Crawford County public meetings in 2025

Highway Meetings

The Crawford County Highway Committee will meet to review road maintenance and infrastructure projects. The body is discussing a new bridge project in the Village of DeSoto and resurfacing on CTH E.

• New Bridge #B-12-0928 at Mill Park Drive, Mississippi Tributary Bridge #P-12-0703 in Village of DeSoto
• Resurfacing of CTH E (Project ID: 5002-00-01/71)
• Used pricing information for a Rubber Tire Roller
• Farm Lease RFP's
• Employee recognition for Seth Harvat and Rusty Noel

The committee approved the purchase of a 2024 Bomag smooth drum roller and a three-year farmland lease with Jelinek Farms. They also authorized several payment vouchers and decided to repost a patrolman vacancy.

• Approved purchase of 2024 Bomag BW124DH-5 smooth drum roller for $83,500 outright or $81,176 with trade-in
• Approved 3-year farmland lease to Jelinek Farms/Chad Jelinek at $200 per acre for approximately 8 acres
• Authorized payment of Invoice Vouchers 747-756, 760-804, 807-818 and Payroll Vouchers 757, 758, 759, 805, 806
• Approved minutes from November 20, 2025 meeting
• Decided to repost the patrolman position for Town of Haney and portion of Town of Wauzeka

Finance Meetings

The Crawford County Finance Committee will review proposals for 2026 property, APD, and liability insurance from Wisconsin County Mutual. The body will also consider a proposal from CDA, Inc. to terminate the CDBG program and review the 2025 Fair Finance Report.

• CDA, Inc. proposal to terminate CDBG Program
• 2026 Property & APD and Liability Insurance Proposals from Wisconsin County Mutual
• 2025 Fair Finance Report
• Credit card request for 911 Coordinator Angie Martin
• Jail Project expenditure update

The committee approved several large payments, including a $1.4M invoice for Kraemer Brothers and property and liability insurance for 2026. It also authorized a contract with CDA, Inc. to handle the termination of CDBG housing loan programs.

• Approved payment of $1,424,382.11 to Kraemer Brothers (Unanimous)
• Approved $1,119.00 payment to Aegis Insurance for 2026 Position Bonds (Unanimous)
• Approved CDA, Inc. proposal to service CDBG loan termination for $5,000 (Unanimous)
• Approved 2026 Property Insurance premium of $71,697 (No negative votes)
• Approved 2026 General and Automobile Liability coverage of $140,866 (No negative votes)
• Approved credit card request for 911 Coordinator Angie Martin (Unanimous)
• Approved $1,247.01 purchase of a Level P-7 shredder for Child Support (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from December 3rd meeting (No negative votes)

County Fair Meetings

The Crawford County Fair Board Committee will meet to discuss personnel-related matters in a closed session. The meeting will then move to an open session for any necessary motions.

• Closed session to discuss personnel related matters

Land Council Committee

The Land Council Committee will review the status of current open grant projects. The body will also discuss and vote on the approval of a grant application for 2026.

• Discussion of open grant projects
• Approval for 2026 grant application

County Board Meetings

The Crawford County Board of Supervisors will meet to discuss resolutions regarding 2026 highway maintenance and county funding challenges. The board will also review proposed ordinances concerning shoreland protection and employee leave policies.

• Ordinance repealing and recreating Chapter 16 regarding the Shoreland Protection Ordinance
• Resolution regarding County Highway Maintenance during calendar year 2026
• Resolution urging legislative action on county funding challenges under Wisconsin’s Tax Levy Freeze
• Ordinance amending paid vacation leave computation and floating holiday entitlement
• Resolution approving changes to the Rural Functional Classification System

The Board approved the 2026 highway maintenance budget and the publication of board proceedings. It also passed a resolution urging the state legislature to change how the tax levy freeze is calculated to account for inflation.

• Approved Resolution 18-2025 to publish 2026 board proceedings (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 19-2025 for 2026 highway maintenance, including $2,105,159 for system maintenance and $371,065 for administration (no negative votes)
• Approved Resolution 20-2025 urging legislative action to address funding challenges under the state tax levy freeze

Veterans Service Committee

The Veterans Service Committee will meet to review the office report and a report from the fall conference. The committee will also act on the approval of bills.

• Approval of bills
• Fall conference report

The committee approved the minutes from the previous meeting, the office budget report for 2025, and outstanding bills. CVSO officer Laura Moore provided a report on a fall conference she attended.

• Approved minutes of the last meeting (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 office budget report (unanimous)
• Approved bills (unanimous)

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

Highway Meetings

The Municipal Street Improvement Project Committee will review application requests for the WisDOT Local Roads Improvement Program. The body will select projects from cities and villages for approval and allocate entitlement funds.

• Review of 2026-2027 WisDOT LRIP application requests
• Selection of city and village projects for LRIP funding
• Allocation of MSILT entitlement funds

Criminal Justice Coordinating Committee

The Criminal Justice Coordinating Committee will review justice program reporting and spending. The body will discuss the 2026 grant application and updates to Memorandums of Understanding.

• 3rd Quarter Reporting for Treatment Court and Diversion
• Update on 2025 TAD spending
• 2026 grant application
• Working draft of By-Laws from ad hoc committee
• Report on shrub removal completed 11/17/25

The committee received updates on justice program reporting and grant applications. Members discussed law enforcement fundraising and facility updates for the City of Prairie du Chien Police Department. No new business was introduced.

• Tabled MOU to revise form and distribute prior to March meeting
• Adjourned meeting at 1:24 PM

Public Property Meetings

The Public Property Committee will review invoices and proposals. The body will discuss the installation of card readers at the courthouse and a panic button in the District Attorney's office. Reports from the IT and Building Maintenance departments are also scheduled.

• Card readers at the Courthouse
• Panic button in DA’s office
• IT Voucher approvals
• Janitor/Custodian position update

The committee approved payments for window washing at the Administration Building and Courthouse. November vouchers for the IT Department were also approved. No action was taken regarding courthouse card readers.

• Approved November 12th meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $7,730 payment to Ducky’s Window Washing for Admin Bldg and Courthouse (unanimous)
• Approved November IT Department vouchers (unanimous)

Public Safety Meetings

The Public Safety Committee will meet to review financial statements and approve bills for several county departments. The meeting includes reports from the Sheriff, Coroner, and Emergency Government.

• Review of Sheriff Department bills
• Approval of Coroner's bills
• Approval of Emergency Government bills
• Review of bank statements for the Public Safety Report
• 911 Coordinator's Report

The committee approved the meeting minutes and paid bills for the Coroner, Emergency Management, and Law Enforcement. Members received updates on the new jail project, which remains targeted for completion in April.

• Approved December meeting minutes
• Approved October 2025 Coroner bills
• Approved November 2025 Coroner bills
• Approved Emergency Management bills, including a $5,000 radio bill
• Approved Law Enforcement bills

Land Use Meetings

The Crawford County Land Use Committee will meet to review reports from the property lister, surveyors, and zoning technician. The body will discuss industrial scale solar and wind projects and review a specific plat.

• Discussion of Industrial Scale Solar and Wind Projects
• CSM: Guy/Tamara Nelson, Field of Dreams Plat
• Subdivision Ordinance review
• Recoup Review Fees discussion

The committee approved the November 11, 2025, minutes and presented vouchers. Members discussed potential revisions to the subdivision ordinance and a CSM for the Town of Prairie du Chien, both of which will return in January.

• Approved November 11, 2025, minutes (unanimous)
• Approved vouchers as presented (unanimous)

Soil and Water Meetings

The Crawford County Soil & Water Committee will meet to review land conservation reports and approve work plans. The body will discuss and potentially take action on several livestock siting applications and a transmission line project.

• Approval of LWRM Plan and Work Plan
• Action on Roth Feeder Pig II Livestock Siting Permit
• Gruber Livestock Siting North Application
• Gruber Livestock Siting South Application
• Dairyland Power’s Maribell Transmission Line

The committee approved the 2027–2036 Land and Water Resource Management (LWRM) Plan, the 2026 Work Plan, and the LWCB questionnaire. The committee revoked the Roth Feeder Pig II permit and tabled decisions on Gruber Livestock applications. Members discussed a potential resolution opposing the Dairyland Power MariBell Transmission Line location.

• Approved 2027–2036 LWRM Plan (unanimous)
• Approved LWCB questionnaire for LWRM Plan (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 Work Plan (unanimous)
• Revoked Roth Feeder Pig II permit (unanimous)
• Tabled Gruber Livestock North and South applications
• Extended deadline to act on Gruber Livestock applications to Jan 13, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved November 11, 2025, minutes (unanimous)
• Approved vouchers as presented (unanimous)

Health and Human Service Meetings

The board will discuss agency updates regarding electronic health records and hiring. The meeting includes a review of 2025 key fiscal indicators and the State Crisis Intervention Program Grant.

• 2025 Key Fiscal Indicators projection
• State Crisis Intervention Program Grant
• Navigator hiring efforts
• Electronic Health Record updates
• Approval of bills

The board approved the previous meeting's minutes and $8,714.39 in bills. Officials reported a projected loss of over $400,000 for 2025 and noted that most federal 2026 funds are currently on hold.

• Approved preceding meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved bills for $8,714.39 (unanimous)

County Fair Meetings

The Crawford County Fair Board will meet to review fairgrounds maintenance and funding for the beer garden and sidewalk. The board will also discuss contracts regarding winter storage, rentals, and entertainment.

• Funding for beer garden and sidewalk
• Winter storage and fairgrounds rental contracts
• Entertainment contracts
• Fair Coordinator update
• Payment of bills

The Crawford County Fair Board approved a contract with Nicks Kids Entertainment and authorized the payment of bills. The board also approved the previous meeting's minutes.

• Approved previous meeting minutes
• Approved Nicks Kids Entertainment contract
• Approved payment of bills

AG Extension Meetings

The Crawford County Agriculture and Extension Education Committee will meet to discuss University of Wisconsin Extension programming. The body is scheduled to consider the approval of an educator contract.

• Approval of educator contract

The committee approved the educator contract as stated in the budget and authorized the payment of bills and vouchers. Members also received reports on 4-H robotics, childcare provider workshops, and livestock education programs.

• Approved educator contract (unanimous)
• Approved payment of bills/vouchers (unanimous)
• Approved November minutes (unanimous)

Finance Meetings

The Crawford County Finance Committee will meet to approve invoices and a resolution regarding County Board proceedings. Members will also discuss a resolution urging legislative action on co-funding challenges related to Wisconsin’s tax levy freeze.

• Approval of invoices and proposals
• Resolution relating to County Board proceedings
• Discussion on resolution regarding Wisconsin’s tax levy freeze co-funding challenges
• Setting the December County Board agenda

The Finance Committee approved a payment to Klein McCarthy Architects and adopted a resolution for the publication of County Board proceedings. The committee also requested a draft resolution to address county funding challenges under the Wisconsin tax levy freeze.

• Approved payment of $27,132.94 to Klein McCarthy Architects (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution Relating to County Board Proceedings (no negative votes)
• Approved request for Corporation Counsel to draft a resolution regarding tax levy freeze funding challenges (no negative votes)
• Approved minutes from November 19th meeting (no negative votes)

ADRC Board Meetings

The Aging & Disability Resource Center committee will review operational reports and board education. The body is scheduled to approve monthly invoices for November 2025 and set the 2026 meeting calendar.

• Approval of November 2025 monthly invoices
• Review and approval of 2026 meeting dates
• ADRC Operations Report covering nutrition, transportation, caregiver, and EBS

The board approved the monthly invoices and the proposed meeting dates for 2026. Members received reports on nutrition, transportation, and benefit specialist operations.

• Approved minutes from October 28, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 meeting dates (4th Tuesday of each month; combined Nov/Dec meeting on 12/1/2026)
• Approved monthly invoices (unanimous)

Personnel Meeting

The Joint Personnel/Finance committee will discuss staffing updates and proposed ordinance amendments. The body will review changes to vacation accrual for 40-hour employees and floater days for new hires.

• Ordinance Amending 4.24 regarding vacation accrual for 40 hr-week employee
• Ordinance Amending 4.28 regarding floater days for new hires
• Position opening: Hwy Patrolman (Full Time)
• Position opening: Clerk III UW-Extension (Part Time)
• Position opening: Community Health Navigator (Full Time) and Male Jailer (Full Time)

The committee approved an ordinance regarding paid vacation leave and floating holiday entitlements for recommendation to the full county board. It also updated the 911 Coordinator job description and associated wages. ADRC Director Nicole Baumeister provided updates on new part-time hires.

• Approved Ordinance Amending Sections 4.24(1)(a) and 4.28(1)(b) regarding vacation leave and floating holidays (unanimous)
• Approved updated 911 Coordinator job description removing GIS and mapping duties (no negative votes)
• Approved temporary change of 911 Coordinator to hourly 40-hour-per-week role through late summer 2026 (no negative votes)
• Approved moving Angie Martin to the 911 Coordinator starting wage effective November 22, 2025 (no negative votes)
• Approved October 29th Personnel Committee meeting minutes (no negative votes)

Highway Meetings

The Crawford County Highway Committee will review road maintenance agreements and specific infrastructure projects. The body is discussing financing options for shop locations in Gays Mills and Soldiers Grove, as well as a new bridge project in the Village of DeSoto.

• New bridge construction at Mill Park Drive, Mississippi Tributary Bridge #P-12-0703 in Village of DeSoto
• Resurfacing of CTH E (13E16-25) Project ID: 5002-00-01/71
• Bonding and financing options for Gays Mills/Soldiers Grove Shop Location
• Review of proposals for Patrol Superintendent Trucks
• Easement at Husher Park regarding Scenic Rivers

The committee approved a site engineering contract with TEAM and the purchase of two pickup trucks. They also authorized a request for proposals for a three-year farmland lease and granted an easement to Scenic Rivers Energy Coop.

• Approved site engineering contract with TEAM for $77,195.00
• Approved purchase of two 2026 Ram 2500 pickup trucks from Fillback Ram for $48,414.50 each
• Approved running an RFP ad for a 3-year farmland lease
• Approved Winter Maintenance Agreement 2025-2026
• Recommended approval by county board for functional classifications of roads
• Granted easement to Scenic Rivers Energy Coop for underground electrical at Husher Park
• Approved hiring one patrolman using the last hiring list
• Approved $3,470.06 transfer of funds for clean sweep invoice

Highway Meetings

The Municipal Street Improvement Project Committee will review and select city and village projects for WisDOT Local Roads Improvement Program (LRIP) funding. The body will allocate entitlement funds to the approved projects.

• Election of MSILT Committee Chairperson
• Review of 2026-2027 LRIP project applications
• Selection of city and village projects for LRIP funding
• Allocation of MSILT entitlement funds

Highway Meetings

The committee will review project requests for the 2026-2027 WisDOT Local Roads Improvement Program. Members will select town projects for approval and allocate entitlement funds.

• Election of TRI Committee Chairperson
• Review of 2026-2027 WisDOT LRIP project applications
• Selection of town projects for LRIP funding
• Allocation of TRI entitlement funds
• Authorization for Chairperson to approve project changes and substitutions

Finance Meetings

The Crawford County Finance Committee will meet to approve invoices and discuss the county's comprehensive plan. The committee will also receive updates on jail project expenses and the 2026 position schedule bonds renewal.

• Approval of invoices and proposals
• Kraemer Brothers finance update
• Crawford County Comprehensive Plan discussion
• Position Schedule Bonds Renewal 2026
• Jail project expenses report

The committee approved several invoices and a training stipend for a former Clerk of Court. Members discussed the need for a new Comprehensive Plan and the sufficiency of elected officials' bond limits.

• Approved October 22nd meeting minutes
• Approved $1,215,057.02 payment to Kraemer Brothers
• Approved $58,806.96 payment to Klein McCarthy Architects
• Approved $103,026.00 payment for WCM 2026 Workers Comp Insurance
• Approved $2,545.00 payment to Environmental Management Consulting, Inc.
• Approved mileage and stipend payments for Nancy Dowling to provide training

Veterans Service Commission

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

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

The commission approved the agenda, previous meeting minutes, and a financial report showing a balance of $9,437.51. Members signed bonding paperwork and Dean LaPointe agreed to another three-year term.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved September 23, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved financial report with balance of $9,437.51 (unanimous)
• Signed bonding paperwork
• Appointed Dean LaPointe to another 3 year term

ADRC Board Meetings

The ADRC Board will hold a public hearing to review the draft application for the 2026 Specialized Transportation Assistance Program. This program is conducted under s.85.21 Wisconsin Statutes.

• Public hearing for the 2026 Specialized Transportation Assistance Program draft application

Audit Meetings

The Crawford County Audit Committee will hold its regular monthly meeting. The body is scheduled to review and approve bills.

• Review and approval of bills

County Board Meetings

The Crawford County Rules and Procedure Committee is meeting to discuss changes to county ordinances. The primary focus is the amendment, repeal, and recreation of sections regarding meal reimbursement rates.

• Ordinance amending Sections 2.01(6)(i) and 4.45(1)(b) regarding meal reimbursement rates

The Rules and Procedure Committee approved Ordinance No. 261-2025 to update meal reimbursement rates for supervisors and employees. The ordinance sets maximum daily meal allowances at $65, divided by meal type.

• Approved Ordinance No. 261-2025 to amend meal reimbursement rates

Public Safety Meetings

The Public Safety Committee will meet to review bills from the Sheriff Department and other offices. The agenda includes reports from the Coroner, Public Health Officer, 911 Coordinator, and Emergency Government. Members plan to enter closed session to discuss personnel issues.

