Door County, WI

Treatment Court Steering Committee

The Door County Treatment Court Steering Committee is meeting to discuss routine updates on staffing, program, funding, and the manual/handbook. The agenda includes approval of minutes from the July 23, 2026 meeting and public comment. No major decisions or public hearings are listed; the meeting appears to be primarily procedural and informational.

• Staffing updates: new SUD Counselor Hazel Radtke and new Court Services Case Manager Morgan
• Funding updates: TAD grant submitted for same amount as last year; financial grant pre-application submitted
• Handbook/application forms language update to be finalized
• Treatment Court applications to be accepted starting mid-August with 30-day acceptance timeline
• Next meeting set for September 24, 2026

Fair Officers & Fair Association

The Door County Fair Board will meet on August 27, 2026, to review the status of the upcoming 2026 Fair. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items, including calling to order, establishing a quorum, and approving the agenda. No specific contracts, ordinances, or financial figures are listed in the provided text.

• Review of 2026 Fair

Finance Committee

The Door County Finance Committee will review the proposed 2027 county budget and make recommendations to send it to oversight committees. They will also review the proposed budgets for the Register of Deeds, Real Property/LIO, Treasurer's, and Finance departments. The meeting is scheduled for August 25, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. in Sturgeon Bay.

• 2027 Door County Budget review and recommendation
• Register of Deeds, Real Property/LIO Department budget review
• Treasurer's Department budget review
• Finance Department budget review
• Next meeting tentatively set for September 15, 2026

County Board

The Door County Board will consider resolutions authorizing grant applications for dock refurbishment at Lily Bay County Park and a capital grant for bus replacement, along with a zoning map amendment for Baileys Harbor. They will also receive updates on the public safety radio system upgrade and the county administrator's monthly report.

• Resolution 2026-54: Authorize application for financial assistance for dock refurbishment at Lily Bay County Park
• Resolution 2026-55: Approve WI DOT Public Transit Assistance Program Capital Grant for bus replacement
• Ordinance 2026-03: Amendment to the Zoning Map of Baileys Harbor
• Report: Denial of text amendment to Door County Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance – Clay Banks
• Update on vendor selection for Public Safety Radio System Upgrade

Zoning Board of Adjustment

County Board

The Door County Board of Supervisors is holding a budget planning workshop to review the proposed 2027 budget, including a total tax levy of $33,315,137, a 1.24% increase over 2026. The workshop covers the levy limit calculation, department budgets, wages, positions, insurance, the 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Plan, and a 2028 budget forecast. No final decisions are being made; this is an informational session.

• Proposed 2027 total tax levy of $33,315,137, up 1.24% from 2026
• Levy limit calculation shows maximum allowed levy of $27,224,770 (excluding ambulance, bridge aid, debt service)
• Capital Improvement Plan for 2027-2031 to be discussed
• New positions and reclassifications proposed, including a Peer Support Specialist in Health & Human Services (no levy impact) and reclassifications in Register of Deeds, ADRC, and Highway
• Pay rate increases for on-call and on-duty EMTs and paramedics

County Board Voucher List

The Door County Board is reviewing its accounts payable voucher list for payments made between July 22 and August 19, 2026. The list includes routine payments for county operations, tax overpayment refunds, and large monthly settlements to local municipalities and school districts. No policy decisions are being made; this is a routine approval of expenditures.

• August settlements to school districts: Gibraltar Area ($4,401,988.02), Southern Door ($4,776,242.45), Sturgeon Bay Public ($3,619,248.02), Sevastopol ($3,562,903.61), Washington Island ($538,290.00), NWTC Green Bay ($2,212,096.95)
• August settlements to towns and villages: City of Sturgeon Bay ($3,279,674.41), Village of Sister Bay ($1,137,417.06), Village of Egg Harbor ($917,969.74), Town of Gibraltar ($875,989.77), Town of Liberty Grove ($705,632.56), Town of Washington ($652,206.00), Town of Baileys Harbor ($561,501.28)
• July court fines paid to State of Wisconsin: $89,379.77
• Technology purchases: CDW Government ($57,675.56), Bay Electronics ($15,295.00), Connecting Point ($17,853.24), Heartland Business Systems ($11,823.36)
• Veteran's Service heating and cooling repair: $10,975.00

Resource Planning Committee

The Door County Resource Planning Committee will discuss possible text amendments to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, including allowing shipping containers as accessory structures and revising temporary use regulations. The committee will also consider correspondence from residents opposing the shipping container amendment and suggesting changes to temporary use rules.

