Price County public meetings in 2022

Land Information Council

The Price County Land Information Council will meet to discuss and potentially act on routine administrative items, including approving prior meeting minutes and a finance report. The agenda includes updates on the Register of Deeds' Fidlar system and mortgage book digitization, as well as the 2022 plat books and shipping reimbursements. The council will also consider a large-scale scanner, the 2023 grant application, and adding PLSS corners to the WGX website.

• Register of Deeds: Fidlar update and digitizing mortgage books
• 2022 Plat Books and reimbursement for shipping
• Large scale scanner
• 2023 Grant Application
• Adding PLSS corners on the WGX web site by ADC

The Council approved a 2023 grant application totaling $134,048 and authorized $450 to add PLSS corners to the WGX website. Members also approved the June 1, 2022 meeting minutes and mileage reimbursement for plat book delivery.

• Approved 2023 grant application for $134,048
• Approved $450 from the $8 account to add PLSS corners to the WGX website
• Approved mileage reimbursement for plat book pickup and delivery
• Approved June 1, 2022 meeting minutes

Land Use and UW-Extension Committee

The Land Use and UW-Extension Committee will hold public hearings and make decisions on four zoning permits: a conditional use permit for a stylist salon, a special exception for a kitchen addition, and two conditional use permits for short-term home rentals. The meeting also includes routine items like financial reports, minutes approval, and updates from UW-Extension staff.

• Conditional Use Permit for Josie Schmidt: stylist salon at W463 State Highway 70, Town of Fifield
• Special Exception Permit for Daniel Bubolz: kitchen addition 4 ft from property line at N10838 Cottage Grove Lane, Town of Worcester
• Conditional Use Permit for Chris Cook: short-term rental at W9851 County Road W, Town of Elk
• Conditional Use Permit for Chad Fischer: short-term rental at N10638 Bay View Lane, Town of Worcester
• Hay Creek Snowmobile Bridge discussion under Land Conservation

The committee approved conditional use permits for a salon and two short-term rentals. A permit for a kitchen addition in the Town of Worcester was postponed. The committee also approved vouchers for Zoning, Land Conservation, and UW-Extension.

• Approved conditional use permit for Josie Schmidt stylist salon (Town of Fifield)
• Postponed conditional use permit for Daniel Bubolz kitchen addition (Town of Worcester)
• Approved conditional use permit for Chris Cook short-term rental (Town of Elk)
• Approved conditional use permit for Chad Fischer short-term rental with no off-site parking (Town of Worcester)
• Approved October 27, 2022 meeting minutes
• Approved Zoning vouchers: $6,882.81
• Approved Land Conservation vouchers: $199,936.45
• Approved UW-Extension vouchers: $1,112.13

Administration Committee

The Price County Administration Committee will discuss and potentially vote on several personnel and policy items, including ratifying a collective bargaining agreement with the Price County Deputies Union, amending elected official salaries for 2023-2026, waiving the recruitment policy for a Chief Sheriff Deputy position, and updating the employee handbook regarding expense reimbursement and licenses.

• Resolution to ratify the collective bargaining agreement between Price County and the Price County Deputies Union WPPA Local 645
• Amend Resolution 7-22 on elected official salaries for 2023 through 2026 (amended December 8, 2022)
• Waive recruitment policy for the Chief Sheriff Deputy position
• Update to Employee Handbook: Benefits – Meal Expense Reimbursement and Compensable Hours for Travel, Trainings and Meetings; Licenses

The committee approved updates to the employee handbook regarding travel meal expenses and professional license reimbursements. It also moved to forward a collective bargaining agreement and a resolution on elected official salaries to the County Board.

• Approved resolution to ratify Collective Bargaining Agreement with Price County Deputies Union WPPA Local 645 and forward to County Board
• Approved amendment to Resolution 7-22 regarding Elected Official Salaries for 2023-2026 and forward to County Board
• Approved waiving the recruitment policy to allow internal promotion for the Chief Deputy position
• Approved Employee Handbook updates increasing meal expenses to $15/$20/$35 and adding Corporation Counsel to professional license reimbursement

Board of Supervisors

The Price County Board of Supervisors will meet to consider several resolutions, including funding for a community emergency shelter for offsite 911 dispatch and alternate jail use, amending elected official salaries for 2023-2026, ratifying a collective bargaining agreement with the deputies union, and authorizing participation in a Wisconsin investment cooperative. They will also discuss amending the multi-hazard mitigation plan to include the Phillips School District and the county recreational plan. The meeting includes public comments and reports from the board chair and county administrator.

• Resolution to fund community emergency shelter for offsite 911 dispatch and alternate jail site
• Amend Resolution 7-22 on elected official salaries for 2023-2026
• Ratify collective bargaining agreement with Price County Deputies Union WPPA Local 645
• Authorize intergovernmental cooperation agreement for Wisconsin Investment Series Cooperative
• Amend Price County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan to include Phillips School District plan

The Board approved funding for an emergency shelter at the Phillips School District and ratified a three-year contract for deputies. They also updated elected official salaries and joined a municipal investment cooperative.

• Approved $40,000 from ARPA funds for a community emergency shelter (11-0-1)
• Approved 2023-2026 salaries for Sheriff ($82,493), Clerk of Circuit Court ($57,512), and Coroner ($6,415) (12-0)
• Ratified three-year collective bargaining agreement with Price County Deputies Union WPPA Local 645 (12-0)
• Approved joining the Wisconsin Investment Series Cooperative (10-1-1)
• Approved amendments to the Price County Comprehensive Recreational Plan (10-1-1)
• Approved adding the Phillips School District Plan to the Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan (Motion carried)
• Approved November 15, 2022 meeting minutes (Motion carried)

Health and Human Services Board

The Price County Council on Aging Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss and possibly act on routine items including public comment, approval of prior minutes, a bylaws review, and updates on senior services, elder benefits, transportation, and nutrition programs. The meeting is open to the public and accessible via conference call.

• Bylaws review
• Senior Service Update
• Elder Benefit Specialist Update
• Transportation Update
• Nutrition Program Update

The committee approved the minutes from the September 21, 2022 meeting. Members reviewed bylaws without requesting changes and received updates on senior services, transportation, and nutrition programs. It was noted that carry out meals will end December 31st due to funding issues.

• Approved September 21, 2022 meeting minutes

Executive Committee

The Price County Executive Committee will discuss and possibly act on routine items including meeting minutes, the treasurer's report, and monthly vouchers, as well as several resolutions. Key items include authorizing participation in a Wisconsin investment cooperative, amending elected official salaries for 2023-2026, updating the multi-hazard mitigation plan to include the Phillips School District, and funding a community emergency shelter for offsite 911 dispatch and alternate jail use.

• Resolution authorizing intergovernmental agreement for Wisconsin Investment Series Cooperative
• Amend Resolution 7-22 on elected official salaries for 2023-2026
• Amend Price County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan to include Phillips School District
• Resolution for funding community emergency shelter for offsite 911 dispatch and alternate jail site
• 2022 Executive Financial Report and ARPA update

The committee approved a resolution to provide up to $40,000 toward the local matching share for a community emergency shelter project, forwarding it to the County Board. Members also approved the inclusion of the Phillips School District Plan in the county's Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan and authorized participation in the Wisconsin Investment Series Cooperative.

• Approved resolution for emergency shelter funding up to $40,000 and forwarded to County Board
• Approved resolution to enter Wisconsin Investment Series Cooperative and forwarded to County Board
• Approved amendment to Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan to include Phillips School District Plan
• Approved October vouchers ($3,450,518.34), November vouchers ($2,315,475.78), and additional vouchers ($832,334.67)
• Approved meeting minutes from October 13 and November 15, 2022
• Referred amendment of Resolution 7-22 regarding elected official salaries to the Administration Committee

Forestry & Parks / Buildings & Grounds Committee

The Price County Forestry & Parks Committee will meet on December 6, 2022, to discuss and potentially act on fall timber sale bids, an amended 2023 annual work plan, and a resolution to amend the County Comprehensive Recreational Plan. The meeting is open to the public in person and by phone.

• Fall Timber Sale Bid Results
• Amended 2023 Annual Work Plan (amended December 1, 2022)
• Resolution – Amend Price County Comprehensive Recreational Plan (amended December 2, 2022)
• Financial Report and Vouchers
• Minutes from November 10, 2022 meeting

The committee approved bid results for 14 of 15 timber tracts and a resolution to amend the Price County Comprehensive Recreational Plan. A voucher for $25,044.15 was approved. The committee also agreed to establish guidelines for memorial benches at Timm’s Hill County Park.

• Approved November 10, 2022 meeting minutes
• Approved fall timber sale bid results for 14 of 15 tracts
• Approved resolution to amend Price County Comprehensive Recreational Plan and forwarded to County Board
• Approved vouchers totaling $25,044.15

Traffic Safety Commission

The Price County Traffic Safety Commission will hold a public meeting to discuss and potentially act on the Local Road Safety Plan, review accident and law enforcement reports, and hear updates from schools and other agencies. The meeting is open to the public, with conference call access available.

• Discussion of Price County Local Road Safety Plan
• Review of accident reports
• Law enforcement reports from Sheriff's Department, Park Falls Police, Phillips Police, US Forest Service, and State Patrol
• School transportation reports from Chequamegon, Phillips, and Prentice school districts
• Next meeting scheduled for March 2, 2023

The Commission approved the minutes from the September 1, 2022 meeting. Members received reports on the final Local Road Safety Plan and year-to-date crash statistics. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved September 1, 2022 meeting minutes

Administration Committee

The Price County Administration Committee will meet to discuss the Child Support Agency structure and then move to closed session to negotiate the Deputy Union Contract. The committee may take action on closed session items after returning to open session.

• Discussion of Child Support Agency structure
• Closed session for Deputy Union Contract negotiations under Wis. Stat. 19.85(1)(c)
• Possible action on closed session items after returning to open session

The committee met to discuss the restructuring of the Child Support Agency following a director's resignation. The body entered a closed session to negotiate the Deputy Union contract, though no action was taken on the item upon returning to open session.

• Entered closed session for Deputy Union Contract Negotiations (5-0)
• Returned to open session (5-0)
• No action taken on closed session item

Board of Supervisors

The Price County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2023 budget and consider resolutions including the 2022 property tax levy, a tax deed issuance, expanded internet access for students, and a request to raise assistant district attorney pay. The board will also make appointments and hear committee reports.

• Public hearing on proposed 2023 budget at 9:05 a.m.
• Resolution on 2022 property tax levy
• Resolution authorizing tax deed issuance for 2019
• Resolution for expanded internet access for Price County students
• Resolution requesting state review of assistant district attorney entry-level pay

The Board of Supervisors adopted the 2022 property tax levy and authorized the issuance of tax deeds for 2019 unredeemed certificates. Members also approved funding for student internet access and adopted a multi-hazard mitigation plan.

• Approved 2022 Property Tax Levy of $11,340,117 (11-0)
• Authorized issuance of tax deeds for 2019 unredeemed certificates (11-0)
• Authorized up to $30,000 for underserved student internet access (11-1)
• Adopted Price County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan (12-0)
• Requested State of Wisconsin revise Assistant District Attorney compensation (11-0)
• Appointed Benjamin Greiner to Veterans Service Commission
• Appointed Mindy Dabler as Price County Humane Officer
• Approved 2023 Forestry and Parks Annual Work Plan

Executive Committee

The Price County Executive Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on three resolutions: authorizing a tax deed for 2019, expanding internet access for county students, and amending the county's multi-hazard mitigation plan. The meeting is open to the public and includes a public comment period.

• Resolution to authorize issuance of tax deed for 2019
• Resolution to provide expanded internet access for Price County students
• Resolution to amend Price County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Public comment and communications period
• Next meeting scheduled for December 8th

The Executive Committee approved three resolutions to be sent to the County Board for consideration. These include authorizations for tax deeds, student internet access, and a hazard mitigation plan.

• Approved resolution to authorize issuance of 2019 Tax Deed and forward to County Board
• Approved amended resolution for expanded internet access for students and forward to County Board
• Approved resolution to amend Price County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan and forward to County Board

Other Committees

The Price County Board of Canvassers is meeting to canvass votes cast in the November 8, 2022 General Election and issue certification of the election results. The meeting is open to the public and includes a public comment period.

• Canvass votes cast at the November 8, 2022 General Election
• Issue Certification of the Board of Canvassers
• Public comment period
• Meeting held at Price County Courthouse, County Board Room 101, 126 Cherry St, Phillips, WI

Law Enforcement Committee

The Price County Law Enforcement Committee will discuss and possibly act on department reports, financial vouchers, and a resolution requesting the state review and revise entry-level compensation for assistant district attorneys. The meeting is open to the public and includes public comment.

• Resolution requesting state review of assistant district attorney entry-level compensation
• Appointment of Mindy Dabler as Humane Officer
• DARE Program report
• K-9 Units report
• Financial reports and vouchers for Coroner, District Attorney, Clerk of Circuit Court, and Sheriff's Office

The Law Enforcement Committee approved a resolution requesting the State of Wisconsin review entry-level compensation for Assistant District Attorneys. The committee also approved several department vouchers totaling $291,210. The County Administrator will recommend Deputy Mindy Dabler for appointment as Humane Officer at the County Board meeting.

• Approved resolution to request State of Wisconsin review Assistant DA compensation rates
• Approved District Attorney vouchers for $1,165.36
• Approved Clerk of Circuit Court vouchers for $25,128.31
• Approved Sheriff’s Office vouchers for $264,916.07
• Approved September 8, 2022 meeting minutes

Buildings & Grounds Committee

The Price County Buildings & Grounds Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on several items, including updates on the Safety Building and Courthouse projects, normal building projects, and the status of the fairground property. The meeting is open to the public and includes public comment, approval of prior minutes, and financial reports.

• Public comment and communications
• Approval of meeting minutes from August 9, 2022
• Discussion of Safety Building and Courthouse projects
• Status update on Fairground Property
• Review of financial reports and vouchers

The committee approved the August 9, 2022 meeting minutes and vouchers totaling $617,943.34. Members received updates on safety building, courthouse, and normal building projects, as well as the status of the fairground property.

• Approved August 9, 2022 meeting minutes
• Approved vouchers in the amount of $617,943.34

Forestry & Parks / Buildings & Grounds Committee

The Price County Forestry & Parks Committee will discuss and possibly act on the fall timber sale bid packet, the 2023 annual work plan, and a proposal to expand Price County parks. The committee will also review ordinance penalties and fines, along with the department and financial reports.

