Oconto County public meetings in 2024

County Board

The Oconto County Board will vote on consent items including two zoning changes and a forestry ordinance reducing the ATV/UTV speed limit on the Oconto County Recreational Trail in Townsend to 10 mph. Regular agenda items include resolutions to purchase a Volvo wheel loader, approve ARPA funding for the Town of Riverview project, provide local match for the BEAD broadband grant, replace flooring at New View Industries, acquire orthophotography, purchase land records software, and allocate tower space rental payments for future emergency equipment. Committee reports will be presented without action.

• Zoning change in Town of Breed: rezone 0.7078 acres from Forest to Single Family Residential (R-1) at 12422 N. Branch Rd.
• Zoning change in Town of Lena: rezone 0.944 acres to R-1 and 5.00 acres to Rural Residential on Skarda Lane and Selner Rd.
• Ordinance amendment reducing ATV/UTV speed limit to 10 mph on Oconto County Recreational Trail in Townsend (Sections 10, 14, 15, 23).
• Resolution to purchase one Volvo wheel loader from Airing Equipment Company, Inc. of De Pere for the Highway Department.
• Resolution to approve amended ARPA funding for the Town of Riverview project.

The Oconto County Board approved a $360,000 allocation from the general fund to serve as the local match for the federal BEAD broadband program, aimed at extending high-speed internet to unserved areas. The board also approved the 2025 Forestry Work Plan after a motion to remove language about new park developments failed. Several other resolutions were passed, including funding for a new wheel loader, ARPA-funded projects, and new land records software.

• Approved $360,000 for BEAD program grant match (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Forestry Work Plan (26-2)
• Denied motion to strike park expansion language from Forestry Work Plan (12-16)
• Approved $175,000 in ARPA funds for Volvo wheel loader purchase (unanimous)
• Approved $53,000 in additional ARPA funds for Riverview project (unanimous)
• Approved $64,319 bid for flooring replacement at New View Industries (unanimous)
• Approved $184,560 contract for orthophotography acquisition (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Transcendent Ascent land records software (unanimous)

Broadband Taskforce for BEAD Planning Grant

The Broadband Taskforce for the BEAD Planning Grant will discuss and potentially recommend endorsement of Nsight Teleservices' BEAD application, review local grant funding options, and make committee appointments for 2025. The meeting also includes updates on project units and grant funding from the Public Service Commission.

• Discussion of a resolution endorsing Nsight Teleservices' BEAD application for 2,520 fiber-to-the-premises locations in Oconto County
• Review of local grant funding approval process and previous motion to set aside $360,000 from the General Fund for ISP match
• Update on Project Units preliminarily approved by the PSC
• Committee appointments for 2025 to replace expiring terms
• Approval of meeting minutes from November 18, 2024

The Broadband Taskforce approved a resolution endorsing Nsight as an Internet Service Provider for the BEAD grant program, with a revision adding 'up to' before 1 Gbps. The committee also discussed the local grant match of $360,000, which was approved by the Administration Committee and will go to the County Board. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved resolution endorsing Nsight as ISP for BEAD funding (with Line 31 revision)
• Approved agenda as presented
• Approved minutes of November 18, 2024 meeting

MAR-OCO

The Mar-Oco Landfill Committee will consider approving a 2025 leachate acceptance agreement with the City of Oconto Utility Commission and extending the current leachate hauling agreement with Full Service Organics Management LLC. They will also discuss Wisconsin Act 107, consider allowing the Waste Facilities Manager to attend a conference, and review paid invoices for October and November 2024.

• 2025 leachate acceptance agreement with City of Oconto Utility Commission: $5.50 per thousand gallons treatment charge, $5.00 per load dumping charge
• Three-year extension of leachate hauling agreement with Full Service Organics: $0.0480/gal (2025-26), $0.0495/gal (2026-27), $0.0510/gal (2027-28)
• Discussion of Wisconsin Act 107 (landfill-related state law)
• Review of paid invoices for October ($100,699.37) and November 2024
• Consideration of Waste Facilities Manager attending the Wisconsin Integrated Resource Management Annual Conference in February 2025

The Mar-Oco Landfill Committee approved the 2025 leachate acceptance agreement with the City of Oconto Utility Commission and extended the leachate hauling agreement with Full Service Organics Management LLC for three years. The committee also approved the Waste Facilities Manager's attendance at a conference and reviewed paid invoices. No public comment or correspondence was received.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of October 11, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Authorized chairperson to sign 2025 leachate acceptance agreement with City of Oconto Utility Commission (unanimous)
• Extended leachate hauling agreement with Full Service Organics Management LLC for three years until January 22, 2028 (unanimous)
• Authorized chairperson to sign leachate hauling agreement addendum (unanimous)
• Approved Waste Facilities Manager attendance at Wisconsin Integrated Resource Management Annual Conference, Feb 26-28, 2025 (unanimous)

Administration

The Oconto County Administration Committee will discuss and possibly act on premium pay for dispatch and correctional officers. They will also consider several ARPA-funded resolutions, including a flooring replacement at New View Industries, an amended resolution for the Riverview Project, and the purchase of a Volvo wheel loader for the Highway Department. Other items include discussion of new tax software implementation, review of financial management policy updates, and approval of a temporary LTE position at the jail. The committee will also review vendor payments and hear reports from various departments.

• Discuss and possible action on premium pay for dispatch and correctional officers
• Resolution for ARPA-funded replacement of vinyl composition tile flooring at New View Industries
• Amended resolution for ARPA funding for the Riverview Project
• Amended resolution for purchase of one Volvo wheel loader for Highway Department from Aring Equipment Company
• Resolution for approval of broadband funding match

The Administration Committee approved several actions, including extending premium pay for dispatch and correctional officers through December 31, 2025, or until a wage study is complete. It also approved resolutions to amend ARPA funding for the Riverview Project and a Volvo wheel loader, and to provide a broadband funding match. The committee denied a resident's request to waive interest on delinquent taxes, citing state statute compliance.

• Extended premium pay for dispatch and correctional officers until Dec 31, 2025, or until wage study complete (carried)
• Denied request to waive interest on delinquent taxes due to State Statute 74.47 (carried)
• Approved temporary LTE position at jail (carried)
• Approved resolution for replacement of VCT flooring at New View Industries (carried)
• Amended Riverview Project funding to $53,000 per line (carried)
• Approved amended resolution for Volvo Wheel Loader with $175,000 ARPA funds (carried)
• Approved resolution for Broadband Funding Match (carried)
• Approved resolution for Nsight tower rental payments to committed fund balance (carried)

Public Safety

The Public Safety Committee will discuss an update on the jail medical contract with Southern Health Partners, consider approving a jail limited term employee (LTE) position, and vote on a resolution for communication tower space rental payments to a committed fund balance. They will also receive monthly reports from the District Attorney, Medical Examiner, and other departments.

• Update on Jail Medical Contract with Southern Health Partners
• Request to Approve Jail Limited Term Employee (LTE) Position
• Resolution for Approval of Communication Tower Space Rental Payments to Committed Fund Balance For Future Emergency Communication Equipment Needs
• Monthly reports: District Attorney, Medical Examiner, Jail Population, Calls for Service, Emergency Management, Child Support, Radio Tower Maintenance

The Public Safety Committee approved a new Jail Limited Term Employee (LTE) position for the Sheriff's Office, forwarding it to the Administration Committee for final approval. They also approved a resolution to commit communication tower space rental payments to a fund for future emergency communication equipment needs, forwarding it to the County Board. All other items were informational only, with no formal action taken.

• Approved Jail Limited Term Employee (LTE) position for Sheriff's Office (motion carried)
• Approved resolution to commit tower rental payments to fund for future emergency communication equipment (motion carried)

Property & Technology

The Property & Technology Committee will consider a proposal for quarterly bed bug inspections using a canine detection service at the Health and Human Services building, funded by HHS budget. They will also receive informational updates on carpet installation, audio/visual workgroup, core network switch, Laserfiche project, and GCS/Transcendent upgrade. No formal votes are expected on these items; the meeting includes approval of prior minutes and review of November vendor payments.

• Proposed quarterly bed bug inspections at HHS building using detection dog (discussion item)
• Update on carpet installation project (no action)
• Technology updates: A/V workgroup, Town of Riverview connectivity, core network switch, Laserfiche project, GCS/Transcendent upgrade
• Review of November vendor payments (vouchers listed)
• Approval of minutes from November 13, 2024 meeting

The Property & Technology Committee approved a motion authorizing the Health & Human Services Director to move forward with remediation if bed bugs are detected. The committee also approved the agenda and previous meeting minutes, and received updates on carpet installation, technology projects, and other maintenance items. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Authorized HHS Director to remediate bed bugs if detected (carried)
• Approved agenda as presented (carried)
• Approved November 13, 2024 minutes (carried)

Town of Riverview - Town Board

This is a routine procedural meeting of the Town Board. The agenda includes approval of minutes, financial reports, and communications about tax mailing dates and the upcoming 2025 town election. No new business or public hearings are scheduled.

• Tax bills will be mailed mid-December; treasurer available on specific dates for payment.
• Dog licenses can be purchased when paying tax bills.
• Declarations of candidacy for 2025 town chairman and supervisor election are available.
• Annual Kids Christmas with Santa event on Dec 14 at the community center.

The Riverview Town Board held its regular monthly meeting, approving the November minutes and paying all bills as presented. No substantive decisions were made beyond routine approvals; the meeting primarily consisted of reports and citizen comments, including disappointment over the county's denial of the ATV campground project.

• Approved November regular board meeting minutes
• Approved payment of all bills as presented

Town of Bagley

The Town Board agreed with the Planning Committee's recommendation to not collect the room tax from the two Airbnb operators at this time, keeping the ordinance in place for future use. The board also approved the financial report, paid bills, and discussed road sign installation and a resident's request to widen Knapp Lane.

• Approved agenda as amended (moved Alsteen item after minutes)
• Approved November 11, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approved financial report as presented
• Approved payment of bills as presented
• Agreed to not collect room tax from Airbnb operators at this time (ordinance remains in place)
• Directed clerk to check right-of-way and obtain accurate map for Knapp Lane widening discussion

Highway

The Oconto County Highway Committee will vote on approving a highway fee schedule, an amended loader resolution, a structure inspection proposal, and the sale of excess right-of-way. They will also discuss equipment, road work, and staffing updates, and hear a request from the Lena Snow Drifters Club.

• Approve 6-20' Structure Inspection Proposal
• Approve Amended Loader Resolution
• Approve Sale of Excess Right of Way
• Lena Snow Drifters Club Request
• Approve Highway Fee Schedule

The Oconto County Highway Committee approved an amended resolution for a loader purchase, using $175,000 in ARPA funds and $135,500 from the 2025 capital budget. They also approved a structure inspection proposal, a right-of-way sale, a bridge use request, and the 2025 fee schedule. The committee discussed but took no action on additional paving funding.

• Approved amended loader resolution: $175,000 ARPA + $135,500 from 2025 capital budget (carried)
• Approved Robert E. Lee to complete 6'-20' structure inspections (carried)
• Approved sale of 0.33 acres excess right-of-way on CTH-C for $1,886.50 (carried)
• Approved Lena Snow Drifters Club use of CTH-J bridge with snow removal condition (carried)
• Approved 2025 Highway fee schedule with no changes (carried)
• Approved agenda and November 7, 2024 minutes (carried)

Opioid Abatement Ad-Hoc Steering Committee

The Oconto County Opioid Abatement Ad-Hoc Steering Committee will hear a presentation from Unity Recovery Services regarding a funding request. Members will review financial information showing approximately $445,000 in available funds and discuss the funding approval process. They will also discuss Exhibit E, which lists core opioid abatement strategies.

• Presentation by Unity Recovery Services on funding request
• Review of financial report showing about $445,000 available in opioid abatement fund
• Discussion of funding approval process for outside entities
• Discussion of Exhibit E listing core abatement strategies (e.g., naloxone distribution, MAT, prevention)
• Approval of minutes from November 21, 2024 meeting

Health & Human Services

The Oconto County Health and Human Services Board will consider approving the 2025 fee schedule with rate changes (e.g., OWI assessment up $35, therapist up $15.74, outpatient NP down $16.26), a resolution to replace vinyl tile flooring at New View Industries, and an update on the Opioid Abatement Ad Hoc Steering Committee. The board will also vote on multiple 2025 contracts with community providers including REM Wisconsin, Brain Balance, and several sheriff's departments, and review prior-month vendor payments. Previous meeting minutes from November 2024 are also up for approval.

• Approval of 2025 fee schedule with rate adjustments for substance abuse counseling, therapy, OWI assessments, and other services
• Resolution for replacement of vinyl composition tile flooring at New View Industries
• Approval of 2025 contracts with 18 entities including REM Wisconsin, Brown County Sheriff's Department, and Brain Balance of Fox Valley & Mequon
• Review of prior months vendor payments
• Update from Oconto County Opioid Abatement Ad Hoc Steering Committee

The Oconto County Health and Human Services Board approved the 2025 fee schedule and a resolution to replace flooring at New View Industries using ARPA funds. They also approved a list of 2025 contracts with various providers. The board heard updates on the opioid abatement committee and public health programs, but no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved 2025 Fee Schedule as presented
• Approved resolution for replacement of vinyl composition tile flooring at New View Industries (ARPA funded)
• Approved 2025 contracts including REM Wisconsin II, staffing agency, medical providers, and county sheriff departments

Land & Water Resources

The Land & Water Resources Committee will discuss and potentially award a land records software, approve the 2025-2027 Land Information Plan, and review the Armstrong Campground and Trailhead parcel and a contract with Short Elliott Hendrickson. Additional items include a direct sale of the North Bay Shore Ash Timber to Frank's Logging, approval of a Beech Leaf Disease Detection Survey, and a discussion on accessory dwelling units in the zoning ordinance.

