Chippewa County public meetings in 2025

Health & Human Services Board

The Chippewa County Health & Human Services Board will adopt the consent agenda items, including approval of the agenda, minutes from November 20, 2025, and the next meeting date of January 15, 2026. The board will hear reports from the Aging and Disability Resource Center, a success story, and program and financial reports from both the Human Services and Public Health directors. Business items and future agenda considerations will also be discussed before adjournment.

• Approve the agenda (consent agenda)
• Approve the minutes – November 20, 2025 (consent agenda)
• Schedule next meeting date – January 15, 2026 (consent agenda)
• Human Services Director’s Program and Financial Report
• Public Health Director’s Program and Financial Report

The Chippewa County Health & Human Services Board approved its consent agenda (8-0), which included the agenda, November 20, 2025 minutes, and scheduling the next meeting for January 15, 2026. The board received informational reports from the Aging and Disability Resource Center, Human Services, and Public Health directors, covering program updates, financial status, and strategic plan progress. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved consent agenda including agenda, minutes, and next meeting date (8-0)

General

The Chippewa County Board of Supervisors will meet on December 18, 2025 at The View on Lake Wissota. Members are invited to a Christmas Collaboration Gathering sponsored by the Chippewa County Economic Development Corporation. No formal actions or decisions will be taken at this meeting; the board may only observe and gather information.

• Christmas Collaboration Gathering – informational session, no decisions

Planning & Zoning Committee

The Planning & Zoning Committee will hold a public hearing regarding a conditional use permit request in the Town of Eagle Point. The meeting also includes a comprehensive planning update from the West Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission.

• Public hearing: 2025-0008 Midwest AG Contractors LLC Conditional Use Permit Request (Town of Eagle Point)
• Comprehensive Planning Update presented by Chris Straight of WCWRPC

The committee approved a conditional use permit for Midwest AG Contractors LLC in the Town of Eagle Point, with the condition that daily operations are limited to assembly and no manufacturing onsite. The consent agenda, including the agenda, October minutes, and next meeting date, was also approved. No other substantive decisions were made; the comprehensive plan update was only discussed.

• Approved conditional use permit for Midwest AG Contractors LLC (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including agenda, October 23, 2025 minutes, and January 22, 2025 meeting date (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Highway Committee

The Highway Committee will adopt the consent agenda items, including approval of the agenda, minutes from November 19, 2025, and scheduling the next meeting for January 28, 2026. The committee will hear the Highway Commissioner’s dashboard and financial report. It will consider the City of Stanley’s request to change a speed zone ordinance and review a notification letter about farming in the right‑of‑way.

• Approve the agenda (consent agenda)
• Approve the minutes from November 19, 2025
• Schedule next meeting for January 28, 2026 at 10:00 AM
• Speed zone ordinance change request from City of Stanley
• Farming in Right of Way notification letter for committee review

The Chippewa County Highway Committee unanimously approved sending a revised notification letter via certified mail to farmers found violating state statutes on farming in the right-of-way. The letter, reviewed by the County Administrator and Corporation Counsel, directs removal of encroachments within 30 days. The committee also approved the consent agenda, including minutes and scheduling the next meeting. No other substantive decisions were made; reports were informational.

• Approved revised right-of-way farming violation letter (5-0)
• Approved sending letter via certified mail to violators (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and next meeting date (5-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will adopt the consent agenda, schedule the next meeting for January 21, 2026, and discuss a variance request (2025-0003) from Brad and Tara Hagmann that was tabled from the November 19, 2025 meeting. Additional agenda items for future consideration will also be noted.

• Approve the agenda (consent agenda)
• Schedule next meeting date – January 21, 2026
• Variance request 2025-0003 – Brad & Tara Hagmann, Town of Eagle Point (tabled)
• Public hearings for discussion and action
• Agenda items for future consideration

County Board of Supervisors

The Chippewa County Board will consider several resolutions, including authorizing the submission of a Community Development Block Grant application for the West Central Wisconsin Housing Region. The meeting also includes a public hearing on CDBG activities and presentations on housing and community development needs. Additional business items address forest and trails planning, creation of an EMS study committee, and policy revisions for fund balance accounts.

• Res. 37-25: Resolution authorizing submission of the application for Community Development Block Grant funds on behalf of the West Central Wisconsin Housing Region
• Res. 38-25: Resolution to approve the 2026 work plan of the Forest and Trails Division of the Department of Land Conservation and Forest Management and to authorize the County Forest Administrator to apply for a County Forest Administration Grant from the State of Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
• Res. 39-25: Resolution authorizing the creation of an Ad Hoc Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Committee to study EMS services in Chippewa County
• Policy Revisions for Use of Fund Balance/Non-Lapsing Accounts – first reading
• Public Hearing: presentation of activities proposed for CDBG application, identification of total potential funds, and discussion of eligible housing, planning, economic development, and public facilities activities

The Chippewa County Board of Supervisors approved three resolutions: authorizing submission of a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application for the West Central Wisconsin Housing Region, approving the 2026 Forest and Trails Division work plan and authorizing a grant application to the state DNR, and creating an ad hoc Emergency Medical Services (EMS) committee to study EMS services. The board also held a public hearing on the CDBG application and received a first reading of proposed policy revisions for fund balance/non-lapsing accounts, including new funds for County Clerk elections and Public Health FSR-Licensing, and elimination of Rifle Range and MRF Recycling funds. All votes were 20-0 with one member absent.

• Approved Res. 37-25 authorizing CDBG application for West Central Wisconsin Housing Region (20-0)
• Approved Res. 38-25 approving 2026 Forest and Trails Division work plan and DNR grant application (20-0)
• Approved Res. 39-25 creating ad hoc EMS committee to study EMS services (20-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and next meeting date (20-0)
• Held public hearing on CDBG application; closed at 6:16 pm
• Received first reading of policy revisions for fund balance/non-lapsing accounts; no action taken

Land Information Council

The Chippewa County Land Information Council will meet to approve minutes from a prior meeting and review a modernization plan for 2025-2027. The body will also discuss projects for 2026.

• Approve minutes from December 17, 2024
• Review Land Records Modernization Plan 2025-2027
• Review projects for 2026

The Chippewa County Land Information Council held a special meeting and approved the consent agenda, which included the agenda and the minutes from December 17, 2024, by a 6-0 vote. The council also discussed the Land Records Modernization Plan 2025-2027 and projects for 2026, including section corner updates, Register of Deeds back indexing, and 2025 aerial photography. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved consent agenda (agenda and minutes) (6-0)
• Discussed Land Records Modernization Plan 2025-2027 and 2026 projects

County Board of Supervisors

The County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing regarding Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) activities and needs. The board will also consider resolutions for a forest work plan and the creation of an EMS study committee.

• Public hearing on CDBG activities including housing, planning, and economic development
• Res. 37-25: Application for CDBG funds for West Central Wisconsin Housing Region
• Res. 38-25: 2026 Work Plan for Forest and Trails Division and DNR grant application
• Res. 39-25: Creation of an Ad Hoc Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Committee
• First reading of policy revisions for Use of Fund Balance/Non-Lapsing Accounts

Agriculture & Extension Committee

The Chippewa County Agriculture & Extension Committee will hold its regular meeting on December 4, 2025. Members will consider the consent agenda items, including approval of the meeting agenda, the October 2, 2025 minutes, and scheduling the next meeting for February 5, 2026. The committee will receive educator reports on crops, soils, livestock, community development, health and well‑being, horticulture, human development, and positive youth development, followed by a report from the Area Extension Director. No other decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Approve the agenda (consent agenda)
• Approve the minutes from October 2, 2025 (consent agenda)
• Schedule next meeting date for February 5, 2026 (consent agenda)
• Educator reports on crops, soils, livestock, community development, health and well‑being, horticulture, human development, and positive youth development
• Area Extension Director report

The Agriculture & Extension Committee adopted the consent agenda, which included approval of the meeting agenda, the October 2, 2025 minutes, and scheduling the next meeting for February 5, 2026, with a unanimous 4‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned at 09:03 AM by a unanimous 4‑0 vote.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved minutes from Oct 2, 2025 (4-0)
• Scheduled next meeting for Feb 5, 2026 (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will discuss the creation of an ad hoc committee to study emergency medical services in Chippewa County. Members will also review a resolution for Community Development Block Grant funds and policy revisions for non-lapsing accounts.

• Resolution to apply for Community Development Block Grant funds for the West Central Wisconsin Housing Region
• Resolution to create an Ad Hoc Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Committee
• Policy revisions for Use of Fund Balance/Non-Lapsing Accounts
• Review of the County Administrator’s annual performance evaluation process and timeline
• 3rd Quarter Financial Update

The committee approved the consent agenda and the 3rd‑quarter financial update. It forwarded three resolutions—one for a Community Development Block Grant, one to create an ad‑hoc EMS study committee, and one for fund‑balance policy revisions—to the County Board. The County Administrator’s annual performance‑evaluation process was also approved. All actions passed unanimously (5‑0).

• Approved consent agenda (5 - 0)
• Forwarded 3rd‑quarter financial update to County Board (5 - 0)
• Forwarded Community Development Block Grant application for West Central Wisconsin Housing Region to County Board (5 - 0)
• Forwarded creation of Ad Hoc EMS Committee to study EMS services to County Board (5 - 0)
• Forwarded policy revisions for Fund Balance/Non‑Lapsing Accounts to County Board (5 - 0)
• Approved County Administrator annual performance‑evaluation process (5 - 0)

Health & Human Services Board

The Health & Human Services Board will adopt a consent agenda that includes approval of the meeting agenda, the minutes from the October 16, 2025 meeting, and scheduling the next meeting for December 18, 2025. The board will also hear reports on a public health success story, foster care policy, program and financial updates from the Human Services and Public Health directors, and an update on agenda‑management software.

• Approve the meeting agenda
• Approve the minutes from October 16, 2025
• Schedule the next meeting date for December 18, 2025
• Public Health Success Story report
• Foster Care policy and practice report

The board adopted the consent agenda with an 8‑0 vote, approving the meeting agenda, the October 16, 2025 minutes, and scheduling the next meeting for December 18, 2025. The meeting was then adjourned by a 9‑0 vote.

