Price County public meetings in 2024

Forestry & Parks / Buildings & Grounds Committee

The Price County Forestry & Parks / Buildings & Grounds Committee will meet on December 12, 2024, to discuss and possibly act on items including timber bid results, campground reservation system, Solberg Lake Campground expansion, and Lower Steve Creek Flowage Dam updates. The meeting is open to the public with remote access available.

• Fall 2024 timber bid results
• Campground online reservation system update
• Solberg Lake Campground expansion update
• Lower Steve Creek Flowage Dam update
• Vouchers approval

The Price County Forestry & Parks / Buildings & Grounds Committee approved vouchers totaling $449,991.03 and accepted the fall 2024 timber bids as presented. Public comments opposed a proposed rifle range in Steve Creek. The next meeting is set for February 4, 2025.

• Approved November 12, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approved vouchers totaling $449,991.03
• Accepted fall 2024 timber bids as presented
• Set next meeting for February 4, 2025

Health and Human Services Board

The Price County Council on Aging Advisory Committee will convene to consider routine agenda items including approval of previous minutes, a financial report on the Nutrition Program, and updates on senior services, elder benefits, and transportation. No major policy decisions or funding allocations are on the agenda.

• Nutrition Program - Financial Report
• Senior Service Update
• Elder Benefit Specialist Update
• Transportation Update
• Minutes from September 9, 2024 meeting

The Price County Council on Aging Advisory Committee met on December 9, 2024, and approved the minutes from the September 9, 2024 meeting. Members discussed the Nutrition Program financial report, suggesting ways to inform visitors about meal costs and the importance of donations, and agreed to keep the same contribution price for meals. Updates were provided on senior services, including Strong Bodies classes, elder benefit enrollment, and transportation, with a new volunteer driver and an increased waiting-time pay rate from $7 to $8 per hour. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved minutes from September 9, 2024 meeting (motion carried)
• Discussed Nutrition Program financial report; suggested keeping same meal contribution price
• Noted increase in waiting-time pay for volunteer drivers from $7 to $8 per hour after initial 2-hour wait

Traffic Safety Commission

This is a routine meeting of the Price County Traffic Safety Commission. Members will hear and possibly discuss law enforcement reports from the Sheriff's Department, Park Falls Police, and State Patrol, as well as updates from the Wisconsin DOT, a school transportation report, and other committee reports. No major decisions or funding actions are on the agenda.

• Review of September 5, 2024 meeting minutes
• Law enforcement reports: Price County Sheriff, Park Falls Police, Wisconsin State Patrol
• WisDOT Bureau of Transportation Safety and Traffic Safety Engineer updates
• School transportation report from Phillips School District
• Reports from Attorney/Legal, Citizen Member, County Board Supervisor, and Highway Department

The Price County Traffic Safety Commission met on December 5, 2024, and approved the minutes from the September 5, 2024 meeting. The commission received reports on 2024 traffic crashes, including 141 crashes with 26 injuries and 3 fatalities, and heard updates on 2025 construction projects on Highways 13, 111, and 102. No formal actions were taken beyond the minutes approval.

• Approved September 5, 2024 meeting minutes (motion by Hawn/McMillan, carried)

Land Use and UW-Extension Committee

The Land Use and UW-Extension Committee will hold public hearings on conditional use permits and land divisions. The body will also discuss the 2025 Price County/UW Extension contract and introduce a new Area Extension Director.

• Conditional Use Permit for short-term rental at N15598 Blue Jay Lane, Town of Fifield
• Conditional Use Permit for 30,000 gallon LP tank at W5298 County Road A, Town of Prentice
• Preliminary plats for Crane Lake Woods and Crane Lake Glen by Secluded Land Co, LLC
• Land divisions in the Town of Lake and Town of Worcester
• Price County/UW Extension 2025 Contract

Land Information Council

The Land Information Council will meet to discuss and potentially take action on several administrative and planning items. Key topics include the long-term land information plan and various grant applications.

• 2025–2027 Land Information Plan
• 2024 Grant Application
• NextGen 9-1-1 Grant
• 2025 Ortho Imagery
• Plat Books mailing costs and next edition

Health and Human Services Board

The Price County Transportation Coordinating Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on funding sources, route reports from Park Falls, Phillips, and Minocqua transit, and program reports including fares, hours of operation, and budget and funding. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and public comment. No specific dollar amounts or binding decisions are listed on this procedural agenda.

• Discussion of funding sources for transit operations
• Route reports from Park Falls, Phillips, and Minocqua transit
• Program reports on fares, hours of operation, and budget
• Approval of August 19, 2024 meeting minutes
• Public comment period

Health and Human Services Board

The Health and Human Services Board will discuss several public health initiatives including direct naloxone, sharps disposal grant funding, and maternal child health nutrition survey results. Also on the agenda are the 2025 Specialized Transportation Assistance Program application and high-cost placement reports. Personnel updates and a new employee introduction are also scheduled.

• Direct Naloxone
• Sharps Disposal Grant Funding
• Maternal Child Health Nutrition Survey Results
• 2025 Specialized Transportation Assistance Program for Counties Application
• High-Cost Placements Reports

Health and Human Services Board

The Price County Health and Human Services Board will hold a public hearing to review the 2025 Specialized Transportation Assistance Program for Counties (§85.21 Wisconsin Statutes) application. The hearing is scheduled for November 13, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. at the Price County Courthouse. Written comments must be received by November 12, 2024.

• Public hearing on 2025 Specialized Transportation Assistance Program for Counties (§85.21 Wisconsin Statutes) application

Board of Supervisors

The Price County Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on the proposed 2025 budget and on two ordinances: one to allow ATVs on a state highway bridge and another to amend park and campground regulations. The board will also vote on resolutions including the 2024 property tax levy, issuance of a tax deed, airport project funding, highway equipment and facility plans, a rezone (Luoma), an updated employee handbook, and support for increased WIOA funding. Appointments include a new Public Health Manager and two Veterans Service Commission members.

• Public hearing at 9:05 a.m. on proposed 2025 budget
• Public hearing on ordinance to allow ATV operation on a state highway bridge (Chap. 473)
• Public hearing on ordinance amending park use and campground regulations (Chap. 398)
• Resolution to set 2024 property tax levy
• Resolution to rezone property (Luoma rezone, Chap. 530 Article VI)

Forestry & Parks / Buildings & Grounds Committee

The Price County Forestry & Parks Committee will discuss and possibly vote on an ordinance amendment to Chapter 398 (Parks and Forests) concerning park and campground regulations. They will also review the 2024 Fall Timber Bid Packets, the 2025 Annual Work Plan, and a Campground Reservation Policy. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and committee vouchers.

• Ordinance amendment to Chapter 398: Sections 398-9 (park use regulations) and 398-33 (campground regulations)
• 2024 Fall Timber Bid Packets
• 2025 Annual Work Plan for Forestry & Parks
• Campground Reservation Policy discussion
• Approval of minutes from October 8 and 15, 2024

Other Committees

The Price County Board of Canvassers will meet to canvass votes cast in the November 5, 2024 General Election and issue the official certification. The meeting is open to the public with a conference call option.

• Canvass votes from the November 5, 2024 General Election
• Issue certification of the Board of Canvassers
• Public comment period included on agenda

Executive Committee

The committee will hear the County Administrator's 2024 financial report and 2025 budget proposal. Resolutions include authorizing a tax deed for 2021 delinquent properties and approving an airport project from the Capital Improvement Fund. Other items include an update on the Catkins contract and Bug Tussel cell tower expansion.

