Calumet County public meetings in 2024

Calumet County Board

The Calumet County Board will consider several resolutions authorizing grant applications and budget amendments, including a $80,000 Stockbridge Boat Harbor sidewalk and harbor wall repair grant. The board will also vote on endorsing bids from three companies for BEAD broadband grant funding and on two zoning ordinance amendments for properties in Woodville and Charlestown townships. Additionally, a UW Extension update and a reappointment to the library board are on the agenda.

• Resolution 2024-27 amending the 2024 budget for the Appleton Office Remodeling Project using ARPA funds
• Resolution 2024-26 authorizing a grant application for $80,000 Stockbridge Boat Harbor sidewalk replacement and harbor wall repair ($40,000 state grant, $40,000 county sales tax)
• Resolutions 2024-28, 2024-29, and 2024-30 to endorse bids from Bertram Communications, Frontier North, and Spectrum Mid-America for BEAD broadband grant funding
• Ordinance 2024-09 to rezone property of Shirley Johnson in the Town of Woodville
• Ordinance 2024-10 to rezone property of John Kolbe in the Town of Charlestown

The Calumet County Board approved several resolutions and ordinances at its December 17, 2024 meeting. Key actions included adopting a 2024 budget amendment for the Appleton office remodeling project (17-2), authorizing grant applications for surface water and Stockbridge boat harbor projects, endorsing bids for BEAD grant funding, and enacting two zoning ordinance amendments. The board also reappointed Ray Mueller to the library system board.

• Adopted Resolution 2024-25 authorizing surface water grant application (19-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-26 authorizing Stockbridge boat harbor sidewalk/harbor wall grant application (19-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-27 amending 2024 budget for Appleton office remodeling (17-2)
• Adopted Resolutions 2024-28, 2024-29, 2024-30 endorsing BEAD grant bids from Bertram Communications, Frontier North, and Spectrum Mid-America (19-0)
• Enacted Ordinance 2024-09 amending zoning code for Shirley Johnson property in Town of Woodville (19-0)
• Enacted Ordinance 2024-10 amending zoning code for John Kolbe property in Town of Charlestown (19-0)
• Reappointed Ray Mueller to Manitowoc Calumet County Library System Board (19-0)

Highway Committee

The Calumet County Highway Committee will hold a regular meeting to discuss routine business and receive updates. Key items include a project update on the CTH KK traffic signal, staffing changes, and reports from the Highway Commissioner and WCHA. No formal votes on new ordinances or contracts are listed.

• CTH KK Traffic Signal Project Update
• Staffing Changes discussion
• WCHA Updates
• Highway Commissioner's Report
• Approval of November 13, 2024 minutes

The Highway Committee received updates on the CTH KK traffic signal project, which is complete and currently flashing, with full operation set for December 23, 2024. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational, covering staffing changes, WCHA updates, and upcoming events.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved November 13, 2024 minutes (unanimous)

Administrative Services Committee

The Calumet County Administrative Services Committee will review and potentially approve resolutions to endorse bids from Spectrum Mid-America, Frontier North Inc., and Bertram Communications for BEAD grant funding to expand broadband. The committee will also discuss an update and budget amendment for the Appleton office remodeling project, review the 2024 Q3 ARPA project update, and receive reports on investments and collective bargaining.

• Endorse bid from Spectrum Mid-America, LLC for BEAD grant funding (broadband expansion)
• Endorse bid from Frontier North Inc. for BEAD grant funding
• Endorse bid from Bertram Communications, LLC for BEAD grant funding
• Review and approve Resolution amending budget for Appleton Office Remodeling project
• Review 2024 Q3 ARPA Project update and American Rescue Plan project updates

The Administrative Services Committee approved a resolution amending the budget for the Appleton office remodeling project and forwarded it to the full County Board. It also approved three resolutions endorsing bids from Spectrum Mid-America, Frontier North, and Bertram Communications for BEAD grant funding, also to be sent to the County Board. The committee reviewed various departmental updates, including the ERP project and hiring status.

• Approved resolution amending budget for Appleton Office Remodeling (unanimous)
• Approved resolution endorsing Spectrum Mid-America, LLC bid for BEAD Grant Funding (unanimous)
• Approved resolution endorsing Frontier North Inc. bid for BEAD Grant Funding (unanimous)
• Approved resolution endorsing Bertram Communications, LLC bid for BEAD Grant Funding (unanimous)

Comprehensive Community Services (CCS) Coordinating Committee

The Comprehensive Community Services Coordinating Committee will meet to review a survey from a September 2024 workshop and receive a program update. The meeting includes a presentation titled 'To the Holidays and Beyond!' and a holiday craft workshop.

• Review of workshop survey from 9/9/2024
• CCS Program Update
• Presentation by Rachel Lemon, Clarissa Justmann, and Samantha Gonnering
• Holiday Craft Workshop facilitated by Lindsay Meyer
• Establishment of 2025 meeting schedule

Health & Human Services Board

The Health and Human Services Board will hear reports on fluoride and pertussis, the nutrition program survey, and children's long-term support contracts. The board will also discuss or take action on an Appleton office update and a demonstration of the Ageless Grace program. The meeting includes routine items such as approving the agenda and prior meeting minutes.

• Public Health Update on Fluoride and Pertussis (Attachment 1)
• Nutrition Program Survey and Update (Attachment 2)
• Children's Long Term Support Contracts
• Appleton Office Update (action/discussion item)
• Ageless Grace Program Demonstration (action/discussion item)

The Calumet County Health and Human Services Board met on December 9, 2024, and unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the November 11, 2024 meeting. No public participation or substantive decisions were made; the meeting consisted of informational reports and updates from staff on topics including fluoride and pertussis, a nutrition program survey, and a Children's Long Term Support contract. The next meeting is scheduled for January 13, 2025.

• Approved December 9, 2024 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved November 11, 2024 minutes (unanimous)

Land and Water Conservation Committee

The Land and Water Conservation Committee will discuss the design and bidding process for Brothertown Creek streambank stabilization, review the Non Metallic Mining Reclamation Program, and receive a 2025 budget update. Reports from the Soil Health Specialist/Agricultural Educator and results of the Agricultural Needs Assessment Survey are also on the agenda. The committee will approve minutes from prior meetings and hear agency updates from NRCS, FSA, and Glacierland RC&D.

• Brothertown Creek Streambank Stabilization Design and Bidding Process
• Non Metallic Mining Reclamation Program review with Scott Konkle
• 2025 Budget Update
• Soil Health Specialist/Agricultural Educator update by Autumn Gomez-Tagle
• Agricultural Needs Assessment Survey Results

The Calumet County Land and Water Conservation Committee approved the bidding process for the Brothertown Creek streambank stabilization project with a bid due date of January 10. They also approved the proposed 2025 budget for the Non-Metallic Mining Reclamation Program. The committee removed the approval of August 1, 2024 minutes from the agenda and amended the agenda to approve minutes from the November 7, 2024 meeting instead.

• Approved Brothertown Creek streambank stabilization bidding process with bid due January 10 (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 budget for Non-Metallic Mining Reclamation Program (unanimous)
• Removed approval of August 1, 2024 minutes from agenda (unanimous)
• Amended agenda to approve November 7, 2024 minutes (unanimous)

County Parks Commission

The Calumet County Parks Commission will discuss and consider a resolution authorizing a grant application for sidewalk replacement and harbor wall repair at Stockbridge Boat Harbor. Other discussion items include the Ledge View Building remodel, selection of 2025 camp hosts, and the 2025 budget. The director will also report on mountain biking trails progress and effigy mounds at Calumet County Park.

• Resolution authorizing a grant application for Stockbridge Boat Harbor sidewalk replacement and harbor wall repair
• Ledge View Building remodel discussion
• Selection of 2025 camp hosts
• 2025 budget discussion
• Mountain biking trails progress update

The Calumet County Parks Commission unanimously approved a resolution authorizing a grant application for the Stockbridge Boat Harbor sidewalk replacement and harbor wall repair. The commission also approved the plan for two summer camp hosts in 2025, splitting the season. The Ledge View Building remodel contract was reported as signed, with internal demolition started and trails remaining open.

• Authorized grant application for Stockbridge Boat Harbor sidewalk replacement and harbor wall repair (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 camp hosts plan with two summer hosts splitting the season (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from November 7, 2024 (unanimous)

Land Information Council

The Calumet County Land Information Council will meet to approve its 2025-2027 Land Information Plan and discuss departmental initiatives, goals, and the 2025 budget. The meeting is open to the public, with options for in-person or remote attendance.

• Approval of 2025-2027 Land Information Plan
• 2025 Budget discussion
• 2025 Initiatives and Goals presentation

Aging & Disability Resource Center Advisory Committee

The Aging and Disability Resource Center Advisory Committee will meet to discuss department reports. Key topics include program updates for nutrition and transportation services.

• 85.21 Grant 2025 Application
• 5310 Vehicle Updates
• Nutrition Program transition to Canteen
• ADRC Marketing Grant
• Enrollment Counseling Presentation

Children with Disabilities Education Board

The board will receive a report from the Director of Special Education. The discussion will focus on staffing, teacher observations, district funding plans, and student placement letters for Chilton.

