews for several county divisions to the County Administrator. All votes were unanimous with four members present and one excused.

Forwarded ordinance to change courthouse hours to 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Mon-Thu and 7:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Fri (unanimous)
Forwarded resolution for $175,000 levy for 2023 salary adjustments (unanimous)
Forwarded resolution to establish 2023 health insurance funding with 0% increase (unanimous)
Forwarded resolutions to create 7 new positions in Human Services and Public Health (unanimous)
Forwarded 2023 budget reviews for County Board, County Administrator, Criminal Justice, Finance, HR, IT, County Clerk, Register of Deeds, Treasurer, and Veterans Service (unanimous)
Approved consent agenda including minutes and next meeting date (unanimous)

Minutes

Wed Jul 27, 2022 · 08:00

Facilities & Parks Committee

✓ Decided: Committee forwards 2023 Facilities & Parks budgets to County Administrator

The Facilities & Parks Committee unanimously approved forwarding the proposed 2023 budgets to the County Administrator. The budgets include increases in the Courthouse and Parks operational funds, a tax levy increase for the Shooting Range, and no changes to capital project lists. The committee also approved the consent agenda, including the May 18, 2022 minutes and scheduling the next meeting for September 28, 2022.

Approved consent agenda (agenda, minutes, next meeting date) (unanimous)
Forwarded 2023 Facilities & Parks budgets to County Administrator (unanimous)
Approved May 18, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
Scheduled next meeting for September 28, 2022 (unanimous)

Minutes

🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

[context] CONSENT AGENDA RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Matthew Peterson, District 10 SECONDER: Dean Mueller, District 20

4 yea

Steele yea · Eisenhuth yea · Peterson yea · Mueller yea

Motion made by Supervisor Eisenhuth to keep the Facilities & Parks Division meeting on the 4th Thu rsday of the odd months at 10am. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: David Eisenhuth, District 15…

4 yea

Steele yea · Eisenhuth yea · Peterson yea · Mueller yea

Motion made by Supervisor Eisenhuth to keep the Facilities & Parks Division meeting on the 4th Thu rsday of the odd months at 10am. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: David Eisenhuth, District 15…

4 yea

Steele yea · Eisenhuth yea · Peterson yea · Mueller yea

Wed Jul 27, 2022 · 10:00

Highway Committee

✓ Decided: Highway Committee forwards 2023 budget, fee hikes, and CTH T corridor map to County Board

The Chippewa County Highway Committee unanimously forwarded the proposed 2023 highway department budget to the County Administrator. It also unanimously forwarded an ordinance to increase highway permit fees and a resolution to designate an official map for the future expansion of the CTH T corridor to the County Board for approval. The committee approved combining its November and December meetings into a single meeting on December 8.

Forwarded 2023 highway department budget to County Administrator (unanimous)
Forwarded ordinance to increase highway permit fees to County Board (unanimous)
Forwarded resolution to designate official map of CTH T corridor to County Board (unanimous)
Approved combining November and December committee meetings into one on Dec. 8 (unanimous)
Approved consent agenda including minutes and Aug. 24 meeting date (unanimous)

Minutes

🗳️ How they voted (9 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

[context] RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: James Flater, District 1 SECONDER: David Bischel, District 4

4 yea

Calkins yea · Flater yea · Bischel yea · Rohmeyer yea

4 yea

Calkins yea · Flater yea · Bischel yea · Rohmeyer yea

Motion was made by Supervisor Flater to combine November and December highway committee meetings and a t entative date was scheduled for December 8. Supervisor Bischel seconded the motion. RESULT…

4 yea

Calkins yea · Flater yea · Bischel yea · Rohmeyer yea

Motion was made by Supervisor Bischel to forward to County Board for approval. Motion was seconded by Supervisor Flater. Highway Committee Minutes July 27, 2022 Regular Meeting Chippewa County…

4 yea

Calkins yea · Flater yea · Bischel yea · Rohmeyer yea

Motion was made by Supervisor Flater to accept the resolution as written and forward to County Board for approval. Motion was seconded by Supervisor Bischel. RESULT: FORWARD TO COUNTY BOARD…

4 yea

Calkins yea · Flater yea · Bischel yea · Rohmeyer yea

Motion was made by Supervisor Flater to accept the resolution as written and forward to County Board for approval. Motion was seconded by Supervisor Bischel. RESULT: FORWARD TO COUNTY BOARD…

4 yea

Calkins yea · Flater yea · Bischel yea · Rohmeyer yea

ordinance amendments will likely be dependent upon the number of permit applications 20 received by the Highway Department. 21 22 07/27/2022 Highway Committee 23 RESULT: FORWARD TO COUNTY BOARD…

4 yea

Roger Calkins yea · James Flater yea · David Bischel yea · George Rohmeyer yea

[context] 73 74 07/27/2022 Highway Committee 75 RESULT: FORWARD TO COUNTY BOARD [UNANIMOUS] Next: 8/9/2022 6:00 PM 76 MOVER: James Flater, District 1 77 SECONDER: David Bischel, District 4 78

4 yea

Roger Calkins yea · James Flater yea · David Bischel yea · George Rohmeyer yea

[context] 188 189 10/12/2021 County Board 190 RESULT: APPROVED [12 TO 2] 191 MOVER: James Mickelson, District 8 192 SECONDER: Mechele Shipman, District 9 193

9 yea

Gullickson yea · Steele yea · Hauser yea · Mickelson yea · Shipman yea · Kervina yea · Eisenhuth yea · Ives yea · Hull yea

Tue Jul 26, 2022 · 11:00

Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee

✓ Decided: Committee tours sand mines, farms, forest; no decisions made

The Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee held a special off-site meeting consisting entirely of a bus tour. They visited industrial sand mines, a manure storage facility, the Chippewa County Forest, and agricultural sites. No business was conducted and no formal decisions were made beyond approving the agenda and adjourning.

Approved the agenda (unanimous)
Adjourned at 4:07 p.m. (unanimous)

Minutes

🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

[context] CONSENT AGENDA RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Jason Bergeron, District 7 SECONDER: David Bischel, District 4

6 yea

Bomar yea · Flater yea · Bischel yea · Bergeron yea · Peterson yea · Pingel yea

Motion to adjourn: Bergeron/Peterson. Motion carried by voice vote at 4:07 p.m. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Jason Bergeron, District 7 SECONDER: Matthew Peterson, District 10

6 yea

Bomar yea · Flater yea · Bischel yea · Bergeron yea · Peterson yea · Pingel yea

Thu Jul 21, 2022 · 17:00

Planning & Zoning Committee

✓ Decided: Committee approves 2023 Planning & Zoning budgets

The Chippewa County Planning & Zoning Committee unanimously approved the 2023 preliminary budgets for the Department of Planning & Zoning, as presented by Doug Clary. The budgets include no increase in the tax levy for the Planning & Zoning and Land Records programs, with adjustments to permit fees and transfers to balance accounts. The committee also approved the consent agenda, which included the agenda, minutes from the June 23, 2022 meeting, and scheduling the next meeting for August 18, 2022.

Approved 2023 DPZ budgets (unanimous)
Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
Approved agenda (unanimous)
Approved minutes of Jun 23, 2022 (unanimous)
Scheduled next meeting Aug 18, 2022 (unanimous)

Minutes

Wed Jul 20, 2022 · 11:00

Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee

✓ Decided: Committee approves 15-year access permit for Fischer parcel through county forest

The Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee approved a 15-year access permit agreement allowing Theodore Fischer to cross county-owned forest land to reach his property. The committee also approved the consent agenda, which included the meeting minutes and scheduling the next meeting for August 17, 2022. Reports were presented on the wildlife damage program transfer, non-metallic mine audit, groundwater study, fund limits, timber sale alteration, and the upcoming county tour, but no other formal decisions were made.

Approved Fischer access permit agreement for 15 years (unanimous)
Approved consent agenda including minutes and next meeting date (unanimous)

Minutes

🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

[context] CONSENT AGENDA RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Jason Bergeron, District 7 SECONDER: David Bischel, District 4

5 yea

Schmitt yea · Bomar yea · Bischel yea · Bergeron yea · Pingel yea

Motion to approve the access agreement (as presented): Bomar/Bischel. Motion carried by voice vote. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Charles Bomar, District 12 (Vice-Chair) SECONDER: David…

5 yea

Schmitt yea · Bomar yea · Bischel yea · Bergeron yea · Pingel yea

Motion to adjourn: Bergeron/Bischel. Motion carried by voice vote at 6:00 p.m. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Jason Bergeron, District 7 SECONDER: David Bischel, District 4

5 yea

Schmitt yea · Bomar yea · Bischel yea · Bergeron yea · Pingel yea

Tue Jul 19, 2022 · 07:45

Health & Human Services Board

✓ Decided: Public hearing held on 2023 Human Services budget; no public input

The Health & Human Services Board held a special meeting and public hearing on the 2023 Human Services budget. No members of the public provided input, and the hearing was closed. Budget specifics will be presented at the July 21, 2022 board meeting.

Public hearing on 2023 Human Services budget held; no public comments received
Public hearing closed at 3:45 p.m.

Minutes

Tue Jul 19, 2022 · 16:00

Executive Committee

✓ Decided: Executive Committee forwards US Cellular lease rescission to County Board

The Chippewa County Executive Committee unanimously voted to forward a resolution to the County Board to rescind Resolution 21-22, which had approved a tower and land space lease agreement with US Cellular. This action was taken because US Cellular declined to execute the lease due to economic conditions. The committee also approved a fee increase for Chapter 54 guardianship services and forwarded several Human Resources policy changes, including new policies for longevity bonuses, employee referral rewards, and funeral leave, to the County Board for consideration.

Forwarded resolution to rescind US Cellular lease agreement to County Board (unanimous)
Approved 2023 Chapter 54 guardianship fee increase: legal assistant to $35/hr, attorney to $80/hr (unanimous)
Forwarded 2023 Corporation Counsel Division budget to County Administrator (unanimous)
Forwarded HR Policy Manual revisions (Chapters 1-8) to County Board (unanimous)
Forwarded new Longevity Bonus policy to County Board (unanimous)
Forwarded new Employee Referral Reward policy to County Board (unanimous)
Forwarded new Funeral Leave policy to County Board (unanimous)
Approved closed session to discuss potential business park site locations (unanimous)

Minutes

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

Resolution 21-22 Regarding 06/14/2022 County Board 40 RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] 41 MOVER: James Flater, District 1 42 SECONDER: David Bischel, District 4 43

17 yea

Gullickson yea · Schmitt yea · Flater yea · Steele yea · Bischel yea · Sikorski yea · Bergeron yea · Ericksen yea · Peterson yea · Bomar yea · Berg yea · Teuteberg yea · Eisenhuth yea · Rohmeyer yea · Hull yea · Mueller yea · Ives yea

Mon Jul 18, 2022 · 16:00

Legal & Law Enforcement Committee

✓ Decided: Committee forwards 2023 budgets and 911 PSAP resolution to County Board

The Legal & Law Enforcement Committee unanimously forwarded seven proposed 2023 department budgets (Clerk of Courts, District Attorney, Probate, Child Support, Emergency Management, Coroner, and Sheriff) to the County Administrator. The committee also unanimously forwarded a resolution to the County Board designating the Sheriff's Department 911 Communications Center as the county's Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) to receive state and federal grant funding. Discussions were held on law enforcement awards and a county-wide truancy process, but no formal action was taken on these items.

Forwarded 2023 Clerk of Courts budget to County Administrator (unanimous)
Forwarded 2023 District Attorney budget to County Administrator (unanimous)
Forwarded 2023 Probate budget to County Administrator (unanimous)
Forwarded 2023 Child Support budget to County Administrator (unanimous)
Forwarded 2023 Emergency Management budget to County Administrator (unanimous)
Forwarded 2023 Coroner budget to County Administrator (unanimous)
Forwarded 2023 Sheriff's Department budget to County Administrator (unanimous)
Forwarded resolution designating 911 center as PSAP to County Board (unanimous)

Minutes

Thu Jul 14, 2022 · 09:00

County Traffic Safety Commission

✓ Decided: Commission keeps CTH OO speed limit at 50 mph

The Chippewa County Traffic Safety Commission unanimously agreed with a speed study recommendation to keep the current 50 mph posted speed limit on CTH OO between Hogarth Street and South Joles Parkway. The commission also discussed requests to reduce speed limits on CTH X and STH 178, with staff directed to conduct new traffic counts and speed studies. No other formal actions were taken.

Approved motion to keep CTH OO speed limit at 50 mph (unanimous)
Approved consent agenda including minutes and next meeting date (unanimous)
Tabled agenda item on West Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission role to October meeting
Directed staff to conduct traffic count on CTH X to determine if a new speed study is warranted
Noted WisDOT will collect speed data on STH 178 for City of Cornell speed reduction request

Minutes

Tue Jul 12, 2022 · 18:00

County Board of Supervisors

✓ Decided: County Board approves $10.3M in ARPA funds for range, parks, roads, wells

The Chippewa County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved five resolutions authorizing the use of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for specific projects: $1,000,000 for the Public Firearms Range environmental remediation, $555,000 for county parks improvements, $8,000,000 for highway projects, $500,000 for the Land Conservation and Forest Management (LCFM) residential well contamination mitigation project, and approval of the overall 2021-2026 ARPA Plan. The board also approved the consent agenda, which included the Town of Lafayette rezone (AZO 05-22). Two ordinances received a first reading and will be considered again on August 9, 2022.

Approved $1,000,000 ARPA funds for Public Firearms Range environmental remediation (unanimous)
Approved $555,000 ARPA funds for county parks projects (unanimous)
Approved $8,000,000 ARPA funds for highway road improvements (unanimous)
Approved $500,000 ARPA funds for LCFM residential well contamination mitigation (unanimous)
Approved the 2021-2026 ARPA Plan (unanimous)
Approved consent agenda including Town of Lafayette rezone AZO 05-22 (unanimous)
Held first reading of ordinance to amend attendance/absence rules (next: 8/9/2022)
Held first reading of ordinance to create Crime Prevention Funding Board (next: 8/9/2022)

Minutes

🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

resolution and the need for the positions. RESULT: APPROVED [18 TO 1] MOVER: Kari Ives, District 21 SECONDER: Caden Berg, District 13

17 yea · 1 nay

Gullickson yea · Schmitt yea · Flater yea · Steele yea · Bischel yea · Sikorski yea · Bergeron yea · Ericksen yea · Peterson yea · Calkins yea · Bomar yea · Berg yea · Eisenhuth yea · Rohmeyer yea · Hull yea · Mueller yea · Ives yea · Teuteberg nay

The other 34 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.

Thu Jul 7, 2022 · 15:30

Aging & Disability Resource Center Board

✓ Decided: ADRC Board approves 2023 budget, fees, and new part-time Options Counselor position

The ADRC Board unanimously approved the 2023 budget ($1,976,701) to forward to the County Administrator, along with recommended 2023 fees and donations, including increasing the senior dining suggested donation from $4.00 to $4.50 per meal and the transportation co-pay from $4 to $5 per one-way trip. The board also unanimously reviewed and recommended a draft resolution to create a part-time Options Counselor position (estimated 2022 cost $50,952) to the Health & Human Services Board. All votes were unanimous with all seven members present.

Approved 2023 ADRC budget of $1,976,701 (unanimous)
Approved 2023 fees and donations, including senior dining donation increase to $4.50 and transportation co-pay increase to $5 (unanimous)
Reviewed and recommended draft resolution to create part-time Options Counselor position (unanimous)
Approved consent agenda including May 12, 2022 minutes and September 8, 2022 meeting date (unanimous)

Minutes

🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

[context] RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Mary Frasier, Citizen Rep SECONDER: Larry Marquardt, Citizen Rep, Vice-Chair

6 yea

Ives yea · Marquardt yea · German yea · Hauser yea · Frasier yea · Mayer yea

[context] CONSENT AGENDA RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Janet Mayer, Citizen Rep SECONDER: Mary Frasier, Citizen Rep

6 yea

Ives yea · Marquardt yea · German yea · Hauser yea · Frasier yea · Mayer yea

[context] RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Patricia German, Citizen Rep SECONDER: Mary Frasier, Citizen Rep

6 yea

Ives yea · Marquardt yea · German yea · Hauser yea · Frasier yea · Mayer yea

[context] 5 Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of May 12, 2022 4:45 PM (Consent Agenda) ADRC (Aging & Disability Resource Center) Board Minutes May 12, 2022 Regular Meeting Chippewa County Courthouse, Rm…

6 yea

Ives yea · Marquardt yea · German yea · Hauser yea · Frasier yea · Mayer yea

[context] RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Larry Marquardt, Citizen Rep, Vice-Chair SECONDER: Don Hauser, Citizen Rep

6 yea

Ives yea · Marquardt yea · German yea · Hauser yea · Frasier yea · Mayer yea

Tue Jul 5, 2022 · 16:00

Executive Committee

✓ Decided: Executive Committee forwards $10.3M ARPA plan to County Board

The Executive Committee unanimously forwarded the amended 2021-2026 ARPA plan and five related funding resolutions to the County Board for approval on July 12, 2022. The plan allocates $10.3 million for projects including $8 million for highway improvements, $1 million for firearms range remediation, $555,000 for parks, and $500,000 for residential well contamination mitigation. The committee also forwarded ordinances to create a Crime Prevention Funding Board and amend supervisor attendance rules.

