Price County public meetings in 2023

Land Use and UW-Extension Committee

The Land Use and UW-Extension Committee will review several conditional use permits for short-term home rentals in the Towns of Worcester, Fifield, and Elk. The meeting also includes discussions on a land division request, a building permit refund, and a resolution to support increased UW-Extension educator services.

• Conditional Use Permit: Short-term rental at W5750 County Road H, Town of Worcester
• Conditional Use Permit: Short-term rental at N13020 Hicks Landing Road, Town of Fifield
• Conditional Use Permit: Short-term rental at N8896 Golf Course Road, Town of Elk
• Land Division request filed by Sam Kotke for Daniel and Heide Elsen, Town of Elk
• Resolution to support increase in UW-Extension Community Development Educator services

Health and Human Services Board

The Price County Council on Aging Advisory Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on several items, including reviewing the nutrition policy, receiving updates on senior services, and setting the 2024 suggested contribution for senior meals. The meeting is open to the public and includes a public comment period.

• Review of Nutrition Policy
• 2024 Suggested Contribution for Senior Meals
• Senior Service Update
• Elder Benefit Specialist Update
• Transportation Update

Forestry & Parks / Buildings & Grounds Committee

The Price County Forestry & Parks Committee will discuss and possibly act on 2023 fall timber sale bids, review several county ordinances, and consider assuming ownership of the Lower Steve Creek Flowage Dam. The meeting is open to the public and includes public comment.

• 2023 Fall Timber Sale Bids
• Ordinance review: §398-20 Vehicular Traffic, §398-33 Campground Regulations, §398-36 Forest Use Regulations, §398-42 Elevated Platforms and Portable Tree Stands, §398-43 Ground Blinds, §398-44 Trail Cameras, §290-2 Schedule of Forfeitures
• Potential assumption of ownership and responsibilities of Lower Steve Creek Flowage Dam
• Financial report and vouchers

Traffic Safety Commission

The Price County Traffic Safety Commission is meeting to discuss and potentially act on routine items including public comment, approval of previous meeting minutes, and various reports from law enforcement, transportation, and other agencies. The meeting is open to the public and includes a conference call option.

• Review of September 7, 2023 meeting minutes
• Law enforcement reports from Sheriff's Department, Park Falls Police, and State Patrol
• WisDOT Bureau of Transportation Safety and Traffic Safety Engineer reports
• School transportation report from Phillips School District
• 2024 meeting schedule set for March 7, June 6, September 5, December 5

Other Committees

The Price County Veterans Service Commission is meeting to discuss routine business, including public comment, approval of past meeting minutes, event reports, and updates from the county veterans service office. They will also consider a Vietnam Commemorative Trail Marker in Park Falls and set the 2024 meeting schedule. The meeting is open to the public via conference call or in person.

• Public comment and communications
• Approval of meeting minutes from September 13, 2023
• Event reports: Welcome Home Event and other upcoming veterans events
• Vietnam Commemorative Trail Marker in Park Falls
• 2024 meeting schedule

Health and Human Services Board

The Price County Transportation Coordinating Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on funding sources for city transit services, route reports, program updates, and the 2024 meeting schedule. The meeting is open to the public, with conference call access available.

• Funding sources and levels for City of Park Falls and City of Phillips
• Route reports from Park Falls Transit, Phillips Transit, and Minocqua Transit
• Program reports on fares, hours of operation, marketing, and budget
• 2024 meeting schedule

Land Information Council

The Land Information Council will meet to discuss several administrative and technical items. The agenda includes a review of the finance report and discussions regarding a 2024 grant application and 2025 ortho imagery.

• 2024 Grant Application
• 2025 Ortho Imagery
• Finance Report

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will conduct public hearings regarding the 2024 budget and several proposed code amendments. The meeting includes decisions on the 2023 property tax levy and various county ordinances.

• Public hearing on the proposed 2024 budget
• Ordinance to change zoning for short-term rentals
• Ordinance regarding possession and sale of hemp-derived cannabinoid substances
• Resolution for the 2023 Property Tax Levy
• Resolution for Price County to assume ownership of the Lower Steve Creek Flowage Dam

Forestry & Parks / Buildings & Grounds Committee

The Price County Forestry & Parks Committee is meeting to discuss and possibly act on routine items, including approving minutes, a financial report, and a resolution to authorize a signatory for the American Carbon Registry. The meeting is open to the public and includes a public comment period.

• Resolution – Authorized Signatory for American Carbon Registry
• Financial Report and Vouchers
• Minutes from November 2, 2023 Meetings
• Public Comment and Communications

Executive Committee

The Price County Executive Committee will discuss several resolutions regarding funding and asset management. The body is considering assuming ownership of the Lower Steve Creek Flowage Dam and authorizing tax deeds for 2020.

• Resolution to assume ownership and responsibilities of the Lower Steve Creek Flowage Dam
• Resolution to authorize the issuance of Tax Deed for 2020
• Amendment to Resolution 36-23 regarding 2024 Highway Department Road Construction Projects financed with short-term debt
• Resolution to fund Buildings and Grounds Maintenance Projects via Capital Improvement Fund
• Resolution designating General Fund money for Parcel Replanting (Tract 6-23)

Health and Human Services Board

The Price County Health & Human Services Board will meet to discuss and potentially act on several items, including a public hearing on the 2023 Specialized Transportation Assistance Program and an application for the 2024 program. The board will also review reports from various divisions, consider additional consortium funding for employees, and discuss ADA-compliant playgrounds funded by ARPA. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss client cases.

• Public Hearing – 2023 Specialized Transportation Assistance Program for Counties (§85.21, Wisconsin Statutes)
• 2024 Specialized Transportation Assistance Program for Counties Application
• ADA Compliant Playgrounds – ARPA Funding Allocation
• Additional Consortium Funding For Employees
• High-Cost Placements Reports

Highway & Transportation Committee

The Highway & Transportation Committee will review the 2024 draft budget and requests for additional construction funding. The body will also discuss the reconfiguration of County Road B and plan for 2024 construction projects.

• 2024 Draft Budget
• Request for additional funding for 2024 Construction Projects
• County Road B reconfiguration (north to Town of Lake and Tower Road extension)
• 2025 Truck Purchases
• Review of 2023 construction projects

Administration Committee

The Price County Administration Committee will discuss and possibly act on employee status updates, job description changes, a wage schedule review, and a revised employee handbook. It will also consider a resolution setting the 2024-2025 County Board Chair salary and supervisor per diem, and review the self-funded health insurance fund and 2024 premiums.

• Resolution – 2024-2025 County Board Chair Salary and County Board Supervisor Per Diem
• Resolution – Adopt Revised Employee Handbook (includes mandatory annual vacation for payroll/AP staff, longevity perks, additional vacation level)
• Cottingham & Butler – Wage Schedule Review Process
• Employee Status Updates: new hire Della Sanderfoot (District Attorney Legal Secretary); recruitments for Corporation Counsel, Correction Officer/Civilian Dispatch (2), Social Workers, ADRC specialists, and others
• Self-Funded Health Insurance Fund – 2024 Premiums Update and fund update

Forestry & Parks / Buildings & Grounds Committee

The Price County Forestry & Parks Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on its 2024 annual work plan, fall timber bids, and two resolutions: one designating general fund money for parcel replanting and another for the county to assume ownership and responsibilities of the Lower Steve Creek Flowage Dam. The meeting is open to the public, with remote access available.

• Resolution designating general fund money for parcel replanting
• Fall timber bids
• Resolution on Price County assuming ownership of Lower Steve Creek Flowage Dam
• 2024 Annual Work Plan
• Minutes from September 12, 2023 meeting

Buildings & Grounds Committee

The Buildings & Grounds Committee will discuss requests for capital improvement funds regarding parking lots and boiler systems. The meeting also includes reviews of department reports, financial vouchers, and previous meeting minutes.

• Capital improvement request: Courthouse and Normal Buildings parking lots
• Capital improvement request: Normal Building boiler
• Capital improvement request: Courthouse boiler ventilation
• Review of May 16, 2023, meeting minutes

Law Enforcement Committee

The committee will discuss and potentially take action on several county ordinance changes. Members will also review financial and department reports from the Coroner, District Attorney, Clerk of Circuit Court, and Sheriff’s Office.

• Repeal of Chapter 218 regarding Alarms
• Chapter 403 updates regarding state law offenses and hemp-derived cannabinoid substances
• Repeal of Chapter 469 and addition of Chapter 473 regarding abandoned motor vehicles
• Sheriff's Office updates on staffing, K-9 units, Rec Officer, and Animal Control
• Review of committee vouchers

Health and Human Services Board

The Price County Nutrition Advisory Council will meet to discuss and possibly act on senior nutrition services, including home-delivered meals, congregate dining, and the nutrition policy. They will also review the financial report and consider a suggested contribution amount for 2024. The meeting is open to the public and includes time for public comment.

• Review of Nutrition Policy
• Financial report for senior nutrition programs
• 2024 suggested contribution amount
• Program/site reports from Brantwood, Kennan, Ogema, Park Falls, Phillips
• Minutes from July 27, 2023

Land Use and UW-Extension Committee

The Land Use and UW-Extension Committee will consider permit applications for new storage units and land divisions in Eisenstein and Fifield. The committee will also review existing short-term rental permits and discuss the 2024 UW-Extension budget.

• Conditional Use Permit for storage units by Triple H Properties LLC in Town of Eisenstein
• Special Exception Permit for buildings near Kundinger Road in Town of Eisenstein
• Land division applications in the Towns of Fifield and Eisenstein
• Review of short-term rental permits in the Towns of Elk and Lake
• Amendment to Zoning Ordinance Chapter 530 regarding short-term rentals

Board of Supervisors

The Price County Board of Supervisors will vote on three resolutions, including using ARPA funds for ADA-compliant playground equipment, continuing an employee trust fund income benefit, and creating a new ADRC-N Disability Benefit Specialist position. The board will also review the 2024 budget and forward it to a public hearing, along with receiving committee reports and making an appointment to the Transportation Coordinating Committee.

• Resolution to use Public Health ARPA funds for community ADA-compliant playground equipment
• Resolution on Employe Trust Fund Continuation of Income Benefit
• Resolution to create new ADRC-N Disability Benefit Specialist position
• 2024 Budget – approve and forward to public hearing
• Appointment to Transportation Coordinating Committee (two-year term ending 4/30/2024)

Executive Committee

The Price County Executive Committee will discuss and possibly act on the 2024 budget, including amended loan bids, and a proposal to go cashless for county revenue (excluding property tax payments). Other items include updates on the 5-R Property, land sales, and a tower presentation from Bug Tussel.