• Staffing update
• Teacher and specialist observations
• District funding system plans
• Student placement letters for Chilton IEPs

County / Municipal Intergovernmental Meeting

The Calumet County Board Chair will open the meeting with welcome and introductions. The main item is a discussion led by Attorney Rebecca J. Roeker on Act 264 and its implications for a town's option to withdraw from county zoning. The Sheriff's Office will present a K9 demonstration. The meeting will also include a round-robin discussion and scheduling of the next meeting.

• Discussion of Act 264 and implications of a town's option to withdraw from county zoning
• K9 demonstration by Calumet County Sheriff's Office
• Round-robin discussion among county and municipal representatives
• Scheduling of next meeting tentatively set for May 8, 2025

Administrative Services Committee

The Administrative Services Committee will discuss and potentially vote on the sale of a county-owned property acquired through tax foreclosure. The sole substantive agenda item involves Tax ID #45192, with a winning bid of $195 from Galaxy Transportation / Ryan Rothfelder.

• Sale of tax-foreclosed property (Tax ID #45192) to Galaxy Transportation / Ryan Rothfelder for a winning bid of $195

Planning, Zoning and Farmland Preservation Committee

The Planning, Zoning & Farmland Preservation Committee will convene a public hearing to consider a variance from the 1-acre lot requirement for a property in the Town of Chilton and two map amendments (rezones) from the EA district to A-R and EA-P districts in the Towns of Charlestown and Woodville. Following the hearing, the committee will discuss educational resources for planning committees and a broadband update. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes and reports.

• Public hearing: Gordon Grube and agent Tom Kromm, alternative proposal for lot less than 1 acre, NW ¼ Sec. 26 T18N R19E, Town of Chilton, along US Hwy 151
• Map Amendment (rezone): John and Kathryn Kolbe, rezone from EA to A-R and EA-P, SW ¼ SW ¼ Sec. 9 T18N R20E, Town of Charlestown, at W1695 Cty Y
• Map Amendment (rezone): Shirley Johnson, rezone from EA to A-R and EA-P, NE ¼ SW ¼ Sec. 4 T20N R19E, Town of Woodville, at N9476 N. Harwood Road
• Discussion: Educational Resources for Planning Committees
• Discussion: Broadband Update

Highway Committee

The Calumet County Highway Committee will meet to discuss and take action on attending the WCHA Winter Road School in January. The department will update on the CTH KK Traffic Signal Project and 2024 carryover budget items. The committee will also approve the September 11 meeting minutes and set the next meeting date.

• Update on CTH KK Traffic Signal Project
• Discussion of 2024 carryover budget items
• Action on attendance at WCHA Winter Road School (Jan 13-15)
• Approval of minutes from September 11, 2024 meeting
• Set next regular meeting for December 11, 2024

Extension Education Committee

The Calumet County Extension Education Committee will meet to approve the agenda and minutes from September, and hear departmental reports from the Area Extension Director, FoodWIse Coordinator, and 4-H Program Educator. No major decisions or public hearings are scheduled; the meeting is largely procedural.

• Approval of minutes from September 10, 2024 meeting
• Report from Jayna Hintz, Area Extension Director
• Report from Christi Gabrilska, FoodWIse Coordinator
• Report from Carlea Liermann, 4-H Program Educator
• Next meeting date set for January 14, 2024

Board of Canvass

The Calumet County Board of Canvassers will meet to publicly examine the returns of the November 5, 2024 General Election. They will certify the election results, sign the certification for local filing, and submit an official copy to the Wisconsin Elections Commission as required by state statute.

• Public examination and certification of November 5, 2024 General Election results
• Formal submission of certified results to the Wisconsin Elections Commission

Health & Human Services Board

The Health and Human Services Board will hold a public hearing and consider approval of the 85.21 Transportation Grant, final approval of the 2025-2027 Aging Plan, and approval of 2025 rates for human services and home health care/hospice. The board will also discuss a 2025 budget update and staffing update.

• Public hearing on the 85.21 Transportation Grant
• Approval of the 85.21 Transportation Grant
• Final approval of the 2025-2027 Aging Plan
• Setting 2025 Human Services Rates and 2025 Home Health Care and Hospice Rates
• Approval of Home Health Care/Hospice 2025 Contracts

Land and Water Conservation Committee

The Land and Water Conservation Committee will take action on several items including a resolution authorizing a surface water grant application, approval of the 2025 Deer Donation Program, and a permanent fence contract for the Wildlife Damage Abatement Program. They will also receive reports on the Calumet County Geology Overview and the 2024 Groundwater Report. The meeting includes routine approvals of minutes and agency reports.

• Resolution authorizing surface water grant application for Calumet County
• 2025 Deer Donation Program participation approval
• WDACP permanent fence contract approval
• 2024 WDACP 90% harvest date discussion
• 2024 Calumet County Groundwater Report

County Parks Commission

The Calumet County Parks Commission will meet on November 7, 2024, to consider several operational items. They will discuss setting camping rates for the NFL Draft, 2025 boat harbor launch rates, and a revision to the parks ordinance on firearms. The director's report includes updates on Ledge View Nature Center renovation and the Brothertown Harbor shoreline project.

• Camping rates during NFL Draft
• 2025 Boat Harbor Launch Rates
• Review revision to Park's Ordinance 46-2(d) Firearms
• Winter Camp Hosts
• Ledge View Nature Center Building Remodel

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will meet to receive reports from the Chief Deputy and Jail Administrator. The meeting includes an annual inspection of the jail facility and register per WI State Statute §59.685.

• Annual jail facility inspection and review of the jail register

Coordinated Services Team (CST) Coordinating Committee

The Coordinated Services Team (CST) Coordinating Committee will hold a routine meeting to approve minutes and discuss recent trainings, a school-year plan for 2025, enrollment, and the possibility of a virtual/Zoom option for future meetings. No binding votes or financial actions are scheduled; the agenda is largely procedural and discussion-oriented.

• Report on Courtney attending the CCS/CST Statewide Children’s System of Care Meeting
• Report on Courtney attending the CST Wraparound Assessment Process
• Report on Courtney and Rachel attending the Wisconsin Juvenile Court Intake Association Conference in September 2024
• Discussion of plan for the 2025 school year and enrollment
• Discussion of virtual/Zoom option for future meetings

Calumet County Board

The Calumet County Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2025 budget and consider a resolution to approve it. The Board will also vote on several personnel changes, including eliminating an administrative assistant position and creating a program assistant and finance supervisor positions. Additionally, the Board will consider a resolution authorizing a Clean Boats Clean Waters grant application. An appointment to fill a vacant supervisory district seat is also on the agenda.

• Public hearing on 2025 budget at 9:15 AM
• Resolution 2024-24 approving the 2025 budget
• Resolution 2024-21 eliminating one FTE Administrative Assistant in Planning, Zoning and Land Information and replacing with Program Assistant
• Resolution 2024-22 eliminating Human Resources Assistant and replacing with Human Resources Specialist
• Resolution 2024-23 creating a Finance Supervisor in Health and Human Services

Administrative Services Committee

The Administrative Services Committee will review the 2025 County Budget Proposal presented by the County Administrator and Finance Director. The committee will also consider several personnel actions: a salary grade change for the Chief Deputy Clerk of Courts, creation of a Finance Supervisor position in Health and Human Services (cost $117,447), and replacement of positions in Planning/Zoning and Human Resources. The County Treasurer will discuss potential sale of property at Connor Circle/Ryford St. and updates on tax foreclosures.

• 2025 Budget Proposal review and discussion
• Create 1.0 FTE Finance Supervisor in Health and Human Services (Grade 12, $73,652–$94,692 salary range)
• Replace 1.0 FTE Administrative Assistant with Program Assistant in Planning, Zoning and Land Information
• Replace 1.0 FTE HR Assistant with HR Specialist in Department of Administration
• Potential property sale at Connor Circle/Ryford St. and tax foreclosure update

Calumet County Board

The County Board is convening solely for supervisors to attend the Administrative Services Committee's 2025 Budget Review Meeting for educational purposes. No official board action will be taken at this meeting. Supervisors who choose to attend will be reimbursed as declared by the County Board Chair.

• Attendance at Administrative Services Committee 2025 Budget Review Meeting for educational purposes
• Supervisors attending will be reimbursed per County Board Chair declaration

Aging & Disability Resource Center Advisory Committee

The Aging and Disability Resource Center Advisory Committee will elect a vice chair and consider final approval of the 2025-2027 Aging Plan. Members will also receive reports on tribal programs, client tracking, confidentiality policy, nutrition updates, and outreach activities.

• Elect Vice Chair
• Approve 2025-2027 Aging Plan (final)
• Report on Impact of ADRC and Tribal Programs
• Update on Peer Place State Client Tracking System
• Discussion of ADRC Confidentiality Policy

Land and Water Conservation Committee

The Calumet County Land and Water Conservation Committee will meet on October 3, 2024, to discuss and take action on several items including the Wildlife Damage Abatement Program (WDACP) budget and crop prices, a permanent fence contract, and the 5-year review of the County Land & Water Resource Management Plan. The committee will also consider a resolution authorizing a Clean Boats Clean Waters Grant application and review the 2025 department budget overview.