Forwarded amended 2021-2026 ARPA plan to County Board (4-0)
Forwarded $1M ARPA resolution for Public Firearms Range project (4-0)
Forwarded $555K ARPA resolution for County Parks projects (4-0)
Forwarded $8M ARPA resolution for Highway Department projects (4-0)
Forwarded $500K ARPA resolution for LCFM projects, amended to $250K in 2022 and $250K in 2023 after report (4-0)
Forwarded ordinance to create Crime Prevention Funding Board (3-1, Steele no)
Forwarded ordinance to amend Sec. 2-52 on supervisor attendance (4-0)

Minutes

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

Resolution to Disallow Claim of Travis Sweeney - Deb Blevins Blevins gave an overview of the claim and explained it is the recommendation of WMMIC, our liability insurance carrier, that we disallow…

3 yea

Gullickson yea · Schmitt yea · Bergeron yea

Tue Jun 28, 2022 · 18:00

County Board of Supervisors

✓ Decided: County board approves closing firearms range and settling Rooney Farms claim

The Chippewa County Board unanimously approved a resolution to permanently close the Chippewa County Public Firearms Range & Training Facility and to approve a settlement with Rooney Farms LLC and Steven Jake Rooney. The settlement resolves a $1,779,610 claim against the county, with the claimants paying $75,000 toward closure and dismantling costs. The range will close by July 1, 2022, and dismantling will begin by September 1, 2022, except for the Hunters Education and Law Enforcement Training building.

Approved resolution to permanently close the firearms range and settle with Rooney Farms (unanimous)
Approved settlement agreement with Rooney Farms LLC and Steven Jake Rooney (unanimous)
Authorized County Administrator to sign the settlement and oversee range closure and dismantling

Minutes

🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

[context] APPROVAL OF AGENDA County Board Minutes June 28, 2022 Special Meeting Chippewa County Courthouse, Rm 302 6:00 PM Chippewa County Page 2 Published 7/5/2022 12:00 AM RESULT: APPROVED…

17 yea

Gullickson yea · Schmitt yea · Flater yea · Steele yea · Sikorski yea · Bergeron yea · Ericksen yea · Seidlitz yea · Calkins yea · Bomar yea · Teuteberg yea · Eisenhuth yea · Rohmeyer yea · Hunt yea · Hull yea · Mueller yea · Ives yea

TO APPROVE THE SETTLEMENT OFFER BETWEEN CHIPPEWA COUNTY AND ROONEY FARMS LLC, AND STEVEN JAKE ROONEY RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Ronald McGill, District 16 SECONDER: Annette Hunt, District 18

17 yea

TO APPROVE THE SETTLEMENT OFFER BETWEEN CHIPPEWA COUNTY AND ROONEY FARMS LLC, AND STEVEN JAKE ROONEY RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Ronald McGill, District 16 SECONDER: Annette Hunt, District 18…

17 yea

[context] 5 06/28/2022 County Board 113 RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] 114 MOVER: Ronald McGill, District 16 115 SECONDER: Annette Hunt, District 18 116

16 yea

Gullickson yea · Schmitt yea · Flater yea · Steele yea · Sikorski yea · Bergeron yea · Ericksen yea · Seidlitz yea · Calkins yea · Bomar yea · Eisenhuth yea · Rohmeyer yea · Hunt yea · Hull yea · Mueller yea · Ives yea

Thu Jun 23, 2022 · 13:00

Board of Adjustment

✓ Decided: Board approves Herman & Brodd variance with cabin removal conditions

The Chippewa County Board of Adjustment approved a variance for Richard Herman and Jill Brodd to rearrange lot lines, requiring removal of three cabins within six years and recording a deed restriction. The board also postponed David Scheidler's variance request for up to 90 days to allow for a survey showing exact encroachments.

Approved Herman & Brodd variance with conditions (5-0)
Postponed Scheidler variance request for up to 90 days (5-0)
Approved consent agenda including agenda and minutes (unanimous)
Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Minutes

🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

4 yea

Bennesch yea · Matthews yea · Geissler yea · Shipman yea

4 yea

Bennesch yea · Matthews yea · Geissler yea · Shipman yea

Motion to Approve. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Larry Marquardt, Citizen Rep SECONDER: Julie Geissler, Citizen Rep

3 yea

Matthews yea · Geissler yea · Marquardt yea

Motion to go into closed session pursuant to Wisconsin State Statute Sec. 19.85(1)(g) for purposes of "Conferring w ith legal counsel for the governmental body who is rendering oral or written advice…

3 yea

Matthews yea · Geissler yea · Marquardt yea

Motion to return to open session at 3:50 PM. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Larry Marquardt, Citizen Rep SECONDER: Julie Geissler, Citizen Rep

3 yea

Matthews yea · Geissler yea · Marquardt yea

Motion to table the variance r equest until the appeal in Chippewa County Court Case 2020CV274 is finalized. RESULT: TABLED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Larry Marquardt, Citizen Rep SECONDER: Julie Geissler…

3 yea

Matthews yea · Geissler yea · Marquardt yea

Motion to Adjourn. Packet Pg. 4 Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Oct 21, 2021 3:00 PM (Consent Agenda) Board of Adjustment Minutes October 21, 2021 Regular Meeting Chippewa County Courthouse, Rm 016…

3 yea

Matthews yea · Geissler yea · Marquardt yea

Thu Jun 23, 2022 · 13:00

Board of Adjustment

✓ Decided: Board of Adjustment conducts site inspections for two variance petitions

The Board of Adjustment held a regular meeting and unanimously approved a motion to conduct field inspections for two variance petitions. The board visited properties at 14679 & 14737 290th Avenue (Town of Sampson) and 17505 165th Street (Town of Eagle Point) to view the sites prior to public hearings. No formal decisions were made on the variance petitions; the meeting was procedural, consisting of inspections and adjournment.

Approved motion to conduct field inspections (unanimous)
Conducted site inspection at 14679 & 14737 290th Avenue, Town of Sampson
Conducted site inspection at 17505 165th Street, Town of Eagle Point
Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Minutes

Thu Jun 23, 2022 · 17:00

Planning & Zoning Committee

✓ Decided: Committee approves wedding barn CUP and Lafayette rezoning

The Planning & Zoning Committee approved a conditional use permit (CUP) for Kyle & Shalene Button to operate a wedding venue at 14900 165th Avenue in the Town of Eagle Point. The committee also approved the Town of Lafayette's rezoning petition, with an amendment keeping Lots 10, 11, and 12 of Block 1 of Card's Subdivision in the Residential 2 district. Both decisions were unanimous (4-0, with Vice-Chair Bergeron excused).

Approved CUP 2022-0007 for wedding barn at 14900 165th Ave, Eagle Point (unanimous)
Approved rezone 2022-0008 for Town of Lafayette, amended to keep Card's Subdivision Lots 10-12 in R2 (unanimous)
Approved Elk Ridge South 3rd Addition county plat, preliminary & final, Town of Wheaton (unanimous)
Approved Riverbelle II state plat preliminary review, Town of Lafayette, with slope/buildable-area condition (unanimous)
Approved consent agenda including May 19 and Jun 1 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Minutes

Wed Jun 22, 2022 · 10:00

Highway Committee

✓ Decided: Highway committee reviews permit fees, finds $10,800 shortfall

The Chippewa County Highway Committee met on June 22, 2022, and approved the consent agenda, which included the agenda, minutes from May 25, and scheduling the next meeting for July 27. The committee discussed a review of highway department permit fees, finding they are underfunded by $10,800, and agreed that fee increases and deposits for driveway permits appear necessary. Commissioner Kelley will provide fee increase recommendations. The committee also received updates on spring weight limit enforcement, which resulted in eight citations, and on the Cobban Bridge project, which is on schedule to begin construction in August 2022.

Approved consent agenda including May 25 minutes and July 27 meeting date (unanimous)
Agreed to review permit fees and consider increases to address $10,800 deficit
Discussed potential ATV route signage costs for Town of Lafayette roads
Noted ARPA funding increased from $7.5M to $8M, pending County Board decision in July
Scheduled committee road tour for August 24 meeting (to be confirmed in July)

Minutes

Tue Jun 21, 2022 · 16:00

Executive Committee

✓ Decided: Committee disallows Travis Sweeney's $2,463.74 claim against county

The Executive Committee approved a resolution to disallow a property damage claim filed by Travis Sweeney, following the recommendation of the county's liability insurance carrier, WMMIC. The committee also discussed, but did not vote on, proposed ordinance revisions regarding supervisor attendance and vacancies, and recruitment and retention strategies including an additional paid holiday and adjusted courthouse hours. An ordinance amendment will be prepared for the next meeting.

Approved resolution to disallow Travis Sweeney's $2,463.74 claim (3-0, Steele abstained)
Approved consent agenda including meeting minutes and next meeting date (unanimous)
Discussed ordinance revisions for supervisor attendance and vacancies; amendment to be prepared
Discussed recruitment and retention strategies; committee supportive of concept, no formal action
Reviewed update on national opioid settlement and securitization of funds

Minutes

🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

3 yea

Gullickson yea · Schmitt yea · Bergeron yea

resolution be forwarded to the claimant by 25 certified mail, return receipt requested, as Notice of Disallowance. 26 27 Approved this 21st day of June, 2022 by the Chippewa County Executive…

3 yea

Dean Gullickson yea · Ken Schmitt yea · Jason Bergeron yea

Thu Jun 16, 2022 · 07:45

Health & Human Services Board

✓ Decided: Board approves consent agenda, hears reports on COVID, public health, human services

The Health & Human Services Board approved the consent agenda unanimously, which included the agenda, minutes from the May 19 meeting, and scheduling the next meeting for July 21. The board discussed reports from the Public Health and Human Services directors, including COVID-19 statistics, program updates, and financial information. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting focused on receiving reports and orientation.

Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
Discussed Public Health Director's Program and Financial Report
Discussed Human Services Director's Program and Financial Report
Discussed Health & Human Services Board Orientation

Minutes

🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

[context] RESULT: APPROVED [5 TO 3]

5 yea · 3 nay

Berg yea · Ives yea · Halbleib yea · Wallsch yea · Sperlingas yea · Ericksen nay · Steele nay · Mueller nay

The other 8 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.

Wed Jun 15, 2022 · 11:00

Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee

✓ Decided: Committee approves $500K ARPA nitrogen remediation plan

The Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee unanimously approved adding a $500,000 nitrogen remediation proposal to the county's ARPA plan, funding community water refill stations and cover crop cost-sharing. The committee also approved the 2023 fee schedule, forwarded the 2023 department budgets to the County Administrator, and approved a 23-year access permit for the Culbert parcel. A closed session was held to consider a real estate transaction, with no action reported.

Approved adding $500K nitrogen remediation proposal to ARPA plan (unanimous)
Approved 2023 LCFM fee schedule (unanimous)
Forwarded 2023 LCFM budgets to County Administrator (unanimous)
Approved 23-year Culbert access permit through county forest land (unanimous)
Set LCFM tour for July 26, 2022 (unanimous)
Held closed session to consider real estate transaction in T30N, R6W and T31N, R6W (unanimous)

Minutes

Wed Jun 1, 2022 · 07:45

Agriculture & Extension Committee

✓ Decided: Committee forwards 2023 Extension budget to county administrator

The committee unanimously forwarded the 2023 Extension Department budget to the County Administrator, with a total property tax levy of $278,784. A motion to change the regular meeting time to 10 a.m. died for lack of a second. The committee also approved the consent agenda, including the agenda and minutes from prior meetings.

Approved consent agenda including agenda and minutes (unanimous)
Forwarded 2023 Extension Department budget to County Administrator (unanimous)
Motion to move meeting time to 10 a.m. died for lack of a second

Minutes

🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

resolution will go to the County Board in March. Emmanuelle stated pending that approval they will get started on the official process. They will advertise for f our weeks, and she would anticipate…

3 yea · 1 nay

Ives yea · Kervina yea · Sikorski yea · Schmitt nay

The other 2 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.

Wed Jun 1, 2022 · 17:00

Planning & Zoning Committee

✓ Decided: Committee approves conditional use permit for man-made pond

The Chippewa County Planning & Zoning Committee unanimously approved a conditional use permit (2022-0006) for OCC LLC to create a man-made pond on vacant land in the Local Commercial District in the Town of Eagle Point. The approval includes conditions requiring adequate erosion control measures per the Wisconsin Construction Site Erosion Control Field Guide and satisfaction of all State of Wisconsin permits. The committee also approved the consent agenda, which included the agenda and scheduling the next meeting for June 23, 2022.

Approved consent agenda (agenda and next meeting date) (unanimous)
Approved conditional use permit 2022-0006 for OCC LLC man-made pond with conditions (unanimous)

Minutes

Wed May 25, 2022 · 10:00

Highway Committee

✓ Decided: Highway Committee approves sale of Colburn property and adopts utility policy

The Chippewa County Highway Committee unanimously approved forwarding a resolution to the County Board to sell a 0.55-acre parcel of excess right-of-way on CTH H in the Town of Colburn to adjacent landowners James and Delores Hatlestad for its appraised fair market value of $1,400 plus $500 in appraisal fees. The committee also unanimously approved adopting the Wisconsin County Highway Association's Utility Accommodation Policy, which standardizes rules for utility work in county right-of-way. Additionally, the committee approved keeping its meeting schedule on the 4th Wednesday of each month at 8:00 AM.

Forwarded resolution to County Board to sell 0.55-acre property in Town of Colburn to Hatlestads for $1,400 plus appraisal fees (unanimous)
Approved adoption of WCHA Utility Accommodation Policy (unanimous)
Approved keeping regular meeting dates on 4th Wednesday of each month at 8:00 AM (unanimous)
Approved consent agenda including minutes from March 16, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Minutes

Tue May 24, 2022 · 11:30

Criminal Justice Collaborating Council (CJCC)

✓ Decided: CJCC approves consent agenda, changes meeting times to 11:30 a.m.

The Criminal Justice Collaborating Council approved its consent agenda and changed future meeting times to 11:30 a.m. on the fourth Tuesday of February, May, August, and the third Tuesday of November. The council also heard reports from Hope Gospel, the Take a Stand Against Meth campaign, and annual program statistics, but took no other formal actions.

Approved consent agenda (11-0)
Approved meeting time change to 11:30 a.m. (11-0)
Approved adjournment (11-0)

Minutes

🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

Motion to remove Schedule Next Meeting Date from Consent Agenda RESULT: APPROVED [11 TO 0] MOVER: Easker SECONDER: Teuteberg

11 yea

Gibbs yea · Easker yea · Modl yea · Dutton yea · Secraw yea · Zehr yea · Hepfler yea · Buesgen yea · Shervey yea · Teuteberg yea · Wallsch yea

Motion to approve Consent Agenda RESULT: APPROVED [11 TO 0] MOVER: Easker SECONDER: Teuteberg

11 yea

Gibbs yea · Easker yea · Modl yea · Dutton yea · Secraw yea · Zehr yea · Hepfler yea · Buesgen yea · Shervey yea · Teuteberg yea · Wallsch yea

Motion to change meeting time to 11:30 a.m. fourth Tuesday of February, May, August, and third Tuesday of November. RESULT: APPROVED [11 TO 0] MOVER: Easker SECONDER: Shervey

11 yea

Gibbs yea · Easker yea · Modl yea · Dutton yea · Secraw yea · Zehr yea · Hepfler yea · Buesgen yea · Shervey yea · Teuteberg yea · Wallsch yea

[context] RESULT: APPROVED [11 TO 0] MOVER: Easker SECONDER: Shervey

11 yea

Gibbs yea · Easker yea · Modl yea · Dutton yea · Secraw yea · Zehr yea · Hepfler yea · Buesgen yea · Shervey yea · Teuteberg yea · Wallsch yea

Tue May 24, 2022 · 18:00

County Board of Supervisors

✓ Decided: County board discusses ARPA spending, no formal decisions made

The Chippewa County Board held a special meeting to review the draft 2021-2026 American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) plan and receive training on fraud prevention and internal controls. No formal votes were taken on ARPA allocations; the board discussed various project priorities, including roads, broadband, park bathrooms, and well testing. The meeting was informational, with the final ARPA plan scheduled for approval at a future meeting.