• Resolution to authorize issuance of tax deed for 2021 delinquent taxes
• County Administrator's 2025 budget presentation
• Resolution to approve airport project funded from Capital Improvement Fund
• Resolution supporting increased WIOA funding for Northwest Wisconsin Concentrated Employment Program
• Update on Bug Tussel cell tower expansion

Other Committees

The Price County Veterans Service Commission will meet to discuss several items, including the Park Falls Vietnam Monument, a transportation van, and a proposed Disabled American Veterans chapter in Phillips. The commission will also review bylaws, consider membership terms expiring in December 2024, and approve prior meeting minutes.

• Discussion on Park Falls Vietnam Monument
• Discussion on Disabled American Veterans chapter in Phillips
• Discussion on Transportation Van
• Review of Bylaws and Commission Roles and Responsibilities
• Commission membership terms expiring December 31, 2024 for Richard Lapp and Douglas Moquin

Health and Human Services Board

The Price County Nutrition Advisory Council will meet to review its roles and responsibilities and discuss suggested meal donations for 2025. The board will also receive reports on home delivery meals, congregate dining, and site-specific updates.

• 2025 Suggested Donation for Meals
• Review of NAC Roles and Responsibilities
• Financial Report
• Program reports for Brantwood, Kennan, Ogema, Park Falls, and Phillips

Health and Human Services Board

The Price County Health and Human Services Board is holding a public hearing to receive comments on the draft 2025-2027 Aging Plan. The final plan was already presented for approval at the board's October 9, 2024 meeting, so this hearing is for input only.

• Public hearing for the 2025-2027 Price County Aging Plan at Ogema Public Library

Administration Committee

The Price County Administration Committee will discuss and possibly act on 2025 health insurance plan options and premiums, along with an update on the Taylored Family Care Clinic. The agenda also includes the appointment of Tiffany Palecek as Public Health Nurse, updates to the employee handbook covering timesheets, highway winter hours, and driver's license policy, and a proposed revision to the County Board Policy and Procedure Manual regarding electronic meetings. Employee status changes, including new hires, resignations, and open recruitments, will be reviewed.

• 2025 health insurance plan options, premiums, and Taylored Family Care Clinic update
• Appointment of Tiffany Palecek as Price County Public Health Nurse
• Employee handbook updates on timesheets, highway winter hours shift differential, and driver's license/loss of license policy
• New hires: Jordyn Kutzke, Rhonda M. Murry-Makovsky, Kaitlin Bourgard (social workers), Dawn Schmutzer (Child Support Specialist), Dawn Griesel (Aging & Disability Unit Supervisor), Matt Hibbard (Highway Operator)
• Electronic meetings policy update for the County Board

Highway & Transportation Committee

The Highway and Transportation Committee will discuss improvement programs for equipment and facilities spanning 2026-2029. The body is also considering amendments to traffic ordinances and fee structures. The meeting includes a road tour of various county highways and facilities.

• 2026-2029 Equipment Improvement Program and 2026-2028 Facilities Improvement Program
• Amendment to Ordinance 2024-04 regarding State Highway Bridge operation
• Setting forfeiture and citations for Ordinance 2024-04
• Amendment to Chapter 290 Fees and Penalties for 'Vehicles and Traffic'
• 2024 Road Tour covering County Highways H, D, RR, C, A, N, J, F, S, and W

Land Use and UW-Extension Committee

The Land Use and UW-Extension Committee will hold public hearings on a zoning amendment and three conditional use permits. The body will also review land divisions and USDA Wildlife Damage Program budget items.

• Petition by John Luoma to rezone N16466 Springstead Road from A-1 to RR-1
• Conditional Use Permit for Theresa Bahl to rent a short-term home at N14902 Kalmerton Drive
• Conditional Use Permit for Stratford Building Supply to build storage rental units on Saunders Avenue
• Conditional Use Permit for Frank Anetsberger to operate a bar/restaurant at N15764 Sugar Bush Road
• Land divisions in the Town of Prentice and Town of Spirit

Local Emergency Planning Committee

The Price County Local Emergency Planning Committee will meet to discuss routine business including approval of minutes, committee membership, and an emergency management report. The report covers hazardous spills, the Level B Hazmat Team, EPCRA grants, and the Integrated Preparedness Plan. The meeting is largely procedural with no major decisions expected.

• Emergency Management Report including Hazardous Spills and Level B Hazmat Team updates
• Discussion of EPCRA Computer and Hazardous Response Equipment Grant
• Discussion of EPCRA Planning and Administration Grant
• Review of the Integrated Preparedness Plan (IPP)
• Approval of minutes from January 17, 2024 meeting

Law Enforcement Committee

The Price County Law Enforcement Committee will meet on October 16, 2024, to hear department reports from the Coroner, District Attorney, Clerk of Circuit Court, and Sheriff's Office. The Sheriff's Office update includes staffing, Humane Officer/Animal Control, K-9 Units, Rec Officer, and equipment needs. The committee will also approve meeting minutes, review vouchers, and set the next meeting date, followed by a tour of the Sheriff's Office evidence rooms.

• Sheriff's Office staffing update and equipment needs
• Discussion on Humane Officer / Animal Control operations
• K-9 Units and Rec Officer updates
• Committee voucher approvals
• Tour of Sheriff's Office evidence rooms after meeting

Board of Supervisors

The Price County Board of Supervisors will meet on October 15, 2024, to vote on several resolutions including highway equipment and road construction projects, outdoor recreation grants, and a request for state funding to cover the full cost of mental health crisis services. The board will also discuss the 2025 budget in Committee of the Whole and may forward it to a public hearing. Additionally, an appointment to the Council on Aging Advisory Committee and reports from committees and the county administrator are on the agenda.

• Resolution: Price County Highway Department 2026-2029 Equipment Improvement Program and 2026-2028 Facilities Improvement Program
• Resolution: Request State Funding to Cover Full Cost of Mental Health Crisis Services (Health & Human Services Board)
• Committee of the Whole: 2025 Budget – Approve and Forward to Public Hearing
• Appointment: Joe Baratka to Council on Aging Advisory Committee (term to 4/30/2027)
• Resolution: Acceptance of WDNR County Forest Sustainable Forestry Grant

Forestry & Parks / Buildings & Grounds Committee

The Price County Forestry & Parks Committee will consider an ordinance amendment to Chapter 398, covering park use and campground regulations. The committee will also vote on resolutions to apply for Outdoor Recreation Grants and a Sustainable Forestry Grant for Woods Road Improvement. Public comment will be heard at the start of the meeting.

• Ordinance amendment – Chapter 398: revisions to park use regulations (398-9) and campground regulations (398-33)
• Resolution – Outdoor Recreation Grant Applications
• Resolution – Sustainable Forestry Grant Application for Woods Road improvement
• Approval of minutes from September 9, 2024 meeting

Health and Human Services Board

The Price County Health & Human Services Board will discuss and possibly act on a resolution requesting state funding to cover the full cost of mental health crisis services. Other agenda items include approval of quarterly reports from each unit, appointment of a public health officer, and adoption of an amended 2025-2027 aging plan. The meeting is open to the public via conference call.

• Resolution requesting state funding to fully cover mental health crisis services
• Appointment of Tiffany Palecek as Public Health Officer
• ARPA funding update for playgrounds from Public Health Unit
• Amended 2025-2027 Price County Aging Plan
• Resolution for provision of General Assistance Services 2025-2026

Forestry & Parks / Buildings & Grounds Committee

The Price County Forestry & Parks / Buildings & Grounds Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on an ordinance amendment updating park and campground regulations, as well as resolutions for outdoor recreation and forestry grants. Other agenda items include project updates on the Solberg Lake Campground expansion and Lower Steve Creek dam, and a tax deed parcel discussion. The meeting also includes routine items such as public comment, minutes, and vouchers.