• Discuss and award Land Records Software
• Discuss and approve 2025-2027 Land Information Plan
• Armstrong Campground and Trailhead parcel and Short Elliott Hendrickson Contract
• North Bay Shore Ash Timber Sale Contract direct sale to Frank's Logging
• Discussion on Accessory Dwelling Unit concept in Zoning Ordinance

County Board of Canvassers

The Oconto County Board of Canvassers will conduct a voting system audit for the Town of Underhill, as required by Wisconsin law and the Help America Vote Act. The audit involves randomly selected reporting units and contests chosen by the Wisconsin Elections Commission. This is a procedural meeting to verify the accuracy of the voting equipment used in the recent election.

• Audit of President and Vice President contest
• Audit of Representative in Congress District 8 contest
• Audit of Representative to the Assembly District 6 contest
• Audit of District Attorney contest
• Review of 2024 Post-Election Voting Equipment Audit Procedures

Health & Human Services

The Oconto County Health and Human Services Board is meeting to review and potentially approve a transportation grant application. The session is primarily focused on this specific 2025 Wisconsin Department of Transportation request.

• Approval of the 2025 Wisconsin Department of Transportation s85.21 Transportation Grant Application

Opioid Abatement Ad-Hoc Steering Committee

The Oconto County Opioid Abatement Ad Hoc Steering Committee will hold an organizational meeting to elect a chair and vice chair, define its purpose and meeting format, and discuss strategies and approved uses of opioid abatement funds. The session is primarily procedural but includes setting the direction for fund allocation.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Discussion of meeting format and purpose of steering committee
• Discussion of strategies and approved uses of opioid abatement funds
• Announcements and general information
• Setting next meeting date and time

County Board

The Oconto County Board of Supervisors will vote on establishing the Berry Lake Community Lake District and appointing its board. The board will also consider multiple zoning changes, highway equipment purchases (including a Volvo wheel loader and dump bodies), and a fire alarm panel replacement contract. Additionally, the board will approve the purchase of network equipment using ARPA funds and authorize vehicles for the Sheriff's Office.

• Establish Berry Lake Community Lake District (Order 2024-1) and appoint its board
• Six zoning changes in Towns of Abrams, Maple Valley, Oconto, Stiles, Little Suamico (consent agenda)
• Purchase one Volvo wheel loader for Highway Dept from Airing Equipment Co. (R2024-11-06)
• Purchase three tri-axle truck chassis for Highway Dept from Packer City International (R2024-11-08)
• Approve ARPA funds for network equipment for courthouse and Town of Riverview (R2024-11-13)

Land & Water Resources

The Land Information Council will discuss and potentially approve the 2025-2027 Land Information Plan, which guides spending of WLIP grants and retained fees on projects like PLSS remonumentation and parcel mapping. They will also review the 2025 WLIP base budget, training, and strategic initiative grant application. The LIO will report on software upgrades, parcel fabric conversion, and the 2025 ortho photo flight.

• Approval of 2025-2027 Land Information Plan
• Review of 2025 WLIP base budget and strategic initiative grant application
• Discussion of GCS/Catalysis software upgrade (capital improvement budget for 2025)
• Parcel fabric conversion and Arc Map retirement
• 2025 Ortho Photo Flight

Library Services Board

The Oconto County Library Services Board will meet to approve minutes, hear communications, and receive demos of Wonder Book and Launch Pad educational devices. Library directors from Oconto Falls, Lakes Country, Farnsworth, and Suring will present program updates. The County Administrator and Library Planning Committee will also provide reports.

• Demo of Wonder Book and Launch Pad learning devices
• County library reports from Oconto Falls, Lakes Country, Farnsworth, and Suring
• Library Planning Committee update
• Approval of minutes from previous meeting

Broadband Taskforce for BEAD Planning Grant

The Broadband Taskforce will discuss local grant funding options for the BEAD program, including a proposed $360,000 match from the county's undesignated fund. They will also review project units approved by the PSC, discuss the ISP application process, and consider town and county resolutions. Committee appointments for 2025 are also on the agenda.

• Review of project units preliminarily approved by the PSC
• Discuss ISP application process for BEAD grants
• Discuss and recommend local grant funding options, including $360,000 match
• Discuss town and county resolutions supporting broadband expansion
• Committee appointments for 2025

Administration

The Administration Committee will discuss Act 12 and review reports from the Treasurer, Human Resources, and Finance directors. The body is considering a resolution to amend the county code regarding the sale of tax-deeded lands.

• Resolution to amend Chapter 5.101 of the Oconto County Code of Ordinances regarding the sale of tax-deeded lands
• Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs Transportation Grant
• 2025 County Sales Tax Report
• UKG Time Management Policy Review
• ARPA update

Property & Technology

The Property & Technology Committee will vote on several contracts and purchases, including a gas contract with Constellation, a fire protection quote from Johnson Controls, and managed detection response services. Two resolutions seek approval to purchase network equipment and services, with one using American Rescue Plan Act funds for the courthouse and Town of Riverview. Reports from the maintenance engineer and technology services director will be presented for information only.

• Approve gas contract with Constellation
• Approve Johnson Controls fire protection LP quote
• Approve purchase of Managed Extended Detection and Response
• Approve purchase of network equipment and services (R2024-11-XX)
• Approve ARPA funds for network equipment at courthouse and Town of Riverview (R2024-11-XX)

Public Safety

The Public Safety Committee will consider approving a $315,144 purchase of six Sheriff patrol vehicles, a jail inmate meal contract extension, 2025 fee schedules, an Nsight co-location agreement, a dual-band radio purchase via state grant, and tower generator maintenance. Informational reports from the District Attorney, Medical Examiner, Jail, Emergency Management, Child Support, and Radio Tower Maintenance will also be presented.

• Approval of $315,144 purchase of six Sheriff patrol vehicles (2 Ford F-150s at $56,374 each, 4 Ford Interceptors at $50,599 each) from Ewald's of Hartford
• Approval of 2025 Jail Inmate Meal Contract Extension
• Approval of 2025 Civil Process and Records Fee Schedules
• Approval of Nsight Co-Location Agreement for radio tower
• Approval of Dual Band Radio Purchase through Statewide Grant

Health & Human Services

The Coordinated Services Team/Children's Community Options Program Committee will meet to hear updates on the Children's Long-Term Support (CLTS) program enrollment and waitlist for Oconto County and statewide, as well as an update on the Children's Services Team (CST). The committee will also consider approving the agenda and the minutes from the August 14, 2024 meeting. Previous minutes reported 122 youth enrolled in CLTS in Oconto County with 37 on the waitlist, and 12 youth enrolled in CST.

• Update on Oconto County CLTS enrollment and waitlist
• Update on statewide CLTS enrollment and waitlist
• CST (Children's Services Team) update
• Approval of minutes from August 14, 2024 meeting
• Approval of agenda and any changes in sequence or removal of items

Town of Riverview - Town Board

This regular monthly meeting includes approval of previous minutes, payment of bills, and updates from various committees including planning, library, roads, fire, ambulance, animal control, brush site (closing Nov 13), recycling, short-term rental commission, lake district, and NOCCO. Under old business, the board will receive an overview of building plans described as 'on the home stretch.' No new business items are listed. The meeting follows a budget hearing and special meeting of electors.

• Brush site closes November 13th
• Grand opening of a facility on November 16th
• Building plans overview under old business
• Road report from Nels and J Zittlow
• Short-term rental commission report from Curt Hoffman

Town of Riverview - Town Board

The Town Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2025 town budget, followed by a special town meeting to approve the tax levy. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Public hearing on proposed 2025 town budget
• Special town meeting to consider tax levy approval
• Approval of 2024 meeting minutes

County Board of Canvassers

The Oconto County Board of Canvassers meets to review and inspect election documents from each reporting unit for the November 5, 2024 Fall Election. The board will compile a list of irregularities and verify tamper-evident serial numbers on voting equipment from a random sample of 10 reporting units.

• Election recap of the November 5, 2024 Fall Election
• Review and inspect documents from each reporting unit
• List of irregularities from the election
• Verification of tamper-evident serial numbers on voting equipment from 10 randomly selected reporting units

Health & Human Services Loss Control

The committee will hear updates on Oconto County's Children's Long-Term Support (CLTS) program enrollment and waitlist, statewide CLTS numbers, and the Coordinated Services Team (CST) program. The previous meeting reported 122 youth enrolled in CLTS locally with 37 on the waitlist, and 12 in CST with one pending referral. The meeting also includes approval of past minutes and setting the next meeting date.

• Approval of August 14, 2024 meeting minutes
• Review of Oconto County CLTS enrollment (122 youth) and waitlist (37 youth)
• Review of statewide CLTS enrollment (23,170 youth) and waitlist (1,997 youth)
• Update on Coordinated Services Team (12 youth enrolled, 1 referral pending)
• Discussion of next meeting date and any other business

Land & Water Resources

The Land & Water Resources Committee will consider awarding a bid for Armstrong Campground. The meeting also includes procedural items such as call to order, approval of agenda, and adjournment.

• Armstrong Campground Bid Award

Highway

The Oconto County Highway Committee will meet to approve several contracts and equipment purchases, including a roof design contract for the Suring shop, a bridge rehabilitation contract for CTH-CC, and purchases of a loader, tri-axle, and attachments. The committee will also review vendor payments, receive road work and staffing updates, and discuss upcoming projects.

• Approve Suring Shop Roof Design Contract
• Approve CTH-CC Bridge Rehab Design and Construction Services Contract
• Approve Loader Purchase
• Approve Tri-Axle Purchase
• Approve Box, Hydraulics and Plow Packages

Health & Human Services

The Oconto County Health & Human Services Board will hold a public hearing to receive comments on the proposed 2025 Section 85.21 Elderly and Disabled Transportation Program Plan and Grant Application. The hearing covers the plan and budget for specialized transportation assistance. Public comment will be accepted in person or by mail before the hearing.

• Public hearing for the 2025 Section 85.21 Elderly and Disabled Transportation Program Plan and Grant Application
• Discussion and overview of the proposed plan and budget for the 2025 transportation program
• Opportunity for public comment on the plan and grant application

Health & Human Services

The Oconto County Health and Human Services Board will discuss Aging Unit and Nutritional Services, consider a resolution to approve a $3,300 surcharge on a passenger van for New View Industries, and vote on 2025 contracts with the Menominee Indian Tribe valued at $121,093. They will also approve budget adjustments and review prior month vendor payments.

• Resolution to approve $3,300 surcharge on 2024 Ford Transit Passenger Van for New View Industries (total $61,790)
• Approval of 2025 contract with Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin for transportation services, $121,093
• Discussion on Aging Unit and Nutritional Services
• Approval of budget adjustments
• Review of prior month vendor payments

Land & Water Resources

The Oconto County Land & Water Resources Committee will discuss and possibly award a contract for Land Records Software and vote on renewal of recycling agreements with Brown County, Liberty Tire, and Logistics Recycling Inc. Other items include a public hearing report on Berry Lake, an extension educator contract for 2025, a utility access permit, speed limit changes, and a bid award for Armstrong Campground. The committee will also elect a representative to the State Land & Water Conservation Board.

• Discuss/consider 2025 Extension Educator 136 Contract
• Discuss and possible award of Land Records Software
• Renewal of Recycling Contracts: Brown County Single Stream Recycling Agreement, Liberty Tire Agreement, Logistics Recycling Inc. E-Waste Agreement
• Ordinance 9.900(l) Speed Limits
• Armstrong Campground Bid Award

County Board

The Oconto County Board will hold two public hearings—on the 2025 budget and designating an aging unit—then convene its annual meeting. Major actions include adopting the 2025 budget and tax levy, approving the capital improvement plan, deciding on multiple zoning changes, and purchasing equipment such as an asphalt paver.

• Adopt 2025 budget and set tax levy (R2024-10-11)
• Approve 2025 Capital Improvement Plan (R2024-10-12)
• Purchase one asphalt paver from Fabick Cat for Highway Department (R2024-10-07)
• County-wide radio & pager re-programming (R2024-10-08)
• Five zoning changes in Towns of Oconto Falls, How, Breed, Lakewood, Brazeau, Morgan (consent agenda)

Local Emergency Planning Committee

The Local Emergency Planning Committee will review the 2024 spill report for Oconto County, discuss a strategic plan update, and consider matters involving the hazardous material response team and a cleanup with Valley Environmental/EPCRA Compliance Inspector. The committee will also approve previous meeting minutes and set a future meeting date.

• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• 2024 Spill Report for Oconto County
• Strategic Plan Update
• Hazardous Material Response Team
• Hazardous Material Clean Up - Valley Environmental/EPCRA Compliance Inspector

Criminal Justice Coordination Council

The Oconto County Criminal Justice Coordination Council will receive updates on jail population, youth justice, health and human services, and overdose fatality reviews. The council will discuss pretrial diversion programming and case resolution timelines. No formal action is scheduled on reports.

• Jail population report update
• Overdose statistics and NARCAN use update
• Youth justice report including health and human services and school district updates
• Discuss pretrial diversion programming
• Discuss case resolution timeline

Crime Prevention Fund Board

The Oconto County Crime Prevention Fund Board will meet to review and approve grant application requests. The board will also examine fee collections and the current grant application process.

• Review of grant request from Suring Police Department for National Night Out (2024 cost: $2,200)
• Review of grant request from Oconto Falls Police Department for a license plate reading camera ($3,894)
• Report on fee collections
• Review of the grant application process

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will discuss the 2025 meeting calendar and receive an update from the Audio/Visual workgroup. The meeting includes a closed session to consider performance evaluation data for a county employee.