Approved agenda (unanimous)
Approved adjournment (unanimous)
Discussed draft ARPA plan; no formal action taken
Received fraud prevention training from Sikich

Minutes

🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

[context] APPROVAL OF AGENDA County Board Minutes May 24, 2022 Special Meeting Chippewa County Courthouse, Rm 302 6:00 PM Chippewa County Page 2 Published 6/8/2022 12:00 AM RESULT: APPROVED…

17 yea

Gullickson yea · Schmitt yea · Flater yea · Steele yea · Bischel yea · Sikorski yea · Bergeron yea · Ericksen yea · Calkins yea · Bomar yea · Teuteberg yea · Eisenhuth yea · Rohmeyer yea · Hunt yea · Hull yea · Mueller yea · Ives yea

[context] ADJOURN County Board Minutes May 24, 2022 Special Meeting Chippewa County Courthouse, Rm 302 6:00 PM Chippewa County Page 4 Published 6/8/2022 12:00 AM RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER…

17 yea

Mon May 23, 2022 · 08:30

Veterans Service Commission

✓ Decided: Veterans Service Commission elects Hunt chair, King vice chair

The Chippewa County Veterans Service Commission elected Annette Hunt as chair and CW King as vice chair, both unanimously. The commission also approved meeting dates every other month starting July 11, 2022, and approved the consent agenda. No other substantive decisions were made; reports covered the Veterans Relief Fund and the Wisconsin Veterans Home.

Elected Annette Hunt as chair (unanimous)
Elected CW King as vice chair (unanimous)
Approved meeting dates every other month, second Monday at 8:30 AM, starting July 11, 2022 (3-0)
Approved consent agenda including agenda and minutes (3-0)

Minutes

🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

to approve the consent agenda. Motion carried 3 -0. Veterans Service Commission Minutes May 23, 2022 Regular Meeting Chippewa County Courthouse, Rm 302 8:30 AM Chippewa County Page 2 Published…

3 yea

Mueller yea · Hunt yea · King yea

[context] Veterans Service Commission Minutes May 23, 2022 Regular Meeting Chippewa County Courthouse, Rm 302 8:30 AM Chippewa County Page 3 Published 5/25/2022 12:00 AM RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]…

3 yea

Mueller yea · Hunt yea · King yea

Thu May 19, 2022 · 07:45

Health & Human Services Board

✓ Decided: Board approves new social worker positions to address CLTS waitlist

The Health & Human Services Board approved resolutions to create two full-time social worker positions for Children's Long-Term Support (CLTS) services and one full-time mental health crisis worker. The board also approved 2023 consumer fees for Public Health and Human Services, annual reports, and policy revisions. Kari Ives was elected as the new board chair.

Approved resolution to create 2 full-time CLTS social worker positions (unanimous)
Approved resolution to create 1 full-time mental health crisis worker (unanimous)
Approved Public Health 2023 consumer fees (unanimous)
Approved Human Services 2023 consumer fees (unanimous)
Approved Public Health 2021 Annual Report (unanimous)
Approved Human Services 2021 Annual Report (unanimous)
Approved revised HIPAA Security and Privacy Policy (unanimous)
Elected Kari Ives as Board Chair (5-3)

Minutes

🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

[context] RESULT: APPROVED [5 TO 3]

5 yea · 3 nay

Berg yea · Ives yea · Halbleib yea · Wallsch yea · Sperlingas yea · Ericksen nay · Steele nay · Mueller nay

The other 4 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.

Thu May 19, 2022 · 17:00

Planning & Zoning Committee

✓ Decided: Committee approves paper recycling facility conditional use permit

The Chippewa County Planning & Zoning Committee approved a conditional use permit for a paper recycling facility in the Town of Wheaton and a rezone in the Town of Anson, both unanimously. The committee also established its regular meeting dates through March 2024 and received informational reports on department orientation and the CTH T Corridor Mapping Project.

Approved conditional use permit 2022-0004 for Confidential Records Inc. paper recycling facility in Town of Wheaton (unanimous)
Approved rezone 2022-0005 for Michael & Debra Dresel in Town of Anson from Residential 3 to Agricultural (unanimous)
Approved regular committee meeting dates and times through March 2024 (unanimous)
Approved consent agenda including minutes from March 24, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Minutes

🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

Motion to Approve. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Dean Gullickson, District 7 SECONDER: Don Hauser, District 6 (Vice-Chair)

3 yea

Hull yea · Hauser yea · Gullickson yea

Motion to Approve as Presented. Packet Pg. 3 Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Mar 24, 2022 4:30 PM (Consent Agenda) Planning & Zoning Committee Minutes March 24, 2022 Regular Meeting Chippewa County…

3 yea

Hull yea · Hauser yea · Gullickson yea

Motion to Approve with the following conditions: (1) County Highway Approval of Access onto CTH J, (2) Stormwater Management Plans Approval, (3) Existing Buildings on Lots 14, 15 and 16 be removed…

3 yea

Hull yea · Hauser yea · Gullickson yea

Motion to Adjourn. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Don Hauser, District 6 (Vice-Chair) SECONDER: Dean Gullickson, District 7

3 yea

Hull yea · Hauser yea · Gullickson yea

Wed May 18, 2022 · 08:00

Facilities & Parks Committee

✓ Decided: Committee sets 2022-2023 meeting schedule, keeps 4th Thursday of odd months

The Facilities & Parks Committee voted unanimously to keep its regular meetings on the 4th Thursday of odd months at 10:00 AM. The committee also received updates on capital improvement projects and an orientation on Facilities & Parks operations. No other substantive decisions were made at this meeting.

Adopted consent agenda approving agenda and March 23, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
Approved motion to keep regular meetings on 4th Thursday of odd months at 10:00 AM (unanimous)

Minutes

🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

[context] CONSENT AGENDA RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Matthew Peterson, District 10 SECONDER: Dean Mueller, District 20

4 yea

Steele yea · Eisenhuth yea · Peterson yea · Mueller yea

Motion made by Supervisor Eisenhuth to keep the Facilities & Parks Division meeting on the 4th Thu rsday of the odd months at 10am. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: David Eisenhuth, District 15…

4 yea

Steele yea · Eisenhuth yea · Peterson yea · Mueller yea

Motion made by Supervisor Eisenhuth to keep the Facilities & Parks Division meeting on the 4th Thu rsday of the odd months at 10am. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: David Eisenhuth, District 15…

4 yea

Steele yea · Eisenhuth yea · Peterson yea · Mueller yea

Wed May 18, 2022 · 11:00

Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee

✓ Decided: Committee approves spring timber sale bids and Hickory Ridge bike trail expansion

The Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee approved the high bidders for the Spring 2022 timber sale, covering 10 tracts, and approved the Hickory Ridge bike trail expansion layout as agreed by the Chippewa Off Road Bike Association and Chippewa Valley Trail Riders. The committee also elected Ken Schmitt as Chair and Charles Bomar as Vice-Chair, and approved extending six timber sale contracts. A groundwater presentation and brainstorming session on using ARPA funds for nitrate issues was held, with no formal action taken.

Elected Ken Schmitt as Chair (unanimous)
Elected Charles Bomar as Vice-Chair (unanimous)
Approved consent agenda including minutes and next meeting date (unanimous)
Approved keeping 3rd Wednesday 4:30 PM meeting schedule (unanimous)
Approved high bidders for Spring 2022 timber sale (unanimous)
Approved Hickory Ridge bike trail expansion (unanimous)
Approved extending six timber sale contracts per original terms (reported)

Minutes

🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

[context] The Chair moved the order of the agenda to address "Business Item 4 - Amendment to Cooperative Agreement Between Chippewa County & the Lake Wissota Improvement & Protection District to…

5 yea

Gullickson yea · Steele yea · Sikorski yea · Schmitt yea · Hauser yea

Motion to approve the permit: Sikorski/Schmitt. Motion carried. 6.3 Packet Pg. 8 Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Mar 16, 2022 4:30 PM (Consent Agenda) Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee…

5 yea

Gullickson yea · Steele yea · Sikorski yea · Schmitt yea · Hauser yea

Motion to approve the (2022) cr iteria, as presented, and (document in criteria) that all covenants shall be recorded on the deed in perpetuity: Schmitt/Hauser. All supervisors voted Yes except…

4 yea · 1 abstain

Gullickson yea · Sikorski yea · Schmitt yea · Hauser yea · Steele abstain

Motion to approve ranking, as subject to current policy parameters: Schmitt/Hauser. Motion carried. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Ken Schmitt, District 3 SECONDER: Don Hauser, District 6

5 yea

Gullickson yea · Steele yea · Sikorski yea · Schmitt yea · Hauser yea

Motion to approve the amendment and original contract with the Lake Wissota Improvement & Protection Association, and to forward to them for their approval: Schmitt/Hauser. Motion carrie d. RESULT…

5 yea

Gullickson yea · Steele yea · Sikorski yea · Schmitt yea · Hauser yea

Motion to adjourn: Schmitt/Steele. Motion carried at 7:39 p.m. by voice vote. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Ken Schmitt, District 3 SECONDER: Harold Steele, District 1 (Vice-Chair)

5 yea

Gullickson yea · Steele yea · Sikorski yea · Schmitt yea · Hauser yea

Tue May 17, 2022 · 16:00

Executive Committee

✓ Decided: Executive Committee forwards COVID emergency powers rescission to County Board

The Executive Committee unanimously forwarded a resolution to the County Board that would rescind Resolution 14-20, which granted the County Administrator and County Board Chair emergency administrative flexibility during the COVID-19 pandemic. The committee also reviewed the draft 2021-2026 ARPA plan, which allocates $12.56 million in federal funds, and discussed possible amendments to the ordinance regarding County Board Supervisor attendance, directing staff to bring back draft revisions.

Forwarded resolution to rescind COVID-19 emergency administrative flexibility (Resolution 14-20) to County Board (unanimous)
Approved consent agenda including minutes and next meeting date of June 7, 2022 (unanimous)
Reviewed draft 2021-2026 ARPA plan; next step is special County Board meeting on May 24
Discussed ordinance language on supervisor attendance; directed staff to draft revisions for June 21 meeting
Approved adjournment at 5:03 p.m. (unanimous)

Minutes

Tue May 17, 2022 · 18:00

County Board of Supervisors

✓ Decided: County Board holds closed session on Rooney Farms litigation

The Chippewa County Board convened a special meeting and unanimously approved the agenda. The board then entered a closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding litigation involving Rooney Farms LLC and Steven Jake Rooney, and later reconvened in open session. No substantive decisions were made during the open portion of the meeting.

Approved agenda (unanimous)
Approved closed session for legal counsel on Rooney Farms litigation (unanimous)
Approved reconvening to open session (unanimous)
Approved adjournment (unanimous)

Minutes

🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

[context] APPROVAL OF AGENDA County Board Minutes May 17, 2022 Special Meeting Chippewa County Courthouse, Rm 302 6:00 PM Chippewa County Page 2 Published 5/19/2022 12:00 AM RESULT: APPROVED…

18 yea

[context] RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Jason Bergeron, District 7 SECONDER: Annette Hunt, District 18

18 yea

[context] The County Board will Reconvene to Open Session to Continue with the Agenda RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: James Ericksen, District 8 SECONDER: Matthew Peterson, District 10

19 yea

[context] ADJOURN County Board Minutes May 17, 2022 Special Meeting Chippewa County Courthouse, Rm 302 6:00 PM Chippewa County Page 3 Published 5/19/2022 12:00 AM RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER…

19 yea · 1 absent

Mon May 16, 2022 · 15:00

Economic Development Committee

✓ Decided: Committee holds closed sessions on land purchase and business park sites

The committee approved the agenda and scheduled the next meeting for August 3, 2022. It then held two closed sessions under Wisconsin Statutes Sec. 19.85(1)(e) to discuss purchasing land in the Lake Wissota Business Park (Project Winmaker) and potential sites for a future business park. No substantive decisions were made in open session; the only actions were procedural approvals.

Approved agenda (unanimous)
Scheduled next meeting for August 3, 2022 at 5 PM (unanimous)
Approved closed session on land purchase in Lake Wissota Business Park (unanimous)
Approved closed session on potential business park sites (unanimous)

Minutes

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

[context] Economic Development Committee Minutes May 16, 2022 Special Meeting Chippewa County Courthouse, Rm 302 3:30 PM Chippewa County Page 3 Published 5/17/2022 12:00 AM RESULT: APPROVED…

4 yea

Ericksen yea · Calkins yea · Bomar yea · Teuteberg yea

Mon May 16, 2022 · 16:00

Legal & Law Enforcement Committee

✓ Decided: Committee forwards $229,696 PESI body camera donation to County Board

The Legal & Law Enforcement Committee unanimously forwarded a resolution to the County Board to formally accept a $229,696 donation from PESI, Inc. to fund body cameras for the Sheriff's Department and six municipal agencies over five years. The committee also approved keeping its regular meeting schedule as bi-weekly on the third Monday at 4:30 PM. Department heads gave informational reports on their offices' duties and staffing.

Forwarded resolution to accept $229,696 PESI body camera donation to County Board (unanimous)
Approved keeping regular meeting schedule: third Monday of month at 4:30 PM (unanimous)
Approved consent agenda including March 14, 2022 minutes (unanimous)

Minutes

🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

[context] CONSENT AGENDA RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Lee McMenamin, District 4 (Vice-Chair) SECONDER: Harold Steele, District 1

3 yea

Shipman yea · Steele yea · Ives yea

resolution covers Country Fest and Rock Fest in To wn of Arthur. It is something that comes up every year to this committee. Packet Pg. 5 Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Mar 14, 2022 4:30 PM (Consent…

3 yea

Shipman yea · Steele yea · Ives yea

[context] RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Harold Steele, District 1 SECONDER: Lee McMenamin, District 4 (Vice-Chair)

3 yea

Shipman yea · Steele yea · Ives yea

Thu May 12, 2022 · 15:30

Aging & Disability Resource Center Board

✓ Decided: ADRC Board approves 2022 program priorities and July 7 meeting date

The ADRC Board unanimously approved the 2022 program priority rankings, with Options Counseling ranked first and Health & Wellness Programs ranked last. The board also approved continuing meetings at 4:45 p.m. on the second Thursday of odd months, with the next meeting moved to July 7. Patricia German was elected vice-chair, and the consent agenda was approved.