• Ordinance amendment to Chapter 398 (Parks and Forests) – park use and campground regulations
• Resolution – Outdoor Recreation Grant Applications
• Resolution – Sustainable Forestry Grant Application for Woods Road Improvement
• Solberg Lake Campground Expansion Update
• Lower Steve Creek Flowage Dam Update

Executive Committee

The Price County Executive Committee will discuss and potentially take action on the 2025 county budget, a resolution to finance highway road construction projects with short-term debt, and a review of the Catkins animal control contract. Other items include the sale of tax-deeded properties under new state law, an update on the Bug Tussel cell tower expansion, and monthly vouchers. The committee will also enter closed session to discuss the animal control contract.

• 2025 County Budget review including library service and loan bids
• Resolution to finance 2025 highway road construction projects with short-term debt
• Review of Catkins animal control contract, followed by closed session
• Update on Bug Tussel cell tower expansion
• Sale of tax-deeded properties under 2023 Wisconsin Act 207

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will discuss and possibly vote on a resolution supporting Norvado's application for a Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) Program grant. Other agenda items include an Airport Improvement Plan, a 2025-2030 Highway Equipment Improvement Program, and a resolution authorizing short-term debt financing for the 2025 highway equipment program.

• Resolution supporting Norvado's BEAD grant application for broadband expansion
• Airport Improvement Plan discussion
• 2025–2030 Price County Highway Equipment Improvement Program
• Resolution to finance 2025 Highway Equipment Improvement Program with short-term debt

The Price County Executive Committee approved a resolution supporting Norvado's BEAD grant application, including a $100,000 contribution from reallocated ARPA funds, and forwarded it to the County Board. It also approved a resolution for the 2025 Highway Equipment Improvement Program financed with short-term debt, also forwarded to the County Board. The committee discussed airport improvement plans and a highway equipment shortfall but took no action on those items.

• Approved resolution supporting Norvado's BEAD grant with $100,000 from ARPA funds (motion carried)
• Approved 2025 Highway Equipment Improvement Program resolution financed with short-term debt (motion carried)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will discuss the preliminary 2025 budget, including operational and debt levy components. The meeting includes decisions on funding for highway equipment and facilities improvements through 2029. Members will also review the 2023 audited financial report.

• 2025 Price County Highway Department Equipment Improvement Program financing
• Price County Highway Department 2026-2029 Equipment and 2026-2028 Facilities Improvement Programs
• Support for Norvado’s Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) Program Grant application
• Price County Airport Six Year Plan
• 2023 Transfer to Capital Improvement Fund and budget overage offsets

The Price County Board of Supervisors approved several resolutions, including transferring $387,810 to the Capital Improvement Fund for 2023, covering $949,704 in 2023 budget overages, and authorizing up to $1,425,000 in short-term debt for 2025 capital projects. They also approved a $65,000 transfer for a salt/sand shed, $500,000 for highway equipment, and pledged $100,000 in matching funds for Norvado's broadband grant application. All votes were unanimous except the broadband resolution, which passed 10-1.

• Approved transfer of $387,810 to Capital Improvement Fund (11-0)
• Approved $949,704 transfer to cover 2023 budget overages (11-0)
• Approved $612,200 salt/sand shed project with up to $65,000 from Capital Improvement Fund (11-0)
• Authorized up to $1,425,000 in short-term debt for 2025 capital projects (11-0)
• Authorized up to $500,000 in short-term debt for 2025 highway equipment (11-0)
• Approved $100,000 matching funds for Norvado BEAD grant application (10-1)
• Approved appointment to Council on Aging Advisory Committee (voice vote, Baratka abstained)
• Approved County Administrator performance review and placed on file

Highway & Transportation Committee

The Price County Highway and Transportation Committee will consider resolutions for the 2026-2029 Equipment Improvement Program and the 2026-2028 Facilities Improvement Program, along with updates on the County Highway W project and a water drainage issue on County Highway D. The board will also discuss the 2025 Road Construction, Equipment and Facilities Plans and a resolution for the Price County Airport Six Year Plan.

• County Highway W Project Update
• County Highway D – Water Drainage Issue Update
• Resolution: Price County Highway Department 2026-2029 Equipment Improvement Program and 2026-2028 Facilities Improvement Program
• Resolution: Price County Airport Six Year Plan
• 2025 Road Construction, Equipment and Facilities Plans

The Price County Highway & Transportation Committee approved the Price County Airport Six Year Plan and recommended budgeting up to $1,000,000 for the t-hangar project, with anticipated 70% reimbursement from the BOA. The committee also approved the 2025 road construction, equipment, and facilities plans, with the removal of the mower and tractor, and created an additional fund/plan for equipment. The sand/salt shed project is moving forward but will need additional funding to complete.

• Approved minutes from July 16 and August 20, 2024 meetings
• Approved creating additional fund/plan for equipment for 2025 budget
• Approved 2025 plan with removal of mower and tractor
• Approved Price County Airport Six Year Plan
• Recommended budgeting up to $1,000,000 for t-hangar project (3-2 roll call)
• Approved vouchers totaling $912,938.06

Executive Committee

The committee will review the 2023 Audit Report and the 2024 Financial Report. Members are discussing the 2025 budget, including operational costs, debt levy, and library services. The meeting includes resolutions regarding capital project financing and fund transfers.

• Resolution to implement 2025 Capital Projects using short-term debt
• Resolution to approve Highway Department Project using Capital Improvement Fund
• 2023 Audit Report and resolutions for fund transfers to offset budget overages
• Review of Catkins Contract
• Bug Tussel cell tower expansion update

Health and Human Services Board

The Council on Aging Advisory Committee will meet to discuss updates on senior services, transportation, and elder benefits. The committee will also review a financial report for the Nutrition Program and address an expiring membership term.

• Nutrition Program financial report
• Committee membership term expiring 4/30/2027 for Northern representative
• Senior Service update
• Elder Benefit Specialist update
• Transportation update

Forestry & Parks / Buildings & Grounds Committee

The Forestry & Parks and Buildings & Grounds Committee will meet to discuss department financial reports and project updates. The agenda includes discussions on specific land parcels and infrastructure projects.

• Town of Flambeau Tax Deed Parcel
• Solberg Lake Campground Expansion Update
• Lower Steve Creek Flowage Dam Update
• Lower Steve Creek Shooting Range
• Buildings & Grounds project updates

The Price County Forestry & Parks / Buildings & Grounds Committee approved the June 11, 2024 meeting minutes and vouchers totaling $188,997.00. They received updates on building projects, including the completed new Administration Office and VA office, and discussed forestry items such as a tax deed parcel and campground expansion. No major policy decisions were made; the meeting was primarily informational and routine.

• Approved June 11, 2024 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved vouchers totaling $188,997.00 (motion carried)

Traffic Safety Commission

The Price County Traffic Safety Commission holds a public meeting to discuss traffic safety issues. Agenda items include a presentation from the WI Chemical Test Section, review of law enforcement reports from the Sheriff's Department, Park Falls Police, and State Patrol, as well as updates from the DOT and school transportation. The meeting also includes public comment and approval of previous minutes.

• Presentation by Amy Heizler from WI Chemical Test Section
• Law enforcement reports from Price County Sheriff, Park Falls Police, and Wisconsin State Patrol
• School transportation report by Jason McMillan
• Update from DOT Bureau of Transportation Safety and Traffic Safety Engineer
• Next meeting scheduled for December 5, 2024

The Price County Traffic Safety Commission met on September 5, 2024, and approved the minutes from the June 6, 2024 meeting. Members heard reports on law enforcement, including 103 crashes in the county, and discussed a proposed ATV route on a state highway in Fifield, which the Sheriff's Office does not recommend. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation outlined five road projects scheduled for 2025, including overlays on State Highways 13 and 111. No formal action was taken on these items.