• Review and setting of 2025 Executive Committee meeting dates
• Update from the Audio/Visual workgroup regarding meeting recordings and streaming
• Closed session for county employee performance evaluation data

Town of Riverview - Town Board

The Town of Riverview Board is meeting to conduct a workshop for the preparation of the 2025 Budget.

• Workshop for preparation of the 2025 Budget

Broadband Taskforce for BEAD Planning Grant

The committee will review the BEAD report and Volume II of the planning grant, discuss a draft resolution for funding and ISP selection, and revisit the vision statement and goals. The previous meeting recommended a $360,000 county match from undesignated fund balance for BEAD grants.

• Review of the BEAD report and Volume II
• Discussion of draft resolution for grant application and ISP selection
• Review of vision statement and goals for equitable broadband access
• Identification of future agenda items including county board outreach
• Next meeting date scheduling

Land & Water Resources

The Land & Water Resource Committee will hold a public hearing on the proposed formation of an Inland Lake Protection & Rehabilitation District for Berry Lake in the Town of Underhill, Oconto County, and two parcels in Menominee County. The agenda also includes approval of the agenda and adjournment after the hearing.

• Public hearing on formation of Inland Lake Protection & Rehabilitation District for Berry Lake
• District includes Berry Lake in Town of Underhill, Oconto County and 2 parcels in Menominee County
• Meeting held at Underhill Town Hall, 5597 Cardinal Road, Gillett, WI

Administration

The Oconto County Administration Committee will consider a resolution to approve the 2025 Capital Improvement Plan and review the 2025 budget update, including the airport budget. Other discussion items include ARPA expenditures, a wage and compensation study, and the 2025 holiday schedule. The meeting also includes routine reports from the Treasurer, Human Resources, and Veterans Services, as well as a re-appointment to the Veterans Commission.

• Resolution for approval of the 2025 Capital Improvement Plan – discussion and possible action
• ARPA expenditures review, discussion and possible action
• Wage and Compensation Study comparable – discussion and possible action
• 2025 County Sales Tax Report (review)
• 2025 Holiday Schedule (review)

Property & Technology

The Property & Technology Committee will discuss a sub-lease for the Beyer Home Veteran's Memorial, receive updates on maintenance projects (195 E. Highland Drive landscaping/garage doors, carpet installation in Building C 2nd Floor) and technology services (audio/visual workgroup, core switch replacement, Microsoft licensing, virus scanner replacement), and review September vendor payments. Most agenda items are informational with no action scheduled.

• Beyer Home Veteran's Memorial Sub-lease (item 6)
• Maintenance update: 195 E. Highland Drive landscaping/garage doors and carpet installation Building C 2nd Floor
• Technology updates: Audio/Visual workgroup, core switch replacement, Microsoft licensing, virus scanner replacement
• Review of vendor payments: Maintenance vouchers totaling $68,439.44 for September
• Technology Services Report — no action to be taken

Town of Riverview - Town Board

The Town of Riverview Board is holding a workshop meeting to prepare the 2025 budget. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Workshop for preparation of the 2025 Budget

Public Safety

The Public Safety Committee will meet to consider resolutions regarding county-wide radio and pager re-programming. The body will also discuss the intention to join the Statewide Public Safety Interoperable Communication System for Oconto County.

• Resolution for County-Wide Radio and Pager Re-Programming
• Resolution for Intention to Join the Statewide Public Safety Interoperable Communication System
• Gillett School Resource Officer update

Town of Riverview - Town Board

The Town of Riverview Board will meet for a workshop to prepare the 2025 budget. No other business is scheduled.

• Workshop for preparation of the 2025 Budget

MAR-OCO

The committee will review third quarter 2024 landfill reports and consider user tipping fees for 2025. Members will also discuss the 2025 tire disposal service agreement and associated fees.

• Discussion of 2025 landfill tipping (user) fees
• Consideration of 2025 tire disposal service agreement
• Discussion of tipping fees for tire disposal
• Review of third quarter 2024 landfill reports
• Review of September 2024 schedule of invoices

Highway

The Highway Committee will meet to discuss equipment and road work updates. The body is scheduled to vote on an asphalt paver order and a quote for CTH-C acquisition services.

• Approval of quote for CTH-C Acquisition Services
• Approval to order asphalt paver
• Review of prior months vendor payments
• Equipment, road work, and staffing updates

Health & Human Services

The Health and Human Services Board will meet to discuss increasing mental health and human service aids. The body is also deciding on facility improvements for New View Industries and reviewing several contracts and budget adjustments.

• Resolution to increase Mental Health and Human Service Aids
• Resolution for replacement of exterior doors at New View Industries
• Resolution for rubber roof coating installation at New View Industries
• Approval of 2024 contracts for SV North and Forensic Fluids Laboratories
• Transportation Request for Proposal

Town of Riverview - Town Board

The Riverview Town Board will hold its regular monthly meeting on October 8, 2024. Items include approving September minutes, paying bills, and receiving committee reports. New business includes discussion on donating Maiden Lake sign memorial pavers and setting a date for the budget workshop.

• Approve minutes for September regular and special meetings
• Payment of bills and financial report
• Discussion/approval to donate Maiden Lake Sign memorial pavers
• Set date for budget workshop
• Communications on Oktoberfest, election, grand opening, and other events

Land & Water Resources

The Land and Water Resources Committee will meet to discuss and potentially decide on several items, including the formation of the Berry Lake Community Lake District, an appointment to the Townsend Flowage Protection & Rehabilitation District, and a review of the 2024 Clean Sweep event. The committee will also convene in closed session to confer with legal counsel on litigation. Other agenda items include discussions on the 2025 NFL Draft, a snowmobile trail agreement, an ordinance restricting all-terrain vehicle use, purchase of a forestry mulcher, grant applications for boat access and boating facilities, and boat launch parking enforcement. No dollar amounts are specified in the agenda.

• Closed session under Wis. Stats. Sec. 19.85(1)(g) to confer with legal counsel regarding litigation
• Berry Lake Community Lake District Formation — discussion and possible action
• Townsend Flowage Protection & Rehabilitation District Lake Appointment
• Consideration of Ordinance 9.900(f) Restricted Use of All-Terrain Vehicles
• Discussion of 2025 NFL Draft, including camping fees, TEDCOR update, and related planning

County Board

This agenda is a notice that a quorum of the Oconto County Board of Supervisors may attend the Wisconsin Counties Association Annual Conference from September 22-24, 2024 in La Crosse. The purpose is to gather information and participate in discussions on matters within the board's authority. No specific decisions or votes are scheduled; this is a procedural notice of potential attendance.

• No specific items; the agenda only announces possible attendance at the WCA Annual Conference

Town of Riverview - Town Board

The Town Board will meet to discuss hall rentals to the community. The meeting is scheduled for September 21, 2024, at the Crooked Lake Community Center.

• Discussion on hall rentals to the community

County Board

The Oconto County Board of Supervisors will vote on a consent agenda that includes 10 zoning changes across multiple towns, wage adjustments, and new positions for the Sheriff's Office and courts. The regular agenda features decisions on the 2025-2029 Library Services Plan, ARPA-funded truck purchases, health insurance renewal rates, new DHHS case manager and specialist positions, the 2025 Mar-Oco Landfill budget, software purchase, and emergency generator replacement.

• 10 zoning changes in Abrams, Brazeau, Lakewood, Maple Valley, Pensaukee, Riverview, and Underhill
• Approval of health insurance renewal rates and OCSDA plan designation for 2025
• Creation of an office manager position for the Sheriff's Office and a part-time judicial assistant for the courts
• Adoption of the Oconto County Library Services Plan 2025-2029
• Approval of American Rescue Plan Act funding for three Ford F250 Super Duty trucks from Ewald Automotive Group

Broadband Taskforce for BEAD Planning Grant

The Broadband Taskforce for the BEAD Planning Grant will convene to review the BEAD report, discuss Volume II of the application, and receive an update on the county budget. They will also discuss the application and resolution process for internet service providers seeking grants. No final decisions are expected; the meeting focuses on next steps and planning.

• Review of BEAD report on broadband deployment status
• Review of Volume II of the BEAD grant application
• Update on county budget for the broadband program
• Discussion of the application and resolution process for internet service providers
• Identification of future agenda items and timeline

The Broadband Taskforce reviewed a draft county broadband report and a draft resolution for BEAD grant matching funds, recommending $360,000 from the undesignated fund balance. No final decisions were made; the report and resolution are pending further review and county board approval.

• Approved agenda as presented
• Approved minutes from August 19, 2024, with changes
• Recommended $360,000 for BEAD grant match from undesignated fund balance
• Agreed to keep numbers out of draft report until county board approves local funding
• Adjourned at 10:40 a.m.

MAR-OCO

The Mar-Oco Landfill Committee will hold a public hearing and consider approving the proposed 2025 administration and operation budgets. The committee will also discuss the future of the landfill and receive an update on operations. A review of July 2024 invoices is scheduled.

• Public hearing on proposed 2025 Mar-Oco Landfill administration and operation budgets
• Discussion and possible action on resolutions approving the 2025 budgets
• Discussion on the future of the Mar-Oco Landfill
• Review of July 2024 schedule of invoices

Administration

The Administration Committee will discuss and possibly act on 2025 position/wage changes across multiple departments, review proposed 2025 budgets for 18 county departments, consider health/dental insurance renewal rates, and approve ARPA-funded truck purchases for the Highway Department. A closed session is planned to discuss litigation strategy with corporation counsel.

• 2025 position/wage change requests for Forest/Parks, Sheriff's Office, Land/Water, HHS, Child Support, and Courts
• Review of 2025 proposed budgets for 18 departments including County Clerk, Sheriff, Treasurer, and Medical Examiner
• Discussion and possible action on ARPA-funded purchase of three trucks for the Highway Department
• Closed session under Wis. Stat. 19.85(1)(g) to discuss litigation strategy
• Insurance renewal for health/dental with 2025 contract rates and plan designation

Public Safety

The committee will review and approve 2025 budget requests for Child Support, Clerk of Courts, District Attorney, Emergency Management, and the Sheriff's Office. Members will also consider resolutions regarding emergency radio and generator equipment.

• 2025 Budget Review for Child Support, Clerk of Courts, District Attorney, Emergency Management, and Sheriff's Office
• Resolution for approval of an Office Manager position for the Sheriff's Office
• Resolution for the decommissioning of emergency radio equipment and as-built bid
• Resolution for the replacement of emergency stand-by generators

The Oconto County Public Safety Committee recommended approval of five 2025 departmental budgets (Child Support, Clerk of Courts, District Attorney, Emergency Management, Sheriff's Office) to the County Board. It also approved a resolution to decommission emergency radio equipment with the Asbuilt bid, selected Northern Electric Inc. for emergency standby generator replacement, and approved an amended resolution for a Sheriff's Office Office Manager position at $13,998.00.

• Recommended 2025 Child Support Department budget to County Board
• Recommended 2025 Clerk of Courts Office budget to County Board
• Recommended 2025 District Attorney's Office budget to County Board
• Recommended 2025 Emergency Management Department budget to County Board
• Forwarded 2025 Sheriff's Office budget to Administration for County Board
• Approved resolution for Sheriff's Office Office Manager position, amended to $13,998.00
• Approved decommissioning of emergency radio equipment with Asbuilt bid (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved Northern Electric Inc. bid for emergency standby generator replacement

Property & Technology

The Property & Technology Committee will consider approving the 2025 budgets for the Maintenance and Technology Services departments, as well as a contract for Laserfiche document management installation and migration. Reports from the Maintenance Engineer and Technology Services Director will be presented for information only, with no action expected on those items.

• Approve Maintenance Department 2025 budget – net levy $1,222,867
• Approve Technology Services 2025 budget – net levy $1,230,582
• Approve OPG-3 Laserfiche Install & Migration Contract
• Review prior month vendor payments
• Receive updates on courthouse landscaping, LEC repairs, and other maintenance projects

The Property & Technology Committee approved the 2025 Maintenance Department budget and the 2025 Technology Services budget, forwarding both to the County Board. It also approved a resolution to purchase Laserfiche software and migration services from OPG-3, with an ongoing annual cost of about $25,000. Several informational updates were given on building projects and technology upgrades, but no other formal actions were taken.

• Approved 2025 Maintenance Department budget, forwarded to County Board
• Approved 2025 Technology Services budget, forwarded to County Board
• Approved OPG-3 Laserfiche Install & Migration contract, forwarded to County Board

Town of Bagley

The Town of Bagley Board approved a three-year assessor contract with R&R Assessing Services for 2025-2027, including a 2025 revaluation, and entered a 10-year generator maintenance contract with Raddant Electric Service. The board also approved the financial report, bill payments, and discussed road projects and other routine matters.

• Approved assessor contract with R&R Assessing Services for 2025-2027 at $835/month, with 2025 revaluation at $16,260 and maintenance years at $6,900/year
• Approved 10-year generator maintenance contract with Raddant Electric Service at $1,700, starting October 1, 2024
• Approved financial report as presented
• Approved payment of bills, with correction for furnace discount of $250
• Approved agenda and minutes of August 12, 2024 meeting

Town of Riverview - Town Board

The Town Board will meet to discuss a resolution regarding the Nicolet Fire District and review operator and picnic licenses. The board will also set dates for budget workshops and an open house for building plans.