• Fall Timber Sale Bid Packet
• 2023 Annual Work Plan
• Expansion of Price County Parks
• Ordinance Penalties and Fines
• Financial Report and Vouchers

The committee approved the 2023 annual work plan for submission to the County Board and authorized a timber sale bid packet for 15 parcels. Vouchers totaling $229,796.81 were approved. The committee also reviewed current ordinance penalties and discussed ongoing park expansions.

• Approved August 8, 2022 meeting minutes
• Approved fall timber sale bid packet for 15 parcels
• Approved 2023 Annual Work Plan and forwarded to County Board
• Approved vouchers in the amount of $229,796.81

Health and Human Services Board

The board approved over $151,000 in vouchers and a grant application for the 2023 Specialized Transportation Assistance Program. Members also approved a $0.25 increase in suggested donations for senior meals. A public hearing for transportation assistance was held with no comments received.

• Approved vouchers in the amount of $151,528.76
• Approved minutes from October 12, 2022 meeting
• Approved 2023 Specialized Transportation Assistance Program application for $79,889
• Approved $0.25 increase to 2023 senior meal suggested donations

Land Use and UW-Extension Committee

The Land Use and UW-Extension Committee will hold public hearings and vote on several zoning permits, including special exceptions for a garage, a house and shed, and a new museum, plus conditional use permits for short-term home rentals. The committee will also review land divisions, department reports, and financial vouchers. The meeting is open to the public and includes separate sessions for land conservation and UW-Extension updates.

• Special Exception Permit for Daniel Kobussen to build a garage 30 feet from centerline of 10th Avenue, Town of Lake (N15539 10th Avenue)
• Conditional Use Permit for Crystal and Mike Pariseau to rent a home short-term, Town of Fifield (W500 State Highway 70)
• Special Exception Permit for Steven Foth to build a house and shed with reduced setbacks, Town of Worcester (N10173 Dardis Lake Lane)
• Conditional Use Permit for Adam Hurtz to rent a home short-term, Town of Fifield (N15014 Thorofare Road)
• Special Exception Permit for Price County Historical Society to build a new museum, Town of Fifield

The Land Use and UW-Extension Committee approved multiple special exception and conditional use permits, including a new museum building and short-term rentals. One request for lot line setbacks in the Town of Worcester was denied. The committee also approved three financial vouchers and two land divisions.

• Approved special exception permit for Daniel Kobussen garage (structure must be >33’ from 10th Avenue centerline)
• Approved conditional use permit for Crystal and Mike Pariseau short-term rental
• Denied request for six feet and two feet lot line setbacks for Steven Foth (0-5)
• Approved conditional use permit for Adam Hurtz short-term rental with no offsite parking and no onsite camping
• Approved special exception permit for Price County Historical Society museum building
• Approved land divisions for Fred Fisher and Lawrence Lenz
• Approved zoning voucher for $330.36
• Approved Land Conservation voucher for $52,830.31 and UW Extension voucher for $333.14

Health and Human Services Board

The Price County Nutrition Advisory Council will meet to discuss and possibly act on items including public comment, approval of July minutes, a bylaws review, and updates from the Senior Services Manager. The agenda covers home delivery meals, congregate dining, elimination of carry-out meals, financial report, 2022 meal satisfaction survey results, and 2023 suggested donations. Program/site reports from Brantwood, Kennan, Ogema, Park Falls, and Phillips are also scheduled.

• Review of 2022 Meal Satisfaction Survey Results
• Discussion of 2023 Suggested Donations
• Elimination of Carry-out Meals
• Financial Report
• Bylaws Review

The council approved an increase in suggested donations for congregate and home delivery meals starting January 1, 2023. The board also noted that carry-out meals will be eliminated by December 31, 2022, to encourage congregate dining.

• Approved July 28, 2022 meeting minutes
• Approved increasing suggested congregate meal donation to $4.75 as of January 1, 2023
• Approved increasing suggested home delivery meal donation to $5.25 as of January 1, 2023
• Elimination of carry-out meals effective December 31, 2022

Board of Supervisors

The Price County Board of Supervisors will hold its regular meeting, including presentations on the 2021 audited financial statements and an election process overview. The board will consider resolutions on airport improvement aid, general assistance services, BART membership, capital fund transfers, an easement release, and a WCA campaign, plus appointments and committee reports. The 2023 budget will be discussed and forwarded to a public hearing.

• Resolution petitioning Secretary of Transportation for Airport Improvement Aid
• Resolution on Provision of General Assistance Services 2023-2024
• Resolution to join Bay Area Rural Transit (BART) Commission
• Resolution to release easement at W7194 Old 8 Road, Prentice
• 2023 Budget – Approve and Forward to Public Hearing

The Price County Board of Supervisors approved several resolutions, including transferring $390,931 from the general fund to the capital improvement fund, continuing the General Assistance Services program for 2023-2024, and joining the Uniquely Wisconsin campaign using up to $60,000 in ARPA funds. The board also approved a $1,001,257 transfer to cover 2021 budget overages and petitioned for airport improvement aid.

• Approved $390,931 transfer to Capital Improvement Fund (12-0)
• Approved $1,001,257 transfer to cover 2021 budget overages (12-0)
• Approved continuing General Assistance Services program for 2023-2024 (12-0)
• Approved joining Uniquely Wisconsin campaign with up to $60,000 in ARPA funds (11-1)
• Approved petitioning for airport improvement aid (12-0)
• Approved request for membership on Bay Area Rural Transit Commission (11-0-1)
• Approved release of easement on W7194 Old 8 Road, Prentice (12-0)
• Approved appointments to Veterans Service Commission (unanimous)

Administration Committee

The Administration Committee will discuss and possibly act on 2023 health insurance plan selection and premium setting, employee anniversaries and status updates (including hires, resignations, and recruitments), a wage for the Family Court Commissioner, and updates to the County Board Policy Manual regarding cell phone use during meetings. The meeting will also include a closed session for personnel matters and union contract negotiations.

• Set 2023 health insurance plans and premiums
• Family Court Commissioner wage
• Cell phone use policy for County Board meetings
• Employee status updates: hires, resignations, recruitments
• Closed session for Chief Deputy application and Deputy Union contract negotiations

The committee approved a $1,000 annual salary increase for the Family Court Commissioner, effective January 1, 2023, and set 2023 health insurance premiums at $35/$95 per paycheck for the narrow network plan and $50/$140 for the broad plan. They also noted several employee hires, resignations, and ongoing recruitments, and adjourned to closed session to discuss a Chief Deputy application and union contract negotiations.

• Approved $1,000/year salary increase for Family Court Commissioner (motion Spacek/Houdek, carried)
• Set 2023 health insurance premiums: $35/$95 single/family narrow network, $50/$140 broad plan (motion Hallstrand/Kyle, carried)
• Approved minutes of September 27, 2022 meeting (motion Hallstrand/Spacek, carried)
• Adjourned to closed session for Chief Deputy application and Deputy Union contract negotiations (motion Hallstrand/Spacek, 5-0)
• Returned to open session with no further action (motion Hallstrand/Houdek, 5-0)

Executive Committee

The Price County Executive Committee will discuss and possibly act on the 2023 budget, including forwarding it to the County Board for approval, and an update on American Recovery Plan Act (ARPA) funds. They will also consider several resolutions, including one to join a WCA campaign using ARPA funds and another to release an easement. The meeting is open to the public.

• 2023 Budget: forward to County Board for approval and loan quotes
• Resolution to join WCA Uniquely Wisconsin Campaign using ARPA funds
• Resolution to release easement at W7194 Old 8 Rd W, Prentice, WI
• 2021 Audited Financial Statement and resolutions for transfers to capital improvement fund and offset budget overages
• Revisit rescinded Resolution 5126 appropriating funds to Park Falls and Prentice municipal airports

The committee approved the 2023 county budget with a levy of $11,340,117 and forwarded it to the County Board for final approval. It also selected Prevail Bank for a three-year general account agreement and as the loan provider, subject to clarification of mobile deposit and positive pay functions. Several resolutions were approved and forwarded to the County Board, including a transfer to the Capital Improvement Fund, a transfer to offset budget overages, joining the WCA Uniquely Wisconsin Campaign using ARPA funds, and a release of easement. The committee discussed the 5-R Processors property cleanup, noting state funds are available if the parcels are in the county's name by June 30, 2023.

• Approved 2023 budget with $11,340,117 levy, forwarded to County Board (carried)
• Approved three-year general account agreement with Prevail Bank, pending clarification (carried)
• Approved Prevail Bank as loan provider (carried)
• Approved resolution for 2021 transfer to Capital Improvement Fund, forwarded to County Board (carried)
• Approved resolution for 2021 transfer to offset budget overages, forwarded to County Board (carried)
• Approved resolution to join WCA Uniquely Wisconsin Campaign using ARPA funds, forwarded to County Board (carried)
• Approved resolution for release of easement at W7194 Old 8 Rd W, Prentice, forwarded to County Board (carried)
• Approved September vouchers totaling $3,043,511.30 (carried)

Health and Human Services Board

The Price County Health & Human Services Board is meeting to receive quarterly reports from its divisions (Public Health, Aging & Disability, Behavioral Health, Children & Youth, Economic Support) and to consider resolutions on Bay Area Transportation Commission and General Assistance Services for 2023-2024. The board will also discuss criteria for meal carry-outs and home delivery, and review a high-cost placements report.

• Resolution on Bay Area Transportation Commission
• Resolution on Provision of General Assistance Services 2023-2024
• Discussion of criteria for carry-outs and home delivery meals
• High-Cost Placements Report
• New program: Pre-certification Review for the Consortiums

The board approved vouchers totaling $172,588.29 and supported the Council on Aging's decision to eliminate carry-out meals after December 31. They also approved resolutions to forward to the County Board regarding the Bay Area Transportation Commission and General Assistance Services for 2023-2024. No public comments were received.

• Approved vouchers in the amount of $172,588.29 (motion carried)
• Approved minutes from September 14, 2022 meeting (motion carried)
• Supported Council on Aging decision to eliminate carry-out meals as of December 31
• Approved resolution for Bay Area Transportation Commission to forward to County Board (motion carried)
• Approved resolution for Provision of General Assistance Services 2023-2024 to forward to County Board (motion carried)

Highway & Transportation Committee

The Price County Highway and Transportation Committee will meet to discuss and potentially act on several items, including the removal of an old bridge on County Highway H, approval of a State Transportation Program for County Highway A, and a public hearing on state and federal aid for airport improvements. The committee will also consider a used forklift purchase, a bridge dedication, and an airport capital improvement plan.

• Old County Highway H bridge removal
• County Highway A south of State Highway 8 State Transportation Program approval
• Public hearing on state and federal aid for Price County Airport improvements
• Resolution petitioning Secretary of Transportation for Airport Improvement Aid
• Hanger Use Policy and Lease Agreement

The Price County Highway & Transportation Committee approved several key actions: moving forward with the Old County Highway H bridge removal and related MOU, approving a $500,000 state transportation program project on County Highway A south of State Highway 8, and adopting the Airport Capital Improvement Plan. The committee also authorized the purchase of a used forklift for $12,000-$16,000 and approved vouchers totaling $773,204.52.

• Approved purchase of used forklift ($12,000-$16,000) from Highway Department Facilities Fund
• Approved removal of Old County Highway H bridge and Memorandum of Understanding with City of Phillips and Town of Worcester
• Approved moving forward with County Highway A project (cost $500,000) and seeking engineering proposals
• Approved Airport Capital Improvement Plan as presented
• Approved resolution petitioning Secretary of Transportation for Airport Improvement Aid (forwarded to County Board)
• Approved minutes of September 7, 2022 meeting as presented
• Approved vouchers totaling $773,204.52

Administration Committee

The Administration Committee will review a health insurance presentation by Cottingham and Butler and discuss proceeding with a self-funded plan for 2023. The body will also review employee staffing changes and conduct Deputy Union contract negotiations in a closed session.

• Proposal to proceed with self-funded health insurance for 2023
• Deputy Union contract negotiations (closed session)
• New hires: Josephine Garrett (Sheriff’s Deputy), Mark Minarciny (Highway Operator), and Patrick Vogt (Highway Operator)
• Recruitments for Public Health Nurse, Social Worker, and Deputy Sheriff
• Resignations including Chief Sheriff Deputy Brian Roush

The Price County Administration Committee voted to proceed with developing a self-funded health insurance plan for 2023 after a presentation from Cottingham and Butler. The committee also acknowledged 22 employee anniversaries, approved new hires and resignations, and adjourned to closed session for deputy union contract negotiations. No action was taken on the closed session item.

• Approved motion to proceed with self-funded health insurance plan for 2023 (5-0)
• Approved minutes from August 2, 2022 meeting (motion carried)
• Noted 22 employee anniversaries including Brian Roush (30 years), Pete Fusak (37), Janet Krucky (43)
• Approved new hires: Josephine Garrett (Sheriff's Deputy), Mark Minarciny (Highway Operator), Patrick Vogt (Highway Operator)
• Accepted resignations/retirements: Laurie Zondlo, Brian Roush, Katrina Haugsby, Breanna Wagner
• Adjourned to closed session for deputy union contract negotiations (5-0)
• Returned to open session with no action taken on closed session item

Land Use and UW-Extension Committee

The committee approved two conditional use permits for short-term rentals in the Town of Lake, one with a condition of no off-site parking. It also approved two land divisions, the 2023 Land Conservation budget, and various financial reports and vouchers.

• Approved conditional use permit for Diane Thiery for short-term rental at W10839 County Road E, Town of Lake
• Approved conditional use permit for Steven Dobberfuhl for short-term rental at W8916 Woodland Lane, Town of Lake, with condition of no off-site parking (Wakefield nay)
• Approved land division by Randy Erickson for Jan Jones to create one parcel, Town of Prentice (Erickson abstaining)
• Approved land division by Jeff Junk to create one parcel, Town of Emery
• Approved zoning vouchers for $5,369.67
• Approved 2023 Land Conservation budget as presented
• Approved 2022 crop prices as presented
• Set December 20, 2022 as damage assessment request deadline

Health and Human Services Board

The Price County Council on Aging Advisory Committee is meeting to elect a chairperson and vice-chairperson, and to receive updates on senior services, transportation, and the nutrition program. The meeting is open to the public and includes time for public comment.

• Elect Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson
• Public Comment and Communications
• Senior Services Update
• Transportation Update
• Nutrition Program Update

The Price County Council on Aging Advisory Committee elected David Schmidt as Chairperson and Dianne Gierman as Vice-Chairperson by unanimous vote. The committee also approved the minutes from the October 18, 2021 meeting. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting focused on officer elections and receiving updates on senior services, transportation, and nutrition programs.