• 2025 WDACP Budget and 2024 Crop Prices for the Wildlife Damage Abatement Program
• 2023 Permanent Fence Contract review
• Calumet County Land & Water Resource Management Plan 5-Year Review
• 2025 Land & Water Conservation Department Budget Overview
• Resolution Authorizing Clean Boats Clean Waters Grant Application

Public Safety Committee

The committee will discuss and potentially take action on proposed morgue charges and receive an update on tissue recovery contracts. Department reports include hiring updates from the Sheriff, a medical examiner investigator update, resolution of cooler issues, and a jail report. The meeting also covers routine items such as approving minutes and setting the next meeting date.

• Proposed morgue charges (action/discussion)
• Update on tissue recovery contracts
• Sheriff hiring update
• Medical examiner cooler issues resolved
• Jail report

Children with Disabilities Education Board

The Children with Disabilities Education Board will meet on September 25, 2024, to receive an informational report from the Director of Special Education. No action items are scheduled. The report covers staffing updates, student placement numbers in Chilton, the August Paraprofessional Conference, UKG time and attendance, and plans for increased professional development.

• Staffing update for each district
• Number of students placed in Chilton per district
• August Paraprofessional Conference information
• UKG time and attendance update
• Plans for increased professional development this school year

Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)

The Local Emergency Planning Committee will elect a chair and vice chair, hear a presentation on dangerous goods from Canadian National, and consider approving the Countywide Comprehensive Strategic Plan for Substance Releases & Hazardous Materials. The committee will also update the 2024 offsite plans as part of its work plan.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Presentation by Ken Collins (Canadian National) on dangerous goods
• Review and approve Countywide Comprehensive Strategic Plan for Substance Releases & Hazardous Materials
• Update of Offsite Plans for 2024 Plan of Work

The Calumet County LEPC elected Bernie Sorenson as Vice Chair and James Lowey as Chair, both unanimously. The committee unanimously approved the Countywide Comprehensive Strategic Plan for Substance Releases & Hazardous Materials with minor contact list edits. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included a presentation by Canadian National and discussion of future agenda items.

• Elected Bernie Sorenson as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Elected James Lowey as Chair (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from Feb 21, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Countywide Comprehensive Strategic Plan for Substance Releases & Hazardous Materials (unanimous)

Calumet County Board

The Calumet County Board will consider several resolutions and ordinances, including zoning amendments for properties in the Town of Chilton (Harder Farm, Harder Home Farm, Sattler) and Town of Woodville (Marx), as well as jurisdictional transfers of County Trunk Highway Y segments to the City of Chilton. The board will also vote on resolutions supporting Red Ribbon Week and state funding for human services, and will make appointments to committees. Additionally, they will consider ordinances updating stop sign regulations and prohibited items in the court secured area.

• RES 2024-17, 18, 19: Approve zoning ordinance amendments for Harder Farm, Harder Home Farm, and Sattler properties in Town of Chilton
• RES 2024-15, 16: Approve jurisdictional transfers of CTH Y from E. Breed St. to Irish Rd. and from N. Madison St. to E. Breed St. with City of Chilton
• ORD 2024-07: Amend zoning code for Dale and Cynthia Marx property in Town of Woodville
• ORD 2024-06: Amend stop sign/traffic signal regulations in county code
• ORD 2024-08: Amend prohibited items list in court secured area

The Calumet County Board met on September 17, 2024, and unanimously approved all agenda items, including seven resolutions and three ordinances. Key actions included adopting resolutions supporting Red Ribbon Week, supporting state funding for human services, approving jurisdictional transfers of CTH Y with the City of Chilton, and approving zoning amendments for properties in the Town of Chilton and Woodville. The board also enacted ordinances amending the county code on stop signs/traffic signals, zoning for a Woodville property, and prohibited items in the court secured area. Committee appointments were made to fill vacancies, and a reappointment to the Heart of the Valley Metropolitan Sewerage District was affirmed.

• Adopted Resolution 2024-13 supporting Red Ribbon Week (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-14 supporting state increase for human service aids (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-15 approving jurisdictional transfer of CTH Y with City of Chilton (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-16 approving jurisdictional transfer of CTH Y with City of Chilton (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolutions 2024-17, 2024-18, 2024-19 approving Town of Chilton zoning amendments (unanimous)
• Enacted Ordinance 2024-06 amending stop signs/traffic signals code (unanimous)
• Enacted Ordinance 2024-07 amending zoning for Dale and Cynthia Marx property in Woodville (unanimous)
• Enacted Ordinance 2024-08 amending prohibited items in court secured area (unanimous)

Planning, Zoning and Farmland Preservation Committee

The Planning, Zoning and Farmland Preservation Committee will hold a public hearing regarding a map amendment in the Town of Woodville. The body will also take action on three rezoning requests in the Town of Chilton and the proposed 2025 department budget.

• Public hearing: Dale and Cynthia Marx map amendment to rezone from EA district to A-R and EA-P district in Town of Woodville
• Action: Town of Chilton, Sattler Rezone
• Action: Town of Chilton, Harder Home Farm Rezone
• Action: Town of Chilton, Harder Farm Rezone
• Action: 2025 Proposed Department Budget

The committee unanimously forwarded a map amendment (rezone) for Dale and Cynthia Marx to the County Board with a recommendation for approval, changing the property from EA to A-R and EA-P districts. It also forwarded three Town of Chilton rezones and approved the 2025 proposed department budget, all unanimously.

• Forwarded Marx rezone to County Board with approval recommendation (unanimous)
• Forwarded Town of Chilton Sattler rezone to County Board with approval recommendation (unanimous)
• Forwarded Harder Home Farm and Harder Farm rezones to County Board with approval recommendation (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 proposed department budget as presented (unanimous)

Highway Committee

The Highway Committee will discuss transferring two sections of CTH Y to the City of Chilton following the completion of roadway work. The body will also consider an ordinance change regarding stop signs on CTH AP and receive project updates.

• Jurisdictional transfer of CTH Y from E. Breed St. to Irish Rd. to the City of Chilton
• Jurisdictional transfer of CTH Y from N. Madison St./S. Madison St. to E. Breed St. to the City of Chilton
• Ordinance change for Chapter 32-72 Article V regarding stop signs/traffic signals on CTH AP
• Updates on CTH KK Traffic Signal, CTH Y Reconstruction, and CTH H Bridge projects
• 2025 Budget update

The Calumet County Highway Committee unanimously approved an ordinance change to make the intersection of CTH AP and Coop Road a 4-way controlled intersection, based on a traffic study and support from WisDOT, State Patrol, and the County Traffic and Safety Commission. The committee also approved two resolutions to transfer segments of CTH Y to the City of Chilton, with the county retaining bridge maintenance on one section. All items were forwarded to the County Board for final approval.

• Approved ordinance change for 4-way stop at CTH AP and Coop Rd (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to transfer CTH Y from Breed St to Irish Rd to City of Chilton (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to transfer CTH Y from N. Madison St/S. Madison St to E. Breed St to City of Chilton (unanimous)

Extension Education Committee

The Calumet County Extension Education Committee is meeting to approve minutes from July 9, 2024, receive reports from the Area Extension Director and FoodWIse, and set the next meeting date for November 5, 2024. The agenda is largely procedural with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of minutes from July 9, 2024, meeting
• Report from Jayna Hintz, Area Extension Director
• FoodWIse report
• Next meeting date set for November 5, 2024

Comprehensive Community Services (CCS) Coordinating Committee

The Calumet County CCS Coordinating Committee will hold a routine meeting on September 9, 2024. Agenda items include reviewing a workshop survey from June, a program update, and a presentation on NAMI Fox Valley services. The committee will also meet Hagar the Comfort Dog. No major policy decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Review workshop survey from June 10, 2024
• CCS Program Update
• Meet Hagar the Comfort Dog (LCC K-9 Comfort Dog of Faith Lutheran Church)
• Overview of NAMI Fox Valley Services by Megan Zimmerman
• Set 2024 meeting schedule (next meeting Dec 9)

Health & Human Services Board

The Calumet County Health and Human Services Board will hold a regular meeting on September 9, 2024. Agenda items include approval of minutes, department reports, and several action items: resolutions for Red Ribbon Week and Mental Health Funding, plus updates to home health/hospice emergency preparedness and quality assurance plans.

• Red Ribbon Week Resolution (attachment 1)
• Support of Mental Health Funding Resolution (attachment 2)
• Home Health Care/Hospice Emergency Preparedness Plan Policies (attachment 3)
• Home Health Care/Hospice Quality Assurance Plan Improvement (QAPI) Update
• Introduction to Child Protective Services

The Calumet County Health and Human Services Board unanimously approved three action items: a Red Ribbon Week proclamation for the County Board, a Mental Health Funding Resolution, and Home Health Care/Hospice Emergency Preparedness Plan Policies. The board also received reports on staffing, Child Protective Services, and a QAPI report. No public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned at 9:57 am.

• Approved Red Ribbon Week Proclamation to go to County Board (unanimous)
• Approved adoption of Mental Health Funding Resolution (unanimous)
• Approved Home Health Care/Hospice Emergency Preparedness Plan Policies (unanimous)

County Parks Commission

The Calumet County Parks Commission will meet to discuss the 2025 budget request and a Memorandum of Understanding for a mountain bike trail. The body will also review camping options for NFL Draft week and various park project reports.