• Approve agenda (8-0)
• Approve minutes – October 16, 2025 (8-0)
• Schedule next meeting date – December 18, 2025 (8-0)
• Adjourn meeting (9-0)

Highway Committee

The Highway Committee will conduct its regular business, including adopting the agenda, approving the minutes from the October 22, 2025 meeting, and setting the next meeting date for December 17, 2025. Members will receive reports on the highway department’s financial status, the winter highway conference, county construction projects, and agenda‑management software. The committee will review a Farming in Right‑of‑Way notification letter. Public comments are limited to five minutes per speaker.

• Approve the agenda (consent agenda)
• Approve minutes from October 22, 2025
• Schedule next meeting for December 17, 2025
• Review Farming in Right‑of‑Way notification letter
• Receive reports on highway finances, projects, and software

The Chippewa County Highway Committee adopted the consent agenda, approving the meeting agenda, the October 22, 2025 minutes, and scheduling the next meeting for December 17, 2025. The motion passed with a 3‑0 vote. The committee then adjourned the meeting by a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved agenda, minutes, and Dec 17 meeting date (3‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (4‑0)

Facilities & Parks Committee

The Facilities & Parks Committee will meet to approve minutes from September and schedule the next meeting for January 28, 2026. The agenda includes updates on capital improvement projects, a facilities dashboard, and the agenda management software. No specific decisions on new projects or contracts are listed for this session.

• Approve minutes from September 24, 2025
• Schedule next meeting for January 28, 2026
• Capital Improvement Projects Update
• Facilities & Parks Dashboard
• Update on Agenda Management Software

The Facilities & Parks Committee adopted the consent agenda with a 3‑0 vote. The agenda, the September 24, 2025 minutes, and the date for the next meeting on January 28, 2026 at 8:00 AM were all approved. No other actions were taken during the meeting.

• Approved agenda (3-0)
• Approved September 24, 2025 minutes (3-0)
• Approved scheduling of next meeting for Jan 28, 2026 8:00 AM (3-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider a variance request (2025-0003) submitted by Brad and Tara Hagmann from the Town of Eagle Point. After the open evidentiary hearing, the board may enter a closed session to deliberate before returning to open session to approve or deny the request. The meeting also includes routine consent agenda items and a discussion about seeking Wisconsin DNR opinion letters on future variance requests.

• Variance Request 2025-0003 – Brad & Tara Hagmann, Town of Eagle Point
• Closed session deliberation after evidentiary hearing per Wis. Stat. Sec. 19.85(1)(a)
• Consent agenda: approve agenda, approve June 18, 2025 inspection and regular minutes, schedule next meeting
• Discussion: request Wisconsin DNR opinion letters on variance requests

The Board approved the consent agenda, adopting the agenda, June 18 minutes and scheduling the next meeting. The variance request for Brad & Tara Hagmann was tabled until the December 17, 2025 meeting. The Board also approved a request for Wisconsin DNR opinion letters on future shoreland variances and then adjourned.

• Approved consent agenda (4-0)
• Tabled Hagmann variance hearing until Dec 17, 2025 (4-0)
• Approved request for Wisconsin DNR opinion letters on future shoreland variances (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment is meeting to perform a site inspection. The meeting focuses on a single variance request for a property on State HWY 178.

• Site inspection for Variance Request 2025-0003 (Hagmann) at 16543 State HWY 178

The Board of Adjustment approved its agenda with a 4‑0 vote and then adjourned the meeting with a 4‑0 vote. No substantive variance or policy decisions were made.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved adjournment (4-0)

Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee

The Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee will consider extending the 2025-2026 Soil and Water Resource Management Grant. It will review the summary of Fall 2025 timber sale bids and award contracts, and approve extensions of timber sale contracts. The committee will adopt a resolution to approve the 2026 work plan for the Forest and Trails Division and to authorize the County Forest Administrator to apply for a state forest administration grant. A closed session is scheduled to discuss a possible real‑estate purchase in T32N, R8W, Section 23.

• 2025-2026 Soil and Water Resource Management Grant Extension
• Review summary of Fall 2025 timber sale bids and award contracts
• Timber Sale Contract Extensions Approval
• Resolution to approve 2026 Forest and Trails Division work plan and authorize state grant application
• Closed session to deliberate possible purchase of public property in T32N, R8W, Section 23

The committee approved the consent agenda, extended the 2025‑2026 Soil and Water Resource Management grant, and approved all fall 2025 timber sale contracts and their extensions. It also adopted a resolution to approve the 2026 Forest & Trails work plan and to authorize the County Forest Administrator to apply for a state grant. After a brief closed session, the committee reconvened and adjourned.

• Consent agenda approved (5-0)
• 2025‑2026 Soil and Water Resource Management grant extension approved (5-0)
• Fall 2025 timber sale contracts approved (5-0)
• Timber sale contract extensions approved (5-0)
• 2026 Forest & Trails work plan resolution approved, to be forwarded to County Board (unanimous voice vote)
• Motion to enter closed session approved (4-1)
• Motion to return to open session approved (5-0)
• Meeting adjourned (5-0)

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will review a request from the Chippewa Valley Health Cooperative for a $10 million loan from the Wisconsin Board of Commissioners of Public Lands. This loan is intended to help finance the interim Chippewa Valley Cooperative Hospital in Chippewa Falls. The committee will discuss and take possible action on this request in a closed session.

• Chippewa Valley Health Cooperative $10 million loan request for interim hospital in Chippewa Falls
• Resolution to disallow claim of Central Mutual Insurance Company on behalf of Tami Allison
• Register of Deeds Dashboard report
• Information Technology Division Dashboard report
• Update on Agenda Management Software and Notifications

The committee approved the consent agenda and unanimously adopted a resolution to disallow Central Mutual Insurance Company’s claim on behalf of Tami Allison. A closed‑session meeting was authorized to discuss the Chippewa Valley Health Cooperative’s $10 million loan request, and the committee later reconvened in open session. The meeting was adjourned.

• Consent agenda approved (5-0)
• Disallow Central Mutual Insurance claim for Tami Allison approved (5-0)
• Closed session authorized to discuss CVHC $10 M loan request approved (4-1)
• Open session reconvened approved (5-0)
• Meeting adjourned approved (5-0)

Crime Prevention Funding Board

The Crime Prevention Funding Board will discuss and approve its 2026 meeting schedule and the process for awarding 2025 grant funds, which are set to open on February 1, 2026. The meeting is scheduled for 12:00 PM on November 18, 2025, in Room 302 of the Chippewa County Courthouse.

• Approve 2026 CPFB Meeting Schedule
• Approve Grant Announcement and Application Process for 2025 Funding
• Approve Minutes of May 25, 2025 CPFB Meeting
• Update on Funds Collected to Date
• Discussion on Next Grant Round

The Crime Prevention Funding Board approved the consent agenda, including the agenda itself and scheduling the next meeting, with a 6‑to‑0 vote. It also approved posting a grant application in February 2026 for the 2025 funds, also by a 6‑to‑0 vote. No other actions were taken and the meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda (6-0)
• Approved grant posting for February 2026 (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting unanimously

Criminal Justice Collaborating Council (CJCC)

The council will discuss and approve the 2026 CJCC meeting schedule and, on the business agenda, vote to approve a request to submit an application for the Calendar Year 2026 TAD Grant. The consent agenda items (agenda approval and minutes) were carried over to the next meeting. Several program and grant reports will be presented with no action required.

• Approve request to submit application for Calendar Year 2026 TAD Grant (approved 8‑0)
• Discuss and approve 2026 CJCC meeting schedule
• Consent agenda items (agenda approval, minutes) postponed to next meeting
• Reports on program updates (Recovery Court, Diversion, Front‑End Intervention, Pre‑Trial, Re‑Entry) – no action needed
• State Crisis Intervention Program (SCIP) grant updates and MILO simulator training

The Criminal Justice Collaborating Council approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the August 19, 2025 meeting, each with an 11‑to‑0 vote. The council then adjourned the meeting unanimously with a 12‑to‑0 vote. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approve agenda (11-0)
• Approve August 19, 2025 minutes (11-0)
• Adjourn meeting (12-0)

Legal & Law Enforcement Committee

The Legal & Law Enforcement Committee will consider a motion to change the date of its January 2026 meeting. The agenda also includes routine consent items such as approval of the agenda and minutes from July 21, 2025, and several reports on software updates, a grant award, festival statistics, and the county jail. Public comments are limited to five minutes per speaker.

• Change January 2026 Legal & Law meeting date (motion by Chair Brian Flynn)
• Approve agenda
• Approve minutes from July 21, 2025 meeting
• Report on PSAP Grant Program award
• Jail report presented by James Maki

The committee adopted the consent agenda, approving the meeting agenda and the July 21, 2025 minutes unanimously (5‑0). A motion to change the date of the January 2026 Legal & Law Enforcement Committee meeting was also approved unanimously (5‑0). The meeting was then adjourned unanimously (5‑0).

• Approved agenda and minutes via consent agenda (5‑0)
• Approved change of January 2026 Legal & Law meeting date (5‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (5‑0)

Aging & Disability Resource Center Board

The Chippewa County Aging & Disability Resource Center Board will meet to approve a transportation grant, allocate funds for caregiver support programs, and adopt the 2026 budget for the Alzheimer's Family and Caregiver Support Program.

• Approve 85.21 Transportation Grant
• Approve 2026 Alzheimer's Family and Caregiver Support Program Budget
• Approve Allocations for Alzheimer's and National Family Caregiver Support Programs
• Approve September 11, 2025 Minutes
• Schedule Next Meeting Date - January 8, 2026

The ADRC Board unanimously approved the 85.21 Transportation Grant application for the 2026 calendar year. It also approved funding allocations for the Alzheimer's Family and Caregiver Support Program and the National Family Caregiver Support Program, and adopted the 2026 budget for the Alzheimer's program. All consent‑agenda items, including the agenda, minutes, and next meeting date, were approved without dissent.