• Elected David Schmidt as Chairperson by unanimous ballot
• Elected Dianne Gierman as Vice-Chairperson by unanimous ballot
• Approved minutes from October 18, 2021 meeting as presented

Health and Human Services Board

The Price County Health & Human Services Board is meeting to discuss and possibly act on routine items including vouchers, meeting minutes, annual reports, and updates from divisions. They will receive a COVID update from Public Health, discuss the 2022-2023 fuel assistance program (WHEAP), and hear reports on high-cost placements and agency operations.

• Review of 2021 Annual Report and 2019-2022 Annual Snapshot Report
• COVID update from Public Health Division
• WHEAP Pro-Active/Crisis HE for 2022-2023 (fuel assistance) policy and applications
• High-Cost Placements Report from Fiscal and Administrative Division
• Woodland Enhanced Health Services Commission and Transportation Coordinating Committee updates

The Price County Health & Human Services Board approved vouchers totaling $219,232.23 and authorized participation in the WHEAP fuel assistance program for 2022-2023. The board also reviewed annual reports, received updates on COVID-19 and senior services, and held a public hearing on planning and budgeting with no public comments.

• Approved vouchers in the amount of $219,232.23 (motion carried)
• Approved minutes from August 10, 2022 meeting (motion carried)
• Approved participation in WHEAP Pro-Active/Crisis HE for 2022-2023 (motion carried)

Board of Supervisors

The Price County Board of Supervisors will meet to consider five resolutions, including dedicating County Highway YY Bridge to Ron Heikkinen, accepting PSAP grant funding for a single public safety answering point, funding to pave the county portion of Omaha Road, and two resolutions authorizing short-term debt for 2023 capital and road construction projects. The board will also receive reports from the Board Chair, County Administrator (including 2022 financial summary and 2023 preliminary budget), and committee chairs.

• Resolution to dedicate County Highway YY Bridge to Ron Heikkinen
• Resolution to accept PSAP grant funding for one public safety answering point per county
• Resolution to fund paving the county portion of Omaha Road (Smith Lake County Park)
• Resolution for 2023 Capital Projects and Highway Department Road Construction Projects financed with short-term debt
• Resolution for Highway Department Road Construction Projects financed with short-term debt

The board approved five resolutions, including dedicating the County Highway YY bridge to Ron Heikkinen, designating the Price County PSAP for 911 grant funding, providing $35,000 in ARPA funds to pave Omaha Road near Smith Lake County Park, and authorizing up to $987,500 in short-term debt for capital projects and $2,000,000 for highway road construction. All votes were voice votes and carried.

• Approved Resolution 36-22 dedicating County Highway YY bridge to Ron Heikkinen (voice vote)
• Approved Resolution 37-22 designating Price County PSAP for 911 grant eligibility (voice vote)
• Approved Resolution 38-22 providing $35,000 in ARPA funds to Town of Lake for Omaha Road paving (voice vote)
• Approved Resolution 39-22 authorizing up to $987,500 in short-term debt for 2023 capital projects (voice vote)
• Approved Resolution 40-22 authorizing up to $2,000,000 in short-term debt for 2023 highway road construction (voice vote)

Law Enforcement Committee

The Price County Law Enforcement Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on department reports, vouchers, and an ordinance review regarding possession of THC. The meeting is open to the public and includes public comment.

• Ordinance review: Possession of THC (tetrahydrocannabinol)
• Department reports and vouchers for Coroner, District Attorney, Clerk of Circuit Court, and Sheriff's Office
• Sheriff's Office sub-items: Humane Officer/Animal Control, K-9 Units, Rec Officer
• Approval of meeting minutes from August 12, 2022

The Law Enforcement Committee voted 3-1 to proceed with drafting a Possession of THC ordinance. The committee also approved vouchers for the District Attorney ($651.16), Clerk of Circuit Court ($4,623.77), and Sheriff's Office ($95,086.51). The Sheriff reported active recruitment and two new deputies hired.

• Approved motion to proceed with drafting a Possession of THC ordinance (3-1).
• Approved vouchers for District Attorney in amount of $651.16.
• Approved vouchers for Clerk of Circuit Court in amount of $4,623.77.
• Approved vouchers for Sheriff's Office in amount of $95,086.51.
• Approved minutes of August 12, 2022 meeting.

Other Committees

The Price County Veterans Service Commission will meet to discuss and potentially act on its transportation policy, review event reports, and receive updates on county veterans service office operations, including services to neighboring counties and mental health services. The meeting is open to the public via conference call.

• Transportation Policy review
• Event reports: Veterans Outreach Day, Welcome Home Event, upcoming veterans events
• County Veterans Service Office updates: service to neighboring counties, Price County Mental Health Services
• Approval of June 8, 2022 meeting minutes

The Price County Veterans Service Commission approved the transportation policy as presented with no changes, and reviewed reports on recent outreach events including Veterans Outreach Day and upcoming events. The commission also noted that Ted Harvey requested removal from the commission and discussed county veterans service updates.

• Approved June 8, 2022 meeting minutes (motion Greiner/Surman, carried)
• Approved transportation policy with no changes, to be reviewed at future meeting (motion Greiner/Redman, carried)

Highway & Transportation Committee

The Price County Highway and Transportation Committee will discuss and potentially act on the 2023 budget draft, updates on 2022 construction projects, and a possible bridge removal. The meeting is open to the public and includes several department reports and a resolution to dedicate a bridge.

• 2023 Budget Draft
• Update on County Highways I, O and M construction
• County Highway E Project - Updated Estimate
• Old Highway H Bridge - Possible Removal
• Resolution – County Highway YY Bridge Dedication to Ron Heikkinen

The committee approved the removal of the Old Highway H Bridge as a single piece to be auctioned off, and forwarded a resolution dedicating County Highway YY Bridge to Ron Heikkinen to the County Board. They also approved $2 million in borrowing for construction projects and vouchers totaling $209,151.62.

• Approved minutes from August 15, 2022 meeting (Kyle/Spacek, carried)
• Approved $2 million borrowing for construction projects (executive approval noted)
• Approved removal of Old Highway H Bridge (Spacek/Ernst, carried)
• Approved resolution dedicating County Highway YY Bridge to Ron Heikkinen, forwarded to County Board (Palecek/Ernst, carried)
• Approved vouchers totaling $209,151.62 (Ernst/Erickson, carried)

Executive Committee

The Price County Executive Committee will discuss and possibly act on the 2023 budget, including resolutions to finance highway and capital projects with short-term debt, an update on American Recovery Plan Act funds, and a resolution to pave the county portion of Omaha Road. The meeting is open to the public and includes routine items like minutes, treasurer's report, and vouchers.

• Resolution to approve 2023 Highway Department road construction projects financed with short-term debt
• Resolution to implement 2023 capital projects financed with short-term debt
• Resolution to fund paving the county portion of Omaha Road (Smith Lake County Park)
• Treasurer report includes delinquent taxes and In Rem, and reevaluation of Forward Bank Positive Pay
• 2022 Executive Financial Report and 2023 budget discussion

The Executive Committee approved resolutions to finance 2023 Highway Department road construction projects and county capital projects with short-term debt, forwarding them to the County Board for consideration. They also approved funding to pave the county portion of Omaha Road at Smith Lake County Park. Monthly vouchers totaling $4,650,149.82 were approved, and the Forward Bank Positive Pay program was continued as a safety precaution.

• Approved resolution to finance 2023 Highway road construction projects with short-term debt (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to finance 2023 county capital projects with short-term debt (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to fund paving of county portion of Omaha Road at Smith Lake County Park (unanimous)
• Approved monthly vouchers: $1,902,108.50 accounts payable/payroll and $2,748,041.32 other vouchers (unanimous)
• Continued Forward Bank Positive Pay program at $30/month (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from August 4, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Traffic Safety Commission

The Price County Traffic Safety Commission is meeting to discuss and potentially act on the Local Road Safety Plan, accident reports, and updates from law enforcement, schools, and transportation agencies. The meeting is open to the public and includes reports from various departments and districts.

• Discussion of Price County Local Road Safety Plan
• Accident report review
• Law enforcement reports from Sheriff's Department, Park Falls Police, Phillips Police, US Forest Service, and State Patrol
• School transportation reports from Chequamegon, Phillips, and Prentice school districts
• Next meeting scheduled for December 1, 2022

The Price County Traffic Safety Commission met on September 1, 2022, and approved the minutes from the June 2, 2022 meeting. The commission discussed the Local Road Safety Plan, recommending further review before bringing it back as a future agenda item. Various law enforcement and transportation reports were presented, including updates on staffing, ATV/UTV incidents, and paving projects. No formal decisions were made beyond approving the minutes.

• Approved June 2, 2022 meeting minutes (motion by Roush/Baier, carried)
• Recommended further review of Local Road Safety Plan before future agenda item

Land Use and UW-Extension Committee

The Land Use and UW-Extension Committee will hold public hearings and consider a conditional use permit for a woodworking and furniture business in the Town of Fifield, a special exception permit for the same applicant, and a land division in the Town of Flambeau. The meeting also covers routine department and financial reports for zoning, land conservation, and UW-Extension, plus a StrongBodies program transfer and educator reports.

• Conditional Use Permit by Raymond Knutson for woodworking/furniture business, S7 T39N R1E, Town of Fifield (Ridge Avenue)
• Decision on Special Exception Permit filed by Raymond Knutson
• Land Division by Lawrence Lenz to create one parcel, Town of Flambeau
• StrongBodies Program Transfer (UW-Extension)
• Minutes from July 21, 2022 meeting

The committee approved a conditional use permit for Raymond Knutson to operate a woodworking and furniture building business on Ridge Avenue in the Town of Fifield, with added conditions limiting hours to 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Saturday. A land division for Lawrence Lenz in the Town of Flambeau was also approved. Several routine financial vouchers were approved, and the committee set future meeting dates.

• Approved conditional use permit for Raymond Knutson's woodworking business (amended motion carried)
• Approved land division for Lawrence Lenz in Town of Flambeau (motion carried)
• Approved zoning voucher for $15,420.30 (motion carried)
• Approved land conservation voucher for $13.51 (motion carried)
• Approved UW-Extension voucher for $515.04 (motion carried)
• Approved minutes from July 21, 2022 meeting (motion carried)

Board of Supervisors

The Price County Board of Supervisors will consider 12 resolutions, including appointing an audit firm, ratifying the 2022 spring land sale, creating a full-time program coordinator position, revising the 2022 employee wage schedule, and approving highway-related plans and aid requests. The board will also hold a closed session to discuss the appointment of a Highway Commissioner and receive reports on the 2022 financial summary and 2023 preliminary budget.

• Appointment of Price County Audit Firm
• Ratifying 2022 Price County Spring Land Sale
• Create Full-time Position – Program Coordinator/Community Outreach
• 2022 Employee Wage Schedule Revision
• Town of Fifield and Ogema Bridge and Culvert Aid Requests

The Price County Board of Supervisors approved an advisory referendum for the November 2022 ballot asking whether Wisconsin should prohibit private funds, technology, or services in election administration. The board also approved several resolutions including appointing Baker Tilly as audit firm, creating a new county position, and approving highway equipment and bridge aid requests.

• Approved advisory referendum on private election funding (8-5)
• Appointed Baker Tilly Virchow Krause as audit firm for 2022-2023 (13-0)
• Created full-time Program Coordinator/Community Outreach position (12-1)
• Adopted revised 2022 wage schedule (12-1)
• Approved $3,706 transfer to Highway General Fund (13-0)
• Approved $45,898 transfer to Highway General Cash Fund (13-0)
• Approved 2024-2028 Equipment and 2024-2027 Facilities Improvement Programs (13-0)
• Approved Town of Fifield and Ogema bridge/culvert aid requests (13-0)

Highway & Transportation Committee

The Price County Highway and Transportation Committee will discuss and potentially act on several items, including bridge and culvert aid requests, a five-year capital improvement plan, and the 2023 budget draft. The committee will also receive updates on construction projects, the County Highway YY bridge, and the airport improvement project. This is a regular meeting with a full agenda of operational and planning items.

• Resolution for Town of Fifield Bridge and Culvert Aid Request
• Resolution for Town of Ogema Bridge and Culvert Aid Request
• Resolution 9-14 Non-lapsing Committed Highway Equipment Fund Policy amendment
• 2023 Budget Draft
• Resolution for 2024-2028 Equipment Improvement Program and 2024-2026 Facilities Improvement Program

The committee approved resolutions for bridge and culvert aid for the Towns of Fifield and Ogema, a non-lapsing equipment fund policy amendment, and a five-year equipment and facilities improvement program, all forwarded to the County Board. It also approved releasing a property easement in the Town of Prentice and supported dedicating the County Highway YY bridge to Ron Heikkinen. Vouchers totaling $788,164.56 were approved. No decisions were made on the airport hangar use policy or the airport six-year plan, which require further discussion.

• Approved Town of Fifield bridge and culvert aid resolution (unanimous)
• Approved Town of Ogema bridge and culvert aid resolution (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Resolution 9-14 non-lapsing equipment fund policy (unanimous)
• Approved 2024-2028 equipment and 2024-2026 facilities improvement program resolution (unanimous)
• Approved release of Ziss property easement in Town of Prentice (unanimous)
• Supported dedicating County Highway YY bridge to Ron Heikkinen, resolution to be drafted (unanimous)
• Approved vouchers totaling $788,164.56 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of June 3, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Health and Human Services Board

The Price County Transportation Coordinating Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on public comments, approve meeting minutes, and review route and program reports for Park Falls, Phillips, and Minocqua transit, including fares, hours, marketing, and budget. The meeting is open to the public and accessible via conference call.

• Public comment and communications
• Approval of May 16, 2022 meeting minutes
• Route reports: Park Falls Transit, Phillips Transit, Minocqua Transit
• Program reports: fares and hours, marketing, budget and funding

The Price County Transportation Coordinating Committee met on August 15, 2022, and approved the minutes from the May 16, 2022 meeting. Members reviewed route reports for Park Falls, Phillips, and Minocqua transit, and discussed marketing efforts including a fall customer appreciation event and reduced fares. Budget concerns over fuel costs and wages were noted, but no substantive decisions were made beyond the minutes approval.

• Approved May 16, 2022 meeting minutes as presented

Other Committees

The Price County Board of Canvassers is meeting to canvass and certify the votes cast in the August 9, 2022 Partisan Primary. This is a procedural election-related meeting open to the public.