• Resolution 2024-3 regarding Nicolet Fire District combining services
• Operator licenses for Annie Probst, Mary Baumgart, Amanda Saldana, and Tina Rewolinski
• Picnic license for Oktoberfest (CL/Mtn Lions)
• Setting of Budget Workshop dates
• Setting of Open House date for building plans

The Town Board approved Resolution 2024-3 to combine services with the Nicloet Fire District, approved four new operator licenses, and approved a picnic license for Oktoberfest. The board also discussed budget worksheets and various reports, but no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Resolution 2024-3 to combine services with Nicloet Fire District (motion carried)
• Approved operator licenses for Annie Probst, Mary Baumgart, Amanda Saldana, and Tina Rewolinski (motion carried)
• Approved picnic license for Crooked Lake/Mountain Lions Oktoberfest on Oct 12 (motion carried)
• Approved payment of all bills as presented (motion carried)
• Accepted August board meeting minutes (motion carried)

Highway

The Oconto County Highway Committee will meet to discuss and possibly approve the 2025 budget and the purchase of three F250 pickup trucks using ARPA funds. It will also hear a driveway variance request for CTH-I and receive an ATV report. Other updates on equipment, road work, and staffing will be presented.

• CTH-I Driveway Variance Request
• Approve Purchase of Three F250 Pickups with ARPA Funds
• Approve 2025 Budget
• ATV Report
• Review Prior Month Vendor Payments

The Oconto County Highway Committee approved a driveway variance for a utility substation, recommended purchasing three F250 pickups with ARPA funds, and forwarded the 2025 Highway Department budget to the administrative committee. The committee also discussed ATV/UTV crashes and road projects, but no other formal votes were taken.

• Approved driveway variance request for utility substation in Oconto Falls
• Recommended purchase of three F250 pickups with ARPA funds, $141,000
• Forwarded 2025 Highway Department budget to administrative committee

Health & Human Services

The Health and Human Services Board is considering a proposed 2025 budget of $12,761,472. The board is also deciding on new staff positions and contracts for various service providers.

• Proposed 2025 Budget: $12,761,472
• Resolution for additional Case Manager-Children's Long Term Support (CLTS) position
• Resolution for additional Economic Support Specialist position
• 2024 Contracts for You Belong Together, Inc. and Activate 1, LLC
• Contract amendments for Macht Village Programs Inc. and Wakoda Trails, LLC

Land & Water Resources

The Land & Water Resources Committee will review proposed 2025 budgets for the Register of Deeds, Land & Water Conservation, Extension, LIS/Land Records, Planning & Zoning, Solid Waste, and Forest Parks & Recreation departments. They will also consider three Lumberjack Resource Conservation & Development grant applications for a Town of Underhill handicap dock, a Suring Market and Agricultural Center, and a City of Oconto Falls community garden project. Other items include appointments to lake districts and a grant application for lake studies, plus certification of county forest roads and an Armstrong Trailhead parking bid packet.

• 2025 Register of Deeds budget review
• Three Lumberjack RC&D grant applications: Underhill handicap dock, Suring Market, Oconto Falls community garden
• Lake Study Grants application and resolution
• Appointments to Munger/Bear Rehabilitation District and Inland Lakes Protection & Rehabilitation #1
• 2025 Forest, Parks & Recreation budget and Armstrong Trailhead parking bid packet

The Land & Water Resources Committee forwarded the 2025 budgets for the Register of Deeds, Land & Water Conservation, Extension, LIS/Land Records, Planning & Zoning/LWR Admin, Recycling/Solid Waste, and Forest, Parks & Recreation to Administration. It also recommended applying for Lake Study Grants, approved appointments to two rehabilitation districts, and certified 36.82 miles of county forest roads. All motions carried unanimously.

• Forwarded 2025 Register of Deeds budget to Administration (unanimous)
• Forwarded 2025 Land & Water Conservation budget to Administration (unanimous)
• Forwarded 2025 Extension budget to Administration (unanimous)
• Forwarded 2025 LIS/Land Records budget to Administration (unanimous)
• Forwarded 2025 Planning & Zoning and LWR Admin budgets to Administration (unanimous)
• Forwarded 2025 Recycling/Solid Waste budget to Administration (unanimous)
• Forwarded 2025 Forest, Parks & Recreation budget to Administration (unanimous)
• Recommended applying for Lake Study Grants (unanimous)

Highway Safety Committee

The Oconto County Highway Safety Sub-Committee will hold a routine quarterly meeting to review vehicle accident and workers' compensation claims, safety observation cards, and checklists. The committee will also follow up on previous safety issues and set the next meeting date. No major policy decisions or expenditures are on the agenda.

• Review of vehicle accident and claims report
• Review of workers' compensation claims
• Review of safety observation cards and checklists
• Follow-up on safety issues from previous meeting
• Set next quarterly meeting date

County Board

The County Board of Supervisors will review several zoning petitions across multiple towns and approve operational budgets for 2025. The board is also considering contracts for 911 dispatch furniture and facility assessments for highway shops.

• Zoning changes in the Towns of Abrams, Oconto, Oconto Falls, Pensaukee, and Stiles
• Approval of 2025 Mar-Oco Landfill Administration and Operational Budgets
• ARPA funding for a facility condition assessment of Oconto Highway Shops by Barrientos Design and Consulting
• Approval of 2025 Part Time Non-Union Wage Schedule
• Co-location lease agreement with Bug Tussel Wireless, LLC

County Board of Canvassers

The Board of County Canvassers will meet to review and inspect documents from reporting units for the August 13, 2024, Partisan Office, Referendum, and Special Primary for Partisan Office election. The body will also verify tamper-evident serial numbers from voting equipment.

• Review of August 13, 2024, Partisan Office, Referendum, and Special Primary for Partisan Office election documents
• Verification of tamper-evident serial numbers on 10 Reporting Unit EL-104 Inspector’s Statements
• Review of list of irregularities

Broadband Taskforce for BEAD Planning Grant

The Broadband Taskforce for BEAD Planning Grant will review mapping updates, clarify grant steps, and define a strategy and financial incentive to create a resolution for submittal. They will also discuss the financial match required for the grant. The meeting is open to the public.

• Review mapping updates for broadband coverage in Oconto County
• Clarify steps for the BEAD grant application process
• Define strategy and financial incentive for resolution submittal
• Discuss financial match requirement for the grant

Town of Riverview - Mountain Ambulance Service Commission

The Mountain Ambulance Service Commission's annual meeting will address several administrative matters including the administrator position, a rescinded resignation, and a review of job duties. The board also plans to discuss selling a 2003 ambulance and conduct a preliminary budget review. The agenda is procedural with no specific dollar amounts or project locations provided.

• Consideration of administrator position and rescinding resignation
• Reconsideration of administrator job description and duties
• Discussion on selling a 2003 ambulance
• Pre-budget review for upcoming fiscal period

Administration

The Oconto County Administration Committee will hear the 2023 annual audit from CliftonLarsenAllen LLP. They will also discuss the 2025 part-time wage schedule and premium pay, review ARPA expenditures including a highway facilities study, and receive reports on sales tax, bank reconciliation, and employee updates. Most items are informational or for review; no major decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Presentation of 2023 annual audit by CliftonLarsenAllen LLP
• Discussion of 2025 PT wage schedule
• Discussion of premium pay
• ARPA expenditures including Highway Facilities Study
• Review of vendor payments for July 2024

Public Safety

The Public Safety Committee will meet to review and approve Bug Tussel Collocation and Service Agreements. The body will also consider amending a resolution regarding the purchase of 911 dispatch furniture.

• Review and approval of Bug Tussel Collocation and Service Agreements
• Amendment of Resolution R2024-02-10 for 911 Dispatch Furniture contract and purchase

Property & Technology

The Property & Technology Committee of the Oconto County Board of Supervisors meets to review maintenance and technology updates, approve contracts, and discuss public meeting recording policies. The meeting includes reports on leaks, cleaning services, and IT projects, with no action required on most items.

• Approve $38,205 carpet replacement for Clerk of Courts, WIC Area 2nd Floor Corridor, 2nd Floor Conference Room, and 2nd Floor Library Conference Room
• Discuss recording public meetings
• Approve $35,400 UKG Time and Attendance Contract (corrected from $35,4000)
• Review June vendor payments totaling $57,247.34 for courthouse maintenance

Town of Riverview - Town Board

The Town Board will hold a regular monthly meeting to approve minutes, pay bills, and receive reports from committees. Action items include a new liquor license for Lazy Bear under new owners Don & Maria Marquisses and a picnic license for the RVFD Corn Roast. Old business includes an update on building plans.

• Liquor license for Lazy Bear under new ownership (Don & Maria Marquisses)
• Picnic license for RVFD Corn Roast
• Planning Commission reports: Tim Harnois land division, conditional use for Prahl, Darcy Hogan
• Update on building plans (old business)
• Reports from committees: road, ambulance, fire, cemetery, animal control, brush site, recycle, short-term rental, lake district

Health & Human Services

The Coordinated Services Team/Children's Community Options Program Committee will meet to discuss updates on Oconto County's CLTS enrollment and waitlist, as well as statewide CLTS figures. The committee will also receive a CST update and introduce Alicia Stascak as the Interim Community Services Manager. The meeting includes approval of minutes from May 14, 2024, and other routine business.

• Review of minutes from May 14, 2024, which reported 724 youth enrolled in CLTS locally and 20 on the waitlist
• Update on Oconto County CLTS enrollment/waitlist
• Update on statewide CLTS enrollment/waitlist (22,035 enrolled as of May 2024)
• CST update (11 youth enrolled with 3 potential referrals as of May 2024)
• Introduction of Alicia Stascak as Interim Community Services Manager

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee is meeting to review proposed amendments to Chapter 2 of the Code of Ordinance regarding County Board Rules. These changes primarily concern meeting schedules, organization meetings, and voting procedures.

• Review of requested changes to Chapter 2 Code of Ordinance County Board Rules

Health & Human Services Loss Control

The Loss Control Sub-Committee is meeting to discuss the status of the e-mail to text function and updates to Annex E. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items and status updates.

• Status of E-Mail to Text Function
• Update on Editing of Annex E

Highway

The Highway Committee will discuss the budget and a proposal for the Oconto Highway Shop assessment. The body is also scheduled to approve several service contracts for gravel, propane, waste management, Baycom, and salt.

• Approval of 2024/2025 Propane Contract
• Approval of 2024/2025 Salt Contract
• Approval of Gravel, Waste Management, and Baycom contracts
• Oconto Highway Shop Assessment Proposal
• Excess Right of Way Conveyance

Land & Water Resources

The Oconto County Land & Water Resources Committee will discuss the future of the MAR-OCO Landfill, consider a preliminary plat review for Indian Trail Heights in the Town of Brazeau, and vote on a 2025-2026 USDA NRCS Demonstration Farms Program Budget. They will also review forest department items including a Climate Smart Plan, a donation policy, a sustainable forestry grant, emerald ash borer biological control, a timber sale contract, and planting site prep equipment.

• Discuss/consider the future of MAR-OCO Landfill (possible action)
• Preliminary State Plat Review – Indian Trail Heights, Town of Brazeau
• 2025-2026 USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service Demonstration Farms Program Budget
• Climate Smart Plan (Forest, Parks & Recreation Department)
• Timber Sale Contract 373-20

MAR-OCO

The Mar-Oco Landfill Committee will discuss and consider the 2025 administration and operations budgets, set a hearing date for those budgets, and consider a recycling agreement with Liberty Tire. They will also discuss the future of the landfill and receive an update on landfill operations. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes, public comment, correspondence, and review of July 2024 invoices.

• Discuss/consider 2025 Mar-Oco Landfill Administration and Operations Budgets and set a hearing date
• Discuss/consider Liberty Tire Recycling Agreement
• Discuss/consider the future of Mar-Oco Landfill
• Update on landfill operations
• Review July 2024 schedule of invoices

Land & Water Resources

The Land & Water Resources Committee may send a quorum to the Lake Michigan Area Land & Water Conservation Association Summer Tour Business Meeting on August 2, 2024, for information gathering and discussion. No other business items are listed on the agenda.

• Committee attendance at Lake Michigan Area Land & Water Conservation Association Summer Tour Business Meeting

Town of Riverview - Planning Commission

The Riverview Planning Commission will review a traffic ordinance as old business and consider two land division proposals: one from Timothy and Mitzer Harnois (parcel #036-20200002414A) and one from Harry Smith/Northeast Surveying for Darcy Hogan (parcels #036-1919014131C and 036-1919021242b1). The Commission will also hear a report from the Town Board and approve minutes from the June 25 meeting. No dollar amounts are mentioned in the agenda.

• Land division proposal by Timothy and Mitzer Harnois (parcel #036-20200002414A)
• Land division proposal by Harry Smith/Northeast Surveying for Darcy Hogan (parcels #036-1919014131C and 036-1919021242b1)
• Discussion of traffic ordinance under old business
• Report from the Town Board

Local Emergency Planning Committee

The Local Emergency Planning Committee will discuss hazardous material response and cleanup. The body is reviewing regional commodity flows and the 2024 spill report for Oconto County.

• Northeast Wisconsin Regional Commodity Flow Report
• Saputo Update
• 2024 Spill Report for Oconto County
• Hazardous Material Response Team
• Hazardous Material Clean Up - Valley Environmental/EPCRA Compliance Inspector

Library Planning Committee

The Oconto County Library Planning Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially take action on changes to the 2025-2029 Library Services Plan. The body will also confirm the schedule for upcoming public hearings.

• Discussion and possible action on Oconto County Library Services Plan 2025-2029
• Confirmation and discussion of public hearings
• Review of financial distribution and the 2024 base levy for library allocations

Land & Water Resources

The committee's only action is to attend the Lumberjack Resource, Conservation & Development meeting for information gathering and discussion. No decisions or formal business are on the agenda.