• Approved June 6, 2024 meeting minutes (motion by Schoenborn/Nevelier)
• Heard report on 103 crashes, 16 injuries, 10 impaired, no fatalities in Price County
• Discussed Town of Fifield's proposed ATV section on state highway, not recommended by Sheriff's Office
• Noted five WisDOT road projects for 2025, including overlays on State Highways 13 and 111

Health and Human Services Board

The Health & Human Services Board will review the 2023 annual report, hear a Community Health Assessment update, and consider a Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program policy change. Other business includes subcommittee appointments and division updates.

• Review of 2023 Annual Report
• Community Health Assessment - Community Needs Assessment update
• COVID Booster Update from Public Health Division
• Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP) Policy discussion
• Subcommittee Appointment: Council on Aging Advisory Committee Northern Representative

The Price County Health and Human Services Board approved vouchers totaling $249,894.04 and the 2024-2025 WHEAP application policy. No public comments were received at the public participation hearing. The board also reviewed the 2023 annual report and discussed subcommittee appointments, with Joe Baratka volunteering for the Council on Aging Advisory Committee.

• Approved vouchers in the amount of $249,894.04 (motion carried)
• Approved 2024-2025 Pro-Active/Crisis HE+ Application policy (motion carried)
• Reviewed 2023 Annual Report
• Discussed subcommittee appointment; Joe Baratka volunteered for Council on Aging Advisory Committee (no formal action)

Land Use and UW-Extension Committee

The Price County Land Use and UW-Extension Committee will hold public hearings and decisions on a conditional use permit for a short-term rental in Fifield, a special exception permit for a garage addition in Elk, and a land division in Lake. The committee will also discuss the future of short-term rentals, along with UW-Extension topics such as Reality Day/Fair and the Area Extension Director position.

• Conditional Use Permit by Thomas Feils for short-term rental at N14972 Point Road, Town of Fifield
• Special Exception Permit by Duane M. Moksnes for garage addition at N9020 S. Soo Lake Road, Town of Elk
• Land Division by Peter Seifert to create one lot in Town of Lake
• Discussion on 'Future of Short-term Rentals'
• UW-Extension 'Reality Day/Fair' discussion and Area Extension Director updates

The committee approved a conditional use permit for Thomas Feils to rent his home short-term in the Town of Fifield, with a condition prohibiting parking on the private easement road. It also approved a special exception permit for a garage addition in Elk, a land division in Lake, and a $20,216.45 voucher. No other substantive decisions were made; the UW-Extension portion was informational.

• Approved conditional use permit for Thomas Feils short-term rental (with no parking on private easement road condition)
• Approved special exception permit for Duane M. Moksnes garage addition
• Approved land division for Peter Seifert pending DOA approval
• Approved committee voucher of $20,216.45
• Approved minutes from July 18, 2024 meeting

Board of Adjustment

The Price County Board of Adjustment will hold a public meeting on August 27, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. in the County Board Room. The agenda includes approval of June 2023 minutes, an update from the Zoning Administrator, and discussion of education opportunities. No specific zoning cases or public hearings are scheduled.

• Call to order and roll call
• Approval of minutes from June 1, 2023
• Zoning Administrator Evan Lund updates
• Discussion of education opportunities
• Setting next meeting

Administration Committee

The Price County Administration Committee will consider updates to employee benefits, including the 2025 health insurance plan, a change in the Employee Assistance Program provider, and a Health Savings Account provider change. The agenda also includes employee status updates with new hires, resignations, and a list of current recruitments for county positions.

• Discussion and possible action on 2025 health insurance plan
• Proposed change to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provider
• Proposed change to Health Savings Account (HSA) provider
• Employee status updates: new hires (Austyn Ocker, Lori Svoboda), resignation (Melodie Diessner)
• Active recruitments: Correction Officer, Deputy Sheriff, multiple social worker positions, Highway Operator

Board of Supervisors

The Price County Board of Supervisors will consider an ordinance amending ATV route regulations and several resolutions, including support for a northern Wisconsin crisis facility and approval of policy manual revisions. The board will also vote on a final resolution to unconditionally guarantee its pro rata share of revenue bond financing for the Bug Tussel 2, LLC project. Closed sessions are scheduled for discussions on the Bug Tussel 2 project and the county administrator's performance review.

• Ordinance 2024-04 to amend Chapter 473 (Vehicles and Traffic) to authorize ATV operation on a state highway bridge
• Resolution supporting state funding to establish a crisis facility for northern Wisconsin (HHSB)
• Resolution approving revisions to the County Board Policy and Procedure Manual (Administration)
• Bridge and Culvert Aid resolutions for Towns of Elk, Lake, and Worcester (Executive)
• Final Resolution for unconditional county guaranty of pro rata share and taxable revenue bond financing for Bug Tussel 2, LLC project

Highway & Transportation Committee

The Highway & Transportation Committee will hold a public hearing and decide on an ordinance regarding ATV routes. The body will also discuss funding for a sand shed and specific highway issues.

• Public hearing and decision on amending Chapter 473 to authorize ATV operation on a state highway bridge
• Sand shed additional funding request
• Water issue on County Highway D
• Speed reduction request on County Highway S
• Project update for County Highway W

Health and Human Services Board

The committee will discuss and potentially take action on funding sources and levels for the cities of Park Falls and Phillips. The meeting also includes reviews of route reports and program operations.

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

Other Committees

The Price County Board of Canvassers will meet to canvass votes cast in the August 13, 2024 Partisan Primary Election and issue a certification of the results. Public comment will be accepted.

• Canvass votes from the August 13, 2024 Partisan Primary Election
• Issue Certification of the Board of Canvassers

Executive Committee

The Price County Executive Committee will discuss and possibly act on the preliminary 2025 budget and net new construction levy. Other items include a contract review for Catkins, resolutions for bridge and culvert aid to three towns, and financing for a Bug Tussel cell tower expansion. The committee will also hold a closed session for the county administrator's performance review.

• 2025 Preliminary Budget and Net New Construction Levy discussion
• Catkins Contract Review – amended August 12, 2024
• Resolutions for Bridge and Culvert Aid – Towns of Elk, Lake, and Worcester
• Bug Tussel – Revenue Bond Financing for cell tower expansion
• Closed Session for County Administrator Performance Review

Health and Human Services Board

The Health and Human Services Board will review quarterly reports from the Public Health, Aging & Disability, Behavioral Health, and Children and Youth divisions. The board is considering a resolution to support state funding for a regional crisis facility. Other business includes reviewing the 2023 Annual Report and appointing a Northern Representative to the Council on Aging Advisory Committee.

• Resolution supporting state funding for a Northern Wisconsin crisis facility
• Appointment of Northern Representative for Council on Aging Advisory Committee
• Review of 2023 Annual Report
• Public Health updates on Sharps Disposal, Food Security Grant, and PFAS Grant
• Review of High-Cost Placements Reports

Board of Supervisors

The Price County Board of Supervisors will receive presentations and answer questions regarding the Government Participation Project for broadband and cellular services. Representatives from Bug Tussel Wireless, LLC and Attolles Law, S.C. will be present.

• Government Participation Project – Broadband and Cellular Services presentations
• Presentation by Bug Tussel Wireless, LLC
• Presentation by Attolles Law, S.C. (Bond Counsel)

Health and Human Services Board

The Price County Nutrition Advisory Council will meet to discuss updates on senior nutrition programs, including home-delivery meals and congregate dining, and review the current nutrition policy and financial report. The council will also receive program reports from several community sites. No major decisions or funding changes are on the agenda.