• Canvass votes from the August 9, 2022 Partisan Primary

Law Enforcement Committee

The Price County Law Enforcement Committee will discuss and possibly act on department reports, vouchers, a resolution for PSAP grant funding, and a review of several county ordinances including alarms, liquor, parks, animals, THC possession, and obstruction of an officer. The meeting is open to the public and includes a jail tour.

• Resolution on PSAP grant funding for one Public Safety Answering Point per county
• Ordinance review: Chapter 218 Alarms
• Ordinance review: Chapter 335 Intoxicating Liquor and Fermented Malt Beverages
• Ordinance review: Chapter 398 Parks and Forest
• Ordinance review: Chapter 223 Animals (breeding facilities, exotic/wild animals, dangerous dogs, rabies vaccination, quarantine, disposal of dead animals)

The Price County Law Enforcement Committee approved a resolution for PSAP grant funding to forward to the County Board, and voted to begin processes to rescind Chapter 218 (Alarms) and Chapter 335 (Intoxicating Liquor and Fermented Malt Beverages). They also approved drafting ordinance language for Chapter 223 (Animals) and an Obstruction of an Officer ordinance. All votes were unanimous among present members.

• Approved May 25, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Coroner vouchers $3,470.00 (unanimous)
• Approved District Attorney vouchers $1,569.65 (unanimous)
• Approved Clerk of Circuit Court vouchers $23,247.63 (unanimous)
• Approved Sheriff's Office vouchers $289,583.63 (unanimous)
• Approved resolution for PSAP grant funding, forwarded to County Board (unanimous)
• Moved to rescind Chapter 218 Alarms (unanimous)
• Moved to rescind Chapter 335 Intoxicating Liquor and Fermented Malt Beverages (unanimous)

Health and Human Services Board

The Price County Health & Human Services Board is meeting to discuss and potentially act on routine items including public comment, vouchers, and approval of previous meeting minutes. The board will also review the 2021 annual report and hear quarterly reports from the Public Health, Aging & Disability, Behavioral Health, and Children & Youth divisions, along with fiscal updates. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Review of 2021 Health and Human Services Annual Report
• Quarterly reports from Public Health, Behavioral Health, and Children & Youth divisions
• Discussion of Program Coordinator/Community Outreach Position in Aging & Disability
• High-Cost Placements Report from Fiscal and Administrative Division
• Vouchers approval

The Price County Health and Human Services Board approved vouchers totaling $615,551.14 and the minutes from the June 8, 2022 meeting. The board reviewed reports from various divisions, including COVID statistics, juvenile offender trends, and opioid settlement funds. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved vouchers in the amount of $615,551.14
• Approved minutes from June 8, 2022 meeting

Buildings & Grounds Committee

The Price County Buildings & Grounds Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on building projects, including the Safety Building and Courthouse, normal building projects, fairground property status, and the Wisconsin Concrete Park/Friends of Fred Smith House status. The meeting is open to the public and includes public comment, approval of minutes, department and financial reports, and setting the next meeting date.

• Safety Building and Courthouse Projects
• Normal Building Projects
• Fairground Property Status
• Wisconsin Concrete Park - Friends of Fred Smith House Status
• Financial Reports and Vouchers

The Buildings & Grounds Committee approved $419,207.15 in vouchers and the May 26, 2022 meeting minutes. They discussed ongoing projects, including the chiller project awaiting equipment, the courthouse landscaping completion, and the window project at 50% completion. No objections were raised to removing two trees from the courthouse lawn for the Chamber of Commerce's Christmas display.

• Approved $419,207.15 in vouchers (motion carried)
• Approved May 26, 2022 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Discussed removing two courthouse lawn trees for Chamber Christmas display (no objections)

Forestry & Parks / Buildings & Grounds Committee

The Price County Forestry & Parks Committee will meet to discuss the expansion of county parks and a funding request from the Town of Lake. The body will also review a presentation on the CivicRec campground reservation system.

• Presentation on CivicRec campground reservation system
• Expansion of Price County Parks
• Resolution regarding Town of Lake request for funding to pave Omaha Road
• Bid Bond Policy
• Financial Report and Vouchers

The Price County Forestry & Parks Committee approved a resolution supporting the Town of Lake's request for funding to pave Omaha Road from County Highway E to the Smith Lake Boat Landing, forwarding it to the County Board for consideration. The committee also approved the June 14 meeting minutes and vouchers totaling $133,037.87. No changes were recommended to the bid bond policy. The next meeting is set for November 10.

• Approved resolution for Town of Lake Omaha Road paving project (motion carried)
• Approved June 14, 2022 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved vouchers totaling $133,037.87 (motion carried)
• Reviewed bid bond policy; no changes recommended

Executive Committee

The Price County Executive Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially act on routine administrative items, including the 2023 budget, an update on American Recovery Plan Act funds, and the allocation of carbon credit revenues. Several resolutions are on the agenda, such as appointing an audit firm, ratifying a spring land sale, and approving transfers into highway funds. The meeting is open to the public.

• 2023 Budget discussion
• Allocation of Carbon Credit Revenues
• Resolution to appoint Price County Audit Firm
• Resolution ratifying 2022 Spring Land Sale
• Resolution on advisory referendum regarding private funding of election administration

The Price County Executive Committee approved a plan to allocate anticipated carbon credit revenues, with $1 million going to the Reserve Fund in the first year and subsequent allocations to forest and park improvement funds, stumpage payments, and economic development. The committee also accepted the net new construction value of $100,638 for the 2023 budget, which includes a 3% wage increase and a mill rate decrease of 0.97%. Several resolutions were approved to be forwarded to the County Board, including appointment of an audit firm, transfers into highway funds, and an advisory referendum on private funding of election administration.

• Approved allocation of carbon credit revenues and resolution for County Board consideration (motion carried)
• Accepted net new construction of $100,638 for 2023 budget (motion carried)
• Approved resolution to appoint Price County Audit Firm (motion carried)
• Approved resolution for 2021 transfer into Highway Facilities Fund (motion carried)
• Approved resolution for 2021 transfer into Highway Equipment Fund (motion carried)
• Approved amendment to non-lapsing committed highway equipment fund policy (motion carried)
• Approved resolution ratifying 2022 Price County Spring Land Sale (motion carried)
• Approved resolution for advisory referendum on private funding of election administration (motion carried)

Administration Committee

The committee will review meeting minutes and employee status updates including new hires. Discussion includes a proposal to create a full-time Program Coordinator/Community Outreach position and amendments to the 2022 Employee Wage Schedule.

• New hire: Rod Drott, Highway Operator
• New hire: Callie Podmolik, Social Worker/Foster Care Coordinator
• New hire: Breydon Johnson, Deputy Sheriff
• Recruitment for 3 Social Workers (Children & Youth)
• Recruitment for 4 Highway Operators

The Price County Administration Committee approved a finalized job description for a Program Coordinator/Community Outreach position, placed at grade G on the pay schedule, and approved a resolution to create the full-time position, forwarding it to the County Board. They also approved a 2022 Employee Wage Schedule Revision to forward to the County Board. The committee discussed a potential shift to self-funding for health insurance, which could result in a 0% increase and lower deductible, but no decision was made.

• Approved minutes from June 14 and June 21, 2022 meetings
• Approved job description for Program Coordinator/Community Outreach (grade G)
• Approved resolution to create full-time Program Coordinator/Community Outreach position, forwarded to County Board
• Approved 2022 Employee Wage Schedule Revision, forwarded to County Board

Health and Human Services Board

The Price County Nutrition Advisory Council is meeting to elect a chairperson and vice-chairperson, review bylaws, and hear reports on senior services, including home delivery versus congregate dining and financial status. The meeting is open to the public and includes site reports from several communities.

• Election of Chairperson and Vice-chairperson
• Review of Bylaws
• Senior Services Manager Report on Home Delivery vs Congregate Dining and Financial Report
• Program/Site Reports from Brantwood, Kennan, Ogema, Park Falls, Phillips

The Price County Nutrition Advisory Council elected Clarita Wenzel as chairperson and Bill Hoffman as vice-chairperson by unanimous vote. The council approved the April 28, 2022 minutes and discussed program updates, including meal counts, a new freezer purchase, and concerns about salt and flavor raised by a resident.

• Elected Clarita Wenzel as Chairperson (unanimous)
• Elected Bill Hoffman as Vice-chairperson (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April 28, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Land Use and UW-Extension Committee

The Land Use and UW-Extension Committee will hold public hearings and make decisions on two zoning permits. The first involves a special exception for a shop and garage in the Town of Eisenstein, and the second is a conditional use permit for a campground on the Price County Fair Grounds. The meeting also includes a review of the 2023 proposed budget for the UW-Extension program.

• Special Exception Permit decision for Bernard Klismet to build a shop/garage 70 feet from State Highway 182 in the Town of Eisenstein
• Conditional Use Permit decision for Price County to create a campground and hold public events on the Price County Fair Grounds in the Town of Worcester
• Review of the 2023 Proposed Budget for the UW-Extension program
• Land Division filing by Albert Simpson on behalf of Tim Kempkes in the Town of Elk

The Price County Land Use/UW-Extension Committee approved a conditional use permit for Price County to create a campground and hold public events at the fairgrounds in the Town of Worcester, with a condition limiting camping to 10 days. They also approved a special exception permit for Bernard Klismet to build a shop/garage near Highway 182 in the Town of Eisenstein, and a land division for Tim Kempkes in the Town of Elk. Vouchers for zoning, land conservation, and UW-Extension were approved. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved special exception permit for Bernard Klismet for shop/garage near Highway 182 (motion carried)
• Approved conditional use permit for Price County campground at fairgrounds with 10-day camping limit (motion carried)
• Approved land division filed by Albert Simpson for Tim Kempkes in Town of Elk (motion carried)
• Approved zoning vouchers of $3,313.29 (motion carried)
• Approved land conservation vouchers of $73,963.23 (motion carried)
• Approved UW-Extension vouchers of $6,531.60 (motion carried)
• Approved minutes from June 23, 2022 meeting (motion carried)

Local Emergency Planning Committee

The Price County Local Emergency Planning Committee is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and by-laws, electing a vice-chairperson, and receiving updates on facilities and emergency management. They will also review hazardous spills reports and discuss EPCRA grants for equipment and planning.

• Approve minutes of January 19, 2022 meeting
• Approve By-Laws
• Officer election for Vice-Chairperson
• Hazardous Spills report
• EPCRA Computer and Hazardous Response Equipment grant

The Price County Local Emergency Planning Committee approved the January 19, 2022 meeting minutes and the bylaws as presented. Michelle Edwards was elected vice-chairperson by unanimous ballot. The committee also discussed facility updates, emergency management reports, and grant applications, but no other formal votes were taken.

• Approved minutes of January 19, 2022 meeting (motion carried)
• Approved bylaws as presented (motion carried)
• Elected Michelle Edwards as vice-chairperson (unanimous ballot)

Land Use and UW-Extension Committee

The Price County Land Use and UW-Extension Committee meets to decide on two conditional use permit applications and one land division request. The meeting also includes standard financial reports and updates from the UW-Extension department. Public comment is accepted for all items.

• Decision on Conditional Use Permit for William Hilgart to build storage units and operate a powder coating business at W7210 Ash Street, Town of Fifield
• Decision on Conditional Use Permit for Gretchen Diver to rent a home on a short-term basis at N14485 Pixley Shores Road, Town of Lake
• Review of Land Division filed by Daniel Seifert to create one lot in the Town of Eisenstein
• Review of Zoning, Land Conservation, and UW-Extension financial reports and vouchers

The committee approved two conditional use permits: one for William Hilgart to build storage units and operate a powder coating business in the Town of Fifield, with conditions including removal of an existing shed, operating hours, a privacy fence, and no on-street parking; and one for Gretchen Diver to rent a home short-term in the Town of Lake, with a condition of six occupants based on septic size. A land division by Daniel Seifert in the Town of Eisenstein was also approved. Financial vouchers for zoning, land conservation, and UW-Extension were postponed.

• Approved conditional use permit for William Hilgart (storage units and powder coating) with conditions (motion carried)
• Approved conditional use permit for Gretchen Diver (short-term rental) with condition of six occupants (motion carried)
• Approved land division filed by Daniel Seifert to create one lot in Town of Eisenstein (motion carried)
• Postponed approval of zoning financial reports and vouchers
• Postponed approval of land conservation financial reports and vouchers
• Approved minutes from May 19, 2022 meeting (motion carried)
• Postponed approval of UW-Extension financial reports and vouchers

Administration Committee

The Price County Administration Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially act on personnel guidelines. The agenda includes rescinding a previous resolution and adopting a revised employee handbook and administration manual.

• Rescind resolution to adopt Revised Employee Handbook
• Resolution to adopt Revised Employee Handbook and Administration Manual

The Price County Administration Committee rescinded its June 14 motion to approve a revised Employee Handbook, then approved a new resolution adopting the revised Employee Handbook and Administration Manual, forwarding it to the County Board for consideration. Both motions passed unanimously with no recorded opposition. The meeting was brief and procedural, lasting five minutes.

• Rescinded June 14 motion to approve revised Employee Handbook (unanimous)
• Approved resolution adopting revised Employee Handbook and Administration Manual, forwarded to County Board (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Price County Board of Supervisors will meet on June 21, 2022, to consider resolutions on grant applications, a WDNR maintenance request, and the 2022 wage schedule for non-benefit eligible and casual employees. They will also make appointments to the Nutrition Advisory Council and Zoning Board of Adjustment, and receive committee and administrator reports.

• Resolution to amend Bass Lake grant cost share application
• Resolution supporting WDNR maintenance of Sieve Creek Dam
• Adoption of revised employee handbook and personnel policy
• 2022 wage schedule for non-benefit eligible and casual employees
• Appointments: Jean Klimowski (Nutrition Advisory Council), Dan Haupert and Terry Wasti (Zoning Board of Adjustment)

The Price County Board of Supervisors approved an amendment to Resolution 19-22, authorizing the Forest Administrator to apply for a WDNR cost-share grant for trail resurfacing on the Pine Line Rail Trail. The board also adopted resolutions supporting WDNR maintenance of the Steve Creek Dam, adopting a revised employee handbook, and setting a wage schedule for non-benefit eligible and casual employees. Appointments were made to the Nutrition Advisory Council and Zoning Board of Adjustment.