• MOU for Mountain Bike Trail
• 2025 Budget Request
• Camping options for NFL Draft week
• Ledge View Nature Center Building Remodel
• Brother town Harbor Shoreline Project

The Calumet County Parks Commission unanimously approved a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for mountain bike trails at Calumet County Park. The commission also discussed the 2025 parks department budget request, including the transition to new financial software, and reviewed plans for camping options during NFL Draft week. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved MOU for mountain bike trails at Calumet County Park (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from August 1, 2024 (unanimous)

Land and Water Conservation Committee

The Land and Water Conservation Committee will discuss the 2024 Groundwater Program Annual Report and a Calumet County Geology Overview. The agenda also includes approval of prior minutes, agency reports, and a 5-year review of the Land & Water Resource Management Plan. Public participation is at the chair's discretion. Most items are informational or discussion-based, with no formal votes expected on major policy changes.

• Approval of minutes from August 1, 2024 committee meeting
• Discussion of Calumet County Geology Overview
• Review of 2024 Calumet County Groundwater Program Annual Report
• Communication: Calumet County Land & Water Resource Management Plan 5-Year Review
• Upcoming Stony Brook Open House on September 18, 2024

Public Safety Committee

The Calumet County Public Safety Committee will discuss the budget and receive reports from the Sheriff's Office, including a hiring update, patrol report, and jail report. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and setting the next meeting date.

• Budget discussion (Item 9A)
• Hiring update from Sheriff (Item 10A1)
• Patrol report from Chief Deputy (Item 10B1)
• Jail report from Jail Administrator (Item 10C1)
• Set next regular meeting date (October 2, 2024 or as needed)

Calumet County Board

The Calumet County Board is meeting at Professional Plating, Inc. for a tour celebrating its 45th anniversary. No official action will be taken; attendance is for self-enrichment and not reimbursed. This is a procedural meeting with no decisions or discussions.

• County board invited to attend Professional Plating, Inc. 45th anniversary tour at 705 Northway Drive, Brillion
• Chair declared attendance for self-enrichment and not reimbursed
• No official action will be taken at this meeting

Calumet County Board

The board will consider a zoning ordinance amendment for property in the Town of Woodville owned by the Frank Family Farm Homestead Trust. They will also review and approve the 2024 strategic plan initiatives, receive a broadband update, and vote on resolutions including ratifying the deputy sheriff collective bargaining agreement and amending the 2024 budget for a Wisconsin Assessment Monies Community Managed Grant. An appointment to the Appleton (Fox Cities) MPO Policy Board is also on the agenda.

• ORD 2024-05: Zoning code amendment for Frank Family Farm Homestead Trust property in Town of Woodville
• RES 2024-11: Ratification of 2022–2024 collective bargaining agreement with Deputy Sheriff's Association
• RES 2024-12: Amendment to 2024 budget for Wisconsin Assessment Monies Community Managed Grant
• Review and approve 2024 Calumet County Strategic Plan Initiatives
• Broadband update presentation from Chris Meuer and Jason Pausma

Board of Canvass

The Calumet County Board of Canvassers will meet to open and publicly examine the returns from the August 13, 2024 Partisan Primary Election. The board will certify the election results for local filing and submission to the Wisconsin Elections Commission.

• Examination and certification of August 13, 2024 Partisan Primary Election returns

Health & Human Services Board

The Health and Human Services Board will consider approval of the agenda and minutes, hear public participation, and receive reports from committees and the department. Main items for action or discussion include the draft 2025-2027 Aging Plan, opioid funding, 2024-2025 Public Health Rates, child support birth costs, and the 2025 Health and Human Services Budget. The meeting is scheduled for August 19, 2024, at 8:30 a.m. in Room 017 of the Courthouse Basement.

• Review and potential action on 2025-2027 Aging Plan draft
• Discussion of opioid funding allocation
• Update on 2024-2025 Public Health Rates
• Child support birth costs discussion
• Review of 2025 Health and Human Services Budget

Highway Committee

The Calumet County Highway Committee will meet to discuss and potentially act on a request for bids for high-volume low-speed overhead fans and a no-passing zone on County Trunk Highway N between STH 55/114 and USH 10. Members will also receive updates on the CTH KK traffic signal project and CTH Y reconstruction.

• Request for Bid (High Volume Low Speed Overhead Fans)
• No Passing Zone Discussion (CTH N from STH 55/114 to USH 10)
• CTH KK Traffic Signal Project Update
• CTH Y Reconstruction Project Update

Administrative Services Committee

The Administrative Services Committee will review and potentially approve several items, including the 2024 Calumet County Strategic Plan Initiatives, a Wisconsin Assessment Monies Community Managed Grant budget amendment, a resolution ratifying the 2022-2024 collective bargaining agreement with the Deputy Sheriff's Association, and a conceptual design for a landscape project. Departmental reports will cover the courthouse remodel project, hiring updates, and tax foreclosure status.

• Review and approve resolution ratifying 2022-2024 collective bargaining agreement with Deputy Sheriff's Association
• Review and approve 2024 Calumet County Strategic Plan Initiatives
• Wisconsin Assessment Monies Community Managed Grant budget amendment
• Review and approve conceptual design for landscape project
• Departmental updates on courthouse remodel, hiring, and tax foreclosures including N3503 Hwy. 55 Stockbridge

Planning, Zoning and Farmland Preservation Committee

The Planning, Zoning and Farmland Preservation Committee will hold a public hearing on a map amendment (rezone) for the Frank Family Farm Homestead Trust, seeking to change the zoning from EA to A-R and EA-P on Bornemann Lane in the Town of Woodville. The committee will also discuss Land Information Projects and Comprehensive Plan Draft Materials. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and staff updates.

• Public hearing for Frank Family Farm Homestead Trust rezone from EA to A-R and EA-P on Bornemann Lane, Town of Woodville
• Discussion: Presentation by Max Grueneberg on Land Information Projects
• Discussion: Comprehensive Plan Draft Materials
• Approval of minutes from July 11, 2024 committee meeting
• Code Administration Update since last committee meeting

Calumet County Board

The Calumet County Board of Supervisors is holding an adjourned session that consists of attending a County/Municipal Intergovernmental Meeting for educational purposes. No official action will be taken; the meeting features a briefing and work session with the East Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission (ECWRPC) on regional opportunities and challenges.

• Board invited to attend County/Municipal Intergovernmental Meeting for educational purposes; attendance reimbursed
• Agenda includes meeting with ECWRPC for first annual local government briefing and work session
• No official action will be taken at this session
• Next intergovernmental meeting scheduled for November 14, 2024

Aging & Disability Resource Center Advisory Committee

The ADRC Advisory Committee will review and discuss the draft 2025-2027 Aging Plan. The committee will also receive updates on the Project Safe Response initiative, Ageless Grace program, 5310 Operation Grant, volunteer driver insurance, Nutrition Program 2025 bids, and a Caregiver Event scheduled for September 10.

• Discussion of 2025-2027 Aging Plan Draft (attachment 1)
• Nutrition Program 2025 Bids Received
• Project Safe Response update
• 5310 Operation Grant update
• Caregiver Event September 10 (attachment 2)

Land and Water Conservation Committee

The committee will review proposed revisions to ATCP 50, the state's conservation cost-sharing program. Members will also receive an update from the Soil Health Specialist/Agricultural Educator and discuss the June 7 LCC training and handbook. Routine approvals and reports from agencies are also on the agenda.

• Overview of ATCP 50 revisions
• Soil Health Specialist/Agricultural Educator update
• Discussion on LCC Training and Handbook 2024-2026
• Staff reports on past month activities
• Upcoming event: Between the Lakes Demonstration Farm Field Day on August 21

Land and Water Conservation Committee

The Land and Water Conservation Committee will consider revisions to ATCP 50, a state conservation cost-sharing program, and receive an update from the Soil Health Specialist/Agricultural Educator. Members will also discuss the June 7 LCC Training and the 2024-2026 LCC Handbook. Other business includes approval of June 6 minutes, agency reports, and scheduling the next meeting.

• Soil Health Specialist/Agricultural Educator Update
• ATCP 50 Revisions Overview
• Discussion on June 7 LCC Training and LCC Handbook 2024-2026
• Between the Lakes Demonstration Farm Field Day on August 21 at Dallmann East River Dairy
• Staff Reports on activities over the past month

County Parks Commission

The Calumet County Parks Commission will discuss Phase 2 of mountain biking trails at Calumet County Park and potential camping options for the NFL Draft week. The meeting also includes updates on Ledge View building remodel, ash tree harvest, and the south end bathhouse. Public attendance is remote only.

• Phase 2 of Mountain Biking Trails at Calumet County Park (discussion/action)
• Camping Options for NFL Draft week (discussion/action)
• Ledge View Building Remodel Update (director's report)
• Continuation of Ash Tree Harvest (director's report)
• South end Bathhouse (director's report, with walking tour after meeting)

Calumet County Board

The Calumet County Board of Supervisors is meeting but will take no official action. The only agenda item is an invitation to attend Calumet Community Night for self-enrichment, with no reimbursement for attendance. This is a procedural meeting to comply with open meetings law.