• Review of Sheriff Department bills
• Approval of bills for Coroner, Public Health Officer, and Emergency Government
• Review of bank statements
• Closed session regarding personnel issues

The committee approved several sets of bills and noted the approval of a 2026 Fiscal Grant. Updates were provided on the new jail construction and staffing needs for the Sheriff's Department.

• Approved November meeting minutes (carried)
• Approved 911 Coordinator bills (carried)
• Approved Emergency Management bills (carried)
• Approved Sheriff Department bills (carried)
• Approved installation of windows in LEC

County Board Meetings

The County Board of Supervisors will hold a budget presentation and public hearing for the 2026 budget. The board will consider resolutions for borrowing and the adoption of the annual budget.

• Resolution authorizing long-term borrowing of $1,100,000
• Resolution authorizing capital improvement loan of $140,000
• Resolution adopting the 2026 Budget
• Ordinance amending meal reimbursement rates
• Proposed 2026 wage increases for non-union employees and reduction of county health insurance contribution to 80%

The Board unanimously adopted the 2026 budget, which includes a mil rate decrease from 6.19 to 5.36. The Board also approved two loans from Peoples State Bank for highway equipment and law enforcement vehicles. Additionally, a 3% wage increase for non-union employees and updated meal reimbursement rates were approved.

• Adopted 2026 Budget (Unanimous)
• Approved $1.1M loan from Peoples State Bank for road repairs and Highway Department capital purchases (Unanimous)
• Approved $140,000 Capital Improvement Loan from Peoples State Bank for law enforcement squad cars (Unanimous)
• Approved 3% wage increase for all non-union county employees effective January 1, 2026 (Unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 261-2025 updating meal reimbursement rates to $15 breakfast, $20 lunch, and $30 dinner (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the previous meeting (Unanimous)

Public Property Meetings

The Crawford County Public Property Committee will meet to review building maintenance and approve invoices. The committee is scheduled to take action on updating the job description for the Courthouse, Law Enforcement, and Jail custodian.

• Action item: Custodian-Courthouse/Law Enforcement/Jail Job Description Update
• Courthouse Employee Entrance Shrub Removal
• Approval of invoices and proposals
• Building Maintenance Report regarding replacement keys request

The Public Property Committee approved the October IT vouchers and an updated job description for the Courthouse and Law Enforcement buildings custodian. The committee also discussed removing shrubs at the courthouse entrance for security reasons.

• Approved October IT Vouchers for payment (unanimous)
• Approved updated Custodian/Janitor job description for Courthouse and Law Enforcement buildings (unanimous)
• Approved publishing custodian vacancy notice in the Courier and Crawford Independent for two weeks (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from October 15 meeting (unanimous)

Land Use Meetings

The Crawford County Land Use Committee will meet to review reports from the property lister, surveyors, and zoning technician. The body will discuss industrial scale solar and wind projects and the Shoreland Protection Zoning Ordinance.

• Discussion of Industrial Scale Solar and Wind Projects
• Shoreland Protection Zoning Ordinance
• CSM: Dale and Donna Cipra, Town of Prairie du Chien
• Review of County Surveyor’s Position and recoup review fees

The committee approved a Certified Survey Map (CSM) for Dale and Donna Cipra in the Town of Prairie du Chien. Members also requested a new job description for the County Surveyor position for the December meeting. The committee discussed potential ordinance changes regarding surveyor review fees.

• Approved October 22, 2025, minutes (Unanimous, Krachey abstained)
• Approved CSM for Dale and Donna Cipra, Town of Prairie du Chien, contingent upon reviewing agencies approval (Unanimous)
• Approved vouchers as presented (Unanimous)

Soil and Water Meetings

The Soil & Water committee will meet to discuss and potentially take action on three livestock siting permits. The meeting also includes reports from the DNR Forester, NRCS, and UW Extension.

• Livestock Siting Application of Gruber Livestock North, LLC
• Livestock Siting Application of Gruber Livestock South, LLC
• Roth Feeder Pig II- Livestock Siting Permit
• Setting the 80% Harvest date

The committee established 2025 commodity prices and the 80% harvest date. Decisions on two livestock siting applications and the Roth Feeder Pig II permit were deferred to the December 9 meeting.

• Approved October 22, 2025, minutes (unanimous, Krachey abstained)
• Deferred decision on two Livestock Siting Applications to December 9
• Tabled Roth Feeder Pig II Livestock Siting Permit to December 9
• Approved vouchers as presented (unanimous)
• Set 2025 commodity prices: corn $3.99/bu, soybeans $10.18/bu, alfalfa $150/ton, stems $1.90/stem (unanimous)
• Set 2025 80% harvest date as November 15, 2025 (unanimous)

Land Use Meetings

The Crawford County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing regarding the Land and Water Resource Management Plan. The meeting includes a period for public comment.

• Public hearing on the Land and Water Resource Management Plan

Health and Human Service Meetings

The Crawford County Health and Human Services Board will meet to review public health updates and fiscal indicators. The board is scheduled to take action on the Community Health Improvement Plan and the Health & Human Services Adult Placement Funding Policy.

• Approval of the Community Health Improvement Plan
• Approval of the Health & Human Services Adult Placement Funding Policy
• Review of Public Health Update by Sonya Lenzendorf
• Discussion of Federal Government Impacts
• Review of Key Fiscal Indicators

The Board approved a three-year Community Health Improvement Plan and adopted a revised adult placement funding policy. Members also approved bills totaling $8,608.85 and reviewed fiscal indicators projecting a $500,000 loss for the year.

• Approved preceding meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved bills for $8,608.85 (Unanimous)
• Approved three-year Community Health Improvement Plan (Unanimous)
• Adopted revised Adult Placement Funding policy allowing exceptions for imminent health/safety concerns (Unanimous)

County Fair Meetings

The Crawford County Fair Board is meeting to review maintenance, bank accounts, and various contracts. The board will also receive an update from the Fair Coordinator and process bill payments.

• Maintenance
• Signature Cards Bank
• Contracts and Agreements including winter storage, fairgrounds rental, and entertainment
• Fair Coordinator update
• Payment of bills

The Crawford County Fair Board approved several maintenance projects and the purchase of new beer garden coolers. The board also updated bank signature cards and approved the payment of bills.

• Approved fairgrounds projects including fair cabin completion, corn pit lighting, and storage adjustments
• Approved updated Royal Bank signature cards for seven named individuals
• Approved purchase of new beer garden coolers for approximately $2,700
• Approved sidewalk upgrade to add an entrance and reduce congestion
• Approved payment of bills
• Approved minutes from previous meeting

AG Extension Meetings

The committee will meet to review reports and programming from the University of Wisconsin Extension. The session includes updates from Area Extension Director Adam Hady.

• Educator/Coordinator Reports/Programming
• Report from Area Extension Director Adam Hady
• Payment of bills

The committee approved the October meeting minutes and the payment of bills and vouchers. The remainder of the meeting consisted of reports from University of Wisconsin Extension educators regarding community programs, 4-H activities, and crop research.

• Approved October minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved payment of bills/vouchers as presented (unanimous roll call vote)

Highway Safety Meetings

The Highway Safety Committee will meet to review road hazards and receive reports from the WI DOT-BOTS and a State Representative.

• Discussion of road hazards
• Report from WI DOT-BOTS
• Report from State Representative

The committee approved the minutes from the August 5, 2025, meeting. Members received updates on road construction completions and a presentation on 2025 traffic accident and fatality data for Crawford County and the state.

• Approved August 5, 2025, meeting minutes (unanimous)

Personnel Meeting

The Crawford County Personnel Committee will discuss updates to meal reimbursement ordinances and clarify personnel policies regarding holidays and vacation accrual. The body will also review recent hires and current position openings.

• Ordinance amending Sections 2.01(6)(i) and 4.45(1)(b) regarding meal reimbursement rates
• New hires: Brandon Millin (Hwy Patrolman), Kyla Luther (SW IV), Dan Nordstrom (SW IV), and Michael McCoy II (Jailer)
• Open positions: Hwy Patrolman, Clerk III UW-Extension, and Community Health Navigator
• Policy clarifications for floater holidays and vacation accrual for 40-hour week employees

The committee approved updated meal reimbursement rates and clarified how new hires accrue floating holidays and first-year vacation. The board also approved a specific wage adjustment and accepted a retirement notice for the 911 Coordinator.

• Approved meal reimbursement rates: Breakfast $15, Lunch $20, Dinner $30 (unanimous)
• Approved floating holiday accrual: 2 days for hires before June 30, 1 day for hires on or after July 1 (no negative votes)
• Approved amendment to cap first-year vacation accrual at 80 hours (unanimous)
• Approved wage adjustment for Brenda Shimala through January 5, 2026 (unanimous)
• Accepted Julie Cipra's retirement as 911 Coordinator and authorized internal posting (unanimous)

ADRC Board Meetings

The Aging & Disability Resource Center committee will review operations reports and monthly invoices. The board is scheduled to discuss the 2026 budget and vote on a transportation grant.

• Motion and approval of 2026 85.21 Transportation Grant
• 2026 Budget Discussion
• Approval of Monthly Invoices
• ADRC Operations Report covering Nutrition, Transportation, Caregiver, and EBS

The Board approved the 2026 85.21 transportation grant application and the monthly invoices. Staff reported on personnel changes and the impact of Medicare Advantage plan changes on local residents.

• Approved minutes of September 23, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 85.21 Transportation Grant application
• Approved monthly invoices (unanimous)

Soil and Water Meetings

The Crawford County Soil and Water Committee will meet to discuss land conservation and wildlife programs. The body is tasked with approving the Wildlife Budget and setting a date for a Land & Water Plan Revision public hearing.

• Approval of Wildlife Budget
• Setting of Land & Water Plan Revision Public Hearing date
• WI Wildlife Damage Program Plan of Administration
• Review of vouchers

Land Use Meetings

The Crawford County Land Use Committee will consider approving the Shoreland Protection Zoning Ordinance for submittal to the County Board. The body will also review several Certified Survey Maps (CSMs) and discuss industrial scale solar and wind projects.

• Shoreland Protection Zoning Ordinance approval for County Board submittal
• Field of Dreams Subdivision Plat - Guy & Tamara Nelson, Town of Prairie du Chien
• Discussion of Industrial Scale Solar and Wind Projects
• CSM reviews for properties in Towns of Freeman, Clayton, Seneca, Scott, and Eastman
• Review of CSM fees and surveyor's office fees

Finance Meetings

The Finance Committee will review the final 2026 Budget and consider resolutions for long-term borrowing. The body will also address the wage scale for the Accounting Assistant/Transportation Coordinator.

• Resolution authorizing a Capital Improvement Loan of $140,000
• Final Presentation of 2026 Budget and County Promotional Budget
• Accounting Assistant/Transportation Coordinator Wage Scale action item
• Marketing and Tourism Future Strategic Plan presentation
• 2025 3rd Quarter Financial Reports

The committee adopted the 2026 budget featuring a 5% wage increase for the sheriff's union and 3% for other employees. It also approved two loans from Peoples State Bank for capital improvements and highway equipment. A proposal to merge county tourism with the Chamber of Commerce was referred to the full county board.

• Adopted 2026 Budget with 5% sheriff's union and 3% other employee wage increases (3-1)
• Approved $140,000 Capital Improvement Loan from Peoples State Bank (unanimous)
• Approved $1,100,000 Long-Term Borrowing for Highway Equipment from Peoples State Bank (unanimous)
• Approved payment of invoices for Bernie Buchner ($11,880.96), Wisconsin Public Financial Professionals ($625.00), Johnson Block Audit ($8,171.30), and Kraemer Brothers ($2,666,183.09) (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 Worker’s Compensation premium quote of $103,026 (unanimous)
• Approved reclassifying Accounting Specialist/Transportation Coordinator from General Class 3 to Class 2 (no negative votes)
• Approved minutes from October 8th meeting (no negative votes)

County Board Meetings

The Crawford County Board of Supervisors will meet to discuss budget appropriations for bridge construction and state funding for SNAP services. The board is also reviewing updates to the Shoreland Protection Ordinance and employee funeral leave policies.

• Motion to obtain bids for $1,100,000 in short-term borrowing for highway equipment
• Motion to obtain bids for $140,000 in capital improvement borrowing
• Ordinance repealing and recreating Chapter 16 regarding the Shoreland Protection Ordinance
• Resolution approving budget appropriation for County Aid Bridge Construction
• Ordinance amending Section 4.15(3) regarding paid funeral leave for coworkers

The Board approved a budget appropriation for various bridge and culvert projects across multiple townships. It also passed a resolution urging the state for more SNAP funding and updated the paid funeral leave policy for coworkers.

• Approved $64,550.71 appropriation for County Aid Bridge Construction (no negative votes)
• Adopted resolution urging State of Wisconsin to provide funding to offset federal SNAP changes (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 260-2025 granting up to one day of paid funeral leave for coworkers within a department (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the previous meeting (unanimous)
• Tabled Shoreland Protection Ordinance due to lack of committee quorum

Veterans Service Committee

The Veterans Service Committee will meet to review the office report and approve bills. The committee will also conduct a follow-up discussion regarding the care of graves.

• Approval of bills
• Follow-up on Care of Graves

The committee approved the previous meeting's minutes, the current office report, and outstanding bills. Members were informed that the Finance committee approved $5,000.00 for the Care of Graves account.

• Approved minutes of the last meeting (unanimous)
• Approved office report (unanimous)
• Approved bills (unanimous)

Audit Meetings

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

• Review and approval of bills

Highway Meetings

The Crawford County Highway Committee will review road maintenance projects and facility improvements. The body is discussing a new bridge in the Village of DeSoto and financing options for shop locations in Gays Mills and Soldiers Grove.

• New Bridge #B-12-0928 at Mill Park Drive, Village of DeSoto
• Bonding and financing options for Gays Mills/Soldiers Grove Shop Location
• Resurfacing project for CTH E (Project D: 5002-00-01/71)
• Bids for winter sand and proposals for Patrol Superintendent Trucks
• Variance request for STH 27 from Nathan Mezera

The committee approved bids for winter sand and a property variance for a garage on STH 27. Members also authorized payments for road improvements and discussed funding for a new consolidated highway shop.

• Approved payment of Invoice Vouchers 592-605 & 608-664, including $197,837.84 to Iverson Construction (Roll call)
• Approved winter sand bids from Pattison Sand ($5.75/ton) and Prairie Sand and Gravel ($8.50/ton) (Roll call)
• Approved variance request for Nathan Mezera to build a garage at STH 27 and Oak Grove Lane (Roll call)
• Verbally approved requesting dealer bids for 3/4 ton, gas, V8, 4WD trucks
• Approved September 18, 2025 meeting minutes (Voice vote)

Public Property Meetings

The Crawford County Public Property Committee will meet to review invoices and reports. The body may take action regarding a Fairgrounds Easement and will discuss expanding the planted prairie at the Administration Building.

• Possible action on Fairgrounds Easement
• Planted prairie expansion at the Admin Bldg
• Water damage update from Building Maintenance Report
• IT Voucher approvals

The committee approved a revised non-exclusive easement for the Fairgrounds, pending approval from the Village of Gays Mills. Members also approved September IT vouchers and referred a janitor's retirement-related pay requests to the Personnel Committee.

• Approved September IT Vouchers for payment (unanimous)
• Approved revised Fairgrounds easement contingent upon Village of Gays Mills approval (unanimous)
• Forwarded Brenda Shimala's wage and leave payout requests to the Personnel Committee (no negative votes)
• Approved September 10th meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled planted prairie expansion request pending grant award status

Land Use Meetings

The Land Conservation Committee will meet to discuss siting applications. The meeting includes an explanation of the applications by the County Conservationist and a period for public testimony.

• Public hearing on siting applications

Soil and Water Meetings

The Crawford County Soil & Water Committee will meet to review reports from conservation and wildlife officials. The body is scheduled to set a public hearing date for the Land & Water Plan revision and approve the wildlife budget.

• Set Land & Water Plan Revision Public Hearing Date
• Approve Wildlife Budget
• Review of vouchers

Public Safety Meetings

The Public Safety Committee will meet to review bills and receive reports from county officials. The members plan to enter a closed session to discuss personnel issues.

• Review of Sheriff Department bills
• Approval of bills for Emergency Government, Public Health Officer, and Coroner
• Review of bank statements
• Closed session regarding personnel issues

The committee approved several sets of bills and the October meeting minutes. The Sheriff reported the sale of four vehicles via WI Surplus and provided updates on the new jail construction. The 911 Coordinator finalized the budget and workstation layouts for electrical work.

• Approved October meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved multiple sets of bills (unanimous)
• Approved workstation layouts for Kraemer's electrical work
• Sold four vehicles at WI Surplus for a total of $28,869.00

Land Use Meetings

The Land Use Committee will conduct a public hearing on the Shoreland Protection Zoning Ordinance and consider its submittal to the County Board. The body will also review several Certified Survey Maps (CSMs) and discuss industrial scale solar and wind projects.

• Public hearing on Shoreland Protection Zoning Ordinance
• Discussion of Industrial Scale Solar and Wind Projects
• Field of Dreams Subdivision Plat - Guy & Tamara Nelson (Town of Prairie du Chien)
• CSM reviews for properties in Towns of Freeman, Clayton, Seneca, Scott, and Eastman
• Review of vouchers for Property Lister and Surveyors

Health and Human Service Meetings

The Crawford County Health and Human Services Department will meet to address adult placement funding. The board will also discuss 2025 fiscal indicators and 2026 budget updates.