• 2024 Budget approval and forwarding to County Board
• Loan bids amended October 10, 2023
• County revenue going cashless (excluding property tax payments)
• 5-R Property update and shredder unit request
• Bug Tussel Tower presentation

Health and Human Services Board

The Price County Health & Human Services Board is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including a resolution for General Assistance Services for 2024-2025, fee schedule amendments, and various division updates. The agenda includes public comment, approval of vouchers and minutes, and reports from multiple divisions. Most items are routine administrative matters, but the resolution and fee changes could affect local services.

• Resolution on Provision of General Assistance Services 2024-2025
• Amended fee schedules for Public Health and Reproductive Health (October 9, 2023)
• ADA Compliant Playgrounds update for City of Park Falls, City of Phillips, Village of Prentice
• Disability Benefit Specialist Position resolution for Administration and Executive Committees
• High-Cost Placements Reports from Fiscal and Administrative Division

Administration Committee

The Price County Administration Committee will discuss and possibly act on employee status updates, the 2024 payroll and holiday schedule, a wage survey report, a new ADRC disability benefit specialist position, and 2024 self-funded health insurance premiums and deductibles. The meeting is open to the public.

• 2024 Employee Payroll and Holiday Schedule
• Cottingham & Butler 2023-2024 Upper Midwest Salary Planning Survey Report
• Resolution: Creation of a New Position – ADRC-N Disability Benefit Specialist
• Resolution for Inclusion Under the Income Continuation Insurance Plan amended October 5, 2023
• Self-Funded Health Insurance: 2024 Premiums, Deductible, and Fund Status

Land Use and UW-Extension Committee

The Land Use and UW-Extension Committee will consider several permit applications for garages, sheds, and short-term rentals. The meeting also includes discussions on the 2024 UW-Extension budget and potential options for increasing youth programming.

• Special Exception Permit: New garage at N16244 Silver Birch Road, Town of Eisenstein
• Special Exception Permit: New storage shed at N9013 Brookland Road, Town of Emery
• Conditional Use Permit: Short-term home rental at N10942 W. Solberg Lake Road, Town of Worcester
• Land Division applications in the Towns of Hackett and Spirit
• Review of UW-Extension 2024 Budget

Law Enforcement Committee

The Price County Law Enforcement Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on department reports from the Coroner, District Attorney, Clerk of Circuit Court, and Sheriff's Office, including staffing and K-9 updates. They will also review several county ordinances, including a proposed repeal of Chapter 218 (Alarms) and amendments to Chapter 469 (Abandoned Vehicles). The meeting is open to the public.

• Repeal of Chapter 218 (Alarms)
• Review of Peace and Good Order ordinances (obstructing an officer, petty theft, criminal damage to property, marijuana possession)
• Amend Chapter 469 (Vehicles, Abandoned)
• Sheriff's Office staffing update and K-9 unit report
• Committee vouchers approval

Other Committees

The Price County Veterans Service Commission is meeting to discuss and potentially act on routine items including meeting minutes, event reports, a Vietnam Commemorative Trail Marker in Park Falls, and participation in Christmas or other projects. The meeting is open to the public via conference call.

• Public Comment and Communications
• Meeting Minutes from June 14, 2023
• Event Reports: Welcome Home Event, Veterans Outreach Expo – July 20th, Other Upcoming Veterans Events
• Vietnam Commemorative Trail Marker in Park Falls
• Christmas or Other Projects – Participate and/or Promote

Health and Human Services Board

The Price County Health & Human Services Board will discuss and possibly act on routine items including public comment, vouchers, minutes, and annual reports. A key item is a resolution to use ARPA funds for community ADA-compliant playground equipment, along with updates on PFAS research and a community needs assessment. The meeting is open to the public.

• Resolution to use ARPA funds for ADA-compliant playground equipment
• 2022 Annual Report Review
• 2019-2023 Annual Snapshot Report
• Confirm appointment of Robert Kopisch to board (term to May 31, 2025)
• WHEAP fuel assistance policy for 2023-2024

Board of Supervisors

The Price County Board of Supervisors will meet to consider resolutions on vital records fees, budget transfers, capital projects, and road construction financing, and to hear the 2022 audited financial statements. The agenda includes several public hearings and reports on the 2024 budget.

• Approve free searches and copies of vital records to all Price County agencies
• Approve transfer to offset 2022 budget overages
• 2022 transfer into Capital Improvement Fund
• Price County Highway Department 2025-2029 Equipment Improvement Program and 2025-2027 Facilities Improvement Program
• Price County 2023 Capital Projects and Highway Department Road Construction Projects to be Financed with Short-term Debt

The Price County Board adopted multiple resolutions, including authorizing free searches and copies of vital records for all county agencies, transferring $747,056 to offset 2022 budget overages, moving $304,388 into the Capital Improvement Fund, approving the 2025‑2029 equipment and 2025‑2027 facilities improvement programs, and authorizing short‑term debt financing of up to $2 million for 2024 highway road construction projects. All motions carried with unanimous 11‑0 votes.

• Approved free searches and copies of vital records for all county agencies (Yes 11, No 0)
• Approved transfer of $747,056 to cover 2022 budget overages (Yes 11, No 0)
• Approved transfer of $304,388 into the Capital Improvement Fund (Yes 11, No 0)
• Approved 2025‑2029 Equipment Improvement Program and 2025‑2027 Facilities Improvement Program (Yes 11, No 0)
• Authorized up to $1,425,000 short‑term debt for 2024 capital projects and highway road construction (Yes 11, No 0)
• Authorized up to $2,000,000 short‑term debt for 2024 Highway Department road construction projects (Yes 11, No 0)
• Approved reduced access to Disappearing Creek Boat Landing (Yes 11, No 0)
• Supported increase in UW‑Extension educator services (motion adopted, vote not specified but carried with Yes 11, No 0)

Forestry & Parks / Buildings & Grounds Committee

The Price County Forestry & Parks Committee is meeting to discuss and possibly act on a resolution to reduce access to the Disappearing Creek boat landing and to review a dispersed camping policy. The agenda also includes public comment, approval of prior minutes, and setting the next meeting date.

• Resolution on reduced access to Disappearing Creek boat landing
• Dispersed camping policy and guidelines discussion
• Approval of minutes from August 10, 2023 meeting
• Public comment period

The committee approved the corrected minutes from the August 10 meeting. It adopted a resolution to reduce access to the Disappearing Creek boat landing and will forward it to the County Board. The Dispersed Camping Policy was approved as presented. The next meeting was set for November 2.

• Approved August 10 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved resolution to reduce access to Disappearing Creek boat landing and forward to County Board (motion carried)
• Approved Dispersed Camping Policy and Guidelines (motion carried)
• Set next meeting date for November 2

Highway & Transportation Committee

The Price County Highway and Transportation Committee will discuss and possibly act on the 2024 draft budget, a five-year capital improvement and road maintenance plan, and a five-year equipment and facilities plan. They will also consider resolutions on a 2025-2029 equipment improvement program and requiring repair of an at-grade railroad crossing on County Road D. The meeting includes public comment and updates on summer construction on County Highways B and E.

• 2024 Draft Budget
• Five-year Capital Improvement/Road Maintenance Plan
• Resolution – Price County Highway Department 2025-2029 Equipment Improvement Program and 2025-2027 Facilities Improvement Program
• Resolution – Requiring the Repair of an At-Grade Railroad Crossing on County Road D
• Summer Construction Updates on County Highway B and E

The committee approved over $2.3 million in vouchers and passed resolutions for an equipment and facilities improvement program and the repair of a railroad crossing on County Road D. Both resolutions were forwarded to the County Board for consideration. The committee also identified County Highway W as the primary goal for the 2024 road maintenance plan.

• Approved minutes from July 18, August 15, and August 28, 2023 meetings
• Approved 2025-2029 Equipment and 2025-2027 Facilities Improvement Program resolution for County Board consideration
• Approved resolution requiring repair of at-grade railroad crossing on County Road D for County Board consideration
• Approved vouchers totaling $2,362,811.59

Health and Human Services Board

The Price County Council on Aging Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially act on routine updates, including nutrition policy, senior services, elder benefits, transportation, and the nutrition program. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or financial items listed.

• Public comment and communications
• Approval of minutes from June 12, 2023 meeting
• Nutrition Policy Updates
• Senior Service Update
• Elder Benefit Specialist Update

The committee approved the annual nutrition policy updates and the minutes from the June 12, 2023 meeting. Members reached a consensus to pay for repairs to the Peace Center refrigerator. The Phillips Senior Meal Site will move to the First Presbyterian Church on October 3rd.

• Approved June 12, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved annual nutrition policy updates
• Consensus to pay for Peace Center refrigerator repairs

Executive Committee

The committee approved the use of Net New Construction funds for the 2024 budget and authorized August payroll and vouchers. Several resolutions regarding short-term debt for highway projects and budget transfers were approved and forwarded to the County Board.

• Approved using Net New Construction for 2024 budget in the amount of $71,725
• Approved August accounts payable ($4,084,106.47) and vouchers ($5,149,641.13)
• Approved resolution for free vital records searches/copies (forwarded to County Board)
• Approved resolution for 2024 Highway Department road projects short-term debt (forwarded to County Board)
• Approved resolution for 2024 Capital Projects and Highway road projects short-term debt (forwarded to County Board)
• Approved resolution for 2022 Transfer into Capital Improvement Fund (forwarded to County Board)
• Approved resolution to offset 2022 budget overages (forwarded to County Board)
• Approved meeting minutes from August 1 and August 15, 2023

Traffic Safety Commission

The Price County Traffic Safety Commission will meet to discuss and potentially act on routine items including public comment, meeting minutes, accident reports, and updates from law enforcement, schools, and transportation agencies. The meeting is open to the public and accessible via conference call.

• Review of June 1, 2023 meeting minutes
• Accident report review
• 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
• Next meeting scheduled for December 7, 2023

The commission approved the minutes from the June 1, 2023 meeting. Members reviewed accident reports and law enforcement updates, including speeding issues on Maple Ridge Road and State Highway 86.

• Approved June 1, 2023 meeting minutes

Land Use and UW-Extension Committee

The Land Use and UW-Extension Committee will meet to decide on multiple special exception and conditional use permits regarding garages, short-term rentals, and a seasonal tavern. The committee will also review department reports and financial updates for Zoning, Land Conservation, and UW-Extension.