Approved 2022 ADRC program prioritization rankings (unanimous)
Approved meeting schedule: 4:45 p.m. second Thursday of odd months, next meeting July 7 (unanimous)
Elected Patricia German as vice-chair (unanimous)
Approved consent agenda including agenda and minutes (unanimous)

Minutes

🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

[context] RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Mary Frasier, Citizen Rep SECONDER: Larry Marquardt, Citizen Rep, Vice-Chair

6 yea

Ives yea · Marquardt yea · German yea · Hauser yea · Frasier yea · Mayer yea

[context] CONSENT AGENDA RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Janet Mayer, Citizen Rep SECONDER: Mary Frasier, Citizen Rep

6 yea

Ives yea · Marquardt yea · German yea · Hauser yea · Frasier yea · Mayer yea

[context] RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Patricia German, Citizen Rep SECONDER: Mary Frasier, Citizen Rep

6 yea

Ives yea · Marquardt yea · German yea · Hauser yea · Frasier yea · Mayer yea

[context] ADRC (Aging & Disability Resource Center) Board Minutes May 12, 2022 Regular Meeting Chippewa County Courthouse, Rm 302 4:45 PM Chippewa County Page 3 Published 5/16/2022 12:00 AM RESULT…

6 yea

Ives yea · Marquardt yea · German yea · Hauser yea · Frasier yea · Mayer yea

[context] RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Larry Marquardt, Citizen Rep, Vice-Chair SECONDER: Don Hauser, Citizen Rep

6 yea

Ives yea · Marquardt yea · German yea · Hauser yea · Frasier yea · Mayer yea

[context] RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Larry Marquardt, Citizen Rep, Vice-Chair SECONDER: David Alley, Citizen Rep

6 yea

Ives yea · Marquardt yea · German yea · Alley yea · Frasier yea · Howell yea

[context] RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Patricia German, Citizen Rep SECONDER: Glen Howell, Citizen Rep

6 yea

Ives yea · Marquardt yea · German yea · Alley yea · Frasier yea · Howell yea

[context] RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: David Alley, Citizen Rep SECONDER: Mary Frasier, Citizen Rep

6 yea

Ives yea · Marquardt yea · German yea · Alley yea · Frasier yea · Howell yea

Tue May 10, 2022 · 18:00

County Board of Supervisors

✓ Decided: County board approves consent agenda, including Bauer rezoning, 16-4

The Chippewa County Board approved the consent agenda, which included the Bauer rezoning petition (AZO 03-22) changing a property at 16110 190th Ave. in the Town of Eagle Point from Residential 3 to Residential 1, by a 16-4 vote. The board also unanimously approved a resolution designating May 9-13, 2022 as Economic Development Week. The board entered a closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding litigation involving Rooney Farms LLC and Steven Jake Rooney, and later reconvened to open session. Joel Seidlitz was sworn in as the District 9 Supervisor.

Approved consent agenda including Bauer rezoning (16-4)
Approved Resolution 13-22 designating Economic Development Week (unanimous)
Approved entering closed session for legal counsel on Rooney Farms litigation (unanimous)
Approved reconvening to open session (unanimous)
Administered oath of office to Joel Seidlitz for District 9

Minutes

🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

motion to separate the County Board Chair appointments from the County Administrator appointments. Second was made by Supervisor Schmitt. 7 Supervisors voted yes - Flater, Steele, Gullickson…

17 yea · 1 nay

Gullickson yea · Schmitt yea · Flater yea · Bischel yea · Sikorski yea · Bergeron yea · Ericksen yea · Peterson yea · Calkins yea · Bomar yea · Berg yea · Teuteberg yea · Eisenhuth yea · Rohmeyer yea · Hull yea · Mueller yea · Ives yea · Steele nay

The other 9 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.

Wed May 4, 2022 · 15:00

Economic Development Committee

✓ Decided: Committee forwards Economic Development Week resolution to County Board

The Chippewa County Economic Development Committee unanimously forwarded a resolution to the County Board declaring May 9-13, 2022 as Chippewa County Economic Development Week. The committee also agreed to change its regular meeting start time from 4:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. and held closed sessions regarding land purchases and a potential future business park.

Forwarded resolution declaring May 9-13, 2022 as Economic Development Week to County Board (unanimous)
Approved consent agenda including minutes from Feb 2 and Mar 2 meetings (unanimous)
Changed regular meeting start time to 5 p.m. (unanimous)
Approved closed session for Project Winmaker land purchase discussion (unanimous)
Approved closed session for future business park site report (unanimous)

Minutes

🗳️ How they voted (15 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

[context] CONSENT AGENDA RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Don Hauser, District 6 SECONDER: Annette Hunt, District 13

3 yea

Hauser yea · Ericksen yea · Hunt yea

[context] RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: James Ericksen, District 5 SECONDER: Don Hauser, District 6

10 yea

Hauser yea · Ericksen yea · Hunt yea · Hauser yea · Ericksen yea · Hunt yea · Hauser yea · Ericksen yea · Hauser yea · Ericksen yea

[context] RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Don Hauser, District 6 SECONDER: James Ericksen, District 5

5 yea

Hauser yea · Ericksen yea · Hunt yea · Hauser yea · Ericksen yea

[context] RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Don Hauser, District 6 SECONDER: Annette Hunt, District 13

3 yea

Hauser yea · Ericksen yea · Hunt yea

[context] RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Annette Hunt, District 13 SECONDER: James Ericksen, District 5

3 yea

Hauser yea · Ericksen yea · Hunt yea

[context] 7 Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Feb 2, 2022 4:30 PM (Consent Agenda) Economic Development Committee Minutes February 2, 2022 Regular Meeting Chippewa County Courthouse, Rm 302 4:30 PM…

3 yea

Hauser yea · Ericksen yea · Hunt yea

resolution rescinds any other policies out there and moves forward with the new policy. RESULT: FORWARD TO COUNTY BOARD [UNANIMOUS] Next: 3/8/2022 6:00 PM MOVER: Annette Hunt, District 13 SECONDER…

3 yea

Hauser yea · Ericksen yea · Hunt yea

[context] RESULT: FORWARD TO COUNTY BOARD [UNANIMOUS] Next: 2/8/2022 6:00 PM MOVER: James Ericksen, District 5 SECONDER: Don Hauser, District 6

3 yea

Hauser yea · Ericksen yea · Hunt yea

[context] RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: James Ericksen, District 5 SECONDER: Annette Hunt, District 13

3 yea

Hauser yea · Ericksen yea · Hunt yea

to approve the agenda with the amendment to remove item 6.1 from Business Items. Passed without negative vote. Motion (McGill/Ericks en) to schedule a special meeting for March 17, 2022 at 4:30 PM…

2 yea

Hauser yea · Ericksen yea

[context] 10 Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Mar 2, 2022 4:30 PM (Consent Agenda) Economic Development Committee Minutes March 2, 2022 Special Meeting Chippewa County Courthouse, Rm 302 4:30 PM…

2 yea

Hauser yea · Ericksen yea

[context] RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Ronald McGill, District 15 (Vice-Chair) SECONDER: Don Hauser, District 6

4 yea

Hauser yea · Ericksen yea · Hauser yea · Ericksen yea

[context] 11 Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Mar 2, 2022 4:30 PM (Consent Agenda) Economic Development Committee Minutes March 2, 2022 Special Meeting Chippewa County Courthouse, Rm 302 4:30 PM…

2 yea

Hauser yea · Ericksen yea

[context] RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Don Hauser, District 6 SECONDER: Ronald McGill, District 15 (Vice-Chair)

2 yea

Hauser yea · Ericksen yea

that the County owns, that we get appraisals on them so Walker can market them. Scholz stated it would be for the Lake Wissota Business Park and the other properties under the authority of the…

2 yea

Hauser yea · Ericksen yea

Tue May 3, 2022 · 16:00

Executive Committee

✓ Decided: Executive Committee sets 2022-24 meeting schedule, continues attendance rule debate

The committee approved continuing its regular meetings on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays at 4:00 p.m. for 2022-2024. It reviewed the 2021 pre-audited and first-quarter 2022 financials and the 2023 budget process. The committee discussed but did not finalize changes to ordinance language defining attendance, agreeing to continue the discussion at the May 17 meeting.

Approved regular meeting schedule: 1st and 3rd Tuesdays at 4:00 p.m. (unanimous)
Approved consent agenda including agenda, March 15 minutes, and May 17 next meeting (unanimous)
Reviewed 2021 pre-audited and Q1 2022 financials
Reviewed 2023 budget process; instructions to department heads set for May 11
Discussed attendance ordinance; consensus to define attendance as roll call through adjournment, but no final action
Discussed County Administrator 2022 performance goals

Minutes

🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

[context] CONSENT AGENDA RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Glen Sikorski, District 2 (Vice-Chair) SECONDER: Mechele Shipman, District 9

4 yea

Gullickson yea · Sikorski yea · Hull yea · Shipman yea

that the size of the County Board is increasing. RESULT: DISCUSSED 8. AGENDA ITEMS FOR FUTURE CONSIDERATION 9. ADJOURN The meeting adjourned at 4:10 p.m. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Chuck…

4 yea

Gullickson yea · Sikorski yea · Hull yea · Shipman yea

Mon Apr 25, 2022 · 13:00

Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)

✓ Decided: LEPC accepts Mayo Clinic hazard vulnerability assessment

The Chippewa County Local Emergency Planning Committee met April 25, 2022, and approved the consent agenda, including the February 28 minutes and the next meeting date of August 22. The committee accepted a Hazard Vulnerability Assessment (HVA) from Mayo Clinic Health System – Chippewa Valley, which identified tornadoes, infectious disease outbreaks, and acts/threats of violence as top concerns. No other formal business items were acted on; the meeting consisted primarily of reports and updates.

Approved consent agenda and next meeting date of August 22, 2022 (unanimous)
Accepted Mayo Clinic – Chippewa Valley Hazard Vulnerability Assessment (motion by Weideman, second by Bauer, passed)

Minutes

Thu Apr 21, 2022 · 18:00

County Board of Supervisors

✓ Decided: County Board approves committee appointments, rejects separation motion

The Chippewa County Board approved the County Board Chair and County Administrator committee appointments for the 2022-2024 term, with one dissenting vote. A motion to separate the chair and administrator appointments failed. The board also postponed Open Meetings and Open Records Law training to May 10, 2022.

Approved County Board Chair committee appointments (18-1)
Approved County Administrator committee appointments (18-1)
Rejected motion to separate chair and administrator appointments (7-12)
Postponed Open Meetings and Open Records Law training to May 10, 2022 (19-0)

Minutes

🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

motion to separate the County Board Chair appointments from the County Administrator appointments. Second was made by Supervisor Schmitt. 7 Supervisors voted yes - Flater, Steele, Gullickson…

17 yea · 1 nay

The other 2 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.

Tue Apr 19, 2022 · 18:00

County Board of Supervisors

✓ Decided: Chippewa County Board elects Gullickson chair, Schmitt vice-chair

The Chippewa County Board of Supervisors held its reorganizational meeting, electing Dean Gullickson as chair (11-9) and Ken Schmitt as vice-chair after five ballots. The board also approved a resolution establishing temporary no-parking zones for Country Fest and Rock Fest, and approved an ordinance adding an ATV route on County Trunk Highway EE. The board approved the consent agenda and adjourned.

Elected Dean Gullickson as Chair (11-9)
Elected Ken Schmitt as Vice-Chair (12-8 on 5th ballot)
Elected Jason Bergeron, Glen Sikorski, and Harold Steele to Executive Committee
Approved consent agenda (19-0)
Approved Res. 12-22 establishing temporary no-parking zones for Country Fest and Rock Fest (unanimous)
Approved Ord. 01-22 adding ATV route on CTH EE (unanimous)
Approved agenda (unanimous)
Approved adjournment (unanimous)

Minutes

🗳️ How they voted (9 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

[context] CONSENT AGENDA RESULT: APPROVED [19 TO 0] MOVER: Harold Steele, District 2 SECONDER: James Ericksen, District 8

18 yea

Flater yea · Steele yea · Schmitt yea · Bischel yea · Gullickson yea · Sikorski yea · Bergeron yea · Ericksen yea · Peterson yea · Calkins yea · Berg yea · Teuteberg yea · Eisenhuth yea · Rohmeyer yea · Hunt yea · Hull yea · Mueller yea · Ives yea

that the resolution is done every year to establish no parking zones for Country Fest and Rock Fest. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Annette Hunt, District 18 SECONDER: James Flater, District 1

16 yea

Flater yea · Steele yea · Schmitt yea · Bischel yea · Gullickson yea · Bergeron yea · Ericksen yea · Peterson yea · Calkins yea · Bomar yea · Berg yea · Teuteberg yea · Eisenhuth yea · Rohmeyer yea · Hunt yea · Mueller yea

Ordinance to Amend Section 58-39 of the Chippewa County Code of Ordinances - 2nd Reading - Brian Kelley Highway Commissioner, Brian Kelley, explained the process to add ATV routes to the Chippewa…

18 yea

Flater yea · Steele yea · Schmitt yea · Bischel yea · Gullickson yea · Sikorski yea · Bergeron yea · Ericksen yea · Peterson yea · Calkins yea · Bomar yea · Berg yea · Teuteberg yea · Eisenhuth yea · Rohmeyer yea · Hunt yea · Hull yea · Mueller yea

Motion made by Supervisor Bergeron Second made by Supervisor Ericksen All Supervisors present voted yes. 17 yes, 0 no RESULT: REVIEWED Next: 4/21/2022 6:00 PM 9. AGENDA ITEMS FOR FUTURE CONSIDERATION…

16 yea

Resolution to Provide ARPA Broadband Funds for Bloomer Telephone PSC Application - Randy Scholz County Administrator Scholz clarified the fiscal statement for the board. The fiscal statement does NOT…

8 yea

Gullickson yea · Schmitt yea · Hauser yea · Mickelson yea · Shipman yea · Eisenhuth yea · Ives yea · Hunt yea

Resolution to Provide ARPA Broadband Funds for Ntera PSC Application - Randy Scholz County Administrator Scholz spoke on the resolution. Packet Pg. 36 Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Mar 8, 2022 6:00…

10 yea

Gullickson yea · Sikorski yea · Steele yea · Schmitt yea · Ericksen yea · Hauser yea · Shipman yea · Eisenhuth yea · Ives yea · Hunt yea

Motion to Amend fails RESULT: APPROVED [10 TO 4] MOVER: Kari Ives, District 12 SECONDER: Ronald McGill, District 15

8 yea

Gullickson yea · Sikorski yea · Steele yea · Ericksen yea · Mickelson yea · Kervina yea · Eisenhuth yea · Ives yea

resolution and as required to comply with local and 46 state laws. 47 48 Forwarded to the County Board by the Legal and Law Enforcement Committee. 49 50 FINANCIAL IMPACT: 51 The Highway Department…

15 yea

Flater yea · Steele yea · Schmitt yea · Bischel yea · Gullickson yea · Bergeron yea · Ericksen yea · Peterson yea · Calkins yea · Bomar yea · Teuteberg yea · Eisenhuth yea · Rohmeyer yea · Hunt yea · Mueller yea

ordinance amendments. 21 22 04/19/2022 County Board 23 RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] 24 MOVER: Harold Steele, District 2 25 SECONDER: Ronald McGill, District 16 26

17 yea

Flater yea · Steele yea · Schmitt yea · Bischel yea · Gullickson yea · Sikorski yea · Bergeron yea · Ericksen yea · Peterson yea · Bomar yea · Berg yea · Teuteberg yea · Eisenhuth yea · Rohmeyer yea · Hunt yea · Hull yea · Mueller yea

Thu Mar 24, 2022 · 17:00

Planning & Zoning Committee

✓ Decided: Committee approves Bauer rezone and Autumn Winds final plat

The Chippewa County Planning & Zoning Committee approved a rezone petition (2022-0002) for the Bauer property in the Town of Eagle Point, changing it from Residential 3 to Residential 1. The committee also approved the final plat for the Autumn Winds subdivision in the Town of Lafayette, subject to conditions including county highway access approval, stormwater plan approval, and bringing existing buildings on certain lots into conformance with zoning requirements.

Approved Bauer Rezone 2022-0002, Town of Eagle Point, from Residential 3 to Residential 1 (unanimous)
Approved Autumn Winds final plat, Town of Lafayette, with conditions on access, stormwater, and building conformance (unanimous)
Approved consent agenda including agenda, minutes, and next meeting date (unanimous)

Minutes

🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

Motion to advertise the sale of Outlot 1 and Lot 1 as individual lots at the appraisal price. RESULT: APPROVED [3 TO 1] MOVER: Ronald McGill, District 15 SECONDER: Dean Gullickson, District 7

2 yea · 1 nay

Hull yea · Gullickson yea · Hauser nay

The other 9 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.

Wed Mar 23, 2022 · 08:00

Facilities & Parks Committee

✓ Decided: County park reservation fee raised from $5 to $7 for 2023

The committee approved increasing the county park reservation fee from $5.00 to $7.00 starting January 1, 2023, by a unanimous 4-0 vote. The committee also discussed researching higher camping rates for non-county residents. No other substantive decisions were made at this meeting.

Approved increase of park reservation fee from $5.00 to $7.00 effective 1/1/2023 (4-0)
Approved consent agenda including meeting minutes and next meeting date (4-0)
Directed research into higher camping rates for non-county residents

Minutes

🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

Motion to approve the application by Supervisor Sikorski. Seconded by Supervisor Kervina. Packet Pg. 6 Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Feb 23, 2022 10:00 AM (Consent Agenda) Facilities & Parks…

2 yea · 1 nay

Kervina yea · Sikorski yea · Steele nay

The other 7 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.