• Action item: CCHHSD Adult Placement Funding
• 2025 Key Fiscal Indicators
• 2026 Budget Updates
• Federal Government Actions and Shutdown Discussion

The board approved the previous meeting minutes and $8,604.48 in bills. A new policy for Crawford County Funded Adult Placements was tabled for wording corrections. The board received updates on public health, fiscal indicators, and the 2026 budget.

• Approved preceding meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved bills for $8,604.48 (unanimous)
• Tabled Crawford County Funded Adult Placements policy

Finance Meetings

The Finance Committee will discuss the 2026 draft proposed budget and funding requests for Driftless Wisconsin and Driftless Development. The body may take action regarding bonding for the Gays Mills Hwy Shop.

• Gays Mills Hwy Shop bonding discussion
• 2026 DRAFT Proposed Budget update
• 2026 Driftless Wisconsin contribution request
• 2026 Driftless Development funding
• Resolution approving budget appropriation for County Aid Bridge Construction

The committee recommended that the full county board approve $1.24 million in borrowing and a reduction in the county's health insurance contribution. The committee also approved several invoices and a budget appropriation for bridge construction.

• Approved payment of invoices to Klein McCarthy ($21,647.33) and NaCo Membership ($450)
• Recommended to full county board a decrease in county health insurance premium contribution to 80%
• Recommended to full county board $140,000 borrowing for capital improvements (squad cars)
• Recommended to full county board $1,100,000 short-term borrowing for Highway equipment
• Approved Resolution Approving Budget Appropriation for County Aid Bridge Construction Under 81.38 of the Wisconsin Statutes
• Approved minutes from September 17th meeting

AG Extension Meetings

The Crawford County Agriculture and Extension Education Committee will meet to review University of Wisconsin Extension items. The agenda includes reports from educators and coordinators and a discussion regarding a part-time position.

• University of Wisconsin Extension educator and coordinator reports
• Discussion of a part-time position

The committee approved the September meeting minutes and the payment of bills and vouchers. Members received reports on 4-H youth programming and extension director updates regarding staffing and workshops.

• Approved September minutes (unanimous voice vote, 1 abstention)
• Approved payment of bills/vouchers as presented (unanimous roll call vote)

County Fair Meetings

The Crawford County Fair Board is meeting to conduct basic procedural business. The agenda contains only boilerplate administrative items.

The board approved the previous meeting minutes and the payment of bills. Members discussed a one-year contract extension for Badgerland Midways and noted that the fair coordinator will seek a new contract for entertainment due to price increases.

• Approved previous meeting minutes
• Approved payment of bills

Personnel Meeting

The Personnel Committee will review staffing updates and specific employment requests. The body is discussing a change to the funeral leave ordinance and termination of employment procedures.

• Ordinance amending, repealing and recreating Section 4.15(3) regarding Funeral Leave
• Discussion on Termination of Employment Procedure
• Position openings for Social Worker IV-MH/SUD Therapist, Male Jailer, and Hwy Patrolman
• Position description update, title change, and wage reclass request for Nicole Baumeister
• Telecommute request for Department Head Nicole Baumeister

The committee approved a wage reclassification for an ADRC position and increased meal reimbursement rates for employees and board members. It also recommended an ordinance change to allow a full day of funeral leave for co-workers in the same department. A telecommute request for the ADRC Director was approved.

• Approved reclassifying Accounting Assistant/Transportation Coordinator to Accounting Specialist/Transportation Coordinator at $28.12/hour (Gilberts abstained)
• Approved ADRC Director's request to telecommute 1-3 days per week as needed (Unanimous)
• Approved and recommended to county board an ordinance allowing a full day of funeral leave for co-workers in the same department (Unanimous)
• Approved increasing meal reimbursement rates to $15 breakfast, $20 lunch, $30 dinner, and $65 daily maximum (No negative votes)
• Approved August 27th meeting minutes (No negative votes)

ADRC Board Meetings

The Aging & Disability Resource Center committee will review operational reports covering nutrition, transportation, and caregiver services. The board is scheduled to approve monthly invoices for September 1, 2025.

• Approval of monthly invoices for September 1, 2025
• Nutrition Board Education presentation by Jody Eick
• ADRC Operations Report on Nutrition, Transportation, Caregiver, EBS, and ADRC

The Aging and Disability Resource Center Board approved the August 26, 2025, meeting minutes and monthly invoices. Staff provided operational reports on nutrition, transportation, and benefit data, and noted the hiring of a part-time driver.

• Approved August 26, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved monthly invoices (unanimous)

Veterans Service Commission

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

• Financial report and review of past payments
• Closed session to discuss applications
• Action on eligible applications

The Commission approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from July 22, 2025. A financial report showing a balance of $9,589.31 was approved. No new or old business was discussed.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved July 22, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved financial report with balance of $9,589.31 (unanimous)

Delinquent Tax Committee

The committee will meet to take action on two foreclosure sales for 2025 and address remaining properties. The body will also review updates regarding the 2020 tax year and properties with unknown owners.

• Action regarding 2 foreclosure sales in 2025
• Discussion on remaining properties
• Update on 2020 Tax Year
• Action regarding Owners Unknown

The Delinquent Tax Committee approved pay-outs for several properties from the 2017-2018 and 2019 tax years. The committee also reviewed the status of parcels offered to adjoining landowners and the progress of 2020 tax foreclosures.

• Approved pay-outs for eight properties from 2017-2018 tax years (unanimous)
• Approved pay-out of $242,169.25 for Parcel #008-1057-0000 from 2019 tax year (unanimous)
• Agreed to address Owner Uncertain properties on a case-by-case basis

Highway Meetings

The Crawford County Highway Committee is meeting to review maintenance agreements and local road projects. The body will discuss bridge work in the Village of DeSoto and facility updates for shops in Lynxville, Gays Mills, and Soldiers Grove.

• Local Bridge Program: Village of DeSoto, Mill Park Drive, Mississippi Tributary Bridge #P-12-0703
• CTH W – 12W25-23 hot mix asphalt projects (#18135 CHI, #18229 CHIS, #18858 CHI)
• Lynxville Shop Improvements and Gays Mills/Soldiers Grove Shop layout and cost estimates
• Bids for winter sand
• Variance request for Kneeland Cemetery

The committee approved a cost estimate for a new shop facility and authorized several payments, including a $165,161.09 payment to Iverson Construction. A Bridge Aid Resolution was approved, and the committee moved to seek winter sand bids for 2026.

• Approved $6,411,591-$6,500,000 estimate for future Gays Mills/Soldiers Grove Shop
• Approved payment of Invoice Vouchers #532-550 & 553-589, including $165,161.09 to Iverson Construction
• Approved Bridge Aid Resolution for $64,550.71
• Approved motion to obtain winter sand bids for the 2026 calendar year
• Approved minutes from August 21, 2025 meeting

Department Head Meetings

Department heads will meet to discuss strategic budget reduction planning and cost-saving ideas. The meeting includes updates on the creation of an HR Director position and health insurance open enrollment.

• Strategic budget reduction planning for cost-saving and efficiency
• Status of HR Director position creation
• Funeral leave amendment
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Flex open enrollment (Oct 6-31)
• Aflac 2026 open enrollment dates and life insurance option

Finance Meetings

The Crawford County Finance Committee will discuss the 2026 budget progress and the HHSD 2026 budget, including a certified social worker pay scale. The body will also review funding requests for the Driftless Area Art Fest and veterans graves.

• 2026 Driftless Area Art Fest contribution request
• Broadband/County funding discussion with NEIT
• Cemetery-Veterans Graves funding
• HHSD 2026 Budget and Cert SW Pay Scale
• Jail project expenses report

The committee approved $100,000 in funding for the NEIT broadband project and authorized three vendor payments totaling over $2.6 million. Members reviewed proposed 2026 budget updates, including employee raises and health insurance cost increases.

• Approved $100,000 in county funding for NEIT broadband project (unanimous)
• Approved payment to Kraemer Brothers for $2,589,255.49 (unanimous)
• Approved payment to Klein McCarthy for $21,750.67 (unanimous)
• Approved payment to Johnson Block for $7,250.00 (unanimous)
• Approved August 20th meeting minutes (no negative votes)

Audit Meetings

The Audit Committee is meeting for its regular monthly session. The body will review and approve bills, as well as cemetery and dog claims.

• Review and approval of bills
• Review and approval of Cemetery claims
• Review and approval of Dog claims

Public Property Meetings

The Crawford County Public Property Committee will meet to discuss budget planning for 2026. The session includes reports on information technology and building maintenance.

• 2026 IT Budget
• 2026 Maintenance Budget
• Fairgrounds Easement Update
• IT Voucher Approvals

The committee approved payment for IT invoices and the minutes from the August 13 meeting. Members reviewed the 2026 IT and Maintenance Department budgets. An easement for the fairgrounds was tabled for review at the October 15 meeting.

• Approved August 13 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved payment of presented IT invoices (unanimous)
• Tabled fairgrounds easement approval until October 15

Criminal Justice Coordinating Committee

The committee will discuss justice program reporting, 2025 TAD spending, and a 2026 grant application. Members will also address updates to the council by-laws and the citizen representative vacancy.

• 2nd Quarter reporting for Treatment Court and Diversion
• Update on 2025 TAD spending
• 2026 grant application
• Resignation of citizen representative Kathy Quamme and interest from Nancy Dowling
• Updates to council by-laws and voting member lists

The committee voted to submit a 2026 grant application due October 2, 2025. Members also approved the appointment of Nancy Dowling as the citizen representative. An ad hoc committee was formed to update the organization's by-laws.

• Approved submission of 2026 grant application (unanimous)
• Approved Nancy Dowling as citizen representative (unanimous)
• Formed ad hoc committee for by-law updates consisting of Luke Steiner, Heidi Becwar, Andrew Burdick, and Brad Steiner

Public Safety Meetings

The Public Safety Committee will meet to review and approve bills for the Sheriff Department, Coroner, and Emergency Government. The meeting includes reports from the 911 Coordinator, Public Health Officer, and Public Safety.

• Review and approval of Sheriff Department bills
• Review of Coroner bank statements and approval of bills
• Approval of Emergency Government bills
• 911 Coordinator's Report
• Public Health Officer and Public Safety reports

The committee approved the previous meeting's minutes and several sets of bills. Members received updates on the new communication center's equipment and the construction status of the new jail.

• Approved September meeting minutes (carried)
• Approved Coroner bills (carried)
• Approved 911 Coordinator bills (carried)
• Approved Emergency Management bills (carried)
• Approved Sheriff bills (carried)

Land Use Meetings

The Crawford County Land Use Committee will review Certified Survey Maps and the Shoreland Ordinance. The meeting includes a discussion on industrial scale solar and wind projects.

• CSM: Guy/Tamara Nelson, Town of Prairie du Chien
• CSM: Joseph McCullick, Town of Seneca
• Shoreland Ordinance review
• Discussion of Industrial Scale Solar and Wind Projects

The committee approved a draft of the Shoreland Ordinance designed to mirror the DNR model ordinance, which will now proceed to a public hearing. Members also approved the August 12, 2025, minutes and presented vouchers.

• Approved draft Shoreland Ordinance (unanimous, Kuhn abstained)
• Approved August 12, 2025, minutes (unanimous)
• Approved vouchers as presented (unanimous)
• Tabled CSM for Guy/Tamara Nelson, Town of Prairie du Chien

Land Council Committee

The LWRM Plan Advisory Committee will meet to discuss and potentially approve a draft of the Land & Water Resource Management plan.

• Discussion and approval of the draft LWRM Plan

Soil and Water Meetings

The Crawford County Soil and Water Committee will convene to receive reports from staff and agencies, including a Conservation Aids Grant update and a Wisconsin Deer Donation Program agreement. The meeting is procedural with no formal decisions listed.

• Conservation Aids Grant report by Land Conservationist Dave Troester
• Wisconsin Deer Donation Program Agreement presented by Wildlife staff Greg Cerven

The committee approved the August 12, 2025, minutes and presented vouchers. Members also voted to participate in the 2025 Deer Donation Program. The Land Conservationist reported that two livestock siting permit applications were determined to be incomplete.

• Approved August 12, 2025, minutes (unanimous, Kuhn abstained)
• Approved vouchers as presented (unanimous)
• Approved participation in the 2025 Deer Donation Program

Health and Human Service Meetings

The Health and Human Services Board will meet to discuss the 2026 budget and a resolution regarding economic support funding. The meeting includes a public health update and a review of key fiscal indicators.

• 2026 HHS Budget Presentation (Action Item)
• Resolution Supporting Economic Support Funding Increase (Action Item)
• Public Health Update from Sonya Lenzendorf
• Review of Key Fiscal Indicators

The board approved the 2026 Health & Human Services budget, which includes a 2% employee wage increase and the elimination of one therapist position and two contracts. A resolution seeking increased state funding for SNAP services was passed to the full county board. The board also approved $7,007.04 in bills.

• Approved bills for $7,007.04 (unanimous)
• Approved preceding meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Passed resolution for increased state SNAP funding to the full county board
• Approved 2026 HHS budget for presentation to Finance

AG Extension Meetings

The Crawford County Agriculture and Extension Education Committee will meet to review reports and programming. The body is scheduled to discuss the 2026 budget.

• 2026 Budget
• Educator/Coordinator Reports/Programming

The committee approved the 2026 budget, which includes reductions in supplies, expenses, and travel. The board also approved the payment of bills and vouchers and the August meeting minutes.

• Approved 2026 Budget with reduced supplies and travel expenses
• Approved payment of bills/vouchers
• Approved August meeting minutes

Personnel Meeting

The Crawford County Personnel Committee will review new hires and current position openings. The body is scheduled to discuss a new pay category for certified social workers and the funeral leave policy.

• Hire of Jaiden Colsch as Deputy Clerk of Courts
• Openings for Social Worker IV-MH/SUD Therapist and full-time Male Jailer
• Proposed new pay category for certified social workers
• Review of Funeral Leave Policy Chapter 4.15(3)

The committee approved a $1.00 per hour pay increase for social workers with proper certification. It also directed corporation counsel to draft an amendment to the Funeral Leave policy to allow a full day of leave for employees attending a co-worker's funeral within the same department.

• Approved creating a new pay grade adding $1.00 per hour for certified Social Workers
• Approved directing corporation counsel to draft a Funeral Leave policy amendment for a full day of leave for co-workers in the same department
• Approved July 23rd meeting minutes

ADRC Board Meetings

The Aging & Disability Committee will meet to discuss the 2026 budget and review the 53.10 Grant. The board will also receive reports on ADRC operations and approve monthly invoices.

• Review and discussion of the 2026 Budget
• Review and approval of the 53.10 Grant
• Approval of monthly invoices
• ADRC Operations Report covering nutrition, transportation, caregiver, and EBS

The Board approved the 2026 budget and authorized returning up to $100,000 from the ADRC contingency fund to the county. Members also approved a grant application to replace a 2019 minivan. The board received reports on nutrition, transportation, and staff education.

• Approved minutes of July 22, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved submission of 53.10 grant to replace 2019 minivan with a new side load minivan (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 budget as presented (unanimous)
• Approved returning up to $100,000 from ADRC contingency fund to the county (unanimous)
• Approved monthly invoices (unanimous)

ADRC Board Meetings

The Aging & Disability Resource Center of Eagle Country is holding a public hearing to receive comments on a grant application. The request seeks funding from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for transportation projects serving seniors and individuals with disabilities.

• Application for one wheelchair accessible minivan with 3/2 seating

County Fair Meetings

The Crawford County Fair Board will meet to review operational updates for the fair. The agenda includes discussions on maintenance, entertainment, the carnival, and volunteers.

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

The board discussed maintenance issues regarding bleacher placement and noted positive feedback on parking volunteer organization. A building walkthrough was scheduled for September 15th.

• Scheduled building walkthrough for September 15th

County Fair Meetings

The Crawford County Fair Board will meet to review updates on maintenance, entertainment, and the carnival. The board will also discuss volunteer matters and correspondence.

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

The board coordinated staffing and equipment for the demolition derby and antique tractor pull. Members assigned volunteer shifts for parking and event support. No formal votes or policy changes were recorded.

• Planned addition of extra bleachers to grandstands
• Assigned Kuhn, Nelson, and Anderson to volunteer shifts
• Assigned DuCharme and Jerrett to parking duties
• Placed Joe Morovits on standby

County Fair Meetings

The Crawford County Fair Board is meeting to review operational preparations for the fair. The discussion will cover maintenance, entertainment, and carnival arrangements.

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

The Fair Board discussed maintenance plans for the demolition derby and scheduled the tractor pull. Members assigned volunteer shifts for parking and general operations.

• Scheduled tractor pull to start at 6:30
• Assigned Kuhn, Nelson, and Anderson to volunteer shifts
• Assigned DuCharme and Jerrett to parking assistance
• Placed Joe Morovits on standby for volunteering

County Fair Meetings

The Crawford County Fair Board will meet to discuss preparations for the fair. The agenda includes updates on maintenance, entertainment, the carnival, and volunteers.

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

The Crawford County Fair Board met to discuss maintenance, entertainment, and volunteer staffing. The board approved a motion to allow empty vendor spaces to be used by other parties. Members also coordinated volunteer shifts for the upcoming fair.

• Approved allowing empty vendor spaces to be used by others

Highway Meetings

The Crawford County Highway Committee will meet to review maintenance agreements and local infrastructure projects. The body will discuss specific road improvements and a bridge project in the Village of DeSoto.

