Calumet County public meetings in 2025

Veterans Service Commission

The commission will meet to review annual numbers regarding Calumet veteran demographics. The agenda also includes a report on veterans in need of mortgage assistance covered by a nonprofit donation.

• Discussion on Annual Numbers for Calumet Veteran Demographics
• Report on mortgage assistance for veterans covered by nonprofit donation

Calumet County Board

The Calumet County Board will discuss two zoning map amendments in the Town of Woodville and a resolution to apply for a Clean Boats Clean Waters grant. The board will also consider an ordinance regarding the sale of tax delinquent real estate.

• ORD 2025-14: Amendment to Chapter 66-4 regarding sale of tax delinquent real estate
• ORD 2025-15: Zoning code amendment for property of Gary, Eileen & Tracie Bornemann in Town of Woodville
• ORD 2025-16: Zoning code amendment for GVD Enterprises LLC property in Town of Woodville
• RES 2025-16: Authorization for Clean Boats Clean Waters grant application to the DNR
• RES 2025-15: Designation of December 1, 2025, as Snowplow Driver Appreciation Day

The Calumet County Board adopted Resolution 2025-15 designating December 1, 2025 as Snowplow Driver Appreciation Day and Resolution 2025-16 authorizing the Clean Boats Clean Waters application. It also enacted Ordinance 2025-14 (amending the sale of tax‑delinquent real estate), Ordinance 2025-15 and Ordinance 2025-16 (both amending Chapter 82 zoning code for specific properties in the Town of Woodville). The board approved the reappointments of Mary Hoerth and Ronald Dietrich to the Manitowoc‑Calumet County Library System Board. All votes were 17 ayes, 0 nays, with 4 members excused.

• Adopted Resolution 2025-15 Snowplow Driver Appreciation Day (17 ayes, 0 nays, 4 excused)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-16 Clean Boats Clean Waters application (17 ayes, 0 nays, 4 excused)
• Enacted Ordinance 2025-14 amendment to sale of tax‑delinquent real estate (17 ayes, 0 nays, 4 excused)
• Enacted Ordinance 2025-15 amendment to zoning code for Bornemann property (17 ayes, 0 nays, 4 excused)
• Enacted Ordinance 2025-16 amendment to zoning code for GVD Enterprises LLC property (17 ayes, 0 nays, 4 excused)
• Approved reappointment of Mary Hoerth to Library Board (17 ayes, 0 nays, 4 excused)
• Approved reappointment of Ronald Dietrich to Library Board (17 ayes, 0 nays, 4 excused)

Planning, Zoning and Farmland Preservation Committee

The Planning, Zoning & Farmland Preservation Committee will hold public hearings on two land‑use proposals: an alternative parcel request by the Hackbarth Revocable Living Trust seeking less than the required 150 feet of frontage, and a map amendment by GVD Enterprises LLC to rezone about 2 acres to Agricultural Residential and 78 acres to Exclusive Agricultural Preservation. The committee will also discuss housing affordability and receive departmental updates on grants and planning projects.

• Hackbarth Revocable Living Trust request to create a parcel with less than 150 ft frontage, SW ¼/NE ¼, Sec. 17, T19N, R20E, Town of Rantoul, W1857 County Trunk PP.
• GVD Enterprises LLC map amendment to rezone ~2.0 acres from Exclusive Agricultural (EA) to Agricultural Residential (A‑R) and 78 acres from EA to Exclusive Agricultural Preservation (EA‑P), NW ¼, Sec. 9, T20N, R19E, Town of Woodville, Manitowoc Road.
• Committee discussion on housing affordability.
• Update on the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Private Onsite Wastewater Treatment System (POWTS) grant.
• 2026 orthophotography and LiDAR grant update.

The committee approved the Hackbarth Trust's alternative parcel proposal with less than 150 ft frontage, voting unanimously. It also approved GVD Enterprises LLC's map amendment to create a 2‑acre Agricultural‑Residential parcel and preserve 78 acres as Exclusive Agricultural Preservation, voting unanimously and forwarding the request to the County Board. All motions were carried without opposition.

• Approved Hackbarth Revocable Living Trust alternative parcel proposal (unanimous)
• Approved GVD Enterprises LLC map amendment to rezone 2 acres A‑R and preserve 78 acres EA‑P (unanimous, forwarded to County Board)

Highway Committee

The committee will consider the 2026 Highway Permit Fees Schedule and a resolution for Snow Plow Driver Appreciation Day. The Highway Commissioner will provide updates on staffing and several road and bridge projects.

• Approval of Highway Permit Fees Schedule for 2026
• Resolution for Snow Plow Driver Appreciation Day
• Design updates for County Trunk Highway M, E, PP, and KK
• Updates on US Highway 151 and State Trunk Highway 55 bridges
• WisDOT Funding Program updates for Local Road Improvement and Local Bridge programs

The Highway Committee approved the agenda and the November 12 minutes without opposition. It voted unanimously to keep all county highway permit fees at their current rates for 2026. The committee also approved forwarding a resolution designating December 1, 2025 as Snowplow Driver Appreciation Day to the County Board for further action.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved November 12 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved keeping 2026 highway permit fees at current rates (unanimous)
• Approved forwarding Snowplow Driver Appreciation Day resolution to County Board (unanimous)

Administrative Services Committee

The Administrative Services Committee will discuss the relocation of the courthouse statue and provide an update on the Phase 2 Second Floor Courthouse Remodel Project. The body will also review an amendment to the County Code of Ordinances regarding the sale of tax delinquent real estate.

• Proposed amendment to Calumet County Code of Ordinances, Sec. 66-4, Sale of Tax Delinquent Real Estate
• Phase 2 - Second Floor Courthouse Remodel Project update
• Discussion on relocating the statue at the front of the courthouse
• Confirmation of sale of county owned property acquired through tax foreclosure
• Review of Sales Tax Historical Review and Investment and Sales Tax Summary

The Administrative Services Committee approved its agenda and the minutes from the October 7 and November 3 meetings, both unanimously. It accepted two tax‑foreclosure property bids—$8,150 for 2008 Main Street and $4,500 for W104 Charlesburg Road—in a unanimous vote. The committee also approved an amendment to Calumet County Code Sec. 66‑4 concerning the sale of tax‑delinquent real estate and will forward it to the full County Board.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of 10/7/25 and 11/3/25 meetings (unanimous)
• Accepted bid of $8,150 for 2008 Main Street, New Holstein (unanimous)
• Accepted bid of $4,500 for W104 Charlesburg Road, New Holstein (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Code Sec. 66‑4 on sale of tax‑delinquent real estate; to be sent to full County Board (unanimous)
• Set next regular meeting for January 13, 2026 at 8:30 AM

Health & Human Services Board

The board will receive a staffing update and an overview of Child Protective Services. Members will also review draft plans for a second floor remodel.

• Staffing update
• Child Protective Services program overview
• Second floor remodel draft plans

The Health & Human Services Board approved the December 8, 2025 agenda by unanimous vote. It also approved the November 10, 2025 board minutes unanimously. No other actions or items were decided at this meeting.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved November 10, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Comprehensive Community Services (CCS) Coordinating Committee

The Comprehensive Community Services Coordinating Committee will approve the agenda and September 8, 2025 minutes, review the workshop survey from that date, receive a program update, and hear a presentation on how holiday nostalgia can affect mental health. The committee will also set the dates for its 2026 meetings.

• Approval of agenda and 9/8/2025 minutes
• Review of workshop survey from 9/8/2025
• CCS program update
• Presentation: "The Ghost of Holidays Past…How Holiday Nostalgia Can Impact Your Mental Health" by therapist Clarissa Justmann
• Adoption of 2026 meeting schedule (3/9/26, 6/8/26, 9/7/26, 12/7/26)

Land Information Council

The council will present a recap of 2025 initiatives and goals, followed by the proposed 2026 budget and new initiatives. No specific items are slated for action or discussion at this meeting.

• 2025 Land Information Office Initiatives and Goals Recap
• 2026 Budget
• 2026 Initiatives and Goals

The Calumet County Land Information Council approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the December 3, 2024 meeting, each by unanimous vote. No other actions were taken; the committee received a report on 2025 initiatives and 2026 budget plans but did not vote on them. A next meeting was proposed for December 3, 2026 at 11:00 a.m.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved December 3, 2024 minutes (unanimous)

County Parks Commission

The Calumet County Parks Commission will meet to approve minutes and discuss 2026 camp hosts, a donation for a paver walkway, and a new agreement with a mountain biking club. The agenda also includes updates on remodeling at Ledge View Nature Center and the expansion of mountain biking trails.

• Approval of October 2nd, 2025 minutes
• Discussion of 2026 Camp Hosts
• Donation for paver walkway at Ledge View Nature Center
• 2026 MOU with Northeast Wisconsin Trails Mountain Biking Club
• Update on Southend Campsite Power and Water

The commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from October 2, 2025. It also unanimously approved the 2026 camp hosts, a donation from the Friends of Ledge View to fund a paver walkway, and a 2026 memorandum of understanding with the Northeast Wisconsin Trails Mountain Biking Club.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved October 2, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 camp hosts (unanimous)
• Approved donation for paver walkway at Ledge View Nature Center (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 MOU with Northeast Wisconsin Trails Mountain Biking Club (unanimous)

Land and Water Conservation Committee

The Calumet County Land and Water Conservation Committee will consider several items, including approving a 90% harvest date and authorizing attendance at the Lake Winnebago Land & Water Conservation Association 2026 planning meeting. Other agenda items include updates on wildlife damage abatement claims, non‑metallic mining reclamation, and nutrient‑management implementation. The meeting also includes routine reports, approvals of minutes, and scheduling of the next meeting.

• Approval of 90% Harvest Date – Action Needed
• Approve attendance at Lake Winnebago Land & Water Conservation Association 2026 Planning Meeting (January 16, Oshkosh) – Action Needed
• Brian Maedke – Wildlife Damage Abatement and Claims Program update
• Scott Konkle – East Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission NR 135 Non‑metallic Mining Reclamation Program update
• Nutrient Management Implementation and Enforcement update

The committee unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the November 6, 2025 meeting. It adopted December 10, 2025 as the cut‑off harvest date for the Wildlife Damage Abatement and Claims Program. Members also unanimously approved attendance at the Lake Winnebago Land & Water Conservation Association planning meeting on January 16, 2026.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved November 6, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Set Dec 10, 2025 harvest cutoff for wildlife damage program (unanimous)
• Approved attendance at Lake Winnebago planning meeting Jan 16, 2026 (unanimous)

Aging & Disability Resource Center Advisory Committee

The Aging and Disability Resource Center Advisory Committee will approve its agenda and prior meeting minutes, hear reports from members and the department, and discuss several items for action. Key topics include a 2026 85.21 grant application, volunteer driver insurance advocacy, a customer survey, and program reviews. The meeting will also set the next regular meeting date for February 2, 2026.

• 2026 85.21 Grant Application (attachment 1)
• Volunteer Driver Insurance Advocacy (attachment 2)
• 2026 Office of Resource Development Customer Survey (attachment 3)
• Review of Adult Protective Services Program
• Dementia Care Community Education

The Advisory Committee approved the December 1, 2025 agenda by unanimous vote. It also approved the minutes from the October 6, 2025 meeting, again unanimously. No other actions or decisions were taken during this meeting.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved October 6, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Veterans Service Commission

The Commission will meet to receive reports from the Veterans Service Officer. Discussions include 2025 year-to-date performance numbers and the status of a Lean Project regarding strategic goals.

• Fox Valley Veterans Council Q3 Report
• Year-To-Date Performance Numbers 2025
• Status of Lean Project – Strategic Goals
• Introduction of Administrative Assistant Kevin Sentieri

County / Municipal Intergovernmental Meeting

The County Board will hold a brief meeting to welcome members, introduce the new K‑9, and discuss the Project Safe Response program. No formal decisions are listed; the agenda includes a round‑robin and planning for the next meeting.

• Welcome and introductions by Board Chair Alice Connors
• Introduction of new K‑9 Rex by Deputy Parker Fuller
• Discussion of Project Safe Response program
• Round‑Robin segment
• Tentative scheduling of next meeting for May 14, 2026

Children with Disabilities Education Board

The Children with Disabilities Education Board will approve the agenda and minutes from the September 9, 2025 meeting, receive a report from the Special Education Director on staffing, transportation policy, professional development, a mental health grant, and a student career event, and discuss possible action on the funding model for the 2026‑2027 school year. The board will also set the date for its February 2026 meeting and hold a closed session for certain financial or personnel matters before adjourning.