• Review of minutes from January 25, 2024
• Senior Services Manager report covering home delivery meals and congregate dining
• Review of Nutrition Policy and Financial Report
• Program updates from Brantwood, Kennan, Ogema, Park Falls, and Phillips sites
• Public comment period and communications

Administration Committee

The Price County Administration Committee will hold a meeting to discuss employee status updates, including new hires and resignations, and review the 2025 health insurance plan. The committee will also receive updates on the Taylored Family Care Clinic and consider a resolution to approve revisions to the County Board Policy and Procedure Manual. Public comment will be taken, and previous meeting minutes are up for approval.

• New hires: Oakley Palecek (Property Tax Lister), Laura Palzkill (Benefits Specialist), Wendy Creley (Deputy Clerk of Courts), Trinh VanDeBogert (Child Support Director), and others
• Discussion on 2025 Health Insurance options for county employees
• Update on Taylored Family Care Clinic
• Resolution to approve updates to the County Board Policy and Procedure Manual
• Recruitments open for Correction Officer, Deputy Sheriff, Social Workers, and Highway Operator

Land Use and UW-Extension Committee

The Land Use and UW-Extension Committee will hold public hearings and make decisions on conditional use permits for short-term rentals from Lawrence and Melody Mathieu (Town of Worcester) and Spirit Hill Crossing LLC (Town of Spirit). Also up for discussion are two land divisions, snowmobile bridge bids, and a 5-year review of the Land and Water Resource Management Plan.

• Conditional Use Permit for short-term rental: Lawrence and Melody Mathieu, N10502 Tioga Pass Road, Town of Worcester
• Conditional Use Permit for short-term rental: Spirit Hill Crossing LLC, W877 County Road YY, Town of Spirit
• Land Division: Brian Ellis to create one parcel, Town of Prentice
• Land Division: Keith and Sally Stintson to create one parcel, Town of Fifield
• Snowmobile Bridge Bids

Highway & Transportation Committee

The committee will review updates on the County Highway W and Airport projects. Members will also consider a request to reduce the speed limit on County Highway S and an ordinance regarding a State Highway Bridge designation.

• County Highway W Project Update
• Request for Reduced Speed Limit on County Highway S
• Ordinance regarding Designation of State Highway Bridge
• Discussion on doing maintenance for townships
• Airport Project Update

Health and Human Services Board

The board will hold an informational meeting focused on an orientation of the Health and Human Services Department, covering its units and operations. No votes or formal decisions are scheduled; the agenda is procedural.

• Public comment period
• Department orientation including Behavioral Health, Economic Support, Aging and Disability, Public Health units
• Fiscal and Corporation Counsel overviews

Other Committees

The commission approved the March 20, 2024 meeting minutes and recognized Gail Redmond for her years of service. Members discussed upcoming local veterans events and reported $1,200 spent replacing missing markers in Prentice Cemetery.

• Approval of March 20, 2024 meeting minutes
• Recognition of Gail Redmond for years of service
• $1,200 expenditure to replace missing cemetery markers in Prentice
• Report on the removal of a howitzer in Ogema

Land Use and UW-Extension Committee

The committee will review permit applications for a short-term rental in the Town of Eisenstein and two garage construction projects. Members will also discuss the five-year review of the Land and Water Resource Management Plan and receive UW-Extension updates.

• Conditional Use Permit for short-term rental at N16101 Blockhouse Lake Road
• Special Exception Permit for a new garage at N9177 Island Road
• Special Exception Permit for a new garage at N10734 W. Solberg Lake Road
• Land and Water Resource Management Plan 5-Year Review
• UW-Extension financial report and program updates

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider several executive resolutions, including revenue bond financing for Bug Tussel Wireless, LLC and a settlement agreement with The Kroger Co. During the Committee of the Whole, the board will also review the 2024 financial report and 2025 budget guidelines.

• Revenue bond financing for Bug Tussel Wireless, LLC
• Settlement agreement with The Kroger Co. regarding MOU addendum two
• Ordinance 2024-03 to amend Chapter 175 Records
• Appointment of the 2024-2025 audit firm
• Short-term financing for Northwest Wisconsin CEP supplemental funding

Executive Committee

The Price County Executive Committee will consider providing short-term financial assistance to the Northwest Wisconsin Concentrated Employment Program. The committee will also discuss authorizing a settlement agreement with The Kroger Co.

• Short-term financial assistance for Northwest Wisconsin Concentrated Employment Program (CEP)
• Settlement agreement with The Kroger Co. and Addendum Two to the MOU

Highway & Transportation Committee

The Price County Highway & Transportation Committee will discuss the County Highway W project update and a City of Phillips ATV ordinance. The committee is also reviewing bridge and culvert aid requests for the Town of Lake and Town of Worcester. Department reports from the airport, dams, and highway crew are scheduled for review.

• County Highway W Project Update
• City of Phillips ATV Ordinance
• Bridge and Culvert Aid Requests for Town of Lake and Town of Worcester
• Township maintenance discussion
• Department reports including Airport, Dams, and Highway Crew

Health and Human Services Board

The Price County Health and Human Services Board will meet to elect a chairperson and vice-chairperson. The agenda includes reviews of county health rankings, senior services quarterly reports, and high-cost placement reports.

• Election of Chairperson and Vice-chairperson
• Appointment of Council on Aging Advisory Committee Northern Representative
• Review of County Health Rankings
• Senior Services Quarterly Report
• High-Cost Placements Reports

Executive Committee

The Price County Executive Committee will hold a public hearing on amending county records retention ordinances. The committee is also scheduled to discuss cell tower expansion financing for Bug Tussel Wireless, LLC and potential broadband projects. Updates regarding the County Administrator's office relocation and parking lots are also on the agenda.

• Public hearing on amending Chapter 175 records retention ordinance
• Resolution for revenue bond financing for Bug Tussel Wireless, LLC cell tower expansion
• Appointment of the 2024-2025 audit firm
• Northwest Wisconsin Concentrated Employment Program supplemental funding request
• Potential Broadband Equity Access Deployment (BEAD) projects

Forestry & Parks / Buildings & Grounds Committee

The committee will review building project updates for the Courthouse and Normal Building. Forestry discussions include timber sale bid awards, nonrenewals, and updates on Solberg Lake Campground and Lower Steve Creek.

• Timber Sale Bid Awards
• Timber Sale Extensions – Nonrenewals
• Solberg Lake Campground Expansion Update
• Lower Steve Creek Flowage Dam Update
• Tuscobia ATV Trail update

Health and Human Services Board

The Council on Aging Advisory Committee will review the April 9, 2024, meeting minutes. The agenda includes updates regarding senior services, transportation, and the Elder Benefit Specialist. The committee will also review the Nutrition Program financial report.

• Nutrition Program Financial Report
• Senior Service Update
• Elder Benefit Specialist Update
• Transportation Update
• Northern representative membership vacancy (term expires 4/30/2027)

Traffic Safety Commission

The Price County Traffic Safety Commission will review law enforcement accident and department reports. The meeting also includes updates from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and school transportation.

• Review of March 7, 2024, meeting minutes
• Price County Sheriff’s Department accident report
• Wisconsin Department of Transportation safety updates
• School transportation report

Law Enforcement Committee

The Price County Law Enforcement Committee will meet to elect a chairperson and vice-chairperson. The agenda includes department reports from the Coroner, District Attorney, Clerk of Circuit Court, and Sheriff’s Office.

• Election of Chairperson
• Election of Vice-chairperson
• Sheriff’s Office staffing update
• Review of Committee Vouchers

Executive Committee

The Price County Executive Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially act on public comments, a presentation from Bug Tussel about communication towers and wireless internet, and the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment Program (BEAD). The meeting is open to the public and includes remote access options.