• Local Bridge Program: Village of DeSoto, Mill Park Drive, Mississippi Tributary Bridge #P-12-0703
• CTH W – 12W25-23 Local Road Improvement Projects (#18135 CHI, #18229 CHIS & #18858 CHI)
• Lynxville Shop Improvements and future shop location
• Kneeland Cemetery variance requests or right of way disposal
• Employee recognition for Doug Shaw, Justin Oswald, and Trent Mallat

The committee approved several invoice vouchers, including a payment to Iverson Construction for hot mix asphalt. Members reviewed preliminary plans for a future shop location with an estimated cost of $6,280,707. No motions were made following a closed session regarding personnel and county property.

• Approved July 17, 2025 meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Approved Invoice Vouchers 453-460, 463-489, 492-529 and Payroll Vouchers 461, 462, 490, 491 (roll call vote)
• Approved $547,193.23 payment to Iverson Construction for CTH W road improvements (roll call vote)

County Fair Meetings

The Crawford County Fair Board is meeting to review operational updates for the fair. The board will discuss maintenance, entertainment, the carnival, and volunteer coordination.

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

The board confirmed the installation of a water heater in the 4H building and reviewed entertainment arrival times. Members agreed to fill in gaps in the volunteer schedule as needed.

• Agreed to fill in volunteer schedule as needed

Finance Meetings

The Crawford County Finance Committee will review invoices and funding requests for the CSA Program and the PdC Area Chamber of Commerce. The committee will also receive reports from various county officials, including updates on jail project expenses.

• CSA Program request of funds from Amanda Griswold
• PdC Area Chamber of Commerce 2026 contribution request
• Jail project expenses report
• Sales & Use and Wheel Tax update

The committee approved one invoice for payment and reviewed tax reports and capital project funds. Requests for 2026 funding for the CSA Program and PdC Area Chamber of Commerce were deferred for budget preparation.

• Approved $6,000 payment to La Crosse Co. SMRT Bus (unanimous)
• Approved August 6th meeting minutes (no negative votes)
• Deferred $13,500 CSA Program pilot request to 2026 budget preparation
• Deferred $13,500 PdC Area Chamber of Commerce funding request to 2026 budget preparation

County Board Meetings

The Crawford County Board of Supervisors will meet to receive a project update on the jail from Kraemer Brothers. The board will also conduct a walk-through of the jail construction project following the meeting.

• Jail construction update from Greg Callin of Kraemer Brothers
• Scheduled walk-through of the Jail Construction Project
• Review of the County Line Festival
• Discussion of Administration Building water damage

The Board approved the minutes of the previous meeting. The session primarily consisted of progress reports on the new jail construction, 2026 budget preparations, and a briefing on water damage at the Administration Building.

• Approved minutes of the previous meeting (unanimous)

Veterans Service Committee

The Veterans Service Committee will meet to review the office report and approve bills. The committee is scheduled to discuss the 2026 budget request and follow up on the care of graves.

• 2026 Budget request
• Care of Graves follow-up
• Approval of bills

The committee approved the 2026 budget request, which includes $12,273.00 in state grant money. The budget includes a $200.00 reduction in transportation grant money and a $1,000.00 increase for the care of graves. The committee also approved the office report and current bills.

• Approved minutes of the last meeting (unanimous)
• Approved office report (unanimous)
• Approved bills (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 budget request (unanimous)

Audit Meetings

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

• Review and approval of bills

Public Property Meetings

The Crawford County Public Property Committee will meet to discuss facility maintenance and administrative updates. The body will review a preliminary property appraisal report and discuss office space conversions.

• 2025 Crawford County Property Appraisal Prelim Report
• Converting damaged cubicle space into offices
• Desk donation for Drop-In Center
• Chair replacement in the Veteran’s Meeting Room
• Easement update at Fairgrounds

The committee approved IT invoices for May through July and the purchase of 30 new chairs for the Veteran’s Meeting Room. Two unused desks from the Courthouse were approved for donation to the Building Hope Recovery Center. The committee also reviewed a preliminary property appraisal report showing a 46% increase in total insurable value.

• Approved IT invoices for May, June, and July (unanimous)
• Approved donation of two unused Courthouse desks to Building Hope Recovery Center (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 30 new vinyl chairs for Veteran’s Meeting Room #130 (unanimous)
• Approved July 9th meeting minutes (unanimous)

Land Use Meetings

The Crawford County Land Use Committee will review several Certified Survey Maps (CSMs) and discuss revisions to the Shoreland Zoning Ordinance. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding industrial scale solar and wind projects.

• CSM review for David/Brenda Foley (Town of Seneca)
• CSM review for Kozelka Family Farms and Adam Heal (Town of Wauzeka)
• CSM review for TJ/Danica Goodell and Vaughn/Nila Frye (Town of Scott)
• CSM review for Joseph McCullick (Town of Seneca)
• Discussion of Shoreland Zoning Ordinance revisions

The committee approved four Certified Survey Maps (CSMs) contingent upon reviewing agency approval. Members also decided to maintain current charges for CSM reviews following a state staffing shortage.

• Maintained current CSM review charges and ordinance (Unanimous)
• Approved Dave/Brenda Foley CSM contingent on reviewing agency approval (Unanimous)
• Approved Kozelka family farms CSM contingent on reviewing agency approval (Unanimous)
• Approved TJ/Danica Goodell and Vaugh/Nila Frye CSM contingent on reviewing agency approval (Unanimous)
• Approved Joseph McCullick CSM contingent on reviewing agency approval and Hwy Department access to County Road S (Unanimous)
• Approved vouchers as presented (Unanimous)

Public Safety Meetings

The Crawford County Public Safety Committee will meet to review department bills and reports. The body is scheduled to discuss the hiring of a full-time jailer and the sale of Thompson.

• Hire full-time jailer
• Sell Thompson
• Review bank statements
• Approval of bills for Coroner, 911 Coordinator, and Emergency Government

The committee approved the July meeting minutes and various bills for the Coroner, Emergency Management, and Sheriff's office. Members received updates on the new jail construction and public health reports. The Sheriff proposed hiring a new full-time jailer and discussed the potential sale of a historical item to fund the jail project.

• Approved July meeting minutes (carried)
• Approved Coroner bills (carried)
• Approved Emergency Management bills (carried)
• Approved Sheriff's office bills (carried)

Soil and Water Meetings

The Soil & Water Committee will meet to receive reports from various conservation and agricultural agencies. The body will discuss the budget and conservation awards.

• Budget review by Land Conservationist Dave Troester
• Review of conservation awards
• Review of vouchers
• Reports from NRCS, DNR Forester, UW Extension, and FSA

The committee approved the July 8, 2025, meeting minutes and presented vouchers. Members discussed two pending livestock siting permit applications for hog buildings and provided updates on conservation projects and grants.

• Approved July 8, 2025, minutes (unanimous)
• Approved vouchers as presented (unanimous)

Health and Human Service Meetings

The board will meet to review agency updates and fiscal indicators. The meeting includes a discussion regarding the 2026 HHS Budget.

• 2026 HHS Budget Discussion
• Public Health Update from Sonya Lenzendorf
• Approval of bills
• Review of key fiscal indicators

The board voted to end the county's contract to provide the Weatherization Assistance Program (WHEAP) due to inadequate funding. The board also approved monthly bills and the minutes from the previous meeting.

• Approved discontinuation of WHEAP Program effective 10/01/25 (unanimous)
• Approved bills for $6,574.44 (unanimous)
• Approved preceding meeting minutes (unanimous)

County Fair Meetings

The Crawford County Fair Board will meet to review maintenance updates and discuss possible actions on fair-related items. The meeting is scheduled for August 9, 2025, at the Crawford County Fair Office.

• Maintenance updates
• Discussion and possible action on fair-related items

AG Extension Meetings

The committee will meet to review University of Wisconsin Extension educator and coordinator reports. The session includes the payment of bills and a review of correspondence.

• University of Wisconsin Extension Educator/Coordinator Reports/Programming
• Payment of bills

The committee approved the July meeting minutes and the payment of bills. Members received reports on new hires, grant awards, and upcoming educational programs for producers and small businesses.

• Approved July minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved payment of bills/vouchers as presented (unanimous roll call vote)

Finance Meetings

The Crawford County Finance Committee will meet to review invoices, proposals, and the county budget. The committee will also receive an update on the jail project from Kraemer Brothers.

• Jail Project Update from Greg Callin, Kraemer Brothers
• Discovery Document Fee for the District Attorney’s Office
• Shred-It and credit card request for the Clerk of Court
• Library Donation action item
• Budget discussion

The Finance Committee approved three invoices totaling over $2.2M, including a large payment to Kraemer Brothers. The committee also authorized the Clerk of Court to outsource shredding services and obtain a county credit card, and approved a $1,000 donation to the PdC Library.

• Approved payment of $2,168,774.43 to Kraemer Brothers (Unanimous)
• Approved payment of $22,938.80 to Johnson Block (Unanimous)
• Approved payment of $22,002.86 to Klein McCarthy Architects (Unanimous)
• Approved outsourcing Clerk of Court shredding services to Shred-It (Unanimous)
• Approved request for Holly Tanner to obtain a county credit card (Unanimous)
• Approved $1,000 donation to PdC Library (No negative votes cast)
• Approved July 16th meeting minutes (No negative votes cast)

Highway Safety Meetings

The Crawford County Board of Supervisors Highway Safety Committee will hold a meeting to discuss road hazards, receive updates from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) and a state representative, and approve previous meeting minutes. The meeting is procedural with no formal decisions listed.

The committee approved the minutes from the May 6, 2025, meeting. Members received updates on road hazards, statewide crash data, and a law enforcement phlebotomy pilot program. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved May 6, 2025, meeting minutes (unanimous)

Personnel Meeting

The Crawford County Personnel Committee will meet to discuss health insurance rates for 2026. The body will also review new hires and current position openings.

• Discussion of 2026 Health Insurance Rates
• New hire: Jenni Severson, PT Clerk III UW-Extension
• New hire: Mallory McCullick, PT Treasurer’s Office
• Position opening: Social Worker IV-MH/SUD Therapist

The committee approved the June 25 meeting minutes and reviewed new staff appointments. The Clerk reported that 2026 Health ETF premiums will increase the budget by approximately $728,000, leading to a discussion on exploring alternative insurance options for 2027.

• Approved June 25 meeting minutes
• Appointed Holly Tanner as Clerk of Court (by Judge Lukas Steiner)
• Appointed Nicole Asleson as Chief Deputy Clerk of Court

ADRC Board Meetings

The Aging & Disability Resource Center committee will meet to review operational reports and advocacy issues. The board is scheduled to approve monthly invoices from July 15, 2025.

• Approval of monthly invoices dated July 15, 2025
• DCS Program Education presentation by Pam Kul-Berg
• ADRC Operations Report covering nutrition, transportation, caregiver, and EBS

The board approved the previous meeting's minutes and monthly invoices. Director Nicole Baumeister reported on staff returning to the office following water issues and the current use of a new 2025 bus. The board received an educational presentation on the role of a Dementia Care Specialist.

• Approved June 24, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved monthly invoices (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Veterans Service Commission

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

• Financial report and review of past payments
• Closed session to discuss applications
• Action on eligible applications

The Veterans Service Commission recommended a 2026 budget request of $2,500. The commission also approved a $500 application payment to Madison Gas and Electric.

• Approved 2026 budget request of $2,500.00 (unanimous)
• Approved $500.00 application #7088 BD payable to Madison Gas and Electric (unanimous)
• Approved financial report showing balance of $10,338.71 (unanimous)
• Approved May 27, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Health and Human Service Meetings

The board will meet to discuss the 2026 Health and Human Services budget. The meeting also includes updates on public health, building closures, and fiscal indicators.

• 2026 Health and Human Services budget discussion
• Public Health update from Sonya Lenzendorf
• Building closure/opening update
• Review of key fiscal indicators
• Federal legislation and state budget information

The board approved the previous meeting's minutes and authorized payments totaling $10,715.22. Members discussed the 2026 budget, noting no planned levy increase or new positions, and reviewed federal and state funding cuts affecting FoodShare and Medicaid.

• Approved preceding meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved bills for $10,715.22 (unanimous)

Highway Meetings

The Crawford County Highway Committee will discuss maintenance for state and county trunk highways. The body is reviewing bridge replacement projects and an RFP for a future shop location site plan.

• CTH S Bridge Replacement at West Fork Knapp Creek (Project ID: 5057-00-02/72)
• Village of DeSoto Mill Park Drive bridge replacement (Project ID: 5408-00-00/70)
• RFP review and approval for future shop location site plan engineering
• Variance request for CTH K from Blair Dillman
• CTH W local road improvement projects #18135, #18229, and #18858

The committee approved a variance for a gas station on CTH K and authorized the installation of Veterans Memorial signs on CTH N. They also approved several payment vouchers and forgave a $660.27 invoice for Land Conservation.

• Approved variance for Blair Dillman to construct a gas station with a pump canopy on CTH K (roll call vote)
• Approved placement of Veterans Memorial signs on CTH N from STH 27 to STH 60
• Forgave Land Conservation invoice for tire cleanup in the amount of $660.27 (roll vote)
• Authorized payment of Invoice Vouchers 359-381, 384-442, 445-452 and Payroll Vouchers 382, 383, 443, 444 (roll call vote)
• Approved June 19, 2025 meeting minutes (voice vote)

Finance Meetings

The Crawford County Finance Committee will review the 2024 audit and discuss the 2026 budget schedule. The body is deciding on the creation of a separate Opioid Settlement Fund and down payments for Communication Center equipment.

• Creation of Separate Opioid Settlement Fund
• Down payments for new Communication Center Equipment
• 2026 Budget Schedule and Memo Approval
• 2024 Audit Presentation by Quinn Mitchell of Johnson Block
• Review of 2026 Health Insurance and WRS Employer Rates

The committee approved the 2026 budget process and a new segregated fund for opioid settlement money. Members also authorized payments totaling over $2.4 million and created a new expenditure line for 911 communication equipment. The committee reviewed a 2024 audit that gave the county an unmodified opinion.

• Approved payments to Kraemer Brothers ($2,430,218.27), Johnson Block ($12,646.00), and Klein McCarthy Architects ($21,466.03) (Unanimous)
• Approved creation of a separate fund for Opioid Settlement funds (Unanimous)
• Approved new expenditure line in Capital Projects Fund (400) for Communication Center Equipment (No negative votes)
• Approved 2026 Budget Process schedule and memo to department heads (Unanimous)
• Approved departments to host employee appreciation lunches and a donation to PdC Memorial Library (No negative votes)
• Approved June 18th meeting minutes (No negative votes)

Audit Meetings

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

• Review and approval of bills

Public Property Meetings

The Crawford County Public Property Committee will meet to review invoices and proposals. The body will discuss updates regarding water damage at the Administration Building and an easement at the Fairgrounds.

• Approval of invoices and proposals
• Easement at Fairgrounds update
• Land Conservation Work Station location change
• Administration Building water damage update

The Public Property Committee approved several maintenance requests, including courthouse chiller repairs and pipe replacements. The committee also authorized a layout change for the Land Conservation reception desk. The Administration Building reopened to the public on July 7.

• Approved $5,035.50 for leaking pipe and main drain valve repairs (unanimous)
• Approved $11,145.00 for courthouse chiller repair (unanimous)
• Approved request to move Land Conservation reception desk closer to entrance (no negative votes)
• Approved May 14th meeting minutes (unanimous)

AG Extension Meetings

The Crawford County Agriculture and Extension Education Committee will convene on July 8, 2025, at the Administration Building in Prairie du Chien. The meeting includes routine procedural items, a report from the UW-Extension Area Extension Director Adam Hady, and the payment of bills. No substantive decisions are listed on the agenda.

The committee approved the June meeting minutes and the payment of bills and vouchers. Members received reports on agritourism, livestock education, and the hiring of two new extension positions. No other substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved June meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote, one abstention)
• Approved payment of bills/vouchers as presented (unanimous roll call vote)

County Fair Meetings

The Crawford County Fair Board is meeting to review maintenance, fair coordinator updates, and various contracts. The board will also address the payment of bills.

• Maintenance
• Contracts regarding winter storage, fairgrounds rental, and entertainment
• Payment of bills
• Fair Coordinator update

Public Safety Meetings

The Public Safety Committee will meet to review and approve bills for the Sheriff Department, Coroner, and Public Health Officer. The meeting includes reports from the 911 Coordinator and Public Safety and Emergency Government officials.

• Review of Sheriff Department bills
• Approval of bills for the Coroner
• Approval of bills for the Public Health Officer
• Review of bank statements

The board approved a quote for a Motorola down-payment bill to be sent to the Finance Committee. Members also approved the June meeting minutes and several sets of bills. The board received updates on the new jail construction and a $18 million PCAP Grant for the communication center.

• Approved June meeting minutes (carried, no negative votes)
• Approved Motorola down-payment quote to proceed to Finance Committee (carried, no negative votes)
• Approved multiple sets of bills (carried, no negative votes)

Land Use Meetings

The committee approved four Certified Survey Maps (CSMs) for properties in the Towns of Marietta, Clayton, Eastman, and Bridgeport, all contingent upon reviewing agency approval. The board also approved the June 3, 2025, minutes and presented vouchers.

• Approved CSM for Michael & Kathy Nugent & Michael Richardson in Town of Marietta (Unanimous)
• Approved CSM for Daniel & Rachel Stutzman, Joseph & Ada Hochstetler & Robert & Marla Randall in Town of Clayton (Unanimous)
• Approved CSM for Kozelka Family Farms Inc in Town of Eastman (Unanimous)
• Approved CSM for Guy & Tammy Nelson in Town of Bridgeport (Unanimous)
• Approved June 3, 2025, minutes (Unanimous; Krachey and Kuhn abstained)
• Approved vouchers as presented (Unanimous)

Soil and Water Meetings

The Soil & Water Committee will meet to receive reports from various land and conservation agencies. The body will also review vouchers submitted by the Land Conservationist.