Calumet County Board

The Calumet County Board will consider a resolution to amend the 2024 budget by redirecting $614,537 in unobligated ARPA funds for renovations to the Ledgeview Nature Center. The board will also vote on purchasing a used armored vehicle for the Sheriff's Office and a zoning amendment for property in the Town of New Holstein. Additionally, the board will review and approve the 2024-2025 Special Education Budget and consider a library board appointment.

• Resolution to amend budget for Ledgeview Nature Center renovation using $614,537 in unobligated ARPA funds.
• Resolution to purchase a used 2009 Lenco BearCat G3 armored vehicle for the Sheriff's Office.
• Ordinance to amend Chapter 82 Zoning Code for property of Rosaline Rabe in the Town of New Holstein.
• Review and approval of the 2024-2025 Special Education Budget with total expenditures of $3,612,934.
• Appointment of Maria Shymanski to the Chilton Library Board for a term expiring July 1, 2027.

Planning, Zoning and Farmland Preservation Committee

The committee will hold a public hearing regarding a rezoning request from GA to HL district in the Town of New Holstein. The agenda also includes a department overview presentation and code administration updates.

• Rezoning request between Rabe Hilltop Road and Seven Corners Road
• Department Overview Presentation
• Code Administration Update

Highway Committee

The committee will consider a resolution regarding the redesignation of the Appleton (Fox Cities) MPO Policy Board structure. The agenda also includes updates on several highway projects and bridge aid for Stecker Road.

• Appleton (Fox Cities) MPO Policy Board redesignation resolution
• Town of Rantoul Bridge Aid (Stecker Rd.)
• CTH H Bridge Construction Project update
• CTH KK @ State Park Rd. traffic signal update
• CTH Y Street Reconstruction Project update

Administrative Services Committee

The committee will review resolutions to amend the 2024 budget for a used armored vehicle and Ledgeview Nature Center renovations using ARPA funds. Members will also discuss the preliminary 2024-25 special education budget. Updates on courthouse remodeling and tax foreclosures are also scheduled.

• $74,100 budget increase for a used 2009 Lenco Bearcat armored vehicle
• Redirection of $614,537 in ARPA funds for Ledgeview Nature Center renovations
• Review of the 2024-25 preliminary special education budget
• Update on courthouse remodel project and hiring
• Update on tax foreclosures for the 2020 tax roll

Extension Education Committee

The committee will review reports from the Area Extension Director, 4-H Program Educator, 4-H AmeriCorps, and FoodWIse Coordinator. The agenda also includes approval of the May 14, 2024, meeting minutes.

• Approval of May 14, 2024, meeting minutes
• 4-H Summer Program Update
• Departmental reports from Extension and FoodWIse staff

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will consider an ordinance regarding prohibited items in the court secured area. The committee will also discuss increasing the Bearcat budget and medical examiner staffing.

• Ordinance Sec. 38-X: Prohibited Items in Court Secured Area
• Resolution to Increase the Budget for the Bearcat
• Additional Investigator Request (Medical Examiner)
• Discussion on tissue recovery services and fees
• Sheriff's hiring update

Children with Disabilities Education Board

The Children with Disabilities Education Board will review the budget and a department report regarding staffing updates. The agenda also includes the approval of minutes from the June 7, 2024, meeting.

• Budget discussion led by David Moccoux
• Special Education Department staffing update
• Approval of June 7, 2024, committee meeting minutes

Calumet County Board

The Calumet County Board of Supervisors will meet to review and update the strategic plan for the county government. This includes a workshop with department heads to evaluate goals, timeframes, and measurements.

• Review and update of the Calumet County Government Strategic Plan

Calumet County Board

The Board will consider authorizing a settlement agreement with The Kroger Co. regarding opioid litigation and the allocation of proceeds. The agenda also includes a zoning amendment for property in the Town of Woodville and the introduction of a new volunteer emergency support team.

• Resolution to enter a settlement agreement with The Kroger Co. regarding opioid litigation
• Zoning code amendment for property in the Town of Woodville
• Introduction of the Volunteer Emergency Support Team (VEST)
• Reappointments to various library and workforce development boards

Planning, Zoning and Farmland Preservation Committee

The committee will consider a map amendment for farm consolidation on Harvestore Road in the Town of Woodville. Members will also review a request from LF Bioenergy to revise the Shiloh Dairy Conditional Use Permit.

• Rezoning request for farm consolidation on Harvestore Road
• LF Bioenergy request to revise the Shiloh Dairy CUP for short-term seeding of digestate
• Fox Crossing land use amendment to the Comprehensive Plan
• Request to revise monthly committee meeting time

Highway Committee

The committee will discuss strategic plan trends and review County Bridge Aid requests for roads in New Holstein, Brillion, and Chilton. The meeting will also include updates on current highway projects and federal grant funding.

• County Bridge Aid for Meggers Rd. (New Holstein)
• County Bridge Aid for Meyer Rd. (New Holstein)
• County Bridge Aid for Center Rd. (Brillion)
• County Bridge Aid for Quinney Road (Chilton)
• Strategic Plan Trend Discussion

Comprehensive Community Services (CCS) Coordinating Committee

The committee will review results from a March 11, 2024, workshop survey. The meeting also includes a CCS Program update and a presentation titled 'Keeping Cool for Summer'.

• Review of workshop survey from 3/11/2024
• CCS Program Update/Program Survey
• Presentation: Keeping Cool for Summer

Health & Human Services Board

The Health and Human Services Board will discuss the department's mandate and review trends and goals for strategic planning. The agenda also includes reports on upcoming events, such as the WALHDAB Regional Meeting.

• Discussion of Health and Human Services mandate
• Review of trends and goals for strategic planning
• Upcoming WALHDAB Regional Meeting on July 11, 2024

Children with Disabilities Education Board

The board will elect a Chair and Vice Chair and set regular meeting dates. The agenda also includes discussions regarding the proposed budget and education trends for strategic planning.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Discussion of proposed budget
• Setting regular meeting dates and times
• Discussion on education trends for strategic planning
• Department updates on staffing and evaluation processes

Land and Water Conservation Committee

The committee will discuss E-Coli contamination at County Road E and the rescheduling of the Calumet County Land & Water Resource Management Plan. The agenda also includes a review of 2024 strategic planning trends.

• Discussion on E-Coli Contamination – County Road E
• Reschedule and Extension of the Calumet County Land & Water Resource Management Plan
• Review of 2024 Strategic Planning Trends

County Parks Commission

The Calumet County Parks Commission will discuss the Ledge View remodeling project timeline and the use of UTVs in county parks. The meeting also includes updates on the Stockbridge Boat Harbor Wall and the Park and Open Space Plan.

• Ledge View Remodeling Project and Timeline
• UTVs in County Parks
• Stockbridge Boat Harbor Wall
• Park and Open Space Plan
• Calumet County Park South end Bathhouse

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Calumet County Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a petition by Philip & Susan Kaufman regarding their property at N1705 Gladwater Beach Rd in the Town of Brothertown. The board will also conduct a site inspection of the property before the meeting. Other agenda items include approving minutes from the March 28, 2024 public hearing.

• Public hearing on Petition 1 – Philip & Susan Kaufman – N1705 Gladwater Beach Rd
• Site inspection of the Kaufman property at N1705 Gladwater Beach Rd
• Approval of minutes from March 28, 2024 public hearing

Calumet County Board

The Calumet County Board will consider resolutions to designate the Sheriff's Office as the public safety answering point for 911 grants and to adopt a public participation plan for the 2045 comprehensive plan update. They will also hear presentations on stormwater consortium membership, committee chair training, and the 2023 sales tax report, plus consider two zoning and ordinance changes.

• Resolution 2024-04 designating Calumet County Sheriff's Office as public safety answering point
• Resolution 2024-05 adopting public participation plan for 2045 comprehensive plan update
• Ordinance 2024-01 to stop accepting wills at Register in Probate office effective 6-1-24
• Ordinance 2024-02 to amend zoning code for property in Town of Woodville (Nett Mildred Irrevocable Trust)
• 2023 sales tax report: $5,947,985 collected, $5,631,375 spent on capital projects

Administrative Services Committee

The Calumet County Administrative Services Committee is meeting to elect officers, introduce youth members, and review departmental reports. They will hear updates on the courthouse remodel, review 2023 unaudited financial results and investment reports, and get updates on tax foreclosures and county-owned properties. The meeting is largely informational, with no major decisions listed on the agenda.