• Special Exception Permit: Paul Grizzell garage construction at W4812 N. Airport Lane
• Conditional Use Permit: Angela Nichols short-term home rental at N9501 Deer Lake Lane
• Special Exception Permit: John Schroeder garage construction at W652 Bay Road
• Conditional Use Permit: Stacey and Ed Janacek seasonal tavern operation at W5676 Springs Drive
• Resolution regarding support of increase in UW-Extension Educator Services

The committee approved four zoning permits for garages, a short-term rental, and a seasonal tavern. It also approved a resolution to support increasing UW-Extension educator staff from 0.5 to 1.0 for youth development programming.

• Approved Special Exception Permit for Paul Grizzell to build a garage (Motion carried)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Angela Nichols for short-term rental (Motion carried)
• Approved Special Exception Permit for John Schroeder to build a garage (Motion carried)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Stacey and Ed Janacek to operate a tavern December-April (Motion carried)
• Approved Special Exception Permit for Danielle Christianson to build a garage (Motion carried)
• Approved resolution to support increasing UW-Extension educator staff from 0.5 to 1.0 (Motion carried)
• Approved July 27, 2023 meeting minutes (Motion carried)

Highway & Transportation Committee

The Price County Highway and Transportation Committee will meet to discuss routine items and conduct a road tour of county highways and facilities. The meeting includes public comment, setting the next meeting date, and a tour of the Phillips shop and various county roads, with a lunch stop in Prentice.

• Public comment and communications
• Set next meeting date
• Tour of Phillips Shop and Facilities
• Road tour covering County Highways W, S, F, E, B, D, A, RR, C, I, N, J, and State Highways 13, 8, 86, 102, 111
• Lunch at Prentice Travel Center, W5375 Granberg Rd, Prentice, WI

The committee met to conduct a 2023 Road Tour covering various county and state highways and facilities. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Conducted 2023 Road Tour of Phillips Shop, facilities, and multiple county/state highways
• Set next meeting date for September 11

Board of Supervisors

The Price County Board of Supervisors will meet to appoint a supervisor for District 10, approve several resolutions including transfers to highway funds and bridge aid for towns, and ratify the 2023 spring land sale. The board will also receive reports and discuss the 2024 budget, and may enter closed session for a performance review of the county administrator.

• Appoint County Board Supervisor District 10
• 2022 Transfer to Highway Facilities Fund
• 2022 Transfer to Highway Equipment Fund
• Town of Georgetown, Knox, Prentice (1 and 2) Bridge and Culvert Aid
• Ratifying 2023 Price County Spring Land Sale

The Board approved funding for bridge and culvert projects in the Towns of Georgetown, Knox, and Prentice, and amended a project cost for the Town of Fifield. The Board also appointed Robert Kopisch to District 10 and authorized two highway fund transfers.

• Appointed Robert Kopisch to County Board Supervisory District #10 (8-4)
• Approved $3,706 transfer from Highway General Fund to Highway Facilities Fund (13-0)
• Approved $11,307 transfer from Highway General Cash Fund to Highway Equipment Fund (13-0)
• Approved Town of Georgetown bridge/culvert aid; estimated county cost $20,000 (13-0)
• Approved Town of Knox bridge/culvert aid; estimated county cost $7,500 (13-0)
• Approved two Town of Prentice bridge/culvert aid requests; estimated county costs $14,000 and $5,000 (12-0-1)
• Amended Town of Fifield bridge aid estimated county cost to $38,339.31 (13-0)
• Approved minutes from June 20, 2023 meeting

Executive Committee

The Price County Executive Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on a resolution to transfer funds from the General Fund to the Highway Department for a truck purchase. The meeting is open to the public and includes time for public comment. Other agenda items are scheduling the next meeting and adjournment.

• Resolution to transfer funds from General Fund to Highway Department for truck purchase
• Public comment period
• Schedule next meeting for September 7

The Executive Committee approved a resolution to transfer up to $350,000 from the General Fund to the Highway Department. This request is for the purchase of a triaxle plow truck and will be forwarded to the County Board for consideration.

• Approved resolution to transfer up to $350,000 for triaxle plow truck (carried)

Highway & Transportation Committee

The Price County Highway and Transportation Committee is meeting to discuss and possibly act on a request to purchase a triaxle or quad-axle truck. The agenda also includes public comment and scheduling the next meeting for August 28. No other substantive items are listed.

• Request to purchase a triaxle or quad-axle truck
• Public comment and communications
• Schedule next meeting for August 28

The Highway & Transportation Committee approved the purchase of a new plow truck to replace a vehicle taken out of service due to frame failure. The expenditure for the truck is capped at $350,000.

• Approved purchase of new plow truck, not to exceed $350,000

Forestry & Parks / Buildings & Grounds Committee

The Price County Forestry & Parks Committee will discuss and possibly act on a range of items, including a special use land property dock lease, county ownership options for Lower Steve Creek Flowage, a campground reservation system, an e-bikes policy/ordinance, and fine amount updates. The meeting is open to the public and includes public comment.

• Price County Forest Special Use Land Property Dock (11174) amended August 8, 2023
• Lower Steve Creek Flowage — County Ownership Options
• Campground Reservation System
• E-Bikes Policy / Ordinance
• Fine Amounts / Update Ordinance

The committee approved starting a resolution and MOU with the Town of Kennan for the $748,750 Lower Steve Creek Flowage project. Other actions included updating e-bike ordinances, approving a snowmobile warming shelter, and authorizing a timber sale transfer.

• Approved starting resolution and MOU with Town of Kennan for Lower Steve Creek Flowage ownership
• Approved amending County Code Chapter 398-20 to include off-highway motorcycles and electric bikes
• Approved drafting amended ordinance to update fine amounts
• Approved drafting resolution to notify DNR of reduced boat landing access at Disappearing Creek
• Approved Drift Splitter Snowmobile Club request to build and maintain a warming shelter
• Approved transfer of timber sale 01-21 from Lakes States Timber to Theodore Strozk Logging
• Approved transfer of 560’ of Lugerville Grade Road to County Forest Road
• Approved vouchers totaling $195,524.44

Health and Human Services Board

The Price County Health & Human Services Board will discuss and possibly act on routine items including vouchers, meeting minutes, and the 2022 annual report. Division heads will present quarterly reports and updates on mutual aid, harm reduction, and other programs. The meeting is open to the public.

• 2022 Health and Human Services Annual Report
• Public Health Division quarterly report and Mutual Aid Agreement
• Behavioral Health Division quarterly report
• Children and Youth Division quarterly report and Juvenile Offenders Report
• High-Cost Placements Reports from Fiscal and Administrative Division

The board approved over $358,000 in vouchers and a mutual aid agreement for public health incident response. Members reviewed quarterly reports across multiple divisions and held a public participation hearing for budgeting and planning, where no comments were received.

• Approved vouchers in the amount of $358,741.87
• Approved the Public Health Department Mutual Aid Agreement for Incident Response
• Approved minutes from the June 14, 2023 meeting

Administration Committee

The Price County Administration Committee will meet on August 8, 2023, to discuss and possibly act on employee status updates, a wage schedule review, extended legal protection for law enforcement management, employee manual items, and self-funded health insurance premiums and deductibles for 2024. The meeting is open to the public and includes a public comment period.

• Employee status updates: new hires, promotions, resignations, and recruitments across county departments
• Wage schedule review by Cottingham & Butler
• Extended legal protection for law enforcement management staff
• Employee manual items: forestry & parks clothing allowance, highway 10-hour shifts during holiday weeks, behavioral health comp time, lactation policy, vacation/sick pay in 15-minute increments
• Self-funded health insurance: 2024 premiums, deductible, and current fund status

The committee approved changes to the Employee Handbook and a legal protection benefit for law enforcement management. Members also recommended including a $25,000 wage study in the 2024 budget. Personnel updates and self-funded health insurance options were reviewed.

• Recommended including $25,000 wage schedule review in 2024 budget
• Approved reimbursement of $336 annual cost for law enforcement management extended legal protection
• Approved Employee Handbook changes regarding clothing allowance, shift hours, comp time, lactation policy, and pay increments
• Approved meeting minutes from August 6, 2023

Law Enforcement Committee

The Price County Law Enforcement Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on department reports from the Coroner, District Attorney, Clerk of Circuit Court, and Sheriff's Office, including staffing and K-9 updates. The committee will also consider drafting several county ordinances, including repealing the alarm ordinance, amending the obstructing an officer ordinance, and addressing shoplifting, criminal damage to property, marijuana possession, and impound lot fees.

• Repeal Chapter 218 (Alarms)
• Amend Chapter 176, Article VIII (Obstructing an Officer)
• Draft ordinances on shoplifting, criminal damage to property, marijuana possession, and impound lot fees
• Sheriff's Office reports on staffing, humane officer/animal control, K-9 units, and Rec Officer
• Review of department and financial reports from Coroner, District Attorney, Clerk of Circuit Court, and Sheriff's Office

The committee voted to move forward with drafting ordinances regarding obstructing an officer, petty theft, criminal damage to property, marijuana use, and impound lot fees. They also approved the repeal of the alarm ordinance and authorized $101,559.70 in vouchers.

• Approved repeal of Chapter 218 – Alarms
• Approved drafting Obstructing an Officer ordinance
• Approved drafting Petty Theft ordinance
• Approved drafting Criminal Damage to Property ordinance
• Approved drafting Possession and Use of Marijuana ordinance
• Approved drafting Impound Lot Fee ordinance
• Approved vouchers totaling $101,559.70
• Approved June 15, 2023 meeting minutes

Executive Committee

The Price County Executive Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the 2024 budget, including shared revenues, debt service, employee positions, and health insurance. They will also consider several resolutions for bridge and culvert aid to townships and transfers to highway funds. The meeting is open to the public.

• 2024 Budget discussion: Act 12 Shared Revenues, Wisconsin Biennial Budget, Lower Steve Creek Flowage Project
• Debt service: short-term and long-term borrowing projects
• Employee wage study and department/office restructures
• Resolutions for bridge and culvert aid: Town of Georgetown, Town of Knox, Town of Prentice (two), Town of Fifield (amendment)
• Resolution ratifying 2023 Price County Spring Land Sale

The committee approved multiple resolutions regarding bridge and culvert aid for the towns of Georgetown, Knox, Prentice, and Fifield, as well as highway facility and equipment fund transfers. Members also decided to notify citizens to remove unauthorized private docks from County property. The committee approved $2,449,525.74 in accounts payable and payroll for June.