• Presentation by Bug Tussel on communication towers and wireless internet
• Discussion of Broadband Equity Access and Deployment Program (BEAD)
• Public comment period
• Setting date of next meeting

Land Use and UW-Extension Committee

The Land Use and UW-Extension Committee will hold public hearings and make decisions on a conditional use permit for a portable asphalt plant and three short-term rental permits, as well as review several land divisions. The committee will also elect officers and receive updates from the UW-Extension department.

• Conditional use permit for American Asphalt to operate a portable asphalt plant in the Town of Worcester (Big Elk Road)
• Conditional use permits for short-term rentals: Tracy Stich (N9155 Elk River Road), Jinia Hanlon (N9129 Elk River Road), David Knudten (W6398 Hansen Road)
• Land divisions: Richard Larson (3 lots, Town of Lake), Flyway Properties LLC (1 lot, Town of Elk), Lyle and Kathleen Blomberg (2 lots, Town of Hill), David Kivela (1 lot, Town of Knox)
• Meadows of Butternut Lake Planned Unit Development
• Election of Committee Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson

Board of Supervisors

The Price County Board of Supervisors will meet on May 21, 2024, to consider a presentation on including Taylored Family Clinic in the county health insurance plan, approve several resolutions including audit firm appointment and highway fund transfers, and make numerous appointments to boards and committees. The agenda also includes reports from the board chair and county administrator on goals, financial reports, and the 2025 budget.

• Presentation: Taylored Family Clinic – Option to Include in the Price County Health Insurance Plan
• Resolution: Appointment of Audit Firm 2024-2025
• Resolution: Authorization for Highway Department to Perform Work for Price County
• Resolution: 2023 Transfer into Highway Facilities Fund
• Resolution: 2023 Transfer into Highway Equipment Fund

Health and Human Services Board

The Price County Transportation Coordinating Committee is meeting to elect a chairperson and vice-chairperson, and to discuss funding sources, route reports, and program reports for local transit services. The meeting is open to the public and includes time for public comment. Items are for discussion and possible action.

• Election of Committee Chairperson and Vice-chairperson
• Funding sources from City of Park Falls and City of Phillips
• Route reports for Park Falls, Phillips, and Minocqua Transit
• Program reports on fares, hours, marketing, and budget
• Next meeting scheduled for August 19, 2024

Administration Committee

The committee will elect a chairperson and vice-chairperson and review employee status updates. Members will discuss the County Board Policy and Procedure Manual and the pay grade for the Deputy County Clerk. The meeting also includes a discussion on Taylored Family Care Clinic operations and service agreements.

• Election of Chairperson and Vice-chairperson
• Employee status updates including new hires and 5 resignations/retirements/terminations
• Review of 12 active recruitments for various county positions
• Deputy County Clerk pay grade
• Taylored Family Care Clinic operations and agreement for services

Highway & Transportation Committee

The Price County Highway and Transportation Committee will meet to elect a chairperson and vice-chairperson, hear public comment, and approve minutes from March 12, 2024. Members will discuss the County Highway W construction schedule, future projects including County Highway D, a maintenance request for Property ID 14423, and a bridge/culvert aid request from the Town of Elk. The committee will also review 2023 audited financial statements, equipment gains and losses, and transfers to highway funds, plus department reports and vouchers.

• Elect Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson
• County Highway W Construction Schedule
• Future Highway Projects: County Highway D
• Maintenance Request - Property ID 14423
• Town of Elk Bridge and Culvert Aid Request

Executive Committee

The Price County Executive Committee will meet on May 14, 2024, to discuss and possibly act on routine county business, including financial reports, staffing updates, and several resolutions. Notable items include a driveway repair for Friends of Fred Smith, highway fund transfers, appointment of an audit firm, and potential broadband projects. The meeting also includes a closed session for interviews for the Child Support Director/Specialist position.

• Resolution to authorize Highway Department to perform work on county property
• Resolution for 2023 transfer into Highway Facilities Fund
• Resolution for 2023 transfer into Highway Equipment Fund
• Resolution to appoint audit firm for 2024-2025
• Discussion of potential Broadband Equity Access Deployment (BEAD) projects

Forestry & Parks / Buildings & Grounds Committee

The Price County Forestry & Parks / Buildings & Grounds Committee will meet to elect a chairperson and vice-chairperson, and to discuss and possibly act on items including spring timber sale bids, a sale extension for Tract 19-19, and updates on the Solberg Lake Campground expansion and Lower Steve Creek Flowage Dam. The committee will also review project updates for the Courthouse and Normal Building, along with department financial reports. Public comment is scheduled, and the meeting is open to the public.

• Election of Chairperson and Vice-chairperson
• Spring Timber Sale Bids
• Sale Extension Tract 19-19
• Solberg Lake Campground Expansion Update
• Lower Steve Creek Flowage Dam Update

Health and Human Services Board

The Price County Nutrition Advisory Council is meeting to discuss and possibly act on senior nutrition services, including home-delivered meals, congregate dining, and a review of the nutrition policy. They will also receive financial and program site reports from Brantwood, Kennan, Ogema, Park Falls, and Phillips. The meeting is open to the public via conference call.

• Review of Nutrition Policy
• Financial Report
• Home Delivery Meals update
• Congregate Dining update
• Program/Site Reports from five locations

Administration Committee

The Price County Administration Committee will meet to review changes to the County Board Supervisor Policy and Procedure Manual. The committee may take action to adopt the manual via resolution.

• Review of changes to the County Board Supervisor Policy and Procedure Manual
• Resolution to adopt the County Board Policy and Procedure Manual

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will conduct elections for Chairperson, Vice-chairperson, and various committee members. The meeting includes discussions on budget amendments, ordinance changes regarding parks and fees, and several annual reports.

• Election of Chairperson and Vice-chairperson
• Ordinance 2024-01: Amend Chapter 398 Parks and Forests
• Ordinance 2024-02: Amend Chapter 290 Fees and Penalties
• Budget Amendments for Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 2023
• Annual Report of Wages 2023

Buildings & Grounds Committee

The Buildings & Grounds Committee will meet to discuss project updates and department reports. The body will also review financial reports and vouchers.

• Review of meeting minutes from November 2, 2023
• Projects update
• Department report
• Financial reports and vouchers

Law Enforcement Committee

The Price County Law Enforcement Committee is meeting to discuss and possibly act on the department fee schedule for Humane Officer Permits. The agenda also includes public comment and communications. The meeting is open to the public and accessible via conference call.

• Department Fee Schedule – Humane Officer Permits
• Public Comment and Communications
• Meeting at Courthouse County Board Room 101, 126 Cherry St, Phillips, WI

Forestry & Parks / Buildings & Grounds Committee

The Price County Forestry & Parks Committee will discuss and possibly act on timber sales, park and forest ordinance amendments, and updates on the Solberg Lake Campground expansion and Lower Steve Creek Flowage Dam. A public hearing is scheduled for 9:15 a.m. on two ordinance amendments.

• Public hearing on ordinance amending Chapter 398 Parks and Forests
• Public hearing on ordinance amending Chapter 290 Fees and Penalties
• Spring Timber Sale Bid Packet
• Solberg Lake Campground Expansion Update
• Lower Steve Creek Flowage Dam Update

Health and Human Services Board

The Price County Health & Human Services Board will meet to hear quarterly reports from its public health, aging/disability, behavioral health, and children/youth divisions, and to consider appointments to advisory committees. The board will also review vouchers, approve prior meeting minutes, and receive a presentation on 'Hidden in Plain Sight.'