• Approved consent agenda (agenda, minutes, next meeting date) (6‑0)
• Approved submission of 85.21 Transportation Grant application for 2026 (6‑0)
• Approved allocations for Alzheimer's Family and Caregiver Support Program and National Family Caregiver Support Program (6‑0)
• Approved 2026 Alzheimer's Family and Caregiver Support Program budget (6‑0)

County Traffic Safety Commission

The County Traffic Safety Commission will meet to elect a Vice Chair and discuss specific intersections. The body will also review crash statistics and updates on state and city street projects.

• Election for Vice Chair
• Discussion of CTH G & MM Intersection
• Report on CTH K & TT Intersection
• Review of Chippewa County and City of Chippewa Falls crash statistics
• Update on Safe Streets & Roads for All

The commission approved its consent agenda, including the agenda, August minutes and the next meeting date. Andrew Clark was nominated for Vice Chair. Commissioners voted unanimously to continue monitoring the CTH G & MM intersection. The Highway Department was tasked with monitoring traffic speeds at the CTH K & CTH TT intersection and reporting back.

• Approved consent agenda (agenda, minutes, next meeting) – unanimous
• Nominated Andrew Clark for Vice Chair – nomination made
• Approved continued monitoring of CTH G & MM intersection – unanimous
• Directed Highway Department to monitor speeds at CTH K & TT intersection and report back – unanimous

County Board of Supervisors

The Chippewa County Board will consider several consent agenda items, including the minutes from October 14, 2025, the next meeting date, and two rezoning proposals (Back Rezone at Eagle Point and Refuge Church Rezone in the Town of Lafayette). The board will then vote on a resolution approving the 2025 tax levy for collection in 2026. Additional items include second‑reading ordinances amending parking and speed zones, and revisions to HR and HIPAA policies.

• AZO 10-25: Back Rezone – Eagle Point
• AZO 11-25: Refuge Church Rezone – Town of Lafayette
• Res. 36-25: Resolution to Approve the Chippewa County 2025 Tax Levy to be Collected in 2026
• Ord. 08-25: Ordinance to Amend Section 58-34(a) Regarding No Parking Zones – Second Reading
• Ord. 09-25: Ordinance to Amend Section 58-31(f) Regarding Speed Zones – Second Reading

The board approved the Chippewa County 2025 tax levy for collection in 2026. Ordinance amendments were adopted to modify no‑parking zones and speed zones. The Human Resources and HIPAA policy manuals were revised and approved. The board appointed the County Administrator for the Health & Human Services Board.

• Approved Res. 36-25: 2025 tax levy to be collected in 2026 (20‑0)
• Approved Ord. 08-25: amendment to Section 58‑34(a) on no‑parking zones (19‑1)
• Approved Ord. 09-25: amendment to Section 58‑31(f) on speed zones (20‑0)
• Approved HR Policy Manual revisions for employee benefits (20‑0)
• Approved HIPAA Policy revisions (20‑0)
• Approved County Administrator appointment – Health & Human Services Board (20‑0)

Veterans Service Commission

The commission will discuss the Wisconsin Veteran’s Home in Chippewa Falls, the Veteran Relief Fund, plans for Veteran’s Day activities, and outreach opportunities. Additional topics include an office dashboard update and the agenda‑management software. No formal actions are listed beyond routine consent agenda items.

• Discuss Wisconsin Veteran’s Home at Chippewa Falls
• Discuss Veteran Relief Fund
• Discuss Veteran’s Day activities
• Discuss outreach opportunities
• Discuss office dashboard and agenda‑management software

The commission adopted the consent agenda with a 3‑0 vote, approving the meeting agenda, the March 10, 2025 minutes, and setting the next meeting for January 12, 2026. A motion to adjourn the meeting also passed unanimously (3‑0). No other actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (3-0)
• Approved minutes of March 10, 2025 (3-0)
• Approved scheduling of next meeting for Jan 12, 2026 (3-0)
• Approved adjournment (3-0)

County Board of Supervisors

The Chippewa County Board of Supervisors will hold a budget hearing and public hearing on the 2026 county budget. Members will consider two resolutions to approve county aid for bridges, culverts, and other construction and maintenance projects in 2026. The board will also vote to adopt the County Administrator's proposed 2026 budget. The meeting includes routine items such as scheduling the next meeting and chair appointments.

• Res. 34-25: Resolution to approve county aid in 2026 for bridges and culverts
• Res. 35-25: Resolution to approve funds for county aid construction and maintenance during calendar year 2026
• Approval of County Administrator 2026 Budget
• Public Hearing – 2026 County Budget at 6:00 P.M.
• Schedule next meeting date – Wednesday, November 12, 2025

The Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda. It then approved Resolution 34-25 for bridge and culvert aid, Resolution 35-25 for construction and maintenance aid, and the County Administrator's 2026 budget. The meeting was adjourned after all items passed.

• Agenda approved (18‑0)
• Consent agenda approved (18‑0)
• Resolution 34-25 (bridge and culvert aid) approved (18‑0)
• Resolution 35-25 (construction and maintenance aid) approved (18‑0)
• County Administrator 2026 budget approved (18‑0)
• Meeting adjourned (18‑0)

Planning & Zoning Committee

The committee approved the consent agenda items – the agenda, minutes, and scheduling the next meeting for November 20, 2025 – unanimously. It approved the Back Rezone petition (2025‑0008) changing land from Agricultural to Residential 1, unanimously. It also approved the Refuge Church rezoning petition (2025‑0012) with the presented options, unanimously. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for November 20, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Back Rezone petition (2025‑0008) – Agricultural to Residential 1 (unanimous)
• Approved Refuge Church rezoning petition (2025‑0012) – options as presented (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Highway Committee

The committee unanimously approved a motion directing the Highway Department to draft a certified letter, publish a spring 2026 notice, and mow right‑of‑way areas that violate the zoning ordinance. It also unanimously forwarded two resolutions—County Aid for bridges and culverts in 2026, and funding for highway construction and maintenance in 2026—to the County Board. The consent agenda and next meeting date were approved, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Directed Highway Dept to draft certified letter, publish notice, and mow right‑of‑way violations (unanimous)
• Resolution to approve County Aid for bridges and culverts 2026 – forwarded to County Board (unanimous)
• Resolution to approve funds for highway construction and maintenance 2026 – forwarded to County Board (unanimous)
• Consent agenda approved (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for November 19, 2025 at 9:30 AM (unanimous)
• Meeting adjourned at 11:35 AM (unanimous)

Health & Human Services Board

The Health & Human Services Board approved the consent agenda with a 6‑to‑0 vote, which included the agenda, minutes, and scheduling the next meeting for November 20, 2025. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote. No other substantive actions or policy decisions were recorded.

• Approved consent agenda (6-0)
• Scheduled next meeting for November 20, 2025 (6-0)
• Approved adjournment (unanimous)

Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee

The Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee unanimously approved several items, including the Camp Nawakwa stewardship application, the Dec 20, 2025 deadline for wildlife crop‑damage assessments, the 2025 commodity price rates, and transfers of segregated funds to neighboring counties. All motions passed by voice vote. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved Camp Nawakwa stewardship application (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Dec 20, 2025 deadline for wildlife crop‑damage assessments (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved 2025 commodity price rates (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved transfer of $5,875 SEG funds to Shawano County (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved transfer of $36,538 SEG funds to Dane County (unanimous voice vote)

County Board of Supervisors

The County Board approved a resolution urging state funding to offset SNAP changes. It approved the second reading of the stormwater management ordinance. The Board appointed a new County Administrator (19‑to‑1) and appointed a new Board Chair. First readings were taken on ordinances for no‑parking zones and speed zones, and on HR and HIPAA policy revisions.

• Approved Resolution 33-25 urging state funding for SNAP changes (unanimous)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance 07-25 stormwater management amendment (unanimous)
• Approved County Board Chair appointment to Northwest ITBEC Tourism Advisory Committee (unanimous)
• Approved County Administrator appointment (19‑to‑1, NAY: Shoebridge)
• First reading of Ordinance 08-25 no‑parking zones (next hearing 10/15/2025)
• First reading of Ordinance 09-25 speed zones (next hearing 10/15/2025)
• First reading of HR Policy Manual revisions (next hearing 11/12/2025)
• First reading of HIPAA Policy revisions (next hearing 11/12/2025)

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee unanimously approved forwarding the HR policy manual revisions for employee benefits to the County Board. It also unanimously forwarded the County Administrator's 2026 proposed budget, a total of $126,837,443 with a tax rate of $2.12 and a property tax levy of $22,330,263. The meeting scheduled the next session for October 21, 2025 and adjourned at 4:48 p.m.

• Approve agenda, minutes, and schedule next meeting – approved unanimously
• Forward HR policy manual revisions for employee benefits to County Board – approved unanimously
• Forward County Administrator 2026 proposed budget ($126,837,443, tax rate $2.12) to County Board – approved unanimously
• Adjourn meeting – approved unanimously

Agriculture & Extension Committee

The Agriculture & Extension Committee unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included the meeting agenda, minutes, and scheduling the next meeting for December 4, 2025. The committee also unanimously approved a declaration of National 4‑H Week in Chippewa County. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved consent agenda (agenda, minutes, next meeting date) – unanimous
• Approved Declaration of National 4‑H Week in Chippewa County – unanimous
• Approved adjournment – unanimous

Facilities & Parks Committee

The Facilities & Parks Committee approved the consent agenda, which included the meeting agenda, the minutes from the July 23, 2025 meeting, and the date of the next meeting. The approval was unanimous. No other motions or decisions were recorded; the committee received reports on capital improvement projects, the facilities & parks dashboard, and the Otter Lake aerator agreement.