• Approved amendment to Resolution 19-22 for WDNR cost-share grant application (voice vote)
• Adopted Resolution 23-22 supporting WDNR continued maintenance of Steve Creek Dam (voice vote)
• Adopted Resolution 24-22 adopting revised Employee Handbook and Administration Manual (voice vote)
• Adopted Resolution 25-22 setting 2022 wage schedule for non-benefit eligible and casual employees, retroactive to May 1, 2022 (voice vote)
• Approved Jean Klimowski to Nutrition Advisory Council (voice vote)
• Approved Dan Haupert and Terry Wasti to Zoning Board of Adjustment (voice vote)

Executive Committee

The Price County Executive Committee will discuss and possibly act on several resolutions, including establishing a special revenue fund for carbon credit revenues, allocating those revenues, expanding county parks using ARPA funds, and setting the 2022 wage schedule for non-benefit eligible and casual employees. They will also consider funding for a share of a new bus and amendments to financial policies and procedures.

• Resolution to establish a Special Assigned Revenue Fund for Carbon Credit Revenue and Expenses
• Resolution on Allocation of Carbon Credit Revenues
• Resolution for Expansion of Price County Parks Using ARPA Funds
• Resolution for 2022 Regular Non-benefit Eligible and Casual Employee Wage Schedule
• BART funding for share of new bus

The Price County Executive Committee approved up to $37,500 for a replacement BART bus, supporting the electric model. They also approved amendments to financial policies, a wage schedule resolution, and monthly vouchers. A resolution on carbon credit revenue allocation was tabled pending further guidance.

• Approved up to $37,500 for replacement BART bus (voice vote)
• Approved Financial Policies and Procedures Manual amendments (motion carried)
• Approved 2022 wage schedule resolution, forwarded to County Board (motion carried)
• Approved May accounts payable and payroll of $2,237,981.04 and voucher of $458,111.59 (motion carried)
• Tabled resolution on carbon credit revenue allocation (motion carried)
• Approved minutes of May 12, 2022 meeting (motion carried)

Administration Committee

The committee will review employee status updates, including new hires and various recruitments. The agenda also includes a proposed resolution to adopt a revised Employee Handbook.

• New Hires: Robert Grigsby (Highway Operator), Jeffery Hickey (Highway Operator), Brody Fischer (Forester), and Lisa Turnbull (Deputy Clerk of Courts — Fiscal)
• Recruitments for Highway Commissioner, Social Workers, Deputy Sheriff, and Correction Officers
• Recruitments for five Highway Operators and three Summer Hires for the Highway department
• Resolution to adopt a revised Employee Handbook
• Consideration of Human Development & Relationships Extension Educator as a County Employee

The Price County Administration Committee approved a resolution to adopt a revised employee handbook and forward it to the County Board. They also approved hiring 17-year-olds for summer work with restricted duties, and accepted a job description for a new Human Development & Relationships Extension Educator position to be developed for County Board consideration.

• Approved minutes of May 24, 2022 meeting
• Approved hiring 17-year-olds for summer hire with restricted duties
• Accepted job description for Human Development & Relationships Extension Educator position
• Approved summer building hours (Mon-Thu 8:00-4:30, Fri 8:00-12:00)
• Approved resolution to adopt revised employee handbook, forwarded to County Board

Forestry & Parks / Buildings & Grounds Committee

The Forestry & Parks Committee will discuss funding for the paving of Omaha Road in the Town of Lake and the expansion of county parks. The body will also review a timber sale and a resolution supporting DNR repairs to the Steve Creek Dam.

• Resolution for expansion of Price County Parks using ARPA funds
• Town of Lake request for funding to pave Omaha Road
• Resolution to support DNR repairs to the Steve Creek Dam
• Timber Sale Tract #17-11 return sale and bid bond

The Forestry & Parks Committee approved a $35,000 request from the Town of Lake for repaving Omaha Road and directed drafting a resolution. It also returned a $4,368 bid bond to Janak Logging after the company returned the timber sale contract due to hardship. The committee postponed an ARPA-funded campground expansion resolution but supported clearing a site at Solberg Lake County Park via a timber sale. A resolution supporting DNR repairs to Steve Creek Dam was approved for County Board consideration.

• Approved $35,000 funding request from Town of Lake for Omaha Road paving (motion carried)
• Returned $4,368 bid bond to Janak Logging for Timber Sale Tract #7-11 (motion carried)
• Postponed ARPA campground expansion resolution, but supported timber sale for Solberg Lake site clearing (motion carried)
• Approved resolution supporting DNR repairs to Steve Creek Dam (motion carried)
• Approved May 12, 2022 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved voucher for $21,355.77 (motion carried)

Health and Human Services Board

The Health and Human Services Board will meet to elect a Chairperson and Vice-chairperson. The agenda includes reports on coronavirus, senior services, and the consideration of a Human Development & Relationships Extension Educator position as a county employee.

• Election of Chairperson and Vice-chairperson
• Consideration of Human Development & Relationships Extension Educator position as a County Employee
• Coronavirus update from Public Health Division
• Review of Committee Report Vouchers
• Bylaws update regarding member configuration

The Price County Health and Human Services Board elected Paula Houdek as chairperson and Mark Kyle as vice-chairperson, approved $169,610.76 in vouchers, and adopted amended bylaws. The board also approved a new Human Development & Relationships Extension Educator position for the HHS Department and forwarded it to the Administration Committee.

• Elected Paula Houdek as Chairperson (unanimous)
• Elected Mark Kyle as Vice-chairperson (unanimous)
• Approved vouchers totaling $169,610.76
• Approved minutes from May 11, 2022 meeting
• Approved amended bylaws as presented
• Approved appointment of Jean Klimowski to Nutrition Advisory Council, forwarded to County Board
• Reaffirmed support for National Elder Abuse proclamation
• Accepted Human Development & Relationships Extension Educator position into HHS Department, forwarded to Administration Committee

Other Committees

The commission will meet to discuss county veterans service office updates and transportation policy. The agenda also includes discussions regarding needy veteran lodging, customer surveys, and upcoming veterans events.

• Review of February 23, 2022, meeting minutes
• Discussion of transportation policy
• Discussion of needy veteran lodging
• Updates on County Veterans Service Office

The Price County Veterans Service Commission approved a mileage rate increase from 25 to 30 cents per mile for transportation assistance, to be reviewed at the next meeting. They also approved minutes from February 23, 2022, and supported a Veterans Outreach Day on July 21 (later changed to July 28) at the Phillips Armory. No other substantive decisions were made; items like lodging and customer surveys were informational only.

• Approved mileage rate increase from $0.25 to $0.30 per mile (motion carried)
• Approved minutes from February 23, 2022 meeting (motion carried)
• Supported Veterans Outreach Day on July 21 at Phillips Armory (motion carried; date later changed to July 28)

Highway & Transportation Committee

The committee will review the April 26, 2022, meeting minutes and discuss Bridge and Culvert Aid for Fifield and Ogema. The agenda also includes a scheduled 2022 Road Tour covering various county highways and stops.

• Bridge and Culvert Aid for Fifield and Ogema
• Yearly Equipment Report per Resolution 9-14
• 2022 Road Tour including Highway W, S, F, B, E, A, C, YY, G, I, M, O, US 8, SH 13, and SH 111

The Price County Highway & Transportation Committee approved bridge and culvert aid requests for the Town of Fifield and Town of Ogema, with costs shared between federal funding, town funding, and county levy. The committee also reached consensus to sell the Lowboy Tractor Trailer. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included routine approvals and a road tour.

• Approved bridge aid for Town of Fifield (Forest Road 144, $270,795 total; $200,000 federal, $35,397.50 town, $35,397.50 county levy)
• Approved bridge aid for Town of Ogema (Hallstrand Road, $100,000 total; $50,000 town, $50,000 county levy)
• Consensus to sell Lowboy Tractor Trailer
• Approved minutes of April 26, 2022 meeting

Traffic Safety Commission

The commission will review the March 3, 2022, meeting minutes and discuss the Price County Local Road Safety Plan. The agenda includes accident reports and updates from law enforcement, school transportation, and highway departments.

• Discussion of Price County Local Road Safety Plan
• Accidents Report
• Law Enforcement Reports from Sheriff, Park Falls Police, Phillips Police, US Forest Service, and Wisconsin State Patrol
• School Transportation Reports from Chequamegon, Phillips, and Prentice School Districts

The Price County Traffic Safety Commission met on June 2, 2022, and approved the minutes from the March 3, 2022 meeting. They reviewed accident reports showing two fatalities and six reportable crashes, and discussed ongoing safety issues including ATV/UTV crashes and impaired driving. No formal policy decisions were made; the local road safety plan is still in development.

• Approved March 3, 2022 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Identified Randy Wiessinger as law enforcement liaison for road safety plan
• Noted ATV Club poker run on State Highway 111 will not be approved

Land Information Council

The Price County Land Information Council will hold a public meeting to discuss and possibly act on several items, including the finance report, hardware and software purchases, Register of Deeds image conversion, and the 2022 plat books. The meeting is open to the public via conference call.

• Hardware/Software Purchases
• Register of Deeds Image Conversion
• 2022 Plat Books
• Finance Report
• Minutes from April 7, 2022 meeting

The Price County Land Information Council approved several purchases at its June 1, 2022 meeting: $3,000 for two computers, $6,250 for a data transfer fee to switch image conversion vendors, and $4,675 for 500 plat books. The council also set the plat book sale price at $25.00 including tax, with tax-exempt and shipping rates. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved $3,000 for two computers (motion carried)
• Approved $6,250 data transfer fee from ImageTech to Fidlar (motion carried)
• Approved $4,675 for 500 plat books from Documation (motion carried)
• Approved plat book price of $25.00 incl. tax, $23.70 tax-exempt, $5.00 shipping (motion carried)

Buildings & Grounds Committee

The committee will hold a meeting to elect a Chairperson and Vice-chairperson. The agenda includes reviews of department projects, landscaping, and an insurance claim regarding the Friends of Fred Smith House.

• Election of Chairperson
• Election of Vice-chairperson
• Review of March 14, 2022 meeting minutes
• Insurance claim for Friends of Fred Smith House
• Financial reports and vouchers

The Buildings & Grounds Committee elected Jordan Spacek as Chairperson and Jason Hastings as Vice-chairperson by unanimous ballot. Members approved the March 14, 2022 meeting minutes and a voucher for $18,419.83. The committee discussed ongoing projects, including courthouse temperature controls, chiller replacement, and roof repair, as well as fairground property transfer contingencies and restoration work at the Wisconsin Concrete Park after a water pipe break.

• Elected Jordan Spacek as Committee Chairperson (unanimous)
• Elected Jason Hastings as Committee Vice-chairperson (unanimous)
• Approved March 14, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved voucher for $18,419.83 (unanimous)

Law Enforcement Committee

The committee will elect a Chairperson and Vice-chairperson. The agenda includes department reports and voucher reviews for the Coroner, District Attorney, Clerk of Circuit Court, and Sheriff's Office.

• Election of Committee Chairperson and Vice-chairperson
• Proposal for an additional K-9 Unit
• Discussion regarding new squad cars
• Sheriff's Office staffing updates and pending retirements
• Review of department vouchers

The committee elected Larry Palecek as chair and Brian Ernst as vice-chair, and approved the February 2022 meeting minutes. It approved vouchers totaling $260,935.55 across several departments, including $220,983.52 for the Sheriff's Office. The committee also discussed a new K-9 unit, a Humane Officer vacancy, and upcoming retirements, but took no formal action on those items.

• Elected Larry Palecek as committee chair (unanimous)
• Elected Brian Ernst as vice-chair (unanimous)
• Approved February 22, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Coroner vouchers of $1,290.00 (unanimous)
• Approved District Attorney vouchers of $4,509.05 (unanimous)
• Approved Clerk of Circuit Court vouchers of $33,152.98 (unanimous)
• Approved Sheriff's Office vouchers of $220,983.52 (unanimous)

Other Committees

The NWCEP, Inc. Board of Directors is meeting to review and approve changes to its bylaws, appoint a board member at large, and discuss fiscal audit results and workforce program updates. The board will also review WIOA monitoring and reauthorization updates.

• Review/approve changes to CEP Board Bylaws
• Appointment of CEP Board Member At Large Position
• Discuss PY20 Fiscal Audit Results
• Update on WIOA Monitoring Report
• Review/sign annual Conflict of Interest/Code of Standards forms

Administration Committee

The committee will elect a chairperson and vice-chairperson for the term. The agenda includes several employee status updates regarding new hires, resignations, and recruitments. Members will also consider a revised Employee Handbook and a Limited Term Employee Wage Schedule.

• Election of Chairperson and Vice-chairperson
• New Hires: Michele Fusak (Custodian), Scott Brooks (Highway Operator), and Thomas Marsh (Highway Mechanic)
• Resignations/Retirements: Deb Blaney (Deputy Clerk of Courts), Renee Wilms (Custodian), and Joe Baratka (Highway Commissioner)
• Recruitments for Highway, Forestry & Parks, and Human Development & Relationships Extension Educator
• Resolution to adopt a revised Employee Handbook

The Price County Administration Committee elected Dennis Wartgow as chairperson and Paula Houdek as vice-chairperson. It approved the April 12, 2022 minutes and a resolution on a limited term employee wage schedule, forwarding it to the County Board. The committee also discussed several employee-related items, including new hires, recruitments, and potential handbook changes, but took no final action on those.

• Elected Dennis Wartgow as Chairperson (unanimous)
• Elected Paula Houdek as Vice-chairperson (unanimous)
• Approved April 12, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved resolution on Limited Term Employee Wage Schedule, forwarded to County Board (unanimous)

Land Use and UW-Extension Committee

The Land Use and UW-Extension Committee will hold public hearings and make decisions on three conditional use permits: two for short-term rentals and one for a powersports/marine repair business. They will also review an existing permit for a lawn mower sales and repair center. The meeting includes routine items like electing officers, approving minutes, and financial reports.

• Conditional Use Permit for Erin Lipski: short-term rental of a future home, Town of Eisenstein (Sand Cove Pointe Road)
• Conditional Use Permit for Dan Kleinhans: short-term rental of a cabin and two RV sites, Town of Flambeau (N11220 County Road F)
• Postponed decision on Conditional Use Permit for Bernard Klismet: powersports and marine equipment repair business, Town of Eisenstein (W7323 State Highway 182)
• Review of Conditional Use Permit for Frank and Alissa Wied: lawn mower sales and repair center, Town of Lake (N15753 Tower Road)
• Election of Chairperson and Vice-chairperson

The Price County Land Use/UW-Extension Committee elected Dennis Wartgow as chair and Lori Wakefield as vice-chair. It approved conditional use permits for Erin Lipski (short-term rental home), Dan Kleinhans (cabin and RV sites), and Bernard Klismet (powersports/marine repair business), with specific conditions. The committee also approved vouchers and set future meeting dates.