• Attendance at Lumberjack Resource, Conservation & Development meeting in Eagle River

Broadband Taskforce for BEAD Planning Grant

The Broadband Taskforce will continue work on the BEAD planning grant, focusing on defining the strategy and financial incentive to create a resolution for submittal. Members will discuss the financial incentive for the grant match, clarify grant steps, and hear from speakers Mark Leonard or New North. The meeting also includes review of mapping updates and planning of future agenda items.

• Define the Strategy and Financial Incentive to create the resolution for submittal
• Discuss Financial Incentive for Grant Match
• Clarify Grant Steps
• Speakers: Mark Leonard or New North August N.
• Review Mapping Updates

Library Planning Committee

The Oconto County Library Planning Committee will discuss and possibly take action on changes to the Library Services Plan 2025-2029. The committee will also discuss a presentation on the plan and confirm public hearings. Previous meeting minutes and public comment are also on the agenda.

• Discuss changes to the Oconto County Library Services Plan 2025-2029 with possible action
• Discussion of Library Service Plan presentation
• Confirmation and discussion of public hearings
• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Public comment

Criminal Justice Coordination Council

The Criminal Justice Coordination Council will meet to discuss pretrial diversion programming and case resolution timelines, focusing on reducing jail populations and court delays. Reports will include jail population data, youth justice updates, and overdose statistics. No formal votes are scheduled; the meeting is primarily for discussion and information sharing.

• Discuss pretrial diversion programming
• Discuss case resolution timeline
• Jail population report
• Overdose statistics and NARCAN use update
• Youth justice report with school district update

Crime Prevention Fund Board

The Oconto County Crime Prevention Fund Board will hold a routine meeting to approve the agenda and previous minutes, hear a report on fee collections, and review any grant application requests. The meeting is largely procedural with no specific grant requests expected based on prior discussion.

• Approval of meeting minutes from July 17, 2023
• Report on fee collections from County Administrator
• Review of grant application requests (if any)
• Review of grant application process
• Announcements and general information (no action)

County Board

The Oconto County Board of Supervisors will vote on several resolutions including approving 2025 budget guidance, using ARPA funds for a compensation and classification study, purchasing UKG time and attendance software, and hiring an interim HHS Community Services Manager. The consent agenda includes multiple zoning changes in the towns of Lena, Little River, Riverview, Gillett, Morgan, and Oconto.

• R2024-07-01: Approval of ARPA funding for a compensation and classification study from McGrath Human Resources Group
• R2024-07-02: Approval of guaranty fee payments for debt reduction
• R2024-07-03: Purchase of UKG Time and Attendance Software and service contract
• R2024-07-04: Hiring of interim HHS Community Services Manager
• R2024-07-05: Approval of 2025 Budget Guidance

Town of Riverview - Seven Town & NOCCO

Representatives from Brazeau, Breed, Doty, Lakewood, Mountain, Riverview, and Townsend will meet to discuss mutual concerns. The session includes reports from county administration, law enforcement, and emergency services.

• CDL Exemption discussion presented by Phillip Christenson
• Oconto County Administrator report from Richard Heath
• Oconto County Sheriff's report from Todd Skarban
• Fire and Ambulance Collaboration update from Andrew Stemp
• TEDCOR and NOCCO reports

MAR-OCO

The Mar-Oco Landfill Committee will discuss the 2023 Annual Financial Report and 2nd Quarter 2024 Landfill Reports. The committee will also consider recommending that County Boards approve a resolution supporting the expansion of the landfill.

• Resolution supporting the expansion of Mar-Oco Landfill
• Review of 2023 Annual Financial Report and Management Letter
• Discussion of WDNR Spring Inspection
• Review of June 2024 schedule of invoices

Administration

The Administration Committee will discuss the 2025 Budget Guidance Letter and potential funding for long-term projects. The meeting also includes resolutions regarding UKG software, an interim HHS manager, and a wage study.

• Resolution to approve UKG Time and Attendance Software and Service Contract
• Resolution to approve hiring of Interim HHS Community Services Manager position
• Discussion regarding 2025 Budget Guidance Letter
• Potential $1,000 annual increase for Treasurer's petty cash
• Discussion regarding drug/alcohol testing

Health & Human Services

The Oconto County Health and Human Services Board will meet to vote on hiring an interim Community Services Manager. The board will also consider approving 2024 contracts for two service providers and reviewing budget adjustments.

• Hiring of Interim HHS Community Services Manager position
• 2024 contract with Wisconsin Family Ties, Inc. ($32,500)
• 2024 contract with My Brother's Keeper, Inc. ($32,500)
• Approval of budget adjustments
• Review of prior months vendor payments

Public Safety

The Public Safety Committee will discuss upcoming contract negotiations for Sheriff Deputies. The committee will also review monthly reports from the District Attorney, Medical Examiner, and Emergency Management Director.

• Upcoming Sheriff Deputy contract negotiations
• District Attorney monthly report
• Medical Examiner monthly report
• Jail population updates
• Child Support monthly report

Property & Technology

The Property & Technology Committee will review several technology upgrades, including Windows 11 and cybersecurity grants. The committee will also receive maintenance reports regarding building leaks and cleaning services. Members are scheduled to approve a new time and attendance software contract.

• Approval of UKG Time and Attendance Contract
• Updates on Windows 11 upgrade and hardware replacements
• Maintenance report on LEC leak and cleaning company
• Review of prior month vendor payments

Town of Riverview - Town Board

The Town Board will review June meeting minutes and approve bill payments. The agenda includes reports on rezoning and conditional use requests, as well as information regarding high-speed fiber in Bertram.

• Tim Harnois Rezone request
• Prahl Conditional Use request
• Bertram High Speed Fiber postcards
• Crooked Trails ATV Brat Fry Picnic License (July 27)
• Update on building plans

Land & Water Resources

The Land and Water Resources Committee will meet on July 2, 2024, to review departmental reports and grant applications. The agenda includes consideration of proposed Zoning Ordinance text amendments and a 2025 NG911 GIS Grant Application. The committee will also discuss land conservation and park-related items.

• Proposed Zoning Ordinance text amendments (Action to be taken)
• 2025 NG911 GIS Grant Application
• Timberland Invasive Partnership Funding Request
• Anderson Lake Boat Landing
• Oconto County Armstrong Campground and Trailhead

Library Planning Committee

The committee will receive an update on library service plan presentations held in Lakewood, Suring, and Oconto. Members will also discuss potential changes to the Oconto County Library Services Plan for 2025-2029.

• Update on Library Service Plan presentations in Lakewood, Suring, and Oconto
• Discussion of possible actions regarding the 2025-2029 Library Services Plan

Town of Riverview - Mountain Ambulance Service Commission

The commission will hold its annual meeting to address the Administrator position. The agenda includes rescinding the Administrator's resignation and reconsidering job duties.

• Rescinding of Administrator resignation
• Reconsideration of Administrator job description

Town of Riverview - Planning Commission

The Riverview Plan Commission will discuss a traffic ordinance and review two land-use applications. These include a rezoning request for parcel #036-20200002414A and a conditional use application for 15245 Tellier. The meeting will also include a report from the 7 Town Board Meeting.

• Rezone Application for parcel #036-20200002414A (Timothy and Mitzer Harnois)
• Conditional Use Application for 15245 Tellier (Todd and Christina Prahl)
• Traffic Ordinance discussion

Town of Riverview - Mountain Ambulance Service Commission

The Mountain Ambulance Service Commission will hold its annual meeting on June 20, 2024. The agenda includes updates on a new ambulance and the sale of a 2003 ambulance. Commissioners will also discuss building maintenance and the administrator position.

• Update on New Ambulance
• Selling of 2003 Ambulance
• Building Maintenance
• Administrator Job Description and Position
• Review of 2023 End of Year Report and 2024 Reports

County Board

The Oconto County Board of Supervisors will review several rezoning requests across various towns. The agenda includes a settlement agreement with The Kroger Co. and ARPA funding for road improvements. The board will also consider vehicle purchases for the Sheriff’s Office.

• Settlement agreement with The Kroger Co.
• Multiple rezoning requests in Brazeau, Gillett, Little River, Little Suamico, Morgan, and Oconto
• ARPA funding for County Highway road improvement projects
• Contract with Thario Building Services, Inc. for janitorial services
• Vehicle purchases for the Sheriff’s Office

Town of Riverview - Town Board

The Town of Riverview Board meets to discuss a raze permit and approve additional operator licenses. The agenda is brief and focuses on these two items. No major decisions or discussions beyond these points are listed. The meeting is scheduled for June 19, 2024, at the Town Hall/Fire Station.

• Raze permit for home on Elkey Lane
• Additional Operator licenses

Broadband Taskforce for BEAD Planning Grant

The Broadband Taskforce will review mapping updates and discuss strategies for securing the BEAD planning grant. The committee will also discuss potential financial incentives to encourage internet service providers to expand coverage.

• Update on the Challenge Process filing
• Review of broadband mapping updates
• Discussion of financial incentives for grant matching
• Committee strategy discussion regarding unserved areas

Administration

The Administration Committee will review financial reports, including the 2024 sales tax and bank reconciliations. The committee will also discuss potential action regarding ARPA expenditures for highway projects. A closed session is scheduled to address two pending litigation matters against the county.

• Highway resolution discussion regarding ARPA expenditures
• Review of 2025 budget and draft guidance letter
• Closed session regarding two pending litigation matters
• Updates on Riverview Facility and Mar-Oco Landfill
• Sheriff’s Office petty cash request

Property & Technology

The Property & Technology Committee will meet to approve a janitorial cleaning bid and review maintenance reports. The agenda also includes updates on the LEC leak, Beyer Home projects, and various technology upgrades.

• Approval of Janitorial Cleaning Bid
• Update on LEC leak
• Discussion of Beyer Home Projects
• Technology updates including Windows 11 and eGoldFax migration
• Holy Trinity Parking Lot Maintenance

Public Safety

The committee will review monthly reports from the District Attorney, Medical Examiner, and Emergency Management Director. Members are also scheduled to consider a resolution for vehicle purchases for the Sheriff's Office.

• Resolution to approve purchase of vehicles for the Sheriff’s Office
• District Attorney monthly report
• Medical Examiner monthly report
• Jail population updates
• Monthly calls for service report

Library Planning Committee

The committee is preparing a report on the Library Service Plan for the Administrative Committee. Members will also discuss changes to the 2025-2029 Library Services Plan and set dates for public hearings.

• Preparation of Library Service Plan Report for Administrative Committee
• Discussion of changes to the 2025-2029 Library Services Plan
• Setting dates for public hearings

Town of Riverview - Town Board

The Town Board will consider liquor license renewals for several local businesses. The agenda also includes a discussion on credit card usage and an update on building plans. Various committee reports will be presented.

• Liquor license renewals for Trailside, The Blind Walleye, and other local businesses
• Brat Fry Picnic License for Crooked Trails ATV on July 27th
• Family Fun Fest for Crooked Trails ATF on September 28th
• Credit card discussion and approval
• Building plans update

MAR-OCO

The committee will discuss the history and future of the Mar-Oco Landfill. Members will also consider the five-year Capital Improvement Project list and elect a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson. The meeting includes a review of April and May 2024 invoices.

• Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
• Discussion on the future of Mar-Oco Landfill
• Consideration of 5 Year Capital Improvement Project list
• Review of April/May 2024 invoice schedule

Land & Water Resources

A quorum of the Land & Water Resources Committee may attend the Lake Michigan Area and Lake Winnebago Area Association Training and Spring Business Meeting. The purpose of attendance is to gather information and participate in discussions regarding the association's agenda.

• Attendance at Lake Michigan and Lake Winnebago Area Association training

Highway

The Oconto County Highway Committee will consider several detour requests for CTH-S, CTH-BB, and CTH-A. The meeting also includes updates regarding road work, staffing, and equipment.

• Detour request for CTH-S
• Detour requests for CTH-BB
• Detour request for CTH-A
• ATV route request review

Health & Human Services

The Oconto County Health and Human Services Board is hosting an open forum to gather community feedback. The discussion focuses on the 2025 budget planning process and various department programs. Residents are invited to share comments regarding service needs, accessibility, and program improvements.

• Public forum for input on 2025 budget planning and Health and Human Services programs

Health & Human Services

The Oconto County Health and Human Services Board elected Tom Bitters as Chair and Barbara Barkhaus as Vice Chair. The board approved a position reclassification to an HHS-Lead Accountant and several 2024 contracts. Members also reviewed updates on public health grants and food share fraud recovery.

• Election of Tom Bitters as Board Chair and Barbara Barkhaus as Vice Chair
• Reclassification of HHS App Support Data Entry position to HHS-Lead Accountant
• Approval of 2024 contracts for Clarity Care Facility and Building Blocks Childcare Center, LLC
• Approval of a contract amendment for Chileda
• Recovery of $96,840.00 in food share fraud by the Economic Support Division

Land & Water Resources

The Land and Water Resources Committee will consider proposed changes to the Zoning Ordinance. The committee will also meet in a closed session to discuss the purchase price for the Leja Property. Other agenda items include harbor bid awards and recreation plan amendments.

• Closed session regarding Leja Property purchase price
• Proposed Zoning Ordinance text amendments
• North Bay Shore Harbor bid awards
• Outdoor Recreation Plan Amendment for City of Oconto Falls
• U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Special Event Permit

Town of Riverview - Town Board

The Board of Review is meeting to review the annual assessment report and assessment roll. The board will correct description or calculation errors and hear taxpayer objections to property assessments.

• Review and certification of corrections of error under state law (sec.70.43, WI. Stats)
• Adoption of policy for sworn telephone and written testimony
• Adoption of policy for waiver of Board of Review hearing requests
• Review of notices of intent to file objections

County Board

The Oconto County Board of Supervisors will review several zoning amendments across multiple towns and a series of board appointments. The board is also deciding on a co-location lease agreement with Nsightel Wireless, LLC and a new communications supervisor position for the Sheriff's Office.