• Approved the meeting agenda – unanimous
• Approved the July 23, 2025 minutes – unanimous
• Scheduled next meeting for Nov 19, 2025 at 8:00 AM – unanimous

Health & Human Services Board

The Health & Human Services Board approved its consent agenda (5‑0) and the meeting minutes. A resolution urging state funding to offset county impacts of federal SNAP changes was approved and will be forwarded to the Chippewa County Board. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Consent agenda approved (5‑0)
• Agenda approved (unanimous)
• Minutes approved (unanimous)
• Resolution urging state funding for SNAP changes forwarded to County Board (unanimous)
• Meeting adjourned (unanimous)

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee unanimously approved the consent agenda, including the agenda, minutes, and scheduling the next meeting. The committee voted unanimously to forward the proposed HIPAA policy revisions to the County Board. A preliminary FY26 budget update was discussed, noting a proposed tax rate of $2.13 and a $680,309 (3.13%) increase in the property tax levy. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda items (agenda, minutes, next meeting date) – unanimous
• Forwarded HIPAA policy revisions to County Board – unanimous
• Discussed FY26 budget preview (tax rate $2.13, levy increase $680,309) – no vote
• Adjourned meeting – unanimous

Aging & Disability Resource Center Board

The ADRC Board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the July 10, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. A discussion was held about possibly rescheduling the November 13, 2025 meeting, but no change was made. No other actions were decided during the session.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved July 10, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Discussed rescheduling November 13, 2025 meeting; no decision made

County Board of Supervisors

The County Board approved a settlement and services contract with Rolling Hills Equine, Inc. and the Western Region Recovery and Wellness Consortium (16‑4). It also unanimously approved a resolution to fund the 2026 health‑insurance plan and a resolution delegating authority to enter opioid settlement agreements. Additional actions included second‑reading approvals of the Facility Use Policy (19‑1) and the Concealed‑Carry HR policy (19‑1), and a unanimous appointment of the County Administrator to the Criminal Justice Collaborating Council.

• Approved settlement and services contract with Rolling Hills Equine (16‑4)
• Approved Resolution to establish health‑insurance plan funding for 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution delegating authority for opioid settlement agreements (unanimous)
• Approved Facility Use Policy revisions, second reading (19‑1)
• Approved HR Policy Manual revision on concealed‑carry, second reading (19‑1)
• Approved HR Policy revisions on care navigation & pets, second reading (unanimous)
• Approved closed‑session to confer with legal counsel (17‑3)
• Approved County Administrator appointment to Criminal Justice Collaborating Council (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Committee

The Planning & Zoning Committee approved its consent agenda, including the agenda, minutes and next meeting date, by unanimous vote. It then approved the Home Occupation Conditional Use Petition (2025‑0005) for 3064 31st Avenue in Wheaton, also unanimously. The meeting was adjourned with a unanimous motion.

• Approved consent agenda items (agenda, minutes, next meeting date) – unanimous
• Approved Home Occupation CUP request for 3064 31st Avenue, Wheaton – unanimous
• Adjourned meeting – unanimous

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee unanimously approved the consent agenda and adjourned the meeting. Members agreed to list each County Board Supervisor's personal phone number and county email address on the new website. A resolution to change the 2026 health‑insurance plan design and employee premium contributions was forwarded to the County Board. The committee also approved a closed‑session meeting to confer with legal counsel about the Rolling Hills Equine settlement (vote 4‑1).

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Agreed to include personal phone numbers and county email addresses for Board Supervisors on new website (unanimous)
• Forwarded resolution to establish 2026 health‑insurance plan funding to County Board (unanimous)
• Approved closed‑session legal counsel discussion on settlement (4‑1)
• Approved meeting adjournment (unanimous)

Highway Committee

The Highway Committee approved its consent agenda unanimously, including the meeting agenda, minutes, and scheduling the next meeting for September 24, 2025. The committee voted 3‑2 to forward the proposed amendment to Section 58‑34(a) of the Chippewa County Code, which would change the county’s no‑parking zones, to the full County Board for consideration at its September 9, 2025 meeting. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 11:25 a.m.

• Approved consent agenda (agenda, minutes, next meeting date) unanimously
• Forwarded amendment to Section 58‑34(a) (no‑parking zones) to County Board (vote 3‑2)
• Adjourned meeting unanimously

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee approved the amendment to the Development Agreement dated July 9, 2021 between Mason Companies, Inc., Chippewa County and the City of Chippewa Falls. The committee also authorized the County Corporation Counsel, County Administrator and County Clerk to prepare and execute all necessary documents. All votes were unanimous and no member voted against the motions.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved convening in closed session to discuss amendment (unanimous)
• Approved reconvening in open session to act on the amendment (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Development Agreement with Mason Companies and authorized counsel, administrator and clerk to complete transaction (unanimous, passed without negative vote)
• Approved adjournment of the meeting (unanimous)

County Board of Supervisors

The County Board voted 15‑2 to hold a closed‑session meeting to discuss a purchase agreement for county‑owned land. The Board then unanimously approved reconvening in open session to act on that item. In a unanimous vote, the Board approved the purchase agreement with Rogers Memorial Hospital, Inc. and authorized the Corporation Counsel, County Administrator, and County Clerk to complete the transaction.

• Approved closed‑session to discuss purchase agreement (15‑2)
• Approved reconvening open session to act on the closed‑session item (unanimous)
• Approved purchase agreement with Rogers Memorial Hospital, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved agenda for the meeting (unanimous)
• Approved adjournment of the meeting (unanimous)

Health & Human Services Board

The Health & Human Services Board approved its consent agenda unanimously, which included approval of the agenda, the minutes, and scheduling the next meeting for September 18, 2025. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously. No other resolutions or actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for September 18, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee

The committee approved its consent agenda, including the meeting minutes and scheduling the next meeting for September 17, 2025. It voted to forward proposed amendments to the county stormwater management ordinance to the County Board. It also approved the Dog Island bike trail expansion in the County Forest. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous voice vote.

• Approved consent agenda (agenda, minutes, next meeting date) – unanimous
• Forwarded stormwater ordinance amendments to County Board – unanimous voice vote
• Approved Dog Island bike trail expansion – unanimous voice vote
• Adjourned meeting – unanimous voice vote

Criminal Justice Collaborating Council (CJCC)

The Criminal Justice Collaborating Council approved the request to submit an application for the Calendar Year 2026 TAD Grant with an 8‑0 vote. The consent agenda items were inadvertently skipped and will be carried over to the next meeting for action. The meeting was adjourned without objection at 12:18 PM.

• Approved request to submit 2026 TAD Grant application (8-0)
• Consent agenda items skipped; will be carried over to next meeting
• Adjourned meeting without objection (8-0)

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee approved the disallowance of two liability claims—one from Matthew Koxlien and another from Brian Burce—both unanimously. It also voted to forward to the County Board the resolution that gives the County Administrator authority to enter settlement agreements with opioid defendants. The consent agenda items (agenda, minutes, and next meeting date) were approved unanimously.

• Disallowed Matthew Koxlien claim (unanimous)
• Disallowed Brian Burce claim (unanimous)
• Delegated authority for opioid settlement agreements to County Administrator (forwarded to County Board, unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items (agenda, minutes, next meeting date) (unanimous)

County Traffic Safety Commission

The Traffic Safety Commission approved the proposed No Parking zone on County Trunk Highway S with a unanimous vote. The Highway Department, commission members, and the affected restaurant owner will meet on site to discuss options. The agenda, minutes, and next meeting date were also approved unanimously, as were several report updates.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes – May 8 2025 (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for November 13 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved No Parking zone on CTH S (unanimous)
• Approved State Highway Projects report (unanimous)
• Approved County Highway Projects report (unanimous)
• Approved City of Chippewa Falls Street Projects report (unanimous)
• Approved SS4A Safety Action Plan update (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Committee

The Planning & Zoning Committee approved the agenda by unanimous vote. The committee discussed several comprehensive‑planning items, including upcoming focus groups and draft elements for transportation and utilities. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved adjournment (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Committee

The Chippewa County Planning & Zoning Committee held a special meeting on August 14, 2025. The consent agenda was approved unanimously. The committee discussed several comprehensive planning items but did not make any formal decisions on them. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

County Board of Supervisors

The Chippewa County Board approved a resolution to set aside $408,113 in levy funding for 2026 salary adjustments, including a 2% across-the-board wage increase effective January 1, 2026, and up to 1.5% effective July 1, 2026. The board also approved creating three new positions: a full-time social worker, a part-time elder benefit specialist, and a part-time legal secretary. An ordinance amendment regarding nonmetallic mining reclamation was approved on its second reading, and several policy revisions were introduced for a first reading.

• Approved $408,113 tax levy for 2026 salary adjustments (13-5)
• Approved creating full-time CLTS social worker position (17-1)
• Approved creating part-time elder benefit specialist position (17-1)
• Approved creating part-time legal secretary for DA's office (16-2)
• Approved nonmetallic mining ordinance amendment (unanimous)
• Approved Dennis Bachman as District 5 Supervisor (17-1)
• Approved Chris Elstran as Highway Commissioner (unanimous)
• Held first reading on facility use, conceal carry, and HR policy revisions

Agriculture & Extension Committee

The Agriculture & Extension Committee approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the July 10 meeting by unanimous vote. The next regular meeting was scheduled for October 2, 2025. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approve agenda (unanimous 4‑0)
• Approve minutes, including July 10 meeting (unanimous 4‑0)
• Schedule next meeting for October 2, 2025 (unanimous 4‑0)
• Adjourn meeting (unanimous 4‑0)

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee approved its consent agenda unanimously, including scheduling the next meeting for Oct. 29, 2025. It voted to forward the 2026 economic development budget to the County Administrator. In closed sessions, the committee unanimously approved discussion of Project Rabbit (potential purchase or lease of county‑owned land) and a future business‑park site location. All actions were approved by unanimous vote.