• Approval of agenda and minutes from the September 9, 2025 committee meeting
• Report from Director Joanne Metzen on staffing, transportation policy, professional development, mental health grant, and career event
• Discussion and possible action on the Funding Model for the 2026/2027 school year
• Closed session to consider purchasing public property, investing public funds, or employee compensation matters
• Set date for the February 2026 board meeting

The board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the September 9, 2025 meeting. A motion to go into a closed session to discuss the 2026/2027 funding model was carried with all four voting members in favor. No other actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved September 9, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Entered closed session to discuss 2026/2027 funding model (4-0)

Planning, Zoning and Farmland Preservation Committee

The Planning, Zoning and Farmland Preservation Committee will convene a public hearing to consider a map amendment that would rezone approximately 1.5 acres to Agricultural Residential and 60 acres to Exclusive Agricultural Preservation in the Town of Woodville. The committee will also review the Hazardous Waste and Recycling Program and receive updates from the Code Administration department.

• Public hearing for Gary and Eileen Bornemann map amendment (Bornemann Lane)
• Review of Hazardous Waste and Recycling Program
• Code Administration Update
• Supervisor Reports
• Upcoming meeting proposed for December 11, 2025

The committee approved its agenda and the minutes from the October 9 meeting, both unanimously. It unanimously approved a map amendment to rezone 1.5 acres to Agricultural Residential and 60 acres to Agricultural Preservation, forwarding the request to the County Board. Staff presented an overview of the 2025 hazardous waste events and introduced a Light Bulb Recycling Program slated for January 5, 2026.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved October 9 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 1.5 acres to Agricultural Residential and 60 acres to Agricultural Preservation (unanimous, forwarded to County Board)

Highway Committee

The Highway Committee will meet to discuss department updates and reports. The committee is deciding whether to approve attendance at a road school in January 2026.

• Approval of attendance at the WCHA Winter Road School in La Crosse, WI (January 13-15, 2026)

The Highway Committee approved its agenda and the September 10, 2025 minutes, each by unanimous vote. It also approved attendance for members who wish to attend the Wisconsin County Highways Association Winter Road School in La Crosse, Jan. 13‑15, 2026, by unanimous vote. No public comments were received and no other actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved September 10, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved attendance at WCHA Winter Road School (unanimous)

Extension Education Committee

The Extension Education Committee will convene to approve minutes from a prior meeting and receive reports from the Area Extension Director and 4-H Program Educator. The next scheduled meeting is set for January 13, 2026.

• Approval of September 9, 2025, meeting minutes
• Report from Area Extension Director Jayna Hintz
• 4-H Program Report from Carlea Liermann
• Next meeting scheduled for January 13, 2026

Health & Human Services Board

The Calumet County Health and Human Services Board will hold a public hearing and then consider approval of the 85.21 Transportation Grant. The board will also review 2026 Human Services rates, Home Health Care/Hospice contracts, and provide updates on staffing and federal funding. Action items are listed in the agenda attachments.

• Public hearing regarding the 85.21 Transportation Grant (Item 6a)
• Consideration of 2026 Human Services rates (Attachment 1, Item 10a)
• Review of Home Health Care/Hospice contracts (Attachment 2, Item 10b)
• Approval of the 85.21 Transportation Grant (Attachment 3, Item 10c)
• Staffing update and federal funding/shutdown update (Item 9a‑b)

The Health & Human Services Board approved the 2026 Human Service Rates. It also approved the Home Health Care/Hospice contracts and the 85.21 Transportation Grant. All three motions passed unanimously.

• Approved 2026 Human Service Rates (unanimous)
• Approved Home Health Care/Hospice contracts (unanimous)
• Approved 85.21 Transportation Grant (unanimous)

Land and Water Conservation Committee

The Calumet County Land and Water Conservation Committee meets on November 6, 2025 to review agenda items and reports. The meeting includes a resolution authorizing the Clean Boats Clean Waters application, an update on the Tree Sale Program, and a discussion of federal shutdown impacts. The committee will vote on the resolution and receive updates on the other two topics.

• Resolution Authorizing Clean Boats Clean Waters Application for Calumet County
• Tree Sale Program Update
• Update on Federal Shutdown Impacts

The committee approved its agenda and the minutes from the October 2 meeting, both unanimously. It also voted unanimously to approve applying for the Clean Boat Clean Waters grant and to forward the resolution to the County Board.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved October 2 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved applying for Clean Boat Clean Waters grant and forwarding resolution to County Board (unanimous)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will conduct the annual jail inspection and review the jail register as required by Wisconsin Statute §59.685. Recommendations from this inspection will be presented to the County Board for consideration. The meeting also includes updates from the Sheriff, Chief Deputy, and Jail Administrator, and sets the next regular meeting date.

• Jail inspection – review of jail facility and register per WI Statute §59.685
• Hiring update from Sheriff Brett J. Bowe
• Patrol report from Chief Deputy Derek Bries
• Jail report from Jail Administrator
• Set next regular meeting date: 12/03/25

The committee voted to approve the meeting agenda, with the motion carried unanimously. It also approved the minutes from the October 1, 2025 meeting, again unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of 10/1/25 meeting (unanimous)

Calumet County Board

The Board will appoint Jake Wayne to Supervisory District 2 and hold a public hearing on the 2026 budget. It will consider a donation of $218,333.70 for improvements at Ledge View Nature Center, adjust board and committee compensation rates, and adopt the 2026 budget with new staff positions. Two ordinances will be amended: one on escort fees for overweight vehicles and another on zoning for a property in the Town of Brillion.

• Appointment of Jake Wayne to Supervisory District 2
• Resolution 2025-12: accept $218,333.70 donation for Ledge View Nature Center improvements
• Resolution 2025-13: adjust board and committee meeting compensation rates (e.g., $93‑$97 per meeting, Chair $312‑$328/month)
• Resolution 2025-14: adopt 2026 budget, adding multiple positions across departments
• Ordinance 2025-12: amend escort fees/permits for overweight and oversized vehicles; Ordinance 2025-13: amend zoning code for Vicki Zobel property in Town of Brillion

The board appointed Jake Wayne to Supervisory District 2, adopting his oath of office. It also adopted Resolution 2025-12 (donation for waterfall repairs), Resolution 2025-13 (updated board compensation), and Resolution 2025-14 (the 2026 budget). Two ordinances—one on escort fees for overweight vehicles and one amending the Brillion zoning code—were enacted.

• Appointment of Jake Wayne to Supervisory District 2 approved unanimously (all present voted aye)
• Resolution 2025-12 (donation for waterfall repair, maple syrup building replacement, cave display) adopted unanimously (17 ayes, 0 nays)
• Resolution 2025-13 (board compensation, per‑diem increased to $100) amended and adopted unanimously (17 ayes, 0 nays)
• Resolution 2025-14 (adoption of the 2026 budget) adopted unanimously (17 ayes, 0 nays)
• Ordinance 2025-12 (escort fees/permits for overweight and oversized vehicles) enacted unanimously (17 ayes, 0 nays)
• Ordinance 2025-13 (amendment to Brillion zoning code on Vicki Zobel property) enacted unanimously (17 ayes, 0 nays)

Administrative Services Committee

The Calumet County Administrative Services Committee will consider and approve the sale of county‑owned property that was obtained through a tax foreclosure. The agenda also includes routine items such as roll call, pledge of allegiance, approval of the agenda, and adjournment.

• Sale of county‑owned property acquired via tax foreclosure

The Administrative Services Committee approved its agenda unanimously. It also approved the sale of two county‑owned properties at 109 N. Madison St. and 34 N. Madison St. in Chilton to Marc Weinstein for $125,250 and $142,500 respectively, a total of $267,750, with a unanimous vote. No other actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved sale of 109 N. Madison St. property for $125,250 (unanimous)
• Approved sale of 34 N. Madison St. property for $142,500 (unanimous)

County Municipal Street Improvement Committee

The Calumet County Municipal Street Improvement Committee will discuss project priorities and selections. It will consider funding under the MSI Entitlement, Discretionary, and Supplementary programs. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as roll call and announcements.

• Review, prioritization, and selection of street improvement projects
• Municipal Street Improvement (MSI) Entitlement Funding
• Municipal Street Improvement Discretionary (MSID) funding
• Municipal Street Improvement Supplementary (MSIS) funding

The committee approved entitlement funding of $47,251.13 for both the Village of Sherwood and the Village of Stockbridge. It also set the priority order for discretionary projects, ranking Stockbridge's Lake St., Sherwood's Military Rd., and Chilton's Water St. The meeting was adjourned at 12:19 p.m.

• Awarded $47,251.13 to Village of Sherwood (motion carried unanimously)
• Awarded $47,251.13 to Village of Stockbridge (motion carried unanimously)
• Prioritized MSID projects: 1) Village of Stockbridge – Lake St., 2) Village of Sherwood – Military Rd., 3) City of Chilton – Water St. (motion carried unanimously)
• Adjourned meeting at 12:19 p.m. (motion carried unanimously)

County Town Road Improvement Committee

The committee will review and prioritize projects for the Local Road Improvement Program. The meeting focuses on selecting projects for three different funding categories.

• Review and selection of Town Road Improvement (TRI) Entitlement Funding projects
• Review and selection of Town Road Improvement-Discretionary (TRID) funding projects
• Review and selection of Town Road Improvement-Supplementary (TRIS) funding projects

The committee approved awarding $34,521.13 to the Town of Charlestown and $34,521.13 to the Town of Brillion from entitlement funding. It also set the priority order for discretionary projects, ranking Charlestown‑Irish Road first, Stockbridge‑Hill Road second, and Brothertown‑S. Washington Road third. Both motions passed unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 10:03 a.m.

• Awarded $34,521.13 entitlement funding to Town of Charlestown (unanimous)
• Awarded $34,521.13 entitlement funding to Town of Brillion (unanimous)
• Prioritized TRID project: Town of Charlestown‑Irish Rd (unanimous)
• Prioritized TRID project: Town of Stockbridge‑Hill Rd (unanimous)
• Prioritized TRID project: Town of Brothertown‑S. Washington Rd (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:03 a.m. (unanimous)

Traffic Safety Commission

The Calumet County Traffic Safety Commission will approve its agenda and the minutes from the April 15, 2025 meeting. It will receive reports from the BOTS and the Department of Transportation. The commission will discuss the ECQRPC assessment of County Trunk Highway BB and County Trunk Highway E. The next meeting is set for January 20, 2026.

• Approval of agenda
• Approval of minutes from April 15, 2025
• BOTS report – Rasmussen
• DOT updates – Falk
• Discussion of ECQRPC assessment of CTH BB and CTH E

The Calumet County Traffic Safety Commission met on October 21, 2025. A motion to approve the agenda passed unanimously. A second motion to approve the minutes of the October 21, 2025 meeting also passed unanimously. No other actions were recorded.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of October 21, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Health & Human Services Board

The Health and Human Services Board will approve its October 13, 2025 agenda and the August 18, 2025 meeting minutes. It will receive reports on the department budget, public health, and transportation program. The board will discuss and potentially adopt the proposed 2026 home health care and hospice rates.

• Approval of October 13, 2025 agenda
• Approval of August 18, 2025 minutes
• Department budget update
• Public health update
• 2026 Home Health Care/Hospice rates (attachment 1)

The Health & Human Services Board approved its agenda and the August 18, 2025 meeting minutes, both unanimously. The board then unanimously approved the 2026 Home Health Care/Hospice rates. No other actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved August 18, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 Home Health Care/Hospice rates (unanimous)

Planning, Zoning and Farmland Preservation Committee

The Planning, Zoning & Farmland Preservation Committee will hold a public hearing to consider two land‑use applications. One is a Conditional Use Permit for an auto repair business operating as a home business at N390 Meyer Road in the General Agriculture district of the Town of New Holstein. The other is a Map Amendment to rezone approximately 2.3 acres from Light Industrial to Mixed Use Commercial at W2223 Keller Street in the Town of Brillion. The meeting also includes routine agenda items such as approval of minutes, reports, and scheduling the next meeting.