• Continued review of possible zoning text amendment for shipping containers as accessory structures
• Discussion of temporary use regulations, including possible changes to day limits and permit requirements
• Correspondence from Linda D. Wait opposing shipping container amendment
• Correspondence from Julie Schmelzer proposing temporary use amendments

Administrative Committee

The Door County Administrative Committee will review and take action on several items, including a resolution to accept a $104,254 state grant for replacing a Door County Connect bus, an update on the HR Director recruitment, and the monthly personnel transaction report. The meeting will also include routine items like approving the previous meeting's minutes and public comment.

• Resolution to accept $104,254 WisDOT grant for Door County Connect bus replacement (total project cost $130,318, local match $26,064 from Transportation 85.21 Trust Fund)
• Transportation update and resolution
• HR Director recruitment update
• Personnel Transaction Report review and approval
• Review of correspondence and public comment

Finance Committee

The Door County Finance Committee will review and potentially act on the final draft of the 2027-2031 Capital Improvements Program (CIP), along with allocations from the Special Projects Fund for Health and Human Services and for S&W Ground Water/Phragmites. The agenda also includes a treasurer's update and routine approvals of minutes and reports. This is a working session where decisions may be made on funding allocations and the CIP.

• Final review of proposed 2027-2031 Capital Improvements Program (CIP)
• Allocation of Special Projects Fund – Health and Human Services
• Allocation of Special Projects Fund – S&W Ground Water, Phragmites
• Treasurer's 7-31 update
• Approval of minutes from July 22, 2026 meetings

Administrative Committee

The Door County Administrative and Finance Committees are meeting jointly to discuss the 2027 budget, including health plan utilization and possible adjustments, stop loss insurance renewal, wage projections, and a detailed list of proposed new positions, reclassifications, and pay rate changes. The agenda includes a presentation on 2026 health, dental, and vision utilization by USI, and a discussion on the County Board budget meeting. The meeting is open to the public in person or via Zoom.

• Presentation on 2026 health, dental, and vision utilization and possible 2027 plan adjustments by USI
• Stop loss insurance renewal discussion
• 2027 projected wage aging and pay for performance
• Proposed new positions and reclassifications, including a new Peer Support Specialist (DTE) funded by opioid settlement funds with no tax levy impact
• Part-time pay rate increases for 2027, including EMT, seasonal, and reserve deputy positions, totaling $135,844 in changes with $92,808 tax levy impact

Finance Committee

The Door County Finance Committee is meeting to review and take action on several items related to the 2027 budget, including health plan utilization and possible adjustments, stop loss insurance renewal, projected wage aging, and a series of new positions, reclassifications, and pay rate changes. The committee will also discuss the 2027 budget status and a County Board budget meeting. The agenda includes detailed proposals for staffing changes across multiple departments, with a total tax levy impact of $92,808.

• Health, dental, and vision utilization review for 2026 and possible 2027 plan adjustments
• Stop loss insurance renewal
• 2027 projected wage aging and pay for performance
• New positions, reclassifications, and part-time pay rate changes for 2027, including a new Peer Support Specialist position funded by opioid settlement funds
• 2027 budget status and discussion on County Board budget meeting

Library Board

The Door County Library Board of Trustees will review and consider approving proposed 2027 closed and close-early dates, and moving the Circulation Assistant position into the compensation structure. The board will also review and approve vouchers, accept gifts/grants/donations, and hear reports from the Miller Art Museum, Museum/Archives, Library Director, and School Library.

• Review and consider approval of proposed 2027 closed and close-early dates
• Review and consider approval of moving the Circulation Assistant position into the compensation structure
• Vouchers review and approval
• Acceptance of gifts, grants, or donations
• Reports from Miller Art Museum, Museum/Archives, Library Director, and School Library

Highway & Facilities Committee

The Door County Highway & Facilities Committee will review and take action on several items, including awarding a bid for milling and hot mix on County Road C, discussing outsourcing crushing and related equipment, approving a 2027 County Conservation Aid Grant resolution, and setting park facility rental and deposit fees. The agenda also includes a presentation on Door County Trails and updates on the airport, museum, and parks.

• Accept/award bid for Milling and Hot Mix Purchase, County Road C, CHI Project #19628
• Discussion/approval of outsourcing crushing and crushing equipment
• Resolution No. 2026-__ for 2027 County Conservation Aid Grant
• Park facility rental and deposit fees
• Culvert aid for Town Sturgeon Bay - Lake Lane

Judiciary & Public Safety Committee

The Door County Judiciary & Public Safety Committee will hold a joint meeting with the Communication Advisory Technical Sub-Committee to discuss the Towers/Communications Plan, a vendor recommendation for the Public Safety Radio System Upgrade, and a project update. The committee will also review monthly reports from Emergency Services and Communications, and consider applying for a FY27 PSAP grant.