• Approved consent agenda (agenda, minutes, next meeting date) – unanimous
• Forwarded 2026 Economic Development budget to County Administrator – unanimous (mover: Charles Bomar; seconder: Brian Flynn)
• Approved closed‑session discussion of Project Rabbit land purchase/lease – unanimous (mover: Pamela Guthman; seconder: Charles Bomar)
• Approved closed‑session discussion of future business‑park site locations – unanimous (mover: Pamela Guthman; seconder: Charles Bomar)
• Returned to open session after each closed session – unanimous
• Adjourned meeting – unanimous (mover: Lee Hennick; seconder: Charles Bomar)

Executive Committee

The committee approved the consent agenda, including the meeting agenda and minutes, by unanimous vote. All 2026 budget reviews for Criminal Justice Services, Register of Deeds, and Treasurer were forwarded to the County Administrator unanimously. Three resolutions to create new positions in Human Services and the District Attorney's Office were also unanimously forwarded to the County Board for further action.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes (unanimous)
• Forwarded Criminal Justice Services Division 2026 budget to County Administrator (unanimous)
• Forwarded Register of Deeds 2026 budget to County Administrator (unanimous)
• Forwarded Treasurer 2026 budget to County Administrator (unanimous)
• Forwarded creation of part‑time Elder Benefit Specialist to County Board (unanimous)
• Forwarded creation of full‑time Social Worker position to County Board (unanimous)

Highway Committee

The committee approved the consent agenda items, including the meeting agenda, minutes, and scheduling the next meeting for August 27, 2025. Members unanimously voted to forward the proposed 2026 Highway Department budget to the County Administrator. The proposed amendment to Section 58‑34(a) of the County Code on no‑parking zones was unanimously tabled until the August 27 meeting. The committee set the November 19 and December 17, 2025 meeting dates and adjourned at 11:22 AM.

• Approved consent agenda items (agenda, minutes, next meeting) unanimously
• Forwarded 2026 Highway Department budget to County Administrator unanimously
• Tabled amendment to No Parking Zones ordinance unanimously
• Set November 19, 2025 meeting at 9:30 AM and December 17, 2025 meeting at 9:00 AM
• Adjourned meeting at 11:22 AM unanimously

Planning & Zoning Committee

The Planning & Zoning Committee approved the consent agenda items—including the agenda, minutes, and scheduling the next meeting for August 21, 2025—by unanimous vote. The committee also voted unanimously to forward the 2026 Department of Planning & Zoning budget to the County Administrator. The comprehensive plan update was discussed but no action was taken.

• Approve agenda (consent agenda) – approved unanimous
• Approve minutes (consent agenda) – approved unanimous
• Schedule next meeting for Aug 21, 2025 – approved unanimous
• Forward 2026 Planning & Zoning budget to County Administrator – approved unanimous
• Comprehensive Plan Update – discussed, no decision
• Adjourn meeting – approved unanimous

Facilities & Parks Committee

The Facilities & Parks Committee approved the revised Facility Use Policy and sent it to the County Board. It also approved the proposed 2026 Facilities & Parks budget and forwarded it to the County Board. The November 2026 meeting was set for November 19 at 8 a.m. All three actions passed unanimously.

• Approved and forwarded Facility Use Policy revisions to County Board (unanimous)
• Approved and forwarded 2026 Facilities & Parks budget to County Board (unanimous)
• Approved November 19, 2026 meeting date at 8 a.m. (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items – agenda, minutes, next meeting date (unanimous)

Legal & Law Enforcement Committee

The Legal & Law Enforcement Committee unanimously approved a resolution to create a part‑time legal secretary in the District Attorney’s Office. It also unanimously forwarded the 2026 budgets for the District Attorney, Child Support, Coroner, Circuit Court, Probate, and Sheriff Department to the County Administrator. All motions were carried by roll call with all supervisors voting aye.

• Approved creation of part‑time legal secretary position (unanimous)
• Forwarded 2026 District Attorney budget to County Administrator (unanimous)
• Forwarded 2026 Child Support budget to County Administrator (unanimous)
• Forwarded 2026 Coroner budget to County Administrator (unanimous)
• Forwarded 2026 Circuit Court budget to County Administrator (unanimous)
• Forwarded 2026 Probate budget to County Administrator (unanimous)
• Forwarded 2026 Sheriff Department budget to County Administrator (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Health & Human Services Board

The board approved the consent agenda (5-0). The Public Health 2026 budget and the Human Services 2026 budget were each forwarded to the County Administrator unanimously. Resolutions creating a full-time social worker and a part‑time elder benefit specialist were approved unanimously. The meeting adjourned unanimously at 8:41 a.m.

• Consent agenda approved (5-0)
• Public Health 2026 budget forwarded to County Administrator (unanimous)
• Approved full-time Social Worker position in Human Services (unanimous)
• Approved part-time Elder Benefit Specialist position in Human Services (unanimous)
• Human Services 2026 budget forwarded to County Administrator (unanimous)
• Meeting adjourned (unanimous)

Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee

The Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee approved a special‑event permit for the 2025 Deer Fly Chase Mountain Bike Race in the County Forest. It also approved the proposed 2026 fee schedule for the department’s services. Finally, the committee forwarded the 2026 budget to the County Administrator, recommending that the $16,000 contract with UW‑Stevens Point for groundwater monitoring be retained. All three actions passed by unanimous voice vote.

• Approve Deer Fly Chase Mountain Bike Race permit (unanimous voice vote)
• Approve 2026 Land Conservation & Forest Management fee schedule (unanimous voice vote)
• Forward 2026 LCFM budget to County Administrator with recommendation to retain $16,000 UW‑Stevens Point contract (unanimous voice vote)

Health & Human Services Board

The Health & Human Services Board met for a special session and conducted a public hearing on the proposed 2026 Human Services budget. Director Bobbie Jaeger gave a high‑level overview of the budget. No members of the public offered comments, and the hearing was closed at 3:45 p.m. No actions or votes were recorded.

Executive Committee

The committee approved the consent agenda unanimously. It then forwarded the 2026 budget reviews for the County Board, County Administrator, Corporation Counsel, Finance, Human Resources, and IT divisions to the County Administrator, all by unanimous vote. The committee also unanimously forwarded a resolution to approve a tax levy for salary adjustments in 2026 and revisions to the HR policy manual to the County Board.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Forwarded County Board and County Administrator 2026 budget request to County Administrator (unanimous)
• Forwarded Corporation Counsel Division 2026 budget to County Administrator (unanimous)
• Forwarded Finance Division 2026 budget to County Administrator (unanimous)
• Forwarded Human Resources 2026 budget to County Administrator (unanimous)
• Forwarded IT Division 2026 budget to County Administrator (unanimous)
• Forwarded Resolution to Approve Tax Levy for Salary Adjustments in 2026 to County Board (unanimous)
• Forwarded HR Policy Manual revisions (care navigation & pets) to County Board (unanimous)

Agriculture & Extension Committee

The Agriculture & Extension Committee approved the consent agenda, which included adopting the meeting agenda, approving the March 27, 2025 minutes, and setting the next meeting for Thursday, August 7, 2025. The committee also unanimously forwarded the 2025 Extension Department budget to the County Administrator for further action. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for Thursday, August 7, 2025 (unanimous)
• Forwarded 2025 Extension Department budget to County Administrator (unanimous)

Aging & Disability Resource Center Board

The Aging & Disability Resource Center Board unanimously approved the 2026 copays and fees. The board also approved the 2026 budget and voted to forward it to the County Administrator. Additionally, the board unanimously approved the 2026 program prioritization results. All consent agenda items were approved unanimously.

• Approved 2026 copays and fees (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 budget and forwarded to County Administrator (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 program prioritization results (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items (unanimous)

County Board of Supervisors

The Chippewa County Board approved several resolutions, including disallowing claims by OptumRx and Richard Hodsdon, and adopted a revised Planning & Zoning fee schedule. It created a full-time building inspector position and amended sections of the County Code of Ordinances. The board also appointed a new District 20 County Board Supervisor and confirmed chair assignments for the Legal & Law Enforcement Committee and the District 20 supervisor.

• Approved Resolution 23-25 to disallow OptumRx claim (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 24-25 to disallow second Richard Hodsdon claim (11‑6)
• Approved Resolution 25-25 revising Planning & Zoning fee schedule (17‑1)
• Approved Resolution 26-25 creating a full-time building inspector position (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 05-25 amending sections of the Chippewa County Code (unanimous)
• Approved County Administrator appointment to the ADRC Board (unanimous)
• Approved County Board Chair appointment for District 20 County Board Supervisor (17‑1)
• Approved County Board Chair appointment for the Legal & Law Enforcement Committee (unanimous)

Executive Committee

The committee approved the consent agenda unanimously (4‑0). It approved the supplemental claim for Dorn Construction LLC and Jon Dorn unanimously. It voted to forward the OptumRx claim and the second Richard Hodsdon claim to the County Board unanimously. It forwarded a resolution to create a full‑time building inspector position to the County Board with a 4‑1 vote.

• Consent agenda approved (4‑0)
• Approved supplemental claim for Dorn Construction ($3,889.14) – unanimous
• Disallowed OptumRx claim – forwarded to County Board, unanimous
• Disallowed second Richard Hodsdon claim – forwarded to County Board, unanimous
• Resolution to create full‑time building inspector position – forwarded to County Board (4‑1)

Health & Human Services Board

The Health & Human Services Board approved its consent agenda unanimously. The board also approved revised consumer user fees for public health services, including changes to food safety, recreational licensing, and other fees. In addition, the board unanimously approved revised consumer user fees for human services, covering child support, children’s long‑term support, and birth‑to‑3 programs.

• Consent agenda approved unanimously (6‑0)
• Public Health Financial User Fees approved (6‑0)
• Human Services Financial User Fees approved unanimously

Board of Adjustment

The Chippewa County Board of Adjustment unanimously approved the meeting agenda. It also unanimously approved the motion to adjourn. Members conducted a site inspection of the Wissota View LLC property at 17779 County Highway X in preparation for a variance hearing. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved adjournment (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Committee

The Planning & Zoning Committee adopted its consent agenda and set the next meeting for July 24, 2025. It approved the rezoning request for the Town of Lafayette (2025‑0005) unanimously and recorded the withdrawal of two other petitions. The committee unanimously recommended the county approve a revised fee schedule that raises sanitary permit fees by $50 and also recommended creating a full‑time building inspector position. An amendment to the zoning ordinance (Ord. 05‑2025) was forwarded to the County Board, and the meeting adjourned unanimously.