• Approved motion to inform citizens to remove private docks or unauthorized property from County land
• Approved 2022 Transfer to Highway Facilities Fund resolution for County Board consideration
• Approved 2022 Transfer to Highway Equipment Fund resolution for County Board consideration
• Approved Town of Georgetown Bridge and Culvert Aid resolution for County Board consideration
• Approved Town of Knox Bridge and Culvert Aid resolution for County Board consideration
• Approved two Town of Prentice Bridge and Culvert Aid resolutions for County Board consideration
• Approved amended Resolution 34-22 for Town of Fifield Bridge and Culvert Aid for County Board consideration
• Approved resolution ratifying 2023 Price County Spring Land Sale for County Board consideration

Land Use and UW-Extension Committee

The Land Use and UW-Extension Committee will review land division filings in the Towns of Elk and Worcester. The committee will also consider a 2024 budget increase for Extension Education and review bids for snowmobile bridges.

• Land division filed by Albert Simpson for Randall Johnson (Town of Elk)
• Land division filed by Randy Erickson for Andy Richardson (Town of Worcester)
• Bids for snowmobile bridges
• Consideration of 2024 Budget Increase in Support of Extension Education
• Zoning, Land Conservation, and UW-Extension financial reports and vouchers

The committee approved two land divisions and accepted four low bids from Janak & Sons for snowmobile bridges. Members also voted to prepare a resolution supporting the expansion of the UW-Extension 4-H Educator position to full-time. Financial vouchers for zoning, land conservation, and UW-Extension were approved.

• Approved land division for Randall Johnson, Town of Elk
• Approved land division for Andy Richardson, Town of Worcester
• Approved zoning vouchers totaling $1,063.65
• Accepted four low bids from Janak & Sons for snowmobile bridges
• Approved land conservation voucher of $50.67
• Approved June 29, 2023 meeting minutes
• Voted to prepare resolution to expand 4-H Educator position to full-time
• Approved UW-Extension vouchers totaling $12,917.97

Health and Human Services Board

The Price County Nutrition Advisory Council is meeting to discuss and potentially act on routine items including approving minutes, reviewing nutrition program policies and assessments, and receiving updates from the Senior Services Manager and individual nutrition sites. The meeting is open to the public and includes a conference call option.

• Review Nutrition Program Policies
• Review Nutrition Assessment
• Senior Services Manager Report: Home Delivery Meals, Congregate Dining, Financial Report
• Program/Site Reports: Brantwood, Kennan, Ogema, Park Falls, Phillips
• Next meeting scheduled for October 26, 2023

The council approved a policy for counting and depositing money for the Nutrition Program. Members reviewed nutrition program policies and a nutrition assessment letter from Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources, Inc. Site reports were provided regarding meal preferences and attendance.

• Approved April 27, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved policy for Counting and Depositing Money for the Nutrition Program

Local Emergency Planning Committee

The Price County Local Emergency Planning Committee will meet to discuss routine business, including approving minutes, reviewing committee membership gaps, and receiving an emergency management report. The report covers hazardous spills, a Level B Hazmat Team agreement, and two EPCRA grants. The meeting is open to the public.

• Review Level B Hazmat Team Agreement
• EPCRA Computer and Hazardous Response Equipment Grant
• EPCRA Planning and Administration Grant
• Hazardous Spills Report
• County-Wide Strategic Plan

The Local Emergency Planning Committee approved the County Wide Strategic Plan and the minutes from the January 18, 2023 meeting. The committee reported receiving reimbursements for EPCRA grants totaling $15,499.03 for equipment and administration.

• Approved minutes from January 18, 2023 meeting
• Approved County Wide Strategic Plan

Highway & Transportation Committee

The Price County Highway and Transportation Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on bridge and culvert aid for several towns, summer construction updates on County Highways B and E, and other department reports. The meeting is open to the public and includes a call-in option.

• Bridge and culvert aid for Town of Georgetown, Town of Knox, Town of Prentice (two items), and amendment to Resolution 34-22 for Town of Fifield
• Summer construction updates on County Highway B and County Highway E
• Fall Road Tour scheduled for August 28
• Department reports from Commissioner, Airport, Dams, Highway Crew, Fleet and Facilities
• Vouchers and minutes from May 9, 2023 meeting

The committee approved bridge and culvert aid applications for the Towns of Georgetown, Knox, and Prentice, and an amendment for the Town of Fifield. These applications were forwarded to the Executive Committee for consideration. The committee also approved $281,369.31 in vouchers.

• Approved Bridge and Culvert Aid application for Town of Georgetown
• Approved Bridge and Culvert Aid application for Town of Knox
• Approved Bridge and Culvert Aid application for Town of Prentice (1)
• Approved Bridge and Culvert Aid application for Town of Prentice (2)
• Approved amendment to Resolution 34-22 for Town of Fifield Bridge and Culvert Aid
• Approved vouchers in the amount of $281,369.31
• Approved May 9, 2023 meeting minutes

Land Use and UW-Extension Committee

The Land Use and UW-Extension Committee will review several permit applications regarding land use in the Towns of Elk, Eisenstein, and Worcester. The agenda also includes updates on 4-H programming and financial reports for zoning and land conservation.

• Conditional Use Permit for short-term home rentals in Town of Elk (W7411 S. Minnow Lake Road)
• Conditional Use Permit for short-term home rentals in Town of Eisenstein (N16003 Island Lake Road)
• Special Exception Permit for a new garage near Peninsula Road in Town of Worcester
• Conditional Use Permit and reclamation plan for a Granberg Brothers Inc. gravel pit
• Land Division filing by James Yanich in the Town of Worcester

The Land Use and UW-Extension Committee approved several zoning permits, including two short-term rentals and a gravel pit with a reclamation plan. The committee also approved a land division and a UW Extension voucher. A proposal to increase 4-H program staffing was noted for future discussion.

• Approved short-term rental permit for Shawn D. Mack (W7411 S Minnow Lake Road) with all parking on premise
• Approved short-term rental permit for Tyler Weis (N16003 Island Lake Road)
• Approved special exception permit for Shane Soderstrom to build a garage (N9904 Peninsula Drive)
• Approved conditional use permit for Granberg Brothers, Inc. gravel pit
• Approved reclamation plan for Granberg Brothers, Inc. gravel pit
• Approved land division filed by James Yanich
• Approved May 25, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved UW Extension voucher for $293.45

Board of Supervisors

The Price County Board of Supervisors will meet to consider several resolutions, including one requesting the elimination of the 0% levy cap on Wisconsin counties, and to discuss filling the vacant District 10 supervisor seat. They will also review the 2023 financial summary and begin 2024 budget discussions. The meeting includes presentations, appointments, and a closed session for the County Administrator's performance review.

• Resolution requesting elimination of 0% levy cap on Wisconsin counties
• Resolution requesting Wisconsin Legislature to amend public works publication requirements
• Appointments to Zoning Board of Adjustment: Thomas Frane, Margaret Novak, Mark Luoma
• Discussion on filling District 10 vacancy: appointment or special election
• 2023 Financial Summary and 2024 Budget guidelines

The Board approved funding for a bridge project in the Town of Worcester and passed resolutions urging the Wisconsin Legislature to amend public works publication requirements and eliminate the 0% tax levy cap. The Board also approved appointments to the Zoning Board of Adjustment and directed the appointment of a new District 10 Supervisor.

• Approved Town of Worcester Bridge and Culvert Aid for West Solberg Lake Road (11-0)
• Approved resolution requesting Wisconsin Legislature to amend §59.52(29)(a) publication requirements (11-0)
• Approved resolution requesting elimination of the 0% tax levy cap (8-3)
• Approved appointments for Zoning Board of Adjustment (Thomas Frane, Margaret Novak, Mark Luoma)
• Approved direction to fill District 10 Supervisor vacancy via appointment (10-1)
• Approved May 16, 2023 meeting minutes

Law Enforcement Committee

The Price County Law Enforcement Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on reports from the Coroner, District Attorney, Clerk of Circuit Court, and Sheriff's Office, including financial reports and vouchers. The Sheriff's Office will provide updates on staffing, humane officer/animal control, K-9 units, and Rec Officer. The meeting is open to the public.

• Review of Coroner department report and financial vouchers
• Review of District Attorney department report and financial vouchers
• Review of Clerk of Circuit Court department report and financial vouchers
• Sheriff's Office staffing update
• Sheriff's Office updates on humane officer/animal control, K-9 units, and Rec Officer

The committee approved financial vouchers for the Coroner, District Attorney, Clerk of Circuit Court, and Sheriff's Office. Members reviewed department reports regarding staffing vacancies and equipment updates.

• Approved March 10, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved Coroner vouchers of $1,958.90
• Approved District Attorney vouchers of $4,375.36
• Approved Clerk of Circuit Court vouchers of $23,997.77
• Approved Sheriff's Office vouchers of $194,135.96

Other Committees

The Price County Veterans Service Commission is meeting to discuss routine business including approving March meeting minutes, receiving event reports for the Welcome Home Event and Veterans Outreach Expo, and hearing updates from the County Veterans Service Office. The meeting is open to the public via conference call or in person.

• Approval of meeting minutes from March 8, 2023
• Event reports: Welcome Home Event and Veterans Outreach Expo scheduled for July 20th
• County Veterans Service Office updates
• Commissioner reports and future agenda items

The Commission approved the meeting minutes from March 8, 2023. Members discussed upcoming veterans events and outreach activities, including the Veterans Outreach Expo on July 20th. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved March 8, 2023 meeting minutes

Health and Human Services Board

The Price County Health & Human Services Board will hold a regular meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including public comments, vouchers, meeting minutes, and an appointment to the Woodland Enhanced Health Services Commission. Updates will be provided from the Public Health, Aging & Disability/Senior Services, and Fiscal and Administrative divisions, along with a director's report. The meeting is open to the public.

• Appointment to the Woodland Enhanced Health Services Commission
• Vouchers presented by Krisan Bastil
• Public Health Division updates on Wellness Coalition and Public Health Foundational Model
• Aging & Disability Division updates on Transportation Coordinating Committee, Council on Aging, and ADRC North Governing Board
• High-Cost Placements Reports from Fiscal and Administrative Division

The board approved the May 10, 2023 meeting minutes and accepted an appointment to the Woodland Enhanced Health Services Commission. Other items, including vouchers, were postponed.

• Approved May 10, 2023 meeting minutes
• Accepted appointment of Paula Houdek to the Woodland Enhanced Health Services Commission (forwarded to County Board)
• Postponed vouchers to next meeting

Executive Committee

The committee approved May accounts payable and payroll totaling $2,373,943.09. Three resolutions regarding bridge aid, publication requirements, and the levy cap were approved for County Board consideration. The committee also authorized the County Administrator to pursue involvement with NACo and ICMA.