• Subcommittee appointments: Council on Aging (Dianne Gierman, Marilee Lealos), Nutrition Advisory Council (Judith Anderson, Jean Klimowski, Clarita Wenzel), Transportation Coordinating Committee (public transportation rep, Marty Stephan)
• Public Health Division quarterly report and 'Hidden in Plain Sight' presentation
• Aging & Disability/Senior Services quarterly report (ADRC/Adult Protective Services)
• Behavioral Health Division quarterly report
• High-Cost Placements Reports from Fiscal and Administrative Division

Health and Human Services Board

The Price County Council on Aging Advisory Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the nutrition program, including a policy review and financial report, as well as updates on senior services, elder benefits, and transportation. The committee will also address expiring member terms and approve prior meeting minutes.

• Review of Nutrition Program policy and financial report
• Committee membership terms expiring 4/30/2024 for Dianne Gierman and Marilee Lealos
• Approval of minutes from December 11, 2023 meeting
• Updates on Senior Services, Elder Benefit Specialist, and Transportation

Other Committees

The Board of Canvassers will meet to review the votes cast in the April 2, 2024 Spring Election. The body will then issue the official certification of those results.

• Canvass of votes from the April 2, 2024 Spring Election
• Issuance of the Board of Canvassers certification

Executive Committee

The Price County Executive Committee will discuss and potentially act on several items, including the 2023 budget amendments, a resolution for Town of Knox bridge and culvert aid, and a code update for county ordinances. The meeting is open to the public and includes a treasurer's report and monthly vouchers.

• Resolution – 2023 Budget Amendments
• Amend Resolution 26-23: Town of Knox Bridge and Culvert Aid
• Reorganization of Office Space (Office of Administration, Clerk, Treasurer, Veterans Services)
• Amend Chapter 175 Records
• Code Update and Republish

Land Use and UW-Extension Committee

The Land Use and UW-Extension Committee will hold a public hearing and decide on a conditional use permit for a 10-site campground proposed by Moose Jaw Resort LLC on property in the Town of Fifield. The committee will also consider a refund request for a land use permit, review department reports, and handle routine items like minutes and vouchers. The UW-Extension portion includes educator reports and updates on staff positions.

• Conditional use permit hearing for 10-site campground by Jason Carlson (Moose Jaw Resort LLC) at W783 Friendship Lane, Town of Fifield
• Decision on conditional use permit for Moose Jaw Resort LLC
• Refund request for land use permit by John and Brenda Tobey
• Minutes from February 22, 2024 meeting
• UW Extension Program Assistant Position and Community Development Position updates

Other Committees

The Price County Veterans Service Commission will meet to discuss transportation policy and receive updates from the County Veterans Service Office. The commission will also review reports for several veterans events.

• Review of Transportation Policy
• Reports on Welcome Home Event, Vietnam Veterans Day, and Summer Price County Expo
• County Veterans Service Office updates
• Recognition of Gail Redmond for years of service on the Commission

Law Enforcement Committee

The Price County Law Enforcement Committee will meet to review and potentially reconsider Ordinance 2023-07, which amended Chapter 403 regarding the possession and sale of hemp-derived cannabinoid substances. The meeting is open to the public and includes time for public comment.

• Review and reconsideration of Ordinance 2023-07 (Chapter 403, hemp-derived cannabinoids)
• Public comment period
• Meeting held at Courthouse County Board Room 101, 126 Cherry St, Phillips, WI

Administration Committee

The Price County Administration Committee will discuss and possibly act on employee status updates, including new hires and resignations, and consider adopting a revised employee handbook that includes a new AI use policy and a review of the respectful workplace policy. The meeting is open to the public.

• New hires: Parker Zeman (Highway Operator), Melodie Diessner (Social Worker), Lita Mason (ADRC Specialist), Kasey Foster (HHS Assistant), Hope Miesbauer (transfer)
• Resignation: Alfred Schneider (County Surveyor)
• Recruitments for Child Support Director, Correction Officer, Deputy Sheriff, and other positions
• Resolution to adopt revised Employee Handbook with AI Use Policy
• Review of Respectful Workplace Policy

Health and Human Services Board

The Price County Health & Human Services Board is meeting to discuss and potentially act on routine administrative items including vouchers, meeting minutes, and division reports. The agenda includes updates on community resources, respiratory virus guidance, food/waterborne illness reporting, and a community needs assessment from the Public Health Division, plus reports from Aging & Disability and Fiscal divisions.

• Public Health Division: Respiratory Virus Guidance update
• Public Health Division: Food or Waterborne Illness Reporting
• Public Health Division: Community Needs Assessment
• Aging & Disability: Woodland Enhanced Health Services Commission Meeting Report
• Fiscal: High-Cost Placements Reports

Highway & Transportation Committee

The Price County Highway and Transportation Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially act on the summer highway work schedule, a cleanup plan for a spill on County Highway W, and a request for ATV/UTV use on State Highway 13 between County Highway F and Fayette Street. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes, department reports, and vouchers.

• Summer Highway Work Schedule
• County Highway W spill cleanup plan
• ATV/UTV Use of State Highway 13 from County Highway F to Fayette Street
• Department reports: Commissioner, Airport, Dams, Highway Crew, Fleet and Facilities
• Vouchers

Traffic Safety Commission

The meeting consists of routine updates from law enforcement and transportation agencies. The commission will hear accident and department reports from the Price County Sheriff’s Department, Park Falls Police Department, and Wisconsin State Patrol.

• Law enforcement accident and department reports
• Wisconsin Department of Transportation updates
• School transportation report

Law Enforcement Committee

The Price County Law Enforcement Committee will meet to review department reports, discuss staffing and animal control, and consider setting an impound fee. They will also review and potentially amend county ordinance fees, including assigning amounts for recently amended ordinances and removing the Chapter 218 Alarms fee schedule. The meeting is open to the public.

• Set impound fee for animal control
• Assign fee amounts for Chapter 403 offenses (state law forfeitures, hemp-derived cannabinoids)
• Assign fee amounts for Chapter 473 abandoned motor vehicles
• Remove Chapter 218 Alarms fee schedule
• Review department reports from Coroner, District Attorney, Clerk of Circuit Court, Sheriff's Office

Land Use and UW-Extension Committee

The Land Use and UW-Extension Committee will hold public hearings and make decisions on three conditional use permits: expanding the Solberg Lake County Park campground, renting a home short-term, and building a home decor retail store with living quarters. They will also review land divisions, wildlife damage claims, and UW-Extension reports. The meeting is open to the public.

• Conditional Use Permit for Solberg Lake County Park campground expansion (Town of Worcester, West Solberg Lake Road)
• Conditional Use Permit for short-term home rental by Chad Niegelsen (Town of Elk, N8281 Fox Run Road)
• Conditional Use Permit for home decor retail store with living quarters by Justin Ashbeck (Town of Worcester, State Highway 13)
• Land divisions in Towns of Elk, Prentice, and Fifield
• 2023 Wildlife Damage Claims review

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider several resolutions regarding county staffing and salary structures. The meeting includes reports from the County Administrator on the 2023 financial summary and various committee updates.

• Amend Resolution 25-23: Town of Georgetown Bridge and Culvert Aid Request
• Adopt the Price County Plan of Library Services 2024 – 2029
• Amend Resolution 5-23: Create Part-time Full-time Position: Adult Protective Service Social Worker
• Create Full-time Sheriff’s Deputy Position and Investigator reclassification
• Implementation of the 2024 Non-Represented Wage Grid

Land Use and UW-Extension Committee

The Land Use and UW-Extension Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on a resolution supporting an increase in UW-Extension educator services, specifically a Community Development Educator job description. The meeting is open to the public and includes a public comment period.

• Resolution – Support of Increase in UW-Extension Educator Services – Community Development Educator – Job Description

Health and Human Services Board

The Price County Transportation Coordinating Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on public comments, approve meeting minutes, address committee membership changes, and review route and program reports for local transit services. The agenda includes updates on fares, hours, marketing, and budget/funding, with the next meeting scheduled for May 20.