• Approved rezoning for Town of Lafayette (2025-0005) – unanimous
• Recorded withdrawal of GT Business Venture LLC rezoning request – no action
• Recorded withdrawal of Olson's Valley Properties LLC conditional use request – no action
• Recommended approval of revised fee schedule with $50 increase to sanitary permit fees – unanimous
• Recommended approval of full-time building inspector position – unanimous
• Forwarded zoning ordinance amendment (Ord. 05‑2025) to County Board – unanimous

Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee

The Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee approved its consent agenda, including the meeting agenda, minutes, and scheduling the next meeting for July 16, 2025. The committee voted to forward Ordinance No. 06‑25, which amends Chapter 30, Article II of the Chippewa County Code of Ordinances on nonmetallic mining, to the County Board; the motion passed unanimously by voice vote. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous voice vote.

• Approved consent agenda (agenda, minutes, next meeting date) – unanimous
• Forwarded Ordinance No. 06‑25 to County Board – unanimous voice vote
• Adjourned meeting – unanimous voice vote

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the May 19, 2025 meeting. It then approved the Wissota View variance, allowing a fuel pump and kiosk island within the 75‑foot setback, requiring erosion‑control measures and limiting sidewalk width to 60 inches. No other matters were decided.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Wissota View variance for fuel pump island (unanimous)

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee unanimously approved the consent agenda, including the meeting agenda, minutes, and scheduling the next meeting for July 1. A resolution to forward the revised Concealed Carry policy in the Human Resources Manual to the County Board was also approved. The committee unanimously approved liability claims for Kraig Zwiefelhofer and for Samantha and Derek Anderkay. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda (agenda, minutes, next meeting) – unanimous
• Forwarded Human Resources Policy Manual revision on concealed carry to County Board – unanimous
• Approved claim for Kraig Zwiefelhofer – unanimous
• Approved claim for Samantha Anderkay and Derek Anderkay – unanimous
• Adjourned meeting – unanimous

County Board of Supervisors

The board elected Supervisor Bergeron as Vice‑Chair (13‑5) and Supervisor Bomar as the at‑large Executive Committee member (10‑8). The meeting agenda and consent agenda were approved unanimously. Ten resolutions authorizing sales‑tax funding for capital‑improvement projects were adopted, including a 17‑1 vote on facilities and parks. An ordinance amendment on zoning received its first reading.

• Elected Supervisor Bergeron as Vice‑Chair (13‑5)
• Elected Supervisor Bomar to Executive Committee (10‑8)
• Agenda approved unanimously
• Consent agenda approved unanimously
• Res 15 (opioid defendants) approved unanimously
• Res 18 (facilities & parks) approved 17‑1
• Res 19 (highway CIP) approved unanimously
• Zoning ordinance amendment received first reading

Executive Committee

The committee unanimously approved the consent agenda items, including the agenda, minutes, and next meeting date. It also unanimously approved a resolution to allow the claim of Robb Smiskey. Several resolutions to use sales‑tax funds for 2026 capital‑improvement projects were forwarded to the County Board for further action. The meeting adjourned at 4:26 p.m.

• Consent agenda items (agenda, minutes, next meeting) approved – unanimous
• Resolution to allow claim of Robb Smiskey approved – unanimous
• Resolution to authorize use of sales‑tax funds for debt service in 2026 budget forwarded to County Board – unanimous
• Resolution to use sales‑tax funds for Chippewa Valley Regional Airport capital projects forwarded to County Board – unanimous
• Resolution to fund Facilities & Parks Division capital projects forwarded to County Board – unanimous
• Resolution to fund Highway Department capital projects forwarded to County Board – unanimous
• Resolution to fund IT Division equipment replacement forwarded to County Board – unanimous
• Resolution to fund Land Conservation and Forest Management projects forwarded to County Board – unanimous

Highway Committee

The Highway Committee unanimously approved the consent agenda, which covered approval of the meeting agenda and the minutes from the prior meeting. The committee also set the next regular meeting for June 25, 2025. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approve agenda (unanimous)
• Approve minutes (unanimous)
• Schedule next meeting for June 25, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adjourn meeting (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Committee

The committee removed two withdrawn agenda items, approved the rezoning petition for Derrick & Carrie Paul (2025-0005) with unanimous support, and forwarded proposed zoning ordinance amendments to the County Board for further action. The meeting date for June was discussed and the session was adjourned unanimously.

• Removed withdrawn agenda items 5.1 and 5.3 (petitioners withdrew)
• Approved Paul rezoning (2025-0005) – unanimous (Bergeron, Shoebridge, Kelly, Kempe, Hull)
• Forwarded ordinance amendments (Ord. 05‑2025) to County Board – unanimous (Bergeron, Shoebridge, Kelly, Kempe, Hull)
• Discussed June 19 and June 26 meeting dates (discussion only)
• Adjourned meeting – unanimous (Bergeron, Shoebridge, Kelly, Kempe, Hull)

Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee

The committee unanimously approved the consent agenda, set the next meeting for June 18, 2025, and voted to approve all spring 2025 timber‑sale contracts to the winning bidder. No other motions were taken; inquiries about a mine reclamation bond and road‑right‑of‑way farming were noted for other departments.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for June 18, 2025
• Approved all spring 2025 timber‑sale contracts to the winning bidder (voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Committee

The Planning & Zoning Committee unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the April 24, 2025 meeting. They also approved scheduling the next regular meeting for Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 5:00 PM. The session was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from Apr 24, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for Thu, May 22, 2025 at 5:00 PM (unanimous)
• Approved motion to adjourn (unanimous)

Criminal Justice Collaborating Council (CJCC)

The Criminal Justice Collaborating Council approved the consent agenda, which included the meeting agenda and the minutes of the August 20, 2024 meeting, by a 10‑to‑0 vote. No other substantive actions were taken. The meeting adjourned without objection at 12:23 p.m.

• Approved agenda and August 20, 2024 minutes (10-0 vote)
• Meeting adjourned without objection

Executive Committee

The committee unanimously approved the 2026 Opioid Fund request for the re‑entry program. It also moved a resolution to forward authority of counsel for opioid litigation to the County Board. The meeting approved the consent agenda, authorized a closed‑session on industrial park development, and reconvened in open session. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 Opioid Fund request for re‑entry program (unanimous)
• Forwarded counsel authority resolution for opioid litigation to County Board (unanimous)
• Approved closed‑session on industrial/business park development (unanimous)
• Approved reconvening in open session (unanimous)
• Approved agenda items for future consideration (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The board approved its agenda unanimously. It then approved variance request 2025-0001 to allow a bathroom in an accessory structure on the Dallas property at 5899 189th Street. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved variance request 2025-0001 for Dallas bathroom (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment approved the agenda with a unanimous vote. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous consent. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (unanimous) – Motion by Doug Matthews, seconded by Julie Geissler
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous) – Motion by Larry Marquardt, seconded by Roger McFarlane

Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)

The committee approved the consent agenda. A Strategic Planning Committee was appointed to review the large assembly ordinance, begin work in September and finish by December 31. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Consent agenda approved (motion carried)
• Strategic Planning Committee appointed to review large assembly ordinance; work to start September, complete Dec 31 (motion carried)
• Meeting adjourned (motion carried)

Legal & Law Enforcement Committee

The Legal & Law Enforcement Committee approved its consent agenda, approved the meeting agenda and minutes, and scheduled the next meeting for July 21, 2025. It unanimously supported the jail’s opioid fund request to provide AODA classes for inmates and directed it to the County Administrator for approval. The meeting was adjourned at 4:55 p.m.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for July 21 2025 (unanimous)
• Supported Opioid Fund Request for inmate AODA classes, to forward to County Administrator (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Health & Human Services Board

The board approved its consent agenda unanimously (6‑0). Both the Human Services and Public Health 2026 Opioid Fund requests were approved, the former by a 6‑0 vote and the latter unanimously. Additional items approved included the Human Services 2024 Annual Report, 2025 Program Prioritization, Telehealth policies for both departments, and the meeting adjournment.

• Consent agenda approved (6‑0)
• Human Services 2026 Opioid Fund request approved (6‑0)
• Human Services 2024 Annual Report approved (unanimous)
• Human Services 2025 Program Prioritization approved (unanimous)
• Human Services Administrative Policy 44 – Telehealth approved (unanimous)
• Public Health Policy – APH‑Telehealth approved (unanimous)
• Public Health 2026 Opioid Fund request approved (unanimous)
• Meeting adjourned approved (unanimous)

County Board of Supervisors

The board unanimously approved the appointments of Scott Nabbefeld as Facilities & Parks Director, Leah Simington as Finance Director, and Ruth Rosenow to the Housing Authority Commission. It also approved James Sherman to the Ethics Inquiry Board by a 13‑4 vote. Additionally, the board adopted a resolution declaring May 12‑16, 2025 as Chippewa County Economic Development Week.

• Approved appointment of Scott Nabbefeld as Facilities & Parks Director (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Leah Simington as Finance Director (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Ruth Rosenow to the Housing Authority Commission (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of James Sherman to the Ethics Inquiry Board (13‑4)
• Adopted Resolution 14‑25 declaring May 12‑16, 2025 Economic Development Week (unanimous)

County Traffic Safety Commission

The Traffic Safety Commission voted to postpone discussion of the chair election until the next meeting. A motion to conduct a speed study on County Trunk Highway S east of Jim Falls was made and seconded. The commission decided to request increased law‑enforcement monitoring on County Trunk Highway X west of Stanley. It also agreed to investigate the CTH SS/CTH M intersection in the Village of New Auburn as part of the Safe Streets & Roads for All plan.