• Elected Dennis Wartgow as chairperson (3-1-1 secret ballot)
• Elected Lori Wakefield as vice-chairperson (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for Erin Lipski (short-term rental) with condition of no RV occupants and on-premise parking
• Approved conditional use permit for Dan Kleinhans (cabin and two RV sites)
• Approved conditional use permit for Bernard Klismet (repair business) with condition of parking outside DOT right-of-way
• Approved zoning voucher of $495.68
• Approved land conservation voucher of $5,533.62
• Approved UW-Extension voucher of $583.22

Board of Adjustment

The Price County Board of Adjustment is meeting to handle routine business, including appointing board members, approving prior meeting minutes, and receiving updates from the zoning administrator. The board will also discuss a shoreland zoning variance and request a WDNR opinion on it. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Appointing Board of Adjustment members
• Three-year terms expiring June 30, 2022 for Daniel Haupert and Terry Wasti
• Requesting WDNR opinion on shoreland zoning variance
• Zoning Administrator Evan Lund updates
• Education opportunities: webinar series

The Price County Board of Adjustment approved a letter requesting a Wisconsin DNR opinion on shoreland variance issues, to be sent to Mike Wenholz. The board also approved the minutes from July 13, 2021, and discussed member reappointments and training opportunities. No variance applications were pending.

• Approved letter requesting DNR opinion on shoreland variance issues (motion carried)
• Approved minutes from July 13, 2021 meeting (motion carried)

Board of Supervisors

The Price County Board of Supervisors is meeting to handle routine business including approving minutes, making appointments to various boards and commissions, and receiving a presentation from the Price County Fair Association. The Committee of the Whole will discuss the 2022 financial summary, 2023 budget guidelines, board goals, and updates on ARPA funding and other projects. The meeting is open to the public and includes a public comment period.

• Presentation by Price County Fair Association
• Appointments to multiple boards including Land Information Council, Local Emergency Planning Committee, and library boards
• Discussion of 2022 financial summary as of April 30, 2022
• 2023 budget guidelines discussion
• Updates on ARPA funding and fairgrounds property

The Price County Board of Supervisors approved a slate of appointments to various boards and commissions, including the Health & Human Services Board and library boards. The board also heard reports on opioid settlement funds, ARPA funding allocation, and county financial updates, but took no other formal action.

• Approved appointments to 15 boards/commissions (motion carried)
• Approved April 19, 2022 minutes with correction (motion carried)

Health and Human Services Board

The Price County Transportation Coordinating Committee will hold a public meeting to elect a chairperson and vice-chairperson. The agenda includes reviews of route reports for Park Falls, Phillips, and Minocqua Transit, as well as program reports on fares, marketing, budget, and trust fund status. The meeting is open to the public via in-person attendance or conference call.

• Election of Chairperson and Vice-chairperson
• Review of Route Reports for Park Falls, Phillips, and Minocqua Transit
• Review of Program Reports including Fares, Hours of Operation, Marketing, Budget & Funding, and Trust Fund Status
• Approval of Meeting Minutes from February 21, 2022

The Price County Transportation Coordination Committee elected Patty Stephan as chairperson and Pam Snyder as vice-chairperson, approved the February 21, 2022 meeting minutes, and voted to forward a request to the county for funding to purchase a new bus, with emphasis on an electric option. The committee also discussed route reports, noting ridership recovery in Park Falls but not in Phillips, and highlighted fuel cost concerns and a grant for an electric bus and charging station.

• Elected Patty Stephan as chairperson (unanimous)
• Elected Pam Snyder as vice-chairperson (unanimous)
• Approved February 21, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Motion to forward request to county for bus funding ($30,000-$37,500), emphasizing electric option (carried)

Forestry & Parks / Buildings & Grounds Committee

The committee will conduct business including the election of a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson. Discussion items include spring timber sale bids and potential expansions for Solberg Lake and Smith Lake County Parks.

• Election of Chairperson
• Election of Vice-Chairperson
• Spring Timber Sale Bids
• Solberg Lake County Park expansion discussion
• Smith Lake County Park expansion discussion

The Forestry & Parks Committee elected Jeff Hallstrand as chair and Jordan Spacek as vice-chair, approved the April minutes, and approved spring timber sale high bids. They also voted to create a $650,000 resolution for future expansion of Smith Lake and Solberg Lake County Parks using ARPA funding, and approved vouchers totaling $16,580.27.

• Elected Jeff Hallstrand as Committee Chairperson (unanimous)
• Elected Jordan Spacek as Vice-chairperson (unanimous)
• Approved April 12, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved spring timber sale high bids (unanimous)
• Approved creating $650,000 resolution for Smith Lake and Solberg Lake park expansion using ARPA funds (unanimous)
• Approved vouchers totaling $16,580.27 (unanimous)

Executive Committee

The Price County Executive Committee is meeting to discuss and possibly act on routine county business, including approval of April meeting minutes, the treasurer's report on delinquent taxes, the county administrator's financial report as of April 30, an update on American Rescue Plan Act funds, and allocation of carbon credit revenue. The agenda also includes a request from Specsys for a letter of support (amended May 10) and consideration of resolutions for the WCA Annual Conference. The meeting is open to the public with remote access available.

• Treasurer report on delinquent taxes and In Rem
• 2022 Executive Report as of April 30
• American Recovery Plan Act update
• Carbon credit revenue allocation
• Request from Specsys for letter of support (amended May 10)

The Price County Executive Committee approved a letter of support for Specsys despite unmet loan requirements, endorsed allocating $650,000 in ARPA funds for campground expansions, and recommended placing carbon credit revenue into a reserve fund. They also approved April vouchers totaling over $2.1 million and allowed new supervisors to attend the WCA conference.

• Approved April 14, 2022 meeting minutes
• Approved letter of support for Specsys to WEDC
• Approved allowing new supervisors plus three returning supervisors to attend WCA conference
• Approved accounts payable and payroll for April totaling $1,612,663.74 and vouchers of $548,264.81
• Recommended carbon credit revenue be placed in reserve fund until $1 million, with 10% to municipalities
• Discussed $650,000 ARPA request for campground expansion at Solberg Lake and Smith Lake

Health and Human Services Board

The Price County Health & Human Services Board is meeting to discuss and potentially act on routine items including vouchers, minutes, bylaws, and appointments. Notable discussions include a coronavirus update, staffing issues, and consideration of making the Human Development & Relationships Extension Educator position a county employee.

• Vouchers approval
• Bylaws update on member configuration
• Board appointment recommendation: Peter Dahlie for three-year term to expire May 31, 2025
• Committee appointments for Council on Aging, Nutrition Advisory, Transportation, and others
• Consideration of Extension Educator as county employee

The Price County Health and Human Services Board approved vouchers totaling $175,859.69 and updated its bylaws to align with Act 192. It also approved several committee appointments and directed the County Administrator to develop a job description for a potential county employee position. The board supported a National Elder Abuse proclamation, though it will need reaffirmation at the next meeting.

• Approved vouchers in the amount of $175,859.69 (motion carried)
• Approved minutes from April 13, 2022 meeting (motion carried)
• Updated bylaws to statutory language of Act 192 (motion carried)
• Approved committee appointment recommendations and forwarded to County Board (motion carried)
• Supported National Elder Abuse proclamation (motion carried; to be reaffirmed next meeting)
• Directed County Administrator to develop job description for potential county position (motion carried)

Health and Human Services Board

The Price County Nutrition Advisory Council is meeting to discuss and possibly act on routine business, including approving minutes, addressing council membership terms expiring April 30, 2022, and reviewing the 2021 satisfaction survey results for home-delivered and carry-out meals. The agenda also includes a financial report, supplies for home delivery meals, and program updates from various nutrition sites. This is a regular administrative meeting with no major policy decisions or budget items listed.

• Council membership terms expiring April 30, 2022: Judith Anderson, Shirley Cress, David Schmidt
• New members proposed: Clarita Wenzel (Park Falls), Bill Hoffman (Brantwood), XX (Phillips)
• 2021 Price County Satisfaction Survey Results for Home Delivered Meals and Carry-out Meals
• Financial report and supplies for Home Delivery Meals
• Program/site reports from Brantwood, Kennan, Ogema, Park Falls, Phillips

The Price County Nutrition Advisory Council approved the minutes from the January 27, 2022 meeting as presented. They reviewed financial reports showing about 1,688 meals served per month, discussed survey results, and noted new members joining. No major policy decisions were made; the meeting was largely informational and procedural.

• Approved minutes from January 27, 2022 meeting (motion by Anderson/Youngs)
• Noted terms expiring April 30, 2022 for Anderson, Cress, Schmidt
• Welcomed new members Clarita Wenzel (Park Falls) and Bill Hoffman (Brantwood)

Highway & Transportation Committee

The committee will meet to elect officers and review several highway and bridge projects. Discussion items include project substitutions for County Highway F and updates on local bridge work.

• Election of Chairperson and Vice-chairperson
• 2022 County Highway F CHID Project #16940 project substitution
• County Highway O award and County Highway YY update
• Bridge and Culvert Aid requests for Towns of Emery, Fifield, Lake, and Worcester
• Review of Bipartisan Infrastructure Law requirements and possible projects

The Price County Highway & Transportation Committee elected Larry Palecek as Chairperson and Jordan Spacek as Vice-chairperson, approved the March 8, 2022 minutes, and approved including curb and gutter on County Highway E from State Highway 13 to 5th Street South, with the City of Park Falls responsible for future road repairs. They also approved vouchers totaling $291,031.96 and reviewed project updates, including the 2022 construction schedule and bridge projects.

• Elected Larry Palecek as Committee Chairperson (unanimous)
• Elected Jordan Spacek as Vice-chairperson (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of March 8, 2022 meeting
• Approved curb and gutter on County Highway E from State Highway 13 to 5th Street South, with City of Park Falls responsible for future repairs
• Approved vouchers in the amount of $291,031.96
• Set 2022 Road Tour date for June 3rd

Board of Supervisors

The Price County Board of Supervisors will hold an organizational meeting to elect a chairperson, vice-chairperson, and committee members. They will also consider two ordinances related to captive cervids, several resolutions including employee wage adjustments and budget amendments, and applications for WDNR cost share grants for trail and park projects. The meeting includes reports and appointments to various committees.

• Ordinance to amend Chapter 223 'Animals' to add Article III Captive Cervids
• Ordinance to amend Chapter 290 'Fees and Penalties' for captive cervid fees
• Employee Wage Adjustment for Cost of Living and Inflation
• Request to Apply for WDNR Cost Share Grant (Pine Line Trail Resurfacing II)
• Funding for Courthouse Roof Repair Project

Land Use and UW-Extension Committee

The Land Use and UW-Extension Committee will meet to vote on business and rental permits. The agenda also includes department reports, financial vouchers, and updates regarding the Price County Fair.

• Conditional Use Permit for powersports and marine repair business at W7323 State Highway 182
• Conditional Use Permit for short-term home rental at N8460 Fir Road
• Refund requests for Thomas Kelnhofer and Haas Sons Inc
• Discussion on Price County Fair structure and entry process
• Review of zoning and land conservation financial reports and vouchers

The committee postponed a decision on Bernard Klismet's conditional use permit for a powersports repair business, and approved Night Extractions LLC's short-term rental CUP with conditions requiring on-site parking and a kennel. It also approved refunds, vouchers, and directed staff to explore a county position for human development.

• Postponed decision on Klismet CUP for more information (motion carried)
• Approved Night Extractions LLC CUP with conditions (on-site parking, kennel) (motion carried)
• Approved $174.24 refund to Thomas Kelnhofer (motion carried)
• Approved $485.00 refund to Haas Sons Inc for acreage error (motion carried)
• Approved zoning vouchers of $4,225.00 (motion carried)
• Approved land conservation vouchers of $183.94 (motion carried)
• Approved UW-Extension vouchers of $3,632.81 (motion carried)
• Directed staff to provide info on county position for human development (motion carried)

Executive Committee

The committee is reviewing several resolutions, including applications for WDNR cost-share grants and employee wage adjustments. The agenda also includes discussions on courthouse roof repairs and 2021 budget amendments.

• WDNR Cost Share Grant applications for Pine Line Trail, Timms Hill Tower, and Big Falls County Park
• Resolution for employee wage adjustment for cost of living and inflation
• Funding for Courthouse Roof Repair Project
• 2021 Budget Amendments
• Solberg Lake County Park Pavilion budget overage

The Price County Executive Committee approved multiple resolutions to forward to the County Board, including a 9% across-the-board employee wage increase, applications for three WDNR cost-share grants, courthouse roof repair funding, and 2021 budget amendments. It also approved a $5,000 payment to Friends of Fred Smith and a budget overage for the Solberg Lake County Park Pavilion. All votes were unanimous among present members.

• Approved resolution for 9% employee wage increase (unanimous)
• Approved WDNR grant application for Pine Line Trail Resurfacing II (unanimous)
• Approved WDNR grant application for Timms Hill Tower Access and Vaulted Toilet Replacement (unanimous)
• Approved WDNR grant application for Big Falls County Park Power (unanimous)
• Approved resolution for courthouse roof repair funding (unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 payment to Friends of Fred Smith (unanimous)
• Approved Solberg Lake County Park Pavilion budget overage (unanimous)
• Approved 2021 budget amendments resolution (unanimous)

Health and Human Services Board

The Price County Health & Human Services Board will discuss and possibly act on routine items including public comment, vouchers, and meeting minutes, plus committee appointment recommendations. Division heads will present quarterly reports for Public Health, Aging & Disability, Behavioral Health, and Children & Youth, with updates on coronavirus and Act 192. The board will also consider making the Human Development & Relationships Extension Educator a county employee and review a high-cost placements report.

• Committee appointment recommendations for Council on Aging and Nutrition Advisory Council
• Public Health quarterly report and coronavirus update
• Update on Act 192 (Composition of Local Boards of Health)
• Children & Youth Division staffing issues
• Consideration of Human Development & Relationships Extension Educator as county employee

The Price County Health and Human Services Board approved vouchers totaling $137,020.29 and appointed Clarita Wenzel and Bill Hoffman to the Nutrition Advisory Council, forwarding the appointments to the County Board. The Council on Aging Advisory Committee appointment was postponed to May. The board also discussed staffing shortages in Children & Youth Services and reviewed quarterly reports from various divisions.

• Approved vouchers in the amount of $137,020.29 (motion carried)
• Approved minutes from March 9, 2022 meeting (motion carried)
• Approved appointments of Clarita Wenzel and Bill Hoffman to Nutrition Advisory Council (motion carried)
• Postponed Council on Aging Advisory Committee appointment to May

Administration Committee

The committee is reviewing several employee status updates including new hires, resignations, and recruitments. Discussion items also include the adoption of a revised Employee Handbook and wage adjustments for cost of living and inflation.