• Approved May accounts payable ($2,080,658.60) and vouchers ($293,284.49)
• Approved Town of Worcester Bridge and Culvert Aid resolution for County Board consideration
• Approved resolution requesting Wisconsin Legislature amend Public Works Publication Requirements for County Board consideration
• Approved resolution requesting elimination of 0% Levy Cap for County Board consideration
• Authorized County Administrator to pursue involvement in NACo and ICMA
• Directed follow-up on illegal brushing at Solberg Lake Dam property
• Postponed decision on removal of dock and boat storage at Bass Lake
• Decided not to pursue purchase of Fred Mueller Ford property

Forestry & Parks / Buildings & Grounds Committee

The Price County Forestry & Parks Committee will discuss and possibly act on several items, including options for county ownership of Lower Steve Creek Flowage, the 2022 annual report, and a campground reservation system. The meeting is open to the public and includes routine items like minutes approval and financial reports.

• Lower Steve Creek Flowage – County Ownership Options
• 2022 Annual Report
• Campground Reservation System
• Financial Report and Vouchers
• Minutes from May 11, 2023 Meetings

The committee approved the implementation of a campground reservation system starting January 1, 2024. They also accepted the 2022 Annual Report and approved $68,981.04 in vouchers. The DNR granted an extension until June 30, 2024, for the county to decide on ownership options for the Lower Steve Creek Flowage.

• Approved campground reservation system for implementation January 1, 2024
• Approved vouchers in the amount of $68,981.04
• Accepted 2022 Annual Report and forwarded to County Board
• Approved May 11, 2023 meeting minutes

Health and Human Services Board

The Price County Council on Aging Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss and possibly act on updates from senior services, the Elder Benefit Specialist, transportation, and nutrition programs. The meeting is open to the public and includes public comment and approval of prior minutes.

• Public comment and communications
• Approval of minutes from March 13, 2023 meeting
• Senior Service Update
• Elder Benefit Specialist Update
• Transportation Update

The committee approved the minutes from the March 13, 2023 meeting. Members received updates on senior services, including the distribution of 120 Senior Farmers Market vouchers and growth in the StrongBodies program. The board discussed a recommendation to hire a Nutrition Director following a program assessment.

• Approved March 13, 2023 meeting minutes

Traffic Safety Commission

The Price County Traffic Safety Commission is meeting to discuss traffic safety issues, including accident reports, law enforcement updates, and school transportation reports. The meeting is open to the public and includes items for discussion and possible action.

• Accidents Report
• Law Enforcement Reports from Sheriff's Department, Park Falls Police, Phillips Police, US Forest Service, and State Patrol
• WisDOT updates from Bureau of Transportation Safety and Traffic Safety Engineer
• School Transportation Reports from Chequamegon, Phillips, and Prentice school districts
• Date of next meeting set for June 1, 2023

The Commission approved the minutes from the March 2, 2023 meeting. Members received reports on crash statistics, ongoing highway projects, and law enforcement initiatives. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved March 2, 2023 meeting minutes

Board of Adjustment

The Price County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing and decide on a shoreland variance request filed by the Hirt Family Irrevocable Trust. The board will also review minutes, discuss board membership terms expiring June 30, 2023, and receive updates from the Zoning Administrator.

• Shoreland variance request by Hirt Family Irrevocable Trust
• Public hearing and decision on variance application
• Board membership terms expiring June 30, 2023: Thomas Frane, Mark Luoma, Margaret Novak
• Zoning Administrator Evan Lund updates

The Board denied a request to exceed the allowable size for an addition to a nonconforming structure within a shoreline setback. The Board also recommended the reappointment of three members for three-year terms.

• Denied shoreland variance for Hirt Family Irrevocable Trust (0-5)
• Approved May 18, 2022 meeting minutes
• Recommended three-year term renewals for Thomas Frane, Mark Luoma, and Margaret Novak

Land Use and UW-Extension Committee

The Land Use and UW-Extension Committee will review multiple permit applications regarding property setbacks, storage buildings, and short-term rentals. The meeting also includes department reports and financial reviews for Zoning, Land Conservation, and UW-Extension.

• Special Exception Permit for a new porch setback at N8360 Trinity Road, Town of Elk
• Conditional Use Permit for short-term home rentals at W6647 County Road H, Town of Worcester
• Special Exception Permit for a storage building at N8085 E. Wilson Flowage Road, Town of Elk
• Special Exception Permit for a new garage at W10015 Fleming Road, Town of Lake
• Review of Zoning, Land Conservation, and UW-Extension financial reports and vouchers

The committee approved four land use permits, including a short-term rental and a land division. It also approved financial vouchers for zoning, land conservation, and UW-Extension. Doug Erickson was elected as committee Vice-chairperson.

• Elected Doug Erickson as Vice-chairperson (unanimous)
• Approved special exception permit for David and Denise Botz with condition that setback be adhered to at five feet and alterations completed within six months
• Approved conditional use permit for Michael Dahlie for short-term rental
• Approved special exception permit for Chad and Lana Edwards for a new storage building
• Approved special exception permit for David Grawvunder for a new garage
• Approved land division filed by Daniel Kohl to create one lot in Town of Emery
• Approved zoning vouchers totaling $3,386.64
• Approved land conservation vouchers totaling $67,840.81 and UW-Extension vouchers totaling $62.60

Board of Supervisors

The Board approved a zoning change for a parcel in the Town of Worcester and adopted a resolution urging the state legislature to repeal or modify Act 216 regarding tax delinquent property proceeds.

• Approved rezoning of parcel at W6920 Paradise Lane from A-1 (Agriculture) to CI-C (Commercial) (Resolution 18-23)
• Adopted Resolution 19-23 urging the state to repeal or modify Act 216 regarding tax delinquent property proceeds
• Approved forwarding Resolution 19-23 to the Wisconsin Counties Association (WCA)
• Approved minutes from the April 18, 2023 meeting

Buildings & Grounds Committee

The committee will review the November 10, 2022, meeting minutes and receive department reports. The agenda includes discussions on project updates, financial reports, and vouchers.

• Review of November 10, 2022, meeting minutes
• Project updates
• Department report
• Financial reports and vouchers

The committee approved the minutes from November 10, 2022, and authorized vouchers totaling $594,740.32. Members received updates on building projects and discussed plans for electric charging units in the Courthouse north parking lot.

• Approved November 10, 2022 meeting minutes
• Approved vouchers in the amount of $594,740.32

Health and Human Services Board

The Price County Transportation Coordinating Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially act on amended bylaws that would add city representation, as well as funding sources and levels for transit services in Park Falls, Phillips, and Minocqua. The agenda also includes route and program reports, covering fares, hours, marketing, and budget. Public comment is invited.

• Amended bylaws to include representation from the cities
• Funding sources and levels for City of Park Falls and City of Phillips
• Route reports for Park Falls Transit, Phillips Transit, and Minocqua Transit
• Program reports on fares, hours of operation, marketing, and budget
• Next meeting date set for August 21

The committee approved $12,000 funding requests for the City of Park Falls and the City of Phillips for 2023. Members also approved amended bylaws to include representation from the cities. Price County was approved for membership in the Bay Area Rural Transit Commission.

• Approved membership in the Bay Area Rural Transit Commission
• Approved February 20, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved amended bylaws to include city representation
• Approved $12,000 funding request for 2023 from the City of Park Falls and the City of Phillips

Forestry & Parks / Buildings & Grounds Committee

The Price County Forestry & Parks Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on spring timber sale bids and options for county ownership of the Lower Steve Creek Flowage. The agenda also includes public comment, approval of April minutes, a department report, and financial review. The meeting is open to the public with remote access available.

• Spring Timber Sale Bids
• Lower Steve Creek Flowage – County Ownership Options
• Minutes from April 11, 2023 Meetings
• Financial Report and Vouchers
• Department Report

The committee approved bids for spring timber sales and authorized monthly vouchers. A motion for the county to take ownership of the Lower Steve Creek Flowage was rescinded following discussion of maintenance costs and deadlines.

• Approved Spring Timber Sale bids totaling $522,177
• Approved vouchers in the amount of $36,227.81
• Approved April 11, 2023 meeting minutes
• Rescinded motion for County to take over Lower Steve Creek Flowage

Health and Human Services Board

The Price County Health & Human Services Board will discuss and possibly act on routine items including vouchers, meeting minutes, and division reports. Key topics include county health rankings, a cigarette butt litter initiative, foster care appreciation, and program updates from several divisions.

• Vouchers presented by Krisan Bastil
• County Health Rankings website review
• Butt Bin / Cigarette Litter discussion
• Nutrition Program Onsite Assessment (GWAAR)
• Foster Care Appreciation Month proclamation

The Board approved vouchers totaling $92,241.22 and the minutes from the April 12, 2023 meeting. Members reviewed reports regarding public health rankings, senior services, and children's program funding.

• Approved vouchers in the amount of $92,241.22
• Approved April 12, 2023 meeting minutes

Highway & Transportation Committee

The Price County Highway and Transportation Committee is meeting to discuss and possibly act on winter salt and sand usage, bridge and culvert aid for the Towns of Worcester and Georgetown, and summer construction updates on County Highways B and E. The agenda also includes equipment purchases, a fall road tour, and department reports. This is a routine working meeting with no major policy decisions listed.

• Salt and Sand Usage for 2022/2023 Winter
• Bridge and Culvert Aid: Town of Worcester and Town of Georgetown
• Summer Construction Updates: County Highway B and County Highway E
• New Tractor Attachments and Highway Equipment Fund
• Vouchers and department reports

The committee approved a bridge and culvert aid application for the Town of Worcester and authorized the purchase of a box blade. Vouchers totaling $437,292.75 were approved. The committee also reviewed summer construction updates and equipment fund shortages.

• Approved Town of Worcester Bridge and Culvert Aid application for West Solberg Lake Road bridge (Motion carried)
• Approved purchase of box blade for $7,920 (Motion carried)
• Approved vouchers in the amount of $437,292.75 (Motion carried)
• Approved April 20, 2023 meeting minutes (Motion carried)

Executive Committee

The Price County Executive Committee will discuss and possibly act on the 2024 budget guidelines, along with routine items like the treasurer's report, county administrator's update, and monthly vouchers. A resolution asking the state to address concerns about Act 216 regarding tax-delinquent property sale proceeds is also on the agenda.

• 2024 Budget Guidelines
• Resolution requesting Wisconsin to address Act 216 on tax-delinquent property sale proceeds
• Treasurer report including delinquent taxes and 5R Property update
• American Recovery Plan Act update
• Monthly vouchers

The Price County Executive Committee approved April accounts payable and payroll totaling $2,242,976.85 plus a separate voucher of $573,917.98. They also approved a resolution asking the state to address concerns about Act 216 regarding tax-delinquent property sale proceeds, and forwarded it to the County Board and the Wisconsin Counties Association for consideration. No action was taken on the Steve Creek Dam ownership concern or the 5R Property update.