• Conditional Use Permit for auto repair home business at N390 Meyer Road, GA district
• Map Amendment to rezone ~2.3 acres from Light Industrial to Mixed Use Commercial at W2223 Keller Street, Town of Brillion
• Approval of agenda and minutes from September 11, 2025 meeting
• Public participation hearing for the two applications
• Discussion of next meeting date (Nov 13, 2025)

The committee unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the September 11, 2025 minutes. It voted to issue a conditional use permit for Beau Bergene’s auto‑repair home business with waste‑disposal and indoor‑diagnosis conditions. The committee also moved Vicki Zobel’s 2.3‑acre rezoning map amendment to the County Board for a recommendation, again unanimously.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved September 11, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Issued conditional use permit for auto‑repair home business with conditions (unanimous)
• Moved Brillion rezoning map amendment to County Board for recommendation (unanimous)

Administrative Services Committee

The Committee will review and discuss the proposed 2026 Budget with the County Administrator and Finance Director. The meeting includes reviews of departmental budgets and specific position reclassifications.

• Review and discussion of the proposed 2026 Budget
• Proposed salary grade reclassifications for Health and Human Services staff
• Proposed salary grade reclassifications for District Attorney's Office staff
• Proposed salary grade reclassifications for Parks Department staff
• Review of Investment Reports and Sales Tax Summary

The Administrative Services Committee approved its agenda and the September 9, 2025 minutes, both unanimously. It also unanimously approved a series of position reclassifications across several departments, effective with the 2026 budget. The committee set the next regular meeting for November 11, 2025, if necessary.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved September 9, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved staff position reclassifications across Health, District Attorney, and Parks departments (unanimous)
• Set next regular meeting for November 11, 2025 (if necessary)

Calumet County Board

The Calumet County Board meeting is scheduled solely for supervisors to attend the Administrative Services Committee 2026 Budget Review for educational purposes. No official County Board action will be taken during this session. Supervisors who attend will be reimbursed for their participation.

• Board members to attend Administrative Services Committee 2026 Budget Review (educational)

Aging & Disability Resource Center Advisory Committee

The Aging and Disability Resource Center Advisory Committee will review reports on its program budget, the annual aging plan, and updates on nutrition, transportation, and the National Family Caregiver Program. No items are listed for formal action or decision at this meeting. The committee will also hear a report from members and discuss communications.

• ADRC program budget review
• Annual Aging Plan Review
• Nutrition Program Update
• Transportation Program Update
• National Family Caregiver Program (attachment 1)

The Advisory Committee approved the October 6, 2025 agenda by unanimous vote. It also approved the minutes from the August 4, 2025 meeting unanimously. No other actions or items for discussion were taken. The next regular meeting is scheduled for December 1, 2025.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved August 4, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting

Land and Water Conservation Committee

The Land and Water Conservation Committee will discuss the Wildlife Damage Abatement Program (WDACP) and soil health updates. The body is scheduled to approve the 2026 WDACP budget, 2025 crop prices, and 2026 deer donation participation.

• 2026 WDACP Proposed Budget Approval
• 2025 WDACP Crop Prices Approval
• 2026 Deer Donation Participation Approval
• AIS Cooperative Agreement and Grant Application
• Wildlife Damage Abatement Program report from Brian Maedke (USDA-APHIS)

The committee unanimously approved the meeting agenda. It also approved the 2026 Wildlife Damage Abatement & Claims Program budget, accepted the 2025 crop price schedule, and voted to participate in the 2026 Deer Donation Program. Additionally, the committee authorized Chairman Hofberger to attend the County Conservationist Meeting on October 15.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 WDACP budget (unanimous)
• Accepted 2025 WDACP crop prices (unanimous)
• Approved participation in 2026 Deer Donation Program (unanimous)
• Authorized Hofberger to attend County Conservationist Meeting Oct 15 (unanimous)

County Parks Commission

The Calumet County Parks Commission will review the 2026 Parks Department budget request. It will consider a resolution to allow a donation for rebuilding the Maple Syrup Building, Waterfall and Cave display. The commission will also receive reports on the Ledge View remodeling project and the Stockbridge Boat Harbor repair. Standard agenda items such as approval of minutes and setting the next meeting will also be addressed.

• Review of the 2026 Parks Department budget request
• Resolution to allow donation for rebuilding the Maple Syrup Building, Waterfall and Cave display
• Ledge View remodeling project report
• Stockbridge Boat Harbor repair report
• Approval of minutes from September 4th, 2025

The commission approved the agenda as presented with a unanimous vote. It also approved the September 4, 2025 minutes unanimously. A resolution to allow the donation of the Rebuild Maple Syrup Building, Waterfall and Cave display was approved unanimously.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved September 4, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved donation resolution for Maple Syrup Building, Waterfall and Cave display (unanimous)

Public Safety Committee

The Calumet County Public Safety Committee will approve the agenda and minutes from the September 8 meeting. Members will hear reports from the Medical Examiner, Sheriff, Chief Deputy, and Jail Administrator, including a hiring update and a 2026 budget discussion. The committee will consider a resolution to change Ordinance 70-5. The meeting will conclude with setting the next regular meeting date.

• Resolution to change Ordinance 70-5
• Sheriff hiring update
• Medical Examiner report on morgue usage
• 2026 budget discussion for Medical Examiner
• Patrol report from Chief Deputy

The committee voted to approve the meeting agenda, with all members in favor. It also approved the minutes from the September 8, 2025 meeting, again unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of 9/8/25 (unanimous)

County Municipal Street Improvement Committee

The County Municipal Street Improvement Committee will meet to discuss the 2026-2027 program overview and review previous award history. The body will also elect a committee chair and appoint additional members.

• 2026-2027 Municipal Street Improvement Program (MSI) overview
• Election of 2026-2027 CMSIC Chair
• Appointment of additional CMSIC members
• Review of program award history

The committee elected Chris Marx as the 2026‑2027 Municipal Street Improvement (MSI) Chair by unanimous vote. It confirmed that four additional municipal representatives will serve on the committee, excluding the City of Kiel pending funding clarification. The next meeting was set for Monday, October 27, 2025 at 11:00 a.m.

• Elected Chris Marx as MSI Committee Chair (unanimous)
• Confirmed committee composition of four additional municipal members, excluding City of Kiel
• Scheduled next meeting for Oct 27, 2025 at 11:00 a.m.

County Town Road Improvement Committee

The Calumet County Highway Department will present an overview of the 2026‑2027 Town Road Improvement Program. The County Town Road Improvement Committee will elect its 2026‑2027 chair and appoint additional members. The meeting will also review past program award history and set the date for the next meeting.

• 2026‑2027 Town Road Improvement Program (TRI) overview
• Election of 2026‑2027 County Town Road Improvement Committee (CTRIC) chair
• Appointment of additional CTRIC members
• Review of program award history
• Set next meeting date

The committee elected Town of Brillion Chairperson Kevin Fischer as the 2026‑2027 TRI Committee Chair by unanimous vote. It also confirmed that the remaining four township representatives will serve on the committee. The $69,042.27 entitlement for 2026‑2027 was agreed to be split between the Towns of Brillion and Charlestown. The next meeting was scheduled for October 27, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.

• Elected Town of Brillion Chairperson Kevin Fischer as TRI Committee Chair (unanimous)
• Determined remaining four township representatives will serve on the Committee (unanimous)
• Agreed entitlement $69,042.27 split between Town of Brillion and Town of Charlestown (unanimous)
• Set next meeting for Oct 27, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Calumet County Board

The Calumet County Board will meet at 7 PM in the County Courthouse to consider several items, including a review and approval of the 2025‑2026 Strategic Plan Initiatives. The meeting also includes a resolution authorizing continuing appropriations and the adoption of multiple ordinances amending the county zoning code and comprehensive plan. A facility tour is scheduled at 4 PM at 2306 S. Oneida Street, Appleton.

• Review and approve the 2025‑2026 Calumet County Strategic Plan Initiatives (pages 6‑11 of agenda)
• Resolution 2025‑11 authorizing continuing appropriations
• Ordinance 2025‑07 amending Chapter 82 zoning code for the Woodville property of the Brochtrup Irrevocable Living Trust
• Ordinance 2025‑08 amending Chapter 82 zoning code for the same Woodville property
• Ordinance 2025‑09 amending Chapter 22 Comprehensive Plan

The Calumet County Board approved the 2025 Strategic Plan Initiatives and adopted Resolution 2025‑11 to authorize continuing appropriations, each with unanimous support from the members present. The agenda and prior meeting minutes were also approved unanimously. The next regular meeting was scheduled for October 7, 2025.

• Approved agenda (motion carried unanimously)
• Approved minutes of Aug 19, 2025 meeting (motion carried unanimously)
• Approved 2025 Strategic Plan Initiatives (18 ayes, 0 nays, 2 excused, 1 vacant)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑11 authorizing continuing appropriations (18 ayes, 0 nays, 2 excused, 1 vacant)
• Set next regular meeting for Oct 7, 2025 at 8:30 AM

Planning, Zoning and Farmland Preservation Committee

The Calumet County Planning, Zoning & Farmland Preservation Committee will consider the proposed 2026 department budget. An educational presentation on rural density and growth management will also be provided. The meeting includes routine items such as approval of the agenda, minutes from the August 14, 2025 meeting, and public participation.

• Review of the proposed 2026 department budget
• Educational presentation on rural density and growth management
• Approval of minutes for the August 14, 2025 Committee meeting

The Planning, Zoning & Farmland Preservation Committee met on September 11, 2025. The members unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the August 14, 2025 meeting. No other actions or votes were taken.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved August 14, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Highway Committee

The Calumet County Highway Committee will discuss an update to Ordinance 70-5 concerning fees for moving oversized or overweight vehicles. The meeting will also include a report from the Wisconsin Council of Highway Administrators and a Highway Commissioner’s report. The committee will set the date for its next regular meeting before adjourning.

• Ordinance 70-5 update related to moving fees for oversized/overweight vehicle permits (Attachment 1)
• WCHA (Wisconsin Council of Highway Administrators) updates
• Highway Commissioner’s report
• Discussion of upcoming events
• Set next regular meeting date for October 8, 2025

The Highway Committee approved the meeting agenda with a date change and approved the August 13 minutes, both unanimously. It adopted changes to Ordinance 70‑5 that remove specific fee listings and will forward the revised ordinance to the County Board. No other actions were taken. The next meeting is set for October 8, 2025.

• Approved agenda with date change (unanimous)
• Approved August 13, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted changes to Ordinance 70‑5 and forward to County Board (unanimous)

Extension Education Committee

The committee will approve the agenda and minutes from the July 8, 2025 meeting, hear reports from the Area Extension Director and the 4‑H Program Educator, discuss communications and departmental updates, and schedule the next meeting for November 11, 2025. No policy changes, contracts, or rezoning actions are on the agenda.

The committee unanimously approved the September 9, 2025 agenda. It also unanimously approved the July 8, 2025 meeting minutes. No other actions were taken before adjournment.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved July 8, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Administrative Services Committee

The Administrative Services Committee will review the 2025-2026 strategic plan initiatives and the 2024 audit. The committee will also discuss the 2025 Continuing Appropriations resolution and the 2024 audit.

• Review of 2025-2026 Strategic Plan initiatives
• Review of 2024 audit
• Review and approve resolution for 2024 Continuing Appropriations
• Review Investment Report(s)
• HHSD Appleton Office Project Update

The Administrative Services Committee approved its agenda and the July 8, 2025 meeting minutes, both unanimously. It also approved the resolution authorizing the 2024 Continuing Appropriations and will forward it to the full County Board. No other actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved July 8, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2024 Continuing Appropriations resolution and forwarded to County Board (unanimous)

Children with Disabilities Education Board

The board will meet to receive a report from the Director of Special Education. Discussions will include staffing updates, goals, and the System of Funding. No items are listed for official action.

• Staffing update
• Review of goals
• Update on System of Funding
• Report on paraprofessional conference and welcome back meetings

The board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the June 25, 2025, committee meeting, both by unanimous vote. The director reported that all special education positions are filled and outlined plans for a new funding system and professional development. The next quarterly meeting is set for November 18, 2025.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved June 25, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will meet to discuss a resolution for a change to Ordinance 70-5. The body will also review the Sheriff's Office goals and the Medical Examiner's 2026 budget proposal.