• Public Safety Radio System Upgrade Vendor Recommendation
• Public Safety Radio System Project Update
• Towers/Communications Plan
• FYI – Monthly Reports from Emergency Services and Communications
• FYI – Applying for FY27 PSAP Grant

Communications Advisory Technical Subcommittee (CATS)

The Door County Judiciary & Public Safety Committee and Communications Advisory Technical Subcommittee will meet jointly to discuss the Towers/Communications Plan, receive a vendor recommendation for the Public Safety Radio System upgrade, and get a project update. The committee will also review monthly reports from Emergency Services and Communications, and consider applying for a FY27 PSAP grant. The agenda includes public comment and supervisor response.

• Public Safety Radio System Upgrade Vendor Recommendation
• Towers/Communications Plan
• Public Safety Radio System Project Update
• FYI – Applying for FY27 PSAP Grant
• Approve Minutes of July 14, 2026 Regular Judiciary and Public Safety Committee Meeting

Health & Human Services Board

The Door County Health and Human Services Board will review a request to use $200,000 in Special Project Funds to support ADRC operations over three years, addressing a projected $90,000 shortfall by 2028. They will also discuss a proposal to use $758,554 in special needs funds and $468,944 in opioid settlement funds for a four-tiered substance use treatment program, including a sober living facility for women. The board will receive updates on public health, CCS, and a $1,450 donation from the FFA Dairy Breakfast.

• Request for $200,000 from Special Project Funds for ADRC operations over three years
• Proposal to use $758,554 in special needs funds and $468,944 in opioid settlement funds for substance use services
• Discussion of a sober living facility for women and men's facility using existing homes
• ADRC funding request and 2nd Quarter Statistical Report
• Donation of $1,450 from FFA 2026 Dairy Breakfast

Highway Safety Commission

The commission will discuss safety updates for the CTH E and STH 57 intersection, the STH 42 ferry dock, and County B. The meeting includes reviews of 2026 second-quarter crash spot maps and fatality reports.

• Update on CTH E and STH 57 intersection concerns
• Review of safety improvements at the STH 42 ferry dock, including proposed sidewalks and speed bumps
• Discussion of traffic calming efforts on County B
• Review of 2nd Quarter 2026 'Spot Maps' showing 68 total crashes and 86 car/deer crashes
• Review of fatality reports, including a single-vehicle crash on April 22, 2026

Resource Planning Committee

The Door County Resource Planning Committee will hold a public hearing to consider three zoning applications: a conditional use permit for an addition in a multiple-occupancy development in Liberty Grove, a conditional use permit to expand an agricultural facility and add an assembly hall in Sevastopol, and a rezone request to allow commercial subdivision near Baileys Harbor.

• Liberty Grove: conditional use permit for 210 sq ft addition at 1110 Wagon Trail Circle in Multiple Occupancy Development
• Sevastopol: conditional use permit to expand agricultural visitation facility and add assembly hall at 5005 N Country View Rd
• Baileys Harbor: rezone 12.62 acres from Countryside to Mixed-use Commercial near CTH A and CTH E

Comprehensive Community Services (CCS) / Coordinated Services Team (CST) Coordinating Committee

The Door County Comprehensive Community Services/CST/CCOP Coordinating Committee will convene to conduct routine business, including electing a chair, welcoming a new member, and receiving enrollment updates for local mental health and support programs. The meeting will also feature a guest presentation on parenting support services.

• Elect chair and set per diem code
• Welcome new committee member Damien Warwick
• Guest presenter Bob Shogren on Triple P Parenting, United Way
• Enrollment status reports for CCOP (104), CCS (56), and CST (1 in CST only)
• Recruitment of additional parent/consumer committee members

Criminal Justice Collaborating Council

The Criminal Justice Collaborating Council will receive updates on the Treatment Court program, including staffing changes and grant applications, and discuss the Sequential Intercept Model (SIM) project. Reports from judges, health services, law enforcement, and other partners will also be presented.

• Treatment Court updates including staffing and grant applications
• Sequential Intercept Model (SIM) project progress and housing group meetings
• Potential contract with Oxford House for sober living facility
• Discussion on grant funding for a CJCC manager position
• Review of ADL test results and monitoring benefits

Fair Officers & Fair Association

The board reviewed financial reports and organizational needs for the 2026 fair. Discussions focused on ticketing technology, vendor status, and event scheduling.