• Committee membership: two-year terms expiring 4/30/2024 for Marty Stephan and Patricia Stephan; replacement for Josh Englund as Private Transportation Provider Representative
• Route reports for Park Falls Transit, Phillips Transit, and Minocqua Transit
• Program reports on fares and hours of operation, marketing, and budget and funding
• Public comment and communications
• Approval of meeting minutes from December 4, 2023

Executive Committee

The Price County Executive Committee will discuss and possibly act on several items, including amending a resolution to create a part-time/full-time Adult Protective Service Social Worker position, creating a full-time Benefits, Communications and Engagement Specialist, implementing the 2024 non-represented wage grid, and adopting the 2024-2029 Plan of Library Services. The meeting is open to the public and includes routine items like minutes, treasurer's report, and monthly vouchers.

• Amend Resolution 5-23: Create Part-time Full-time Position: Adult Protective Service Social Worker (Aging and Disability Unit)
• Resolution: Create Full-time Position: Benefits, Communications and Engagement Specialist
• Implementation of the 2024 Non-Represented Wage Grid amended February 12, 2024
• Resolution: Adopt the Price County Plan of Library Services 2024 – 2029
• Treasurer Report: Delinquent Taxes and In Rem

Health and Human Services Board

The Price County Health & Human Services Board is meeting to discuss and potentially act on routine items like vouchers, prior meeting minutes, and division reports. The agenda includes presentations on the Public Health Department's Level 2 status, Marshfield Clinic staffing changes, and the effects of hospital closings on behavioral health. The meeting is open to the public.

• Vouchers presented by Krisan Bastil
• Public Health Division presentation on Level 2 Public Health Department status
• Marshfield Clinic Health System staffing changes
• Behavioral Health discussion on effects of hospital closings
• High-Cost Placements Reports from Fiscal and Administrative Division

Highway & Transportation Committee

The Price County Highway and Transportation Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially act on 2024 construction projects, including an area of concern on County Highway W. The committee will open bids for the County Highway W and D projects and receive reports on the airport, dams, highway crew, and fleet. The meeting is open to the public and accessible via conference call.

• Open bids for County Highway W project
• Open bids for County Highway D project
• Discuss 2024 construction projects, including County Highway W area of concern
• Airport updates on T Hangar and Taxiway
• Approve vouchers

Administration Committee

The Price County Administration Committee will discuss and possibly act on employee compensation, including a wage schedule review, new position creation, and elected official salaries for 2025-2029. They will also review employee handbook updates and health insurance fund status. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss a pay rate for an interim public health officer trainee.

• Resolution – Revisions to Non-Represented Wage Matrix
• Resolution – New Position – Employee Benefits and Communication Coordinator
• Resolution – Elected Official Salaries for 2025 – 2029
• Employee Handbook Updates – wages, shift differential, weekend call-in pay
• Self-Funded Health Insurance Fund – status and urgent care closure

Forestry & Parks / Buildings & Grounds Committee

The Price County Forestry & Parks Committee will discuss and possibly act on several items, including assuming ownership of the Lower Steve Creek Flowage Dam, amending county ordinances on forest and campground use, and approving a survey for a future timber sale. The meeting is open to the public and includes time for public comment.

• Timm's Hill Easement / Reciprocal Access Agreement
• Survey of County Property in Town of Kennan for future timber sale
• Ordinance amendments: vehicular traffic, campground regulations, forest use, elevated platforms, ground blinds, trail cameras, forfeiture schedule
• Assuming ownership and responsibilities of Lower Steve Creek Flowage Dam
• Financial report and vouchers

Health and Human Services Board

The Price County Nutrition Advisory Council will meet to discuss and possibly act on items including public comments, approval of previous minutes, committee membership terms, and reports from the Senior Services Manager covering home-delivered meals, congregate dining, nutrition policy, and finances. Program updates from several sites will also be presented. The meeting is open to the public.

• Public Comment and Communications
• Minutes from October 26, 2023
• Committee membership terms ending April 30, 2026
• Senior Services Manager report on home-delivered meals, congregate dining, nutrition policy, and financial report
• Program/site reports from Brantwood, Kennan, Ogema, Park Falls, Phillips

Land Use and UW-Extension Committee

The Land Use and UW-Extension Committee will hold public hearings and vote on a special exception permit for a new home in Fifield, a conditional use permit for two new resort cabins in Elk, and three land divisions in Elk and Worcester. The committee will also review department and financial reports, approve minutes and vouchers, and receive UW-Extension updates.

• Special Exception Permit by Stephanie L. Burch for a new home 20' from W. Central Avenue centerline, 5' from east lot line, Hinz Addition to Fifield Lot 9, Town of Fifield (N14186 W Central Avenue)
• Conditional Use Permit by Russ and Sandy Boelkow (Rusty's Loon Bay Resort LLC) to add 2 cabins at N8075 E Wilson Flowage Road, Town of Elk
• Land Division by James Gabrielsen for Quanturn LLC to create 3 lots in Town of Elk
• Land Division by Jeff Feranec to create 1 lot in Town of Worcester
• Land Division by Floyd Mootz to create 1 lot in Town of Worcester (amended Jan 15, 2024)

Local Emergency Planning Committee

The Price County Local Emergency Planning Committee is meeting to handle routine administrative business, including approving by-laws, electing a vice-chairperson, and approving an off-site facilities list. The committee will also receive reports on hazardous spills, the hazmat team, and emergency management grants. The meeting is open to the public and accessible via conference call.

• Elect Vice-chairperson
• Approve Off-Site Facilities List
• Review and approve By-laws, including designation of Compliance Inspector and committee membership
• Emergency Management Report covering hazardous spills, Level B Hazmat Team, and EPCRA grants
• Governor's Conference on Emergency Management & Homeland Security, March 13-15, Lake Geneva

Administration Committee

The Price County Administration Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on employee status updates, including new hires, transfers, and resignations, as well as resolutions to create new positions for a Sheriff's Deputy and a Health Officer Deputy. They will also review wage and job description updates from Cottingham & Butler, and consider amending a resolution to make an ADRC part-time employee full-time.

• Resolution – New Position – Sheriff’s Deputy and Classify Additional Investigator
• Resolution – New Position – Health Officer Deputy
• Amend Resolution – 5-23 ADRC Part-time Employee to Full-time
• Employee status updates: transfers, resignations, and recruitments
• Cottingham & Butler wage schedule and job description updates

Health and Human Services Board

The Price County Health & Human Services Board is meeting to discuss and potentially act on routine administrative items including vouchers, prior meeting minutes, and quarterly reports from its divisions. The board will also consider adding a part-time position at the Aging & Disability Resource Center and review a state health officer letter regarding the public health department's Level 2 status.

• Vouchers presented by Krisan Bastil
• Public Health Infrastructure Grant discussion
• Wisconsin State Health Officer 140 Review Letter – Level 2 Public Health Department
• ADRC Additional Part-time Position consideration
• High-Cost Placements Reports from Fiscal and Administrative Division

Executive Committee

The Price County Executive Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially act on routine county business, including approving prior meeting minutes, the treasurer's report, and monthly vouchers. They will also receive updates on the Bug Tussel Towers, carbon credits, and fleet vehicles, and consider a logistical reorganization of courthouse offices. The meeting will end with a closed session to interview a candidate for the Corporation Counsel position.

• Resolution designating public depositories
• 2023 Executive Financial Report
• Carbon Credit Update
• Logistical Reorganization – Courthouse Offices
• Amend Resolution 25-23 Town of Georgetown Bridge and Culvert Aid Request