• Resolution for change to Ordinance 70-5
• Medical Examiner 2026 Budget Proposal
• Sheriff's Office hiring update and goals review
• Chief Deputy budget review

The committee unanimously approved the agenda for the meeting. They also unanimously approved the minutes from the previous meeting. The medical examiner fee schedule was changed, setting a $50 charge for final disposition of the deceased and a $500 charge to the tissue collection agency. The committee voted to refer a resolution to amend Ordinance 70.5 to reflect the actual cost instead of $40 to the full board.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved prior meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved medical examiner fee changes: $50 final disposition, $500 tissue agency (unanimous)
• Referred Ordinance 70.5 cost amendment to full board (unanimous)

Comprehensive Community Services (CCS) Coordinating Committee

The Calumet County Comprehensive Community Services Coordinating Committee meets to review a 2024 program survey, discuss a June 2025 workshop survey, and hear a presentation on nutrition and mental health from Dr. Caroline Poirier. The committee will also approve minutes and set the next meeting for December 8, 2025.

Land and Water Conservation Committee

The Land and Water Conservation Committee will review the proposed 2026 department budget and the 2025 Groundwater Report. Members will also discuss department assistance regarding flooding and drainage complaints.

• 2026 Proposed Budget for Land & Water Conservation Department
• 2025 Groundwater Report presented by Dani Santry
• Discussion on department assistance with flooding/drainage complaints

The committee unanimously approved its agenda and the minutes from the August 7 meeting. Members also voted to attend the Lake Winnebago Land and Water Conservation meeting, which passed unanimously. A second motion to attend the Between the Lakes Farm Field Day passed with five votes in favor and one against. No other actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved August 7 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved attendance at Lake Winnebago Land & Water Conservation meeting (unanimous)
• Approved attendance at Between the Lakes Farm Field Day (5 ayes, 1 nay)

County Parks Commission

The posted agenda for the 2025-09-04 Calumet County Parks Commission meeting is boilerplate and procedural with no substantive decisions, ordinances, or public hearings listed. All items are generic placeholders or reference numbers without any actionable content.

The commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from August 7, 2025. A motion to approve NERN's request for one free cave tour for up to thirty people was passed with a 4-2 vote, with Supervisors Stier and Thunes voting nay. No other actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved August 7 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved free NERN cave tour request (4-2)

Veterans Service Commission

The Calumet County Veterans Service Commission will meet on August 20, 2025, to discuss and potentially recommend changes to its Memorandum of Understanding with the Fox Valley Veterans Council. The commission will also review its 2025 Strategic SMART Goals and address a veteran in need of rental assistance.

• Review and discuss changes to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Fox Valley Veterans Council
• Discuss Veterans Service Office Strategic SMART Goals for 2025
• Address a veteran in need of rental assistance

The commission approved its agenda and the minutes from the previous meeting, both unanimously. It then approved the Memorandum of Understanding with the Fox Valley Veterans Council, also unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 9:46 a.m.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of August 20, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Memorandum of Understanding with Fox Valley Veterans Council (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)

The Calumet County Local Emergency Planning Committee will meet on August 20, 2025, to discuss emergency preparedness updates. The primary action item is the review and approval of the Countywide Comprehensive Strategic Plan. The committee will also review a spill report covering January 1, 2025, to the present and update the EPCRA Offsite Plan.

• Review and approve the Countywide Comprehensive Strategic Plan
• Update the EPCRA Offsite Plan
• Review Spill Report for the period 01/01/2025 – Present
• Presentation by Valley Environmental Response

The committee unanimously approved its meeting agenda and the minutes from the February 26, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously approved the Countywide Comprehensive Strategic Plan, which provides the framework for emergency preparedness and response across Calumet County.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved February 26, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Countywide Comprehensive Strategic Plan (unanimous)

Calumet County Board

The County Board will review several ordinances, including zoning amendments for property owned by the Brochtrup Irrevocable Living Trust. The board will also discuss speed limit and stop sign changes and receive an update on the High Cliff and Menasha trail.

• Ordinance 2025-07: Rezoning ~99 acres in Town of Woodville to Small Estate, Agricultural Residential, and Exclusive Agricultural-Preservation
• Ordinance 2025-08: Zoning amendment for Brochtrup Irrevocable Living Trust property on Dundas Rd
• Ordinance 2025-10: Speed limit amendments for CTH PP
• Ordinance 2025-11: Stop sign/traffic signal amendments for CTH A @ CTH HH
• Ordinance 2025-09: Amendments to Chapter 22 - Comprehensive Plan

The Calumet County Board approved the meeting agenda and July 15 minutes unanimously. It suspended rules to allow a facility tour on September 16. Five ordinances—two zoning amendments and three traffic‑related changes—were adopted, with vote counts ranging from 13‑4‑1 to 18‑0. The next regular meeting is set for September 16, with a 4 PM tour and a 7 PM board session.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved July 15 minutes (unanimous)
• Suspended rules for September 16 facility tour (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-07 (13 ayes, 4 nays, 1 abstain, 2 excused, 1 vacant)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-08 (18 ayes, 0 nays, 2 excused, 1 vacant)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-09 (18 ayes, 0 nays, 2 excused, 1 vacant)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-10 (18 ayes, 0 nays, 2 excused, 1 vacant)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-11 (18 ayes, 0 nays, 2 excused, 1 vacant)

Health & Human Services Board

The Health and Human Services Board will hold its regular meeting to approve minutes, hear department reports, and discuss upcoming budget and strategic planning items for 2026, including public health rates and departmental goals.

• Public Health 2026–2027 rates discussion
• Health and Human Services Strategic Plan Goals review
• 2026 Health and Human Services Budget discussion

The Health & Human Services Board approved the August 18 agenda and the July 14 meeting minutes, both by unanimous vote. It also approved the 2026 public health rates unanimously, with a note to update a footnote. No other actions were taken.

• Approved August 18, 2025 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved July 14, 2025 board minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 public health rates (unanimous)

Planning, Zoning and Farmland Preservation Committee

The Calumet County Planning, Zoning & Farmland Preservation Committee will conduct a public hearing on four land-use proposals: two alternative parcel divisions and two map amendments. The meeting also includes a county strategic plan update and a code administration report.

• Elizabeth Jost Irrevocable Living Trust alternative parcel division at 3882 Faro Springs Road, Town of Woodville
• Eric Bornemann alternative parcel division at 8088 Bornemann Road, Town of Woodville
• Brochtrup Irrevocable Living Trust rezone ~15 acres near 3431 Cty KK, Town of Woodville
• Brochtrup Irrevocable Living Trust rezone ~1.59 acres at Dundas Road & Harvestore Road, Town of Woodville

The committee unanimously approved the meeting agenda. It also unanimously approved two alternative land‑division proposals under Section 62‑46(b)(4). Two map amendment requests were approved – one by a 4‑aye, 2‑nay vote and the other unanimously.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Elizabeth Jost Alternative Proposal (unanimous)
• Approved Eric Bornemann Alternative Proposal (unanimous)
• Approved Brochtrup map amendment (15 acres EA to SE, 3.5 acres EA to A‑R, 81 acres EA to EA‑P) – 4 ayes, 2 nays
• Approved Brochtrup map amendment (1.59 acres EA to A‑R, 62 acres EA to EA‑P) (unanimous)

Highway Committee

The Calumet County Highway Committee will meet to discuss and vote on proposed ordinance updates related to speed limits and stop signs, as well as review the Highway Department’s strategic plan and proposed budget request. The meeting is procedural but includes key decisions on traffic regulations affecting county roads.

• Ordinance 70-5 update on moving fees
• Ordinance 32-71 update on speed limits for CTH PP Brillion (45 MPH and 35 MPH zones)
• Ordinance 32-72 update on stop signs at multiple CTH A intersections
• Review of Highway Department Strategic Plan SMART Goals
• Proposed Highway Department Budget Request

The Highway Committee unanimously approved its agenda and the June 5 minutes. It postponed the Ordinance 70-5 fee update to the September meeting. It also approved revisions to Ordinance 32-71 (speed limits) and Ordinance 32-72 (stop sign) and forwarded both to the County Board.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved June 5 minutes (unanimous)
• Postponed Ordinance 70-5 update to September meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 32-71 speed limit revisions, forwarded to County Board (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 32-72 stop sign revisions, forwarded to County Board (unanimous)

Land and Water Conservation Committee

The committee will meet to discuss the 2026 budget and current project funding sources. Members will also receive an update on strategic planning trends affecting Calumet County.

• Discussion on 2026 Budget
• Discussion on current project and practice funding sources
• Strategic Planning update on trends affecting Calumet County/Land & Water Conservation

The committee voted to approve the meeting agenda, with a motion by Lowey and a second by Hansen, and the motion carried unanimously. A second motion by Kesler, seconded by Hofberger, approved the minutes from the June 5, 2025 meeting, also unanimously. No other actions were voted on.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved June 5, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

County Parks Commission

The Calumet County Parks Commission will meet to discuss a remodel of the Ledge View Nature Center and review goals for a strategic plan. The body will also consider a donation request from NERN for cave tours.

• Ledge View Nature Center remodel
• Strategic Plan trends and goals review
• Cave Tour donation request from NERN
• Southend Bathhouse and Dump Station completion
• Stockbridge Boat Harbor repair

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will meet to review departmental reports. The agenda includes updates on hiring from the Sheriff and reports from the Chief Deputy and Jail Administrator.

• Sheriff hiring update
• Chief Deputy patrol report
• Jail Administrator jail report

The Public Safety Committee approved its agenda for the August 6, 2025 meeting after a motion by Supervisor Connors and a second by Supervisor Mueller. The committee also approved the minutes from the June 4, 2025 meeting, again on a unanimous vote. No other actions were decided; the meeting included departmental updates on staffing, projects, arrests, and jail population.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of 6/4/25 meeting (unanimous)

Committee on the Rules of Order

The Calumet County Committee on the Rules of Order will meet to discuss and possibly act on county board reimbursement rates and proposed changes to its Rules of Order. The committee may also review the Extension Education Committee membership and other Rules of Order revisions.

• Review County Board / Committee Reimbursement Rates (Attachment 1)
• Discuss possible action on changes to Rules of Order (Attachment 2)
• Discuss and possibly amend Extension Education Committee membership
• Possible review and revision of other Rules of Order

Committee on the Rules of Order

The Committee on the Rules of Order will discuss updates to county board and committee reimbursement rates. Members will also review suggested changes to the Rules of Order from the Wisconsin County Association and the membership of the Extension Education Committee.

• Review of County Board and Committee Reimbursement Rates
• Discussion of Wisconsin County Association suggested changes to Rules of Order
• Possible amendment to Extension Education Committee membership

Aging & Disability Resource Center Advisory Committee

The Aging and Disability Resource Center Advisory Committee will meet to discuss department reports and upcoming events. The body will review grant applications and support programs for seniors and disabled residents.

• 5310 Grant Applications for 2026
• Alzheimer’s Family Caregiver Support Program
• Youth in Transition Guide
• Live Well – Learning to Live, Care and Age Well Event on September 16, 2025

The Advisory Committee approved the August 4, 2025 agenda by unanimous vote. It also approved the minutes from the June 2, 2025 meeting, again unanimously. No other items were presented for action or discussion.

• Approved August 4, 2025 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved June 2, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Calumet County Board

The Calumet County Board of Supervisors will meet to review the 2025-2026 Children with Disabilities Education Budget and discuss a strategic planning process. The board will also consider resolutions regarding legal settlement authority and commissioner compensation.

• Resolution 2025-09: Increase Condemnation Commissioners pay to $125/hr for attorney hearing time, $75/hr for attorney preparation, and $40/hr for non-attorneys
• Resolution 2025-10: Delegate authority to the County Administrator to enter into settlement agreements with opioid defendants
• Review and approval of the 2025-2026 County Children with Disabilities Education Budget
• Appointment of Judith Hartl to the Calumet County Health and Human Services Board
• Appointment of Shane Peik to the Calumet County Zoning Board of Adjustment

The board approved the 2025‑2026 County Children with Disabilities Education Budget unanimously. It adopted two resolutions: one increasing the hourly rate and mileage reimbursement for condemnation commissioners, and another delegating authority to enter opioid settlement agreements to a designated county officer. The board also appointed Judith Hartl to the Health and Human Services Board and Shane Peik to the Zoning Board of Adjustment, both unanimously.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of May 20, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved 2025‑2026 County Children with Disabilities Education Budget (17 ayes, 0 nays)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑09 to increase hourly rate and mileage reimbursement for condemnation commissioners (17 ayes, 0 nays)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑10 delegating authority for opioid settlement agreements to designated county officer (17 ayes, 0 nays)
• Appointed Judith Hartl to Calumet County Health and Human Services Board (unanimous)
• Appointed Shane Peik to Calumet County Zoning Board of Adjustment (unanimous)

Health & Human Services Board

The Health and Human Services Board will meet to review department reports and discuss specific operational items. The board will address staffing updates and the impacts of federal and state budgets.