• Vouchers from Land Conservationist Dave Troester
• Report from Land & Water Projects (Travis Bunting)
• Report from DNR Forester Rebecca Vasquez
• Reports from NRCS, UW Extension, and FSA

The committee approved the June 3, 2025, meeting minutes and presented vouchers. Members received reports on a non-metallic mining application for a sand pit and Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) landing activity.

• Approved June 3, 2025, minutes (unanimous; Kuhn and Krachey abstained)
• Approved vouchers as presented (unanimous)

County Board Meetings

County department heads are meeting to review the current status of the Administration Building. The discussion will cover safety concerns, repair updates, and the projected timeline for safe re-entry.

• Current status of building repairs and inspections
• Safety concerns and public communications
• Conditions required for building re-opening
• Contingency planning for office opening delays

Department Head Meetings

Department heads will meet to review the current status of the Administration Building, including repairs and safety concerns. The body will discuss the projected timeline and conditions required for safe re-entry and a public notification plan.

• Building closure status, repairs, and inspections
• Projected timeline for safe re-entry
• Conditions for re-opening
• Public notification and staff communication strategy

Personnel Meeting

The Crawford County Personnel Committee will discuss updates regarding the Administration Building closure and employee pay during that closure. The committee will also review staff introductions, new hires, and specific position openings.

• Discussion of Administration Building closure and employee pay during closure
• Clerk of Court resignation/retirement
• Position opening: PT Juv Community Service Supervisor
• Position opening: Social Worker IV-MH/SUD Therapist
• Position opening: PT Clerk III – UW-Extension

The committee approved the minutes from the May 28 meeting. Members discussed open positions and the process for tracking employee lost wages and mileage during a building closure.

• Approved May 28 meeting minutes (unanimous)

ADRC Board Meetings

The Aging & Disability Resource Center committee will review operational reports and approve financial items. The board is scheduled to decide on transportation fees, reimbursements for FYOD, and monthly invoices.

• Review and approval of transportation fees
• Review and approval of reimbursements for FYOD
• Approval of monthly invoices
• ADRC Operations Report covering nutrition, transportation, and caregiver services

The Board approved updated transportation fees and a reimbursement rate change for the FYOD program, both effective January 1, 2026. Monthly invoices and the May 27, 2025, meeting minutes were also approved. Staff reported that the County Administrative building is currently closed due to water damage from a broken sprinkler head.

• Approved proposed transportation rates for 2026 budget effective 01/01/2026, including a $5.00 step approach for northern clients (unanimous)
• Approved updating FYOD reimbursement to the federal medical rate of .21 per mile effective 01/01/2026 (unanimous)
• Approved monthly invoices (unanimous)
• Approved May 27, 2025, meeting minutes (unanimous)

Department Head Meetings

Department heads will meet to discuss the current status and safety concerns regarding the closure of the Administration Building. The body will review the projected timeline for re-entry and the communication strategy for notifying staff and the public.

• Current status of building repairs and inspections
• Projected timeline for safe re-entry
• Conditions required for reopening
• Public notification plan

Highway Meetings

The Crawford County Highway Committee will discuss maintenance for state and county trunk highways. The body is reviewing bridge replacement projects and the RFP for a future shop location site plan.

• CTH S Bridge Replacement at West Fork Knapp Creek (Project ID: 5057-00-02/72)
• Village of DeSoto Mill Park Drive bridge replacement (Project ID: 5408-00-00/70)
• Review and approval of RFP for Future Shop Location Site Plan Engineering
• CTH W local road improvement projects #18135, #18229, and #18858
• Policy discussion regarding Wash Bay Usage

The committee approved bids for a new shop site plan and curb and gutter installation on CTH W. Members also authorized several payment vouchers and established a fee for municipal wash bay usage.

• Approved $33,500 bid from Team Engineers, Inc. for future shop site planning and budget phase
• Approved approximately $35,000 bid from Augelli for curb and gutter on CTH W
• Authorized payment of Invoice Vouchers 307-315, 318-356, 359-375 and Payroll Vouchers 316, 317, 357, 358
• Established $150 fee per piece of equipment for municipal wash bay usage
• Approved driveway permit for Keith Werthwein on CTH X
• Approved May 22, 2025 meeting minutes

Department Head Meetings

Department heads will meet to provide project updates and discuss the creation and hiring process for an HR Director position. The group will also review employee evaluation templates and hold a discussion on strategic budget reduction planning.

• Status of HR Director position creation and hiring
• Review of employee evaluation templates
• Discussion on strategic budget reduction and cost-saving ideas

Finance Meetings

The Crawford County Finance Committee will meet to review an application for opioid settlement funds and begin preparations for the 2026 budget. The committee will also consider a letter of intent for ClearGov and an online payment program for Fair Entry.

• Opioid Settlement Funds Application review and action
• 2026 Budget Preparations
• ClearGov Letter of Intent
• Fair Entry Online Payment Program
• Jail Project Expenses report

The committee approved two invoices totaling over $2.7M and funded a fume hood for the Prairie du Chien Police Department. Members also authorized a new fair entry program and signed a letter of intent for budget management software.

• Approved payments to Kraemer Brothers ($2,714,530.12) and Johnson Block ($8,500.00) (unanimous)
• Approved new online fair entry program and viewing-only account access for Lyrica Marks (no negative votes)
• Approved up to $7,500 from Opioid Settlement funds for PdC Police Department fume hood and community education (unanimous)
• Approved and signed Letter of Intent for ClearGov budget software to secure 50% discount (no negative votes)
• Approved June 4th meeting minutes (no negative votes)

County Board Meetings

The Crawford County Board of Supervisors will meet to review several resolutions and committee reports. The board is scheduled to discuss the designation of the Mississippi River Trail and opioid litigation. A closed session is planned to discuss Gays Mills property.

• Resolution to support the designation of the Mississippi River Trail within Crawford County
• Resolution to add additional defendants to opioid litigation, including MDL 2804
• Resolution to amend Fixed Asset Policy
• Final approval of Town of Clayton Assessor’s Plat Number 1
• Emergency Response Plan for the County Line Festival

The Board adopted resolutions to designate the Mississippi River Trail route within the county and recognize Work Zone Safety Awareness Week. The Board also approved the minutes from the previous meeting.

• Approved minutes of the previous meeting (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 9-2025 to support the designation of the Mississippi River Trail (no negative votes)
• Adopted Resolution 10-2025 designating April 21-25, 2025, as Work Zone Safety Awareness Week (unanimous)

Veterans Service Committee

The Veterans Service Committee will meet to review office reports and approve bills. The committee is scheduled to discuss a driver program and the Care of Graves account.

• Discussion of driver program
• Review of Care of Graves Acct.
• Approval of bills

The committee approved the 2025 budget office report and pending bills. Members decided that a volunteer driver moving to Iowa may continue driving, with payment beginning at the Wisconsin border. The committee suggested the Veteran Service Officer consult the County Clerk regarding a cemetery's missed deadline for perpetual care reimbursement.

• Approved minutes of the last meeting (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 office report (unanimous)
• Approved bills (unanimous)
• Approved volunteer driver moving to Iowa to continue driving with pay starting at the Wisconsin border

Land Use Meetings

The Land & Water Resource Management Plan Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss the revision process for the LWRM Plan. The discussion will cover the timeline as well as goals and objectives.

• Discussion of LWRM Plan revision process, timeline, and goals

The committee held a discussion regarding objectives and goals. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded.

Audit Meetings

The Crawford County Audit Committee will hold its regular monthly meeting. The body is scheduled to review and approve bills.

• Review and approval of bills

Criminal Justice Coordinating Committee

The committee will discuss updates on treatment court and diversion programs, including reporting and clinical collaboration. The meeting includes a review of a signed drug testing contract with the Crawford County Jail and a wage increase for the Justice Programs Coordinator.

• Drug testing procedure contract signed with Crawford County Jail
• Justice Programs Coordinator wage increase approved by Personnel Committee on April 2, 2025
• Updated Treatment Court and Diversion Program handbooks and manuals
• CJCC training with Heather Kierzek scheduled for June 30, 2025
• Discussion on voting committee member lists and by-law updates

The committee received updates on Treatment Court and Diversion program reporting, drug testing contracts, and law enforcement training initiatives. No new ordinances or budget items were voted on during the meeting.

• Approved Justice Programs Coordinator wage increase via Personnel Committee on April 2, 2025
• Signed drug testing contract with Crawford County Jail
• Updated Treatment Court and Diversion handbooks and manuals between May 11 and June 2, 2025
• Rescheduled State Capitol Police site visit to September 29, 2025

Public Safety Meetings

The Public Safety Committee will meet to review and approve bills for the Sheriff Department, Coroner, and Emergency Government. The meeting includes reports from the 911 Coordinator and the Public Health Officer.

• Review and approval of Sheriff Department bills
• Review of Coroner bank statements and approval of bills
• Approval of Emergency Government bills
• 911 Coordinator's Report
• Public Health Officer report

The committee approved the May 6th meeting minutes and several sets of departmental bills. Members received updates on the new jail and dispatch center construction, which is projected for completion in April 2026.

• Approved May 6th meeting minutes
• Approved Coroner bills
• Approved 911 Coordinator bills
• Approved Emergency Government bills
• Approved Public Safety bills

Health and Human Service Meetings

The board will meet to review public health, federal, and recruitment updates. The agenda includes discussions on the outpatient clinic and key fiscal indicators.

• Public Health Update from Dawn Adams
• Annual updates for Crisis, Community Support Program, and Coordinated Services Team
• Review of key fiscal indicators
• Federal and recruitment updates
• Outpatient clinic discussion

The board approved the previous meeting's minutes and authorized payment of bills totaling $4,842.08. Members received updates on public health encounters, mental health program statistics, and fiscal indicators showing some services are overbudget.

• Approved preceding meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved bills for $4,842.08 (unanimous)

Health and Human Service Meetings

The Crawford County Opioid Subcommittee will meet to review Exhibit E of the National Opioid Settlement. The body will specifically evaluate a request for county opioid funding for a fume hood.

• Review of National Opioid Settlement Exhibit E
• Funding request for a fume hood from the Prairie du Chien Police Department

County Fair Meetings

The Crawford County Fair Board is meeting to discuss fair preparations, including maintenance and coordinator updates. The board will review contracts, agreements, and the payment of bills.

• Maintenance updates
• Hot water heater in 4H Building
• Fair entries, sponsors, advertising, and vendors
• Contracts and agreements including winter storage and fairgrounds rental
• Payment of bills

The Crawford County Fair Board approved a new online payment system for fair entries and authorized current vendor applications. The board also approved a 4H grounds request and the payment of bills.

• Approved Fair Entry online payment system
• Approved current vendor applications
• Approved 4H grounds request
• Approved payment of bills
• Approved previous meeting minutes

AG Extension Meetings

The committee will meet to review reports and programming from the University of Wisconsin Extension. The session includes reports from Area Extension Director Adam Hady and the payment of bills.

• University of Wisconsin Extension Educator/Coordinator reports
• Report from Area Extension Director Adam Hady
• Payment of bills

The committee approved the May meeting minutes and the payment of bills and vouchers. Members received reports on crop webinars, agritourism, and potential changes to SNAP-Ed funding.

• Approved May minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved payment of bills/vouchers as presented (unanimous roll call vote)

Finance Meetings

The Crawford County Finance Committee will meet to approve invoices and proposals. The body will receive a presentation on ClearGov Budget Management and set the June County Board agenda.

• ClearGov Budget Management Presentation
• Resolution to Amend Fixed Asset Policy

The Finance Committee approved the April invoice for Klein McCarthy and reviewed a presentation on ClearGov budget management software. Members expressed interest in potentially adding the software cost to the 2026 budget.

• Approved May 21st meeting minutes
• Approved payment of $21,469.25 to Klein McCarthy for April invoice
• Discussed ClearGov software for potential inclusion in 2026 budget

Soil and Water Meetings

The Soil and Water Committee will meet to receive reports from the Land Conservationist, NRCS, DNR Forester, UW Extension, and FSA. The body will also review vouchers and discuss the fair.

• Land Conservationist report and vouchers
• Land & Water Projects report
• DNR Forester report
• NRCS report
• UW Extension and FSA reports

The committee approved a request for Robert Bauer to conduct sustainable agriculture outreach at the Crawford County Fair. Members also approved $20 food coupons for conservation award winners and authorized the payment of presented vouchers.

• Approved April 8, 2025, minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Robert Bauer to provide outreach at the Crawford County fair table
• Approved $20 food coupons for conservation award winners (unanimous)
• Approved vouchers as presented (unanimous)

Land Use Meetings

The Crawford County Land Use Committee will meet to review property reports and zoning ordinances. The session includes a discussion on industrial scale solar and wind projects. The committee will also review Certified Survey Maps for the Towns of Clayton and Scott.

• Discussion of Industrial Scale Solar and Wind Projects
• Review of Floodplain and Shoreland Zoning Ordinance
• CSM: Michael Krueger and Ed Herreid, Town of Clayton
• CSM: Simon/Clara Bontrager and Leb Brown, Town of Scott
• Town of Clayton Assessor’s Plat

The committee approved two certified surveyor's maps (CSMs) contingent upon reviewing agency approval. Members discussed the need to update the floodplain and shoreland zoning ordinance and reviewed the potential impact of industrial-scale solar and wind projects.

• Approved April 8, 2025, minutes (unanimous)
• Approved CSM for Michael Krueger and Ed Herreid, Town of Clayton, contingent upon reviewing agency approval (unanimous)
• Approved CSM for Simon/Clara Bontrager and Leb Brown, Town of Scott, contingent upon reviewing agency approval (unanimous)
• Approved vouchers (unanimous)

Personnel Meeting

The Crawford County Personnel Committee will meet to approve minutes from the prior meeting, introduce new staff, and approve new hires including Morgan Hagensick. The committee will also discuss open positions such as Juvenile Court Community Service Supervisor and Social Worker IV-MH/SUD Therapist. A closed session will follow to discuss personnel matters.

• New hire: Morgan Hagensick – SW II (05/12/2025)
• Position openings: Juvenile Court Community Service Supervisor, Social Worker IV-MH/SUD Therapist, Part-Time Clerk III - Extension

The committee approved the minutes from the April 2nd meeting. New staff members were introduced, and the Register in Probate announced changes to the Juvenile Court Community Service program. No actions were taken during the closed session.

• Approved April 2nd meeting minutes (unanimous)
• No action taken in closed session

Veterans Service Commission

The commission will meet to review financial reports and discuss applications in a closed session. The body will then reconvene in open session to act on eligible applications.

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

The Commission approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from March 25, 2025. A financial report showing a balance of $10,689.91 was approved. No other substantive business was conducted.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved March 25, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved financial report with balance of $10,689.91 (unanimous)

ADRC Board Meetings

The Crawford County Aging & Disability Committee will meet to discuss ADRC operations and advocacy issues. The board is scheduled to review transportation fees and reimbursements for FY25 and approve monthly invoices.

• Review and approval of Transportation Fees and Reimbursements for FY25
• Approval of monthly invoices
• Education on the DBS Program by Brittany Mainwaring
• ADRC Operations Report covering nutrition, transportation, and caregiver services

The board approved the April 29, 2025, meeting minutes and monthly invoices. Proposed changes to transportation fees and reimbursements for FYOD were tabled for further review. Staff provided reports on operations, the Disability Benefit Specialist program, and personnel updates.

• Approved April 29, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved monthly invoices (unanimous)
• Tabled review and approval of Transportation Fees and Reimbursements for FYOD

Highway Meetings

The Crawford County Highway Committee meets to approve monthly invoices, review routine and discretionary maintenance agreements for state and county trunk highways, and discuss bridge replacements and local road projects. The committee will also address fund balances, transfer requests, and closed-session items related to personnel and property.

• Authorize payment of monthly invoices and bi-weekly payrolls
• CTH W – Local Road Improvement Projects: #18135 CHI, #18229 CHIS, #18858 CHI (hot mix asphalt only)
• CTH S Bridge Replacement, West Fork Knapp Creek Bridge #P-12-0714, Project ID: 5057-00-02/72
• FFY 2024-2026 BIL, Local Bridge Program - Village of DeSoto, Mill Park Drive, Project ID: 5408-00-00/70
• Shop Pressure Washer and Lynxville Shop Improvements

The committee decided that towns and villages renting highway equipment must also hire a county operator. The board also approved bids for a new shop location and the purchase of a replacement pressure washer.

• Approved requirement for county operator when towns/villages rent equipment (voice vote)
• Approved seeking bids for new shop site development from TEAM Engineering, Jewell Associates, and Ayres Associates (voice vote)
• Approved purchase of new natural gas pressure washer, estimated at $10,000 (roll call vote)
• Denied driveway permit for Keith Werthwein due to insufficient site distance
• Approved payment of Invoice Vouchers 242-254, 257-293, 296-306 and Payroll Vouchers 255, 256, 294, 295 (roll call vote)
• Approved fund balances dated 4/25/2025 (roll call vote)
• Agreed to prohibit hiring relatives or family members of employees for seasonal help
• Approved April 24, 2025 meeting minutes (voice vote)

Finance Meetings

The Crawford County Board of Supervisors Finance Committee will meet to approve invoices and proposals, authorize the Finance Chairman to approve jail change orders, and act on ARPA interest revenue. Reports from county departments including the Treasurer, Clerk of Court, and Sheriff will also be presented.

