Crawford County, WI

Veterans Service Commission

Veterans Service Committee

County Fair Meetings

The Crawford County Fair Board will hold a regular meeting on Sunday, August 30, 2026, at 10:00 AM at the Crawford County Fair Office in Gays Mills, WI. The agenda covers routine items including maintenance updates, entertainment, carnival, volunteer matters, and correspondence. No votes, contracts, or dollar amounts are listed; the meeting is procedural in nature.

• Maintenance updates
• Entertainment
• Carnival
• Volunteer matters
• Next meeting set for Thursday, September 3, 2026

County Fair Meetings

The Crawford County Fair Board will hold a meeting on August 29, 2026, at the Fair Office in Gays Mills. The agenda includes procedural items such as roll call and verifying notice posting. The board will discuss maintenance updates, entertainment, carnival operations, and volunteer needs. No specific dollar amounts, contracts, or ordinances are listed in the agenda.

• Discussion of maintenance updates
• Discussion of entertainment plans
• Discussion of carnival operations
• Discussion of volunteer needs

County Fair Meetings

The Crawford County Fair Board will hold a meeting on August 28, 2026, at the Fair Office in Gays Mills. The agenda consists of procedural items and discussions regarding maintenance updates, entertainment, carnival operations, and volunteer needs. No specific dollar amounts, contracts, or ordinances are listed in the provided text.

• Discussion of maintenance updates
• Discussion of entertainment plans
• Discussion of carnival operations
• Discussion of volunteer needs

Highway Meetings

The Crawford County Highway Committee will review routine maintenance agreements and state trunk highway issues. The agenda includes specific projects for resurfacing CTH E and CTH W, as well as a new bridge replacement in the Village of DeSoto. The committee will also process monthly invoices, payrolls, and fund balances.

• Resurfacing project for CTH E (STH 27-179), Project ID: 5002-00-01/71
• Resurfacing project for CTH W (STH 61 to Richland County Line)
• New bridge #B-12-0928 for Mississippi Tributary Bridge #P-12-0703 on Mill Park Drive in Village of DeSoto
• Authorization of payment for monthly invoices and bi-weekly payrolls
• Review of fund balances and transfer of funds

County Fair Meetings

The Crawford County Fair Board will hold a regular meeting on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at 10:00 AM at the Crawford County Fair Office in Gays Mills, WI. The agenda covers routine items including maintenance updates, entertainment, carnival, volunteer coordination, and correspondence. No votes, contracts, or dollar amounts are listed; the meeting is procedural and administrative.

• Maintenance updates for fairgrounds
• Entertainment planning
• Carnival arrangements
• Volunteer coordination
• Date of next meeting set for Friday Fair Week, 2026

Soil and Water Meetings

The Crawford County Soil & Water Committee will hold a procedural meeting on August 27, 2026, at the Crawford County Fairgrounds in Gays Mills. The agenda consists primarily of standard administrative items, including roll call and approval of minutes. The only substantive item is the presentation of Land Conservation Awards by Dave Troester. The meeting will conclude with the announcement of the next meeting date, September 8, 2026.

• Presentation of Land Conservation Awards by Dave Troester
• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Announcement of next meeting date: September 8, 2026

Personnel Meeting

The Crawford County Board of Supervisors Personnel Committee will meet on August 26, 2026, to discuss staffing needs and procedural updates. The agenda includes the approval of previous minutes, introductions of new staff, and a review of six specific position openings. The committee will also consider updates to the hiring ordinance before adjourning.

• Review of six position openings including Clerk III, Highway Patrolman, and social work roles
• Discussion of Hiring Ordinance Updates
• Approval of minutes from the July 29th Personnel Committee meeting

County Fair Meetings

The Crawford County Fair Board will hold a meeting on August 26, 2026, at the Fair Office in Gays Mills. The agenda consists of procedural items and operational updates regarding the upcoming fair, including maintenance, entertainment, carnival, and volunteer matters. No specific dollar amounts, contracts, or ordinances are listed in the provided text.

• Maintenance updates
• Entertainment planning
• Carnival planning
• Volunteer coordination

ADRC Board Meetings

The Crawford County Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC) Board is meeting to approve the 2027 budget and the 2027 53.10 Operations Application, along with monthly invoices. The agenda also includes a board education session by the ADRC chef, an operations report covering nutrition, transportation, caregiver, EBS, and ADRC services, and updates on advocacy and regional board meetings.