• Employee Status Updates: New hires, resignations, and retirements
• Recruitments for Forester, Social Workers, Deputy Sheriff, Highway staff, and Summer Hires
• Resolution to adopt Price County Policy and Procedure Manual
• Resolution for Employee Wage Adjustment for Cost of Living and Inflation
• Resolution to adopt Revised Employee Handbook

The Price County Administration Committee approved a resolution recommending a 9% wage increase for employees to address cost of living and inflation, and forwarded it to the County Board. The committee also adopted a revised employee handbook and policy manual, with amendments to Executive Committee composition. Several wage adjustments and benefits were approved, including a $2.50/hour increase for Children & Youth Social Workers and a 10-hour premium for Highway Department staff.

• Approved resolution for 9% employee wage increase, forwarded to County Board
• Adopted revised Employee Handbook, forwarded to County Board
• Adopted Policy and Procedure Manual with amendment for Executive Committee geographic representation (3-2 roll call)
• Approved wage adjustment for Children & Youth Social Worker from $1.50 to $2.50 per hour
• Approved 10-hour premium for Highway Department at 1.5 times regular wage
• Approved professional license reimbursement and employee lifestyle perk (3-2 roll call)
• Approved $2.00 per hour wage increase for Highway Department wage schedule
• Referred UW-Extension educator position back to Land Use Committee for reposting

Forestry & Parks / Buildings & Grounds Committee

The committee will review spring timber sale packets and the 2021 annual report. Discussion includes potential WDNR cost share grant applications for trail resurfacing, tower access, and park power.

• WDNR Cost Share Grant: Pine Line Trail Resurfacing II
• WDNR Cost Share Grant: Timms Hill Tower Access and Vaulted Toilet Replacement
• WDNR Cost Share Grant: Big Falls County Park Power
• Spring Timber Sale Bid Packets
• Catawba Fire Lane

Other Committees

The Price County Board of Canvassers will meet to canvass the votes cast during the Spring Election held on April 6, 2021.

• Canvassing of votes from the April 6, 2021 Spring Election

Land Information Council

The Price County Land Information Council will meet to discuss and possibly act on purchasing a new land records system/software, including costs for database export/conversion and scanners. They will also review minutes, finance reports, grant updates, and 2022 plat books. The meeting is open to the public, but in-person attendance is by appointment only due to social distancing.

• Purchase of New Land Records System/Software
• GCS/LandNav Cost for Database Export/Conversion
• Hardware (Scanners) for New Land Records Software
• 2022 Plat Books and Assessor Plats (Beebe St)
• Finance Report ($8.00 account)

The Price County Land Information Council approved three expenditures totaling $6,500 for computer and scanning equipment and database conversion services. They also approved the previous meeting's minutes and discussed updates on the new land records system and plat book project.

• Approved $3,000 for two computers for Zoning/Forestry staff (motion carried)
• Approved $1,500 for database export to Fidlar system (motion carried)
• Approved $2,000 for two desktop scanners from 2021 Base Budget Grant (motion carried)
• Approved minutes from December 15, 2021 meeting (motion carried)

Land Use and UW-Extension Committee

The Land Use and UW-Extension Committee will consider several conditional use permits for short-term rentals and a special exception permit for a shooting shelter. The committee will also discuss ordinances regarding captive cervids and set minimum bid prices for the spring land sale.

• Conditional Use Permit for short-term rentals at N14806 Brahmstadt Road, Town of Fifield
• Conditional Use Permit for short-term rentals at N8036 Wilson Lake Road, Town of Elk
• Special Exception Permit for a shooting shelter near Cranberry Creek Road, Town of Hackett
• Ordinance to amend Price County Code Chapter 223 regarding Captive Cervids
• Setting minimum bid prices for the Spring Land Sale

Administration Committee

The committee is reviewing employee status updates including new hires, resignations, and active recruitments. Discussions also include updates to the employee handbook regarding call-in pay and changes to health insurance and child support department structures.

• New hires for Highway, Accounts Payable/Payroll, and Sheriff's Office
• Resignations and retirements for Highway and Corrections staff
• Recruitment for Deputy Sheriff, Highway Mechanic, and Social Workers
• Update to handbook language regarding Call in Pay
• Review of Health Insurance Update and Child Support Department structure

Forestry & Parks / Buildings & Grounds Committee

The Price County Forestry & Parks Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially take action on timber sale contract extensions and a budget overage for the Solberg Lake Park Pavilion Project.

• Timber Sale Contract Extensions
• Solberg Lake Park Pavilion Project budget overage

The Forestry & Parks Committee approved timber sale contract extensions, including a 5% stumpage price increase for tract 11-18, and closed out tract 9-11 with bond return. It also approved the Solberg Lake Park Pavilion project despite a $23,500 budget overage, forwarding it to the Executive Committee for funding, with ARPA funds recommended. No public comments were received.

• Approved timber sale contract extensions, with 5% stumpage increase for tract 11-18 (motion carried)
• Closed out tract 9-11 and returned performance bond (motion carried)
• Approved Solberg Lake Park Pavilion project despite $23,500 budget overage, forwarded to Executive Committee for funding (motion carried)

Board of Supervisors

The Price County Board of Supervisors will vote on several resolutions, including requesting a change to the state's real estate transfer fee revenue sharing formula, expanding broadband services, and eliminating the BadgerCare Plus eligibility cliff. The board will also discuss and potentially act on the sale or lease of fairgrounds property, with a closed session for negotiations.

• Resolution requesting state revise real estate transfer fees revenue sharing formula
• Resolution expanding broadband services in Price County (North Project)
• Resolution requesting elimination of BadgerCare Plus eligibility cliff
• Sale/Lease of Fairgrounds Property, including closed session for negotiations
• Approval of minutes from February 15, 2022

The Price County Board of Supervisors approved the sale of the fairgrounds property to Price County Productions, Inc., with a 10-2 vote, contingent on all terms being met. The board also adopted resolutions requesting the state revise the real estate transfer fee formula, expanding broadband services in the north with a reduced $25,000 allocation, and requesting elimination of the Badger Care Plus eligibility cliff. A closed session was held to negotiate the fairgrounds sale before the vote.

• Approved sale of Price County Fairgrounds property to Price County Productions, Inc. (10-2)
• Adopted Resolution 12-22 requesting state revise real estate transfer fee revenue sharing formula (12-0)
• Adopted Resolution 13-22 for broadband expansion, amended to $25,000 allocation (9-3)
• Adopted Resolution 14-22 requesting elimination of Badger Care Plus eligibility cliff (12-0)
• Approved minutes of December 14, 2021 meeting
• Held closed session to negotiate fairgrounds sale (11-1)

Buildings & Grounds Committee

The committee will review the December 7, 2021, meeting minutes and receive updates on Safety Building and Courthouse projects. The agenda also includes reviews of received bids and landscaping projects.

• Safety Building and Courthouse project updates
• Review of received bids
• Landscaping projects amended March 4, 2022
• Review of financial reports and vouchers

The Buildings & Grounds Committee accepted bids from The Jamar Company for courthouse chiller ($325,000), courthouse controls ($203,000), and safety building chiller/air handler ($185,000), totaling $713,000. They also approved vouchers of $32,492.78 and the December 7, 2021 meeting minutes. Landscaping projects were discussed, including removing a cement planter and repairing front steps.

• Approved bids from The Jamar Company: courthouse chiller $325,000, courthouse controls $203,000, safety building chiller/air handler $185,000 (motion carried)
• Approved vouchers totaling $32,492.78 (motion carried)
• Approved minutes of December 7, 2021 meeting (motion carried)

Executive Committee

The Price County Executive Committee will discuss broadband expansion projects and the status of Norvado's broadband services. The committee also plans to consider a resolution for the sale of the Price County Fairgrounds property.

• Resolution to approve sale of Price County Fairgrounds Property
• Resolution regarding expanding Broadband Services in Price County (North Project)
• Discussion on broadband mapping and Charter Communications project proposal
• Resolution to request state revision of Real Estate Transfer Fees Revenue Sharing Formula
• Review of 2021 and 2022 financial reports and American Recovery Plan Act updates

The Price County Executive Committee approved a resolution allocating $75,000 for broadband expansion in northern Price County and forwarded it to the County Board. They also approved resolutions on real estate transfer fees and the sale of the Fairgrounds property, and approved monthly vouchers totaling over $4 million. The meeting included discussions on broadband status, delinquent taxes, and a closed session for property negotiations.

• Approved $75,000 allocation for broadband expansion resolution (motion carried)
• Approved resolution to forward broadband expansion to County Board (motion carried)
• Approved resolution requesting state revise real estate transfer fee revenue sharing (motion carried)
• Approved resolution to sell Price County Fairgrounds property, forwarded to County Board (motion carried)
• Approved County Administrator entering WiSMAC agreement for emergency management (motion carried)
• Approved February accounts payable and payroll of $3,359,454.01 and voucher of $697,703.60 (motion carried)
• Approved minutes from February 10, 2022 meeting (motion carried)

Health and Human Services Board

The board will review minutes from January meetings, discuss bylaws amendments, and receive updates on coronavirus and Senate Bill 312. The agenda also includes a resolution regarding Badger Care eligibility and reports from various divisions.

• Bylaws Amendments
• Resolution — Elimination of Badger Care Eligibility Cliff
• Public Health Division Coronavirus Update
• Information on Senate Bill 312
• High-Cost Placements Report

The Price County Health and Human Services Board approved vouchers totaling $339,667.78, the minutes from January 12, 2022, and amended bylaws. It also passed a resolution to eliminate the Badger Care eligibility cliff, forwarding it to the County Board. No other substantive decisions were made; remaining items were informational updates.

• Approved vouchers in the amount of $339,667.78 (motion carried)
• Approved minutes from January 12, 2022, meeting as presented (motion carried)
• Approved amended bylaws as presented (motion carried)
• Approved resolution to eliminate Badger Care eligibility cliff and forwarded to County Board (motion carried)

Highway & Transportation Committee

The committee will discuss open asphalt bids for 2022 projects and review bids for a loader and plow truck. The meeting also includes discussions on revising the 2022 equipment plan and potential Bipartisan Infrastructure Law projects.

• Open Asphalt Bids for 2022 County Highway F CHID Project #16940
• Open Asphalt Bids for 2022 Hot Mix Asphalt Program
• Review of bids for a loader and plow truck
• Request to add a straw blower to the 2022 equipment plan
• Discussion of Bipartisan Infrastructure Law requirements and funding options

The Price County Highway & Transportation Committee approved the purchase of a CAT 950GC loader for $265,123 and a Western Star plow truck for $322,225, both from submitted bids. It also approved $13,000 in additional curb and gutter work for the Highway D project, adopted the revised 2022 Utility Accommodations Policy, and approved vouchers totaling $2,256,154.19. Asphalt bids were received but only noted for review, and a straw blower addition to the equipment plan was deferred to the Executive Committee.

• Approved purchase of CAT 950GC loader from Fabick for $265,123 (motion carried)
• Approved purchase of Western Star plow truck from Universal and I-State for $322,225 (motion carried)
• Approved $13,000 additional curb and gutter for Highway D project as designed (motion carried)
• Adopted revised 2022 Utility Accommodations Policy (motion carried)
• Approved vouchers totaling $2,256,154.19 (motion carried)
• Approved minutes of January 13, 2022 meeting (motion carried)

Traffic Safety Commission

The commission will review the Price County Local Road Safety Plan and examine recent accident reports. The meeting includes updates from law enforcement agencies, school transportation districts, and various county departments.

• Review of Price County Local Road Safety Plan
• Accidents Report
• Law Enforcement Reports from Sheriff's Department, Park Falls Police, Phillips Police, US Forest Service, and Wisconsin State Patrol
• School Transportation Reports from Chequamegon, Phillips, and Prentice School Districts

The Price County Traffic Safety Commission met on March 3, 2022, and approved the minutes from the December 2, 2021 meeting. Members discussed the Local Road Safety Plan, reviewed a crash report showing 38 crashes with eight injuries and no deaths, and heard updates on 2022 road and bridge projects. No formal action was taken on these items; the meeting was primarily informational.

• Approved December 2, 2021 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Discussed Local Road Safety Plan pilot program with USDOT FHWA
• Reviewed crash report: 38 crashes, 8 injuries, 0 deaths
• Noted Wisconsin State Patrol trooper leaving Price County; no replacement candidates
• Reviewed 2022 road projects on Highway 13 and bridge projects
• Scheduled next meeting for June 2, 2022

Executive Committee

The commission will meet to elect a chairperson and vice-chairperson. The agenda also includes discussions regarding amended by-laws, updates from the County Veterans Service Office, and needy veteran lodging.

• Election of Chairperson
• Election of Vice-chairperson
• Discussion of Amended By-Laws
• County Veterans Service Office Updates
• Needy Veteran Lodging discussion

The Price County Veterans Service Commission elected Doug Moquin as chairperson and Mitchell Surman as vice-chairperson. The commission approved amended bylaws that add language for approving disbursements from the Aid to Needy Veterans Fund and change committee member per diem. No public comments were received, and no other substantive decisions were made.

• Elected Doug Moquin as chairperson (unanimous)
• Elected Mitchell Surman as vice-chairperson (unanimous)
• Approved amended bylaws regarding Aid to Needy Veterans Fund disbursements and per diem changes

Health and Human Services Board

The Price County Transportation Coordinating Committee is meeting to discuss and possibly act on transit program reports, including fares, marketing, budget, and trust fund status, as well as route reports for Park Falls, Phillips, and Minocqua transit. The meeting is open to the public, but in-person attendance requires an appointment due to social distancing policy.

• Public comment and communications
• Approval of November 15, 2021 meeting minutes
• Program reports on fares, marketing, budget, and trust fund status
• Route reports for Park Falls, Phillips, and Minocqua transit
• Next meeting date and adjournment

Board of Supervisors

The Price County Board of Supervisors will meet to consider several administrative resolutions, including the 2022 employee wage schedule and elected official salaries for 2023-2026. The agenda also includes discussions on highway equipment purchases, HVAC projects, and the creation of a new Sheriff's Deputy position.

• Creation of a full-time Sheriff's Deputy (Recreation Officer) position
• Approval of 2022 Employee Wage Schedule
• Establishment of salaries for elected officials from 2023 through 2026
• Transfer from Highway Fund Balance to purchase contractor equipment
• Request to apply for WDNR cost share grant for Solberg Lake Boat Ramp

Administration Committee

The Price County Administration Committee will discuss updates to the Supervisor Policy and Procedure Manual. The committee is also considering a resolution to adopt a revised Employee Handbook.