• Discussion of the Appleton Office
• Review of Hospice Survey Results and Plan
• Staffing update report
• Report on federal and state budget impacts

The Health and Human Services Board approved the July 14, 2025 agenda and the May 12, 2025 meeting minutes, each with a unanimous vote. No other actions or decisions were taken during the meeting.

• Approved July 14 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved May 12 minutes (unanimous)

Planning, Zoning and Farmland Preservation Committee

The committee will hold a public hearing to review and provide recommendations for the Calumet County 2045 Comprehensive Plan. Members will also consider a specific request regarding a holding tank for non-residential use.

• Public hearing for Calumet County 2045 Comprehensive Plan review and recommendation
• Action on request by Joe and Debra Calaway for a holding tank serving non-residential use exceeding 150 gallons of wastewater per day at W4583 Cty C, Town of Brothertown

The committee approved the agenda and the May 8 minutes, both unanimously. It authorized staff to issue a permit for a 5,000‑gallon concrete holding tank for Joe and Debra Calaway’s butcher shop. The committee also unanimously recommended approval of Calumet County’s 2045 Comprehensive Plan.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from May 8, 2025 (unanimous)
• Authorized staff to issue holding‑tank permit for Calaway butcher shop (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Calumet County 2045 Comprehensive Plan (unanimous)

Administrative Services Committee

The Administrative Services Committee will consider resolutions regarding official pay rates and the delegation of authority for opioid litigation settlements. The body will also review the 2025-2026 County Children with Disabilities Education Budget.

• Proposed pay increase for Condemnation Commissioners: $125/hr hearing and $75/hr prep for attorneys, $40/hr for non-attorneys
• Resolution to delegate authority to a County Officer to enter settlement agreements with opioid defendants
• Review of the 2025-2026 County Children with Disabilities Education Budget
• Notice of Claim regarding Frontier Property at Faro Springs Rd & McHugh Rd, Woodville, WI
• Update on 2021 tax foreclosure process

The Administrative Services Committee unanimously approved a resolution to increase the hourly rate of pay and mileage reimbursement for Calumet County Condemnation Commissioners and sent it to the full County Board. It also approved a resolution delegating authority to settle opioid cases, a change to the county strategic planning process, and the 2025‑2026 Children with Disabilities Education budget, all to be forwarded to the Board. Additionally, the committee denied a Frontier Property claim.

• Approved resolution to increase hourly pay and mileage reimbursement for Condemnation Commissioners; forwarded to full County Board (unanimous)
• Approved resolution delegating authority to enter settlement agreements with opioid defendants; forwarded to full County Board (unanimous)
• Denied Frontier Property claim (unanimous)
• Approved change to strategic planning process; forwarded to full County Board (unanimous)
• Approved 2025‑2026 County Children with Disabilities Education Budget; forwarded to full County Board (unanimous)

Extension Education Committee

The committee will meet to receive updates from the Area Extension Director and program educators. The session focuses on reports regarding the FoodWIse and 4-H programs.

• Department report from Area Extension Director Jayna Hintz
• FoodWIse Program Report
• 4-H Report from Program Educator Carlea Liermann

The Extension Education Committee approved the July 8, 2025 agenda and the March 11, 2025 meeting minutes, each by unanimous vote. The committee set the next meeting for September 9, 2025 at 6 p.m. The meeting was adjourned at 6:39 p.m.

• Approved July 8, 2025 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved March 11, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for September 9, 2025 at 6 p.m.
• Adjourned meeting at 6:39 p.m.

Children with Disabilities Education Board

The board will meet to approve the budget and receive a department report from the Director of Special Education. Discussions will include staffing updates and upcoming staff meetings and conferences in August 2025.

• Budget presented for approval
• Staffing and onboarding updates
• Paraprofessional conference on 8-12-25
• Educational staff meetings on 8-13-25

The board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the April 29, 2025 meeting, both unanimously. A motion to recommend the presented budget to administrative services was also carried unanimously. No other actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved April 29, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended budget to administrative services (unanimous)

Veterans Service Commission

The Veterans Service Commission will discuss changes to a Memorandum of Understanding with the Fox Valley Veterans Council. The body will also receive a status update on an assistant vacancy.

• Review and recommended changes to the MOU between the Fox Valley Veterans Council and the Veterans Service Commission
• Update on Assistant Vacancy status
• Notification that a veteran from the April meeting no longer requires financial assistance for dental treatment

Comprehensive Community Services (CCS) Coordinating Committee

The Comprehensive Community Services Coordinating Committee will review a workshop survey from March 10, 2024, and receive a program update. The meeting includes a presentation on consumer protection from the DATCP Division of Trade & Consumer Protection.

• Review of 3/10/2024 workshop survey
• CCS Program update
• Presentation by Bennet Merens on scam prevention
• Establishment of 2025 meeting schedule for 9/8/2025 and 12/8/2025

Land and Water Conservation Committee

The Land and Water Conservation Committee will meet to review a study on Wisconsin demonstration farms. The body will also discuss trends affecting strategic planning for Calumet County land and water conservation.

• Presentation on Demonstration Farm Networks and WI Demo Farms Impact Study
• Discussion on strategic planning trends affecting Calumet County

The committee unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the May 1, 2025 meeting. The next meeting was set for Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. No other actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved May 1, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for Aug 7, 2025 at 10:30 a.m.

County Parks Commission

The Calumet County Parks Commission will meet to discuss updates regarding the Ledge View building remodeling and the County Park and Open Space Plan. The commission will also review the status of several spring park projects and parking at Brothertown Boat Harbor.

• Ledge View Building Remodeling Update
• Calumet County Park and Open Space Plan Update
• Brothertown Boat Harbor Parking
• Southend Bathhouse completion and Calumet County Park Shelter remodel
• Stockbridge Boat Harbor Dredging Survey

The commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the April 3rd, 2025 minutes. A citizen‑member motion to create ten vehicle‑only parking stalls at Brothertown Harbor was withdrawn. The parks director said rangers will monitor the harbor parking lot.

• Agenda approved (unanimous)
• April 3rd, 2025 minutes approved (unanimous)
• Motion to add 10 vehicle‑only stalls at Brothertown Harbor withdrawn; rangers will monitor parking

Highway Committee

The Calumet County Highway Committee will review a recommendation to lower the speed limit on CTH PP and discuss grant applications for CTH KK. The meeting also includes a presentation from WISDOT and the filing of a relocation order for STH 32/57.

• Ayres recommendation to lower speed limit on CTH PP
• Supporting Resolution and Letter of Support for SS4 Grant Application for CTH KK
• Filing of STH 32/57 Relocation Order and Right-of-Way Plat
• Approval and discussion of Bridge Aid Applications
• WISDOT Annual Presentation

The Highway Committee unanimously approved all nine Bridge Aid applications submitted by towns in the county. It also unanimously accepted a speed limit reduction on CTH PP to 45 mph and supported the SS4 Grant application for CTH KK by passing a resolution to the County Board. All motions were carried without opposition.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from May 14, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved speed limit reduction on CTH PP to 45 mph (unanimous)
• Supported SS4 Grant application for CTH KK and passed resolution to County Board (unanimous)
• Approved all nine Bridge Aid applications (unanimous)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will meet to review departmental reports. The agenda includes updates on hiring from the Sheriff and reports from the Chief Deputy and Jail Administrator.

• Sheriff hiring update
• Chief Deputy patrol report
• Jail Administrator jail report

The Public Safety Committee approved its meeting agenda by a unanimous vote. The committee also approved the minutes from the May 7, 2025 meeting, again unanimously. No other actions or votes were recorded.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved May 7, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Aging & Disability Resource Center Advisory Committee

The Aging and Disability Resource Center Advisory Committee will hold a procedural meeting with no formal votes. Members will receive updates on dementia programs, caregiver support, nutrition services, staffing, and marketing efforts.

The Aging & Disability Resource Center Advisory Committee approved the June 2 agenda and the December‑February 3, 2025 minutes, each by unanimous vote. No other actions, proposals, or public comments were recorded. The next meeting is set for August 4, 2025.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved prior meeting minutes (unanimous)

Calumet County Board

The County Board will discuss a resolution to ratify the authority of legal counsel to add defendants to opioid litigation. The board will also consider a zoning code amendment for property in the Town of Brillion.

• Resolution 2025-08: Ratifying authority to add defendants to opioid litigation (MDL 2804)
• Ordinance 2025-06: Zoning code amendment for property of Donald and Leann Buboltz in the Town of Brillion
• Comprehensive Plan update presentation by Chris Meuer
• Remarks from State Assembly representative Ron Tusler

The board adopted Resolution 2025-08, confirming counsel's authority to add additional defendants to the opioid MDL 2804 litigation. It also enacted Ordinance 2025-06, amending the Chapter 82 zoning code for property in the Town of Brillion. The agenda and prior meeting minutes were approved unanimously, and the next regular meeting was set for June 17, 2025.

• Resolution 2025-08 adopted (19 ayes, 0 nays, 1 excused, 1 vacant)
• Ordinance 2025-06 enacted (19 ayes, 0 nays, 1 excused, 1 vacant)
• Agenda approved unanimously
• April 15 minutes approved unanimously
• Next regular meeting scheduled for June 17, 2025

Highway Committee

The Calumet County Highway Committee will discuss and take action on bid results for 2025 cured-in-place pipe lining on County Trunk Highway B. They will also consider a request from the City of Brillion to lower the speed limit on CTH P and receive a strategic plan update. The committee will vote on approving attendance at the WCHA Summer Road School.

• Bid results for 2025 cured-in-place pipe lining on CTH B
• Request from City of Brillion to lower speed limit on CTH P
• Strategic plan update and list of trends related to Highway
• Approval of attendance at WCHA Summer Road School, June 2-4, 2025, at Chula Vista Resort

The Highway Committee approved the City of Brillion’s request to lower the speed limit on County Trunk Highway PP from 45 mph to 35 mph, following a recommendation from Ayres Associates. The committee also accepted the Subsurface Inc bid of $31,200 for the 2025 cured‑in‑place pipe‑lining project. Both motions passed unanimously.

• Reduced speed limit on CTH PP to 35 mph (unanimous)
• Accepted Subsurface Inc bid $31,200 for 2025 cured‑in‑place pipe lining (unanimous)
• Approved attendance at 2025 WCHA Summer Road School (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from March 12, 2025 (unanimous)

Extension Education Committee

The Calumet County Extension Education Committee will meet to receive updates from the Area Extension Director, FoodWIse Coordinator, and 4-H Program Educator. The agenda includes approval of previous meeting minutes and setting the next meeting date. No major decisions or funding actions are on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from March 11, 2025 meeting
• Departmental report from Jayna Hintz, Area Extension Director
• FoodWIse Coordinator report
• 4-H program report from Carlea Liermann
• Next meeting set for July 8, 2025

Health & Human Services Board

The board will consider approval of prior meeting minutes and hear updates on staffing, children's long-term support, and Drug Free Communities/REACH funding. Action items include discussing the 2024 year-end report and department trends.

• Approval of April 14, 2025 meeting minutes
• Staffing update from Health and Human Services Department
• Children's Long Term Support Program update
• Drug Free Communities/REACH funding report
• Discussion of 2024 Year End Report and departmental trends

The Health & Human Services Board approved the May 10, 2025 agenda and the April 14, 2025 meeting minutes, each by unanimous vote. No other actions were taken during the meeting.

• Approved May 10, 2025 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved April 14, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Planning, Zoning and Farmland Preservation Committee

The Planning, Zoning and Farmland Preservation Committee will hold a public hearing regarding a map amendment for property in the Town of Brillion. The body will also discuss the County Strategic Plan initiatives and the Comprehensive Plan chapter review.