• Reported total cash on hand of $347,000
• Proposed $1,500 - $2,000 annual cost for county emails for Square devices
• Status update on 15 pending vendors and 16-18 craft fair vendors
• Planning for Dog Showcase on Saturday morning from 9-11
• Discussion of extra security for the night of stock car races

County Board Voucher List

The Door County Board is approving the payment of invoices from June 18 to July 21, 2026, totaling over $174,000 across departments. This routine financial approval includes payments for election materials, technology services, and various refunds. No policy decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• $6,127.58 to New Life Press for August primary ballots (County Clerk)
• $25,618.24 to Omnicom Consulting Group for 2nd quarter consulting hours (Technology Services)
• $12,050.00 to Bay Electronics Inc. for PSRS July 2026 service (Technology Services)
• $53,835.68 in court fines remitted to State of Wisconsin (Treasurer)
• Various tax overpayments refunded including $6.00 to August F Rymut Jr. and $86.13 to Jerry Spude (Treasurer)

County Board

The County Board of Supervisors will meet to vote on several grants and funding transfers. Key decisions include appointing a Highway Commissioner and authorizing construction and funding for the Museum and Archives Project-Phase III.

• Appointment of Door County Highway Commissioner (Resolution 2026-50)
• Museum and Archives Project-Phase III funding, contract awards, and construction authorization (Resolution 2026-52)
• Transfer of non-budgeted funds for Cherryland Airport Runway Project cost overages (Resolution 2026-53)
• Transfer of non-budgeted funds for Landfill Leachate Pump emergency repairs (Resolution 2026-51)
• Approval of grants for invasive species control on Plum Island and Detroit Island (Resolution 2026-48)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Door County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing and decide on Betty Wall's request to build a sauna 63 feet from the ordinary high-water mark, where 75 feet is required. The board will also vote on officers, approve minutes from July 14, and finalize two prior variance cases: Andy Gill's rear yard setback in Baileys Harbor and Karen Zimmer's setback variance on Garrett Bay Road.

• Betty Wall requests variance to build sauna 63 feet from ordinary high-water mark (requirement: 75 feet) at 4120 Glidden Dr., Sevastopol
• Final decision on Andy Gill's rear yard setback variance at 8288 County Highway Q, Baileys Harbor
• Final decision on Karen Zimmer's ordinary high-water mark setback variance at 1136 Garrett Bay Rd.
• Election of chairperson and vice-chairperson for the board

Treatment Court Steering Committee

The committee will meet to review staffing and program updates. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items and general updates.

• Staffing updates
• Program updates

Finance Committee

The Highway & Facilities and Finance Committees are meeting to review construction bids and authorize funding for Phase III of the Door County Museum & Archives project. Staff recommends updating the total project budget to $3.3 million to cover construction, engineering, and equipment.

• Review and potential award of construction bid totaling $2,926,480
• Proposed updated total project budget of $3,300,000
• Resolution for Phase III funding, contracts, and construction authorization
• Use of up to $2,685,000 from the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project Fund
• Tentative construction start date of August 24, 2026

Highway & Facilities Committee

The Highway & Facilities and Finance Committees are meeting to review construction bids and funding for Phase III of the Door County Museum & Archives project. The body will consider a resolution to award the construction contract and update the total project budget to $3.3 million.

• Review and recommendation of construction bid totaling $2,926,480
• Proposed total project budget update to $3,300,000
• Resolution for Museum and Archives Project-Phase III funding and construction authorization
• Use of up to $2,685,000 from the County's Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project Fund

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review airport project cost overruns and the proposed 2027-2031 Capital Improvements Program. The body is also considering emergency repairs for a landfill leachate pump and a contract extension for land records.

• Airport Project Costs Overruns review
• Resolution for Emergency Repair Landfill Leachate Pump Repairs
• 3-Year Land Records Life Cycle Extension Contract with Fidlar Technologies
• First review of Proposed 2027-2031 Capital Improvements Program (C.I.P.)
• Setting minimum bid for foreclosure sales

Administrative Committee

The committee will review staffing changes, transportation updates, and a tabletop election exercise. A closed session is scheduled to conduct a performance evaluation for County Administrator Ken Pabich.

• Performance evaluation of County Administrator Ken Pabich
• July Tabletop Election Exercise
• Review of Walworth County legislation for greater local control
• Clerk of Court and Register of Probate staffing changes
• HR Director recruitment update