• Zoning change for 14.68 acres on W. Frontier Rd, Town of Little Suamico, to General Commercial District
• Zoning change for 1.396 acres on State Hwy 32, Town of Riverview, to Rural Residential District
• Zoning change for 3.19 acres on Loon Rapids Rd, Town of Riverview, to Rural Residential District
• Co-location lease agreement with Nsightel Wireless, LLC
• Approval of Sheriff’s Office Communications Supervisor position

Broadband Taskforce for BEAD Planning Grant

The Broadband Taskforce for BEAD Planning Grant is meeting to discuss strategies for providing affordable internet access. The group will review mapping upgrades and financial incentives for grant matching.

• Discussion of mapping upgrades
• Discussion of financial incentives for grant match
• Discussion of challenge process filing
• Review of committee strategy

Town of Riverview - Mountain Ambulance Service Commission

The Commission will meet to discuss the status of a new ambulance and the sale of a 2003 ambulance. The body will also review the Administrator's job description and job posting.

• Update on new ambulance
• Selling of 2003 ambulance
• Administrator job description and posting
• Ambulance and building maintenance
• 2023 end of year reports

Administration

The Administration Committee will discuss the reorganization of the Sheriff's Office and a reclassification of a Health and Human Services position. The body will also review ARPA expenditures and hold closed sessions regarding a loan fund mortgage and a workers compensation matter.

• Resolution to reclassify HHS App Support/Data Entry position to HHS-Lead Accountant
• Resolution on Sheriff's Office Reorganization
• Discussion and possible action regarding the Recreation Committee
• Closed session to discuss modifying terms of an OCEDC revolving loan fund mortgage
• Closed session regarding a pending workers compensation matter

Town of Bagley

The Town of Bagley will hold its 2024 Board of Review on May 15, 2024, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Town Hall. Property owners must file an objection form and schedule an appointment with the clerk or assessor to be heard.

• Board of Review for 2024 property assessments
• Objection form required to be heard
• Contact clerk at 920-590-0198 for appointment
• Assessor: R & R Assessing Services, 920-846-4250

Public Safety

The Public Safety Committee will discuss a co-location lease agreement with Nsightel Wireless, LLC and review a request regarding an ATV route ordinance. The body will also consider the approval of a Sheriff's Office communications supervisor position and a petty cash account request.

• Nsightel Wireless, LLC co-location agreement: $23,400 annual fiscal impact and $13,500 one-time construction fee
• ATV Route Ordinance request review and discussion
• Sheriff’s Office Communications Supervisor position review and approval
• Sheriff’s Office petty cash account request
• Election of Committee Chair and Vice Chair

Property & Technology

The Property & Technology Committee will meet to elect leadership and review maintenance and technology reports. Key discussions include leak repairs at the Law Enforcement Center (LEC) and updates on county technology infrastructure.

• Representative from Samual’s Group regarding LEC leak repair
• Update on RFPs for janitorial services
• UPS battery backup replacement
• Domain controller upgrade and IMS replacement demos
• Review of prior month's vendor payments

Town of Bagley

The board approved the agenda, minutes, financial report, and bills. They discussed a room tax ordinance (Ordinance #120723A) for advertising, road projects including West Ucil Lake Lane and potential 2025 work on White Lake Rd. and Lydie Lane, and a $5,380 estimate to convert the old hall heating system.

• Financial report: checking $45,245.44, savings $129,727.19, total $174,972.63
• Room tax ordinance #120723A reviewed for advertising
• West Ucil Lake Lane road project discussed; Scott Thomson Exc. to contact diggers hotline
• Old hall furnace conversion estimate: $5,380
• Recycling dumpsters to get weekly pickup from GFL for summer

Town of Riverview - Town Board

The Town of Riverview Board will meet to review road bids and a rezoning request for a short-term rental. The board will also discuss the approval of a credit card and updates to nuisance ordinances and codes.

• Rezoning request for Eleanor Davis regarding a short term rental
• Review of road bids
• Approval of Nuisance Ordinance & Codes update
• Discussion and approval of a credit card
• Picnic licenses for Crooked Lake Auction (May 26) and Lions Club Meat Raffle (May 25)

Health & Human Services

The Coordinated Services Team/Children's Community Options Program Committee will meet to review enrollment and waitlists for the Children's Long Term Support (CLTS) program. The body will discuss the use of CCOP funds to address the CLTS waitlist.

• Discussion on use of CCOP funds for CLTS waitlist
• Review of Oconto County and statewide CLTS enrollment and waitlists
• CST update
• New Beginnings Summer Program

Library Planning Committee

The Library Planning Committee will review reports on levy limits and the step-down process. The body will discuss and potentially take action on changes to the 2025-2029 Library Services Plan and set dates for public hearings.

• Possible action on changes for the Oconto County Library Services Plan 2025-2029
• Report on Levy Limit
• Report on the Step-Down Process
• Library Director Work Group Report
• Setting dates for public hearings

Health & Human Services Loss Control

The Loss Control Sub-Committee of the Oconto County Health and Human Services Department will meet to follow up on a mass fatality/family assistance center template and a mass notification procedure for email-to-text, and to review courthouse security policies. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as approving the agenda and minutes.

• Follow up on Mass Fatality/Family Assistance Center Template
• Follow up on Mass Notification Procedure of Email to Text
• Review of Courthouse Security Policies

Recreation Committee

The committee will determine the fund distribution process and review grant applications. The body is scheduled to award grant funds and decide how to handle any remaining unallocated funds.

• Town of Lakewood Pickleball Court Expansion request: $5,430
• Village of Suring Veteran's Memorial Park request: $50,000
• Mountain Historical Society Green Lake Park Restoration request: $24,660
• Village of Lena requests: Lena Historical Museum ($2,287), Railroad Street Pocket Park ($17,700), and Baseball Diamonds ($27,450)
• City of Oconto Falls Park & Recreation Project request: $50,000

MAR-OCO

The Mar-Oco Landfill Committee meeting scheduled for May 10, 2024, has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for June 7, 2024.

Highway

The Highway Committee will meet to discuss staffing, equipment, and road work updates. The body is scheduled to decide on the 2024 Baycom contract and review requests for an ATV route and a CTH-CC detour.

• Approval of 2024 Baycom Contract
• CTH-CC Detour Request
• ATV Route Request
• Election of Committee Chair and Vice Chair

Health & Human Services

The Health and Human Services Board is meeting to decide on the reclassification of a vacant staff position and approve several 2024 service contracts. The board will also discuss the introduction of the new County Administrator.

• Reclassification of HHS App Support/Data Entry position to HHS-Lead Accountant
• Approval of 2024 contracts for Clarity Care Facility and Building Blocks Childcare Center, LLC
• Approval of 2024 contract amendment for Chileda
• Introduction of Richard Heath, County Administrator

Land & Water Resources

The committee will meet to discuss land conservation, zoning, and park maintenance. A closed session is scheduled to negotiate the purchase of a public property. The body will also address timber sales and lake district appointments.

• Closed session to negotiate the purchase of a public property
• Awarding of timber sales and contract extensions
• Preliminary review of John & Krystal Kobus Family Acres State Plat
• Appointments for Anderson, Chute, Crooked, and White Potato Lake Districts
• Discussion on future use of Glass Storage Bins at MRF

Library Services Board

The Library Services Board will meet to receive reports from county libraries and the County Administrator. The board will also receive an update from the Library Planning Committee and view technology demonstrations.

• Wonder Book and Launch Pad demos
• Library Planning Committee update
• County Library reports
• County Administrator report

Broadband Taskforce for BEAD Planning Grant

The Broadband Taskforce for BEAD Planning Grant will meet to discuss mapping upgrades and road right-of-ways with zoning, highway, and forestry representatives. The body will also receive a project report from Bug Tussel and the Emergency Management Director.

• Discussion on mapping upgrades
• Discussion on road right-of-ways with Zoning, Highway, and Forestry Department representatives
• Bug Tussel Project report from Jon Spice and Mitch Olson

Town of Riverview - Cemetery Committee

The Cemetery Committee for the Towns of Doty, Mountain, and Riverview will meet to review the sexton's report and discuss ongoing maintenance. The body will address old business regarding infrastructure and fundraising, as well as new business regarding headstones and cleanup.

• Cemetery road paving
• Memorial flag poles fundraiser update
• Equipment needs
• Columbarium Headstones
• Spring Clean-up day

Local Emergency Planning Committee

The Local Emergency Planning Committee is meeting to discuss hazardous materials response and compliance. The body will review the 2024 Oconto County spill report and a regional commodity flow report.

• Northeast Wisconsin Regional Commodity Flow Report
• 2024 Spill Report for Oconto County
• Saputo update
• Hazardous Material Response Team discussion
• Hazardous Material Clean Up and EPCRA Compliance Inspector review

Town of Riverview - Planning Commission

The Town of Riverview Plan Commission will meet to discuss a rezone application and a traffic ordinance. The body will also review a report from the Town Board meeting.

• Rezone application for Eleanor Davis Trust (parcel #036-2323015121a) at 14050 Old 32 Road from Forest to Rural Residential
• Discussion of Traffic Ordinance

Land & Water Resources

The committee is attending the Annual Recycling Meeting for information gathering. The agenda states that no committee business will be discussed or acted upon during the event.

• Attendance at Annual Recycling Meeting

Town of Riverview - Seven Town & NOCCO

Representatives from the towns of Brazeau, Breed, Doty, Lakewood, Mountain, Riverview, and Townsend will meet to discuss mutual interests. The session focuses on receiving reports from county and regional officials regarding public safety and administration.

• Oconto County Administrator report from Richard Heath
• Oconto County Sheriff's report from Todd Skarban
• NOCCO report from Andy Dryja
• TEDCOR report from Jayme Sellen
• Fire and Ambulance Collaboration update from Andrew Stemp

Highway Safety Committee

The Highway Safety Sub-Committee will meet to review vehicle accident and claims reports, work compensation claims, and safety checklists. The body will also discuss new and existing safety issues or concerns.

• Review of Vehicle Accident and Claims Report
• Review of Work Comp Claims
• Review of Observation Cards
• Review of Safety Check Lists

Town of Riverview - Mountain Ambulance Service Commission

The commission is holding a special meeting to discuss the job description and recruitment process for the administrator's position. No other new business is listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of Administrator's job description
• Discussion of recruitment and job posting for the Administrator position

Town of Bagley

The Town of Bagley will hold its annual meeting on April 17, 2024, at the Town Hall. The agenda includes a review of the 2023 financial report and discussion of 2024 road projects, along with any other business that can be legally addressed at the annual meeting.

Town of Riverview - Town Board

Voters will review annual reports and decide on town business. The meeting includes a vote on whether the Board has authority to sell obsolete equipment and a decision regarding the town's banking institution.

• Vote on authority for Board to sell obsolete equipment
• Decision on banking institution
• Review of Treasurer's and Financial reports
• Reports from Animal Control, Library, Cemetery, and Lake District
• Reports from Crooked Lake and Riverview Fire Departments

County Board

The County Board of Supervisors will vote on allocating American Rescue Plan Act funds for broadband taskforce planning and a contingency budget transfer for the Commission on Aging. The board will also consider several equipment and facility replacements for parks and forestry. Additionally, the meeting includes the election of the Board Chair and Vice-Chair.

• R2024-04-02: ARPA funds for Oconto County Broadband Taskforce planning
• R2024-04-03: Contingency budget transfer for Oconto County Commission on Aging, Inc.
• A2024-04-01: Zoning change from Agricultural to Rural Residential in Town of Brazeau (Goffard)
• A2024-04-02: Zoning change from Forest to Residential Single Family in Town of Lakewood (Moczynski Family Trust)
• R2024-04-08: Facilities Access Agreement with Bug Tussel Wireless

Recreation Committee

The Oconto County Recreation Committee is meeting to establish a scoring rubric for awarding funds. The committee will also receive an update on the number of applications received for funding.

• Creation of a scoring rubric for awarding funds
• Update on the number of applications received

MAR-OCO

The Mar-Oco Landfill Committee will meet to discuss the future of the landfill and review the first quarter 2024 landfill reports. The body will also receive updates on landfill operations and the 2024 Clean Sweep hazardous waste collection.

• Discussion on the future of Mar-Oco Landfill
• Review of First Quarter 2024 Landfill Reports
• Update on 2024 Clean Sweep Collection of Hazardous Household and Agriculture Wastes
• Review of March 2024 invoice schedule

Administration

The committee will discuss an emergency funding request from the Town of Pensaukee and a contingency budget transfer for the Commission on Aging. The meeting also includes reviews of 2023 annual reports from several county departments and a discussion on a wage and compensation study.

• Emergency funding request from Town of Pensaukee
• Contingency budget transfer for Commission on Aging
• Resolution for BEAD Planning Grant ARPA funding
• Wage & Comp Study discussion and possible action
• Employee Handbook Adverse Weather/Emergency Conditions update

Public Safety

The Public Safety Committee will review 2023 annual reports from several county offices, including the Sheriff and District Attorney. The body is also scheduled to approve a facilities access agreement with Bug Tussel 1, LLC.

• Approval of Facilities Access Agreement with Bug Tussel 1, LLC
• Review of 2023 Annual Reports for Child Support, Clerk of Courts, District Attorney, Emergency Management, Medical Examiner, and Sheriff's Office

Property & Technology

The Property & Technology Committee will discuss the approval of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to support broadband taskforce initiatives. The body will also review 2023 annual reports for the Maintenance and Technology Services departments.