• Postponed election of Traffic Safety Commission chair (motion to postpone discussion)
• Approved proceeding with a speed study on CTH S east of Jim Falls (motion made and seconded)
• Decided to request increased enforcement on CTH X west of Stanley
• Agreed to investigate CTH SS/CTH M intersection in New Auburn under the SS4A safety plan

Aging & Disability Resource Center Board

The board unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included the meeting agenda, the prior meeting minutes, and scheduling the next meeting for July 10, 2025. No other formal actions were voted on during the meeting.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for July 10, 2025 (unanimous)

Executive Committee

The committee approved the consent agenda items, including the meeting agenda, minutes and scheduling the next meeting for May 20, 2025, unanimously. It adopted a resolution to declare May 12‑16, 2025 as Chippewa County Economic Development Week and forwarded it to the County Board unanimously. Financial, budget, print‑management and health‑insurance updates were reviewed or discussed as noted.

• Consent agenda items approved (unanimous)
• Resolution to declare Economic Development Week forwarded to County Board (unanimous)
• Financial update for 2024 pre‑audit and Q1 2025 reviewed
• 2026 budget process review reviewed
• Print management project update discussed
• Self‑funded health insurance program update reviewed

Planning & Zoning Committee

The committee unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included the meeting agenda and the minutes from the previous meeting. A proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendments Package was discussed but no decision was made. The committee also talked about future meeting dates but took no formal action. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved agenda (consent agenda) – unanimous
• Approved prior meeting minutes – unanimous
• Discussed Zoning Ordinance Amendments Package 2025 – no decision
• Discussed future meeting schedule – no decision
• Adjourned meeting – unanimous

Highway Committee

The Highway Committee approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the prior meeting by unanimous vote. The committee also scheduled the next regular meeting for May 28, 2025 at 10:00 AM. No other actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved prior meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for May 28, 2025 at 10:00 AM (unanimous)

Health & Human Services Board

The Health & Human Services Board approved the consent agenda by unanimous vote. The agenda approval included acceptance of the meeting agenda, the minutes from the prior meeting, and scheduling the next board meeting for May 15, 2025. No other substantive actions were voted on.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for May 15, 2025 (unanimous)

Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee

The Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee unanimously approved the release of Timber Sale Contract #1374-23 and retained 10% of the performance bond. It also approved a 50K race permit for True North Adventures on the Ice Age Trail and a memorial bird bath for Dr. Charles Kemper at Kemper’s Woods. The consent agenda items, including the agenda, minutes, and next meeting date, were also approved unanimously.

• Release Timber Sale Contract #1374-23 and retain 10% of bond ($5,189.50) – approved (unanimous voice vote)
• Approve 50K race permit for True North Adventures on Ice Age Trail – approved (unanimous voice vote)
• Approve memorial bird bath for Dr. Charles Kemper at Kemper’s Woods – approved (unanimous voice vote)
• Approve agenda – approved (unanimous)
• Approve minutes – approved (unanimous)
• Schedule next meeting for 5/21/25 – approved (unanimous)

County Board of Supervisors

The County Board unanimously approved the sale of the Chippewa County Public Firearms Range property. It also passed three ordinance amendments—ATV/UTV routes, speed zones, and a no‑parking zone (the latter 17‑1). The board unanimously approved a resolution granting the administrator authority to apply for DNR grant funds and another urging the governor to support county courts.

• Approved sale of public firearms range property (unanimous)
• Approved resolution granting admin authority to apply for DNR grant funds (unanimous)
• Approved resolution urging Governor Evers to support county circuit courts (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to designate ATV/UTV routes (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to speed zones (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to no‑parking zone (17‑1, Seidlitz opposed)
• Approved County Administrator appointment (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (17‑1, Seidlitz opposed)

Agriculture & Extension Committee

The Agriculture & Extension Committee approved the consent agenda, including the meeting agenda and prior minutes, by unanimous vote. The committee also scheduled its next regular meeting for Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 7:45 a.m. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approve agenda (unanimous)
• Approve minutes (unanimous)
• Schedule next meeting – Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 7:45 a.m. (unanimous)
• Adjourn meeting (unanimous)

Facilities & Parks Committee

The Facilities & Parks Committee approved a resolution recommending the County Board accept the highest bid of $197,700 from Kari Michels for the Chippewa County Public Firearms Range property. A motion to add a fallback clause for a $172,657 bid from Jacob Johnson also passed. The recommendation was forwarded to the County Board unanimously. The committee approved keeping 2026 park fees unchanged.

• Recommended accepting $197,700 bid from Kari Michels (motion passed)
• Added fallback clause for $172,657 bid from Jacob Johnson (motion passed)
• Forwarded sale recommendation to County Board (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 park fees to remain unchanged (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items – agenda, minutes, next meeting date (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Health & Human Services Board

The board approved the consent agenda, which included the introduction of the new Human Services Director and the scheduling of the next meeting. The 2024 Public Health Annual Report was approved with a 6‑to‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Consent agenda approved (6‑to‑0)
• Public Health 2024 Annual Report approved (6‑to‑0)
• Meeting adjourned (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Committee

The committee unanimously approved the agenda, minutes, and next meeting date. It also unanimously approved the Conditional Use Permit for Carl and Cassie Smiskey’s wedding barn in the Agricultural District. In the same meeting the committee unanimously approved a rezoning petition from Sidekick Real Estate.

• Approved agenda and minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for April 24, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for 2025-0001 Smiskey wedding barn (unanimous)
• Approved Sidekick Real Estate rezoning petition (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee

The committee approved 13 timber sale contract extensions, one with a one-year extension at 0% penalty, and one contract taken back without holding the performance bond. It also unanimously forwarded a resolution to the County Board granting the County Administrator standing authority to apply for and administer DNR grant funds. Additionally, the committee approved the 2026 Soil & Water Resource Management staffing grant application. All decisions were unanimous with Supervisor Flater absent.

• Approved 13 timber sale contract extensions, one extended one year at 0% penalty, one taken back without bond (unanimous)
• Forwarded resolution to County Board granting County Administrator standing authority for DNR grants (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 SWRM staffing grant application (unanimous)

Legal & Law Enforcement Committee

The Legal & Law Enforcement Committee unanimously voted to forward Resolution 12-25 to the County Board, urging Governor Evers and the state to increase Circuit Court Cost Appropriation by $70 million in the 2025-2027 biennial budget. The committee also approved the consent agenda and received a report on a $10,000 T-CPR grant for officer training. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved consent agenda (agenda, Jan 27 minutes, May 19 meeting date) unanimously
• Forwarded Res. 12-25 to County Board urging $70M state circuit court funding increase (unanimous)
• Received report on $10,000 T-CPR grant for telephonic CPR training

Aging & Disability Resource Center Board

The ADRC Board unanimously approved the 2024 Human Services Annual Report and set new per-household allocation limits for caregiver support programs: $3,000 for the Alzheimer's Family Caregiver Support Program and $2,500 for the National Family Caregiver Support Program. The board also approved the consent agenda, including the agenda, minutes, and next meeting date. No public comments were made.

• Approved consent agenda including agenda, Jan 9, 2025 minutes, and May 8, 2025 meeting date (unanimous)
• Approved ADRC portion of 2024 Human Services Annual Report (unanimous)
• Approved $3,000 per household cap for Alzheimer's Family Caregiver Support Program (unanimous)
• Approved $2,500 per household cap for National Family Caregiver Support Program (unanimous)

County Board of Supervisors

The Chippewa County Board approved the appointment of Andrew (Andy) Albarado as County Administrator for a term from April 28, 2025, to December 31, 2027, with a starting salary of $150,000. The board also approved a new collective bargaining agreement with the Wisconsin Professional Police Association (WPPA) for sheriff's deputies, which includes wage increases and changes to health insurance contributions. A resolution to create a part-time Benefit Specialist position within the Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC) was approved as amended.

• Approved appointment of Andrew Albarado as County Administrator (16-4)
• Approved 2025-2027 collective bargaining agreement with WPPA (19-1)
• Approved creation of part-time ADRC Benefit Specialist position as amended (unanimous)
• Approved claim of Kaitlin Witt for $12,164.97 (19-1)
• Approved reappointments to Chippewa Valley Regional Airport Commission (unanimous)
• Approved reappointment to Chippewa-Eau Claire Metropolitan Planning Organization (19-1)
• Held first reading of ordinances on ATV/UTV routes, no parking zones, and speed zones

Veterans Service Commission

The Chippewa County Veterans Service Commission unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included the agenda, the minutes from the July 8, 2024 meeting, and scheduling the next meeting for May 12, 2025. The commission also received updates on the Wisconsin Veterans Home at Chippewa Falls, which is at capacity, and the Veterans Relief Fund, which has had no qualifying requests this year. No other business items were discussed.

• Approved the agenda for the March 10, 2025 meeting.
• Approved the minutes from the July 8, 2024 regular meeting.
• Scheduled the next meeting for May 12, 2025.
• Adjourned the meeting at 8:52 a.m.

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee voted unanimously to forward a resolution to the County Board appointing Andrew (Andy) Albarado as Chippewa County Administrator, effective April 28, 2025, with a starting salary of $150,000. The committee also forwarded a new collective bargaining agreement with the deputy sheriffs' union on a 4-1 vote, and approved a temporary staffing strategy to cover the administrator vacancy. All forwarded items are scheduled for the County Board meeting on March 11, 2025.

• Forwarded appointment of Andy Albarado as County Administrator with $150,000 salary (unanimous)
• Forwarded 2025-2027 WPPA deputy sheriff collective bargaining agreement (4-1)
• Forwarded $12,164.97 claim payment to Kaitlin Witt for snowplow damage (unanimous)
• Forwarded creation of part-time Administrative Assistant II-Benefit Specialist position (unanimous)
• Approved temporary staffing strategy for County Administrator vacancy (5-0)

Planning & Zoning Committee

The Planning & Zoning Committee unanimously approved the final state plat for Wissota Meadows First Addition in the Town of Lafayette and the preliminary and final county plat for Holcombe Shores in the Town of Lake Holcombe. The committee also discussed potential updates to the home occupation ordinance (Section 70-115), focusing on quiet occupations, external alterations, traffic, lot sizes, and state exemptions, but took no action. The consent agenda, including the agenda, minutes, and next meeting date, was also approved.