• Courthouse Remodel Project update
• Review 2023 Unaudited Financial Results
• Review 2023 Sales Tax Annual Report
• Update on tax foreclosures for the 2020 tax roll
• Update on county owned property at N3503 Hwy. 55, Town of Stockbridge

Extension Education Committee

The Calumet County Extension Education Committee will meet to elect a chair and vice chair, approve the agenda and prior minutes, and consider setting a regular meeting date and time. Departmental reports will cover trends, 4-H youth communications presentations, AmeriCorps activities, and FoodWIse coordination. The meeting is open to the public in person or by phone.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Consideration of regular meeting date and time (e.g., 2nd Tuesday at 6:00 p.m.)
• 4-H Youth Communications Presentation
• Reports from Extension Director, 4-H Educator, AmeriCorps, and FoodWIse Coordinator

Health & Human Services Board

The Calumet County Health and Human Services Board will hold its regular meeting to elect a chair and vice chair, approve the agenda and minutes, and receive reports. The department will provide a communicable disease update and present the 2024 annual report. The board will also set regular meeting dates and times.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Approval of May 13, 2024 agenda and April 8, 2024 minutes
• Communicable Disease Update
• 2024 Annual Report
• Set regular meeting dates and times

County / Municipal Intergovernmental Meeting

This is a regular intergovernmental meeting between Calumet County staff and municipal representatives. The agenda includes updates on an EPA assessment grant and business retention visits, a presentation on salt brine and additives for roads, and a community lifelines assessment dashboard. No formal votes or decisions are listed; it is primarily an information-sharing and discussion session.

• EPA Assessment Grant update from Economic Development Director Jason Pausma
• Business Retention and Expansion Visits update
• Salt Brine & Additives presentation by Highway Commissioner Brian Glaeser
• Community Lifelines Assessment Dashboard by Emergency Manager Bernie Sorenson
• Next meeting tentatively scheduled for Nov. 14, 2024

Aging & Disability Resource Center Advisory Committee

The Aging and Disability Resource Center Advisory Committee is holding its organizational meeting to elect a chair and vice chair, approve the agenda and prior minutes, and set regular meeting dates. The committee will also receive an orientation, review the Conflict of Interest Policy, and discuss committee bylaws. This is largely procedural business with no major policy decisions or funding items on the agenda.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Approval of February 5, 2024, ADRC Advisory Committee minutes
• Set regular meeting dates and times
• ADRC Advisory Committee Orientation
• Review of Conflict of Interest Policy and Committee Bylaw

County Parks Commission

The Calumet County Parks Commission is meeting to elect a chair and vice-chair, approve the agenda and prior minutes, and set regular meeting dates. Discussion items include rebuilding the South end Campground Road, the Stockbridge Boat Harbor Wall, and a Buildings and Programs Use Policy for government agencies. The director's report covers park cabins, an ash tree harvest, a bathhouse, playgrounds, and a building remodel.

• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Rebuild of South end Campground Road
• Stockbridge Boat Harbor Wall
• Buildings and Programs Use Policy for government agencies
• Ash Tree Harvest North end of Calumet County Park

Land and Water Conservation Committee

The Land and Water Conservation Committee will hold its regular meeting to elect a chair and vice chair, approve minutes, and receive reports from staff and partner agencies. They will also consider the 2023 DATCP Annual Report and 2024 Workplan, and make an appointment to the Residents Commission of the Palisades Pond Lake District. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Review of 2023 DATCP Annual Report and 2024 DATCP Annual Workplan
• Appointment to the Residents Commission of the Palisades Pond Lake District
• 18th Annual Private Well Testing Program in Chilton, Charlestown, Stockbridge on May 6
• Next meeting set for June 6, 2024 at 1:00 pm

Planning, Zoning and Farmland Preservation Committee

The Calumet County Planning, Zoning and Farmland Preservation Committee will hold a public hearing on a rezoning and an alternative proposal for a new residential flag lot on Harwood Road in the Town of Woodville. The committee will also take action on a holding tank proposal for Rivers Edge Dairy LLC and review the Comprehensive Plan update, including a public participation plan and demographic data.

• Rezone from EA to A-R and EA-P districts for non-farm residence, Harwood Road, Town of Woodville
• Alternative proposal for residential flag lot with buildable area less than 660 feet from road, Harwood Road
• Action: Rivers Edge Dairy LLC holding tank for commercial/agricultural use, design flow >150 gallons/day
• Action: Review and recommendation for Comprehensive Plan Update Public Participation Plan
• Discussion: Demographic data compiled by SRF for Comprehensive Plan update

Public Safety Committee

The Calumet County Public Safety Committee will meet to elect officers, approve minutes, and take action on a resolution designating the public safety answering point for the county. The committee will also discuss an ordinance amendment regarding wills deposited with the register in probate and a mutual aid request from Manitowoc County. Department reports will cover hiring, capital projects, body cameras, patrol, and jail updates.

• Resolution designating Public Safety Answering Point for Calumet County
• Ordinance amendment creating Chapter 2, Article 1, Section 2-5 (Wills Deposited With Register in Probate)
• Mutual aid request from Manitowoc County Coroner
• Body cameras update from Chief Deputy
• Hiring update from Sheriff

Highway Committee

The committee will conduct elections for Chair and Vice Chair and approve minutes from the April 10, 2024 meeting. The agenda also includes an update on the Northeast Region WisDOT 6-Year Capital Improvement Program.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Northeast Region WisDOT 6-Year Capital Improvement Program Update
• Setting regular meeting dates and times

Calumet County Board

The Calumet County Board is holding its organizational session, where it will adopt the 2024-2026 Rules of Order, elect a Chair, Vice Chair, and Second Vice Chair for two-year terms, and approve the minutes from the March 19, 2024 meeting. The board will also consider two resolutions: one authorizing a grant application for sidewalk replacement at the Stockbridge Boat Harbor and another accepting a donation to purchase two turtle displays at Ledge View Nature Center. The meeting includes public participation and committee assignments.

• Resolution 2024-01 adopting the County Board Rules of Order for the 2024-2026 session
• Election of Chair, Vice Chair, and Second Vice Chair for two-year terms
• Resolution 2024-02 authorizing grant application for Stockbridge Boat Harbor sidewalk replacement
• Resolution 2024-03 accepting donation to purchase two turtle displays at Ledge View Nature Center
• Approval of minutes from March 19, 2024 meeting

Land and Water Conservation Committee

The Calumet County Land and Water Conservation Committee will meet to approve minutes, receive agency reports, and discuss action items including the MS4 Annual Report and MS4 Compliance Evaluation Summary Report presented by Erosion Control & Stormwater Specialist Brent Jalonen. The agenda is largely routine, with most items being reports and communications rather than major decisions.

• MS4 Annual Report; Brent Jalonen; Erosion Control & Stormwater Specialist
• MS4 Compliance Evaluation Summary Report
• 2023 Non-Metallic Mining Annual Report
• 2024 1st Quarter Nonmetallic Mining Report
• 18th Annual Private Well Testing Program; Chilton, Charlestown, Stockbridge; May 6

Highway Committee

The Calumet County Highway Committee will discuss the upcoming Summer Road School scheduled for June 3rd-5th. The meeting also includes an update on the Spring Northeast Region Highway Committee Meeting and various department reports, including a CIP Project Update.

• Summer Road School (June 3rd-5th)
• Spring Northeast Region Highway Committee Meeting update
• CIP Project Update
• Highway Commissioner's Report

Board of Canvass

The Calumet County Board of Canvassers will examine the returns from the April 2, 2024 Presidential Preference and Spring Primary Election. The Board will complete and sign the certification of these results for local filing and submission to the Wisconsin Elections Commission.

• Examination of April 2, 2024, Presidential Preference and Spring Primary Election returns
• Certification of election results for local filing and the Wisconsin Elections Commission

Health & Human Services Board

The Calumet County Health and Human Services Board is meeting to handle routine approvals and receive department reports. The main items are a staffing update, a second-floor plan for the department, and a review of 2023 year-end results. No major decisions or public hearings are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of April 8, 2024 agenda and March 11, 2024 minutes
• Staffing update for Health and Human Services Department
• Health and Human Services second floor plan
• 2023 Health and Human Services year-end report
• Next regular meeting set for May 13, 2024 at 8:30 a.m.

County Parks Commission

The Calumet County Parks Commission is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several park items, including a resolution to accept a donation for two turtle tanks at Ledge View Nature Center, a remodel of the nature center building, and a request for a harbor camera at Brothertown Boat Harbor. The director will also report on 2023 camping numbers, forestry plans, an ash tree harvest, summer staffing, and updates on projects like camping cabins and a bathhouse.

• Resolution to allow donation for two turtle tanks at Ledge View Nature Center
• Ledge View Nature Center building remodel
• Request for harbor camera at Brothertown Boat Harbor
• Future ash tree harvest at Calumet County Park
• Updates on camping cabins, south end bathhouse, and electrical install at Ledge View

Public Safety Committee

The Calumet County Public Safety Committee will discuss and possibly act on a resolution designating the public safety answering point for the county, and will discuss a mutual aid request from the Manitowoc County Coroner. The committee will also receive reports on hiring, capital projects, patrol, and jail operations.

• Resolution designating Public Safety Answering Point for Calumet County
• Mutual aid request from Manitowoc County Coroner
• Sheriff's hiring update
• Chief Deputy capital project updates and patrol report
• Jail administrator's jail report

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Calumet County Zoning Board of Adjustment is meeting to conduct a site inspection and hold a public hearing on a single petition by Scott Krebsbach regarding property at N2344 Honeymoon Hill Rd. The board will also elect officers and approve minutes from a 2022 hearing. The agenda is otherwise routine administrative business.