• Approval of the 2027 ADRC Budget
• Approval of the 2027 53.10 Operations Application
• Approval of Monthly Invoices
• Board Education by Kirsten Martin, ADRC chef
• ADRC Operations Report (Nutrition, Transportation, Caregiver, EBS)

Finance Meetings

The Crawford County Finance Committee is meeting to approve invoices and proposals, hear reports from county officials, and discuss financial updates including sales and use tax, wheel tax, and jail project expenditures. The agenda also includes a request from the 7 Rivers Alliance presented by Chris Hardie.

• Approval of invoices and proposals
• 7 Rivers Alliance request by Chris Hardie
• Sales & Use and Wheel Tax update
• Jail Project expenditure update
• Reports from Treasurer, Clerk of Court, Register of Deeds, District Attorney, Child Support, Register in Probate, Judicial Assistant, Sheriff, and County Clerk

Veterans Service Committee

The Crawford County Veterans Service Committee is meeting to handle routine administrative business, including approving the previous meeting's minutes, receiving an office report, and approving bills. The committee will also discuss old business regarding job hiring. No new business is listed.

• Approval of bills
• Old Business: job hiring
• Office Report

County Board Meetings

The Crawford County Board of Supervisors will meet to consider three resolutions: one supporting sustainable funding for local public health departments, one requesting the Wisconsin Counties Association to lobby for greater local control over large-scale solar and wind projects, and one adopting a public participation plan for the county comprehensive plan. The board will also hear updates on the jail construction/remodel project and a review of the County Line Festival, along with routine appointments and committee reports.

• Resolution Supporting Sustainable Funding for Local Public Health Departments
• Resolution Requesting the WCA to Lobby for Greater Local Control for Large Scale Solar and Wind Projects
• Resolution to Adopt Public Participation Plan for Crawford County Comprehensive Plan
• Jail Construction/Remodel Substantial Completion Update – Nate Bremmer
• County Line Festival Review – Marc Myhre & Ryan Fradette

County Board of Canvass

The Crawford County Board of Canvassers is meeting to canvass and certify the votes from the August 11th Partisan Primary. This is a procedural election-administration meeting, not a policy or budget session.

• Canvass of votes from the August 11th Partisan Primary
• Meeting at Crawford County Administration Building, 225 N. Beaumont Road, Room #215, Prairie du Chien

Audit Meetings

The Crawford County Audit Committee will hold its regular monthly meeting to review and approve bills. The meeting is scheduled for Friday, August 14, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in Room 215 of the Administration Building in Prairie du Chien. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Review and approval of bills
• Meeting notice sent to WPRE and Courier Press

Public Property Meetings

The Crawford County Public Property Committee will meet to approve minutes and invoices, hear reports from the IT and building maintenance departments, and discuss a reunification plan for Prairie Catholic School with Principal Christopher Finnell. The meeting is scheduled for August 12, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in Room #215 of the Administration Building.

• Discussion of Prairie Catholic School Re-Unification Plan with Principal Christopher Finnell
• IT Department Report and IT Voucher Approvals by Connie McCullick
• Building Maintenance Report by John Poots
• Approval of invoices/proposals
• Approval of minutes from July 8th Public Property meeting

Soil and Water Meetings

The Crawford County Soil & Water Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially approve a Comprehensive Plan update and Public Participation Plan, along with reports from the Land Conservationist, Land & Water Projects, and other agencies. The agenda includes a budget amendment for wildlife and discussion of animal waste storage.

• Comprehensive Plan Update and Approval of the Public Participation Plan
• Animal Waste Storage Discussion
• Budget amendment for wildlife
• Vouchers and budget review

Land Use Meetings

The Crawford County Land Use Committee approved three Certified Survey Maps (CSMs) for properties in the Towns of Clayton, Freeman, and Eastman, contingent upon agency approval. They also voted to recommend a resolution to the county board supporting Wisconsin Counties Association lobbying for more local control over wind and solar projects. The committee noted that public comment will no longer be included on the agenda.

• Approved CSM for Brandon & Jaymee Jerrett, Town of Clayton
• Approved CSM for Kurt Stein & Vicki Hollenbeck, Town of Freeman
• Approved CSM for Irrevocable Severson Family Trust, Town of Eastman
• Recommended resolution on WCA lobbying for more wind and solar local control
• Public comment removed from future agendas

Livestock Study Committee

The committee will discuss current county livestock operation oversight and recent informational presentations from DATCP, DNR, and UW Research, then assess next steps. No decisions or votes are scheduled; the meeting is primarily for reflection and planning.