• Approval of Invoices/Proposals
• Authorization for Finance Chairman to Approve Jail Proposals for Change Orders
• ARPA Interest Revenue – Action Item
• Fixed Asset Policy Amendment
• Sale of Chromebooks Revenue – Susan Hilger

The committee established a formal disbursement policy and application process for National Opioid Settlement funds. It also approved several vendor payments, including a $1.67M payment for the jail project, and authorized the Finance Chairman to make immediate construction decisions. Other actions included updating the county's fixed asset policy and allocating Chromebook sale proceeds to Justice Programs.

• Approved invoices totaling $1,773,413.75, including $1,675,595.39 to Kraemer Brothers
• Authorized Finance Chairman to approve immediate necessary jail project construction changes
• Approved disbursement policy, application, and compliance documents for opioid settlement funds
• Approved $20,000 annual opioid funding for the peer recovery/drop-in center
• Approved use of $325 from Chromebook sales for Justice Programs activity-based incentives
• Approved transfer of $73,734.78 in ARPA earned interest to the TIF Closeout Refund account
• Authorized Clerk to send capitalization policy to Corporation Counsel to update federal threshold to $10,000
• Approved April 16th meeting minutes

Audit Meetings

The Crawford County Audit Committee meets on May 16, 2025, for a regular monthly meeting. The sole agenda item is to review and approve bills. This is a routine procedural meeting with no other business listed.

• Review and approve county bills

Delinquent Tax Committee

The Crawford County Delinquent Tax Committee will discuss a class action lawsuit involving 72 counties, review expenses from a recent foreclosure sale, and take action on an upcoming foreclosure auction and sealed bids. Updates on specific tax foreclosures from 2019 and 2020 are also scheduled.

• Discussion regarding class action lawsuit involving 72 counties
• Discussion of foreclosure sale in March and related expenses
• Discussion and action on upcoming foreclosure auction sale
• Discussion and action on sealed bids
• Updates on property #4 2019 tax foreclosure and 2020 tax foreclosures

The committee set a new starting price for a property that failed to sell at the March auction and awarded a sealed bid for a parcel in the Town of Marietta. Members also directed the Highway Commissioner to coordinate with the Town of Scott regarding a roadway parcel.

• Approved minutes of February 12, 2025 (Unanimous)
• Set starting price at $25,000.00 and ordered re-listing of 515 E. Wisconsin St. (Unanimous)
• Awarded highest bid of $225.00 to David/Nancy Reckhouse for Parcel #12-012-0017-0011 (Unanimous)
• Approved contacting Town of Scott regarding interest in Parcel #12-016-0150-0001 (Unanimous)
• Directed Highway Commissioner Kyle Kozelka to work with Town of Scott to acquire Parcel #12-016-0150-0001 (Unanimous)
• Approved County Treasurer to clean up remaining taxes on Parcel #12-016-0150-0001 (Unanimous)

Public Property Meetings

The Crawford County Public Property Committee meets to approve minutes and invoices, discuss a proposed easement at the fairgrounds involving Dale Klemme and a land survey quote for splitting fairground property. The committee will also hear reports from the IT director and building maintenance, and discuss the jail construction project managed by the OAC monthly meetings.

• V Gays Mills Easement at Fairgrounds – Dale Klemme
• Splitting Property for the Fairgrounds – Land Survey Quote
• IT Director Report – Connie McCullick
• Building Maintenance Report – John Poots
• OAC Monthly Meetings Jail Construction Project

The committee approved payments for IT services, equipment maintenance, and a land survey for the County Fairgrounds. A proposal for a cybersecurity penetration test was also approved. No action was taken on a proposed easement for a wastewater treatment facility in the Village of Gays Mills.

• Approved IT monthly invoices, Sloan Implement ($9,283.72), and Bernie Buchner ($6,812.26) (unanimous)
• Approved $3,400.00 quote from River Vally Land Surveying for a two-lot plat of survey at the Fairgrounds (no negative votes)
• Approved $6,250.00 proposal from MNJ Technologies for an external network penetration test (unanimous)
• Tabled easement request for Village of Gays Mills wastewater treatment facility for further discussion

Soil and Water Meetings

The Crawford County Soil and Water Committee will meet on May 13, 2025, to receive reports from the Land Conservationist, Land & Water Projects, NRCS, DNR Forester, UW Extension, and FSA. The meeting is largely procedural with no specific proposals or financial actions listed.

• Reports from Land Conservationist Dave Troester (including fair and vouchers)
• Report from Land & Water Projects Travis Bunting
• Reports from NRCS, DNR Forester Rebecca Vasquez, UW Extension, and FSA
• Public comment period
• Set next meeting date (June 10, 2025)

Land Use Meetings

The Crawford County Land Use Committee will hear reports from the property lister, surveyors, and sanitation/zoning technician. Discussions include a floodplain and shoreland zoning ordinance update and industrial-scale solar and wind projects. The meeting also covers a certified survey map and an assessor's plat in the Town of Clayton.

• CSM for Michael Krueger and Ed Herreid, Town of Clayton
• Julie Beeman Property, Town of Clayton
• Town of Clayton Assessor's Plat
• Floodplain and Shoreland Zoning Ordinance discussion
• Discussion of Industrial Scale Solar and Wind Projects

Health and Human Service Meetings

The Crawford County Health and Human Services Board will receive updates on public health, postvention, federal actions, and 2025 fiscal indicators. The board will also discuss opioid policy and select subcommittees, and consider fleet car and hiring updates. No major ordinances or contracts are on the agenda.

• Public Health Update by Sonya Lenzendorf
• Postvention Update
• Federal Action Update
• 2025 Key Fiscal Indicators
• Opioid Policy & Subcommittee Selection

The board approved $10,511.00 in bills and established a subcommittee to manage opioid policy and project proposals. The board also received updates on public health encounters, fiscal indicators, and therapist resignations.

• Approved preceding meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved bills for $10,511.00 (unanimous)
• Appointed Linda Munson, Joyce Roth, and Brad Steiner to the Opioid Policy subcommittee
• Determined HHSD Director will serve as a resource only on the opioid subcommittee
• Required quarterly reports for opioid projects lasting more than one year
• Required end-of-project reports for one-time opioid projects

Highway Safety Meetings

The Crawford County Highway Safety Committee is holding a routine meeting to discuss road hazards and receive reports from the Wisconsin DOT-BOTS and a State Representative. The agenda includes standard items such as approval of minutes and verifying the meeting notice.

• Discussion of road hazards in Crawford County
• Report from WI DOT-BOTS
• Report from State Representative

The committee approved the minutes from the February 4, 2025, meeting. Members received updates on road closures for Highway 131, Highway 60, and Highway 35, as well as 2025 traffic accident data.

• Approved February 4, 2025, meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Public Safety Meetings

The Crawford County Public Safety Committee will meet on May 6, 2025, to consider bill approvals from the Sheriff, Coroner, and 911 Coordinator, receive reports from Emergency Government and the Public Health Officer, and review the public safety report including an open records portal. The committee also plans to enter closed session under state law to discuss personnel matters.

• Review and approval of Sheriff Department bills
• Coroner's report and bill approval
• 911 Coordinator's report and bill approval
• Public Safety Report: NextRequest Open Records Portal and bank statement review
• Closed session for personnel issues per Wisconsin law

The board approved a quote for NextRequest and approved several sets of bills. Members discussed the potential to increase the new jail capacity to 78 beds to generate revenue from the DOC.

• Approved May meeting minutes
• Approved NextRequest quote
• Approved bills (multiple motions carried with no negative votes)

AG Extension Meetings

The committee will meet to review reports and programming from the University of Wisconsin Extension. The session includes a report from Area Extension Director Adam Hady.

• University of Wisconsin Extension Educator/Coordinator reports and programming
• Report from Area Extension Director Adam Hady
• Payment of bills

The committee approved the amended April meeting minutes and authorized the payment of bills and vouchers. The remainder of the meeting consisted of reports from University of Wisconsin Extension educators regarding community programming and agritourism.

• Approved amended April meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved payment of bills/vouchers as presented (unanimous roll call vote)

County Fair Meetings

The Crawford County Fair Board is meeting on May 1, 2025. The agenda includes only procedural items: call to order, roll call, verification of posting, and adjournment. No substantive decisions or discussions are scheduled.

• No substantive items on agenda; meeting is limited to procedural housekeeping.

The Fair Board approved current vendor applications and a grounds request from the Lions. The board also approved the previous meeting's minutes and the payment of bills.

• Approved previous meeting minutes
• Approved current vendor applications
• Approved Lions grounds request
• Approved payment of bills

ADRC Board Meetings

The Aging & Disability Committee will meet to receive an operations report from the Aging & Disability Resource Center of Eagle Country. The board will also review policies and approve monthly invoices.

• Education on the EBS Program by Ashley Greene
• ADRC Operations Report covering nutrition, transportation, and caregiver services
• Review and signing of Conflict of Interest and Confidentiality policies
• Approval of monthly invoices

The board approved the monthly invoices and the minutes from the March 25, 2025, meeting. Members reviewed the 2024 Annual Report and signed annual conflict of interest and confidentiality policies. The board discussed potential future increases to transportation charges to assist with the county budget.

• Approved March 25, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved monthly invoices (unanimous)

Highway Meetings

The committee will vote to authorize monthly invoices and payroll, review a Work Zone Safety Resolution, and discuss maintenance agreements for state and county highways. Key projects include the CTH S bridge replacement over West Fork Knapp Creek and a local bridge project in the Village of DeSoto funded by BIL. The meeting will also enter closed session to discuss personnel and county property disposal.

• Authorize payment of monthly invoices and bi-weekly payrolls
• Work Zone Safety Resolution declaring April 21-25, 2025 as Work Zone Safety Awareness Week
• CTH W – 12W25-23: hot mix asphalt project under Local Road Improvement Programs
• CTH S Bridge Replacement, West Fork Knapp Creek Bridge #P-12-0714, Project ID: 5057-00-02/72
• Closed session under Wis. Stat. §19.85(1)(c), (e), (g) for personnel, property disposal, and legal counsel

The committee approved the highest bid for 2025 farm land rent and granted a setback variance for an agricultural building. They also authorized several payment vouchers and approved a Work Zone Safety Awareness Week resolution.

• Approved farm land rent bid from Jelinek Farms/Chad Jelinek for $205.00 per acre
• Approved 35’ variance from Right of Way for ag building addition at 55374 STH 27 (Jelinek Farms)
• Approved Work Zone Safety Awareness Week resolution for April 21-25, 2025
• Authorized payment of Invoice Vouchers 169-187, 190-228, 231-241 and Payroll Vouchers 167, 168, 188, 189, 229, 230
• Approved forgiveness of $149.78 invoice for Event Ahead sign pickup
• Approved March 20, 2025 meeting minutes

Department Head Meetings

Department heads will meet to discuss strategic budget reduction planning and the current financial outlook. The meeting includes reviews of employee onboarding, evaluations, and the status of the HR Director position.

• Strategic budget reduction planning and cost-saving ideas
• Status of HR Director position creation and hiring
• Review of 2024 adopted ordinances
• Employee onboarding and evaluation processes
• Process for introducing new hires to the Personnel Committee

Finance Meetings

The Crawford County Finance Committee will review and potentially approve invoices and proposals, receive an update on the jail remodel/construction project, and hear reports from the county treasurer, sheriff, and other county officers. The treasurer will report on sales and use tax, wheel tax, and jail project expenses. The county clerk will present the 2025 first-quarter financial reports.

• Jail Remodel/Construction Project Update from Greg Callin
• Report of County Treasurer including Sales & Use and Wheel Tax Update and Jail Project Expenses
• Approval of Invoices/Proposals
• 2025 Quarter 1 Financial Reports from County Clerk

The Finance Committee approved several invoices for payment, the largest being a $1,654,779.33 payment to Kraemer Brothers. The committee received updates on the jail project contingency funds and county tax revenues. No other substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved April 2nd meeting minutes
• Approved $3,675.00 payment to Johnson Block for 2024 Audit
• Approved $21,661.33 payment to Klein McCarthy
• Approved $31,983.00 payment to WI Co. Mutual
• Approved $1,654,779.33 payment to Kraemer Brothers (Pay App #7)

County Board Meetings

The County Board of Supervisors will meet to discuss the carry-forward of accounts into 2025 and a resolution regarding conservation staffing funding. The meeting includes a project update on the jail from Kraemer Brothers, LLC.

• Resolution Approving Accounts to be Carried Forward into 2025
• Resolution Urging Support for an Increase in Base Funding for County Conservation Staffing to $20.2 Million
• Jail Project Update by Greg Callin, Kraemer Brothers, LLC
• Annual CASA Report
• Annual Department Reports

The County Board adopted a resolution requesting the Wisconsin State Legislature increase base funding for County Land and Water Conservation staffing. The Board also approved a budget carryover for veteran services and GIS expenses and appointed a new member to the Personnel Committee.

• Approved appointment of Owen DuCharme to the Personnel Committee (unanimous)
• Adopted Soil & Water Stewardship Week Proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 7-2025 to carry forward State Aid Veteran’s Services Grant and GPS/GIS Expenses accounts into 2025 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 8-2025 urging the state to increase base funding for conservation staffing to $20.2 million (no negative votes cast)
• Approved minutes of the previous meeting (unanimous)

Veterans Service Committee

The Veterans Service Committee will meet to review the office report and approve bills. There is no old or new business listed on the agenda.

• Approval of bills
• Office Report

The committee unanimously approved the previous meeting minutes, the office report, and current bills. Members discussed potential changes to property tax credit qualifications.

• Approved minutes of the last meeting (unanimous)
• Approved office report including 2025 budget balances (unanimous)
• Approved bills (unanimous)

County Fair Meetings

The Crawford County Fair Board will consider a request from the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) and vote on approval of a rodeo scheduled for May. The board will also approve the 2015-2016 Fairbook. The meeting includes standard procedural items like roll call and verification of posting.

• Discussion and possible action on a DATCP request
• Approval of a rodeo to be held in May
• Approval of the 2015-2016 Fairbook

The Crawford County Fair Board approved the May rodeo with a waived fee for the youth event. The board also approved the final updates to the 2025/26 Fairbook for printing and distribution.

• Approved Rodeo in May with a waived fee
• Approved 25/26 Fairbook for printing and distribution

Health and Human Service Meetings

The board will meet to review departmental updates and approve bills. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items and reports.

• Approval of bills
• Health update from Sonya Lenzendorf
• Congressional action update
• Review of annual report
• Staff update

The board approved the previous meeting's minutes and authorized payment of $11,109.07 in bills. Members received updates on public health distributions, federal reorganization of HHS, and the department's annual report.

• Approved preceding meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved bills for $11,109.07 (unanimous)

Audit Meetings

The Crawford County Audit Committee will hold its regular monthly meeting. The body is scheduled to review and approve bills.

• Review and approval of bills

Public Property Meetings

The Crawford County Public Property Committee will meet to review invoices and proposals. The agenda includes reports on building maintenance and IT, as well as an update on the Jail Remodel/Construction Ad Hoc Committee.

• Approval of invoices and proposals
• Indian Artifacts Display presentation by Doug Brown
• IT Director Report from Connie McCullick
• Building Maintenance Report from John Poots
• Jail Remodel/Construction Ad Hoc Committee update

The Public Property Committee approved the installation of a donated collection of Indian artifacts in the Administration Building. The committee also approved payment for IT Department monthly invoices.

• Approved payment of IT Department monthly invoices (unanimous)
• Approved donation and installation of Indian Artifact collection display on the 1st floor of the Administration Building (unanimous)
• Approved March 13, 2025, meeting minutes (unanimous)

Land Use Meetings

The Land Use Committee will meet to receive reports from the property lister, surveyors, and the sanitation and zoning technician. The body will also review a Certified Survey Map (CSM) for Michael Krueger in the Town of Clayton.

• CSM: Michael Krueger, Town of Clayton
• Town of Clayton Assessor’s Plat
• Property Lister annual report
• Sanitation & Zoning Technician report

The committee approved a Certified Survey Map (CSM) for the Town of Clayton, contingent upon approval from reviewing agencies. The board also approved the March 11, 2025, meeting minutes and presented vouchers.

• Approved March 11, 2025, minutes (unanimous, Kuhn abstained)
• Approved Town of Clayton CSM contingent upon reviewing agencies approval (unanimous)
• Approved vouchers as presented (unanimous)

Soil and Water Meetings

The Soil & Water Committee will meet to review reports from land conservation and forestry officials. The body will discuss the Land and Water Resource Management (LWRM) Plan and review an annual report.

• LWRM Plan discussion
• Annual Report review
• Review of vouchers
• Reports from NRCS, DNR Forester, and UW Extension

The committee approved the March 11 minutes and presented vouchers. Members agreed to refer to a Pierce County checklist to address issues arising from Animal Waste Storage Ordinance revisions. The committee also agreed to split Conservation Aids grant funds between two alternate sites after the Champlin streambank project failed to move forward.

• Approved March 11, 2025, minutes (unanimous, one abstention)
• Approved vouchers as presented (unanimous)
• Agreed to refer to and modify the Pierce County checklist for Animal Waste Storage Ordinance issues
• Agreed to split Conservation Aids grant funds between two alternate sites suggested by TU

Public Safety Meetings

The committee will approve bills from the Sheriff's Department, Coroner, 911 Coordinator, and Emergency Government, review bank statements, and discuss the NextRequest open records portal. No major policy decisions or public hearings are scheduled; the agenda is primarily procedural.