• Public hearing on Petition 1 – Scott Krebsbach – N2344 Honeymoon Hill Rd
• Site inspection of Krebsbach property at N2344 Honeymoon Hill Rd
• Election of officers (Chair, Vice Chair, Recording Secretary)
• Approve minutes from August 4, 2022 public hearing

Children with Disabilities Education Board

The Calumet County Children with Disabilities Education Board will meet to approve minutes, hear a Kiwanis representative discuss iPad donations for individuals with disabilities, and receive a department report on staffing, paraprofessional development, and feedback/retention discussions. The board will also enter closed session to discuss 2023-2024 lack of cooperation of contract services.

• Kiwanis iPad donation presentation
• Department report on staffing and paraprofessional development
• Closed session on 2023-2024 lack of cooperation of contract services
• Approval of minutes from February 28, 2024
• Next meeting proposed for May 28, 2024

Calumet County Board

The Calumet County Board will review the final American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) report as of December 31, 2023, and vote on several resolutions, including amending the 2023 budget for a veteran services grant, authorizing continuing appropriations, and setting salaries for elected officials for 2025-2028. The board will also consider a resolution to apply for a grant for maintenance on the Fox River State Recreation Trail and participation in the state-funded snowmobile trail program.

• Final ARPA report as of December 31, 2023, with $8.58 million in project budgets and $5.76 million in expenditures
• Resolution 2023-20: Amending 2023 budget for $17,528 Governor's Veteran Investment Initiative CVSO Supplemental Grant
• Resolution 2023-21: Authorizing continuing appropriations for 2024 budget
• Resolution 2023-25: Authorizing salaries for elected officials for 2025-2028
• Resolution 2023-23: Authorizing grant application for maintenance on Fox River State Recreation Trail

Calumet County Board

The Calumet County Board is holding a special meeting on March 18, 2024, at 8:45 AM in Room 025 of the Courthouse. The agenda is purely procedural: supervisors are invited to attend the 2024 Student Government Day for self-enrichment, with no reimbursement for attendance. No official County Board action is scheduled.

• 2024 Student Government Day at the Courthouse
• Supervisors may attend for self-enrichment
• Attendance at the meeting will not be reimbursed

Planning, Zoning and Farmland Preservation Committee

The Calumet County Planning, Zoning and Farmland Preservation Committee will hold a public hearing on two conditional use permit requests. The first is a request by MSA Professional Services and LF Bioenergy on behalf of Shiloh Dairy LLC to operate a Utility Facility Type B (Methane Digesters) in the EA District at N8587 Bastian Road, Brillion. The second is an alternative proposal by Nelson Teinert Jr. on behalf of Agnes and Darrell Mader to create a residential flag lot along Cty E with less than the required 150 feet of frontage at W4725 Cty E, Stockbridge. The committee will also review minutes, receive department updates, and set the next meeting date.

• Conditional Use Permit for methane digester operation at N8587 Bastian Road, Brillion (Shiloh Dairy LLC)
• Alternative proposal for residential flag lot with reduced frontage at W4725 Cty E, Stockbridge (Mader property)
• Approval of minutes from February 8, 2024 committee meeting
• Code administration update since last committee meeting
• Next meeting proposed for April 11, 2024 at 8:30 A.M.

Highway Committee

The committee will consider a resolution designating April 15-19, 2020, as Work Zone Safety Awareness Week. Members will also review bids for asphaltic concrete pavement production and cured in place pipe lining. Additionally, the committee will receive updates on the small culvert and agricultural road improvement programs.

• Resolution designating April 15-19, 2024, as Work Zone Safety Awareness Week
• Bids for “Cured in Place Pipe Lining”
• Bids for “Production of 2024 Asphaltic Concrete Pavement”
• Small Culvert Program update
• Agricultural Road Improvement Program update

Administrative Services Committee

The Calumet County Administrative Services Committee will consider a resolution setting 2025-2028 salaries for the county clerk, treasurer, and other elected officials, starting at $80,702 in 2025 and rising to $88,202 by 2028. The committee will also review a 2023 budget amendment for a $17,528 Veterans Service grant, approve 2023 budget carryovers totaling over $1 million, and discuss the final ARPA report, courthouse remodel, hiring, and a potential property sale.

Extension Education Committee

The Calumet County Extension Education Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes and hear reports from committee members, including the 4-H Program Educator, FoodWIse Coordinator, and Area Extension Director. The committee will also discuss adding non-elected members and a youth representative to the committee. This is a routine business meeting with no major policy decisions or expenditures on the agenda.

• Discussion of appointing non-elected community member Jayna Hintz to the committee
• Discussion of adding a youth representative to the Extension Education Committee
• Youth in Governance report from Maggie Bruckner
• Calumet County 4-H Program Educator report from Carlea Liermann
• FoodWIse impact report from coordinator Christi Gabrilska

Health & Human Services Board

The Calumet County Health and Human Services Board will hold its regular monthly meeting, covering routine approvals, public participation, and reports. Key items include a presentation on the Public Health 140 review certificate, updates on the Bridging Brighter Smiles dental program and WIC, a draft 2025-2027 Aging Plan, and a recommendation on board rules regarding the Appleton office. No formal votes are listed on the agenda, but these items may be discussed or acted upon.

• Public Health 140 Review Certificate Presentation
• Bridging Brighter Smiles Program update
• Woman, Infant and Children (WIC) Program update
• Calumet County 2025-2027 Aging Plan
• Recommendation for Health & Human Services Board Rules regarding the Appleton Office

Comprehensive Community Services (CCS) Coordinating Committee

The Calumet County Comprehensive Community Services (CCS) Coordinating Committee is meeting to review a workshop survey from December 2023, receive a CCS program update, and discuss the CCS Quality Improvement Plan. The agenda also includes a presentation on sleep by Dr. Caroline Poirier, feedback on the workshop, and setting the 2024 meeting schedule.

• Review workshop survey from 12/18/23
• CCS Program Update
• CCS Quality Improvement Plan
• Presentation: 'What is Sleep? And How You Can Sleep Better' by Dr. Caroline Poirier
• 2024 meeting schedule: 6/10/24, 9/9/24, 12/9/24

County Parks Commission

The Calumet County Parks Commission will meet to consider three grant applications for the 2024-2025 season: snowmobile season, Fox River Trail maintenance, and Stockbridge Boat Harbor sidewalk replacement. They will also review park survey results and receive updates on ongoing projects like camping cabins and the Ledge View building remodel. The meeting is open to the public via phone.

• Resolution authorizing grant application for 2024-2025 snowmobile season
• Resolution authorizing grant application for Fox River Trail maintenance
• Resolution authorizing grant application for Stockbridge Boat Harbor sidewalk replacement
• Park survey results discussion
• Updates on parks projects: forestry mowing, camping cabins, south end bathhouse, Ledge View remodel

Children with Disabilities Education Board

The Calumet County Children with Disabilities Education Board is meeting to approve minutes, hear reports, and discuss criteria for considering non-home-school placements. No formal action items are listed, and the meeting is largely procedural.

• Discussion of criteria for non-home-school-placement
• Report from Hilbert Coordinator of Special Education Christina DeMarco
• Report from Director of Special Education Joanne Metzen
• Approval of minutes from January 23, 2024 meeting
• Proposed next meeting: March 26, 2024

Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)

The Local Emergency Planning Committee will meet to discuss spill coordination and reporting. The body is scheduled to review and approve the LEPC By-Laws.

• Presentation by WI-DNR NE Region Spill Coordinator Cody Heinze
• Review of 2023 County Spill Report
• Discussion of Offsite Plans for 2024 Plan of Work
• Review and approval of LEPC By-Laws

Calumet County Board

The Calumet County Board will meet in adjourned session to hear updates from state and county officials, review 2023 strategic plan accomplishments, and consider a resolution supporting a congressional bill to exclude Wisconsin sturgeon from the Endangered Species Act. The meeting includes presentations on highway projects and a $1,000,000 EPA Coalition Assessment Grant for tourism.

• Resolution RES 2023-19 supporting H.R. 7037 to remove Wisconsin sturgeon from the Endangered Species List
• Presentation on $1,000,000 EPA Coalition Assessment Grant with Outagamie County and Fox City Greenways, Inc.
• Update on highway projects from Highway Commissioner Brian Glaeser
• Review of 2023 Calumet County Strategic Plan accomplishments
• State legislative update from District 59 Assemblyman Ty Bodden

Administrative Services Committee

The Administrative Services Committee will receive updates on the courthouse remodel and various departmental projects. The committee will also consider the sale of county-owned property previously acquired through tax foreclosure.

• Courthouse Remodel Project update
• Finance and Human Resources Project update
• Approval of sale of county owned property previously acquired through tax foreclosure
• Update on tax foreclosures for the 2020 tax roll
• Closed session regarding County Administrator performance evaluation

Extension Education Committee

The Calumet County Extension Education Committee is meeting to discuss routine business and reports. Key items include considering adding non-elected individuals and youth to the committee, plus reports from the 4-H program, FoodWIse, and the Area Extension Director.

• Discussion on adding non-elected individuals to committee (Jayna Hintz)
• Discussion on adding youth to committee (Maggie Bruckner)
• Youth in Governance Report (Maggie Bruckner)
• 4-H Program Educator Report (Carlea Liermann)
• FoodWIse impact report (Christi Gabrilska)

Health & Human Services Board

The Health and Human Services Board will hold a regular meeting to receive departmental reports. Discussion items include staffing, the Appleton office, and public health reviews.