• Reflection and discussion on current county livestock operation oversight
• Review of recent informational presentations from DATCP, DNR, and UW Research
• Assessment of committee next steps
• Next meeting set for Tuesday, September 8, 2026

Public Safety Meetings

The Crawford County Public Safety Committee is meeting to review and approve bills for the Sheriff's Department, 911 Coordinator, and Emergency Government, and to hear reports from the Coroner, Public Health Officer, and Public Safety. The committee will also discuss an animal abatement review board, a Jail Sergeant position, and a full-time Bailiff position. The meeting is scheduled for August 11, 2026, at 9:00 AM in Room 130 of the Crawford County Administration Building.

• Review Sheriff Department Bills
• Approval of bills for 911 Coordinator and Emergency Government
• Discussion of Jail Sergeant position
• Discussion of full-time Bailiff position
• Animal abatement review board discussion

Health and Human Service Meetings

The Crawford County Health and Human Services Board will meet to consider a public health funding resolution and receive a public health update. The board will also discuss a registered nurse vacancy and review key fiscal indicators.

• Public Health Funding Resolution – action item
• Board RN vacancy discussion
• Public Health Update by Sonya Lenzendorf
• Key Fiscal Indicators review

AG Extension Meetings

The Crawford County Agriculture and Extension Education Committee will meet to review educator and coordinator reports. Area Extension Director Adam Hady will present the 2027 budget.

• 2027 Budget presentation by Adam Hady

Finance Meetings

The Crawford County Finance Committee will meet on August 5, 2026, to review and approve invoices and proposals, allocate Focus on Energy rebates, process a Building Hope Inc opioid reimbursement claim, and receive a financial summary report for the Justice Center Project. The committee will also prepare the August County Board agenda.

• Approval of invoices and proposals
• Focus on Energy Rebate Allocation – Action Item
• Building Hope Inc Opioid Reimbursement Claim – Action Item
• Justice Center Project-- Financial Summary Report – Action Item(s)
• Prepare August County Board Agenda

Personnel Meeting

The Personnel Committee will meet to discuss personnel disciplinary matters during a closed session. The meeting includes a planned return to open session and potential motions following the closed discussion.

• Closed session to discuss personnel disciplinary matters pursuant to Section 19.85(1)(f)

Highway Safety Meetings

The Crawford County Highway Safety Committee meets to discuss road hazards, receive updates from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and a state representative, and review an ATV/UTV route proposal submitted to WisDOT. The committee will also approve previous meeting minutes and set the next meeting date.

• Update on ATV/UTV Route Proposal to WisDOT
• Discussion of Road Hazards
• Report from WI DOT-BOTS
• Report from State Representative

Personnel Meeting

The Crawford County Personnel Committee will meet to approve job descriptions and wages for an ES Specialist PCR Reviewer and a GIS Mapping position. The body will also discuss procedures for hiring part-time and contracted employees. A closed session is scheduled to discuss interdepartmental communication concerns.

• Wage and job description approval for ES Specialist PCR Reviewer
• Wage and position approval for GIS Mapping
• New hires: Alyssa Darling (SW II) and Braden Folbrecht (Traffic Deputy)
• Open position: Social Worker IV- Health & Human Services
• Discussion on hiring procedures for part-time and contracted employees

ADRC Board Meetings

The Aging & Disability Resource Center committee will discuss operational reports and advocacy issues. The board is scheduled to approve the 2027 53.10 Application and monthly invoices.

• Approval of the 2027 53.10 Application
• Update on 2027 Budget Process
• Approval of monthly invoices
• ADRC Operations Report covering nutrition, transportation, and caregiver services

Highway Meetings

The Crawford County Highway Committee will review maintenance agreements and specific road projects. The body is discussing resurfacing for CTH E and CTH W, as well as a bridge project in the Village of DeSoto.

• Resurfacing of CTH E (Project ID: 5002-00-01/71)
• Resurfacing of CTH W from STH 61 to Richland County Line
• New bridge construction at Mill Park Drive, Village of DeSoto (Project ID: 5408-00-00/70)
• Bid for Dual Wing Truck with brine setup
• Driveway variance request for Werthwein

Veterans Service Commission

The commission will review a financial report and past payments. The body will meet in closed session to discuss applications before reconvening to act on eligible applications.

• Review of financial report and past payments
• Closed session to discuss applications
• Action on eligible applications

Audit Meetings

The Crawford County Audit Committee is holding a regular monthly meeting. The body will review and approve bills.

• Review and approval of bills

Finance Meetings

The Crawford County Finance Committee will meet to approve invoices and review the 2025 audit presented by Quinn Mitchell of Johnson Block. The committee will also discuss final expenses and expenditure updates for the jail project.

• 2025 Audit Presentation by Quinn Mitchell, Johnson Block
• Final Jail Project Expenses
• Jail Project Expenditure Update
• 2026 2nd Quarter Revenue & Expense Report