• Approved April accounts payable and payroll: $2,242,976.85 (unanimous)
• Approved April voucher: $573,917.98 (unanimous)
• Approved resolution requesting state address Act 216 concerns on tax-delinquent property sale proceeds (unanimous)
• Forwarded Act 216 resolution to WCA for fall conference consideration (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of April 13, 2023 meeting (unanimous)

Health and Human Services Board

The Price County Nutrition Advisory Council will meet to discuss and possibly act on the nutrition assessment, receive updates from the Senior Services Manager on home-delivered meals, congregate dining, and finances, and hear program reports from several sites. The meeting is open to the public and includes a public comment period.

• Review of Nutrition Assessment
• Senior Services Manager Report: Home Delivery Meals, Congregate Dining, Financial Report
• Program/Site Reports: Brantwood, Kennan, Ogema, Park Falls, Phillips
• Approval of minutes from January 26, 2023

The council approved the minutes from the January 26, 2023 meeting. Members reviewed a nutrition assessment and discussed meal quality and delivery statistics for various sites. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved January 26, 2023 meeting minutes

Land Use and UW-Extension Committee

The Land Use and UW-Extension Committee will review a petition by Jeff Redetzke to rezone land from Agriculture District to Commercial District. The meeting also includes reviews of department fee schedules, financial reports, and UW-Extension educator highlights.

• Public hearing for rezoning W6920 Paradise Lane from A-1 to CI-C
• Decision on Jeff Redetzke's zoning amendment petition
• Resolution to amend Chapter 530, Article VI
• Review of Department Fee Schedule
• UW-Extension program updates and educator reports

The committee approved a petition to rezone a parcel at W6920 Paradise Lane from Agriculture to Commercial District and forwarded the resolution to the County Board. Financial vouchers for Zoning, Land Conservation, and UW-Extension were approved. The committee also discussed potential expansion of the 4-H program to full-time status for 2024.

• Approved rezone of W6920 Paradise Lane from A-1 to CI-C
• Approved resolution to amend Chapter 530, Article VI (Redetzke Rezone) for County Board consideration
• Approved Zoning voucher of $80,684.00
• Approved Land Conservation voucher of $350.00
• Approved UW-Extension voucher of $449.91
• Approved March 23, 2023 meeting minutes

Highway & Transportation Committee

The Highway & Transportation Committee approved construction bids for County Highway B and County Highway E. These projects include pulverizing and general construction work.

• Approved $3,860 bid from Kartechner Brothers for County Highway B pulverizing
• Approved $828,977 bid from American Asphalt for County Highway B project construction
• Approved $2,697,721 bid from A1 for County Highway E project
• Approved March 14, 2023 meeting minutes

Board of Supervisors

The Price County Board of Supervisors will consider three ordinance amendments, including new rules for breeding facilities and updates to animal control, plus several resolutions covering opioid settlement agreements, ARPA-funded park expansion, and a request for state surplus funds for highway maintenance. The board will also make appointments and receive committee reports.

• Ordinance 2023-01 adds Article IV on breeding facilities to Chapter 223 (Animals)
• Resolution authorizes entering opioid settlement agreements
• Resolution temporarily uses ARPA funds for Solberg Lake County Park expansion
• Resolution requests state budget surplus for county trunk highway maintenance
• Resolution approves 2023 wage schedule for non-benefit eligible and casual employees

The Board approved Ordinance 2023-01, establishing a three-tier permit system for animal breeding facilities and prohibiting facilities with over 99 dogs or cats. The Board also adopted Ordinance 2023-02, which updates regulations regarding animal quarantines, dog licensing, dangerous dog registration, and the possession of exotic or wild animals.

• Approved Ordinance 2023-01 creating breeding facility permits (10-2)
• Denied motion to remove Tier 3 permits and the 99-animal limit from Ordinance 2023-01 (5-7)
• Approved Ordinance 2023-02 amending animal codes regarding quarantine, licensing, and prohibited animals
• Approved February 21, 2023 meeting minutes

Executive Committee

The Price County Executive Committee will discuss and possibly act on routine financial reports, budget amendments, wage schedules, and a bridge aid request. The agenda includes updates on the county administrator's financial reports and the American Rescue Plan Act, along with several resolutions and a conference attendance request.

• Resolution – 2022 Budget Amendments
• Resolution – 2023 Regular Non-benefit Eligible and Casual Employee Wage Schedule
• Resolution – Town of Lake Bridge and Culvert Aid Request (2022)
• Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) Local Planning Grant Program
• WCA Conference Attendance – September 17-19

The Executive Committee approved payroll and accounts payable totaling over $4.5 million. Three resolutions regarding budget amendments, employee wages, and bridge aid were approved and forwarded to the County Board. The committee also designated Jeff Hallstrand as the representative for the BEAD Local Planning Grant Program.

• Approved March 9, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved 2022 Budget Amendments resolution for County Board consideration
• Approved 2023 Regular Non-benefit Eligible and Casual Employee Wage Schedule resolution for County Board consideration
• Approved Town of Lake Bridge and Culvert Aid Request (2022) resolution for County Board consideration
• Approved accounts payable and payroll for March ($1,992,434.72), period 13 ($2,116,573.39), and vouchers ($475,423.68)
• Designated Jeff Hallstrand as County representative for BEAD Local Planning Grant Program
• Reached consensus not to limit attendance for WCA Conference (September 17-19)

Health and Human Services Board

The Price County Health & Human Services Board will hold a routine meeting to discuss and possibly act on public comments, vouchers, minutes, and appointments to the board and sub-committees. They will also review quarterly reports from several divisions, including Public Health, Aging & Disability, Behavioral Health, Children & Youth, and Economic Support, and consider a public health fee schedule.

• Public Health Fee Schedule review
• Board appointments for three-year terms ending May 31, 2026
• Sub-committee appointments to Nutrition Advisory Council and Transportation Coordinating Committee
• Quarterly reports from Public Health, Behavioral Health, Children & Youth, Economic Support divisions
• High-Cost Placements Reports

The board approved over $370,000 in vouchers and the minutes from the February 8, 2023 meeting. Several board and sub-committee appointments were approved and forwarded to the County Board for consideration. The board also reviewed quarterly reports from various health and service divisions.

• Approved vouchers in the amount of $370,619.54
• Approved February 8, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved board appointments for Patricia Stephan, Suzanne Ocker, and Sally Huml to be forwarded to County Board
• Approved Nutrition Advisory Council appointments for Philip Youngs, Sharon Wade, and Debra Werner to be forwarded to County Board
• Approved Transportation Coordinating Committee appointments for Jordyn Fink, Pam Snyder, and Carissa Smith to be forwarded to County Board

Other Committees

The Price County Board of Canvassers is meeting to canvass votes cast in the April 4, 2023 Spring Election and issue the certification of the board. The meeting is open to the public and includes a public comment period.

• Canvass votes from the April 4, 2023 Spring Election
• Issue certification of the Board of Canvassers
• Public comment period

Forestry & Parks / Buildings & Grounds Committee

The Price County Forestry & Parks Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including the spring timber sale bid packet, timber sale extensions, and options for county ownership of the Lower Steve Creek Flowage. The committee will also review minutes, department and financial reports, and set the next meeting date. Public comment is invited.

• Spring Timber Sale Bid Packet
• Timber Sale Extensions
• Lower Steve Creek Flowage – County Ownership Options
• Minutes from March 2, 2023 Meetings
• Financial Report and Vouchers

The committee approved a spring timber sale bid packet and extensions for incomplete sales. A motion for the County to take over the Lower Steve Creek Flowage Dam failed due to a lack of a second. Vouchers totaling $19,770.55 were approved.

• Approved spring timber sale bid packet with advertised value of $497,117
• Approved timber sale extensions and fee schedule
• Motion for County to take over Lower Steve Creek Flowage Dam failed (lack of second)
• Postponed Lower Steve Creek Flowage Dam discussion to May 9th meeting
• Approved vouchers in the amount of $19,770.55
• Approved March 2, 2023 meeting minutes

Administration Committee

The Price County Administration Committee met to review employee status updates, including new hires and resignations. The body discussed the District Attorney position, self-funded workers' compensation insurance, and a wage schedule review by Cottingham & Butler. The committee also considered a resolution for the 2023 Regular Non-benefit Eligible and Casual Employee Wage Schedule.

• Resolution – 2023 Regular Non-benefit Eligible and Casual Employee Wage Schedule
• Wage Schedule Review – Cottingham & Butler
• Self-funded Workers Compensation Insurance
• District Attorney Position
• Employee Status Updates: 7 new hires, 4 resignations/terminations, 6 recruitment areas

The committee approved a resolution for the 2023 Regular Non-benefit Eligible and Casual Employee Wage Schedule to be forwarded to the County Board. Personnel updates were reviewed, and the committee discussed the appointment of a special prosecutor for the District Attorney position.

• Approved February 14, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved 2023 Regular Non-benefit Eligible and Casual Employee Wage Schedule resolution for County Board consideration

Land Use and UW-Extension Committee

The Land Use and UW-Extension Committee is reviewing several conditional use permits for short-term rentals, storage buildings, and an RV campground. The agenda also includes land division filings, a 2023 land sale, and bids for the Hay Creek snowmobile bridge.

• Conditional Use Permit: Adam Krause, short-term rental at N10220 S. Lake Road, Town of Flambeau
• Conditional Use Permit: Jordan and Brooke Nelson, short-term rental at W3131 Ring School Road, Town of Hill
• Conditional Use Permit: William Kasowicz and Samantha Kleyn, storage buildings at N13956 Ridge Avenue, Town of Fifield
• Conditional Use Permit: Adam Bower, short-term rental at W824 State Highway 70, Town of Fifield
• Conditional Use Permit: Michelle Huber, 12-site RV campground at N698 Soumi Road, Town of Hill

The committee approved multiple conditional use permits for short-term rentals, storage buildings, and a campground. It also authorized land divisions and a minimum bid price for a property sale in the Village of Kennan. A contract for a snowmobile bridge was awarded to Custom Manufacturing, Inc.