• Approval of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for Oconto County Broadband Taskforce Initiatives
• Approval of VMWare Renewal
• Approval of Maintenance Department 2023 Annual Report
• Approval of Technology Services 2023 Annual Report
• Review of prior months' vendor payments

Town of Riverview - Town Board

The Town Board will meet to discuss changing fire inspections from biannual to annual. The agenda also includes a review of a transient merchant ordinance and updates on library renovations.

• Proposed resolution to change fire inspections from biannual to annual
• Discussion of Transient Merchant Ordinance
• Library Annual Fund Raiser on April 27 at McCauslin Brook CC ($50 tickets)
• Annual Meeting of the Electors on April 17
• Planning Commission rezone information from Beaber

Health & Human Services

The board will present the 2023 Annual Report and consider budget adjustments. The meeting includes votes on 2023 contract amendments and new 2024 contracts for Software Expressions.

• Approval of 2023 Contract Amendments
• Approval of 2024 Contracts for Software Expressions
• Approval of Budget Adjustments
• Presentation of the 2023 Annual Report
• Discussion regarding the Commission on Aging

Library Planning Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss the structure of the Oconto County Library Services Plan for 2025-2029. Key agenda items include a straw poll on library consolidation versus the current structure and the potential use of county sales tax for funding.

• Straw poll: Consolidation vs. current structure with changes to the Library Plan
• Discussion on County Sales Tax usage
• Formation of a funding allocation work group consisting of current library directors
• Discussion of changes for the Oconto County Library Services Plan 2025-2029
• Review of 2024 estimated charges of $157,856 for services from neighboring libraries

County Board of Canvassers

The Oconto County Board of Canvassers will meet on April 8, 2024, to review documents and verify equipment serial numbers from the April 2, 2024, Spring Presidential Preference Election. The agenda includes an election recap and a review of any reported irregularities. This is a procedural meeting to complete the certification process for the recent election.

• Review and inspection of documents from reporting units for the April 2, 2024, Spring Presidential Preference Election
• Verification of tamper-evident serial numbers on a random selection of 10 Reporting Unit EL-104 Inspector’s Statements
• Review of the list of irregularities

Town of Bagley

The Town of Bagley Board will hold its regular meeting to approve minutes and bills, discuss road signs and generator issues, review the 2024 road projects including an update on West Ucil Lake Lane, and consider a room tax ordinance. A comprehensive planning update is also on the agenda.

• Review and possible action on Room Tax Ordinance #120723A
• Discussion of 2024 road projects
• Update on West Ucil Lake Lane project
• Comprehensive planning update by Tom Bauer
• Consideration of when to post the room tax ordinance

Broadband Taskforce for BEAD Planning Grant

The Broadband Taskforce for BEAD Planning Grant will meet to discuss coordination services and funding requirements. The body will review broadband maps and hold a discussion on stakeholder outreach.

• Discussion on contracting with TEDCOR for BEAD Coordination Services
• Review of funding requirements
• Review of broadband map
• Stakeholder outreach discussion

Highway

The Highway Committee will meet to award contracts for hot mix asphalt, pulverizing, and milling. The body will also discuss a salt shed roof RFP and the conveyance of excess right of way.

• Award for Pulverizing and Milling
• Award for Hot Mix Asphalt
• Salt Shed Roof RFP
• Excess Right of Way Conveyance
• Approval of windsock at Suring Shop for Eagle 3 Landing Zone

Health & Human Services

The Oconto County Health and Human Services Board will meet to present the 2023 Annual Report and approve budget adjustments. The board is also scheduled to vote on 2023 contract amendments and 2024 contracts for Software Expressions.

• Presentation of the 2023 Annual Report
• Approval of 2023 Contract Amendments
• Approval of 2024 contracts for Software Expressions
• Approval of Budget Adjustments
• Discussion regarding the Commission on Aging

Land & Water Resources

The committee will review 2023 annual reports and discuss the 2024 ATV policy. The body is set to award several contracts for park improvements and equipment, including a new track skid steer.

• Award 2024 New Track Skid Steer
• Award 2024 Chute Pond Playground and Seasonal Electric contracts
• Award 2024 BB Riverside Pavilion
• Award 2024 Trenching & Spraying Contract
• Update on Clean Sweep Event scheduled for May 10th-11th, 2024

Town of Riverview - Planning Commission

The Town of Riverview Plan Commission will meet to discuss a rezone application and review existing ordinances. The body is considering a request to change the zoning of a specific parcel from General Commercial to Rural Residential.

• Rezone application for Ryan Beaber at parcel #036-0404027333F (General Commercial to Rural Residential)
• Discussion of Traffic Ordinance
• Discussion of Transient Sellers Permit

County Board

The County Board of Supervisors will review several zoning requests in the Towns of Morgan and Oconto Falls. The board is also deciding on the allocation of American Rescue Plan Act funding for a youth fair show ring project and updating the elected officials' salary schedule.

• Up to $44,456.40 in ARPA funding for Oconto County Youth Fair, Inc. show ring and related costs
• Rezone 6.8 acres in Town of Morgan from Agricultural to Rural Residential (Lori Skarban)
• Rezone 27.88 acres in Town of Oconto Falls from Agricultural to Rural Residential (Steve Fischer)
• Rezone 38.0 acres in Town of Oconto Falls to Agricultural with Quarry overlay for sand and gravel mining (Streblow Investments Inc.)
• Approval of Elected Officials Salary Schedule

Administration

The Administration Committee is meeting to discuss a resolution regarding American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding. The body is considering amending a previous resolution to allocate funds for the Oconto County Youth Fair show ring and related costs.

• Resolution to approve up to $44,456.40 in ARPA funding for Oconto County Youth Fair, Inc. for the show ring project and related costs

Town of Riverview - Town Board

The Town Board will meet to review a follow-up report regarding the proceedings of the Oconto County Library Committee.

• Follow-up Report on Oconto County Library Committee Proceedings

Recreation Committee

The Recreation Committee will review final policy guidelines for capital projects and the final American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) project application. The body will also receive an update on applications received.

• Review of Final Policy Guidelines for Recreation Committee Capital Projects
• Review of Final Oconto County American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Project Application
• Update on applications received

MAR-OCO

The Mar-Oco Landfill Committee will meet to discuss the future of the landfill and receive updates on operations. The body will also review the 2024 Oconto County / Marinette County Clean Sweep event and February 2024 invoices.

• Discussion on the future of Mar-Oco Landfill
• Update on 2024 Oconto County / Marinette County Clean Sweep event
• Review of February 2024 schedule of invoices and budget account transfers

Administration

The committee will review the 2023 financial year-end summary and discuss the elected officials salary schedule. Members will also consider actions regarding Public Health job titles, the Financial Management Policy, and the use of ARPA funds.

• Discussion and possible action on Public Health Re-Org job position titles and requirements
• Review of 2023 Financial End of Year Summary and County Sales Tax
• Discussion and possible action on ARPA funds for wage study, DNR building, and BEAD Planning Grant
• Discussion on Elected Officials Salary Schedule
• Possible action on the Financial Management Policy update

Public Safety

The committee will consider a facilities access agreement with Bug Tussel 1, LLC and an intergovernmental agreement with Brown County for child support administration. The meeting also includes a review of Sheriff's Office travel and various departmental reports.

• Facilities Access Agreement with Bug Tussel 1, LLC
• Intergovernmental Agreement with Brown County for Child Support Administration and Consulting
• Out of Area Travel for the Sheriff’s Office

Property & Technology

The Property & Technology Committee is reviewing several operational items, including personnel reclassifications and service plan renewals for law enforcement equipment. The meeting also includes reports on technology migrations and facility maintenance.

• Reclassification of Maintenance 3 position to a Maintenance 2 position
• Liebert UPS/Battery System Service plan renewal contract for Law Enforcement ($9,460.00)
• Liebert AC System Service plan renewal contract for Law Enforcement
• Review of prior month vendor payments and January vouchers
• Update on Office 365/Sharepoint migration and Cisco switch upgrades

Library Planning Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss changes to the Oconto County Library Services Plan for 2025-2029. The discussion focuses on funding metrics and the allocation of the county budgeted appropriation.

• Discussion of changes for the Oconto County Library Services Plan 2025-2029
• Review of 2024 budgeted appropriation of $457,036.00
• Evaluation of funding metrics including circulation, population, and poverty
• Discussion of potential 2-year versus 5-year plan durations

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will discuss new supervisor orientation and review the County Board Rules and Financial Management Policy. The body is also seeking confirmation for the appointment of Lisa Sherman as Interim County Administrator.

• Appointment of Lisa Sherman as Interim County Administrator at a 2024 rate of $65.29 (Step 1 Grade V)
• Review of County Board Rules and Financial Management Policy
• Discussion of New Supervisor Orientation and Best Practices Guidance

Town of Bagley

The Town Board will hold its regular meeting on March 12, 2024, at the Bagley Town Hall. Key items include a review and possible action on a room tax ordinance, a comprehensive planning update, and finalizing the emergency operations plan.

• Review and possible action on Room Tax Ordinance #120723A
• Comprehensive Planning Update with Tom Bauer
• Finalize Emergency Operations Plan
• Road weight limits off on Wednesday the 13th
• West Ucil Lake Ln. project update

Highway

The committee reviewed vendor payments, staff retirements, and machinery updates. Discussions included salt storage options due to mild winter weather and upcoming spring weight limits on county roads.

• Renewed 2-year contract with Robert E. Lee for bridge inspections for $55,289.00
• Approved carrying over $47,568 in bridge aid funds from 2023 to 2024
• Signed quote for MSA Professional Services Inc. to prepare RFP for Suring Shop salt shed roof for $2,750
• Approved continuing the Sign Timberland Invasive Partnership (TIP) MOU
• Discussed 2023 paving of 11.72 miles of county roads and a goal of 15 miles per season

Health & Human Services

The Health and Human Services Board is meeting to discuss personnel reclassifications and contract approvals. The body will consider changing a Birth to Three Case Manager role into a Special Education Teacher/Service Coordinator position.

• Reclassification of Birth to Three Case Manager to Special Education Teacher/Service Coordinator
• Contract amendment for Aurora Residential Alternatives, Inc.
• 2024 contract for Expressive Therapies
• Approval of budget adjustments

Land & Water Resources

The Land & Water Resources Committee will discuss the life expectancy of the Mar-Oco Landfill and review draft zoning ordinance text amendments. The body will also consider the purchase of several land parcels in the Town of Abrams.

• Discussion and potential action on Mar-Oco Landfill life expectancy
• Review of draft zoning ordinance text amendments
• Potential purchase of parcels #002211500721, 002211500923, and parts of 002211501024 and 002211500212 in Town of Abrams
• Resolutions for financial assistance regarding Snowmobile/ATV, Stewardship, Recreational Trails Program, and County Conservation Aids
• Discussion on private tree planting rental rates and disposal of surplus property

Broadband Taskforce for BEAD Planning Grant

The Broadband Taskforce for BEAD Planning Grant is meeting to conduct a Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Challenges (SWOC) analysis. The body will also discuss stakeholder outreach to support the goal of providing all residents with internet speeds of at least 100 Mbps down and 20 Mbps up.

• SWOC (Strengths/Weaknesses/Opportunities/Challenges) Analysis
• Stakeholder Outreach Discussion

Town of Riverview - Planning Commission

The Town of Riverview Plan Commission will discuss a rezone application for a parcel on Loon Rapids Road. The body will also examine the Town Comprehensive Plan and review a traffic ordinance and short-term rental distribution.

• Rezone application for parcel #036-2727019343 on Loon Rapids Road (Robert and Kim Chasteen and Luke Boyd)
• Discussion of Town Comprehensive Plan
• Traffic Ordinance
• Short Term Rental Distribution

County Board

The Oconto County Board of Supervisors will discuss an employment agreement for County Administrator Richard Heath and a salary schedule for elected officials. The board is also reviewing several zoning changes and a lease agreement for a northern county office in the Town of Riverview.

• Employment agreement for County Administrator Richard Heath
• Approval of elected officials salary schedule
• Lease agreement with Town of Riverview for Northern County Office
• Contract and purchase of 911 Dispatch furniture
• Zoning changes in Towns of Chase, Gillett, Little Suamico, Riverview, and Townsend

Town of Riverview - Mountain Ambulance Service Commission

The commission is meeting to review old business regarding ambulance procurement and coverage. New business includes discussions on power load and apparatus bay heaters.

• Update on new ambulance
• Selling of 2003 ambulance
• Breed coverage area
• Power load
• Apparatus bay heaters

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee is meeting to finalize the leadership of the county. The body will consider the appointment of a new County Administrator and the approval of their employment agreement.

• Approval of employee agreement with Richard Heath
• Resolution appointing Richard Heath as County Administrator

Administration

The Administration Committee is meeting to discuss personnel updates, financial reports, and a proposed salary schedule for the County Clerk, Treasurer, and Register of Deeds. The body will also review lease agreements and public health reorganization requests.

• Proposed salary schedule for County Clerk, Treasurer, and Register of Deeds with a 4.5% increase for 2025
• Discussion and possible action on the Riverview Community Center Lease
• Review of Public Health re-organization and position requests
• Discussion on premium pay for Correctional Officers, Telecommunicators, and Training Pay
• Discussion and possible action on land sale bids

Property & Technology

The committee will discuss the renewal of the Intrado TXT29-1-1 service contract for Oconto County 911. Members will also review staffing updates for the Technology Service Department and maintenance reports for county buildings.

• Intrado TXT29-1-1 Service Renewal Contract for $15,335.50
• Request for Proposal for Dispatch Center through NG911 PSAP Grant
• Discussion of Building C Northeast Entrance Way Tiles
• Update on Audio/Video in Health & Human Services Conference Room
• Review of prior month vendor payments for Courthouse Maintenance ($53,432.68) and Technology Services ($36,424.68)

Public Safety

The Public Safety Committee will discuss a Request for Proposal for the Dispatch Center and review the record fee schedule. The body will also consider action on a Record Assistant LTE position.