Thu Mar 17, 2022 · 15:00

Economic Development Committee

✓ Decided: Committee approves land sale price correction for Lake Wissota Business Park

The committee unanimously approved a second amendment to the purchase agreement with Chippewa Falls Holdings, LLC, correcting the purchase price for Lots 2 and 3 of Block 6 in the Lake Wissota Business Park from $150,000 to $145,072.12, due to a land conveyance error (12.07 acres instead of 12.48). It also approved a related second amendment to the development agreement for Tax Incremental District No. 14 and consented to the assignment of TIF grant payments from VES to Chippewa Falls Holdings. The committee met in closed session to discuss the purchase agreement and final plans for Project Silver Dollar.

Approved Second Amendment to Purchase Agreement with Chippewa Falls Holdings, LLC, lowering price to $145,072.12 (unanimous)
Approved Second Amendment to Development Agreement for TID No. 14, reflecting decreased land value and purchase price (unanimous)
Approved Consent to Assignment of TIF Grant Payments from VES to Chippewa Falls Holdings (unanimous)
Approved agenda and scheduled next meeting for May 4, 2022 (unanimous)

Minutes

🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

[context] CONSENT AGENDA RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: James Ericksen, District 5 SECONDER: Ronald McGill, District 15 (Vice-Chair)

1 yea

Ericksen yea

[context] RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Ronald McGill, District 15 (Vice-Chair) SECONDER: James Ericksen, District 5

1 yea

Ericksen yea

[context] RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: James Ericksen, District 5 SECONDER: Ronald McGill, District 15 (Vice-Chair)

1 yea

Ericksen yea

1 yea

Ericksen yea

to authorize the County Administrator and County Clerk to sign the document. Passed without negative vote. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: James Ericksen, District 5 SECONDER: Ronald McGill…

1 yea

Ericksen yea

1 yea

Ericksen yea

1 yea

Ericksen yea

Wed Mar 16, 2022 · 11:00

Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee

✓ Decided: Committee approves $500K ARPA well testing in nitrate hot spots

The Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee approved amending ARPA funding criteria to use $500,000 for testing private wells in nitrate 'hot spots' (results of 5 mg/L or higher) and providing mitigation measures. The committee also approved a 50K race permit for True North Adventures, the 2022 Stewardship Fund criteria with a covenant recording requirement, ranked 2023-2027 CIP projects, and approved the Lake Wissota cooperative agreement amendment.

Amended ARPA funding criteria to test private wells in nitrate hot spots (5+ mg/L) with mitigation (unanimous)
Approved 50K race permit for True North Adventures on Ice Age Trail (unanimous)
Approved 2022 Stewardship Fund criteria requiring covenants recorded on deed in perpetuity (4-0, Steele abstained)
Approved 2023-2027 CIP project ranking (unanimous)
Approved Lake Wissota cooperative agreement amendment (unanimous)

Minutes

🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

[context] The Chair moved the order of the agenda to address "Business Item 4 - Amendment to Cooperative Agreement Between Chippewa County & the Lake Wissota Improvement & Protection District to…

5 yea

Gullickson yea · Steele yea · Sikorski yea · Schmitt yea · Hauser yea

Motion to approve the permit: Sikorski/Schmitt. Motion carried. Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee Minutes March 16, 2022 Regular Meeting Chippewa County Courthouse, Rm 302 4:30 PM…

5 yea

Gullickson yea · Steele yea · Sikorski yea · Schmitt yea · Hauser yea

Motion to approve the (2022) criteria, as presented, and (document in criteria) that all covenants shall be recorded on the deed in perpetuity: Schmitt/Hauser. All supervisors voted Yes except…

4 yea · 1 abstain

Gullickson yea · Sikorski yea · Schmitt yea · Hauser yea · Steele abstain

Motion to approve ranking, as subject to current policy parameters: Schmitt/Hauser. Motion carried. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Ken Schmitt, District 3 SECONDER: Don Hauser, District 6

5 yea

Gullickson yea · Steele yea · Sikorski yea · Schmitt yea · Hauser yea

Motion to approve the amendment and original contract with the Lake Wissota Improvement & Protection Association, and to forward to them for their approval: Schmitt/Hauser. Motion carried. RESULT…

5 yea

Gullickson yea · Steele yea · Sikorski yea · Schmitt yea · Hauser yea

Motion to adjourn: Schmitt/Steele. Motion carried at 7:39 p.m. by voice vote. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Ken Schmitt, District 3 SECONDER: Harold Steele, District 1 (Vice-Chair)

5 yea

Gullickson yea · Steele yea · Sikorski yea · Schmitt yea · Hauser yea

Tue Mar 15, 2022 · 16:00

Executive Committee

✓ Decided: Executive Committee reviews draft ARPA plan; final approval set for July

The Chippewa County Executive Committee met on March 15, 2022, and approved the consent agenda, which included the agenda, minutes from March 1, and scheduling the next meeting for May 3. The committee discussed the draft 2021-2026 ARPA plan, with the next steps being review by the new Executive Committee on May 17 and the County Board on May 24, with final plan and resolutions coming in July. No other substantive decisions were made at this meeting.

Approved consent agenda (agenda, minutes, next meeting date) (unanimous)
Discussed draft 2021-2026 ARPA plan; no action taken

Minutes

🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

[context] CONSENT AGENDA RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Glen Sikorski, District 2 (Vice-Chair) SECONDER: Mechele Shipman, District 9

4 yea

Gullickson yea · Sikorski yea · Hull yea · Shipman yea

that the size of the County Board is increasing. RESULT: DISCUSSED 8. AGENDA ITEMS FOR FUTURE CONSIDERATION 9. ADJOURN The meeting adjourned at 4:10 p.m. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Chuck…

4 yea

Gullickson yea · Sikorski yea · Hull yea · Shipman yea

[context] CONSENT AGENDA RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Chuck Hull, District 14 SECONDER: Mechele Shipman, District 9

4 yea

Gullickson yea · Sikorski yea · Hull yea · Shipman yea

[context] RESULT: FORWARD TO COUNTY BOARD [UNANIMOUS] Next: 3/8/2022 6:00 PM MOVER: Glen Sikorski, District 2 (Vice-Chair) SECONDER: Chuck Hull, District 14

4 yea

Gullickson yea · Sikorski yea · Hull yea · Shipman yea

Resolution to Allow Claim of Carli Wagester - Deb Blevins Blevins gave an overview of the claim and explained it is the recommendation of WMMIC, our liability insurance carrier, that we allow the…

4 yea

Gullickson yea · Sikorski yea · Hull yea · Shipman yea

Resolution to Allow Claim of Carli Wagester - Deb Blevins Blevins gave an overview of the claim and explained it is the recommendation of WMMIC, our liability insurance carrier, that we allow the…

4 yea

Gullickson yea · Sikorski yea · Hull yea · Shipman yea

[context] 4 Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Mar 1, 2022 4:00 PM (Consent Agenda) Executive Committee Minutes March 1, 2022 Regular Meeting Chippewa County Courthouse, Rm 302 4:00 PM Chippewa County…

4 yea

Gullickson yea · Sikorski yea · Hull yea · Shipman yea

Mon Mar 14, 2022 · 16:00

Legal & Law Enforcement Committee

✓ Decided: Committee forwards temporary no-parking zones for Country Fest, Rock Fest

The Legal & Law Enforcement Committee unanimously forwarded a resolution to the County Board designating temporary no-parking zones in the Town of Arthur for Country Fest (June 23-25) and Rock Fest (July 14-16). The committee also heard reports on sheriff's office staffing shortages, a potential $230,000 donation for body cameras, and jail and dispatch updates. No other formal decisions were made.

Forwarded Resolution 12-22 designating temporary no-parking zones in Town of Arthur to County Board (unanimous)
Approved consent agenda including minutes and next meeting date (unanimous)
Adjourned meeting at 5:24 PM (unanimous)

Minutes

🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

[context] CONSENT AGENDA RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Lee McMenamin, District 4 (Vice-Chair) SECONDER: Harold Steele, District 1

3 yea

Shipman yea · Steele yea · Ives yea

resolution covers Country Fest and Rock Fest in Town of Arthur. It is something that comes up every year to this committee. Legal & Law Enforcement Committee Minutes March 14, 2022 Regular Meeting…

3 yea

Shipman yea · Steele yea · Ives yea

[context] RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Harold Steele, District 1 SECONDER: Lee McMenamin, District 4 (Vice-Chair)

3 yea

Shipman yea · Steele yea · Ives yea

resolution and as required to comply with local and 46 state laws. 47 48 Forwarded to the County Board by the Legal and Law Enforcement Committee. 49 50 FINANCIAL IMPACT: 51 The Highway Department…

3 yea

Mechele Shipman yea · Harold Steele yea · Kari Ives yea

Tue Mar 8, 2022 · 18:00

County Board of Supervisors

✓ Decided: County approves ARPA broadband funds for two telecom projects

The Chippewa County Board approved resolutions providing $328,818 in ARPA funds to Bloomer Telephone and $171,182 to Ntera, LLC as matching funds for state broadband expansion grants. The board also unanimously approved a resolution supporting a wolf population goal of 350 animals, eliminated an Extension administrative position, and adopted a new consolidated Economic Development Policy.

Approved $328,818 ARPA broadband funds for Bloomer Telephone PSC application (10-4)
Approved $171,182 ARPA broadband funds for Ntera PSC application (12-2)
Approved resolution supporting wolf population goal of 350 animals (unanimous)
Eliminated Administrative Assistant III position in Extension (10-4)
Adopted new Economic Development Policy (unanimous)
Rescinded prior economic development resolutions and policies (unanimous)
Approved Facility Use Policy revisions (unanimous)
Approved rezone in Town of Eagle Point from Residential 2 to Agricultural (consent)

Minutes

🗳️ How they voted (9 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

8 yea

Gullickson yea · Schmitt yea · Hauser yea · Mickelson yea · Shipman yea · Eisenhuth yea · Ives yea · Hunt yea

Resolution to Provide ARPA Broadband Funds for Ntera PSC Application - Randy Scholz County Administrator Scholz spoke on the resolution. County Board Minutes March 8, 2022 Regular Meeting Chippewa…

10 yea

Gullickson yea · Sikorski yea · Steele yea · Schmitt yea · Ericksen yea · Hauser yea · Shipman yea · Eisenhuth yea · Ives yea · Hunt yea

Motion to Amend fails RESULT: APPROVED [10 TO 4] MOVER: Kari Ives, District 12 SECONDER: Ronald McGill, District 15

8 yea

Gullickson yea · Sikorski yea · Steele yea · Ericksen yea · Mickelson yea · Kervina yea · Eisenhuth yea · Ives yea

Motion to Amend - to add a second special County Board meeting for brainstorming to step 3. Amendment passed - 7 Yes, 4 No (Shipman, Schmitt, Ericksen, Hull) RESULT: APPROVED AS AMENDED [10 TO 1]…

9 yea

Gullickson yea · Steele yea · Schmitt yea · Ericksen yea · Hauser yea · Shipman yea · Kervina yea · Eisenhuth yea · Hunt yea

Motion made by Supervisor Steele Second made by Supervisor Hauser 9 Yes, 3 No Yes's - Gullickson, Sikorski, Steele, Schmitt, Ericksen, Hauser, Shipman, Kervina, Ives No's - Hull, Eisenhuth, McGill…

9 yea

Gullickson yea · Sikorski yea · Steele yea · Schmitt yea · Ericksen yea · Shipman yea · Kervina yea · Eisenhuth yea · Ives yea

Motion made by Hull Second Made by Shipman 10 Yes, 2 No - Motion Passed Yes's - Gullickson, Sikorski, Steele, Schmitt, Ericksen, Shipman, Kervina, Eisenhuth, Hull, McGill No's - Hauser, Ives RESULT…

10 yea

Gullickson yea · Sikorski yea · Steele yea · Schmitt yea · Ericksen yea · Hauser yea · Shipman yea · Kervina yea · Eisenhuth yea · Hull yea

[context] 145 146 FINANCIAL IMPACT: 147 Total Project Cost $9,786,634 148 Total Grant Request $7,116,316 149 Bloomer Telephone Contribution $1,597,500 150 Total Contribution of the Towns $94,000 151…

8 yea

Gullickson yea · Schmitt yea · Hauser yea · Mickelson yea · Shipman yea · Eisenhuth yea · Ives yea · Hunt yea

[context] 144 145 FINANCIAL IMPACT: 146 Total Project Cost $2,196,803 147 Total Grant Request $1,537,760 148 NTERA, LLC Contribution $442,861 149 Total Contribution of the Towns $45,000 150 Chippewa…

9 yea

Gullickson yea · Sikorski yea · Steele yea · Schmitt yea · Ericksen yea · Hauser yea · Shipman yea · Eisenhuth yea · Hunt yea

that the Area Extension Director provide an update to the 111 Agriculture & Extension Committee after six months as to how the transition from the County 112 Administrative Assistant III position to…

8 yea

Gullickson yea · Sikorski yea · Steele yea · Ericksen yea · Mickelson yea · Kervina yea · Eisenhuth yea · Ives yea

Wed Mar 2, 2022 · 15:00

Economic Development Committee

✓ Decided: Committee sets Lake Wissota Business Park industrial land at $33,500/acre

The committee approved setting the sale price for industrial land in the Lake Wissota Business Park at $33,500 per acre, and approved obtaining updated appraisals for the park and other committee-controlled properties. It also approved several closed-session actions on land purchase agreements and appraisals, and scheduled a special meeting for March 17, 2022.

Approved setting industrial land sale price at $33,500/acre (unanimous)
Approved updated appraisal for Lake Wissota Business Park and other committee properties (unanimous)
Approved closed-session action on Project Silver Dollar purchase agreement (unanimous)
Approved closed-session action on Project Clear Water purchase agreement (unanimous)
Approved closed-session action on Project 5 land (unanimous)
Approved closed-session action on securing appraisal for potential future business park (unanimous)
Approved agenda with removal of item 6.1 (unanimous)
Scheduled special meeting for March 17, 2022 (unanimous)

Minutes

🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

to approve the agenda with the amendment to remove item 6.1 from Business Items. Passed without negative vote. Motion (McGill/Ericksen) to schedule a special meeting for March 17, 2022 at 4:30 PM…

2 yea

Hauser yea · Ericksen yea

[context] RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: James Ericksen, District 5 SECONDER: Don Hauser, District 6

4 yea

Hauser yea · Ericksen yea · Hauser yea · Ericksen yea

[context] Economic Development Committee Minutes March 2, 2022 Special Meeting Chippewa County Courthouse, Rm 302 4:30 PM Chippewa County Page 3 Published 3/3/2022 12:00 AM RESULT: APPROVED…

2 yea

Hauser yea · Ericksen yea

[context] RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Ronald McGill, District 15 (Vice-Chair) SECONDER: Don Hauser, District 6

4 yea

Hauser yea · Ericksen yea · Hauser yea · Ericksen yea

[context] Economic Development Committee Minutes March 2, 2022 Special Meeting Chippewa County Courthouse, Rm 302 4:30 PM Chippewa County Page 4 Published 3/3/2022 12:00 AM RESULT: APPROVED…

2 yea

Hauser yea · Ericksen yea

[context] RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Don Hauser, District 6 SECONDER: Ronald McGill, District 15 (Vice-Chair)

2 yea

Hauser yea · Ericksen yea

that the County owns, that we get appraisals on them so Walker can market them. Scholz stated it would be for the Lake Wissota Business Park and the other properties under the authority of the…

2 yea

Hauser yea · Ericksen yea

[context] RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Don Hauser, District 6 SECONDER: James Ericksen, District 5

2 yea

Hauser yea · Ericksen yea

Tue Mar 1, 2022 · 16:00

Executive Committee

✓ Decided: Committee forwards elimination of Extension admin position to County Board

The Executive Committee unanimously forwarded a resolution to eliminate the full-time Administrative Assistant III position in the UW-Extension Office, replacing it with a .80 state position. The committee also approved a $580.23 claim payment to Carli Wagester for vehicle damage and approved the IT Division's 2023-2027 capital improvement projects.