• Staffing update
• Appleton Office update
• Public Health 140 Review
• Project Safe Response

Planning, Zoning and Farmland Preservation Committee

The Calumet County Planning, Zoning and Farmland Preservation Committee will consider an alternative proposal by Gruetts Inc and Audrey Gruett Survivor Trust to create an agricultural parcel with less than 150 feet of public roadway frontage in the Town of Rantoul. The committee will also discuss the Comprehensive Plan Update process with SRF, and receive updates on code administration and staff activities.

• Action: Gruetts Inc and Audrey Gruett Survivor Trust alternative proposal for agricultural parcel with less than 150 ft frontage, SE ¼, SE ¼, Sec. 16, T19N, R20E, Town of Rantoul, W1374 Schneider Road
• Discussion: Comprehensive Plan Update Process with SRF
• Approval of minutes from January 11, 2024 meeting
• Code Administration Update Since Last Committee Meeting
• Next meeting proposed for Friday, March 15, 2024 at 3:30 P.M.

Public Safety Committee

The Calumet County Public Safety Committee is meeting to review and potentially adjust annual inmate fees, and to receive updates from the Sheriff's Office on hiring, patrol, the Fox Cities Victim Crisis Response Team, and jail operations. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes and setting the next meeting date.

• Annual review of inmate fees
• Sheriff's hiring update
• Patrol report
• Fox Cities Victim Crisis Response Team report
• Jail report

Children's Community Options Program & Children's Long Term Support & Birth To Three Committee

The Children's Community Options Program (CCOP), Children's Long Term Support (CLTS), and Birth to Three Program Advisory Committee is holding a regular meeting. They will receive program updates, discuss upcoming training, and hear a presentation from Wisconsibs about resources for siblings of youth with special needs. The agenda is largely informational with no listed action items.

• Presentation by Tessa Lewis of Wisconsibs on resources for siblings of youth with special needs
• Program updates for CLTS/CCOP, Birth to Three, Wisconsin Wayfinder, and Keeping Kids Covered
• Tentative special business for April 9th: Jen Gettelman on Outreach Services for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Deafblind

Aging & Disability Resource Center Advisory Committee

The Aging and Disability Resource Center/Long Term Support Advisory Committee is meeting to review 2023 program reports, including nutrition and prevention program results, satisfaction surveys, and an activity report. The committee will also discuss the Aging Plan for 2025-2027 and committee membership for 2024. No public participation is allowed; the meeting is held virtually or in person.

• 2023 Nutrition Program Survey Results (Attachment #1)
• 2023 Prevention Program Summary (Attachment #2)
• 2023 ADRC Activity Report (Attachment #3)
• June-November 2023 Satisfaction Survey Results (Attachment #4)
• Aging Plan 2025-2027 discussion

Aging & Disability Resource Center Advisory Committee

The Calumet County Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) Advisory Committee is meeting to review 2023 program data, including nutrition and prevention program results, activity reports, and satisfaction surveys. The committee will also discuss the upcoming 2025-2027 Aging Plan and receive updates on volunteer insurance and committee membership. The meeting is open to the public via WebEx but does not allow public participation.

• 2023 Nutrition Program Survey Results (Attachment #1)
• 2023 Prevention Program Summary (Attachment #2)
• 2023 ADRC Activity Report (Attachment #3)
• June-November 2023 Satisfaction Survey Results (Attachment #4)
• Aging Plan 2025-2027 discussion

Land and Water Conservation Committee

The Land and Water Conservation Committee will meet to approve minutes, hear reports, and take action on several items, including reviewing and approving 2023 wildlife damage claims, reviewing 2023 strategic planning accomplishments, and a budget rollover summary. The meeting is open to the public in person or remotely.

• 2023 Wildlife Damage Claims Review and Approval
• 2023 Strategic Planning Accomplishments/Review
• 2023-2024 Budget Rollover Summary
• Reports from NRCS, FSA, UW Extension, Glacierland RC&D, and DATCP
• Upcoming events: CCASA Annual Meeting, Mardi Gras Banquet, WI Land & Water Conference

Children with Disabilities Education Board

The Children with Disabilities Education Board is meeting for routine business: approving minutes, hearing committee reports, and receiving a presentation from Brillion's Director of Pupil Services on the local special education program. The special education director will also give a department report covering staffing, teacher observations, and criteria for non-home-school placement. No action or discussion items are listed, so the meeting is primarily informational.

• Presentation by Kendilyn Brockman, Brillion Director of Pupil Services, on Brillion Special Education Program
• Department report on staffing status, teacher/specialist observations, and non-home-school placement criteria
• Reminder that Hilbert will present at the next board meeting
• Approval of minutes from November 28, 2023, committee meeting

Highway Committee

The Calumet County Highway Committee will discuss the 2024-2025 PASER ratings and review updated permit fees. The meeting also includes reports from committee members and the Highway Commissioner.

• Review of 2024 Permit Fees effective January 15, 2024
• $875.00 fee for County Trunk Highways application
• $1,500.00 fee for Contractor Closing Road
• Discussion regarding 2024-2025 PASER Ratings

Calumet County Board

The Calumet County Board will meet in adjourned session to receive an update on American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds and projects, consider three resolutions, and reappoint the County Surveyor. The ARPA report shows nearly all of the $9.7 million allocation is obligated, with a small unobligated balance. The board will also vote on amending the 2024 budget for an NRCS contribution agreement, reauthorizing self-insurance for workers' compensation, and allowing the Administrative Services Committee to settle accounts up to $10,000.

• ARPA update: $9,729,201 total allocation, $23,883 unobligated as of Dec 31, 2023
• Resolution 2023-16: Amend 2024 budget for NRCS contribution agreement ($91,303 over 3 years)
• Resolution 2023-17: Reauthorize self-insurance under Wisconsin Worker's Compensation Act
• Resolution 2023-18: Authorize Administrative Services Committee to settle accounts up to $10,000
• Reappointment of Brad Buechel as County Surveyor (term to Jan 31, 2026)

Planning, Zoning and Farmland Preservation Committee

The Calumet County Planning, Zoning and Farmland Preservation Committee will hold a public hearing on two alternative proposals under Section 62-46(b)(4) of the Land Division Ordinance, both seeking to create parcels with less than 150 feet of public roadway frontage. The committee will also discuss a review of the Land Division Ordinance and receive updates from the code administration. The meeting is largely procedural, with the public hearing and ordinance review being the substantive items.

• Public hearing: Kenneth Hintz alternative proposal for residential parcel with less than 150 ft frontage, W304 E. River Road, Town of Rantoul
• Public hearing: David Gruett (Gruetts Inc, Audrey Gruett Survivor Trust) alternative proposal for agricultural parcel with less than 150 ft frontage, W1374 Schneider Road, Town of Rantoul
• Discussion: Land Division Ordinance Review
• Approval of minutes from December 14, 2023 meeting

Winnebago Waterways Steering Committee

The Winnebago Waterways Executive Committee is meeting to discuss and take action on several program updates, including the Calumet Pipe EARTS and streambank inventory, breakwall construction and funding, water level management, a Climate Smart Agriculture grant, and upcoming events. The meeting is open to the public, with time for public comment on agenda items.

• Calumet Pipe EARTS and streambank update
• Streambank Inventory update
• Breakwall construction/funding update
• Water level management update
• Climate Smart Agriculture grant update

Administrative Services Committee

The Calumet County Administrative Services Committee will review and potentially approve several budget amendments, including one for an NRCS contribution agreement and one for a PEHP transfer, discuss the status of county TIF districts, and consider a resolution related to worker's compensation self-insurance. The committee will also receive updates on the courthouse remodel, ARPA projects, and hiring, and will consider the sale of county-owned property acquired through tax foreclosure.

• Resolution to amend 2024 budget for NRCS Contribution Agreement totaling $91,303 over three years
• Resolution to amend budget for PEHP transfer in December
• Discussion of county TIF districts status/process
• Resolution related to worker's compensation self-insurance
• Approval of sale of county-owned property acquired from tax foreclosure

Extension Education Committee

The Calumet County Extension Education Committee is meeting to approve minutes, hear reports from the 4-H Program Educator and the Area Extension Director, and discuss upcoming events. The agenda is largely routine, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of minutes from November 14, 2023 meeting
• Report from Calumet County 4-H Program Educator Carlea Liermann
• Report from Area Extension Director Jayna Hintz
• Public participation if requested by Committee Chair

Land and Water Conservation Committee

The Calumet County Land and Water Conservation Committee is meeting to discuss health and conservation, exclusive agricultural zoning, and a Climate Smart Commodities Grant. The committee will also consider a resolution to amend the 2024 budget for an NRCS contribution agreement, and will hear staff and agency reports.

• Discussion on Health & Conservation with Water Resource Specialist Dani Santry
• Discussion on Exclusive Agricultural Zoning with Planning, Zoning & Land Information Director Chris Meuer
• Climate Smart Commodities Grant Overview
• Resolution to Amend the 2024 Budget for NRCS Contribution Agreement