• Approved short-term rental permit for Adam Krause with six-occupant limit
• Approved short-term rental permit for Jordan and Brooke Nelson
• Approved short-term rental permit for Adam Bower
• Approved storage building permit for William Kasowicz and Samantha Kleyn
• Approved 12-site RV campground permit for Michelle Huber
• Approved storage unit permit for Dusty Kubly with no outdoor storage and 9,610 sq ft limit
• Approved land divisions for Mike Case and Birchland Investments
• Approved $183,400 bid from Custom Manufacturing, Inc. for Hay Creek Bridge

Highway & Transportation Committee

The Price County Highway and Transportation Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on several items, including updates on County Highway E and C projects, a motor grader purchase, radio system upgrades, and a resolution requesting the state use part of its 2023 budget surplus for county highway maintenance. The meeting is open to the public and includes public comment.

• County Highway E Project Update
• County Highway C Access for New Business
• Motor Grader
• Upgrades to Department Radio System
• Resolution – Request State of Wisconsin to Use a Portion of the 2023 Budget Surplus for Maintenance of the County Trunk Highway System

The Highway & Transportation Committee approved over $2.5 million in vouchers and authorized $21,000 for radio system upgrades. The committee also granted year-round legal load weight limits for a specific property on County Highway C and forwarded a budget surplus request to the County Board.

• Approved vouchers in the amount of $2,516,452.66
• Approved up to $21,000 from the Highway Department Facility Fund for office radio system upgrades
• Approved year-round legal load weight limit use of County Highway C for property at 399 Birch Street, Village of Prentice
• Approved resolution to request State of Wisconsin 2023 budget surplus for trunk highway maintenance and forwarded to County Board
• Approved minutes from the January 10, 2023 meeting

Health and Human Services Board

The committee approved new policies regarding home delivered meal delivery radiuses, site closures during inclement weather, and grievance procedures. The board also approved the minutes from the December 12, 2022 meeting.

• Approved December 12, 2022 meeting minutes
• Approved Home Delivered Meals policy requiring recipients to be within five miles of the site
• Approved Nutrition Site Closure policy for inclement weather based on school or Red Apple closures
• Approved Grievance/Complaint Nutrition Program policy to align with Health and Human Services

Law Enforcement Committee

The Price County Law Enforcement Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on amendments to the county's animal ordinance and related fees, following a public hearing on the matter. The agenda also includes routine reports and financial approvals for the coroner, district attorney, clerk of circuit court, and sheriff's office.

• Public hearing at 9:15 a.m. on amendments to Chapter 223 (Animals) and Chapter 290 (Fees and Penalties)
• Ordinance 2023-01: Amends Chapter 223 to add breeding facility regulations and update animal control provisions
• Ordinance 2023-02: Amends Chapter 290 to adjust fees and penalties related to animal ordinance
• Sheriff's office staffing update, humane officer/animal control, K-9 units, and rec officer reports
• Approval of meeting minutes from January 13, 2023

The Law Enforcement Committee approved three ordinances regarding animal breeding facilities, animal control duties, and associated fees. The committee also approved several sets of department vouchers and the January 13, 2023, meeting minutes.

• Approved Ordinance 2023-01 adding Article IV Breeding Facilities (carried via voice vote, Strobl opposed)
• Approved Ordinance 2023-02 amending animal codes regarding sheriff duties, quarantine, licenses, and dangerous dogs
• Approved Ordinance 2023-03, Option 2 regarding fees and penalties for animal code amendments
• Approved Coroner vouchers for $9,600.00
• Approved District Attorney vouchers for $2,670.55
• Approved Clerk of Circuit Court vouchers for $22,605.50
• Approved Sheriff’s Office vouchers for $102,020.05
• Approved January 13, 2023 meeting minutes

Executive Committee

The Price County Executive Committee will discuss and possibly act on several items, including the opioid settlement agreement, county parks expansion projects, and financial reports. The committee will also review the treasurer's report and monthly vouchers.

• Resolution authorizing Price County to enter into the opioid settlement agreement
• Resolution to temporarily use ARPA funds for the Solberg Lake County Park expansion project
• 2022 and 2023 executive financial reports
• Delinquent taxes and In Rem report
• Student Internet Access Assistance Program update

The committee approved resolutions to enter an opioid settlement agreement and use ARPA funds for the Solberg Lake County Park expansion, both of which were forwarded to the County Board. The committee also approved February accounts payable and payroll totaling over $5.5 million.

• Approved resolution to enter into Opioid Settlement Agreement and forward to County Board
• Approved resolution for temporary use of ARPA funds for Solberg Lake County Park expansion and forward to County Board
• Approved February accounts payable and payroll of $4,623,663.77 and voucher of $901,586.55
• Approved February 9, 2023 meeting minutes

Other Committees

The Price County Veterans Service Commission is meeting to discuss and possibly act on routine items including public comment, meeting minutes, event reports, and updates from the County Veterans Service Office. They will also discuss mental health services and a blankets program for veterans in Clark County. The meeting is open to the public via conference call.

• Public Comment and Communications
• Meeting Minutes from January 11, 2023
• Event Reports: Welcome Home Event, Veterans Outreach Expo, Other Upcoming Veterans Events
• County Veterans Service Office Updates: Price County Mental Health Services
• Blankets for Veterans (Clark County)

The commission approved the minutes from the January 11, 2023 meeting. Members discussed upcoming veterans events and reported the receipt of $23,000 in state grants for the County Veterans Service Office.

• Approved January 11, 2023 meeting minutes

Forestry & Parks / Buildings & Grounds Committee

The Price County Forestry & Parks Committee will discuss and potentially act on policies for forest memorials and handicap access on gated trails, as well as resolutions for a sustainable forestry grant and a species conservation agreement. They will also review county park expansions, including a request to temporarily use ARPA funds for the Solberg Lake County Park expansion, and receive project updates and bid results.

• Resolution – Sustainable Forestry Grant Application (Storm Damage)
• Resolution – Approval of Price County Species and Habitat Conservation Agreement
• Request Temporary Use of ARPA Funds for Solberg Lake County Park Expansion
• County Park Expansions: Solberg Lake and Smith Lake County Parks
• Project updates: Solberg Lake boat landing and dock, Georgetown ATV trail gravel and bridge decking, Pine Line Trail gravel, Timm's Hill vault toilets, new truck

The committee approved several low bids for park and trail infrastructure, including the Solberg Lake boat landing and Georgetown ATV trail. It also approved a new forest memorials policy and forwarded three resolutions to the County Board regarding grants, conservation, and ARPA funding.

• Approved Price County Forest Memorials on Public Land Policy
• Approved resolution for Sustainable Forestry Grant Application to be forwarded to County Board
• Approved resolution for Species and Habitat Conservation Agreement to be forwarded to County Board
• Approved resolution for temporary use of ARPA funds for Solberg Lake County Park expansion to be forwarded to Executive Committee and County Board
• Approved low bids for Solberg Lake boat landing ($263,923.00), dock ($3,659.50), Georgetown ATV trail gravel ($197,998.84), Georgetown ATV trail bridge decking ($120,354.25), Pine Line Trail gravel ($28,479.60), Timm’s Hill vault toilets ($51,755.00), and a new truck ($44,815.00)
• Approved vouchers totaling $125,727.19
• Approved December 6, 2022 meeting minutes

Traffic Safety Commission

The Price County Traffic Safety Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss and potentially act on accident reports, law enforcement updates, and school transportation safety. The agenda includes public comment, approval of previous minutes, and reports from various agencies. This is a routine meeting with no major policy decisions or contracts listed.

• 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
• Update from Wisconsin DOT on traffic safety
• Next meeting scheduled for June 1, 2023

The commission approved the minutes from the December 1, 2022 meeting. Members received reports on crash statistics, upcoming bridge and road projects, and a temporary helipad closure at Marshfield Clinic.

• Approved December 1, 2022 meeting minutes

Board of Supervisors

The Price County Board of Supervisors will meet to consider nine resolutions, including accepting an opioid settlement agreement, assuming zoning administration for the Town of Worcester, and creating new full- and part-time social worker positions. The board will also vote on the 2023 employee wage schedule and a rezone amendment, and hear presentations on tourism and the Friends of Fred Smith year-end report.

• Opioid Settlement Agreement (2) (Executive)
• County Approval of Assuming Zoning Administration for the Town of Worcester and Reorganizing of Staffing for the Zoning and Forestry & Parks Departments (Land Use / UW-Extension)
• Create Full-time Position: Additional Social Worker (Behavioral Health Unit) (Executive and Administration)
• 2023 Employee Wage Schedule (Administration)
• Amend Chapter 530 Article VI (Wincentsen Rezone) (Land Use / UW-Extension)

The Board adopted a 3% across-the-board wage increase for employees and elected officials. It also approved the creation of three new positions in behavioral health, adult protective services, and zoning/forestry administration. Additionally, the county assumed zoning administration for the Town of Worcester.

• Approved 3% across-the-board wage increase effective March 5, 2023 (13-0)
• Approved assuming zoning administration for the Town of Worcester (13-0)
• Approved creating full-time Behavioral Health Unit social worker (13-0)
• Approved creating part-time Adult Protective Service Social Worker (13-0)
• Approved dedicated full-time Forestry & Parks and part-time Land Use & Zoning admin assistants (13-0)
• Authorized appointment of four members to the Phillips Library Board (9-4)
• Approved rezoning of parcel W1899 State Highway 86 from A-1 to RF-1 (13-0)
• Requested WisDOT prioritize State Highway 13 project from County Highway D to F (13-0)

Health and Human Services Board

The Price County Transportation Coordinating Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially act on transit operations, including route reports from Park Falls, Phillips, and Minocqua transit services, as well as program reports on fares, hours, marketing, and budget. The committee will also review its function, consider membership terms ending April 30, 2023, and approve minutes from August 15, 2022. The meeting is open to the public, with conference call access available.

• Review of route reports for Park Falls Transit, Phillips Transit, and Minocqua Transit
• Discussion of program reports on fares and hours of operation, marketing, and budget and funding
• Consideration of membership terms ending April 30, 2023, for Jordyn Fink, Clarissa Smith, and Pam Snyder
• Approval of meeting minutes from August 15, 2022
• Review of committee function

The committee reviewed ridership data for Park Falls, Phillips, and Minocqua transit. Members discussed potential fare reductions, marketing strategies, and the City of Phillips' future funding for bus services. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved August 15, 2022 meeting minutes

Administration Committee

The Price County Administration Committee will discuss and possibly act on several personnel and administrative items, including employee status updates, new positions, a 2023 wage schedule, and a transition to self-funded health insurance. The meeting is open to the public.