Forwarded resolution to eliminate Administrative Assistant III position in UW-Extension Office to County Board (unanimous)
Approved $580.23 claim payment to Carli Wagester for vehicle damage (unanimous)
Approved IT Division 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Projects (unanimous)

Minutes

🗳️ How they voted (11 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

[context] CONSENT AGENDA RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Chuck Hull, District 14 SECONDER: Mechele Shipman, District 9

4 yea

Gullickson yea · Sikorski yea · Hull yea · Shipman yea

[context] RESULT: FORWARD TO COUNTY BOARD [UNANIMOUS] Next: 3/8/2022 6:00 PM MOVER: Glen Sikorski, District 2 (Vice-Chair) SECONDER: Chuck Hull, District 14

4 yea

Gullickson yea · Sikorski yea · Hull yea · Shipman yea

Resolution to Allow Claim of Carli Wagester - Deb Blevins Blevins gave an overview of the claim and explained it is the recommendation of WMMIC, our liability insurance carrier, that we allow the…

4 yea

Gullickson yea · Sikorski yea · Hull yea · Shipman yea

Resolution to Allow Claim of Carli Wagester - Deb Blevins Blevins gave an overview of the claim and explained it is the recommendation of WMMIC, our liability insurance carrier, that we allow the…

4 yea

Gullickson yea · Sikorski yea · Hull yea · Shipman yea

[context] Executive Committee Minutes March 1, 2022 Regular Meeting Chippewa County Courthouse, Rm 302 4:00 PM Chippewa County Page 3 Published 3/2/2022 12:00 AM RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER…

4 yea

Gullickson yea · Sikorski yea · Hull yea · Shipman yea

[context] CONSENT AGENDA RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Mechele Shipman, District 9 SECONDER: Chuck Hull, District 14

4 yea

Gullickson yea · Sikorski yea · Hull yea · Shipman yea

resolution will increase the annual salary for the Sheriff by 6% in 2023 and then 2% annually for years 2024, 2025, and 2026. In addition, the $115 per Coroner call includes the autopsy calls; they…

4 yea

Gullickson yea · Sikorski yea · Hull yea · Shipman yea

resolution approved by the County Board. RESULT: FORWARD TO COUNTY BOARD [UNANIMOUS] Next: 2/8/2022 6:00 PM MOVER: Chuck Hull, District 14 SECONDER: Mechele Shipman, District 9

4 yea

Gullickson yea · Sikorski yea · Hull yea · Shipman yea

[context] RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Glen Sikorski, Mechele Shipman

4 yea

Gullickson yea · Sikorski yea · Hull yea · Shipman yea

[context] 10 03/1/2022 Executive Committee 121 RESULT: FORWARD TO COUNTY BOARD [UNANIMOUS] Next: 3/8/2022 6:00 PM 122 MOVER: Glen Sikorski, District 2 (Vice-Chair) 123 SECONDER: Chuck Hull, District…

4 yea

Dean Gullickson yea · Glen Sikorski yea · Chuck Hull yea · Mechele Shipman yea

resolution be forwarded to the claimant by 28 certified mail, return receipt requested, as Notice of Allowance. 29 30 Approved this 1st day of March, 2022 by the Chippewa County Executive Committee…

4 yea

Dean Gullickson yea · Glen Sikorski yea · Chuck Hull yea · Mechele Shipman yea

Mon Feb 28, 2022 · 13:00

Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)

✓ Decided: LEPC tables Emergency Management Field Team revival discussion

The Chippewa County LEPC met and approved the consent agenda, including the agenda, December 2021 minutes, and the next meeting date of April 25, 2022. The revival of the Emergency Management Field Team was discussed but tabled for future follow-up. No other substantive decisions were made; reports covered training, planning, and outreach activities.

Approved consent agenda and next meeting date (unanimous)
Tabled Emergency Management Field Team revival discussion

Minutes

Thu Feb 24, 2022 · 07:45

Agriculture & Extension Committee

✓ Decided: Committee forwards resolution to eliminate Extension admin position to County Board

The Agriculture & Extension Committee voted 3-1 to forward a resolution to the County Board that would eliminate the vacant County Administrative Assistant III position in the UW Extension office and replace it with a .8 FTE State employee. The resolution also shifts certain duties (committee agendas, budget data entry, wildlife abatement) to other county departments and includes a six-month review. The motion was forwarded to the County Board for its March 8, 2022 meeting.

Forwarded resolution to eliminate Administrative Assistant III position in UW Extension to County Board (3-1)
Approved consent agenda including meeting agenda (unanimous)
Adjourned meeting at 8:20 AM (unanimous)

Minutes

🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

3 yea · 1 nay

Ives yea · Kervina yea · Sikorski yea · Schmitt nay

The other 2 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.

Thu Feb 24, 2022 · 18:00

County Board of Supervisors

✓ Decided: County board boosts ARPA broadband and highway funding

The Chippewa County Board approved additional ARPA funding for broadband and highway infrastructure. Broadband funding was increased by $500,000, and highway funding was set at a minimum of $7.5 million. Both decisions were made during a special meeting focused on ARPA fund allocation.

Approved $500,000 additional ARPA funds for broadband (9-3)
Approved $7.5 million minimum ARPA funds for highway infrastructure (10-2)
Rejected $10.3 million highway allocation motion (1-11)
Rejected motion to delay highway funding decision (1-11)
Rejected motion to allocate remaining ARPA funds to highways (2-10)
Rejected $2 million minimum highway allocation (6-6)

Minutes

🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

Motion made by Supervisor Steele Second made by Supervisor Hauser 9 Yes, 3 No Yes's - Gullickson, Sikorski, Steele, Schmitt, Ericksen, Hauser, Shipman, Kervina, Ives No's - Hull, Eisenhuth, McGill…

9 yea

Gullickson yea · Sikorski yea · Steele yea · Schmitt yea · Ericksen yea · Shipman yea · Kervina yea · Eisenhuth yea · Ives yea

10 yea

Gullickson yea · Sikorski yea · Steele yea · Schmitt yea · Ericksen yea · Hauser yea · Shipman yea · Kervina yea · Eisenhuth yea · Hull yea

Wed Feb 23, 2022 · 08:00

Facilities & Parks Committee

✓ Decided: Committee approves 4-H facility use despite litigation concern

The Facilities & Parks Committee approved the 4-H facility use application for April 23, 2022, by a 2-1 vote, despite Corporation Counsel's recommendation to deny due to pending litigation. The committee also unanimously approved forwarding the 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) to Administrator Scholz. The consent agenda was approved unanimously, and the meeting adjourned at 10:33 am.

Approved 4-H facility use application for April 23, 2022 (2-1)
Approved forwarding 2023-2027 CIP to Administrator Scholz (unanimous)
Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
Scheduled next meeting for March 23, 2022

Minutes

🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

Motion to approve the application by Supervisor Sikorski. Seconded by Supervisor Kervina. Facilities & Parks Committee Minutes February 23, 2022 Special Meeting Chippewa County Courthouse, Rm 302…

2 yea · 1 nay

Kervina yea · Sikorski yea · Steele nay

The other 3 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.

Wed Feb 23, 2022 · 10:00

Highway Committee

✓ Decided: Highway Committee forwards ATV route on CTH EE to County Board

The Chippewa County Highway Committee unanimously forwarded an ordinance to the County Board that would add a one-mile ATV route on County Trunk Highway EE in the Town of Estella, extending an existing route north to cross STH 64. The committee also unanimously forwarded a resolution designating April 11-15, 2022 as Work Zone Awareness Week. The committee heard reports on potential federal infrastructure funding, the Hatlestad right-of-way request, the CTH T corridor project, and 2022 construction bid results, including a rejected WisDOT bid for Highway 40 that was 34% over estimate.

Forwarded ordinance to add ATV route on CTH EE to County Board (unanimous)
Forwarded resolution designating Work Zone Awareness Week to County Board (unanimous)
Approved consent agenda including minutes and next meeting date (unanimous)

Minutes

🗳️ How they voted (9 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

[context] CONSENT AGENDA RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Mechele Shipman, District 9 SECONDER: Chuck Hull, District 14

3 yea

Sikorski yea · Shipman yea · Hull yea

motion to forward to County Board. Supervisor Hull seconded the motion. RESULT: FORWARD TO COUNTY BOARD [UNANIMOUS] Next: 3/8/2022 6:00 PM MOVER: Mechele Shipman, District 9 SECONDER: Chuck Hull…

3 yea

Sikorski yea · Shipman yea · Hull yea

motion to forward to County Board. Supervisor Shipman seconded the motion. RESULT: FORWARD TO COUNTY BOARD [UNANIMOUS] Next: 3/8/2022 6:00 PM MOVER: Chuck Hull, District 14 SECONDER: Mechele Shipman…

3 yea

Sikorski yea · Shipman yea · Hull yea

3 yea

Sikorski yea · Shipman yea · Hull yea

[context] CONSENT AGENDA RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: James Mickelson, District 8 (Vice-Chair) SECONDER: Chuck Hull, District 14

4 yea

Sikorski yea · Mickelson yea · Shipman yea · Hull yea

motion to approve and forward to County Administrator. Supervisor Mickelson seconded the motion. Motion carried. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Mechele Shipman, District 9 SECONDER: James…

4 yea

Sikorski yea · Mickelson yea · Shipman yea · Hull yea

[context] RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: James Mickelson, District 8 (Vice-Chair) SECONDER: Chuck Hull, District 14

4 yea

Sikorski yea · Mickelson yea · Shipman yea · Hull yea

ordinance amendments. 21 22 02/23/2022 Highway Committee 23 RESULT: FORWARD TO COUNTY BOARD [UNANIMOUS] Next: 3/8/2022 6:00 PM 24 MOVER: Mechele Shipman, District 9 25 SECONDER: Chuck Hull, District…

3 yea

Glen Sikorski yea · Mechele Shipman yea · Chuck Hull yea

that the Chippewa County Board of Supervisors 42 does hereby designate the week of April 11 through April 15, 2022 as Work Zone Safety 43 Awareness Week in Chippewa County. 44 45 Forwarded to the…

3 yea

Glen Sikorski yea · Mechele Shipman yea · Chuck Hull yea

Thu Feb 17, 2022 · 07:45

Health & Human Services Board

✓ Decided: Board approves $2.17M ARPA foster care support project (4-2)

The board approved forwarding the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding project for comprehensive foster care support services to the County Administrator. The project, totaling $2,172,153, will provide training and coaching for foster parents and staff. The motion carried 4-2, with one abstention.

Approved forwarding ARPA foster care support project to County Administrator (4-2, 1 abstention)
Approved consent agenda including agenda, Jan 20 minutes, and March 17 meeting date (unanimous)
Discussed ADRC board minutes and requested 2022-2024 strategic plan review
Discussed Human Services Director's program and financial report
Discussed Public Health Director's report including COVID-19 stats
Discussed 2022 Human Services Program Prioritization rankings

Minutes

🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

Motion to forward the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funding Project to the County Administrator using a roll call vote. Motion carried. Health & Human Services Board Minutes February 17, 2022…

4 yea · 2 nay · 1 abstain

Halbleib yea · Hauser yea · Ives yea · Sperlingas yea · Steele nay · Ericksen nay · Kervina abstain

The other 8 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.

Wed Feb 16, 2022 · 11:00

Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee

✓ Decided: Committee allocates $500,000 ARPA funds for nitrate testing program

The committee approved a $500,000 allocation from ARPA funds to enhance groundwater nitrate testing, compile data, and develop a demonstration site program. A separate motion to fund the Lake Wissota Stewardship Project with ARPA funds failed. The committee also unanimously forwarded a resolution to the County Board supporting a wolf population goal of 350 animals in Wisconsin.

Approved $500,000 ARPA allocation for nitrate testing and demonstration site program (unanimous)
Denied ARPA funding for Lake Wissota Stewardship Project (unanimous disapproval)
Forwarded wolf population resolution to County Board (unanimous)
Approved consent agenda including minutes and next meeting date (unanimous)

Minutes

Tue Feb 8, 2022 · 18:00

County Board of Supervisors

✓ Decided: County Board approves ARPA fund guidelines and elected official salaries

The Chippewa County Board approved amended guidelines for allocating $12.5 million in federal ARPA funds, adding a second brainstorming session for supervisors. It also unanimously set 2023-2026 compensation for the Sheriff, Clerk of Courts, and Coroner, including a 6% raise in 2023 and 2% in subsequent years. A rezone in the Town of Woodmohr was approved on the consent agenda. Two policy revisions (Facility Use and Economic Development) received first readings only, with final action scheduled for March 8, 2022.

Approved amended ARPA fund allocation guidelines (10-1)
Approved 2023-2026 salaries for Sheriff, Clerk of Courts, Coroner (unanimous)
Approved rezone of two parcels in Town of Woodmohr (consent agenda)
Approved consent agenda including Jan 11, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
Received first reading of Facility Use Policy revisions
Received first reading of new Economic Development Policy

Minutes

🗳️ How they voted (9 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

Motion to Amend - to add a second special County Board meeting for brainstorming to step 3. Amendment passed - 7 Yes, 4 No (Shipman, Schmitt, Ericksen, Hull) RESULT: APPROVED AS AMENDED [10 TO 1]…

9 yea

Gullickson yea · Steele yea · Schmitt yea · Ericksen yea · Hauser yea · Shipman yea · Kervina yea · Eisenhuth yea · Hunt yea

[context] APPROVAL OF AGENDA RESULT: APPROVED [11 TO 0] MOVER: Ken Schmitt, District 3 SECONDER: Ronald McGill, District 15

9 yea

Gullickson yea · Steele yea · Schmitt yea · Hauser yea · Mickelson yea · Kervina yea · Eisenhuth yea · Ives yea · Hull yea

[context] CONSENT AGENDA RESULT: APPROVED [11 TO 0] MOVER: James Mickelson, District 8 SECONDER: Chuck Hull, District 14

9 yea

Gullickson yea · Steele yea · Schmitt yea · Hauser yea · Mickelson yea · Kervina yea · Eisenhuth yea · Ives yea · Hull yea

resolution to the County Board. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Harold Steele, District 1 SECONDER: Ken Schmitt, District 3

10 yea

Gullickson yea · Steele yea · Schmitt yea · Ericksen yea · Hauser yea · Mickelson yea · Kervina yea · Eisenhuth yea · Ives yea · Hull yea

Resolution to Authorize up to 100 Days of Compensation for Committee Meetings - Randy Scholz County Administrator, Randy Scholz, explained the resolution. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Ronald…

10 yea

Gullickson yea · Steele yea · Schmitt yea · Ericksen yea · Hauser yea · Mickelson yea · Kervina yea · Eisenhuth yea · Ives yea · Hull yea

resolution to the County Board. Packet Pg. 7 Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Jan 11, 2022 6:00 PM (Consent Agenda) County Board Minutes January 11, 2022 Regular Meeting Chippewa County Courthouse, Rm…

10 yea

Gullickson yea · Steele yea · Schmitt yea · Ericksen yea · Hauser yea · Mickelson yea · Kervina yea · Eisenhuth yea · Ives yea · Hull yea

Ordinance to Amend Chapter 30 Environment, Article II Nonmetallic Mining Reclamation - Second Reading - Dan Masterpole Randy Scholz, County Administrator, thanked Dan Masterpole for his 39 years of…

10 yea

Gullickson yea · Steele yea · Schmitt yea · Ericksen yea · Hauser yea · Mickelson yea · Kervina yea · Eisenhuth yea · Ives yea · Hull yea

[context] ADJOURN RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Ken Schmitt, District 3 SECONDER: James Mickelson, District 8

10 yea

Gullickson yea · Steele yea · Schmitt yea · Ericksen yea · Hauser yea · Mickelson yea · Kervina yea · Eisenhuth yea · Ives yea · Hull yea

that the Chippewa County Board of Supervisors 61 does hereby approve the attached American Rescue Plan Act Guidelines & Procedures for 62 Allocating (ARPA) Funds as amended. 63 64 Forwarded to the…

9 yea

Gullickson yea · Steele yea · Schmitt yea · Ericksen yea · Hauser yea · Shipman yea · Kervina yea · Eisenhuth yea · Hunt yea

Wed Feb 2, 2022 · 07:45

Agriculture & Extension Committee

✓ Decided: Committee approves 2021 wildlife damage crop prices and claims

The committee approved the 2021 Wildlife Damage Program crop prices and the single claim for the year. The claim, submitted by David Skaw, was for soybean damage caused by geese, totaling $1,803.01 in appraised damage, with $1,303.01 payable after the $500 deductible. The committee also approved the consent agenda, which included the agenda, prior meeting minutes, and scheduling the next meeting for June 1, 2022.