• Public hearing for Donald Buboltz and Steven Abts to rezone 1.2 acres from EA to A-R district and 24 acres from EA to EA-P district on Long Lake Rd

The committee heard a public presentation on a map amendment to rezone 1.2 acres from the Exclusive Agricultural district to Agricultural Residence and about 24 acres from Exclusive Agricultural to Exclusive Agricultural Preservation in the Town of Brillion. Staff found the amendment consistent with the county’s comprehensive plan and recommended approval. The committee voted unanimously to forward the amendment to the County Board with a recommendation for approval.

• Forward map amendment to County Board with recommendation for approval (unanimous)

County / Municipal Intergovernmental Meeting

Calumet County and municipal representatives will meet to discuss the Judicial Privacy Protection Act and the 2025 highway project overview. The meeting also includes an update on the Comprehensive Plan.

• Act 235 - Judicial Privacy Protection Act
• 2025 Highway Project Overview
• Comprehensive Plan Update

The meeting consisted of introductions, a presentation on Act 235 Judicial Privacy Protection, an overview of the 2025 highway project, and a comprehensive plan update. A round‑robin discussion allowed members to share current projects. No motions were voted on or formal actions taken.

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will hold a routine meeting to hear reports from the Sheriff, Chief Deputy, and Jail Administrator. Items include a hiring update, patrol and project updates, and the jail report. No votes on ordinances or contracts are on the agenda.

• Sheriff's hiring update
• Chief Deputy patrol report and project updates
• Jail Administrator jail report
• Approval of March 5, 2025 meeting minutes
• Set next meeting date for June 4, 2025

The Public Safety Committee approved its agenda for the May 7, 2025 meeting by a unanimous vote. It also approved the minutes of the March 5, 2025 meeting, again unanimously. No other actions or policy decisions were taken.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of 03/05/25 meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Land and Water Conservation Committee

The Land and Water Conservation Committee will discuss the 2024 annual report and the 2025 annual workplan. Members will also discuss changes to federal funding.

• 2024 Calumet County Land & Water Conservation Annual Report
• 2025 Calumet County Land & Water Conservation Annual Workplan
• Discussion on Federal Funding Changes
• Calumet County Private Well Testing Day (May 5 in Chilton, Brillion, and Harrison)

The Land and Water Conservation Committee met on May 1, 2025 and approved the agenda unanimously. It also approved the minutes from the April 3, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. A motion was made to approve member attendance at the May 16 Lake Winnebago association meeting, but the outcome was not recorded.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved April 3 minutes (unanimous)
• Motion to approve member attendance at May 16 Lake Winnebago meeting (outcome not recorded)

Children with Disabilities Education Board

The Children with Disabilities Education Board will hear the Director of Special Education report on budget and staffing updates, contracts and letters of hire, progress on strategic goals including the system for funding and professional development sessions, and information about the Summer Professional Conference. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes and agenda items.

• Budget update from Director Joanne Metzen
• Staffing update and Contracts/Letters of Hire update
• Strategic goals update: System for Funding and professional development sessions in 2024-25 school year
• Information about the Summer Professional Conference

The board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the April 29, 2025 committee meeting, both unanimously. It also voted to recommend the presented budget to administrative services, with the possibility of amendments if needed. No public participation or additional items were discussed.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April 29, 2025 (unanimous)
• Recommended budget to administrative services (unanimous)

Veterans Service Commission

The Calumet County Veterans Service Commission will discuss and take action on a request for rental assistance from a veteran in need. The agenda also includes accepting the resignation of Assistant Veterans Service Officer Keith McCray and reviewing the first-quarter report on assistance to veterans. Standard procedural items such as approval of minutes and public participation are included.

• Discuss and take action on a veteran in need of rental assistance
• Resignation of ACVSO Keith McCray
• Quarter 1 FVVC Assistance to Veterans report

The commission approved the meeting agenda and the December 17, 2024 minutes unanimously. It also unanimously approved a $1,000 assistance application for a veteran awaiting dental treatment before knee surgery. Discussion of the Fox Valley Veterans Council memorandum was tabled for the next meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for June 12, 2025.

• Approve agenda (unanimous)
• Approve December 17, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Approve $1,000 veteran assistance application (unanimous)
• Table discussion of FVVC Memorandum of Understanding (postponed)
• Adjourn meeting (motion passed)

Calumet County Board

The Calumet County Board will vote on seven resolutions and five ordinances at its April 15 meeting. Key actions include amending the 2025 budget for additional costs to blacktop Calumet County Park and for Sheriff's Office equipment. The board also considers zoning changes on five properties in the Towns of Brothertown, Charlestown, and Woodville. A presentation on dementia programs from the ADRC is scheduled.

• Resolution 2025-05: amends 2025 budget for additional blacktop costs at Calumet County Park
• Resolution 2025-06: amends 2025 budget for Sheriff's Office equipment costs
• Resolution 2025-03: authorizes county participation in state-funded snowmobile trail program
• Ordinance 2025-01: amendment to Chapter 82 zoning code
• Ordinances 2025-02 through 2025-05: rezonings for four properties in Towns of Charlestown and Woodville

The Calumet County Board adopted seven resolutions covering state support, work‑zone awareness week, snowmobile trail participation, Brothertown zoning amendment, park blacktop funding, and sheriff‑office equipment funding. It also enacted five zoning‑code ordinances. A proposal to amend the Board’s Rules of Order was voted down. All votes were unanimous except the rule‑change proposal, which passed 9‑7.

• Adopted Resolution 2025-01 urging governor & legislature to support county courts (16‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-02 designating April 21‑25 as Work Zone Awareness Week (16‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-03 authorizing participation in state‑funded snowmobile trail program (16‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-04 approving amendments to Town of Brothertown zoning ordinance (16‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-05 amending 2025 budget for additional park blacktop cost (16‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-06 amending 2025 budget for sheriff’s office equipment (16‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-01 amending Chapter 82 zoning code (16‑0)
• Rejected Resolution 2025-07 amendment to Board Rules of Order (9‑7)

Traffic Safety Commission

The Calumet County Traffic Safety Commission will discuss several traffic safety issues, including crashes at the intersection of CTH BB and CTH E, crosswalk safety on Madison Street in Chilton, and a request from Brillion to lower the speed limit on CTH PP. They will also address parking at CTH B and Military Road and talk about the upcoming NFL Draft event. Procedural items include election of a chair and approval of previous minutes.

• Discuss crashes at the intersection of CTH BB and CTH E
• Discuss safety of crosswalks on Madison Street in Chilton
• City of Brillion requesting to lower speed limit on CTH PP from Sunset Dr. to Glenview Drive
• Talk about parking at CTH B and Military Rd.
• Discuss the NFL Draft event coming to the area

The commission voted to refer a traffic-count study and evaluation of white-line markings at the CTH BB and CTH E intersection to the Highway Committee. The commission also referred the request to lower the speed limit on South Glenview Drive (CTH PP) from 45 mph to 35 mph to the Highway Committee. Both motions passed unanimously.

• Referred traffic-count study for CTH BB/CTH E intersection to Highway Committee (unanimous)
• Referred speed-limit reduction request for South Glenview Drive (CTH PP) to Highway Committee (unanimous)

Health & Human Services Board

The Health and Human Services Board will meet to discuss department updates and review the 2024 Annual Report. The board is scheduled to take action or hold discussions regarding Home Health Care Hospice Policies.

• Action or discussion on Home Health Care Hospice Policies
• Review of the 2024 Health and Human Services Annual Report
• Appleton Office construction update
• Children’s Long Term Support Program update
• Staffing update

The Health & Human Services Board approved the meeting agenda and the February 10, 2025 board minutes, both unanimously. It also unanimously approved a motion to update Home Health Care and Hospice policies. No other actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved February 10, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved update to Home Health Care and Hospice policies (unanimous)

Planning, Zoning and Farmland Preservation Committee

The Planning, Zoning and Farmland Preservation Committee will hold public hearings on three rezoning and conditional use permit requests, including a large rezoning of approximately 105 acres in Woodville. The committee will also take action on a Town of Brothertown zoning ordinance amendment and discuss a comprehensive plan chapter review. The meeting includes multiple map amendments and conditional use permits for auto repair and museum uses.

• Public hearing for Doug Thiel and Justin Schoen: rezone 11 acres from EA to HL district and conditional use permit for auto repair at W2615 Crosstown Road, Town of Woodville
• Public hearing for Terry Friederichs (Calumet County Historical Society): rezone 2.15 acres from GA to HL district and conditional use permit for a museum at N3307 Irish Road, Town of Charlestown
• Public hearing for George Jost and Tom Jost (Elizabeth Jost Irrevocable Living Trust): rezone 4.7 acres from EA to A-R and 100.7 acres from EA to EA-P at W3882 Faro Springs Road, Town of Woodville
• Action on Town of Brothertown Zoning Ordinance amendments
• Discussion on Comprehensive Plan chapter review

The Planning, Zoning & Farmland Preservation Committee unanimously approved several rezoning applications, including 11 acres at W2615 Crosstown Road (EA to HL) and 2.15 acres at N3307 Irish Road (GA to HL). It also approved conditional use permits for an auto‑repair business at the Crosstown Road site and a museum for the Calumet County Historical Society at the Irish Road site. Additionally, the committee approved the Town of Brothertown zoning ordinance revisions and forwarded all rezoning actions to the County Board.

• Approved rezoning of ~10.93 acres at W2615 Crosstown Road from EA to HL (unanimous)
• Authorized issuance of conditional use permit for auto‑repair business at W2615 Crosstown Road (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 2.15 acres at N3307 Irish Road from GA to HL (unanimous)
• Authorized conditional use permit for museum at N3307 Irish Road (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 4.7 acres to A‑R and 100.7 acres to EA‑P at W3882 Faro Springs Road (unanimous)
• Approved Town of Brothertown zoning ordinance amendments (unanimous)

Board of Canvass

The Calumet County Board of Canvassers will open and publicly examine the returns of the April 1, 2025 Spring Election. After review, the board will certify the election results and submit an official copy to the Wisconsin Elections Commission. This action complies with Wisconsin State Statute 7.60.

• Examination and certification of April 1, 2025 Spring Election returns

Administrative Services Committee

The Administrative Services Committee will discuss budget transfers and amendments, including funding for park improvements and sheriff's office equipment. The body will also receive updates on the HHSD Appleton Office and American Rescue Plan projects.

• Budget amendment of $48,542 for blacktopping at Calumet County Park
• Budget amendment for Sheriff's Office non-capital equipment
• PTO to PEHP budget transfer for the year ending December 31, 2024
• Update on tax foreclosures for the 2021 tax roll
• Update on property acquired via tax foreclosure at N3503 HWY 55, Town of Stockbridge

The Administrative Services Committee approved a budget transfer from the PTO to the PEHP. It also approved a resolution to amend the 2025 budget for additional blacktop costs at Calumet County Park and a budget amendment for non‑capital equipment for the Sheriff’s Office. All three motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of February 11, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved PTO to PEHP budget transfer (unanimous)
• Approved resolution amending 2025 budget for park blacktop costs (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment for Sheriff’s Office non‑capital equipment (unanimous)

County Parks Commission

The Calumet County Parks Commission will meet to consider a budget amendment resolution for blacktopping. The body will also receive updates on the Ledge View building remodeling and various spring park projects.

• Blacktopping Budget Amendment Resolution
• Ledge View Building Remodeling update
• Southend Bathhouse completion
• Ledgeview Garage and Calumet County Park Shelter remodels
• Installation of camera at Brothertown Boat Harbor

The commission approved the meeting agenda and the March 6th, 2025 minutes, both by unanimous vote. A budget amendment resolution for blacktopping was also approved unanimously and will be forwarded to Admin Services. No other actions were decided at this meeting.

• Agenda approved (unanimous)
• March 6th, 2025 minutes approved (unanimous)
• Blacktopping Budget Amendment Resolution approved to proceed to Admin Services (unanimous)

Land and Water Conservation Committee

The Land and Water Conservation Committee will review updates on the Phragmites Control Program and soil health activities. The meeting includes a presentation on Total Maximum Daily Loads and a discussion on conservation staffing funding.

• Update on Phragmites Control Program
• Soil Health Specialist update on activities and priorities
• Presentation on Total Maximum Daily Loads
• WI Land & Water Advocacy Toolkit regarding conservation staffing funding
• Calumet County Private Well Testing Day scheduled for May 5 in Chilton, Brillion, and Harrison

The Land and Water Conservation Committee approved the agenda and the minutes from the February 6, 2025 meeting, each by unanimous vote. No other motions were decided. The remainder of the meeting consisted of reports and updates without further action.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved February 6, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will meet to receive departmental reports. The agenda includes updates on hiring and new employee training from the Sheriff, as well as patrol and jail reports.