• Review and approval of Sheriff Department bills (9:00 AM)
• Coroner's Report and approval of bills
• 911 Coordinator's Report and approval of bills
• Emergency Government Report
• Public Safety Report including NextRequest Open Records Portal and bank statements

The committee approved the April meeting minutes and multiple sets of bills. The Sheriff's Department announced the hiring of a full-time traffic deputy and a full-time night jailer.

• Approved April meeting minutes (carried with no negative votes)
• Approved multiple sets of bills (carried with no negative votes)
• Hired Gunner Pitzer as full-time traffic deputy
• Hired Alex Udelhoven as full-time night jailer

County Board of Canvass

The Board of Canvassers is meeting to canvass the votes from the April 1st Spring Election.

• Canvassing of April 1st Spring Election votes

AG Extension Meetings

The Crawford County Agriculture and Extension Education Committee will hold a meeting with mostly procedural items including approval of minutes, UW Extension updates, educator and coordinator reports, and public comments. No specific funding decisions, contracts, or policy changes are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from previous meeting
• UW Extension items and educator/coordinator reports
• Public comments period
• Setting next meeting date (May 1, 2025)
• Payment of bills and correspondence

The committee approved the March meeting minutes and the payment of bills and vouchers. Educators provided reports on 4-H activities, agritourism, livestock programs, and FoodWIse school initiatives.

• Approved March minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved payment of bills/vouchers as presented (unanimous roll call vote)

County Fair Meetings

The Crawford County Fair Board will discuss a right-of-way for a sewer plant, review contracts including entertainment and rentals, and receive updates on the arena and maintenance. The board will also address H5N1 concerns, 4H charges, and the Fairest program. This is a regular working meeting with multiple action items.

• Dale Klempe discussion on right of way for sewer plant
• Contracts and agreements: Smiley, winter storage, fairgrounds rental, entertainment
• Arena update and maintenance report
• H5N1 (bird flu) discussion
• 4H charges and horse dates

The Crawford County Fair Board approved a proposal for a goat wash rack and voted to eliminate rental fees for 4-H activities. The board also approved the payment of bills and the March 2025 meeting minutes.

• Approved Goat Wash Rack proposal
• Approved waiving rental fees for 4-H activities
• Approved payment of bills (unanimous roll call)
• Approved March 2025 minutes
• Approved drill team practice dates
• Approved Stump Dodger for 2025

Finance Meetings

The Crawford County Finance Committee will vote on a contract amendment for MVAC and the Wisconsin Historical Society, receive an update on the phone system project funded by ARPA, and set the April County Board agenda including a resolution to carry forward accounts into 2025.

• MVAC and WI Historical Society Contract Amendment
• Phone System Project ARPA Funds Update
• Resolution Approving Accounts to be Carried Forward into 2025
• Approval of Invoices/Proposals

The committee approved a $4,832.07 amendment to the MVAC contract for a second burial analysis. It also approved carrying forward remaining GPS/GIS expense account funds into 2025 to help pay for reprinting 911 maps.

• Approved March 19th meeting minutes (no negative votes)
• Approved $4,832.07 MVAC contract amendment for second burial analysis (no negative votes)
• Approved carrying forward GPS/GIS expense account funds into 2025 (unanimous)

Personnel Meeting

The Crawford County Personnel Committee will meet to approve minutes from previous meetings, introduce new staff, and confirm several recent hires across county departments. The committee will also discuss open positions and receive an update on the Justice Programs Coordinator. The agenda includes a closed session under state law to discuss personnel matters, followed by possible motions in open session.

• New hires include Tina Stoeffler (Deputy County Clerk), Lyrica Marks (Fair Coordinator), Sawyer Roberts (Sanitation Asst/Zoning Tech), Gunner Pitzer and Alex Udelhoven (Jailers), Kimberly Hubanks (SW II), and Madison Caya (AIS Coordinator/Conservation Intern)
• Position openings listed: Juvenile Court Community Service Supervisor, Social Worker IV-MH/SUD Therapist, Highway Patrolman
• Justice Programs Coordinator update to be discussed
• Closed session scheduled under Wis. Stat. § 19.85(1)(e) for personnel matters
• Approval of minutes from January 22 Personnel and February 19 Joint Finance/Personnel meetings

The board approved a tiered wage schedule for the Justice Programs Coordinator position. The meeting also noted the termination of the Peer Support employee and a shift toward contracted services for those needs.

• Approved Justice Programs Coordinator wage schedule: $29.00/hr starting, $31.01/hr after six months, and $33.21/hr after twelve months
• Confirmed Justice Programs Coordinator is a salaried role under District Attorney supervision and ineligible for county COLA
• Noted termination of Peer Support employee as of 02/04/2025
• Determined future peer support services will be contracted on an as-needed basis
• Determined drug testing will be conducted under contract by the Sheriff’s Dept.

Veterans Service Commission

The Veterans Service Commission will meet primarily to enter closed session under Wisconsin statute 19.85(1)(b) to discuss applications, then reconvene to review and act on eligible applications. The agenda also includes routine approval of minutes and a financial report. No old or new business is listed.

• Closed session under 19.85(1)(b) to discuss applications
• Review and act on eligible applications
• Financial report and review of past payments
• Approval of minutes from previous meeting

The Commission approved the agenda and the minutes from the January 16, 2025 meeting. Members approved a financial report showing a current balance of $10,841.71. No new or old business was discussed.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved January 16, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved financial report with balance of $10,841.71 (unanimous)

ADRC Board Meetings

The Aging & Disability Resource Center of Eagle Country will meet to review operations reports and federal budget updates. The board is scheduled to approve monthly invoices for March 17, 2025, and review board terms.

• Approval of monthly invoices for March 17, 2025
• Review of ADRC Board Terms
• Federal Budget Updates
• Nutrition and Transportation report

The Aging and Disability Resource Center Board approved the February 25, 2025, meeting minutes and the monthly invoices. Staff provided reports on nutrition, transportation, and the transition of specialist files from paper to electronic. No board members are terming off in 2025.

• Approved February 25, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved monthly invoices (unanimous)

Highway Meetings

The Crawford County Highway Committee will consider approving the annual report, review fund balances and invoices, and discuss multiple road and bridge projects including CTH W hot mix asphalt and CTH S bridge replacement. The agenda also includes open bids for 2025 improvement projects and a closed session to discuss personnel, county property, and legal matters.

• Motion to approve the 2025 Annual Report
• CTH W – 12W25-23 local road improvement project for hot mix asphalt
• CTH S Bridge replacement over West Fork Knapp Creek (Project ID: 5057-00-02/72)
• Village of DeSoto Mill Park Drive bridge replacement under FFY 2024-2026 BIL (Project ID: 5408-00-00/70)
• Proposal requests for 2025 County Highway Improvement Projects and sealcoat – open bids

The committee awarded multiple contracts for asphalt, chips, and milling for 2025 highway improvements. They also approved a $36,542.42 generator repair and updated the patrolman response time policy from 20 to 25 minutes.

• Approved Genset repair from Total Energy for $36,542.42
• Approved Flint Hills Resources for oil/emulsions and Fahrner Asphalt for application
• Approved Iverson Construction, Inc. for Hot Mix Asphalt (Proposal One)
• Approved Iverson Construction, Inc. for Thin Lay Asphalt (Proposal Two)
• Approved Iverson Construction, Inc. for Cold Mix Asphalt (Proposal Three)
• Approved Milestone Materials for 3/8” Quartz Chips from Rock Springs Quarry (Proposal Four)
• Approved Tri-County Paving, Inc. for milling and Lepke Trucking and Excavating for pulverizing (Proposal Five)
• Approved changing patrolman response time policy from 20 to 25 minutes

Finance Meetings

The Crawford County Finance Committee will review invoices and proposals, including smoke control commissioning for the jail project. The body will also discuss Veterans Services grant dollars and requests for county credit cards.

• IMEG Smoke Control Commissioning Proposal for the Jail Project
• Veterans Services Grant Dollars 2024
• County credit card requests for ADRC Director Nicole Baumeister and Fair Coordinator Lyrica Marks
• County Treasurer report on Sales & Use and Wheel Tax and Jail Project Expenses
• IRS Failure to Deposit Penalty update from the County Clerk

The Finance Committee approved several vendor payments and a $28,500 proposal for required smoke commissioning services for the new jail. The committee also authorized carrying forward $2,338 in state aid for Veterans Services and approved two new county credit cards.

• Approved payment of bills including Kraemer Brother ($906,228.30) and Driftless Development ($59,500)
• Approved IMEG Consultants Corp. proposal for jail smoke commissioning services for $28,500
• Approved carrying forward $2,338 in excess 2024 state aid funds into the 2025 Veterans Services Budget
• Approved county credit card requests for Nicole Baumeister and Lyrica Marks
• Approved minutes from February 5th and February 19th meetings

Audit Meetings

The Crawford County Audit Committee will hold its regular monthly meeting. The body will review and approve bills.

• Review and approval of bills

Public Property Meetings

The Public Property Committee will meet to discuss and potentially approve a memorandum of understanding for the Veterans Office lease, along with other routine items such as invoices and reports. Updates on the jail remodel and construction ad hoc committee are also scheduled. The meeting includes a presentation on Indian artifacts by Doug Brown.

• MOU for Veterans Office Lease
• Indian Artifacts Display presentation by Doug Brown
• Jail Remodel/Construction Ad Hoc Committee Update
• Approval of invoices and proposals
• IT Director and Building Maintenance reports

The committee approved a 3-year renewal for the Veterans Service Office space and authorized payment for IT invoices and a vehicle repair claim. Members requested a future presentation regarding the display of Indian artifacts at the County Administration Building.

• Approved 3-year renewal agreement with Department of Administration for Veterans office space
• Approved payment of IT Department monthly invoices
• Approved $424.49 payment to Jim Hackett for vehicle damages
• Approved February 12, 2025, meeting minutes

Criminal Justice Coordinating Committee

The Crawford County Criminal Justice Coordinating Committee will review and take action on several items related to the Justice Programs, including approval of a drug testing contract, discussion of the coordinator's supervision model and possible wage increase, and updates to handbooks. The committee will also discuss splitting into voting and advisory subcommittees and adding the Judicial Assistant as a voting member.

• Approval of a drug testing contract (action item)
• Discussion and action on Justice Programs Coordinator supervision model (hourly vs salary)
• Potential wage increase for the Justice Programs Coordinator at six-month or annual step
• Proposal to split CJCC into voting and advisory committees
• Motion to add Judicial Assistant as a voting committee member

The committee approved a 7% pay increase for the Justice Programs Coordinator at the six-month and twelve-month marks. Members also authorized the use of third-party peer support services and updated several treatment and diversion program handbooks. The Judicial Assistant was added to the voting committee.

• Approved use of 3rd party peer support services (unanimous)
• Approved testing contract reviewed by Corporation Counsel Peterson (unanimous)
• Approved supervision of Justice Programs Coordinator by DA Andrew Burdick (unanimous)
• Approved 7% pay increase for Justice Programs Coordinator at 6 and 12 months (unanimous)
• Approved Sweat Patch Contract and Phase Five/Aftercare handbook additions (unanimous)
• Approved revisions to Treatment Court and Diversion handbooks and policies (unanimous)
• Approved adding Judicial Assistant to the voting committee (unanimous)

Soil and Water Meetings

The Crawford County Soil & Water Committee will hear reports from staff and agency representatives, then consider several action items. These include a resolution supporting increased state funding for conservation staff reimbursements, an application for a Farmland Preservation Planning Grant, the 2025 work plan and SWRM grant, camp scholarships, and a Soil and Water Stewardship Week proclamation. The meeting is scheduled for March 11, 2025, following the Land Use meeting.

• Resolution Supporting Increased DATCP Funding for Conservation Staff Reimbursements
• Approval to Apply for Farmland Preservation Planning Grant
• 2025 Work Plan and SWRM Grant
• Camp Scholarships
• Soil and Water Stewardship Week Proclamation

The committee approved the 2025 work plan, a proclamation for soil and water week, and an application for DATCP farmland preservation planning funds. The board also established a $100 scholarship for conservation camp and approved department vouchers.

• Approved February 11, 2025, minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $100 scholarship for conservation camp
• Approved 2025 work plan (unanimous)
• Approved soil and water week proclamation
• Approved resolution supporting increased DATCP funding for conservation staff reimbursements
• Approved application for farmland preservation planning funds (unanimous)
• Approved vouchers as presented (unanimous)

Land Use Meetings

The Crawford County Land Use Committee will hold a regular meeting including reports from the property lister, surveyors, and sanitation zoning technician. A certified survey map (CSM) for Todd & Lori Russell and Angela Manning in the Town of Wauzeka will be considered. The committee will also approve vouchers and hear public comment.

• Certified Survey Map (CSM) for Todd & Lori Russell and Angela Manning, Town of Wauzeka
• Reports from Property Lister Gigi Collins, Surveyors Rich/Dan Marks, and LCD Sanitation & Zoning Technician Becky Nagel
• Voucher approvals for property listing and surveying
• Public comment period

The committee approved a Certified Survey Map (CSM) for property in the Town of Wauzeka contingent upon reviewing agency approval. The board also approved the February 11, 2025, minutes and presented vouchers.

• Approved February 11, 2025, minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved two-lot CSM for Todd & Lori Russell and Angela Manning in Town of Wauzeka contingent upon reviewing agency approval (Unanimous)
• Approved vouchers as presented (Unanimous)

Public Safety Meetings

The Crawford County Public Safety Committee is meeting to approve bills, hear reports from the Coroner, 911 Coordinator, Emergency Government, Public Health Officer, and discuss personnel issues in closed session. The agenda includes retroactive interim pay for the EM Director and review of bank statements.

• Closed session under 19.85(1)c to discuss personnel issues
• Retroactive EM Director Interim pay
• Review of bank statements
• Approval of bills for Sheriff, Coroner, and 911 Coordinator
• NextRequest Open Records Portal discussion

The committee approved moving forward with a grant for radio equipment and a WISCOM system. Members also approved retroactive pay for Marc Myhre as EM Director dating back to January 1, 2025. Several sets of bills were approved across different departments.

• Approved moving forward with a grant for radio equipment and WISCOM system
• Approved retroactive pay for Marc Myhre to EM Director pay back to 1/1/25
• Approved March meeting minutes
• Approved Coroner bills
• Approved 911 Coordinator bills
• Approved Emergency Management bills
• Approved Sheriff bills

Health and Human Service Meetings

The Crawford County Health and Human Services Board will meet on March 10, 2025, to receive updates on state budget proposals, Medicaid program advocacy, and a public health request from the G.O.A.T. Committee. The board will also consider routine approvals of minutes and bills, and hear a staffing update. No votes on specific policies or contracts are listed on the agenda.

• Health update from Sonya Lenzendorf
• Advocacy for Medicaid Programs update
• Public Health Request from G.O.A.T. Committee
• Governor's Budget Summary
• Staffing Update

The board approved the preceding meeting minutes and authorized payment of bills totaling $323,367.37. Members received updates on public health trends, Medicaid advocacy, and a budget summary from the Governor.

• Approved preceding meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved bills for $323,367.37 (unanimous)

AG Extension Meetings

The Crawford County Agriculture and Extension Education Committee will convene to review reports from University of Wisconsin Extension educators, discuss a part-time position, and approve bills. The meeting follows standard procedural items like approving minutes and public comments.

The committee approved the payment of bills and vouchers. Members discussed modifying a part-time position to allow for more flexible, on-call hours and agreed to proceed with the personnel committee on this idea.

• Approved February minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved payment of bills/vouchers (unanimous roll call vote)
• Agreed to proceed with personnel committee regarding a flexible, on-call part-time position

County Fair Meetings

The Crawford County Fair Board will discuss and potentially approve the 2024 budget, review maintenance and fair coordinator updates, and address various contracts including winter storage, fairgrounds rental, entertainment, and a contract with Whistle Stop Saloon. The board also plans to enter closed session to discuss personnel matters before returning to open session for public comments and other business.

• Discussion and approval of 2024 budget
• Contracts and agreements including Whistle Stop Saloon
• Closed session for personnel matters under §19.85(1)(c)
• Fair coordinator update
• Next meeting date set for April 3, 2025

The Crawford County Fair Board approved the 2024 budget and contracts for Kindchi Pedal Pulls, Inside decor, and Harris Golf Cars. The board also authorized a $200 bonus for the Whistle Stop Saloon. Monthly bills were approved for payment.

• Approved February minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2024 budget (unanimous)
• Approved contracts for Kindchi Pedal Pulls, Inside decor, and Harris Golf Cars
• Approved $200 bonus for Whistle Stop Saloon
• Approved payment of monthly bills

County Board Meetings

The Crawford County Board of Supervisors will meet to review a resolution for the sale of general obligation promissory notes. The board will also hear a report on Phase II financing results and a resolution regarding support for County Circuit Courts.

• Resolution awarding the sale of $18,000,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes
• Report from Carol Wirth, WPFP, LLC on Phase II Financing Results
• Resolution urging Governor Evers and the Wisconsin Legislature to support County Circuit Courts

The County Board approved the sale of $18 million in General Obligation Promissory Notes to TD Securities Inc. at a true interest rate of 3.917%. The funds are designated for the second phase of a project including a new jail, renovated Sheriff's Office, and a mobile command center.