Approved 2021 Wildlife Damage Program crop prices (unanimous)
Approved 2021 Wildlife Damage Program claim for David Skaw: $1,303.01 payable (unanimous)
Approved consent agenda including agenda, Oct 6, 2021 minutes, and next meeting date (unanimous)

Minutes

Wed Feb 2, 2022 · 15:00

Economic Development Committee

✓ Decided: Committee forwards new economic development policy to County Board

The Economic Development Committee unanimously forwarded a new comprehensive Economic Development Policy and a resolution to rescind prior economic development resolutions and policies to the County Board for approval. The committee also unanimously approved entering and exiting three closed sessions to discuss land purchases and a potential business park site. Reports were given on business attraction, grants, and Farm Technology Days planning.

Forwarded new Economic Development Policy to County Board (unanimous)
Forwarded resolution to rescind prior economic development resolutions/policies to County Board (unanimous)
Approved closed session on land purchase for Project Environment (unanimous)
Approved closed session on potential business park site locations (unanimous)
Approved closed session on Project Silver Dollar land in Lake Wissota Business Park (unanimous)
Approved consent agenda including minutes and next meeting date (unanimous)

Minutes

🗳️ How they voted (22 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

[context] CONSENT AGENDA RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Don Hauser, District 6 SECONDER: Annette Hunt, District 13

3 yea

Hauser yea · Ericksen yea · Hunt yea

[context] RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: James Ericksen, District 5 SECONDER: Don Hauser, District 6

6 yea

Hauser yea · Ericksen yea · Hunt yea · Hauser yea · Ericksen yea · Hunt yea

[context] RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Don Hauser, District 6 SECONDER: James Ericksen, District 5

3 yea

Hauser yea · Ericksen yea · Hunt yea

[context] RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Don Hauser, District 6 SECONDER: Annette Hunt, District 13

3 yea

Hauser yea · Ericksen yea · Hunt yea

[context] RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Annette Hunt, District 13 SECONDER: James Ericksen, District 5

3 yea

Hauser yea · Ericksen yea · Hunt yea

[context] Economic Development Committee Minutes February 2, 2022 Regular Meeting Chippewa County Courthouse, Rm 302 4:30 PM Chippewa County Page 4 Published 2/3/2022 12:00 AM RESULT: APPROVED…

3 yea

Hauser yea · Ericksen yea · Hunt yea

resolution rescinds any other policies out there and moves forward with the new policy. RESULT: FORWARD TO COUNTY BOARD [UNANIMOUS] Next: 3/8/2022 6:00 PM MOVER: Annette Hunt, District 13 SECONDER…

3 yea

Hauser yea · Ericksen yea · Hunt yea

[context] RESULT: FORWARD TO COUNTY BOARD [UNANIMOUS] Next: 2/8/2022 6:00 PM MOVER: James Ericksen, District 5 SECONDER: Don Hauser, District 6

3 yea

Hauser yea · Ericksen yea · Hunt yea

[context] RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: James Ericksen, District 5 SECONDER: Annette Hunt, District 13

3 yea

Hauser yea · Ericksen yea · Hunt yea

[context] CONSENT AGENDA RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Tom Thornton, District 5 (Vice-Chair) SECONDER: Don Hauser, District 6

2 yea

Thornton yea · Hauser yea

to approve a 10-year loan for $125,000 at 4.95% interest. Passed without negative vote. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Don Hauser, District 6 SECONDER: Tom Thornton, District 5 (Vice-Chair)

2 yea

Thornton yea · Hauser yea

resolution to the County Board for approval. Passed without negative vote. RESULT: FORWARD TO COUNTY BOARD [UNANIMOUS] Next: 12/14/2021 6:00 PM MOVER: Ronald McGill, District 15 SECONDER: Tom…

2 yea

Thornton yea · Hauser yea

resolution to the County Board for approval. Passed without negative vote. RESULT: FORWARD TO COUNTY BOARD [UNANIMOUS] Next: 12/14/2021 6:00 PM MOVER: Tom Thornton, District 5 (Vice-Chair) SECONDER…

2 yea

Thornton yea · Hauser yea

[context] 7 Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Nov 3, 2021 4:30 PM (Consent Agenda) Economic Development Committee Minutes November 3, 2021 Regular Meeting Chippewa County Courthouse, Rm 302 4:30 PM…

2 yea

Thornton yea · Hauser yea

[context] RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Ronald McGill, District 15 SECONDER: Don Hauser, District 6

2 yea

Thornton yea · Hauser yea

[context] RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Tom Thornton, District 5 (Vice-Chair) SECONDER: Ronald McGill, District 15

2 yea

Thornton yea · Hauser yea

[context] RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Tom Thornton, District 5 (Vice-Chair) SECONDER: Don Hauser, District 6

2 yea

Thornton yea · Hauser yea

[context] 8 Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Nov 3, 2021 4:30 PM (Consent Agenda) Economic Development Committee Minutes November 3, 2021 Regular Meeting Chippewa County Courthouse, Rm 302 4:30 PM…

2 yea

Thornton yea · Hauser yea

[context] CONSENT AGENDA RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Don Hauser, District 6 SECONDER: Ronald McGill, District 15

2 yea

Hauser yea · Hunt yea

[context] RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Annette Hunt, District 13 SECONDER: Don Hauser, District 6

2 yea

Hauser yea · Hunt yea

Tue Feb 1, 2022 · 16:00

Executive Committee

✓ Decided: Executive Committee forwards salary and ARPA resolutions to County Board

The Executive Committee unanimously forwarded two resolutions to the County Board: one establishing 2023-2026 compensation for the Sheriff, Clerk of Courts, and Coroner (with a 6% increase in 2023 and 2% annually thereafter), and another amending ARPA fund allocation guidelines to allow reallocation of unspent funds by March 2024. The committee also reviewed the CIP project update and discussed a new Economic Development Policy.

Forwarded resolution to establish 2023-2026 salaries for Sheriff, Clerk of Courts, and Coroner (unanimous)
Forwarded resolution to amend ARPA fund allocation guidelines (unanimous)
Approved consent agenda including agenda, minutes, and next meeting date (unanimous)
Reviewed CIP project update for 2020-2022
Discussed new Economic Development Policy for future consideration

Minutes

🗳️ How they voted (9 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

[context] CONSENT AGENDA RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Mechele Shipman, District 9 SECONDER: Chuck Hull, District 14

4 yea

Gullickson yea · Sikorski yea · Hull yea · Shipman yea

4 yea

Gullickson yea · Sikorski yea · Hull yea · Shipman yea

resolution approved by the County Board. RESULT: FORWARD TO COUNTY BOARD [UNANIMOUS] Next: 2/8/2022 6:00 PM MOVER: Chuck Hull, District 14 SECONDER: Mechele Shipman, District 9

4 yea

Gullickson yea · Sikorski yea · Hull yea · Shipman yea

[context] RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Glen Sikorski, Mechele Shipman

4 yea

Gullickson yea · Sikorski yea · Hull yea · Shipman yea

[context] CONSENT AGENDA RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Mechele Shipman, District 9 SECONDER: Glen Sikorski, District 2 (Vice-Chair)

4 yea

Gullickson yea · Sikorski yea · Hull yea · Shipman yea

Resolution to Disallow Claim of Justin Thompson - Deb Blevins Blevins gave an overview of the claim and explained it is the recommendation of our liability insurance carrier, WMMIC, that we disallow…

4 yea

Gullickson yea · Sikorski yea · Hull yea · Shipman yea

[context] 5 Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Jan 18, 2022 4:00 PM (Consent Agenda) Executive Committee Minutes January 18, 2022 Regular Meeting Chippewa County Courthouse, Rm 302 4:00 PM Chippewa…

4 yea

Gullickson yea · Sikorski yea · Hull yea · Shipman yea

resolution is as follows: 127 128 2023 Salary and Fringe Benefits - $14,153 more than was budgeted in 2022 (Plus any health 129 insurance increases) 130 131 2023 Coroner call including autopsy and…

4 yea

Dean Gullickson yea · Glen Sikorski yea · Chuck Hull yea · Mechele Shipman yea

that the Chippewa County Board of Supervisors 61 does hereby approve the attached American Rescue Plan Act Guidelines & Procedures for 62 Allocating (ARPA) Funds as amended. 63 64 Forwarded to the…

4 yea

Dean Gullickson yea · Glen Sikorski yea · Chuck Hull yea · Mechele Shipman yea

Wed Jan 26, 2022 · 08:00

Facilities & Parks Committee

✓ Decided: Committee approves ARPA project list, forwards to county administrator

The Facilities & Parks Committee unanimously approved a list of ten ARPA-funded projects and forwarded them to the County Administrator. The projects include park improvements, plumbing upgrades, and a county board room expansion. The committee also unanimously voted to forward proposed revisions to the Facility Use Policy to the County Board. Four additional projects were deferred to future Capital Improvement Program funding.

Approved ARPA project list (10 projects) and forwarded to County Administrator (unanimous)
Forwarded Facility Use Policy revisions to County Board (unanimous)
Deferred 4 projects (bathroom remodel, jury box, Otter Lake bath/shower, Pine Point green flush) to future CIP funding
Approved consent agenda including minutes and next meeting date (unanimous)

Minutes

🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

[context] CONSENT AGENDA RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: James Mickelson, District 8 SECONDER: Glen Sikorski, District 2

4 yea

Eisenhuth yea · Kervina yea · Mickelson yea · Sikorski yea

[context] RESULT: FORWARD TO COUNTY BOARD [UNANIMOUS] Next: 2/8/2022 6:00 PM MOVER: James Mickelson, District 8 SECONDER: Glen Sikorski, District 2

4 yea

Eisenhuth yea · Kervina yea · Mickelson yea · Sikorski yea

to approve the ARPA projects as presented and forward them to the County Administrator: 1. F&P Staff/Vehicle 2. Hands Free Plumbing Fixtures 3. 1951 Piping Replacement 4. County Board Room Expansion…

4 yea

Eisenhuth yea · Kervina yea · Mickelson yea · Sikorski yea

[context] Facilities & Parks Committee Minutes January 26, 2022 Regular Meeting Chippewa County Courthouse, Rm 302 10:00 AM Chippewa County Page 3 Published 1/31/2022 12:00 AM RESULT: APPROVED…

4 yea

Eisenhuth yea · Kervina yea · Mickelson yea · Sikorski yea

Wed Jan 26, 2022 · 10:00

Highway Committee

✓ Decided: Highway Committee approves $5M ARPA road improvement plan

The Chippewa County Highway Committee unanimously approved a $5 million American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding request for road improvements, to be forwarded to the County Administrator. The funds will be used over three years (2022-2024) to recondition low-traffic county highways, with remaining funds for culvert repairs and chip seal maintenance. The committee also received updates on the Cobban Bridge contract award and weight enforcement efforts.

Approved $5M ARPA road improvement plan (unanimous)
Approved consent agenda including minutes and next meeting date (unanimous)
Approved adjournment (unanimous)

Minutes

🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

[context] CONSENT AGENDA RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: James Mickelson, District 8 (Vice-Chair) SECONDER: Chuck Hull, District 14

4 yea

Sikorski yea · Mickelson yea · Shipman yea · Hull yea

motion to approve and forward to County Administrator. Supervisor Mickelson seconded the motion. Motion carried. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Mechele Shipman, District 9 SECONDER: James…

4 yea

Sikorski yea · Mickelson yea · Shipman yea · Hull yea

motion to approve and forward to County Administrator. Supervisor Mickelson seconded the motion. Motion carried. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Mechele Shipman, District 9 SECONDER: James…

4 yea

Sikorski yea · Mickelson yea · Shipman yea · Hull yea

[context] CONSENT AGENDA RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: James Mickelson, District 8 (Vice-Chair) SECONDER: Lee McMenamin, District 4

3 yea

Sikorski yea · Mickelson yea · Shipman yea

[context] 5 Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Dec 8, 2021 8:00 AM (Consent Agenda) Highway Committee Minutes December 8, 2021 Regular Meeting Chippewa County Courthouse, Rm 302 8:00 AM Chippewa County…

3 yea

Sikorski yea · Mickelson yea · Shipman yea

Mon Jan 24, 2022 · 16:00

Legal & Law Enforcement Committee

✓ Decided: Committee forwards 2023 CIP requests for 911 phone system and jail remodel

The Legal & Law Enforcement Committee unanimously forwarded two 2023 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) requests to the County Administrator: a $350,000 911 phone system replacement (priority #1) and a $250,000 jail visitation room/front office remodel (priority #2). The committee also approved the consent agenda, including minutes and the next meeting date. Reports covered public defender shortages, court facility needs, and staffing challenges in the jail and dispatch.

Forwarded $350,000 911 phone system replacement to County Administrator (unanimous)
Forwarded $250,000 jail visitation room/front office remodel to County Administrator (unanimous)
Approved consent agenda including minutes and March 21, 2022 meeting date (unanimous)

Minutes

🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

motion to change the next Legal & Law Meeting to the following Monday on 1/24/2022 due to the courthouse being closed on 01/17/2022 for Martin Luther King Day. Motion (McMenamin/Steele) to approve…

3 yea

Shipman yea · Steele yea · Ives yea

[context] RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Harold Steele, Kari Ives

3 yea

Shipman yea · Steele yea · Ives yea

Thu Jan 20, 2022 · 07:45

Health & Human Services Board

✓ Decided: Board approves Human Services 2022-2024 strategic plan

The Health & Human Services Board unanimously approved the Department of Human Services 2022-2024 Strategic Plan, which outlines goals for community engagement, data-driven decisions, fiscal responsibility, service culture, and workplace health. The board also discussed COVID-19 statistics, program and financial reports from Public Health and Human Services directors, and the results of the 2021 annual board performance evaluation. No other substantive decisions were made.

Approved Human Services 2022-2024 Strategic Plan (unanimous)
Approved consent agenda including agenda, minutes, and next meeting date (unanimous)
Discussed Public Health Director's Program and Financial Report
Discussed Human Services Director's Program and Financial Report
Discussed Health & Human Services Board Annual Performance Evaluation Results

Minutes

🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

[context] CONSENT AGENDA RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Charlene Kervina, District 10 SECONDER: Don Hauser, District 6 (Vice-Chair)

7 yea

Halbleib yea · Hauser yea · Steele yea · Ericksen yea · Kervina yea · Ives yea · Sperlingas yea

[context] RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Kari Ives, District 12 SECONDER: Charlene Kervina, District 10

7 yea

Halbleib yea · Hauser yea · Steele yea · Ericksen yea · Kervina yea · Ives yea · Sperlingas yea

[context] RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Don Hauser, District 6 (Vice-Chair) SECONDER: Harold Steele, District 1

7 yea

Halbleib yea · Hauser yea · Steele yea · Ericksen yea · Kervina yea · Ives yea · Sperlingas yea

[context] CONSENT AGENDA RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Don Hauser, District 6 (Vice-Chair) SECONDER: Charlene Kervina, District 10

6 yea

Halbleib yea · Hauser yea · Steele yea · Kervina yea · Ives yea · Wallsch yea

[context] RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Kari Ives, District 12 SECONDER: Harold Steele, District 1

6 yea

Halbleib yea · Hauser yea · Steele yea · Kervina yea · Ives yea · Wallsch yea

[context] RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Harold Steele, District 1 SECONDER: Don Hauser, District 6 (Vice-Chair)

6 yea

Halbleib yea · Hauser yea · Steele yea · Kervina yea · Ives yea · Wallsch yea

[context] RESULT: APPROVED [5 TO 0] MOVER: Harold Steele, District 1 SECONDER: Kari Ives, District 12

5 yea

Halbleib yea · Hauser yea · Steele yea · Kervina yea · Ives yea

[context] RESULT: APPROVED [5 TO 0] MOVER: Don Hauser, District 6 (Vice-Chair) SECONDER: Harold Steele, District 1

5 yea

Halbleib yea · Hauser yea · Steele yea · Kervina yea · Ives yea

Thu Jan 20, 2022 · 17:00

Planning & Zoning Committee

✓ Decided: Committee approves two rezones and postpones tax-deeded land sale

The Chippewa County Planning & Zoning Committee unanimously approved two rezones: one for Tyler Naas & Todd Pecha in the Town of Woodmohr (changing one parcel from Industrial to Agricultural and another from Residential 1 & Industrial to Residential 1), and one for Ronald & Judith Swoboda in the Town of Woodmohr. The committee also postponed action on a request to sell Type B tax-deeded land until the February 24, 2022 meeting. The meeting was otherwise procedural, with no public comments.