• Resolution to restructure staffing to add full-time Forestry & Parks admin assistant and part-time Land Use & Zoning admin assistant
• Resolution to create full-time Social Worker (Behavioral Health Unit) position
• Resolution to create part-time Adult Protective Service Social Worker (Aging & Disability Unit) position
• Resolution on 2023 Employee Wage Schedule
• Discussion on transition to self-funded health insurance

The committee approved a 2023 employee wage schedule and resolutions to create or restructure several administrative and social worker positions. These items were forwarded to the County Board for final consideration. The committee also approved an updated job description for Registered Nurses.

• Approved minutes from Oct 17, Nov 16, and Dec 13, 2022
• Approved updated Registered Nurse job description
• Approved resolution to restructure staffing for Forestry & Parks and Land Use & Zoning assistants (forwarded to County Board)
• Approved resolution to create full-time Behavioral Health Unit Social Worker position (forwarded to County Board)
• Approved resolution to create part-time Adult Protective Service Social Worker position (forwarded to County Board)
• Approved 2023 Employee Wage Schedule resolution (forwarded to County Board)
• Approved request for quote from Cottingham & Butler for an updated wage study

Executive Committee

The Price County Executive Committee will discuss and possibly act on routine items like minutes and reports, plus several resolutions including opioid settlement agreements, creating new full-time positions for a social worker and an investigator, and restructuring staffing for forestry and land use departments. The meeting is open to the public.

• Resolution – Opioid Settlement Agreement (2)
• Resolution – Create Full-time Position: Additional Social Worker (Behavioral Health Unit)
• Resolution – Create Full-time Position: Additional Investigator Position (Aging and Disability Unit)
• Resolution – Restructure Staffing to Include Dedicated Full-time Forestry & Parks Administrative Assistant and Part-time Land Use & Zoning Administrative Assistant
• American Recovery Plan Act Update – County Park Project Allocation

The Executive Committee approved resolutions to create a full-time Behavioral Health Unit social worker and a part-time Adult Protective Service social worker. The committee also approved a staffing restructure for Forestry & Parks and Land Use & Zoning. These items, along with a resolution regarding the Phillips Library Board, were forwarded to the County Board.

• Approved resolution to appoint additional members to Phillips Library Board (3-2)
• Approved creation of full-time Behavioral Health Unit Social Worker position
• Approved creation of part-time Adult Protective Service Social Worker position
• Approved restructuring for Forestry & Parks and Land Use & Zoning administrative assistants
• Approved January payroll/accounts payable ($1,327,678.95), Period 13 ($683,282.11), December ($2,944,459.23), December vouchers ($590,613.30), and January vouchers ($500,832.24)
• Approved 2022 Annual Report of Wages for County Board consideration
• Approved meeting minutes from December 8, 2022 and January 19, 2023

Health and Human Services Board

The Board approved requests for an additional Social Worker in the Behavioral Health Unit and a part-time Adult Protective Service Social Worker in the Aging and Disability Unit. Both requests were forwarded to the Administration Committee, Executive Committee, and County Board for final approval. The Board also approved over $136,000 in vouchers.

• Approved vouchers in the amount of $136,323.04
• Approved minutes from January 11, 2023 meeting
• Approved request for additional Social Worker in Behavioral Health Unit (forwarded for final approval)
• Approved request for additional part-time Adult Protective Service Social Worker in Aging and Disability Unit (forwarded for final approval)

Health and Human Services Board

The Council approved the Nutrition Policy and Procedures and the minutes from the October 27, 2022 meeting. The updated policy will be forwarded to the Council Aging Advisory Committee for consideration.

• Approved October 27, 2022 meeting minutes
• Approved Nutrition Policy and Procedures as presented

Land Use and UW-Extension Committee

The Land Use and UW-Extension Committee will hold a public hearing and decide on a petition to rezone a parcel at W1899 State Highway 86 in the Town of Spirit from A-1 (Agriculture) to RF-1 (Rural Residential-Forestry). They will also consider a conditional use permit for Daniel Bubolz, discuss assuming zoning administration for the Town of Worcester, and set minimum bids for a spring land sale. The meeting includes separate sessions for zoning, land conservation, and UW-Extension items.

• Public hearing and decision on Leanne Meidam Wincentsen's rezoning petition (A-1 to RF-1) for parcel in Town of Spirit
• Decision on Daniel Bubolz's Conditional Use Permit (postponed from Dec. 20, 2022)
• Discussion and resolution on Town of Worcester zoning administration transfer to Price County
• Set minimum bids for spring land sale
• UW-Extension strategic planning process and FoodWIse Administrator position update

The committee approved a zoning amendment for a parcel in the Town of Spirit and a conditional use permit for Daniel Bubolz. A resolution to assume zoning administration for the Town of Worcester and reorganize staffing was forwarded to the County Board. Minimum bids for the spring land sale were also approved.

• Approved resolution to rezone W1899 State Highway 86 from A-1 to RF-1 and forwarded to County Board
• Approved conditional use permit filed by Daniel Bubolz
• Approved resolution to assume Town of Worcester zoning administration and reorganize staffing, forwarded to County Board
• Approved minimum bid prices for Spring Land Sale
• Approved zoning voucher for $229.16
• Approved land conservation voucher for $111,190.39
• Approved UW Extension voucher for $8,758.43
• Approved December 20, 2022 meeting minutes

Executive Committee

The Price County Executive Committee will meet publicly, then move to closed session to discuss purchasing the Fred Mueller Ford property. After returning to open session, they may take action on the purchase. The meeting is open to the public with remote access available.

• Closed session to deliberate purchase of Fred Mueller Ford Property
• Possible action on closed session item after returning to open session
• Public comment period
• Meeting held at Courthouse County Board Room 101, 126 Cherry St, Phillips, WI

The committee discussed the potential acquisition of the Fred Mueller Ford property for additional parking and a future building site. The committee entered a closed session to deliberate on the purchase, but no action was taken upon returning to open session.

• Entered closed session to consider purchase of Fred Mueller Ford property
• No action taken on the purchase of Fred Mueller Ford property

Local Emergency Planning Committee

The Price County Local Emergency Planning Committee will meet to discuss routine business including approving prior minutes, designating SERC, and electing a chairperson. They will also review the hazardous spills report, a Level B Hazmat Team agreement, and EPCRA grants, and discuss an upcoming regional hazmat exercise and the 2023 Governor's Conference.

• Officer election for Chairperson
• Review Level B Hazmat Team Agreement
• EPCRA Computer and Hazardous Response Equipment Grant and EPCRA Planning and Administration Grants
• Regional Hazmat Exercise on February 1st
• 2023 Annual Governor's Conference (Feb 27-Mar 1, Middleton; registration $225 by Jan 31, $275 after)

The committee approved the July 20, 2022 meeting minutes and reached a consensus to approve the by-laws without amendments. Doug Rasmussen was elected Chairperson via unanimous ballot. The committee also reviewed hazardous spill reports and grant requirements for 2023.

• Approved July 20, 2022 meeting minutes
• Approved by-laws with no amendments
• Elected Doug Rasmussen as Chairperson via unanimous ballot

Law Enforcement Committee

The Price County Law Enforcement Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on reports and financial vouchers from the Coroner, District Attorney, Clerk of Circuit Court, and Sheriff's Office. The Sheriff's report includes updates on staffing, animal control, K-9 units, and the Rec Officer. The meeting is open to the public and includes a public comment period.

• Public comment and communications
• Approval of November 11, 2022 meeting minutes
• Coroner department and financial reports
• District Attorney department and financial reports
• Sheriff's Office staffing, animal control, K-9, and Rec Officer updates

The committee approved financial vouchers for the Coroner, District Attorney, Clerk of Circuit Court, and Sheriff's Office. Members discussed radio tower repairs and potential Delta 8 THC regulations. The minutes from the November 11, 2022 meeting were approved.

• Approved November 11, 2022 meeting minutes
• Approved Coroner vouchers of $8,030.00
• Approved District Attorney vouchers of $995.60
• Approved Clerk of Circuit Court vouchers of $10,784.26
• Approved Sheriff's Office vouchers of $51,813.49

Other Committees

The Price County Veterans Service Commission is meeting to discuss and potentially act on routine items including meeting minutes, a transportation policy, event reports, and updates from the County Veterans Service Office. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or financial actions listed.

• Review of Transportation Policy
• Event reports: Welcome Home Event and upcoming veterans events
• County Veterans Service Office updates: service to neighboring counties, mental health services, office staffing
• Discussion of blankets for veterans (Clark County) and skull cap donations
• Women Veterans Christmas Baskets discussion

The Commission approved the meeting minutes from September 7, 2022, and adopted a new Transportation Policy to be reviewed annually. The board also received updates on veteran benefits and grants, including $40 million in benefits delivered to Price County Veterans in 2022.

• Approved September 7, 2022 meeting minutes
• Approved Transportation Policy

Health and Human Services Board

The Price County Health & Human Services Board will meet to discuss and possibly act on routine items including vouchers, meeting minutes, and division reports. Key discussion items include a draft strategic plan, a health equity presentation, and an update on the Aspirus nursing home closure.

• Draft of the Public Health Division Strategic Plan
• Health Equity Presentation – Part 2
• Aspirus Nursing Home Closure Update
• High-Cost Placements Report
• Quarterly reports from all divisions

The Board approved vouchers totaling $249,371.87 and the minutes from the November 9, 2022 meeting. Members reviewed quarterly reports and a draft five-year strategic plan for the Public Health Division. The Board also received updates on the closure of the Aspirus Nursing Home.

• Approved vouchers in the amount of $249,371.87
• Approved November 9, 2022 meeting minutes

Highway & Transportation Committee

The Price County Highway and Transportation Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on several items, including bids for a five-year agriculture lease, updates on County Highway E, truck traffic on County Highway A, and a resolution requesting Wisconsin DOT prioritize the State Highway 13 project. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes, department reports, and vouchers. The meeting is open to the public and accessible via conference call.

• Resolution requesting Wisconsin DOT prioritize State Highway 13 project (County Highway D to County Highway F)
• Bids for five-year agriculture lease
• County Highway E project update
• County Highway A truck traffic discussion
• State contracts: Routine Maintenance, Local Force, Discretionary Maintenance Agreements

The committee awarded a five-year agriculture lease to United Price Dairy and approved vouchers totaling $2,727,082.49. A resolution to prioritize a State Highway 13 project was approved for County Board consideration. The committee also authorized further pricing for specific motor grader repairs.

• Awarded five-year agriculture lease to United Price Dairy
• Approved vouchers in the amount of $2,727,082.49
• Approved resolution to request Wisconsin DOT prioritize State Highway 13 project (County Highway D to County Highway F) for County Board consideration
• Approved obtaining pricing for motor grader cab, electrical, and transmission replacement and hydraulic drive inspection
• Approved minutes from the October 6, 2022 meeting