• Update to the Price County Supervisor Policy and Procedure Manual
• Resolution to adopt Revised Employee Handbook
• Proposed handbook changes to Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Proposed handbook changes to Winter Pay
• Proposed handbook changes to Weekend Call-in Pay

The Price County Administration Committee approved additional language for the Supervisor Policy and Procedure Manual and approved a revised Employee Handbook, including new maternity/paternity leave and wage policies. The resolution will be forwarded to the County Board for consideration.

• Approved additional language for Supervisor Policy and Procedure Manual (motion carried)
• Approved maternity/paternity leave policy: 4 weeks for birth or adoption (motion carried)
• Approved wage policies: $1.50/hr winter pay for highway crew (Nov 1–Mar 31) and $25 weekend call-in pay (motion carried)
• Approved resolution adopting revised Employee Handbook and forwarded to County Board (motion carried)

Executive Committee

The Price County Executive Committee met and discussed the potential sale or lease of the fairgrounds property, holding a closed session for negotiations but taking no action. The committee approved amended resolutions for an ARPA special revenue fund and an opioid abatement account, and forwarded them to the County Board. It also approved resolutions for a carbon offset fund, a WDNR cost share grant for the Solberg Lake boat ramp, and courthouse chiller/HVAC projects. Monthly vouchers totaling over $2.7 million were approved.

• Discussed sale/lease of fairgrounds property in closed session; no action taken
• Approved amended Resolution 37-21 establishing ARPA special revenue fund
• Approved amended Resolution 56-21 establishing Opioid Abatement Account
• Approved resolution to apply for WDNR Cost Share Grant for Solberg Lake Boat Ramp
• Approved January vouchers: $1,148,607.65 (accounts payable/payroll), $717,153.74 (Period 13), $845,358.12 (vouchers)

The Executive Committee approved amendments to resolutions establishing special revenue funds for ARPA and opioid abatement, and a new resolution for carbon offset revenue, all forwarded to the County Board. No action was taken on the sale or lease of the fairgrounds property after closed session. The committee also approved monthly vouchers totaling over $2.7 million.

• Approved amended ARPA special revenue fund resolution (motion carried)
• Approved amended opioid abatement account resolution (motion carried)
• Approved new carbon offset revenue fund resolution (motion carried)
• Approved WDNR cost share grant application for Solberg Lake Boat Ramp (motion carried)
• Approved courthouse and safety building chiller/HVAC project resolution (motion carried)
• Approved January accounts payable and payroll vouchers totaling $2,711,119.51 (motion carried)
• Approved minutes of January 11 and 25, 2022 meetings (motion carried)
• No action on sale/lease of fairgrounds property

Forestry & Parks / Buildings & Grounds Committee

The Forestry & Parks Committee will discuss and potentially take action on a comprehensive recreational plan and a wolf population goal. The body will also review a timber sale and a grant application for a boat ramp project.

• Resolution for Price County Comprehensive Recreational Plan (2022 — 2027)
• Resolution to apply for WDNR Cost Share Grants for Solberg Lake County Park Boat Ramp Project
• Resolution regarding Wisconsin Wolf Population Goal
• Timber Sale — Tract #18-20
• Discussion on Cranberry Creek Shooting Range and future expansion of county campgrounds

Administration Committee

The Price County Administration Committee will discuss personnel updates, recruitment, and wage schedules. The body is considering resolutions regarding elected official salaries and the creation of a full-time Sheriff's Deputy position.

• Resolution for 2022 Employee Wage Schedule
• Resolution for Elected Official Salaries for 2023—2026
• Resolution to create full-time Sheriff's Deputy (Recreation Officer) position
• Resolution to approve revisions to the County Board Policy and Procedure Manual
• Proposal to extend COVID-19 Emergency Leave Policy for breakthrough cases and child care

The Price County Administration Committee approved several staffing and policy changes, including waiving recruitment for the Buildings & Grounds Superintendent position, contracting the Child Support Supervisor as a 20% Lead Worker, and moving forward with highway call-in pay, winter premium pay, and paid maternity/paternity leave. They also approved resolutions for the 2022 wage schedule, elected official salaries, policy manual revisions, and a new Sheriff's Deputy position, all to be forwarded to the County Board. The committee extended the COVID-19 emergency leave policy to June 15th and requested funding for a 2-4% unbudgeted wage increase.

• Approved minutes from Oct 28, Nov 9, Dec 14, 2021 meetings
• Approved waiving recruitment policy for Buildings & Grounds Superintendent, offering position to interim Joshua Isaacson
• Approved contracting Child Support Supervisor as 20% Lead Worker
• Approved moving forward with highway weekend call-in pay, winter premium pay, and paid maternity/paternity leave
• Postponed discussion on vacation bonus, step increases, and extra-duty bonuses to future meeting
• Approved resolution for 2022 Employee Wage Schedule, forwarded to County Board
• Approved resolution for Elected Official Salaries 2023-2026, forwarded to County Board
• Extended COVID-19 Emergency Leave Policy to June 15th, retroactive to Feb 1st

Law Enforcement Committee

The Price County Law Enforcement Committee will meet to discuss and possibly take action on reports from the Coroner, District Attorney, Clerk of Circuit Court, and Sheriff's Office, along with their vouchers. The agenda also includes proposals for an additional K-9 unit, a recreation officer, new squad cars, and addressing staffing shortages and pending retirements. The meeting is open to the public, but in-person attendance is by appointment only due to social distancing policies.

• Proposed additional K-9 unit
• Proposed recreation officer
• New squad cars
• Staffing shortages and pending retirements
• Ordinance updates

The Price County Law Enforcement Committee approved vouchers totaling $311,622.18 for the coroner, district attorney, clerk of circuit court, and sheriff's office. The sheriff's office reported budget overages due to a full jail, out-of-county housing, a high-profile court case, staffing issues, and a COVID outbreak. The committee also discussed a proposed second K-9 unit, a recreation officer position, and new squad cars, but took no formal action on these items.

• Approved coroner's vouchers of $3,476.82
• Approved district attorney's vouchers of $4,764.29
• Approved clerk of circuit court's vouchers of $45,797.87
• Approved sheriff's office vouchers of $257,583.20
• Approved August 27, 2021 meeting minutes

Health and Human Services Board

The Price County Nutrition Advisory Council will meet to discuss routine business including public comment, approval of prior minutes, a financial report, and supplies for home delivery meals. They will also hear updates from the Senior Services Manager and program site reports from several locations. The meeting is open to the public, but in-person attendance requires an appointment due to social distancing policy.

• Financial report review
• Supplies for Home Delivery Meals
• Senior Services Manager Report/Updates
• Program/Site Reports: Brantwood, Kennan, Ogema, Park Falls, Phillips
• Next meeting scheduled for April 28, 2022

The Price County Nutrition Advisory Council met on January 27, 2022, and approved the minutes from the October 28, 2021 meeting. The council discussed increased supply costs for home-delivered meals, noted ARPA funds will be available, and reviewed meal statistics and program updates. No other formal decisions were made.

• Approved minutes from October 28, 2021 meeting (motion carried)

Land Use and UW-Extension Committee

The Price County Land Use and UW-Extension Committee will hold public hearings and make decisions on several land use permits, including a gravel pit reclamation plan, conditional use permits for a craft shop, short-term rentals, a dog facility, and a resort, plus a special exception for a shed. They will also discuss a land division and an ordinance on captive cervids. The meeting is open to the public, but in-person attendance is by appointment only due to COVID-19 precautions.

• Reclamation plan for gravel pit by Todd Peterson, Town of Catawba
• Conditional Use Permit for craft/gift shop by Rachel Beaumont, W7341 County Road O, Town of Catawba
• Special Exception Permit for shed by Michael Keller, N10367 E. Solberg Lake Road, Town of Worcester
• Conditional Use Permits for short-term rentals by Cala Neu (N6683 State Highway 13, Town of Hackett) and Mary Rusch (N15693 Woodduck Drive, Town of Fifield)
• Conditional Use Permit for dog boarding/grooming by Andrew Drymalski, N15830 Tower Road, Town of Lake

The committee approved a gravel pit reclamation plan, conditional use permits for a craft shop, two short-term rentals, and a dog boarding facility, and a land division. It postponed a shed special exception permit and advanced a captive cervids ordinance for public hearing. UW-Extension and land conservation items were routine.

• Approved Todd Peterson's gravel pit reclamation plan (motion carried)
• Approved Rachel Beaumont's conditional use permit for craft/gift shop (motion carried)
• Postponed Michael Keller's shed special exception permit to next meeting (motion carried)
• Approved Cala Neu's short-term rental conditional use permit (motion carried)
• Approved Mary Rusch's short-term rental conditional use permit (motion carried)
• Approved Andrew Drymalski's dog boarding facility with conditions (6' fence, no dogs out after 10 pm, DATCP license) (motion carried)
• Approved Wes and Jody DeLasky's land division conditional on DOA approval (motion carried)
• Approved captive cervids ordinance for public hearing with double fence requirement if legally possible (motion carried)

Executive Committee

The Price County Executive Committee will hold a public meeting with a closed session to discuss the negotiation of the sale or lease of the Fairgrounds Property. The meeting is open to the public by appointment or conference call. The committee may take action on the closed session item after returning to open session.

• Closed session to negotiate sale/lease of Fairgrounds Property
• Public comment period
• Meeting dates set for February 10 and March 10

The Price County Executive Committee met on January 25, 2022, and held a closed session to discuss the potential sale or lease of the fairgrounds property. After returning to open session, the committee took no action and referred the matter to the next meeting. The meeting was otherwise procedural, with no substantive decisions made.

• Adjourned to closed session to negotiate fairgrounds sale/lease (4-0)
• Returned to open session after closed deliberations (4-0)
• Took no action on closed session item; referred to next meeting

Local Emergency Planning Committee

The Price County Local Emergency Planning Committee will meet to conduct routine business, including electing officers, approving by-laws, and adopting a county-wide strategic plan. The committee will also receive updates on the Park Falls papermill facility, hazardous spills, and grant applications. Public attendance is by appointment only due to COVID-19 precautions.

• Approve by-laws
• Elect officers (President)
• Approve County-Wide Strategic Plan
• Facility update on Park Falls papermill
• Discuss EPCRA grants and equipment disposal

The Price County Local Emergency Planning Committee approved its by-laws with an amendment, the county-wide strategic plan, and the membership list to forward to the County Board. Doug Rasmussen was re-elected as chairperson. The committee also received updates on hazardous spills and grants.

• Approved minutes of April 21, 2021 meeting (motion carried)
• Approved by-laws as amended (motion carried)
• Re-elected Doug Rasmussen as Committee Chairperson (unanimous)
• Approved county-wide strategic plan with updates
• Approved membership list to forward to County Board (motion carried)

Highway & Transportation Committee

The Price County Highway and Transportation Committee will meet to consider awarding a contract for the County Highway D project after reviewing vetted bids. The agenda also includes discussion of a fee schedule, a Wisconsin County Highway Association winter road school agenda, and routine department reports and vouchers.

• County Highway D project: review vetted bids and possible contract award
• Fee schedule implementation
• Wisconsin County Highway Association Winter Road School agenda
• Department reports: Commissioner, Airport, Dams, Highway Crew, Fleet and Facilities
• Vouchers

The committee awarded the County Highway D project contract to low bidder James Peterson & Sons for $162,714.10, approved the 2022 fee schedule, and approved vouchers totaling $848,770.46. The meeting also included reports on winter maintenance, airport projects, and staffing.

• Approved minutes of December 16, 2021 meeting
• Awarded County Highway D project contract to James Peterson & Sons for $162,714.10
• Approved fee schedule implemented January 1, 2022 (5-0 roll call)
• Approved vouchers totaling $848,770.46

Health and Human Services Board

The Price County Health & Human Services Board will meet to discuss and possibly act on routine items including vouchers, minutes, and bylaws amendments. Division heads will present quarterly reports on public health, aging and disability, behavioral health, and children and youth services, with a COVID-19 update and a high-cost placements report. The meeting is open to the public, but in-person attendance is by appointment only due to social distancing policy.

• Bylaws amendments
• Coronavirus update from Public Health Division
• Quarterly reports from all divisions
• Update on Community Support Program and Mobile Crisis
• High-Cost Placements Report

The Price County Health and Human Services Board approved vouchers totaling $374,879.63 and the minutes from the November 3, 2021 meeting. Bylaws amendments were reviewed and referred to the next meeting for approval. No other formal decisions were made; the rest of the meeting consisted of reports and updates.

• Approved vouchers in the amount of $374,879.63
• Approved minutes from November 3, 2021 meeting
• Referred bylaws amendments to next meeting for approval

Executive Committee

The Price County Executive Committee will meet on January 11, 2022, to discuss and possibly act on several items, including the sale or lease of the fairgrounds property, which will be deliberated in closed session. They will also review financial reports, the American Recovery Plan Act update, and consider resolutions on carbon offset revenues and highway fund equipment purchases. The meeting is open to the public, but in-person attendance is by appointment only due to COVID-19 precautions.

• Sale/Lease of Fairgrounds Property (closed session)
• Resolution to establish a fund for carbon offset project revenues
• Resolution to use highway fund to purchase contractor equipment
• 2022 payments to non-profit and community partners
• Broadband expansion project status update

The Price County Executive Committee met on January 11, 2022, and took several actions. It approved a $15,000 tourism payment to the Phillips Chamber of Commerce, forwarded two resolutions to the County Board (one establishing a carbon offset revenue fund, another allowing highway fund use for contractor equipment), and approved Supervisor Houdek's attendance at a WCA conference. The committee discussed the sale or lease of the Fairgrounds property, heard public comments, and held a closed session for negotiations, but deferred action pending additional information, scheduling a follow-up meeting for January 25 or 26.

• Approved $15,000 tourism payment to Phillips Chamber of Commerce (motion carried)
• Approved resolution to establish carbon offset revenue fund, forwarded to County Board (motion carried)
• Approved resolution to use highway fund for contractor equipment, forwarded to County Board (motion carried)
• Approved Supervisor Houdek's attendance at WCA Legislative Exchange (motion carried)
• Approved December accounts payable and payroll totaling $2,456,980.87 and voucher of $162,500.29 (motion carried)
• Deferred action on Fairgrounds sale/lease pending additional information
• Approved minutes of December 9, 2021 meeting (motion carried)