• Approval of Request for Proposal for Dispatch Center via NG911 PSAP Grant
• Review and approval of Record Fee Schedule
• Discussion and possible action on Record Assistant LTE Position
• Petty cash for Circuit Court Office

Health & Human Services

The Coordinated Services Team/Children's Community Options Program Committee is meeting to review enrollment and waitlists for the Children's Long-Term Support (CLTS) program. The body will also discuss the retirement of Chris Hanke and subsequent changes in management.

• Oconto County CLTS enrollment and waitlist review
• Statewide CLTS enrollment and waitlist review
• CST update
• Discussion regarding Chris Hanke's retirement and management changes

Town of Riverview - Town Board

The Town Board will meet to review financial reports and update equipment rates. The agenda includes discussions on road weight limits and the designation of fund balances. The board will also consider picnic licenses for upcoming community events.

• Equipment rate updates
• Road weight limits
• Designation of fund balances
• Picnic license for Turkey Bowling on 2-17
• Picnic license for Spaghetti Dinner on 4-20

Health & Human Services

The Oconto County Health and Human Services Loss Control Sub-Committee is meeting to discuss emergency planning. The body will follow up on a mass fatality/family assistance center template and a mass notification procedure for converting email to text.

• Follow up on Mass Fatality/Family Assistance Center Template
• Follow up on Mass Notification Procedure of Email to Text

Health & Human Services Loss Control

The Loss Control Sub-Committee will meet to discuss emergency response planning. The body is reviewing procedures for mass fatalities and mass notification systems.

• Follow up on Mass Fatality/Family Assistance Center Template
• Follow up on Mass Notification Procedure of Email to Text

Library Planning Committee

The Library Planning Committee is meeting to discuss the updated 2025-2029 library services plan and a timeline for public hearings. The body will also review library consolidation, funding allocations, and reimbursements for non-represented patrons.

• Discussion of Oconto County Library Services Plan 2025-2029
• Review of library consolidation
• Discussion of current and future funding allocation to libraries
• Review of reimbursements based on checkouts to non-represented patrons
• Discussion of timeline for public hearings and County Board approval

Land & Water Resources

The Land Conservation Committee will hold a hearing to discuss a variance request regarding the Animal Waste Management Ordinance. The body will hear public testimony before taking action on Variance AGW-VAR-233-24.

• Variance request AGW-VAR-233-24 for Valley Line Dairy LLC regarding Animal Waste Management Ordinance

Highway

The Highway Committee will discuss the 2022-2023 Annual Winter Report and provide updates on machinery and roadwork. The body is also deciding on the approval of a Bridge Aid Account carry over and two Memorandums of Understanding.

• Approve Bridge Aid Account Carry Over
• WI-DNR Fire Suppression MOU
• Timberland Invasive Partnership (TIP) MOU
• 2022-2023 Annual Winter Report

Land & Water Resources

The Land & Water Resources Committee is attending the Lumberjack Resource, Conservation & Development Meeting to gather information and participate in discussions. The meeting is held at Melody Mill in Aniwa, Shawano County.

• Attendance at the Lumberjack Resource, Conservation & Development Meeting

Health & Human Services

The Oconto County Health and Human Services Board approved several 2024 service contracts and budget adjustments. The board also discussed mask and lockdown mandates and received reports on public health initiatives and division operations.

• Approved 2024 contracts for David Schreiter, Bridge the Gap, Brain Balance of Fox Valley & Mequon, Chileda Institute, and Northwest Passage LTD
• Approved budget adjustments
• Reported $165,423.00 recuperated in Food Share overpayments
• Reported $9,550.00 relative/caregiver grant awarded to Molly Heimke
• Proposed reclassification of Community Health Educator to Public Health Strategist (1.0 FTE, $27.46/hr)

Land & Water Resources

The Land and Water Resources Committee will discuss potential amendments to zoning ordinance standards for primary dwellings and domestic chickens and ducks. The body will also consider several department agreements and equipment purchases.

• Review of zoning ordinance standards for domestic chickens/ducks and primary dwellings
• Purchase of a skid steer via disposal of surplus property
• Cost amendment for the purchase of a tandem rear axle truck and dump body (R2022-02-04)
• USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service Demonstration Farm Agreement amendment
• Reallocation of NBS Electrical Upgrades to CP Seasonal Electrical Upgrades in the Capital Improvement Plan

County Board

The Oconto County Board of Supervisors is scheduled to attend the 2024 Economic Outlook Breakfast. The purpose of the event is to gather information and participate in discussions regarding the program's topics.

• 2024 Economic Outlook Breakfast at Oconto Falls High School

Recreation Committee

The Oconto County Recreation Committee will review final policy guidelines for capital projects. The committee will also review a final project application for the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and receive an update on applications received.

• Review of Final Policy Guidelines for Recreation Committee Capital Projects
• Review of Final Oconto County American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Project Application
• Update on applications received

MAR-OCO

The Mar-Oco Landfill Committee will meet to discuss and consider the future of the Mar-Oco Landfill. The body will also receive updates on landfill operations and review January 2024 invoices and budget account transfers.

• Discussion on the future of Mar-Oco Landfill
• Update on landfill operations
• Review of January 2024 invoices and budget account transfers

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will meet to discuss the employment agreement and compensation for the County Administrator in a closed session. The meeting also includes the approval of proceedings from five previous meetings held between November 2023 and January 2024.

• Closed session to discuss compensation and employment agreement terms for County Administrator

Broadband Taskforce for BEAD Planning Grant

The Broadband Taskforce for BEAD Planning Grant is meeting to discuss regional resources and identify areas of need. The group is working toward a vision of equitable internet access with minimum speeds of 100 Mbps down and 20 Mbps up for all residents.

• Presentation and mapping resources from New North
• Identification of pockets of need for broadband
• SWOT/SWOC analysis
• Stakeholder outreach discussion

Local Emergency Planning Committee

The Local Emergency Planning Committee will hold elections for Chair and Vice Chair and review committee bylaws. The body will also discuss EPCRA compliance inspectors and hazardous material response and cleanup.

• Election of LEPC Chair and Vice Chair
• Review and approval of committee bylaws
• Discussion and approval of EPCRA Compliance Inspector
• Review of 2023 Spill Report for Oconto County
• Review of 2024 Off-Site Plans Facilities List

Highway Safety Committee

The Highway Safety Sub-Committee will meet to review vehicle accident and claims reports, work compensation claims, and safety checklists. The body will also discuss new and existing safety concerns and set the date for the next quarterly meeting.

• Review of Vehicle Accident and Claims Report
• Review of Work Comp Claims
• Review of Observation Cards and Safety Check Lists
• Discussion of new and follow-up safety issues

Library Services Board

The Oconto County Library Services Board will meet to discuss library planning and receive reports from the County Administrator and local libraries. The meeting includes demonstrations of Wonder Book and Launch Pad tools.

• Wonder Book and Launch Pad demos
• Library Planning Committee update
• County Library reports
• County Administrator report

Highway

The Highway Committee of the Oconto County Board of Supervisors may attend the WCHA Winter Road School Conference from January 22-24, 2024, in Wisconsin Dells. The purpose is to gather information and participate in discussions on matters within the committee's authority. No decisions or votes are scheduled; this is an informational attendance item only.

• Attendance at WCHA Winter Road School Conference, January 22-24, 2024, at Chula Vista Resort, Wisconsin Dells
• Information gathering and discussions on matters within the committee's realm of authority
• No specific agenda items, rezonings, contracts, or dollar amounts listed

County Board

The Oconto County Board of Supervisors will meet to consider several administrative updates and equipment purchases. Key items include proposed revisions to the Employee Handbook and a bid award for milestone servers.

• Approval of contract for Cloudpoint Geospatial parcel fabric migration consulting
• Proposed revisions to the Employee Handbook
• Proposed financial management policy revisions
• Bid award and purchase of Milestone Servers
• Appointment of an Interim County Administrator

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will hold a closed session to conduct interviews for the County Administrator position, then reconvene in open session for any necessary action. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as call to order, agenda approval, and announcements.

• Closed session under Wis. Stats. 19.85(1)(c) for County Administrator interviews
• Open session to follow for any legal business

Executive Committee

The committee will meet in closed session to conduct interviews for the position of County Administrator. The meeting includes an open session for legal business and a mission statement review.

• Closed session: Interviews for County Administrator

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will hold a closed session to interview candidates for the County Administrator position, then return to open session for any legal business. No other substantive decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.

• Closed session under Wis. Stats. Sec. 19.85(1)(c) for County Administrator interviews
• Open session to follow for any legal business

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee is meeting to conduct interviews for the County Administrator position, which will occur in closed session. The committee may return to open session afterward to conduct any legal business. No other substantive action items are listed on the agenda.

• Closed session interviews for County Administrator under Wis. Stats. Sec. 19.85(1)(c)
• Possible return to open session for legal business
• Meeting held at County Board Room #3041, 301 Washington Street, Oconto

MAR-OCO

The committee will review fourth quarter 2023 landfill reports, including tonnage, revenue, and expenditures. Members will also discuss the future of the Mar-Oco Landfill and address unpaid tipping fees from cash customers.

• Review of 2023 fourth quarter tonnage, revenue, and expenditure reports
• Discussion of unpaid tipping fees from 2023 cash customers
• Discussion regarding the future of the Mar-Oco Landfill
• Review of December 2023 invoices and budget account transfers

Criminal Justice Coordination Council

The Criminal Justice Coordination Council will meet to discuss pretrial diversion programming and case resolution timelines. The body will also receive reports on jail populations, youth justice, and overdose statistics.

• Discussion of pretrial diversion programming
• Discussion of case resolution timelines
• Reports on overdose fatality, child death, and suicide review teams
• Jail population report
• NARCAN use and overdose statistics

Crime Prevention Fund Board

The Crime Prevention Fund Board will meet to review current fee collections and any pending grant application requests. The board will also consider the approval of minutes from the July 17, 2023 meeting.

• Report on Fee Collections
• Review of Grant Application Requests

Executive Committee

The Oconto County Executive Committee will hold a closed session to review county administrator applications, then return to open session to discuss and possibly appoint an interim county administrator. The meeting was rescheduled from January 9 to January 12, 2024. The agenda also includes routine items like approval of the agenda and announcements.

• Closed session to review county administrator applications (Wis. Stats. 19.85(1)(c))
• Possible appointment of interim county administrator
• Meeting rescheduled from January 9 to January 12, 2024

Library Planning Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss library consolidation and funding requirements. Members will review the Oconto County Library Services Plan for 2025-2029 and determine a timeline for public hearings and County Board approval.

• Discussion of library consolidation
• Review of county minimum funding requirements
• Discussion of current funding allocation to libraries
• Changes for the Oconto County Library Services Plan 2025-2029
• Timeline for public hearings and County Board approval

Administration

The Administration Committee will discuss the final draft of the employee handbook and a resolution to update the 2024 Financial Management Policy. The body will also consider participation in the Uniquely Wisconsin program and a part-time emergency management position.

• Resolution to approve updated 2024 Financial Management Policy
• Resolution to approve participation in Uniquely Wisconsin
• Final draft of the Employee Handbook
• Discussion on PT Emergency Management Position
• Land sale bid creation for Treasurer

Property & Technology

The Property & Technology Committee is meeting to decide on a bid award for Milestone Servers and a lease extension for the Oconto County Historical Society. The body will also discuss courthouse murals and various technology service updates.

• Bid award for Milestone Servers to Heartland Business Systems for $79,811
• Approval of Oconto County Historical Society lease extension
• Approval of carry over accounts for Maintenance Department
• Approval of carry over for Account #100-22-57190-58256-T523
• Discussion of Courthouse Murals

Public Safety

The committee will review an agreement between the Oconto County Sheriff’s Office and the Village of Pulaski Police Department. Members will also consider carry over account requests for the Sheriff’s Office and Emergency Management.

• Agreement between Oconto County Sheriff’s Office and Village of Pulaski Police Department
• Carry over account requests for Sheriff’s Office
• Carry over account requests for Emergency Management

Health & Human Services

The Health and Human Services Board will discuss a referral from the Public Safety Committee regarding masks and lockdowns. The body is also scheduled to approve 2024 contracts and budget adjustments.

• Approval of 2024 contracts for providers including Brain Balance of Fox Valley, Rawhide Inc., and Bellin Psychiatric Center
• Approval of the 2024 Fee Schedule
• Approval of the ADRC Lease resolution
• Purchase of a subscription to the Electronic Communication Network
• Review of a referral from the Public Safety Committee regarding masks and lockdowns

Town of Riverview - Town Board

The Town Board will meet to review updates to the Short Term Rental and Accommodation Tax ordinances. The board will also consider nominations for the Tourism Commission and an operator license approval.

• Updated Short Term Rental Ordinance regarding distribution percentages
• Update to Accommodation Tax Ordinance regarding rental occupancy limits
• Nominations for the 2-year Tourism Commission
• Operator License Approval for Jim Valle
• Approval of Library Board representatives Jeannine Albers and Marlene Carey

Land & Water Resources

The Land & Water Resources Committee will review RFP bids for NG911 application data consulting and select a vendor. The body will also review 2024 carry-overs for several departments and discuss Wisconsin document recording fees.

• Selection of vendor for NG911 Application Data Consulting RFP
• Review of Wisconsin Document Recording Fees LRB5300/LRB 5447
• 2024 Carry-Overs for Register of Deeds, LIS/Land Records, Land & Water Conservation, and Forest, Parks & Recreation
• Lumberjack Resource, Conservation & Development Meeting on January 25, 2024