• Sheriff's hiring update
• New employee training report
• Chief Deputy patrol report
• Jail Administrator report

Planning, Zoning and Farmland Preservation Committee

This meeting will hold a public hearing on four items: a conditional use permit for a home bakery in the GA district, a map amendment to rezone 15 acres from GA to SE district in the Town of Charlestown, an alternative proposal for a third residential parcel using combined density, and a text amendment clarifying farm market definitions and enforcement language. Following the hearing, the committee will discuss a presentation on wetlands and regulations. The committee will also consider approval of previous minutes and receive departmental updates.

• Conditional use permit for home bakery (Our Little Farm) at W371 Danes Road, Town of New Holstein, in GA district
• Map amendment to rezone approximately 15 acres from GA to SE district along N. Mill Road, Town of Charlestown
• Alternative proposal for creation of a third residential parcel using combined residential density along N. Mill Road, Town of Charlestown
• Text amendment to Chapter 82 (Zoning) regarding farm markets use definition and enforcement language
• Discussion of presentation on wetlands and regulations

The committee unanimously approved a conditional use permit for a home bakery, a rezoning of about 15 acres, and an alternative land division proposal, all forwarded to the County Board. It also approved a text amendment to the zoning ordinance regarding farm markets and enforcement, also forwarded to the County Board. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved conditional use permit for home bakery at W371 Danes Road (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of ~15 acres from GA to SE district along N. Mill Road, forwarded to County Board (unanimous)
• Approved alternative proposal to create third residential parcel along N. Mill Road (unanimous)
• Approved text amendment to Chapter 82 on farm markets and enforcement, forwarded to County Board (unanimous)

Highway Committee

The Highway Committee will consider bid results for the CTH E Bridge Mill Creek replacement and approve a bid packet for 2025 pipe lining on CTH B. They will also discuss a National Work Zone Safety Awareness Resolution and receive departmental reports.

• Bid results for CTH E Bridge Mill Creek Bridge Replacement
• Bid packet for 2025 Pipe Lining on CTH B
• National Work Zone Safety Awareness Resolution
• Approval of minutes from February 12, 2025 meeting
• Public participation if requested by Committee Chair

The Calumet County Highway Committee approved the agenda and prior meeting minutes, then unanimously accepted the low bid of $499,866.17 from Alfson Excavating for the CTH E Mill Creek Bridge Replacement project. The committee also approved the bid packet for the 2025 Cured In-Place Pipe Lining project, with bids due April 16, 2025, and opened April 21, 2025. A resolution designating April 21-25, 2025 as Work Zone Safety Awareness Week was forwarded to the County Board for action. No public participation or other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved agenda and February 12, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously
• Accepted Alfson Excavating bid of $499,866.17 for CTH E Mill Creek Bridge Replacement (unanimous)
• Approved bid packet for 2025 Cured In-Place Pipe Lining project; bids due April 16, 2025, opened April 21, 2025 (unanimous)
• Forwarded Work Zone Safety Awareness Week resolution to County Board for April 15, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Extension Education Committee

The committee will consider approval of previous meeting minutes and hear departmental reports from the Area Extension Director, FoodWIse Coordinator, and 4-H Program Educator. Public participation may be allowed if requested by the chair. No significant policy decisions or financial actions are on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from September 10, 2024 meeting
• Report from Jayna Hintz, Area Extension Director
• FoodWIse Coordinator report
• Carlea Liermann, 4-H Program Educator report
• Next meeting scheduled for May 13, 2025

The committee met on March 11, 2025, and approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from September 10, 2024, both unanimously. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting consisted of reports from staff and committee members, with no public participation or communications. The next meeting is scheduled for May 13, 2025.

• Approved March 11, 2025 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved September 10, 2024 minutes (unanimous)

Comprehensive Community Services (CCS) Coordinating Committee

The Comprehensive Community Services Coordinating Committee will hold a routine meeting to approve minutes, review a workshop survey from December 2024, and receive a CCS program update. A meet-and-greet with a Division of Vocational Rehabilitation representative and a K9 demonstration by the Calumet County Sheriff’s Office are also scheduled. The committee will set meeting dates for the remainder of 2025.

• Review of workshop survey from 12/9/2024
• CCS program update on satisfaction surveys and quality improvement
• DVR meet and greet with Denise Engel
• K9 Alek demonstration by Deputy Matuszak
• Approval of 2025 meeting schedule: June 9, September 8, and December 8

County Parks Commission

The Calumet County Parks Commission will discuss and possibly act on a resolution to apply for a 2025-2026 snowmobile season grant, a proposed 2026 fee schedule, and a 2024 budget carry-over request. The meeting also includes updates on Ledge View Building remodeling, Brothertown County Park stream stabilization, and ash tree harvest. This is a regular meeting with procedural items and director's report.

• Resolution authorizing grant application for 2025-2026 snowmobile season
• Proposed 2026 fee schedule
• 2024 budget carry over request
• Ledge View Building remodeling update
• Director's report on Brothertown County Park stream stabilization work and ash tree harvest

The Calumet County Parks Commission unanimously approved a resolution authorizing a grant application for the 2025-2026 snowmobile season, the proposed 2026 fee schedule, and a 2024 budget carryover request to be sent to the County Board. The commission also received updates on the Ledge View Building remodeling, Brothertown County Park stream stabilization, and ash tree harvest. No public comments were made.

• Authorized grant application for 2025-2026 snowmobile season (unanimous)
• Approved proposed 2026 fee schedule (unanimous)
• Approved 2024 budget carryover request to County Board (unanimous)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will consider a resolution urging Governor Evers and the Wisconsin Legislature to support county courts (Clerk of Courts). The committee will also receive updates from the Sheriff on hiring, from the Chief Deputy on projects and patrol, and from the Jail Administrator on the jail report. The meeting is largely procedural.

• Discussion/Action on Resolution Urging Governor Evers and Wisconsin Legislature to Support County Courts
• Sheriff hiring update
• Chief Deputy project updates and patrol report
• Jail administrator jail report

The Calumet County Public Safety Committee unanimously approved forwarding a resolution urging Governor Evers and the Wisconsin Legislature to support county courts to the County Board. The committee also approved the agenda and prior meeting minutes. Department heads provided updates on hiring, projects, and jail population, but no other formal decisions were made.

• Approved forwarding Resolution Urging Governor Evers and the Wisconsin Legislature to Support the County Courts to the County Board (unanimous)
• Approved the agenda (unanimous)
• Approved the minutes of the 01/08/25 meeting (unanimous)

Committee on the Rules of Order

The Calumet County Committee on the Rules of Order will elect a chair and vice chair, then discuss potential changes to the time of County Board meetings and other rules. The committee will also set the next meeting date and hear public comments. A future discussion on County Board compensation was noted for a later meeting.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Discuss and possible action on the time of County Board Meetings
• Possible review and revision of other Rules of Order
• Discussion of County Board Compensation for next meeting
• Approval of minutes from June 26, 2023 meeting

Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)

The Local Emergency Planning Committee will meet to discuss emergency planning and operational guidelines. The body is scheduled to review and approve its by-laws and discuss an offsite plan project.

• Review and approval of Calumet County LEPC By-Laws
• Offsite Plan project for the 2025 Plan of Work
• Presentation by Bassett Mechanical
• 2024 Spill Summary (Closed Incidents) and BRRTS on the Web demo

The Calumet County Local Emergency Planning Committee met on February 26, 2025, and unanimously approved the meeting agenda, the minutes from September 18, 2024, and the committee's by-laws. Members also heard a presentation on anhydrous ammonia hazards, discussed the 2025 offsite plan project, and reviewed the 2024 spill summary. No substantive policy decisions were made beyond the approvals.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from September 18, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved Calumet County LEPC By-Laws (unanimous)

Board of Canvass

The Board of Canvassers will open and publicly examine the returns of the February 18, 2025 Spring Primary Election. They will certify the election results and submit an official copy to the Wisconsin Elections Commission. The meeting also includes routine items such as roll call, pledge of allegiance, setting the next meeting date, and adjournment.

• Examine and certify returns of the February 18, 2025 Spring Primary Election

Children with Disabilities Education Board

The Children with Disabilities Education Board will hold a meeting with routine procedural items including approval of minutes and public participation. The main discussion will focus on trends in education to aid strategic planning, facilitated by Director Joanne Metzen. The department report will cover staffing updates, professional development sessions, and progress toward a funding system. No votes on specific policies or expenditures are scheduled.

• Discussion on educational trends for strategic planning facilitated by Joanne Metzen
• Update on staffing in the Special Education Department
• Information on professional development sessions
• Progress update on a system for funding special education
• Proposed next meeting date: April 29, 2025

The Children with Disabilities Education Board approved its agenda and the minutes from the November 26, 2025 meeting, both unanimously. The board discussed strategic planning trends and received a department report on staffing, professional development, and a funding system draft. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from November 26, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Calumet County Board

The Calumet County Board will review three zoning ordinance amendments in the Town of Chilton and a resolution to endorse an AT&T bid for BEAD grant funding. The board will also introduce the new Highway Commissioner and review 2024 strategic plan accomplishments.

• Resolution 2024-34: Endorse bid from Wisconsin Bell, LLC (dba AT&T Wisconsin) for BEAD grant funding
• Resolution 2024-32: Reauthorize self-insurance under the Wisconsin Worker’s Compensation Act
• Resolution 2024-33: Authorize Administrative Services Committee to settle accounts up to $10,000
• Resolutions 2024-35, 2024-36, 2024-37: Zoning ordinance amendments for properties of Judith Koehler, Merlin Lisowe, and David and Sharon Neuber Trust in the Town of Chilton

The Calumet County Board approved all five resolutions on the agenda, including reauthorizing self-insurance under the Wisconsin Worker's Compensation Act, authorizing the Administrative Services Committee to settle accounts up to $10,000, endorsing a bid from Wisconsin Bell for BEAD grant funding, and approving three Town of Chilton zoning ordinance amendments. All resolutions passed unanimously with 20 ayes and 1 absent. The board also failed to set a new start time for the next meeting, with both a 9 AM and a 4 PM motion failing, and then entered closed session to discuss the County Administrator's performance appraisal.

• Approved Resolution 2024-32 reauthorizing worker's compensation self-insurance (20-0, 1 absent)
• Approved Resolution 2024-33 authorizing Administrative Services Committee to settle accounts up to $10,000 (20-0, 1 absent)
• Approved Resolution 2024-34 endorsing Wisconsin Bell's BEAD grant bid (20-0, 1 absent)
• Approved Resolutions 2024-35, 2024-36, 2024-37 approving Town of Chilton zoning amendments for three properties (20-0, 1 absent)
• Motion to start next meeting at 4 PM failed (10-10, 1 absent)
• Motion to start next meeting at 9 AM failed (7-13, 1 absent)
• Entered closed session to review County Administrator performance appraisal (unanimous)

Planning, Zoning and Farmland Preservation Committee

The Planning, Zoning & Farmland Preservation Committee will consider three rezone requests (Fhlug/Lisowe, Koehler/Sattler, Neuber) in the Town of Chilton. Members will also discuss an educational presentation on splitting farmsteads from crop land. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and department updates.

• Action on Town of Chilton Fhlug/Lisowe Rezone
• Action on Town of Chilton Koehler/Sattler Rezone
• Action on Town of Chilton Neuber Rezone
• Discussion: Educational Presentation on Splitting Farmsteads from Crop Land
• Approval of minutes from January 9, 2025 meeting

The Planning, Zoning and Farmland Preservation Committee voted unanimously to forward three proposed rezones for the Town of Chilton to the county board with a recommendation for approval. The committee also discussed an educational presentation on splitting farmsteads from crop land and received updates on code administration and staff projects. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Forwarded Town of Chilton rezone (Fhlug/Lisowe) to county board with approval recommendation (unanimous)
• Forwarded Town of Chilton rezone (Koehler/Sattler) to county board with approval recommendation (unanimous)
• Forwarded Town of Chilton rezone (Neuber) to county board with approval recommendation (unanimous)

Highway Committee

The Calumet County Highway Committee will meet to discuss and take action on bid results for equipment and materials. The meeting includes reports from the Highway Commissioner and WCHA updates.