• Approved Wissota Meadows First Addition final state plat (unanimous)
• Approved Holcombe Shores county plat preliminary and final review (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including agenda, minutes, and next meeting date (unanimous)
• Discussed home occupation ordinance Section 70-115, no action taken

Highway Committee

The Chippewa County Highway Committee unanimously forwarded three ordinance amendments to the County Board: speed zone updates (including reducing CTH OO to 40 mph), no parking zone extensions on CTH CC and CTH OO, and new ATV/UTV routes on CTH F and CTH M. The committee also postponed discussion on selling a gravel pit in Birch Creek until May for additional research. Reports covered 2024 finances, CTH G bridge bid results, and design status for CTH T and CTH M bridges.

• Forwarded speed zone ordinance amendments to County Board (unanimous)
• Forwarded no parking zone ordinance amendments to County Board (unanimous)
• Forwarded ATV/UTV route ordinance for CTH F and CTH M to County Board (unanimous)
• Postponed gravel pit sale resolution to May 28 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and next meeting date (unanimous)

Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee

The Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee unanimously approved the 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Plan ranking, which now includes a $500,000 Hickory Ridge Trailhead warming shelter and maintenance shed project to be funded by grants. The committee also unanimously approved updated criteria for the 2025 Chippewa County Stewardship Fund local match grant program, adding a sentence requiring applications to request $50,000. Both motions passed by voice vote with all six present members in favor; Supervisor Peterson was absent.

• Approved 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Plan ranking including Hickory Ridge Trailhead project (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Stewardship Fund matching grant criteria with $50,000 application requirement (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including January 15, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)

The Chippewa County LEPC approved the consent agenda, including the meeting agenda, December 16, 2024 minutes, and 2025 meeting dates. The committee reviewed the 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan process, discussed major events since the last plan (tornado and COVID-19), and agreed to modify its meeting schedule to meet next on May 19th. No business items were brought before the committee.

• Approved consent agenda including agenda, Dec 16 2024 minutes, and 2025 meeting dates
• Agreed to modify meeting schedule, next meeting May 19th for hazard mitigation work

Health & Human Services Board

The Health & Human Services Board approved the 2025-2027 Chippewa County Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP), which focuses on mental health, substance misuse, and access to health resources. The board also approved amendments to the Public Health 2023-2026 Strategic Plan and the 2025 Public Health Program Prioritization. A resolution to create a part-time Administrative Assistant II-Benefit Specialist position in the ADRC was referred to the County Board's committee.

• Approved 2025-2027 Community Health Improvement Plan (unanimous)
• Approved Public Health 2023-2026 Strategic Plan amendments (6-0)
• Approved Public Health 2025 Program Prioritization (6-0)
• Referred Res. 09-25 to create part-time ADRC Admin Assistant II-Benefit Specialist to committee (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and next meeting date (6-0)

Executive Committee

The Chippewa County Executive Committee met in special session and unanimously approved a motion to convene in closed session to interview candidates for the County Administrator position, as permitted under Wisconsin law. The committee returned to open session and unanimously approved the closed session minutes. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned after discussing a succession plan for future consideration.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved closed session to interview county administrator candidates (unanimous)
• Approved closed session minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

County Traffic Safety Commission

The Chippewa County Traffic Safety Commission approved a motion to proceed with a speed study on CTH S east of Jim Falls after a resident raised safety concerns. For CTH X west of Stanley, the commission decided to request increased enforcement rather than a speed study. The commission also agreed to have the CTH SS/M intersection in New Auburn reviewed as part of the SS4A Safety Action Plan. All other agenda items were informational or procedural.

• Approved speed study for CTH S east of Jim Falls (unanimous)
• Decided to request increased enforcement for CTH X west of Stanley
• Agreed to include CTH SS/M intersection in New Auburn in SS4A Safety Action Plan review
• Approved consent agenda (agenda, minutes, next meeting date) (unanimous)

Economic Development Committee

The committee unanimously approved convening in closed session to discuss the potential sale of land in the Lake Wissota Business Park (Project K), then reconvened to open session. No substantive decisions were made in open session; the meeting included a report from the Chippewa County Economic Development Corporation on business growth and labor challenges. The next meeting is scheduled for May 7, 2025.

• Approved consent agenda including agenda, prior minutes, and next meeting date (unanimous)
• Approved closed session for negotiating potential sale of Lake Wissota Business Park land (unanimous)
• Approved reconvening to open session (unanimous)
• Approved adjournment (unanimous)

County Board of Supervisors

The Chippewa County Board approved a resolution pledging funding for the expansion of County Highway T, with a 14-6 vote. The resolution commits the county to paying its share of local costs for Phase 1 of the project, estimated between $1,306,667 and $2,286,667. The board also approved a new ordinance banning weapons in certain county buildings, and confirmed several county administrator appointments.

• Approved Res. 05-25 pledging funding for County Highway T Corridor expansion (14-6)
• Approved Ord. 01-25 creating security ordinance banning weapons in county buildings (18-2)
• Approved Res. 04-25 supporting Brightspeed's broadband grant application (unanimous)
• Approved Res. 06-25 adopting public participation procedures for comprehensive plan update (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including Brown Builders Inc rezone (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Bobbie Jaeger as Human Services Director (unanimous)
• Approved reappointment of Donald Hauser to ADRC Board (unanimous)
• Approved reappointments to Health & Human Services Board, Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee, Veterans Service Commission, and Ethics Inquiry Board (all unanimous)

Agriculture & Extension Committee

The Chippewa County Agriculture & Extension Committee met on February 6, 2025, and unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included the agenda, the minutes from the December 5, 2024 meeting, and scheduling the next meeting for April 3, 2025. No business items were discussed. Extension educators presented their reports, and Chair Ives suggested future discussion about the committee participating in events or observing educators in action.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of Dec 5, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for April 3, 2025 (unanimous)

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee voted 3-1 to forward a resolution to the County Board pledging Chippewa County's financial support for Phase 1 of the County Highway T corridor expansion, with an estimated local share of $1.3M to $2.3M. The committee also unanimously forwarded an ordinance banning weapons in certain County buildings. Both items will be considered by the County Board on February 11, 2025.

• Forwarded ordinance to ban weapons in County buildings to County Board (unanimous)
• Forwarded resolution pledging funding for County Highway T Phase 1 to County Board (3-1)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and next meeting date (unanimous)
• Reviewed final State of the County report
• Convened closed session to review County Administrator applications (unanimous)

Legal & Law Enforcement Committee

The Legal & Law Enforcement Committee voted unanimously to recommend an ordinance creating Chapter 2, Article IV of the county code, which would prohibit weapons and contraband in specified county buildings, including the courthouse, jail, sheriff's office, and highway department buildings. The committee also approved forwarding two Sheriff's Office capital improvement requests for 2026: a mobile command trailer and a Taser refresh. The ordinance now goes to the Executive Committee for further consideration.

• Recommended ordinance banning weapons in county buildings (unanimous)
• Approved forwarding $195,000 mobile command trailer request
• Approved forwarding $135,000 Taser refresh request

Planning & Zoning Committee

The Planning & Zoning Committee approved a rezone for Brown Builders Inc. in the Town of Lafayette, changing the parcel from Residential 3 to Residential 1, with a condition that a grading plan be submitted to the town. The committee also unanimously forwarded Resolution 06-25 to the County Board, which approves public participation procedures for the comprehensive plan update. The home occupations ordinance review was postponed to the February 27, 2025 meeting.

• Approved Brown Builders Inc. rezone (Residential 3 to Residential 1) in Town of Lafayette, conditioned on grading plan (unanimous)
• Forwarded Resolution 06-25 approving public participation procedures for comprehensive plan update to County Board (unanimous)
• Postponed review of Zoning Ordinance Section 70-115 (Home Occupations) to February 27, 2025
• Approved consent agenda including meeting schedule change to February 27, 2025 (unanimous)

Facilities & Parks Committee

The Facilities & Parks Committee unanimously approved the recommended 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) with no changes. The plan outlines projects totaling over $5 million, including parking lot replacements, courthouse security upgrades, and park improvements. The committee also received reports on the 2024 parks budget, a safety inspection with no violations, and current capital project updates.

• Approved 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Plan (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and next meeting date (unanimous)

Highway Committee

The Chippewa County Highway Committee unanimously approved the 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for the Highway Department, including the recommended rankings for year 1 projects. The committee also unanimously referred Resolution 05-25, which would pledge county funding for the County Highway T corridor expansion, to a future committee meeting on February 4, 2025. Reports were given on the financial status, ARPA final project costs, the 6-20 foot bridge inventory, and the Agricultural Roads Improvement Program award for the CTH MM paving project.

• Approved 2026-2030 Highway Department CIP with presented rankings (unanimous)
• Referred Resolution 05-25 (CTH T corridor funding pledge) to committee, next meeting 2/4/2025 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and next meeting date (unanimous)

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee unanimously forwarded a resolution to the County Board supporting Brightspeed's application for state BEAD broadband funding to serve unserved areas in Cadott, Eagle Point, Cornell, and Stanley. It also approved the Information Technology Division's 2026-2030 capital improvement project request, ranked as priority 1. The committee received updates on county administrator recruitment (19 applications received) and final reviews of ARPA-funded projects and the 2023-2025 CIP.

• Forwarded resolution supporting Brightspeed BEAD grant application to County Board (unanimous)
• Approved IT Division 2026-2030 CIP projects as presented, ranked 1 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and next meeting date (unanimous)

Health & Human Services Board

The Health & Human Services Board approved converting 21 Human Services policies to procedures and deleting 16 outdated policies, all by 7-0 votes. The board also approved deleting the Public Health APH-Media Relations Policy, as the County's Human Resources Policy Manual covers media communications. Reports were presented on Birth to Three, food safety, the Public Health Strategic Plan, and departmental updates.

• Approved converting 21 Human Services policies to procedures (7-0)
• Approved deleting 16 Human Services policies (7-0)
• Approved deleting Public Health APH-Media Relations Policy (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and next meeting date (unanimous)