Approved rezone 2021-0017 for Tyler Naas & Todd Pecha (unanimous)
Approved rezone 2021-0016 for Ronald & Judith Swoboda (unanimous)
Postponed request to sell Type B tax-deeded land to Feb 24, 2022 (unanimous)
Approved consent agenda including minutes and next meeting date (unanimous)

Minutes

Wed Jan 19, 2022 · 11:00

Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee

✓ Decided: Committee approves amended Lake Wissota agreement, extends term to 2025

The committee approved an amendment to the cooperative agreement with the Lake Wissota Improvement & Protection Association, extending the project term through 2025 with annual reviews and possible one-year extensions. The amendment allows the county to use limited-term employees for project work. The committee also went into closed session to discuss a real estate transaction but took no public action on it.

Approved amendment to Lake Wissota cooperative agreement, extending term to 2025 with annual reviews (unanimous)
Approved consent agenda including minutes and next meeting date (unanimous)
Went into closed session for real estate negotiation (unanimous)

Minutes

Tue Jan 18, 2022 · 16:00

Executive Committee

✓ Decided: Executive Committee sends salary plan back for 6% first-year raise

The Executive Committee voted 4-0 to send the 2023-2026 salary proposal for the Sheriff, Coroner, and Clerk of Courts back to the County Administrator for adjustment. The committee directed a 6% wage increase for the first year and 2% for each subsequent year for all three positions, plus a market analysis. The committee also unanimously approved a resolution to disallow a $522.23 property damage claim by Justin Thompson, following the liability insurance carrier's recommendation.

Sent 2023-2026 elected official salary plan back for 6%/2%/2%/2% raises and market analysis (4-0)
Approved resolution to disallow Justin Thompson's $522.23 claim (unanimous)
Approved consent agenda including Jan 4, 2022 minutes and Feb 1, 2022 meeting date (unanimous)
Reviewed update on Northwest ITBEC taking over Governor's fishing opener

Minutes

🗳️ How they voted (9 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

[context] CONSENT AGENDA RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Mechele Shipman, District 9 SECONDER: Glen Sikorski, District 2 (Vice-Chair)

4 yea

Gullickson yea · Sikorski yea · Hull yea · Shipman yea

4 yea

Gullickson yea · Sikorski yea · Hull yea · Shipman yea

[context] Executive Committee Minutes January 18, 2022 Regular Meeting Chippewa County Courthouse, Rm 302 4:00 PM Chippewa County Page 3 Published 1/19/2022 12:00 AM RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]…

4 yea

Gullickson yea · Sikorski yea · Hull yea · Shipman yea

[context] RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Mechele Shipman, District 9 SECONDER: Chuck Hull, District 14

6 yea

Gullickson yea · Hull yea · Shipman yea · Gullickson yea · Hull yea · Shipman yea

resolution will approve the new fees. RESULT: FORWARD TO COUNTY BOARD [UNANIMOUS] Next: 1/11/2022 6:00 PM MOVER: Mechele Shipman, District 9 SECONDER: Chuck Hull, District 14

3 yea

Gullickson yea · Hull yea · Shipman yea

resolution that comes forward. RESULT: FORWARD TO COUNTY BOARD [UNANIMOUS] Next: 1/11/2022 6:00 PM MOVER: Mechele Shipman, District 9 SECONDER: Chuck Hull, District 14

3 yea

Gullickson yea · Hull yea · Shipman yea

[context] The following individuals were present during closed session: Dean Gullickson, Mechele Shipman, Chuck Hull, Toni Hohlfelder, Randy Scholz RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Chuck Hull…

3 yea

Gullickson yea · Hull yea · Shipman yea

[context] RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Chuck Hull, District 14 SECONDER: Mechele Shipman, District 9

3 yea

Gullickson yea · Hull yea · Shipman yea

resolution be forwarded to the claimant by 25 certified mail, return receipt requested, as Notice of Disallowance. 26 27 Approved this 18th day of January, 2022 by the Chippewa County Executive…

4 yea

Dean Gullickson yea · Glen Sikorski yea · Chuck Hull yea · Mechele Shipman yea

Thu Jan 13, 2022 · 09:00

County Traffic Safety Commission

✓ Decided: Commission approves consent agenda, sets April 13 meeting

The Chippewa County Traffic Safety Commission met on January 13, 2022, and approved the consent agenda, which included the agenda, minutes from October 14, 2021, and scheduling the next meeting for April 13, 2022. No business items were discussed. Reports covered state and county highway projects, overweight vehicle enforcement, emergency traffic control, and crash statistics, including two fatal crashes. No formal decisions were made on these reports.

Approved consent agenda including agenda, October 14, 2021 minutes, and April 13, 2022 meeting date (unanimous)

Minutes

Thu Jan 13, 2022 · 15:30

Aging & Disability Resource Center Board

✓ Decided: ADRC Board approves 2022-24 Strategic Plan

The board unanimously approved the ADRC Strategic Plan for 2022-2024, which outlines goals for community engagement, data-driven decisions, fiscal responsibility, service culture, and workplace health. The consent agenda was also approved with a change to move the ADRC presentation to the next meeting. Several reports were discussed, including the manager's report, advocacy report, and the 2019-2021 self-assessment, but no other formal decisions were made.

Approved ADRC Strategic Plan 2022-24 (unanimous)
Approved consent agenda with agenda change (unanimous)

Minutes

🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

[context] CONSENT AGENDA Approved with agenda change - ADRC presentation next meeting RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: David Alley, Citizen Rep SECONDER: Glen Howell, Citizen Rep

5 yea

Ives yea · German yea · Alley yea · Frasier yea · Howell yea

[context] RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Patricia German, Citizen Rep SECONDER: Mary Frasier, Citizen Rep

5 yea

Ives yea · German yea · Alley yea · Frasier yea · Howell yea

[context] RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Mary Frasier, Citizen Rep SECONDER: Glen Howell, Citizen Rep

5 yea

Ives yea · German yea · Alley yea · Frasier yea · Howell yea

[context] CONSENT AGENDA RESULT: APPROVED [4 TO 0] MOVER: David Alley, Citizen Rep SECONDER: Janet Mayer, Citizen Rep

4 yea

Ives yea · Alley yea · Mayer yea · Howell yea

[context] RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Patricia German, Citizen Rep SECONDER: Glen Howell, Citizen Rep

5 yea

Ives yea · German yea · Alley yea · Mayer yea · Howell yea

[context] RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Janet Mayer, Citizen Rep SECONDER: Glen Howell, Citizen Rep

5 yea

Ives yea · German yea · Alley yea · Mayer yea · Howell yea

[context] RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: David Alley, Citizen Rep SECONDER: Glen Howell, Citizen Rep

5 yea

Ives yea · German yea · Alley yea · Mayer yea · Howell yea

Tue Jan 11, 2022 · 18:00

County Board of Supervisors

✓ Decided: County board approves 2022 forest work plan and mining ordinance changes

The Chippewa County Board approved the 2022 Forest Work Plan and authorized applying for a $54,615.64 state grant, and passed the second reading of an ordinance amending nonmetallic mining reclamation standards. The board also approved resolutions to authorize up to 100 days of committee meeting compensation for supervisors and to set fees for online access to Register of Deeds property records. James Ericksen was appointed to fill the vacant District 5 supervisor seat.

Approved 2022 Forest Work Plan and grant application for $54,615.64 (unanimous)
Approved ordinance amending nonmetallic mining reclamation standards, second reading (unanimous)
Authorized compensation for up to 100 days of committee meetings in 2022 (unanimous)
Approved fees for online access to Register of Deeds property records (unanimous)
Appointed James Ericksen as District 5 County Board Supervisor (consent agenda)
Approved consent agenda including appointments and 2022 fire wardens (11-0)

Minutes

🗳️ How they voted (17 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

[context] APPROVAL OF AGENDA RESULT: APPROVED [11 TO 0] MOVER: Ken Schmitt, District 3 SECONDER: Ronald McGill, District 15

9 yea

Gullickson yea · Steele yea · Schmitt yea · Hauser yea · Mickelson yea · Kervina yea · Eisenhuth yea · Ives yea · Hull yea

[context] CONSENT AGENDA RESULT: APPROVED [11 TO 0] MOVER: James Mickelson, District 8 SECONDER: Chuck Hull, District 14

9 yea

Gullickson yea · Steele yea · Schmitt yea · Hauser yea · Mickelson yea · Kervina yea · Eisenhuth yea · Ives yea · Hull yea

resolution to the County Board. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Harold Steele, District 1 SECONDER: Ken Schmitt, District 3

10 yea

Gullickson yea · Steele yea · Schmitt yea · Ericksen yea · Hauser yea · Mickelson yea · Kervina yea · Eisenhuth yea · Ives yea · Hull yea

10 yea

Gullickson yea · Steele yea · Schmitt yea · Ericksen yea · Hauser yea · Mickelson yea · Kervina yea · Eisenhuth yea · Ives yea · Hull yea

resolution to the County Board. County Board Minutes January 11, 2022 Regular Meeting Chippewa County Courthouse, Rm 302 6:00 PM Chippewa County Page 4 Published 1/12/2022 12:00 AM RESULT: APPROVED…

10 yea

Gullickson yea · Steele yea · Schmitt yea · Ericksen yea · Hauser yea · Mickelson yea · Kervina yea · Eisenhuth yea · Ives yea · Hull yea

10 yea

Gullickson yea · Steele yea · Schmitt yea · Ericksen yea · Hauser yea · Mickelson yea · Kervina yea · Eisenhuth yea · Ives yea · Hull yea

[context] ADJOURN RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Ken Schmitt, District 3 SECONDER: James Mickelson, District 8

10 yea

Gullickson yea · Steele yea · Schmitt yea · Ericksen yea · Hauser yea · Mickelson yea · Kervina yea · Eisenhuth yea · Ives yea · Hull yea

Motion made by Supervisor Sikorski Second made by Supervisor Schmitt All Supervisors present voted yes on the amendment Packet Pg. 15 Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Dec 14, 2021 6:00 PM (Consent…

11 yea

Gullickson yea · Sikorski yea · Steele yea · Schmitt yea · Hauser yea · Mickelson yea · Shipman yea · Kervina yea · Eisenhuth yea · Ives yea · Hull yea

[context] CONSENT AGENDA RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Mechele Shipman, District 9 SECONDER: Ronald McGill, District 15

11 yea

Gullickson yea · Sikorski yea · Steele yea · Schmitt yea · Hauser yea · Mickelson yea · Shipman yea · Kervina yea · Eisenhuth yea · Ives yea · Hull yea

Resolution to Authorize the EDC to Market and Sell County Owned Land Planning and Zoning Director, Doug Clary, spoke on the resolution; specifically covering the map and location of the land. RESULT…

11 yea

Gullickson yea · Sikorski yea · Steele yea · Schmitt yea · Hauser yea · Mickelson yea · Shipman yea · Kervina yea · Eisenhuth yea · Ives yea · Hull yea

Resolution to Host 2024 Farm Technology Days County Administrator, Randy Scholz, presented the resolution. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Kari Ives, District 12 SECONDER: Ken Schmitt, District 3

11 yea

Gullickson yea · Sikorski yea · Steele yea · Schmitt yea · Hauser yea · Mickelson yea · Shipman yea · Kervina yea · Eisenhuth yea · Ives yea · Hull yea

Resolution to Approve the ADRC Plan for 2022-2024 ADRC Manager, Leslie Fijalkiewicz, presented the ADRC Plan for 2022 - 2024. Packet Pg. 17 Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Dec 14, 2021 6:00 PM…

11 yea

Gullickson yea · Sikorski yea · Steele yea · Schmitt yea · Hauser yea · Mickelson yea · Shipman yea · Kervina yea · Eisenhuth yea · Ives yea · Hull yea

Resolution to Approve Opiod Settlement and Agreements Assistant Corporation Counsel, Jim Sherman, presented the resolution. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Ken Schmitt, District 3 SECONDER…

11 yea

Gullickson yea · Sikorski yea · Steele yea · Schmitt yea · Hauser yea · Mickelson yea · Shipman yea · Kervina yea · Eisenhuth yea · Ives yea · Hull yea

[context] 43 County Forest Administration Grant 57 Expenditure / Account Revenue 58 State Aid-Forestry Fund Account (100-50-56112-435821) $ 54,615.64 59 Forest & Trails- Salary F/T…

9 yea

Gullickson yea · Steele yea · Schmitt yea · Ericksen yea · Hauser yea · Mickelson yea · Kervina yea · Ives yea · Hull yea

that the 63 funds necessary to cover all per diems and mileage reimbursement of the County Board 64 Supervisors were budgeted for 2022 based on per diem payment history. 65 66 01/11/2022 County Board…

9 yea

Gullickson yea · Steele yea · Schmitt yea · Ericksen yea · Hauser yea · Mickelson yea · Kervina yea · Ives yea · Hull yea

to approve those 114 changes. 115 116 Forwarded to the County Board by the Executive Committee. 117 118 FINANCIAL IMPACT: 119 There is no fiscal impact to Chippewa County by passage of this…

9 yea

Gullickson yea · Steele yea · Schmitt yea · Ericksen yea · Hauser yea · Mickelson yea · Kervina yea · Ives yea · Hull yea

ordinance amendments there is no financial impact to the County. 39 40 01/11/2022 County Board 41 RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] 42 MOVER: Harold Steele, District 1 43 SECONDER: Lee McMenamin, District…

9 yea

Gullickson yea · Steele yea · Schmitt yea · Ericksen yea · Hauser yea · Mickelson yea · Kervina yea · Ives yea · Hull yea

Tue Jan 4, 2022 · 16:00

Executive Committee

✓ Decided: Committee forwards Register of Deeds fee resolution to County Board

The Executive Committee unanimously forwarded two resolutions to the County Board: one approving contracted fees for online access to property documents maintained by the Register of Deeds, and another authorizing compensation and mileage reimbursement for up to 100 days of committee meetings in 2022. The committee also discussed the Register of Deeds' Laredo contract issue and the appointment of James Ericksen to fill the District 5 County Board vacancy. The meeting included a closed session for the County Administrator's performance evaluation.

Forwarded resolution to approve Register of Deeds online access fees to County Board (unanimous)
Forwarded resolution to authorize compensation for up to 100 days of committee meetings in 2022 to County Board (unanimous)
Approved agenda and minutes (unanimous)
Approved closed session for County Administrator performance evaluation (unanimous)
Approved reconvening to open session (unanimous)

Minutes

🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

[context] RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Mechele Shipman, District 9 SECONDER: Chuck Hull, District 14

6 yea

Gullickson yea · Hull yea · Shipman yea · Gullickson yea · Hull yea · Shipman yea

resolution will approve the new fees. RESULT: FORWARD TO COUNTY BOARD [UNANIMOUS] Next: 1/11/2022 6:00 PM MOVER: Mechele Shipman, District 9 SECONDER: Chuck Hull, District 14

3 yea

Gullickson yea · Hull yea · Shipman yea

resolution that comes forward. RESULT: FORWARD TO COUNTY BOARD [UNANIMOUS] Next: 1/11/2022 6:00 PM MOVER: Mechele Shipman, District 9 SECONDER: Chuck Hull, District 14

3 yea

Gullickson yea · Hull yea · Shipman yea

[context] The following individuals were present during closed session: Dean Gullickson, Mechele Shipman, Chuck Hull, Toni Hohlfelder, Randy Scholz RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Chuck Hull…

3 yea

Gullickson yea · Hull yea · Shipman yea

[context] RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Chuck Hull, District 14 SECONDER: Mechele Shipman, District 9

3 yea

Gullickson yea · Hull yea · Shipman yea

to approve those 114 changes. 115 116 Forwarded to the County Board by the Executive Committee. 117 118 FINANCIAL IMPACT: 119 There is no fiscal impact to Chippewa County by passage of this…

3 yea

Dean Gullickson yea · Chuck Hull yea · Mechele Shipman yea

that the 63 funds necessary to cover all per diems and mileage reimbursement of the County Board 64 Supervisors were budgeted for 2022 based on per diem payment history. 65 66 01/4/2022 Executive…

3 yea

Dean Gullickson yea · Chuck Hull yea · Mechele Shipman yea