• Approved Resolution No 5-2025 awarding the sale of $18,000,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes to TD Securities Inc.
• Approved minutes of the previous meeting (unanimous)

ADRC Board Meetings

The Crawford County Aging & Disability Resource Center Board will hold a routine meeting covering standard procedural items: approval of previous minutes, an operations report on nutrition and transportation, director and staff updates, and approval of monthly invoices. No major policy decisions or public hearings are on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from previous meeting
• ADRC Operations Report including Nutrition and Transportation handout
• Director and staff report
• Approval of monthly invoices

The Aging and Disability Resource Center Board met to review operations and approve financial documents. The board unanimously approved the previous meeting's minutes and the current monthly invoices.

• Approved minutes of the January 28, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved monthly invoices (unanimous)

County Board of Canvass

The Crawford County Board of Canvassers will meet to canvass the votes from the February 18th Spring Primary.

• Canvassing of February 18th Spring Primary votes

Highway Meetings

The Crawford County Highway Committee will meet to authorize payroll and invoices and review road maintenance agreements. The body will discuss specific bridge replacements and upcoming 2025 projects and materials.

• CTH S Bridge Replacement at West Fork Knapp Creek Bridge #P-12-0714
• Village of DeSoto Mill Park Drive Mississippi Tributary Bridge #P-12-0703 replacement
• CTH W local road improvement projects #18135, #18229, and #18858
• Culvert bids and 2025 projects and materials discussion
• Lynxville Shop improvements and genset repair/replacement

The committee approved a bridge inspection contract with Jewell Associates Engineers, Inc. and authorized the county to perform work for businesses and non-profits on a case-by-case basis. Members also approved several payment vouchers and culvert bids from two vendors.

• Approved Bridge Inspection Contract with Jewell Associates Engineers, Inc. for $26,540.00 (roll call vote)
• Approved county performing work for businesses and non-profit organizations on a case-by-case basis (voice vote)
• Approved culvert bids from Metal Culverts, Inc. and Contech Engineered Solutions (roll call vote)
• Authorized payment of Invoice Vouchers VP #864—VP #869, #8-14, #16-41, #44-96 and Payroll Vouchers 15, 16, 42 & 43 (roll call vote)
• Approved forgiving two 988 sign invoices for $578.83 and $444.97 (roll call vote)
• Approved minutes from January 16, 2025 meeting (voice vote)

Finance Meetings

The joint Finance and Personnel Committee will receive a financial update on the jail project from Greg Callin and Scott Fettig, and discuss the opioid settlement with Dan McWilliams. The committee will also review HR job descriptions and salaries, including a sanitation and zoning position. Reports from county officials cover a sales/use/wheel tax update, jail project expenses, and a court funding resolution.

• Jail Project Financial Update – Greg Callin (Kraemer Brothers) and Scott Fettig (Klein McCarthy)
• Opioid Settlement Update – Dan McWilliams
• HR Job Description & Salary Discussion – joint Finance & Personnel members
• Sanitation & Zoning Position Description and Salary Discussion
• Court Funding Resolution – from Clerk of Court

The committee approved the final cost proposal for the new jail and authorized payments to contractors. They also advanced a resolution to the County Board seeking increased state funding for Circuit Courts and approved a revised job description for a specialized zoning and sanitation role.

• Approved Final Cost Proposal for jail project totaling $35,000,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order adjusting jail contract to Final Cost Proposal with $0 net change (unanimous)
• Approved payments to Kraemer Brothers ($1,658,596.49) and Peterson ($2,572.50)
• Approved forwarding resolution to County Board urging state support for Circuit Court funding
• Approved revised job description and wage increase for specialized Clerk position in Sanitation & Zoning
• Postponed decision on HR Director position and salary for a couple of months (unanimous)

County Board Meetings

The Crawford County Board of Supervisors will meet to review several resolutions and ordinances. Key items include the sale of general obligation promissory notes and updates to county rules regarding vehicle speeds and animal waste storage.

• Resolution for the sale of $18,000,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes
• Ordinance regarding ATV/UTV speed limitations
• Ordinance regarding animal waste storage permits and certificate of use requirements
• Resolution relating to tax delinquent lands
• Approval of Emergency Fire Wardens List

The County Board approved the public sale of $18 million in general obligation promissory notes to fund phase II of a jail replacement project and a mobile command center. The Board also approved the cancellation of unclaimed funds and initiated the collection of tax liens on delinquent lands.

• Approved Resolution No. 1-2025 for the sale of $18,000,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2-2025 to cancel and destroy outstanding checks and transfer funds held over 10 years to the County Revenue Account (no negative votes)
• Approved Resolution No. 3-2025 to enforce collection of tax liens and take tax title on delinquent lands (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the previous meeting (unanimous)

Veterans Service Committee

The Crawford County Veterans Service Committee will meet to discuss routine administrative items including approval of minutes and bills. The main new business is a review of the 2024 year-end report. No other significant proposals or decisions are on the agenda.

• Review of 2024 year-end report

The committee approved the office report and bills. It was decided to roll over $2,338 in additional state grant money for 2025. The 2024 year-end report indicated $10,026.74 will return to the county.

• Approved minutes of the last meeting (unanimous)
• Approved office report (unanimous)
• Approved bills (unanimous)
• Approved rollover of $2,338 state grant money for 2025 (unanimous)

Audit Meetings

The Crawford County Audit Committee is holding a regular monthly meeting to review and approve bills. No other items are on the agenda.

• Review and approval of bills

Delinquent Tax Committee

The Delinquent Tax Committee is meeting to discuss and take action on several property-related items, including appraisals, specific lots in Gays Mills and Prairie du Chien Township, and sealed bid amounts. The main decision will be approving a resolution for the 2021 tax foreclosure, which formalizes the county's foreclosure process.

• Discussion/Action regarding appraisals of delinquent properties
• Discussion/Action on 2 lots in Gays Mills
• Discussion/Action on property located in Prairie du Chien Township
• Discussion/Action on sealed bids starting amount for property sales
• Approval of Resolution for 2021 Tax Foreclosure

The committee established starting bid prices for specific properties in Gays Mills and those sold via sealed bids. One property in Prairie du Chien was removed from the sale due to a title discrepancy, and a resolution to start the 2021 tax foreclosure process was forwarded to the County Board.

• Approved minutes of December 17, 2024 (unanimous)
• Set starting price at $100.00 each for two Gays Mills properties (unanimous)
• Pulled Parcel #014-0537-0005 in Prairie du Chien from the sale (unanimous)
• Set starting bid price at $200.00 each for properties sold by sealed bid (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to start 2021 tax foreclosure process and forward to County Board

Public Property Meetings

The Crawford County Public Property Committee will discuss allocating office space for a potential new Human Resources position. They will also receive reports from the IT Director and Building Maintenance, and an update from the Jail Remodel/Construction Ad Hoc Committee. The meeting includes approval of minutes and invoices.

• Discussion of office space for potential HR position
• IT Director report by Connie McCullick
• Building Maintenance report by John Poots
• Jail Remodel/Construction Ad Hoc Committee update
• Approval of invoices/proposals

The committee approved payment for IT Department and Maintenance invoices, as well as a proposal from Johnson Controls. Members discussed potential office space reassignments for the coroner, HR, and County Board Chairman. The IT Director reported on a telephone upgrade and security server warnings.

• Approved January 8, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved IT Department and Maintenance invoices (no negative votes)
• Approved proposal from Johnson Controls (no negative votes)

County Fair Meetings

The Crawford County Fair Board will meet to discuss personnel matters in a closed session. The meeting includes a period for public comments and a discussion of other items.

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

The Crawford County Fair Board met on February 11, 2025, and approved the hiring of a new Fair Coordinator. The board also held a closed session during the meeting.

• Hired Lyrica Marks as Fair Coordinator

Soil and Water Meetings

The Crawford County Soil & Water Committee will hold a regular meeting to receive reports from the land conservationist, NRCS, DNR forester, and other agencies. Action items include a revision of the animal waste storage ordinance, approval of a stream restoration project under the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP), and discussion of a wildlife claim.

• Animal waste storage ordinance revision discussed by Land Conservationist Dave Troester
• Approval of Mike Kelly CREP 547-1 for a Wisconsin DNR Stream Restoration Project
• Land & Water Projects update including potential survey for LWRM (Land & Water Resource Management)
• Poster contest prizes presented as part of land conservation report
• Wildlife claim reviewed by Greg Cerven

The committee approved a revised Animal Waste Storage Ordinance to better track manure spreading acreage. They also authorized a DNR stream restoration project and approved a wildlife claim reimbursement.

• Approved Animal Waste Storage Ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved Kelly CREP 547-1 WI DNR Stream Restoration Project (unanimous)
• Approved $9,117 wildlife claim reimbursement for Jeff Werthwein (unanimous)
• Approved January 14, 2025, minutes (unanimous)
• Approved vouchers as presented (unanimous)

Public Safety Meetings

The Public Safety Committee will meet to review reports and approve bills for various departments. The members plan to enter a closed session to discuss personnel issues.

• Review of Sheriff Department bills
• Approval of bills for the Public Health Officer
• Approval of bills for the Coroner
• Approval of bills for the 911 Coordinator
• Closed session regarding personnel issues

The committee approved the minutes from the February meeting and authorized payments for bills across the Coroner, 911 Coordinator, Emergency Management, and Sheriff departments. Members received updates on 911 equipment installations, public health trends, and staffing changes in Emergency Management and the jail.

• Approved February meeting minutes (carried, no negative votes)
• Approved Coroner's bills (carried, no negative votes)
• Approved 911 Coordinator's bills (carried, no negative votes)
• Approved Emergency Management bills (carried, no negative votes)
• Approved Sheriff's bills (carried, no negative votes)

Land Use Meetings

The Crawford County Land Use Committee will meet to hear reports from the property lister, surveyors, and sanitation/zoning technician. Items include a certified survey map for Ryan/Holly Nickelatti in the Town of Freeman, an assessor's plat for the Town of Clayton, discussion of fees, and possible approval of a new Sanitation Assistant & Zoning Technician position description. The committee will then enter closed session under Wisconsin law to discuss personnel matters.

• CSM for Ryan/Holly Nickelatti, Town of Freeman
• Town of Clayton Assessor’s Plat by Rich/Dan Marks
• Discussion of fees from sanitation & zoning technician
• Approval of Sanitation Assistant & Zoning Technician Position Description
• Closed session for personnel matters under §19.85(1)(c)

The committee approved a proposal to increase fees for zoning permits, soil tests, and POWTS maintenance to align with neighboring counties. It also approved a hybrid job description for a Sanitation Assistant & Zoning Technician and a parcel division in the Town of Freeman.

• Approved fee increases for zoning permits, soil tests, and POWTS maintenance (unanimous)
• Approved Sanitation Assistant & Zoning Technician job description (unanimous)
• Approved CSM for Ryan/Holly Nickelatti in Town of Freeman to divide one parcel into three lots (unanimous)
• Approved office structure to remain as is with no split (unanimous)
• Approved January 14 and January 28, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved vouchers as presented (unanimous)

Health and Human Service Meetings

The Crawford County Health and Human Services Board will meet to discuss the committee's role in reviewing Opioid Settlement Fund requests. The agenda also includes updates on health, recruitment, and CPS stipends.

• Review of Opioid Settlement Fund requests
• Health update from Sonya Lenzendorf
• Discussion of Federal Executive Orders
• CPS Stipend update
• Recruitment update

The Board approved $7,637.19 in bills and authorized a letter to the County Board regarding proposed federal Medicaid and Social Services Block Grant cuts. A weekly stipend for six CPS workers was implemented. Procedures for Opioid Settlement Fund requests were tabled.

• Approved preceding meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved bills for $7,637.19 (unanimous)
• Approved creation of a letter with ADRC regarding potential impact of federal Medicaid and Social Services Block Grant cuts
• Tabled procedures for future Opioid Settlement Fund project requests
• Implemented weekly stipend for six CPS employees starting 02/10/25

AG Extension Meetings

The committee will meet to review reports and programming from the University of Wisconsin Extension. The session includes a report from Area Extension Director Adam Hady and the payment of bills.

• University of Wisconsin Extension educator and coordinator reports
• Payment of bills

The committee approved the January meeting minutes and the payment of bills. The remainder of the meeting consisted of reports from University of Wisconsin Extension educators regarding livestock, community development, youth, crops, and human development programming.

• Approved January minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved payment of bills/vouchers as presented (unanimous roll call vote)

County Fair Meetings

The Crawford County Fair Board will meet to discuss infrastructure and maintenance for the fairgrounds. Key agenda items include a right of way for the sewer plant and quotes for arena materials.

• Discussion on right of way for sewer plant
• Quotes for sand and lime screenings for arena update
• Review of maintenance report and contract language
• Contracts for entertainment and a sled for Antique Tractor Pull
• Fairgrounds rental and winter storage agreements

The Crawford County Fair Board approved the payment of bills and the January 2024 minutes. The board decided to require exhibitors to provide mailing addresses for fair checks. Discussions were held regarding arena maintenance and entertainment contracts.

• Approved January 2024 minutes
• Approved payment of bills (unanimous)
• Approved requirement for exhibitors to list mailing addresses for checks
• Approved winter storage (motion by Jerrett, seconded by Anderson)

Finance Meetings

The Crawford County Finance Committee will meet to consider several financial actions, including a resolution to sell $18 million in general obligation promissory notes. They will also hear a presentation on Phase II financing, review bank proposals for the borrowing, and discuss chargeback requests, tax delinquent lands, and a funding request for a CPS stipend. The meeting includes approval of invoices and setting the February county board agenda.

• Resolution to sell $18 million in General Obligation Promissory Notes (action item)
• Presentation on Phase II Financing by Wisconsin Public Finance Professionals
• Review of bank proposals for Phase II borrowing
• 2024 approved chargeback requests
• Resolution regarding uncalled for orders and unclaimed funds

The committee recommended a resolution to the full County Board for the sale of $18 million in General Obligation Promissory Notes. It also approved several vendor payments, a bank deposit account for Phase II funds, and a weekly stipend for CPS workers.

• Recommended $18M General Obligation Promissory Notes sale to County Board (unanimous)
• Approved Scope of Engagement letter with Quarles & Brady LLP (unanimous)
• Accepted Community First Bank Municipal Money Market account at 4.03% fixed rate (unanimous)
• Approved $50/week stipend for 6 Child Protective Service workers effective Feb 10, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved payments to Couleecap ($35,000), Klein McCarthy ($30,782.28), and Driftless Wisconsin ($5,500)
• Approved WCM Crime Insurance proposal for $5,663 (unanimous)
• Approved 2024 chargeback requests for assessor errors totaling $3,851.75 (unanimous)
• Approved $25 monetary gifts for employees hitting service milestones (unanimous)

Highway Safety Meetings

The Crawford County Highway Safety Committee will discuss road hazards and receive reports from WI DOT-BOTS and a State Representative. Other agenda items include meeting call to order, verifying posting, approving minutes, and adjournment.

• Discussion of road hazards
• Report from WI DOT-BOTS
• Report from State Representative
• Approval of previous meeting minutes

The committee approved the minutes from the November 5, 2024, meeting. Members discussed winter road conditions and received a presentation on 2025 traffic accidents and fatalities.

• Approved November 5, 2024, meeting minutes (unanimous)

Land Use Meetings

The Crawford County Land Use Committee will meet to discuss a department reorganization and then move into a closed session under state law to discuss personnel matters. After the closed session, the committee may consider motions and will set a next meeting date. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Department Reorganization discussion
• Closed session for personnel matters (Wis. Stat. § 19.85(1)(c))
• Return to open session for potential motions
• Next meeting scheduled for Tuesday, February 11, 2025

The committee held a closed session to discuss personnel matters. Following the closed session, the committee decided to move a specific job description to personnel.

• Approved moving Sanitation Assistant & Zoning Technician job description to personnel (unanimous)

ADRC Board Meetings

The Crawford County Aging & Disability Resource Center Board is meeting for a routine session to approve minutes from previous meetings, receive an operations report covering nutrition and transportation services, and approve monthly invoices. No major policy decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Approval of minutes from Dec. 3, 2024 and Jan. 6, 2025 meetings
• ADRC Operations Report with nutrition and transportation handout
• Director and staff report on ongoing services
• Approval of monthly invoices
• Public comment period

The Aging and Disability Resource Center Board approved the monthly invoices and the minutes from December 3, 2024, and January 6, 2025. The board received reports on program operations and noted fare increases for Coulee Cab and SMRT bus services.

• Approved minutes from December 03, 2024, and January 06, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved monthly invoices (unanimous)

Personnel Meeting

The Personnel Committee will review new hires and several open positions. The body is scheduled to take action on bailiff wages, CPS staff weekly stipends, and holiday approval for the Clean Sweep Event.

• New hires: Brittany Mainwaring, Nicole Baumeister, and Ellie Kuehl
• Action item: CPS Staff weekly stipend
• Action item: Bailiff Wages
• Action item: Clean Sweep Event Good Friday holiday approval
• Discussion of HR Director position description and wage structure

The committee approved a $50 weekly stipend for Child Protective Services staff and increased part-time bailiff wages to $20.54 per hour. It also approved retitling eight social worker positions to Case Managers to remove certification requirements. A telecommute request for a new ADRC Specialist was denied.

• Approved $50 weekly stipend for Child Protective Services staff (no negative votes)
• Approved retitling 8 SW II positions to Case Managers and removing certification requirement (no negative votes)
• Approved wage increase for Security and Jury Bailiffs to $20.54/hour (unanimous)
• Denied telecommute request for Susan Myers until 6-month anniversary (no negative votes)
• Approved request for Land Conservationist to work and receive holiday pay on April 18th (unanimous)
• Approved December 18th meeting minutes (no negative votes)