• Bid results for 95 Ton Iron Worker
• Bid results for 2025 Asphaltic Concrete Pavement

The Calumet County Highway Committee unanimously approved two bids: a $46,475 purchase of a 95-ton iron worker from Gladwin Industries and the 2025 hot mix asphalt contract with Northeast Asphalt. No public comments or other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved $46,475 bid from Gladwin Industries for 95-ton iron worker (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 hot mix asphalt bid from Northeast Asphalt (unanimous)

Administrative Services Committee

The Calumet County Administrative Services Committee will consider resolutions to reauthorize the county's self-insured worker's compensation program and to authorize itself to settle claims up to $10,000. The committee will also vote on endorsing a bid from AT&T Wisconsin for BEAD broadband grant funding. Other items include a strategic plan review, discussion of federal funding, and a hiring update. The meeting will end with a closed session to discuss performance evaluations of the County Administrator and Finance Department personnel.

• Resolution reauthorizing self-insured worker's compensation program under Wisconsin law
• Resolution authorizing committee to settle accounts up to $10,000
• Resolution endorsing bid from Wisconsin Bell, LLC (AT&T Wisconsin) for BEAD broadband grant funding
• Discussion of federal funding and hiring update
• Closed session for performance evaluation of County Administrator and Finance Department personnel

The Administrative Services Committee approved three resolutions to forward to the full county board: reauthorizing self-insurance under the Wisconsin Worker's Compensation Act, authorizing the committee to settle accounts up to $10,000, and endorsing a bid from AT&T Wisconsin for BEAD Grant funding. All motions passed unanimously. The committee also discussed strategic plan accomplishments, a federal funding pause that was rescinded, and a hiring update.

• Approved resolution reauthorizing self-insurance under Wisconsin Worker's Compensation Act (unanimous)
• Approved resolution authorizing committee to settle accounts up to $10,000 (unanimous)
• Approved resolution endorsing AT&T Wisconsin's bid for BEAD Grant funding (unanimous)

Health & Human Services Board

The Health and Human Services Board will hold a regular meeting with procedural items including approval of minutes, public participation, committee reports, and a closed session to discuss performance evaluation of a public employee. The board will also review organizational chart updates and legislative priorities. No votes on ordinances or contracts are scheduled.

• Closed session to discuss health department personnel performance evaluation (Wis. Stat. § 19.85(1)(c))
• Approval of February 10, 2025 agenda and December 9, 2024 minutes
• Reports on committee meetings and upcoming events, including WCHSA Spring Conference
• Health and Human Services Organizational Chart Updates
• Legislative Priorities/CAP Day Report

The Calumet County Health and Human Services Board approved its agenda and the December 9, 2024 minutes, both unanimously. The board then voted unanimously to enter closed session to discuss a public employee performance evaluation, and did not return to open session. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved February 10, 2025 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved December 9, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Entered closed session for personnel evaluation (unanimous)

Land and Water Conservation Committee

The Land and Water Conservation Committee will review and approve 2024 claims under the Wildlife Damage Abatement & Claims Program, discuss nutrient management and the 2024 MS4 Annual Report, and select the Conservation Cooperator of the Year. The meeting includes reports from NRCS, FSA, and staff, and sets the next meeting date for March 6, 2025.

• Review and approval of 2024 Wildlife Damage Abatement & Claims Program claims (no dollar amount listed)
• Discussion on Nutrient Management led by Land Resource Specialist Amanda Kleiber
• Brent Jalonen presents the 2024 MS4 Annual Report on erosion control and stormwater
• Review of 2024 Calumet County Strategic Plan Accomplishments
• Discussion and action on Conservation Cooperator of the Year Award

The Calumet County Land and Water Conservation Committee approved the 2024 Wildlife Damage Abatement Program claims and selected John Vandenboom as the 2025 Conservation Cooperator of the Year. Members also approved attendance at the Holstein Breeders Association Mardi Gras. Several informational updates were presented, including on nutrient management and the MS4 annual report.

• Approved 2024 Wildlife Damage Abatement Program claims (unanimous)
• Approved John Vandenboom for 2025 Conservation Cooperator of the Year (unanimous)
• Approved committee attendance at Holstein Breeders Association Mardi Gras (unanimous)

Aging & Disability Resource Center Advisory Committee

The Aging and Disability Resource Center Advisory Committee will discuss the Calumet Aging Plan approval. The committee will also review 2024 data regarding quality assurance, transportation statistics, and survey results.

• Calumet Aging Plan Approval
• 2024 Quality Assurance Project Results
• 2024 Health and Wellness Programs
• New Family Caregiver Support Group
• 2024 ADRC Survey Results and Transportation Statistics

The Aging and Disability Resource Center Advisory Committee met on February 3, 2025, and unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the December 2, 2024 meeting. No items were brought up for action or discussion, and no public comments were made. The committee received reports on the 2024 quality assurance project, new staff hires, program updates, and survey results.

• Approved February 3, 2025 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved December 2, 2024 minutes (unanimous)

Winnebago Waterways Steering Committee

The Winnebago Waterways Executive Committee is meeting to discuss water level management, DNR permitting, and streambank restoration. The body will take a vote to approve the 2025 Director Work Plan.

• Vote on 2025 Winnebago Waterways Director Work Plan
• Update on 2025 breakwall construction and funding
• Discussion of potential new project in the Town of Calumet
• Update on Calumet Streambank Restoration and ARTS project permitting and contractor selection
• Update on Climate Smart Agriculture grant

Calumet County Board

The County Board is meeting solely for a new employee recognition and swearing-in ceremony for the sheriff's office. No official board action will be taken. The event includes deputies, correctional officers, dispatch, and other staff.

• Swearing-in of deputies: Dylan Olson, Cody Vande Hey, Noah Manser, Caleb Erickson, Cody Northway, Mya Schallmo
• Swearing-in of correctional officers: Tanner Doxtator, Kyle Tennie, Andrew Roedema, and others
• Swearing-in of dispatch staff: Carly Cavanh, Annie von Neupert, Laura Vande Hey, Amanda Mathiebe, Michaela Wielder
• Promotions recognized: Craig Wendling, Joseph Tenor, Chad Hederer, William Pearson, Andrew Handrich, Gary Steier, Derek Bries, Jacob Klug
• Evidence specialist and transport positions also recognized

Traffic Safety Commission

The Calumet County Traffic Safety Commission will elect a chair and approve prior minutes, then receive reports on BOTS, DOT updates, and the Drive Sober Winter Mobilization. Action items include reviewing a request from the Village of Harrison regarding HWY 114/State Park Rd and an update on the 4-way stop at Coop Rd and CTH AP (Midway Rd). The next meeting will be set for April 15, 2025.

• Election of Chair
• Approval of Minutes from July 16, 2024
• BOTS Report
• Review of HWY 114/State Park Rd request from Village of Harrison
• Update on 4-Way Stop at Coop Rd and CTH AP (Midway Rd)

The Calumet County Traffic Safety Commission met on January 21, 2025, and unanimously elected Ken Draheim as Chair and Lt. Joseph Tenor as Vice Chair. The commission approved the agenda and the minutes from the July 16, 2024 meeting. No substantive policy decisions were made; reports were given on crash statistics, a new roadside screening tool, and enforcement results. The next meeting is scheduled for April 15, 2025.

• Elected Ken Draheim as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Lt. Joseph Tenor as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Approved the agenda (unanimous)
• Approved the July 16, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning, Zoning and Farmland Preservation Committee

The Planning, Zoning & Farmland Preservation Committee will consider updating the department fee schedule to include a new soil test review fee, and discuss 2023 Act 264, known as the 'town opt out bill'. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and routine reports.

• Action: Update fee schedule to add a soil test review fee
• Discussion: 2023 Act 264 (town opt out bill)
• Approval of minutes from November 14, 2024 committee meeting

The Calumet County Planning, Zoning and Farmland Preservation Committee approved a $30 Soil Test Review Fee, with staff tracking costs over the next year to determine actual costs. The committee also discussed the 2023 Act 264 'town opt out bill' and received updates on permits and other department activities. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved $30 Soil Test Review Fee (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved November 14, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Extension Education Committee

The committee will approve minutes from September 2024 and hear departmental reports from the Area Extension Director, FoodWIse Coordinator, and 4-H Program Educator. No votes on policies, budgets, or ordinances are scheduled. The next meeting is set for March 11, 2025.

• Approval of September 10, 2024 meeting minutes
• Report from Area Extension Director Jayna Hintz
• FoodWIse Coordinator departmental report
• 4-H Program Educator Carlea Liermann report
• Next meeting date set to March 11, 2025

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will discuss the installation of scanning equipment for the secure court area. The body will also conduct an annual review of inmate fees and receive departmental reports from the Sheriff's Office and Jail Administrator.

• Discussion on scanning equipment for secure court area
• Annual review of inmate fees
• Sheriff's hiring update
• Chief Deputy project updates and patrol report
• Jail Administrator report

The Public Safety Committee approved the agenda and prior minutes, and unanimously voted to keep inmate fees at the suggested rates for 2025. No other formal actions were taken; discussions covered scanning equipment for the secure court area, with a plan required before any action, and various department updates.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of 11/06/24 meeting (unanimous)
• Kept inmate fees at suggested rates for 2025 (unanimous)

Highway Committee

The Calumet County Highway Committee will discuss and take action on bid packets for a 95-ton iron worker with dual operators and for 2025 asphaltic concrete pavement. They will also review an advertisement for bids for the CTH E structure replacement over Mill Creek. Other updates include the CTH KK traffic signal project, 2024 carry-over dollars, and staffing changes.

• Bid packet for 95-ton iron worker with dual operators
• Bid packet for 2025 asphaltic concrete pavement
• Advertisement for bids for CTH E structure replacement over Mill Creek
• CTH KK traffic signal project update
• 2024 carry-over dollars and staffing changes

The Calumet County Highway Committee approved bid packets for a 95-ton iron worker and 2025 asphaltic concrete pavement, setting bid due dates for February 7, 2025, and opening dates for February 10, 2025. They also approved the advertisement for bids for the Mill Creek Bridge Replacement. The committee received updates on the CTH KK traffic signal project, 2024 carryover projects, and staffing changes.

• Approved bid packet for 95-ton iron worker, with bids due Feb 7, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved bid packet for 2025 asphaltic concrete pavement, with bids due Feb 7, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved advertisement for bids for Mill Creek Bridge Replacement (unanimous)

Administrative Services Committee

The Administrative Services Committee is meeting to review and approve the proposed Deputy Sheriffs Association Union Contract covering 2025-2027. This is the only substantive item on the agenda; the rest is procedural.

• Review and approval of Deputy Sheriffs Association Union Contract for 2025-2027

The Administrative Services Committee unanimously approved the proposed Deputy Sheriffs Association Union Contract for 2025-2027 and the accompanying resolution, forwarding both to the full County Board for action at its January meeting. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also included agenda approval and scheduling of the next meeting.

• Approved 2025-2027 Deputy Sheriffs Association Union Contract and resolution, forwarded to County Board (unanimous)

Calumet County Board

The Administrative Services Committee will meet to review and approve the proposed union contract for the Deputy Sheriffs Association for the years 2025-2027.

• Review and approval of Deputy Sheriffs Association Union Contract (2025-2027)

Land and Water Conservation Committee

The Land and Water Conservation Committee will discuss the Farmland Preservation Program Compliance Overview and the department's funding/grants situation. They will also receive reports from NRCS, FSA, and Glacierland RC&D if representatives attend, and review the Land & Water Monthly communication. No votes are scheduled; the meeting is primarily for discussion and updates.

• Farmland Preservation Program Compliance Overview
• Land & Water Conservation Department Funding/Grants Overview
• Reports from NRCS, FSA, and Glacierland RC&D (if in attendance)
• Approval of minutes from December 5, 2024 committee meeting
• Upcoming events: Lake Winnebago Land & Water Conservation Association meeting on January 17, WI Land & Water Annual Conference on March 5-7

The Calumet County Land and Water Conservation Committee met on January 2, 2025, and approved the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting. Members approved attendance at two upcoming conservation events. Public comment included concerns about the Stockbridge sand mine, and staff presented on farmland preservation compliance and department funding.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved December 5, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved attendance at Lake Winnebago Land & Water Conservation Association meeting and WI Land & Water Annual Conference (unanimous)